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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-3/21/1988 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 ~~gC t-\ - . Pr The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Buck Hubbard on March 21, 1988, at 7:33 P.M.. Roll Call: Councilperson Chris Hawkins, Suzie Grundy, Charles Gore and Jack Burke were present. Council person Doug Bl emi ngs was absent. Mayor Buck Hubbard, City Manager Robert McDaniel, City Attorney Ross Foster, Fire Chief Darrel II Red II 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 Hawkins gave the invocation after which City Attorney Foster lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: March 7, 1988 Counci 1 person Grundy moved to approve the minutes of March 7, 1988 as amended. Councilperson Burke seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none Correspondence: Mayor Hubbard read letter dated March 15, 1988 from Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region VI, Federal Center, 800 North Loop 288, Denton, Texas 76201-3698. City Manager's Report: City Manager McDaniel briefly discussed the City Manager' s Report dated March 21, 1988 (see attached). Mayor ProTem Gore questioned the ownership of the fire hydrant on the east side of Cheek-Sparger Road and Glade Road. The Fire Chief reported that it was in the City Limits of Euless. Councilperson Burke inquired if there had been any planned projects for the Boy Scouts as requested by Garland Ford. Mayor Hubbard stated that at the next Council meeting of April 4, 1988, he would be late as there is a Mayorls Council meeting the same night concerning Ambulance Service. Citizens wishing to speak to the Council concerning items not on the agenda: 1. Bryan Robertson, 749 West Cedar, Hurst, Texas 76053, owner of the Snow Cone Stand on the corner of Highway 26 and Thompson Terrace is currently in violation of a couple of City Ordinances. After discussion by the Council, the City Attorney stated that the use of this property could continue and be sold as it had been in operation before the ordinance was adopted. Mr. Robertson is to meet with the City Manager to work on a solution. OLD BUSINESS: CITY COUNC I L MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 Page 2 1. Discussion and Consideration of Combination Plat Approval of Shirley Allgood Addition Case Z-87-661 - Shirley Allgood owner Mayor ProTem Gore moved to table consideration of the Combination Plat Approval of Shirley Allgood Addition Case Z-87-661. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 2. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-88-671 - Ordinance prohibiting operation of certain enterprises in specified areas (sexually orientated businesses) Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-88-671. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING OPERATION OF CERTAIN ENTERPRISES IN SPECIFIED AREAS; PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF BUSINESSES THAT OFFER WRESTLING BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE OPPOSITE SEX IN AREAS NEAR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, RESIDENTIAL AREAS OR PUBLIC PARKS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS; PROHIBITING BUSINESSES THAT OFFER NUDE MODELING OR NUDE ACTIVITIES FROM OPERATING NEAR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, RESIDENTIAL AREAS OR PUBLIC PARKS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS; PROHIBITING BUSINESSES THAT DISPLAY BOOKS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, PICTURES, PHOTOGRAPHS AND DRAWINGS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN SEXUAL MATERIAL FROM OPERATING NEAR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, RESI DENTIAL AREAS OR PUBLIC PARKS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS; PROHIBITING BUSINESS THAT EXHIBIT OR DISPENSE FILMS, VIDEO TAPE OR OTHER MEDIA WHICH CONTAIN CERTAIN SEXUAL MATERIAL NEAR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, RESIDENTIAL AREAS OR PUBLIC PARKS ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS; PROVIDING A DEFENSE; PROVIDING FOR MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCES; PROVIDING A DEFINITION; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $1,000.00 AND PROVIDING PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Burke moved to approve Ordinance 0-88-671. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. Councilperson Burke asked the City Attorney if the working of this Ordinance had been reviewed and was satisfactorily - the answer was yes. Also, Police Chief Steele was asked if he saw any particular enforcement problems with this Ordinance - the answer was no. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 3. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-88-672 - Ordinance amending Colleyville zoning ordinance by providing for temporary uses, accessory buildings and modifying the maximum height of screening element and fences; minimum scale for zoning exhibits; petitioners to meet with City Staff in an informal work session Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-88-672 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLLEYVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING THERETO A SECTION PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY USES, ADOPTING REGULATIONS, LIMITING THE USE OF TEMPORARY CITY COUNC I L MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 Page 3 BUILDINGS: MODIFYING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SCREENING ELEMENT AND FENCES; ADOPTING MINIMUM SCALE FOR ZONING EXHIBITS AND REVISING SECTION 33.3 TO ENCOURAGE PETITIONERS TO MEET WITH CITY STAFF IN A INFORMAL WORK SESSION, PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Cary Hy, Larry Cole Companies, 807 Forest Ridge, Suite 104, Bedford, Texas 76022, spoke in regard to size of sales offices; II Red II Gibson, 309 Timberline-opposed to 8 foot fences; Opal Ethridge, 5309 Pleasant Run Road-opposed to large accessory buildings; Steve Symonds, 109 Quail Run-for 8 foot fences and larger accessory buildings. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was close. Mayor ProTem Gore moved to pass Ordinance 0-88-672. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. There was considerable discussion on whether changes to an existing ordinance should come as a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning. The vote being: Ayes: Gore Noes: Hawkins, Grundy, Burke The Council instructed the City Manager to take this ordinance back to P & Z with their recommended changes. 4. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-88-670 - Ordinance amending Ordinance 0-88-669 - in regard to construction within the Floodplain Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-88-670. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9Q(2)c(i) OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE COLLEYVILLE CODE BY MODIFYING THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE FLOOD HAZARD AREAS OF THE CITY. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Mayor ProTem Gore moved to adopt 0-88-670. Councilperson Burke seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None 5. 3rd Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-88-673 - Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Lone Star Gas Company Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-88-673. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO LONE STAR GAS COMPANY, A DIVISION OF ENSERCH CORPORATION. A CORPORATION, A ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO FURNISH AND SUPPLY GAS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVI LLE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR THE TRANSPORTING, DELIVERY, SALE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF GAS IN, OUT AND THROUGH SAID MUNICIPALITY FOR ALL PURPOSES; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF FEE OR CHARGE AND PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE IN LIEU OF OTHER WAYS; AND PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE IN LIEU OF OTHER FEES AND CHARGES, EXCEPTING AD VALOREM TAXES; AND REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCES. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 Page 4 There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Hawkins moved to adopt 0-88-673. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None 6. Discussion and Consideration of Amending Agreement for the Hills of Central Park, Ron Bollinger, Developer Ron C. Bollinger, President, Bollinger C.M., Inc., 4001 Airport Freeway, Suite 101, Bedford, Texas 76021, spoke to the Council on actual cost vs. estimated cost for the proposed streets. After considerable Council discussion Councilperson Burke recommended this item be on the next agenda after Gary Fisher, Engineering Consultant has the opportunity to further review. Mayor Pro T em Gore moved to table. Counci 1 person Burke seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gore, Burke Noes: Hawkins, Grundy Tie Breaker: Mayor voted aye 7. Discussion and Consideration of Developerls Agreement for Woodland Hills, 9th Filing, Cary Hy, larry Cole Company Cary Hy, Larry Cole Companies, 807 Forest Ridge, Suite 104, Bedford, Texas 76022, requested clarification of the perimeter street ordinance and explained in detail the improvements that had been constructed. Councilperson Burke expressed his opinion that the Master Plan perimeter street costs should be used. The City would be responsible for obtaining the right-of-way on the north side of Glade Road if a waiver is not granted. Mayor ProTem Gore amended item 2 of Developer Agreement 1 i ne 8 to add "at this time" After cons i derab 1 e di scuss i on, Counci 1 person Burke moved to table thi s item. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Grundy, Burke Noes: Hawkins, Gore Tie Breaker: Mayor voted no Counci 1 person Burke moved to approve the Woodl and Hill s 9th fi 1 i ng Developer Agreement with the amount of $99,643.77 to be escrowed for one-hal f of the estimated cost for street construction. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: Hawkins 8. Discussion and Consideration of Resolution R-88-359 Adopting Standard Trench Safety Specifications for City Construction Projects. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 Page 5 After a brief discussion on the need to add significant wording to the proposed Ordinance, Mayor ProTem Gore moved to table this item. Councilperson Burke seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 9. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying Council Agenda Action for the Meeting of March 21, 1988 under Old Business - Reading and Public Hearing Resolution R-88-360 Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-88-360 in its entirety. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Steve Symonds, 109 Quail Run. There being no one else present wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Council person Hawkins moved to adopt Resol ution R-88-360 which adopted THAT Council approve the Developers Agreement for Woodl and Hi 11 s, 9th Fil i ng as prepared by the staff, and the escrow amount for ~ of Glade Road is established at $99,643.77. Further, the second (2nd) sentence of paragraph two (2) of the agreement be changed by adding thereto at the end thereof Ilat this timell. Further the length in sentence three (3) of paragraph two (2) be changed to 720.49. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request to speak to the Council John Berg, 513 Sagebrush, in regard to speed limits on Colleyville streets John Berg, 513 Sagebrush, read a petition containing 77 signatures requesting the speed limit on John McCain be raised, there be white stripes painted on streets, and speed the process of obtaining a traffic light on McCain and Highway 26 if possible. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Rex Darling, 504 Frontier Court - pointed out several safety hazards (trees in the rights-of-way, electric pole, two narrow bridges, and numerous trucks); Steve Symonds, 109 Quail Run, Barbara Redding, 909 Glade Road, Lila Coley, 408 Shelton. The Council requested the City Manager report at the next meeting on this situation with recommendations to correct problems. 2. Discussion and Consideration of Drainage Improvements Oaks/Briarwood Subdivision Councilperson Grundy moved to approve the staff's recommendation for improvements to the Briarwood Additionls drainage in an amount up to $20,000. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy~ Gore~ Burke Noes: none CITY COUNC I L MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 Page 6 3. Discussion and Consideration of Painting Hall Johnson Elevated Tank. Mayor ProTem Gore moved to approve painting the water tower with Helvetica Bold using indigo blue for letters and bands. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. Councilperson Hawkins amended the motion to paint the background lIice creamll. Councilperson Grundy seconded the amendment. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke None Councilperson Burke amended the motion to sandblast the concrete support structure. Mayor ProTem Gore seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gore, Burke Noes: Hawkins, Grundy Tie Breaker: Mayor Hubbard voted no The vote on the main motion: Ayes: Noes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke None Chri s Lamon, P. E. Landmark Structures, I nc., 133 Worl d Trade Center, Suite 208, Dallas Dallas, Texas 75258, stated that his company would be willing to pay half the cost of sandblasting the column ($2,250.00). Mayor ProTem Gore moved to reconsider sandblasting the water tower. Counci 1 person Burke seconded the motion. ~he vote being: Ayes: Noes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke None Mayor ProTem Gore moved to sandblast the column of the new Hall Johnson Water Tower in the amount of $2,250.00. Council person Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None 3a. Discussion and Consideration of City Logo - Councilperson Hawkins. Mayor ProTem Gore moved to follow the City Managerls recommendation to form a committee with Councilperson Hawkins as Chairman. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None 4. Discussion and Consideration of Amending Budget for Street Improvements. City Manager McDaniel explained the two alternates presented to the Council and recommended Alternative I. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 Page 7 Councilperson Hawkins moved to approve Alternate I of the City Managerls recommendation for amending the budget for street improvements. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None 5. 1st Reading and Public Hearing-Ordinance 0-88-674- An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 0-87-674 Adopting the Annual Budget for FY 87/88 Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-88-674 in its entirety. there being no one present to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 6. Discussion and Consideration of Authorizing Engineering Service for the Improvement of Glade Road, Gary Fisher, KEF Mayor ProTem Gore moved to accept the predesigned cost estimates with the stipulation that the right-of-way portion be executed first and further that as it is executed it be worked on with the City Manager and that the Council reserves the right to change it. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None 7. Discussion and Consideration of Semi Annual Financial Report as Required by Ordinance 0-87-662. Mayor ProTem Gore moved to acknowledge receipt of the Semi-Annual Financial Report by the City Manager. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None 8. Discussion and Consideration of Approving the Tarrant County Narcotics Intelligence and Coordination Unit Interlocal Assistance Agreement. Councilperson Hawkins moved to approve the Tarrant County Narcotics Intelligence and Coordination Unit Interlocal Assistance Agreement. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None 9. Discussion and Consideration of Approving a Contract and Agreement for Police Services of Grapevine, Texas and the City of Colleyvi11e, Texas, and the Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District Pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act. Council person Grundy moved to approve the Contract and Agreement with Police Services with the School for an Interlocal Cooperation Act. Councilperson Burke seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None CITY COUNCI L MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 Page 8 10. Budget Report The Council stated they had reviewed the Budget. Councilperson Burke complemented the City Manager on his work. