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Minutes TC 07/19/1994MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS JULY 19, 1984 THE STATE OF TEXAS � � COUNTY OF OENTON � The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in m regular session on Tuesday, July 19, 1984. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Counnilmembmro Present: Jim Carter Mayor Gene Hill Mayor Pro Tem Marshall Enge*lbeok Counoilmember Doug G7aspell Counoilmember Cotton Moore Councilmembmr Patti Stoltz Counoilmembe»r Also present were guests and staff members: Donna Welsh John Hill Pauline Shaw Bill LgGrand Karen Sadri Kelly Bradley Barb Marks Richard Davis Doug Rivers Town Manager Town Attorney Planning & Zoning Administrator Public Works Director Town Secretary Committee Founder of MetrmAort Heals On Wheels President of Metroport Meals On Wheels General Manager, Laidlaw Waste Systems Sales Manager, Laidlaw Waste Systems Police Chief Franklin and Town Treasurer Jacobs were absent dug 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 welcomed Council Members, guests, and staff. INVOCATION. An Invocation was given by John Carter, Finance Committee Chairman. Page 2, Regular Town Council Meeting PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS. The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Fire Chief, Lou Opipare. LOU OPIPARE, FIRE CHIEF, TO PRESENT FIRE AND E.M.S. DEPARTMENT REPORTS. The presentation included a monthly activity handout indicating an average of 24 calls with 4 to 5 people per run. E.M.S. will gain its 7th certified paramedic, Bob Owlsley, in August. Then in early fall Julie Chambers will be the eighth. Both departments are on schedule regarding their budgets. A PRESENTATION BY METROPORT MEALS ON WHEELS, INC. An audio/visual slide show was presented by Kelly Bradley with additional information supplied by Barb Marks. They wanted to make the Council aware of their growth and progress since inception in 1980 with only private funding and volunteer help. Meals on Wheels encompasses eight towns with over 200 volunteers serving 10,000 meals annually. Mayor Carter commended them on their great success and practicing their motto "Neighbors Helping Neighbors". CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Carter asked that agenda item C (Financial Reports Ending 06/30/94) be removed for further discussion. As there was no discussion regarding the other items, Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to approve items A., B., and D. Councilmember Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously with Mayor Pro Tem Hill abstaining from item A. Mayor Carter returned to item C in order to praise the staff and Finance Committee for the excellent job of keeping revenues up and expenses down. Mayor Pro Tem Hill then made a motion to adopt item C into the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Engelbeck seconded, motion passed unanimously. The approved items are as follows: A. Minutes of the June 21, 1994 regular Town Council Meeting. Page 3, Regular Town Council Meeting B. Minutes of the July 7, 1991 joint Public Hearing/Town Council/Planning and Zoning Commission. C. Financial reports ending 06/30/94. D. A resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas supporting and commending action of the Denton County Commissioners Court in its collaborative partnership with the Texas Transportation Commission for the purpose of providing beneficial solutions to the area's transportation infrastructure; requesting and urging advance discretionary consideration of certain transportation projects, including State Highway121, the proposed State Highway 121 bypass and Farm to Market Road 2499, as part of the transportation improvements program and project development plan of the Department of Transportation; providing an effective date. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE SANITATION CONTRACT WITH LAIDLAW WASTE MANAGEMENT REGARDING A RATE INCREASE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Before beginning their presentation Richard Davis, General Manager, and Doug Rivers, Sales Manager, noted that the company name is Laidlaw Waste Systems; not Laidlaw Waste Management. They then asked the Council to consider their rate increase request of $ 7.08 for the following reasons: A. Current rate structure has been in effect since 1990. B. Both Federal and State Governments have mandated new taxes, standards, and procedures. C. Fuel and labor costs have increased drastically since 1990. D. The C.P.I. (Consumer Price Index) is an inflationary precaution and one fair and measurable component of the cost of doing business in this area. Bill LeGrand, Public Works Director, informed the Council that the Public Works Committee recommended an increase of $ 6.90 and to disregard the C.P.I. since it has never been included before this time. He, also, said that Town Treasurer, Jack Jacobs, found errors in Laidlaw's favor and that $ 6.95 was a fairer rate for both parties. Page 4, Regular Town Council Meeting After discussion ensued about both being paid and billed for the actual measurable work that was being done; General Manager Davis made a counter offer of $ 7.00. In response to Councilmember Glaspell's question regarding the cost comparison of curbside recycling to drop-off, Mr. Davis encouraged us to stay at drop-off because our program is so successful and participation is at such a high percentage rate. Because the discussion showed some inconsistencies, Councilmember Engelbeck made a motion to table this amendment and return it to the August 16th agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded; motion passed unanimously. *PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS No presentations were given. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Town Manager Welsh informed the Council of the staff's participation with the Northeast Leadership Forum's program called Vital Link. Two junior high school students will be working with us this week. Chairman John Carter of the Finance Committee complimented the staff on their preparation of the new fiscal budget and how well costs are kept to an absolute minimum. Town Attorney, John Hill, updated the Council on the East Entrance. The new owner, William Lauterbach of Globe Net in Washington D.C., has expressed interest to work with the Town and Beck Properties on the Trophy Wood Drive extension. Southlake is aware of the current developments. Attorney Hill also reported that very positive steps have been taken to collect the back taxes. *PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL Mayor Carter announced that Jeff Beck of Capital Realty Group will donate $ 1000.00 to the Bond Committee. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. and reconvene August 16th in a Budget Workshop with the Finance Committee. Councilmember Moore seconded; motion passed unanimously. Page 5, Regular Town Council Meeting -P(A-YOR CARTER TOWN SECRETARY'