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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-5/6/1997 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 1997 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Ed Baker on May 5,1997, at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Jack Martin, Don Butler, and John Grace were present. Mayor Ed Baker, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher, Interim Assistant City Manager Betty McKean, Administrative Assistant Anne Born, City Engineer Jim Foster, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Steve McKain was absent. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.074- Legal - Elder Construction Law Suit Legal - Murray Construction Law Suit Land Acquisition - Ross Downs sidewalk easements 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 551.071 - Legal, 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 6:51 p.m., and reconvened at 7:32 p.m. r- -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6,1997 The invocation was given by Councilman John Grace, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97 -1283 - Canvassing the General City Council Election held May 3, 1997 Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1283 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-97-1283. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Helling, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 3. OATHS OF OFFICE City Secretary Jean Harris administered Oaths of Office to incoming Mayor Richard Newton, and Councilpersons Steven Helling and Donna Arp. 4. RECEPTION FOR INCOMING/OUTGOING MA VOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Baker recessed the Council meeting for a reception at 7:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:47 p.m., and the incoming Mayor and Councilmembers took their places at the Council dais. 5. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman Helling moved to retain Councilman John Grace as the City's Mayor Pro Tern. .~ -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6, 1997 Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 6. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Newton presented a proclamation to the Texas Girls' Choir represented by Amanda Saunders, Megan Pavin, Lauren Fleuhart, and Kathleen Newman. Mayor Newton presented a proclamation to Police Chief John Young, Lieutenant Rodney Cunningham, Sergeant Rex Phelps, and Officers Bill Hudgins and Ron Kress recognizing National Police Week. City Manager, Bob Stripling, recognized Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher and advised that this would be her last Council meeting with the City. He thanked her for the contributions she has made to the City. Councilman John Grace thanked Jan Belcher for her years of service and contributions. CONSENT: 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97 -1284- Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 15, 1997 b. Approval of a contract with Carter-Burgess for design services for Kimzey Park Master Plan, Bransford Park Master Plan, and restroom plans for Pleasant Run Park, Sparger Park and Colleyville Nature Center, in the amount of $46,650 c. Approval of a proposal by Carter-Burgess for Professional Services relative to the design of entry monuments in the amount of $23,500 ,,-. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6, 1997 d. Approval of the abandonment ofthe 10' drainage and utility easement across the rear yard parallel to the rear property line on Lot 52, Block 1, Lakes of Somerset, 1209 Somerset Boulevard, requested by Steve Way e. Approval of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Bedford to own and operate an 800 MHZ trunk radio system adding the cities of Keller and Euless Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1284 in its entirety. Ms. Dee Barker, 2200 Oak Knoll, spoke regarding Item 7c being a consent item and stated there should be questions from the Council regarding flood waters and the affect they will have on the monuments. Mr. David Dudziak, 2301 Wilkes Court, spoke regarding community projects, and input on the contracts. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. City Manager Bob Stripling advised that the staffs recommendation is to put committees in place to review these projects. Discussion ensued regarding Item 7c and the review of the proposed projects. Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-97 -1284. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ~ -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6,1997 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1071 - Zoning change requestAG (agricultural) to R-30 (single family residential-minimum lot size 30,000 s.f.), 3.448 acres being a portion of the O'Steen Addition; owner/applicant: Lanis & Ginger 0' Steen , south side of McDonwell School Road Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1071. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Newton requested the staff give an overview of this request. Community Development Manager Doug Henderson reviewed the rezoning request as proposed. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed lot sizes. ACTION ITEMS: 9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK LAND DEDICATION COMMITTEE Councilman Grace moved to approve the proposed recommended appointments of Steve Lebo, Tom Hart and Joe Noorlag and the continued service of Rich Hendler to the Park Land Dedication Committee. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. REPORTS: 10. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 4/14/97 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 4/28/97 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 4/14/97 There was no action taken on this item. "- -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6,1997 CITIZEN COMMENTS: 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak ACTION/RESOLUTION: 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 6, 1997 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-97 -1285 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1285 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-97 -1285, approving the appointments of Steve Lebo, Tom Hart, Joe Noorlag and the continued service of Rich Hendler to the Park Land Dedication Committee. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. r -6- r i, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6,1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. APPROVED THIS 2oi:b DAY OF ~~ AYES, 0 NAYS, AND f/) ABSTENTI NS. ,1997, BY A VOTE OF 5 Minutes taken an)J= Je Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary r -7-