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"" "" MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
HELD ON
JANUARY 5, 2016
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 5th day of January, 2016, at City Hall, 6800 Main Street, The Colony,
Texas, with the following roll call:
Joe McCourry
Mayor
Present
Kirk Mikulec
Mayor Pro -Tem
Present
Richard Boyer
Councilmember
Present
Brian R. Wade
Councilmember
Present
David Terre
Councilmember
Present
Perry Schrag
Councilmember
Present
Joel Marks
Councilmember
Present
And with seven council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
LO. ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Invocation- First Baptist Church
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
1.4. Salute to the Texas Flag
I.S. Introduction of New Shelter Manager and Animal Control Board Members
(Councilmember Terre) Councilmember Terre introduced Mark Cooper as the new
Shelter Manager and Asst. Police Chief Chris Chandler as another new member on the
Shelter Advisory Board.
1.6. Items of Community Interest- None
1.6.1. Presentation from the Library Director regarding current and upcoming programs, events,
and service improvements (Library, Sveinsson)
2.0. WORK SESSION - The Work Session is for the purpose of exchanging information regarding public
business or policy. No action is taken on Work Session items. Citizen input will not be heard during this
portion of the agenda.
2.1. Discuss possible locations for the Metro Relief Community Garden (General Admin,
' 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 he taken
and no direction will be given regarding these items.
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Perez)
Joe Perez explained that previously the city had given a grant to Metro Relief to enlarge — the Community Garden and since that time, Metro Relief has moved to another location
where there is no space for the garden. The city was contacted for assistance in locating
a space for the garden. Joe presented two possibilities —one behind the current Denton
County Government Center (now city owned property) and a second on the BB Owen
Elementary School property. After a brief discussion the council advised that the city
property site would be the best location and authorized use of the space for the project. A
lease agreement will be drafted for approval.
2.2. Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the revisions to the solicitor ordinance
(Police, Coulon)
Police Chief David Coulon reviewed the current solicitor ordinance and his proposed
changes for a stricter approval process. Council discussion included the allowable times
for soliciting. Mayor McCourry advised staff to leave as is and it could be discussed
further when a proposed ordinance is presented for consideration.
2.3. Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding a possible ordinance relating to cell
phone use while driving (General Admin, Shallenburger)
Brant Shallenburger presented information on a potential ordinance regarding cell
phone use in construction zones. He stated it would be modeled after the ordinance,
prohibiting cell phone use in school zones and asked if council desires to proceed.
Council advised him to bring back an ordinance for consideration.
2.4. Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items (Council) None
requested.
CITIZENINPUT
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. No speakers.
4.0. CONSENT AGENDA - The Consent Agenda contains items which are routine in nature and will be
acted upon in one motion. Items may be removed from this agenda for separate discussion by a Council
member.
4.1. Consider approving city council meeting minutes for December 15, 2015 (City Secretary,
Wilson)
4.2. Consider ratifying Denton County's appointments to Places 8 and 9 of the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors for 2016-17 (Council)
4.3. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a contract
amendment with Halff Associates, Inc. for review of Development Construction Plans
(Engineering, Scruggs)
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4.4. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an engineering
_ services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the purpose of updating the
Roadway Impact Fee Study, and approve an ordinance amending the 2015-16 Roadway
Impact Fees budget (Engineering, Scruggs)
4.5. Consider approving a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an engineering
services contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the purpose of updating the
Drainage Impact Fee Study, and approve an ordinance amending the 2015-16 Drainage
Impact Fee budget (Engineering, Scruggs)
Motion to approve- Schrag; second by Mikulec; motion passed with all ayes
5.0. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5.1. Discuss and consider an ordinance approving a Development Plan for Austin Waters
Amenity Center. A 2,225 square foot facility with associated open spaces, located on
2600 Barton Creek Boulevard within Austin Waters subdivision, in Austin Ranch
Planned Development (PD -22) zoning district (Development Services, Joyce)
Mike Joyce reviewed the location, elevations, landscape, and parking for this project.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.
Motion to approve- Schrag; second by Mikulec, motion passed with all ayes.
5.2. Discuss and consider approving an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
18, Section 18-24(10) entitled "Construction and Maintenance," to require the burying of
wires and cables in public right-of-ways within ten (10) days (Development Services,
Joyce)
Mike Joyce reviewed the proposed changes to require cables be buried within 10 days
(on public property) as previously requested by council.
Motion to approve- Boyer; second by Marks, motion passed with all ayes.
5.3. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider an ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances, Appendix A, Section 1013-1100, entitled "Standards for Swimming Pools
and Hot Tubs," by adding a new subsection (i) to address the demolition of swimming
pools and hot tubs (General Admin, Perez)
Joe Perez reviewed the proposed changes to the Code of Ordinances that establish
regulations for swimming pool demolition as requested by council. The public hearing
was opened and closed at 7:50 p.m. with no one wishing to speak.
Motion to approve- Terre, second by Wade, motion passed with all ayes
5.4. Discuss and consider approving a city council meeting schedule for 2016 (City Council)
Following council discussion it was determined that one change to the regular schedule
for 2016 be made.
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Motion to approve the schedule with one change for the first August meeting to
Monday, August 1'`- Schrag, second by Wade; motion passed with all ayes.
Executive session was convened at 8:00 P. in.
6.0. EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.1. A. 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 contract with Atlantic Hotels.
B. 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 an
agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of The
Colony concerning construction of utilities on FM 423.
C. 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
magistration of prisoners, setting of bonds, and personal recognizance bond issues.
Open session was reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
Item A- Motion to authorize the city attorney to send a letter to Atlantic Hotels consistent with
the terms of the real estate contract- Marks; second by Mikulec; motion passed with all ayes
except for Wade who abstained
No action on Items B. or C.
And with no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
APPROVED:
JqZ McC6urty, Mayor
ity of The Colony
Christie Wilson, TRMC
City Secretary