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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-4/20/1993 MINUTES OF COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 1993 The regular meeting of the city Council of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on April 20, 1993, at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Linda Ahlers, Claudia McKenney, Steve McKain, 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 Feigel arrived at 7:00 p.m. The invocation was given by Councilperson Ed McKnight after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of April 6, 1993 councilperson Ahlers moved to approve the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 6, 1993, as written. councilperson McKain seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Article 6252-17 See 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 - Laidlaw Recycling Contract Potential Litigation paragraph f - Legal - Marie Powell Law Suit paragraph g - Personnel - Environmental Board Appointments 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. RESUME REGULAR MEETING: 7:30 P.M. 3. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mr. Mike Billings, 4900 Eversham Court made a slide presentation concerning the building of the proposed Kidsville Playground. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 1993 Councilperson Feigel expressed her appreciation for what the Kidsville Committee is doing. Mayor Newton read a Settlement statement regarding the Laidlaw Recycling Contract, and a letter from the Texas Water Commission regarding the Colleyville water supply. Councilperson McKain announced that he had attended a Metroport Meeting and that the City of Westlake discussed plans for their linear park program which is to be tied into the Cities of Keller and Trophy Club. He also announced that the City of Grapevine has had a full-time representative in Austin during the Legislative Session and that our City might be able to gain some information from their Representative. CONSENT: 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-93-876 - Consent Items: a. Approval of Waiver of Penalty and Interest on Two Property Tax Accounts Under Section 33.011 Property Tax Code b. Approval of Bid Award for Street Resurfacing for portions of Bedford and Bransford Roads Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-876 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-93-876. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-898 - Amending Chapter 4 of the Colleyville Code by modifying and adding thereto provisions concerning Solicitation Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-93- 898. 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 0-93-899 - Bridlewood, Zoning Change Request, CC to R-MF with SUP for Single Family Residential, 8.250 acres out of the M. Day Survey, Abstract 406, Tracts 1 & 1B, T.J. Christian Survey, Abstract 275, Tracts 2A & 2A2, and the B.B.B. & C.R.R. Survey, Abstract 228, Tract 1D, Cheek Sparger & Brown Trail, requested by Sandlin Properties, Inc. Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-93-899 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 1993 7. READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Resolution R-93-878 - Caldwell's Creek, Final Plat, 58.508 Acre Tract out of the Harrell Hughes Survey, Abstract 656, Tracts 3A, 3, and 4, and H.F. Wall Survey, Abstract 1973, Tract lA, requested by Caldwell's Creek partnership This item was removed from the Agenda at the request of City Staff. TABLED ITEMS: 8. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-93-897 - WATER AND SEWER UTILITY RATE INCREASE There was no motion to remove this item from the table. Mayor Newton announced the Public Forum to be held on April 27, 1993, at 8:00 p.m., at City Hall. 9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF MODIFIED CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR LONG WOOD ADDITION AT ROSS DOWNS, PHASES I & I I There was no motion to remove this item from the table. ACTION ITEMS: 10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD Mayor Newton explained the appointment process to the audience. councilperson McKain nominated Mr. Frank Green as a regular member of the Environmental Board. There were no other nominations made. Frank Green - Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Mayor Newton declared Mr. Frank Green appointed. councilperson Feigel nominated Mr. Matt Kelly and Mr. Guy Snodgrass as student members of the Environmental Board. There were no other nominations made. Matt Kelly and Guy Snodgrass - Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Mayor Newton declared Mr. Matt Kelley and Mr. Guy Snodgrass appointed. Councilperson McKnight nominated Mr. Jim Schmulen as a regular member of the Environmental Board There were no other nominations made. Jim schmulen - Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Mayor Newton declared Mr. Jim Schmulen appointed. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 1993 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF NAMING THE MILL CREEK PARK SITE Mayor Newton announced that the recommendation from the Park Board regarding the naming of the Mill Creek Park Site is "The Colleyville Nature Center." Councilperson Ahlers recommended changing the name to The Colleyville Nature Center at Little Bear Creek, if the Park Board would agree. It was the consensus of the Council to name the Mill Creek Park Site, "The Colleyville Nature Center at Little Bear Creek" with the approval from the Park Board. There was no vote taken. 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF EXPEDITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE AND STREETS WITHIN THE OAK CREST HILLS AND RUSTIC OAKS SUBDIVISIONS OF COLLEYVILLE Mr. Tom Schlich, 5613 Oak Top Drive, Mr. Tom Westerman, 308 Oak Valley, Mr. Al Easterling, 5500 West Valley View Drive, Mr. Roy Vick, 5304 Elm street, Mr. Revvie Green, 5309 Elm Street, Ms. Betsy Burson, 5208 Elm street, Mr. Bud Fricke, 300 Oak Valley, , spoke in favor of the expedition of the construction of Drainage and Streets within the Oak Crest Hills and Rustic Oaks Subdivisions, the condition of the streets within the subdivision, value of the homes within these subdivisions, safety issues concerning fire/ambulance responses during heavy rains, possible monies that would be available from an Audit done in 1989, the practices of the City patching crews, and the schedule for the bond sales and construction. Mr. Clifford Carr, 1709 Avalon Drive, representing the Chelsea Park Homeowners Association, spoke concerning the condition of the streets and drainage in Chelsea Park. Mr. Ed Havran, 303 Oak Crest Hills Drive, spoke concerning the streets around City Hall needing to be the showplace of Colleyville. Mayor Newton spoke concerning the organization of the Homeowners Associations, and stated he appreciated the approach and tone. He also stated the 1989 audit referred to by Mr. Easterling was one in 1988 and was not an audit but a procedure requested by the City Council. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the Council's credibility, their commitment to the citizens and the bond projects, the process by which each project gets accomplished, and the City's Five Year Financial Plan. The Mayor and Council encouraged the citizens to attend the Council's budget worksessions. It was the consensus of the Council to direct the City Staff to work with all of these subdivisions to get these projects on track. REPORTS: 13. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUS'rMENT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES There was no action taken on this item. STAFF REPORTS: 14. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 20, 1993 ~ CITIZEN COMMENTS: 15 . CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1993 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-93-877 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-877 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Resolution R-93-877, appointing Mr. Frank Green, Mr. Jim Schmulen, Mr. Matt Kelly, and Mr. Guy Snodgrass to the Environmental Board. Councilperson McKnight seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT : 17 . ADJOURNMENT .- There being no further business before the City Council, Councilperson Ahlers moved to adjourn. Councilperson McKain seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. APPROVED THIS tit!- DAY OF -1da JL. -IL... NAYS, AND -D...-- ABSTENTIONS. / , 1993, BY A VOTE OF ~ AYES, Minutes taken and prepared by: 9!::::::: ;}~ city Secretary - I -5-