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MINUTES OF THE
COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard
Newton on September 16, 1997, at 7:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Steven Helling, Donna Arp, Jack Martin, Don Butler,
and John Grace were present. Mayor Richard Newton, Assistant City
Manager Dianne McWethy, Administrative Assistant Anne Born,
Public Services Director Jim Foster, Community Development
Manager Doug Henderson, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, City
Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also
present.
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City Manager Bob Stripling was absent.
1. INTERVIEW BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICANTS - Planning and Zoning
Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Council interviewed applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the
Zoning Board of Adjustment.
There was no action taken.
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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 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 7:22 p.m., and reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
The invocation was given by Councilman John Grace, 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
Councilman Grace announced that a letter had been received from Justice of the Peace
Sandy Prindle thanking the City for the use of the City's Council Chambers for the purpose
of holding court during the next few months while construction is going on at the Northeast
Sub-Court House in Hurst.
Mr. Ed McKnight was present and introduced Boy Scouts Todd Atwood, Garth Wolberg,
Nick Cureton, Marc Metrich, Brian Avery, and John Kirking from Troop #28 working on
their Citizenship in the Community and Communication merit badges.
CONSENT:
4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1318 - Consent Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 2,
1997
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b. Approval of a Wire Transfer Agreement with First National Bank, Grapevine
c. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Teen Court
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1318 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-97-1318.
Councilman Helling seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1081 - Zoning
change request from R-40 (single family residential, minimum lot size 40,000 s.f.)
to R-20 (single family residential, minimum lot size 20,000 s.f.), 2 acres out of the
S.C.H. Witten Survey, Abstract 1619, Tracts 1J and 1J4; owner/applicant: January
S. Stratton, east side of Montclair Drive, 5313
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1081.
Councilman Grace moved to table Ordinance 0-97-1081, at the request of the applicant.
Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion
City Attorney Ross Foster explained that the public hearing would have to be held prior to
tabling the ordinance, in order to be in compliance with the City's Charter.
The motion and second were withdrawn.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed
the public hearing.
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Councilman Grace moved to table Ordinance 0-97-1081.
Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace
Nays: Councilman Butler
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1082 - Zoning change
request from AG (agricultural) to PUD-R (planned unit development-residential),
3.2339 acres out of the A. 1. Young Survey, Abstract 1765, Tracts 1 & 1D;
owner/applicant: Russ Eubank, south side of Glade Road, west of Mill Creek
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1082.
Mr. Russ Eubank, 405 W. Glade Road, spoke regarding the possibility of a gate, the
improvements to the road and moving the turn-around location north, closer to Glade
Road.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the
public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding safety issues, emergency vehicle access, and the location
of the proposed gate.
7. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1083 - Approving the
proposed Fiscal Year 1997-98 Budget for the Colleyville Economic Development
Corporation
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97-1083.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed
the public hearing.
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8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1322 - Approving the
proposed Economic Development Capital Improvement Program for the Colleyville
Economic Development Corporation
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1322 in its entirety.
Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-97-1322.
Councilman Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1312 - Approving an
Interlocal Agreement authorizing participation in Fort Worth's permanent household
hazardous waste collection facility
This item was removed from the agenda by the City of Fort Worth, in order to make
amendments to the Interlocal Agreement.
10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1320 - Amending the City
Manager's Contract
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1320 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-97-1320.
Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: Non'e
Mayor Newtoh declared the motion carried.
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11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1321 - Supporting legislation
to preserve the rights of the citizens and taxpayers of the State of Texas as held in
trust by Texas cities by protecting the use of Municipalities rights-of-way
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1321 in its entirety.
Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy explained briefly the support of an interim study
to ensure the protection of the use of municipalities' rights-of-way.
Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain, asked for an explanation of the what rights-of-way this
Resolution is referring to, roadway rights-of-way or utility rights-of-way.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the
public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding this Resolution regulating the utility companies, the
interpretation of the legislation, and the financial impact.
Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-97-1321.
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R-97-1304 - Preliminary
Plan, Sebesta Tract, 29.258 acres out of the S.C.H. Witten Survey, Abstract 1619,
Tracts 1S1, 1S, 1H, and 111, Owner: Frederick J. & Priscilla J. Sebesta, Applicant:
David Bagwell, The David Bagwell Company, east side of Montclair Drive
Councilman Grace moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak.
Councilman Helling seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain, spoke regarding serving on the Master Plan Task Force,
attending Council meetings, why people live in Colleyville, why the Council doesn't listen
to the citizens of Colleyville, lack of common ground in the proposed preliminary plan,
recreational area, and danger caused by the proposed stock tank. Mr. Zim advised the
Council they should contemplate where we are going as a City.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item.
Community Development Manager Doug Henderson gave a brief overview of the proposed
plan.
Discussion ensued regarding the lack of open space, whether or not this is in compliance
with the current Master Plan, drainage issues, square footage of an R-20, number of lots
planned for this development, and acreage in the entry-way.
Mr. David Bagwell, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council.
Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-97 -1304.
Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Butler, and Grace
Nays: Councilman Martin
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL BY RANDALL E.
WONDERLlCH, COLLEYVILLE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, FOR A VARIANCE TO
THE CITY'S SIGN CODE
Councilman Grace moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak.
Councilman Helling seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
Dr. Randy Wonderlich, 4843 Colleyville Blvd, Suite 251, thanked the Council for hearing
the appeal, and spoke regarding the size of the old sign, and how the proposed new sign
compares with the surrounding signs regarding size.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item.
Discussion ensued regarding color, illumination, and size of lettering of the proposed sign.
Councilman Helling moved to approve the variance and allow Dr. Wonderlich to install the
proposed sign.
Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Butler, and Grace
Nays: Councilman Martin
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
14. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE
Mayor Newton explained the process for taking applications, interviewing, and coverage
of the City.
Councilman Helling thanked all the applicants and moved to appoint the following list of
citizens to the Master Plan Task Force:
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Joe B. Allen
Judith Goodwin
Fred Monks, Sr.
Jim Moore
Rick Martin
Henry "Hank" Smyth, Jr.
Ret Stansberger
Pat Horn
Marva Cain-Benton
Dee Barker
Robert S. McCormick
Glen Logan
Ken von Storch
Ginny Tigue
Susan Barzelay
Marie Powell
Linda Tinkham
Amy Alcantara
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Brandon Battles Linda Baker
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
,. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Councilman Butler nominated Juneria Berges to Place 5 of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
There were no other nominations.
Mayor Newton declared Juneria Berges appointed to Place 5 of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Councilman Grace nominated Jody Short to Place 6 of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
There were no other nominations.
Mayor Newton declared Jody Short reappointed to Place 6 of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Councilman Helling nominated Tom Hart to Place 7 of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
There were no other nominations.
Mayor Newton declared Tom Hart reappointed to Place 7 of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Councilwoman Arp nominated Skip Scott to Place 4 of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
There were no other nominations.
Mayor Newton declared Skip Scott appointed to Place 4 of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
Councilman Martin nominated Rob Rutherford to Place 5 of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
There were no other nominations.
Mayor Newton declared Rob Rutherford reappointed to Place 5 of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
Councilman Butler nominated William Tyler to Alternate #1 of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
There were no other nominations.
Mayor Newton declared William Tyler appointed to Alternate #1 of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
Councilman Grace nominated Larry Henry to Alternate #2 of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
Councilwoman Arp nominated LuAnn Edwards to Alternate #2 of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
Edwards - Councilwoman Arp
Henry - Councilpersons Helling, Martin, Butler, and Grace
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Mayor Newton declared Larry Henry appointed to Alternate #2 of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE COLLEYVILLE
AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO WAIVE IMPACT FEES
This item was removed from the Agenda by the Chamber of Commerce.
STAFF REPORTS:
18. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
There was no action taken on this item.
REPORTS:
19. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 9/8/97
There was no action taken on this item.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
20. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
There was no one present wishing to speak.
ACTION/RESOLUTION:
21. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16,1997 - Reading and
Public Hearing - Resolution R-97-1319
Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1319 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed
the public hearing.
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Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-97-1319, approving the variance to the
City's Sign Code requested by Dr. Randall E. Wonderlich; approving the following
appointments to the Master Plan Task Force: Joe B. Allen, Ret Stansberger, Ken von
Storch, Judith Goodwin, Pat Horn, Ginny Tigue, Fred Monks, Sr., Marva Cain Benton,
Susan Barzelay, Jim Moore, Dee Barker, Marie Powell, Rick Martin, Robert S. McCormick,
Linda Tinkham, Henry "Hank" Smyth, Jr., Glen Logan, Amy Alcantara, Brandon Battles,
and Linda Baker; approving the following appointments to the Planning and Zoning
Commission: Place 5 - Juneria Berges, Place 6 - Jody Short, and Place 7 - Tom Hart;
approving the following appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: Place 4 - Skip
Scott, Place 5 - Rob Rutherford, Alternate #1 - William Tyler, and Alternate #2 - Larry
Henry .
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to
adjourn.
Councilman Grace seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED THIS
AYES, NAYS, AND
DAY OF
ABSTENTIONS.
,1997, BY A VOTE OF
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Minutes taken and prepared by:
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City Secretary
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