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June 18, 2013 Work Session
MINUTES OF PRE COUNCIL WORK SESSION OF COUNCIL
HELD ON
JUNE 18, 2013
The Pre Council Work Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called
to order at 6:07 p.m. on the 18th day of June, 2013, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony,
Texas, with the following roll call:
Joe McCourry Mayor Present
Kirk Mikulec Councilmember Present
Richard Boyer Councilmember Absent
Jeff Connelly Councilmember Absent
David Terre Councilmember Present
Perry Schrag Councilmember Present
Joel Marks Mayor Pro-Tem Arrived at 6:36 p.m.
And with four council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
A. Call to Order at 6:07 p.m.
B. Discuss the Cascades Homeowners Association request for partial city funding
regarding overhead power lines along Memorial Drive and provide direction to
staff (Scruggs)
Director of Engineering Gordon Scruggs stated CoServ approached the city to add
additional lines for a loop system on Memorial Drive between Morning Star and the
railroad. Mr. Scruggs contacted the two homeowners associations affected. The
HOA's preferred the lines be placed underground. The city cannot require the utility
companies to place lines underground. The Legends HOA did not have any funds
available for to assist with the project. The Cascades HOA could participate by
paying for replacement of the landscaping. They asked for the city to pay the
S 118,000 to place the lines underground from Morning Star to Fallwater on the south
side of Memorial. The remaining portion would be above ground on the north side
of Memorial to the railroad. Councilman Terre did not feel it was a just investment.
Mayor McCourry agreed with Mr. Terre. Councilman Schrag discussed alternate
routes. The council directed staff to have CoServ move forward with their original
plan.
C. Discuss the Request for Qualification process and selection of an engineering
firm for the wastewater treatment plant expansion and provide direction to staff
(Maurina)
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Assistant City Manager Tod Maurina discussed the request for qualification process
for the wastewater treatment plant expansion. Mr. Maurina stated a committee
reviewed the proposals. Of the four companies submitting proposals, three were
interviewed. The committee selected Garver. Garver brought a thorough propropsal,
has an excellent rapport with staff, were very thoughtful about including cost saving
methods, and are known for completing the project on budget. Mayor McCourry
appreciated the committee's vetting process. City Manager Troy Powell stated he
had worked with Garver on another project and was satisfied with the work.
Councilman Terre commended the committee for going beyond the cost factor.
D. Council to receive supplemental information from staff or answers to questions
regarding the June 18, 2013 regular agenda items as follows:
2.1 Consider approving minutes of council meetings held June 4, 2013 (Schrag;
Connelly, Marks WS) (City Secretary)
2.2 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an hlterlocal
Cooperation Agreement between the City of The Colony and Denton County for
collection of fiscal year 2014-15 property taxes (Finance, Cranford)
3.1 Receive report from Ron Batts and discuss Christian Community Action activities
(General Admin, Powell)
3.2 Receive update from city representative Allen Harris and discuss the Denton County
Transportation Authority activities (Council)
3.3 Discuss and consider a resolution making certain findings and determinations
regarding funding certain improvements to the Sam Rayburn Tollway, approving the
action of The Colony Economic Development Corporation, The Colony Community
Development Corporation, and The Colony Local Development Corporation related to
such improvements, and approving other matters related thereto (City Attorney)
3.4 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider an ordinance approving a special
exception to Section 10A-900(D) of the Gateway Overlay District section of the zoning
ordinance for use of stucco on greater than seventy-five (75) percent of the exterior
facade for Peter Piper Pizza, located on the north side of Sam Rayburn Tollway (S.H.
121), approximately 400 feet east of Blair Oaks Drive (Development Services, Joyce)
3.5 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider an ordinance approving a site plan for
Peter Piper Pizza on approximately 2.13 acres, located on the north side of Sam Rayburn
Tollway (S.H. 121), approximately 400 feet east of Blair Oaks Drive (Development
Services, Joyce)
3.6 Discuss and consider a resolution authorizing the city manager or mayor to execute
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lease-purchase agreements in an amount not to exceed $1,765,000 for the acquisition of
one Fire Department Engine and one Quint (Fire, Thompson)
3.7 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the mayor and city manager
to execute any and all documents concerning a Lease Purchase and Assignment of Lease
Agreement by and between the City of The Colony and Land Leases, LLC concerning
the sale, assignment, conveyance, and transfer of the tenant leases for telecom purposes
located at the water tower located at 5033 Clover Valley Drive (Engineering, Scruggs)
3.8 Discuss and elect a member of the city council as voting member of the North
Central Texas Council of Governments (Council)
3.9 Discuss and consider resohrtion approving a Project Reimbursement Agreement by
and between the City of The Colony, Texas, and The Colony Economic Development
Corporation concerning the payment of certain construction costs related to the South
Colony Boulevard extension at the Sam. Rayburn Tollway (City Attorney)
E. Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items.
None.
F. Adjourn
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
APPROVED:
J e McC urr , Mayor
City of The Colony
ATTEST:
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Christie Wilson, TRMC
City Secretary
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