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CITY COUNCIL
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FEBRUARY 21, 1989
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The meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor
Buck Hubbard on February 21, 1989, at 7:40 p.m.
Roll Call: Councilperson Chris Hawkins, Beth Myers, John Lynch, and Ed McKnight were
present. Councilperson Doug Blemings was absent. Mayor Buck Hubbard
(arriving at 8:15 p.m.), City Manager Robert McDaniel, City Attorney Ross
Foster, Fire Chief Darrel "Red" Bailey, Police Chief Don Steele, Director
of Public Works Lloyd Wood, City's Engineering Consultant Gary Fisher,
and Connie Fleming, acting City Secretary (City Secretary LaVada Johnson
not present due to illness) were also present.
Invocation:
Councilperson Chris Hawkins gave the invocation after which he lead the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
Approval of Minutes: January 17, 1989
Councilperson McKnight moved to approve the minutes of February 7, 1989 as corrected.
Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
CORRESPONDENCE:
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor ProTem Lynch read a Proclamation proclaiming March 6 - 10, 1989 as Public School
Week.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-89-693 - Ordinance allowing Accessory
Building on Non-platted lots (Disapproval Recommended by PAZ)
Mayor ProTem Lynch read the preamble to Ordinance 0-89-693 and opened the Public Hearing.
Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Gary Cantrell, Chairman of the Planning
and Zoning Commission. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public
Hearing was closed. The Council would like the P & Z Commission to draft an ordinance
that would modify the platting procedure and address additions on unplatted property.
2. 2nd Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-89-706 - An Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Ordinance - Chandler-Cantrell Properties, Inc., Case Z-88-697, Zoning
Change from AG to R-20 (Agriculture to Residential 20,000)
Mayor ProTem Lynch read the preamble to Ordinance 0-89-706 and opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
3. 2nd Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-89-707 - An Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Ordinance - Herman Smith - Case Z-88-701, Zoning Change from AG
(Agricultural) to R-20 (Residential 20,000)
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Mayor ProTem Lynch read the preamble to Ordinance 0-89-707 and opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
4. 2nd Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-89-708 - An Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Ordinance - Burk Collins - Case Z-88-702, Zoning change from AG
(Agricultural) to R-30 (Residential 30,000), 24.3 acre tract out of the Hall
Medlin Survey, Abstract 1037 and H.R. Walls Survey, Abstract 1973, Tract 3Al
and 3
Mayor ProTem Lynch read the preamble to Ordinance 0-89-708 and opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
5. 2nd Readi ng and Pub 1 i c Heari ng - Ordi nance 0-89-709 - An Ordi nance Amendi ng
the Zoning Ordinance - Mi ke Sandlin - Case Z-89-703, Zoning Change from AG
(Agricultural) to R-20 (Residential 20,000), 24.65 acre tract out of the W.R.
Joyce Survey, Abstract 885, Tract 3
Mayor ProTem Lynch read the preamble to Ordinance 0-79-709 and opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
6. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-89-710 - An Ordinance Amending
the Master Plan in regard to Oak Knoll Drive
Mayor ProTem Lynch read the preamble to Ordinance 0-89-710 and opened the Public Hearing.
Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Frank Whitmire, 2300 Oak Knoll - opposed
to Oak Knoll Drive not extending out to Bedford Road. There being no one else present
wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
Mayor Hubbard arrived at 8:15 p.m.
7. Public Hearing - Per Ordinance 0-88-698, Calling for the removal of a junk vehicle
by Chief of Police on property owned by Mr. Joe Jones, 1505 Oak Knoll
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing. Those present wishing to speak were as follows:
Joe Jones, 1505 Oak Knoll Drive; Richard Polanski, 1509 Oak Knoll Drive. There being
no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
Councilperson Hawkins moved that the vehicle be declared a public nuisance and that
Mr. Joe Jones have it removed within ten (10) days. Councilperson Myers seconded the
motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
ACTION ITEMS:
8. Discussion and Consideration of Park Board Appointments and Outlining the Duties
of the Park Board
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Councilperson Ed McKnight moved to appoint an eight person Park Board with the Chairman
not voting and that the Park Board develop Rules of Procedure and submit them back
to the City Council for approval and move to appoint the following Park Board members:
Paul Vigiletti, Mary lou Brieger, lila Coley and Cheryl livingson. Beth Myers seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: None
9. Discussion and Consideration of the cost of proposal changes to the present City
Ha 11.
