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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-6/16/1998 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 1998 The City Council interviewed applicants for the Economic Development Task Force and the Planning and Zoning Commission beginning at 5:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on June 16, 1998, at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Frank Carroll, Nelson Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Donna Arp were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Public Services Director Jim Foster, Acting Community Development Manager Tom Niederauer, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Ginny Tigue was absent. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.074- Legal - Elder Construction Law Suit Legal - Caldwell's Creek Law Suit Legal - Murray Construction 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 6:47 p.m., and reconvened at 7:52 p.m. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 The invocation was given by Councilman Nelson Thibodeaux, 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 Mayor Newton announced that the City had received a letter from Tarrant County Commissioner Glen Whitley and Judge Sandy Prindle thanking the City for allowing Judge Prindle to use the City's Council Chambers for holding Justice of the Peace court during the renovation of the County's Sub-Courthouse in Hurst. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1376 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 2, 1998 b. Approval of the amended final plat for Spring Garden Addition, for the purpose of adding driveway easements at the following locations: adjacent to Lots 15, 12, & 9; and to change common areas to read "common areas and utility easement", northeast corner of Cheek Sparger Road and Jackson Road C. Approval of a request by Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District to set a public hearing regarding the placement of two temporary buildings, one at Glenhope Elementary School, the other at Heritage Middle School d. Approval of a bid award for the 1998 annual water meter replacement program to Pipe Con, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $24,550.00 e. Approval of a bid award for the 1998 annual water meter purchase contract to Texas Water Products of Fort Worth, in an amount not to exceed $50,892.25 f. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for the purchase of motor fuels 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1376 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding easements, open space, overall density, a change to side- entry garages, and future requests for changes in garage entries, as they relate to Item b of Resolution R-98-1376. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-98-1376. Mayor Pro Tem Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1098 - Zoning change request from AG (agricultural) and ML (light manufacturing) to PUD-R (planned unit development-residential), CPO (commercial professional office), and CC-1 (village retail), 63.832 acres out of the Harrell Hughes Survey, Abstract 656, Tracts 2E, 2F and 2; and the Absalom J. LoU Survey, Abstract 963, Tracts 3A 1, 2E and 2F; owners: Norma McCain, Terry McCain, Wyatt Family Partnership, and Foresite NO.4 Ltd; applicant: Don Allen, Carter & Burgess, Inc., south of John McCain Road, west side of Colleyville Boulevard Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1098. Mr. Don Allen, Carter & Burgess Engineering, 3880 Hulen Street, applicant, spoke regarding the proposed rezoning and access. Mr. Terry McCain, 1500 McCain Lane, spoke regarding the proposed rezoning. Mr. Mike Latimer, 6500 Ponderosa, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning and requested the Council's approval. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 Mr. John Ryan, 4109 Meadow Drive, Grapevine, advised he grew up on Ponderosa Lane, thanked the Council for their consideration of this rezoning and stated this is a win/win proposal. Mr. Joe Graham, 6513 Kingston, spoke in favor of the development of this property and asked for the Council's approval. Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain, representing the Planning and Zoning Commission, advised the Council that this rezoning would eliminate a large portion of the city's remaining commercial land and asked that the Council deny or table this item until a new plan can be proposed. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the emergency access requirements, right-of-way access from the property owners behind the Chamber of Commerce building, the loss of commercial property, traffic concerns, right and left turn lanes off of Colleyville Boulevard, safety, technical deficiencies in the proposed plans, width of the emergency roadway, standards to which this roadway would be built, maintenance of the emergency roadway, width of each side of the boulevard, Opticom gate operations, compliance with the City's tree ordinance, landscaping, amenities, types of homes, private or public open space, deed restrictions, whether there would be a Homeowner's Association, side yard set- backs, and whether the applicant would be ready with a new plan which addresses the Council's concerns for the Council's consideration in three weeks. Councilman Carroll moved to table Ordinance 0-98-1098. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Prior to the vote to table, City Manager Bob Stripling asked the Council to advise staff of what road access plan they preferred. It was the consensus of the Council that they preferred the road access plan as submitted. