HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommuter Rail Committee-Minutes-4/22/2008Joint City Council and Commuter Rail
Committee
City of Colleyville 100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
(817) 503-1000
www.colleyville.comCity Council Minutes - Draft
6:00 PM Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main StreetTuesday, April 22, 2008
The Joint City Council and Commuter Rail Committee meeting was
called to order by Mayor David Kelly at 6:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Carol Wollin, Tony Licata, Rich
Hendler, Tom Hart, Mike Taylor and Mayor David Kelly were present.
Commuter Rail Committee members John Paul Burnett, Kristen
O'Regan, Linda Baker, Fred Mills, James Day, Urmesh Shah, Bartley
Butler, Clif Davis, David Grimes, Michael Muhm, Joyce Hammill,
John Leeper, John Gooding, Paul Vigiletti and Roger Nelson were
also present. City Manager Bill Lindley, Assistant City Manager
Kelly Cooper, Public Works Director Steve Chutchian and City
Secretary Cynthia Singleton were in attendance.
Mayor Pro Tem Jon Ayers was absent.
OPENING COMMENTS2.
Mayor Kelly welcomed everyone and expressed appreciation to the
Commuter Rail Committee members for their desire and willingness to
study the viability of a commuter rail station in the City.
PRESENTATION3.
Presentation by the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T)3a
Assistant City Manager Kelly Cooper introduced Mr. Dick Ruddell ,
President, Fort Worth Transportation Authority, and Mr. Tim Baldwin ,
Transit Planning Group Manager, URS Corporation.
Mr. Baldwin introduced Deputy Project Manager Diane Cowin ,
Environmental Team Leader, Linda Lockhart, Environmental Team
member and Judy Meyer, Public Involvement Team Leader.
Mr. Tim Baldwin provided an overview of the rail line system and spoke
regarding the proposed Colleyville rail station, environmental study
process, funding sources, property impacts, noise analysis findings and
answered questions of the City Council and Commuter Rail Committee
members.
Presentation by Ray Turco and Associates of the commuter rail survey3b
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Assistant City Manager Kelly Cooper introduced Mr. Ray Turco of Ray
Turco and Associates.
Mr. Ray Turco presented the results of a public opinion survey regarding
a commuter rail station in the City of Colleyville and answered questions
of the City Council and Commuter Rail Committee members.
It was requested that Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as referenced in the survey ,
be identified geographically and provided to the committee members.
DISCUSSION4.
Discussion of City Council charge and general work plan for the
Commuter Rail Committee
4a
The City Council charged the Commuter Rail Committee with the study
of the viability of a commuter rail facility in the City and involve citizens
through focus groups, town hall meetings and surveys to determine the
impact of environmental issues, traffic, safety, noise, economic
development, means of transportation to the facility and what is best for
Colleyville as it relates to a commuter rail facility.
The City Council requested periodic updates from the Committee.
The City Council encouraged committee members to consider all views ,
focus on what is best for Colleyville and expressed appreciation to all
members for providing their expertise and time to this endeavor.
There was general discussion of whether there is a specific timeline for
the decision for or against a rail station in Colleyville and funding of a rail
facility.
There being no further business of the City Council, Mayor Kelly
adjourned the City Council at 8:14 p.m.
Selection of the Commuter Rail Committee Chairperson4b
The Commuter Rail Committee unanimously selected John Gooding as
Chairman and Urmesh Shah and Fred Mills as Vice-Chairmen.
Selection of Commuter Rail Committee meeting dates and times4c
It was determined the Commuter Rail Committee will meet May 5, 2008,
at 6:30 p.m., with a location to be determined.
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The committee requested an updated roster and the member
applications for appointment.
CITIZEN COMMENTS5.
There was no one wishing to speak concerning this item.
ADJOURNMENT:6.
There being no further business of the Commuter Rail Committee ,
Chairman John Gooding adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF ________ AYES, ________ NAYS AND ________
ABSTENTIONS ON THIS THE ________ DAY OF _______________ 2008.
Minutes taken and prepared by:
Cynthia Singleton TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
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