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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DECEMBER 6, 1983
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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order
by Mayor Neely on December 6, 1983 at 7:30 p.m.
The invocation was given by Councilperson Howard Collins afterwhich Mayor Neely lead
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Councilperson Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly and Turner were present.
City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney Ross Foster, Director of Public
Works Bill LeGrand, Police Chief Joe Tozzi, Fire Chief Darrel Bailey and
City Secretary LaVada Johnson were present.
Approval of Minutes:
November 21, 1983
Councilperson Turner moved to approve the November 21, 1983 minutes as oresented.
Councilperson Saracino seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
Correspondence:
Mayor Neely read an article from Dallas Times Herald, December 5, 1983 "Dear Abby"
concerning Chairman, Chairwoman, or Chairperson.
City Manager's Report:
City Manager Ballenger reported to the Council concerning the following items:
1. That he had discussed turning left lane on Highway 26 with Jim Renefro,
State Highway Department,
2. That a traffic study must be done on the speed limit before it can be lowered;
Citizens wishing to speak to the Council:
1. Bill Frickle, 300 Oak Valley Drive, wants a larger parking lot at City Hall;
2. Bryan McNutt, 600 John McCain, wants litter law enforced
OLD BUSINESS:
1. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-83-501 - Ordinance amending zoning
of ' a tract in Harrell Survey, Abstract 798, a portion of Tract lA - on request
of Arvel Tate, Jr. (Z-83-384) AG to R-40, Precinct Line Road
Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-83-501
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 PRECINCT LINE ROAD IN THE JOSEPH HARRELL SURVEY, A-798 TO THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, FROM AG TO R-40 PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION.
and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public
Hearing was closed. Councilperson Kelly moved to approve Ordinance 0-83-501. Council-
person Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being:
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Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
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2. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-83-502 - Ordinance amending
zoning of a tract in S.C.H. Witten, Abstract 1734 from AG to Residential
40,000 on request of Jack Dortch (Z-83-386)
Mayor Neely read preamble to Ordinance 0-83-502 and opened the Public Hearing. There
being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearinq was closed.
3. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-83-503 - Ordinance modifying and
clarifying frequency of actions for zoning property
Mayor Neely read the preamble to Ordinance 0-83-503 and opened the Public Hearing.
There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request to speak to the Council - Joe Borden to discuss with Council the
upcoming expenditures for City improvements
Joe Borden, 2325 Oak Knoll Drive spoke to the Council in regard to the condition of
Oak Knoll and wanted to know when the street would be repaired. Those present wishing
to speak were as follows: K.P. Barnum, 2320 Oak Knoll; Ronald Waschka, 2108 Oak Knoll;
Milton Weikel, 2324 Oak Knoll. Councilperson Kelly requested that three steps be
taken: 1) Call Lyn Gregory and report to Council; 2) schedule maintenance; 3) schedule
Oak Knoll and Jackson with report to the Council.
2. Consideration of Bids for Radio Console
Councilperson Collins moved to accept the bid of American Communications for $9,500.00
to purchase a Fire and Police Radio console. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes:
Noes:
Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly
Turner
The Council had discussed the method of paying the remaining amount for console as a
portion is in. the budget for this fiscal year and it was requested that the payment for
the remafningamount be put back on the agenda at a later date.
3. Consideration of Charter Review recommendations and instructions to the City
Attorney
Councilperson Kelly requested point of privilege in tabling this item in order to
study as he had been out of town and had not had time to do so. Councilperson Turner
moved to table this item. Councilperson Collins seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
4. Consideration of Board of Adjustment appointment
Councilperson Kelly moved to advance Robert Van Til to a regular member of Board of
Adjustment. Councilperson Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: none
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Councilperson Collins moved to appoint James B. Moore as an alternate to Board of
Adjustment. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes:
Noes:
Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly~ Turner
none
5. Consideration of hiring an additional clerk requested by Council person Turner
Councilperson Turner requested that this item be on the agenda under Old Business at
the next meeting.
6. Request to move house into City Limits - Jim and Carol Gentry, 7000 Pleasant
Run Road
Mayor Neely opened the Public Hearing on moving a house to 700 Pleasant Run Road.
Those speaking were as follows: Bryan McNutt, 600 John McCain; Opal Ethridge.
The Public Hearing was closed. Carol Gentry was present to answer questions of the
Council. She stated the plans were to restore and add improvements to the house.
Mrs. Gentry stated that she would be willing to brick the entire house if the Council
so desired. Councilperson Kelly moved to grant the permit to move the house into
Colleyville to be located at 7000 Pleasant Run Road. Councilperson Saracino seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
Noes: Colli ns
7. Consent Items
a. Preliminary Plan - Saddlebrook - Z-83-387 - Hillcrest properties, Inc.
This item was removed from the consent agenda. Councilperson Turner moved to table
until a work session with a special meeting to take action could be held. Council person
Gholson seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes:
Noes:
b. Pay Bill s
Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
none
Councilperson Turner moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Collins seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes:
Noes:
Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
none
Councilperson Turner moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Kelly seconded the
motion. The vote being:
Collins, Saracino, Gholson, Kelly, Turner
none
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