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Minutes TC 07/07/1998MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS July 7, 1998 THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF DENTON § The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a regular session Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Carter Marshall Engelbeck Ben Brewster Kevin Carr Kay Pratt COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Susan H. McCabe STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT: Donna Welsh Karen Sadri Roger Unger David Miller Greg Guillaume Pam Liston Mike Hamper Richard Kipling Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Town Manager Town Secretary MUD Manager Director of Dept. of Public Safety Senior Accountant Interim Town Attorney P&Z Chairperson Carter & Burgess Rep. Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., noting a quorum was present. INVOCATION: David Miller, Director DPS, gave the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Karen Sadri, Town Secretary. Page 2 Town Council Meeting July 7, 1998 CITIZENS PRESENTATIONS: THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER WHETHER OR NOT IT IS POSTED ON THE AGENDA. THE COUNCIL IS NO T PERMITTED TO TAKE A CTION ON ANY PRESENTA TION MADE TO THE CO UNCIL A T THIS TIME CONCERNING AN ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. THE COUNCIL WILL HEAR PRESENTATION ON SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEMS PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL ADDRESSING THOSE ITEMS. Mr. H.C. Bailey - 1001 Quorum Drive, issued a complaint regarding clean-up of property adjacent to the Quorum. He indicated that it needed to be cleaned up because it was a safety hazard. Copperhead snakes have been spotted in the yards of residents as a result of the swamp conditions. Mayor Carter said he would look into it. Mr. Bailey thanked the Council for listening to his concern. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: Greg Guillaume, Senior Accountant, reported that the next TCEDC meeting would be held on Monday, July 13,1998 and the Finance Committee on Wednesday, July 15, 1998. David Miller, Director of DPS, said there was a truck weight sting and that no truck were found to be overweight Lou Opipare, Chief, TCFD, reported there has been no increase in fires. With regards to the Information Systems, the contract was let out and the equipment is here. He expects the new system to be in place and up and running by July 30, 1998 Pete Stebbins, representative for the Tarrant/Denton County line dispute committee, reported on the meeting with Tarrant County. TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF THE "LAKES", PHASE 3. (BRISCOE CLARK DEVELOPER) Roby Clark, owner, updated the Council. Richard Kipling, Carter & Burgess, explained all the concerns that the P&Z had and using the map showed, how they corrected them. Following comments from both Council and P&Z, Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to approve the final plat of the "Lakes", Phase 3. Council Member Brewster seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "FOX POINTE". (BECK PROPERTIES) P&Z Chairman Hamper explained to the Council that the P&Z approved both the preliminary and final plat for "Fox Pointe" at their last meeting. John Harbin, Beck Properties, described the attributes of "Fox Pointe." Following discussion, Council Member Pratt moved to approve the preliminary plat for "Fox Pointe". Council Member Carr seconded; motion passed unanimously. Page 3 Town Council Meeting July 7, 1998 TOWN COUNCIL TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 93-07 (RELATING TO THE CONTROL OF ANIMALS) IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING SAME AS SET FORTH HEREIN -BELOW; PROVIDING FOR A FINE OF A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: The following resident(s) addressed the Council: Gary Tomlin 208 Fresh Meadow Following discussion which included several recommendations for language changes; Mayor Pro Tern Engelbeck moved to adopt an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, repealing Ordinance No. 93-07 (relating to the control of animals) in its entirety and replacing same as set forth herein -below; providing for a fine of a sum not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00); providing a severability clause; providing an effective date, with the exception of deleting the requirement of having an annual license review and including the other discussed changes in verbiage. Council Member Carr seconded; motion passed with Mayor Pro Tern Engelbeck and Council Member Carr voting for; Council Member Brewster voting against; and Council Member Pratt abstaining. TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING OF CERTAIN ORDINANCE FOR PROGRESSIVE FINES OF REPEAT OFFENDERS (EX. PARKING ORD. 92-08 WITH AMENDMENTS 94-14,95-02,96-03,96-15,96- 18 AND 97-07, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ORD. 92-09 WITH AMENDMENTS 97-04). (COUNCIL MEMBER CARR) Council Member Carr would like to see the ordinances in question go to the P&Z for review, because in some circumstances places it is cheaper to pay fines than to comply with the ordinance. Following discussion, Attorney Liston agreed to research all current ordinances for the maximum fines allowed by law. Council consensus is to use progressive fines for repeat offenders. TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION TO COMPLETE AND DELIVER PACKERS EARLIER THAN THE FRIDAY BEFORE COUNCIL MEETINGS. (COUNCIL MEMBER CARR) Following discussion, Council consensus was to proceed with a Thursday delivery date. TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE OF MCCOMBS PARK, BY BECK PROPERTIES, INC. (COUNCIL MEMBER CARR) Beck properties attorneys have made some changes to the lease which were not available at this time. C, Council Member Carr moved to table this item until the July 21, 1998 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck seconded; motion to table passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS PROJECT FOLDERS FOR EACH MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN. (P&Z ADMINISTRATOR CATHY MORGAS) This item was tabled until the July 21, 1.998 meeting. Page 4 Town Council Meeting July 7, 1998 TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER (S) TO: A. FINANCE CONIIITTEE: The Finance Committee recommends appointing: David Neal (who has agreed to resign from the Parks and Recreation committee upon his appointment to the Finance Committee) and Penny Wilson. Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to appoint David Neal and Penny Wilson to the Finance Committee. Council Member Brewster seconded; motion passed unanimously. B. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE: The Parks and Recreation Committee recommends appointing Joe Poverelli to the committee. Council Member Brewster moved to appoint Joe Poverelli to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Council Member Pratt seconded; motion passed with Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck and Council Members Brewster and Pratt voting for and Council Member Carr abstaining. CONSENT AGENDA: ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA, 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. A. MINUTES — May 5, 1998 Council Member Carr moved to accept the minutes as written. Council Member Brewster seconded; motion passed unanimously. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL: Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck explained the delay of the Web Page development. Mayor Carter announced that D Magazine listed Trophy Club #6 of the best places in the Metroplex to live. He also addressed the press release on the new schools. Council Member Carr asked questions about the original paperwork on the bond issue the school passed. ADJOURN: Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to adjourn at 8:58 p.m., Council Member Brewster seconded; motion passed unanimously. f A Town Secretary (Seal)