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MINUTES OF THE
COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 7,2000
The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna
Arp on March 7, 2000, at 6:48 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilpersons Jody Short, Mike Taylor, Frank Carroll, Ginny
Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Nelson Thibodeaux were present.
Mayor Donna Arp, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City
Manager Dianne McWethy, Financial Analyst Ken Kolsti, Director of
Public Services Bob Whitehead, Community Development Manager
Barry LeBaron, Development Coordinator Clayton Husband, Public
Works Manager Randy Brown, Police Chief John Young, Human
Resource Manager Kelly Cooper, City Attorney Ross Foster, and
City Secretary Jean Harris were also present.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter
551, Subchapter D
Sec. 551.071-
Sec. 551.071-
Sec. 551.072-
Sec. 551.072-
Sec. 551.072-
Sec. 551-074-
Legal - Gammon lawsuit
Legal - Murray Construction lawsuit
Property Acquisition - John McCain Road
Property Acquisition - Colleyville Boulevard
Property Acquisition - Hall-Johnson Road
Personnel - The City Council may consider the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or
dismissal of public officers or employees, including the City
Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, and City board and
commission members. A complete list of the City boards
and commissions is on file in the City Secretary's Office.
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 7:32 p.m.
The invocation was given by Reverend Steve Lang, Highland Meadows Christian
Church, 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 Pro Tem Thibodeaux spoke regarding the McPherson Task Force and their tour
of the Southwest Dairy Museum.
Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation for Red Cross Month to Board Member Allan
Boatwright.
A presentation was made by Connie Hampton, President of the Colleyville AARP
Chapter #4473. Ms. Hampton expressed the Chapter's appreciation for the recent
program changes, the monthly luncheon, game night, and the support of the Council.
She advised that there are needs for outdoor lighting, paved parking, and a
refrigerator.
CONSENT:
3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-00-1613 - Consent Items:
a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 15,
2000
b. Approval of the abandonment of the right-of-way for the 500 block of
Greenbriar Lane subject to the retention of a drainage and utility easement
through the abandoned right-of-way requested by Robert Marino and
Brian Roan
c. Approval of the purchase of one (1) police vehicle in the amount of
$21,858 from Payton-Wright Ford
d. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement adding the City of Grapevine as a
member of the trunk radio system
e. Approval of the exchange of approximately 1.27 acres of City owned land
in The Village at Colleyville plat for Lot 42 in The Village at Colleyville and
authorizing the Mayor to sign documents supporting the transaction
f. Approval of revisions to Chapter II, V, and VI of the City of Colleyville
Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
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g. Approval of revisions to Chapter IV - Compensation, Section B Employee
Performance Evaluation System, of the City of Colleyville Personnel
Policies and Procedures Manual
h. Approval of a contract award to Member's Building Maintenance for
janitorial services in the amount of $15,810
I. Authorizing the purchase of a color copier and maintenance agreement
from IKON Office Solutions, the combined first year costs not to exceed
$15,000
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-00-1613 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-00-1613.
Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-00-1205 - Zoning
change requested by John Lynch for Bob Gammon, from R-20 to PUD-R
(planned unit development - residential) on 6.810 acres located at 3650 Pool
Road
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-00-1205.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Mr. John Lynch, 1903 Central Drive, Suite 400, Bedford, representing the applicant,
spoke regarding the extension of the existing structure. He presented a petition by
surrounding property owners stating support for the request.
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Discussion ensued regarding the size of the proposed building, use of the proposed
building, height restrictions, compliance with R-20 zoning, size requirements, and
adjacent zoning.
Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to approve Ordinance 0-00-1205, with an
amendment to Sec. 1 (A)(2) stating that in the event any portion of this property is
replatted to be R-20, all structures and usage would be brought into compliance with the
City's ordinances.
Councilman Short seconded the motion.
There was further discussion of other amendments, but none were accepted.
Mr. Bob Gammon, 3650 Pool Road, applicant, was present to answer questions of the
Council.
Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: Council persons Carroll and Tigue
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-00-1206 - Authorizing
issuance of $2,860,000 of Tax Anticipation Notes for Hall-Johnson Road
Improvements
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption Ordinance 0-00-1206.
Mr. Jim Ivey, 3202 Carisbrook Court, Mr. Steve McGee, 6900 Shepherds Glen, and Mr.
