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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-11/2/1993 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 1993 The regular meeting of the City Council of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on October 5, 1993, at 6:43 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Jim Moore, Manny Montes, steve McKain, Cheryl Feigel, and Ed McKnight were present. Mayor Richard Newton, City Manager Bob Stripling, Director of community Development Doug Henderson, city Engineer Scott Dyer, Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. The invocation was given by Councilperson Jim Moore after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D Section 551.072 - Land Acquisition - Sale and/or Acquisition of Property - Oaks and Briarwood Section 551.072 - Land Acquisition - Sale and/or Acquisition of Property - Center Park Right of Way Section 551.071 - Legal - Litigation, Marie Powell Drainage Section 551.071 - Legal - Litigation, AAA Kennels Section 551.074 - Personnel - Evaluation of City Manager and City Manager's Contract Section 551.072 - Land Acquisition - Sale and/or Acquisition of Property - Timarron Trail Section 551.071 - Legal - Litigation, Elder Law Suit /- Mayor Newton explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Government Code Chapter 268, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal, Section 551. 072 - Land Acquisition, and Section 551. 074 - Personnel. He further explained that there would be no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:45 p.m., and reconvened at 7:37 p.m. RESUME REGULAR MEETING: 7: 30 P.M. 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Newton presented a proclamation to the Bransford Elementary School, welcoming them to our City. The Choir from Bransford Elementary School was present and sang a song. Mayor Newton reported that he met with Mr. Olen Long, Transition Coordinator of Carswell Airforce Base. He stated that Mr. Long is meeting with all Mayors in the surrounding cities to explain that they are willing to assist with any grants or assistance applications with the federal government that might be related to the closing of the Air Force Base. Councilperson Cheryl Feigel reported she attended the ribbon cutting of Bransford Elementary School. She stated that she and City Manager Bob Stripling had attended a Metroport Cities meeting and that she would pass around the information received at that meeting. Councilperson Montes asked Mayor Newton why the Police Officer was present and requested that Mayor Newton state the reasons why the officer was present. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1993 Point of order was issued by Councilperson Feigel. She stated that this inquiry was made at the last Council meeting and that extensive discussion was held at that time. She further stated that she did not feel time should be taken from the Agenda in order to discuss this again. City Manager Bob Stripling introduced Assistant City Manager Jan Belcher, City Engineer Scott Dyer, and Director of Community Development Doug Henderson. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-93-943 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 19, 1993 b. Approval of Licensing Agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) c. Approval of Combination Preliminary Plan and Final Plat, Lots 2AR and 2BR, Block 3, Westcoat Addition d. Approval of request to waive perimeter street fees on a portion of Lots 2AR and 2BR, Block 3, Westcoat Addition 6104 L.D. Lockett Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-943 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson Montes requested Item d be removed. Councilperson Feigel moved to approve Resolution R-93-943, with the exception of Item d. Councilperson McKnight seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Moore, Montes, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Item d Discussion ensued concerning the property being landlocked and property frontage. councilperson McKain moved to approve Item d of Resolution R-92-943. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Moore, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Councilperson Montes Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. THIRD READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-924 - Adopting the budget for the Municipal Drainage Utility System Fund Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-93- 924. Mr. David Aanderud, 3301 Huntington Drive, spoke concerning the honesty of the Council and in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1993 There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson Moore moved to amend Ordinance 0-93-924 changing the total amount by removing the dollar amount designated for personnel. Councilperson Montes seconded the motion. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the proposed reduction, the purchase of supplies, reallocating the funds for engineering services, and the proposed personnel. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Moore and Montes Councilpersons McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Mayor Newton declared the motion failed. Councilperson Feigel moved to approve Ordinance 0-93-924, amending the Ordinance by removing the personnel and reallocating the monies for supplies. councilperson McKnight seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the contractual services of an engineer. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Councilpersons Moore and Montes Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-925 - Zoning change request for 1.553 acre tract out of the A. Caldwell Survey, Abstract 331, Tract 2D, from Ag to CC Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-93- 925. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-93-926 - Zoning change request for a 43,535.64 square foot tract, Lot 1, Block 1 of Carolyn's Addition, from AG to R20 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-93- 926. