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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-4/20/1999 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20,1999 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Donna Arp on April 20, 1999, at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Frank Carroll, Nelson Thibodeaux, and Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Pro Tem Donna Arp, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Administrative Intern Ken Kolsti, Director of Public Services Jim Foster, Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Development Coordinator Clayton Husband, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Finance Director Terry Leake, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Police Chief John Young, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Mayor Richard Newton was absent. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.074- Property Acquisition - Bluebonnet Road 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 Pro Tem Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, SubchapterD, Section 551.072 - Property Acquisition and Section 551.074 - Personnel. She further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:47 p.m., and reconvened at 7:33 p.m. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20,1999 The invocation was given by Councilman Steven Helling, 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 Thibodeaux displayed the City's Tree City USA signs and thanked the citizens for participating in the Trash Off and Arbor Day activities. It was announced that the City staff had participated in the "Every Fifteen Seconds" event held at Colleyville Heritage High School. Mayor Pro Tem Arp read the Proclamation for Volunteer of the Year Shirley Schollmeyer. Ms. Schollmeyer was unable to attend the Council meeting. Councilman Carroll presented a Proclamation to Chief John Young and Officer Bill Hudgins for National Police Week. Councilman Tigue presented a Proclamation to City Secretary Jean Harris for Municipal Clerk's Week. Councilman Thibodeaux presented a Proclamation to Chief Mike Johnston, Johnny Collins, and Lieutenant Mark Pope for EMS Week. Mayor Pro Tem Arp announced that a reception for the Colleyville Heritage High School Soccer Team is scheduled for May 19, 1999, at the Community Center. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1495 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 6, 1999 b. Approval of minutes of a City Council worksession held March 30, 1999 ( 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 1999 c. Approval of a City/Developer Agreement with Westerra Timarron for the development of Timarron Cascades Phase 2 d. Approval of a public hearing date for a request of Faith Christian School to place eight (8) portable buildings at First Baptist Church, 5401 Pleasant Run Road e. Approval of a contract with Weaver and Tidwell to perform an annual audit for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1999 f. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's recommendation of Mr. Bagwell's variance request for planting of trees along Pool Road g. Approval of the appointment of Oavid Bagwell to the Colleyville Tree Board Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1495 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1495. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1157 - Special Use Permit to allow a caretakers residence in a warehouse in a ML zoning district on Lot 3, Block 1, Colleyville Industrial Park located at 1800 Industrial Boulevard Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99- 1157. ~ 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20,1999 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1157. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, CarrollJ Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro T em Arp declared the motion carried. 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1158 - Zoning change from AG to R20 (single family residential, minimum 20,000 sJ.) on 1.4692 acres located at 1317 Tinker Road Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99- 1158. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1158. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1159 - Zoning change from AG to R20 (single family residential, minimum 20,000 s. f.) on .90 acres located at 2009 Hall Johnson Road Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99- 1159. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20,1999 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1159. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 7. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1160 - Right-of- Way agreement with METRICOM, INC. Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99- 1160. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1160. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 8. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1161 -Issuance of 1999 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $500,000 for the construction of a library Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99- 1161. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 1999 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Ms. Terry Leake, Finance Director, introduced Mr. Jim Sabonis, Financial Advisor, First Southwest Company, and advised that the Council not only should vote on the issuance of the GO Bonds, but also the award of the bid for the sale. Mr. Sabonis reviewed the bond sale and the bid award information. He further informed the Council that the City had received an upgrade in our bond rating and reviewed the ratings of both Moody's and Standard & Poor's. Discussion ensued regarding the sound financial ratings and the efforts of the City staff regarding this upgrade. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1161, and the bid award to Morgan Keegan and Company. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 9. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1162 -Issuance of Certificates of Obligation in the amount of $7,170,000 for the construction of a police/municipal courts facility Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99- 1162. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Ms. Christian K. Savant, Fulbright and JaworskiJ was present representing Ed Esquivel, the City's bond counsel. Mr. Jim Sabonis, First Southwest Company, spoke regarding the cost savings with the upgrade. