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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council-Minutes-5/5/1992 MINUTES OF COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MAY 05, 1992 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Alan K. Linford on May S, 1992, at 6:48 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Linda Ahlers, Cliff Carr, Steve McKain, Cheryl Feigel, and Ed McKnight were present. Mayor Alan K. Linford, Mayor Elect Richard Newton, Councilperson Elect Claudia McKenney, City Manager Bob Stripling, Director of Community Development John Warden, City Engineer Mike Jones, 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: Called Meeting of Regular Meeting of April 21, 1992, and Special April 22, 1992 councilperson Carr moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 21, 1992, and Special Called Council Meeting of April 22, 1992. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Carr, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. 2. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING Resolution R-92-780 Canvassing General/Special Mayor and City Council Election of May 2, 1992 Mayor Linford opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-780 in its entirety. There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Linford closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKnight moved to approve Resolution R-92-780. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, Carr, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Linford declared the motion carried. 3. OATHS OF OFFICE The Oaths of Office were administered by City Secretary Jean Harris and the incoming Mayor and Councilmembers took their appropriate seats. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5, 1992 4. ELECTION BY THE COUNCIL OF MAYOR PRO TEM Counci1person McKnight moved to elect Councilperson Linda Ahlers as Mayor Pro Tern for the year 1992-93. Councilperson McKain seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None Abstain: councilperson Ahlers Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Sale and/or Acquisition of Property paragraph f - Legal - Litigation - School Site Special Use Permit paragraph f - Legal - Litigation - Resolution Trust Corporation Law Suit paragraph g - Personnel - Appointment to Park and Recreation Advisory Board 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 7:00 p.m., and was reconvened at 7:35 p.m. 6. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Recognition of Alan Linford Proclamation - Municipal Clerk's Week Councilperson Linda Ahlers advised that she had received correspondence from the Colleyville Garden Club in regards to saving native plants on property that is proposed for development and advised that she would provide copies to the Mayor and Council. Mayor Newton read a Proclamation declaring May 3-9, 1992, as Municipal Clerk's Week in the City of Colleyville and thanked City Secretary, Jean Harris for her service and for the professionalism she has brought to the City secretary's Office. Mayor Newton presented plaques to Alan Linford and Cliff Carr for their serving on the Colleyville City Council during the past months and Mayor Newton thanked Mr. Linford and Mr. Carr for their time and service. The meeting was recessed at 7:40 p.m., for cake and coffee in appreciation of these two gentlemen. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. CONSENT: 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-92-777 - Consent Items: a. Approval of Agreement with First National Bank of Grapevine for "Powerline" Service b. Approval of Agreement with First National Bank of Grapevine for Automated Clearing House Operations c. Approval of Easement Abandonment, Lot 1, Block 5R, Woodbriar Estates d. Approval of Re-appointments to sign Board of Appeals ( -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5, 1992 e. Approval of Combination Preliminary Plan and Final Plat, 3.0 acre tract out of the S. Babb Survey, Abstract 96, Tract 3F; the J. Riley Survey, Abstract 1356, Tracts 3A1B and 3A1C, Flag Pole Hill, 109 Quail Run f. Approval of Preliminary Plan, 25.446 acre tract out of the A. J. Lott Survey, Abstract 963, Tract 6, Ross Downs V, north of Highland Hills Lane, east of Industrial Boulevard g. Approval of Partial Abandonment of a Drainage and Utility Easement, Hardage Estates, Lot 13, Block A Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-777 in its entirety. There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKain moved to approve Resolution R-92-777. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC BEARINGS: 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-92-778 - Calling a Run-Off Election For May 30, 1992 This item was not needed. 9. THIRD READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-92-862 - Request of Herman Smith for zoning change, CN, AG, & R20 to CC, 9.54 acre tract out of the N. Looney Survey, Abstract 937, Tracts 1M1, lX, 1Z, and a portion of Tracts 1M and 1; J. Looney Survey, Abstract 936, a portion of Tract 2, Colleyville Business Center, west side of Bluebonnet, south of Hall Johnson Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-92- 862. There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKnight moved to approve Ordinance 0-92-862. Councilperson McKain seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 10. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-92-863 - Special Use Permit to sell Alcoholic Beverages at 6605 Colleyville Boulevard Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-92- 863. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5, 1992 There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKain advised that the Ordinance had been revised regarding the sale of beer only and the parking requirements. 11. