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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-11/16/1987 CITY COUNC I L MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Buck Hubbard on November 16, 1987, at 7:31 p.m. Roll Call: Councilperson Doug Blemings, Chris Hawkins, Suzie Grundy, Charles Gore, and Jack Burke were present. City Manager Robert McDaniel, City Attorney Ross Foster, Fire Chief Darrel "Red" Bailey, Police Chief Don Steele, City's Engi neeri ng Consultant Gary Fi sher, and Ci ty Secretary LaVada Johnson were a 1 so present. Invocation: Councilperson Charles Gore gave the invocation after which Mayor Hubbard lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: November 2, 1987 Councilperson Gore moved to approve the minutes of November 2, 1987 as amended. Councilperson Burke seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none Correspondence: none City Manager's Report: City Manager McDaniel briefly discussed the City Manager's Report dated November 16, 1987 (see attached). The City Manager pointed out that the Future Land Use Map (adopted by Resolution R-87-340 on August 17, 1987 and Ordinance 0-87-653 on September 16, 1987 by the City Council) had been hung in the Council Chambers with the frame being constructed by City employee Russell West. Council person Hawkins expressed that in his oplnlOn it would be of greater benefit to hire a Code Enforcement Officer than to hire the new Police Officer as outlined in the City Manager Report #8. Citizens wishing to speak to the Council concerning items not on the agenda: Mayor Hubbard introduced Troop 344 of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 5312 Bransford, who were attending the meeting to earn their citizenship badge. There were 12 scouts and two leaders in attendance. Correspondence: Mayor Hubbard was requested by Council person Grundy to read a 1 etter from Ralph Kern, 6108 l.D. Lockett Road, dated November 12, 1987, addressing the proposed North Tarrant County Freeway. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 3rd Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-661 - Ordinance requesting zoning for Joseph Caldwell Survey, abstract 331, Tract 161 (west of Pecan Park Subdivision) from R-40 to R-20 at the request of James F. Beasley, (Z-87-655) CITY COUNC I L MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1987 Page 2 Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-661 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND THE CHANGING ZONING OF A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE A.J. CALDWELL SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 331, TRACT IGl, TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS FROM R-40 TO R-20; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Gore moved to approve Ordinance 0-87-661 changing the zoning from R-40 to R-20 on the request of James F. Beasley (Z-87-655). Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 2. Traffic Study Update - Lisa Nungesser, Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. Lisa G. Nungesser, Manager, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Quade & Douglas, Inc., Building 2, Suite 360, 901 Mopac South, Austin, Texas 78746, reported to the Council that forecasting portion of the traffic study being conducted was 95% complete. There were several questions that Ms. Nungesser had for the Council in regard to 1) street lighting (type of light standards the City wanted to establish); 2) sidewalks; 3) traffic signals as to whether or not they should be included in the projections cost. Council person Burke requested that the questions submitted by Ms. Nungesser be presented to the Council at the next regular meeting in written form. Council person Burke asked for the record if the firm of Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas had been contacted in regard to the proposed North Tarrant County Freeway. Ms. Nungesser stated that they had not been contacted in regard to the proposed Freeway. The Council did not want to delay the study at this time because any changes in the impact fee charged would mean a change to the ordinance which would have to be justified. 3. Discussion and Consideration of Drainage Requirements for Village Park, Lot 1 Block 3 The City Manager requested that the City's Engineering Consultant Gary Fisher, Knowlton-Engl i sh-Fl owers, Inc., comment on hi s wri tten response dated October 15, 1987 to David Washington's (President of Washington and Associates, Inc., 500 Grapevine Highway, Suite 375, Hurst, Texas, 76054) revised drainage plans for the Red Barn property on Highway 26 owned by Cecil Williams. City Manager McDaniel reviewed the letter of November 13, 1987 from Mark R. Tutun, Baker & Associates Joint Venture No.4, Willard R. Baker Development Company, One Galleria Tower, 13355 Noel Road, Suite 675, Dallas, Texas 75240, stating what they were willing to do to correct the drainage problem. Gary Tryer, 611 Ryan Pl aza, Suite 200, Arl i ngton, Texas 76011, fi nanci a 1 advi ser to Mr. Cecil Williams (who was not present due to illness), spoke to the Council questioning the drainage plans. Council person Grundy and Hawkins stated that there should be a concrete flume to channel the drainage and not just a earthen channel. The City Manager stated that the developer was willing to spend approximately $2,000 to help correct the situation and the concrete flume would cost around $6,000. The Council requested that the City Manager contact the developer to see if they would be willing to install a concrete flume and report back to the Council at the next regular meeting. