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January 18, 2011 Work Session
MINUTES OF PRE-COUNCIL WORK SESSION
HELD ON JANUARY 18, 2011
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 18th day of January 2011, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call:
Joe McCourry Mayor Present
Allen Harris Councilmember Present
Richard Boyer Councilmember Present
Jeff Connelly Mayor Pro-Tem Absent
Kirk Mikulec Councilmember Present (arrived 6:10 p.m.)
Perry Schrag Councilmember Present (arrived 6:11 p.m.)
Joel Marks Councilmember Present (arrived 6:40 p.m.)
And with five council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
A. Call to Order
B. Discuss dissolving the Cultural Arts Board (Harris)
Councilman Harris discussed his concerns relating to the board and stated since the time
this topic was requested the new facility use policy was developed alleviating some of the
issues. He feels the board should be reviewed and focus on the matters at hand. Mayor
McCourry addressed concerns of Councilman Harris and answered further questions by
Councilman Mikulec. Councilman Schrag stated necessary steps have been taken to get the
board corrected.
C. Discuss Christmas Lights Spectacular and possible future funding. (Nelson)
Parks and Recreation Director Pam Nelson introduced volunteer Kevin Braby. He
presented information regarding the improvement options and replacement of existing
lighting features for the Christmas Light Spectacular. He also provided information for
upgrading the technology and adding new features including related costs. The council
asked Mr. Braby to bring back itemized information to the next meeting allowing them to
select the items that will fit in the budget.
D. Discuss telecommunications sales tax. (Finance)
Finance Director Rebecca Lai stated the city is not currently collecting sales tax on
telecommunications. In order to do so, the city would have to pass an ordinance. Tax would
be collected on land lines-including some additional services, equipment rental, cell phone
plans and internet fees over $251month. It could generate an additional $364, 000 in
annual revenue.
E. Discuss facilities use policy. (Powell)
City Manager Powell stated the changes to the facility use policy were made as discussed.
City staff met with the current long term renters of the facility. The plan outlines the lease
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agreement and $150.00 a month fee. The policy will be on the council's next agenda for
final approval.
F. Discuss charter election propositions. (Council)
Mayor McCourry stated this would be discussed in the regular council session due to time
constraints. He also complemented the newspaper coverage of the amendments.
G. Discuss city sponsored special events. (Powell) Not addressed.
H. Discuss garage sales on Main Street. (Powell) Not addressed.
1. Council to receive supplemental information from staff or answers to questions
regarding the January 18 regular agenda items as follows:
2.1 Consider approval of minutes of council meetings held January 4, 2011 [Marks,
Connelly absent] (Wilson)
2.2 Consider approval of inter-fund transfers (Finance)
2.3 Consider approving a resolution suspending the effective date of Oncor Electric
Delivery Company's proposed rate change (Finance/Purchasing)
3.1 Discuss and consider a request from the Lakeside Arts Foundation for funding from
the Hotel Occupancy Tax fund to support a sidewalk chalk art festival and approve a budget
amendment ordinance (CAB Liaison)
3.2 First reading, conduct a public hearing, and discuss an ordinance amending Section
13-103(3), "Special Off-Street Parking Regulations" of Appendix A, Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance; Section 6-272(b)(5) "Special Off-Street Parking Regulations" of Chapter 6 of the
Code of Ordinances; and, Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances by renumbering Section 19-
24 as Chapter 19, Section 19-12(1) (Planning)
3.3 First reading, conduct a public hearing, and discuss an ordinance amending Section
18-701(B) entitled "Swimming pool barriers; and Section 18-801(A) entitled "Maintenance",
of Appendix A, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances(SI 10-00 15,
Planning)
3.4 Discuss and consider adopting a resolution scheduling the date, time, and place for
two (2) public hearings on the proposed annexation of Water's Edge Subdivision;
authorizing and directing the city manager and/or city staff to publish notices of such public
hearings; directing city staff to prepare a service plan for the proposed annexation of
approximately 27.01 acres of land adjacent to the city and located within the city's
extraterritorial jurisdiction (At 1-0001, (Planning)
3.5 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute
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a professional services contract for engineering services in connection with the Stewart
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant phosphorus removal study (Utilities)
3.6 Council to discuss proposed Charter Amendments and determine propositions to
include (Council)
I Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items. Not addressed.
K. Adjourn
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Joe McCourry, Mayor
City of The Colony
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Christie Wilson, TRMC
City Secretary{
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