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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-7/18/1995 ,(-- MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 18, 1995 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Ed Baker on July 18, 1995, at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Steven Helling, Dennis Monaghan, Jack Martin, and John Grace were present. Mayor Ed Baker, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher, Administrative Intern Lance Smith, Acting City Engineer Keith Fisher, Community Development Director Doug Henderson, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Don Butler arrived at 6:53 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilman John Grace, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Legal - Bettinger Addition law suit Sec. 551.071 - Legal - Jack Dortch law suit Sec. 551.072 - Property Acquisition - Kathleen's Art Cafe Sec. 551.072 - Property Acquisition - Fire Station Mayor Baker explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal, and 551.072 - Property Acquisition. He further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:53 p.m., and resumed at 7:35 p.m. RESUME REGULAR MEETING - 7:30 PM 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS There were no reports given. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18,1995 CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-95-1131 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 05, 1995 b. Approval of contract proposal from Tank Industrial Consultants to evaluate the Bransford Road water tower for rehabilitation in an amount not to exceed $22,000 c. Approval of payment to Schrickel Rollins and Associates for final payment and completion of Roadway Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $2,148.00 d. Approval of scheduling a Public Hearing for the purpose of moving a portable building to City Hall property at 5400 Bransford Road Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-95-1131 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Resolution R-95-1131. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. THIRD READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-993 - Establishing a School Zone on Connie Lane at Melanie Drive Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-95-993. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 Councilman Butler moved to approve Ordinance 0-95-993. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-994 - Request of a Special Use Permit for alcohol sales in a 3,000 square foot building to be constructed on Lot 4B, Block 1, Brown Trail West Addition, Hi-Lo Auto Supply, LP for Sammy Eskander, northeast corner of Brown Trail and Colleyville Boulevard Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-95-994. Mr. Ron Addison, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-995 - Zoning change request from AG (Agricultural) to R20 (Single Family Residential Minimum Lot Size 20,000 square feet), 11.196 acres out of the Robert Chowning Survey, Abstract 294, a portion of Tract 3, a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Joan Rice Addition, and a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Kimzey Addition, Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, east side of Pool Road south of Ross downs Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-95-995 in its entirety. Mr. Jack Potter, 4005 Allendale, spoke regarding this being a private issue made public. Dr. Jim Thompson, GCISD Superintendent, spoke regarding the request by the School District and stated he would answer any questions by the Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 Discussion ensued regarding this being simply a zoning change or if there was platting that went with the request and whether or not the Planning and Zoning Commission had resolved their problems with the request. City Manager Sob Stripling advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission had denied the request. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-95-1134 - Removing Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Certificate of Occupancy restrictions from R-94-1029, Section 1 C Mayor Saker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-95-1134 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Saker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Butler moved to approve Resolution R-95-1134. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Sutler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Saker declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-95-1133 - Acquisition of street right-of-way for the realignment of Sanders Lane and the payment of perimeter street fees from Mr. Robert Ellington Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-95-1133 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Saker closed the Public Hearing. City Manager Sob Stripling explained the purpose of the Resolution. Discussion ensued regarding this procedure being done before and whether or not this Resolution addressed monies being paid by the City or by Mr. Ellington. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 Councilman Monaghan moved to approve Resolution R-95-1133. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 9. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-93-927 - Oakbrook Hills, Zoning Change Request, AG to R20 and PUD-R, 25.223 acre tract out of the Robert B. Williams Survey, Abstract 1674, Tract 2A3, 6700-6800 Block of Westcoat, east side, requested by The David Bagwell Company for Patsy Jean Clark Riddle and L. J. Riddle, 6700-6800 block of Westcoat, east side There was no motion to remove this item from the table. ACTION ITEMS: 10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM MILL CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION CONCERNING COLLEYVILLE NATURE CENTER Councilman Martin moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. Mr. Larry Szuhy, 105 Mill Crossing East, President of the Mill Creek Homeowners Association, Ms. JoAnn Morton, 4710 Mill Crossing West, Mr. Robert Curry, 4706 Mill View Court, Mr. Victor Dupuy, 217 Mill Crossing, and Ms. Linda Szuhy, 105 Mill Crossing East, spoke regarding the Colleyville Nature Center, monies for maintenance, condition, aesthetics, vandalism, paths washed-out, security, regular patrol by Police, overgrown shrubbery, value of homes, dumping, parking, safety, the lakes being unkept, and low hanging branches. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 Ms. Bonnie Marr, 3704 San Bar Lane, Colleyville Garden Club, spoke regarding the Nature Center being an important Wildlife habitat. She advised that the Garden Club has plans to improve the entrance and put in permanent landscaping. Ms. Yvonne Hatton, 307 West McDonwell School Road, representing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, spoke regarding the pathways, security, and bird watching in the Nature Center. Mr. Garrett Hodne, 6007 Lansford Lane, spoke regarding the birds that are watched in the Nature Center and the recognition Colleyville has received because of the Nature Center and the birds that are available for watching. Discussion ensued regarding the maintenance, security, budgeting, and enforcement. City Manager Bob Stripling explained the intent regarding maintenance and security and stated he would review the issues and report back to the Council. It was the consensus of the Council to have Staff report back regarding the issues as stated by the citizens. 