Minutes TC 06/22/1987MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN 0F TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, -TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
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COUNTY OF DENTON )
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular
Session on Monday, June 22, 1987 at the Municipal Utility
District Building. The meeting was held within the boundaries
of the Town and was open to the Public.
Aldo Martignago
Terry Vance
Tracy KunkeI
Dick Venetoff
Beverly Foley
Absent was: Mayor Carter
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Also present were members of the Town Staff:
John Hill
David Nolte
Jack Jacobs
Cindy Kelly
Donna Welsh
CALL TO ORDER
Attorney
Marshal
Treasurer
Bookeeper
Secretary
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
INVOCATION
Council Member Vance gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEBIANCE
Treasurer Jack Jacobs led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Venetoff made a motion to approve the minutes
of the July 8, 1987 as modified, Council Member Vance
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
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PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
-Council Member Kunkel stated that some homeowners had
complained about the easement between the homes and the polf
course not being mowed. Council Member Kunkel explained that
the Eagle Course was designed with natural landscaping such
as wildflowers. She asked for the weed ordinance to be
reworded not to include the golf course areas such as these
easements. It was also pointed out that the homeowners are
required to maintain their portion of the easement on the
back of their lot.
-Council Member Vance stated that a survey would be needed on
the park property in order to appraise the proposed park land
area. This should cost approximately $200.00. He also stated
that the two appraisals for the Department of Wildlife should
be completed soon.
-Council Member Foley announced that the playground equipment
was installed today.
During the Council reports, the appearance of the entrance
was discussed. The Council instructed the staff to contact
Gibraltar and Bass Developments and ask them to consider
mowing the whole area of the entrance and not just the
required 10 feet.
STAFF REPORTS
-Marshal Nolte asked the Council to consider stop signs at
Inverness and Forest Hill, where they intersect with Indian
Creek. This item will be placed on the next agenda.
Marshal Nolte reported to the Council that he would be
attending a meeting with M.U.D. 01 to discuss the police
building. He will keep the Council informed on this project.
Marshal Nolte stated that the traffic light at the entrance
would be completed in approximately three weeks.
-Cindy Kelly presented the financial reoort to the Council.
Council Member Venetoff asked for copies of the Freese and
Nichols contracts for review. The Council also instructed Mo.
Kelly to bill Independent American and Bill Nelson for plat
review fees. A copy of the financial report is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
-Treasurer Jack Jacobs stated that Northwest Bank, the Town's
depository, will pledge securities for any account in excess
of $100,000.00. He asked the Council to set a workshop
meeting for the budget at the next meeting.
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-Mr. Hill, Town Attorney, reviewed his reoort with the
Council. A copy of the report is filed with the minutes.
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE 3/4 VOTE RULE AS
RECQMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
3/4 Rule: "Any decision in which the Planning and Zoning
Commission unanimously resolves, approves, denies, or
otherwise decides shall not be overturned by the Town Council
of the Town of Trophy Club with less than a 3/4 vote of all
those voting. An abstention is not to be counted as a vote in
favor or against."
This rule would apply to all issues including but not limited
to final and preliminary plats; zoning matters, planning
matters, variances, and other matters which may from time to
time come before the Commission.
Council Member Venetoff made a motion to approve the rule as
written, Council Member Kunkel seconded the motion. Council
Members Foley and Vance voted against the rule. The motion to
approve the 3/4 Vote Rule carried with Mayor Pro Tem
Martignago voting in favor of the motion.
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER MOVING THE GENERAL ELECTION DATE FROM THE
FIRST SATURDAY IN APRIL TO THE THIRD SATURDAY IN MAY.
Council Member Vance made a motion to move the election as
oroposed, Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
COUNCIL. TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM INDEPENDENT AMERICAN
ASKING THE TOWN FOR A LETTER OF INDEMNIFICATION DURING THE
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
Council Member Vance made a motion to send a letter of
indemnification to independent American and Trinity
Industries for the period covering July 3rd through July 5th.
Council Member Venetoff seconded the motion, motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Venetoff made a motion to authorize Mayor Pro
Tem Martignago to secure coverage for the three day period
with a not to exceed figure of $400.00. Council Member Vance
seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF' ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS RELATING T8
_FAXATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE,' ; REPEALING THE
APPLICATION QF THE EXEMPTION FROM THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 4B (A) OF ARTICLE 1066C, V.A.T.C.S.;
PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE STATE OF
TEXAG; PROVIDING THAT NO SUCH TAX PROVIDED FOR HEREUNDER
SHALL SERVE AS AN OFFSET TO OR TO REDUCE ANY AMOUNT PAYABLE
BY ANY IPROVIDER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PURSUANT TO ANY
FRANCHISE, STREET USE ORDINANCE, CHARTER PROVISION, STATUTE
OR ANY OTHER IMPOSITION OF THE TOWN OF' TROPHY CLUB; MAKING
THIS CUMQLATIVE� PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLALJSE.
PRQVIOR PN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADJOURN
CounriI member Vance made a motion to ad,journ, Council Member
Foley seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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