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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-2/21/1978 CITY COUNC I L MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1978 /~) .,3 -,:J ~ 71 ~'6iJ {", ,<11. ,. .fi;;: The February 21, 1978 meeting of Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor John A. Andrews at 7:30 p.m. at the Colleyville City Hall annex. Councilperson Don Gillham gave the invocation and Mayor Andrews lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call: Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, and Gillham were present. Council- person Thompson was absent. City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, Director of Public Works Bill LeGrand, Police Chief Joe Tozzi, City Attorney D. August Boto, and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were present. Approval of Minutes: February 7, 1978 Councilperson Vanover moved to approve minutes as presented. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none City Manager Report: City Manager Thomas L. Forrest had no report for this meeting. Old Business: 1. 1978 Audit - Consider and review annual audit presented by City Auditor Mi I bern Ray. City Auditor came before the Council to discuss the City Audit for 1977. Mr. Ray reported that the General Fund expenses had exceeded revenues by some $70,000, but noted that over $162,000 of the Fund had been transferred to the Utility Department to pay bonded indebtednesses on General ObI igation Bonds used to purchase the water system. He noted the Utility Fund was also over extended but that several corrections needed to be made in the way in which depreciation was figured. He suggested several items, such as water lines, be extended to the life of the bonds used to purchase them. He explained that the Audit met all Charter requirements. Mr. Ray answered Councilperson Foreman's question concerning the length of time the Audit should take by stating that it should be returned within 70 to 90 days under normal circumstances, Mr. Ray also suggested the tax assessor be given the division of the tax rate so that he could divide the funds accordingly. 2. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-274 (Z-77-131) - Request by Luther Beard to change zoning from AG to ML Mayor Andrews read the preamble of Ordinance 0-78-274 and opened the Publ ic Hearing. There being no comments the Hearing was closed. Councilperson Vanover moved the zoning amendment ordinance 0-78-274 be approved. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none 3. 3rd Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-275 (Z-77-143). Request by Richard Erwin to change zoning from CN to CO at the corner of Glade Road and Hwy. 1 2 1 T City Council Minutes February 21, 1978 Page 2 Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-275 and opened the Public Hearing. The Mayor then read two petitions signed by citizens in the area protesting the zoning change. Several people spoke giving the pros and cons of the zoning change and the proposed Sonic Drive-In. Questions concerning fences around the Drive-In, traffic problems and litter were answered by the property owners, the City Manager and the Police Chief. After lengthy discussion Councilperson Vanover moved to adopt the zoning change Ordinance 0-78-275. Councilperson Welch seconded the motion. f I.u' 1Yl~ {, I~ 7 /W(J-' Councilperson Gillham noted that he had received*-numerous calls in favor of the Sonic and spoken with friends who lived near one. He reported that it had not been as big a problem as anticipated. Councilperson Foreman noted that many businesses that could be more undesirable than a Sonic Drive-In could go in under the present zoning. Councilperson Welch explained her earl ier vote against apartments in this area and com- mended Mrs. Redding and her father for their contribution to Colleyville. She noted that an informal survey had been 2 to 1 in favor of the Sonic and that future highway improvements would help the traffic problem. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none 4. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-276 (Z-77-132) Request by Mamie E. Foster to change zoning from AG to CN on property between Drug Store and Hickory Junction. Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-276 and opened the Publ ic Hearing. Since there was no one to speak the Hearing was closed. Councilperson Foreman moved to accept the zoning change Ordinance 0-78-276. Councilperson Gillham seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch noted that she looked forward to this zoning change, as it would bring Colleyville its first doctor. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none 5. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-278 (Z-77-141) Request by Joe D. Brewer to change zoning from AG to R-20 on Cheeks-Sparger Road. Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-278 and opened the Publ ic Hearing. Dulce Moore asked location of property and Mayor Andrews answered. There being no further comments the Hearing was closed. Councilperson Gillham moved the Ordinance 0-78- 278 be adopted. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none 6. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-277 (Z-77-140) Request by Lloyd Brothers to change zoning from R-40 to R-20 at the corner of Westcoat and White Drive. Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-277 and opened the Publ ic Hearing. Frank Whitmire asked how Mr. Brothers was already building houses on this property. City Manager Tom Forrest explained that present zoning allowed the two houses under construction but the new zoning was requested for an additional two houses. There being ,', CORRECT I ON * received several calls some for and some against the Sonic 3' 7~~. T' City Council Minutes February 21~ 1978 Page 3 no further comments the Hearing was closed. Councilperson Vanover moved that the zoning change be adopted as per Planning and Zoning recommendation. Councilperson Gillham seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none 7. 