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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-7/20/1999 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 20, 1999 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna Arp on July 20,1999, at 6:47 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Jody Short, Mike Taylor, Frank Carroll, Ginny Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Nelson Thibodeaux were present. Mayor Donna Arp, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Financial Analyst Ken Kolsti, Director of Public Services Jim Foster, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Development Coordinator Clayton Husband, 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. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.074- Legal - Chelsea Park Neighborhood Association, Inc., law suit Property Acquisition - Colleyville Boulevard Property Acquisition - Pleasant Run Road Property Acquisition - Bluebonnet Drive 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 Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal, 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 6:49 p.m., and reconvened at 7:37 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1999 The invocation was given by Councilman Jody Short, 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 Short announced that he and Councilman Taylor had attended a Texas Municipal League session in Lubbock on opportunities for cooperation between municipalities, counties, and school districts. Councilman Taylor announced that he too attended the Texas Municipal League session regarding council relationships, staff carrying out objectives of the entire council, and the Open Meetings Act. A Proclamation for National Parks/Recreation Month was presented by Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux to Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager. A Proclamation for Eagle Scout was presented by Mayor Donna Arp to Eric Steele, Troop 28. A Proclamation for National Night Out was presented by Mayor Donna Arp to Chief John Young. Chief Young encouraged all homeowners to participate in the National Night Out and advised that Officer Hudgins would work with the Homeowner's Associations to coordinate activities. Mayor Arp announced that Colleyville's crime rate was lower this past year. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1523 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 6, 1999 b. Approval of the preliminary plan of The Village at Colleyville, requested by Richard Myers, 21.99 acres located on Pleasant Run Road near Colleyville Boulevard 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1999 c. Approval of the preliminary plan of Williamsburg Estates, requested by Centurion Homes, Inc., 10.225 acres located at 958 John McCain Road, north side of the street d. Approval of a collateral agreement with Chase Bank of Texas for investment clearing accounts Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1523 in its entirety. Ms. Dee McNosky, 5108 Pleasant Run Road, spoke regarding item 3b, the buffer zone, trees, drip lines, and the proposed alley. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion was held regarding preservation of the trees both on the residential property and the commercially zoned property, the buffer zone, height of the screening wall, purpose of the alley, and alternative screening at this location. Councilman Carroll moved to suspend the rules to allow Ms. McNosky to speak again. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Co unci I persons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. Ms. McNosky, 5108 Pleasant Run Road, spoke regarding the requirements for a buffer zone and concrete versus green space as a buffer. Mr. Konstantine Bakintas, Vice President, Baird, Hampton, & Brown, Inc., representing The Village at Colleyville, was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilman Carroll moved to remove item 3b from the consent resolution. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1999 Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tern Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1523, items a, c, and d. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tern Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. Item 3b Discussion ensued regarding the parties working together to solve this problem among themselves, preserving as many trees as possible, sight distances in relation to the proposed wall, approval for all of the project with the exception of the area of this particular wall, and distance between the wall in question and the roadway. Councilman Carroll moved to table this item until the developer and Ms. McNosky could meet and discuss a compromise regarding the preservation of trees on Ms. McNosky's property and the proposed wall and alley. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, and Tigue Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1166 - Zoning change request by Lanny Wilkinson from CC-1 & AG to CC-2 (Shopping Center) on 5.868 acres located on the west side of Colleyville Boulevard in the 6400-6500 Block Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1166. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1167 - Zoning change requested by First Baptist Church Colleyville from AG to CC-1 on 2.520 acres and a Special Use Permit on 12.56 acres for a privately operated kindergarten, primary, and secondary school, located at 5300 Colleyville Boulevard, and 5401 Pleasant Run Road Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1167. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1168 - Adopting the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Budget Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1168. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1515 - Approval of TCI Cable Rates Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1515 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1999 Mr. Dennis Watson, representing TCI Cable, was present to answer questions of the Council. Discussion ensued regarding installation charges. Councilman Taylor moved to approve Resolution R-99-1515. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1519 - Approving a developer's agreement with Whitco Consulting Ltd. Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1519 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mr. Kip Whitman, 3204 Crossgate Circle, was present to answer questions of the Council. Discussion ensued regarding the lack of utilities at the time the property was purchased, setting precedence, alternatives, TIF Funding, reallocating utility funds, reimbursement if sales taxes exceed the expected amount, what is reasonable, generation of sales tax, the amount of property owned by Mr. Whitman, cost of the property being less due to the lack of utilities, total square footage of the "plaza", and passing the cost of the sewer line onto tenants. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to deny Resolution R-99-1519. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the Resolution denied. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1999 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1524 - Approval of the final plat of Mill Creek West Addition, Phase 4, requested by Dick Blackard, 3.22 acres located south of Glade Road, adjacent to the Colleyville-Hurst city limits Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1524 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the flood plain, floor elevations, and variation of floor elevations. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1524. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1525 - Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hurst for Mill Creek West Addition, Phase 4 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1525 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Taylor moved to approve Resolution R-99-1525. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1999 11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1526 - Approval of a waiver of perimeter street improvement fees requested by John Sullivan for Lots 28A and 28B, Block 1, Wescoat Place Addition, located at 112 L. D. Lockett Road Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1526 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Taylor moved to approve Resolution R-99-1526. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1527 - Approval of preferred alternative recommended by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for improvements to the existing freeway corridors of SH 114 and SH 121 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1527 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mr. Joseph Atwood, 3411 Ainsworth Court, Arlington, Texas, representing TxDOT, spoke regarding this request involving all local governments and endorsements from local agencies. He reviewed the purposes and needs for the project, the study area, the preferred alternative, SH 114 trip distribution, SH 121 South trip distribution, express lane alternative, using technology to make this work, costs involved, and air quality. Discussion ensued regarding SH 26, termination points of the proposed express lane, directional split daily, and the expected completion date. Mr. Gustavo Baez, North Central Texas Council of Governments, spoke regarding the mobility forecast for 2020 - 2025. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1999 Councilman Taylor moved to approve R-99-1527. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 13. 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. STAFF REPORTS: 14. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 15. COLLEYVILLE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - 6/22/99 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 16. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. City Manager Bob Stripling announced the resignation of Public Services Director Jim Foster. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 20, 1999 Mr. Foster expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Council. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 20,1999 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-99-1528 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Carroll moved to adjourn. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. APPROVED THIS 3aJ DAYOF A~.J AYES, 0 NAYS, AND () ABSTEN NS. ,1999, BY A VOTE OF if Minutes taken and;::;= Je Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary 10