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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-12/18/1984 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 18, 1984 ~)6c~-rr~' '_ ~/d \d-~.-~l SS '~)ft.~' t'"1- The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order ~ by Mayor Neely on December 18, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Councilperson Howard Collins, Tony Saracino, Neil Gholson, Phil Kelly, Steve Turner were present. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney Ross Foster, Chief of Police Weldon Alexander, Fire Chief Ed Nicol, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Invocation: Councilperson Tony Saracino Council person Saracino gave the invocation afterwhich Mayor Neely lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Approval of Minutes: December 18, 1984 Councilperson Collins moved to approve the December 4, 1984 minutes as presented. Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Turner Noes: Kelly Storer Cable did not film the meeting. Correspondence: none SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Mayor for the Day Mayor Neely presented "Mayor for the Day" Certificates to Janel Vincent, Colleyville Middle School and Tracie Allen, Colleyville Elementary School City Manager's Report: City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council on the following: 1. That all the easements for the EPA Grant has been obtained; 2. That the City staff is aware of the condition of the streets, there has been two crews working on the streets patching; 3. That he has been contacted by City of Hurst to solve, a question of City Limits of the two cities; 4. That the well on L.D. Lockett Road has been pulled and should be back in service in a short period of time; 5. That the lot of Hall-Johnson has been surveyed and will be on the 1st meeting for Planning and Zoning in January; 6. That the lot of Coll eyvi 11 e Terrace bi ds wi 11 be presented to the Council on January 2, 1985. Citizens wishing to speak to the Council concerning items not on the agenda: 1. Dennis Burke, 1625 Dorset spoke to the Council concerning the Police Department giving classes in firearms and his opposition of this plan. EXECUTIVE SESSION: In accordance with Article 6252-17 See 2 Mayor Neely explained that the Executive Session had been called under the provlslons of Article 6252-17 Section 2 and that no decisions would be made during this time. The meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened. ,. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES DECEMBER 18,1984 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance 0-84-543 - Ordinance prohibiting the use of wood shingles and wood shakes in the City - TABLED Councilperson Kelly moved to remove from this item from the table. Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner none Mayor Neely read Ordinance 0-84-543 in its entirety due to amendments to the original ordinance. There was a discussion whether or not this item should be tabled for another two weeks. Councilperson Saracino moved to approve Ordinance 0-84-543. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. Councilperson Kelly moved to amend Ordinance 0-84-543 Section 8 paragraph B, to exclude wood shingles in any form as in roofs or side materials in multi-family. Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote on the amendment being: Ayes: Noes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Collins, Turner Vote on the main motion: Ayes: Noes: Saracino, Kelly Collins, Gholson, Turner 2. Wayne Deaton requesting a variance to Ordinance 0-81-420 (metal buildings) in regard to business location on Precinct Line Road Wayne Deaton requested that the Council give him a variance to the ordinance requiring 75% masonry. Council person Kelly requested that the reasons for a variance be recorded in the minutes: "VARIANCES The City Council may grant a variance from the requirements of subsection A of this section if the City Council finds: (1) That the nature, type, and operation of the business or businesses to be conducted within the commerical building is not inherently susceptible to conflagration; and, (2) That the design and location of the commerical building is such that masonry, glass, or equivalent contruction would not facilitate the control of a fire in said building by the fire department; and, (3) That the structure is located in such an isolated area there would be no danger of damage or injury to adjacent or surroundi ng property or improvements in the event of a fire." and further pointed out that all three of the reasons would have to be met. 'd'r ' CITY COUNC I L MINUTES DECEMBER 1'8", 1984 Page 3 *amended 1-2-85 jt~~ Councilperson Turner moved to table this item until the next meeting. Council person Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Gholson, Turner Noes: Saracino, Kelly The items on the agenda were rearranged: NEW BUSINESS: 3. Discussion and Possible action relative to MUS funds as they are presently all oca ted Council person Turner reported to the Council that he had mailed letters to citizens on Bransford Road, Leta Lane, Suellen Court, Beverly and Shelton to inquire if they were interest in having sewer on their street. Those present speak were as follows: Don Johnson, 801 Beverly - for; John Paul Barnett, 601 Beverly - for; Lila Colley, 401 Shelton - against sewer; Richard Mansfield, 6120 Bransford - for. Those call ing against sewer were Mrs. Baker, Jim DeVasher. Those calling in for sewer were Dee Davis, Frank Jennings. The Council instructed the City Manager to send letters to the citizens on these streets to get a response from them to see how many are willing to participate in this project. OLD BUSINESS: 3. Master Drainage and MUS funds requested by Councilperson Saracino Councilperson Saracino wanted the City to start work on drainage in the City of Colleyville , such as the drainage problem within the Oaks and Briarwood Subdivisions. Councilperson Kelly moved that the City Manager be instructed to proceed on the ava il abi 1 ity of ri ght-of-way easements for thi s project or i nvesti gate other methods to solve the drainage problem. There is to be no expeditures on this item at this time only information to be reported to the Council at the next meeting. Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 4. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-84-549 - Ordinance amending zoning ordinance changing the zoning of a tract of land located in the A.J. Lott Survey, Abstract 963, from AG to ML (Agriculture to Light Manufactory) on the request of Tim O'Neil (Z-784-449) Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-84-549 and opened the Public Hearing. There Jeing no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 5. Discussion of street lighting - request by Councilperson Gholson the City To investjaate the pos~ibility Councilperson Gholson explained that he would like*-p.r-Q-V-l-<l-e:- adequate ITghting 011 Hlghway ~~6, Texas Power and Light will provide the work and the poles but the City would have :0 pay the monthly charge. Thi s item is to be on the next agenda with more deta il ed ,nformation. of providing .. CITY COUNCI L MINUTES DECEMBER 18,1984 Page 4 *amended 1-2-85 . ,2va NEW BUSINESS: 1. Presentation of Audit for the 1983-84 Fiscal Year James V. Leito, III, auditor manager for Deloitte Haskins+Sells, made a brief explanation of the audit and answered questions of the Council. After being questioned concerning the $100,000.00 from MUS funds being assigned to street and drainage projects, Mr. Leito, pointed out from an auditor's viewpoint it would better to use it for the water and sewer enterprise. *NOTE: A revised audit was preser.ted to the City Secretary on December 21, 1984 for the Council. 6. Discussion and Possible action on MUS Funds - requested by Councilperson Gholson Council person Collins moved to transfer the $100,000.00 back to Utility fund from the General Fund that had been set aside for streets and drainage. Council person Gholson seconded the motion. Council person Kelly called point of order on the motion. Mayor Neely ruled that the motion was in order. Council person Kelly challenged the ruling. The vote on the ruling being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Gholson, Turner Saracino, Kelly Council person Kelly moved to table this motion. Council person Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Saracino, Kelly Noes: Collins, Gholson, Turner The vote on the main motion being: Ayes: Collins, Gholson, Turner Noes: Saracino, Kelly 7. PUBLIC HEARING - Annexation for property on Highway 26 (Charlie Davidson's old location) Mayor Neely pointed out the location of the proposed annexation of property and opened the Publ ic Hearing. After giving everyone the opportunity to speak and be heard with no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Council person Turner moved to adjourn. The motion died for lack of second. 9. Public Hearing - Joe Barnett - property on Glade Road Mr. Barnett had contacted the City and requested this item be postponed until a later date. NEW BUSINESS: 9. Police Personnel-Assistance requested by Councilperson Saracino ". CITY COUNC I L MINUTES DECEMBER !B), 1984 Page 5 This item will be on the next agenda to enable the Council to study a report presented by City Manager Ballenger. 2. Discussion and Possible action relative to MUS funds as they are presently allocated This item was handled under number 6 of Old Business. 4. Capital Recovery Program requested by Councilperson Kelly Councilperson Kelly explained that he would like to see a program in Colleyville similar to what the City of Grapevi ne is doi ng. The City Attorney was requested to contact the City of Grapevine to investigate the possibility that this City could do the same thing. 5. Concrete Streets - requested by Councilperson Kelly The City Manager was instructed to wri te Knowlton-Engl i sh- Flowers to furni sh specifications for asphalt and concrete streets. 6. Fire Protection - requested by Councilperson Kelly Council person Kelly moved that the City provi de fi re protecti on to Stafford Hei ghts Subdivision as per plans presented to the City Council at the December 4, 1984 meeting and the source of the funds being from MUS funds. Council person Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Collins Councilperson Gholson moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Gholson, Turner Noes: Collins, Saracino, Kelly 7. Discussion and Possible action on zoning ordinance requested by Council person Gholson Council person Gholson would like to refer Section 23 to Planning and Zoning for the consideration of the following: R-MF -delete that portion that states zoned before June 16, 1981. 8. Action on trash and garbage dumps in Colleyville requested by Council person Saracino Councilperson Saracino pointed out areas of Colleyville that were being used as a dump ground and would like to see the City have mandatory pick-up. 10. Discussion action on metal building ordinance requested by Councilperson Collins Council person Collins would like to see the portion of Ordinance 0-81-420 have the clause which allows 40% repair to a commerical building removed. 1., CITY COUNCI L MINUTES DECEMBER 18,1984 Page 6 11. Discussion and possible action on building over two stories requested by Councilperson Collins Council person Collins would like to see the zoning ordinance changed to allow four stories buildings in Colleyville. This item had objects to it being sent to Planning and Zoning. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Gholson, Turner Saracino, Kelly 12. Discussion and possible action on PUD and R-15 classifications of the zoning ordinance requested by Councilperson Collins Council person Coll ins woul d 1 i ke to see the Council do away with the PUD zoni ng and go with 15,000 with R-20 density. The vote on this recommendation going the Planning and Zoning Commissioner being: Ayes: Collins, Turner Noes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly 13. Consent Items: a. Budget Report b. Pay Bills - NOTE THERE WAS NOT A BILLS LIST THIS WAS DELETED Council person Turner moved to approve the consent item. Council person Coll ins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Councilperson Collins moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly Noes: Turner Resp~ct,fu By submi trflcl// A (;;,itc>)l;-'i{ }'-- LaVada Johnson ' City Secretary 1 vj Approval of -41UL(L,'t1~- ,~ I'll:;> (/,) ,2 I)'; ",iree