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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-3/18/2003 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 18, 2003 The Pre Council meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Arp on March 18, 2003, at 5:20 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, Finance Director Terry Leake, Director of Public Works Keith Fisher, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron, Community Development Manager Clayton Husband, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Public Works Manager Kelly Howell, Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Walsh, Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne, Administrative Assistant Cindy Martin, and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. PC-1. Discussion of proposed amendments to Chapter 14 of the Land Development Code regarding drainage, fire lane, construction plans and other engineering requirements, Case G-03-006 Community Development Director Barry LeBaron provided an overview of the proposed amendments to Chapter 14 of the Land Development Code regarding drainage, fire lane, construction plans and other engineering requirements, Case G-03-006 Council requested that staff forward the proposed changes to the Planning and Zoning Commission for informational purposes. PC- 2. Discussion of March 18, 2003 City Council regular agenda items There was general discussion regarding the March 18, 2003 regular agenda items. Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna Arp on March 18, 2003, at 6:45 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, Community Development Manager Clayton Husband, Public Works Director Keith Fisher, Finance Director Terry Leake, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Fire Marshall Jeff Jones, Public Works Manager Kelly Howell, Communications Manager 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 - Potential Litigation - Explorer Pipeline Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations - Town Center development Sec. 551 .071 - Sec. 551 .087 - 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 6:47 p.m. and reconvened at 7:33 p.m. The invocation was given by Reverend Lee Johnson of Bear Valley Community 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 Councilman Hocutt invited the citizens to participate in the Colleyville Trash Off, Tree City USA and Arbor Day Celebration on April 12 at 9:00 a.m. at City Park, and utilize the Crud Cruiser, which will be at City Hall 9:00 to 11 :00 a.m. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 Councilman Newton announced that he resigned his position to run for Mayor and expressed gratitude to the citizens for allowing him to serve, to staff and to the Mayor and Councilmembers for the job they do. Councilman Hendler invited the citizens to attend a City Council Worksession regarding the over 65 tax exemption on March 22 , 9 a.m. - noon, at the Colleyville Center and the Masterplan Neighborhood meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue welcomed the new Colleyville Librarian Mary Rodne. Mayor Arp introduced and welcomed Librarian Mary Rodne. Mayor Arp read a letter from Sharon Webb, expressing gratitude to City personnel for reviving her husband, who went into cardiac arrest, using the Automatic External Defibrillator. On behalf of friends and family members, Ms. Webb donated $1,305 to be used for the purchase of an automatic external defibrillator for the City of Colleyville. Mr. Steve Banta, Regional President of Verizon Southwest Region, and Bob Curtis, Manager of External Affairs Verizon, presented a $25,000 grant to Ms. Carol Wollin, President of the Friends of the Colleyville Public Library, for the Colleyville Public Library. Ms. Carol Wollin introduced Friends of the Colleyville Public Library members Ms. Kathy Fryer, Ms. Ellen Kelly and Ms. Suzanne Messina. Mayor Arp expressed gratitude to the Verizon Foundation and Mr. Steve Banta for their generous donation of $25,000 to the Friends of the Colleyville Public Library. Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation to Colleyville Chamber of Commerce Ret Stansberger and Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Walsh in recognition of Colleyville Trash Off, Tree City USA and Arbor Day Celebration to be held on April 12, 2003. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2111 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 4, 2003 b. Approval to amend the "Colleyville Pathways: a Citywide Trail Master Plan" Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2111 in its entirety. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 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-03-2111. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Mayor Pro T em Tigue stated that the proposed trail crossed private property and the amendment provides for an alternate trail. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 4. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2112 - Accepting the resignation of Councilmember Richard Newton, Place 4 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2112 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor expressed gratitude to Councilman Newton for serving and stated that a Councilperson must resign in order to run for another office. Councilman Newton moved to approve Resolution R-03-2112. Councilman Hendler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, Newton and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 5. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2113 - Appointment of Councilperson to Place 4 Councilman Rice stated that he would like to accept applications to fill the unexpired term. City Attorney Ross Foster stated that the appointee would not be required to complete the Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest forms. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 The Council established March 27, 2003, at 5 p.m. as the application deadline. Councilman Rice moved to pass on Resolution R-03-2113 and to accept applications through March 27, 2003, at 5:00 p.m. Council requested that the appointment of a Councilperson to Place 4, be placed on the April 1, 2003, Council agenda and applicant interviews be scheduled prior to the Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Council unanimously agreed to accept applications, set an application deadline for March 27, 2003, interview the applicants and place the appointment on the April 1, 2003, Council agenda. 6. SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNCILPERSON There was no action taken on this item. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1392 - Approval of a Zoning Change from AG to R20, 0.955 acres located on the west side of Pool Road in the 3400 block, Case Z-03-003 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1392. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the shape of the property and division of the property. Mr. Roman Waschka, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1392. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion ensued regarding zoning. Mr. Roman Waschka, 3430 Pool Road, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1392. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 Councilman Hendler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 8. