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MINUTES OF THE
COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1997
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Ed Baker
on February 18, 1997, at 6:48 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Steven Helling, Steve McKain, Jack Martin, Don
Butler, and John Grace were present. Mayor Ed Baker, City Manager
Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher, Administrative
Assistant Anne Born, Community Development Manager Doug
Henderson, City Engineer Jim Foster, City Attorney Ross Foster, and
City Secretary Jean Harris were also present.
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1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268,
Subchapter D
Sec. 551.072 -
Sec. 551.072-
Sec. 551.074-
Land Acquisition - Ross Downs sidewalk easements
Land Acquisition - John McCain Road right-of-way
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 Baker explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with
Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.072 - Land 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 6:50 p.m., and reconvened
at 7:33 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
Mr. James Kunke was present representing the Northeast Tarrant Arts Council and
requesting the Mayor's signature on a Proclamation regarding the upcoming "Texas Toast"
performance.
Mr. Ed McKnight, former Mayor of the City of Colleyville, was present representing Boy
Scout Troop 28. He introduced Eric Steele, Nathaniel Goodfellow, Doug Burks, and Andy
Phalen and explained that these Scouts are working for their Citizenship in the Community
Badge.
(' CONSENT:
3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1270 - Consent Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 4, 1997
Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1270 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed
the Public Hearing.
Councilman McKain moved to approve Resolution R-97-1270.
Councilman Helling seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, McKain, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Baker declared the motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1063 - Zoning change
request, CC-2 (shopping center district) to CC-3 (highway commercial) with a SUP
(special use permit) for a Telecommunications Tower, .021 acres, a portion of Lot
1 R, Block 1, Heritage High School Addition, Owners: Grapevine Colleyville
Independent School District; Applicant: Zone Systems, Inc., for Sprint PCS (5401
Heritage Avenue)
Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1063.
Mr. Bill Dahlstrom, 4000 Fountain Place, was present to answer questions of the Council.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed
the Public Hearing.
6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1272 - Authorizing the
participation of the City of Colleyville in a Coalition with other service area cities of
TCI Cable for the purpose of rate regulation and other service matters concerning
TCI Cable Television
Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1272 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed
the Public Hearing.
Councilman McKain moved to approve Resolution R-97-1272.
Councilman Butler seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of the coalition, service, longevity, revoking the
franchise, and fiber optic installation.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, McKain, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Baker declared the motion carried.
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6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1273 - Approving the
Colleyville Economic Development Corporation Capital Improvement Plan
Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1273 in its entirety.
Mr. Dave Dudziak, 2301 Wilkes Court, spoke in support of the Colleyville Economic
Development Corporation Capital Improvement Program.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the
Public Hearing.
Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-97-1273.
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, McKain, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Baker declared the motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS:
7 . QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
There was no action taken on this item.
REPORTS:
8. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 2/10/97
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 2/10/97
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 2/10/97
There was no action taken on this item.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS:
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
There was no one present wishing to speak.
ACTION/RESOLUTION:
10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18,1997 - Reading and
Public Hearing - Resolution R-97-1271
This Resolution was not needed.
ADJOURNMENT:
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to
adjourn.
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, McKain, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Baker declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
APPROVED THIS L.jJ:! DAY OF ~a.rL-l
AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS.
,1997, BY A VOTE OF 4
Minutes taken anJJ=
Je Harris, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
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