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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-1/17/1978 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 17 I ] 978 ~1'f7~a~' 8~ ~. The January 17, 1978 meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor John A. Andrews at 7:30p.m. at the Colleyivlle City Hall annex. Councilperson Virgil Thompson gave the invocation. Mayor Andrews lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Rol 1 Call: Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, and Thompson were present. Councilperson Gillham was absent (due to illness). City Attorney D. August Boto, City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, Director of Publ ic Works Bill LeGrand, Chief of Pol ice Joe Tozzi, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were present. Approval of Minutes: January 3, 1978 Councilperson Foreman moved to approve the January 3, 1978 minutes as presented. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman Noes: none (Thompson excused for a telephone call) Correspondence: 1. Mayor Andrews read Letter concerning the TML (Texas Municipal League) Regional Meeting to be held by the City of Bedford on February 8, 1978. *3. Mayor Andrews read a statement concerning development in Colleyvjlle in answer to Councilperson Welch1s question the previous meeting. After some discussion on what types of development are needed and whether or not Colleyville has had growth and development, Councilperson Foreman suggested the discussion was leading nowhere, that each person on the Council was for controlled growth and that the Council should work together as a team. Everyone agreed. 2. Mayor Andrews read Letter from Jean Rester concerning the STEP Program Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. After reading the letter, the Mayor explained the requirements of the program. Councilperson Judy Welch asked if there were any drawbacks to this program and the City Manager stated that he did not think so. Citizens speaking and asking questions were: Jean Rester, Dulce Moore, and Pol ice Chief Tozzi. Also speaking was Councilperson Vanover. City Manager's Report: 1. City Manager Forrest reported to the Council and the citizens that the EPA had been out and checked the gasol ine pump at the Police-Fire Station and had issued a citation. The violation being that the City was putting leaded gasol ine in unleaded cars. After a discussion by the Council and recommendation from City Manager Forrest to install a tank for unleaded gasol ine - Councilperson Foreman moved to purchase a gasol ine tank and to absorb the cost within the budget. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 17, 1978 pqge 2 2. City Manager Forrest asked that the Budget Review be added to the agenda. It was added as item 13 under New Business. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Rate Increase Request - Tri-County Electric Co-Op Johnnie Ammons, General Manager Johnnie Ammons, General Manager of Tri-County Electric Co-Op, spoke to the City Council requesting a rate increase, this being the first request since 1974. The City Manager Forrest recommended that the Council suspend the rate increase for 120 days while the PUC conducts their hearings on this request. Mayor Andrews read Resolution R-78-158 in its entirety. RESOLUTION SUSPENDING TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC CO-OPERATIVE, INC. RATE INCREASE REQUEST and the findings of the City Council of the City of Colleyvil Ie, Texas, concerning reasons for further suspension of any rate change in the rate schedule of Tri-County Electric Co-operative, Inc. Councilperson Vanover moved that Resolution R-78-158 to suspend the rate increase request be approved as read. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none 2. 3rd Reading and Publ ic Hearing Ordinance 0-77-273 TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDINANCE Mayor Andrews read 0-77-273 in its entirety AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0-73-112 TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDINANCE afterwhich, the Publ ic Hearing was opened. There being no one to speak the Publ ic Hearing was closed. Councilperson Welch moved for the approval of Ordinance 0-77-273. Councilperson Thompson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none 3. Texas Power and Light Rate Increase - Charles Turner, Assistant to the Manager Resolution R-78-155 Suspend the Rate Increase Charles Turner and Melvin Hampton (Grapevine office) representatives of Texas Power and Light were present to answer any questions that the City Council might have concerning the rate increase request after their presentation on the reasons for the rate increase. After Mr. Turner's presentation the Mayor and the Council asked several questions. Frank Rawls had a question concerning the LaVoca Gas Company rebate in regard to TP&L. He was informed that it was not involved with LaVoca (it being Texas POwer and Light). City Manager Forrest recommended that the City Council suspend the rate increase request for 120 days. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES JANUARY 17, 1978 Page 3 4. Paul Battrael - concerning sewer - 3005 Hickory Hill Mr. Battrael was not present. