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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-4/17/1984 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRI L 17, 1984 cfJ~9 -P1 q : DCJ R' '",' The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to orde~ by Mayor Neely on April 17, 1984 at 7:30 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 Foster, City Engineer Gary Fisher, Acting Chief of Police Linda Shaw, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Invocation: Councilperson Turner Councilperson Turner gave the invocation afterwhich Mayor Neely lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 1984 and April 11, 1984 Councilperson Kelly moved to approve the minutes for April 3, 1984 as amended and April 11, 1984. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Correspondence: none City Manager's Report: City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council concerning the following items: 1. That he had contracted the owner of the property that is needed for the correction of the Kingston drainage and is 99% sure that the problem will be taken care of; 2. That the rest of his report would be handled during the meeting. Citizens wishing to speak to the Council: Those citizens wishing to speak to the Council were as follows: 1. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, thanking Mr. Ballener for the sample ballots mailed out and thanking the citizens for reading the sample ballot before coming to the polls. 2. Mike Whitaker, 3516 Blue Quail, concerning a nuisance in their neighborhood at 112 Quail Run; 3. Doug Blemings, 6001 Colts Neck Ct. ,concerning leash law for dogs and fee for Council members; 4. Council person Saracino - spoke on the upcoming bond election for the GCISD on May 19,1984, and would like to have a slide presentation before the next Council meeting on the 15th of May; 5. Wayne Deaton, 114 Quail Run concerning the nuisance discussed by Mr. Whitaker and restating the problem the neighborhood had with this lot. SPECIAL ACTION: Presentation to Derek Scearce Swear in Council-elect Place 3 Neil Gholson Council-elect Place 4 Phil Kelly Mayor Neely presented Derek Scearce with a commendation for saving a life and explained that a plague was being engraved for him. ","-----'--" CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRI L 17, 1984 Page 2 Mayor Neely sworn in Council-elect Gholson and Kelly. Councilperson Kelly requested a point of privilege to express his appreciation to the citizens for voting in the election. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Appointment of Parks Commission requested by Councilperson Gholson TABLED Councilperson Gholson moved to remove from the table. Council person Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Council person Saracino moved to have six members on the parks board with a Chairman and Vice-chairman. Councilperson Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner none Council person Ghol son moved that each Council person in turn have the opportunity to make a nomination to this board and vote on this nomination as the Council person makes it. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Gholson, Turner Noes: Saracino, Kelly Nominations were as follows: Councilperson Collins nominated W.W. Ratliff. nomination. The vote being: Councilperson Gholson seconded the Ayes: Collins, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: Saracino Council person Saracino nominated Don Bison. nomination. The vote being: Councilperson Turner seconded the Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner none Council person Gholson nominated Mary Lou Frost. Council person Collins seconded the nomination. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: Saracino Council person Kelly nominated Tommy Taylor. nomination. The vote being: Council person Turner seconded the Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none -'.-.--,,------.- --r-.'''-.- "'_0_ .-.,--..- CITY COUNCI L MINUTES APRI L 17, 1984 Page 3 Councilperson Turner nominated Paul Higgins. Councilperson Gholson seconded the nomination. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Council person Collins nominated Darrell Gotcher. Councilperson Turner requested point of privilege and reported that Mr. Gotcher would like to withdraw his name since there were so many qualified applicants. Councilperson Collins nominated Robert Hyden. It received no second. Council person Saracino nominated Ann Cable. nomination. The vote being: Council person Kelly seconded the Ayes: Saracino, Kelly Noes: Collins, Gholson, Turner Councilperson Gholson nominated Christina Burnett. the nomination. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Council person Turner seconded 2. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-511 - Ordinance amending zoning ordinance changing the zoning of a tract of land in Westcoat Addition, Block 1 Lot 29 - Betti nger Dri ve, zoni ng change from R-40 to R-30 requested by Vivian Hall Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-511 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WESCOAT PLACE ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 29 IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, FROM R-40 TO R-30 PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. Mrs. Vivian Hall was present to answer any questions and explained that she was giving the lots to her children. Mayor Neely opened the Public Hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Kelly moved to approve Ordinance 0-84-511. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: Collins Councilperson Turner moved to waive requirement for street improvement (0 -83 -500) due to the fact that it is all in the family. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. There was discussion on the reasons for this motion. The vote being: Ayes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: Collins _._."_.__._'.,,.,,__.._.___'_.___~___ _w__.~._,., __..~_..,_.._.~__,,~.___._.._._,...,..___ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRI L 17, 1984 PAGE 4 ~ 3. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-512 - Ordinance amending zoning ordinance changing the zoning of a tract of land in Riley Survey, Abstract 1356, Tract 3D, from AG to R-20 requested by Jerry Cyrier 4. Consideration of request for special permit to allow horse in R-20 zoning by Jerry Cyrier (see above case) Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-512 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVI LLE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE JONATHAN RILEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1356, IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, FROM AG TO R-20 PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. Jerry Cyrier was present and explained that he had 2~ acres but because of the width of the property he had to request R-20 and thi s is the reason for the request for special permit for a horse. City Manager Ballenger explained that this is the procedure used by past Councils in granting permission to have a horse in R-20 zoning. Mayor Neely opened the Public Hearing. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Wayne Deaton, 114 Quail Run, a neighbor expressed no objections. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Council person Turner moved to approve Ordinance 0-84-512. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Council person Kelly moved to allow special permission to allow horses in the above zoning case. Councilperson Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 5. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-513 - Ordinance amending Codification by adopting the 1982 Uniform Building Code Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-513 and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one present to wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 6. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-514 - Ordinance amending Codification by adopting the 1984 edition of the National Electrical Code Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-514 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 0-84-515 - Ordinance Disannex a portion of Colleyville to adjust boundaries with the City of Hurst Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-515 and explained the need for this ordinance. Mayor Neely opened the Public Hearing. Those speaking were as follows: Helen Sneed, 801 L.D. Lockett Road - questioned location. After giving everyone present the opportunity to speak and there being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRI L 17, 1984 PAGE 5 8. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-516 - Ordinance amending zoning ordinance changing the zoning of a tract of land in the Joyce Survey, Abstract 885, and the Chowing Survey, Abstract 294 being located along Hall-Johnson Road from AG to R-20 requested by the Highland Meadows Properties, Inc. (Z-84-400) Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-516 and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Kelly questioned City Engineer Gary Fisher about the drainage. 9. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-517 - Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance changing the zoning of a tract of land in the McNary Acres eing located along L.D. Lockett Road and Precinct Line Road from R-40 to CC requested by G.B. Calloway (Z-84-402) Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-517 and opened the Public Hearing. Those speaking were as follows: Ronald Sas, 5805 Quality Hill presented a petition with 188 names in opposition; Frank Cox, 6608 Curtis Road - opposed; Doug Blemings, 6000 Colts Neck - opposed; Mi ke Jordan and Dale Jordan, owners of property next door - opposed; Bert Frie, 5504 Lowrie - opposed. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Council person Collins requested Mr. Calloway and Mr. Deaton to withdraw this application due to the strong opposition. 10. Discussion of the appointment of Sesquicentennail Committee requested by Councilperson Gholson (TABLED) Council person Kelly moved to remove this item from the table. Council person Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Mayor Neely read a portion of Resolution R-84-293. After discussion of the Council concerni ng thi s matter, Council person Kelly moved to accept the names (presented to Council by Chairman, Pro Tem Joni Neely) of those who are willing to serve by acclamation and leave it open to any and all who want to serve without a cut off date. If it is necessary for approval of others at a later date because of a policy of the State of Texas then that's fine. Council person Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner none 11. Discussion of drainage in Kingston Addition - Ron Richardson requested by Councilperson Saracino This item was removed from the agenda at the request of Councilperson Saracino. 12. Consideration of appointing alternate Election Judge as Election Judge for run-off April 28, 1984 requested by Phil Kelly Council person Kelly pointed out that he had talked to Mr. Walker in the Secretary of State1s office concerning the election. Mayor Neely pointed out that it had already been taken care of. He had appointed Sharon Lambert as Judge and Jim Moore as alternate judge. ......,--_.. