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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-10/6/1998 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1998 The City Council interviewed Board and Commission Applicants. The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Donna Arp on October 6, at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Frank Carroll, Nelson Thibodeaux, and Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Pro Tem Donna Arp, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Financial Analyst Anne Born, Public Services Director Jim Foster, Acting Community Development Manager Tom Niederauer, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Police Chief John Young, Community Service Officer Bill Hudgins, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. - Mayor Richard Newton was absent. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.074 - Legal - Elder Construction Law Suit Property Acquisition - Pleasant Run Road 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 Pro Tem Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal, Section 551.072 - Property Acquisition, and Section 551.074 - Personnel. She 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 7:32 p.m. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1998 Councilman Nelson Thibodeaux gave the invocation, 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 Tigue announced that she had received an anonymous letter regarding the library issue. She read the letter and asked that letters be signed so that the Council can respond to the citizens concerns. Mayor Pro Tem Arp read a Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week and presented it to Police Chief John Young and Community Service Officer Bill Hudgins. Mayor Pro Tem Arp read a Proclamation for Crime Prevention Month and presented it to Police Chief John Young and Community Service Officer Bill Hudgins. Chief Young thanked the Council and announced dates and times of activities that will be taking place in celebration of both Red Ribbon Week and Crime Prevention Month. Mayor Pro Tem Arp presented a plaque to Councilman Frank Carroll and thanked him for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilman Carroll presented a plaque to AI Zim and thanked him for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Carroll presented a plaque to Steve Lebo and thanked him for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Helling presented a plaque to AI Mays and thanked him for his service on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. AI Mays thanked the Council for allowing him to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and advised that he would be moving out of the city. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1998 CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1417 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 15, 1998 b. Approval of the designation of the 1980 Ford Fire Pumper as surplus and authorization of the Fire Chief to liquidate through the sealed bid process c. Approval of a lease agreement with Sam Houston State University for the CRIMES Law Enforcement Module in the amount of $18,000 d. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County regarding street improvements to portions of Brown Trail and Pleasant Run Road e. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments regarding the development of a Regional Strategy for Addressing Storm Water and Water Quality in the Region's Watersheds Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1417 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-98-1417. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1106 - Zoning change request from AG (agricultural) to PUD-R (planned unit development- residential), 51.834 acres out of the R. B. Williams Survey, Abstract 1674, Tracts 2B, 2F, 2, and a portion of Circle B Estates; and the D. J. Beddo Survey, Abstract 232, Tract 2G; owners: Guy S. Benedict, Gladys L. Benedict, and Barbara J. McPherson; applicant: David Bagwell, The David Bagwell Company, southwest corner of John McCain Road and Westcoat Drive Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98- 1106. Ms. Linda Baker, 404 W. McDonwell School Road, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning and stated his concern for drainage problems. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Mr. David Bagwell, applicant, was present to ans'vVer questions of the Council, gave a brief overview of the current proposal, and spoke regarding deeding land to the city for a trail along Westcoat. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed rezoning, the entrance on John McCain, reconsideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission, avoidance of perimeter street fees, bending to the will of developers, rural atmosphere, greenbelts on the perimeter of developments, the City's proposed trail plan, location of the proposed fire station, drainage issues, and focusing on one plan. Councilman Carroll moved to return this item to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1998 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1119 - Amending the park land dedication ordinance and the zoning ordinance relating to planned unit developments This item was passed over. 6. FIRST REAOINGAND PUBLIC HEARING -Ordinance 0-98-1120-Zoning change request, from AG (agricultural) to R-20 (single family residential, minimum lot size 20,000 s.f.), 4.636 acres out of the R. H. McEwing Survey, Abstract 1154, Tract 2B1, owner: Marie Payne; applicant: Larry Cole, Foxcreek Residential Development, Inc., south side of McDonwell School Road, west of Remington Park Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98- 1120. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. 7. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1121 -Approving the proposed Fiscal Year 1998-99 Budget for the Colleyville Economic Development Corporation Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98- 1121. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1998 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1419 - Approving the proposed Economic Development Capital Improvement Program for the Colleyville Economic Development Corporation Mayor Pro Tem Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98- 1419. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion was held regarding the purchase of the soccer practice fields by an agreement with the Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District, the addition of shade structures at City Park, and completion of the park restrooms. Councilman Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-98-1419. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 9. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-98-1105 - Amending the Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 9 of the Colleyville Code of Ordinances, by adding a Section 15, regulating developments with private streets and entrance gates There was no motion to remove this item from the table. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1998 REPORTS: 10. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - 9/14/98 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 9/14/98 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES 9/28/98 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 9/14/98 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COLLEYVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain, spoke regarding Item number 5. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 6,1998 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-98-1418 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Carroll moved to adjourn. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1998 APPROVED THIS 2o~ DAY OF O(!.;/-obu- AYES, () NAYS, AND IJ ABSTENTIONS. ,1998, BY A VOTE OF 6" Minutes taken and prepared by: /Jcuv<~ Jea arris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary ~ 8