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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-2/2/1987 CITY COUNC I L MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1987 .~~ (J,liVV' . jl cf'~ r\ ~J) qJtJ(V/~ 0 I /1 ,I .--j ;}. -.::1: Y ./ ],VO The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Buck Hubbard on February 2, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Councilperson Doug Blemings, John White, Suzie Grundy, Charles Gore (arrived after roll call), and Jack Burke were present. 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 Doug Blemings gave the invocation after which Mayor Hubbard lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: January 19, 1987 Council person Burke moved to approve the mi nutes of January 19, 1987 as corrected. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, White, Grundy, Burke Noes: none Correspondence: none City Manager's Report: City Manager Ballenger read his report to the Council the following: 1. That he had been in contact with Mr. Randy West, coordinator for Commissioner Hamilton, he has assured me that all the City streets asked for have been approved. Work to be accomplished between April 1,1987 and September 1,1987. The City's estimated cost for materials is $51,000.00, funds to accomplish the above are available in account 107-6316 Annual Budget. 2. That the Frontier Court sewer 1 ines and taps are in place and we have notified the property owners by mail. We enclosed a copy of the ordi nance requi ri ng them to tie-on within 60 days. 3. That he was in receipt of a petition signed by 100% of the property owners on Roberts Road requesting sewer service. This line would sewer back thru Fox Meadows. The line in Fox Meadows has already been installed by that developer and stubbed to receive the line in question. Due to the elevation of the land as well as the elevation of the sewer line we may not be able to serve some of the properties on the South end of Roberts at this time. They will be able to obtain service thru Larry Cole's subdivision, when the lines are installed in the Northwest corner. The City Engineer has been instructed to make a determination of how much can be served and we will work up a cost estimate. 4. That the Fire and Police Departments are planning to have an Open House on Saturday, February 28, 1987 from 2 to 5 p.m. We will attempt to get adequate media coverage as well as some mail outs. .~ ITY COUNC I L MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1987 Page 2 5. That the antique pick-up at the League Property on L.D. Lockett Road has been moved. 6. That he had accompani ed the street crew to the property on Hi ckory Hi 11 . The gentleman who had appeared before the Council has planted shrubs and ground cover over a great deal of this right-of-way. The property was hand-raked. There were some exposed telephone service lines. The telephone company was notified to either bury the lines or remove them. It would be impossible to work the area with machinery and not damage the ground cover or shrubs. Councilperson Blemings requested information concerning the time frame for painting of the traffic control lines on L.D. Lockett Road and Precinct Line Road. He also commented on the condition of the faded street signs in Colleyville. City Manager Ballenger reported that the materials had been ordered to replace the faded street signs. Council person Burke questioned how many people on Roberts Road had petitioned to have sewer installed; \'ihen would the work be completed on the Webb House clean-up project; and a status report on the stables at McDonwell School Road and Precinct Line Road. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Oath of Office for Councilperson-elect Place 1 Mayor Hubbard sworn Councilperson-elect Doug Blemings in as the Councilperson for Place 1. Citizens wishing to speak to the Council concerning items not on the agenda: none 1. Jo Anne Parkman, District Manager for Texas Utilities Electric (TU ELECTRIC) explained the name change for Texas Power and Light and introduced herself to the Council. 2. COMBINATION PLAT APPROVAL - Roger A. Guthrie, case Z-87-616 - River Valley Ranch Addition, north of Murphy Road City Manager Ballenger explained the background on this request and that the Planning and Zoning Commission had voted 6 to 0 in favor of the plat. Council person Grundy moved to approve the Combi nati on Pl at for Ri ver Valley Ranch Additi on. Council person Burke seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Bleming~, White, Grundy, Burke Noes: none NEW BUSINESS: 1. Presentation to the Council from the Texas Girls Choir Five members of the Texas Girls Choir presented the Council with a plaque of appreciation for the support given by the City. Two of the members were the daughters of Fire Chief Bailey (Gina and Holly). CITY COUNC I L MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1987 Page 3 Councilperson Gore arrived. 2. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-639 - Ordinance adopting the National Electrical Code for 1987 Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-87-639 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 3. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-87-640 - Ordinance Authorizing the City to Issue Revenue Bonds not to exceed $1.5 million Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and with the assistance of Council person Gore read Ordinance 0-87-640 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 4. Discussion and possible action - Storer Cable and/or their contract and the appointment of a representative (Councilperson Gore) Counci 1 person Gore expressed hi s concern for the 1 ack of qual i ty servi ce whi ch di d not even meet Federal standards being provided by Storer Cable. City Attorney Foster explained that there had been new Federal Regulations concerning rates for service provi ded. Council person Gore moved the Council appoi nt representati ve to work with Storer Cable and that representati ve be Charl es Gore. Council person Whi te seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none .. Phil Kelly, 2808 Sherwood, spoke to the Council giving them background information on Storer Cable. Councilperson Blemings expressed his concern that Home Shopping Network was being added to the list of channels available. Council person Grundy mentioned the importance of the Spanish channel. 