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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-6/17/2003 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 17,2003 The Pre-Council meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Hocutt on June 17, 2003, at 5: 19 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Mark Skinner, Elaine Dolan, Rich Hendler and Jon Ayers were present. Mayor Joe Hocutt, City Manager Bill Lindley, Chief of Police John Young, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron, Community Development Manager Clayton Husband, Engineer Chad Bartee, Public Works Manager Kelly Howell, Records Manager Matt Denton, Assistant to the City Manager Cindy Martin and City Secretary Cynthia Singleton were also present. Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue arrived at 5:21 p.m. PC-1. Discussion of the Metroport Teen Court Program Ms. Amber Cartwright, Metroport Teen Court Coordinator provided an overview of the Metroport Teen Court Program. PC- 2. Discussion of June 17, 2003 City Council regular agenda items There was general discussion regarding the regular agenda items. Mayor Hocutt adjourned the Pre Council meeting at 5:44 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Hocutt on June 17,2003, at 6:55 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Mark Skinner, Elaine Dolan, Rich Hendler, Jon Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Tigue were present. Mayor Joe Hocutt, City Manager Bill Lindley, Finance Director Terry Leake, Community Development Director Barry LeBaron, Community Development Manager Clayton Husband, Public Works Manager Kelly Howell, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Police Chief John Young, Engineer Chad Bartee, Library Director Mary Rodne, Financial Analyst Collin Boothe, Records Manager Matt Denton, 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 Mayor Hocutt 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. He further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened at 7:34 p.m. The invocation was given by Sister Dorothy Eggering 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 There were no announcements, proclamations or presentations. CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2170 - Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 3, 2003 b. Approval of Certificate regarding Accounts with JP Morgan Chase Bank for authorized account signatures 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 c. Approval to accept donation of two executive style desks from the Smith family of Colleyville Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2170 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2170, with the amendment to add Arvin Smith to Item c. Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1406 - Approval to amend Section 3A and 3C and Section 4A of the Water and Sewer Policy and Procedure Manual of the City of Colleyville related to the procedure and the fee structure of construction fire hydrant meters Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1406. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. City Manager Bill Lindley provided an overview of the procedure and fee structure for construction fire hydrant meters. Discussion ensued regarding the term "construction" and if it should be used to identify the fire hydrant meters and the timeframe for implementation of the proposed policy. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Ordinance 0-03-1406, with the amendment to remove the word construction prior to fire hydrant in the ordinance. Councilman Ayers seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: Councilman Dolan 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-03-1407 - Approval of a Zoning Change from AG to R20 on 1.0 acres located at 1112 John McCain Road, Case Z-03-010 Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-03-1407. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Mr. Awad Eskander, 903 Red Cedar Way, Coppell, Texas, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions of the Council and requested a waiver of the parkland dedication fee and street perimeter fees. Council requested that staff place an item on the July 1, 2003, Council agenda for consideration of a waiver of parkland dedication fees and street perimeter fees. 6. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2171 - Approval to cooperate with a steering committee of affected cities to retain legal counsel and rate case consultants; authorizing the cities to intervene in related dockets before the Texas Railroad Commission; and suspending the proposed tariff and schedule of rates of TXU Gas Distribution Company Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2171 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Financial Analyst Collin Boothe provided an overview of the process for opposing the TXU Gas Distribution proposed rate increase. Councilman Ayers moved to approve Resolution R-03-2171. Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. Council considered Item 11 at this time. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 7. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2172 - Consideration of appointments to the Library Board Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2172 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations. Place 1 Mayor Pro Tem Tigue nominated Pat Jones. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Pat Jones appointed to Place 1 by a vote of acclamation. Place 3 Mayor Pro Tem Tigue nominated Nancy Etchyson. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Nancy Etchyson appointed to Place 3 by a vote of acclamation. Place 5 Mayor Pro Tem Tigue nominated Richard Roxburgh. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Richard Roxburgh appointed to Place 5 by a vote of acclamation. Alternate 1 Mayor Pro Tem Tigue nominated Nancy Bowen. Councilman Skinner nominated Dennis Healy. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt called for the vote. Nancy Bowen: Dennis Healy: Councilman Jon Ayers and Mayor Pro Tern Tigue Council persons Skinner, Dolan and Hendler Mayor Hocutt declared Dennis Healy appointed as Alternate 1. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to reappoint Dr. Larry Darlage, Tarrant County College, Steve Jacob, Star Telegram-Northeast, Dr. Kevin Singer, Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, Ret Stansberger, Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce and Steve Banta, Corporate Sponsor as ex officio members to the Library Board and appoint Mayor Hocutt as the City of Colleyville representative. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried by a vote of acclamation. 8. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2173 - Consideration of appointments to the Colleyville Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2173 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations. First position Councilman Skinner nominated Councilman Skinner. Councilman Hendler nominated Councilman Ayers. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt called for the vote. Mark Skinner: Jon Ayers: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Councilpersons Hendler Mayor Hocutt declared Council person Skinner appointed to the Colleyville Economic Development Corporation. Second position Councilman Skinner nominated Councilman Ayers. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Ayers appointed to the Colleyville Economic Development Corporation by a vote of acclamation. Third position Councilman Dolan nominated Councilman Hendler. Mayor Pro T em Tigue nominated Mayor Hocutt. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt called for the vote. Rich Hendler: Joe Hocutt: Councilpersons Dolan, Hendler and Ayers Councilperson Skinner and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 Mayor Hocutt declared Council person Rich Hendler appointed to the Colleyville Economic Development Corporation. Councilman Skinner moved to approve Resolution R-03-2173. Councilman Dolan seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. 9. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2174 - Consideration of establishment of an Audit Committee and appointment of City Council members Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2174 in its entirety. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke regarding the appointment of the Councilmembers to the Audit Committee. There were no others present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations. City Manager Bill Lindley provided an overview of the process for the selection of an audit firm and the duties of the Audit Committee. First position Councilman Dolan nominated Elaine Dolan There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Council person Dolan appointed to the Audit Committee by a vote of acclamation. Second position Councilman Skinner nominated Mark Skinner. Councilman Ayers nominated Joe Hocutt. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt called for the vote. Mark Skinner: Joe Hocutt: Councilman Skinner Councilpersons Ayers, Hendler, Dolan, Mayor Pro Tem Tigue and Mayor Hocutt 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 Mayor Hocutt declared Mayor Hocutt appointed to the Audit Committee. Third position Councilman Hendler nominated Jon Ayers. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Ayers appointed to the Audit Committee by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2174. Councilman Hendler seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. 10. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2175 - Consideration of City Council Liaisons to the City of Colleyville Boards, Commissions and Committees Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2175 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. There was general consensus that the Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board would not include a Council Liaison and that an offer would be extended to the Grapevine- Colleyville Independent School District for a school district representative to serve as a liaison to the SH26 Advisory Committee. There was discussion regarding the number of liaisons to the committees. Councilman Ayers moved that Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks and Recreation and SH26 Advisory Committee have two liaisons. Councilman Dolan seconded the motion. Mayor Hocutt denied the motion. Councilman Ayers appealed the ruling and a vote was taken to sustain or overrule the motion. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 Overrule the motion: Councilpersons Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Councilman Skinner Sustain the Appeal by Councilman Ayers: The appeal was sustained and a vote was taken to determine if the Planning and Zoning Commission would have two Council Liaisons. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for the first liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission. First Position Councilman Skinner nominated Councilman Ayers Councilman Ayers nominated Councilman Skinner Ayers: Skinner: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue None Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Ayers as Council Liaison to Planning and Zoning. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for the second liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Skinner nominated Mark Skinner. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Skinner appointed as Council liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for Council liaison to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilman Dolan nominated Elaine Dolan. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Dolan appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for Council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 Councilman Dolan moved that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board have two Council liaisons. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for the first liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Councilman Skinner nominated Councilman Hendler. Councilman Dolan nominated Mayor Pro Tem Tigue. Councilman Hendler declined the nomination. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Mayor Pro T em Tigue appointed as Council liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for the second liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Councilman Skinner nominated Councilman Hendler. Councilman Dolan nominated Elaine Dolan. Councilman Hendler declined the nomination. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Dolan appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations to the Tree Board. Councilman Dolan nominated Councilman Hendler. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Hendler appointed to the Tree Board by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations to the Library Board. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 2003 Mayor Pro T em Tigue moved that the Library Board have one member. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue withdrew the motion. Councilman Skinner nominated Mayor Pro Tem Tigue. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Mayor Pro Tem Tigue appointed as Council liaison to the Library Board by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. Councilman Hendler nominated Rich Hendler to serve as Council liaison to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Hendler appointed as Council liaison to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations to the Historical Preservation Committee. Councilman Skinner nominated Councilman Ayers to serve as the Council liaison to the Historical Preservation Committee. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Ayers appointed as Council liaison to the Historical Preservation Committee by a vote of acclamation. Discussion ensued regarding the name of the Capital Improvements Committee and duties. Community Development Manager Clayton Husband stated that the Committee consists of two Planning and Zoning Commission members and a representative from the real estate community and a representative from the home builder's community. He further stated that the name is established by State Statute and should remain Capital Improvements Committee. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for Council liaison to the Capital Improvements Committee. Councilman Dolan nominated Elaine Dolan. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue nominated Councilman Ayers. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 Councilman Dolan: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Councilman Ayers: None There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Dolan as Council liaison to the Capital Improvements Committee. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for Council liaison to the Colleyville Center Advisory Committee. Councilman Skinner nominated Mayor Pro Tem Tigue. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue declined the nomination and nominated Mayor Hocutt. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Mayor Hocutt as Council liaison to the Colleyville Center Advisory Committee by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for Council liaison to the Celebrate Colleyville Steering Committee. Councilman Dolan nominated Councilman Hendler. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Hendler as Council liaison to the Celebrate Colleyville Steering Committee by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for Council liaison to the SH26 Advisory Committee. Councilman Ayers moved that the SH26 Advisory Committee have two Council liaisons. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. Councilman Skinner nominated Mark Skinner for Council liaison to the SH26 Advisory Committee. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Skinner Council liaison to the SH26 Advisory Committee by a vote of acclamation. Councilman Dolan nominated Councilman Hendler. 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17, 2003 There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Hendler appointed as Council liaison to the SH26 Advisory Committee by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Hocutt opened the floor for nominations for Council liaison to the Sidewalk Task Force Committee. Councilman Dolan nominated Elaine Dolan. There were no other nominations and Mayor Hocutt declared Councilman Dolan Council liaison to the Sidewalk Task Force Committee by a vote of acclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-03-2175, with the amendment to allow the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District to provide a liaison to the SH26 Committee, if they so choose and that Mayor Hocutt will serve as an ex-officio member to the Library Board. Councilman Hendler seconded the motion. Ayes: Council persons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. 11. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-03-2176 - Approval authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to coordinate with adjoining property owners possible enhancements and modifications for a driveway location on Riverwalk Drive Mayor Hocutt opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-03-2176 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Hocutt closed the public hearing. Mr. Mike Matton, 1500 Kingswood, spoke in favor of the proposed Resolution and regarding street signs to direct commercial traffic, traffic increase, height of berm and visibility. Mr. Saleem Tareen, 1503 Royal Lane, spoke against the proposed driveway location. Ms. Angela Kahle, 1605 Kingswood, spoke against the proposed driveway location. Mr. Tim Garcia, 5501 Jane Lane, spoke against the proposed driveway location and regarding deliveries, weight limit, traffic, noise, safety of roads and alternative entrances. 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 Ms. Joy Crabtree, 1503 Kingswood Lane spoke against the proposed driveway location. Mr. David Blake, 5403 Janet Lane, spoke against the proposed driveway location. Mr. Tim Crabtree, 1503 Kingswood Lane, spoke against the proposed driveway location and regarding citizen notification process. Mr. Charlie Fleming, 1509 Royal Lane, spoke against the proposed driveway location. Mr. Charles Hodges of Melvin & Martindale, 126302 Omega Drive, Dallas, Texas, developer of Town Center, was present to answer questions of the Council. Councilman Ayers moved to suspend the rules to allow citizens to speak. Mr. Tim Garcia, 5501 Janet Lane, spoke regarding traffic and the number of deliveries to the Town Center development. Mayor Hocutt summarized the citizen comments related to the proposed driveway location on Riverwalk. Discussion ensued regarding road safety, traffic flow and traffic noise. Councilman Ayers moved to approve Resolution R-03-2176. Mayor Pro T em Tigue seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the motion carried. STAFF REPORTS: 12. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no action taken on this item. REPORTS: 13. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - May 27,2003 There was no action taken on this item. 14 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 17,2003 CITIZEN COMMENTS: 14. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak ACTION/RESOLUTION: 15. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2003 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-03-2177 This item was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Ayers moved to adjourn. Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Skinner, Dolan, Hendler, Ayers and Mayor Pro Tem Tigue Nays: None Mayor Hocutt declared the meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. APPROVED THIS -<I AYES, / s..!"' DAY OF ~ 2003, BY A VOTE OF o NAYS AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. Minutes taken and prepared by: o/7L>'4L~CI~ Cynthia Singleton, TRMC City Secretary 15