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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-8/2/1977 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville by Mayor Pro-Tern Gillham on August 2, 1977. /J~ '8-jj;-;1? ~~~~. was called to order CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 2, 1977 MINUTES The invocation was given by Councilperson Welch, afterwhich the Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Mayor Pro-Tern Gillham. He then explained that Mayor Andrews was in the hospital resulting from an injury that happened on the Andrews' vacation. Roll Call: Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham were present. Also present were City Attorney John D. Gilliland, City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, and Acting City Secretary LaVada Johnson. Councilpe rson Fore man moved to approve the July 19, 1977 minute s as written. Councilperson Thompson seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Fore man, Thomps on and Gillham voted for the motion; July 19, 1977 minute s were approved. Correspondence: 1. Letter dated June 29, 1977, from Clete McAlister, Department of Planning and Management explaining the pilot study with the Institute of Urban Studies of UTA conducting a survey of several small cities in Tarrant County including Colleyville. Old Busine s s: 1. Second Reading and Public Hearing- R. Sam Culbertson - 0-77-260 (Z-77-122) - Zoning Change - David R. Teeter Abstract 1518 - 76 acres Tracts 3;7A;7;3A AG to R-20 Mayor Pro-Tern Gillham read the preamble of Ordinance 0-77-260 and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission AN ORDINANCE COMPLYING WITH ZONING ORDINANCE 0-70-15 OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONS AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, THIS DAY OF ,1977. Case Z-77-122 R. Sam Culbertson AG to R-20 Zoning Change on Cheek-Sparger Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission, therefore recommends the disapproval of the City Council on Planning and Zo ning Case Z -77 -122, and not change zoning from AG to R -20 or amend the zoning map. The following citizens had que stions or comments conce rning this zoning case: Jim Moore, Robert Neely, Frank Campbell, Mrs. Dulce Moore, R. Sam Culbertson, David Washington, Dave Hanken. Mayor ProTem Gillham read a letter from William J. Borden oppos ing the zoning change. The Public Hearing was closed and it was stated that the Council would vote on this case at their next meeting. 2. Harold Bryan - Concerning Sewer Tap Mr. Bryan was represented by Mr. Cotton of Cotton's Plumbing. He felt that the City should give Mr. Bryan a tap as the City crossed his property. The Council did not feel that any action was ne ce s sary and as ke d that City Manage r Thomas Forre st take care of this matter. -T--- CITY COUNCIL MINU TES AUGUST 2, 1977 Page 2 3. Grid Mapping System - Knowlton-Flowers-English - David Washington The City Engineer David Washington was aske,d by the Council to prepar'e in writing a schedule of the time phrase, cost phrase and exactly what the City will be receiving by doing a grid mapping system. 4. Report of the Tri-County Sale to Texas Power and Light Texas Power and Light is in the process of inventorying the equipment that Tri-County owns in Colleyville. After the inventory process is finished, TP&L will offer Tri-County a price for their operation within the Colleyville City Limits. Mr. Paivc was present and spoke in regard to this item. New Business: 1. Report from Angela Harris - UTA student - Report on the findings of study concerning Conditions of Housing, Ordinance, and Suggestions to change ordinances Angela Harris, Jackie Comola, and Christy Smith-Lewis presented to the Council a summary of the survey that the three of them had conducted in Colleyville. A written report will be given to the City as soon as it is finished. They invited the Council to go on a tour of the City with them on Sunday afternoon, August 7, 1977, at 3:30 p. m. . 2. Richard Athens - concerning his curb on Timberline North Mr. Athens of 113 Timberline North spoke to the Council in regard to his curb and driveway that was damaged during the construction of the sewer line. City Manage r Forre st will check into the matte r and see what needs to be done. 3. Problems Clinic for City Manager City Manager Tom Forrest ask that this item be dropped hom the agenda, as it would be 'held during the next City Council meeting and the budget was due then. City Manager Forrest gave a report on the problem of drainage of Briarwood and what needs to be done. Mrs. Barbara Kirkland, Mrs. Opal Ethridge and Mr. Clark spoke on drainage problem. Mr. Gordon Clark also spoke on the way the concrete was poured at the end of Oak Valley, that it was poured without any steel re -enforcements. The City Council members went into Executive Session. After Executive Session, Mayor Pro-Tem Gillham explained that there were no decisions made. Councilperson Welch moved the meeting adjourn. Councilperson Thompson seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, Gillham voting for. ~~ La,Vada Johnson Acting City Secretary lvj ~ A pproved on /~ jf/'i f