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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-2/16/1979 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February ~,1979 .jJ~ ;l-/f- 7f - J..f:'-/!;n.'h.. W The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor John A. Andrews on February 6, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.. The invocation was given by Councilperson Collins and Mayor Andrews lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Counci1person Welch, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson, City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, City Secretary LaVada Johnson and City Attorney Ross Foster were also present. Councilperson Collins moved to approve the minutes as written. Councilperson Lear seconded. Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Collins, Hodgson, Lear none Mayor Andrews stated that there would be no decisions made in the Executive Session that had been called to discuss litigation. The Council adjourned to the Executive Session. The meeting was reconvened after the Executive Session. Mayor Andrews asked the Council if there were any recommendations and there were none. At this time there was a brief recess. City Secretary LaVada Johnson was excused from the meeting to go to the doctor and Councilperson Vanover was excused to assist her. Mayor Andrews read a letter from Central Ambulance Service concerning the City subsidizing private emergency medical service. No action was taken. City Manager's Report: 1. The City Manager noted two corrections in the agenda, one being the post- poning of item 4 under New Business and, two, a change in the Election Day from April 1st to April 7th under item 9 of New Business. 2. The City Manager also reported that the Mayor's Council had approved and rated very highly the City's application for Community Development Funds for water system improvements. Mayor Andrews reported on the Mayor's Council meeting. 3. Councilperson Hodgson briefed the Council on his attending a u)ng Range Planning Siminar conducted by the Institute of Urban Planning at Arling- ton. 4. The City Manager reported that he and Councilperson Vanover attended the reception for the new North Richland Hills City Manager, John PauL Old Business: 1. Tabled - 6th Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-307 - 3.8 acres on S. H. 121 west of the Woodbriar West Subdivision. prior meeting in anticipation of a wri tten waiver fran City of Consider report on Hurst-Colleyville discussions. Annexing Tabled at Hurst. City Manager Tom Forrest reported that Hurst had decided to annex this 3.8 acres and that since it was in their exclusive extraterritorial jurisdiction, the City of Colleyville could not proceed with the annexation. There being no action to remove the proposed ordinance from the table, the Mayor declared the ordinance dead. . -.. ""-'~~'-"-T'u .~.._-,-_...,,~.~... CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 6,'1979 PAGE 2 2. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-79-312 (Z-78-177) - Consider request from Ann Hardy to change zoning from AG to RE on 34 acres known as Blackberry Farm at corner of McDonwell School Road and Bransford Road. Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-310 and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak, the Hearing was closed. Mayor Andrews noted that the third and final reading and hearing would be February 20, 1979. New Business: 1. 1977-78 Audit Report - Presentation of Audit Report by City Auditor - Jerry Pittman. City Auditor, Jerry Pittman came before the Council and presented the Report on the examination of Financial Statements, September 30, 1978. After reading the transmittal letter, he noted that the City was in sound financial condition and that the City had come a long way in three years. Mr. Pittman briefed the Coun- cil on the notes and corrections within the Audit, the need to ~mprove procedures with the tax collecting and assessing unit - the Grapevine I.S.D., and reported that properly maintaining the accounting function for an operation the size of Colleyville would require more personnel. He called the Councils attention to the management letter and noted that several other items had been listed as con- structive criticism of present organizations and procedures for internal control. After a thorough discussion of the Computer service, the Council accepted the 1977-78 Audit. The City Manager introduced the Bookeeper, Helen Madden and commented her on the excellent way she had handled that function since her arrival. 2. Colleyville-Grapevine Boundary Discussions - Consider report from Council representatives on discussions between cities on boundary. Councilperson Lear reported to the Council on the meeting with representatives of the Grapevine City Council to discuss the boundary between the two cities. That meeting was also attended by Councilperson Collins. He reported that an agree- ment had been reached that would give Colleyville property frontage on S. H. 157 and that would not split any properties under one owner. The, City Manager was instructed to present the necessary documents for the Councils consideration at the next meeting. 3. City of Colleyville - Dayton Lease Agreement - Consider draft of lease agree- ment as presented by City Attorney. City Attorney Ross Foster presented a draft he had prepared for the Council and explained the various provlslons. The City Manager reported that all attachments to the agreement for lease had not been supplied and explained that it will in- clude a metes and bounds description and copy of the building construction plans. Councilperson Welch stated that she was not prepared to accept this particular agreement at this time, contending that further negotiations might be needed. The City Manager noted that the City Hall Committee had agreed with the provisions of the lease. Councilperson Hodgson moved the agreement be approved and Council- person Collins seconded. Ayes: Noes: Collins, Hodgson Welch, Lear --"._-_._'-'"-'----'_.,...----"-~--------..--~._------'--'-..,_.".,-,.-.~ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 1979 :rAGE 3 Mayor Andrews noted aye breaking the tie and approving the agreement for Lease with Dayton. 4. Trinity River Authority - Consider contract from T.R.A. to serve the City of Colleyville with water. The City Manager reported that T.R.A. had postponed presenting the water contract until February 15, 1979 and that this item would be on the next meeting's agenda. 5. Trinity River Authority - Consider contract from T.R.A. to handle line B-7 constructed by Larry Cole to handle his subdivision. Mayor Andrews asked City Engineer David Washington to comment on the proposed contract. Mr. Washington explained the provisions and recommended it be adopted. The City Manager recommended its approval. Councilperson Collins moved the Contract be approved and Councilperson Lear seconded. kjes: Noes: Welch, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none 6. Tara Plantation - Consider accepting dedication of utilities in Tara Plan- tation Subdivision. The City Manager reported that these utilities were not complete and this item 8.hould not be considered at this time. No action was taken. 7. Water Line Extensions - Consider authorizing the construction of service lines to areas of the City without water service. The City Manager explained that several citizens ~id not have water service and since it was the City's policy not to extend servic.e unless it was adequate for fire protection, many of these people could not afford required 6" lines. He asked that the City be allowed to extend service to areas where water was needed for residential use if major lines were planned in the near future. The Council agreed that the City should extend service to those areas when the customer was willing to pay for the additional 2" lines. 8. Septic Permit - Consider request from James A. Ryan to construct house on septic tanks at Van Oaks Drive and Bettinger Road. The City Manager reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission had considered Mr. Ryan's plat and approved it except for septic tanks. The Chairman of that Commission had asked that the Council authorize the use of septic tanks prior to final approval. After some discussion the Council became concerned of the subdivision of property along an undeveloped road, Van Oaks Drive. Based on this, the Council did not consider granting permits for the septic tanks. 9. Appointment of Election Judges - Consider appointing Judge and Alternate Judge for April 7th Election - Resolution R-79-182. Mayor Andrews read Resolution R-79-182 which appointed J. O. Bailey as election judge and James Moore as alternate judge for the April 7th election. Council- person Welch moved the resolution be adopted and Councilperson Hodgson seconded. Ayes: Noes: Welch, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, ,1979 PAGE 4 Pay Bills: Councilperson Welch moved the bills be tabled until the next meeting as the list was not complete. Councilperson Collins seconded. Ayes: Noes: Welch, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none There being no further business, Councilperson Collins moved the meeting be ad- journed and Councilperson Lear seconded. Ayes: Welch, Lear, Collins, Hodgson Noes: none srs R~m;tted Thomas L. Forrest City Manager Approved on: ~ d[) ,/F1Y / ~.