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February 15, 2011 Work Session
MINUTES OF PRE-COUNCIL WORD SESSION
HELD ON FEBRURY 15, 2011
The Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 6:05
p.m. on the 15th day of February 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 (arrived 6:06)
Jeff Connelly Mayor Pro-Tem Present
Kirk Mikulec Councilmember Present
Perry Schrag Councilmember Present
Joel Marks Councilmember Present (arrived 6:07)
And with five council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
A. Call to Order
B. Discuss hotel occupancy tax ordinance (Staff/Legal) Council was notified that the city
attorney has drafted an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to add the collection
and use of Hotel Occupancy Taxes. Discussion of information to include in the ordinance
followed with some suggestions being made on what to include on the application for use
,form. In addition, it was suggested that the city manager be authorized to approve
applications for HOT funds within the same spending limits as for other items.
C. Receive update and discuss Economic Development activities (CM/EDC) EDCDirector
Keri Samford reviewed the current activities and handout material. She noted that recent
successes can be attributed to the EDC's relationship with the city manager's office and the
ongoing efforts of both to promote the city.
D. Discuss solid waste contract (Gilman) Terry Gillman presented some proposed changes to
the solid waste contract which included a contract extension. After considerable discussion
it was decided not to amend the contract at this time, and to only consider rate adjustments
allowed in the current contract. The city manager suggested that work sessions be held
prior to the expiration of the current contract to discuss possible changes.
E. Council to receive supplemental information from staff or answers to questions
regarding the February 15'1' regular agenda items as follows:
2.1 Consider approving minutes of council meetings held January 18, 2011 [Connelly
absent] (City Secretary)
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2.2 Consider approving council expenditures for December 2010 (Council)
2.3 Second reading and consider approving 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) (SI10-0011, Planning) The term `front entry driveway" was
clarified to be any front entry driveway.
2.4 Second reading, and consider approving 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 (SI10-0015,
Planning) The $2, 000 penalty clause was briefly discussed. The city attorney confirmed it is
consistent with state law maximums for certain violations. The city manager said staff will
provide the municipal judge fee schedule at the next meeting.
2.5 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a
construction services contract with F&F Concrete for storm drainage improvements at the
Municipal Complex located at 5151 North Colony Boulevard (Engineering)
2.6 Consider accepting John Sanders' resignation from the Community Development
Corporation Board of Directors (Council)
2.7 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a Park
Attendant Agreement with Amy Coile for operations at Stewart Creek Park (PARD)
2.8 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a
professional services agreement with Halff Associates for construction plans, specifications
and estimates for the Bill Allen Bridge repair project and authorize a budget amendment
ordinance (Public Works)
2.9 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement for Fire Services with Denton County (Fire)
2.10 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an hlterlocal
Cooperation Agreement for Ambulance Services with Denton County (Fire) Councilniember
Harris confirmed with the fire chief certain billing information and previous year statistics.
2.11 Consider approving a resolution approving the quarterly investment report for the
quarter ended December 30, 2010 (Finance)
2.12 Consider authorizing staff to release a Request for Qualifications for project
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management of large city projects (Miller)
2.13 Consider authorizing staff to release a Request for Qualifications for an external
review of the Development Services Department (Miller)
2.14 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a contract
with McCreary, Velselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. for collection of delinquent property taxes
(Finance)
2.15 Consider approving a resolution adopting a Building Use Policy for rental or leasing
city facility space (City Manager)
3.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider approving an ordinance for a special
exception to Section 17-106.1, Site Design, Exterior Walls of the Zoning Ordinance and
Section 10A-900D.1 of the Gateway Overlay District to allow the use of stucco as an
alternate exterior material on the proposed Taco Bell Restaurant, located at 5005 Main Street
(F.M. 423) (SE10-0003, Planning)
3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider adopting an ordinance approving a
site plan for a new Taco Bell Restaurant, located at 5005 Main Street (F.M. 423) (SP10-
0014, Planning)
3.3 Receive auditor's draft report on the Audit and the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 (Finance)
3.4 Receive presentation and discuss the Semi-Annual Report from the Cultural Arts
Board (CAB Liaison)
3.5 Receive presentation, discuss and consider authorizing a budget amendment
ordinance to fund upgrades and expansion of The Colony Christmas Spectacular Light Show
for 2011 (PARD/Special Events)
3.6 Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding contracting with Denton County
Elections for equipment rental and election services (City Secretary)
3.7 Discuss and consider approving a resolution ordering the May 14, 2011 General
Election for single member city council districts (City Secretary)
3.8 Discuss and consider approving an ordinance ordering a Special Election on May 14,
2011 for the purpose of holding a Charter Amendment election (City Council)
3.9 Discuss and consider rescheduling or cancelling the March 15, 2011 city council
meeting (City Council)
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F. Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items.
G. Adjourn
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
Joe McCourry, Mayor
City of The Colony
ATTEST:
Christie Wilson, TRMC
City Secretary
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