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JUNE 16,2015
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony,Texas,was called to order
at 6:30 p.m. on the 16th day of June, 2015, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony,
Texas,with the following roll call:
Joe McCourry Mayor Present
Kirk Mikulec Councilmember Present
Richard Boyer Mayor Pro-Tern Present
Brian R. Wade Councilmember Present
David Terre Councilmember Absent (Business)
Perry Schrag Councilmember Absent (Business)
Joel Marks Councilmember Present (Arrived 7:58 p.m.)
And with five council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS,RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Invocation-Horizons Church
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
1.4. Salute to the Texas Flag
1.5. Recognize The Colony High School Wrestlers—Mayor McCourry presented
certificates to 3 members of the high school wrestling team who placed in State
tournaments.
1.6. Items of Community Interest'
1.6.1. Receive presentation from Parks and Recreation regarding upcoming events and
activities.
WORK SESSION
2.0. WORK SESSION
2.1. Receive a presentation and discuss route for future 5K Run/Walk from Hawaiian
Falls (Engineering, Scruggs)
City Engineer Gordon Scruggs informed the council of a run scheduled for July 18, 2015
These items are strictly public service announcements. Expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolences; information
regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognition of city officials,employees or other citizens;reminders about upcoming events
sponsored by the City or other entity that are scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee.No action will be taken
and no direction will be given regarding these items.
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at 6:30 p.m. He reviewed the route which includes some roadway lane closures. The
organizers of the event are paying the police department to have officers located at the —
intersections for safety.
2.2. Presentation from the Chief of Police regarding upcoming police summer activities.
Chief David Coulon provided an overview of job duties currently assigned to 1
Community Resource Officer. He added that in the future he plans to expand the role
and add an additional officer. Chief Coulon also announced National Night Out on
August 4th, the 34th Citizen Police Academy, and a new program called the Teen Police
Academy. This will be a I week day-camp held July 9-12, 2015.
2.3. Discuss July 4th Parade Route and Main Street Construction.
City Manager Troy Powell told the council that the city is doing everything possible to
ease the rush hour traffic. It was noted that the Main Street reconstruction is controlled
by the State. Since drivers are being encouraged to take alternate routes (other than Main
Street) discussion of the July 4 Parade route followed. The usual parade route includes
Blair Oaks Drive, which is an alternate traffic route. Considerable discussion followed as
to possible other routes. The council was in agreement to cancel this year's parade.
CITIZEN INPUT
3. CITIZEN INPUT - This portion of the meeting is to allow up to five (5) minutes per _
speaker with a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for items not posted on the current
agenda. The council may not discuss these items, but may respond with factual data or
policy information, or place the item on a future agenda. Those wishing to speak shall
submit a Request Form to the City Secretary.
1) Citizen Larry Burnett spoke regarding the conditions of streets and alleyways in
his neighborhood.
2) Mike Lynch spoke with miscellaneous comments to the council.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1. Consider approving city council meeting minutes for June 1 (Boyer, Schrag absent)
and June 2, 2015 (Council)
4.2. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a
settlement agreement with LDM Investments, Inc. for plant material replacement at
Kids Colony Playground (PARD,Nelson)
4.3. Consider approving an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12,
Article VII, by adding a new section 12-125, entitled Dumpsters (Community
Image, Browder)
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4.5. Consider approving a resolution authorizing Interlocal agreement for Denton
County to bill and collect 2015 property taxes.
Motion to approve above consent items-Boyer;second by Mikulec; motion passed with
all ayes.
Mayor McCourry requested 4.4 be pulled for separate discussion.
4.4. Consider approving a budget amendment ordinance in the amount of$108,000 for
the purpose of replacing two Crown Victoria patrol vehicles previously scheduled
for replacement next budget year and recently damaged during flooding event
(Finance, Cranford)
City Manager Powell wanted to clarify that these 2 vehicles are too old (not much value)
so filing an insurance claim is not beneficial. The vehicles are scheduled for replacement
in the next budget year.
Motion to approve- Wade;second by Boyer; motion passed with all ayes.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5.1. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider an ordinance approving a request
for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow an electrical substation facility known as
the Josey Electrical Substation on 10.445-acres of land located near the northwest
corner of Plano Parkway and Windhaven Parkway, approximately 100 feet North
of Windhaven Parkway in Planned Development 10 (PD-10) zoning district
(Development Services,Joyce)
At 7:30 p.m. after reading agenda items 5.1 and 5.2 together, Mayor McCourry requested
an executive session for both items pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code.
Open session reconvened at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor McCourry opened the public hearing for items 5.1 and 5.2 at 7:49 p.m. At this
time the following motion was made:
Motion to postpone these items [5.1 and 5.21 to July 7, 2015- Boyer; second by
Mikulec; motion passed with all ayes.
5.2. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider an ordinance approving a request
for Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow a monopole antenna to be located at the
Josey Electrical Substation facility on 10.445-acres of land located near the
northwest corner of Plano Parkway and Windhaven Parkway, approximately 100
feet North of Windhaven Parkway in Planned Development 10 (PD-10) zoning
district (Development Services,Joyce)
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[See public hearing and motion under 5.1]
5.3. Discuss and consider an ordinance approving a Development Plan to allow a retail
building on a 3.67-acre parcel of land located near the southeast corner of Plano
Parkway and Windhaven Parkway in the Planned Development 22 (PD-22 —Austin
Ranch) zoning district(Development Services,Joyce)
Planning Director Mike Joyce reviewed the location, parking, uses, landscaping and
elevations for this project. [Councilmember Marks arrived.]
