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MINUTES OF THE
COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 21, 1998
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard
Newton on April 21, 1998, at 6:54 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, Public Services Director Jim Foster, Public Works
Manager Randy Brown, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, City Attorney Ross
Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present.
Councilman Don Butler was absent.
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 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 6:56 p.m., and reconvened at
7:32 p.m.
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The invocation was given by Councilman John Grace, 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
Councilman Helling announced he had received correspondence from citizens in Ashmore
regarding the entrance on Pool Road at High Grove.
Mayor Newton presented a Proclamation to incoming President of the Colleyville Garden
Club, Mary Stembridge for Arbor Day.
Ms. Stembridge expressed appreciation for the proclamation and announced a tree
planting ceremony would be held at Colleyville Middle School on Wednesday, April 22.
Ed McKnight, former Mayor, introduced Andy Fegan, working on his Communication Merit
Badge, and thanked the City for their contributions to the Boy Scouts regarding Eagle
Scout projects.
CONSENT:
3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1361 - Consent Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 7, 1998
b. Approval of the vacation and abandonment of a portion of a drainage and
utility easement on Lot 44, Block 3, Ross Downs Estates II, 6507 Meade
Drive, requested by Steve Cammack
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1361 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-98-1361.
Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1096 - An Ordinance
whereby the City of Colleyville and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company agree
to amend Ordinance 0-92-877, as amended by Ordinance 0-93-896, providing a
Southwestern Bell Franchise Agreement extension through September 30, 1998,
repealing Ordinance 0-98-1089, and providing an effective date
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1096.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed
the public hearing.
ACTION ITEMS:
5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF KIMZEY PARK MASTER PLAN
APPROVAL
Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak.
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Co unci I persons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
Mr. Dave Dudziak, 2301 Wilkes Court, reviewed the Master Plan, and thanked those who
participated in the meetings and preparation of the Plan.
Mr. Eric Grubbs, 6901 Longwood Drive, spoke regarding access, the sidewalk in the
greenbelt along Big Bear Creek being too near the property of the homeowners and the
potential danger to children the Creek could promote.
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Discussion ensued regarding the next steps in the process, costs, funding sources, the
lack of parking, risks of connecting the trail system to the park, grant application deadline
and approval, and the recommendation of postponing action for two weeks.
Councilwoman Arp moved to table this item.
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS:
6. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
There was no action taken on this item.
REPORTS:
7. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 04/13/98
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 04106/98
There was no action taken on this item.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
8. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Mr. Ed Baker, former Mayor, 6106 Highland Hills, thanked Messrs. Martin, Butler, and
Grace for their outstanding service over the past four years.
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ACTION/RESOLUTION:
9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 21,1998 - Reading and Public
Hearing - Resolution R-98-1362
This Resolution was not needed.
ADJOURNMENT:
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to
adjourn.
Councilman Helling seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council persons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 5'f!J DAY OF ;t1o.6
AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTI NS.
,1998, BY A VOTE OF S
Minutes taken and prepared by:
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City Secretary
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