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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-11/21/1978 MINUTES CITY COUNC I L NOVEMBER 21, 1978 fJ~ /:2- /-7 f R:I$7;./1f . ~: The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John A. Andrews on November 21, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilperson Smokey Vanover afterwhich Mayor Andrews lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Leadarrived after roll call), Collins, Hodgson were present. City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, City Attorney D. August Boto, Director of Public Works Bill LeGrand, City Engineer David Washington, Chief of Police Joe Tozzi and City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Executive Session: Mayor Andrews stated that there would be no decisions made in the executive session called to discuss personnel. The meeting was recessed. The meeting was reconvened after the executive session. Mayor Andrews asked the Council if there were any recommendations or comments to be made. There were no recommendations or comments to be made. Approval of the November 7, 1978 Minutes: Councilperson ColI ins moved to approve the November 7, 1978, minutes as presented. Councilperson Welch seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, ColI ins, Hodgson none Correspondence: Mayor Andrews read a letter dated November 21, 1978, from M.A. 11Bud" Marshall, Jr., Planning and Zoning Commissioner expressing his appreciation for the opportunity to attend the 7th annual short course for P & Z on October 26-28, 1978, in Fort Worth. Councilperson Welch moved that Mrs. Gene Cahill be added to the agenda as item 1 under New Business. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Collins, Hodgson none City Manager's Report; City Manager Thomas L. Forrest had two items for the Council. Those being; 1. Jon ColI ins had requested that he be allowed to make a presentation to the City Council. Councilperson Welch moved to allow Jon Collins to be added to the agenda as item 2 under New Business. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, ColI ins, Hodgson none CITV COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 1978 Page 2 2. Asked that the Budget Rev i ew be de I eted from the agenda . Old Business: 1. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-303 - Consider ordinance providing for regulation of signs within the publ ic right-of-way Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-78-303 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEVVILLE, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF SIGNS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAV AND ON PUBLIC PROPERTV; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTV. afterwhich he explained the basic requirements of the ordinance and opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak the Publ ic Hearing was closed. City Manager Forrest recommended the approval of this ordinance. After discussion among the Councilmembers, Councilperson Welch moved that Section 2 should read "signs of not more than 16 square feet in area:1. Councilperson Collins seconded the motion. This motion and second was withdrawn by the Councilmembers after it was pointed out that the ordinance was on regulated signs in the right~~-~ay. Councilperson Vanover moved to adopt Ordinance 0-78-303. CouncilpersonA~~d~~ded the motion. Councilperson Welch moved to amend the main motion in regard to Section 2 I'signs of not more than 8 square feet in area" instead of 4 square feet. person Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: none Amendment vote: Noes~ Welch, Vanover, ColI ins, Hodgson to read Council- After a lengthy discussion concerning the dimensions of the signs, Councilperson Collins moved to table Ordinance 0-78-303 for further study. Councilperson Welch seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover ColI ins, Hodgson none 2. 1979 Community Development Funds - Consider and approve projects to be presented to Tarrant County Mayor's Council Mayor Andrews explained the application for the 1979 Community Development Funds must be submitted by Friday, November 24, 1978. The City Manager said that he would follow the recommendation of the City Engineer and Director of Publ ic Works. Those being improvements to the water system: 1. Shelton Drive and Pleasant Run Road 2. Sanders Lane and Hwy 121 to McCain Road 3. From Cheek-Sparger to Bransford along Hwy 121 & From Bransford to Felps Drive along Hwy 121 4. McCain Road to McDonwell School Road 1f' .bj. . ...