HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/2010 City Council-WSJuly 6, 2010 Work Session
MINUTES OF PRE-COUNCIL WORK SESSION
HELD ON JULY 6, 2010
The Pre-Council Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to
order at 6:05 p.m. on the 6th day of July 2010, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas,
with the following roll call:
Joe McCourry
Mayor
Present
Allen Harris
Councilmember
Present (arrived at 6:07 p.m.)
Richard Boyer
Councilmember
Present
Jeff Connelly
Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Kirk Mikulec
Councilmember
Present
Perry Schrag
Councilmember
Present (arrived at 6:07 p.m.)
Joel Marks
Councilmember
Absent
And with four council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
A. Call to Order
B. Council to receive supplemental information from staff or answers to questions
regarding the July 6tn agenda items as follows:
2.1 Consider approval of minutes of council meetings held June 1 [Schrag absent] and June 15,
2010 (City Secretary) No discussion on this item.
2.2 Consider approving council expenditures for May 2010 (Council) No discussion on this item.
2.3 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Denton County for 2010-2011 property tax collection (Finance) No
discussion on this item.
2.4 Consider approving a resolution adopting revisions to the city's Debt Management and
Financial Management policies (Finance) Finance Director Rebecca Lai stated annual
review is based on a request from Council. The major change is in the Financial
Management Policy so as to comply with new Governmental Accounting Standards
regarding council determining a minimum fund balance.
2.5 Consider approving a resolution establishing August 17, 2010 as the date for a public
hearing regarding land use assumptions and capital improvements plan, and the amendment
of drainage impact fees (Engineering) No discussion on this item.
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3.1 Continue a public hearing, discuss and consider approving an ordinance amending the Code
of Ordinances, Chapters 8 and 17, by updating the Roadway Impact Fees based on amended
Land Use Assumptions and Capital Improvements Plan (Engineering) Councilman Connelly
wanted to verify the city would be covering its costs. City Manager Powell reported all
development services fees will be reviewed for make sure costs were covered and for
competitiveness.
3.2 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute
necessary documents to facilitate the purchase the home and property located at 4657 Archer
Drive, and to authorize occupant relocation and title company expenses; this action is due to
the widening of F.M. 423 resulting in the need to realign the Archer/Freeman loop roadway
(Engineering) Councilman Harris confirmed all funds for the purchase were being
reimbursed by Denton County.
3.3 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to issue a purchase
order for the cost of repairs to Water Well No. 2 (Utilities) The Council discussed
maintenance history of the well with Public Works Director Maurina.
3.4 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to exceed the
aggregate expenditure threshold to obtain various excavation, hauling and repair/removal
services from Domene Company for fiscal year 2009-2010 (Public Works) The Council
discussed the need for this arrangement, competiveness and verified it did not violate any
statues with the attorney.
3.5 Discuss and consider making a nomination for the Denco Area 9-1-1 Board of Managers
(Council) City Manager Troy Powell advised he spoke to Harlan Jefferson, candidate for a
board position, and Harlan indicated he is supportive of the position being rotated among
the area cities. Councilman Harris would like the city to move forward with its own
nomination.
3.6 Discuss and consider the previously approved funding agreement for the 2010 Pirate Days
event, and provide direction to staff regarding the agreement and event (Mayor) The Council
discussed default recourse and other safeguards for a new agreement.
C. Council to discuss traffic/ information signage and procedures for changing No
discussion on this item.
D. Council to discuss existing ordinance restricting food handlers in temporary structures
The Council discussed preparation of an ordinance to cover this type of business.
E. Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items Future agenda items
discussed included branding, beautification, and street lights; an update on FM 423 pothole
repair; and an agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for control of traffic F1
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F. Adjourn
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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Christie Wilson, TRW, CMC
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