Mark Howe, 3100 Carisbrook Court, spoke in favor of the proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Paul Kessler, 5900 Meadowhill, Mr. Dennis Marlin, 7101 Pleasant Run Road,
Richard Newton, 6107 Lansford Lane, and Ms. Ruth Heidel, 1712 Gatehouse Court,
spoke in opposition of the proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Jim VanOver, 2303 Ballantrae, spoke regarding the landscaping, sidewalks,
development of property along Highway 26, and traffic flow.
Mr. Rich Munson, 1905 Hall-Johnson Road, requested postponing this item until after
the Council election in May.
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There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the
public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of the Mayor vetoing the proposed
ordinance.
6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-00-1207 - A special
use permit requested by Shawn Mackey for private horse stables for domestic
use in an R-20 zoning district on 3.747 acres located at 4613 Patterson Lane
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-00-1207.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
7. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-00-1208 - A special
use permit requested by Paul Kramer for private horse stables for domestic use
in an R-20 zoning district on 2.46 acres located at 4809 Bill Simmons Road
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-00-1208.
Ms. Linda Vincent, 4811 Patterson Lane, Mr. Danny Vincent, 4811 Patterson Lane, Mr.
Jim Carpenter, 2201 Glade Road, Ms. Nancy Langford, 4505 Bill Simmons Road, Ms.
Allyson Paxton, 4701 Bill Simmons Road, and Mr. Joseph Paxton, 4701 Bill Simmons
Road, spoke in opposition.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the
public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the placement of horse barns in residential
neighborhoods, future development of the property, improvements to Bill Simmons
Road and Patterson Lane, zoning compliance, enforceable restrictions with an SUP,
location of the barn, and limitation on the number of animals.
Mr. Paul Kramer, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council.
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8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - 0-00-1209 - Amending Ordinance
0-91-812, Sign Regulations regarding freeway signs
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-00-1209.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-00-1615 - Approving
participation in Trinity Railway Express
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-00-1615 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding the financial obligation of the City.
Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-00-1615.
Councilman Carroll seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: Councilman Short
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-OO-1616 - Authorizing
planning and support of marketing efforts
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-00-1616 in its entirety.
Mr. Steve McGee, 6900 Shepherds Glen, spoke in favor of the proposed Resolution.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the
public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to approve the Resolution with the amendment that
a nine-member steering committee would be appointed at a later date.
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Councilman Carroll seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-00-1617 - Approving a
contract for Architectural Design Services with F & S Partners for the
construction of the Colleyville Public Library
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-00-1617 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-00-1617.
Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-00-1618 - Approving a
contract with F. Mason and Associates for library programming and development
services for the Colleyville Public Library
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-00-1618 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-00-1618.
Councilman Tigue seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: None
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Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-00-1619 - Appointing
members to the Library Advisory Committee
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-00-1619 in its entirety.
There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed
the public hearing.
Councilman Carroll moved to table this Resolution until all citizens have an opportunity
to apply for positions on this Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding interviewing applicants.
Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: Councilman Tigue
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
14. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-00-1620 - Adoption of the
recommendations of the Sidewalk Priorities Task Force for FY 1999-2000
Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-00-1620 in its entirety.
Ms. Judy Atwood, 2209 Norwalk Drive, representing the Sidewalk Priorities Task Force,
reviewed the annual report.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-00-1620.
Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding the Task Force's recommendation regarding Ponderosa
Street.
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Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
TABLED ITEMS:
15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-99-1171 - Establishing rules and
regulations governing the construction and use of City's public rights-of-way
Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to remove this item from the table.
Councilman Taylor seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
Councilman Tigue moved to suspend the rules to allow the citizens to speak.
Councilman Taylor seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
Mr. Gary Terry, Regional Director of Southwestern Bell, 1240 Park Place, Hurst,
complimented Dianne McWethy and spoke regarding the as-built drawings being
required and Southwestern Bell covering costs of relocation of facilities.
There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item.
Councilman Carroll moved to approve Ordinance 0-99-1171.
Councilman Taylor seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding Southwestern Bell providing as-built drawings.
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Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: None
Mayor Arp declared the motion carried.
REPORTS:
16. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - JANUARY 14, 2000
AND FEBRUARY 28, 2000
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - FEBRUARY 7,
2000
There was no action taken on this item.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
17. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Mr. Steve McGee, 6900 Shepherds Glen, spoke regarding the need for maintenance
and drainage improvements on Shepherds Glen. He advised that the detention area is
a "mud hole".
ACTION/RESOLUTION:
18. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING
COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2000 -
Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-00-1614
This Resolution was not needed.
ADJOURNMENT:
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Carroll moved to
adjourn.
Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux
Nays: None
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Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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