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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-3/3/1998 ',,- MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 3, 1998 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on March 3, 1998, at 6:55 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, 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, Director of Public Services Jim Foster, Engineer Casey Sledge, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, City Attorney Ross Foster and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. 1. INTERVIEW PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPLICANTS The City Council interviewed applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.074- Legal - Potential Litigation - Villas at Caldwell's Creek Legal - Caldwell's Creek Law Suit 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 Newton announced 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 announced that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:59 p.m., and reconvened at 7:41 p.m. ~, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1998 The invocation was given by Councilwoman Donna Arp, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Newton presented a proclamation to Mr. Chuck Walton a local volunteer, representing the American Red Cross. Mr. Walton thanked the City and asked that the American Red Cross flag be flown at city hall for the remainder of the week. CONSENT: 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1354 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 17, 1998 b. Approval of the award of a contract to Reliable Paving, Inc., in the amount of $169,064.02, for the reconstruction of several streets in Ross Downs c. Approval of the award of a contract to First State Bank of Texas for a bank depository d. Approval of a contract with Halff Associates in the amount of $25,030 for the design of drainage improvements in Jewell Estates Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1354 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-98-1354. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1998 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1090 - Approving retail base rate reductions for Texas Electric Utilities Company Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1090. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve "version 1" of Ordinance 0-98-1090. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the difference in the two versions of the Ordinance. Councilpersons Grace and Martin withdrew the motion and second. Councilman Grace moved to approve "version 2" of Ordinance 0-98-1090. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Mayor Newton explained the difference in the two versions of the Ordinance. Mr. Sonny Rhodes, Manager for TU Electric, was present and explained the Ordinance. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Butler, and Grace Nays: Councilman Martin Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1998 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1091 - Amending Ordinance 0-95-984, increasing the rates for collection of garbage for residential and commercial services Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1091. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the increased rates for residential customers and it was brought out that Colleyville has one of the highest residential garbage rates in northeast Tarrant County. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1356 - Supporting Tarrant Appraisal District's proposal to acquire property and construct an office facility Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1356 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-98-1356. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. - 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1998 ACTION ITEMS: 8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MR. BOBBY HARRELL FOR DR. & MRS. MICHAEL DOTTIE TO WAIVE PERIMETER STREET FEES FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 1, MCELHANEY ADDITION, NORTH SIDE OF TINKER ROAD -1310 Councilman Grace moved to approve the request, deferring the perimeter street fees for Lot 2, Block 1, McElhaney Addition, 1310 Tinker Road, until such time as the property is subdivided into more than two (2) lots and that an amended plat with the foregoing note be filed with the County. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO RED RIVER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $971,773.70 FOR THE OVERLAND TRAIL PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Bob Stripling asked that this item be passed over and considered at a later meeting. 10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mayor Newton explained the appointment process and asked the Council for nominations from the applicants that had been interviewed. Councilman Grace nominated Michael Collins. Councilman Helling nominated Aldwin H. Zim. Councilwoman Arp nominated R. O. "Rob" Rutherford. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1998 There were no other nominations and the vote was as follows: Michael Collins - Councilpersons Butler and Grace Aldwin H. Zim - Councilpersons Helling and Martin R. O. "Rob" Rutherford - Councilwoman Arp Mayor Newton advised that another vote Vo,,{)uld be taken for Mr. Collins and Mr. Zim. The vote being: Michael Collins - None Aldwin H. Zim - Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Mayor Newton declared Mr. Aldwin H. Zim appointed to the vacant seat, Place 3, of the Planning and Zoning Commission. REPORTS: 11. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 2/23/98 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 3, 1998 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-98-1355 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1355 in its entirety. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 3, 1998 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-98-1355, approving the deferment of perimeter street fees for Lot 2, Block 1, McElhaney Addition, 1310 Tinker Road, until such time as the property is subdivided into more than two (2) lots and that an amended plat with the foregoing note be filed with the County; and approving the appointment of Mr. Aldwin H. Zim to the vacant seat, Place 3, of the Planning and Zoning Commission, expiring in September, 1998. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED THIS J7~ AYES, () NAYS, AND DAY OF f1tLrth o ABSTENTIONS. ,1998, BY A VOTE OF 4 Mi tes taken anM2 J n Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary ~ 7