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Minutes TC 08/24/1987MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS ) ) COUNTY OF DENTON ) The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular Session on Monday, August 24, 1987. The meeting was held at the Municipal Utility District Building and was open to the Public. Jim Carter Aldo Martignago Terry Vance Tracy Kunkel Beverly Foley Dick Venetoff Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Also present were members of the Town staff: John Hill Attorney Jack Jacobs Treasurer David Nolte Marshal Donna Welsh Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Vance gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Marshal Nolte led in the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to approve the minutes of July 27th, Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion carried with Council Member Vance abstaining. Council Member Vance was not in attendance at the meeting. Council Member Venetoff made a motion to approve the minutes of August 10th, Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried with Council Member Foley abstaining. Council Member Foley was not in attendance at the meeting. page 2 PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS Jack Jacobs, 101 Pebble Beach, stated that at the entrance to Trophy Club at the light, a sign stating "right on red after a full stop" needs to be put in. He stated that traffic coming into Trophy Club from the east does not stop and this can be dangerous if someone is making a left hand turn from the west. Marshal Nolte stated that the current traffic signs and lights are well defined. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL -Council Member Venetoff commented on a letter the Mayor had received from a law firm representing Independent American. Independent American expressed concerns that the Town had caused them delays in their development of Trophy Club. Mayor Carter and other Council Members commented on the inaccuracies in the letter. The Town has also been delayed by the developer. The developer had been asked repeatedly since the master plan was initiated to participate in its development. Council Member Foley stated that she felt the Town was at a point now where they could consider Independent American's P.D. along with the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Carter commented that it is very important to correct the inaccuracies of the letter because if you Just read this letter you could get a very slanted view. Mayor Carter pointed out that the Council had previously decided not to consider the P.D. until the Zoning Ordinance was in place, which would be very soOn. Council Member Foley made a motion to consider Independent Americans P.D. along with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Council Member Vance seconded. John Hill stated that the Town could advertise the Public hearings at the same time. The portion of the Town other than the 991 acres could be considered on October 21st at the Public Hearing and the 991 acres could be continued one or two weeks after that. This would save several weeks. Mayor Carter commented that the Council had discussed overlapping the advertising at a previous meeting in order to expedite the process. For the motion: Council Member Foley Against the motion: Council Member Venetoffp Mayor Pro Tem Martignago and Council Member Kunkel. Abstain: Council Member Vance Motion denied. page 3 Council Member Venetoff made a motion to respond to the letter from Independent Americans law firm outlining the dates for the public hearings, Council Member Kunkel seconded. Mike Hamper, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, stated that he was very disturbed at the fact that the Council keeps talking as if they have a proposal for a P.D. before the Council. He reminded the Council that so far all they have had was a concept presentation from Independent American which the town has been willing to listen to from any developer who wanted to talk about various ideas for development. He stated that at no time has the Town had a formal proposal for a P.D. and that should be addressed in the letter to Independent American. Council Member Vance stated that we should let Independent American know that we need a firm proposal in order to expedite the process. Council Member Vance stated that he would like to amend Council Member Venetoff's motion to state that to date we have received no official request or proposal for the development of the 991 acres. Mayor Carter stated that we should also include in the letter that the Town is not bound by any agreements between Gibraltar and Independent American and also review some historical data on the delays because they have not necessarily been due to the Council. Vote on motion: For: Council Members Venetoff, Martignago, Kunkel and Vance. Against: Council Member Foley PRESENTATION: DENTON/TARRANT COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Dr. Steve Harris outlined the proposal for the Humane Society. The budget for the Animal Shelter for the first year would be $73,644.00. Trophy Club's portion of the budget for the first year would be approximately $11,217.00. Council Member Vance made a motion to make a committment to support the efforts of the Denton/Tarrant Humane Society, based on the numbers in the proposal and that it be prorated on the basis of when they could start service, with an option that if Denton County hires an animal control officer, the Town would see the appropriate reduction in the Towns rate. Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried unanimously. page 4 STAFF REPORTS Staff reports are filed with the minutes of this meeting. 1987-1988 BUDGET TO BE FILED WITH THE TOWN SECRETARY Mayor Carter stated that the Finance Committee had filed the budget with the Town Secretary today and it is available for review by the Public. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: FIRST READING The following ordinances were introduced for first reading: A.) An Ordinance relating to defensive driving fees. B.) An Ordinance relating to satellite receivers and transmitters within the Town. C.) An Ordinance adopting a Comprehensive Zoning Plan for the Town of Trophy Club. COUNCIL TO SET A DATE FOR A WORKSHOP WITH THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE COMPREHENSIVE 3ONI54G ORDINANCE. The Planning and Zoning Commission had suggested the following dates: Workshop - August 31, 1987 Public Hearing - September 21, 1987 Council Member Vance made a motion to accept the dates as recommended, Mayor Pro Tem Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: SECOND READING A.) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE O 87-15 RELATING TO THE DISPOSAL OF TRASH, WASTE AND GARBAGE BY AMENDING THE ' DEFINITION OF "REFUSE BAB" TO INCLUDE ONLY PLASTIC TRASH BAGS. Council Member Vance made a motion to adopt the ordinance as written, Mayor Pro Tem Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously. B.) AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SERVICE OF A WARRANT OF ARREST. Council Member Vance made a motion to adopt the ordinance as written, Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried unanimously. MARSHAL NOLTE TO DISCUSS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROPOSALS FOR 1987- 1988. Marshal Nolte and Sheriff Kaisner reviewed a proposal for law enforcement for the coming year in the amount of $190,261.00. Sheriff Kaisner stated that the Commissioners Court will most likely out his budget this year. This would lower the unit price for the officers which would reflect a reduction in the cost to Trophy Club. Sheriff Kaisner also recommended maintaining 24 hour coverage because of the changes in the surrounding area of Trophy Club. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to adjourn, Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously~ --/ i ",- L, � ______ SECRETARY