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1987 Page 3 4. Discussion and Consideration - Rules of Procedure for Council meetings Council person Burke stated that in his opinion there needed to be some changes to the Rules of Procedure dated November 1, 1983. After a discussion by the Council, Council person Burke suggested that each of the Council members submit thei r proposals for changes in writing and this item be considered at a later date. 5. Discussion and Consideration of Glade Road Curb Alignment Counci 1 person Gore stated now that the fi na 1 Woodl and Hi 11 s fi 1 i ng had been submitted it was time to correct the mi sa 1 i gnment of Gl ade Road from Brook Meadows eastward to Martin Parkway. The City Attorney was questioned as to what action the City could take in requiring the Developer to move Glade Road over five feet North. Council person Gore moved to authorize the City Attorney to do the necessary research work to establish what legal action the City could take to correct the misalignment of said Glade Road. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none David Washington, President of Washington and Associates, Inc., 500 Grapevine Highway, Suite 375, Hurst, Texas, 76054, representing the developer, spoke to the Council giving a brief background on the reason the Road was paved in the manner it was (due to a confl i ct over the ri ght-of-way of property in front of Mr. Chuck Berry and Mr. Donald Philpot). Councilperson Burke expressed his opinion on the placement of the curb and questioned the City Attorney as how the right-of-way could be legally obtained. 6. Discussion and Consideration of Proposed North Tarrant County Freeway Councilperson Grundy expressed her concern for the proposed North Tarrant County Freeway stating that the majority of the citizens of Co11eyvi11e were unaware of this project and that the Council had stated at the September 21, 1987 Council meeting that they did not want the Freeway through Colleyville. Mayor Hubbard gave a report on a meeting that he had attended in Austin with the Texas State Highway and Public Transportation Commission on the North Tarrant Freeway on November 16, 1987. Charles Walton, 6320 Westcoat, spoke stating that if the City did not participate they would not be able to have a say in the location of the proposed freeway. The City Manager was instructed to have the City Secretary call each of the Council members to inform them of the next meeting in regard to the proposed North Tarrant County Freeway. Mayor Hubbard stated he personally would call each of the Council members. 7. Discussion and Consideration of an ordinance for drainage design criteria and policy within the City of Colleyville Council person Burke noted that the City's Engi neering Consultant Gary Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., had done an outstanding job incorporating the members concerns into ordi nance form and recommended that the City Attorney ordinance for the next Council meeting to start the Public Hearing and Readings. Fisher, Council draw an C ITV COUNC I L MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1987 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request to speak to the Council - Paul Moore, 613 Hunter Trail West, to present a petition to request an engineer study of the Oaks and Briarwood Subdivision This item will be on the next agenda as Mr. Paul Moore was not present to speak to the Council. Councilperson Burke requested that item 6 be acted on at this time. 6. Discussion and Consideration of Participating in School Resource Office Program Dr. E. A. Sigler, Superintendent for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Mike Hendrix, School Resource Officer and Steve Jacoby, principal of Grapevine High School were present to answer questions the Council had concerning the SRO Program. The Council questioned Dr. Sigler, Mr. Hendrix and Mr. Jacoby in regard to concerns they had toward the SRO Program. The Council expressed thei r appreci ati on to the GCISD representati ves for attending the Council meeting and stated that there should be better communications between the School and the City. The Council stated that since this year's budget had already been approved, the School might want to resubmit the request again during the City's budget process for the fiscal year 1988-89. 3. Presentation by Tarrant County Health Department - Cecilia O'Reilly, Registered Sanitarian - Health Contract and Proposed Ordinance/Tarrant County Mrs. Cecilia O'Reilly presented the Council with a proposed contract and ordinance which would allow the County to collect a user fee of $100. Counci 1 person Gore moved to approve the proposed contract with Tarrant County Health Department and the City Attorney to draw an ordinance as requested by the County. Councilperson Blemings and Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke none 4. COMBINATION PLAT APPROVAL - The Grubbs Addition - Case Z-87-651, 10.5471 acre tract of land out of the C.C. Doss Survey, Abstract 1439 requested by George Grubbs, Jr. George Grubbs, Jr., 420 Lyndon Court, Bedford, Texas 76021, spoke to Council stating that he planned to build his home on the 10.5471 acre tract and use the existing structure as servants quarters. David Washington, President of Washington and Associates, Inc., 500 Grapevine Highway, Suite 375, Hurst, Texas, 76054, was also present to answer any questions. The Council questioned Mr. Grubbs in regard to changing the .plat that had be recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning, and the dam located on his property and its safety. Mr. D.B. Brown, 3208 Glade Road expressed his concerns i"elated to construction on the property next to him. After a lengthy discussion, ::ouncilperson Burke suggested to Mr. Grubbs that the case be withdrawn until further information could be obtained for the City's Engineering Consultant Gary Fisher, Xnowlton-English-Flowers, Inc. i:ouncilperson Burke moved based on the discussion and information provided that the Grubbs Addition Combination Plat be disapproved (Z-87-651). Councilperson Gore seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: Blemings, Hawkins CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 1987 Page 5 Councilperson Blemings moved, due to the lateness of the hour, to adjourn the meeting at 1:46 a.m. Councilperson Grundy and Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none The following agenda items were not considered due to adjournment: 2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - Woodland Hills - 9th Filing - Case Z-87-654, 12.02 acres out of the Elizabeth Cox, Abstract 352 and S.C.H. Witten Survey, Abstract 1734, requested by Larry Cole 5. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-663 - Ordinance establ ishing maximum prima facia reasonable and prudent speed 1 imits for school zones on Pool Road and Cheek-Sparger Road 7. Discussion and Consideration of Approving Contract with Tarrant County Rural Fire Prevention District 8. Discussion and Consideration of Precinct Line Road Improvements 9. Budget Report 2~;:a~ City Secretary lvj \\ Approved on: }J~J}fJr.L r, 19 P CITY MANAGER'S REPORT NOVEMBER 16, 1987 1) PRE MEETING After receiving less than favorable comments from a majority of the Council regarding the effectiveness of this pre meeting for briefing purposes, we have not scheduled such for this meeting. Should Council desire to reinstate this procedure or a variation thereof, please let me know. 2) AGENDA BRIEFINGS Please note the blue pages in your packet which are titled Agenda Briefings. These are designed to meet, in written form, the objective of the pre meeting. This form is intended to improve the meeting process by 1) providing Council with a capsul ated comment on key issues and acti ons whi ch Council may need to be aware of and 2) provide for appropriate staff review to provide administrative perspectives and suggestions where needed. 3) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT As the Agenda Briefings are colored blue, we will be preparing the Manager's Report in yellow to facilitate quick reference. 4) CODE ENFORCEMENT Attached please find Notice of Violation which was presented to the operator of the horse facilities at Precinct Line Road and McDonwell School Road. Also please be aware that, enforcement activities have informed Mr. Kenneth Buie,Hurst, owner/operator of Buie Electric that he is not allowed to park his four service trucks on property zoned residential. Mr. Buie, owns a residentially zoned track at the end of Bill Simmons Road. He has been advised that a legislative change (in the Zoning Ordinance) would be required rather that receiving a variance from ZBA. He was also advised that he may ask ZBA to consider hearing his appeal and that should he do so staff will communicate that ZBA is not, in our opinion, the process that should legally be pursued to achieve this objective. 5) HALL JOHNSON ELEVATED STORAGE TANK Work is continuing on this project with last week's work including the completion of the concrete dome cap and thrust/support ring which will hold the steel tank. Fabrication of the steel tank on the ground is expected to begin shortly with erection to follow. 6) BIG BEAR CREEK SEWER INTERCEPTOR We have received written approval from the State regarding trench safety designs for this project and authorization to advertise for construction bids. We will be able to go to bid shortly. Advertisement is required to last 30 days and we hope to present the bidding results at the first meeting in January. 7) IMPACT FEES Impact fee notices have been mailed to the following permittees requesting payment for impact fees inadvertently not originally charged: Permittee Meter Bollinger/Hills I" l. Cole/Monticello 2" l. Cole/Tara Village 2" " I" " 2" H. Smith/Brookmeadows 2" Impact Fee $ 2,067.50 6,616.00 6,616.00 2,067.50 6,616.00 6,616.00 $30,599.00 Expect requests for adjustments to follow. 8) POSITION VACANCIES Attach please find copies of position vacancies for which advertisement and review of applicants is proceeding. Also note that one of the police officer's position represents the new position authorized in the budget FY 87/88. 9) COMMENDATIONS Please be advised that we are pleased to report that Paula Karl, Colleyville Citizen, as commended our Police Department for quality police protection. Receiving votes of appreciation were Sgt. Durham, Officer Rusk, Detective Davis and Chief Steele. 10) PLEDGED SECURITIES/FIRST CITY BANK COLLEYVILLE Attached please find authorization executed by the City Manager allowing the release of pledged securities held at the Federal Reserve Bank Dallas in the amount of $1,400,000 (par value). These pledged securities were released in exchange for verification of deposits in the FDIC secured investment program with member First City Banks. We hold the original receipts. Total invested amount equals $1,568,000. Also, please find a copy of the pledging report as of 11-10-87. Respectfully Submitted ~ Robert T. McDaniel City Manager RMcD/czf