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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-1/6/1998 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 06,1998 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on January 6, 1998, at 7:02 p. m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Donna Arp, Jack Martin, Don Butler, and John Grace were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Financial Analyst Anne Born, Public Services Director Jim Foster, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Community Center Supervisor Lee Skeats, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. r Councilman Steven Helling arrived at 7:30 p.m. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.074- Potential Litigation - Villas at Caldwell's Creek Potential Litigation - TCI Cablevision 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 Richard Newton explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal and Section 551.074 - Personnel. He further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 7:04 p.m., and reconvened at 7:46 p.m. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1998 The invocation was given by Councilman Jack Martin, 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 Mr. Rick Parker, Region III, Director, Texas Turfgrass Association, presented a plaque to the City Parks and Recreation Department for their excellent soccer fields and commended them for their work to exemplify sports turf excellence. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Rich Hendler, and Parks and Recreation Coordinator Skip Keller, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Mickey Landry, Parks Maintenance Workers Norman King, and Dennis Sowell vvere present to receive the award. Other Parks and Recreation Board members present vvere Tanya Coppell, Jim Cooley, Ken Crooks, and Fay Aldridge. Mayor Newton expressed thanks and pride for the City's Parks Department and the Parks Board for their work in this endeavor. ( Mayor Newton presented a proclamation to Christopher Allen Roberts for his earning the Eagle Scout Award. Mayor Newton distributed a letter from Lew Riggin and explained that it was regarding the widening of Cheek Sparger Road. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1339 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 16, 1997 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1339 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6,1998 Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-98-1339. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1087 - Amending Ordinance 0-97-1080 setting fees and charges for City service, establishing sections of the City of Colleyville Code of Ordinances, and authorizing publication to become effective February 9, 1998. Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1087. (- Ms. Ginny Tigue, 4415 Meandering Way, made a presentation from the Colleyville Community Center Committee regarding a plan for operation of the Community Center. There -were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding Colleyville business owners receiving a lower rate for renting the Community Center and who would make the policy changes. It was the consensus of the Council to have the Committee meet prior to the second reading of Ordinance 0-98-1087 and include proposed changes in the next Council agenda packet. 5. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1342 - Approving the concept of a joint library Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1342 in its entirety. Ms. Barbara Brown, 813 John McCain, spoke in favor of the joint library, representing the Library and Community Center Association. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1998 Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke in favor of the joint library. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-98-1342. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Councilwoman Arp commended the citizens of Colleyville for being cooperative in this joint endeavor. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1343 - Appointing a Fire Chief Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1343 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-98-1343. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. City Manager Bob Stripling introduced Fire Chief Mike Johnston and his family. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1341 - Establishing the Community Center Advisory Committee and appointing members Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1341 in its entirety. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1998 Ms. Ginny Tigue, 4415 Meandering Way, recommended approval of Resolution R-98- 1341. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke in opposition to the creation of the Community Center Advisory Committee, and suggested that the Council make the decisions regarding the Community Center. There vvere no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Arp moved to approve Resolution R-98-1341. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A CITYlDEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH REAL TV CAPITAL CORPORATION DEVELOPMENT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, GUEST ADDITION Councilman Grace moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Mr. Mike Moody, 5701 Hidden Oaks Drive, representing the Hidden Oaks Homeowners Association, spoke regarding the definition of daylight hours and suggested 9:00 p.m., as the latest hour for operation. /- There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1998 Discussion ensued regarding the intersection, rights-of-way, Bogart being one-way during school drop-off and pick-up times, an island to limit turns, child safety, inadequate lane capacity, cost of maintenance of medians, and the recommendation of daylight hours being from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. City Manager Bob Stripling advised that there has been extensive discussions regarding this issue and believes that the proposed agreement is beneficial to all. Councilman Grace moved to approve the City/Developer Agreement with Realty Capital Corporation. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. REPORTS: 9. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES -12122197 SIGN BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES -12122197 There was no action taken on this item. It was the consensus of the Council to begin advertising for applicants to fill the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 10. CITIZEN COMMENTs/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke regarding the widening of Cheek Sparger Road and Hall Johnson Road. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6,1998 ACTION/RESOLUTION: 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JANUARY 06,1998 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-98-1340 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1340 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-98-1340, approving the City/Developer Agreement with Realty Capital Corporation for the development of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Guest Addition. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. APPROVED THIS 20tA DAY OF JQIAu.v~ AYES, 0 NAYS, AND D ABSTENTIONS. ,1998, BY A VOTE OF S -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 6, 1998 Minutes taken and prepared by: ~R6!~ City Secretary -8-