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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-7/2/1974 CITY 01' ~OLLEYVILLE P.O. BOX 185 COllEYVIllE, TEXAS 76034 (817) 281-4044 MINUTES OF 2 JULY 1974 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS. The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrews at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Mayor Andrews announced there would be a fifteen minute recess in order that an Executive Council Meeting could be held in the City Hall Office. The meeting was then adjourned for fifteen minutes. After a fifteen minute recess the meeting was once again in order. The following members were present: Virgil Thompson Piers Chance David Hanken Larry Kainer Members absent: Rex Moore Others present: W. T. Knape, City Attorney Billy J. Medlen, Chief of Police Jerry D. Beeman, City Inspector Robert Bufe, Fire Chief Gerri Johnston, City Clerk Piers Chance made a motion that the minutes of July 2, 1974 be corrected to read as follow: Josephine Gregson application for a private club in Colleyville was not considered because of the fact of no one appearing to present the case. David Hanken seconded, with all voting for. Bill Bratton reported the poll of the four streets to be considered for repair, there has been 70% participation on Oak Valley, Oak Crest, York and Durham. Due to the sewer sytem being started soon they will be waiting on the, repairs for these four streets with Mr. Bratton getting estimates on repairing the streets. Mr. Jim Moore reported that the Ways and Means Committee will continue reviewing each Department as posted. City Council Meeting July 2, 1974 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS: 1. Contractors Licensing Ordinance 0-74-173 was read. Virgil Thompson made a motion to accept the ordinance as read, David Hanken seconded with all voting for. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Piers Chance made a motion to table the first item on New Business, Dr. V. L. Jennings and Marvin Desrocher request for zoning change from R-40 to PD (CC, CN, CPO, R-lO) property located at Precinct Line Rd. and L. D. Lockett. Case #Z-74-73. They under- stood from the P & Z Board the hearing would be the July 16 City Council Meeting. This case will be presented at the next City Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Larry Kainer with all voting for. 2. Lloyd Brothers presented his case for zoning of property located on Bettinger from R..40 to R-20. After some discussion fl;om the floor concerning the zoning change,Mr. Beeman informed the Council that this property may have already been zoned a few years ago. The citizens felt like no more permits or zoning change should be con- sidered by the Council until the Water situation has been taken car~ of. Mayor Andrews informed the citizens this was not the issue, only a zoning case was to be considered, after Mr. Beeman's statement the Council tabled the request until further investigation could be made concerning the property to determine if the property had already been zoned R-20. 3. Mr. Bill Norman presented a break down on the data of the Middle School for the City of Colleyville. Also he had a model of the School to show the citizens and Council the different floors and plans for the School. Mr. Norman, president of the School Board,informed us of a meeting to be held July ll,for any questions that you might have. 4. Mayor Andrews announced we needed to add to the agenda "The Water Situation" in Colleyville, Piers Chance made a motion to add this item to the agenda. Larry Kainer seconded with all voting for. There was much discussion from the floor concerning the water problem as we have been without much pressure for some ~imeo The Mayor advised that Tarrant Utilities have been notified several times this week regarding the situation. Also the Franshise we have with Tarrant Utilities leaves much to be desired as there is not much the City can do according to~.-e franshise. The Mayor informed the citizens on the 11 of July there will be a special meeting in regards to purchasing Tarrant Utilities, this will hopefully solve alot of the water problem. If the Council votes to accept the offer Tarrant Utilities presented to the City at this 11 July Special Meeting, the City of Colleyville Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 1974 Page 3 City will take possession of the Water System by 1 August. The City Engineers will be going out to Western Trails and surveying the Water System in this section of town as this section is the hardest hit in the water shortage. The first concern of the citizens was "When will we have water?" The Mayor assured them we would do something about getting them water, first a booster pu~p to be installed to help the water up the hill. Mrs. Kneely suggested to the Council that they consider stopping building in Colleyville until we can get the Water problem solved. Mr. Beeman informed the Council and Citizens that only 18 building permits have been issued for the City as of the past 2 months. This itself speaks for the economical situation in the City, it is lower than usual. The Mayor also informed the citizens that the City had hooked on the some of Bedford's water line to help the water shortage. Still much discussion took place from the floor regarding the water. The Mayor advised the citizens that the problem with the water would certainly be handled by the Council and action would be taken to correct the situation. With the help of our engineer and other qualified people the problem will be solved, with hopes of our purchasing the system the condition will be improved. Larry Kainer commended the citizens for their concern and assured them it is the concern of the Council and Mayor also. 5. Mr. Davis presented a plan for a building permit for a U-To-Tem Store on Timberline and Bransford to be approved by the Council. The property is now zoned CN and according to zoning ordinance a store can be constructed on the property. Virgil Thompson questioned the store going in the middle of the plat that had been zoned, what would go in beside the store. Mel Hobratch is the trustee of the three tracts of land where the U-To-Tem will be constructed, the Council cannot restrict what goes in as long as it meets with the zoning ordinance. Mr. Ha.nkens concern was the traffic going in and out of the store would create a hazard for the children of the community. Mr. W. T. Knape advised the Council that unless they could find anything wrong with the building plans they could do nothing in stopping Mr. Davis from constructing the building and receiving a building permit from the City. David Hanken pointed out to the Fire Department the lack of space in the plans for an emergency vehicle to be able to make a proper turn around on the property. Piers Chance made a motion to table the building permit until the next Council Meeting until proper adjustments can be made to allow an emergency vehicle to make a proper turn around on the property, according to the zoning ordinance. This item will be pre- sented to the Council at the next meeting with proper adjustment being made. Larry Kainer seconded the motion with all voting for. 60 Larry Kainer made a motion to take the case from Mr. Lloyd Brothers,in regard to rezoning the property located on Bettinger Rd. off the table in order that the Council may consider the changeo Piers Chance seconded with all voting for. City Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 1974 Page 4 Piers made a motion that we approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Committee to approve the zoning change from R-40 to R-20 on the property located on Bettinger Rd. Larry Kainer seconded with all voting for approval. CITY BUSINESS: 1. Letter from the Fire Department was read informing the Council that Mr. Lowell M. Lonnon had been appointed at a special Meeting held 1, July 1974, to act as a laison representative from the Association of the Colleyville Fire Department to the Mayor and City Council of our City. 2. The Council expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the effort and support the City Clerk, Gerri Johnston has put forth since the absence of the City Secretary. Also their gratitude to her family during this time of extra hours. Pie~s Chance made a motion to adjourn the meeting with Day~d Hanken seconded, all voting for. Respectfully submitted, /J. / ..k:.1 ., . .\. . .-f- 0~\'" )2~r,-k"",/ Gerri Johnston City Clerk