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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-11/5/1997 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1997 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on November 5,1997, at 6:51 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, Community Center Supervisor Lee Skeats, Director of Public Services Jim Foster, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. 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 0, 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 6:53 p.m., and reconvened at 7:33 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilman Don Butler, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. ~ -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1997 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Newton announced that he and the City Manager had attended a North Central Texas Council of Governments meeting regarding the Mid-Cities rail issue and that they met with the Fort Worth and Western Railroad President, Mr. Jim Barton, regarding the Cottonbelt route that goes through Colleyville. Mr. Grace announced there is a meeting scheduled on November 17, at the Presbyterian Church on Cheek-Sparger, regarding the expansion of Cheek-Sparger Road. Ms. Arp announced that she had attended meetings with the Community Center Advisory Committee and that the project is moving along nicely. She advised that the Center should be opening around Christmas. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1327 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 21, 1997 b. Approval of a bid award for furniture in the amount of $79,026.25 c. Approval of a bid award for the purchase of a tractor with turf-tires through the Houston Galveston Area Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $18,050.45 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1327 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Helling requested item b be removed and discussed separately. Councilwoman Arp moved to approve Resolution R-97-1327, excluding Item b. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. ~ -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Item b Discussion ensued regarding the furniture bid, the rebidding of the chairs and dollies, and timing of the rebidding process. Councilman Butler moved to approve the bid award for furniture: Chairs and dollies in the amount of $52,075, to the Wells Group; Tables and carts in the amount of $22,156.25, to MityLite; and Miscellaneous items in the amount of $2,074, to Dalsew. Councilman Helling seconded the motion Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97 -1329 - Approval of the final plat, Glade Lane Estates, 14.439 acres out of the A. T. Young Survey Abstract 1756, Tracts 1A1A, 1A1G2, 1A2, 1A3, and the B. B. B. And C. Railroad Co. Survey, Abstract 211, Tracts 5A, 5B, and 5C; owners: Lewis W. and Nadine Fry and Fred W. and Karen Westphal; applicant: Ken Hackett, d.b.a. Glade Lane Estates, north side of Glade Road, between Bill's Lane and Fry Lane Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1329 in its entirety. Mr. Bill Westphal, 4918 Bill's Lane, spoke regarding the reference in the Resolution stating it be approved with staff's approval and the retention pond. Mr. Gary Edwards, 220 W. Glade Road, spoke regarding drainage. Mr. Ken Hackett, 1401 Plaza Drive, applicant, spoke regarding drainage, and requested approval as submitted. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5,1997 There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the statement in the Resolution referenced by Mr. Westphal, the proposed detention pond, drainage, timing of the approval from the Engineering Department, and the possibility of the drainage design changing the look of the plat. Councilwoman Arp moved to approve Resolution R-97-1329, approving the final plat as provided subject to final engineering plans being approved by the City's Engineering Department. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97 -1330 - Approval of the final plat, The Villas at Caldwell's Creek, 11.561 acres out of the A. J. Lott Survey, Abstract 963, a portion of Tract 4; owner/applicant: Raman Chandler Properties, south side of John McCain Road, east of Caldwell's Creek Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1330 in its entirety. Mr. Raman Chandler, 1704 Glade Road, spoke regarding the difference in the open space calculations, the private open space, dedication of the private open space as part of the zoning, provisions in the zoning ordinance regarding dedication of open space, maintenance of the open space, his willingness to dedicate 27% more than what is required by ordinance, and the condition of the property prior to development. Mr. Chandler requested the proposal be approved as submitted. Mr. Greg Schultz, 1503 Caldwell Creek, spoke in favor of Mr. Chandler's proposal and stated he feels this is an excellent use of the land. He stated concerns about the private park, and requested the City consider the feasibility of building the park on the opposite side of the railroad track. ~ -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5,1997 Discussion ensued regarding who would pay for Items 1, a new privacy fence constructed on the property line separating the private park of Caldwell's Creek and the City Linear Park prior to the existing wood fence being dismantled; and 2, the fence being a minimum of six (6) feet high constructed of a combination of brick, stone, and/or wrought iron fencing, with any wrought iron fencing being painted to match the restricted color which governs wrought iron fencing currently separating homeowner's property from the common park area and constructed on the highest elevation possible, as proposed by Mr. Chandler. Mr. Chandler advised the City would be expected to pay for these items. Mr. Sam Kayem, 1513 Caldwell Creek Drive, spoke regarding the private park becoming a public park. Mr. Rich Munson, 1905 Hall Johnson Road, spoke regarding the open space dedication process. There were no others wishing to speak and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the R-20 zoning, open space requirements, deeding of the open space, park land dedication in lieu of fees, compliance with the "standards" of the Park Land Dedication ordinance, participation by the Park Board in making this decision, tabling the decision until the Council gains more information, and timing of the Council's action. Councilwoman Arp moved to table Resolution R-97-1330. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the timing of filing the plat. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling and Arp Nays: Councilpersons Martin, Butler, and Grace Mayor Newton advised the motion failed. Discussion ensued regarding the resubmittal process if the Council denied the proposed plat. Councilman Martin moved to deny the plat as proposed. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. ~ -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: Councilpersons Helling and Arp Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 6. CONSIDERATION OF 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 & 1 D; owner/applicant: Russ Eubank, south side of Glade Road, west of Mill Creek Councilman Grace moved to remove this item from the table. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. The staff briefed the Mayor and Council regarding the unique conditions of this subdivision and advised that the proposal of Mr. Eubank was compatible with previous Council decisions on these types of subdivisions. Councilman Grace moved to approve Ordinance 0-97-1082. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, and Grace Nays: Councilman Martin Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. CITY SECRETARY'S NOTE: Councilman Butler was out of the room when this vote was taken. ~ -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1997 ACTION ITEMS: 7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SIDEWALK PRIORITIES TASK FORCE Discussion ensued regarding the priorities, carry-over priorities from the last fiscal year, the need for sidewalks, the amount of money appropriated, the time involved, and the need for personal communication with the property owners. Ms. Gail Manion, 3003 Meadowview Court, representative of the Sidewalk Task Force, advised that the projects are stated in priority order in the Council's packet. She also advised that she has a petition for project #3, and requested the Council take the sidewalk ordinance into serious consideration for even temporary sidewalks. City Manager advised that there are easement documents that can be handled immediately. Discussion ensued regarding the sidewalk ordinance not being enforced. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the sidewalk projects. There was no action taken on this item. 8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CASTING VOTES FOR DIRECTORS OF THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT Councilman Butler moved to cast all of the City's 22 votes for Mike Davis as a Director of the Tarrant Appraisal District. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1997 REPORTS: 9. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES -10/27/97 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 9/9/97 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES -10/13/97 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Ms. Renee Lawrance, 2902 Scarborough Lane West, spoke regarding the widening of Cheek-Sparger Road. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 1997 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-97-1328 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1328 in its entirety. Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-97-1328; approval of casting the City's 22 votes for Mike Davis for the Board of the Tarrant Appraisal District; and approving the bids for furniture for the Community Center as follows: Chairs and dollies - Wells Group $52,075.00 Tables and carts - MityUte 22,156.25 Misc. items - Dalsew 2,074.00 Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion -8- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, 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 Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. APPROVED THIS J~ DAY OF Ai ovefV\..he( ,1997, BY A VOTE OF 4 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND () ABSTENTIONS. Min es taken andoa~ Je. Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary -9-