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Minutes TC 05/11/1987MINUTES 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 May 11, 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 Mayor Dick Venetoff Council Member Tracy Kunkel Council Member Terry Vance Council Member Beverly Foley Council Member Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Martignago 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 7:05 p.m. Council Member Vance gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Marshal Nolte led in the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Council Member Kunkel made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 27, 1987 Council Meeting as written, Council Member Foley seconded, motion carried unanimously. The Denton/Tarrant County Humane Society representative was unable to attend the meetinq. This item will be placed on a future agenda. PRESENTATION: #R. HANK THOMPSON OF PLANNED CABLE SYSTEMS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Mr. Thompson introduced Mr. Bill Marks to the Council. Mr. Marks stated that Planned Cable Systems has now merged with Cable Vision Management. They are now serving Southlake and other local towns. Mayor Carter pointed out that the cable franchise passed in October was not ratified in the specified time between the Cable Company and the Town making the ordinance invalid. Mr. Marks reviewed several modifications his company would like to see regarding the franchise. One of the changes was relocating the cable office in the near vicinity. Mr. Marks said that even though the office would not be in Trophy Club, Channel 10 would remain for Trophy Club only. He also pointed out that should the Town want to televise council meeting's or life saving classes for example, there would be no charge to the town. He also stated that the basic rate of $9.75 would be raised to $11.00 in July. Council Member Kunkel made a motion to approve the franchise ordinance with amendments, Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously. A copy of the ordinance with the changes made at this meeting is filed with these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: SECOND READING AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE FILING OF A SURETY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS WITH THE TOWN PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OR BUILDING WITHIN FIFTEEN FEET OF A UTILITY EASEMENT OR OTHER PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND CABLE TELEVISION WIRES AND CABLES. The Council expressed concerns relating to the added work load on the Town staff. Mayor Carter pointed out that Texas Power and Light and Southwestern Bell do not require this type of bond. Mr. Marks stated this could be handled out of the cable office. Council Member Vance made a motion to table the ordinance until the Council could have input from the builders and asked the cable company to research a different aoproach of handling the bond situation. Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS: Mrs. Cindy Booker, 99 Trophy Wood Drive, stated that at the intersection of Trophy Wood Drive and Indian Creek several people are ignoring the stop sign. She presented pictures of damage done to neighboring yards from a recent wreck. She asked the Council to address the problem because of the numerous wrecks in this area. The Council asked the Public Safety Committee to look into the situation and come back with suggestions. The police officers will also patrol the area more closely. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL -Council Member Vance asked Mr. Hill if he had looked into the proper drainage of swimming pools. There have been situations where drainage from a resident's pool has damaged another resident's property. Mr. Hill stated that he would look into the problem. -Council Member Foley thanked everyone for their support in the recent Fun -Run. Enough money was raised to purchasse the playground equipment. -Council Member Venetoff asked Mr. Hill questions concerning a letter he had drafted dealing with maintenance of common properties. Council Member Venetoff stated that it was still not clear what areas have been deeded to the Town. Mr. Hill will review this with the C.I.A. Commissioner Pete Reuss will check to see if future plats filed with the Town should show dedicated areas. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Commissioner Reuss reported on the following items: -The Subdivision Regulations have been approved by the P & Z with modifications. Freese and Nichols recommended a $50.00 charge for the books. The Subdivision Regulations will come before the Council for review at the next meeting. -Commissioner Reuss stated that the attorney for Independent American had written a letter to the P & Z stating that Section 13 should be approved by the Town or legal action will be taken. The P & Z has not approved the plat because the developer has failed to provide necessary information regarding the plat. Mr. Hill will review the letter. Commissioner Reuss also pointed out that the Sports Association has not complied with the Commission`s reouest for material. -The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will come to the Council soon for review. TROPHY CLUB/WESTLAKE/ROANOKE METHODIST CHURCH COMMITTEE Council Member Kunkel stated that Roanoke had been advised by their attorney not to get involved with matters concerning the church. Council Member Vance will contact the Church and try and reach a solution. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Council Member Kunkel stated that her committee had looked at the condition of the streets. She presented several pictures of the worst areas. The committee contacted the company of Gifford Hill who will provide street patching material to try on some of the areas. FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. John Carter reported that each member of the committee has taken a portion of the Texas Municipal League Budget Guide to review. The committee will present a preliminary budget for Council review in July. PARK DEDICATION COMMITTEE Council Member Vance reported the State would like to see the park appraisals by the middle of June. He is trying to locate appraisers to do the appraisals with a minimum cost to the INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT Council to consider an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City of Gouthlake, Trophy Club and Trophy Club M.U.D. 01. The agreement is to state the terms upon which the parties have agreed to work together to collectively improve the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency fire and medical protection to the parties. Council Member Vance made a motion to ratify the agreement, Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried unanimously. page 5 COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0 85-22 AND AMENDMENT ORDINANCE NO. 0 86-14 RELATING TO NO PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS. The Council discussed eliminating Section 2 Item B of the ordinance. The general consensus of the Council was to delete this item. In Section A the Council discussed prohibiting parking from Indian Creek between the intersection of Trophy Club Drive and Heritage Court. Council Member Vance made a motion to table the amendment until the homeowners fronting Indian Creek between Hillcrest Ct. and Heritage Ct. could be contacted. Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION: COUNCIL TO CONSIDER 1) RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF URGING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CONGRESS TO CREATE A SPECIAL CATEGORY OF CRIME PROHIBITING THE SALE OF DANGEROUS DRUGS TO MINORS. Council Member Kunkel made a motion to approve the Resolution as written, Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR A RESIDENTIAL -71500 SQUARE FEET ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING USE, HEIGHT, AREA, BUILDING AND PARKING REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PLATTING; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. Council Member Kunkel made a motion to table the ordinance in order for the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the ordinance and clarification of some items. Council member, Foley seconded, motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kunkel made Member Vance seconded.hotion ca Wffl=@WnTA ion to adjourn, Council SHEM