Minutes TC 04/19/1994MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS
APRIL 19, 1994
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in
a regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 1994. The meeting
was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to
the Public.
Council Members Present:
Jim Carter
Mayor
Marshall Engelbeck
Council Member
Doug Glaspell
Council Member
Gene Hill
Cotton Moore
Mayor Pro Tem
Patti Stoltz
Council Member
Council Member
Also present were guests and
staff members:
Donna Welsh
John Hill
Town Manager
Pauline Shaw
Karen Sadri
Town Attorney
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Town Secretary
Police Chief Franklin, Public
Town Treasurer Jacobs
Works Director LeGrand, and
were absent
due to other commitments.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. noting
a
quorum was present. He then
guests, and staff.
welcomed Council Members,
INVOCATION
An Invocation was given by Council Member Moore.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was
led by Council Member Glaspell.
LOU OPIPARE, FIRE CHIEF, TO PRESENT FIRE AND E.M.S.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Fire Department Chief, Lou Opipare, presented the Fire and
E.M.S. Departments report comparing the entire 1992-93 fiscal
year with what has occurred in the 1993-94 fiscal year. The
indication is a busier and higher increase of call volume.
For efficiency the departments have been reorganized to have
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a chief, two (2) deputy chiefs, a training officer, a
maintenance officer, and a medical assistant. Currently,
there are twenty-eight (28) active personnel including seven
(7) paramedics with the addition of two (2) fully trained
paramedics by end of the fiscal year.
Both departments are on or under budget and should remain
that way. The biggest concern is an unexpected equipment or
maintenance problem. Another concern which is under
negotiation is the restructuring of the funding from Denton
County.
The Mayor suggested that the Fire Chief be persistent in the
negotiations with regard to readiness factor, amount of work
expended, and use of the A.L.S. unit. He, also, wanted the
Fire Chief to encourage funding for increased staff training.
CONSENT AGENDA
As the Consent Agenda deemed little deliberation, Mayor Pro
Tem Hill made a motion to approve it with the correct current
names of Keller's Mayor and the Town's secretary on the
animal control contract. Council Member Glaspell seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
The approved items are as follows:
A. Minutes of the March 15, 1994 Town Council
Meeting
B. Financial reports Ending 03/31/94
C. A resolution of the Town Council of the Town of
Trophy Club, Texas accepting and approving the
COBRA Administration Agreement by and between
the Town and the Texas Municipal League Group
Benefits Risk Pool, a copy of which is attached
hereto; authorizing and directing the Mayor of
the Town to execute the said agreement on
behalf of the Town; providing an effective
date.
D. A resolution of the Town Council of the Town of
Trophy Club, Texas approving and adopting the
renewal of an animal control contract by and
between the Town and City of Keller, Texas,
wherein Keller agrees to provide a shelter and
quarantine services for animals; authorizing
the Mayor to execute the contract; providing an
effective date.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ORDINANCE 92-
06 CONCERNING THE FENCE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION TO MR. PHIL
SALYER, SALYER & ASSOCIATES, INC., AT 12 FAIR GREEN DRIVE.
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Since the representative from Salyer & Associates, Inc. could
not attend, no action was taken. The representative did
request to be placed on next month's agenda.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
No presentations were given by the citizens.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Town Manager, Donna Welsh, reported that the Town's tax
attorneys and the Denton County Tax Appraisal District have
been informed to not devalue the property over the past five
(5) years but remain firm that MTV pay the entire amount of
owed back taxes.
She informed the Council that local and Denton County
officials met to discuss Marshall Creek Road improvements.
Even though the County has $ 200,000.00 voter approved money,
everyone will meet again to consider the County's proposal.
Planning and Zoning Administrator, Pauline Shaw, invited the
Council to attend the meeting on April 20, 1994 to discuss a
potential bond issue.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
The Council had no presentations, but Mayor Carter stated the
change of dates from the 17th to the 10th for the next Town
Council Meeting because of canvassing the May 7th General
Election.
Council Member Engelbeck expressed his displeasure with the
erratic service of the present trash contractor. If the
equipment is the problem, a new bidder might be considered.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill has noticed an increase of personal and
construction debris on the streets and in yards. He
recommended a "Beautification Day" by the residents and
service groups.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. and
meet again on Tuesday, May 10, 1994. Council Member Glaspell
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
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