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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-3/6/2001 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 6, 2001 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna Arp on March 6, 2001, at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Jody Short, Mike Taylor, Dana Feldman, Dennis Marlin, and Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Donna Arp, Interim City Manager Dianne McWethy, Interim Director of Public Services Keith Fisher, Development Coordinator Clayton Husband, Public Works Manager Randy Brown, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab, Records Manager Matt Denton, Financial Analyst Collin Boothe, Administrative Intern Cindy Martin, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.074- Consultation with Attorney Property Acquisition - Fire Station Property Acquisition - Bransford Road Personnel - City Manager Executive Search Mayor Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.072 - Property Acquisition, and Section 551.074 - Personnel. She further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:52 p.m., and reconvened at 7:35 p.m. The invocation was given by Pastor Kevin Lykins, Pleasant Glade Baptist Church, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 2001 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation to Jerry "Chip" Lambert, Jr. for being a young leader in our community and for his interest in city government. Susan Eaves, City of Lancaster Parks and Recreation Director, presented the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) Gold Medal Award to the Mayor and City Council. Councilman Taylor and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue commended Parks and Recreation staff for the services they provide the citizens. Councilman Taylor reported that Mayor Pro Tem Tigue, Councilman Feldman and he attended a Land Use Seminar and thanked the citizens for allowing them the opportunity to attend these seminars so that they may better serve as Council members. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1764 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 20, 2001 b. Approval of the Agreement with TxDOT for intersection improvements at Main Street and Village Lane; raised center median between Glade Road and Thompson Terrace and temporary traffic signals at Main Street Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1764 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Item b was removed. Councilman Short moved to approve Resolution R-01-1764 with the exception of Item b. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 2001 4. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1272 - Amending Section 2 of Ordinance 0-00-1236; authorizing the expenditure of up to $400,000 for Railroad Crossing Warning Devices Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1272. Mr. Mace German, 6006 Highland Hills Lane, spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the future and increased use of freight trains and passenger trains, federal government and TxDot funding of railroad crossing warning devices and the cost of quad gates and pedestrian gates. 5. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1765 - A Final Plat for Clairemont Addition Phase 1, requested by Warren Hagan, 23.188 acres located on the north side of McDonwell School Road, across from Remington Parkway, Case P-01-001 . Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1765 in its entirety. Mr. Rich Munson, 1905 Hall-Johnson Road, spoke regarding public right-of-way abandonment procedures. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-01-1765. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 2001 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1766- A Final Plat for Clairemont Addition Phase 2, requested by Warren Hagan, 27.197 acres located on the north side of McDonwell School Road, across from Remington Parkway, Case P-01-002 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1766 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mr. Warren Hagan, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilman Taylor moved to approve Resolution R-01-1766. Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1767 - A Combination Plat of Town Center Colleyville Phase 1, requested by Patsy Smith, 54.246 acres located at the southeast corner of Colleyville Boulevard and Hall-Johnson Road, Case P-00-068 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1767 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-01-1767. Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 2001 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1768 - Approval of authorization to the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Colleyville and the City of Euless for the Reconstruction of Glade Road between State Highway 121 and Heritage Avenue and a Right Turn Lane at State Highway 121 This item was removed. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1769 - Approval to join the City of Grapevine in opposing DFW Airport's attempt to use publicly held airport land for non-airport related development This item was removed. STAFF REPORTS: 10. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS 11. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - February 12, 2001 There was no action taken on this item. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA ACTION/RESOLUTION: 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2001 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-01-1770 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Feldman moved to adjourn. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 2001 Councilman Marlin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Feldman, Marlin, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. APPROVED THIS ~ >i- DAY OF '1'1. ~ , 2001, BY A VOTE OF S- AYES, D NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared by: f1~~c;q~~ Cynthia Singleton, TRMC City Secretary