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MINUTES OF THE
COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 7,2002
The Pre-Council meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor
Donna Arp on May 7,2002, at 5:54 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Joe Hocutt, Brad Rice, Dana Feldman, and Mayor
Pro Tem Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Donna Arp, City
Manager Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy,
Director of Public Services Keith Fisher, Community Development
Manager Barry LeBaron, Community Development Coordinator
Clayton Husband, Police Chief John Young, Parks and Recreation
Manager Monica Walsh, Administrative Assistant Cindy Martin,
Marketing Specialist Dixie Cawthorne and City Secretary Cynthia
Singleton were also present.
Councilman Richard Newton arrived at 6:20 p.m.
PC-1. Discussion of May 7, 2002, City Council regular agenda items
There was general discussion regarding Item 8, Ordinance 0-02-1337.
Mayor Arp declared the Pre-Council meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Arp on
May 7, 2002, at 6:55 p.m.
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MAY 7,2002
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Joe Hocutt, Brad Rice, Dana Feldman, Richard
Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue were present. Mayor Donna
Arp, City Manager Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne
McWethy, Interim Director of Public Services Keith Fisher,
Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Fire Chief Mike
Johnston, Police Chief John Young, Community Services Officer
Bill Hudgins, Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Walsh,
Marketing Specialist Dixie Cawthorne, Administrative Assistant
Cindy Martin, 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, Inc.
Sec. 551.071 -
Mayor Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance 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 6:55 p.m. and reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
The invocation was given by Reverend Lee Johnson, Bear Valley Community Church,
after which Ross Foster led the Pledge.
2. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-02-1949 - Canvassing the
General City Council Election held May 4, 2002
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-02-1949 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Feldman moved to approve Resolution R-02-1949.
Councilman Rice seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Feldman, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
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Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
Mayor Arp, Councilpersons Rice, Newton, Hocutt and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue expressed
their appreciation to Councilman Feldman for her service to the City.
Councilman Feldman spoke regarding her term on the Council and thanked the citizens
for their support.
3. OATHS OF OFFICE - COUNCILMEMBERS, PLACES 3, 4 AND 5
City Secretary Cynthia Singleton administered the Oath of Office to Councilman, Place
3, Rich Hendler, Councilman, Place 4, Richard Newton, and Councilman, Place 5,
Ginny Tigue.
4. RECEPTION FOR COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Arp recessed the Council meeting for a reception at 7:55 p.m. , reconvened at
8:20 p.m. and the incoming Councilmembers took their places at the Council dais.
5. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Arp opened the floor for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilman Rice nominated Councilman Tigue.
Councilman Hendler nominated Councilman Newton.
There were no other nominations and Mayor Arp called for the vote.
Councilman Tigue: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice and Tigue
Councilman Newton: Councilpersons Hendler and Newton
Mayor Arp declared Councilman Tigue as Mayor Pro Tem.
6. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS
ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS OR PRESENTATIONS
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Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation to Police Chief John Young and Community
Services Officer Bill Hudgins in recognition of National Police Week, May 13-19 and
Police Memorial Day, May 15, 2002.
Officer Hudgins invited the citizens to the Safety Fair, May 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Kroger.
Chief Young reported that the Justice Center is scheduled to open in the Fall 2002.
Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Mike Johnston in recognition of
Emergency Medical Services Week, May 19-25 and Trauma Awareness Month.
Mayor Arp introduced Lou Fasaro, who was named Rotarian of the Year.
Councilman Hocutt congratulated Councilpersons Newton and Tigue on being re-
elected and welcomed Councilman Hendler and spoke regarding the number of political
signs placed in the City and requested that staff research the political sign policies of
surrounding cities.
Councilman Rice spoke regarding city politics.
Councilman Hendler spoke regarding Councilmembers working together and the future
of the City.
Mayor Arp announced that Lee Lighting held their Grand Opening at Town Center at 5
p.m. and welcomed the business to the City.
Mayor Arp announced that Steven Knight was unable to attend the meeting to receive a
plaque for his service on the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District.
