Minutes TC 09/09/1985MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
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The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular
Session on Monday September 9, 1985 at 7:00PM at the
Municipal Utility District Building. The meeting was open to
the Public and held within the boundaries of the Town. The
following officers and members were present:
Terry Vance Mayor Pro Tem (Presiding Mayor)
George Doran Council Member
Aldo Martignago Council Member
Ted Neidenberger Council Member
Absent:
Jim Carter
Bettye Dayton
David Nolte
Mayor
Council Member
Marshal
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the Town
staff:
Mr. John Hill
John Jacobs
Donna Welsh
CALL TO ORDER
Attorney
City Treasurer
City Secretary
Mayor Pro Tem Vance called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Vance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Martignago.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of the August 26, 1985 Regular Meeting. Council
Member Martignago made a motion to approve the minutes as
written` Council Member Doran seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
Minutes of the August 27, 1985 Special Meeting. Council
Member Doran made a motion to approve the minutes subject to
questions on two subjects, Council Member Martignago
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the September 3, 1985 Special Meeting. Council
Member Neidenberger made a motion to approve the minutes with
an addition, Council Member Doran seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Council Member Doran referred to a letter sent to the Council
concerning the North Texas Commission. Council Member Doran
has served on sub -committees for the North Texas Commission
in the past. Council Member Doran stated that he was familiar
with the Commissions involvement with the transit system, and
trying to get outlying city's involved.
Council Member Doran stated that Dallas is trying to prevent
the problems that City's like Houston have had to deal with
concerning conJested traffic and transportation problems.
Council Member Doran was pleased that the Commission
solicited input from outlying towns who might be affected by
the outcome in the future.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance asked the balance of the Council if they
had comments on the letter. Council Member Neidenberger
stated that he felt this would not have any application to
Trophy Club do to the fact that Trophy Club is so remote from
these areas being discussed.
Council Member Doran stated that he had no problem if the
Council decided not to participate. He stated that the prime
function of the North Texas Commission is to develop business
for the Metroplex utilizing the Dallas -Fort Worth
International Airport as the nucleus for activity.
Council Member Doran stated that since he works at the
airport, he will keep in touch with the Commission's
activities. The general concensus of the Council was to
monitor these activities to keep Trophy Club in touch with
events in surrounding Town's.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
None
PRESENTATION: TEXAS POWER & LIGHT
Mr. Mark Casey, District Supervisor for T.P.& L. in Grapevine
addressed the Council. Mr. Casey stated that on August 26,
1985 his Company had requested a variance from the
Ordinance requiring the undergrounding of utilities in Trophy
Club. The request was to upgrade existing facilities which
run through the Trophy Club area, and effect a large part of
Trophy Club.
Mr. Casey stated that T.P.& L. would like to start this work
as soon as possible. These would be a 2 to 3 week bid process
and approximately six weeks to complete the Job. Mr. Casey
stated that this time frame would already be getting into the
critical winter weather period.
Mr. Ed Smith, Engineer for T.P.& L., stated that 42 of the 76
poles would have to be replaced because of height or age.
There would be about 11 added for spacing. The existing poles
are 35 feet. The new poles, at most would be 40 feet. Mr.
Smith also stated that there are 3 poles that would be 45
feet tall. This is required for additional clearances when
the line goes around a corner.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance stated that because of the nature of the
seriousness concerning this variance, he felt the entire
Council should be present to make this decision.
Council Member Neidenberger made a motion to table the
request until the Council as a whole could discuss the
matter, Council Member Doran seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Doran stated that since this was the second
time this issue has come before the Council, he felt the
Council has an obligation to address the issue early on at
the next Regular meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
The Ordinance to come before the Council was concerning
mobile homes. This Ordinance has been discussed at previous
meetings and the Council had listed several items to be
incorporated in the Ordinance.
Council Member Neidenberger made a motion to table this
Ordinance. It was the general concensus of the Council that
since they were given copies of the Ordinance Just before the
meeting, they would like time to review before taking action.
Council Member Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Jack Jacobs, City Treasurer, stated that the Budget
Committee had met the previous week and developed a
preliminary budget. Mr. Jacobs pointed out that Texas
Statutes provide for a specific time schedule concerning
budgets.
1. The budget has to be filed with the City Clerk 30 days
before enactment of the budget.
2. During this time period, a public hearing must be held,
giving notice of the hearing in the Town Newspaper.
3. The above steps have to be done before a tax can be
levied.
Mr. Jacobs and the Committee members reviewed various parts
of the budget presented to the Council. They stressed that
this was a preliminary budget for the Council to review and
make necessary changes. They asked for feedback from the
Council as soon as possible because of the time frame
involved.
SECURITY STUDY COMMITTEE
The Security Study Committee will make their next
presentation to the Council on September 23, 1985.
DISCUSSION: CITY GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
Council Member Doran stated that Council Member Dayton has
been chairing this Committee. Since she was unable to attend
the Council meeting, Council Member Doran suggested waiting
on any discussion at this time. Council Member Doran stated
that because of possible changes in direction concerning the
C.I.A., the Council might not need to proceed quite as
aggressively in the City Organization, until after the
workshop session with the C.I.A.
At this point in the meeting, Council Member Doran pointed
out that a group of area highschool students have been given
a project of studying City Government. He felt it would be
approriate for the Council to acknowledge them at the next
meeting on September 23.
Council Member Martignago made a motion to adjourn, Council
Member Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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