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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DECEMBER 20, 1977
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The December 20, 1977 meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order
by Mayor John A. Andrews at 7:30 p.m. at the Colleyville City Hall annex.
Councilperson Thompson gave the invocation. Mayor Andrews lead the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call: Councilperson Welch, Vanover, Thompson, and Gillham were present.
Councilperson Foreman absent(out-of-town due to job). City Attorney
John D. Gill iland, City Manager Thomas L. Forrest, Director of Publ ic
Works Bill LeGrand, Chief of Pol ice Joe Tozzi, and City Secretary
LaVada Johnson were present.
Approval of December 15, 1977 Minutes:
Councilperson Gillham moved to approve the December 15, 1977 as presented.
Councilperson Welch seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
Noes: None
Correspondence:
1. Mayor Andrews read letter from Fred M. Pease dated December 7, 1977 -
thanking the Fire Department for an excellent job done in helping him.
2. Mayor Andrews asked Jean Rester for her permission to read her letter
after requested information on subject of letter is received from Austin.
Mrs. Rester agreed to this action.
Executive Session:
Mayor Andrews informed the citizens that the Council would meet in executive
session to discuss legal matters and that no decisions would be made.
The meeting was reconvened with Mayor Andrews explaining that no decisions
had been made.
City Manager's Report:
The only item City Manager Forrest had to bring before the Council was the
request that the City Council extend the I iving requirements of the Charter for the
City Manager to reside in the city 1 imits as he has been unable to locate here as yet.
Councilperson Welch moved to add to the agenda under New Business the
requirements of the City Manager as required by the Charter. Councilperson
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes:
Noes:
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Gill ham
Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
None
The item will be item #7 under New Business.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ed Harden - in regard to property being used by City
Councilperson Thompson moved to authorize the expenditure of $1350.00
to Mr. Ed Harden for a period of 60 days(until February 15). Councilperson Vanover
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes:
Noes:
Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
none
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2. Resolution R-77-152 Bureau of Recreation Grant - Public Hearing
Mayor Andrews read Resolution R-77-152 in its entirety.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR
ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE IN DEALING
WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PARTICIPATING IN THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF
1965; CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE IS ELIGIBLE TO
RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH PROGRAM.
The Publ ic Hearing was opened. The following citizens had questions concerning
this matter: David Hanken, Dulce Moore, H.L. Gibson.
Councilperson Thompson moved to adopt R-77-152 as read. Councilperson Gillham
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
Noes: none
3. Progress report on the sale of Tri-County Electric Co-Op to Texas Power
and Li ght
Charles Turner, Assistant to the Manager of Texas Power and Light briefly
explained the hearings in Austin concerning the sale of Tri-County's property in
Keller to Texas Power and Light. All TP & L knew at this time was that the examiner's
report was upheld. Mr. Turner stated that he would know more about the hearing by next
the City Council meeting.
New Business:
1. Dave Hanken - in regard to City Government
Mr. Hanken spoke to the Council in regard to Resolution R-76-193 which
authorized the borrowing of $160,000.00. Mr. Hanken requested that the City Council
give a report to the citizens within 45 days concerning actions in re-paying certain
loan.
Mayor Andrews requested a copy of the letter read by Mr. Hanken to the City
Council as did Councilperson Thompson.
Councilperson Gillham pointed out that there may have been errors made but
no intentional legal violations.
Councilperson Gillham moved that the City Council charge the City Manager
investigate the charge in Dave Hanken's letter within 45 days and make a report
to the public. If errors were present, then present a plan so that they will not
happen again. Councilperson Welch seconded the motion.
Following discussion by the Council, Councilperson Gillham moved to amend
the motion to read that the Colleyville City Council within 45 days investigate
Dave Hanken's presentation and make a report to the publ ic and that if errors are
found, present a plan or statement that they will not happen again. Councilperson
Welch seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
Noes: none
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The amendment dispensed with the main motion when approved.
2. Resolution R-77-151 Signatures for check signing
Mayor Andrews read Resolution R-77-151 in its entirety.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SIGNATURES THAT WILL BE NECESSARY
ON THE CHECKS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE.
Councilperson Thompson moved Resolution R-77-151 be adopted with the statement
"or check signing machine facsimile signature" being deleted. Councilperson Welch
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
Noes: none
3. Publ ic Hearing and 1st Reading for Ordinance 0-77-273
an ordinance amending 0-73-112 Traffic Control Ordinance
in regard to traffic signs
Mayor Andrews read Ordinance 0-77-273 in its entirety.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0-73-112 TRAFFIC CONTROL
ORDINANCE.
The Publ ic Hearing was opened.
Publ ic Hearing was closed.
The City Manager reported that
funding of the sign program received
There being no one wishing to speak the
this ordinance is a requirement of the Federal
by the City.
4. Appoint of Health Officer
Mayor Andrews read a letter from the Texas Department of Health dated
December 14, 1977 informing the City that the term of present Health Officer
terminates January 14, 1978. Mayor Andrews recommended that Donald Ell is be
re-appointed. Councilperson Gillham so moved. Councilperson Thompson seconded
the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
Noes: none
5. Resolution R-77-153 Resolution obligating $60,000.00 from current
year revenues to the sewer fund reserve for future sewer extension
Mayor Andrews read Resolution R-77-153 in its entirety.
A RESOLUTION OBLIGATING $60,000.00 FROM CURRENT YEAR REVENUES TO THE
SEWER FUND RESERVE TO BE USED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF THE SEWER.
Councilperson Welch moved Resolution R-77-153 be adopted as read.
Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
Noes: none
6. Budget Report
The City Manager gave the City Council a brief explanation of the computer
run and the problems that had developed in putting the budget about 16% on computer.
He reported however that the revenue and expenditures were about where they should
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be at two months.
7. City Manager's Living Requirement
Councilperson Thompson moved to extend the 1 iving requirements of the
City Manager until June 30, 1978. Councilperson Vanover seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes:
Noes:
Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
none
PAY BILLS:
Councilperson Thompson moved to pay the bills. Councilperson Gillham
seconded the motion. The vote being:
Ayes: Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
Noes: none
Councilperson Gillham moved to adjourn. Councilperson Thompson seconded the motion.
The vote being:
Ayes:
Noes:
Welch, Vanover, Thompson, Gillham
none
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City Secretary
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