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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-5/17/2005 city Of ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 100 MAIN STREET MAY 17, 2005 5:15 P.M. - PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM THIRD FLOOR PC-1. Discussion of the attendance requirements for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board PC-2. Presentation of Monthly Financial Report PC-3. Discussion of the May 17, 2005, City Council regular agenda items 6:25 P.M. - CELEBRATE COLLEYVILLE STEERING COMMITTEE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM THIRD FLOOR REGULAR AGENDA 6:45 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 100 MAIN STREET COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS 76034 (817) 503-1000 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.074 - Sec. 551.087 - INVOCATION: Consultation with Attorney on Legal Issues Raised by Public Hearing or Action Items on the Agenda Legal - Potential Litigation - Pecan Village Partners Property Acquisition Proposed Sale of Property - 5500 Colleyville Boulevard Proposed Sale of Property - 5100 Colleyville Boulevard Personnel - Deliberate the assignment, duties, performance and evaluation of the City Manager Economic Development Conference with City Manager and staff to discuss and deliberate commercial and financial information received from business prospect(s) the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand within the City; with which business(es) the City is pursuing and conducting economic development negotiations 7:30 P.M. - RESUME REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS Sister Theresa Khirallah, Good Shepherd Catholic Community PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Attorney Matthew Boyle 2. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2543 - Canvassing the results of the General Election for Mayor and Places 1 and 2, held May 7, 2005 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2544 - Canvassing the results of the Special City Charter Amendment Election, held May 7, 2005 4. OATH OF OFFICE - MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS, PLACES 1 AND 2 5. RECEPTION FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS 6. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM 7. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS OR PRESENTATIONS PLAQUES - In recognition of service on the Colleyville City Council - Mayor Joe Hocutt and Council persons Elaine Dolan and Mark Skinner CONSENT: 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2545 - Consent Items: a. Approval of Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 3, 2005 b. Approval of the Donation of equipment and professional services for interconnectivity to City facilities by MeshLinx, Inc. and an Agreement with TXU for the use of facilities PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-05-1525 _ Approval of a Zoning Change from AG and R30 to R40 on 2.55 acres located at 6112 and 6115 Hunter Lane, Case Z-05-011 10. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-05-1526 - Approval of a Zoning Change from ML to CN on 1.93 acres located at 6513 and 6515 Colleyville Boulevard, Case Z-05-012 11. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-05-1527 - Approval to Amend Section 2 of Ordinance 0-04-1493 relating to the Fiscal Year 2004- 2005 Budget, to authorize the expenditure of $300,000 of unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund for the engineering and construction costs for the Tara Subdivision drainage work 12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2546 - Consideration of appointment to the Celebrate Colleyville Steering Committee 13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2547 - Setting a date for the City Council planning meeting TABLED ITEM: 14. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-05-1524 - Approval to amend Section 2 of Ordinance 0-04-1493 relating to the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Budget, to authorize the expenditure of $975,000 of unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund for the construction of the Senior Citizen's Center on the site of the former City hall Building at 5400 Bransford Road REPORTS: 15. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - April 4, 2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - April 11, 2005 LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES - April 11, 2005 COLLEYVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MINUTES - April 28, 2005 CITIZEN COMMENTS: 16. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA ACTION/RESOLUTION: 17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 17, 2005 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-05-2548 ADJOURNMENT: 18. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify the abo atA~n ~ C~ia ~~Ieton, TRMC City Secretary Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be opened for public comment and discussion. If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special accommodations, please advise the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance at 817.503.1133, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 17, 2005 The Pre Council meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Hocutt on May 17, 2005, at 5:20 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Mark Skinner, Elaine Dolan, Rich Hendler, Tom Hart, Mayor Pro Tern Jon Ayers, Council elect George Boll and Tony Licata were present. Mayor Joe Hocutt, Mayor elect David Kelly, City Manager Bill Lindley, Assistant City Manager Paul Frederiksen, Police Chief Tommy Ingram, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Finance Director Terry Leake, Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Public Works Director Keith Fisher, Economic Development Manager Scott Welmaker, Parks and Recreation Director Monica Walsh, Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne, City Attorney Matthew Boyle and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. PC-1. Discussion of the attendance requirements for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board City Manager Bill Lindley provided an overview of the attendance requirements for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Library Board. There was general discussion regarding the process for providing uniformity in the attendance requirements and the process for changing attendance requirements. Council determined that if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board proposed that the attendance requirements be consistent with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Library Board, the Council would consider the proposal. PC-2. Presentation of Monthly Financial Report Finance Director Terry Leake provided an overview of the monthly Financial Report. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17,2005 There was general discussion regarding property values and the process for appealing the Tarrant County Tax Appraisal District decision. PC-3. Discussion of the May 17, 2005, City Council regular agenda items Assistant City Manager Paul Frederiksen provided an overview of the history of the Interconnectivity Plan for city facilities and answered questions of the Council. Mr. Dave Meitzen, Mr. Dale Meitzen and Mr. Jim Bostick of Meshlinx, Inc. provided information regarding the donation of equipment and professional services to complete Phase II of the City's Interconnectivity Plan, and answered questions of the Council. Council requested that staff review the Interconnectivity Plan to define the objectives of the plan proposed by Meshlinx, Inc., determine the costs for the termination or continuation of the plan and the schedule for the implementation of the plan. There being no further business, Mayor Hocutt declared the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Hocutt on May 17, 2005, at 6:56 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Mark Skinner, Elaine Dolan, Rich Hendler, Tom Hart, Mayor Pro Tern Ayers, Council elect George Boll and Tony Licata were present. Mayor Joe Hocutt, Mayor elect David Kelly, City Manager Bill Lindley, Assistant City Manager Paul Frederiksen, Police Chief Tommy Ingram, Lieutenant Rodney Cunningham, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Community Development Coordinator Chris Fuller, Public Works Director Keith Fisher, Economic Development Manager Scott Welmaker, Colleyville Center Manager Lin Przybyl, Parks and Recreation Director Monica Walsh, Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne, City Attorney Matthew Boyle and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D - Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072 - Consultation with Attorney on Legal Issues Raised by Public Hearing or Action Items on the Agenda Legal - Potential Litigation - Pecan Village Partners Property Acquisition Sec. 551.071 - 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17, 2005 Sec. 551.072 - Proposed Sale of Property - 5500 Colleyville Boulevard Sec. 551.087 - Proposed Sale of Property - 5100 Colleyville Boulevard Personnel - Deliberate the assignment, duties, performance and evaluation of the City Manager Economic Development Conference with City Manager and staff to discuss and deliberate commercial and financial information received from business prospect(s) the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand within the City; with which business(es) the City is pursuing and conducting economic development negotiations Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.074- Mayor Hocutt explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with the Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.072, Property 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 6:57 p.m. and reconvened at 7:28 p.m. The invocation was given by Sister Theresa Khirallah of Good Shepherd Community and City Attorney Matthew Boyle led the Pledge of Allegiance. ,,- 2. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2543 - Canvassing the results of the General Election for Mayor and Places 1 and 2, held May 7, 2005 Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-05-2543 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Councilman Dolan moved to approve Resolution R-05-2543. Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Hart and Mayor Pro Tem Ayers Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2544 - Canvassing the results of the Special City Charter Amendment Election, held May 7, 2005 ..- Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-05-2544 in its entirety. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17,2005 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Councilman Skinner moved to approve Resolution R-05-2544. Councilman Dolan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Hart and Mayor Pro Tem Ayers Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. 4. OATH OF OFFICE - MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS, PLACES 1 AND 2 City Secretary Cynthia Singleton administered the oath of office to Mayor David Kelly and Councilpersons George Boll and Tony Licata. 5. RECEPTION FOR MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS ,- Mayor Hocutt announced the reception for the Mayor and Councilmembers and the meeting was recessed at 7:40 p.m. The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council reconvened at 8:00 p.m. and was called to order by Mayor David Kelly. 6. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Kelly provided a summary of the duties of the Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Kelly opened the floor for nominations for the election of a Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Boll: Councilman Licata: Councilman Hendler: Councilman Hart: Councilman Ayers: Jon Ayers Jon Ayers Jon Ayers Jon Ayers pass The vote was unanimous and Mayor Kelly declared Councilman Ayers elected as Mayor Pro Tem. /.- 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17,2005 7. