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CITY COUNC I L
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NOVEMBER 1, 1988
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The meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor
Buck Hubbard on November 1, 1988, at 7:50 p.m.
Roll Call: Council person Doug Blemings, Chris Ha\~kins, Beth Myers, John Lynch, and
Ed McKnight were present. Mayor Buck Hubbard, 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 City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present.
Invocation:
Councilperson Doug Blemings gave the invocation after which the Weblos Troup 456 Den 1
from O.C. Taylor Elementary and Bear Creek Elementary Schools presented the colors
and lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Approval of Minutes: October 18, 1988
Councilperson Hawkins moved to approve the minutes of October 18, 1988. Counci 1 person
Blemings seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
Correspondence:
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS:
Lila Coley, 408 Shelton and Jann Lynch, 712 Saddlebrook Drive presented the City with
a flag of the new City Logo that had been handsewn to lead the parade for the Colleyville
First Annual BBQ Cook-Off to raise fund for the proposed Community Center.
Councilperson Myers moved to hear item 15 at this time. Mayor ProTem lynch seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
15. Special Report and Briefing: Jo Ann Parkman, TU Electric regarding Electric
Systems Improvements
JoAnn Parkman, Di stri ct Manager of Grapevi ne TU El ectri c with members of her staff
presented a report on the service breakdown during the month of October. The location
of the proposed substation will be on the northeast corner of Pleasant Run and L.D.
Lockett Roads. Mayor ProTem Lynch requested that TU Electric investigate the possibility
of relocating the site for the substation .
Those present speaking were as follows: Red Gibson, 309 Timberline North; Lila Coley,
408 Shelton; Kathy Cermak, 211 L.D. Lockett Road; Gary D. Davis, 6400 Pleasant Run
Road.
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CONSENT ITEMS:
1. *a. Repeal of previous Council to authority to purchase Ambulance by lease
purchase and authorize the cash purchase of an Ambulance from Collins
Ambulance Service in the amount of $52,000 as required to meet urgent public
necessity. Certification of funds for Ambulance.
*b. Ratification of Change Order No. 1 expanding the scope of work authorized
by the City per Contract with Wright Construction Company for Repairing
the sewer interceptor as part of the 183-84 Wastewater System Improvements
to Big Bear Creek
Councilperson MYers moved to approve the Consent Items. Councilperson Hawkins seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-88-397 - A Resolution Abandoning Public
Street i.e., Cambridge Court and Windsor Court
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-88-397 in its entirety.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
Councilperson Blemings questioned the City Attorney on the proposed Resolution.
Councilperson Myers moved to adopt Resolution R-88-397. Councilperson McKnight seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: Blemings
3. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-88-698 - An Ordinance regulating
Junk Motor Vehicles
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-88-698 in its entirety.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION ITEMS:
4. Discussion and Consideration of Appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission
and Zoning Board of Adjustments
The Council submitted their nominations for the positions on the Planning and Zoning
Commission to the City Secretary and after tabulation the names were given to the Mayor.
Councilperson Myers moved to appoint to the Planning and Zoning Commission -
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Hollie White - Place 1
Gary Cantrell - Place 2
James Craig - Place 3
Sammie Bolling - Place 4
Charles Bradley - Place 6
Mayor ProTem lynch seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
The Council submitted their nominations for the positions on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment to the City Secretary after tabul ati on the names were gi ven to the Mayor.
Councilperson Hawkins moved to appoint to the Zoning Board of Adjustment _
Bud Davis - Place 1
Angelo Cannatella - Place 2
Marie Powell - Place 3
Ronald Troy - Alternate 11
louis Johnson - Alternate 12
Councilperson Blemings seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, MYers, McKnight
Noes: lynch
5. Request to speak to the City Council regarding revising rates for water customers
located outside the City limits: Mrs. Roy Wood
Mrs. Anna Wood, 409 W. Glade spoke to the Council requesting consideration for an
exemption to out-of-City water rate charges. The City Attorney pointed out the fact
that the present Ordinance does not permit a waiver of the rates for out-of-City water
customers.
