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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-9/21/1982 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 J~;( ,0- ",J]/'1 /I'l . y:~ The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Hubbard on September 21, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilperson Kelly afterwhich Mayor Hubbard lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilperson Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, and Turner(arriving late) were present. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney Ross T. Foster. Director of Public Works Bill LeGrand, City Engineer Gary Fisher, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Approval of Minutes: September 7, 1982 Councilperson Duffy moved that the minutes for September 7, 1982, be approved. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly Noes: none Correspondence: Mayor Hubbard read a letter from Fire Chief Bailey dated September 19, 1982, concerning meeting honoring Firemen who had lost their lives in the line of duty. He mentioned the report received from the City of Grapevine concerning stop signs at Highway 157 and Glade Road, the City Manager was directed to write a letter to the City of Grapevine to carryon immediately. Mayor Hubbard informed the Council of the TML's Annual Conference to be held in Fort Worth, October 24th thru 26th. City Manager's Report: City Manager C.R. Ballenger reported to the Council the following: 1. That there is to be a meeting in Austin on October 1, 1982 informing the City of the new requirements for the EPA grant 2. That Bransford Road was being worked on and after three tries, they passed the test performed by Southwestern Laboratories 3. That work was progressing on Western Trail water tank Councilperson Duffy reported on his meeting with the Grapevine-Colleyville Community Committee. Citizens wishing to speak to the Council: none OLD BUSINESS: 1. TABLED - Ordinance 0-82-452 - Consideration for adoption - An Ordinance approving the annual budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 1982 thru September 30, 1983 2. TABLED - Ordinance 0-82-453 - Consideration for adoption - An Ordinance levying taxes for 1982-83 fiscal year; establishing ad valorem tax rate of $.56 per $100.00 Councilperson Kelly requested a point of privilege that he would like to bring 0-82-453 from the table before approving the budget because if budget approved then the tax rate was already set. Councilperson Kelly moved to remove Ordinance 0-82-453 from the table. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly' Noes: none CITY COUNCIL MINTUES SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 Page 2 *the tax rate be lower to $.53 and that still would be a 6% tax increase. Councilperson Turner arrived during the discussion of this item. Councilperson Kelly discussed the increased appraisal value of property within the City and suggested that the tax rate*sR@~~Q-geeA-a-~9we~-ta~-~ate-tAat-$rae-as-tAis-w@~~d-~es~~t-iA-a-e%-iA~pea~er * After a lengthy discussion, Councilperson Duffy moved to accept Ordinance 0-82-453 as written with $.56 as the tax rate. Council person Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Turner Noes: Kelly Councilperson Vanover moved to remove from the table Ordinance 0-82-452. Council person Cooney seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner Noes: none *see back 3. 3rd Reading and Public Hearinq - Ordinance on request of Fred Joyce for Marc Gueron - Light Manufacturing adopt Ordinance 0-82-452 the budget for the fiscal seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner Noes: none year of Councilperson Vanover moved to 1982-83. Councilperson Duffy 0-82-455 - Amending zoning ordinance Z-82-305 located on Hwy 26 from AG to Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-82-455 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 STATE HIGHWAY NO. 26 IN THE J.N. GIBSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 591, THE ROBERT CHOWING SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 294, TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, FROM AG TO ML, PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. There being no one wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Vanover moved to approve Ordinance 0-82-455. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 4. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-82-459 - An Ordinance defining terms in relationship to flooding and flood hazards and procedures in order to develop areas prone or subject to flooding Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-82-459. After giving everyone the opportunity to speak and there beinq no one present to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. 6. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-82-456 - An Ordinance between the State and the City of Colleyville on traffic signs on Highway 26 layor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-82-456 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AGREEMENT DATE AUGUST 17, 1982, BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, FOR THE BLANKET COVERAGE OF VARIOUS PROJECTS COVERING THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY SIGNAL PROJECT(S) IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 Page 3 *amended 10-5-82 There being no one to speak after everyone was given the opportunity to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed. Council person Duffy moved to approve Ordinance 0-82-456. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner none 5. Set up committee for City goals and schedules requested by Council person Cooney Council person Cooney explained that he thought the citizens would like to know where the City is going and would like to have objectives in regard to streets, water, and sewer. The City could then look ahead and not be looking in the rear view mirror. The Council should set the priorities at a regular Council meeting.