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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-11/27/2001 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 27, 2001 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna Arp on November 27, 2001, at 6:48 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Joe Hocutt, Brad Rice, Dana Feldman, John Orrell, Councilman Richard Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Donna Arp, City Manager Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy, Interim Public Services Director Keith Fisher, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Project Manager Clayton Husband, Interim Public Works Manager Kelly Howell, Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Walsh, Administrative Assistant Cindy Martin, Community Center Manager Lin Przybyl, Records Manager Matt Denton, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D Sec. 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney on Legal Issues Raised by Public Hearing or Action Items on the Agenda Legal - Pending Litigation - Irricon Legal - Pending Litigation - Belknap Property Acquisition - Fire Station Sec. 551.071- Sec. 551.071- Sec. 551.072 - 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 7:38 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2001 The invocation was given by Reverend Carter Foster, Colleyville Christian Fellowship Church, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. OATH OF OFFICE City Secretary Cynthia Singleton administered the Oath of Office to Councilman- Elect Richard Newton. 3. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Arp presented a plaque to Councilman John Orrell for his leadership and service. Councilman Orrell thanked the citizens and Council for the privilege of serving as a Councilmember. Mayor Arp and Councilmembers welcomed Councilman Newton and stated they looked forward to working with him on the Council and serving the citizens of Colleyville. Mayor Arp announced that the City Council will begin December 4, 2001, to hold Pre- Council Worksessions at 5:30 p.m. prior to City Council meetings. Mayor Arp stated that the worksessions are open to the public. Mayor Arp announced that City crews are prepared to sand the roads in the event of inclement weather. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue announced that the Colleyville Heritage High School choir sang backup for Judy Collins during a concert at Bass Performance Hall. CONSENT: 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1863 Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 7, 2001 b. Approval of minutes of the Special Called City Council meeting of November 12, 2001 c. Approval of a donation of a Plaque at Kimzey Park from Rich Hendler Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1863 in its entirety. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2001 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilpersons Rice and Feldman and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue thanked the citizens for their contributions to the development of Kimzey Park. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-01-1863. Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1312- Removal of the Special Use Permit, authorized by 0-01-1276, for a laundry/dry cleaning plant on Lot 2, Block 1, C-D Subdivision, located at 6516 Colleyville Boulevard, requested by the City of Colleyville, Case Z-01-025 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1312. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Feldman requested that staff research the Special Use Permit process, particularly as it relates to time limitations and applicability to property ownership versus land use. Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Ordinance 0-01-1312. Councilman Rice seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 6. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-01-1313 - Amending Ordinance 0-92-880 Setting Fees and Charges for City services and facilities 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2001 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-01-1313. 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 Ordinance 0-01-1313. Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1864 - Consideration of a request by Steven G. Ross for a waiver of the perimeter street improvement requirements for the frontage on Glade Road in Emily Place Addition located on the north side of Glade Road at 2716 and 2800 Glade Road, Case P-01-032 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1864 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Staff provided a history of the request and of the City's policy on perimeter street improvements. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to deny Resolution R-01-1864. Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1865 - Approval of the construction contract with SRO General Contracting, for the Brighton Oaks Drainage Improvements, in the amount of $467,800 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1865 in its entirety. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27,2001 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding modifications of the contract, timeline of project and funding source. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-01-1865. Councilman Rice seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1866 - Consideration of appointments to the McPherson Park Master Plan Committee Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1866 in its entirety. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding mandate and charge of the committee, deliverables, term of the committee, number of committee members, timeline for submitting Texas Parks and Wildlife grant requests, park elements to include recreational and passive and funding sources. Discussion continued regarding a timeline for a committee progress report. Councilman Rice moved to approve Resolution R-01-1866, with an amendment stating that "the committee would serve until September 30, 2002, and that the committee would be charged with presenting a plan to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board no later than August 1, 2002". Councilman Feldman seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Tigue stated that she appreciated everyone that applied. Councilman Feldman stated that all of the committee meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend the meetings. 5 ..-.--,.--'------r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2001 Mayor Arp opened the floor for nominations. Mayor Arp nominated Mark Howe for Place 1. There were no other nominations made. Councilman Hocutt nominated Bill Mitchell for Place 2. There were no other nominations made. Councilman Rice nominated Tom Sweatt for Place 3. There were no other nominations made. Councilman Feldman nominated Lynn Putnam for Place 4 There were no other nominations made. Councilman Newton nominated Linda Baker for Place 5. Councilman Hocutt nominated Ed Havran for Place 5. Ed Havran - Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Linda Baker - Councilman Richard Newton. Mayor Arp declared that Ed Havran would serve in Place 5. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue nominated Pat Davis for Place 6. Councilman Newton nominated Linda Baker for Place 6. Pat Davis - Councilpersons, Hocutt, Rice, Feldman and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Linda Baker - Councilman Richard Newton Mayor Arp declared that Pat Davis would serve in Place 6. Councilman Hocutt nominated Bob Leininger for Place 7. Councilman Newton nominated Linda Baker for Place 7. Bob Leininger - Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Linda Baker - Councilman Richard Newton 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27,2001 Mayor Arp declared that Bob Leininger would serve in Place 7. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-01-1866. Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. Discussion ensued regarding application process and deadline for applications. 10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-01-1867 - Casting votes for electing members to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-01-1867 in its entirety. City Manager Bill Lindley explained that all twenty-one votes could be cast for one person or to pro rata the votes to any number of candidates on the ballot. Councilman Rice nominated Fiona Sigalla. There were no other nominations made. Councilman Feldman moved to approve Resolution R-01-1867, with twenty-one votes cast for Fiona Sigalla. Councilman Rice seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 11. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-01-1311 - Consideration of Ordinance 0-01-1311 dealing with the use of wood shingles Councilman Rice moved to remove this item from the table. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. 7 "---'--~-~l-'- , CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2001 Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. Discussion ensued regarding the requirements for new and replacement of wood shingles for residential and commercial construction. Councilman Rice requested that staff research the development and implementation of a registration and permitting process for installation of wood shingles and revise the proposed ordinance to show Class C for residential and Class D for commercial. Councilman Feldman requested that staff review ordinances of cities statewide and area cities with more comprehensive roof ordinances. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue requested that staff provide cost comparisons of roofing a $250,000 square foot home with Class B and Class C roofing materials. City Manager Bill Lindley reviewed the City Council request and stated the staff would provide this information at the January 8, 2001 City Council Pre-Council Worksession. Councilman Hocutt moved to table Ordinance 0-01-1311. Councilman Newton seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 12. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT There was no action taken on this item. Discussion ensued regarding the 5% City Budget adjustment to compensate for a decrease in sales tax. 8 --r-"~" CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2001 REPORTS 13. TREE BOARD MINUTES - July 17, 2000 COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY MINUTES - August 27,2001 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - September 10, 2001 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - October 9, 2001 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - October 22, 2001 There was no action taken on this item. 14. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA City Manager Bill Lindley introduced Kelly Howell, who will serve as the Interim Public Services Manager. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 15. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 2001 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-01-1868 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 16. 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, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27,2001 APPROVED THIS 4~ DAY OF~U/7Y)M 2001, BY A VOTE OF 5 AYES, 0 NAYS AND ~ ABSTENTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared by: tynY-4- Cynthia Singleton, TRMC City Secretary 10 --,.."--..,-------r---,.---.,-..-.--------~. ....-.~,~"'-..~.".._",-..--,-.