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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-7/2/1996 \ MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Ed Baker on July 2, 1996, at 6:48 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Dennis Monaghan, Jack Martin, Don Butler, and John Grace were present. City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher, Administrative Assistant Anne Born, Director of Economic Development Mike Soab, Director of Community Development Doug Henderson, City Engineer Jim Foster, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Legal - Futch law suit Sec. 551.072 - Property Acquisition - water tower site acquisition Mayor Baker explained that the executive session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal, and Section 551.072 - Property Acquisition. He further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:50 and reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Councilman Steven Helling gave the invocation, after which Ross Foster, City Attorney, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS There were no reports given. /---"~ -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 2, 1996 CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-96-1214 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 18, 1996 b. Approval of funds transfer agreement with Texas Commerce Bank c. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of North Richland Hills for an emergency water interconnect on the north end of Precinct Line Road d. Approval of change order number one to Dyer Materials, Inc., for the construction of an emergency interconnection between Colleyville and North Richland Hills in the amount of $29,200.00 e. Approval of authorization of the Mayor to enter into a settlement agreement with Floyd and Hannah Marie Futch and Humphrey and Morton Construction Company f. Approval of authorization of the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with PageMart, Inc. g. Amending Resolution R-96-1191 extending the deadline for a report from the Precinct Line Corridor Task Force Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1214 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-96-1214. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. ~- -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 2,1996 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-96-1216 - Request of Highland Meadows Christian Church to place four portable buildings at 2600 Hall-Johnson Road Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and Resolution R-96-1216 was read in its entirety. Mr. Bill Groom, 521 Woodhill Court, Grapevine, representing Highland Meadows Christian Church, reviewed the future plans for the church and the proposed uses of the temporary buildings. Mr. Tom Mundheim, 4609 W. Jim Mitchell, Mr. Larry Cousin, 6101 Montford Drive, Mr. Mike Wells, 6913 Lyndale Drive, Watauga, and Dr. Pat Peters, 3300 McLain, Bedford, spoke in favor of the proposed temporary buildings. Mr. John Harris, 2606 Whitehaven North and Ms. Stephanie Russell, 5809 N. Ballantrae, spoke in opposition to the proposed portable buildings and suggested trees along the fence-line. Mr. Ray Spoth, 6309 Connie Lane, representing Highland Meadows Homeowners Association, requested the City postpone action on this item until further review is done. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the number of buildings, the length of time the buildings will be in place, consequences of not getting approval, Highland Meadows Phase V, community growth, aesthetics of the buildings, and landscaping. Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-96-1216, with an amendment stating a two year limit on the buildings from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 2,1996 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-96-1218 - Authorizing application to the Texas Recreation and Parks Account Program for City Park Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and Resolution R-96-1218 was read in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-96-1218. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN EXPENDITURE FROM THE VOLUNTARY PARK FUND FOR LIGHTING FOOTBALL FIELDS AT COLLEYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. Mr. Rich Hendler, 2100 Highland Meadows, representing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, reviewed the request and asked for the Council's approval. Mr. Ken Elliott, 609 Hunter Trail, representing Colleyville Pee Wee Football, was present to answer questions. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 2, 1996 Discussion ensued regarding the safety of the children, electrical expenses, dirt work, field markings, future additional lighting, drainage, ownership, and shared cost and cooperation with the school district. Councilman Grace moved to approve the expenditure from the Voluntary Park Fund for the proposed lighting at Colleyville Middle School. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion to approve. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL BY CARTER-BURGESS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OFA CITY-WIDE ENTRY AND VISUAL ENHANCEMENT STUDY Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. Ms. Ginny Tigue, 4415 Meandering Way, representing Colleyville Proud, spoke regarding the enhancement of the City's entrances. Mr. Clyde Rountree, Carter & Burgess, reviewed the steps of the proposed study. Ms. Elsie Gunter, 1133 Michael Sean, Bedford, President, Landmark Bank, representing Colleyville Proud and Highway 26 Committee, requested the proposed visual enhancement study be approved. She advised that businesses along Highway 26 are in support. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 2, 1996 Discussion ensued regarding the funding, the need for the study, references, cost, and the City logo. Ms. Dee Barker, 3200 Oak Knoll Drive, advised that the proposed study has already been done, and requested a vote be postponed until the study already on record is reviewed. Discussion ensued regarding possible motions. City Manager advised he would bring a proposal back at a future meeting. REPORTS: 8. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 6/24/96 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. William Lamar, 5220 Coventry Court, spoke regarding the open space in Chelsea Park being grown up and needing to be maintained. Mr. James B. (Jim) Moore, 1446 Glade Road, inquired about the property on Bluebonnet donated to the City by Herman Smith regarding the city purchasing the property or beginning construction. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 2, 1996 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-96-1215 Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1215 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 2,1996 Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-96-1215, approving the $58,000 expenditure from the Voluntary Park Fund to light the football field at Colleyville Middle School. Councilman Helling-seconded the motion. Ay~:-Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councitrnlim ~n moved to adjourn. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butier, and Gface Nays: None Mayor Saker declared the meeting adjourned at9:S5 p.m. APPROVED THIS !ioi!.- DAY OF Ju- \;js AYES, t:) NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTION. ,1996, BY A VOTE OF 5" Minutes taken and prepared by: 2J-~ Je n .Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary -7-