Motion to approve- Wade;second by Mikulec;motion passed with all ayes.
5.4. Discuss and consider an ordinance approving a Development Plan in Planned
Development 22 (PD-22) for Lots 1-5, Block D, with 29 multi-family residence
buildings and associated common space areas, on approximately 46.20 acres,
located on the south side of Windhaven Pkwy and west of the Parks of Austin
Ranch Addition in the Planned Development 22 (PD-22) zoning district
(Development Services, Joyce)
Mike Joyce reviewed this project for twenty-nine multi-family buildings, totaling 699
rental units.
Motion to approve-Mikulec;second by Wade; motion passed with all ayes.
5.6. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider approving an ordinance for text
amendments to PD22 Ordinance No. 08-1772, "Exhibit B," Permitted Land Uses by
Category, to add the "Convenience Store" land use to the Austin Ranch Planned
Development Design Standards (Development Services,Joyce)
Mike Joyce told the council that "convenience store" had not been included in the
permitted land uses for PD22. He reviewed the location. The public hearing was opened
and closed at 8:05 p.m. with no one wishing to speak.
Motion to approve-Marks;second by Wade;motion passed with all ayes.
5.5. Discuss and consider an ordinance approving a Development Plan to allow a
convenience store with fuel sales on 1.28-acres of land located at the northeast
corner of Plano Parkway and Windhaven Parkway in the Planned Development 22
(PD-22—Austin Ranch) zoning district(Development Services,Joyce)
Mike Joyce told the council that is project is for a convenience store with fuel sales. He
reviewed the location and size, the site plan, parking, and access. Councilmember Boyer
asked whether there will be a monument sign on the property. Tom Holland representing
the development replied yes though the sign has not been requested yet.
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Motion to approve- Wade;second by Marks;motion passed with all ayes.
5.7. Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute
a License Agreement with Texas Outdoor Camping, a 501(C) nonprofit
corporation, for the purpose of allowing a BB gun range at Liberty By The Lake on
July 4th (PARD, Swain)
David Swain with Parks and Recreation told the council that he had received a requested
for an inflatable BB gun range for July 4t. The range is completely enclosed. Since the
event is being held in a city park a license agreement must be executed if council
approves. There was a brief discussion regarding safety and liability.
Motion to approve- Wade;second by Marks;motion passed with all ayes.
5.8. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider a text amendment to Section 10-100,
Use of Land and Buildings and Section 10-300, Definitions and Explanations
Applicable to Use Schedule with regards to Mobile Food Vending (Community
Image, Perez)
Joe Perez told the council that this item allows food trucks by right in any zoning district.
The public hearing was opened and closed at 8:15 p.m. with no one wishing to speak.
Motion to approve-Boyer;second by Mikulec;motion passed with all ayes.
5.9. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider an ordinance repealing the current
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article VI, Section 6-168 entitled "Mobile food
trucks," and replace it with a new Chapter 6, Article VI, Section 6-168 entitled
"Mobile food trucks," to regulate mobile food trucks within the City, and repeal
Section 10D-2300 entitled "Mobile food truck" (Community Image, Perez)
Joe Perez told the council that this is a cleanup item, moving all mobile food items into
one section of the Code of Ordinances. It also sets the duration and requirements for the
food trucks. The public hearing was opened and closed at 8:17 p.m. with no one wishing
to speak.
Motion to approve-Boyer;second by Marks; motion passed with all ayes.
5.10. Discuss and consider making appointments to the various volunteer boards for
terms beginning July 1,2015 (Council)
The following motions were made regarding the board appointments:
Motion to reappoint Gerald Odum to Place 3 the Board of Adjustment-Boyer; second
by Mikulec; motion passed with all ayes.
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Motion to reappoint Detrick DeBurr, Janece Pool, and Cesar Molina, Jr. to the
Planning and Zoning Commission in their current places- Wade; second by Mikulec;
motion passed with all ayes.
Motion to reappoint Lisa Leary, Donna Cole, and Allen Harris to their current places
on the Community Development Corporation- Marks; second by Mikulec; motion
passed with all ayes.
Motion to reappoint David Smith, Femi Omonije, and Kevin Braby to their current
places on the Economic Development Corporation-Marks; second by Mikulec; motion
passed with all ayes.
Motion to reappoint Jatun Thompson and Mary Ann Evans to their current places on
the Community Image Board- Wade;second by Mikulec; motion passed with all ayes.
Motion to reappoint Stephen Hoffman, Roger Morehouse, Nicole Love and Joy Grube
to their current places on the Technologies Board- Wade; second by Mikulec; motion
passed with all ayes.
Motion to reappoint Judith Hebb, Joanna Krueger, and Jade Kelly to their current
places on the Library board- Wade;second by Mikulec; motion passed with all ayes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION was convened at 8:30 p.m.
6. A. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071
of the TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE to consult with the city attorney regarding
possible litigation regarding 4505 Ridgepointe Drive.
Open session was reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
B. Any action as a result of executive session. No action.
ADJOURNMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
APPROVED:
Jo McCourry, ayor
ity of The Colony
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Christie Wilson, TRMC 1"i •
City Secretary