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1100 - Zoning change request, PUD-R (planned unit development residential) and R40 (single family residential, minimum lot 40,000 s.f.) and R20 (single family residential, minimum 20,000 s.t.) to PUD-R, 123.9 acres total: 103.021 acres being an amendment to the PUD-R for Remington Park, 0-97-1058, and an additional 20.879 acres out of the J. S. Newton Survey, Abstract 1177, Tracts 1 C, 1 C1, 1 L 1; Lots 4A and 4B, Block 5, Briarwood; and a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Talbot Addition; owners: Larry Cole of Foxcreek Residential Development, Inc., John Hay, Lynn Dale Gaskill, Robert & Norma McManus, and Gregory Simpson; applicant: Larry Cole, south side of McDonwell School Road and north side of L. D. Lockett Road Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1100. Mr. Marc Chapell, 6005 Colts Neck Drive, reviewed his statements from the last Council meeting regarding Colts Neck Drive not being a through street. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the previously approved plan, the difficulty of the developer to purchase property in order to keep Colts Neck Drive closed, and drainage. Councilman Helling moved to approve Ordinance 0-98-1100. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Arp complimented the developer and the residents on their ability to work together to make this plan work. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1103 - Authorizing issuance of 1998 Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds in the amount of $2,825,000 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1103. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Mayor Newton announced the projects for which the bonds would be used. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1378 - Supporting the City of Grapevine's request for funding of improvements of S.H. 121 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1378 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-98-1378. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1379 - Establishing an Economic Development Task Force and appointing members Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1379 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-98-1379. Mayor Pro Tem Arp seconded the motion. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1380 - Amending the City/Developer Agreement for Caldwell's Creek to waive certain sidewalk requirements Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1380 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-98-1380 as amended. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Councilman Thibodeaux announced that he would be abstaining from the vote due to a conflict of interest. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Abstention: Councilman Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CRAIG, SHEFFIELD & AUSTIN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $986,957.83 FOR THE OVERLAND TRAIL PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Bob Stripling gave a brief overview of the proposed improvements and recommended approval of the base bid with the exception of Deductive Alternative No.8, the laptop computer. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 Mayor Pro- Tem Arp moved to approve the contract award to Craig, Sheffield & Austin, Inc., in the amount of $986,957.83 for the Overland Trail pump station improvements. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO USE VOLUNTARY PARK FUND MONIES FOR WOODBRIAR PARK ENHANCEMENTS Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Mayor Pro-Tem Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Dr. Randy Wonderlich, 4843 Colleyville Boulevard, Suite 251, spoke regarding the proposed enhancements to Woodbriar Park, the necessary supplies, and requested $3,000 from the Voluntary Park Fund to be used by the Leadership Colleyville XI Class to make these enhancements. There were no others wishing to speak. Councilman Helling moved to approve the $3,000 expenditure from the Voluntary Park Fund. Mayor Pro-Tem Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Councilman Carroll nominated Rob Rutherford to Place 1 of the Planning and Zoning Commission. There were no other nominations made. Rutherford: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Mayor Newton declared Rob Rutherford appointed to Place 1 of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Newton announced that there are two openings on this Committee and that the City had received only two applications. Councilman Helling moved to appoint Larry Cole and Andrew Wayne to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. Mayor Pro-Tem Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared Larry Cole and Andrew Wayne appointed to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. STAFF REPORTS: 14. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 REPORTS: 15. P.LANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 6/8/98 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 6/1/98 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 16. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 16,1998 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-98-1377 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1377 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-98-1377, approving a contractforthe Overland Trail Pump Station improvements with Deductive Alternative 8 in the amount of $983,957.83, to Craig, Sheffield & Austin, Inc.; approving the expenditure of $3,000 from the Voluntary Park Fund for Woodbriar Park improvements; approving the appointment of Rob Rutherford to Place 1 of the Planning and Zoning Commission; and approving the appointments of Larry Cole and Andrew Wayne to fill the two Real Estate Industry positions on the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 ADJOURNMENT: 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Carroll moved to adjourn. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. APPROVED THIS '1~ DAY OF J" \~ AYES, 0 NAYS, AND () ABSTENTIO S. , 1998, BY A VOTE OF Lf - Minutes taken ankJ:= Je n Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary 11