2nd Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-280 (Z-78- 14]) Request from Lloyd Brothers to change zoning from AG to R-40 on Cooks Lane. Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-280 and opened the meeting for Publ ic Hearing. There being no comments the Hearing was closed. Councilperson Foreman moved to declare a 10 Minute Holiday from 8:35 to 8:45 P.M. in honor of Don Gillham1s 40th Birthday. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none Everyone sang "Happy Birthday". New Business: 1. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-77-248 Presentation by Planning and Zoning Commission of the new proposed zoning ordinance. Pl~nnlng and Zoning Commiss~oner Robert Neely presented the Council with the recom- mended zoning Manual and Ordinance. Giving an historical perspective to the ordinance, Commissioner Neely commended the professional help the Commission had received from City Planner Bart Bradford and City Attorney D. August Boto. He noted that each section is self-contained and gave highl ights of several sections. He estimated that over 6,000 man-hours had been spent on the document. Mayor Andrews thanked Commissioner Neely and read the Ordinance 0-77-248 - adopting a zoning manual in its entirety and opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments the Hearing was closed. 2. Appointment of Board of Adjustment member to replace Ray Koladycz Mayor Andrews read the resignation letter from Ray Koladycz. He then made a recom- mendation to the Council that they appoint H.L. "Skip" Gibson as a replacement. After some discussion over regular and alternate members, Judy Miether, the present alternate deferred being moved up to the appointment of Skip Gibson. Councilperson Gillham moved Skip Gibson be appointed as the regular member to the Board of Adjustment. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. Councilperson Vanover thanked all the Board and Commission members for their hard work. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none 'T City Council Minutes February 21, 1978 Pqge 4 3. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-282 Requiring Plumbers to Have Surety Bond. Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-282 requiring plumbers to have a surety bond in its entirety and opened the Publ ic Hearing. There being no comments the Hearing was closed. 4. Mr. Randall Burns - Request to extend sewer from Little Bear Creek to property North of Bransford and Highway 121 Intersection. Mayor Andrews read the letter from Randall Burns requesting sewer to his property. City Manager Tom Forrest reported that the engineers preliminary cost estimates were $14 per foot for about 9,000 feet. He said the entire costs had been prohibitive for the property owners that could be served and that they wanted the City to pay to the property 1 ine or about one"'ha,jf (i,) the costs. Councilperson Foreman asked how this would benefit the City. Councilperson Vanover said that he was in favor of sewering all areas in need of sewer and that it would open up the property along Hwy 121. Councilperson Welch asked what the balance was in the Sewer Fee Fund and City Manager Tom Forrest said it was around $60,000. Mayor Andrews recommended the City staff contact other property owners in the area to see if they would participate. The City Manager reported that the line would not pay for itself with only two customers. Opal Ethridge suggested money for the line be received before building the line. Councilperson Foreman suggested the City Manager contact other property owners and Councilperson Welch concurred. It was agreed that the City Manager attempt to additional customers and bring the issue back to the Council. 5. Consider accepting right-of-way dedication for continuation of Sagebrush Street in Western Trails. Mayor Andrews gave the background to this situation and asked the City Manager for a recommendation. The City Manager recommended the dedication be accepted. Council- person Welch moved the dedication be accepted. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none 6. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-281 (Z-77-137) Request by Jim Beasley to change zoning from R-20 to R-40 at the end of Cooks Lane. Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-281 in its entirety and opened the Publ ic Hearing. There being no comments the Hearing was closed. Councilperson Welch asked about the use of the property for animals and it was explained that this zoning would permit a stable under the new ordinance. Councilperson Welch suggested that this ordinance remain after the zoning ordinance on each agenda. BUDGET REV I EW City Manager Tom Forrest explained the problems still being encountered with the computer and explained several errors in the Budget Report. After answering several questions he noted that the City was running according to schudule. He noted that the Utility Fund and Interdepartmental Fund were extremely tight due to there ro City Council Minutes February 21, 1978 Page 5 being no fund balances to begin the year. He reported that the City should meet its obI igations on the $140,000 note but probably will have to postpone the $60,000 pay back to the Sewer Fee Fund. PAY BILLS Councilperson Foreman moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch asked about the payment to Grapevine ISD and the City Manager reported that it was for the assessment and collection of taxes. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none Councilperson Gillham asked about del inquent property taxes and asked for a status report. City Manager Forrest said that he would get the information for the next worksession. Councilperson Vanover asked about water accounts in arrears and the City Manager reported these were being brought up to date rapidly after a promise to turn the water off. Councilperson Foreman moved to adjourn. Councilperson Gillham seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham none Respectfully submitted, cJ>>tVb{) LaVada Johnson City Secretary Approved on V!I~t~ /97/ M ~ lvj