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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-8/16/1977 CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 16, 1977 MINU TES IJ~ ~O:5-71 J: 1Sp.1"1l. , 4. to order The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called by Mayor Pro-Tern Gillham on August 16, 1977. The invocation was given by Councilperson Vanover, afterwhich the Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Mayor Pro -Tern Gillham. He then explained that Mayor Andrews was still in the hospital and as Mayor Pro-Tern and Council member he would be voting on all matters. Roll Call: Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham were present. Also present were City Attorney Don Cates, City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, and Acting City Secretary LaVada Johnson. C ouncilpe r s on Councilperson Thomps on and Thompson moved to approve the August 16, 1977 minutes as presented. Foreman seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Gillham voted for the motion. August 16, 1977 minutes were approved. Carre s pondence: 1. Letter dated August 3, 1977, from Reva Fiscus, thanking Fire and Police Department for helping her Mother during an accident in her back yard. 2. Le tte r from C. Larry Hartse 11, re signing from the Planning and Zoning Commission. 3. Lette r date d August 11, 1977, from Railroad Commis s ion of Texas, Gas Utilities Division, notice of hearing and consolidation on September 28, 1977, Austin, Texas. Old Bus ine s s : 1. Report of Sale of Tri-County to T. P. & L. Texas Power and Light is still in the process of taking inventory of the equipment in the city limits of Colleyville owned by Tri-County Electric. 2. Texas Powe r and Light - David Bayle s s - explain the new rate Mr. Bob Daniel, District Manager, gave a report to the Council explaining the way that TP&L figures.the monthly charges for the Colleyville citizens, using the rates set by PUC. The following citizens spoke conce rning this ite m: Jame s Moore, Frank Rawls, Frank Campbell, Tom Swett, H. L. "Skipll Gibson. 3. Third Reading - Public Hearing - 0-77-260 (Z 77-122) R. S. Culbertson zoning change request from AG to R-20, 76 acres on the David R. Teeter Abstract 1518 Tracts 3, 7A, 7, 3A Mayor Pro-Tern Gillham read a letter dated August 16, 1977, from R. Sam Culbertson explaining the changes that were on his revised plat for said zoning case. Afterwhich he recommended that the Council table this item and work on it at Work Session. Since the City Charter calls for each ordinance tobe read at three consecutive meetings, the question was raised whether or not the item could be tabled. The Attorney stated that to comply to the Charter the ordinance could be read then tabled. Councilperson Vanover moved to table 0-77-260. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. Discussion followed with comments from citizens who opposed this de ve lopme nt and wanted the re cord to show the ir disapproval. .-r City Council August 16, 1977 Page 2 Minute s Frank Campbell, Jimmy Jobe (opposed to anything other than R-40), William J. Borden, Rex Moore. Question was called. The Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Welch -no, Councilperson Vanover - yes, Councilperson Foreman - yes, Councilp,erson Thomson - no, and Councilp,erson Gillham - yes. Motion carried. Ordinance 0 -77 -260 tabled. New Business: Counci.lperson Thompson moved to add to the agenda under New Business item 1, Roy Cooper, concerning Council action on a street name change. CO'J.ncil- person Vanover seconded the motion. CO'J.ncilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voting for. The item was added to the agenda as the first item under New Business. 1. Roy Cooper - Keeping the name of the north end of John McCain Road - McCain instead of the name Bettinger Road Mr. Cooper pre sented a petition to the Council stating the following: We, the undersigned do petition the City of Colleyville to leave the North end of John McCain Road under the same name instead of Bettinger Drive. Roy Cooper Billie Cooper Nan P. Frischer Judy Foreman Mary Jane Martin Pam Hughes Billie Jane Martin Glen Ward Jeannine Ward Harry J. Bowden Hazel R. Bowden CO:J.ncilperson Vanover moved to draw up a resolution or ordinance, whichever was needed, that would allow the North portion of McCain Road to continue with the name of McCain Road instead of Bettinger Drive. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. CO'J.ncilp,erson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson,~ and Gillham voting for. Motion carried. There was a ten minute recess called. The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Pro-Tem Gillham. City Manager Forrest ask that item 3 (old item 2) be moved to Work Session. Councilperson Thompson moved that item 3 under New Business be moved to Work Session. Councilperson Welch seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Tho:npso':l, and Gillham voting for. Motion carried. 2. Acceptance of bid for sewer line The letter from D.'R. Washington, P. E., Knowlton-English-Flowers, Inc., dated August , 1977, was read cO:1.cerning the bids received on the sewer line for Pleasant Run-Road. There had been 8 bids received with the recommendation that the City accept the 10~N bidder, Oscar Renda Contractors, Inc., in the amo:J.nt of $37,953. 50. Councilperson Thompson moved to accept the low bid of $37,953. 50 with the additional mon8Y to come from Sewer Reserve Funds(after the businesses and the citizens involved pay their share of the expenses.}. Councilperson Vanover seconded '~he motion. Councilper son Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Hi -- City Council August 16, 1977 Page 3 Minute s VOLUME PAGE Gillham voting for. Motion carried. 4. Pay Bills Co:mcilperson Welch moved to pay the bills. seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, and Gillham voting for. Motion carried. Councilper son Foreman Foreman, Thompson, Councilperson Foreman moved that the Council take action and ask the City S'3cretary to review attendance of the Planning and Zoning members and the Board of Adjustment members, reasons for absences, and ':0 put this item on the next agenda. CO:lncilperson Welch seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham. The Council went 'into Executive Session to :liscuss legal matters. The open meeting was reco:lvened. CO'.lncilperson Vanover moved to adjo'.lrn the meeting. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. Councilp'3rson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham vot.ing for. Meeting adjourned. Re sJe ~~fuUY sUbmitte~ da))ad~ Qf)~ LaVada Johnson Acting City Secretar y lvj Approved on ~_U2 7