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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-10/18/1988 CITY COUNCI L MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1988 fe~ 1\-.:1 . P1 The meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Buck Hubbard on October 18, 1988, at 7:40 p.m. Roll Call: Council person Doug Blemings, Chris Ha\'1kins, 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: Council person Ed McKnight gave the invocation after which Mayor Buck Hubbard lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: October 18, 1988 Councilperson Blemings moved to approve the minutes of September 27, 1988 and October 4, 1988 (as amended). Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: none Correspondence: Mayor Hubbard read the following correspondence: 1. Texas Department of Health, Division of Solid Water Management, EPA, Hector H. Mendieta, dated September 26, 1988. 2. Walter P. Brown, 4611 Shadywood Lane, Colleyville, Impact Fee Relief, dated October 18, 1988. City Manager's Report: City Manager McDaniel briefly discussed the City Manager's Report dated October 18, 1988 (see attached). ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor ProTem Lynch requested a modification to the agenda order with announcements being at the beginning of the agenda. The Council agreed with the concept. Proclamations: Mayor Hubbard presented a Proclamation for the "Red Ribbon Campaign for Drug Free Week" October 23-30, 1988 to Colleyville's Chairman Chris Hawkins. Mayor Hubbard read Proclamations for "Kaleidoscope of Homes" - October 15 - November 6, 1988; "Dental Hygiene Week" and "Dental Assistants Recognition Week" October 16 - 22, 1988 . CONSENT ITEMS: 1. *Consideration of Purchasing Police Armored Vests CITY COUNC I L MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1988 Page 2 2. *Consideration of approving Interlocal agreement with the City of Southlake for Ambulance Service. Mayor ProTem Lynch moved to approve the consent items of the agenda. Councilperson Myers seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: none PUBLIC HEARING: 3. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-88-690 - Ordinance governing emergency management Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-88-690 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM INCLUDING MITIGATION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PHASES OF COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; ACKNOWLEDGING THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR; AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR; AND PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THOSE OFFICES; IDENTI FYING AN OPERATIONAL ORGANI ZATION; GRANTING NECESSARY POWERS TO COPE WITH ALL PHASES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHICH THREATEN LIFE AND PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE; AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE AND MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS FOR RELIEF WORK BETWEEN THIS AND OTHER CITIES OR COUNTIES AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES; PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED WARNING AND ALL-CLEAR SIGNALS AND MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT TO EXCEED $1,000.00. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Myers moved to adopt Ordinance 0-88-690. Councilperson Blemings seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: none 4. Publ ic Hearing Consideration Approving a Structure Moving Permit for a Bui lding to be relocated to 5212 Colleyville Blvd; Mr. John Snow Mayor Hubbard opened the public hearing. John Snow, 2838 Creekwood Drive North, Grapevine, Texas 76051, spoke and answered questions of the Council. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Hawkins moved to approve permit for John Snow to move a building on the contigency that all the requirement of the Building Inspector are followed. Council person Myers and Blemings seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: none ACTI ON ITEMS: 5. Tabled - Discussion and Consideration Consideration of Preparing an Ordinance governing the use of Skate Board Ramps CITY COUNC I L MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1988 Page 3 Councilperson McKnight moved to remove from the table. Councilperson Blemings seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: none Those present speaking were as follows: John Berg, 513 Sagebrush; Chloe Bonham, 508 Chisolm; Jo Feitel and Eric Feitel, 509 Sagebrush. Mayor Hubbard and Councilperson McKnight are to meet with the Feitel's. 6. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Declaring a Moratorium on the Issuance of Building Permit for Skate Board Ramps This item was passed over. 7. TABLED - Discussion and Consideration of Appeal to City Council Regarding Credits Authorized for Woodland Hills 9th Filing, Cary Hy, Larry Cole Company This item remained on the table. 9. Discussion and Consideration of Requesting Petitioner of Zoning Case Z-88-677 to Appeal Planning & Zoning1s Denial of October 10, 1988 and/or Consideration of the City initiating Zoning Action Related thereto, Mayor ProTem Lynch ... Mayor ProTem Lynch moved the City initiate the zoning request on contingent that Mr. Smith's withdraw his request of zoning that was denied by the P&Z. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: none Those speaking were against the zoning were as follows: Virgil Turner, 5101 Bluebonnet; Retha Crisp, 5305 Bluebonnet; Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road; Marion Bone, 5100 Bluebonnet. 10. Discussion and Consideration of Appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment This item will be on the next agenda. 12. Oi scussion and Consideration of Request to Commence Proceedings necessary to abandoned a Public Street, i.e., Windsor Court; Mr. Frank Roberts Frank Roberts, 3405 Windsor Court, spoke to the Council and requested that Windsor Court be vacated by the Counci 1. Opal Ethri dge, 5309 Pl easant Run Road spoke agai nst the vacation of the street right-of-way. Mayor ProTem Lynch moved to direct the City Attorney to commence proceeding to abandon the street right-of-way of Windsor Court to be on the next agenda. Council person McKnight seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: Blemings CITY COUNC I L MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1988 Page 4 11. Discussion and Consideration of Request to Commence Proceedings necessary to abandoned a Public Street, i.e., Cambridge Court; Mr. David IIChipl' Smith David Smith, 3300 CambridgeCourt, spoke to the Council and requested that Windsor Court be vacated by the Council. Chuck Walton, 6320 Westcoat Drive spoke against the vacation of the street ri ght-of-way and Butch Johnson, 3304 Bowden Hi 11 s Lane North spoke in favor of the action. Mayor ProTem Lynch moved to direct