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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-2/4/2003 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2003 The Pre-Council meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Arp on February 4,2003, at 5:18 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Joe Hocutt, Brad Rice, and Richard Newton were present. Mayor Donna Arp, City Manager Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron, Interim Community Development Manager Clayton Husband, Public Works Director Keith Fisher, Finance Director Terry Leake, Records Manager Matt Denton, Administrative Assistant Cindy Martin, and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue arrived at 5:25 p.m. Councilman Rich Hendler arrived at 5:28 p.m. PC.-1. Discussion of proposed amendments to sign regulations Community Development Director Barry LeBaron provided an overview of proposed amendments to sign regulations. Council requested that staff provide pictures and dimensions of signs along 1709 Boulevard and sign ordinances from other cities around the country. PC.- 2. Discussion of February 4, 2003 City Council regular agenda items There was general discussion regarding the regular agenda items. Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2003 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna Arp on February 4,2003, at 6:48 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Joe Hocutt, Brad Rice, Rich Hendler, Richard Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Donna Arp, City Manager Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron, Finance Director Terry Leake, Interim Community Development Manager Clayton Husband, Public Works Director Keith Fisher, Public Works Manager Kelly Howell, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Records Manager Matt Denton, Administrative Assistant Cindy Martin, 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 Mayor Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with the 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 7:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Reverend Kevin Lykins of Pleasant Glade Baptist Church, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCIL AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Mayor Arp expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Tigue for presiding over the January 21,2003 Council meeting. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2096- Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 21, 2003 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2003 b. Approval to purchase a % ton Ford truck from Northside Ford of San Antonio through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard), in the amount of $25,237 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2096 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-03-2096. Councilman Newton seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1388 _ Approval of a City Developer Agreement with the First United Methodist Church Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1388. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1388. Councilman Rice seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1389 - Approval of a Special Use Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Sales at Town Center Colleyville, located on the southeast corner of Hall Johnson Road and Colleyville Boulevard in the 5500-5700 block, Case Z-03-001 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1389. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2003 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding overlay zoning, distance requirements, process for obtaining a permit, ratio of food sales to alcohol sales and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reporting schedule. Council requested that food to alcohol sales ratio information be provided more than once a year and that the City Attorney provide information regarding the modification of distance requirements. 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1390 - Approval to rescind 0-93-915 and exempt a portion of the market value of resident homesteads of persons sixty-five years of age or older and disabled persons from ad-valorem taxes, rendered after the passage of this ordinance Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1390. Mr. Sam McCollough, 4912 Behrens Road, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. There were no others present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the exemptions in surrounding cities and desires of senior citizens. City Manager Bill Lindley proposed a discount applied to the monthly utility billing as an alternative to the exemption. Discussion continued regarding the amount of the exemption, the impact of the exemption on the FY2004 budget, percent of appraised property home value increases, potential for a tax increase, establishment of a committee, qualifications for homestead exemption and number homes eligible for exemption in five years. City Manager Bill Lindley provided an overview of the basis for proposing a discount to the utility billing. Discussion continued regarding past utility rate increases and water rates. Council requested that staff provide the number of households that use less than the minimum 2,000-gallon water usage. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4,2003 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2097 - Approval of a waiver of sidewalk construction requirements on Lot 1, Block 1, Stephens Addition, located at 612 Shelton Drive, Case P-03-002 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2097 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 future development of the sidewalk and funding. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2097. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Rice moved to approve Resolution R-03-2097 with the following amendment: that the sidewalk construction requirements on the frontage of Hunter Lane are waived and that the sidewalk located on the Shelton Drive shall be constructed or an equivalent amount of money escrowed with the City for future construction. Councilman Newton seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: Councilman Hocutt Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2098 - Approval of a waiver of a Special Use Permit application fee for an accessory building requested by Terry Grisso Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2098 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 process for resubmitting a zoning application, desires of neighbors and refunding money. Mayor Pro Tem moved to approve Resolution R-03-2098. Councilman Hendler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: Councilman Newton 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2003 Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2099 - Calling a general election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Councilpersons to Places 1 and 2 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2099 in its entirety. 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-03-2099. 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. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-3000 - Approval of a contract with the Tarrant County Election's Administration for election services Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-3000 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Resolution R-03-3000. Councilman Rice seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 11. REPORTS: TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY TASK FORCE MINUTES - November 4, 2002 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - January 13, 2003 There was no action taken on this item. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2003 CITIZEN COMMENTS: 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Joe Deupree, 5101 Montclair, spoke regarding Colleyville home values and open space. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 13. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2003 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-03-3001 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 14. 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 Pro Tem Tigue declared the meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. APPROVED THIS S AYES, /,p'>1i DAY OF l~ 2003, BY A VOTE OF o NAYS AND 0 ABS ENTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared JY: L) 0~~JL~'~ Cynthia Singleton, ~M~ City Secretary 7