HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/2010 City Council-WSNovember 16, 2010 Work Session
MINUTES OF PRE -COUNCIL WORK SESSION
HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 2010
The Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 6:13
p.m. on the 16th day of November 2010, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with
the following roll call:
Joe McCourry
Allen Harris
Richard Boyer
Jeff Connelly
Kirk Mikulec
Perry Schrag
Joel Marks
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Present
Absent
Present (arrived 6:33 p.m.)
Present
Present
Present
Present (arrived 6:35 p.m.)
And with four council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
A. Call to Order
B. Discuss proposed charter amendments. (Council) No discussion, however, Mayor
McCourry reminded council this election is planned for May 2011.
C. Receive presentation on mural project. (Mayor) Presentation provided by Casey Kidwell
regarding a city mural proposed for the west side of the Parks and Recreation building. He
provided some samples of murals in other cities and has done some preliminary
investigation on the matter. The Mayor asked the council members whether there is an
interest in such a project. Several council members expressed an interest but need more
information. Councilmember Mikulec specifically expressed his desire that current aspects
of the city be included, not just the historical aspects. Community Development Director
Pam Nelson stated that the CDC might have an interest in supporting such a project.
D. Discuss park entry passes for board members. (Powell) City Manager Troy Powell
confirmed with the council that they are in agreement for the city to provide park passes to
board members. Pam Nelson stated that they automatically issue them to council members
and CDC board members, and to other board members upon request.
E. Discuss 25 mph speed limit option for residential streets. (Scruggs) Engineering Director
Gordon Scruggs presented the current state law concerning this option, and the current
practice the city has for speeding complaints (speed hump options and police notification).
He discussed the advantages and disadvantages, and asked whether the council would like
city staff to pursue this. City Attorney Jeff Moore said that this statute became effective in
2009 so there are likely not many cities doing yet. Troy Powell indicated there are other
ways to control traffic and indicated it would be difficult to implement fairly. Several
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council members opposed this option and staff was directed not to pursue it.
F. Discuss amending the LAC usage policy. (Mayor) Mayor McCourry stated this item will
be postponed until December 7, 2010. Item 3.6 on the regular agenda will be postponed as
well.
G. Council to receive supplemental information from staff or answers to questions
regarding the November 16, 2010 regular agenda items as follows:
2.1 Consider approval of minutes of council meetings held October 19, 2010 [Marks absent WS]
(Wilson)
2.2 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an engineering
services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for the design of the Phase IVA Residential
Street Re -construction (Engineering)
2.3 Consider approving changes to the city's Purchasing Policy and Procedures adopting
exemptions as authorized by the Local Government Code 252.022 (Finance/Purchasing)
Councilmember Connelly asked whether the authorization levels are affected by this
amendment. Finance Director Rebecca Koo stated that this will apply to interlocal
agreements and items budgeted; council approval will not be required.
2.4 Consider accepting Deville Hubbard's resignation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission effective November 30, 2010 (Council)
2.5 Consider approving a resolution accepting the Quarterly Investment Report for the period
ending September 30, 2010 (Finance)
2.6 Consider approving the 2009-2010 Planning and Zoning Commission Annual Report
(Planning)
2.7 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to issue a purchase order to
Phillpott Motor Company with pricing available through the Tarrant County Interlocal
Purchasing Agreement for the purchase of five police vehicles as approved in the 2010-2011
municipal budget (Public Works/Police) Councilmember Connelly requested clarification on
the budgeted amount ($153,000) compared to this request ($126,000). Troy Powell
indicated the request is to purchase five (5) vehicles rather than six (6).
2.8 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with Denton County for Library Services (Library)
2.9 Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a contract renewal
between the City of Dallas and the City of The Colony for the purchase and sale of
wholesale treated water (Public Works)
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3.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider approving an ordinance regarding an
application for a Specific Use Permit to allow the off -premise sale of beer and wine for the
Ship Shore located at the Hidden Cove Park Marina, 20400 Hackberry Creek Park Road
(Planning)
3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider approving an ordinance regarding an
application for a revised detailed Development Plan for the Old American Golf Clubhouse
located on the eastern side of Lebanon Road, just north of the existing Tribute Golf Course
(Planning)
3.3 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider approving an ordinance regarding an
application for a detailed Development Plan for the City of The Colony Public Services
Complex located at 1 Harris Plaza (Planning)
3.4 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing staff to proceed with contract
negotiations with Pogue Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for the Public
Services Complex (Public Works)
3.5 First reading and discuss an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by adding Chapter
20 entitled Storm Water Pollution Prevention to establish methods for controlling the
introduction of pollutants into the city's storm drainage system (Engineering)
3.6 Discuss the Lakeside Arts Center Use Policy, provide clarification of certain language,
consider possible amendments, and consider approving a resolution adopting an amended
policy (Mayor)
H. Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items. Councilmember
Connelly requested older light poles in the city be repainted.
I. Adjourn
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
Christie Wilson, TRMC
City Secretary
APPROVED:
N
PIS
, Mayor