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-276 (Z-77-132) Mamie Foster AG(Agriculture) to CN(Commerical Neighborhood) property between Drug Store and Hickory Junction on Colleyville Blvd. Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-276 in its entirety and then opened the Publ ic Hearing. Those present speaking wishing to speak were as follows: Dale Hodgson and Mr. Lew Foster,andhe requested that the Council adopt_ an emergency ordinance so this case could be approved immediately. Councilperson Welch informed the Council that she had talked to the Doctor who was purchasing the property and that he is not in any hurry and had no problems with waiting until the end of February for a decision. The Publ ic Hearing was closed. 2. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-274 (Z-77-131) Luther L. Beard Rezoning from AG to ML (Light Manufactory) 7201 Colleyville Blvd. Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-274 in its entirety and then opened the Publ ic Hearing after explaining where this property was located. Peg Thorne spoke against any more metal building in that area. There being no one else to speak the Publ ic Hearing was closed. 3. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-275 (Z-77-143) Sonic Drive-In Rezoning from CN (Commerical Neighborhood) to CO (~ommerical Outdoor) Corner of Glade Road and Colleyville Blvd. Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-275 in its entirety. Mayor Andrews then read a petition presented in opposition to this zoning change. Those signing the petition were as follows: Cecil R. Williams Mrs. E.R. Eudaly Barbara E. Redding John J. Walls T.U. Tuitt Nancy Ashwander The Publ ic Hearing was then opened. Mr. Richard Ervin, owner of the proposed Sonic Drive-In, was present and wanted to answer the petition and tell the plans that were being made for this Sonic. He is the owner of the Sonic located in Grapevine,Texas. Citizens speaking concerning this case were as follows: Barbara Redding- opposed, Nancy Ashwander- opposed, T.U. Tutt - opposed, Dale Hodgson concerned with the traffic and wanted to know if there were plans for widening the intersection. It was pointed out that the sewer would be brought to the location. The Publ ic Hearing was closed. 4. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-277 (Z-77-140) Lloyd Brothers Rezoning from R-40 (Residential 40,000) to R-20 (Residential 20,000) corner of Westcoat and White Drive Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-277 in its entirety. The Publ ic Hearing was opened and closed as there was no one wi sh i ng to speak. CITY COUNC I L MINUTES JANUARY 17, 1978 PClge 4 5. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-278 (Z-77-141) Joe D. Brewer Rezoning AG to R-20 corner of Cheek-Sparger & Warwick Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-278 in its entirety. was opened. Mr. Joe Brewer was present and told the Council for this area. The Publ ic Hearing was closed. The Publ ic Hearing what his plans were 6. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-279 (Z-77-142) First National Bank of Colleyvil Ie Rezoning CN to ML 705 Glade Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-279 in it~s entirety. The Publ ic Hearing was opened. Mr. Earl Morse, President of First National Bank and Jon ColI ins, Vice- President were present and explained what the plans for the building were and the reason for the request. Mr. Carl Starr (adjourning property owner) spoke in opposition to the rezoning and then presented to the Council letters from the following adjoining property owners: Jack Tomlin-opposed; D.B. Kuykendall, Jr.- opposed; Weldon H. Miller-opposed and Mrs. Edith Higginbotham called stating she was opposed to the requested zorting change. The Publ ic Hearing was closed. 7. Farrington and Associates - Discuss City Developer Contract for Tara Plantation Larry Cole and his engineer David Farrington came before the Council to request that the City take part in the off-sitewater lines for Tara Plantation. After a lengthy discussion, the City Manager recommended that the City participate in the off-site development of the water 1 ines and authorize David Washington to start now on the destgn for the off-site facil ities. Councilperson Vanover moved to participate in the off-site and the over-sizing of water lines. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman,Thompson Noes: none Councilperson Vanover moved to authorize the City Engineer to start work with David Farrington on Tara Plantation off-site facil ities. Councilperson Thompson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none Mayor Andrews recommended that the Council permit Mr. Cole to recover, on a pro-rata basis, his share of the facil ities, and that the City put the Municipal Util ity Service Charge back into the system. Councilperson Welch moved that the City and Developer share cost of the construction of the water line with the MUS (Municipal Util ity Service) being the total contribution and that the Developer be permitted to recover his pro-rata share of the contruction cost over a five (5) year period as subsequent development occurres. After 5 years all charges will go entirely to the City. Councilperson Thompson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 17, 1978 Page 5 There was further discussion concerning the charges for the TRA sewer 1 ine to