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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-5/15/1979 MINUTES CITY COUNC I L MAY 15, 1979 M.J ~ -I ~ 7 f 4'3LJ p..t<<. ~~ The regular City Council meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Buck Hubbard on May 15, 1979, at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilperson Smokey Vanover afterwhich Mayor Hubbard lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilperson Noble, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson, City Attorney Ross T. Foster, Director of Public Works Bill LeGrand , Chief of Police Joe Tozzi, City Secretary LaVada Johnson Approval of Minutes for: May 1, 1979 and May 8, 1979 Councilperson Vanover moved to approve the May 1, 1979, minutes with the correction of item 2 under Old Business of Councilperson Lear moved. Councilperson Noble seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Noble, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none Councilperson Lear moved to approve the May 8, 1979, minutes as presented. Council- person Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Noble, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none Executive Session: Mayor Hubbard explained that there would be no decisions made in the executive session called to discuss legal matters. The meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened after the executive session. There were no recommendations from the Council. Correspondence: none Appointment of City Manager: Councilperson Lear moved to hire C.R. Ballenger as the new City Manager for the City of Colleyville. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. Councilperson Vanover moved to amend the main motion to hire Mr. Ballenger at the current salary, and car allowance in the Budget. Councilperson Hodgson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Noble, Vanover, Lear, ColI ins, Hodgson none PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Presentation of flag to City of Colleyville by Airport V.F.W. Commander Chuck Berry of the Airport V.F.W. Post #10454 presented to the Council a United States Flag on behalf of his chapter of VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary. Mayor Hubbard received the Flag and thanked Commander Berry and stated it would be flown with pride. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 15 1979 PAGE 2 2. Any other comments or presentation to come before the Council. none OLD BUSINESS: 1. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-79-324 - Consider ordinance amending sewer service rates. Report on sewer rates from surrounding cities. Mayor Hubbard read the preamble to Ordinance 0-79-324 and explained the need for the ordinance. The Public Hearing was opened. Skip Gibson spoke and there being no one else to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 2. 2nd Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-79-325 - Consider ordinance adopting street specifications and standards. Mayor Hubbard read the preamble to Ordinance 0-79-325. The Public Hearing was opened and there being no one to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 3. Trinity River Authority - Consider Resolution R-79-191 authorizing a contract with T.R.A. and approved contract with noted change. Councilperson Collins moved to approve Resolution R-79-191. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Noble, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none 4. Report on Black Drive - Report from Street Department on repair of Black Drive. City Attorney Ross T. Foster explained the situation concerning Black Drive and read a report from the Director of Public Works Bill LeGrand concerning the matter. The problem lies in knowing exactly where the right-of-way for the street is located. The street can not be finished until the right-of-way is known. 5. Report on Modular House - Report from Code Department on Modular House on McCain Road. The Council received a report from the Code Enforcement official Robert Vass concerning the modular house on McCain Road. There was no action taken on this item. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Resolution R-79-190 - Consider resolution paying annual principle and interest on loan authorized under Resolution R-77-135. Councilperson Hodgson moved to approve Resolution R-79-190. Councilperson Noble seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Noble, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 15, 1979 Page 3 2. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-79-326 - Special Use Permit - Consider granting Special Use Permit to Billy Lancaster for horse. Mayor Hubbard read Ordinance 0-79-326 in its entirety. The Public Hearing was opened and there being no one to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 3. Kingston Addition - Consider petition from residents of Kingston Addition relative to drainage problems. A.H. Mays, 6405 Kingston, spokesman for the citizens on Kingston Street, presented the Council with a petition for a joint program to correct the existing water drainage problems. After a lengthy discussion, it was suggested that County Public Works be contacted and elevations of the area be finished to the City by the citizens from Kingston Street. 4. Andy Jones Consider granting septic tank permit for Andy Jones in Rustic Oaks, Phase I I, Lot 4, Block 8. Andy Jones was present and explained the reason for his request to build his home and use a septic tank. The septic tanks will be constructed so that when sewer is available it can be hooked-up whithout delay. John Slack spoke in favor of item. Councilperson Lear moved the City allow Andy Jones to use septic tanks on Lot 4, Block 8 of the Rustic Oaks Addition until sewer is available. Councilperson Collins and Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Noble, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none 5. Alton Foster - Requested time before the Council. Mrs. J.C. Andrews spoke for her brother Alton Foster, in regard to the wiring on the building formerly known as Hickory Junction located at the corner of Pleasant Run Road and Colleyville Boulevard. The Code Enforcement official will not pass the wiring on the second floor although the Star Electric and Ace Electric Companies, both have stated it was sufficient. The upstairs will be the living quarters for the lady who plans to open a dress shop on the main floor. It was determined that this is a matter for the staff and not the Council. The Mayor asked that the City Manager talk to the Fosters in regard to this matter. 6. Steve Spalter - Presentation by Mr. Spalter for concept of new subdivision. Steve Spalter representative for Trammell & Crow Developers, Inc., spoke to the Council expressing interest in developing property in Colleyville. They are interested in single-family and commercial development. The Council suggested that he contact the Commerical Development Commission. The City Secretary was instructed to furnish the name and telephone of the Chairman of said committee. __.m......,. .~_..............-.....____~__.~_."d_."_ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MA Y 1 5, 1 979 Page 4 7. Extension of West Glade Road Sewer Line - Consider request from Lanier and Shirley Wright to extend sewer line to their property. There was a discussion on the need to expand the sewer line down West Glade Road to 18 homes. Councilperson Vanover moved to table this item and those that want to have the sewer sign a petition stating so before any action be taken by the Council. Councilperson Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Noble, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none 8. Discussion of purchase of water system from North Richland Hills located in the Fairway Addition in the City Limits of the City of Colleyville. The Council discussed the water system belonging to North Richland Hills but in the City Limits of Colleyville. There was no action taken on this item. BUDGET REVIEW: The Council received a copy of the Budget review for the month of April. PAY BILLS: Councilperson Vanover moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Noble seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Noble, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none Councilperson Vanover moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Lear seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Noble, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson none Respectfully submitted, dJak ()~ LaVada Johnson City Secretary lvj () App roved on: /XJ: ~ Q/ 1?7f -_.,'-'--------.,,-----_._--"',...