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION- In accordance with Article 6252-17 See 2 paragraph e a) Potential litigation Re: Excavation Land Use b) Discussion of Outstanding Easement Obligations c) Elder construction Co. vs. City of Colleyville d) Builderl s Association of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Gary Sheffield Alan Youngblood vs. City of Colleyville e) Terry Brown vs City of Colleyville f) Vonita Duncan g) Discussion-Special legal Counsel Mayor Hubbard exp 1 a i ned that the execut i ve sess i on had been ca 11 ed in accordance with Article 6252-17 See 2 paragraph e-litigation and personnel and that there would be no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 12:34 a.m The meeting was reconvened at 1:25 a.m. 12. Discussion and Consideration of Action regarding executive session a) Potential litigation Re: Excavation Land Use b) Discussion of Outstanding Easement Obligations c) Elder Construction Co. vs City of Colleyville d) Builderls Association of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Gary Sheffield and Alan Youngblood vs City of Colleyville e) Terry Brown vs City of Colleyville f) Vonita Duncan g) Discussion-Special Legal Counsel Mayor Hubbard stated that action on the executive session would be taken during item 13 under Resolution R-88-361. 13. Discussion and consideration of a Resolution Ratifying council Agenda Action for the Meeting of March 21, 1988- Reading and Publ ic Hearing Resolution R-88-361 Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-88-361 in its. entirety. A RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNCIL ACTION UNDER NEW BUSINESS AT THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1988. Councilperson Burke moved to adopt R-88-361 which adopted 1) THAT water tank be lettered with Helvetica Bold and that tank be stripped in Indigo Blue, that the background color be Ice Cream, and that the tower be sand blasted at a cost of $2,250.00. 2) THAT Knowlton-English-Flowers be authorized to perform engineering services for construction of Glade Road as their proposal. The authorization is conditioned upon the passage of 0-88-674 amending the budget to authorize the project. Provided the engineers shall begin with R-O-W services and shall stop work at the direction of the City Manager. 3) THAT the Tarrant County Narcotics Intell igence and Coordination Unit Interlocal Assistance Agreement is approved. 4) THAT the Contract and Agreement for Police Services of Grapevine, Texas and the City of Colleyville, Texas, and the Grapevine/Co11eyville CITY COUNC I L MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 March 9 Independent School District pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act is approved. 5) THAT the City continue services of Mr. Toby Goodman, Goodman, McClaren & Cade, as special counsel and pay for his services on an hourly rate (at the proposed rate originally quoted), as service is performed with a weekly briefing of any expenses incurred. Mayor ProTem Gore seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None Mayor ProTem Gore moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:33 a.m. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: None ~~?)~ LaVada Johnson City Secretary lVJjczf ~i: Approved on: i ,i / Iii! t2xJJ ttJuuduf CITY MANAGER'S REPORT MARCH 21, 1988 1) COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Please be advised that the City Manager has contacted Ben Shirley of Tarrant County Preci net 3 about our i nterl oca 1 agreement for the Countyl s participation and resurfacing of city streets. Our street priorities have been presented to the County Officials who have revised our estimated material cost up from $92,026 to $104,711 for an increase in material cost of $12,685. The City Manager has confirmed over the telephone that this amount is acceptable to the City. The following process yet remains to be completed. The County Commissioners Secretary will prepare a draft interlocal agreement which will be submitted to the District Attorneys Office for review. Following acceptable review by the District Attorneys Office it will be placed upon Commissioners Court agenda at their next regular meeting for approval. Following approval by the Commissioners Court, Council will act upon that agreement at the next regular meeting (unless the D.A. approves the agreement before the Commissioners Court approves the agreement in which case we may possibly have it on the agenda for the 21st meeti ng). Also, be advi sed that Jane Sanford reports that the County pl ans to do County road work through May of this year. This means we can expect County assistance sometime after that date. 2) FIRE-516 HILLSIDE Attached please find Chief Bailey's report on a recent residential structure fire which occurred over the last weekend at 516 Hillside. As well, please find the City Manager's note of commendation to the Fire Department for a job well done in reducing fire loss which occurred from this fire. Please note that the apparent cause of the fire was sparks escaping from a chimney on the north side of the house which apparently ignited shingles south of that chimney resulting in considerable damage to the structure owned by Hr. and Mrs. Joe Underwood. 3) FEMA INSPECTION Please be advised that Maryetta Cunningham from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) made an on-site inspection of the City of COlleyville on March 10, 1988 and March 11, 1988. Mrs. Cunningham met with Mayor Hubbard regarding the City's compliance with FEMA regulations. Mrs. Cunningham stated that her windshield survey indicated that the City appeared to be in fairly good compliance with FEMA requirements. Mayor Hubbard may be able to offer more comments than the City Manager has at this time. We expect a written follow up report from Mrs. Cunningham when such is prepared. When thi s is recei ved we wi 11 pass those comments on to the City Council. 4) TRA FISCAL YEAR 1987 SETTLE UP Council is reminded that during FY 186/187, the City received from TRA a refund amount of $236,641.42 representing settle up for that FY for water consumption purchased from TRA. This amount was credited to the City since we purchased less water than was anticipated. However, for fiscal year 1987 we have purchased more water than was anticipated and we now face a debit charge back to TRA in the amount of $297,479.60. Considering that the original refund has been earning interest it has now accrued in excess of $249,693.33 which means the net impact to the City would be an additional $47,786.00. Please find attached copies of correspondence from Henry Clark, Manager of Operations for TRA which explains the the causes of this significant impact. As he indicates in his letter dated March 11 current COlleyville usage is 30% ahead of 1987 usage which will contribute towards a significant settle up due the same time next year. We are in the process of trying to determine the exact amount to be expected at that time. 5) RFP UTILITY STUDY Please be advised that the City Manager has taken the initiative to submit requests for proposal to various utility rate consultants regarding proposals for the preparation of a 5 year rate structure plan for the City of Colleyville to meet system obligations based on a rate policy criteria approved by the City Council. As was previously indicated under item 4 such skews in the rate structure adjustment with the TRA adversely impact financial operations and can be better planned thru a comprehensive rate structure which anticipates such. The study desired will also examine additional operational revenue needed to meet newly issued debt and considering the support which is expected from impact fees. When the City Manager receives responses to this request for proposal, such will be reviewed and recommendation submitted to the City Council for consideration. If approved by Council this study could commence beginning in late spring of this year in preparation for inclusion in FY's '88-189 budget. Should Council be interested in a copy of the proposal please contact the City Manager and we will provide such to you. 6) STATUS REPORT MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL AMBULANCE AUTHORITY Attached please find an excerpt from a status report prepared for Tarrant Countyls Mayors Council EMS Subcommittee prepared by Mike Groomer, City Manager, City of Haltom City. His memo to the Tarrant County Mayor Council EMS Subcommittee outlines the status of this possibility. As indicated therein the Mayor's Council appointed a subcommittee to review Fort Worth's feasibility study to expand Fort Worth's ambulance authority into multi-jurisdictional authority. Mike Groomer has been appointed to examine ways of expanding that ambulance authority into a multi-jurisdictional district. Also, Chief Bailey has a report that he has submitted as he represented the City Manager at a recent meeting regarding this issue. 7) CONET STEERING COMMITTEE Please be advised that the City Manager has been elected Vice-Chairman of the North Tarrant County Freeway Study CONET Steering Committee. This meeting was recently held on March 3, 1988 in Southlake. Mayor Dan Echols of North Richland Hills was elected Chairman. Attached please find information items related to this discussion which was covered at that meeting. The City Council is reminded that a questionnaire was submitted to Council in your box and you were asked to respond. Pl ease have that questionnaire completed if you want the City Manager to communicate Colleyville's desires regarding this proposed thoroughfare. The City Manager will keep the Council advised as to progress of this committee. 8) WASTE WATER SPILL Attached please find a copy of correspondence provided by Kelly Howell, Water Superintendent, to the Texas Water Commission as required by State Law regarding a waste water spill which recently occurred on March 3 and 4, 1988. That memo is self explanatory and the spill was properly treated with disinfectant. As indicated we returned to normal operations by 10 p.m. on March 4. 