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20,1999 Councilman Carroll moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1162, and the bid award to First Tennessee Bank. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. City Manager Bob Stripling, spoke regarding the support, abilities and contributions of Terry Leake and commended Jim Sabonis and Fulbright and Jaworski for their efforts in improving the financial future of Colleyville. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 10. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1156 - Revising the rates of Lone Star Gas Company Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99- 1156. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pm Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1156. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1497 - Approving the request of the GCISD to extend the use of two portable buildings and to add a third portable building at Bransford Elementary School, 601 Glade Road Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1497 in its entirety. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 1999 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1497. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ms. Valerie See, representing the GCISD, was present to answer questions ofthe Council. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1498 - Approving the submittal of projects to NCTCOG for possible funding under the 1999 Call for Projects Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1498 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the list of projects and the needs of the City. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1498. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. ~ 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20,1999 13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1499 - Approving the award of a contract to Sutton and Associates in the amount of $1,380,221 for the Woodbriar Estates Paving and Waterline Improvements Project Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1499 in its entirety. Mr. D. J. Garman, 3720 Oakbriar Lane, spoke regarding the bids for the reconstruction of the streets for both concrete and asphalt, promises not kept by city staff, and previous street construction projects. Mr. Garman requested tabling or disapproving this item until bids can be taken for concrete. Mr. Michael Permenter, 3717 Rosebriar Lane, spoke regarding the need for improvements in the neighborhood. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Oiscussion ensued regarding the need for the streets to be reconstructed, replacement and repair considerations, adequacy of the bids, specifications of streets, affect on bids if action is postponed, and cost differences. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1499. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 14. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1500 -Authorizing the City Manager to make an offer to purchase property from the United States Postal Service City Manager Bob Stripling requested this item be passed over. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 1999 TABLED ITEMS: 15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-99-1148 - A zoning change from AG to R20 and R30 Single Family Residential on approximately 20 acres located north of Tinker Road and east of Jewell Estates, at the end of Emerald Drive There was no motion to remove this item from the table. 16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-99-1153 - A zoning change from AG and R40 to PUD-R (planned unit development-residential), approximately 187 acres of land located on the north side of McDonwell School Road, east of Herbert Street and west of Westcoat Orive Councilman Helling moved to remove this item from the table. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: Councilman Tigue Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. Ms. Linda Baker, 404 W. McOonwell School Road, spoke regarding changes from the original request and asked that this rezoning be denied or reconsidered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. ~ 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 1999 Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain Road, asked that this item be placed back on the table until drainage documents are provided, requested a guarantee that excess water problems will be handled by the developer and that the City Engineer sign off on the water drainage plans after completion. There were no others requesting to speak. Staff gave a brief overview regarding the change in the number of acres affected by the rezoning request. City Manager Bob Stripling gave an overview of the differences in the request of the developer and the requests of the Council. Mr. David Bagwell, developer, was present to answer questions of the Council. Discussion ensued among the Council and the Developer regarding the unresolved issues as they relate to platting, and the items listed in the proposed draft ordinance. The Council stated concerns for the drainage issues, lot widths, and street design standards. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1153, with an amendment to paragraph 6DJ adding "the minimum lot width for any lot under 16,000 s.f. may be as little as 80' if approved by the City Council," to the proposed "Developer's ordinance". Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding concerns of homeowners in the immediate area regarding a masonry wall, and approval of the platting by the Council. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 17. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20,1999 REPORTS: 18. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 4/5/99 TREE BOARD MINUTES - 3/24/99 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - 4/13/99 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 4/12/99 TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES 4/12/99 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 19. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 20. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1999- Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-99-1496 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 21. 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 Pro Tem Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. ( 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20,1999 APPROVED THIS 4f1.. DAY OF &~ AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTI NS. ,1999, BY A VOTE OF ..5 Minutes laken and PV~ Je Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary ,- 13