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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to orderd
by Mayor Neely on March 6, 1984 at 7:00 p.m.
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Roll Call: Councilperson Howard Collins, Tony Saracino, Neil Gholson, Phil Kelly
and Steve Turner were present. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney
Ross Foster, Di rector of Pub 1 i c Works Bi 11 LeGrand, City Engi neer Ga ry
Fisher, Acting Chief of Police Linda Shaw, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson
were also present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: In accordance with ARTICLE 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph g
Mayor Neely explained that the executive session had been called in accordance with
Article 6252-17 sec 2 paragraph g and that no decisions would be made during this
time. The meeting was recessed to the Conference room. The meeting was reconvened.
Approval of Minutes: February 21, 1984
Council person Gholson moved to approve the minutes for February 21, 1984 as amended.
Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes:
Correspondence:
Mayor Neely read correspondence from Storer Cable concerning the Disney channel and
a letter from Texas Power and Light in appreciation to the Fire Department for the
assistance in an emergency.
City Manager's Report:
City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council concerning the following items:
1. That the County was working on Jackson and Oak Knoll;
2. That the work on Glade Road had been scheduled to begin on Thursday of this
week;
3. That the culvert pipe had been installed.
Citizens wishing to speak to the Council:
1. George Tear, concerning zoning property on Pool Road;
2. T.L. Burns, 2113 Hall Johnson Road - concerning the resignation of Joe Tozzi
in response to this question, the Council all expressed their support of
the action of the City Manager;
SPECIAL ACTION: Proclamation - recognize Colleyville Fire Department
Mayor Neely presented Captain Ed Nicol with a Certificate of Appreciation for being
selected as the Fire Department of the Year for Tarrant County. Captain Nicol at
that presented Mayor Neely with the trophy to be displayed at City Hall that had been
presented to the Colleyville Fire Department.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Request to speak to Council - Clifton Duke, President Colleyville Riding
Club
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Clifton Duke, 1301 Glade Road, spoke to the Council and explained the drawing presented
by him with an explanation on what the Riding Club proposed for the area across from
the present park. There will be a work session to further discuss this item. James
Phillips, 603 Field Street spoke to the Council and objected to the Riding Club being
allowed to use the property behind him.
2. TABLED - PRELIMINARY PLAN - Highland Meadows Properties, Inc., case Z-84-392,
Ha 11 Johnson Road, Joyce Survey, Abstract 885, tract 1B&lBl, Chowning Survey,
Abstract 294, tract 6 & 6B
Council person Collins moved to remove this item from the table. Council person Kelly
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
The Council questioned the City Attorney as to status of this plat. The City Attorney
replied that if the Ordinance passed at the last Council meeting concerning plats had
been si gned by the Mayor then there was no acti on requi red by the Council. It was
a preliminary plat which would require a final plat from the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
3. Reconsideration of Ordinance 0-84-506 - Section 22 (amended Section 21) -
requested by Councilperson Turner
This item was deleted from the agenda; however, the City Attorney did request that
the Council review the wording of the ordinance, the Council agreed with the wording.
4. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-507 - Ordinance setting speed
limit on Highway 26
Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-507
AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 167 AND 169 OF ARTICLE XIX, R.C.S. 6701d, UNIFORM
ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC
INVESTIGATION UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE AS SET OUT IN THE ORDINANCE; AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200.00 FOR VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE.
and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one present to speak the Public Hearing
was closed.
Council person Turner moved to table Ordinance 0-84-507. Council person Kelly seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
5. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing-Ordinance 0-84-508 - Ordinance amending zoning
ordinance granting a special use permit for La Petite Academy, Day Care Center,
tract 3, block 6-R Woodbriar Estates West, case S-84-18
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Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-508 and opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
6. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-509 - Ordinance amending zoning
ordinance changing the zoning of a tract of land in Joseph Screech Survey,
Abstract #1404, From Ag to R-40, Z-84-391, Agriculture to Residential 40,000
Brook Meadows, Inc.
Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-509 and opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
7. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-510 - Ordinance amending
zoning ordinance changing the zoning of a tract of land in Joseph Screech
Survey, Abstract #1404, From Agriculture to Residentiall 20,000 Brook Meadows,
Inc.
Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-510 and opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Keith Wallace
of Washi ngton, Wallace spoke to the Council concerning the project representi ng Herman
Smith. He gave a brief explanation of the background information Herman Smith.
Council person Turner requested a Work Sessi on before the next Counci 1 meeti ng. Mike
Fay, 2905 Hickory Hill questioned the condition of Jackson Road below the development.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request to speak to the Council - Colleyville's Women's Club (formerly known
as Newcomer's Club) - Proclamation declaring April as Clean-up month for
Colleyville - Judy Pratt, President
Mayor Neely had suspended the rules during Mr. Wallace's presentation to read the
Proclamation declaring April as clean-up month for Colleyville to Judy Pratt.
9. Consideration of Developer Agreement for Jewell Estates, Joe Hughes Enterprises,
Inc.
Council person Kelly questioned the wording of item 13 of the Developer Agreement.
Councilperson Collins moved to accept the Developer Agreement for Jewell Estates.
Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
2. Consideration of the Appointment of Planning and Zoning Commissioner
Councilperson Saracino moved to appoint Alfred Mays to the Planning and Zoning Commission
to Place 5. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
3. Discusssion and possible action relative to drainage problems - Warwick and
Cheek-Sparger - requested by three Councilperson request being in following
order Councilperson Kelly, Turner, Gholson
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This item was removed from the agenda. It was explained that at the Work Session held
on March 5, 1984 it was decided that this problem would be handed thru regular City
channels. Procedures outlined included contacting City officials of the City of Bedford
and the County with the help of the City Engineer. There will be another Work Session
to discuss this problem at a later date.
4. Discussion of animal control problem requested by Mayor Neely
Mayor Neely explained the reason that he had placed this item on the agenda. The Council
agreed that there was a problem. Mary Brothers, 1009 Tinker Road spoke to the Council
in reference to a problem concerning other animals mainly cows.
5. Discussion and possible action on Park - requested by Council person Gholson
Council person Gholson moved to adopt a Resolution to re-establish a Park Commission;
that it have five (5) Council appointed members and elects their own chairman with
responsibility to the Council. The Park Board have the general goal to provide more
and better park and recreation facilities for the use of Colleyville citizens;
Through regularly scheduled and specially called meetings, tend to Park and Recreation
matters for the City of Colleyville as authorized and/or designated by the City
Council.
To make recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to:
- expenditures of park funds;
- uses and restrictions of park land;
- park land aquisitions;
- park board manning, structuring, responsibilities, restrictions and objectives;
To request guidance from the City Council, as appropriate, on matters not previously
authorized or designated. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, presented to the Mayor his resignation from the Park
Commission.
6. Discussion of Friday off after Thanksgiving holiday for City employees requested
by Councilperson Gholson
Councilperson Gholson moved to give Friday after Thanksgiving off to the City employees.
Councilperson Collins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly:
Noes: Turner
7. Discussion of Vernon Harris fence on Highway 26 requested by Councilperson
Saracino
Bi 11 LeGrand gave a report to the Council concerni ng the status of the fence on Vernon
Harris's property. The Council questioned the City Attorney about citations and lawsuit.
The Council wants an update at the next meeting.
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8. Follow-up report on water pump for Western Trails requested by Council person
Saracino
City Manager Ballenger reported that the fittings would be installed as soon as they
arrive.
10. Consent items:
a. Pay Bi 11 s
Councilperson Gholson moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes': none
Council person Collins moved to adjourn the meeeting. Council person Saracino seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
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