----......T........... ._.. C ITV COUNC I L MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 1978 Page 3 He recommended all of the projects be submitted as a continuous project. Mayor Andrews opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak the Publ ic Hearing was closed. Councilperson Hodgson moved the City submit the projects in order of preference to the Mayor's Council for consideration as a Community Development Project. Council- person Collins seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, ColI ins, Hodgson none Mayor Andrews stated that the public's response indicted their support for the projects chosen and the excellent job the staff had done in selecting the projects. New Business: Item Mrs. Gene Cahill informed the Council of the exciting news that there (a) had been a historical marker set at the Pleasant Run Road Baptist Church. The Historical Commission requested the City purchase two (2) historical markers - one for each entrance into Colleyville on the Business Hwy 121 cost, of which would be one hundred dollars ($100) and an invitation was extended to the Mayor and Council to be present for the dedication services. Mrs. Dee Barker, chairwoman of the Historican Commission was also present. Mayor Andrews expressed appreciation on behalf of the City for the efforts of the historical commission in Colleyville. Councilperson Hodgson moved the City approve the expenses of install ing two (2) historical signs if money is available. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes~ Noes: Welch, Vanover, ColI ins, Hodgson none Item 2 (b) Jon Collins, on behalf of the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce presented to the City Council a native persimmon wood gavel and matching block with the Colleyville logo crest which is large C fashioned by four wooden planks, burned on both. The Chamber had commissioned Bill Utley of Colleyville to carve the gavel and matching block to replace the toy hammer being used at City Council meeting. 1. City Hall Committee - Consider report from City Hall Committee concerning options for permanent City Hall facility Ed Flamik presented the Council with a progress report from the City Hall Planning Committee containing three (3) different options available at the present time and four (4) recommendations, one of which was to extend the I ife of this committee for one year. Also present was Louis Johnson, Jon Collins, Elva Freeman with Lynn Bural out-of-town. The four are members of the City Hall Committee. Report Outline is attached. Mayor Andrews recommended that this committee be extended for one year,because in CITV COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 1978 Page 4 less than 60 days the committee had done more than the City Council had done in the past years. He expressed appreciation to the committee members for all the work they had done in such a short time. City Manager Forrest commented on the outstanding work this committee had been doing and also recommended the committee be extended for one year. Councilperson Hodgson moved to extend the life of this committee for one year and keep it supplied with the proper amount of members. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Welch. Vanover, ColI ins, Hodgson Noes: none 2. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-309 (S-78-2) - Consider request from Virgil Thompson for a special use permit to operate a dog kennel to breed, raise, and train hunting dogs at 300 John McCain Road Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-309 in its entirety afterwhich the Public Hearing was opened. There being no one to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 3. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-308(Z-78-173) - Consider request from Earl McKinney to rezone 1 acre on McCain Road from AG to R-4o Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-308 in its entirety afterwhich the Public Hearing was opened. Peggy McKinney asked that the City allow her to begin her house. Elva Freeman spoke in favor of the request. There being no one else to speak the Publ ic Hearing was closed. Councilperson Collins moved to instruct the City Manager to allow the McKinneys to begin work with the proper waiver. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover Collins, Hodgson none Mayor Andrews called a short recess. The meeting was reconvened. Councilperson Lear is now present. 4. 1st Reading and Publ ic Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-310 - Consider recommended changes to Zoning Ordinance 0-77-248 relating to Special Use Permits and Board of Adjustment Mayor Andrews asked the City Manager to explain why there were two different ordinances for 0-78-310. City Manager Forrest explained that after the last work- session he had followed the recommendation from the Councilmembers in Ordinance #1 and had prepared an additional ordinance based on the one used by the City of Hurst. After a lengthy discussion, Councilperson Hodgson moved to table this item. Council- person Lear seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson \.Je I ch ~ ,...--.--.-------. -_..