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MINUTES OF THE
COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 1996
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Ed Baker
on October 15, 1996, at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Steven Helling, Dennis Monaghan, Don Butler, and
John Grace were present. Mayor Ed Baker, City Manager Bob
Stripling, Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher, Administrative Assistant
Anne Born, City Engineer Jim Foster, Director of Community
Development Doug Henderson, City Attorney Ross Foster and City
Secretary Jean Harris were also present.
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Councilman Jack Martin was absent.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268,
Subchapter 0
Sec. 551.071
Sec. 551.072
Sec. 551.074
Legal - American Title Law Suit
Land Acquisition - Water Tower site
Personnel - The City Council may consider the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or
dismissal of public officers or employees, including the City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney and City board and
commission members. A complete list of the City's boards and
commissions is on file in the City Secretary's office.
Mayor Baker explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with
Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter 0, Sections 551.071 - Legal, 551.072 - Land
Acquisition, and 551.074 - Personnel. He further explained that there would be no
decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 7:08 p.m.,
and reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
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The invocation was given by Councilman Butler, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED
BY THE COUNCil AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS,
PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Baker presented the Planning Award to Doug Henderson, Director of Community
Development, and commended him for the work he had done in the development of the
City's unique zoning designations.
Councilman Don Butler presented the AARP Proclamation to Jim Moore.
Councilman Dennis Monaghan presented the National Arts & Humanities Month
Proclamation to Ann Hardy.
Councilman John Grace presented the Red Ribbon Week (alcohol and drug abuse)
Proclamation to Marilyn Rice, Substance Abuse Coordinator with the Grapevine-Colleyville
Independent School District.
CONSENT:
3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-96-1248 - Consent Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 1, 1996
b. Approval of a contract with Carter - Burgess for professional services relative
to the design of paving, drainage, and water improvements in Colleyville
Estates in the amount of $68,000
Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1248 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed
the Public Hearing.
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Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-96-1248.
Councilman Helling seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Baker declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1048 - Approving the
proposed Fiscal Year 1996-97 Budget for the Colleyville Economic Development
Corporation
Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96-1048.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed
the Public Hearing.
ACTION ITEMS:
5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO DELAY START OF
CONSTRUCTION ON CITY PARK TO JUNE, 1997
Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak.
Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Baker declared the motion carried.
Mr. Bill Recker, 2209 Woodstock Drive, representing the Parks and Recreation Board,
spoke in favor of the delay and requested a statement from the City regarding the "game
plan" for the parks construction.
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Ms. Lori Napier, 2808 Cottonwood Lane, representing Girls Softball, spoke in favor of the
delay.
It was the consensus of the Council to proceed with the June start date.
6. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A LAW SUIT SETTLEMENT WITH
AMERICAN TITLE
Councilman Helling moved to approve the law suit settlement with American Title.
Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Baker declared the motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS:
7 . MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Councilman Grace asked that the City Manager explain the success of the City's budget.
The City Manager explained the excess funds in the budget of the Fiscal Year that ended
September 30,1996.
Councilman Grace commended the City Manager and staff for their responsible
management of the City's funds.
REPORTS:
8. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES -10n/96
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MINUTES - 10/8/96
There was no action taken on this item.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS:
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
There was no one present wishing to speak.
ACTION/RESOLUTION:
10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL
AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 1996 - Reading and
Public Hearing - Resolution R-96-1249
Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1249 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed
the Public Hearing.
Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-96-1249, approving the law suit
settlement with American Title.
Councilman Butler seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Baker declared the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Grace moved to
adjourn.
Councilman Helling seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Butler, and Grace
Nays: None
Mayor Baker declared the meeting adjourned at 8: 1 0 p.m.
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Minutes taken and prepared by:
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City Secretary
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