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Minutes TC 09/06/1994MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING/TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 THE STATE OF TEXAS § � COUNTY OF DENT[)N § The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a regular session on Tuesday, September G, 1594' The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Counoilmembers Present: Gene Hill Doug GlaSpall Cotton Moore Patti Stoltz Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmembgr Councilmember Mayor Curter and Councilmember Engelbeok were absent due to other commitments. Also present were guests and staff members: Donna Welsh Town Manager John Hill Town Attorney Jack Jacobs Town Treasurer Pauline Shaw Planning & Zoning Administrator Bill LeGrand Public Works Director Karen Sadri Town Secretary Lou Opipare Fire Chief John Carter Chairman of Finance Committee Lew Anderton Citizen Petitioning for Fence Variance Police Chief Franklin was absent due to another commitment. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Pro Tem Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. noting an adequate number was present for a quorum. Hee then welcomed Council Members, Queata, and staff. INVOCATION. An Invocation was given by John Carter" Finance Committee Chairman. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS. The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Councilmember Stoltz. Page 2, Public Hearing/Town Council Meeting/09/06/94 PUBLIC HEARING: TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1994 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1994. Councilmember Moore made a motion to open the Public Hearing. Councilmember Stoltz seconded; motion carried unanimously. No questions, comments, nor discussion ensued from the Town Council, Staff, and Finance Committee Chairman concerning the budget. Councilmember Glaspell then made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Moore seconded; motion passed unanimously. LOU OPIPARE, FIRE CHIEF, TO PRESENT FIRE AND E.M.S. DEPARTMENT REPORTS. The presentation included a monthly activity handout indicating 29 calls with 6 personnel per run which is an increase from the previous month. Both departments will be under budget for this fiscal year. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT, PROJECT AND ACCOUNT; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Since there was no discussion, Councilmember Glaspell made a motion to adopt the 1994-1995 budget which Councilmember Stoltz seconded. Before the Council could vote Town Manager Welsh informed them that the next meeting, date, and proposed tax rate needed to be included. Councilmember Glaspell then amended the motion to adopt the 1994-1995 budget and announce that another Public Hearing is scheduled for September 20th for adopting a tax rate. Councilmember Stoltz again seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE RATES OF LONE STAR GAS COMPANY IN THE TOWN; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Manager Welsh informed the Council that Lone Star Gas had extended the rate increase deadline another 35 days. Councilmember Glaspell then made a motion to table this item until the September 20th meeting to learn if the rate decreases any more. Councilmember Moore seconded; motion passed unanimously. Page 3, Public Hearing/Town Council Meeting/09/06/94 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS PROHIBITING THE USE, INSTALLATION OR PLACEMENT OF WOOD SHINGLES OR WOOD SHAKES: (1) AS A ROOF COVERING ON ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE FOR WHICH A BUILDING PERMIT IS ISSUED ON OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF, OR; (2) TO REPLACE THE ROOF COVERING ON ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE FOR WHICH A BUILDING PERMIT WAS ISSUED OR WHICH WAS CONSTRUCTED OR ERECTED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PRO- VIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Council had a revised copy of this ordinance with the following amendments: 1. The added provision that a building permit must first be obtained before any replacement of a roof covering; and 2. The ordinance applies to the replacement of any roof or "any part thereof". Councilmember Glaspell made a motion to approve the amended ordinance. Councilmember Stoltz seconded for discussion purposes only. It was learned from the Planning and Zoning Administrator and the Fire Chief that there are wooden shingles on the market which have vacuumed -pressured retardant treatments which are guaranteed the life of the product. it was recommended that a thirty year roof with a class A heat factor be considered. Also, any new roofing technology and products be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for research and approval. Another suggestion was to change the ordinance wording to include a percentage number of the roof replacement and not "any part thereof". Because the Council considered these major changes, Council - members Glaspell and Stoltz withdrew their original motion which was passed unanimously. Then Councilmember Glaspell made a motion to place this item with the updated revisions on the next meeting agenda. Councilmember Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ORDINANCE 92-06 CONCERNING THE HEIGHT OF A FENCE TO MR. LEW ANDERTON OF 403 HILL TOP DRIVE. The Council had concerns about the 8 foot fence being on three sides of the property (not just the one side as first indicated) and that the fence material had not been chosen. Page 4, Public Hearing/Town Council-Meeting/09/06/94 Mr. Anderton is diligently searching for the brick to match the house, but admits he may have to use Something else. CoVnoilmember Glaapell then made a motion to table this agenda item until the next meeting. Councilmember Moore seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER GRANTING THE STAFF REQUEST OF A $ 3,000.00 TRANSFER FROM CONTINGENCY (LINE ITEM 10-5122) TO IRRIGATION REPAIRS (LINE ITEM 40-7018`. It was explained to the Council that Fort Worth impact fees were not waived for changing the irrigation system from effluent to fresh water. Cuuncilmember Glaspell made 8 motion to honor this request. Counoilmember Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: ALL NATTERS LISTED ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE By THE TOWN COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED By ONE MOTION. THERE WILL NOT BE A SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. As there was no discussion, Councilmember Glaapell made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmemher Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously with Cnunoilmember Moore abstaining. The approved item is as follows: A. Minutes of the August 16' 1994 regular Town Council Meeting. *PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS No presentations were given. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning and Zoning Administrator, Pauline Shaw, reported that 67 building permits worth 8 million dollars have been issued since October, 1993. Also, bids for the East Entrance construction will be accepted on the 15th, 5o the Council will have the results at the next meeting. Town Attorney, John Hill, informed the Council that the East Entrance negotiations have not been finalized but is hopeful for e positive report at the meeting on the 20th. Town Manager, Donna Welsh, updated the Council on the back taxes issue. The Town, both M.U.D.`s, and the N.W.I.S.D. have refused the first offer and made a Counter offer. In the near future all four entities want to meet for strategy planning. I Page 5, Public nearing/TownCouncil Meeting/09/06/94 Public Works Directcr, B 4 '1- ! -e6 stated that the t irrigation project is in place=. xPRESENTATIONS BY COUNCTL No presentations were given. ADiOURN Councilmember Stoltz made a motion to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. and reconvene September 2U-th in another joint Public Hearing/Town Council Meeting. Councilmember Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously. UMZM TOWN SECRETARY