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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-8/3/1987 CITY COUNC I L MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1987 t\ ~J) ~f7 ~~ j1J(j,f!' , 0,0', h The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor ProTem Charles Gore on August 3, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Buck Hubbard arrived at 8:00 p.m. after attending the Mayor Council Meeting of Tarrant County. Roll Call: Councilperson Doug Blemings, Chris Hawkins, Suzie Grundy, Charles Gore, and Jack Burke were present. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney Ross Foster, City's Engineering Consultant Gary Fisher, Fire Chief Darrel II Red II Bailey, Chief of Police Don Steele, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Invocation: Council person Chris Hawkins gave the invocation after which Mayor ProTem Gore lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: July 20, 1987 Councilperson Burke moved to approve Council person Grundy seconded the motion. the minutes of The vote being: July 20, 1987 as amended. Ayes: Noes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke none Correspondence: The City Secretary addressed the July 29, 1987, letter from the City's Engineering Consultant Gary Fisher of Knowlton-Engl ish-Flowers, Inc., in regard to drainage general consultation with the suggestion that the City adopt the "Drainage Criteria and Design Manual II of the City of Fort Worth as amended, for use in Colleyville. Council person Burke moved to place this item on the agenda for August 17, 1987, City Council meeting to discuss the procedure needed to obtain an ordinance in regard to drainage control within the City of Colleyville. (Council person Burke stated that he would volunteer to work with Gary Fisher on this ordinance.) Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none City Manager's Report: City Manager Ballenger read his report dated August 3, 1987 to the Council as follows: 1. The curb and gutter installation on Glade Road is complete. The contractor will need to pour the inlet boxes and should be able to start laying asphalt near the end of the week. 2. The contractor for GCISD is working on Pool Road. 3. The County moved thei r crews in. Most of the di tches have been pull ed and they will start the reclaiming process this week. Due to the fact that the developer of Monticello agreed to overlay the section of John McCain Road west of Pleasant Run Road, the City Manager shi fted the County project to rework John McCain Road from Pleasant Run Road east to Highway 26. 4. The contract documents for the water storage tank of Hall-Johnson Road have been executed. Landmark Structures, Inc., furni shed the engi neers the shop drawings for revi ew and work is schedul ed to begi n as soon as the City recei ves approval from the engineers and FAA. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1987 Page 2 5. A Mr. Carlock is building a million dollar home at the intersection of Westcoat and John McCain Road. The City Manager was successful in obtaining the necessary easements between Mr. Carlock's property and the EPA sewer line. Mr. Carlock is building at his total expense, a sewer line to serve a rather large area South of John McCain Road, when the area develops. The cost will be approximately $44,000.00. 6. The City Manager was advised the Glade Point project will start this week. Council person Blemings stated that the Oak tree at the intersection of L.D. Lockett Road and Precinct Line Road needs some work done to it; expressed his disappointment in the local Pictorial Press newspaper printing an unsigned letter in their July 22, 1987 issue; poi nted out that accordi ng to the newspapers the Ci ty of Eul ess and Hurst were not giving raises and laying people off but the City of Colleyville planned to hire new people as well as giving 2% raises to the employees and wanted the credit to go to the City Manager. Council person Grundy expressed her concern about the drainage the Red Barn on Hi ghway 26 was recei vi ng; questi oned who was doi ng the work on the streets in front of the school on Pool Road. Council person Hawkins made the comment that any paper which would publ ish an unsigned letter was promoting self-interests. Counci 1 person Burke requested a schedul e of the streets being worked on by the County; questi oned the City Attorney in regard a 1 etter bei ng send to the Shadowood property owners as requested by the Council at the July 20, 1987 meeting; questioned status of the Roberts Road and Western Trails sewer line. Council person Gore strongly agreed with Mr. Blemings and Mr. Hawkins in regard to the unsigned l~tter recently published in the Pictorial Press. Citizens wishing to speak to the Council concerning items not on the agenda. 1. Sammie Bollings, 6712 Curtis Road, spoke in regard to the possible traffic hazard due to dirt and barricades that were on part of the street at McDonwell School Road and Precinct Line Road and well as barricades. 