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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-4/17/2001 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 2001 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna Arp on April 17, 2001, at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL: Council persons Jody Short, Mike Taylor, Dana Feldman, Dennis Marlin, and Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Donna Arp, Interim City Manager Dianne McWethy, Interim Director of Public Services Keith Fisher, Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Records Manager Matt Denton, Financial Analyst Collin Boothe, Administrative Intern 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. 551.074- Consultation with Attorney Legal - Potential Litigation - Summerbrook Subdivision Legal - Potential Litigation - I rricon , Inc. Property Acquisition - Fire Station Property Acquisition - L.D. Lockett Road Property - Proposed Sale of Land - 5209 Colleyville Boulevard Personnel - City Manager Executive Search Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.071- Sec. 551.071- Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.072- Mayor Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney, 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 6:52 p.m., and reconvened at 7:35 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 The invocation was given by Pastor David Rose of First Assembly of God 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 Arp presented a Proclamation to Sarah Lowe, Texas Director of the National Day of Prayer Organization and Reverend Carter and Ann Foster and announced that the National Day of Prayer Organization Service would be May 3, 2001, at the Colleyville Community Center. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1783 Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 3, 2001 b. Approval of an Agreement with Newman, Jackson, Sieberstein Landscape Architecture to prepare an evaluation of 901 L.D. Lockett Road property and authorizing the use of Voluntary Park Fund monies in an amount not to exceed $6,960 c. Approval of donation of books from Aletha Novosel for the L.D. Lockett facility Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1783 in its entirety. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke in opposition to item b. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Marlin moved to approve Resolution R-01-1783. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1275 - Special Use Permit for a Carport requested by John Horobec, on Lot 6R2, Block 4, Chelsea Park Addition, located at 1809 Avalon Drive, Case Z-01-006 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1275. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to deny Ordinance 0-01-1275. Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Discussion ensued and staff reported that neighbors have no objections to the carport. Staff stated that if Council denied the request, the applicant could petition the Zoning Board of Adjustment for approval of the side yard encroachment for use as a patio. Ayes: Council persons Taylor, Feldman, Marlin, Short and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1276 - Special Use Permit for a Laundry/Dry Cleaning Plant requested by Howard and Viola LaFevers, on Lot 2, Block 1, C-D Subdivision located at 6515 Colleyville Boulevard, Case Z-01-007 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1276. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mr. Howard LaFevers, 1000 Shadywood Court, Southlake, Texas, applicant, was present to answer questions. Mr. Danny Smith of Texas Embree Group, Inc., 8050 Airport Road, Austin, Texas, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions regarding landscaping and parking. Discussion ensued regarding storage of the C02 product that is used in the cleaning process. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1784 - Approval of the recommendation of the Sign Board of Appeals for a variance to allow three (3) development signs in the 5100 block of Colleyville Boulevard, Case G-01-003 The applicant requested that this item be removed and Council took no action. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1785 - A request by Floyd Futch for a waiver of the perimeter street improvement requirement for Lots 5R-1 and SR-2, D.P. Arrington Limited Subdivision located at the northwest corner of Glade Road and Montclair Drive Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1785 in its entirety. Mr. Floyd Futch, 2016 Glade Road, applicant, spoke regarding easements. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tam Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-01-1785. Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1786 - A request by David Womeldorf for a waiver of the perimeter street improvement requirement for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, CrookIWomeldorf Addition located at 4809 Bill Simmons Road with frontage on Patterson Lane Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1786 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Marlin moved to approve Resolution R-01-1786. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None 4 "._~.,.".""'..,...~'---_.,.._-"-,..~----~--_._--~,."-'--'>~~--"--""""'''"-'_.~"'--''~''-'-~' - '-"--"~,~,-,-~--._,"---",- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1787 - Approval of Intersection Warrant Studies and Traffic Analysis with Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $37,500 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1787 in its entirety. Mr. Kipp Whitman, 3402 Crossgate Circle South, spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution and regarding the timing, purpose, and cost of the study. Mr. Mark Jones, 3604 Wexford Court, spoke in favor of the proposed Resolution. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the timing, purpose and cost of the study. It was stated that citizens requested the study and the fee is fair and appropriate. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-01-1787. Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1788 - Replacing Resolutions R-93-900 and R-93-942 appointing members to the Traffic Safety Task Force Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1788 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Feldman moved to approve Resolution R-01-1788. Councilman Marlin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tern Tigue Nays: None 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1789 - Approval requiring each Elected Official or Candidate for City Office to file a financial disclosure statement for the individual, the individual's spouse and minor children Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1789 in its entirety. Mr. Josh Coleman, 7204 John McCain Road, Mr. Steven Knight, 3917 Felps Court, Mr. Gary Cinotto, 4107 Briar Ridge Drive, Mr. Fred Ballinger, 304 W. Bandit Trail, and Mr. Mark Jones, 3604 Wexford Court, spoke in favor of the proposed Resolution. Mr. Nelson Thibodeaux, 1503 Bellefonte Lane, Mr. Steve Magee, 6900 Shepherds Glen, Mr. Steven Helling, 5503 Normandy Drive, Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, Mr. Ed Baker, 6106 Highland Hills, Ms. Linda Baker, 404 W. McDonwell School Road, Mr. Kipp Whitman, 3402 Crossgate Circle, Mr. Richard Newton, 6107 Lansford Lane, and Mr. Dennis Newgren, 200 John McCain Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Feldman moved to approve Resolution R-01-1789, as amended per the requirements of the City Charter and City Attorney recommendations. Councilman Marlin seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding gifts of $250. Mayor Arp introduced Steven Davenport, a University of Arlington student, interested in city government. Discussion ensued regarding the development of an ethics committee, purpose of an ethics committee, review of the proposed Financial Disclosure Statement by the City Attorney, and the enforcement of penalties. Ayes: Councilpersons Taylor, Feldman, Marlin, Short and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17,2001 TABLED ITEMS: 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R-01-1772 - Authorizing the Mayor to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Colleyville and the City of Euless for the Reconstruction of Glade Road between State Highway 121 and Heritage Avenue, a portion of Heritage Avenue and a Right Turn at State Highway 121 Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to remove this item from the table. Councilman Short seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. Mr. Kipp Whitman, 3402 Crossgate Circle and spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution. Mr. Mark Jones, 3604 Wexford Court, addressed the Council regarding the proposed Resolution. Discussion ensued regarding protection for the City of Colleyville if the City of Euless did not adhere to the Agreement and the city's responsibility to notify citizens of future developments located on city borders. Councilman Short moved to approve Resolution R-01-1772. Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Feldman and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 13. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 REPORTS: 14. PARKS AND RECRATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - March 5, 2001 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - March 26, 2001 TRAFFIC SAFETY TASK FORCE MINUTES - April 9, 2001 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - March 13, 2001 15. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA ACTION/RESOLUTION: 16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2001 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-01-1790 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Feldman moved to adjourn. Councilman Marlin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. APPROVED THIS / sC DAY OF /Y?~ 2001, BY A VOTE OF $ AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABS NTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared by: tfi~~ Cynthia Singleton, TRMC City Secretary 8