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST OF MILL CREEK HOMEOWNERS SET REDUCED SPEED LIMITS ON MILL VALLEY DRIVE Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. Mr. Michael Martin, 114 Mill Valley, Mr. John McLaughlin, 110 Mill Valley Drive East, Ms. Karen Hallacy, 212 West Mill Valley Drive, and Ms. Carol Edgerley, 122 Mill Valley Drive, spoke regarding speeding, speed bumps, speed limits, reduced speed limits, danger to children, and the process the residents have gone through regarding speed humps and stop signs Ms. JoAnn Morton, 4710 Mill Crossing West, stated she has witnessed the speeding traffic along Mill Valley Drive. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 Discussion ensued regarding the result of lower speeds at the current patrol level, whether or not signs will eliminate the problem, other streets within the City that have the same problems with speeders, and the City conducting a study to show whether or not lowering the speed would be valid. Ms. Hallacy stated that she feels lowering the speed limit is not the best solution, but it would be better than nothing. Councilman Martin moved to instruct staff to conduct a study to determine whether or not a lower speed limit is needed along Mill Valley Drive. City Manager Bob Stripling stated that enforcement is going to be the problem if the speed limit is lowered, due to the number of police officers on duty at any particular time. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the justification being a prerequisite to changing the speed limit and the process of the proposed study. It was the consensus of the Council that the problem is enforcement whether the speed limit is changed or not. Ayes: Councilperson Martin Nays: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Butler, and Grace Mayor Saker declared the motion failed. Mr. John McLaughlin, asked the Mayor if the Council would be interested in any other motion regarding this item. There was no motion made by the Council. 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN EXPENDITURE FROM THE VOLUNTARY PARK FUND FOR REGULATORY SIGNS AT COLLEYVILLE NATURE CENTER Councilman Martin moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. - Councilman Helling seconded the motion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. Mr. Jeff Miller, 4701 Mill Crossing West, spoke regarding parking problems and the possibility of placing no parking signs in the cul-de-sac near the Nature Center where there are no buildable lots. Ms. Yvonne Hatton, 307 W. McDonwell School Road, presented proposed regulatory signage at the Nature Center. Discussion ensued regarding the number of signs proposed and the inclusion of a statement prohibiting alcoholic beverages on the proposed signs. Councilman Grace moved that sufficient funds be provided to post four signs at the Nature Center covering the ordinances necessary including the prohibiting alcoholic beverages to be paid from the voluntary park fund. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE AMENDED RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 1995 SIDEWALK PRIORITY TASK FORCE City Manager Bob Stripling explained difficulty regarding the obtaining of easements, and other difficulties the City has experienced regarding the previous list of recommendations and recommended approval of the amended priority list. Councilman Martin moved to approve Exhibit b, the amended recommendation of the 1995 Sidewalk Priority List. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18,1995 Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 14. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE OPERATION OF CITY WA TER WELLS Councilman Monaghan moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. Mr. Chris Hawkins, P. O. Box 235, spoke regarding additional treatment equipment being installed if the wells are going to be operated and regarding fluoridation. City Manager Bob Stripling spoke regarding the use of the wells in the past, tests that were done in 1993, the amount of the water used by the citizens provided by the wells, and the cost of the water. He recommended starting three wells immediately, and the others as repairs are completed. He stated tests would be done prior to putting the water into the city's system, including fluoride testing, that the water from the wells is softer than TRA water, that at least $100,000 would be saved and recommended spending no more than $45,000 in order to start the wells. Discussion ensued regarding the contract with TRA, the enforcement, and other cities who have operating wells. Councilman Grace moved to approve the recommendation of the City Manager to start the wells operating at a cost not to exceed $45,000. Councilman Butler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 15. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REORGANIZATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Councilman Martin moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Sutler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Saker declared the motion carried. Mr. Steve Lebo, 3612 Cotswold Court, representing the Planning and Zoning Commission read a statement of cooperation between the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Councilman Grace expressed appreciation to Dr. Lebo for his representation and asked that consideration be given by the Charter Review Committee to expanding the Planning and Zoning Commission to nine members. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, advised that the number of Commissioners is possibly set by the State and the City may not be allowed to change the number, even by Charter. Mayor Baker expressed his appreciation for the professionalism of the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission on this issue. STAFF REPORTS: 16. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 17. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - June 26, 1995, and July 10, 1995 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES - June 29, 1995 and July 6, 1995 PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - July 10, 1995 There was no action taken on this item. - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 CITIZEN COMMENTS: 18. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 19. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JULY 18, 1995 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-95-1132 Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-95-1132 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-95-1132, approving the expenditure of sufficient funds to construct four (4) regulatory signs at the Colleyville Nature Center, including prohibiting alcohol consumption, approving the proposed amendments to the Sidewalk Priority Task Force recommendations, approving the authorization of the City Manager to place all city wells in operation as soon as practical at a cost not to exceed $45,000. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 20. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Grace moved to adjourn. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. -- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 18,1995 Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, Butler, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. APPROVED ON THIS Is! DAY OF #~lI'51 '- /) AYES, 0 NAYS, AND n ABST TIONS. , 1995, BY A VOTE OF Minutes taken and prepared by: a~' Je Harris, CMC City Secretary