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-92-865 - Request of Rodney & Linda Waschka, Zoning Change Request from AG to R20, 20.947 acre tract out of the R. Chowning Survey, Abstract 294, Tracts 4B, 5A2, and a portion of Tract 4; and a portion of Lot 1, Block 1 of the Chowning Addition, Heritage Colony Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-92-865 in its entirety. There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued among the Councilmembers concerning the drainage easement for Highland Meadows IV, the abandonment of the easement, size of the proposed lake, the amount of drainage work that would be done, the possibility of a drainage study, the direction of the drainage for retention, the direction the water flows, overflow conditions, size of lots being adjusted adjacent to the lake, and easements on Pool Road regarding this expansion. 12. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-92-866 - Amending the Colleyville Sign Ordinance reducing the minimum required distance between freeway signs from five hundred fee (500') to two hundred forty feet (240' ) Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-92-866 in its entirety. Mr. Doug Blemings, 6000 Colts Neck Drive, and Mr. Tom Michaels, 6001 Montford Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. 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 Councilmembers and City Staff concerning economic development, the number of votes needed by Council to pass this Ordinance, other places the sign could be placed that would be acceptable under the present Ordinance, and the possibility of a monument type sign on the front of the property. TABLED ITEMS: 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CHELSEA CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS There was no motion to remove this item from the "table", therefore it remained tabled. ACTION ITEMS: 14. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Newton briefly explained the process for making appointments to the City's Boards by the City Council. Councilperson Ahlers nominated Alan Linford for Place 4 of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5, 1992 There were no other nominations made and the vote was as follows: Linford: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Mayor Newton declared Alan Linford appointed to Place 4 of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. 15. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF INCREASING THE VOLUNTARY PARK DONATION Ginny Tigue, 4415 Meandering Way, was present asking the Council to consider increasing the voluntary park donation and adding a voluntary library donation on the City's water bills. Discussion ensued concerning the length of time this would be printed on the water bills, the amount that would be proposed, the amount of funds expected over the proposed period of time, implementation procedures, and the effective date. councilperson McKnight moved to approve the increase in the voluntary park donation to include one ($1.00) dollar for the Library, and to include an additional one ($1.00) dollar for the Parks, being a total voluntary donation of $3.00. councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE OAKS AND BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISIONS PAVING AND DRAINAGE Mr. Mike Jones, City Engineer, gave a brief review of the proposed project, recommending Alternate #2 and introduced Jerry Roberts and Mike Moya of Albert Halff & Associates. Discussion ensued concerning the impact these improvements will have on many properties, regional retention facility south of L. D. Lockett, proposed pro rata for improvements, the number of trees that will be destroyed, the width of the proposed channel, fencing, the need for additional easements to be acquired, and the possibility of using stamped concrete to line the channel. Mr. Doug Blemings, 6000 Colts Neck Drive, commended Mike Jones and Albert Halff & Associates for their presentation to the Citizens regarding this project. Ms. Leona Dean, 5809 QuailS Path, and Mr. Gerald Kirkland, 5801 Quails Path, spoke concerning the acquisition of easements and the amount of property that would be needed for the channel. Councilperson Ahlers moved to approve proposed Alternate #2, as recommended by staff. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. REPORTS: 17. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES There was no action taken on this item. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5, 1992 STAFF REPORTS: 18. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 19. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATION REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 20. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 5, 1992 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-92-779 Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-779 in its entirety. There was no one present to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Resolution R-92-779, appointing Councilperson Ahlers as Mayor Pro Tern for the year 1992-93, appointing Alan Linford to Place 4 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, increasing the Voluntary Parks Donation by $1. 00, implementing a $1. 00 Voluntary Library Donation, being a $3.00 total to be shown on one line of the Utility Billing, reading "Voluntary Parks/Library Fund" and that all donations be divided 2/3's to the Parks Fund and 1/3 to the Library Fund beginning in the June 1992, Utility Billing Cycle, and approving the improvement plan for the Oaks and Briarwood Subdivisions as recommended by Staff and instructing staff to proceed with preparations of preliminary construction plans. Councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT : 21. 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 9:35 p.m. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 5, 1992 APPROVED THIS J9f!. DAY OF Mill! , 1992, BY A VOTE OF S AYES,-2...- NAYS, AND ...D....- ABSTENTIONS. ~ Minutes ta~~ed Harris, CMC Secretary by: NOTE: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of the above Council Meeting is available upon request. -7-