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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-5/17/1983 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17, 1983 fJ~ _:}-f~ & 'L{; V'\ fH \. l/ rJ-& ca 11 ed to order IJ The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was by Mayor Bob Neely on May 17, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilperson Steve Turner afterwhich Mayor Neely lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilperson Howard Collins, Tony Saracino, Phil Kelly, Steve Turner were present. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney Ross T. Foster, Director of Public Works Bill LeGrand, Sergeant Ron White, City Engineer Gary Fisher, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Approval of Minutes: Councilperson Turner moved that the minutes for May 3, 1983 be approved. Council- person Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Kelly, Turner none Correspondence: Mayor Neely read resignation letter from Louis Johnson dated May 10, 1983 from the Planning and Zoning Commission due to his job in Southlake and possible conflict. Letters from Bluebonnet Cemetery, May 15, 1983 in regard to Memorial Day Cermonies; Tesco, Texas Power and Light, Tri-County Co-op were read. Joy Fowler, Southwestern Bell sends her regrets that she could not attend the Council meeting as planned. City Manager's Report: City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council that the bridge on Cheek-Sparger which had been posted for 7 ~ tons had been damaged by a 90,000 po~nd concrete truck and was being repaired. The County was late in coming to Colleyville because they had to repair a bridge which had also been damaged. Citizens wishing to speak to the Council: Mayor Neely informed the citizens that he wanted this item taken off the agenda and that the citizens would be allowed to speak at different times during the meeting. If some one wanted to speak to the Council, tOlbe able to do so without restraint as long as it does not get out of control. Mayor Neely addressed the Council on the problem of item 3 under Old Business due to the fact the new Council member would not be appointed until item 1 under New Business. Councilperson Collins moved to move item 3 of Old Business down to New Business between items 2 and 3 of New Business. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Kelly, Turner none OLD BUSINESS: 1. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-83-474 - Texport Builders, (Z-83-339) Pool Road, Chowning Survey, Abstract 294 and Joyce Survey, Abstract 885 - zoning change from AG to R-20 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17, 1983 Page 2 Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-83-474 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 ON POOL ROAD IN THE ROBERT CHOWNING SURVEY, A-294 AND W.R. JOYCE SURVEY, A-885, TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, FROM AG TO R-20, PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. David Vincent, 101 Oakcrest Hill Drive, partner of TexPort Builders, requested the Council table this item until the plat can be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission. There not being a quorum at the scheduled P & Z meeting of May 16, 1983, the preliminary plat has not been approved and as they are obligated to purchase the property if it received R-20 zoning, TexPort would like to wait and see if the plat is approved. Councilperson Collins moved to table Ordinance 0-83-474 until further notice from David Vincent. Councilperson Kelly and Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Kelly Noes: Turner 2. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-83-475 - Peter D. Heffly, (Z-83-340) Glade Road, Young Survey, Abstract 1756 - zoning change from AG to R-40 Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-83-475 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, BY AMBNDI'NG THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON GLADE ROAD IN THE A.T. YOUNG SURVEY, A-1756 TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, FROM AG TO R-40, PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. and opened the Puhlic Hearing. Those speaking were as follows: Opal Ethridge, 5309 Pleasant Run Road. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearinq was closed. Councilperson Kelly moved to approve Ordinance 0-83-475. Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Barbara Earthman, 613 Eudaly, spoke on School Safety in regard to bicycle and pedestrian safety. Topics were as follows: 1) bicycle path; 2) speed zone times and the need for times to be clarified; 3) crosswalks being authorized for four locations; and 4) enforcement of the violations of the one-way traffic for Bogart. She also requested that the Council consider the appointment of a Council member to replace Councilperson Duffy to work with Councilperson Turner on the School Safety Committee. 4. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing'- Ordinance 0-83-477 - An Ordinance exempting a portion of homesteads for person over 65 years old Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-83-475 AN ORDINANCE EXEMPTING A PORTION OF THE MARKET VALUE OF THE RESIDENT HOMESTEADS OF PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND DISABLED PERSONS FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXES RENDERED AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THIS ORDIN~NCE. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17, 1983 Page 3 and opened the Public Hearing. There be no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Collins moved to adopt Ordinance 0-83-477 with $15,000 as the amount of exemption. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Councilperson Kelly requested a point of privilege and asked that a letter be sent on Ordinance 0-83-477 to the citizens involved with the freeze on their taxes at the present time. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Consider resignation of Councilperson Tom Cooney and the appointment of replacement for Council Place 3 position Councilperson Collins moved to accept Councilperson Tom Cooney's resignation. Council- person Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Kelly, Turner none Councilperson Collins moved to appoint Leonard Lear to Place 3 Councilperson Turner seconded Mayor Neely explained the procedure he planned to use to fill the position for Place 3 that being to accept nominations of all the Council, as many nominations as desired will be accepted. The first man to receive a majority vote of the Council will be seated as Place 3 Councilperson. Councilperson Saracino moved to appoint Lyle Piner Council person Kelly seconded Councilperson Turner moved to appoint Denis Duffy Councilperson Collins seconded Councilperson Turner moved to appoint Jim Moore Councilperson Collins seconded Councilperson Collins moved to appoint Smokey Vanover Councilperson Turner seconded Smokey Vanover requested that his name be withdrawn. Councilperson Turner moved that nominations cease. the motion. The vote being: Council person Collins seconded Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Kelly, Turner Noes: none CITY COUNCIL t4I NUTES MAY 17, 1983 Page 4 The vote on Leonard Lear being: Ayes: Collins, Turner Noes: Saracino, Kelly Tie Breaker: Neely voted no The vote on Lyle Piner being: Ayes: Saracino, Kelly Noes: Collins, Turner Tie Breaker: Neely voted yes Lyle Piner spoke to the Council and the citizens of Colleyville at which time he resigned from Planning and Zoning. 2. Swear in Council Place 3 appointment Mayor Neely swore in Lyle Piner as Councilperson Place 3 for the City of Colleyville. OLD BUSINESS: Councilperson Collins stepped down from the Council. 3. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-83-476 - T&M Development, (Z-83-341), Pleasant Run Road, BBB & CRR Survey, Abstract 206 - zoning change CN to R-20 Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-83-476 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 ON CENTRAL DRIVE IN THE B.B.B. & C.R.R. co. SURVEY,A-206, TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE. FROM CN TO R-20, PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. and opened the Public Hearing. Those speaking were as follows: Opal Ethridge, 5309 Pleasant Run Road. There being no one else present to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Kelly moved to adopt Ordinance 0-83-476. Councilperson Piner and Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Saracino, Piner, Kelly Noes: Turner Councilperson Collins returned to the Council. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Cdnsideration of FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - Woodland Hills, case Z-83-344 Phase I Councilperson Collins moved to approve Z-83-344 Final Plat-Phase I of Woodland Hills. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Piner, Kelly, Turner Noes: none CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17, 1983 Page 5 4. Consideration of No Smoking during Council meetings Councilperson Kelly moved the Council adopt a rule of there being no form of tobacco allowed in the Council Chamber and signs be posted. Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Piner, Kelly, Turner none 5. Consideration of appointment of GCISD Advisory Committee Councilperson Kelly moved that Councilperson Saracino be appointed to the GCISD Advisory Committee. Councilperson Piner and Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Piner, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 6. Consideration of appointment of COG voting member Councilperson Turner moved to appoint Mayor Neely as the City's COG voting member. Councilperson Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Piner, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 7. Instructions to City staff regarding budget requested by Councilperson Kelly Councilperson Kelly explained that he had suggested last year the lowering of the tax rate and if this Council wants to lower the tax rate now is the time before the City Manager prepares the budget as he starts early. After his presentation, Councilperson Kelly suggested that the Council instruct the City Manager to construct the budget on a lower tax rate of .52~ or if possible even lower. The following spoke: Denis Duffy, 128 Timberline North; Jack Drain, 3612 Oakbriar Lane; Buck Hubbard, 413 L.D. Lockett Road West; Barbara Redding, 909 Glade Road; Judith Anstett, 4005 Copperwood. The City Manager requested that each of the Council let him know what they want to do about increases in salaries of the employees. Councilperson Kelly informed the City Manager that as was pointed out it was his obligation to prepare the budget and present it to the Council. and during work sessions the Council will consider the budget at that time. Mayor Neely suggested that since it had been mentioned to table this item until the next meeting that the City Manager be prepared to address this question at the next meeting. Councilperson Collins suggested that it be the last item on the agenda. Council person Kelly moved to table this item and it appear on the next agenda as the last item under Old Business. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Piner, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 8. Consideration of Mayor Neely consulting other member cities Mayors pertaining to T.R.A. work session requested by Councilperson Saracino It was decided that Mayor Neely on his own would contact the other member cities and discuss the contract and that a motion was not necessary. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 17,1983 Page 6 9. Discussion of Engineers' letter of May 5, 1983 regarding drainage and paving design manual City Manager Ballenger explained the background of the need for the engineers' letter. The City needs a long-range drainage study and because of the cost, the City has been using the Fort Worth Drainage. There is a need to reduce and prepare an ordinance for the City of Colleyville. Councilperson Kelly requested that the City Manager compare the subdivision control ordinance and the drainage ordinance and point out the differences at which time a work session will be held. Mayor Neely pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Commission does not have enough manpower for a quorum, there is a need to call a special meeting for the Council to appoi nt two members. Council person Kelly requested a poi nt of pri vil ege and as!kedthat the newspapers print that the two positions are available for Planning and Zoning and interested citizens are welcome to come and make application for appointment. BUDGET REPORT: PAY BILLS: Councilperson Turner moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Piner, Kelly, Turner none EXECUTIVE SESSION: In accordance with Article 6252-17 paragraph e and g Mayor Neely explained that the executive session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17 paragraph g and that no decisions would be made during this session. The meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened. Councilperson Turner left during the executive session. Councilperson Collins moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Collins, Saracino, Piner, Kelly none ~O' LaVada Johnson City Secretary 1 vj Y-tvV:- rz IffJ Approved on: