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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-2/7/1984 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 1984 {J~-R~.,.. t7 ~~~ The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Neely on February 7, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilperson Howard Collins, Tony Saracino, Neil Gholson, Phil Kelly and Steve Turner were present. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney Ross T. Foster, City Engineer Gary Fisher, Chief of Police Joe Tozzi, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. EXECUTIVE SESSION: In accordance with ARTICLE 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph g requested by Council person Kelly Mayor Neely explained that the executive session had been called to accordance with Arti cl e 6252-17 sec 2 paragraph g and that no deci si ons woul d be made duri ng thi s time. The meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened. Invocation: Councilperson Howard Collins Councilperson Howard Collins gave the invocation afterwhich Mayor Neely lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: January 24, 1984 Councilperson Turner moved to approve the minutes. Council person Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner none Correspondence: Mayor Neely reported to the Council concerning the following correspondence: 1. Letters from Gib Lewis and J.R. Stone in regard to Speed Limit and turning lane of Highway 26 2. Moore Diversified Services in regard to the Community Development Block Grant City Manager's Report: City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council concerning the following items: 1. That the Community Development Grant for Collyville had been released and the work on the 6" water line on Sanders would be done soon; 2. That he had a meeting with Highway Department Friday to discuss the Urban Systems being started again; 3. That he had a meeting with Harris HEB Hospital to discuss Ambulance service; 4. That he had talked to the Highway Department Engineer concerning the traffic count and the result of that meeting was the ordinance on the agenda tonight; Citizens wishing to speak to the Council: 1. Phil Kelly, 2808 Sherwood Lane, spoke in regard to the tape recorder. Point of Order: Council person Kelly removed from the agenda without prejudice item 5 under Old Business. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 1984 PAGE 2 OLD BUSINESS: 1. Jewell Estates - Clearification of vote on perimeter road requirements Mayor Neely recapped the actions of the last Council on this item. The Council was under the impression that a 4/5 vote was required. There was a discussion of the vote on this item at the January 24, 1984 Council meeting and the minutes of that meeting. *The minutes should have read Councilperson Kelly pointed out that it takes three quarter or 75% vote to approve this motion. (This was an error on the part of the City Secretary in writing the January 24, 1984 minutes. A note has been put on those minutes to refer to the minutes of this meeting to correct statement.) After an argumentative discussion, the City Attorney suggested that since there was a question concerning whether or not the Mayor voted then the Council should vote on this item again. Council person Collins moved to re-consider this item. Council person Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Council person Gholson moved to approve previous motion of the last meeting that being to approve the variance to Ordinance 0-83-500 with $25,000.00 being put in escrow for the future development of this street or Tinker Road whichever needs it first. Council person Colli ns seconded the moti on. The meeti ng was recess after Council person Kelly moved to lay aside the rules to allow a recess for Councilperson Turner. Councilperson Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none The vote on the main motion being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Gholson, Turner Saracino, Kelly 2. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-504 - Ordinance deleting approval of preliminary plans and/or final plats of subdivisions by the City Council requested by Councilperson Turner Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-83-504 AN ORD I NANCE AMEND I NG SECTI ON 2 OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE COLLEYV I LLE CODE BY DELETI NG THEREFROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT PRELIMINARY PLANS AND/OR FINAL PLATS OF SUBDIVISIONS BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. and opened the Public Hearing. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Buck Hubbard, 413 L.D. Lockett Road - for. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Council person Turner requested that the ordinance be amended to cover item of the subdivision ordinance page 163 of Codification to reflect ordinance if passed. Council person Saracino moved to table this item. Council person Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none CITY COUNCI L MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1984 Page 3 3. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-505 - Ordinance amending zoning ordinance concerni ng detached resi denti a 1 garages and accessory restri cted to 1,000 feet, allowing servants' quarters to be 1,000 square feet and establishing line for detached building Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-505 and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 4. