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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-5/20/2003 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 20, 2003 The Pre Council meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Arp on May 20, 2003, at 5:48 p.m. ROLL CALL: Council persons Mark Skinner, Elaine Dolan, Rich Hendler and Jon Ayers were present. Mayor Donna Arp, City Manager Bill Lindley, Deputy City Manager Dianne McWethy, Finance Director Terry Leake, Director of Public Works Keith Fisher, Senior Planner Tom Niederauer, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron, Community Development Manager Clayton Husband, Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Walsh, Records Manager Matt Denton, Communications Manager Dixie Cawthorne, Administrative Assistant Cindy Martin, and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. Mayor Pro Tern Ginny Tigue arrived at 6:00 p.m. PC-1. Discussion of Master Plan Telephone Survey Senior Planner Tom Niederauer introduced Paul Ruggerie of the Survery Research Center, University of North Texas, who provided an overview of the process for conducting the citizen survey and answered questions of the Council. pc- 2. Discussion of May 20, 2003 City Council regular agenda items There was no discussion regarding the City Council regular agenda items. Mayor Arp declared the Pre-Council meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20,2003 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Arp on May 20,2003, at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Mark Skinner, Elaine Dolan, Rich Hendler, Jon Ayers 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, Library Director Mary Rodne, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron, Community Development Manager Clayton Husband, Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Walsh, Financial Analyst Collin Boothe, Records Manager Matt Denton, Color Guard members Johnny Collins and Brian Meroney, 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 - Jo Ann Johns lawsuit Sec. 551.071 - 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 7:35 p.m. The invocation was given by Sister Theresa Khirallah of Good Shepherd Catholic Community, 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 Pro Tem Tigue representing the Colleyville Public Library Foundation presented a donation of $25,000 from Betty and Hardy Sanders and Mark and Jody Sanders and $5,000 from Robert and Helen Glaser to Colleyville Library Director Mary Rodne. The donations will be used to create a great books area and a children's reading area. Cokie Glaser, age 7 and Bobby Glaser, age 10, assisted Mayor Arp with the presentation of Proclamations. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20,2003 Scoutmaster Ed McKnight introduced Boy Scouts from Troop 28. Mayor Arp presented a plaque to Brad Rice in appreciation of service as Councilmember, Place 2. Mr. Rice congratulated new councilmembers and expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro Tern Tigue and Mayor Arp for their service on City Council, to staff for their support, to the citizens for allowing him to serve and spoke regarding his accomplishments as Council member. Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation to Garden Club President Ann Conrad in recognition of National Garden Week. Ms. Conrad extended an invitation for everyone to attend the Promenade Garden Tour, 11 :00 a.m. to 4 p.m on Sunday, June 1,2003. Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation to Major Wickstrom, wife Sandy and daughter Megan, in celebration of Major Jeffry Wickstrom's Homecoming from Iraq. Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation to Jamie Adams, Agent for Rafael Palmeiro, in recognition of Mr. Palmeiro's 500th Home Run. Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation to Fire Chief Mike Johnston in recognition of Trauma Awareness Month and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week Mayor Arp presented a Proclamation to Mr. Ed Coley in recognition of Memorial Day. Ms. Lila Coley extended an invitation to attend the Memorial Day Service, May 26, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., at Bluebonnet Cemetery. Color Guard members Brian Meroney and Johnny Collins retired the City flag and presented the flag to Mayor Arp. The flag will be placed in the Time Capsule, which will be located at the new City Hall and Library and opened on March 22, 2027, commemorating 25 years. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2149 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 6,2003 b. Approval of minutes of the Special City Council meeting of May 7,2003 c. Approval of the Final Plat of Emerald Park Addition, Phase 1, 20.380 acres located on north side of L.D. Lockett Road, east of Precinct Line Road, Case P-03-010 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2149 in its entirety. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20, 2003 There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Hendler stressed the need for renewed sense of urgency in economic development planning for Precinct Line Road and does not disagree with the final plat. Discussion ensued regarding economic development on Precinct Line Road and the commercial development of the property. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2149. Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: Councilman Dolan Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1404 - Approval to amend Ordinance 0-92-880 establishing the fee structure for the circulation of materials and replacement and processing fees for materials for the Colleyville Public Library Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1404. 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 0-03-1404. Councilman Dolan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1405 - Approval of a Zoning Change from CN to PUD-R, 2.05 acres located at the northeast corner of Cheek Sparger Road and Steeplechase Drive, Case Z-03-006 The applicant requested that this item be withdrawn. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20,2003 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2150 - Approval of nominations to the North Central Texas Council of Government Regional Rail Corridor Study Technical and Policy Committees Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2150 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Dolan nominated Councilman Hendler. Councilman Hendler nominated Councilman Skinner. There were no other nominations and Mayor Arp called for the vote. Councilman Skinner: Councilpersons Skinner, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Councilman Hendler: Councilman Dolan Mayor Arp declared Councilman Skinner appointed to serve on the Policy Committee. Councilman Ayers moved to approve Resolution R-03-2150. Councilman Dolan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2151- Approval of a Request by Kurt Watkins for an Outdoor Music Festival permit for June 21, 2003, at Finz Tropical Grill, 5005 Colleyville Boulevard, Case G-03-009 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2145 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding emergency exits and traffic, number of security personnel and pedestrian control. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20,2003 Mr. Kurt Watkins, 3801 Felps Court, applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilman Hendler moved to approve Resolution R-03-2145. Councilman Ayers seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2152 - Approval of a request by Colleyville Town Center for determination of a driveway location, Case G-03-011 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2152 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding access to the Development and the topography of the land. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2152. Councilman Hendler seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue made a friendly amendment to approve the driveway identified as Proposal 1 and to preserve the berm while complying with the safety regulations. Councilman Hendler accepted the friendly amendment. Discussion continued regarding visibility and truck access. Mr. Jim Rice of Hodges & Associates, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20,2003 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2153 - Reconsideration of a request for a variance to the sign regulations to allow a 5' by 10' changeable letter wall mounted sign on the east side of the Sunbelt Gymnastics building located at 4701 Bransford Road, Case G-03-008 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2153 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Ms. Cindy Boykin, 7905 Norma Lane, Richland Hills, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2153. Councilman Ayers seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2154 - Approval to amend Resolution R-99-1464 setting the Parks and Recreation Donation Policy Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2154 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Ayers moved to approve Resolution R-03-2154. Councilman Hendler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2155 - Approval of City of Colleyville's Participation in Tarrant County's Community Development Block Grant Program for the three program period, Fiscal Year 2003 through Fiscal Year 2005 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20,2003 Council took no action on this item. 12. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2156 - Approval of an Agreement between the City of Colleyville and Explorer Pipeline for the construction of Cottonbelt Trail, Phase 1 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2156 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Skinner moved to approve Resolution R-03-2156. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the timeline of the project. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2157 - Approval to oppose H.B. 3223, which caps the annual increase in appraisal of all real property at five percent Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2157 in its entirety. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke regarding House Bill 3223. 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-03-2157. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion ensued regarding the impact of H.B. 3223 on the operating budget. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2157. The motion died for lack of a second. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20,2003 Councilman Dolan moved to deny Resolution R-03-2157. Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding H.B. 3223, school district and city tax rates and appraised valuations. Ayes: Council persons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler and Ayers Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. REPORTS: 14. COLLEYVILLE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - February 17, 2003 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - March 3, 2003 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - April 8, 2003 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - April 8,2003 STAFF REPORTS: 15. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT CITIZEN COMMENTS: 16. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke regarding the budget related to street maintenance and a tax increase. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 17. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 20, 2003 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-03-2158 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 18. ADJOURNMENT 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 20,2003 There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Ayers moved to adjourn. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tern Tigue Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. APPROVED THIS .J It..O( DAY OF -5 AYES, 0 NAYS AND ~ 2003, BY A VOTE OF o ABSTENTIONS. ~~d~~~ Cynthia Singleton, TRI\'lIC City Secretary 10