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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-11/3/1999 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 3,1999 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna Arp on November 3,1999, at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Jody Short, Mike Taylor, Frank Carroll, Ginny Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem 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 Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D Sec. 551.012- Sec. 551.012 - Sec. 551.014- Property Acquisition - John McCain 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 Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter 0, Section 551.012 - Property Acquisition, and Section 551.014 - Personnel. She further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:52 p.m., and reconvened at 1:32 p.m. The invocation was given by Reverend Carter Foster, Metroplex Covenant Church, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 1999 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS A rrENDeD BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Councilman Carroll announced that Colleyville Proud and the adopt a street program has experienced a successful year and congratulated Jamie Thibodeaux on her success regarding these programs. Mayor Arp reported that she and City Manager Bob Stripling had testified earlier in the day in front of the Council of Governments regarding funding on Highway 26 and commended Councilman Taylor for his efforts in this regard. Mr. Ed McKnight was present and introduced Eugene Poznock, Bob Thompson, Steve Holstrom, Kari and Mike Taylor, and Marcus Newman, leaders of Troop 28 and Boy Scouts working on their "Citizenship in the Community" merit badge. Mr. McKnight thanked the Council for the support of Troop 28. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1561- Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 19, 1999 b. Approval of HealthlDentalNision Insurance contract renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas c. Approval of the appointment of Ronald Adams, Gary Cantrell, and Dennis Johnson to the Colleyville Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors d. Approval of the appointment of Mark Hood and Kathy Libonati to the Teen Court Advisory Board e. Approval of the abandonment of two feet of a 12 foot wide drainage and utility easement on Lot 1, Block A, Leyton Grove Addition at 2200 Hawthorne Avenue Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1561 in its entirety. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 1999 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1561. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1181 - Consideration of a Special Use Permit for a carport to be constructed at 4111 York Drive, requested by Richard C. Henschel Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1181. Mr. Richard Henschel, 4111 York Drive, spoke regarding the proposed materials and design of the carport, the line of sight from neighbor's homes, and aesthetics. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the need for a carport, height of the structure, location of the structure as is required by the City's ordinance, and proposed materials. Councilman Carroll moved to deny Ordinance 0-99-1187. 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 NOVEMBER 3, 1999 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1188 - Zoning change request by Burk Collins, from AG to R40 (single family residential, minimum lot size 40,000 s.f.) on 1.010 acres located in the 1300 block of Holly Lane, on the east side of the street Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1188. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Taylor moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1188. Councilman Short seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1189 - Authorizing the filing of the base amount of the municipal fees as determined by the PUC and authorizing filing of allocation by December 1, 1999 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1189. 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-99-1563 - Electing members of the Board of the Tarrant Appraisal District Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1563 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 1999 Councilman Taylor moved to approve Resolution R-99-1563. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1564 - Approving the payment of $5,000 to Metroport Cities in support of an appearance before the State Highway Commission Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1564 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-99-1564. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. 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-99-1565 - Approval of Celebrate Colleyville Winter Nights, Winter Ughts Program and Budget Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1565 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-99-1565. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 1999 Discussion ensued regarding the transfer of funding from the Utility Fund for this event, the needs of the citizens that could be funded from this account, use of Voluntary Park Fund monies, the donation of the Christmas tree, original intent of the Utility funds to light the water tower at McPherson Park, discussion of this item during the budget process, and payment of the contract for the laser light show. Councilman Tigue moved to amend the motion striking the words "Utility Funds" and changing to "Voluntary Park Fund". The amendment died for lack of a second The vote on the original motion to approve was as follows: Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 10. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-99-1185 - Zoning change request by C. L. Madden, III, from AG (agricultural) to R-20 on 3.125 acres located at 6112 Hunter Lane Councilman Carroll moved to remove this item from the table. Councilman Short seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. Mr. C. L. Madden, 6112 Hunter Lane, requested an amendment to his request from three lots to two. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 1999 Discussion ensued regarding the zoning being R20 or R30, location of the dividing line, size of the front lot, road frontage, construction of a cul-de-sac, emergency access, streets built to City standards, changing the zoning of a portion to R20 and the balance remaining AG, consideration of R40 zoning, recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the distance from the existing home to the turn-around. Councilman Carroll moved to deny without prejudice, Ordinance 0-99-1185, allowing Mr. Madden to go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission with his amended request and getting clarification on the need for a cul-de-sac. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. REPORTS: 11. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES -10/25/99 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - 10/26/99 CEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES - 9/14/99 CCPD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES - 9n/99 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 10/11/99 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Reverend Carter Foster, Metroplex Covenant Church, advised the Council that he had been invited to participate in a Pastors Advisory Council and that the Advisory Council is focusing on special crisis management and support for the governmental leaders. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 1999 ACTION/RESOLUTION: 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 03, 1999 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-99-1562 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 14. 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 8:45 p.m. APPROVED THIS IlP % AYES, 0 NAYS, AND DAY OF J:JOllfwt-bU o ABSTENTIONS. ,1999, BY A VOTE OF 5 Minutes taken ajJ:: J n Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary 8