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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-2/2/1999 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 02, 1999 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on February 2, 1999, at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Frank Carroll, Nelson Thibodeaux, Ginny Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Donna Arp were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Administrative Intern Ken Kolsti, Public Services Director Jim Foster, Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Police Chief John Young, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.074- Property Acquisition - Pleasant Run Road Property Acquisition - Colleyville Boulevard Personnel - The City Council may consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of public officers or employees, including the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, and City board and commission members. A complete list of the City boards and commissions is on file in the City Secretary's Office Mayor Newton advised that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.072 - Property Acquisition and Section 551.074 - Personnel. He further advised that there \^/Quid be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:47 p.m., and reconvened at 7:34 p.m. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1999 The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Donna Arp, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Councilman Carroll reported on a North Central Texas Council of Governments meeting he attended with the Regional Transportation Council regarding improvements to traffic control, transportation, and funding sources. Councilman Tigue reported on a Texas Municipal League meeting she attended regarding upcoming legislation that will affect the City. Mayor Newton reported on a YMCA meeting he attended regarding the NETS (Northeast Transportation System) program. Mr. Felix Van Campenhout, U.S. Census Bureau, spoke regarding the 2000 Census, requested that citizens volunteer their time to assist with the census process, and thanked Jan Hofstrom, Planning and Zoning Assistant, for serving as the City's liaison. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARlNG - Resolution R-99-1456 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 19, 1999 b. Approval of the abandonment of 2.5 feet of a 7.5 foot wide easement on the north side of Lot 10, Block 2, Montclair Parc c. Approval of a contract award for architectural services for the construction of a Police and Court facility to Brinkley Sargent Architects Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1456 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-99-1456, restoring Article 7 to the contract with Brinkley Sargent Architects for architectural services for the construction of a Police and Court facility. Mayor Pro Tem Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1142 - Approving a Time-of-Use rate schedule for T U Electric Mr. Sonny Rhodes, Texas Utilities Electric Company, was present to answer questions of the Council and gave a brief overview of the proposed voluntary rates. Discussion ensued regarding notification to the citizens and the benefits to Texas Utilities Electric Company. Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1142. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1143 - Adopting and levying a sales and use tax for the purpose of financing the operation of the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1143. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Carroll thanked the citizens for their support for the Crime Control and Prevention District during the recent election. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1458 - Site plan review for Ordinance 0-99-1139, 14.79 acres out of the A. Christian Survey, Abstract 339, Tract 4, 4A2, and 4A, and Lot 1, Colleyville Presbyterian Church; applicant: John T. Lynch, IV; owner: Presbyterian Church in America, 715 Cheek Sparger Road Barry LeBaron, Community Development Manager, reviewed the zoning change approval and the stipulations as requested by the Council for the site plan. Jim Foster, Public Services Director, spoke regarding the Council's discussion of the deceleration lane along Cheek Sparger Road. He recommended a left turn lane and stated he did not recommend a deceleration lane on the south side of Cheek Sparger Road, nor did he recommend the widening of Cheek Sparger Road. Discussion ensued regarding the location and length of the left turn lane, impact on the Saddlebrook homeowner's ingress and egress to their subdivision, the left turn lane benefits versus the deceleration lane on the south side of Cheek Sparger Road, approval of the plat without the left turn lane, and drainage issues. Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1458 in its entirety. Mr. John Lynch, 1903 Central Drive, #400, Bedford, applicant, spoke regarding traffic control options, saving trees, distance of the buildings from the street, and fencing. Mr. Ellis Horn, 3805 Wayne Drive, spoke regarding what the Council approved at their last meeting and stated that there was some confusion among the residents on Wayne Drive. Mr. Bob Staley, 3709 Wayne Drive, spoke regarding the fencing and requested he get the same fencing as the rest of the residents along Wayne Drive. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the start times and close times of the school, ownership of the property, tax revenues and exemptions, lighting of the buildings, traffic control on Wayne Drive, access through Lot 3 including vehicular and pedestrian, and timing of the fence construction. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1458 with the stipulation that the masonry fence be extended to the western end of the property and built prior to the beginning of any construction. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 Mayor Pro Tem Arp seconded the motion. Mr. Lynch stated he felt the 100% masonry fence would be excessive in cost, and requested the timetable for construction be as proposed and the masonry fence be required for only sections 3 and 4. Discussion ensued regarding the cost difference between masonry and the proposed polymer fence, trading out trees for fencing, the residents along Wayne Drive that want masonry and those that don't, and the requirement of the left turn lane being included in the motion. Mr. Allen Werst, 3808 Wayne Drive, spoke regarding the mixing of styles of fencing, and the length of the fencing. Mayor Pro Tem Arp withdrew the second to the motion. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion ensued regarding the beginning point of the fence, the left turn lane, and the entire length of the fence being built prior to any construction commencing. Mayor Pro Tem Arp moved to approve the plat with a polymer fence with masonry columns on Lots 1 and 2, a masonry fence on Lots 3,4, and 5, the fence extending to the building line on Lot 1, and the requirement that the fence be built prior to the start of any construction. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: Councilman Carroll Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1460 -Approval of a final plat of the Monterra Addition, 61.124 acres out of the Harrell Hughes Survey, Abstract 656, a portion of Tract 2; and the Absalom J. Lott Survey, Abstract 963, Tracts 2F, 2E, and 3A1; O\M1ers: Norma McCain, Wyatt Family Partnership, Ltd., and Foresite NO.4. Limited; applicant: Don Allen, P. E., Carter & Burgess, Inc., for Steve Gee, Vista Oaks Development City staff reviewed the requested note to be put on the plat for a left turn lane, paid for by the developer. Mr. Don Allen, Carter & Burgess, 3880 Hulen, Fort Worth, applicant, spoke regarding the proposed final plat, extension of the right-of-way to the west, emergency vehicle access, adding the left turn lane to the plat, and a second point of access. Discussion ensued regarding the square footage of Lot 3 on Tennison Parkway, the 13 acres of open space, drainage, a dual boulevard entrance rather than having the emergency access entrance, public open space at the end of Milton Drive, plans for the private open space, if trails and amenities should be shown on the final plat, width of Tennison Parkway, and if the emergency entrance is optional. Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1460 in its entirety. Mr. John Boyd, 6605 Emerald Drive, spoke regarding the 50 ft. right of way. Mr. Dave Dudziak, 2301 Wilkes Court, spoke regarding the trail system throughout the city and having access to those trails without the need to cross major streets. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-99-1460 as amended, redesigning the 'Nest boundary to accommodate a 50-foot right-of-way connection to the adjacent property and the addition of a note to the plat drawing stating the property owner is required to build, at the owner's expense, additional pavement width for a right turn lane along the north frontage of the property and a median with a left turn lane in Colleyville Boulevard as sho\M1 on "Attachment 3" of the Zoning Exhibit for Zoning Ordinance No. 0-98-1098. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1461 - Approval of a replat of 4.213 acres of Lots 1 - 4, Block 1 and Lots 1 - 4, Block 2, Parke North Plaza; owner: Don Gardner, et al; applicant: Garry Walker, 6700 block of Colleyville Boulevard, east side of Colleyville Boulevard City staff reviewed the request for a replat of Lots 1-4, Block 1 and Lots 1-4, Block 2 of Parke North Plaza. Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1461 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1461. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1462 - Funding support and authorization of staff to resubmit Kimzey Park Grant Application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1462 in its entirety. ---- 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 Mr. Dave Dudziak, 2301 Wilkes Court, spoke regarding the purchase and planting of trees in Kimzey Park and pledged cooperation in the resubmission of the grant application process. There were no others present wishing to speak, and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-99-1462. Mayor Pro Tem Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1463 - Amendment to TCI rate filings Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1463 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1463. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the recent decrease in complaints from Colleyville citizens regarding the Cable Television service. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp ,Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1464 -Approval of Parks and Recreation Donation Policy Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1464 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Arp moved to approve Resolution R-99-1464. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1465 - Approval of Parks and Recreation Sponsorship and Advertising Policy Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1465 in its entirety. Mr. Bill Kutka, 6308 Kenshire Court, representing Colleyville Girls Softball Association, explained the proposed policy, stated appreciation for the fields and parks provided by the city, and requested the Council's consideration of this policy. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the support the city has shown to the sports associations, detraction the signs would cause from the beauty of the parks, legality issues regarding the city giving the sports associations funds from the sale of these signs, and a fair split of the revenue. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 Discussion ensued regarding tabling this item for further study, consideration of this policy on a trial basis, splitting the fee 50/50, using the revenue in lieu of fees, the positive activities of our families, creating the "baseball" look, consideration of the aesthetics of the fields from the neighboring residences, consideration of corporate sponsors, and limiting the number of signs per field. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to table Resolution R-99-1465. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1467 - Declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt for the land purchase and architect fees for constructing a Police/Courts facility Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1467 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-99-1467. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 14. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1468 - Approval of a contract award for a construction contractor for the northwest fire station to Texas Unified Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $908,231 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1468 in its entirety. Ms. Mary Ann Wrisley, 704 Colleyville Terrace, spoke regarding the need for improved housing for the City's firefighters. There were no others wishing to speak con Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1468. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 15. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1469 - Calling a general election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilpersons to Places 1 and 2, to be held on May 1, 1999 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1469 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1469. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Tigue Nays: Councilperson Helling and Mayor Pro Tern Arp Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 16. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1470 - City Council's intent regarding the extension of Forest Oak Lane Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1470 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the intent of the Council and to what extent this Resolution \^/Quid bind the City in the future. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1470. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: Councilman Carroll Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 17. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1471 - Appointing members to the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1471 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1471, appointing the temporary board members, Frank Carroll, Steven Helling, Donna Arp, Richard Newton, Nelson Thibodeaux, Ginny Tigue, and C. L. "Smokey" Vanover, as permanent members. Mayor Pro Tem Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 18. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1472 - Authorizing the purchase of land for the Police and Court facility Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1472 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-99-1472. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. REPORTS: 19. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES -1/25/99 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 20. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 21. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2,1999- Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-99-1457 This Resolution was not needed. 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1999 ADJOURNMENT: 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Carroll moved to adjourn. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. APPROVED THIS ~ ~ iJ, DAY OF r;.bru.4Y'1 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. , 1999, BY A VOTE OF S- Minutes taken any:;': J n Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary 14