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The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by
Mayor Hubbard on July 7, 1981 at 7:45 p.m.
The invocation was given by Councilperson Duffy afterwhich Mayor Hubbard lead the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Roll Call: Councilperson Duffy, Lear, Kelly, and Darling were present.
Councilperson Vanover being absent. City Manager C.R. Ballenger, City Attorney
Ross Foster, Director of Public Works Bill LeGrand, Chief of Pol ice Joe Tozzi,
City Engineer David Washington, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also
present.
Approval of Minutes: June 16, 1981
Councilperson Denis Duffy moved that the minutes for June 16,1981 be approved.
Councilperson Rex Darling seconded the motion. The votes being:
Ayes: Duffy, Lear, Kelly, Darling
Noes: None
Correspondence:
Mayor Hubbard informed the Council, he had received a letter from Tarrant County concerning
the court decision on the Tax Appraisal Board.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Ballenger reported on his meeting the Tax Appraisal Board.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Andy Lawrence, District Manager, Storer Broadcasting - presentation to Council
concerning Cable TV.
Andy Lawrence, District Manager for Storer Broadcasting introduced Bruce Harris, Engineer;
Tom McCall, finance; Charles Couch, private engineer, and Jim Jenkins, Vice-President
Tarrant Cable Communications,lnc., Area General Manager of Storer Cable Communications to
the Council. Mr.Jenkins spoke to the Council concerning the operations of the cable
company. After Council questioned Mr.Jenkins, it was decided this item would b~ placed on
the next agenda as an Executive Session item at 7:00 p.m.
2. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-81-408 (5-81-14) - Requested by Marie G.
Powell - G.W. Minter Survey Abstract 1034, Tracts 8D and 8Dl for Special Use Permit
for operation for dpgikennel- 3316 Glade Road
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-81-408.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS,
BY AMENDING THE OFFICAL ZONING MAP AND GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
OPERATION OF A DOG KENNEL ON A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE G.W.MINTER SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1034, TRACTS 8D and 8Dl; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING
PUBLICATION.
Mrs. Marie G.Powell was present to answer questions.
There being no one to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
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3. 3rd. Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-81-411 - An Ordinance approving
rate schedules to be charged by Texas Power and Light Company in the City of
Colleyville, Texas. providing for an effective date for such rate schedules,
and providing conditions under which such rate schedules may be changed,
amended or withdrawn
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-81-411.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING RATE SCHEDULES TO BE CHARGED BY TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT
COMPANY IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
FOR SUCH RATE SCHEDULES, AND PROVIDING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH RATE
SCHEDULES MAY BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, AMENDED OR WITHDRAWN.
Mike McKinney Manager of Texas Power and Light Grapevine Office was present to answer
any questions. Those speaking were as follows: Frank Rawls, 4504 Bowman; Mike McKinney.
There being no one else to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
Councilperson Darling moved to table Ordinance 0-81-411 until after the PUC rules on
the rate increase. Councilperson Lear seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Lear, Kelly, Darl ing
Noes: None
4. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-81-412 (Z-81-265) - Requested by
Ginny Tice Lot 1 Block 1 of Hidden Acres - from Residential Estates to
Residential 20,000
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-81-412.
Mrs. Ginny Tice was present to answer questions. There being no one to speak the Public
Hearing was closed.
5. 2nd Reading and public Hearing.,.. Ordinance 0-81-413 - An Ordinance amending
section 3A of the Water and Sewer Policy and Procedure Manual of the City of
Colleyville by increasing the water rates charged
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-81-413.
There being no one to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Hubbard moved item 8 under New Business to be heard first.
8. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-81-409 (Z-81-261) - Requested
by John W. Barfield for Mayfair North Joint Venture - part of Tract A,Block 6
Woodbriar Estates West.,.. from Commercial Neighborhood to Community Commercial
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-81-409 in its entirety.
Richard E.Hemer, Vice-President of construction for Payless Cashway made a presentation
to the Council. Those speaking were as follows: Cecil Mathis, 3709 Rosebriar; William
Goodell, 3701 San Bar; Claude and DiJuana Byrd, 504 Raven Court; Mark Huff,
Randall Chandler, 1704 Glade Road; Bill Ridge, 100 Greenbriar; Art Boykins, 3613 Briarwick
Court; Billie Previta, 3725 San Bar; Harold Thompson, 3717 San Bar; Jayne Larkin,313
Quail Crest Drive, Bedford. There being no one else to speak the Public Hearing was
closed.