the City Attorney to commence proceeding to abandon the street right-of-way of Windsor Court to be on the next agenda. Counci 1 person McKnight seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: Blemings l1a. Executive Session: In accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e - Builders, et. ale vs City of Colleyville paragraph e - Discussion of existing and pending Developer Agreements & Ordinances impact on current litigation 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 - litigation and that there would no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 10:35 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 11:24 p.m. 12b. Possible action on Executive Session - in accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e - Builders, et. ale vs City of Colleyville paragraph e - Discussion of existing and pending Developer Agreements & Ordinances impact on current litigation paragraph e - Elders Construction Inc. vs City of Colleyville STAFF REPORT: 13. City Managerls Report City Manager McDaniel briefly discussed the City Manager's Report dated October 18, 1988 (see attached). RESOLUTI ON 16. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying Council Agenda Action for the Meeting of October 18, 1988 Reading and Public Hearing Resolution R-88-396 Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-88-396 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Blemings moved to adopt Resolution R-88-396. Mayor ProTem Lynch seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: none CITY COUNC I L MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1988 Page 5 Mayor ProTem Lynch moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Blemings seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Myers, Lynch, McKnight Noes: none LaVada Johnson City Secretary 1 vj (ltH/?JJl<ck" ~ /911 Approved on: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OCTOBER 18, 1988 1) STAFF RETURN We welcome back LaVada who has been out on illness/bereavement leave. Also, Connie Fleming is due to return Monday October. The public and Council have been understanding of our temporary complaints. We have appreciate your patience. Also, City Hall personnel were particularly helpful to fill in the gap. Special thanks go to Barbara Downs, Janet Baker and Mary Dowd. 2) WATER LEAK 10/2/88 Attached please find a copy of memo from City staff explaining the chronology of events contributing to the delay in restoring service ASAP. A different understanding exists between City personnel and Gas Company personnel regarding request for line location by the Gas Co. Gas Co. officials had no record of the City contacting Gas personnel Company to our people's report. However, Ron Powers and Nell Dixon of Lone Star Gas assured the City of their willingness and ability to respond in a timely manner when properly requested. The City Manager reassured the Gas Utility that we would honor our S.O.P. to locate utilities prior to excavation. Considering our past positive working relationship with the Gas Company) I expect that this incident will prove to be the exception rather than the rule. 3) ZONING AMENDMENT Council is reminded that Council was to fine tune possible zoning amendments concerning: a. Accessory buildings b. SF in RD Zoning c. Plating requirements for building permits Please advise if you prefer to consider the draft ordinances further or desire to start the process for adoptions. 4) BUILDING ACTIVITY Please find a comparative report on building activity from FY 86/87 to 87/88. Note home building activity is up 32% in spite of the economy. 5) NOTICE OF VIOLATION Attached please find a petition from citizens request the removal or improvement of the dilapidated structure on the south corner of Sanders Lane and Hwy. 26. The property owner/agent, has been notified via telephone to request voluntary compliance. Official notice of violation will follow. 6) UTILITY RATE STUDY As requested by Mayor Hubbard, contacted regarding rate study studies needed for the City. Anderlitch. TRA and Tom Anderlitch have been services. Nei ther provide rate See attached letter from Mr. 7) COMPENSATION/CLASSIFICATION STUDY As requested by Mayor Pro Tern Lynch COG has been contacted regarding providing services for a compensation/classification study. COG only provide salary surveys. Other than perform such in house, an outside agency, professional consultant or non profit personnel service would need to be utilized to provide an in depth compensation study as such is a specialized area of expertise. Cost would range from $7,500 to $15,000 plus. Council direction is requested. 8) POSITION APPOINTMENT Chief Bailey is pleased to report the selection and appointment of new personnel as authorized by the FY 88/89 budget and with City Manager approval. The follow are welcomed to the Colleyville team: NAME POSITION START Ray Schilling Shaun McGregor Robbie McKeown Fire Service/Paramedic Firefighter Firefighter $21,000.00 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 9) EPA LEAD REG'S Attached please find Lloyd Woods letter to EPA opposing excessive regulations by EPA which will unnecessarily burden the enterprise fund and utility rates without providing enhanced public safety. 10) PUBLIC WORKS IN PROGRESS See Attached 11) TU SUBSTATION - L.D. LOCKETT AT PLEASANT RUN Jo Ann Parkman with TU technical personnel will be present at the November 8 Council meetings to brief the Council and respond to Council questions regarding the substation and 85' tower transmission line. Mrs. Parkman stated that the utility company would put the transmission lines underground provided the City paid the cost difference. The cost to do a similar underground installation in Trophy Club was $5 million/mile. Trophy Club lost their legal dispute with TU before the PUC to require TU to honor that community's underground electric ordinance. 11) SCHOOL CODE VIOLATIONS Attached please find a Fire Department briefing regarding fire code violations at G.C.I.S.D. Schools. 12) SCHOOL PROPERTY PLEASANT RUN Be advised that school officials have been approached to sell this property and a contact is reported to be forth coming. The school district will honor the City's option to make the first offer to purchase. Since no price has been set, expert a price near FMU or $300,000. should Council desire to consider this acquisition. The City Manager requests Council direction accordingly. 13) AMBULANCE SERVICE Attached please find Chief Bailey's briefing on the initiation of Ambulance Service. Red and his personnel have done a good job in providing for a smooth transition and implementation. 14) AMBULANCE LEASE PURCHASE Because of the problems associated with the lease purchase, we will ask the Council at the next Council meeting to approve the cash purchase of this unit. See Attached Respectfully Submitted, tin ' Robert T.1:tan!tt City Manager RTMcD/md