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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-7/15/2003 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 15, 2003 The Pre-Council meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Hocutt on July 15, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Mark Skinner, Elaine Dolan, Rich Hendler, Jon Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue were present. Mayor Joe Hocutt, City Manager Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy, Chief of Police John Young, Public Services Director Keith Fisher, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron, Fire Marshall Jeff Jones, Financial Analyst Collin Boothe, Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Walsh, Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne, Assistant to the City Manager Cindy Martin, City Attorney Ross Foster and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. PC-1. Discussion regarding the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Special Election Police Chief John Young provided information related to the crime reduction programs supported by the Crime Control and Prevention District sales tax. Discussion ensued regarding the time period for continuing the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District and the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District sales tax, distribution of information to citizens and brochure content. PC-2. Discussion and review of the Annual Retreat Report City Manager Bill Lindley presented the report prepared by Ron Holifield who served as facilitator of the Council Annual Retreat held on June 6-7, 2003. Mayor Hocutt requested that staff provide project costs, funding sources and operational costs associated with Capital Improvement Projects. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 15, 2003 PC-3. Discussion regarding the John McCain and Westcoat intersection improvements Public Services Director Keith Fisher provided information related to the public meetings regarding the John McCain and Westcoat intersection improvements. Mr. Richard Kelly of Freese and Nichols, Inc., provided an overview of the proposed John McCain and Westcoat intersection improvements. Discussion ensued regarding traffic flow, road composition, improvement cost, installation of stop signs and design elements of turn lanes. Council requested that staff place this item on a future agenda for Council's consideration and notify residents of the public hearing. PC-4. Discussion of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Worksession date and format City Manager Bill Lindley provided information related to dates, formats and a meeting agenda for the CIP Worksession. Council determined that the CIP meeting would be held Wednesday, July 30 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, August 1 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; the regular Budget meeting would be held Friday, August 8 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. August 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. would be reserved if additional time is necessary for either the CIP or Budget meeting. PC-5. Discussion of the July 15, 2003, City Council regular agenda items There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hocutt declared the meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 15, 2003 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Hocutt on July 15, 2003, at 6:59 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Mark Skinner, Elaine Dolan, Rich Hendler, Jon Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Joe Hocutt, City Manager Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron, Public Works Director Keith Fisher, Fire Marshall Jeff Jones, Police Chief John Young, Financial Analyst Collin Boothe, Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne, Assistant to City Manager Cindy Martin, City Attorney Ross Foster and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney on Legal Issues Raised by Public Hearing or Action Items on the Agenda Legal - Rischon Development lawsuit Sec. 551.071 - Mayor Hocutt explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal, Section 551.072 - Property Acquisition, and Section 551.074 - Personnel. He further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 7:00 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Reverend Tony Murdoch, Sonset Baptist Church, 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 Mayor Hocutt presented a Proclamation to Samir Sudhir Patel in recognition of his accomplishments at the 76th Annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2187- Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 1, 2003 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 15, 2003 b. Approval to construct an ADA ramp at the L.D. Lockett House, to be funded from the Voluntary Park Fund, in an amount not to exceed $9,000 Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2187 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the cost of the ADA ramp and age of the current ramp. Councilman Skinner moved to approve Resolution R-03-2187. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1408 - Approval to amend Chapter 4 - Landscaping and Buffering of the Land Development Code regarding continuation of maintenance in the event of a commercial vacancy, Case Z-03-012 Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1408. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Community Development Director Barry LeBaron stated that the amendment provides clarification of current requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1408. Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 15, 2003 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1409 - Adopting an annual budget for Fiscal Year 2004 for the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1409. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Councilman Ayers moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1409. Councilman Hendler seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1410 - Approval to deny TXU Gas Company's request to change rates in the City of Colleyville Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1410. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Financial Analyst Collin Boothe provided an overview of the TXU Gas Company's request to change rates and the recommendation by legal counsel. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2188 - Approval to amend Resolution R-00-1647 changing the day of the first regular City Council meeting in November 2003 Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2188 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke regarding the proposed change for the first regular City Council meeting in November 2003. Councilman Dolan moved to approve Resolution R-03-2188. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 15,2003 Ayes: Council persons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2189 - Adopting the findings of the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District (CCCPD), approving terms and conditions of a contract for election services between the City of Colleyville and the CCCPD, establishing procedures for a Special Election to be held on September 13, 2003, and approving a Joint Election Agreement with Tarrant County Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2189 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Councilman Ayers moved to approve Resolution R-03-2189. Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. City Manager Bill Lindley stated that Police Chief John Young will coordinate presentations related to the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District sales tax election for groups and organizations. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2190 - Establishing an Economic Development Task Force Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2190 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Councilman Ayers moved to approve Resolution R-03-2190 with the amendment to Sec. 3 to change the date to November 15. Councilman Dolan seconded the motion. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 15, 2003 Ayes: Council persons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 10. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT CITIZEN COMMENTS: 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA ACTION/RESOLUTION: 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 15, 2003 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-03-2191 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Ayers moved to adjourn. Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED THIS ~ ~ DAY OF ~M.At 2003 BY A VOTE OF .s AYES, n NAYS AND D ABSTENTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared by: ~~~~ Cynthia Singleton, TRMC City Secretary 7