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING Resolution R-93-945 Village Park, Preliminary Plan, 30.67 acres, out of the T. W. Poulson Survey, Abstract 1248, Tract lV, and the T. J. Christian Survey, Abstract 275, Tracts 1C and 1, requested by Benton Resources, Inc., for TH SOV Southwest, L.P., located at Centerpark and Bedford Road Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-945 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Ms. Luann Edwards, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair, was present to answer questions of the Council. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1993 Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the developer's decision not to make requested changes, the number of lots on the cul-de-sac, lots located in the flood plain, drainage study done showing impact, study done by hydrologist, FEMA requirements, channelization of Little Bear Creek, setback distance from flood plain, access to Bedford Road, aesthetics, safety of the proposed intersection, current zoning, time limit on approved site plans, and emergency access easement. Mr. Gary Maxwell, 3911 Woodstock, was present to answer questions of the Council and stated he is willing to change the proposed plan, moving the entrance of the subdivision. Councilperson Montes moved to approve Resolution R-93-945, amending the plan, moving the entrance. Councilperson Moore seconded the motion. The motion and second were withdrawn for further discussion of the proposed Resolution, regarding the emergency access. Councilperson Montes moved to approve Resolution R-93-945, amending the street configuration and removing the emergency access. Councilperson Moore seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Moore, Montes, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-93-936 - Supporting the Clean Cities 2000 Program Grant Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-936 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 hiring of personnel, submittal dates, previous grants, and grant deadlines. Mr. Joe Moore, 133 Acuff, representing the City of Grapevine, was present to answer questions of the Council. councilperson Montes moved to approve Resolution R-93-936. Councilperson Moore seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Moore, Montes, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 9. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURE FROM VOLUNTARY PARK FUND FOR HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS AND TROUT FISHING DAY Discussion ensued regarding the uses of the voluntary park fund, fees charged for the Halloween Happenings put into the general fund, charging for the activities, and the trout fishing being a statewide program. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1993 Councilperson McKain moved to approve the proposed expenditures from the Voluntary Park Fund. Councilperson Moore seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Moore, Montes, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING A WARRANTY DEED FROM TIMARRON LAND CORPORATION FOR A PEDESTRIAN TRAIL Mayor Newton reported that the Council has decided not to accept the deed at this time and to have the line put under the DART right-of-way. 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO EXPLORER PIPELINE COMPANY There was no action necessary for this item. 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED MASTER PLAN Ms. Winnolee Goodrum, 3800 Glade Road, spoke regarding possible amendments to the master plan before approval. Ms. Lilla Bench, 3810 Glade Road, spoke regarding the widening of Glade Road. It was the consensus of the Council to schedule a worksession with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the Master Plan on November 15, 1993, at 6:30 p.m. 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF PROGRESS REPORT ON HIGHWAY 26 CORRIDOR STUDY BY JOE POBINER, AICP Mr. Joe pobiner was present to report the progress of the Highway 26 Corridor Committee. He presented slides on other corridors around the state. He also reviewed the upcoming schedule of the Committee. 14. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PREPARATION AND CONTENTS Councilperson McKain recommended this item be moved to the Agenda of November 16, 1993. 15. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL'S USE OF CITY LETTERHEAD Mayor Newton reviewed a request written by one of the Councilmembers and stated his concern for the use of the City' s letterhead by Councilmembers. He suggested that possibly two of the Councilmembers could look at this and set some guidelines. Councilperson Montes asked for clarification from Mayor Newton as to his concerns. Councilperson McKain requested that information be obtained from other Cities regarding this issue. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1993 Mayor Newton asked Councilpersons Moore and Feigel to pursue this issue. Ms. Suzie Grundy, 209 Timberline North, spoke regarding who is authorized to use the City's letterhead. STAFF REPORTS 16. ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 17. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 18. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 19. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 1993 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-93-944 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-93-944 in its entirety. Councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-93-944, approving the requested waiver on perimeter street fees on a portion of Lots 2AR and 2BR Block 3, Westcoat Addition, and approving the following expenditures from the Voluntary Park Fund: $1,400 for Trout Fishing Day and $400 for Halloween Happenings. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Moore, Montes, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT : 20. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilperson McKain moved to adjourn. Councilperson Montes seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Moore, Montes, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. APPROVED THIS j(ot}.. DAY OF ^IOV.tMh.ef , 1993, BY A VOTE OF ~ AYES, ~ NAYS, AND ~ ABSTENTI~S. rt;:eIJ=ed by' ~arris, CMC Cl.ty Secretary -6-