Councilman Newton spoke regarding Council leadership.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue spoke regarding the exciting projects in the City.
CONSENT:
7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-02-1950- Consent Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 16, 2002
b. Approval of minutes of the Special City Council meeting of April 13, 2002
c. Approval of a donation of a Robotic Bike-Bot from the Colleyville Rotary
Club
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d. Approval of renewing the Grounds Maintenance Contract to TruGreen
LandCare, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $298,389.29
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-02-1950 in its entirety.
Mr. Lou Fusaro, on behalf of the Rotary Club, demonstrated and presented to the Police
Department, a robotic bike bot, which will be used in drug and crime prevention
programs.
There were no others present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp
closed the public hearing.
Chief Young thanked the Rotary Club for the donation of the robotic bike bot.
Discussion ensued regarding properties included and horticultural services provided in
Item d, the Grounds Maintenance Contract.
Council commended staff on the maintenance of the game fields.
Councilman Rice moved to approve Resolution R-02-1950.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
8. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-02-1337 -
Approval of amendments to the PUD-C (0-99-1131) for The Village at Colleyville,
requested by Richard Myers, Realty Capital Corporation, Case 2-02-010
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-02-1337.
Ms. Dee McNosky, 5108 Pleasant Run, spoke regarding the potential amendments and
requested that the changes be exempt from the Zoning Board of Adjustment review and
that Council address the requests to provide for continuity in the development.
There were no others present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp
closed the public hearing.
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Discussion ensued regarding the procedures for approving portions of the Ordinance
and considering more complex areas of the Ordinance at a later date.
Mr. Richard Myers, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council.
Discussion ensued regarding rules and regulations for signs, landscaping, dumpster
coverings and screenings, architectural control committee and Village of Colleyville
Owners Association.
Council requested that staff provide the rules and regulations of The Village at
Colleyville's Owner's Association and information regarding types of fences or
screening devices to separate City Hall and City Park.
Councilman Rice moved to approve Ordinance 0-02-1337 with the following
amendments:
Section 1 B, PUD Boundaries: "replace "zoning ordinance" in the first paragraph with
"Land Development Code"
Section 1 E, subsection 2: replace "zoning ordinance" with Land Development Code"
Section 1 E2a: replace" #13 above with Section E.1
Section 1 E3d: replace "which" with "that"
Section 1 E3j: replace "zoning ordinance" with "Land Development Code"
Section 1 E9: replace "building design requirements section 24.17" with Chapter Six
Building Design and replace "zoning ordinance" with "Land Development Code"
Section 1 E 16: replace "at" with "not later than"
Section G1: replace "zoning ordinance" with "Land Development Code"
Section G3: replace "subsection g" with "Paragraph 7"
Section G3f: Grand Opening Signs: "When a certificate of occupancy has been issued
for a new business and within one (1) year thereafter, one (1) Grand Opening Sign
permit shall be allowed to advertise the new business. On-site signs may include either
a banner or pennant, which may be in addition to any other legal sign allowed by the
Land Development Code. Height and area of such signs shall be limited to the
applicable regulations for the sign classification. In addition to the on-site Grand
Opening Sign, a temporary sign may be placed off-premises with the permission of the
property owner. The permit holder shall be the responsible party for compliance with
the Grand Opening Sign Permit regulations. A Grand Opening Sign permit shall not be
valid for more that sixty days (60) days. No permit fee shall be required for a Grand
Opening Sign permit. After the expiration of the initial sixty days (60) day period, a
business may request sixty (60) day extensions during the one (1) year period, subject
to approval of the City Council."
Section G7a: "fifty-six shall be inserted in front of numerical 56"
Section G7b: "thirty-five shall be inserted in front of numerical 35"
Section G7c: "twenty shall be inserted in front of numerical 20"
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Section I 2c: "replace building inspection with community development
Section I 2d: insert "of charge" after the word "free"
Section I 2d: delete "Parking time limits shall be four hours for parking lots unless
vehicle has a prepaid parking permit (for business owners and employees)"
Mayor Pro Tigue seconded the motion.
