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Home My WebLink About11/20/2012 City Council-WS November 20, 20 12 Work Session MINUTES OF WORK SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 2012 The Work Session of the City Council of the City ofThe Colony, Texas, was called to order at 6:03 p.m. on the 20th day of November 2012, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call: Joe McCourry Mayor Present Dirk MikuleC Councilmember Present Richard Boyer Councilmember Present Jeff Connelly Councilmember Present David Terre Councilmember Present Perry Schrag Councilmember Present Joel Marks Mayor Pro-Tern Present And with seven council members present a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: A. Call to Order B. Discuss future Stewart Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion plan (Nlaurina) Postponed to new meeting. C. Discuss alternate utility rate structure (Marina) Postponed to next meeting. D. Annual update on storm water permit activities (Scruggs) City Engineer Gordon Scruggs revielved the 2010 orclincrnce that establishedl the storm ivater regulations. He reported on the status of the directives included, adding that TCEQ is in the process of issuing a netiv permit to the city (possibly next year). E. Discussion on funding request from The Colony HAM Radio Operators (Miller) 4ssistcnit Citl- /11cnrager Tine Alillcrstated ifcouncil directs stafftopr•oceed with finding, the funds hill come fi-onr the Fund Balance. Bob Norris of the radio operators gr°oup said that the monad, ivould be used to insiall an antenna on the city 's lwater tower. The mgl,or stated that the raclio operators Irvin be of assistance to the city, in the event all other communications were to go down. Several council members spoke in support of the firncling and staff) eas directed to move forward. Council to receive supplemental information from staff or answers to questions regarding the November 20, 2012 regular agenda items as follows: 2.1 Consider approval of minutes of council meetings held October 16 [Terre absent], 22, 1 November 20, 2012 Work Session and 30 [Schrag absent], 2012 (City Secretary) 2.2 Consider approving City Council expenditures for September 2012 (Council) 2.3 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Building Code Consulting Services, LLC for the purpose of providing building code and energy code plan review and inspection services for the Nebraska Furniture Mart project (ACM Maurina) Councibnember Connelly asked whether this exI)ense can be reinibursed through the TIF and why ivouldn 't the city just hil°e a person for this. Cite Hanager Powell stated yes, it can be f°einibirrsed. He also stated that he felt it best to have or e person devoted to such a large project. 3.1 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an Engagement Letter with Piper Jaffray & Co. to serve as Underwriters for the Nebraska Furniture Mart project bond issuance (ACM Miller) 3.2 Discuss and consider rescheduling and/or canceling city Council meetings scheduled for December 4 and December 18, 2012 (Council) 3.3 Discuss and consider rescheduling or canceling the city council meeting scheduled for January 1, 2013 (Council) 3.4 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider approval of a Development Plan for a 1, 1 new 64,100 square foot recreation facility, Top Golf, on approximately 12.88 acres of land, including a restaurant and pro shop, to be located on the southeast comer of Memorial Drive and Blair Oaks Drive. (Development Services, Joyce) 3.5 Receive presentation, discuss and consider approving a resolution adopting the proposed Cultural Arts Master Plan (Cultural Arts Board Liaison, Groeschel) 3.6 Discuss and consider approving a resolution accepting a preliminary service and assessment plan, proposed assessment roll, and a proposed reimbursement agreement for the City of The Colony Public Improvement District No. 1, ordering a public hearing to consider an ordinance levying an assessment on property located within the City of The Colony Public Improvement District No. 1, and authorizing the publication of notice and mailed notices for said hearing (City Attorney) This item will be postponed to the nest sleeting. 3.7 Discuss and consider approving a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2012-038, which rescinds the Construction Management Agreement, and rescinding Resolution No. 2012-041, which rescinds a Reimbursement Agreement, both of which are by and between the City of The Colony, Texas, The Colony Community Development Corporation, and NFM Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (City Attorney) 2 No%ember 20, 2012 Work Session 3.8 Discuss and consider approving a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2012-039, which rescinds the Construction Management Agreement, and rescinding Resolution No. 2012-042, which rescinds a Reimbursement Agreement, both of which are by and between the City of The Colony, Texas, The Colony Economic Development Corporation, and NFM Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (City Attorney) 3.9 Discuss and consider approving a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2012-040, which rescinds the Construction Management Agreement, and rescinding Resolution No. 2012-043, which rescinds a Reimbursement Agreement, both of which are by and between the City of The Colony, Texas, The Colony Local Development Corporation, and NFM Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (City Attorney) 3.10 Discuss and consider approving a resolution approving an Amended and Restated Construction Management Agreement with the City of The Colony, Texas, The Colony Community Development Corporation, and NFM Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (City Attorney) 3.11 Discuss and consider approving a resolution approving an Amended and Restated Construction Management Agreement with the City of The Colony, Texas, The Colony Economic Development Corporation, and NFM Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (City Attorney) 3.12 Discuss and consider approving a resolution approving an Amended and Restated Construction Management Agreement with the City of The Colony, Texas, The Colony Local Development Corporation, and NFM Services, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (City Attorney) 3.13 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider approving an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Section IOB, Accessory Structures to allow attached carports, establish rcIulations for same, and to correct scrivener errors that do not affect content (Development Services, Joyce) 3.1d Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider approving an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Article XI of Chapter 6, Section 6-2610) Feather Signs, to allow the display of said signs six (6) times per calendar year for a maximum number of thirty (30) days per permit (Development Service, Joyce) 3.15 Discuss and consider adopting a resolution, pursuant to the authority contained in Texas Senate Bill 100 (201 1), amending the municipal general election dates from the May uniform election dates to the November uniform election dates, and providing for a transition schedule; adoption of the resolution will result in the current city council terms being extended for six months and elections being held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November in future election years (Council) 3 November 20. 2012 Work Session 3.16 Discuss and consider sponsoring the 2013 Denton County Days and possible council member attendance (Council) G. Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items. Councilnicmber Connell-' requested a council resolution iil support of Texas not seceding from the Union and in support of the Constitution. He also requested a volunteer committee that could report issues lvith city facilities, etc. It was suggested that the Code En forcement Advisorv Board be assigned this task. City Manager Powell also reported that he is working with the new Little Elm- city manager to establish some partnerships between the cities. He niewioned they may plan a joint reception in the spring of next year. H. Adj0nr11 And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. APPROVED: Jo McCourt , Mayor ity of The(Colony ATTEST- Christie Wilson, RMC City Secretary t~r 4