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CITY COUNC I L
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 21, 1987
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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order
by Mayor Buck Hubbard on September 21, 1987, at 7:30 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 II Red II Bailey, Police Chief Don Steele,
City's Engineering Consultant Gary Fisher, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson
were also present.
Invocation:
Mayor Buck Hubbard gave the invocation after which he lead the Pledge of Allegiance
to the flag.
Approval of Minutes: September 7, 1987, August 31, 1987, September 16, 1987
Council person Grundy moved to approve the minutes of September 7, 1987, August 31,
1987 and September 16, 1987 as amended. Council person Blemings seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
Correspondence: There was no correspondence to be considered.
City Manager's Report:
City Manager McDaniel briefly discussed the City Manager's Report dated
September 21, 1987 (see attached).
City Manager McDaniel stated that the City crews are working on repairs to Glade Road;
informed the Council about the TML Annual Conference - October 8 thru 10, 1987 in Fort
Worth, Texas.
Councilperson Hawkins stated that the School Board should pay for the grass being planned
on Pool Road next to the new O.C. Taylor Elementary School.
Council person Grundy complimented the flowers at Fire Station #1 and the landscape
work being done by Fire Chief Bailey and the flower bed under the flag pole at City
Hall.
Councilperson Burke requested a copy of Opal Ethridge's questions concerning personnel.
Mayor Hubbard gave a report on a meeting with the area Mayors at which time he had
informed the Mayors that Colleyville was not interested in any freeway thru Colleyville.
The Mayors wanted to know if Colleyville would consider a freeway along the railroad
tracks. The Council did not agree with the proposal of the construction of a freeway
along the railroad tracks although this would involved the least displacement of homes.
Citizens wishing to speak to the Council concerning items not on the agenda:
1. Steve Symonds, 109 Quail Run, complimented the Police Department for catching
the burglar that had robbed his home and the return of stolen items.
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OLD BUSINESS:
1. Request to speak to the Council - Opal Ethridge, 5309 Pleasant Run Road in
regard to personnel
Mrs. Ethridge was not present due to the illness of her father.
2. Reconsideration of Ordinance 0-87-653 - Adopting the Master Plan and approving
the land use assumptions after veto by the Mayor as required in Section 3.14
of the City Charter
Council person Grundy moved to override the veto of the Mayor on Ordinance 0-87-653.
Councilperson Burke seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
3. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-654 - Adopting the Budget
for 1987-88 Fiscal Year
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-654
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, APPROVING
AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1987 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1988. A COpy
OF SAME BEING ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE
ON OCTOBER 1, 1987.
Those present wi shing to speak were as foll ows: Jim Moore, 1416 Gl ade, requested that
the Street Department be amended to move money back to the Fire and Police Departments.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson
Bl emi ngs moved to approve Ordi nance 0-87-654. Council person Gore seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
4. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-655 - Setting the effective
tax rate for 1987-88 Budget
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-655
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, LEVYING
TAXES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE,
TEXAS, FOR THE 1987-88 FISCAL YEAR; ESTABLISHING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE
OF TWENTY-THREE AND THIRTY-FIVE HUNDREDS CENTS ($.2335) PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT; PROVIDING FOR APPORTIONMENT OF TAXES FOR INTEREST AND
SINKING FUND FOR CERTAIN BOND INDEBTEDNESS AND FOR GENERAL OPERATING NEEDS
TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 1, 1987.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson
Grundy moved to approve Ordinance 0-87-655. Council person Burke seconded the motion.
The vote being:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
none
5. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-656 - Establishing a special
expense for traffic charges dismissed as a result of defensive driving course
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-656
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLLEYVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 11 ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL EXPENSE TO BE CHARGED FOR SERVICES PERFORMED
IN CASES IN WHICH TRAFFIC CHARGES ARE DISMISSED AS A RESULT OF THE DEFENDANT'S
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson
Hawkins moved to approve Ordinance 0-87-656. Councilperson Blemings seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
6. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-657 - Requiring all utilities
installed in subdivisions be placed underground (Councilperson Hawkins)
Mayor Hubbard opened the Publ ic Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-657.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. The Council
discussed methods or guidelines to eliminate the possibility of creating a hardship
on small lot owners.
7. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-658 - Ordinance requesting
zoning for Lots 1 through 7, Block 11 and Lot 1, Block 8 of the Woodland Hills
Addition from CPO to R-20 - at the request of Southcreek, Inc. (Z-87-633)
Mayor Hubbard opened the Publ ic Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-658.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson
Gore pointed out that the applicant for this zoning request had been requested to supply
additional information at the 3rd Reading concerning the required screening.
8. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-659 - Ordinance to regulate
the placement of garbage in front of residential buildings
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-659.
Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Laura Harden, 6609 Herbert, expressed
concerns about bagged leaves; David Washington, 3900 Hix Court, stated that it should
include non-residential locations. There being no one else present wishing to speak
the Public Hearing was closed. The City Attorney was instructed to write the ordinance
to clarify the intention of the Ordinance.
9. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-660 - Ordinance increasing
the maximum penalty for violation of the ordinances governing the City of
Co 11 eyvi 11 e
.~ayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-660.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
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10. Discussion and possible action on Drainage of Cecil Williams' Red Barn
(Councilperson Grundy)
City Manager McDaniel gave a report to the Council with the recommendation to follow
the City Engineer' s report dated September 14, 1987. David Washington representing
the Village Park Shopping Center is to have a study with a proposed solution to the
problem of drainage onto Cecil Williams' Red Barn and Mrs. Barbara Redding's property
immediately to east of the Red Barn. Cecil Williams, 101 East Oak Valley Drive expressed
his appreciation to the Council for their assistance in the drainage to his property.
11. Consideration of appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Councilperson Blemings moved to appoint Marc Gelinas to serve in Place 7 on the Planning
and Zoning Commission to replace retiring Doug McGowan. Councilperson Hawkins seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
Council person Burke moved to reappoint Al Mays to Place 5 and Randy McFarland to Place
6 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council person Grundy seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
12. Consideration of appointments to the Board of Adjustment Commission
Council person Grundy moved to appoint Gloria Dickerson as alternate #1 to the Board
of Adjustment. Councilperson Blemings seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
Councilperson Grundy moved to appoint Sammie Bolling to the Board of Adjustment. The
motion died for lack of a second.
Council person Gore moved to appoint Jim Moore to serve in Place 4 on the Board of
Adjustment. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
Council person Grundy moved to appoint Don Austin to serve in Place 5 on the Board of
Adjustment. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
13. Report on petition presented to the City Secretary in accordance with Section
6.03 of the City Charter for referendum on Ordinance 0-87-647
The City Secretary reported that the petitions requesting a referendum on Ordinance
0-87-647 had 574 valid signatures with 560 being required. The City Attorney stated
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that there needed to be an item on the next agenda to determi ne whether to repeal
Ordinance 0-87-647 or call an election. The City Attorney pointed out that if the
Council choose to repeal said ordinance it would have no effect as there is another
ordinance of record that addresses the height of flagpoles.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion of a possible ordinance dealing with Sprinkler systems
Councilperson Gore
Council person Gore presented the Council wi th an arti cl e (Dallas Morni ng News, Monday,
August 24, 1987, "Sprinkler Policy Targeted" and The Wall Street II Home Sprinkler Stir
Debate As More Cities Require Them") concerning sprinkler systems in each new house
buil t. Council person Hawki ns requested that item 7 be moved up on the agenda to be
heard at this time.
7. Discussion of a possible ordinance in regard to wood shingles - Council person
Hawkins
Council person Hawkins stated that the City should be able to stop subdivisions from
requiring wood roofs (shingles) after which a discussion followed.
2. Discussion of Mayor Hubbard's letter to Herman Smith, dated August 7, 1986
- Councilperson Gore
This item will be on the next agenda.
3. Request for water and sewer services outside the City Limits of Colleyville
by Dale Hodgson
Dale Hodgson, 4300 Colleyville Boulevard, spoke to the Council requesting that his
property be serviced by the City of Colleyville for water and sewer. This item will
be on the next agenda after further research on the cost of this request can be obtained.
4. Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-87-342 - Resolution designating
signatories for pledged securities
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-87-342 in its entirety.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson
Gore moved to adopt Resol uti on R-87-342. Council person Grundy and Bl emi ngs seconded
the motion.
Council person Gore amended the motion to state that any change should be reported to
the Council immediately. Councilperson Grundy seconded the amendment. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
The vote on the main motion being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
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5. Di scussi on of proposed ordinance concerni ng Investment Pol icy for the City
of Colleyville by the City Manager
City Manager McDaniel gave a brief explanation for the reason for the request of an
Investment Policy and recommended the City Attorney review said ordinance for the next
Council meeting. The Council stated that they wanted a semi-annual report instead
of once annually. Councilperson Gore moved the City Attorney review the proposed
ordi nance with the suggested changes by the Council. Council person Grundy seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
6. REPLAT APPROVAL - Saddl ebrook Additi on - Case Z-87-653 - Lot 34R Block 10
changing the lot line requested by Federick David Gibson
Councilperson Grundy moved to approve Z-87-653 being the replat for Saddlebrook Addition,
Lot 34R Block 10. Councilperson Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
8. Budget Report
The Council revi ewed the Budget Report and check regi ster, and asked several questi ons
which were answered by the City Manager.
Council person Grundy moved to adjourn the meeting at 10: 11 p.m. Council person Hawkins
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke
Noes: none
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CITY t~ANAGER' S
SEPTEMBER 21, 1987
1) PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Attached hereto please find copy of a position announcement soliciting
applicants for the position of Public Works Director. In compliance
with the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures this announcement
has been duly posted at City Hall and will appear in the Star
Telegram, Texas Town & City, and TCMA Prospects. Appointment could
occur as early as 11/15/87 should a suitable candidate be found.
2) TRA t~EETING
The City Manager and Mayor Hubbard attended the Tarrant County Water
Supply Project Contracting Cities Committee Meeting recently held
on 9/9/87. The Projects' proposed Budget was di scussed in additi on
to planned plant expansion and a report of August consumption among
the Project Cities. Attached please find a copy of graphs reporting
individual City's consumption during August. Note that Colleyville
consumed 12% of August's consumption with peak day occurring 8/4/87.
3) OAK BRIARWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
The City Manager has been providing assistance to Paul t~oore (at
his request) to provide back ground information needs by the
Association to inform the subdivision of the realities and options
available to the residents to achieve the improvement of their
streets. Attached please find a copy of Paul's first letter to
the citizens. The City Manager is encouraged by Paul Moore's
volunteer efforts to accurately provide residents with information
they wi 11 need to commit to a unifi ed effort to meet thei r street
needs.
4) CITY DEPOSITORY
Attached please find bid specifications mailed to area banks
requesting their response to serve as the City's designated
depository. In compliance with the State Code governing the
Depositories for Municipal Funds the invitation to bid was advertised
in the Star Telegram 9/17/87. After bids are reviewed, they will
be analyzed and a recommendation will be presented to the Council
for action at the next regular meeting.
5) EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
The City Manager has briefed two City Department employees regarding
my management prospect i ves and expectati ons. Employees were gi ven
the opportunity to ask questions as they were interested. ~1eetings
with the Pol ice and Dispatching employees are scheduled next week
with Fire Department to be scheduled during a training night when
possible.
6) CONSULTING SERVICES
Attached please find a copy of C.R. Ballenger's proposal to serve
in a consulting capacity with the City to primarily act as the City's
project representati ve and inspector for the Hall-Johnson El evated
Storage Tank. The City Manager has approved the agreement as
proposed. Find copy included.
7) MR. GILBERT/POOL ROAD
City Manager has visited with Mr. Gilbert, Pool Road who was more
sati sfi ed with construction except the un seeded/un sodded di rt. The
City Manager wi II see that the surface is adequately restored with
grass.
8) CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Albertson's has presented plans for review, no permit issued or
work on site other than core samples to date. Additionally no plat
has been filed.
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Coll eyvi 11 e Vi II agQ. Park no permit issued, what excavati on observed
is related to tie in to EPA sewer main.
Respectfull y
Submitted,
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Robert T. McDaniel
City Manager