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Kelly recognized Councilman Elaine Dolan for her service on the Colleyville City Council. Councilman Dolan spoke regarding her service to the City, thanked the citizens for allowing her to serve and stated that the City is in good hands with the newly elected officials. Mayor Kelly recognized Councilman Mark Skinner for his service on the Colleyville City Council. Councilman Skinner spoke regarding his service to the City and recognized each Council member for their unique qualities and contributions on the Council and expressed gratitude to the citizens for allowing him to serve. Mayor Kelly presented a plaque and gavel to Mayor Hocutt in recognition of his service on the Colleyville City Council. Mayor Hocutt expressed appreciation to the citizens for trusting in him as Mayor and to the Council, staff and his family. Mayor Hocutt reviewed the accomplishments of the Council, which included the expansion of the Villages at Colleyville and Town Center, the construction of athletic practice fields, street improvements, the extension of the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District tax for twenty years, the City's bond rating and the financial state of the City, maintaining the tax rate, the construction of the City Hall and Library, the bond election and the plans for a new fire station and outdoor warning system. Mayor Hocutt congratulated the new City Councilmembers and expressed appreciation to the City Council for their leadership. CONSENT: 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2545 - Consent Items: a. Approval of Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 3, 2005 b. Approval of the Donation of equipment and professional services for interconnectivity to City facilities by MeshLinx, Inc. and an Agreement with TXU for the use of facilities Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-05-2545 in its entirety. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17,2005 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing. Councilman Hendler moved to approve Resolution R-05-2545, with the amendment to remove item b and consider at a future meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Ayers seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Boll, Licata, Hendler, Hart and Mayor Pro Tern Ayers Nays: None Mayor Kelly declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-05-1525 - Approval of a Zoning Change from AG and R30 to R40 on 2.55 acres located at 6112 and 6115 Hunter Lane, Case Z-05-011 Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-05-1525. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing. Councilman Hart moved to approve Ordinance 0-05-1525. Mayor Pro Tern Ayers seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Boll, Licata, Hendler, Hart and Mayor Pro Tern Ayers Nays: None Mayor Kelly declared the motion carried. 10. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-05-1526 - Approval of a Zoning Change from ML to CN on 1.93 acres located at 6513 and 6515 Colleyville Boulevard, Case Z-05-012 Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-05-1526. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17, 2005 Community Development Director Barry LeBaron provided an overview of the zoning request. 11. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-05-1527 - Approval to Amend Section 2 of Ordinance 0-04-1493 relating to the Fiscal Year 2004- 2005 Budget, to authorize the expenditure of $300,000 of unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund for the engineering and construction costs for the Tara Subdivision drainage work Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-05-1527. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing. City Manager Bill Lindley provided information regarding the proposed ordinance and the General Fund balance. 12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2546 - Consideration of appointment to the Celebrate Colleyville Steering Committee .- Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-05-2546 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing. Mayor Kelly opened the floor for nominations to the Celebrate Colleyville Steering Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Ayers moved to approve Resolution R-05-2546, expanding the committee to eleven members and appointing Allison Hinman, Leslie Frazier and Judy Myre to the Celebrate Colleyville Steering Committee. Councilman Boll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Boll, Licata, Hendler, Hart and Mayor Pro Tem Ayers Nays: None Mayor Kelly declared the motion carried. 13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-05-2547 - Setting a date for the City Council planning meeting 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17, 2005 Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-05-2547 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Ayers moved to approve Resolution R-05-2547, setting the dates for the City Council planning meeting as June 16, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. and June 17, 2005, at 1 :00 p.m. Councilman Boll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Boll, Licata, Hendler, Hart and Mayor Pro Tern Ayers Nays: None Mayor Kelly declared the motion carried. - TABLED ITEM: 14. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-05-1524 - Approval to amend Section 2 of Ordinance 0-04-1493 relating to the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Budget, to authorize the expenditure of $975,000 of unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund for the construction of the Senior Citizen's Center on the site of the former City hall Building at 5400 Bransford Road Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-05-1524. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Kelly closed the public hearing. The item was not removed from the table. REPORTS: 15. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - April 4, 2005 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - April 11, 2005 LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES - April 11 , 2005 COLLEYVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MINUTES - April 28, 2005 Councilman Hendler announced that Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne will be leaving the City to join Angel Fire, New Mexico as the Director of Tourism. The Council expressed appreciation to Ms. Cawthorne for her service to the City of Colleyville. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17,2005 CITIZEN COMMENTS: 16. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke regarding the construction of a Senior Center, the results of the bond election and the best interest of citizens equally. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 17, 2005 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-05-2548 This item was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Boll moved to adjourn. Councilman Licata seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Boll, Licata, Hendler, Hart and Mayor Pro Tern Ayers Nays: None Mayor Kelly declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. f'1y;{ DAY OF ~ 2005, BY A VOTE OF o NAYS AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. APPROVED THIS 6 AYES, nn and pre Cynthia Singleton, TRMC City Secretary 9