Council requested that staff change Exhibit E to reflect the current drawing of the City
Hall and Library and provide Council a copy of the revised Ordinance.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
9. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-02-1338 -
Approval of a Special Use Permit for an accessory building, requested by
Howard Holt for Pat and Ed Wadley on Lot 1 R, Block 1, Skipper's Estate located
at 5200 Bill's Lane, Case Z-02-011
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-02-1338.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Newton moved to approve Ordinance 0-02-1338.
Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
10. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-02-1339 -
Approval of amendments to Ordinance 0-98-1108 relative to use of park athletic
facilities
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-02-1339.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
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Discussion ensued regarding additional use of City Park game fields, partnering with
Grapevine Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) for use of school facilities
and GCISD utility costs.
Councilman Newton moved to approve Ordinance 0-02-1339.
Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding waivers to allow sports associations to use fields for
special events.
Councilman Rice called the question.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-02-1951 - Approving a
Waiver of the use of the Game Fields at Colleyville City Park
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-02-1951 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding using game fields for practice.
Councilman Rice moved to approve Resolution R-02-1951.
Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-02-1952 - Approval of a
design contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for intersection improvements, in
the amount of $143,850
Council passed over this item to allow time for public meetings and receive citizen input.
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Council requested that two public meetings be held to discuss improvements for the
Glade Road and Heritage Road intersection and two meetings for the Cheek Sparger
Road and Jackson Road intersection.
Council also requested that signs be placed at the intersections notifying citizens of the
public meetings.
13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-02-1953 - Consideration of
a waiver of perimeter street improvement requirements requested by Neal
Huffman on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Huffman Addition, located at 4801 and 4805
Behrens Court, Case P-02-013
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-02-1953 in its entirety.
Mr. Neal Huffman, 1605 Warwickshire Court, Bedford, Texas, applicant spoke regarding
perimeter street improvement fees, requested that the fee be waived and was present
to answer questions of the Council.
Discussion ensued regarding the history and purpose of the perimeter street fees.
Ms. Jo Ann Gasper, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, spoke
regarding the perimeter street fees and the concerns regarding waiving perimeter street
fees.
There were no others present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp
closed the public hearing.
Councilman Hocutt moved to deny Resolution R-02-1953.
Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: Councilpersons Hendler and Newton
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
14. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-02-1954 - Approval of the
authorization to allow staff to proceed with the consideration of the acceptance of
the private streets in Shadowood Trail Condominiums by the City of Colleyville,
Case G-02-005
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-02-1954 in its entirety.
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There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Mr. Rodney Opitz, Shadowoood Trail Condominiums representative, was present to
answer questions of the Council.
Discussion ensued regarding the ability of the Homeowner's Association to assume the
metes and bounds survey costs.
Mayor Pro Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-02-1954.
Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
15. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-02-1955 - Amending
Resolution R-01-1816, decreasing membership to seven and considering an
appointment to the Celebrate Colleyville Steering Committee
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-02-1955 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-02-1955 appointing Kimberly
Connor to the Celebrate Colleyville Steering Committee and eliminating Section 2.
Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
16. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-02-1956 - Consideration of
appointment to the Community Center Advisory Committee
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-02-1956 in its entirety.
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There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Newton moved to approve Resolution R-02-1956 appointing Mary Michaels
to the Community Center Advisory Committee.
Councilman Hendler seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
17. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Mr. Jerry Lonon, 4928 Lakewood Drive, commended the City on the rapid action taken
by the City regarding a situation at Bedford Road and Glade Road, expressed
appreciation to Director of Public Services Keith Fisher for responding quickly to his
questions regarding traffic, thanked the Public Works staff for repairing a street light
and appreciates the City's plan to post signs notifying citizens of public meetings.
Ms. Jo Ann Gasper, 4103 Paddington Lane, spoke regarding political signs.
ACTION/RESOLUTION:
18. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING
COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 7, 2002 - Reading
and Public Hearing - Resolution R-02-1957
ADJOURNMENT:
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Hendler
moved to adjourn.
Councilman Newton seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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APPROVED THIS
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City Secretary
MAY 7,2002
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