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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-7/1/1997 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 01,1997 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on July 1, 1997, at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Donna Arp, Jack Martin, and John Grace were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Interim Assistant City Manager Betty McKean, Administrative Assistant Anne Born, Engineer Casey Sledge, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Street Superintendent Jerry Jones, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Don Butler was absent. r 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.074 - 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 551.074 - 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. The invocation was given by Councilman John Grace, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. ~ -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1, 1997 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Newton announced that letters had been received regarding the portable buildings requested by the Grapevine-Colleyville School District and the proposed gates at the entrance to the Lakes of Somerset Addition. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1297 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 17, 1997 b. Approval of the contract with Weaver and Tidwell to perform the audit for Fiscal Year ending September 30, 1997 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1297 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-97-1297. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ~. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1,1997 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND 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 1J and 1F, 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. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the sidewalk issue along Pleasant Run Road and around the proposed restaurant, cost of the sidewalk, the number of trees preserved, and the site plan. Councilman Grace moved to approve Ordinance 0-97-1074, with 25% of the trees preserved as requested by the applicant. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1075 - Zoning change request from ML (light manufacturing) to CC-1 (village retail), on a 1.23 acre parcel, being Lot 1, Block 1, Chamber Addition and Lot 1, D and W Addition; owner: Colleyville Chamber of Commerce and Ken Green; applicant: Ken Green, 6610 Colleyville Boulevard, north of Tinker Road Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1075. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. ~, -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1, 1997 Community Development Manager Doug Henderson briefly described the proposed zoning change. Discussion ensued regarding adequate parking and buildings separate from the Chamber being attached to the breezeway. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1076 - Zoning change request from AG (agricultural) to RE (residential estate) and R-20 (single family residential, minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet), 3.2339 acres out of the A. T. Young Survey, Abstract 1756, Tracts 1 and 1 D; owners/applicant: Russell and Jennifer Eubank and James Eubank, south side of Glade Road, west of Mill Creek Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1076. The City Manager reviewed the zoning change request and explained the reason this request was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Russ Eubank, 405 West Glade Road, spoke, explained the request and stated that there had been "flag" lots approved in the past. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the date that previous pieces of property were rezoned which created flag lots. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1299 - Approval of a request by the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District to place three portable buildings, one each at Bransford Elementary, Glenhope Elementary, and Heritage Middle Schools Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1299 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Carolyn Jeffus, 717 Del Mar, Arlington, was present representing the School District. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1,1997 Discussion ensued regarding the length of time the buildings would be allowed. Mayor Newton announced that letters had been received in opposition to the request. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-97-1299. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PRIVATE STREETS FOR LAKES OF SOMERSET Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Mr. Roger Nelson, 4509 Dartmoore, representing the Homeowner's Association, spoke regarding the proposal to gate the Lakes of Somerset Addition, and requested the Council give guidelines in order to get this item approved. Discussion ensued regarding the 100% homeowners support requirement, maintenance of the common facilities, escrowing funds for maintenance of the common facilities, dangers created for emergency vehicles, access of school buses, and the possibility of a "manned" guard house at the entrance rather than gates. City Manager Bob Stripling explained that the staff is opposed to gates because of the access of emergency vehicles. ~, -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1,1997 Ms. Debra Fentress, 1301 Alexandra Court, Ms. Carol Wollin, 4600 Dartmoore Lane, Ms. Teri Ferney, 4520 Dartmoore Lane, Mr. Rich Munson, 1905 Hall Johnson Road, Mr. George McLaughlin, Jr., 1308 Somerset Court, Mr. Doug Blemings, 6000 Colts Neck Drive, and Mr. Gary Watts, 1104 Somerset, spoke in opposition to this request. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item. Mayor Newton advised that the letter from Mr. Dale Sticka, 1300 Chatsworth Court, indicated he is in favor of the gates. Discussion ensued regarding the need for gated communities. Councilman Helling moved to deny this request. Councilperson Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR AND MOWER AT A COST OF $63,870.97 Councilman Grace moved to approve the purchase of a tractor and mower at a cost of $63,870.97. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ~ -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1,1997 10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE DESIGN OF A 1.0 MG ELEVATED STORAGE TANK AND ASSOCIATED WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS The City Manager explained the proposed contract with Kimley-Horn Consulting Engineers and asked Engineer, Casey Sledge to speak regarding the tower design. Mr. Casey Sledge, Engineer, spoke regarding the design of the tower, the engineering fee, 16" and 10" water lines, and master planning for the McPherson property, the area being unique, and the elevation of the area. Mr. Bill Pembroke, 2920 Sycamore School Road, representing Kimley-Horn, spoke regarding the proposed project. Discussion ensued regarding the present rural atmosphere, citizen input, and work load of the parks department. Councilman Helling moved to approve the contract with Kimley-Horn Consulting Engineers for professional services relative to the design of a 1.0 million gallon water storage tank and associated water line improvements. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. REPORTS: 11. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 6/23/97 There was no action taken on this item. ~, -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 1, 1997 CITIZEN COMMENTS: 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Doug Blemings, 6000 Colts Neck Drive, spoke regarding the charge of the Council, the budgeting of parks, and the shortage of a firefighter. Ms. Linda McLaughlin, 1308 Somerset Court, spoke regarding the painting of advertising on rooftops. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 01, 1997 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-97-1298 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-97-1298 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-97-1298, approving the purchase of a tractor with a flail type gang mower in the amount of $63,870.97; approval of entering into a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional design services for the elevated storage tank and water improvements in northwest Colleyville, in the amount of $138,000; and denying the request for gates in the Lakes of Somerset Addition. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to ,-- adjourn. -8- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY1,1997 Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED THIS IS"fi-. DAY OF ')I1~ AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTI S. ,1997, BY A VOTE OF 5" Minutes taken and prepared by: tJ~ J an Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary /'- ~. -9-