5. 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) Ater some discussion, this item is to be on the next agenda after the City Attorney researches the resolution. 6. Consideration and possible action to award the bid for ~ ton Heavy Duty Pick-up truck for water department Councilperson Gore moved to accept the low bid of Jack Williams Chevrolet for $9,856.00 for the ~ ton heavy duty pick-up for the water department. Council person Blemings seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 7. Consideration and possible action to award the bid for construction of 2900 linear feet paving on Glade Road CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1987 Page 4 City Manager Ballenger recommended the low bid of Austin Road Company for $150,844.36 for the 2900 1 inear feet of paving on Glade Road starting at the radar station and proceed west to the end of Brook Meadows Subdivision. The funds are in escrow from Herman Smith. Councilperson Grundy moved to approve the low bid of Austin Road Company for $150,844.36 to pave a portion of Glade Road. Council person White seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, White, Grundy, Gore. Burke Noes: none 8. Proclamation for Vocational Education Week for the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Mayor Hubbard read the Proclamation declaring the week of February 9, 1987 as Vocational Education Week. No Council action required. 9. Consideration and possible action to permit the City of Grapevine to construct asphalt walkway on west side of Pool Road from Hall-Johnson Road to Taylor Elementary City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council that the City of Grapevine wanted to install a walkway from Taylor Elementary School on Pool Road from the school to Hall-Johnson Road and need the City of Colleyville's permission to use our right-of-way at no cost to the City. Council person Grundy moved to grant permission for the City of Grapevine to install an asphalt walkway from Taylor Elementary School to Hall-Johnson Road. Councilperson White seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 10. REPLATTING APPROVAL - Larry Austin Construction - case Z-87-595 - Woodland Hills Addition, Block 13, Lots 13 and 14 (3200 and 3202 Park View Court) changing lot line to make one lot instead of two This item will be on the next agenda as there was a question concerning the drainage easement between the lots. 11. REPLATTING APPROVAL - J. Michael Hedden - case Z-87-615 - Acorn Trails Addition, Block 1, Lots 5 & 6 (5601 and 5511 Reagan Road) changing the lot line to make one lot instead of two Councilperson Grundy moved to approve the replatting of Acorn Trails Addition, Block 1, Lots 5 & 6, case Z-87-615. Councilperson White seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 12. Consideration of possible action for the City of Colleyville enter into a joint action with the City of Bedford to force removal of a flag pole near the intersection of Blue Quail Lane and Quail Crest Drive City Manager Ballenger explained that it had been requested to have a 80 foot flag CITY COUNC I L MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1987 Page 5 pole on a residential lot and had refused because of the height. Bedford's City Manager Walker had called requesting the City of Colleyville join them in an injunction to have the flag pole removed. The flag pole is in the City of Colleyville by approximately 4 inches. The Council took no action on this item. 13. Executive Session: In accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e & g Discussion of litigation with City Attorney and Discussion of personnel Mayor Hubbard explained that the executive session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e and g - litigation and personnel and that there would no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened. Council person White moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 p.m. Councilperson Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Blemings, White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none R"JJX"2)~ LaVada Johnson City Secretary 1 vj 1-~ It/JIlL t2d~ Approved on: CITY OF COllEYVlllE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT FEBRUARY 2, 1987 1. I have been in contact with Mr. Randy West, coordinator for Commissioner Hamilton, he has assured me that all the City streets asked for have been approved. Work to be accomplished between April 1, 1987 and September 1, 1987. The City's estimated cost for materials is $51,000.00, funds to accomplished the above are available in account 1-107-6316 Annual Budget. 2. The Frontier Court sewer lines and taps are in place and we have notified the property owners by mail. We enclosed a copy of the ordinance requiring them to tie-on within 60 days. 3. I am in receipt of a petition signed by 100% of the property owners on Roberts Road requesting sewer service. This line would sewer back thru Fox Meadows. The line in Fox Meadows has already been installed by that developer and stubbed to receive the line in question. Due to the elevation of the land as well as the elevation of the sewer line we may not be able to serve some of the properties on the South end of Roberts at this time. They will be able to obtain service thru Larry Cole's subdivision, when the lines are installed in the Northwest corner. The City Engineer has been instructed to make a determination of how much can be served and we will work up a cost estimate. 4. The Fire and Police Departments are planning to have an Open House on Saturday, February 28, 1987 from 2 to 5 p.m. We will attempt to get adequate media coverage as well as some mail outs. 5. The antique pick-up at the League Property on L.D. Lockett Road has been moved. 6. I accompani ed the street crew to the property on Hi ckory Hill. The gentl eman who had appeared before the Counci 1 has pl anted shrubs and ground cover over a great dea 1 of thi s ri ght-of-way. The property was hand-raked. There were some exposed telephone service lines. The telephone company was notified to either bury the lines or remove them. It would be impossible to work the area with machinery and not damage the ground cover or shrubs. Sincerely, ~/~2~-::.~~ ~r~ C.R. Ballenger City Manager CRB/lvj P. O. BOX 185 COLlEVVIUE, TEXAS 16034 (811) 281-4044