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1. Larry Cole - revisions to plat Tara Plantation Block 4 lots 6R, 25R, 26R
Councilperson Kelly moved to approve the Tara Plantation revision of lots 6R, 25R, 26R,
Block 4 plat. Councilperson Lear seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Lear, Kelly, Darl ing
Noes: None
2. Request to obtain City of Colleyville water tap by Joel Gilbert
Councilperson Duffy moved to approve the water tap requested by Joel Gilbert with no
expense to City. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being;
Ayes: Duffy, Lear, Kelly, Darling
Noes: None
3. Consideration of payment of over~size line thru TM Development~Colleyville
Industrial Park
Councilperson Lear moved to approve the City paying for the over-size line thru the
T M Development of $5,106.90. Councilperson Darling seconded the motion. The vote being;
Ayes: Duffy, Lear, Kelly, Darling
Noes: None
4, PUBLIC HEARING ~ Proposed use for Revenue Sharing Funds
Mayor Hubbard stated that this was a Proposed Use Hearing for the 13th Entitlement period
for Revenue Sharing wnere the public will he given the opportunity to give written or
oral suggest ton for the monies to be received. The Public Hearing was opened. Those
speaking were as follOWS: Art Boykins, 3613 Briarwick Court. Asked if a portion could be
used on the streets. After gtving everyone present the opportunity to speak the Public
Hearing was closed.
5. Consideration of the appointment of the firm Evans,Leach,& Ames,Attorneys at Law to serve
as City Judge
The Council requested a plaque be presented to former Judge Jim Jameson. Councilperson
Duffy moved that the firm of Evans, Leach, and Ames be appointed City Judge. Council- .
person Lear and Kelly seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Lear, Kelly, Darling
Noes: None
6. Consideration of the appointment of a Planning and Zoning Commissioner
Councilperson Kelly moved to nominate Don Brister to the Planning and Zoning Commission to
fulfill the term of Robert Neely. Councilperson Duffy seconded the motion. The vote
being:
Ayes: Duffy, Lear, Kelly, Darling
Noes: None
7. Consideration of contract for legal services
The Council requested the City Manager do a study on the surrounding cities in regard to
fees paid their City Attorney.
9. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-81-415 - An Ordinance approving the
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annual Budget for fiscal year beginning October 1,1981 thru September 30,1981
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-81-415 in its entirety.
Those speaking were as follows: Steve Cornet 1613 Dorset. There being no one else to
speak the Public Hearing was closed.
10. 1st Reading and Public Hearing ~ Ordinance 0-81-416 ~ An Ordinance levying taxes
for 1981-82 fiscal year; establishing ad valorem tax rate of $.56 per $100.00
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-81-416 in its entirety.
Those speaking were as follows: Red Gibson, 309 Timberline North. There being no one
else to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
11. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinnace 0-81-418 - An Ordinance amending
Section 6 of Chapter 5 of the Colleyville Code by increasing electrical permit
fees
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-81-418 in its entirety.
Those speaking were as follows; Opel Ethridge, 5913 Pleasant Run Road, Art Boykins,3613
Briarwick Court. There being no one else to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
12. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-81-419 - An Ordinance amending
Section 3 of the Colleyville Code by adding a provision for sign regulation
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and Mayor Hubbard, Councilperson Duffy, Lear, and
Kelly read Ordinance 0~81-419 in its entirety. There being no one else to speak the Public
Hearing was closed.
13. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-81-420 - An Ordinance amending
Section 7 of the Col1eyville Code by requiring 75% masonry or equivalent exterior
of commerical building
Mayor Hubbard opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-81-420 in its entirety. Those
speaking were as follows: Art Boykins, 3613 Briarwick Court. There being no one else to
speak the Public Hearing was closed.
14. Consideration of franchise with Tarrant County Waste Disposal
Mayor Hubbard read a letter from Curtis McCaffity, Tarrant County Disposal requesting the
renewal of his franchise for 10 years. Councilperson Kelly read a memo from City Attorney
Foster stating the renewal was not automatic. The Council requested the City Manager do
a study on the surrounding cities in regard to their trash service.
15. Parks - Discussion of Park Commission, park schedules, park planning, control
and financing requested by Councilperson Duffy
Councilperson Duffy had questions concerning the control activities at the Park. After
much discussion, the Council decided the matter would be brought up at a later time.
PAY BILLS:
Councilperson Lear moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Kelly seconded the motion. The
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vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Lear, Kelly, Darling
Noes: None
Councilperson Duffy read letter by Worth Blake to Fire Department expressing his
appreciation for excellent job they are doing.
Councilperson Lear moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Darling_seconded the
motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Duffy, Lear, Kelly, Darling
Noes: None
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City Secretary
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