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COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL
WORKSESSION MINUTES
AUGUST 1, 2003
The City Council Worksession was called to order by Mayor Hocutt on August 30, 2003,
at 1 :07 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Mark Skinner, Elaine Dolan, Rich Hendler and Jon
Ayers were present. Mayor Joe Hocutt, City Manager Bill Lindley,
Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy, Finance Director Terry
Leake, Director of Public Works Keith Fisher, Fire Chief Mike
Johnston, Police Chief John Young, Parks and Recreation Manager
Monica Walsh, Community Development Manager Clayton
Husband and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present.
Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue arrived at 1 :10 p.m.
II. Discussion of Capital Financing and Capital Improvement Projects
City Manager Bill Lindley stated that staff will provide an overview of Capital
Improvement Projects.
Deputy City Manager provided an overview of a new central fire station and the
operational costs.
Fire Chief Mike Johnston was present to answer questions of the Council.
There was general discussion related to the location of a new fire station and the future
utilization of the current central fire station building.
Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy provided an overview of the renovation of the
current City Hall for a Senior Center including design fees and construction costs.
CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES
AUGUST 1, 2003
Discussion ensued regarding the renovation cost of the current building versus the
construction cost of building a new facility.
Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy provided an overview of the Service Center
Expansion and operational costs.
Public Works Director Keith Fisher provided information related to renovation of the
Service Center and the need for relocation of the vehicle maintenance areas.
Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Walsh provided information related to the
construction of a Senior Center, ADA improvements for City parks, construction of
walking trail and a recreational area at Bransford Park (Phase II), Cottonebelt Trail
Phase III, lighting for the Heritage Middle School football field, Little Bear Creek Trail
expansion, Longwood Trail expansion, McPherson Park, Phase I, II, III and IV
development, McPherson Park hike and bike trail construction, Park Maintenance
facility construction, Park Land Purchases, Pleasant Run Park, Phase 2, Development
of a Recreation Center, Sneed Park development, Uniform Park Signage and Tennis
Courts.
Mayor Hocutt recessed the meeting at 3:21 p.m. and reconvened at 3:44 p.m.
There was general discussion regarding park facilities and potential sites for parks.
Council requested that staff remove the Heritage Middle School football lights project
from the Capital Improvement Project list.
Mayor Hocutt announced that Congressman Michael Burgess will be conducting a
Town Hall meeting, Saturday August 23,2003, at the Colleyville Center.
III. Adjournment
There being no further business before City Council, Mayor Hocutt adjourned the
meeting at 5:40 p.m.
APPROVED THIS /Y:< DAY OF ~~ 2003. BY A VOTE OF
.f AYES, 0 NAYS AND 0 A TENTIONS.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
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