~ C ITV COUNC I L MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 1978 Page 5 5. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-304 - Consider ordinance annexing 35 acres around Precinct Line Road and McDonwell School Road Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-304 in its entirety, and the area was pointed out by the City Manager. The Mayor then opened the Public Hearing. Those citizens speaking were: Delbert Campbell - opposed to being annexed E.W. Deaton - had no objections The Mayor allowed all interested parties to speak, ask for further comment, and there was none before the Public Hearing was closed. 6. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-305 - Consider ordinance annexing 80 acres southeast of Western Trails subdivision Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-305 in its entirety and the area was pointed out by the City Manager. The Publ ic Hearing was opened. There being no one to speak when the Mayor allowed all interested to speak, ask for further comment, and there was none before the hearing was closed. 7. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-306 - Consider ordinance annexing 4.0 acres on west side of Bettinger Road Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-306 in its entirety and the area was pointed out by the City Manager. The Public Hearing was opened giving everyone present an opportunity to speak, the Mayor ask for further comment, there was none before the Public Hearing was closed. 8. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-78-307 - Consider ordinance annexing 3.8 acres on S.H. 121 west of Woodbriar West Subdivision Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-78-307 in its entirety and the area was pointed out by the City Manager. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing giving everyone present an opportunity to speak. Those present that spoke were: Gregg Foreman - opposed to being annexed at this time Barbara Andrews - opposed to this area being annexed due to the fact a business had a liquor license and Colleyville is dry The Mayor ask for further comment, there was none before the Publ ic Hearing was closed. 9. Pecan Park Estates - Consider and accept bid for water line along S.H. 121 Mayor Andrews read the list of 10 bidders and City Engineer David Washington's recom- mendation to accept the bid from Tapaderi. Councilperson Collins moved to accept the bid offered by Tapaderi. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The bid being: Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Lear, Collins, Hodgson Noes: none Budget Review: This item deleted at City Manager's request due to problems with computer. C ITV COUNC I L MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 1978 Page 6 Pay Bills: Councilperson Lear moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch, Vanover, Lear! Collins! Hodgson none Councilperson Vanover moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Welch seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Welch! Vanover, Lear, Collins! Hodgson none d;;)::;ZX~ LaVada Johnson City Secretary lvj ~ Approved on: )r~ ~ 197; -----...-.------------r.......-.....-.-..-.-... Colleyville City Hall Planning Committee Repoht Nov. 21, 1978 The 60llowing heeommendationh to the Couneil 60h implementationc6 planh mOht huitable 60h hhoht and long tehm City Hall 6aeilitieh 60h the City 06 Colleyville. I. EXISTING CITY HALL SITE: Exihting City Hall hite and buildingh ahe uneeonomieal, ine66ieent, dethaeting and unphoduetive. [al Land ih too hmall (bl Aequihition eOht too expenhive (el Teah out and hemodel too eOhtly (dl Flood plain too hehthietive (e) Maintenanee building loeated neah City Hall ih dethaeting and ine66ieient. II. OTHER CITY OWNEV SITES: (al City PahR: Intended uhe pheeludeh uhing 60h pehmanent City adminihthation o66ieeh. [Intent ih 60h Civie Centeh/ Reeheation) (bl Hall Road Site: Land ihinadequate [Reeeomend 60h Uhe ah maintenanee 066ieeh/6aelitieh). (el Hwy. 121 Site: Too hmall [Reeommend City Hall not be loeated diheetyon highway). III. OPTIONS: Option 1. TaRe Vayton phopohal (net leahe 3Yhh @ $1.00 peh Yhl; uhe 60h City Hall [Poliee Station to hemain at phehant loeation till pehmanent loeation ih 6ound); aequihe hite/land (30 aeehh); ehtablihhed downtown ahea; Leahe 066ieeh 60h City Hall and Poliee Station. Option 2. (Plan 11 TaRe Vayton phopohal; aequihe hite/ land (5 aeehhl; build City Hall/ Poliee Station; Ehtablihh City Hall/ Poliee Station/ LibhahY Complex. Option 3. [Plan 21 TaRe Vayton phopohal; aequihe hite/land; Leahe/Puhehahe Plan; Ehtablihh City Hall/poliee Station/LibhahY Complex. IV. IMPLEMANTATI0N: [11 Money to eommihhion ahehetet [21 Aequihe land La) FOh downtown ahea [ b I CitL/ build-i.na eomplex (3) Vete~mlne Method 06 Finaneing fal Genehal obilation Bondh (b) C~ti6ieate 06 obligation Bondh (e) Leahe/Puhehahe Plan feontinued on baeR)