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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-6/17/1997 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 1997 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on June 17, 1997, at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Donna Arp, Jack Martin, Don Butler, and John Grace were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Interim Assistant City Manager Betty McKean, Administrative Assistant Anne Born, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, City Engineer Jim Foster, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Steven Helling was absent. ,~ 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.074- Legal - Murray Construction Law Suit 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 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 7:31 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilman Jack Martin, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. ~ -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 1997 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Newton announced that he had received correspondence from Mr. Ray Wantuchowicz regarding run-off to his property, and a letter from Dee and Tony McNosky regarding the zoning request from Applebee's. Councilman Grace advised that the City and Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District Liaison Committee met on Wednesday, June 11, 1997, to discuss common priorities. Mayor Newton presented a check in the amount of $350.00 to Colleyville Middle School PT A President, Debbie Minea, for a xeriscaping project, as recommended by the Environmental Board last fall to promote environmental education and future cooperation between the schools and the city on compost gardening education programs. Ms. Mary Lou Brieger advised that the money would be used for a garden of plants native to Texas, requiring very little water, in front of the Colleyville Middle School. r Councilman John Grace announced that the City had received the Regional Cooperation Award from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the shared fire station with the City of Bedford. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1294 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 3, 1997 b. Approval of minutes of the City Council worksession held May 29, 1997 c. Approval of an amended plat, Lots E-R and M-R, Block 1, Chelsea Park, by Robert P. Chisolm d. Approval of a bid award to Great Greens of America, in the amount of $26,000 for Drill and Fill Aerification .~ -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 1997 e. Approval of a request by Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District to set a Public Hearing regarding the placement of three (3) temporary buildings Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1294 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued regarding Item 3c and the building across the easement. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-97-1294. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None ,_. Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1073 - Amending Ordinance 0-95-1013, the Comprehensive Commercial Zoning Ordinance, by deleting references to an expiration date in Section 13 for the Commercial Design District Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1073. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Ordinance 0-97-1073. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 1997 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1074 - Zoning change request from CC-1 (village retail district) to CC-1 with a SUP (special use permit) to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages, on-premise consumption, in a restaurant setting, on a 1.5396 acre parcel in the J. M. Looney Survey, Abstract 936, Tracts 1 J and 1 F, owners: Alton Foster, Jean Andrews, and James Vance, applicant: Michael Peeples for Applebee's International, Inc., 5112 Colleyville Boulevard and fronting on Pleasant Run Road Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1074. Ms. Dee McNosky, 5108 Pleasant Run, spoke regarding the proposed access to Pleasant Run from the restaurant. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the pedestrian traffic along Pleasant Run Road. 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97 -1296 - Approving a compromise settlement agreement and release with Austin Bridge and Road regarding the Murray Construction Company, Inc., et ai, law suit Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1296 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-97-1296. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,1997 ACTION ITEMS: 7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PARK LAND DEDICATION COMMITTEE'S ALLOCATION OF FUNDS City Manager Bob Stripling explained the collection of Park Land Dedication fees and the need to expend the funds. Councilman Butler moved to approve the expenditure of $1,170.77 for plant material at the L. D. Lockett House. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 8. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 9. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 6/9/97 PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 6/2/97 PARK LAND DEDICATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/2/97 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 1997 ACTION/RESOLUTION: 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 17, 1997 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-97-1295 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1295 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-97-1295. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,1997 APPROVED THIS / Sf" DAY OF Ju /rc AYES, () NAYS, AND /J ABSTENT ONS. ,1997, BY A VOTE OF 4 Minutes taken and prepared by: Q~RiI~ City Secretary -7-