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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-10/20/1992 MINUTES OF COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1992 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on October 20, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: councilpersons Linda Ahlers, Claudia McKenney, 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 Steve McKain was on vacation. Councilperson Ed McKnight gave the invocation after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of October 6, 1992 Councilperson Feigel asked that a statement be added to Item 4E as follows: "Councilperson Feigel pointed out that a similar request by Albertsons on Glade had been denied and that enforcement should be applied to each of these." ~ Councilperson McKenney moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 6, 1992, as amended. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, 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 - Bransford Road paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Sale and/or Acquisition of Property - Bluebonnet Road paragraph e - Land Acquisition - Acquisition of Property adjacent to Public Works Service Center paragraph f - Legal - Resolution Trust corporation Law Suit paragraph f - Legal - Elder Law Suit paragraph f - Legal - Northeast Properties Law Suit paragraph f - Legal - Easement and License Agreement for Bransford Road/Glade Road School Site paragraph g - Personnel - Appointments to Economic Development Task Force paragraph g - Personnel - Appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission paragraph g - Personnel - Appointments to Zoning Board of Adjustment paragraph g - Personnel - Appointment to Environmental 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 7:05 p.m., and was reconvened at 7:45 p.m. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1992 3. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Councilperson McKenney announced that she had attended the Annual Texas Municipal League meeting in Houston and had information available on Economic Development. Mayor Newton announced that the first regular City Council meeting in November would be held on Monday, November 2, 1992, due to the Election being held on Tuesday, November 3, 1992. Mayor Newton presented a Proclamation to Lupita Ahangarzadeh, Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Colleyville, declaring November, 1992, as Race unity Month. CONSENT: 7:30 P.M. 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-92-832 - Consent Items: a. Approval of Crown of Life Lutheran Church Land Lease Agreement b. Approval of Amended Plat, Lot 1, Block 1, Brown Trail Commons West c. Approval of Abandonment of a Two-Foot Wide Portion of an Existing Twelve Foot Drainage and Utility Easement along the North Boundary of Lot 22, Block 6, Woodland Hills Fifth Filing, 3508 Crossgate Circle Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-832 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-92-832. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC BEARINGS: 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-92-883 - Rezoning Lots 19 & 20, Block 1, Westcoat Place Addition, from R40 to R30, 5917 and 5913 Bettinger Drive Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-92- 883. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Ordinance 0-92-882 - Bob Moore Sports Center, Special Use Permit, 19.256 acre tract out of the J. L. Byas Survey, Abstract 180, to allow a go-cart track located at 6113 Colleyville Boulevard Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-92- 882. ( -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1992 Mr. Charles Berry, 3205 Glade Road, Mr. Alan Bredon, 1002 Hardage Lane, Ms. Norma Pletzke, 904 Hardage Lane, Ms. Coletta Henderson, 607 Bayless, Euless, Mr. Richard Balla, 2308 Highland Meadows Drive, representing the Highland Meadows Homeowners Association, Mr. Powell Banning, 5801 Highland Hills Lane, Mr. Mike McElaney, 1106 Hardage Lane, Ms. Cindy Shrode, 903 Hardage Lane, Mr. John Rodriguez, 6205 ponderosa Street, Mr. Rick Staples, 5706 Ponderosa, Mr. Mike Wolber, 1009 Hardage Circle, Mr. Ed Pletzke, 904 Hardage Lane, Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, 6012 Ponderosa, Mr. Keith Marsh, 2201 Oak Knoll Court, and Mr. Alan Chernoff, 5810 Ponderosa Street, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 0-92-882. A petition of 57 signatures of persons opposing the go-cart track was submitted for the record. Mr. Joe Forsythe, 62 Colleyville Boulevard and Ms. Lisa Moore, 6113 Colleyville Boulevard spoke in favor of Ordinance 0-92-882. Mayor Newton asked if there were others to speak, there being none, Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Bob Moore was present to answer questions of the Council. Discussion ensued among the Council concerning the petitions that were submitted for the record at the Council Meeting of October 6, 1992, height of fence and track, noise abatement, noise study stations, closing the track during services at the cemetery, elevation of the track in relation to sound travel, the City of Arlington's formula for figuring parking spaces, written agreement with the Cemetery, Veteran's services at the Cemetery, the agreement being a portion of the special use restrictions if approved, the opening of the miniature golf and arcade in the event this special use permit is denied, drainage, evaluation of noise levels and hiring a specialist to evaluate the study, proposed plan for monitoring the noise levels by the City and expense in regard to the monitoring, staff necessary to operate a decibel meter, periodic noise testing, and traffic problems regarding ingress/egress. 7. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Ordinance 0-92-881 - Amending Section 22, Schedule of Permitted Uses of the Zoning Ordinance to allow Bed and Breakfast businesses in residential zoning districts by Special Use Permit Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-92- 881. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued among the Council concerning possible pitfalls or abuses of the ordinances, the limit on time allowed to stay, zoning categories, similar ordinances in other cities, and objections to businesses being operated in a residential neighborhood. 8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-92-884 - Amending the rear building setback requirements for Woodland Hills Tenth Filing Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-92-884 in its entirety. Mr. Terry Wilkinson, Larry Cole Companies, 807 Forest Ridge, was present to answer questions of the Council. 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 concerning the 10' set back described in Section 1 of the proposed Ordinance. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1992 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-92-834 - Regarding the City of Colleyville's renewal of First National Bank of Grapevine, Texas, Loan #3276201-01, for property purchase at 315 West L. D. Lockett Road Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-834 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-92-834. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 10. READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Resolution R-92-835 - Acknowledging an error in Ordinance 0-90-801, Granting PUD-R Zoning for Woodland Hills 10th Filing Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-835 in its entirety. Mr. Terry Wilkinson, Larry Cole Companies, 807 Forest Ridge, was present to answer questions of the Council. Mayor Newton asked if there were others wishing to speak concerning this item. There being none, Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKenney moved to approve Resolution R-92-835, excluding Section 2 and amending Section 4 accordingly. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Discussion ensued among the Council concerning the notification of the property owners within 200 feet of the proposed zoning. Ms. Suzanne Scott, 3130 Woodland Heights Court, spoke concerning the notification and the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which this item was discussed. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 11. RATIFICATION OF SIGN VARIANCE AT REQUEST OF STRUBS HOMEBUILDER, 2701 RED OAK COURT WEST Councilperson McKnight moved to remove this item from the "table". Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight None ~ Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Mr. Dick Clasen, 2806 Cottonwood Lane, spoke in favor of the erection of the sign after meeting with Mr. Struhs. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1992 Councilperson McKnight moved to approve the request for a sign variance. councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD FOR HEALTH INSURANCE Terry Leake, Finance Director for the City of Colleyville, briefly described the process used by the Committee of 12 Employees to determine the best insurance carrier for the City of Colleyville's employees. Mayor Newton recognized the Committee members present and announced the names of those unable to attend the meeting. Councilperson McKenney commended the Committee for the work put into this important benefit to the City Employees and stated she was impressed with the process and the outcome. Councilperson McKnight moved to approve the bid award to Sanus/New York Life for Health/Dental Insurance at a rate of $137.80 for employee health insurance and $9.57 for employee dental insurance and that funding in the amount of $16.56 per pay period be provided for dependent coverage; and life insurance to Travelers for life and accidental death and dismemberment in the amount of $.35 per thousand. ,r- Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF REQUIREMENTS OF PLAT APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS Ms. Ret Stansburger, 3906 Magnolia Court, Ms. Shirley Schollmyer, 2316 Oak Knoll, Mr. Glen Adams, 5405 Rustic Trail, Mr. Leonard Pratt, 711 West Lavaca Trail, Mr. Robert Neely, 517 Tumbleweed Trail, Mr. Chuck Berry, 3205 Glade Road, and Mr. Keith Marsh, 2201 Oak Knoll Court spoke in favor of the change in requirements. Discussion ensued among the Council concerning the enforcement of the proposed ordinance and the staff recommendations. Councilperson McKenney moved to direct staff to amend the zoning ordinance to include staff recommendations 1-5. councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ~ 14. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF EASEMENT AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR BRANSFORD ROAD/GLADE ROAD SCHOOL SITE This item was removed from the Agenda by the City Staff. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1992 15. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL TASK FORCE REPORT \. Mr. Rick Balla, 2308 Highland Meadows Drive, reviewed the report of the Traffic Control Task Force. Dr. James Wright, 1006 Hidden Oaks Court, addressed the possibility of lowering the speed limit on residential streets. Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the reduction of speed limits, petition support, speed limits under 30 mph in residential areas, pedestrian traffic considered in acquiring the proposed data, process for future requests, traffic control for new developments, and forming a Traffic Safety Committee. Councilperson McKenney moved to authorize the Staff to develop an ordinance to amend the code of ordinances accepting the warrants of the Traffic Control Task Force. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Councilperson McKenney moved to request the Chief of Police to place a stop Sign at Highland Meadows Drive and Connie Lane. Councilperson Feigel seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None r Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. The Council requested the Staff work on formulating a Traffic Safety Committee and report back to Council what the powers and duties of that Committee should be. 16. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TRUST CORPORATION LAW SUIT Mr. Glenn Lavender, 4219 Greenmeadow East, reviewed a letter of September 9, 1992, from Saddlebrook Homeowners Association. 17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF NORTHEAST PROPERTIES LAW SUIT There was no action taken on this item. 18. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CONSULTANT CONTRACT TO DEVELOP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Councilperson McKenney moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $6,000.00. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ( -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1992 \ REPORTS: 19. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES There was no action taken on this item. STAFF REPORTS: 20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT There was no action taken on this item. 21. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 22. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATION REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 23. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 1992 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-92-833 ,r- Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-833 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-92-833, approving the contract for Health/Dental Insurance with Sanus/New York Life at the rate of $137.80 for employee health insurance and $9.57 for employee dental insurance and funding in the amount of $16.56 per pay period for dependent coverage and approving the contract for life insurance to Travelers for life, accidental death, and dismemberment in the amount of $.35 per thousand; approving the development of an ordinance to amend the code creating new warrants recommended by the Traffic Control Task Force; approving the installation of a "stop Sign" at Connie Lane and Highland Meadows Drive; approving a sign variance at 2701 Red Oak Court West, requested by Tom Struhs; approving the development of an ordinance revision concerning the requirements of platting for a building permit as recommended by Council; and approving the authorization of the City Manger to enter into a contract with Vicki Park for the creation of Economic Development strategy, not to exceed $6,000. councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. (' -7- I '\ ( r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1992 ADJOURNMENT : 24 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, councilperson Ahlers moved to adjourn. Councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 11:48 p.m. APPROVED THIS at-A:ff DAY OF Il~ ~ NAYS, AND --L-- ABSTENTIONS. , 1992, BY A VOTE OF ~ AYES, Minutes taken and prepared by: ~,~~. City Secretary -8-