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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-11/17/1998 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17,1998 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on November 17,1998, at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Frank Carroll, Nelson Thibodeaux, Ginny Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Donna Arp were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Public Services Director Jim Foster, Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Development Coordinator Clayton Husband, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Police Chief John Young, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Financial Analyst Anne Born, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. -- 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.074- Legal - Elder Construction Law Suit Property Acquisition - Pleasant Run Road Property Acquisition - Colleyville Boulevard 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, Section 551.072- Property Acquisition, 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 7:33 p.m. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17,1998 The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Donna Arp, 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 There were no announcements or reports given. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1434 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 4, 1998 b. Approval of a City/Developer Agreement with Keswick Limited Partnership for the development of the Leyton Grove Addition c. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement authorizing participation in Fort Worth's permanent household hazardous waste collection facility d. Approval of the appointment of Steve Helling to the temporary Tax Increment Financing Board Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1434 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Thibodeaux requested item d. be amended to appoint Richard Newton to the temporary Tax Increment Financing Board. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-98-1434 as amended. Mayor Pro Tem Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1998 Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1125 - Amending the Fiscal Year 1999 Utility Budget Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1125. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Ordinance 0-98-1125. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1126 - Creating a Crime Prevention Zone and appointing a Temporary Board Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1126. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Arp moved to approve Ordinance 0-98-1126. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the needs of the police department and the importance of the citizens' involvement in the passing of the 'Y:z cent sales tax election on January 16, 1999. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1998 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tern Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-98-1106 - Zoning change request from AG (agricultural) to PUD-R (planned unit development - residential), approximately 55.824 acres out of the R. B. Williams Survey, Abstract 1674, Tracts 2B, 2F, 2 and the Circle B Estates; and the D. J. Beddo Survey, Abstract 232, Tract 2G and a portion of Tract 2; owners: Guy S. Benedict and Barbara McPherson; applicant: David Bagwell; southwest corner of John McCain Road and Westcoat Drive Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-98-1106. Mr. Brandon Battles, 101 John McCain, spoke regarding drainage issues and the traffic impact in the area. Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain, spoke regarding the city giving monies to developers and the storm water drainage problems in northwest Colleyville. Ms. Linda Baker, 404 W. McDonwell School Road, spoke in favor of the suggested fencing bordering the city's park land, difference in costs of the city building the trail versus the developer building the trail, and the tie between this development and the future development of Mr. Bagwell to the north. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the western gateway, the possibility of a grocery store being built in northwest Colleyville, the drainage issues in the area, the existing condition on John McCain and the hill being reconstructed. Councilman Carroll moved to table this item at the request of the applicant. Mayor Pro Tern Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tern Arp Nays: None 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1998 Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1438 - Approval of a request by John Hawkins to conduct a public hearing to consider the rezoning of a 20.059 acre tract of land out of the Harrell Hughes Survey Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1438 in its entirety. Mr. Andrew Wayne, 6400 Emerald Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed public hearing and the rezoning. Mr. John Boyd, 6605 Emerald Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning and presented a petition from the homeowners in Jewell Estates opposing the proposed rezoning. Mr. Fred Huege, 6403 Emerald Drive, and Mr. Michael W. Dotti, 1310 Tinker spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding image, added home value, listening to the citizens, reconsideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the obligation of the City Council and the possible compromises between the developer and the homeowners in Jewell Estates. Mayor Pro Tem Arp moved to deny Resolution R-98-1438. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: Councilman Carroll Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17,1998 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1436 - Approving a City/Developer Agreement with La Hacienda Ranch concerning the construction of a sidewalk along S. H. 121 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1436 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-98-1436. Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-98-1437 - Supporting the efforts of the Woodbriar Homeowner's Association to have their neighborhood assigned the Colleyville zip code Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-98-1437 in its entirety. Ms. Brenda Estfan, 3716 Sweetbriar Lane and Ms. Bette Guest, 106 Greenbriar, spoke regarding the problems with mail delivery in the Wood briar Addition. Mr. Larry Strelau, 3705 Oakbriar Lane, spoke regarding the desire of the 350 residents in the Woodbriar and Quail Crest Additions, the problems with receiving mail, the denial by the postal service to change the zip code, and presenting the issue for reconsideration. Discussion ensued regarding the zip code for the Woods of Colleyville, a new development at the corner of Cheek Sparger and Brown Trail, and the proposed action of the postal service. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-98-1437. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17,1998 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. REPORTS: 10. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES -10/26/98 & 11/09/98 There was no action taken on this item. STAFF REPORTS: 11. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT 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 NOVEMBER 17,1998 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-98-1435 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Carroll moved to adjourn. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1998 Councilman Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Carroll, Thibodeaux, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tern Arp Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. APPROVED THIS I s~ DAY OF De ~~b ~r ,1998, BY A VOTE OF .s- AYES, D NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared by: Jd~ Je Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary 8