Minutes TC 09/14/1987MINUTES 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 Trophy Club met in Regular
Session on September 14, 1987. The meeting was held at the
Municipal Utility District Building and was open to the
Public.
Jim Carter
Aldo Martignago
Dick Venetoff
Beverly Foley
Terry Vance
Tracy Kunkel
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
Cindy Kelly Bookeeper
Donna Welsh Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
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 Vance made a motion to approve the minutes as
written, Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
OCTOBER 1, 1987 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1988.
Mayor Carter opened the Public Hearing and introduced Mr.
John Carter, Chairman of the Budget Committee. Mayor Carter
and the Council thanked the Committee for the outstanding Job
they have done in preparing the budget.
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Mr~ Carter introduced the members of the Budget Committee.
They are: John Cabot, Pete Reinke and Sharon Bigliano, who
was unable to attend this meeting. Also assisting were Jack
Jacobs and Cindy Kelly, members of the Town staff.
Mr. Carter reviewed the budget in detail and entertained
ouestions from the audiance. Discussion ensued with the
following amendments made by the Council:
Council Member Foley made a motion to reduce the legal fees
from $25,000 to $12,000. The general consensus of the Council
was the fee of $25,000 was conservative. The motion dies for
lack of second.
Council Member Vance made a motion to reduce the law
enforcement contract fee by one officer or $29,000. Council
Member Foley seconded. Council Members Martignago, Kunkel and
Venetoff voted against the motion. Motion denied.
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to adopt the budget
as amended. Council Member Kunkel seconded.
Council Member Vance amended the motion to take the funds
over the excess required funds, ($61121.00), and pot them in
the contingency.
Vote: Council Members Venetoff, Martignago, Kunkel and Vance
for.
Against: Council Member Foley
A copy of the revised budget is filed with the minutes of
this meeting.
Council Member Vance made a motion to propose a tax increase
to 17.5/100, Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
The Public Hearing on the tax increase will be Thursday,
September 24, 1987 at the Municipal Utility District Building
at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
None
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Council Member Vance suggested posting the Public Hearing on
the community bulletin board at the entrance~
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
TROPHY CLUB/WESTLAKE/ROANOKE CHURCH COMMITTEE
The general consensus was to discontinue the committee.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Council Member Kunkel stated that bid notices have been put
in the paper for street repairs. The bid opening will be held
on September 28th.
PARK DEDICATION COMMITTEE
Council Member Vance reported that the committee is waiting
to hear from the State on the appraisals submitted.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Council Member Foley stated that the committee would like to
send out a letter concerning a crime watch program. The
general consensus of the Council was that a separate mailing
would generate more response.
Council Member Vance made a motion to send out a dedicated
mailing on the crime watch program. Council Member Foley
seconded, motion carried with Council Member Venetoff
opposing.
PEOPLE AGAINST LOW ELEVATION
No report.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS RELATINB TO
DEFENSIVE DRIVING FEES; PROVING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the ordinance
as written, Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS REGULATING
SATELLITE RECEIVERS AND OTHER TRANSMITTERS AND ANTENNAS;
PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; REQUIRING A PERMIT AND PAYMENT OF A
FEE; REGULATING THE LOCATION, HEIGHT AND SIZE OF RECEIVERS,
TRANSMITTERS AND ANTENNAS; REQUIRING SCREENING; PROVIDING FOR
AN APPEAL.
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Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the ordinance
with amendments, Council Member Venetoff seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0 86-
30 DEALING WITH PARK LAND DEDICATION~
Council Member Venetoff made a motion to approve the
ordinance with amendments and repeal the previous ordinance.
Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE 0 87-14, SUBDIVISION
REGULATION, TO INCLUDE ATTORNEY COMMENTS.
Council Member Venetoff made a motion to approve the
ordinance as amended and repeal the previous ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Martingago seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 85-1 BY
INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION FROM FIVE MEMBERS TO SEVEN MEMBERS.
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to approve the
Resolution as written, Council Member Venetoff seconded,
motion carried with Council Member Foley opposing.
ADJOURN
Council Member Vance made a motion to adjourn, Mayor Pro Tem
Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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