6. Request to speak to the City Council regarding Impact Fees: Mr. George Moses
Mr. George Moses, 6008 Ronna Court, spoke to the Council regarding his understanding
of the required impact fees.
7. Discussion and Consideration of approving Replat per P-88-678 - Village Park:
Lawrence A. Cates
Councilperson Blemings moved to approve the replat of Village Park P-88-678 be approved,
and that a variance be granted to allow lot 4 to be accepted as plated with only an
access easement to be a public road. Councilperson Myers seconded the motion. The
-tote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
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8. Discussion and Consideration of approving Plat per P-88-675: Tom and Barbara
Lancaster
Councilperson Hawkins moved to approve the plat of Lancaster Hill Addition P-88-675,
provided it shall be noted on the plat that no certificate of occupancy shall be issued
on the home until a swimming pool is constructed and completed. Councilperson Myers
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, McKnight
Noes: Lynch
9. Discussion and Consideration of granting a variance for a Community Service
Sign: Lynn Bural
This item was withdrawn until the next meeting.
10. Discussion and Consideration of Approving an Interlocal Agreement with the
G.C.I.S.D. for the Police Service including S.R.O. Program
Mayor ProTem Lynch moved to table this item. Councilperson Myers seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
11. Discussion and Consideration of the park and Recreation Board
This item will be on the next agenda.
12. Discussion and Consideration of Interim Employee Salary Adjustments and Detail
Survey of Employee Classifications: Mayor ProTem Lynch
This item will be on the next agenda as requested by Councilperson Hawkins.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2
paragraph e - Builders, et.al. vs City of Colleyville
paragraph e - Elders Construction Inc., vs City of Colleyville
Mayor Hubbard explained that the executive session had been called in accordance with
Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e and that there would no decisions or action taken
during this time. The meeting was recessed at 11: 15 p.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 11: 50 p. m .
14. 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 Inc., vs City of Colleyville - Authorization
of City Attorney to employ expert
STAFF REPORTS:
16. City Manager's Report
City Manager McDaniel briefly discussed the City Manager's Report dated November 1,
1988 (See attached).
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CITIZEN COMMENTS:
17. Citizen Comments/Presentation Regarding Items not on the Agenda
Those present wishing to speak: Louis Johnson, 5316 Roberts Road.
RESOLUTI ON:
18. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying Council Agenda Action
for the Meeting of November 1, 1988 Reading and Public Hearing
Resolution R-88-398
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-88-398 in its entirety.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
Councilperson Hawkins moved to approve Resolution R-88-398. Councilperson Blemings
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
Mayor ProTem Lynch moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson McKnight seconded the
motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight
Noes: none
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1) PLANNING AND ZONING
NOVEMBER 1, 1988
After considering the Council's various proposal's for amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance (i.e., minimum lot size in PUO's, Square Footage in RO's,
Accessory Buildings, and Plat Requirements), P & Z Commissioner's have
requested a joint meeting to clarify questions P & Z members have. P
& Z was advi sed by the City Manager that acti on to recommend approval
or denial of the requested Zoning Change by Council was required. A
separate recommendation could be offered but no combination or revision
of the original Ordinance submitted by, Council could be recommended.
This raised some questions on P & Z members part. Considering these
circumstances and the likelihood of some new members being appointed,
we plan to 1) schedule a Public Hearing for P & Z to consider the PUO
lot size issue 1215/88 and 2) schedule a joint work session with P & Z
members 11/28/88 to di scuss these issues and prQvi de for an opportuni ty
to discuss these issues. We will proceeQ ~cQ{).r$1ingly unless we hear
otherwise from Council.
