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Home My WebLink About12/06/2011 City Council-SS December 6, 2011 Work Session MINUTES OF SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 2011 The Special Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 6:02 p.m. on the 6th day of December 2011, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call: Joe McCourry Mayor Present Allen Harris Councilmember Absent Richard Boyer Mayor Pro-Tem Present Jeff Connelly Councilmember Present David Terre Councilmember Present Perry Schrag Councilmember Present Joel Marks Councilmember Present And with six council members present a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: A. Call to Order B. Council to interview board applicant(s). Council members interviewed two board applicants. C. Council to discuss and consider making board appointments to fill vacancies and terms beginning January 2012. Board of Adjustment Donna McCright nominated for Place 2 by Boyer; second by Connelly; all ayes Constance Yahwak nominated for Place 5 by Boyer; second by Terre; all ayes Charles Tredo nominated for Place 1 by Terre; second by Boyer; all ayes Duane Sanders nominated for Alternate 2 by Terre; failed for lack of a second (Vacancies remain in both Alternate positions) Economic Development Corporation David Smith nominated for Place 2 by Boyer; second by Connelly; all ayes Femi Omonije nominated for Place 4 by Boyer; second by Connelly; all ayes Kevin Braby nominated for Place 5 by Boyer; second by Connelly; all ayes Library Sandi Gehrke nominated for Place 1 by Terre; second by Boyer; all ayes Frederick Rushing nominated for Place 3 by Terre; second by Connelly; all ayes Marline Martin nominated for Place 2 by Terre; second by Connelly; all ayes Audra Preston nominate for Place 7 by Connelly; second by Boyer; all ayes 1 December 6, 2011 Work Session Planning and Zoning Commission Richard Bambury nominated for Place 1 by Connelly; second by Boyer; all ayes Shannon Hebb nominated for Place 2 by Connelly; second by Boyer; all ayes Karen Haines nominated for Place 7 by Connelly; second by Terre; all ayes Technologies Lyle Snider nominated for Place 6 by Connelly; second by Boyer; all ayes Bill Swink nominated for Place 7 by Connelly; second by Boyer; all ayes (Vacancies remain in Place 2 and Place 5) Cultural Arts Joan Lux nominated for Place 5 by Terre; second by Boyer; all ayes except for Connelly who voted no Kathy Costa nominated for Place 6 by Boyer; second by Connelly; all ayes Casey Kidwell nominated for Place 7 by Connelly; second by Boyer; all ayes Community mage Joe Zacha nominated for Place 7 by Terre; second by Boyer; all ayes Linda Van Vranken nominated for Place 6 by Connelly; second by Boyer; all ayes Raymond Ray nominated for Place 5 by Boyer; second by Connelly; all ayes Community Development Corporation Steve Sohn nominated for Place 2 by Boyer; second by Connelly; all ayes Don Beckel nominated for Place 7 by Boyer; second by Connelly; all ayes Kathy Braby nominated for Place 3 by Boyer; second by Connelly; all ayes Susanna Perez nominated for Place 1 by Terre; second by Boyer; all ayes except for Connelly who voted no WORK SESSION D. Discuss components of facility lease agreements with the American Legion and the Lakeside Community Theater (Shallenburger) Mayor McCourry stated that since this item is on the regular agenda any discussion can be held then. E. Discuss repairs to Boyd Road (Maurina) Tod Maurina reviewed the condition of Boyd Road, which the city acquired in an annexation. Cost estimates were provided for repairs and it was noted that with future development in that area the road would be realigned and rebuilt. General direction was given to make necessary repairs to the road for now and once the realignment plans are known, the item will be brought back to council. F. Council to receive supplemental information from staff or answers to questions regarding the December 6, 2011 regular agenda items as follows: 2.1 Consider approving minutes of council meeting held November 22, 2011 (City 2 December 6, 2011 Work Session Secretary) 2.2 Consider approving council expenditures for October 2011 (Council) 2.3 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a lease agreement with the American Legion Holly-Riddle Post 21 for use of the city facility located at 6303 Main Street (Administration) 2.4 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a lease agreement with Lakeside Community Theater for use of the city facility located at 6303 Main Street (Administration) 2.5 Consider approving a budget amendment ordinance for fiscal year 2011-2012 (Finance) 2.6 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an annual interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County for providing ambulance services to unincorporated areas of Denton County (Fire) 2.7 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an annual interlocal cooperation agreement with Denton County for providing fire protection services to unincorporated areas of Denton County (Fire) 2.8 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an Estoppel Certificate and Landlord's Consent and Certificate for the lenders providing refinancing for Blue Sky Sports Center (PARR) 3.1 Receive report from the Pirate Days committee and discuss the 2011 Pirate Days festival (Administration) 3.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider adopting an ordinance approving a Development Plan for Chicken Express Restaurant (Dev Svcs, SP 11-0007) 3.3 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider adopting an ordinance approving a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow tattooing as a secondary use in All Seasons Tan, located at 6805 Main Street, Suite 455 (Dev Svcs, SUP11-0005) 3.4 Discuss and consider approving a resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the city manager to execute a construction services contract for landscaping and irrigation of North Colony Boulevard (Engineering) 3.5 Discuss and consider approving a resolution awarding a bid and authorizing the city manager to execute a construction services contract for reconstruction of the Phase IV residential streets (Engineering) 3.6 Discuss and consider approving a resolution making certain legislative findings regarding Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of The Colony, Texas (Council) 3.7 Discuss and consider a resolution approving a management agreement by and between the City of The Colony, Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of The Colony, and The Colony Local Development Corporation, regarding Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of The Colony, Texas (Council) 3.8 Discuss and consider adopting a resolution casting the city's votes for the Denton County Appraisal. District Board of Directors candidates (Council) 3.9 Discuss and consider canceling or changing the date of the second city council meeting in December (Council) 3 December 6, 2011 Work Session G. Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items. Councilmember Boyer asked for a discussion on the cost/benefit analysis of the TML insurance. Councilmember Connelly asked to discuss what items should go on the consent agendas. H. Adjourn And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. APPROVED: G Jo McCou Mayor ity of Therryolony ATTEST: Christie Wilson, TRMC City Secretary 4