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-506 - Ordinance calling an election April 7, 1984 for the purpose of submitting proposed Colleyville Charter amendments and appointing election judges Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-506 and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Council person Kelly moved to amend the ordinance to read Sharon Lambert as alternate election judge (due to the ill health of Helen Bailey). Council person Turner and Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 5. Re-consideration of Sparger agreement - requested by Councilperson Kelly This item was removed from the agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Report from Storer - Charles Heath, District Manager Charl es Heath, Di stri ct Manager of Storer Cabl e spoke to the Council and poi nted out on a map the areas of Colleyville that cable is now available, areas that would be served during this year. Councilperson Kelly had several questions for Mr. Heath. The Council was informed that there is now available to Colleyville an Emergency procedure just for Colleyville that would operate on the cable. The City Manager stated that the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and as well as himself would have the procedures that needed to be taken in the case of an emergency. Due to the time, item 9 was moved forward on the agenda. 9. COMBINATION PLAT - Samuel McCollough, case Z-84-390, Cotrail Survey, Abstract 389, a portion of tract 6B1B The Planning and Zoning vote on this item was noted as being 4 to 0 in favor of approval. Council person Kelly moved to approve the Combination Plat for Samuel McCollough, Case Z-84-390. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 2. Discuss street planning for the City of Colleyville - requested by Council person Gholson Council person Ghol son pointed out that the agenda shoul d have read street ma intenance planning. He stated that he would like the City prepare a list of the streets in need CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1984 Page 4 **Councilperson Collins stated they he would be biased and preferred not to serve on this committee. Councilperson Kelly withdrew his motion. Councilperson Saracino withdrew his second. Councilperson Turner moved that Mayor Neely and Council person Saraci no serve on thi s committee. Council person Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: and an estimated cost for the repair. The Ci ty Manager stated that be revised and that a report on Glade Road will be on the next agenda. the of repai ring list needs to 3. Discussion of parks and obtaining park land in developments - requested by Councilperson Gholson 6. Discussion of Park Program Council person Ghol son requested .that these two items be di scussed at the same time. After a discussion with Darrell Gotcher that he had stated he would serve as Park Commissioner until a Commission could be established. There is to be a meeting to start discussions on policies and procedures with all interested parties being invited to get suggestions and ideas to present to the Council for consideration. 4. Discussion and possible action - failure of City staff to provide monthly report on water purchased vs water sold as per water ordinance 0-76-220 - requested by Councilperson Kelly Council person Kelly questioned the water reports that the Council had been presented and have several questions. Council person Kelly moved to appoint two members of the Council to work with the City staff and if necessary TRA to analysis the water used, water sold with the intent to lower the water rates in the City of Colleyville. Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: Collins Council person Kelly moved to appoint Mr. Howard Collins and Mr. Tony Saracino as a committee of two to investigate the water used vs water sold report and see if the water rates can be adjusted. Council person Saracino seconded the motion. -lRe-Y6te-Be+ftg~ ** correction see above Ayes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: Collins 5. Discussion of Planning and Zoning appointment Mayor Neely expressed the need for a work session to interview the appl icants for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. There will be a work session before the next Council meeting. 7. Consideration - Bids for Pick-up City Manager B-allenger explained that the Public Works Department had a 174 used Chevy pick-up that has reached the point that it can not be repaired. It was pointed out that from the Revenue Sharing budget of 9-30-82 there was left $2,075 under Public Works and in 9-30-93 Revenue Sharing budget there was left 9,308.14 in Public Works capital. The City Manager recommended that the bi d of Jack Wi 11 i ams of $8,420.00 be accepted. Councilperson Kelly moved to accept the low bid of Jack Williams $8,420.00 be accepted. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none CITY COUNCI L MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1984 Page 5 8. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-507 - Ordinance setting speed limit on Highway 26 Mayor Neely read Ordinance 0-84-507 in its entirety and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Council person Kelly requested that a copy of the strip map be prepared for each of the Council members and a letter be written to the Highway Department concerning the fatal ities that have occurred on Highway 26 as none are listed on the map. 10. Discussion of conduct of Council members - requested by Councilperson Saracino Council person Saracino that the Council had adopted rules of procedures and that the last Council meeting had gotten out of hand. Mayor Neely accepted the responsibility for the meeting and apologized again(as he had at the beginning of the meeting) for the events of the evening. 11. Discussion and possible action - Western Trail pumping station - requested by Councilperson Saracino Council person Saracino moved to instruct the City staff to make fittings (cost to be limited to $500) to get the pump on pedestal repaired (to be paid from enterprise fund). Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner none PAY BILLS: Councilperson Turner moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Council person Turner moved to adjourn the meeti ng. Council person Ghol son seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none R:1:Ja:~tt() S627L/ LaVada Johnson City Secretary Approved on:J~ dl, Flf!/-- 1 vj