9) L.D. LOCKETT EROSION IMPROVEMENTS Council is aware that Mrs. Barbara Kirkland requested that the City make erosion improvements in the drainage area at the rear of her property which crosses under L.D. Lockett Road. Original plans call for an additional easement to install rip-rap to address this need. Mrs. Kirkland has expressed opposition to additional easements and the City is in the process of developing a head wall type of structure which we feel would meet the same objective without additional land acquisition requirements. Such may cost some what more to install. We are in the process of determining that cost. We feel such can be done without additional land acquisition and with acceptable cost. Also, please be advised that the Kirklandls recently lost their son to an industrial accident. Our condolences to them. 10) HALL JOHNSON ELEVATED TOWER Please be advised that the construction of this facility remains on schedule and is expected to be completed per contract. That construction is to be completed in May 1, 1988. Also be advised that the contractor erected the tank bowl on Thursday March 17. You wi 11 recall thi s is the unusual part of the construction where the bowl is lifted thru a system of cables and jacks. NOTE: Around noon Thursday, 1 i ghting struck a construction employee who had just been brought down from the elevated storage tank. He apparently is all right although he was transported to the hospital for observation. Red Bailey will have more details. Also be advised that the contracts with Southwestern Labs for tank technical inspections has been approved and Southwestern Labs has commenced their inspection services. With the delay caused by adopting trench safety regulations, we will be behind schedule in providing feed mains to obtain optimum design objectives for this elevated storage. However, the good news is that when completed and tied into the system via a temporary 10" line we will meet '88 elevated storage requirements . Please see Gary Fishers memo dated 2/25/88. 11) BIG BEAR CREEK INTERCEPTOR Gary Fi sher reports that a work order is due to be issued shortly for the repair of Big Bear Creek Interceptor for Wright Construction. After those documents are executed, such wi 11 be forwarded to the State for approval before a work order may be issued. 12) TAX BURDEN ARTICLE Attached pl ease fi nd excerpts from a report prepared by the Texas Research League regarding local tax burden. That report indicates that of 33 cities located in Region 11 (primarily Tarrant County), the City of Colleyville has the lowest tax rate listed. The Cityls taxes represented 19.4% of the total tax burden for a home located in the City of Colleyville. This compared to 35.9% for municipal taxes burdened as a percentage of the total tax burden found in thi s same Tarrant County area. It is suggested that Council keeps this information for your reference. 13) ~1ARCH OF DIMES Please be advised that the City administration has given permission to the March of Dimes Organization regarding Walk America Teen Walk, the program is scheduled for April 9, 1988 at Sparger Park. They plan to use these facilities as a assembly point for their walkers. 14) ZBA DECISION CASE A-88-238 Please be advised that the Board of Adjustments denied Mr. Mike Evans request to allow his dog pen to encroach upon required side yard abutting Mr. Phil Kelly's location. Also as a related item, Mr. Evans was cited for his playhouse impairing the privacy of his neighbor Mr. Kelly, based on a complaint filed by Mr. Kelly. Mr. Evans attorney has reported to the Municipal Court Clerk a plea of innocence and will be submitted by his attorney. 15) SUMMERTREE ADDITION Pl ease be advi sed that the City Manager met with Mr. Ramon Chandl er, Gary Cantrell and their attorney Alan Taylor regarding the possibility of revising the existing zoning for Summertree Addition to make it a more bankable development for the owners. The City Manager advised Mr. Cantrell and Mr. Chandler that the Council would happy to entertain any proposals that they had. They were reminded that the Master Plan Land Use Assumptions would have to be adhered to which they feel they would favorable meet for the bulk of their subdivision's potential rezoning. We anticipate receiving an application for that rezoning to occur shortly. 16) PROPOSED WORK SESSION Pl ease be advi sed that Councilman Bl emi ngs had requested a work session with Paul Moore and representatives of The Oaks and Brairwood Addition regarding the possibility of preparing an ordinance establishing a policy governing the repair of existing subdivision streets in the City of Colleyville. Such was originally intended to take place this week but, due to an oversight by the City Manager, will have to be rescheduled for possibly April 12th. That date will tentatively be set aside for such a meeting. 17) P & Z MEETING Please be advised that the P & Z Meeting scheduled for March 14, 1988 was cancelled because of lack of plats. Likewise be advised that there are several small lot subdivision that are expected to come before the Council that will have similar compliance problems as experienced with the Allgood Property. 18) N.O.V. Attached please find copies of Notices of Violation sent to the owners of currently substandard housing located on L.D. Lockett Road near Bettinger Place. This effort is taken to secure voluntary compliance prior to initiating involuntary compliance procedures which may result in the structures ultimate condemnation and removal. 19) TML INTERVENTION: EPA CASE FUND Unless Council directs otherwise the City Manager will include the City in TMLls efforts to secure a successful court ruling on this case. (i.e., Sportsmen Clubs of Texas, Sierra Club, and Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. VS. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). This case, if ruled unfavorably, could result in significant increases to municipalities in wastewater treatment costs. Please see attached. 20) POLICE THANK YOU Attached please find a Thank You from the Covenant Christian Academy to Chief Steele for his help in securing properly marked school zones. ReSP~lY Submitted, Robert T. McDaniel City Manager RTMcD/czf