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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-9/27/1977 CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 27, 1977 MINUTES {J63hJ /b'L/-17 "t/5jJ.1Jt . The meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville on September 27, 1977, was called to order by Mayor John A. Andrews at 7:30 p. m. at the City Hall annex. The invocation was lead by C ouncilper s on We lch, afte rwhich Ma yor A ndrews lead the PIe dge of AIle giance to the flag. Roll Call: Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham were present. City Attorney John D. Gilliland, City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, and Acting City Secretary LaVada Johnson were also present. Approval of September 20, 1977 minutes: Councilperson Gillham moved to accept and approve the September 20, 1977, minutes as written. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. Council- person Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voted for. Correspondence: none Old Business: 1. Report on intersection of Wescoat and White Drive Director of Public War ks Bill LeGrand explained what the developer wanted to do at this intersection of Wescoat and White Drive(an exchange of land). Councilperson Welch moved to table until everyone has an opportunity to personally go by and check on the situation. Councilperson Gillham seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voted for. This item is to be placed on the next agenda. 2. Public Hearing and 3rd Reading - Jane S. Newton Annexation- Ordinance 0-77-262 Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0 -77 -262. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, SAID TRACT OF LAND LYING AND BEING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOU TO THE PRESENT CORPORA TE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA TION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DA TE. This being part of the Jane S. Newton Survey, Abstract 1177, containing 113 acres more or less. Mayor Andrews opened the Public Hearing, during which he allowed all interested parties to speak, during which time the following spoke. Mr. A. Smith wanted to know the location of the annexation in relationship to his property. Ms. Peggy Knox wanted to know what the zoning would be for the property being annexed? After the two questions were answered, -.- ---,...---.'..----. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL Se pte mbe r 27, 1977 Page 2 Mayor Andrews once again opened the floor for any further discussion on this ordinance but there was none. The public hearing was closed after all interested parties were allowed to speak. Mayor Andrews recommended that the Council approve Ordinance 0-77-262. Councilperson Vanover moved that the City adopt Ordinance 0-77-262. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voted for. 3. Public Hearing and 3 rd Reading - Isaac Caradine and BBB & CR R Annexation - Ordinance 0-77-263 Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-77-263. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE FOR ALL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, SAID TRACT OF LAND LYING AND BEING ADJACENT AND CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT CORPORA TE LIMITS TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA TION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This being part of the Isaac Caradine Survey Abstract 357 and the BBB & CRR Survey, Abstract 211, containing 99 acres, more or less. Mayor Andrews opened the public hearing, during which he allowed all interested parties to speak, asked for further comments, and there was none before the hearing was closed. Mayor Andrews recommended that the Council approve Ordinance 0 -77 -262. Councilpe r son Thompson moved that the City adopt Ordinance 0 -77 - 263. Council- person Foreman seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voted for. 4. Public Hearing and 3rd Reading - City's Manager's Budget - Ordinance 0-77-261 Mayor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0-77-261. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE TEXAS, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1977, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1978, A COpy OF SAME BEING ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY, TO BECOME EFFEC TIVE OC TOBER 1, 1977. Afterwhich, he read the amendments to the budget the City Manager had presented that the Council had suggested during work sessions on the budget. Mayor Andrews recommended that the Council add the amendments to the budget for its adoption. Councilperson Gillham moved to add the amendments to the budget ordinance that the City Manager had presented. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. Then Councilperson Gillham moved to amend the amendment, adding 5,000 dollars to the Police Revenue, with 4,000 dollars going to salaries and 1,000 dollars going to uniforms of the police reserve officers. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote on the second amendment was as follows: Councilperson Welch voting no, Councilperson Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voting yes. Motion carried. -,.----~,,--_._-,.- -----.-., --,,,,,--,.'-'~-' ._-----_.~.~.__..._-~"-~~~_...__.~'_...- ..