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES APRIL 17, 1984 PAGE 6 13. Discussion and consideration of the purchase of video equipment for Police Department (TABLED) Council person Turner moved to remove this item from the table. Council person Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner none Councilperson Kelly questioned the City Manager concerning the source of funds for the purchase of this video equipment if approved. City Manager Ballenger explained that it would have to come from contigency funds. Councilperson Kelly questioned the City Attorney as to the contract. The Ci ty Attorney reported hi s fi ndi ngs of the contract. After further di scussi on, Council person Turner moved to accept the lowest bid of VSI for $3,726.00 with the understanding that they train at no cost and it is to paid for out of the contigency fund. Council person Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner none NEW BUSINESS: 1. Consideration of request from Storer Cable Company for a rate increase Charl es B. Heath, Di stri ct Manager, Storer Cabl e Communi cati ons spoke to the Counci 1 concerning the requested rate increase for cable service. Councilperson Kelly questioned Mr. Heath in regard to the amount of the increase. The City Attorney expressed the need for supporting documents in this rate request. Mr. Heath stated that he would supply any requested information. Council person Turner pointed out that it was not the place of the City to request this information, the Cable Company should know what information was needed by the City. A date will set for a public hearing. 2. Consideration of Developer's Agreement for Highland Meadows, Properties, Inc. Ramon Chandl er was present to answer questi ons of the Counci 1. After di scussi on concerning the amounts due not being available at this time, Council person Collins moved to approve the developer agreement for Hi ghl and Meadows, Inc. Council person Turner seconded the motion. Council person Kelly requested this item be tabled. City Manager Ballenger explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission wanted the Agreement approved before they approved the Final Plat. The vote being: Ayes: Collins Noes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner 3. Consideration of Developer's Agreement for Saddlebrook Phase II Davi d Washington, engi neer representing H. L. Day spoke to the Council addressi ng the tunnel of trees along Bedford Road. There was a discussion that the surrounding developer wanted to get together with this development on the construction of Bedford Road. Council person Turner moved to table this item. Council person Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: Collins CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 1984 Page 7 There is to be a work session with the developers on both developer agreements. 4. Request to speak to the Council - Terry Cordray, concerning Motorcyle races at Ross Downs Terry Cordray, 6500 Colleyville Boulevard spoke to the Council concerning the motorcycles races at Ross Downs requested that he be permitted to operate the races. Counci 1 person Turner moved to permi t Terry Cordray to operate the motorcyl e races at Ross Downs on Friday nights and practice on Tuesday nights from 6:00 p.m. to dark with the restrictions as before. Council person Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 10. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-518 - Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance changing the zonin,g of a tract of land in the N.B. Looney Survey, Abstract 65, being located on Hall-Johnson and Bluebonnet from AG to CC requested by Cityscape (Z-84-404) Mayor Neely read Ordinance 0-84-518 in its entirety. There was no one present to represent this case. Mayor Neely opened the Public Hearing. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Glen Schneider - wanted it tabled. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 11. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-519 - Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance changing the zoning of a tract of land in the Tico Estates being located on McDonwell School Road from AG to R-20 requested by T&M Development Co. (Z-84-405) Mayor Neely read Ordinance 0-84-519 in its entirety. Councilperson Collins stepped down from the Council due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Neely opened the Public Hearing. Those present wishing to speak were as follows: Rosemary Freeman, 5913 Quality Hill - concerning drainage; Barbara Kirkland, 5801 Quails Path - drainage; Doug Blemings, 6000 Colts Necks - drainage and streets. There be no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Collins returned to the Council. 5. Discussion and possible action on Brown Trail and Cheek-Sparger Road requested by Councilperson Gholson and Turner 6. Discussion and possible action relative to the South one-half (~) of McDonwell School Road from Pleasant Run Road to end of street 7. Report on school zone sign on Hall-Johnson Road requested by Council person Saracino 8. Discussion of Tinker Road and Quail Path requested by Councilperson Saracino 9. Resolution R-84-29~ - ConsciJeration of resolution supporting the State funding for passage of the pothole bill Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, will be on the next agenda due to the late hour. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRI L 17, 1984 Page 8 12. Consent Items: a. Budget Report b. Pay Bills Councilperson Collins moved to approve the consent items. Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Council person Coll ins moved to adjourn the meeting. Council person Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none ~~m~. LaVada Johnson City Secretary 1 vj cf!!(j I; J f II Approved on