2. Steve Symonds, 109 Quail Run Road, complimented the Police Department for their promptness in the response to a burgl ary call at hi s home; and requested that the City Council consider changing the fence ordinance to allow a fence beyond the building line. 3. Doug McCowan, 5200 Coventry Court, expressed his disappointment in regard to the unsigned letter printed by the local paper. Mayor Hubbard arrived. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-651 - Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance for a tract of land located in Fairway Addition to R-20 Zoning Case Z-87-632 Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-651 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND THE ZONING OF A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE FAIRWAY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS TO R-20 AND GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR PRIVATE HORSE STABLES FOR DOMESTIC USE; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1987 Page 3 Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Laura Hardin, 6609 Herbert, spoke for the zoning request and stated that an 8 foot metal fence had been installed. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Gore stated that the fence had been installed around the stables as requested with a water truck being obtained and moved to approve Ordinance 0-87-651. Council person Hawkins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 2. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - Colleyville Business Park - Case Z-87-645, situated in the R.H. McEwing Survey, Abstract 1154 being 13.2245 acres of land - located at the corner of McDonwell School Road and Precinct Line Road, requested by Loui s C. Johnson - TABLED (APPLICANT REQUESTED THAT THIS ITEM REMAIN ON THE TABLE) At the request of the applicant this item remained on the table with no action being taken by the Council. 3. Discussion and possible action for instruction to the staff in regard to Z-87-633, Zoning change from CPO to R-20 - Woodland Hills (Councilperson Gore) Councilperson Gore moved that the Planning and Zoning Commission not act on the zoning request Z-87-633, being a zoning change from CPO to R-20 for Woodland Hills Subdivision and that this case be returned to the City Council for action. Council person Hawkins seconded the motion. Council person Burke quest i oned the City Attorney "s opi ni on as to the proper procedure to foll ow on thi s request. The City Attorney stated that the Council coul d pl ace an item on the agenda, with or without it going back to the Planning and Zoning, to determine whether an ordinance needs to be drawn or whether to hear the request with a Public Hearing being held. Council person Gore pointed out that the Council had send this request to Planning and Zoning and that at this time needs to ask for it back as it has been tabled with no action taken. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore Noes: Burke NEW BUSINESS: 1. Confirmation of the City Council "s appointment of City Manager Councilperson Hawkins moved to appoint Robert T. McDaniel as City Manager for the City of Co 11 eyvi 11 e to begi n September 1, 1987. Counc i 1 person Grundy seconded the mot i on. Councilperson Burke explained the procedures the City Council had followed to review the candidates for the City Manager. There had been approximately 50 appl icants with the Council interviewing 6 candidates before selecting Mr. McDaniel. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke none CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1987 Page 4 2. Discussion of the placement of underground utilities in the new subdivisions (Councilperson Hawkins) Councilperson Hawkins moved that the Council instruct the City Attorney draw an ordinance which would require underground utilities for new developments but not individuals in a developed area. Council person Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 3. Proposed ordinance to set standards for lighting (Councilperson Blemings) Councilperson Blemings requested that members of the City Council and the citizens of Colleyville give their opinions to him for the preparation of an ordinance to control light pollution. 4. Report on the proposed street repair to the Oaks and Sri arwood Subdi vi s ions City Manager Ballenger reviewed his report to the Council on the condition of the streets in the Oaks and Briarwood Subdivisions. Council person Grundy moved the City contact the citi zens in the Oaks and Bri arwood Subdi vi s ions to see if they were interested in sharing the cost to repair the streets in their subdivision. Council person Hawkins seconded the motion. Council person Burke questioned the type and expected 1 ife of proposed pavement section that would result from the work being proposed by the City Manager. Danny Threlkeld, 5805 Hunter Trail, President of the Homeowner's Association, spoke to the Council in regard to the life of said streets and the maintenance of the streets after the repair work was completed. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none Mr. Danny Threl keld stated that he would contact the City Manager for a joint meeting with the citizens of the Oaks and Briarwood Subdivisions if they are interested in the proposed project for their streets. 5. Consideration of resolution to encourage citizens to place numbers on houses to assist the operation of 9-1-1 by the Fire and Police Departments (Mayor Hubbard) Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-87-339 in its entirety. Council person Gore moved to approve Resol uti on R-87-339 whi ch encouraged the citi zens of Colleyville to properly mark the street address of their property to enable the Fire and Police Departments locate their property in case of an emergency. Councilperson Bl emings seconded the moti on. Council person Bl emings recommended that the resi denti a 1 houses be marked with 2" lettering and the business locations be marked with 4" lettering. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none CITY COUNC I L MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1987 Page 5 6. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-653 - Adopting the Master Plan and approving the land use assumptions Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-87-653 in its entirety. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Doug McCowan, 5200 Coventry Court, questioned the areas zoned agriculture; Bill and Winnie Wyatt, 5612 Bransford, (lives in Grapevine) spoke in regard to his property which was zoned ML; Gary Cantrell, 313 Chapelwood, pointed out several areas on two maps that were inconsistency; Randy Hankamer, Communi ty Land Resources, I nc., City's Pl anner Consultant poi nted that there was some language in the proposed Master Plan that needed to be corrected; Ben Goodrum, 3800 Gl ade, expressed hi s concern that the surround; ng property of hi s property was zoned commercial yet his was planned to remain residential; Raman Chandler, 1704 Glade Road, questioned Mr. Hankamer on several points. The City Attorney pointed out and stressed that the Master Plan would not change the zoning on any property if adopted and it was only a plan that could be changed by the Council at any time they so desired. There will be a joint work session with the City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission on August 31, 1987, at 6:30 p.m. to work on the Land Development proposed ordinance which would combine the subdivision and zoning ordinances. Counci 1 person Burke requested that the City Manager gi ve the Council a written report on the need to hi re a Consul tant for a Traffi c Study that is requi red by the Impact Ordinance adopted by the State. 7. 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 to the Mayor and the City Council that the petition presented by Steve Marc Symonds requesting that Ordinance 0-87-647 (concerning the height of flagpoles) be presented for a popular vote. The petitions contained 571 signatures with 57 invalid signatures which was 46 signatures short of the required 560 signatures. Councilperson Hawkins moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:26 p..m. Councilperson Grundy Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, Hawkins, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 1 vj rY - /7-jJ 7 wv ~6 Approved on: CITY OF COlLEYVlllE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT August 3, 1987 1. The curb and gutter installation on Glade Road is complete. The contractor will need to pour the inlet boxes and should be able to start laying asphalt near the end of the week. 2. The contractor for GCISD is working on Pool Road. 3. The County has moved thei r crews in. Most of the ditches have been pull ed and they will start the reclaiming process this week. Due to the fact that the developer of Monticello agreed to overlay the section of John McCain Road west of Pleasant Run Road, I shi fted the County project to rework John McCain Road from Pl easant Run Road east to Highway 26. 4. The contract documents for the water storage tank of Hall-Johnson Road have been executed. He has furnished the engineers the shop drawings for review and work is scheduled to begin as soon as we receive approval from the engineers and FAA. 5. A Mr. Carlock is building a million dollar home at the intersection of Westcoat and John McCain Road. I was successful in obtaining the necessary easements between his property and the EPA sewer line. Mr. Carlock is building at his total expense a sewer line to serve a rather large area South of John McCain Road, when the area develops. I understand the cost will be approximately $44,000.00. 6. I have been advised the Glade Point project will start this week. Sin ce re 1 y , ___//~A_______;;r- --"~:=-~ C.R. Ballenger City Manager CRB/lvj P. O. BOX 18S COUENILLE, TEXAS 76034 (817) 281-4044