Minutes TC 06/08/1987MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
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COUNTY OF DENTON )
The Town Council of the Town of Troohy Club met in Regular
Session on Monday, June 8, 1987 at the Municipal Utility
District Building. The meeting was held within the boundaries
of the Town and was open to the Public.
Jim Carter
Aldo Martignago
Terry Vance
Tracy Kunkel
Dick Venetoff
Beverly Foley
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Also present were members of the Town Staff:
John Hill
Mark Mendez
David Nolte
Jack Jacobs,
Donna Welsh
CALL TO ORDER
Attorney
Planner
Marshal
Treasurer
Secretary
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
Council Member Ver -setoff made a motion to approve the minutes
of the May 11, 1987 meeting as written" Council Member Vance
seconded, motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Martignago abstained
because he was not in attendance.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the minutes of
the May 18, 1987 meeting as written, Council Member Kunkel
seconded, motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Martignaqo abstained
because he was not in attendance.
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PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
-Mr. Jim Mueller, 2 Monterrey Drive, reported to the Council
that in recent months, cars on Monterrey Drive have been
vandalized. The Methodist Church bus was also stolen. Mr.
Mueller stated that Durango and Monterrey were being used as
short ruts to Roanoke and Marshal Creek. The people are also
speeding and using the roads at all hours of the night.
Mayor Carter stated that the land being used as an
unauthorized road belongs to Bass Corporation. He will
contact them and get permission to post no tnespassing signs
in the area. The police can then issue citations for
trespassing.
-Mr. Lou Opipare, Chairman of the 4th of July Celebration,
presented the Council with a letter sent to him by
Independent American. The letter stated that in order to use
the grounds at the entrance for the celebration, a letter of
indemnification from the Town would be required. Independent
American also repuested a copy of the Town's liability policy
with the appropriate rider indicating Independent American as
a named insured for the duration of the event.
The CounciI agreed to grant this request for the three days
of events~ This action will be ratified at the June 22, 1987
meeting.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNClL
-Council Member Venetoff stated that at a workshop meeting on
the Master Plan, the general consensus was to eliminate the
bridge in the northeast corner of Trophy Club. There were
concerns over the cost and if it would be asthetically
pleasing to the area. Council Member Venetoff suggested a 100
year flood road for that area. He felt that Marshal Nolte
made a good point about providing Quick access for fire and
Police protection. Mayor Carter stated that the discussions
at that meeting were Just ideas to be considered in the
future.
Council Member Venetoff suggested a monthly report from the
building inspector. Chairman Mike Hamper stated that he could
include the report in his presentation to the Council every
month.
Council Member Kunkel stated that her committee was not
pleased with the Freese and Nichols proposal on the streets.
The committee will review the issue and report back to the
Council.
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Council Member Kunkel stated that one of1her committee
members offered to repair the guard The committee may
come to the Council to use funds ckJof the street budget for
repairs.
-Council Member Vance pointed out that there seems to be an
increase in air traffic over Trophy Club. The Council will
ask the P.A.L.E. committee to see if the traffic can be
directed over Lake Grapevine.
-Mayor Carter stated that he attended a M.U.D. meeting last
week to discuss drainage. There seems to be a question as to
who should take responsibility in orainage matters. The
Council instructed Mr. Hill to formalize a policy outlining
the Town's responsibility in this area.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS
-Planning and Zoning Commission: Commissioner Mike Hamper
stated that the next meeting of the P & Z will be June 15th.
The Commission ,s working on the Cumorehensive Zonino
Ordinance and should send it to the Council for review soon.
Commissioner Hamoer also stated that Tim Fleming, the new
building inspector is doing a fine Job.
ROANOKE/WESTLAKE/TROPHY CLUB METHODIST CHURCH COMMl7TEE
-Council Member Vance stated that he has been trying to
contact Reverend Adams. He will talk to the Church about
olacing barriers to orevent flow-through traffic and fint out
what plans they have for the traffic flow.
PARK DEDICATION COMMITTEE
-Council Member Vance stated that the lowest bids for the
park proposal were $1,500 and $1,750. Before the aporaisals
can be done a survey might have to be made that would cost
approximately two to four hundred dollars.
STAFF REPORTS
-Marshal Nolte reoorted that Lt. MauIden had been assipned to
Denton due to personal reasons. He introduced Sgt. Gene
Gardner who will be replacing Lt. Mau1den.
Marshal Nolte reported that the officers who are assigned
to Trophy Club are also being used in Roanoke. Trophy Club's
contract calls for 24 hour coverage. Roanoke is contracting
for partial coverage. Marsha] Nolte met with Sheriff Kaisner
and was told this would stop immediately.
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Marshal Nolte reported that the police are watching the
Indian Creek and Trophy Wood intersection. Several complaints
have been made concerning people runninp the stop sign.
FINANCE REPORT
Ms. Kelly was unable to attend the meeting to review the
report with the Council. Council Member Venetoff stated that
enpineering fees for the review of plats should be billed
directly to the developers. He suggested having Freese and
Nichols bill the developers directly.
ATTORNEYS REPORT
Mr. Hill presented his report to the Council. A copy is filed
with the minutes of this meeting.
TOI"N PLANNER
Mr. Marx Mendez of Freese and Nichols, stated that he and Mr.
Boutwell are working on three assignments for the Town. They
are the Subdivision Regulations, Comprehensive Zoning Map and
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Mr. Steve Kimble reviewed a report with the Council that
outlined the calls the E.M.G. has made since January 1st.
He stated that a heart monitor and defibulation unit had been
donated to the E.M.S. by a local hospital.
Mr. Kimble stated that the E.M.S. has made the following
recommendations for the E.M.S. Advisory Board. They are:
1. Dr. Key
2. Dr. Laughlin
3. Dr. Matchett
Council Member Vance wade a motion to approve the
appointments to the Board as recommended, Council Member
Kunkel seconded, motion carried unanimously. Council Member
Foley will be the Council reoresentative to the Board.
CONS3DERATION OF ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS PROVIDING
REGULATIONS FOR A RESIDENTIAL -7,500 SQUARE FEET ZONING
DISTRICT; PROVIDING USE, HEIGHT, AREA, BUILDING AND PARKING
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PLATTING; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE.
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Council Member Venetoff made a motion to aoorove the
ordinance with mccifications, Mayor Pro Tem Martignago
seconded, motion carried with Council Member's Foley and
Vance opposing. ( Changes are filed with the minutes of this
meeting).
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0 85-22 AND
AMENDMENT ORDINANCE NO. 0 86-14 RELATlNG TO NO PARKING OW
CERTAIN STREETS.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the ordinance
with modifications, Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE PLANNING AND ZW-4lNG COMMISSION.
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to aoprove the
ordinance with modifications and subject to Mr. Hill's
review. Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion carried
unanimously. (List of changes filed with the minutes).
Council Member Kunkel made a motion to approve the Planning
and Zoning modifications to the Subdivision Regulations,
Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council adjourned into Executive Session to discuss
committee appointments.
OPEN SESSION
Council Member Vance made a motion to appoint Mike Hamper as
Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Council
Member Kunkel seconded` motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Kunkle made a motion to appoint Mr. Dale
Heistand as a member of the P & Z, Council Member Venetoff
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Vance made a motion to have Planning and
Zoning select a Co -Chairman, Council Member Kunkel seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Vance made a motion to extend an opportunity
to Independent American to satisfy the requirements of the
Planning and Zoning Commission for approval of Section 13
o]at, Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
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