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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-11/17/1992 ~ MINUTES OF COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 1992 The regular meeting of the City Council of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Richard Newton on November 17, 1992, 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 November 2, 1992 Councilperson McKain moved to approve the Minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 2, 1992, as written. Councilperson Ahlers 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 See 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 - Sale and/or Acquisition of Property - Hall Johnson Road paragraph f - Legal - Resolution Trust corporation Law Suit paragraph f - Legal - Northeast Properties Law Suit paragraph f - Legal - Hudiburg Drainage Potential Litigation 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 7:00 p.m., and reconvened at 7:44 p.m. 3 . CORRESPONDENCE, MI SCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Presentation by Friends of the Colleyville Library (, Ms. Ginny Tigue, representative of the Friends of the Colleyville Library, read a letter to the Council stating the desires of the "Friends" regarding the construction and architecture of the proposed Library, Recreation Center, and City Hall. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1992 CONSENT: 7:30 P.M. 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-92-841 - Consent Items: a. Approval of Bid Award for Computer Equipment Purchase b. Approval of Bid Award for Resurfacing Oak Crest Hills Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-841 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-92-841. Councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. THIRD 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 the caption of Ordinance 0-92- 884. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. Councilperson McKenney moved to approve Ordinance 0-92-884. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-92-885 - Calling an Election for January 16, 1993, to consider authorizing the levy and collection of a one-half cent sales and use tax Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-92- 885. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. 7. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Ordinance 0-92-886 - Proposing an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 27.2, to allow issuance of building permits for Property improvements on unplatted land under certain circumstances Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-92-886 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 NOVEMBER 17, 1992 Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the percentage of the appraised value of the parcel referenced in Section 2, Paragraph e and the concerns of the two members of the Planning and Zoning Commission who voted in opposition. It was the consensus of the Council to amend the proposed Ordinance to reflect the percentage of the appraised value of the parcel reference in Section 2, Paragraph e to 50%. 8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-92-887 - Amending Chapter 10 of the Colleyville Code by modifying the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as adopted by the City and providing for City Council review of placement of stop signs requested by petition Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-92-887 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. 9. READING AND PUBLIC BEARING - Resolution R-92-843 - Supporting the Proposed Improvement by the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation of Precinct Line Road from State Highway 26 to F.M. Road 1938 South Mayor Newton read his Veto memorandum regarding Resolution R-92-840 and reviewed Resolution R-91-738. He also read letters from Mr. Mike Davis, Mr. Mark Howe, and The Northeast Tarrant Chamber supporting the expansion of Precinct Line Road. Mayor Newton opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-92-843 in its entirety. Mr. Larry Mahoney, 5812 Quality Hill, Mr. Manny Montes, 3608 Cotswold, Mr. Doug Blemings, 6000 Colts Neck, and Mr. Denny Threlkeld, 5805 Hunter Trail, spoke in opposition to the seven lane roadway and in support a four lane roadway. Mr. Clifford Carr, 1709 Avalon, Co-Chair of the Master Plan Committee, requested the Council delay action on this item until the thoroughfare issue is resolved. 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 table this item. Councilperson McKain seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: 10. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE OVERRIDE OF MAYOR'S VETO OF RESOLUTION R-92-840 - SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD FROM STATE HIGHWAY 26 TO F.M. ROAD 1938 SOUTH Councilperson Feigel moved to suspend the rules and allow the public to speak concerning this item. r- Councilperson McKnight seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight None Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1992 Mayor Newton opened a Public Hearing regarding the expansion of Precinct Line Road. Mayor Newton read a letter from Felix Boccucci asking the Council to overturn the veto. Mr. Dennis Carpenter, President of the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, 3201 Queensbury Way, West, Mr. Dale Hodgson, 4609 Behrens Road, Ms. Donna Dodson, 604 Saddlebrook, Ms. Paula Bowser, 1304 Country Meadows Drive, Bedford, Ms. Carolyn Sims, Executive Director of the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Clifford Carr, 1709 Avalon, spoke in favor of the veto being overturned by the City Council. Ms. Jackie Little, 1050 W. Ash Lane, Euless, spoke concerning property values in Colleyville regarding the reconstruction of Precinct Line Road. Ms. Linda Tinkham, 500 Ridingwood Trail, spoke concerning the safety of children in the area where traffic could cut through subdivisions to get to Precinct Line Road after its reconstruction and whether or not the people in Saddlebrook would like restaurants along Brown Trail. Mr. Denny Threlkeld, 5805 Hunter Trail, stated he felt everyone is in favor of the expansion, but not seven lanes. Ms. Avril Blemings, 6000 Colts Neck, requested the addresses be made known to the audience from the letters the Mayor read in support of the proposed expansion of Precinct Line Road. Mayor Newton asked if there were others wishing to speak. Mayor Newton closed the Public Hearing. There being none, Discussion ensued among the Council regarding the authorization of 120 feet of right-of-way and whether or not that will indicate the City is in favor of seven lanes, the options before the Council, when the support of the Council was given in the past concerning the expansion of Precinct Line Road, and control of intersections along Precinct Line Road. Councilperson McKain advised that the proposal of the State at this time is to construct the roadway, striping it for four lanes with a center turn lane and having a parking lane or shoulder on either side. Councilperson McKain moved to override the Mayor's veto of Resolution R-92-840. Councilperson McKenney seconded the motion. Ayes: Nays: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, and McKnight Feigel Mayor Newton declared the motion carried. Councilperson McKain requested the City Manager send a letter to the State Highway Department explaining the position of the City is in support of the improvements to Precinct Line Road, but that we do maintain our position on the cross section of the roadway being four lanes, but that we also do not wish to pursue this issue to the point that it would jeopardize the funding of the project. 11. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R-92-838 - Calling an Election for January 16, 1993, to consider authorizing an increase in the ad valorem tax rate above the Charter Limitation for FY 1994 ;- This item was passed over at the Staff's request. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1992 12. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF NORTHEAST PROPERTIES LAW SUIT This item was passed over at the Staff's request. REPORTS: 13. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES There was no action taken on this item. STAFF REPORTS: 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT There was no action taken on this item. 15 . ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT There was no action taken on this item. 16. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 17. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATION REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA ( Mr. Manny Montes, 3608 Cotswold Court, raised questions regarding the Resolution Trust corporation law suit. Mayor Newton advised that this item was for Citizen comments only and that the Council was not able to answer questions, but that he would meet with him concerning his questions at a later date or after the meeting was adjourned. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 18. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1992 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-92-842 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT : 19 . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilperson McKenney moved to adjourn. councilperson McKnight seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Ahlers, McKenney, McKain, Feigel, and McKnight Nays: None Mayor Newton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. ( -5- ,-- , " ( r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED THIS /~f DAY OF Jftbm.l...u.A./ ~ NAYS, AND -1L- ABSTENTrO S. Minutes taken and prepared by: 9:::;;.,~~' City Secretary NOVEMBER 17, 1992 , 1992, BY A VOTE OF ~ AYES, -6-