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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-8/15/1995 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 1995 The City Council interviewed applicants for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee at 6:00 p.m. The City Council advised the applicants for the Historical Preservation Committee that they would be appointed to the Committee and thanked them for their interest and time commitment. The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Ed Baker on August 15, 1995, at 6:45 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 Assistant Anne Born, Administrative Intern Lance Smith, City Engineer Jim Foster, Engineer Keith Fisher, Community Development Director Doug Henderson, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. Councilman Don Butler was absent. The invocation was given by Councilman Dennis Monaghan, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 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. 551.071 - Legal - Bridlewood Parkland Dedication Fees Sec. 551.071 - Legal - Northeast Properties Sewer Tie-on Fees 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 6:48 p.m., and resumed at 7:40 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 Mr. Mike Duran, representing the Colleyville Soccer Association, presented a mock check in the amount of $65,000, representing the goals with nets, concession stands, and lights donated by the Soccer Association. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-95-1139 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 1, 1995 b. Approval of minutes of the Special Called City Council meeting of August 7, 1995 c. Approval of the amended plat of Lot 1, Block 4, Ashmore #3, being an amendment to the Final Plat of Ashmore #3 and a replat of a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Spruiell-Teer Addition Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-95-1139 in its entirety. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 There was no one present wishing to speak and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Grace moved to approve Resolution R-95-1139. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. THIRD 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, west side of Pool Road south of Ross Downs Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-95-995. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Martin moved to approve Ordinance 0-95-995. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-996 - Approving and adopting the annual budget for the City of Colleyville for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 1995, through September 30, 1996 Mayor Saker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-95-996. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Saker closed the Public Hearing. 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-997 - Levying taxes for the operation of the Municipal Government of the City of Colleyville, Texas for the 1995-96 Fiscal Year; establishing the Ad Valorem Tax Rate of thirty four and seventy four hundreds cents ($.3474) per one hundred dollars property assessment; providing for apportionment of taxes for Interest and Sinking Fund for certain bond indebtedness and for general operating needs Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-95-997. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Saker closed the Public Hearing. 7. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-998 - Amending Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance 0-95-990 Mayor Saker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-95-998. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. 8. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-999 - Modifying Ordinance 0-94-957 and amending Utility Fund Transfer Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-95-999. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Saker closed the Public Hearing. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 9. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-1000 - Amending Ordinance 0-92-880 setting fees and charges for City Services Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-95- 1000. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. 10. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-1001 - Zoning change request, from AG (Agricultural) to CC (Community Commercial), 2.0 acres out of the Joseph M. Looney Survey, Abstract 936, Tract 1A, First Baptist Church of Colleyville/Baylor Health Care System, west side of Colleyville Boulevard, south of Church Street Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-95- 1001. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. 11. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-95-1002 - Zoning change request from AG (Agricultural) to R20 (Single Family Residential, minimum lot size 20,000 s.f.), .8463 acres out of the S.C.H. Witten Survey, Abstract 1619, Tracts 1B1B and 1B2, Richard Cochran, west side of Montclair, across from Ruth Road Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-95-1002 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-95-1141 - Approving a request to move a portable building into the City of Colleyville onto City property at 5400 Bransford Road Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-95-1141 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-95-1141. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-95-1142 - Approving a contract proposal from Ramtech Building Systems, Inc., for the construction, installation, and lease of a modular building for the Economic Development Department, Building Inspection Department and Mayor's Offices in an amount not to exceed $45,467.00 Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-95-1142 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-95-1142. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 ACTION ITEMS: 14. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING PERIMETER STREET FEES FOR THE NORRIS'S AND THE JEARY'S PROPERTY ON BEHRENS COURT The City Manager reviewed the request as presented in Mr. Norris's and Ms. Jeary's letter of August 1, 1995. Councilman Helling moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Saker declared the motion carried. Mr. Thomas Norris, 4403 Eaton Circle, and Ms. Tammy Jeary, were present to request this waiver. Discussion ensued regarding past requests, ultimate responsibility for funding the street,and whether the fee could be reduced by the Council. Councilman Grace moved to reduce the fee to a maximum of $18,000. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Saker declared the motion carried. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion ensued regarding the work of the Charter Review Committee, change of order regarding the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance on the Agenda, support of the Community, waiting until the general election in May, commitments to the citizens, time spent reading the Ordinances, and economic development issues. Councilman Grace moved to direct the City Attorney to draw up an Ordinance calling a Special Election to be held on November 7, 1995, for the purpose of making Charter amendments as recommended by the Charter Review Committee. Councilman Monaghan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Saker declared the motion carried. 16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Councilman Monaghan thanked the applicants for taking the time to apply for these positions and moved to appoint Mr. Joseph "Skip" McDonnell to the Traffic Safety Committee. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 Councilman Helling moved to appoint Mr. Walter Fisher to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. Councilman Grace seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. 17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Councilman Monaghan stated his appreciation for the applicants taking the time to apply and their willingness to serve and moved to appoint all eight (8) applicants on file. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 18. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 19. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MINUTES - August 3, 1995 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES - July 26, 1995 There was no action taken on this item. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 CITIZEN COMMENTS: 20. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Doug Blemings, 6000 Colts Neck Drive, requested he be put on the Agenda for September 5, 1995, Council meeting to discuss the FAA Tower being built on L. D. Lockett Road. Mr. James Taylor, 6401 Emerald, requested the City consider an Ordinance for control over the baseball fields. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 21. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 1995 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-95-1140 Mayor Baker opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-95-1140 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Baker closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Helling moved to approve Resolution R-95-1140, approving the waiver of the perimeter street fees for the three plus acres located south of Glade Road and west of Behrens Court, to the extent the fees not exceed $18,000, provided the tract is purchased by the Norris Family and the Jeary Family; approving the direction of the City Attorney to draw up an Ordinance for the purpose of calling a Special Election to make amendments to the City's Charter as recommended by the Charter Review Committee; approving the appointments of Walter Fisher and Joseph "Skip" McDonnell to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee; and approving the appointments of Angelo Cannatella, Lila Coley, Opal Ethridge, Sammie Bolling, Marie Powell, Dee Barker, Doris Baker, and Tanya Copple to the Historical Preservation Committee. Councilman Martin seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the waiver of perimeter street fees being waived for the applicants not to go with the property regardless of the owner. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1995 Ayes: Council persons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Martin moved to adjourn. Councilman Helling seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Helling, Monaghan, Martin, and Grace Nays: None Mayor Baker declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. APPROVED THIS .5" AYES, 0 s'1- DAY OF ~I-~J,u. ,1995, BY A VOTE OF NAYS, AND C) A STENTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared by: rkctf~ City Secretary ~ 11