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MINUTES OF THE
COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 7, 1998
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard
Newton on April 7, 1998, at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Steven Helling, Donna Arp, Jack Martin, 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, Community
Development Manager Doug Henderson, Public Works Manager
Randy Brown, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, City Attorney Ross Foster,
and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present.
Councilman Don Butler arrived at 7:15 p.m.
1. 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 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 7:02 p.m., and
reconvened at 7:32 p.m.
The invocation was given by Councilman Don Butler, after which Ross Foster led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS,
PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Newton presented a Proclamation to the Covenant Christian Academy Lady
Cougars Basketball Team and their Coach Tommy Danner.
CONSENT:
3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1359 - Consent Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 17, 1998
b. Approval of the combination preliminary plan and final plat, Lot A-R, Block
7, Windview Addition, 8.2436 acres: Tract A, Block 7 of Windview Addition
and a 4.8542 acre parcel out of the D. R. Teeter Survey, Abstract 1518,
Tract 4H; owner/applicant: Jeffrey and Melanie Russell, 2325 Oak Knoll
Drive
c. Approval of a bid award for park mowing contract to Quality Landscape in
the amount of $50,000
d. Approval of an agreement with Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation to
hold a 3.462 acre tract donated by Colleyville Limited Partnership
e. Approval of an amended City-Developer Agreement with Foxcreek
Residential, Inc., for the development of the Remington Park Addition
f. Approval of authorizing the sale of a Troxler Moisture Density Gauge
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1359 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed
the public hearing
City Manager Bob Stripling requested Item c be removed from the Consent Resolution for
consideration at a later date.
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Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-98-1359, with the exception of Item c.
Councilman Helling seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1093 - Zoning
change request from AG (agricultural) to R-30 (single family residential minimum
lot size 30,000 s.f.), 7.61 acres out of the George W. Teeter Survey, Abstract 1543,
Tract 2A6; owner: Nancy Saunders; applicant: Tom Miller, west end of Oak Knoll
Drive
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1093.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed
the public hearing.
Councilwoman Arp moved to approve Ordinance 0-98-1093.
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding the super-majority vote required to pass the ordinance and
drainage.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1094 - Zoning
change request from AG (agricultural) to R-30 (single family residential minimum
lot size 30,000 s.f.), 2.4591 acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Linn Addition, owner: James &
Judith Linn; applicant: Dan Linn, 7001 Westcoat Drive
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1094.
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Mr. Dan Linn, 7001 Westcoat, applicant, requested approval of the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Keith Coulter, 6917 Westcoat, and Ms. Becky Ferguson, 401 John McCain, spoke in
opposition to the rezoning.
There -were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the
public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the Westcoat Junction subdivision, the Benedict property
across the street, and the location of the proposed home on the property requested for
rezoning.
Councilman Butler moved to approve Ordinance 0-98-1094.
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1095 - Zoning
change request for an amendment to the PUD-R zoning change ordinance for
Oakbrook Hills, 0-93-927, for the purpose of changing paragraph "H" of the special
conditions relating to screening required along Westcoat Drive, by David Bagwell,
east side of Westcoat Drive, 6700 - 6800 block
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1095.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Grace moved to deny Ordinance 0-98-1095.
Councilman Butler seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: Councilwoman Arp
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Mayor Newton declared the motion to deny carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE MAYOR'S VETO OF ORDINANCE
0-98-1091 -AMENDING ORDINANCE 0-95-984, INCREASING THE RATES FOR
COLLECTION OF GARBAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
Mayor Newton read his veto letter.
Mr. Joseph Noorlag, Trinity Waste Services, was present to answer questions of the
Counci I.
Discussion ensued regarding the negotiation of rates, the increase hurting small
businesses, labor costs, land fill increases, and the spirit of the contract regarding rate
increases.
Councilman Helling moved to override the Mayor's veto.
Councilman Butler seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Butler, and Grace
Nays: Councilpersons Arp and Martin
Mayor Newton declared the motion to override failed due to the need of a 3/4 vote of the
Council.
REPORTS:
8. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 03/23/98
There was no action taken on this item.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS:
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Mr. Sandy Liu, Homeowner's Association President of Hills of Monticello, spoke in
opposition to proposed housing developments on Westcoat Road between John McCain
and McDonwell School Road.
ACTION/RESOLUTION:
10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 7, 1998 - Reading and Public
Hearing - Resolution R-98-1360
This Resolution was not needed.
ADJOURNMENT:
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to
adjourn.
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council persons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 21 ~ DAY OF ~(,I I
AYES, 0 NAYS, AND D ABSTEN IONS.
,1998, BY A VOTE OF t..J.-
Minutes taken and prepared by:
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Je Harris, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
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