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® MEETING MINUTES -May 13, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Gail Manion, Odilon Alvarado, Nancy Jane
Langford, Judy Atwood, David Klenzendorf, Jack
Olsen and Councilmember Liaison Tony Licata
Staff Present: Steve Chutchian, Jeremy Hutt and
Kathy Moore
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jack Olsen noted a word error and David Klenzendorf stated that the Murphy Road Trait
relocation should read the north side of Murphy Road; the minutes were approved with
those corrections.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Update of the 2008 Sidewalk Improvements
Jeremy Hutt gave a brief update on the status of the 2008 Sidewalk Improvements. A
timeline was distributed to all Committee members, which listed all critical dates
concerning construction. Gail Manion requested that the timeline for the areas around
the school be moved up if possible to be complete before the start of the new school
year in the fall. Jeremy Hutt indicated that every effort will be made to complete the
work in a timely manner.
2. Update of the Pleasant Run Trail Improvements
Steve Chutchian gave a brief update to the Pleasant Run Trail Improvements stating
that Council approved the reallocation of CEDC funds for the Webb House trail to be
used toward the construction of a portion of the proposed trail system on Pleasant Run
Road. Jeremy Hutt is scheduled to begin design of this segment of trail in Mid-Summer
2008 and should have the project out for bids in Fall 2008.
In addition, the reallocation of funds also includes the design and permitting of the
Webb House trail that extends through the Cottonbelt Rail Line. Steve also stated that
the City has tentatively been recommended for receiving $1,450,000 in grant funds for
the design and construction of quad gates for a quiet zone designation at three crossing
locations with the Cottonbelt Rail. The RTC is scheduled to formally announce the
designation of these grant funds in August 2008. Due to the proximity of the Webb
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House Trait crossing with the proposed quad gate design at Bransford Road, Steve
stated that staff will incorporate the trail design with the overall quad gate project. The
design work may begin as early as Fall 2008 and all improvements will be constructed
at the same time.
3. Presentation of the May 6, 2008 Pre-Council Comments regarding
Sidewalk Construction/Escrow Requirements
Steve Chutchian informed the Committee that the build/escrow requirements were
presented at the Pre-Council meeting on May 6, 2008. Councilman Licata gave a brief
update concerning this issue, stating that Council has requested the Committee to
update the Colleyville Pathways Plan. The directive from Council is to create a Master
Sidewalk Plan similar to the Mater Trail Plan.
Steve Chutchian requested that the Committee conduct a worksession to work solely on
this task. It was agreed that the Committee would start on this project in June, and that
City Staff would update and identify areas of potential redevelopment.
4. Election of a New Chairperson
The election of a new chairperson was moved to the end of the meeting due to
Council's request to the Committee to prepare a master sidewalk plan for the City.
David Klenzendorf was asked to be the new chairperson and he committed to the
position through the end of the 2008 calendar year. Judy Atwood made the motion and
Nancy Jane Langford seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
STAFF REPORTS
The committee set their next meeting for Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jack Olsen commented that all the barbed wire along Trail 36 had been removed, and
thanked Staff for their attention to this issue.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy E. Moore
Administrative Assistant
Approved on: June 10, 2008
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