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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-2/16/1993 MINUTES OF COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 1993 The regular meeting of the city Council of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on February 16, 1993, at 6:58 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 Claudia McKenney gave the invocation after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of February 2, 1993 Councilperson Ahlers moved to approve the Minutes of February 2, 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 - Land Acquisition - Glade Road paragraph f - Legal - Resolution Trust corporation Law Suit paragraph f - Legal - Elder Construction Law Suit paragraph f - Legal - Woodbriar Estates West Law Suit Mayor Newton explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17, Section 2, Paragraph e - Land Acquisition and Paragraph f - Legal. He further explained that there would be no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 7:02 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 McKnight announced that a Proclamation had been presented to Boy Scout Troop 28 on Monday, February 15, 1993, in celebration of their 60 year anniversary. Councilperson Feigel announced that she would be attending a Transportation Workshop on February 17 and 18, 1993. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1993 CONSENT: 7:30 P.M. 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-93-863 - Consent Items: a. Approval of Quitclaim Deed for the right of way of Caldwell-Hughes Road from the DART line to John McCain Road b. Approval of Customer Service Training Program c. Approval of Customer Service Survey Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-863 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Council person McKain commended Dave Draz and the City staff on the Customer Service Project. Councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-93-863. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ~ PUBLIC BEARINGS: 5. THIRD 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. Councilperson McKain moved to approve Ordinance 0-93-891. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-892 - Amending the Master Plan Thoroughfare Plan to replace Bluebonnet Road with Riverwalk Drive as a collector street Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-93- 892. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. 7. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-893 - T. U. Electric Utility Rate Increase Request Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-93- 893. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1993 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Sonny Rhodes, T. U. Electric representative, was present to answer questions of the CounciL 8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-895 - Amending Section 22, Schedule of Permitted Uses of the Zoning Ordinance to allow Batting Cages business in a designated zoning district Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-93-895 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the staff recommendations, limiting the location of these type businesses to at least 300 feet to nearest residence or by special use permit if located less than 300 feet, being incorporated in the Ordinance and the recommendation of the Planning and zoning Commission to approve the proposed Ordinance, rejecting the staff's recommendations. Councilperson Feigel moved to amend the proposed Ordinance, adding the staff's recommendations concerning the 300 feet limitation. Councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Resolution R-93-865 - calling a Joint Election with Tarrant County for May 1, 1993 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-865 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Robert Parten, Tarrant County Elections Administrator, was present to answer questions of the Council. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the establishment of who lives in which school district, documentation that would show whom would be in each school district, Precinct Guide Book, traffic, parking problems, sealing of ballot cans due to armed forces ballots, Tarrant county acting as custodian vs. the City Secretary acting as custodian, the concept being tested in other cities with several school district prior to agreeing to this concept in colleyville, the number of voters from the Keller, Carroll, and Birdville School Districts, and whether or not there would be more voters if the voting was held in one location. Councilperson Feigel moved to approve Resolution R-93-865, adding Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District to Section 2. She stated her motion was based on the space available at City Hall for sharing with other entities, and voter participation. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Mayor Newton asked Mr. Parten to reiterate the County's commitment to providing documentation, lists, and maps to the election workers in order to establish the residency of each voter. Mr. Parten advised that this documentation would be provided. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1993 Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Feigel, and McKnight Councilpersons McKenney and McKain Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 10. READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Resolution R-93-866 - Authorizing the Institution of Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire property for roadway and sidewalk expansion and general utility purpose Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-866 in its entirety. Mr. Chuck Berry, 3205 Glade Road, representing himself and neighbors, Mr. & Mrs. Powell, spoke concerning an offer that had been presented to the City for consideration. 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 offer that had been made by Mr. Berry. councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-93-866. Councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-93-867 - Calling an Election for May 1, 1993 This item was not needed. REPORTS: 12. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PARIeS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES There was no action taken on this item. 13. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 14. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Donna Kauffman, 1208 John McCain, representing the Environmental Board, read a letter requesting Laidlaw Waste Systems become accountable and honor the current contract. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 15. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1993 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-93-864 This item was not needed. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 16, 1993 At this time (8:39 p.m.) the City Council reconvened the Executive Session, and reconvened at 9:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT : 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Councilperson Ahlers moved to adjourn. Councilperson McKnight seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. APPROVED THIS r12d DAY OF .-Mil rd ~ NAYS, AND ~ ABSTENTIONS. , 1993, BY A VOTE OF ~ AYES, Minutes tak~~ed ~s, CMC City Secretary by: r ,-, -5-