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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-8/6/1996 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 6, 1996 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem John Grace on August 6,1996, at 6:48 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Dennis Monaghan, Jack Martin, and Don Butler were present. Mayor Pro Tem John Grace, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher, Administrative Assistant Anne Born, City Engineer Jim Foster, Director of Community Development Doug Henderson, Economic Development Coordinator Mike Soab, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Mayor Ed Baker was absent. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Legal - Bettinger law suit Sec. 551.071 - Legal - Elder Construction law suit Sec. 551.071 - Legal - American Title/Sandlin Properties law suit Sec. 551.072 - Property Acquisition - Pool Road easements and rights-of-way Sec. 551.072 - Property Acquisition - water tower site acquisition Mayor Pro Tem Grace 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 p.m., and reconvened at 7:34 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilman Jack Martin, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1996 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS The Boy Scouts from Troop 905 presented plaques from Northern Ireland to the Mayor and Council and read a letter from Lord Mayor Ian Adamson of Belfast extending his best wishes to the citizens of Colleyville. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-96-1223 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 16, 1996 b. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement establishing participation in a household hazardous waste collection event and indemnification for cities' participation in the event in an amount not to exceed $17,707.00 c. Approval of change order number one to Sutton & Associates, Inc., (1996 street improvements contractor) to stabilize and asphalt overlay Wayne Drive in the amount of $21,110.20 d. Approval of a City/Developer Agreement for Arbor Estates, Phase III e. Approval and adoption of the 1996 Certified Tax Roll Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1223 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-96-1223. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. ,~ -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1996 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 0-96-1030 - Zoning change request from CC-2 (Shopping Center District) to CPO (Professional Office- Commercial), .4591 acres out of the Elizabeth Cox Survey, Abstract 352, a portion of Tract 6A4, WCJ Glade 94, L TD/Robert Kohsmann, south side of Gateway Drive, next to KinderCare Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96- 1030. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Butler moved to approve Ordinance 0-96-1030. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 0-96-1031 - Zoning change request from AG (Agricultural) to R20 (Single Family residential, minimum lot size 20,000 s.f.), .5831 acres out of the S.C.H. Witten Survey Abstract 1619, Tract 1 B1, Henry L. Torres & Kathryn McCormick/A. Arnold Torres, west side of Montclair Drive, 310' south of Hall Johnson Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96- 1031. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1996 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Ordinance 0-96-1031. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 0-96-1032 - Zoning change request from AG (Agricultural) to R20 (single family residential, minimum lot size of 20,000 s.f.) .71 acres out of the M. M. Freeman Survey, Abstract 533, Tract 2A1A, Laura Mason/Gary Horton, west side of John McCain Road, 153' south of Bandit Trail Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96- 1032. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the Public Hearing. 7. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 0-96-1033 - Establishing a maximum prima facie speed limit and school zone on Hidden Oaks Drive Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96- 1033. Mr. Ted Luke, 1004 Hidden Oaks Court, spoke regarding concerns for children's safety. Mr. Frank Whitmire, 2300 Oak Knoll Court, representing the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, spoke regarding the speed of traffic and children's safety. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the Public Hearing. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1996 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-96-1225 - Combination preliminary plan and final plat, Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Powell Estates, 7.0766 acres out of the D. R. Teeter Survey, Abstract 1518, Tracts 6C2 and 6C1, and the S. Cotrail Survey, Abstract 328, Tracts 3M1 and 3G, and a waiver of perimeter street improvement fees, Robert E. Cline/Carole Heath, Oak Knoll Drive and Cheshire Drive Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1225 in its entirety. Ms. Debi Cline, 1609 Oak Knoll Court, spoke regarding the use of the perimeter street fees. Discussion ensued regarding the use of the property, the location of the proposed home, and the amount of the proposed fees. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-96-1225. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. There was no vote taken on this motion. Councilman Martin moved to amend Resolution R-96-1225 by striking Sections 2 and 3 Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1996 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-96-1226 - Preliminary Plan, Fox Creek Addition, 30.612 acres out of the James E. Weathers Survey, Abstract 1748, being a portion of Block 2 and 3, Bettinger Place, Frank N. Bettinger, Jr., Rose Elizabeth Tallas, Helen Bettinger Van Zandt, Gwenlynn Bettinger Swink, Jerry G. Swink, Steve Bettinger/RP. Properties, Inc., west side of Bettinger Drive Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1226 in its entirety. There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-96-1226. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. 10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-96-1227 - Endorsing the establishment of a North Texas Tollway Authority Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1227 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-96-1227. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1996 11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION R-96-1228 - Approving an interlocal agreement for providing police services to the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1228 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-96-1228. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding Euless's nonparticipation in this program and the importance of the officer being on the campus. Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC WARRANT STUDIES FOR INTERSECTIONS ON CHEEK-SPARGER AT BROWN TRAIL AND JACKSON Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro T em Grace declared the motion carried. Mr. Frank Whitmire, 2300 Oak Knoll, representing the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, spoke regarding the traffic problems on Cheek-Sparger Road. Mr. David Fink, 6400 Ponderosa, spoke regarding the legal aspects and unwarranted stop signs being placed at intersections along Cheek Sparger Road. -7- CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 6, 1996 Discussion ensued regarding the traffic problems, speed limits, accidents, and issues of safety. Councilman Monaghan moved to approve a warrant study at these locations. The motion died for lack of a second. 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE COLLEYVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Councilman Martin moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. Mr. Gary Terry, 1240 Park Place, Hurst, President of the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the partnership and the relationship between the Chamber and the City of Colleyville. Ms. Donna Arp, 7207 Monticello Parkway, spoke regarding the growth of Colleyville and the proposed contract. Mr. Ken Green, 4006 Butler Court, spoke regarding the plans for economic development. Mr. Raman Chandler, 2319 Hall Johnson Road, spoke regarding the dollars spent by the City for economic development. Mr. Frank Carroll, 1304 Alexandra Court, spoke regarding the information provided by the Chamber to citizens, businesses, and developers regarding the City and requested the proposed contract be approved. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Pro Tem Grace closed the Public Hearing. -8- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1996 Councilman Martin moved to approve the proposed contract as recommended by the City staff. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the breakdown of the proposed costs. Councilman Grace moved to amend the motion to approve a contract for $9,000, rather than the proposed $5,000. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Monaghan moved to amend the motion to increase the contract amount to $10,200, rather than the proposed $5,000. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the site catalog update and funding. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling and Monaghan Nays: Councilpersons Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion failed. Councilman Grace moved to amend the motion to approve a contract for $9,000, rather than the proposed $5,000. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. The consensus of the Council was that the entire $9,000 contracted would be used for relocation packets only. -9- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1996 STAFF REPORTS: 14. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 15. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 7/22/96 TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES -7/15/96 TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - 7/22/96 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 16. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Frank Whitmire, 2300 Oak Knoll, Chair of the Traffic Safety Committee, advised that he was there to answer questions regarding the Traffic Safety Advisory Board Minutes. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1996 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-96-1224 Mayor Pro Tem Grace opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1224 in its entirety. Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-96-1224, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development services in the amount of $9,000.00 to be used for relocation packets. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None -10- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 6, 1996 Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Mayor Pro Tem Grace Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Grace declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. APPROVED THIS 20#. DAY OF .4llnllc..J.. ,1996, BY A VOTE OF S- AYES, D NAYS, AND {) ABS~ Minutes taken a";J::::::::: Je Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary ~ -11-