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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-8/17/1999 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 1999 Interviews for Planning and Zoning applicants were held at 6:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna Arp on August 17, 1999, at 6:45 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 Bob Whitehead, Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter 0 Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.074- Legal - Chelsea Park Neighborhood Association, Inc., law suit Property Acquisition - John McCain Road 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 6:47 p.m., and reconvened at 7:43 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1999 The invocation was given by Reverend Lloyd McCutchen, Pleasant Glade Assembly of God, 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 Pro Tem Thibodeaux read a letter from Linda Baker regarding the grass fire in northwest Colleyville, commending the fire department for their efforts in putting out the fire. Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation declaring September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, to Mr. Richard Smith, Program Director of the Greater Fort Worth Texas Chapter of Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Agency Presentation: Ms. Nancy Hagan, Executive Director of Alliance for Children, gave an overview of the purpose of Alliance for Children Centers and requested the same funding amount as in the previous year. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1534 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 3, 1999 b. Approval of a final plat for Williamsburg Estates requested by Ross Calhoun, Centurion American Homes, Inc., 10.225 acres being a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Ann's Oaks Addition located at 958 John McCain Road, the north side of the street c. Approval of a final plat for Westmont Addition, requested by David Bagwell, 53.17 acres (a portion being a replat of Circle B Estates) located on the west side of Westcoat Drive, north of McDonwell School Road 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1999 d. Approval of a proposal by Halff Associates for engineering services for the Colleyville Master Plan Phase III, drainage study for Pleasant Run and Meadow Creek, in the amount of $37,600 e. Approval of a proposal by Teague, Nail and Perkins for engineering services for the design of Project "C" Sanitary Sewer Improvements from the Build- Out Wastewater Master Plan with the addition of sewer along Patterson Lane, Bill Simmons Road, Ross Downs private drive, and a portion of Highway 26, in the amount of $39,450 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1534 in its entirety. Councilman Short requested Item c be removed from the consent Resolution and considered separately. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1534, Items a, b, d, and e. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. Item c Discussion ensued regarding the street width, the distance between the entrance to the subdivision and Westcoat Drive, and clearance of the corner by emergency vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to approve Item c of Resolution R-99-1534. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17,1999 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1169 - Zoning change request by Janet & Herb Calhoun, from R20 to R40 (single family residential, minimum lot size 40,000 s.f.), on 77,458 s.f., Lot 20, Block 8, Monticello Addition Phase III, located at 7807 Tillman Hill Court Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1169. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the setting of a precedence if this zoning change is approved. Councilman Carroll moved to deny Ordinance 0-99-1169. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1170 - Establishing rules and regulations governing the use of city public rights-of-way by non-certificated telecommunications providers Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1170. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Taylor moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1170. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17,1999 Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1171 - Establishing rules and regulations governing the construction and use of city public rights-of-way Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1171. Mr. James Johnson, 310 N. Main, Keller, representing TXU Electric and Gas, requested the Council table this ordinance until TXU has time to review the ordinance. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Carroll moved to table Ordinance 0-99-1171. Councilman Short seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1536 - Approving a combination plat for the Sapphire Enclave requested by John Hawkins, 20.565 acres located to the east of Jewell Estates, north of Tinker Road Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1536 in its entirety. Mr. Tom Parker, 6300 Emerald Drive, spoke requesting "permanence". Mayor Arp read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Boyd, 6605 Emerald Drive, expressing their concerns for construction traffic on Emerald Drive, the possibility of Mr. Hawkin's property changing hands, and that the current description of the west boundary has not been legally described in the most recent public hearing. Mr. Harold Trammel, 6600 Emerald Drive, spoke in opposition, stating he would like to see some collaboration. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1999 Mr. Fred Huege, 6403 Emerald Drive, spoke regarding the satisfaction of issues by Mr. Hawkins as set out by the Council at a previous meeting. Mr. Greg Scott, 6500 Caldwell-Hughes Road, spoke in opposition to the final plat. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mr. John Hawkins, 6003 Sunderland, was present to answer questions of the Council. Discussion ensued regarding access to the property, notes on the plat, fencing, control of the right-of-way, cooperation with neighbors, gating the subdivision, and acceptance of the easements by the city. Mr. David Washington, Washington Engineers, spoke regarding the filing of the plat for Monterra and Mr. Hawkins building the streets himself at a later date if necessary. Councilman Taylor moved to deny Resolution R-99-1536. Mayor Pro Tern Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Councilman Short requested an amendment be made to the motion, changing it to a motion to deny without prejudice allowing the applicant to come back through the process without paying any additional fees. Councilman Taylor and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux accepted the amendment. Discussion ensued regarding an agreement with the neighbors on the fencing issue and gating the subdivision. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: Councilman Carroll Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1537 - Approving a conceptual plan for Pleasant Run practice site and authorizing a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) waiver request Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1537 in its entirety. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1999 Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke regarding the availability of this practice site for all citizens. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1537. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the limitations on the use of the fields. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1538 - Approving a waiver for street frontage requirements, requested by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Nordling, 715 W. LaVaca Trail Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1538 in its entirety. Ms. Marilyn Nordling, 809 W. Lavaca Trail, spoke regarding the right of ingress/egress, and contracts rescinded because of the lack of access. Mr. Bob Reed, 821 Saddlebrook N., Bedford, representing Ms. Nordling, spoke regarding the property being landlocked, the width of the current access, and fire hydrant access. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the options offered by the city staff, citizens not being able to sell their property, ability to provide access of emergency equipment, and setting a precedence. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-99-1538 as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1999 Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, and Mayor Pro TemThibodeaux Nays: Councilman Tigue Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1539 - Appointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1539 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Place 5 Councilman Carroll nominated Luann Edwards to Place 5. There were no other nominations made. Edwards - Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Mayor Arp declared Luann Edwards appointed to Place 5 of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Place 6 Councilman Taylor nominated Bryan Hill to Place 6. There were no other nominations made. Hill- Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Mayor Arp declared Bryan Hill appointed to Place 6 of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Place 7 Councilman Carroll nominated Tom Hart to Place 7. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1999 There were no other nominations made. Hart - Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Mayor Arp declared Tom Hart appointed to Place 7 of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Taylor moved to approve Resolution R-99-1539, appointing Luann Edwards to Place 5, Bryan Hill to Place 6, and Tom Hart to Place 7 of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 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. 11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1540 - Proposal to set tax rate for FY 2000 at $.3474 per hundred dollars of valuation Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1540 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-99-1540. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion. The Council commended the City staff for operating within the budget and for being good stewards of the city's money. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1999 TABLED ITEMS: 12. 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: 13. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 14. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 8/9/99 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - 8/10/99 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 15. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF AUGUST 17,1999 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-99-1535 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1535 in its entirety. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-99-1535, approving the final plat for Westmont Addition, 53.17 acres located on the west side of Westcoat Drive, north of McDonwell School Road. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1999 Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tern Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 17. 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 Tern Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 9: 1 0 p.m. APPROVED THIS 7~ DAY OF ,<:)PT\hYYl-be~ , 1999, BY A VOTE OF 5 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND n ABSTENTIONS. Min as taken and prW~ Je Harris, TRMC, CMC Cit Secretary 11