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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-4/8/1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyvil1e by Mayor Buck Hubbard on April 8, 1986, at 7:30 p.m. 4J~R4 ~. .1 ,~P.' ' ~. ~ was called to order CITY COUNCI L MINUTES April 8, 1986 Roll Call: Council person Howard Collins, John White, Neil Gholson and Phil Kelly were present. Council person Steve Turner was absent. Counci 1 person-e1 ect Suzi e Grundy, Charles Gore, and Jack Burke were present. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney Ross Foster, Sergeant Rodney Cunningham, Fire Chief Darrel Bailey, City Engineer Gary Fisher, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Invocation: Council person Phil Kelly gave the invocation and Mayor Hubbard lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: March 18, 1986; March 26, 1986; April 3, 1986 Council person Kelly moved to approve the minutes of March 18, 1986 and March 26, 1986 as amended and the Apri 1 3, 1986 mi nutes as presented. Counci 1 person Whi te seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, White, Gholson, Kelly Noes: none City Manager's Report: The City Manager reported to the Council the following: 1. that in accordance with the Developer I s Agreement for Wood1 and Hill s Phase IV - !:i of Glade Road will be constructed and a water line is being replaced, Glade Road has been closed and traffic detoured for approximately 4 weeks; 2. that all of the EPA sewer line has been installed in the ground and now clean-up is in progress; Citizens wishing to speak to the Council concerning items not on the agenda: 1. Roberta Najar - presented a plaque to Council person Phil Kelly for his service to the citizens of Co11eyvi1le and roses to his wife Joan Kelly (not present); 2. G1 en Bryan, 501 Tumb1 eweed Trail - requested to be on the next agenda and discussed problems with sewer installation on his property; 3. Joe Stratton, 200 John McCain Road - requested to be on the next agenda and discussed problems with sewer installation on his property especially the drainage; 4. Earnest Lee, 116 John McCain Road - discussed problems with the installation of sewer lines on his property and the repair work that needs to be done; The Council expressed their desire that Elder construction not receive payment on any work until problems have been taken care of. 5. Patricia Waschka, 2108 Oak Knoll Drive - discussed problems with the replacement of her fence after sewer line had been installed and problems with the drainage at the Creek with debris C ITY COUNC I L MINUTES APRIL 8, 1986 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS: 1. Discussion and Possible Action on construction of perimeter streets - Woodland Hi 11 s Mayor Hubbard reported that there had been a meeting with the City of Bedford whi ch has agreed to furnish the material for drainage along Cheek-Sparger Road with the City of Colleyvi11e doing the work. Council person Kelly requested a time frame for the work to be done and that this item be on the next agenda. 2. Consideration to amend MUS charges This item was deleted by Councilperson Gholson. 3. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-86-608 - Ordinance concerning wrecker service to the City Limits Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-86-608. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Public Hearing - Resolution R-86-332 - Canvass the April 5, 1986 Election Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-86-332 in There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Gho 1 son moved to approve Reso 1 uti on R-86- 332. Counci 1 person White and Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: its entirety. Counci1person Counci1person Ayes: Noes: Collins, White, Gholson, Kelly none 2. Public Hearing - Resolution R-86-333 - Calling a Run-off Election (if necessary) This item was not necessary. 3. Swear in new Council members Mayor Hubbard swore in Jack Burke as Council person Place 5. Mayor Hubbard swore in Charles Gore as Council person Place 4. Shirley Saracino presented a corsage of yellow roses to Suzie Grundy. Mayor Hubbard swore in Suzie Grundy as Council person Place 3. Mayor Hubbard presented Council person Neil Gholson a plaque of appreciation for his three years service to the City of Co11eyvi11e. Neil Gholson expressed his appreciation to citizens for the opportunity to serve the City. Mayor Hubbard presented Councilperson Phil Kelly a plaque of appreciation for his service of six years to the City of Co11eyvi11e. Phil Kelly expressed his appreciation to the citizens for the opportunity to serve the City. There was a recess at which time cake and coffee was served. **3a. Executive Session: Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph g (Personnel) Alleged misconduct of Chief of Police CITY COUNC I L MINUTES APRIL 8, 1986 Page 3 Mayor Hubbard explained that the executive session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph g (Personnel - Report from City Attorney) and that there would no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened. **3b. Discussion and Possible action as to alleged allegations of misconduct of Chief of Police Council person Gore moved that the Chief of Police Weldon Alexander be suspended (with pay) at once and that the City Attorney be empowered to set up a formal investigation of the allegations and charges made against the Chief of Police; including the acquisition of adequate council to evaluate the investigation and to advise this group as to the procedure to take after the investigation is completed. Counci1person Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 4. Elect Mayor ProTem (if there is no run-off) Counci1person White moved that Counci1person Gore serve as Mayor ProTem. Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Counci1person Ayes: Collins, White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none 5. Request to speak to the Council - Linda A1hers, chairman of Sesquicentennial Committee concerning the foundation of the Webb House Linda A1hers was not present. No action was taken on this item. 6. Request to speak to the Counci 1 Co 11 eyvi 11 e Linda A1hers concerning clean-up of Linda A1hers was not present. No action was taken on this item. 7. Consideration of bid for right-of-way on Glade Road City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council that he had received one bid in the amount of $25,000.00 for the right-of-way on Glade Road. His recommendation would be to reject thi s bi d and re-adverti se the property. The Counci 1 agreed wi th thi s action. 8. Public Hearing - Resolution R-86-331 - Zoning Fees increase Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-86-331 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson' Gore moved to accept the Planning and Zoning recommendation for the zoning fees and approve Resolution R-86-331 as presented. Counci1person Burke seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: Collins CITY COUNC I L MINUTES APRIL 8, 1986 Page 4 9. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-86-609 - Ordinance amending the zoni ng ordi nance on a tract of 1 and in the J. M. Looney Survey, Abstract 936, Tract 1C2 and 1Cl, P1 easant Run Road on request of Stan Jordan, Z-86- 567 for AG to CC (Community Commercial) Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-86-609 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 10. 1st Reading and Pub1 ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-86-610 - Ordinance concerning Retaining Walls Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-86-610 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 11. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-86-611 - Ordinance increasing the filing fees for Preliminary Plans and Final Plats Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-86-611 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 12. Discussion and Possible Action as to why the City does not have a Fire Marshal Phil Kelly, 2808 Sherwood Lane, spoke to the Council requesting information on the Fire Marshal of the City of Colleyville. City Manager Ballenger explained that Bill LeGrand is the Fire Marshal and had been working with the Fire Department. Fire Chief Bailey explained that Andy Stoody had been working as his assistant in regard to monthly reports but that Bi 11 LeGrand had worked with the Department each time he had been requested to do so. City Manager Ballenger stated that he planned to have on the next agenda a request that the positions of Fire Chief and Fire Marshal be combined. 13. Discussion and Possible Action as to why the City does not have a Building Inspector Phil Kelly, 2808 Sherwood Lane, spoke to the Council requesting information on the position of Building Inspector in regard as to whether or not it was being held by a part time or full time employee. City Manager Ballenger explained that the position was being held by Mark West, the former building inspector, on a temporary basis until a permanent inspector could be hired. 14. Discussion and Possible Action concerning the sale and/or use of City seryices without Council authorization Phil Kelly, 2808 Sherwood Lane, spoke to the Council requesting information about his water account number on political literature's mailing label. City Manager Ballenger reported that the water mailing list had been sold for $50.00 upon request. Counci1person Gore moved that the sale of the City mailing list be ceased and the person responsible for selling the mailing list with the account number on it be reprimanded. Also there be an accounting made for the number of sales of these mailing list and that if there has only been one charge for multiple sale list that further action be taken. Counci1person Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none CITY COUNC I L MINUTES APRIL 8, 1986 Page 5 16. Discussion of drainage across Sherwood Lane Phil Kelly, 2808 Sherwood Lane, gave the Council background information concerning drainage across Sherwood Lane. City Manager Ballenger read a letter and the Developer Agreement for Hills of Central Park concerning the drainage from that development. 15. Request to speak to the Council - Raman Chandler - to define the availability of Council Chambers and to define the administrative structure of the City Mayor Hubbard read a letter from Raman Chandler requesting to be removed from the agenda. Council person Burke moved that the meeting be adjourn. Council person Grundy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, White, Grundy, Gore, Burke Noes: none Respe~tted ~Ohnsnn City Secretary 1 vj ~ /( Ij/~ Approved on: