HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (RESOLUTION R-16-4007)-06/21/2016 RESOLUTION R-16-4007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS
ESTABLISHING A COLLEYVILLE CITIZENS CITY CHARTER REVIEW
COMMITTEE, APPOINTING MEMBERS, AND PROVIDING A DATE
FOR THE-CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE TO SUBMIT A FINAL
REPORT
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that positive changes can be
possibly made to the Colleyville City Charter to enhance the
document without significantly effecting the democratic
principles of the Colleyville City Charter or the opportunities
of citizens to become informed on City issues and make
known to their elected representatives their concerns and
comments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council understands the need to review the City
Charter to clarify, add or subtract as necessary to ensure the
powers, rights and duties of the City government adhere to
its original concepts and structure as a "Council-Manager
Government."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT a Colleyville Citizens City Charter Review Committee is
hereby established.
Sec. 2. THAT the following citizens are appointed to the Colleyville
Citizens City Charter Review Committee:
Steve Waltens Nelson Thibodeaux
Michael Muhm David Medlin
Claudia Bevil! Tim Weymuth
Frank Carroll Rich Hendler
Shirley Schollmeyer Vince Hawkins
Sec. 3. THAT Frank Carroll is appointed as Chair, and Michael Muhm N
appointed as Vice Chair.
Sec. 4. THAT the City Manager shall provide administrative suppo
services to the Colleyville Citizens City Charter Revie
Committee.
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Sec. 5. THAT the Colleyville Citizens Charter Review Committee's
responsibilities may include:
a. Section 3.01 Number, Selection, Term: should contain
language which limits consecutive terms to two in the same
office, and how or when this shall commence. Compare this
amendment with those of area cities for benchmarking.
b. Section 3.09C Quorum and Voting: should provide
language which allows electronic voting for City Council
meetings, and language that allows for nominations and
appointments and voting by name.
c. Section 14.02 Personal Financial Interest: should include an
additional subsection to provide the following:
k. Financial Disclosure and Business Conflict of Interest
Forms shall be provided by applicants seeking
appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission
or the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and shall file
within two (2) business days following the end of the
application period stated in the official City
advertisement for application for the position. The
city manager and the city manager's senior staff
members shall also file the same within thirty (30)
days of hiring. All person(s), as outlined above, shall
have a duty to file supplemental disclosures within
five (5) days of an occurrence of any change in the
information reflected in the forms previously filed by
the individual. These forms shall include the following
information:
i. The location, size, and current use of all
property owned within the portion of Dallas,
Denton, and Tarrant County north of Interstate
30 and east of Interstate 35W, and that potion
of Denton County south of State Highway 114
and east of Interstate 35W, or held in trust by
the person(s), as outlined above, their spouse,
and any dependent minor children, or any
business entity in which the person has a
financial interest.
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ii. The name and address of any person or
corporation which currently has or during the
preceding twelve (12) months has had a
contractual relationship with the City and from
which the person(s), as outlined above, their
spouse or dependent minor children .have
received a fee, salary, or gift of a value
exceeding one hundred dollars($100.00).
iii. The name and address of any corporation or
business, which currently has or in the
preceding twelve (12) months has had a
contractual relationship with, the City, of which
the person(s), as outlined above, their spouse,
or any dependent minor children own more
than two percent (2%) of the outstanding
equity interest or more than two percent (2%)
of the assets.
d. Section 7.02 City Secretary: should provide an addition of
"with the approval of City Council" to the following
statement: "The City Manager, with the approval of City
Council, shall appoint a qualified individual to fill the
position of City Secretary."
e. Section 7.03(A) Chief of Police: should provide an addition
of "with the approval of City Council" to the following
statement: "The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the
City Manager, with the approval of City Council, for an
indefinite term."
f. Section 7.04(A) Fire Chief: should provide an addition of
"with the approval of City Council" to the following
statement: "The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the City
Manager, with the approval of City Council, for an indefinite
term."
g. Section 7.05 Department of Public Works: should provide
an addition of "with the approval of City Council" to the
following statement: "The Director of Public Works shall be
appointed by the City Manager, with the approval of City
Council, for an indefinite term."
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h. Section 7.06 Department of Finance: should provide an
addition of "with the approval of City Council" to the
following statement: "There shall be a Department of
Finance headed by the City Manager or his appointee, with
the approval of City Council."
Sec. 6. THAT the recommendations of the Colleyville Citizens Charter
Review Committee shall be finalized and ready to be
presented to the City Council by July 29, 2016.
Sec. 7. THAT this resolution shall take effect immediately upon
passage.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF c— AYES, o NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS
ON THIS THE 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2016.
Mayor Richard Newton e, Mayor Pro Tern Chris Putnam
Place 1, Tammy Nakamura a Place 5, Nancy Coplen ___
Place 2, Bobby Lindamood ,c- Place 6, Mike Taylor A-kr_
Place 4, Jody Short _h_.�
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