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1393 - Approval to set forth uniform requirements for users of the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) for the City of Colleyville enabling Colleyville to comply with all applicable state and federal laws Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1393. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Hocutt moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1393. Councilman Rice seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 9. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1394 - Approval of a Zoning Change from AG to PUD-R, 3.561 acres located at 404 W. McDonwell School Road, Case Z-03-004 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1394. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro T em Tigue moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1394. Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion. Mr. David Bagwell, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 10. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1395 - Approval to amend Section 2 of Ordinance 0-02-1360 relating to the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Budget for the construction of a traffic signal at the new Church Street and Colleyville Boulevard intersection Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1395. 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 0-03-1395. Councilman Rice seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 11. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1396 - Approval to amend Ordinance 0-76-220 and Section 2.1.3 of the Water and Sewer Policy and Procedures Manual Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1396. Ms. Martha Walker, 7109 Jo Will Street, 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. 12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2114 - Approval of the Final Plat of Reatta Place, 19.31 acres located on the south side of L.D. Lockett Road, in the 900 block, Case P-03-005 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2114 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 Mr. Dick Blackard, 322 Carnation Lane, applicant was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilman Rice moved to approve Resolution R-03-2105 with the following amendment: Section 2: "At the sole discretion of the City" shall be added to the note on the plat concerning the lighting of future baseball and softball fields. Section 3: That the cost for the purchase and installation of a metal pedestrian gate as approved by City staff and shown on the construction plans shall be escrowed at the final acceptance of the subdivision. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2115 - Approval of a construction contract with Roadway Solutions, Inc., for the construction of the Church Street temporary signal, in the amount not to exceed $69,979 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2115 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-03-2115. Councilman Hendler seconded the motion. City Manager Bill Lindley provided an overview of the proposed construction of the Church Street temporary signal. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 14. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2116 - Approval of endorsing the implementation of a continuing pretreatment program as required by 40 CFR 403 for the Central Regional Wastewater System Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2116 in its entirety. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 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-03-2116. Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 15. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2117 - Appointing a Tax Increment District Board of Directors Chairman Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2117 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Hocutt nominated Councilman Brad Rice to serve as the Tax Increment District Board of Directors Chairman. There were no other nominations. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 16. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2118 - Approval to authorize implementation of the Public Utilities Commission authorized CPI increase of telecommunication line access charges Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2118 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Finance Director Terry Leake provided an overview of the Public Utilities Commission authorized CPI increase of telecommunication line access charges. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2118. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 Councilman Rice seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 17. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2119 - Reconsideration of the City Council action taken on the Preliminary Plat of Emerald Park, 20.380 acres located on the north side of L.D. Lockett, 555 feet east of Precinct Line Road, Case P-03-004 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2119 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mr. Larry Cole, 6420 Remington Parkway, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Discussion ensued regarding density, residential development on Precinct Line, topography, type of road materials and transitional property abutting up to commercial development. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2119. Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: Councilman Hendler Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 18. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2120 - Calling a Special Election for the purpose of electing a Councilperson to Place 4 for the unexpired term, to be held in conjunction with the general election on May 3, 2003 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2120 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Rice moved to approve Resolution R-03-2120. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 Councilman Hocutt seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. TABLED ITEMS: 19. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 0-03-1391 - Approval of a Zoning Change from AG to R20 on Lot 2, Weston Ward Addition located at 6412 Ponderosa Lane, Case Z -03-002 There was no motion to remove this item from the table. 20. STAFF REPORTS MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. 21. REPORTS: PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - January 6, 2003 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - January 14, 2003 COLLEYVILLE LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES - February 10, 2003 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTTEE MINUTES - February 11,2003 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - January 13, 2003 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - February 10, 2003 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES - March 4, 2003 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 22. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 23. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2003 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-03-2121 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 18, 2003 This item was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 24. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to adjourn. Councilman Rice seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Hocutt, Rice, Hendler and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. APPROVED THIS 5 AYES, / sr DAY OF ~ 2003, BY A VOTE OF o NAYS AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. 0t~and prepar;Y~ Cynthia Singie~ City Secretary 12