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Minutes TC 02/23/1987MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS ) > COUNTY OF DEWTOW > The Town Council of the Town of Trophy club met in Regular Session on Monday, February 23, 1987. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Jim Carter Dick Venetoff Bettye Dayton Aldo Martignago Tracy Kunkel Terry Vance Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Also present were members of the Town staff: John Hill Attorney David Nolte Marshal Jack Jacobs Treasurer Donna Welsh Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:05PM. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council Member Vance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jack Jacobs. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Council Member Martignago made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1987 Regular meeting with modifications, Council Member Dayton seconded, motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS -Mrs. Beverly Foley reported to the Council that Independent American had given their permission to let a group of Citizens construct a playground near the C.I.A. pool. Mrs. Foley stated that the project would be funded by contributions and Independent American would take responsibility for the liability insurance. page 2 PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL -Council Member Dayton stated that the streets are getting worse in Trophy Club and something needs to be done as soon as possible. Council Member Kunkel reported that the Public Works Committee would be addressing this issue within the next few weeks. -Council Member Vance asked for a progress report on purchasing a flag for the entrance. Council Member Kunkel stated that the Republicans Womens Committee has raised enough money for approximately two flags. The Women's Club would like to purchase a Texas Flag to fly as well. -Council Member Martignago stated that he is checking into the Federal Emergency Insurance Management program~ He stated that as soon as he receives more information and a copy of a sample ordinance he will report back to the Council. -Council Member Kunkel reported that the Denton -Tarrant Humane Society hes been given a parcel of land to construct an animal control center. She has asked for facts and figures from the organization for the Council to consider. -Council Member Kunkel reported that she had received letters from P & Z Chairman Bill Tynes and Commissioner Jan Clinkenbeard and was asked to read them to the Council. The letters were resignations from both members from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Council will address this issue* in Executive Session. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE CONTRACT The members of the Trophy Club Emergency Medical Service asked the Council to support them in an agreement between Town and Methodist Hospitals of Dallas. The agreement would provide the Town with ambulance support services such as education programs, seminars, continuing education and emergency medical support. Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the agreement between Methodist Hospital and the Town for one year. He also stipulated that prior to renewal, the Town will evaluate Grapevine Hospital's ambulance support services for comparison. Council Member Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously. page 3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS DECLARING THE 'TOWN CQUNCIL;S DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE DENTON/TARRANT COUNTY BOUNDARY LINE; ELECTING IS THE BOUNDARY LINE IS MOVED SO AS TO SPLIT THE TOWN, TO PARTICIPATE AND BE LOCATED IN THE DENTQN COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the Resolution as wri±tem, Council Member Dayton seconded, motion carried unanimously. PROPOSAL FROM FREESE AND NICHOLS: STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE DESIGN STANDARDS. Mr. Dan BoutwelI had reported to the Council at a previous meeting that the Street and Storm Drainage Design Standards could be added to the Subdivision Regulations. The total for the contract to develop the standards would be $3,500.00. It was the general consensus of the Council to accept the proposal as submitted. DRAWING FOR BALLOT POSITIONS FOR THE APRIL 4TH ELECTION. The ballot positions for the April 4th election were drawn as follows: Alderman: 1. Aldo A. Martignago 2. Beverly Foley 3. Bettye Dayton Marshal; 1. David Nolte 2. Marion Jenkins Note: Mayor Jim Carter was the only candidate to file for Mayor. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0 85-18 CONCERNING UNSIGHTLY WEEDS. Mr. Hill had revised the notification process in the Ordinance at the staff's request. Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the ordinance as written, Council Member Martignago seconded, motion page 4 TOWN ATTORNEY, JOHN HILL, TO UPDATE THE COUNCIL ON PENDING PROJECTS. Mr. Hill gave the Council an update on several projects he is addressing for the Town. One of the critical items concerns the Planned Cable Franchise Ordinance. Mr. Hill has met with Planned Cable concerning changes they would like to see in the franchise agreement. Mayor Carter stated that the Ordinance will be on the agenda at the second meeting in March to be finalized. EXECUTIVE SESSION; 1.) Council to consider committee appointments. 2.) Council to consider pending litigation. OPEN SESSION: 1.) No action was taken concerning pending litigation. 2.) The Council reviewed their various committees. Most of the volunteers have been contacted to see if they wish to serve on specific committees. The general consensus of the Council was to approve the Committees as presented. A copy of the Committees will be available at the Town office when the committees have been finalized. ADJOURN Council Member Dayton made a motion to adjourn, Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion carried unanimously.