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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-2/16/1987 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Buck Hubbard on February 16, 1987, at 7:40 p.m. Roll Call: Councilperson John White, Suzie Grundy, Charles Gore, and Jack Burke were present. Councilperson Doug Blemings was absent. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney Ross Foster, Chief of Police Don Steele, Fire Chief Darrel Bailey, City's Engineering Consultant Gary Fisher and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Invocation: Council person John Whi te gave the i nvocati on after \'ihi ch Mayor Hubbard 1 ead the Pl edge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: February 2, 1987 Councilperson Gore moved to approve the minutes of February 2, 1987 as amended. Councilperson White seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none Correspondence: none City Manager's Report: City Manager Ballenger read his report to the Council the following: 1. Stri ppi ng at L. D. Lockett and Preci nct Line Road, L. D. Lockett Road and Bransford, Bransford and Gl ade Road, and Gl ade Road from Bransford Road to Hi ghway 26 has been completed. 2. The contractor has completed most of the utility installation in Village Park Shoppi ng Center and is in the process of constructing the streets. The streets are being constructed with a stabilized subgrade and re-enforced concrete top. That he was requiring some additional drainage work as well as fence extensions along the rear of the Tutt property. 3. That he had advised the gas company to lower their line in two locations where the Gl ade Road project is goi ng in. The engi neers for the gas company advi sed me the entire line was old and very shallow. They felt that it would be in their best interest as well as the City's to relocate and construct a new 1 ine for the 1 ength of the project. That he immedi ate 1 y contacted Austi n Road and they were most happy to cooperate and give the gas company the time needed. The only change is that Austin Road will not start the project until the line is relocated. 4. That he had withheld a building permit for Taco Bellon the Callahan property pending an agreement to ei ther escrow or construct ~ of Gl ade Road from Hi ghway 26 to the end of thei r property. That he had reached an agreement and have documentati on that the above will be accomplished. Council person Gore requested the engineering drawings for the drainage work to be done on Gl ade Road when the street is wi den by Brook Meadows Subdi vi s i on be rev; e~':cd by the City Consulting Engineer Gary Fisher. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1987 Page 2 Councilperson Burke requested that City Attorney Ross Foster to review the right-of-way in front of Mr. Chuck Berry's property on Glade Road. He also requested that the Council be provided with a priority listing of the streets to be worked by the County. Council person Gore requested that item 1 under New Business be heard at this time due the amount of citizens present for this item. 1. Request to speak to the Council - J.A. Taylor, Precinct Line and McDonwell - talk to the Council about the stables J.A. Taylor, owner of the stables located at the corner of McDonwell School Road and Precinct Line Road, spoke to the Council outlining the background on the property in question. Mr. Taylor stated that his business would be considered a nonconforming use. City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council on his understanding of the zoning on the property. Counci 1 person Gore moved to stay the red tag that had been issued to the operation of the stables until the case can be researched. Council person Burke seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none The City will notify all residents when this item is back on the agenda after further research has been completed. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-639 - Ordinance adopting the National Electrical Code for 1987 Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-639. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 2. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-640 - Ordinance Authorizing the City Council is Issue Revenue Bonds not to exceed $1.5 million Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-87-640. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Neil Gholson, 108 Timberline South, and Dale Hodgson, 4609 Behrens Road - both spoke in favor of ordinance but raised questions about funding that were answered by Council. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 3. Consideration and possible action on the Official Statement and Notice of Sale of $1.5 million Revenue Bonds Council person Burke moved to approve the Official Statement and Notice of Sale of the $1.5 million Revenue Bonds. Councilperson Gore seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke none CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1987 Page 3 4. Consideration and possible action on request from Tarrant County for a joint election on April 4, 1987. Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-87-337 Joint Election with Tarrant County (for a County Bond Election) Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the Resolution R-87-337 in its entirety. City Attorney Foster recommended approval of this resolution. There being no one present wi shi ng to speak the Pub 1 i c Heari ng was closed. Council person Gore moved to approve Resolution R-87-337. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 5. REPLATTING APPROVAL - Larry Austin Construction - case Z-87-595 - Woodland Hills Addition, Block 13 and 14 (3200 and 3202 Park View Court) changing lot line to make one lot instead of two City Manager Ballenger reported to Council that the drainage easement would not be effected by the approval of the replat by Larry Austin. Council person Burke moved to approve the replat of Woodland Hills Addition, Block 13 Lots 13 and 14. Councilperson White seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 6. Consideration and possible action on bids for the sale of surplus property on Glade Road Ci ty Manager Ball enger reported to the Counci 1 that the property on Gl ade had been advertised for the minimum bid to be $10 a square foot with only one bid being received by Mike Kuykendall for only $2.51 per square foot. He further informed the Council that the deposited check that had been held in escrow from the original sale and the Counci 1 had voted that was to be forfeited was then deposited but had been returned stamped "Account Closed". Council person Gore moved to instruct the City Attorney to proceed with the collecting procedures for the check issued by Mr. Kuykendall (in the amount of $4,692.50). Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none NEW BUSINESS: 2. Request to speak to the Council - Bobbie Skelton, Owner-Operator of Skelton Oil Company - regarding re-zoning 7.54 acres David Washington, Washington/Wallace, Inc., representing Mrs. Skelton spoke to the Council explaining that Mrs. Skelton zoning request for R-30 had been denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission and was requesting that the Council vote on whether or not they would hear the case as required by Ordinance 0-86-620. Mrs. Bobbie Skelton was present and also spoke to the Council. Council person Gore moved not to reconsi der the zoning request of Mrs. Skelton. Councilperson White seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none CITY COUNC I L MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1987 Page 4 3. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-641 - Ordinance amending the zoning of a tract of land in R.B Williams Survey, Abstract 1674, Tract 203 from AG to R-40 at the request of Michael Carroll, case Z-87-617, located at the corner of Westcoat and John McCain Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-87-641 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 4. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-642 - Ordinance amending the zoning of a tract of land in D.R. Blanton Survey, Abstract 233, Tract 2A1 from R-40 to R-20 at the request of John Turner, case Z-87-618, located on Bluebonnet Road Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-87-642 in its entirety. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: John Turner, 5019 Bluebonnet, applicant; Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road - for. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 5. Consideration and possible action concerning Cheek-Sparger Road at San Bar Lane (Councilperson White) Council person White expressed concern at the dangerous s i tua ti on on Cheek-Sparger Road at the intersection of San Bar Lane where the street goes from a four lane to a two lane. There is proposed to be a professional office built at that location in the future and the developer will widen the street along his property at that time; however, Councilperson White expressed the need for some type of work needed to be done now. City Manager Ballenger gave the Council information about the utility lines in the bar ditch that will have to be relocated before any work can be done at this location. Council person White moved to instruct the City Consulting Engineer to work with the City Manager for an estimate of the cost for correcti ng thi s probl em. Council person Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 6. Discussion and possible action to acquire a hose washer for the Fire Department City Manager Ballenger explained need for a machine to wash the fire hoses, informal bi ds had been taken wi th the low bi d bei ng $6,838 whi ch woul d requi re the Council authori ty the transfer of $5,000 from the conti ngency funds with the remai nder bei ng from the Fire Department Budget. Councilperson White moved to spend $6,838 to purchase to purchase the hose washer wi th $5,000 out of the conti gency fund. Counci 1 person Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 7. Budget Report: City Manager Ballenger answered the questions of the Counci 1 concerni ng the Budget Report and check register. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1987 Page 5 8. Executive Session: In accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e Discussion of litigation City Attorney Mayor Hubbard explained that the executive session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e - litigation and that there would no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened. Council person Grundy moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:54 p.m. Councilperson White seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none JJd:9~/ LaVada Johnson City Secretai"y lvj Jh (() Approved on: l/(~l:'cq Ifl1 {)x2J CITY OF COllEYVllLE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT FEBRUARY 16, 1987 1. Stripping at L.D. Lockett and Precinct Line Road, L.D. Lockett Road and Bransford, Bransford and Gl ade Road, and Gl ade Road from Bransford Road to Hi ghway 26 has been completed. 2. The contractor has completed most of the utility installation in Village Park Shopping Center and is in the process of constructing the streets. The streets are being constructed with a stabilized subgrade and re-enforced concrete top. I am requiring some additional drainage work as well as fence extensions along the rear of the Tutt property. 3. I advised the gas company to lower their line in two locations where the Glade Road project is goi ng in. The engi neers for the gas company advi sed me the enti re line was old and very shallow. They felt that it would be in their best interest as well as the City's to relocate and construct a new line for the length of the project. I immediately contacted Austin Road and they were most happy to cooperate and give the gas company the time needed. The only change is that Austin Road will not start the project until the line is relocated. 4. I had withheld a building permit for Taco Bell on the Callahan property pending an agreement to either escrow or construct ~ of Gl ade Road from Hwy 26 to the end of thei r property. I have reached an agreement and have documentati on that the above will be accomplished. Sincerely, ~~--- C. R. Ballenger City Manager CRB/l vj P. O. BOX 185 COLLEYVIUE, TEXAS 16034 (811) 281-4044