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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-12/17/1996 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1996 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Ed Baker on December 17,1996, at 7:07 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Jack Martin, 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. Councilman Dennis Monaghan was absent. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.072- Sec. 551.074- Legal - Ross Downs streets Land Acquisition - Water Tower site Land Acquisition - Ross Downs sidewalk easements 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 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 D, Section 551.071 - Legal, Section 551.072 - Land Acquisition, and Section 551.074 - Personnel. He further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 7:09 p.m., and reconvened at 7:40 p.m. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17,1996 The invocation was given by City Manager Bob Stripling, 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 Pro Tem John Grace presented a plaque to Officer Ron Kress for heroism in saving a child's life. Mayor Baker presented a Proclamation to Retiring Police Chief Don Steele. Chief Steele expressed his thanks to the Council, staff, and his wife for their support. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-96-1259 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 3, 1996 b. Approval of a request of Mr. William D. Souder to set a Public Hearing to move a residence to 8132 Precinct Line Road c. Approval of contract renewal for editorial and publication services for the Colleyville Communicator Newsletter Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-96-1259 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-96-1259. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Councilman Martin suggested a survey of the citizens be done to find out the interest in the Communicator. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 1996 Ayes: Co unci I persons Helling, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1052 - Zoning change request, AG (Agricultural) to PUD-R (single family attached residential, townhouses), 6.684 acres out ofthe D. R. Teeter Survey, Abstract 1518, and a portion of land described in Volume 7924, page 2241, of Tarrant County deed records, northeast corner of Jackson and Cheek Sparger Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96-1052. Mr. John R. Blanton, Jr., 4515 Jackson Road, and Mr. Phil Kelly, 2808 Sherwood Lane, spoke regarding this proposed zoning not being in line with the City's Master Plan. Mr. Jim Stephens, 3604 San Bar Lane, and Mr. Greg Foreman, 4016 Jackson Road, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. Mr. David Bell, 3916 Jackson Road, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning, safety, and widening the roadway. Mr. Mike Rader, 4804 Lakeside Circle, Fort Worth, property owner, stated his appreciation for those who have done research and asked that the council vote in favor of the proposal. Mr. William V. Brown, 6410 Forestshire, Dallas, developer, spoke regarding the plans for the project. Discussion ensued regarding street maintenance and funding, conflict with city ordinances, and the proposed exterior facade. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Butler moved to approve Ordinance 0-96-1052. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 1996 Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1055 - Amending Chapter 3 of the Colleyville Code of Ordinances by adopting the 1996 Edition of the National Electrical Code with regional amendments City Manager Bob Stripling requested this item be passed over. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-96-1056 - Zoning change request, AG to R-30 (single family residential - minimum lot size 30,000 square feet), A-352, Tracts 8c and 8d, 1.8433 acres, Glade Road east of Prestwick Park Addition, Saint Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-96-1056. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. ACTION ITEMS: 7. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER OF PERIMETER STREET FEES FOR THE SAINT MARY'S ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AT 3801 GLADE ROAD Councilman Grace moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 1996 Mr. Constantin Ispas, 2239 Meadowstone Drive, Carrollton, President of the Saint Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church, spoke regarding documentation showing ownership of the property in question and requested the waiver be granted. Discussion ensued regarding debts against the property, attaching the proposed fellowship hall to the existing building, costs to bring the building up to code, ownership, and what additional information the plat would provide if this decision were postponed until a plat is presented. The City Manager advised that if the Council makes a decision tonight, he would recommend waiving the perimeter street fees for the single family residential lot and require the church to pay the perimeter street fee in the amount of $16,915.03. Mr. Jerry Thetford, 1204 Oakhaven, was present to answer questions of the Council regarding the situation with the Saint Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church and stated that he would work with the Church to resolve this issue. Councilman Grace moved to approve the waiver as recommended by the City Manager. Councilman Butler seconded the motion Ayes: Council persons Martin and Butler Nays: Councilpersons Helling, Grace, and Mayor Baker Mayor Baker declared the motion failed. 8. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPED ENTRY STRUCTURES IN OAKBROOK HILLS ADDITION Councilman Grace moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 1996 Mr. David Bagwell, 8222 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, Developer, spoke regarding the proposed landscape entry structures. Councilman Butler moved to approve the Developer's draft of the landscape entry structure agreement. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling and Butler Nays: Councilpersons Grace, Martin, and Mayor Baker Mayor declared the motion denied. REPORTS: 9. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - 12/9/96 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES -12/2/96 There was no action taken on this item. STAFF REPORTS: 1 o. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 1996 ACTION/RESOLUTION: 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1996 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-96-1260 The Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Grace moved to adjourn . Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. APPROVED THIS 1"fJ.. DAY OF JG.V\.\A.A.r~ ,1997, BY A VOTE OF ~ t:) AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTldNS. es wken anIJ~ J n Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary 7