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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-5/5/1998 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 5, 1998 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on May 5, 1998, at 6:45 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, Administrative Intern Dixie Cawthorne, Administrative Secretary Christine Loven, Public Services Director Jim Foster, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, and City Attorney Ross Foster were also present. City Secretary Jean Harris and Financial Analyst Anne Born were 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 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 6:47 p.m., and reconvened at 7:30 p.m. :-- 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5,1998 The Invocation was given by Councilman Steven Helling, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1365 - Canvassing the General City Council Election held May 2, 1998 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1365 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-98-1365. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 3. OATHS OF OFFICE Mayor Newton thanked the outgoing Councilmembers for their service and presented each of them with a plaque from the City. Councilpersons Helling and Arp expressed their appreciation to Councilmembers Martin, Butler, and Grace for their service and a job well done. Mayor Newton administered the Oaths of Office to the incoming Councilmembers. 4. RECEPTION FOR INCOMING/OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Newton announced that there would be a reception held at this time for the incoming and outgoing Councilmembers. The meeting was recessed at 7:46 p.m., and reconvened at 8:00 p. m. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5,1998 5. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman Helling welcomed the incoming Councilmembers , read a statement regarding a Councilmember soliciting votes for the position of Mayor Pro Tem from the incoming Councilmembers for her support during the recent election, and nominated Councilwoman Ginny Tigue for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilwoman Arp stated that she has always voted for what she has felt is right based on citizen input, that she feels it is important to have good Councilmembers, a good Mayor and a good Mayor Pro Tem and that she will not slam any member of the Council who might win the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilwoman Arp did not nominate anyone for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. CouncilVo,,{)man Tigue denounced herself as a nominee for the position of Mayor Pro Tem and nominated Councilwoman Arp. There were no other nominations made. Arp : Councilpersons Arp and Tigue Councilpersons Helling and Thibodeaux passed. Councilman Carroll abstained. Mayor Newton declared Councilwoman Arp elected as Mayor Pro Tem. 6. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Newton announced that he, City Manager Bob Stripling, and Councilman Grace had attended a Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District meeting. City Manager Bob Stripling advised that during that meeting they discussed the School District's plans for the site on Pleasant Run near the current soccer fields, the construction on Pool Road near Glen Hope Elementary School and the bussing of the students, the DARE Officer Program and the School Resource Officer Program at the High School. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5,1998 Mayor Newton presented a Proclamation for Public Works Week to Public Works Manager Randy Brown and Public Works Employee of the Year Jimmy Brock. Mayor Newton announced that the Public Works Department would be having a "Roadeo" on Friday, May 22, with several surrounding cities. Mayor Newton presented a Proclamation for Municipal Clerk's Week to Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy for City Secretary Jean Harris. Mayor Newton announced that the City Secretary was out due to a death in her family. Mayor Newton presented a Proclamation for Trauma Month/EMS Week to Fire Chief Mike Johnston. Mayor Newton presented a Proclamation for National Police Week/Police Memorial Day to Lieutenant Rodney Cunningham and Officer Bill Hudgins. Mayor Newton presented a Proclamation for National Chamber of Commerce Week to Cindy Laster, President of the Board of Directors of the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce. CONSENT: 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1363 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 21, 1998 b. Approval of the amended plat of Lot 7 -R, Block 3, Montclair Parc, 1.249 acres, being a replat of Lots 6 and 7, Block 3, Montclair Parc, requested by Gregg J. Mattson, President, Majesty Custom Homes, L.L.C., 5212 Reims Court Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1363 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-98-1363. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5,1998 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Tigue Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING -Ordinance 0-98-1 097 -Zoning change request from CC-2 (shopping center district) to CC-2 with a Special Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption in a restaurant setting, at a 2,418 square foot interior, being a portion of Lot 2-R, Block 1, Glade Points Phase 4; owner: Greenway Glade Partners L.P.; applicant: Edward D. McCurdy, Pizza World Supreme d.b.a. Me-n-Ed's Pizza Parlors, 3930 Glade Road, Suite #101 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1097. Mr. Trent Lensch, 1120 MacArthur Drive, Carrollton, Texas, Director of Operations for Me- N-Ed's Pizza, was present to answer questions of the Council. He advised that this Vo,,{)uld be a family oriented pizza restaurant and that draft beer would be the only alcoholic beverage sold. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. 9. SECOND 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. Mr. Gary Terry, Director of External Affairs, with Southwestern Bell Telephone, was present to answer questions of the Council. Discussion ensued regarding the termination clause and the franchise tax monies the city receives from Southwestern Bell. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5,1998 Councilman Carroll moved to approve Ordinance 0-98-1096. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Tigue Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 10. CONSIDERATION OF KIMZEY PARK MASTER PLAN APPROVAL Councilman Helling moved to remove this item from the table. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Tigue Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Councilwoman Arp moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Tigue Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Mr. Dave Dudziak, 2301 Wilkes Court, gave a brief overview of the proposed Kimzey Park. Mr. Chris Marsh, 2202 Broadoak Way, spoke regarding the time and work that has been invested in this project. Mr. Rich Hendler, 2100 Highland Meadows, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair, spoke regarding the priorities of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5,1998 Discussion ensued regarding a homeowner's association and fees, the walkways, the public being able to use the park, the distance of the walkway from the homes and creek, parking, who decides where the trail will go, and the possibility of receiving a grant. Councilman Helling moved to approve the Kimzey Park Master Plan. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Tigue Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. REPORTS: 11. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 04/27/98 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - 04114/98 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 APRIL 21, 1998 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-98-1364 Mayor Newton explained that in order for the election of the Mayor Pro Tem to be ratified by Resolution it requires three (3) votes. It was the consensus of the Council to defer action on the election of a Mayor Pro Tem until the next regular Council meeting. Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1364 in its entirety. ~ 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5,1998 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Arp moved to approve Resolution R-98-1364, approving the Kimzey Park Master Plan. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Tigue Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Carroll moved to adjourn. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Tigue Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p. m. APPROVED THIS I q ~ AYES, 0 NAYS, AND DAY OF M~ o ABSTENTI NS. ,1998, BY A VOTE OF 5" Minutes taken by: Minutes prepare/J ~ J n Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary Dixie Cawthorne Administrative Intern 8