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MINUTES OF THE
COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna
Arp on September 4,2001, at 6:48 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Council persons Joe Hocutt, Brad Rice, and Dana Feldman and
Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Donna Arp, City
Manager Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy,
Finance Director Terry Leake, Interim Public Services Director
Keith Fisher, Economic Development Manager Mike Soab,
Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Project
Manager Clayton Husband, Public Works Manager Randy Brown,
Human Resources Manager Kelly Cooper, Records Manager Matt
Denton, City Attorney Ross Foster, Executive Secretary Kelly
McFarland and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present.
Councilman Dennis Marlin was absent.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter
551, Subchapter 0
Sec. 551.071 -
Consultation with Attorney on Legal Issues Raised by Public
Hearing or Action Items on the Agenda
Legal - Potential Litigation - Steve Magee
Personnel - Tax Increment Financing District Board of
Directors
Sec. 551.071 -
Sec. 551.074-
Mayor Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with
Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal, Section
551.072 - Property Acquisition, and Section 551.074 - Personnel. She further
explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The
meeting was recessed at 6:50 p.m., and reconvened at 7:41 p.m.
The invocation was given by Reverend Carter Foster of Colleyville Christian Fellowship
after, which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS
ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Arp introduced new City Manager Bill Lindley.
Councilman Feldman announced that applications are being accepted for Appointment
to the Ethics Committee through September 21, 2001.
CONSENT:
3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1830 Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 21,
2001
b. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement for the Metroport Teen Court
Program
c. Approval to renew an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for
collection and disposal of household hazardous waste
d. Approval of inclusions to Chapter II - Employee Responsibilities and
Conduct, Section a, Weapons Policy; Section R. Employee Safety;
Section S. Inclement Weather Conditions of the City of Colleyville
Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1830 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-01-1830.
Councilman Feldman seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1831 - Accepting the
resignation of Council member Dennis Marlin, Place 4
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1831 in its entirety.
Mr. Rich Munson, 1905 Hall-Johnson Road, requested information regarding the
process for appointment of a councilmember and the dates of a special election.
Mayor Arp outlined the process for submitting an Application for Appointment for
Council member, Place 4 and stated the Special Election will be held November 6, 2001.
Councilman Feldman moved to approve Resolution R-01-1831.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1298- Approval of
a city limit line adjustment between the City of Colleyville and the City of Hurst on
1.4 acres of land at the common city limit line and the end of Live Oak Drive,
Case G-01-014
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1298.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1299 - Approval
of a Special Use Permit for vehicle sales with outside display requested by Allen
Roberts, Big Tex Trailers, located at 4201 Colleyville Boulevard, Case Z-01-020
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1299.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Mr. Allen Roberts, 3901 S.E. Loop 820, Fort Worth, Texas, applicant presented an
overview of Big Tex Trailers and was present to answer questions.
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Discussion ensued regarding size and appearance of trailers, type of painting on site,
location of other Big Tex Trailer stores, potential sales tax revenue and personal
property tax.
7. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1300 - Approval
of an amendment to Chapter 6 of the Colleyville Code of Ordinances regarding
alcoholic beverages regulations, Case G-01-015
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1300.
Mr. Michael Nevares, 1216 Crestview Drive, spoke in favor of the proposed Ordinance.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the
public hearing.
8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1301- Adoption of
the proposed Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1301.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Arp commended Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy, Finance Director Terry
Leake, and department heads for their preparation and presentation of the budget.
Councilman Rice stated that the staff made the process informative and interesting.
Councilman Feldman thanked the staff for putting together an excellent budget
presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue thanked staff for running the city so efficiently and beautifully.
Mayor Arp stated that the Council desired to make the City an "Employer of Choice" and
wanted to emphasize the importance of the employees by adding the words, "Employer
of Choice", to the City's Vision Statement.
9. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1302 - Setting the
Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2001-2002
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1302.
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There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
10. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1303 - Amending
Ordinance 0-92-880 setting fees and charges for City services and facilities
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1303.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Staff provided an overview of the current and proposed City services and facilities' fees
and charges.
Discussion ensued regarding the process for resolving complaints of high grass and
weed complaints and administrative costs of processing the complaints.
11. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1304 - Adopting a
water and sewer rate increase
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1304.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
12. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1305 - Approval
of Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Updated Service Credit and
Annuity Increase
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1305.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Staff provided an overview of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Updated
Service Credit and Annuity Increase.
Discussion ensued regarding the frequency of the Texas Municipal Retirement System
(TMRS) Updated Service Credit and Annuity Increases.
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13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1832 - Consideration of
appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1832 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Arp accepted nominations for Place 5.
Councilman Rice nominated Bob Culley.
There were no other nominations made.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared Bob Culley appointed to Place 5 of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Mayor Arp accepted nominations for Place 6.
Councilman Feldman nominated Mark Jones.
There were no other nominations made.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared Mark Jones appointed to Place 6 of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Mayor Arp accepted nominations for Place 7.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue nominated Bud Sellers.
There were no other nominations made.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared Bud Sellers appointed to Place 7 of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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14. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1833 - Consideration of
appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1833 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Rice moved to approve Resolution R-01-1833.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
15. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1834 - Consideration of
appointments to the Colleyville Economic Development Corporation Board
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1834 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Arp accepted nominations.
Councilman Hocutt nominated Janice Cole.
There were no other nominations made.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared Janice Cole appointed to the Colleyville Economic Development
Corporation Board.
Councilman Rice nominated Gary Cantrell.
There were no other nominations made.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
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Mayor Arp declared Gary Cantrell appointed to the Colleyville Economic Development
Corporation Board.
Councilman Feldman nominated Donna O'Brien.
There were no other nominations made.
Ayes: Council persons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared Donna O'Brien appointed to the Colleyville Economic Development
Corporation Board.
16. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1835 - Consideration of
an appointment to the Colleyville Crime Control Prevention District Board of
Directors
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1835 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-01-1835.
Councilman Feldman seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council persons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS:
17. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
There was no action taken on this item.
REPORTS:
18. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - August 13, 2001
COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - May 14, 2001
There was no action taken on this item.
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19. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Mayor Arp announced that the September 18, 2001, City Council meeting will be
changed to September 11, 2001, in recognition of Rosh Hashanah; the November 6,
2001, Council meeting falls on election day and will be changed to November 7, 2001;
and the November 20, 2001, Council meeting, which falls on the Thanksgiving holiday
week when many of our citizens and staff are out of town, will be changed to November
27,2001.
ACTION/RESOLUTION:
20. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING
COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 -
Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-01-1836
ADJOURNMENT:
21. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Feldman moved to
adjourn.
Councilman Rice seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
APPROVED THIS //>':1 DAY OF ~~2001, BY A VOTE OF
...5 AYES, 0 NAYS, AND ABSTENTIONS.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
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