be extended through the Cole Subdivision and it was determined that methods or charges for construction had not been proposed at this time. It was also agreed that a joint meeting of the Council and the Planning and Zon~ng Commission would be called if approval of both were needed on the site plan. 8. R. Sam Culbertson - Southdown Addition - located on Hal I-Johnson Road Discuss septic tank verses sewer from the development. Doug Long came before the Council representing Sam Culbertson and asked for City participation in his proposed Southdown Addition. Mr. Long discussed all alternatives to sewering the addition and recommended the Council consider participating in the 1 ine to Little Bear Creek. He agreed to put in $41,000.00 toward the I ine if the City would put in the Municipal Util ity Service Charge and tie on fees. The Counci 1 unanimously agreed to look into this proposal and assured him they were interested in working with him to extend the sewer line. The City Manager pointed out that there were several items concerning looping the water 1 ine and additional access to the subdivision that had to be settled yet. He agreed to try and have a contract for their study by the next worksession. Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Mike Schmitz recommended the Council send their decisions and recommendations to the Planning and Zoning on this and the Tara Plantation Plat by the City Manager. 9. Doug Long - Woodbriar West Addition - located between San Bar and Colleyville Blvd. - Discuss City Developer Contract Doug Long also came before the Council requesting City participation is the off-site sewer 1 ines for Woodbriar West. Mr. Long requested the Council participate in the off-site sewer line with the Municiapl Util ity Service Charge and the Utility tie-on charges. This participation would divide the cost approximately 50-50 between the City and the developer and the 1 ine is estimated at $80,000.00. The Council discussed the advantages of the 1 ine in being able to pick-up the Woodbriar customers being served by Bedford and it was noted that in sewer revenues this would equal a 50% increase. The Council agreed in general with the proposals and the City Manager agreed to have a completed contract for their approval at the next Council meeting. 10. Resolution R-78-157 A Resolution Requiring Suppl iers of Electrical Power to Serve Customers in the City of Colleyville, Texas Mayor Andrews read in its entirety Resolution R-78-157 titled: A RESOLUTION REQUIRING SUPPLIERS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO SERVE CUSTOMERS IN THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS Councilperson Vanover moved Resolution R-78-157 be approved as read. Councilperson Thompson seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 17, 1978 Page 6 11. Resolution R-78-156 A Resolution Ending Prepayment Discounts and Flat Rate Payments For Individual Util ity Service Charges Mayor Andrews read Resolution R-78-1S6 in its entirety - titled: A RESOLUTION ENDING PREPAYMENT DISCOUNTS AND FLAT RATE PAYMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL UTILITY SERVICE CHARGES This resolution ended flat rate and prepayment of the sewer tie-on charges on January 31, 1978. After some explanation of the cost situation that lead to the change, Councilperson Thompson moved the Resolution be adopted as read. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none 12. Resolution R-78-154 A Resolution Call ing the Election for April 1, 1978 Mayor Andrews read in its entirety Resolution R-78-154 titled: A RESOLUTION CALLING THE ELECTION FOR APRIL 1, 1978, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE COUNCILPERSONS BY THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS; DESIGNATING ELECTION PRECINCTS;APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION;PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF PAPER BALLOTS; PROVIDING FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS PROVIDING FOR ABSENTEE VOTING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. which called the election for April 1, 1978. Mayor Andrews also recommended J.O. Bailey, as election judge, Jim Moore as alternate judge, and Helen Bailey, Jane Deupree, Sue Kimzey, and Donna Gauble as clerks. Councilperson Thompson moved the resolution be adopted as read and the election officials be appointed as suggested. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none 13. Budget Review: The City Manager explained the continuing problems with the budget being place on the computer. He noted that this run was very close to. accurate and suggested the Council take time to look at it and review it at the work session, or February. Questions were asked from the audience concerning util ity and professional services expenditures. It was agreed that the item would be placed on the work session agenda on February 2, 1978. 14. Pay Bills Councilperson Vanover moved to pay the bills as presented. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. The vote being: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 17. 1978 Page 7 Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none Councilperson Vanover moved to adjourn. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: lvj Welch,Vanover, Foreman, Thompson none Approved on: 1~ ~ /f71'