- MINUTES CITYCOUNCIL Page 3 September 27, 1977 Vote on the main motion to amended the budget was as follows: Councilperson Welch voting no, Councilperson Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voting yes. Motion carried. Mayor Andrews then opened the public hearing on Ordinance 0-77-261, with the following citizens asking questions or stating their opinions on said item. Dulce Moore, Jack Drain, Harmon McNabb, Jr., R. L. Duggan, and Jim Moore. The public hearing was closed after all comments were heard. Mayor Andrews recommende d the approval of Ordinance 0 -77 -261. Councilpe rson Fore man moved to adopt the amended budge t of 0 -77 -261. Council- person Gillham seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch read a letter with her suggestions for the budget for the upcoming year. After a lengthy discussion of the councilpersons, the voting was so follows: Councilperson Welch - no, Council- person Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voting yes. 5. Public Hearing and 3rd Reading - Tax Levy - Ordinance 0-77-265 Ma yor Andrews read the preamble to Ordinance 0 -77 -265. AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE TEXAS, LEVYING TAXES FOR THE OPERA TION OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, FOR THE 1977-78 FISCAL YEAR; ESTABLISHING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE OF $.85 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PROPER TY ASSESSMENT OF 65%; PROVIDING FOR THE A PPOR TIONMENT OF TAXES FOR INTEREST AND SINKING FUND FOR CER TAIN BOND INDEBTNESS AND FOR GENERAL OPERATING NEEDS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ON OCTOBER 1, 1977. Mayor Andrews recommended that the Council amend the rates to go with the amended budget of .32, .463, .045, .022. Councilperson Thompson moved to amend the Section 1 to 85~, with the individual breakdowns to go as follows: .32 for the purpose of paying the interest on and creating a sinking fund for bonds, .463 for the purpose of creating a General fund for the City Operations, .045 for the purpose of creating a Reserve within the General Fund, and. 022 for the purpose of covering any deficit in the Utility Fund. Councilperson Foreman seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch voting no, and Councilperson Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voting ye s. Mayor A ndrews then opene d the Public Hearing on Ordinance 0 -77 -265, with the following citizens making comments or asking questions in regard to said item. Mr. Maylar, Jack Drain,(opposed to tax increase), R. L. Duggan ( opposed to tax increase)" A. M. Johnson, and Opal Ethridge. The public hearing was closed by Mayor Andrews. Councilperson Thompson moved that the Ordinance 0-77-265 be adopted as amended. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch voting no, and Councilperson Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voting yes. There was a ten minute recess called. -T.-.-..--...~.... . CITY COUNCIL MINU TE S September 27, 1977 Page 4 The meeting was reconvened. Lloyd Brothe rs as ked to be heard in re gard to the We stcoat and White Drive intersection. Councilperson Foreman moved to bring item 1 from the table and hear Lloyd Brothers. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voting yes. Mr. Brothers presented the Council with the facts of this item as related to him. He asked that the Council take action on this item at this meeting. After a lengthy discussion, Councilperson Thompson moved that the Council take the recommendations of the City Manager and Director of Public Works and accept this right-of-way for this intersection of Westcoat and White Drive. This motion died from lack of a second. Councilperson Gillham moved to table until the next Council meeting. Councilperson Welch seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, and Gillham voting yes and Councilperson Thompson voted no. This item is to be placed on the Octobet 4, 1977, agenda. The City Manager was requested to have any background information on this intersection, what the long range plans are for this area? Map on effect the change will have on this area. The funds involved for such a change and who will bear the expense? NewBusiness: 1. Bobby G. Moore - Non-conforming use permit (in order that work may begin on property while property is being rezoned) 6113 Colleyville Blvd. J. B. Byas A-ISO, Tract 2A Golf-driving range Mayor Andrews read the Planning and Zoning recommendation to grant Mr. Moore a non-conforming use permit for 120 days. Chairman Neely was asked to explain the need for the non-conforming use permit. Mr. Moore was asked by the Mayor if he understood that the granting would not insure the property being zoned as requested. Mr. Moore did understand. Councilperson Vanover moved that the City grant a non-conforming use for 120 days to Bobby Moore for work to begin on his golf-driving range. Councilperson Thompson seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voting for. 2. Public Hearing and 1st reading - Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance 0-77-266 Mayor Andrews read in its entirety Ordinance 0-77-266. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 0-76-220, SECTION 3A-B, OF THE WATER AND SEWER POLICIES OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE; CHANGING THE WATER AND SEWER RATES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Andrews also corrected under Section 1. Section 3, B-2 to read 2. Commerical users, $7.50 plus 20 percent of water bill per month. CITY COUNCIL MINU TES September 27, 1977 Page 5 Mayor Andrews opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance 0-77-266. The following citizens spoke on this ordinance: Opal Ethridge, Jean Rester, "Red" Gibson. After all questions were answered on said item, the public hearing was closed. Councilperson Vanover moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilperson Thompson seconded the motion. Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Foreman, Thompson, and Gillham voting yes. Meeting adjourned. 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