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Home My WebLink About05/01/2012 City Council May 1, 2012 MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON MAY 1, 2012 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on the Ist day of May 2012, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call: Joe McCourry Mayor Present Allen Harris Councilmember Present Richard Boyer Mayor Pro-Tem Present Jeff Connelly Councilmember Present David Terre Councilmember Present Pert' Schrag Councilmember Present Joel Marks Councilmember Present (7:10) And with six council members present a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Call to Order Invocation - Holy Cross Catholic Church Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag Salute to the Texas Flag Proclamations - Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month presented to Keith Goolsbee, Bikers for Christ; Neuropathy Awareness Week presented to Bruce Maker, Municipal Clerks Week presented to Christie Wilson and Lisa Henderson, Police Week presented to Chief Joe Clark, Arbor Day presented to Pam Nelson. Tree City USA Presentation- Courtney Blevins, Texas Forest Service - (Announced by Pam Nelson above.) Citizen Input- Charles Hubbard thanked the council for installing the Share the Road signs, and also asked council for a photo during installation. Amy Teddy announced the Rachel's Challenge Rally on May 17"' and invited council to attend. Will Travis introduced himself and announced his candidacy for Denton County Sheriff. Alyce Rufi representing the Senior Citizens presented Councilmember Allen Harris with a certificate of appreciation for his support over the years. Kathy Braby announced that the city has received recognition as a Playful City USA for the second year. Teresa Mastin read a prepared statement regarding the arts groups, board volunteers and city employees, and the negative behavior of some other individuals towards those people. She asked that the city not partner with these individuals on events. Announcement of upcoming civic events and activities t- Presentation from the Library Director regarding current and upcoming programs, events, and service improvements. Economic Development Director Keri Samford announced that These items are strictly public service announcements. No action will be taken and no direction will be given regarding these items. 1 May 1, 2012 the EDC has received the 2011 Economic Excellence Award from the Texas Economic Development Council. She added that the Nebraska Furniture project was recognized as the Best New Development Deal of 2012 by the Dallas Business Journal and thanked all those involved in the project. Mayor McCouny reminded everyone of early voting and Election Day. 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consider approving minutes of council meetings held April 17, 2012 [Connelly, Schrag, Marks WS] (City Secretary) 2.2 Consider approving council expenditures for March 2012 (Council) 2.3 Consider approving adopting an Administrative Procedure 107 related to the official city logo uses and permissions (City Secretary) Motion to approve above consent agenda items- Connelly; second by Marks; motion passed with all ayes. Councilmember Schrag requested separate discussion on 2.4. 2.4 Consider approving a resolution amending 2011-2012 Master Fee Schedule to include feather signs and flagpole installation permit fees (SI12-0006, Development Services/Joyce) Councilmember Schrag discussed with Mike Joyce the rationale behind the proposed fee for the flagpoles. He recommended a flat fee and made the following motion. Motion to approve with a modification of a flat fee of $50 for flagpoles over 20' in height-Schrag; second by Harris; motion passed with all ayes. 3.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 3.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider approving an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Section 6-94 entitled "Action by City on Non Compliance with Order of the Bluilding and Standards Commission", Subsection(c), to include a time frame for a property owner to appeal a nuisance determination made by the city's Building and Standards Commission (Community Image/Browder) The public hearing on this ordinance was opened and closed at 7:46 p.m. with no one wishing to speak. Motion to approve- Terre; second by Connelly; motion passed with all ayes. 3.2 Discuss and consider approving an ordinance adopting Day Camp Standards of Care (PARR) David Swain advised the council that in order for the Ree Center to continue receiving funds from the Gloria Hicks Movement for the free lunch program, council will need to adopt Standards of Care annually. Motion to approve- Connelly; second by Terre; motion passed with all ayes. 2 May 1, 2012 3.3 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute the First Amendment to the Allied Waste Services solid waste and recycling agreement, extending it for two years, reflecting previously adopted year-round green waste pickup, changing the bulky waste definition, and authorizing a two percent commercial waste collection rate increase (General Admin/Miller) Tim Miller reviewed this contract amendment saying the level of service is increasing with no rate increase for residents. The commercial rates are increasing two percent (2%) and this is based on the CPI. Motion to approve- Schrag; second by Boyer; motion passed with all ayes. Executive Session Convened at 7:55 .m. 4.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION 4.1 A. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, dismissal or discipline of the Municipal Court Judge. B. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE to seek legal advice from the city attorney regarding 2013 Texas Legislative Session issues. C. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE to seek legal advice from the city attorney regarding a Marine Quest contract amendment. D. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE to seek legal advice from the city attorney regarding city personnel matters. [Councihnember Harris left the meeting at 10:30 p.m.] Reconvened to Open Session at 10:45 p.m. 4.2 A. Any action as a result of executive session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, dismissal or discipline of the Municipal Court Judge. No action. B. Any action as a result of executive session regarding 2013 Texas Legislative Session issues. No act] on. C. Any action as a result of executive session regarding a Marine Quest contract amendment. No action. D. Any action as a result of executive session regarding city personnel matters. 3 May 1, 2012 No action. And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 10:46 p.m. APPROVED: e McCou "Mayor City of Th Colony ATTEST: Christie Wilson, TRMC City Secretary 4