City Manager Bo McDaniel introduced Mr. Roger Blake of Blake Architects, who presented
cost estimates for the expansion of the City Hall. ~1ayor Pro Tem Lynch suggested the
City prepare short and long range pl ans for the expans i on of the City Hall. Counci 1
suggested the City Manager survey other cities to compare the number of offices in
City Hall with the population of the City. Council requested this item be placed on
the next agenda.
10. Discussion and Consideration of Utility Rate Study Proposal with Charles Binford,
Financial Management Consultant.
Councilperson Beth Myers moved to table item 110. Councilperson Ed McKnight seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: None
11. Discussion and Consideration of granting Trinity River Authority of Texas permit
to construct, operate and maintain utility line.
Mr. Bill Smith, Manager of TRA stated that Trinity River Authority was planning to
place a 30" line beginning at the intersection of Cheek Sparger and Jackson extending
north on Pool and ending south of Hall Johnson Road. The Council requested that the
portion of the line adjacent to Summertree Addition be relocated to the parkway on
the east side of Pool Road.
Mayor ProTem lynch moved to approve granting Trinity River Authority a permit to
construct, operate and maintain the utility line subject to the portion of line adjacent
to Summertree Addition be located outside pavement on the east side of Pool Road.
Councilperson Chris Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: None
12. Discussion and Consideration of the streets within the City for the Tarrant County
projects.
Councilperson Beth Myers moved to request County participation for road improvements
on the following streets: (1) Hall Johnson, (2) Bluebonnet, (3) Felps, (4) Bandit,
(5) McDonwell School Road. Councilperson Chris Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote
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being:
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: None
13. Discussion and Consideration of an Ordinance to regulate smoking in the wo~k
place.
Council requested the City Staff to form an Ordinance to regulate smoking and present
it at the next meeting.
14. Discussion and Consideration of changes to the rules of Procedures for the city
Council.
Council person Ed McKni ght suggested that Citi zen comments be pl aced at the top of the
agenda. Council person Chri s Hawki ns suggested that the Rul es of Procedure shoul d not
be voted on until all Councilmembers were present.
15. Discussion and consideration of dental Plan for the employees of the City.
Mayor ProTem lynch suggested that the City Manager check the City pl an for compl iance
with Section 89 to be assured the City has a qualified plan.
16. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution calling the May 6, 1989 Election for
Mayor, Places 1 and 2 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-89-408.
Mayor Hubbard opened a Publ ic Hearing and read Resolution R-89-408 in its entirety.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
Councilperson Chris Hawkins moved to approve Resolution R-89-408. Mayor ProTem lynch
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: None
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2
paragraph e - Builders et.al. vs. City of Colleyville
paragraph e - Elders Construction vs. City of Colleyville
Mayor Hubbard explained that the executive session had been called in accordance with
Article 6252-17 See 2 paragraph e and that there would be no decisions or action taken
during this time. The meeting was recessed at 11:35 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 12:00 a.m.
18. Possible action on Executive Session - in accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec
2
paragraph e - Builders et.al. vs. City of Colleyville
paragraph e - Elders Construction vs. City of Colleyville
There was no action taken at this time.
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19. City Manager1s Report
The City Manager briefly discussed the City Manager's Report. See attached report.
20. Citizen Comments/Presentation regarding Items not on the Agenda.
There were no Citizens present wishing to speak.
21. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution ratifying Council Agenda Action
for the Meeting of February 21, 1989 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution
R-88-409.
Mayor Hubbard open the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-89-409 in its entirety.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
Mayor ProTem lynch moved to approve Resolution R-89-409. Councilperson Chris Hawkins
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: None
22. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor ProTem lynch moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 a.m. Councilperson Chris
Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight
Noes: None
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
1) ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
FEBRUARY 21, 1989
The City Manager is pleased to report the employment of Diane McWethy to fill
the newly created position. Ms. McWethy holds a B.S. degree from West Texas
State University and is enrolled in UTA graduate school (nights) pursuing a
Master's degree in urban affairs. She previously served as Assistant Director
for the Waste Deposit Impact Committee revi ewi ng the impact of 1 ocati ng a hi gh
level nuclear waste depository in Hereford, Texas. Diane presently resides
in Arlington and is married and the mother of a 6 year old son. She is to report
for work March 1, 1989.
2) ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER APPLICANT
Todate the City Manager has received over 60 plus applicants for this position.
Severa 1 appl i cants appear to possess the qual ifi cati on and experi ence desi red.
Interviews are scheduled next week. After the City Manager decides upon the
desi red candi date, Council wi 11 be so advi sed so Counci 1 may act to approve
the appointment as previously requested.
3) CITY HALL REMODELING
Attached please find remodeling and relocation plans designed to provide for
new staff members for minimum cost and maintain maximum efficiency using our
present facilities.
4) WEBB HOUSE
Attached please find a letter from Dee Barker, Colleyville resident and Vice
Chairman of the Tarrant County Historical Commission. This letter was written
to resolve this issue of whether or not the Webb House is historically
si gnifi cant. If such shoul d prove to be the case, we then coul d consi der its
restoration.
5) TARA HOME OWNER'S ASSOCIATION
Please be advised that the City Manager has accepted an invitation to speak
to the TARA Neighorhood Association annual meeting set for 3/30/89. See
attached.
6) ROSS DOWNS NEWS ARTICLE
The City Manager has been interviewed by the Colleyville News and Times regarding
the imminent licensing of a paramutual Class B Track at Ross Downs. The paper
plans a comprehensive article in about two weeks. Council may be contacted.
7) PUBLIC WORKS IN PROGRESS
(a) Hi ghl and Meadows Phase 11- At thi s time, all sanitary sewer 1 i nes have
been installed and are being tested. Water tie-ins on Pool have been
completed. Approximately 800' of water line has been laid. Most all on-site
storm sewer has also been installed. All on-site utility work should be
completed by March 1,1989. Paving crews should be starting by March 1,
1989.
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(b) Summertree Addition- All water mains have been installed, sanitary sewer
is also installed but not tied-in. Most all the storm sewer has been
installed. The utilities should be completed by March 1, 1989.
(c) 1987 Phase I Water Improvements
All 20" pipe has been installed thru Arbor Estates and along Hall Johnson
except crossing at Pool Road. At this time the contractor is in the process
of transferri ng water servi ces from the 6": to the exi sti ng 12" on Hall
Road. Completion date anticipated to be March 10, 1989.
8) TU OUTAGE REPORT/SUBSTATION
Outage report for January attached. Currently, negotiations are underway with
Lila Coley regarding the possible sale of a portion of her gravel pit site to
TU Electric for the substation. Jo Ann Parkman of TU indicates the Ms. Coley
wants to think about the sale for 30 days or so. TU will await her decision
until then.
9) BUDGET REPORT
The Budget Report for January 1989 is included in report.
10) OAKS/BRIARWOOD
The City Manager attended a Homeowner's Association meeting along with Mayor
Hubbard and Councilmember Hawkins held in the Council Chambers on February 8.
The Homeowner's were asked to express thei r preference for three a 1 ternati ves
to improve their streets. Those alternatives included:
Plan A-rebuild to City standard with full assessment up to $5000.00
Plan B-rebuild to modified City standard (new curb and gutter, new base
and 2" HMAC) with assessment for curb and gutter only at $12/LF
estimate or mi nimum of $1000 per lot and maximum of $2000 per lot,
plus drainage improvements and assistance as approved and funded
by City.
Plan C-patch repair replacing curb and base where required, with minimal
HMAC overlay at City expense/no assessments.
The clear consensus from those in attendance was to pursue Plan B. Paul Moore
is in the process of preparing petition to present to Council to ask that Plan
B be pursued, with engineering and cost estimates being prepared and an Ordinance
approved to affect the assessment as allowed by charter and State 1 aWe Such
petitions should be expected shortly.
11) SYMOND'S ANNEXATION
The City of Bedford has requested the City of Colleyville to delay the annexation
process on Steve Symonds property unti 1 after the spring el ecti ons, therefore
we will hold off accordingly as requested.
12) CHANDLER/CANTRELL VS. GRAPEVINE
The City Manager, Director of Public Works and City Consulting Engineer were
subpoenaed to court regarding an injuction issued related to the Highland Meadow
Drainage Easement in Grapevine. Apparently, some settlement was reached as
we were dismissed before any hearing.
ReSp~y Submitted.
Robert T. McDaniel
City Manager
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