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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-7/17/1973 CITY.. ~OLLEYVILLE P.O. BOX 185 COLLEYVI LLE. TEXAS 76034 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF 17 JULY 1973 Mayor Andrews opened the regular meeting of the City of Colleyville City Council with a tribute to Police Chief Doyle Ince. The Mayor praised Chief Ince for his dedication and loyalty to the City and to the job which he did so well. The City will feel the loss of the Chief whose enthusiastic approach to his duties and the welfare of the citizens he served was commendable. The Mayor also reminded the citizens of the Memorial Fund that has been established at the First National Bank of Colleyville. The following Councilmen were present: Piers Chance Howard Collins David Hanken Cleve Keith Rex Moore Councilman Cleve Keith gave the invocation. The minutes for the Council meeting held 19 June 1973 were approved as submitted, motion by Cleve Keith seconded by Rex Moore with all members voting for the motion. The Council approved the payment of all bills presented, excluding the Grapevine ISD bill, motion by David Hanken seconded Piers Chance with all members voting for the motion. Report from the Fire Department was given by Chief Robert Bufe. Report from the Inspection Department was given by Jerry Beeman. The Police Department did not have a report. Chairman Joe Deupree gave a progress report from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Chairman Harmon McNabb gave a report from the Board of Adjustments. Mayor Andrews review the following correspondence: 1. Letter from Murphy Kleuser, Planner for Tarrant County, Planning Department, Planning and Development Coordination re- garding Tarrant County Septic Tank regulations. J -2- Minutes City Council Meeting 17 July, 1973 2. Insurance renewal letter from Tackett and Associates. 3. Warranty Deed covering property where the old COlleyville Fire Station is located, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Eudaly removing restrictions, deed has been filed for recording with the County Clerk of Tarrant County, Texas. ..4. Application f{Jr funds to Environmental Protection Agency Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities, prepared and submitted by Knowlton-Ratliff-English-Collins, Inc. on behalf of the City of Colleyville. Report from the various cOmmitt~es. Ways and Means, Mr. Scroggins reported the Budget should be finished and presented to the Council at the August Council meeting. Streets and Roads, Mr. Bill Bratton, rBported they would have their requirements to the Ways and Means In time for consideration in the budget. Park and Recreation, Dr. Dale Hodgson gave a progress report regarding the park, and requested $320.00 installation fee for the lights to be installed in the park. Piers Chance presented the Park Commissioner $75.00 from the Arts and Crafts, to be used as he and his committee desire. n~yor Andrews established the following new committees and appointed chairmen and members as listed: Ordinance and Resolutions Committee, Van Teel - Chairman Members: David Hanken, Jack Garrett, James Owens, Jack Ireland, Floyd Swain. Sub-Committee for research, Mary Ann Davis - Chairman Members: Nancy Hamby, Sandra Ellis, Patty Ellison, Marty Lonnon, Mary Jones. Board of Equalization: Chairman - Dr. David M. Pillow Members: J. N. Pierce, Ernest Lee, Lynn Gregory, Virgil Thompson, Larry Hartsell, D. R. Cravens. Commercial Relations Committee: Charley Scott~Chairman Members: Howard Collins, Bill Brewster, Bob Davis, Woody Ratliff, Richard Waller, F. O. Bone. Post Office and Address Committee: Herman Gibson-Chairman Members: Howard Collins, Kenneth Garrett, Tom Bud, Mary Hays, Peg Thorn, Donna Ball. " Minutes of City Council -3- 17 JuJ.y 1973 Howard Collins made a motion to adopt the Tarrant County Septic Tank regulations, seconded by David Hanken with all members voting for the motion. Piers Chance stated for the record this action is hopefully a stop-gap measure until the City can work out a se"er system. The Council approved Ordinance 0-73-130 making the unregulated growth of weeds or grass a nuisance by a motion from David Hanken seconded by Piers Chance with all members voting f9r the motion except Mr. Keith who abstained. ' B. C. Adams attorney presented his request to continue .to use~his,barn for merchandise storage in conflict with ordinance 0-70-15 which states businesses may not operate in a residential district. The attorney presented a petition signed by residence as well as neighbors of the Adams stating the had no objections to the operation of this business or the use of this pro~erty as Mr. Adams is doing. The City Attorney stated he felt this is definitely 'a business operating in the home or at the home address of the Adams. After a lengthly dis- cussion Rex Moore made a motion that operations cease immediately or Mr. Adams be cited $200.00 per day until the operation is discontinued. The motion died for lack of a second. Piers Chance made a motion to suspend further action from the City for 60 days until such time Mr. Adams obtains proper zoning allowing him to be able to operate, seconded by Howard Collins with four members voting for the motion and Rex Moore voting against. ' The Council approved the matching of the $75.00 donation to the park fund to be used as a portion of the fee required for installation of the lights. The Park Commissioner to attempt to obtain the balance of the $320.00 by donation. Motion by Piers Chance seconded by Howard Collins with all members voting for the motion. Zoning case Z-73-64 for Sam Culbertson zoning of approximately 10 acres from AG to R-20 of Chelsea Park third filing was presented by Mr. Culbertson. Howard Collins made a motion to approve this zoning change seconded by Piers Chance with all members present voting for the motion. Zoning Case Z-73-63 for Mecco Maintenance Co., Harmon McNabb Jr., zoning approximately 2 acres of land from AG to SP for work shop and storage was presented by Mr. McNabb. Due to lack of information regarding this application Piers Chance recommended tabling his request until proper information was submitted. David Hanken explained the drainage problem existing in Rustic Oaks Phase II and requested the Council adopt a resolution restricting the further issuing of building permits in this development until such time drainage complies with the plat of Rustic Oaks Phase II. Mr. Hanken made a motion to adopt this resolution. seconded by Rex Moore with three members voting for and Mr. Collins and Mr. Keith voting against. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, m05~/(~ M. LOUISE RAMEY, City Secretary