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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-2/2/1993 MINUTES OF COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1993 The regular meeting of the City Council of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on February 2, 1993, at 6:46 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Linda Ahlers, Claudia McKenney, steve McKain, Cheryl Feigel, and Ed McKnight were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager David I. Draz, Jr., City Engineer Mike Jones, Director of Community Development John Warden, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. councilperson Linda Ahlers gave the invocation after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of January 19, 1993 Councilperson McKenney moved to approve the City Council Minutes of January 19, 1993, as written. Councilperson McKain seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Sale and/or Acquisition of Property - Bluebonnet Road paragraph e paragraph f paragraph f paragraph f paragraph f paragraph g paragraph g - Land Acquisition - Glade Road Legal - Resolution Trust Corporation Law Suit Legal - Chappell Law Suit Legal - Elder Construction Law Suit Legal - Woodbriar Estates West Law Suit Personnel - Appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Personnel - Appointments to Sign Board of Appeals Mayor Newton explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17, Section 2, Paragraph e - Land Acquisition, Paragraph f - Legal, and Paragraph g - Personnel. He further explained that there would be no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:50 p.m., and reconvened at 7:35 p.m. 3. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Councilperson Ahlers announced that she and City Manager Bob Stripling had attended a meeting with Texas Utilities Electric Company regarding the rate increase request. Councilperson McKain announced that he and Councilperson Ahlers had attended a meeting regarding the Pool Road expansion project. Councilperson Feigel announced that Design Day had been held for Kidsville and that over 350 _people attended. \ -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1993 _ CONSENT: 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-93-859 - Consent Items: a. Approval of Combination Preliminary Plan and Final Plat, Good Shepherd Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, 15.7848 acre tract out of the J. White Survey, Abstract 1692, Tracts 2K and 2B, and the D. T. Dunn Survey, Abstract 404, Tract 2A1 and the O'Steen Addition, Tinker and Pleasant Run, request by Everage Consultants b. Approval of Bid Award for a Backhoe/Loader for the City's street Department c. Approval of Bid Award for Water Pipe and Supplies d. Approval of Repairs to Grade-all e. Approval of Settlement of Chappell Law Suit f. Approval of Editorial and Publication Services - "Colleyville Communicator Newsletter" Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-859 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-93-859. Councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC BEARINGS: 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-891 - Amending the City Code and Adopting Fees for Tarrant County Health Department Services Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-93-891. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-892 - Amending the Master Plan Thoroughfare Plan to change the designation of a portion of Bluebonnet Road from a Minor Collector Upgrade to Local Street by Warren Hagen for Herman Smith Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-93-892 in its entirety. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, Mr. Larry Shanklin, 5013 Bluebonnet, Mr. Ray Dameron, 5005 Bluebonnet, Mr. Virgil Turner, 5101 Bluebonnet, Ms. Ruth Turner, 5101 Bluebonnet, Ms. Becky Callahan, 5019 Bluebonnet, Ms. Charlotte DelHierro, 5008 Bluebonnet, and Mr. Arnold DelHierro, 5008 Bluebonnet spoke in favor of leaving Bluebonnet Road as is, considering new signage in the future, the speed of the traffic traveling Bluebonnet Road, and the safety of children. Mayor Newton asked if there were others wishing to speak concerning this item. There being none, Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the building of Riverwalk Drive at the City's request. It was the consensus of the Council to have the City Staff pursue this request. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1993 7. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-893 - T. U. Electric Utility Rate Increase Request Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-93-893 in its entirety. Mr. Mark Lively, 7209 Jo Will Court, asked for clarification on whether or not the City would file a Motion of Intervention. He advised the deadline is March 8, 1993, for filing the motion. Mayor Newton asked if there were others present wishing to speak concerning this item. There being none, Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Newton advised Mr. Lively that the City alone did not intend to file such a motion, but that the Cities in the Metroplex as a whole were intending to do so. 8. READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Resolution R-93-861 - Suspension of T. U. Electric utility Rate Increase Request Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-861 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-93-861. Councilperson McKnight seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None - ~ayor Newton declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-93-862 - Ross Downs Estates II, Lots 1R and 3R, Block 13, 0.718 acres, being a replat of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 13, Tarrant Lane and Frances Drive, request by Mike Sandlin Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-862 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKenney moved to approve Resolution R-93-862. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R-93-856 - Preliminary Plan of Heritage Colony, 31.126 acre tract being a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Chowning Addition and a tract of land in the R. Chowning Survey, Abstract 294, Tracts 5A1B, 5A1A, 5A2, 4, 4B, west side of Pool Road, north of Hall Johnson, by Rodney Waschka Councilperson McKnight moved to remove this item from the table. _ Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1993 __ Director of Community Development John Warden gave a brief explanation of the revised plat, changing the three lots into two, stated the proposed restricted covenants had been submitted, and that restrictive language for Lot 1 was included, stating the proposed structure must face west. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding restrictive language for Lot 2, and requirements for fencing on side and back yards. Mr. Pat Worsham, 2503 Heather Glenn Court, spoke concerning the issues raised by the council. Mr. Rodney Waschka spoke concerning the fence issue discussed by the Council. councilperson McKenney moved to approve Resolution R-93-856 with the recommended stipulations as follows: A. Revision of the preliminary plan to make the 30-foot lane at the southeast corner of the subdivision a separate lot which can be attached to a larger buildable parcel adjoining to the north or south. B. Approval of a variance to allow less than a 150-foot separation between the intersections of Independence and Blueberry with Pool Road. C. Acknowledgement that the extension of water and sewer lines as required by Ordinance will be addressed in a city/Developer Agreement at the time of final platting. D. Re-designation of the parcel titled "Chowning Addition" as a lot in Heritage Colony. E. The requirement that the house on Lot 1, Block 2, face Regiment Place, such requirement being imposed either by a plat note or by restrictive covenant recorded with the final plat. Councilperson McKain seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REALIGNMENT OF BRANSFORD ROAD FROM GLADE ROAD TO COLLEYVILLE BOULEVARD (S. H . 26 ) Engineer Scott Dyer introduced Danny Cummings and Allen Ross of JBM and Associates. Mr. Cummings briefly described the concept of the plan, reviewing the cross sections and the median uses. Discussion ensued among the Council concerning speed zones, parking, school zone on Highway 26, traffic controls at old/new Bransford, Glade/Bransford, and Highway 26/new Bransford, length of time construction will take, and the "traffic triangle" at Glade and Bransford Roads. Mr. Cummings advised the length of time for construction would be approximately 4 to 6 months, depending on weather conditions. He also recommended the abandonment of the most westerly portion of the "traffic triangle" at Glade and Bransford Roads. It was the consensus of the Council to have City Staff move forward with this project. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1993 _ 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Newton explained the appointment process. Place 1 Councilperson Ahlers nominated Jim Hoff. There were no other nominations made. Jim Hoff - Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Mayor Newton declared Jim Hoff appointed to Place 1. Place 3 Councilperson McKenney nominated Pat Horn. Councilperson Feigel nominated Susan Harper. There were no other nominations made. Pat Horn - Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, and McKnight Susan Harper - Councilperson Feigel Mayor Newton declared Pat Horn appointed to Place 3. - Place 5 I Councilperson McKain nominated Mike Billings. There were no other nominations made. Mike Billings - Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Mayor Newton declared Mike Billings appointed to Place 5. Place 7 Councilperson Feigel nominated Susan Harper. Councilperson McKnight nominated steve Rahn. Susan Harper - Councilperson Feigel Steve Rahn - Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, and McKnight Mayor Newton declared Steve Rahn appointed to Place 7. 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE SIGN BOARD OF APPEALS Councilperson McKnight nominated Vernon Dede, Jr. There were no other nominations made. _vernon Dede, Jr. - Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Mayor Newton declared Vernon Dede, Jr. appointed to the vacancy on the Sign Board of Appeals. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1993 _ REPORTS: . 14. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MINUTES There was no action taken on this item. STAFF REPORTS: 15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 16. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1993 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-93-860 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-860 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKnight moved to approve Resolution R-93-860, appointing Jim Hoff to Place 1 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, appointing Pat Horn to Place 3 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, appointing Mike Billings to Place 5 of the Parks and Recreation -Advisory Board, appointing Steve Rahn to Place 7 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and appointing Vernon Dede, Jr. to the Sign Board of Appeals. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT : 18 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Councilperson McKain moved to adjourn. Councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. APPROVED THIS /~ I./. DAY OF ;:;tA!tI~ NAYS, AND ~ A STENTIONS. , 1993, BY A VOTE OF ~ AYES, ~ Minutes taken andjPrjPared ~y: ~ (1-.._ #~ jea~Mc City Secretary -6-