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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-8/19/1997 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 19, 1997 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on August 19, 1997, at 7:23 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Donna Arp, Jack Martin, Don Butler, and John Grace were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Administrative Assistant Anne Born, Director of Public Services Jim Foster, Engineer Casey Sledge, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. 1. INTERVIEW BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICANTS - Master Plan Task Force The Council interviewed applicants for the Master Plan Task Force. There was no action taken. 2. 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 advised that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.074 - Personnel. He further advised that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 7:25 p.m., and was reconvened at 7:40 p.m. ~ -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1997 The invocation was given by Councilman Jack Martin, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS There were no reports given CONSENT: 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1306 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 5, 1997 b. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Cities of North Richland Hills and South lake for joint development of the Cotton belt Trail Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1306 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-97-1306. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1077 - Adoption of proposed Fiscal Year 1997-98 Budget Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1077. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1997 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1078 - Adoption of proposed Fiscal Year 1997-98 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1078. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. 7. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1079 - Adopting the Texas Municipal Retirement System option of granting "Restricted Prior Service Credit" Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1079. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. 8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1080 - Amending Ordinance 0-92-880, setting fees and charges for City services Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1080. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed changes and the possibility of further changes after the Community Center Task Force has reviewed the fee schedule. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1997 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1308 - Approval of an Amended Plat, Lots 12-R, 13-R, 14-R, Block 1, being a replat of Lots 12 - 15 and N. 34.4 feet of Lot 16, Block 1, Bettinger Place, 1.413 acres; Owner/Applicant: Arlin Blocker, 6313 Bettinger Drive Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1308 in its entirety. Mr. Arlin Blocker, 6313 Bettinger Drive, applicant, spoke regarding the proposed plat, traffic using his property for a turn-around, and the consideration of a donation of land for the City to build a turn-around. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the turn-around, safety issues, size of the water line, distance of the fire hydrant to Mr. Blocker's residence, and current zoning on this property (R-10). Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-97 -1308. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R-97-1304 - Preliminary Plan, Sebesta Tract, 29.258 acres out ofthe S.C.H. Witton Survey, Abstract 1619, Tracts 1S1, 1S, 1 H, and 111, Owner: Frederick J. & Priscilla J. Sebesta, Applicant: David Bagwell, The David Bagwell Company, east side of Montclair Drive This item was not removed from the table, as requested by the applicant. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1997 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS OF COLLEYVILLE BOULEVARD WITH GLADE ROAD, VILLAGE PARK, AND PLEASANT RUN ROAD Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Director of Public Services Jim Foster gave a brief overview of the history regarding the proposed intersection realignment and reviewed the proposed changes. Discussion ensued regarding the safety issues and installation of a traffic light at Thompson Terrace if Option #2 were approved. Ms. Jeane Andrews, 8853 Arbor Crest Court, spoke regarding the sale of her property to Applebee's Restaurant and asked that the City expedite a decision on the alignment of Pleasant Run Road. Mr. Charlie Davidson, Rt 1, Box 736, Meridian, Texas, spoke regarding Option #2 going through a building on his property. Mr. Cecil Williams, 100 E. Oak Valley Drive, spoke regarding the need for the intersection realignment. Ms. Dee McNosky, 5108 Pleasant Run Road, spoke regarding Option #1 not being a solution to the problems at this intersection, the many options of drivers at this intersection, and suggested the roadway be somewhere between Option #1 and Option #2. Mr. Norman Gibson, 605 Field Street, owner of the snow cone stand on the corner of Thompson Terrace and Colleyville Boulevard, spoke regarding the loss of this business if Option #2 is approved. Ms. Cheryl Feigel, 6412 Cutter Ridge Court, spoke regarding the traffic situation at the intersection of Pleasant Run Road and Colleyville Boulevard. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19,1997 There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding restricting traffic on east Glade Road, "no left turn" at the intersection of Pleasant Run Road and Colleyville Boulevard, use of the closed portion of Pleasant Run Road, safety, sidewalk, and the moving of the Post Office to their new location on Hall Johnson Road. Councilman Butler moved to approve Option #1, the conceptual design of the intersection of Glade RoadNillage Park intersections with Colleyville Boulevard and the conceptual design of the Village Park/Glade RoadlThompson Terrace/Bedford Road intersection improvements and the realignment of Pleasant Run Road to intersect Colleyville Boulevard 270 feet north of its existing intersection. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 12. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 13. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 8/11/97 There was no action taken on this item. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1997 CITIZEN COMMENTS: 14. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke in opposition to the hiring of the Bedford City Manager by the City of Colleyville for Texas Municipal Retirement System purposes. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 1997 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-97-1307 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1307 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-97-1307, endorsing Option #1, the conceptual design of the intersection of Glade RoadNillage Park intersections with Colleyville Boulevard and the conceptual design of the Village Park/Glade RoadlThompson Terrace/Bedford Road intersection improvements and the realignment of Pleasant Run Road to intersect Colleyville Boulevard 270 feet north of its existing intersection. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 19, 1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. APPROVED THIS 2 to} DAY OF 5~hmbe/ AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTEN IONS. ,1997, BY A VOTE OF S Minutes taken and u2 Je Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary -8-