* The City Manager explained that he was working on a report for the Council on sewer. It was decided to have a Work Session on this item. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request to speak to Council - Jimmy Flippin, president of Chamber of Commerce - placement of log cabin Jimmy Flippin spoke to the Council and requested space for the log cabin that is being stored on the well lot on Colleyville Terrace. Councilperson Duffy suggested that this be given to the Beautification Committee so that definite plans could be drawn up so that the Log Cabin will not have to be moved again. 2. Request to speak to Council - Bob Barnard, 1709 Durham ~ in regard to drainage Bob Barnard, 1709 Durham, explained to the Council the problems he was having in regard to drainage and that he had met with the City Manager and County Commissioner Lyn Gregory. Commissioner Gregory had agreed to use County equipment if the City requested him to do so. Mayor Hubbard explained the reason the correction on Warwick and Cheek-Sparger was done. 3. Request to speak to the Council - Duane Gage, Historical Society - in regard to damaged historical plague Duane Gage spoke to the Council requesting that the City pay $325.00 for a new sign as the one for Riley Cemetery had been damaged. Councilperson Turner moved to donate $325 to the Historical Society that may be used to put a new sign or how they want to use it for the City of Colleyville. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. Council person Duffy substituted motion to set up a fund from volunteer donations to replace the damaged sign. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly Turner George Najar explained a process that could be used to repair the damaged sign. *Councilperson Kelly suggested the City look into having a separate Planning Commission instead of a joint one with Zoning, this action being provided for in the Charter of the City. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 Page 4 4. Discussion of use of public channel of Storer Cable requested by Councilperson Cooney Darl Hilprecht, Community Relations and Pat Hunter, Program Representative from Storer Cable spoke to the Council and answered questions of the Council. The programs from TCJC was discussed in regard to showing them on Channel 12 and if not then why can1t they be shown on Channel 10. 5. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-82-458 - An Ordinance concerning Handicapped Parking Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-82-458 in its entirety. There being no one present to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 6. Discussion of Planning and Zoning Commissioners and Board of Adjustment members appointments - whose terms are up Councilperson Duffy nominated Judy Atwood for Place 1. Councilperson Vanover nominated Bill McGehee for Place 3. Councilperson Cooney nominated Vance Piner for Place 2. Council person Kelly nominated Ed McKnight for Place 4. Council person Turner nomianted Doug Long for Place 2. Councilperson Duffy moved to close the nominations. Councilperson Cooney seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner none Vote on the nomination of Vance Piner was as follows: Ayes: Kelly, Cooney, Duffy Vote on the nomination of Doug Long was as follows: Ayes: Turner, Vanover Council person Kelly moved to Cooney seconded the motion. table the appointment of Board of Adjustment. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Councilperson 7. Approval of tax roll for 1982 City Manager Ballenger explained the form that had to be published as required by law. Councilperson Turner moved to approve the tax roll for 1982 and to publish the required report in the newspaper with the addition of the approved tax rate being $.56 in bold letters. Council person Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner none 8. Year end budget transfers and pledges City Manager Ballenger explained the transfers for the 1981-82 budget. Council person Turner moved to approve year end1s budget transfers as submitted by the City Manager. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 Page 5 Council person Cooney seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner Noes: none PAY BILLS: Councilperson Vanover moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Duffy seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner Noes: none BUDGET REPORT: There were no questions as the budget was discussed during item 8 of New Business. EXECUTIVE SESSION: As provided under Article 6252-17 paragraph f and g Mayor Hubbard explained that an executive session had been called under Article 6252-17 paragraph f and g and that no decisions would be made. The meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened. 9. Possible action on ambulance service Councilperson Kelly moved to instruct the City Manager to extend ambulance service for another quarter. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner Noes: none 10. Consideration of trading in crD unit for pick-up (no cost to the City) City Manager Ballenger explained that the CID unit(a car) could be traded in for a pick-up at no cost to the City because donations would be used to pay the difference if the Council would approve the trade. Councilperson Duffy moved to trade the CID car for a pick-up. Council person Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner Noes: none Councilperson Duffy moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Turner seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Duffy, Vanover, Cooney, Kelly, Turner Noes: none / RespectfUFY SUbmitte,d(/ , ~LAl'tt".!- ~~ ~7~ LaVada ,Johnson City Secretary -. 1 vj Approved on:~ / g - -EJP'c:<