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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-11/18/1997 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1997 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on November 18, 1997, at 6:53 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Donna Arp, Jack Martin, 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, Community Development Manager Doug Henderson, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Don Butler was absent. 1. INTERVIEW BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICANTS - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board r The Council interviewed one applicant for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. 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 6:54 p.m., and reconvened at 7:35 p.m. ~ 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 1997 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 Discussion ensued regarding the meeting held by Commissioner Glenn Whitley about the widening of Cheek Sparger Road. Mayor Newton announced that the next meeting will be held on Monday, November 24, at the Bedford Elementary School at 7 p.m. Mayor Newton announced that he had received a copy of the Tarantula Schedule for the month of October. He distributed the schedule and advised that he will be speaking with Mr. Martin in the future and looking at the agreement to see if the schedule for the Tarantula is described. CONSENT: 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-97-1331 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 5, 1997 b. Approval of contract renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for Dental and Health Insurance c. Approval of bid award to Reliable Paving, Inc., not to exceed $50,000, for the 1997-98 pavement repair contract d. Approval of a request by Robert E. "Pete" Cline to set a public hearing regarding the moving of an existing building at 1609 Oak Knoll Drive Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1331 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. Councilman Grace requested Item b be removed from the Consent Resolution. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 1997 Discussion ensued regarding the moving of the building on Oak Knoll and the new location of the building. Mr. Robert Cline was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-97-1331, excluding Item b. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Item b Councilman Grace spoke regarding the rate increase in the Employee's Health Insurance and asked the City Manager to study the levels of contributions and the financial impact on the City's budget. Councilwoman Arp commended the City Manager for bringing the insurance cost to the Council's attention. Councilman Grace advised he was prepared to make a motion to approve the contract with a 15.5% increase with payment being handled administratively. Councilman Grace moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into the contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield with the 15.5% increase in the Employee's Health Insurance. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding where the payment would come from, the contributions of the employees, and compatibility of the deductible. It was the consensus of the Council to have the City Manager report back with this information. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 1997 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-97-1084 - Zoning change request from CC-2 (shopping center) to CPO (commercial professional office), .4658 acres out of the Elizabeth Cox Survey, Abstract 352, being a portion of Tract 6A4 and a portion of Lot 2, Block 2, Heritage High School Addition; owner: W.C.J. Glade 94, Ltd.lapplicant: Robert Kohsmann, President, Classic Concepts, Inc., south side of Gateway Drive Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-97- 1084. Mr. Bob Kohsmann, 4526 Shadywood, spoke regarding the rezoning. Discussion ensued regarding the use of the building and turning radius in the parking lot. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the public hearing. ACTION ITEMS: 6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO NORTH TEXAS CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,648,150 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 Discussion ensued regarding erosion control being addressed in the bid award. Councilman Helling stated he is not happy with the bidding process and advised that he will vote in opposition to this bid award. Councilman Grace moved to approve the award of a contract to North Texas Contracting in the amount of $3,648,150 for the construction of the City Park Improvements, Phase 2. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 1997 Councilwoman Arp seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the voluntary park fund monies being used in this contract. Councilman Grace restated the motion to include the use of voluntary park fund and tree mitigation funds. Councilwoman Arp restated the second to the motion. Discussion ensued regarding remaining funds in both the Voluntary Park Fund and the Tree Mitigation Fund after this expenditure. Ayes: Councilpersons Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: Councilman Helling Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Councilman Grace moved to reappoint Mike Billings to Place 2, Richard Hendler to Place 4, Laura Ann Travis to Place 6, and William Recker to Place 8 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 8. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 18,1997 REPORTS: 9. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES -11/10/97 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - 10/28/97 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. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1997 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-97-1332 Mayor Newton opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-97-1332 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 -1332, awarding the contract for City Park Improvements, Phase 2, to North Texas Contracting in the amount of $3,648,150, the use of Voluntary Park Fund in an amount up to $81,059, and the use of Tree Mitigation monies for tree purchases; reappointing Mike Billings to Place 2, Richard Hendler to Place 4, Laura Ann Travis to Place 6, and William Recker to Place 8 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and a 15.5% rate increase for dental and health insurance. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 1997 ADJOURNMENT: 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Arp, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED THIS 21Jl AYES, 0 NAYS, AND DAY OF De-(J e~b(f () ABSTENTIONS. ,1997, BY A VOTE OF ~~ Minutes taken and prepared by: /J-~ Je Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary 7