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Minutes TC 07/27/1987MINUTES 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, July 27, 1987. The meeting was held at the Municipal Utility District Building and was open to the Public. Jim Carter Mayor Aldo Martignago Mayor Pro Tem Dick Venetoff Council Member Tracy Kunkel Council Member Beverly Foley Council Member Absent was: Council Member Vance Also present were members of the Town staff: John Hill Jack Jacobs David Nolte Cindy Kelly Donna Welsh CALL TO ORDER Attorney Treasurer Marshal Public Works/Financial Secretary Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Ms. Jean Carter. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Marshal Nolte. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Council Member Foley made a motion to approve the minutes as written, Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion carried. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS -Mr. George Doran, 1112 Trophy Club Drive~ expressed his concerns about the upcoming election for the Hospital Tax. He felt it was very important to inform people that the tax could go up to .75 cents per one hundred dollars valuation. page 2 Mr. Doran stated that by law the County has to provide for indigent care* but many people feel the funds can come from the existing county budget. He also expressed his support of the 9-1-1 issue on the ballot~ -Mr. David Schaaf, 11 Hillcrest Ct. So., asked the Council if funds for an emergency siren had been allocated in this budget. The Council told Mr. Schaaf that the Town had appointed Mr. Mark Jenschke as Emergency Management Director and he would address that issue. -Mr. Jack Jacobs, 101 Pebble Beach Drive, stated that there had been a for -sale by owner, sign on Trophy Lake Drive for the past few weeks. Mayor Carter asked the staff to look into the matter. -Mr. Musick, Monterey Drive, expressed concerns over the vandalism to homes and cars on that street and drainage from the Methodist Church on Monterey Drive. He also wanted to know when street lights and street signs would be put in. He stated that every car and house on Monterrey had been vandalized. Staff members pointed out that street signs had been ordered and Texas Power and Light has already been notified to install street lights. Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to write the Methodist Church and inform them that they are in violation of the State drainage laws and ask them to correct the drainage off of the parking lot. Council Member Kunkel seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Martignago also made a motion to write the Church reminding them of our previous discussions about closing the entrance because of traffic problems. The Town does not want the street to become a thoroughfare. Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried unanimously. -Ms. Jean Carter, 204 Fresh Meadow, commented that from the day the Church opened, there has been a problem with the traffic. The reason given at that time for not closing the Trophy Club entrance was because we could not deny access. She stated that now they have access from Dorman road and that should not be a problem anymore. page 3 PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL -Mayor Carter stated that the weeds in the creek are getting worse and something needs to be done. The weeds in the creeks on the golf course are also high. Mr. Hill stated that the weed ordinance, No. 0 85-18, would apply to this problem. Mayor Carter stated that the owners need to be contacted to clean up the weeds. Mayor Carter read a letter to the Council from Cindy Kelly concerning lots with overgrown weeds. The Town staff has been unable to get the addresses of some of the owners and some of the lots are in bankruptsy. There have been numerous complaints from citizens on the condition of these lots. Council Member Kunkel made a motion authorizing the staff to have the lots mowed, Mayor Pro Tem Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously. -Mr. Kerry Miller, of the Nelson Corporation, asked the Council if they would consider reviewing the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Independent American's land plan simultaneously to expedite the zoning. It was the unanimous consensus of the Council that this would be confusing and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance should be completed first. -Mayor Carter stated that Mr. Charles Pafford, of the Plan Review Committee was seriously ill. STAFF REPORTS: -MarshaI Nolte presented the Council with a preliminary budget for having the town's own police department. Mayor Carter stated that he had mentioned combining police services with Mayor Tidwell of Roanoke and he seemed receptive to the idea. -Donna Welsh reported that tax collections for the month were $18,000.00. She also reported that the Town's insurance had been renewed another year in the amount of $2,989.69. -Cindy Kelly reviewed the financial report for the Council. The Council was pleased with the new format of the financial reports. -Jack Jacobs, Town Treasurer, reported that due to recent legislation, there would be a tax on private club dues, professional fees, garbage collection, etc. He stated that the budget would have to be changed to reflect the increase. page 4 -,john Hill, Town Attorney, reviewed his report with the Council. Mr. Hill was also asked to research closing the road to the Methodist Church since they now have an access from Roanoke. RESOLUTION: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL BETWEEN THE TOWN AND LAKESIDE SANITATION, INC.; AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE TOWN MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Kunkel made a motion to approve the resolution as written, Mayor Pro Tem Mart i gna go seconded, motion carried with Council Member Foley opposing. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 764 AND 765 IN SECTION 9. MR. SERGIO BOSCO OWNS A HOME ON LOT 765 AND WOULD LIKE TO CONSTRUCT A POOL ON LOT 764. HE IS REQUESTING THE TWO LOTS BE RE -PLATTED AS ONE. Council Member Foley made a motion to approve the re -plat with the stipulation the final plat requirements be complete by August 19th. Mayor Pro Tem Mart ignago seconded, motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION: COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT' OF THE CREATION OF AN ENHANCED 9-1-1 EMERGENCY DISTRICT. Council Member Kunkel made a motion to approve the Resolution as written, Mayor Pro Tem Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION: COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER. Council Member Kunkel made a motion to approve the Resolution as written, Co unc i Member Venet of f seconded, motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council to consider personnel matters. E A