2) CONET/NORTH TARRANT COUNTY FREEWAY MEETING
The Conet Advisory Committee met 10/26/88 to discuss results of the future
traffic needs identified by Dannebaum Engineering. Attached please find
a copy of that report. Please provide your imput to the city manager
if you desire such to be communicated to Dannebaum and/or the CONET Advisory
Committee.
3) LAVADA1S SURGERY
LaVada has been
bladder surgery.
week recuperati on
and will prepare
understanding is
reduced staffing.
advi sed by her doctor that she wi 11 have to have gall
Such is tentatively scheduled for 11/14/88 with a 6
period anticipated. We wish LaVada a speedy recovery
to adjust staffing assignments accordingly. Council
appreciated regarding possible delays associated with
4) DUST COMPLA INT
Based on the complaints received, the City has directed that a citation
be issued to the owner/operator of the Rodeo arena at Preci nct Line and
McDonwell. This has been a chronic problem which will apparently not
receive voluntary compliance.
5) SMOKING REGULATION REQUEST
A request has been received by City Employees to consider restricting
or prohibiting smoking in ,the work place. Currently the employees are
being surveyed for their input. Council will be briefed subsequently
regarding the need for and possible restrictions and/or prohibitions.
See memo.
6) EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
An appreci at ion 1 unch was conducted at the Servi ce Center on 10/26 to
recognize the hard work Public Works personnel have produced over the
past summer. Police, Fire and Administrative personnel were also recognized
for their jobs will done. As a special recognition the City provided
a dinner for two to the employee(s) of the various department who were
selected by their peers as being the most hard working and deserving
employee over the past year. New Chamber of Commerce member, Eduardo's
Mexican Restaurant, was gracious enough to provide the City with their
spec i a 1 dinner for two for the pri ce of one. Than ks to Eduardo I s for
their assistance.
7) SKATE BOARD RAMPS
Mayor Hubbard and Councilman McKnight met with the Fietels regarding
compromise resolutions to this issue. They are prepared to update the
Council. We are currently investigating insurance coverage. Results
will be provided Council.
8) PUBLIC WORKS IN PROGRESS
A) WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PHASE I
A preconstruction meeting was held on October 26, 1988 on the Phase
I of FY 87 Water Systems Improvements. Thi s rel ates to the area on
Hall Johnson Road between Pool and S.H. 26. Knowlton-English-Flowers,
Hardy-Lawson Associates, Wright Construction Company and City Staff
were present. The starting date is scheduled for November 10, 1988
with completion in 90 days.
B) STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Gibbons Construction Company has completed all streets as per the
contract approved by the Counci 1. They do however have a small punch
list of items to clean up. We expect this work to be completed in
the first week of November.
C) BIG BEAR CREEK INTERCEPTOR
We are to report that the Big Bear Creek Interceptor Sewer Line has
been completed. The State EPA Inspector is scheduled to make his
final inspection on Friday, October 29, 1988. The results of this
inspection will be passed on to you later.
0) STREET REPAIRS
The street department crew have the street repairs completed in Highland
Meadows and they are continuing to do patch work on other street as
needed and as time permits.
9) POLICE DEPARTMENT THANK YOU
Attached please find a citizen thank you for the Police Oepartments public
service.
10) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
As authorized in the FY 88/89 budget position vacancies have been announced
soliciting appl icants for the Parks and Recreation Coordinator. and Part
time Building Inspector. Positions may be filled by 12/1/88. Other
authorized positions await Council input, as per previous request, be
commencing the selection process.
11) SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE COMPLIANCE
As previously mentioned, an itemization of code violations have been
presented to school district officials. The City Manager met with Perry
Cox of the G.C.I.S.O. to explain the City's position and respond to his
inquiry. Mr. Cox indicated that they would move to reach compliance ASAP.
However, they did need some clarifications. We will be meeting with
District officials to work out a compliance schedule and action plan which
honors the City Code and insures public safety. Council will be advised
of the results.
ReSpe~lY Submitted,
Robert T. McDaniel
City Manager
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