Minutes TC 08/19/2013MINUTES FROM TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
Monday, August 19, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.
Svore Municipal Building Boardroom
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on Monday,
August 19, 2013. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the
public.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTIES OF DENTONITARRANT §
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Connie White Mayor
Jeannette Tiffany Mayor Pro Tem
Bill Rose Council Member, Place 1
Clint Schroeder Council Member, Place 3
Danny Mayer Council Member, Place 4
Greg Lamont Council Member, Place 5
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mike Slye
Town Manager
Amy Piukana
Town Secretary
Patricia Adams
Town Attorney
Danny Thomas
Fire Chief
Scott Kniffen
Police Chief
Carolyn Huggins
Community Development Director
Adam Adams
Parks and Recreation Director
Mayor White announced the date of August 19, 2013, called the meeting to order and announced a
quorum at 6:03 p.m.
WORKSHOP SESSION
1. Blue Ribbon Panel overview and meeting with applicants; discussion of same.
Mayor White provided a brief overview of the Blue Ribbon Panel, introducing Town
Manager Mike Slye as the Board Liaison. Mayor White invited the applicants to
introduce themselves and ask any questions regarding serving on the panel. Mayor
White noted that the Town Council will appoint Panel Members at the September 3,
2013 Town Council Meeting.
The following Blue Ribbon Panel Applicants addressed the Council:
Bob Arnold, Lou Opipare, Wanda Franklin, Nicole Fontayne, Caroline Avery -Dahl,
Mitchell Christoffer, James Como, Ajay Malhotra, Sandra Millett, Wesley Carlton,
Ronald Bieker, Larry Hoover, Adam Broyles, Brenda Mahon, Jared King, Joe Hennig,
Jim Hase, Wanda Franklin, Timothy Gamache, Brenda Crayne, Ronald Eddins, Darryl
Howard, Gene Popik, Jeremy Lua, Patrick Arata
Mayor White and the Council expressed gratitude to all applicants who applied for the
Blue Ribbon Panel.
2. Discussion of Agenda Items posted for consideration on the Regular Session
Council Agenda for the August 19, 2013 meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
3. Discussion of Agenda Items posted for consideration on the upcoming
Regular Session Council Agenda for the September 3, 2013 meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
Mayor White called a short break at 7:20 p.m.
CONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION — 7:25 P.M.
INVOCATION - The invocation was offered by Police Chief Scott Kniffen.
PLEDGES — The Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags were led by Fire Chief
Danny Thomas.
CITIZEN 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 not permitted to take action on or discuss any presentations made to the Council at
this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. The Council will hear presentations on specific agenda
items prior to the Council addressing those items. You may speak up to three (3) minutes or the time limit
determined by the Mayor or presiding officer. To speak during this item you must complete the Speaker's form
that includes the topic(s) of your statement. Topics of presentation should be limited to matters over which the
Council has authority.
The following resident(s) spoke under citizen presentations:
Dena Boudreau - spoke regarding her interest in participating on the Blue Ribbon Panel.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed as 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.
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4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the following minutes:
- August 2, 2013, Special Town Council Budget Workshop Meeting
- August 5, 2013, Regular Town Council Meeting
- August 12, 2013, Special Called Town Council Meeting
5. Consider and take appropriate action regarding an Ordinance amending
Subsection 7 of Section 2.02(B), "Speed of Vehicles" of Article ll, "Traffic
and Vehicles" of Chapter 10, "Public Safety" of the Code of Ordinances of
the Town to extend the length of an existing school zone on Trophy Club
Drive, south of its intersection with Bobcat Boulevard and extending north on
Trophy Club Drive; providing a penalty for violation not to exceed $200.00 for
each offense; and providing an effective date.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to approve Consent Item 4, as amended,
and Consent Item 5, as presented. Motion seconded by Council Member
Schroeder. Motion approved unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
6. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider a Hazardous Mitigation Action Plan
(HMAP).
Town Manager Mike Slye introduced Katie Hogan with Freese and Nichols, Inc.,
who provided an overview and update regarding the HMAP process.
There were no citizens present to speak for and/or against this item.
7. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the Trophy Club Crime Control and
Prevention District (CCPD) Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 submitted to
the Town Council by the CCPD Board.
Police Chief Scott Kniffen addressed Council regarding this item.
There were no citizens present to speak for and/or against this item.
8. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider the creation of tax increment
Reinvestment Zone Number One, Town of Trophy Club, Texas, located within
the boundaries of the Town on approximately 30.5 acres near the intersection
of State Highway 114 and Trophy Wood Drive in the southeast corner of the
Town of Trophy Club, Texas, and other matters related to the proposed Zone.
Town Manager Mike Slye introduced David Pettit, with Bennett Benner and Pettit,
who provided an overview of the TIRZ No. 1 proposal.
There were no citizens present to speak for and/or against this item.
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9. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a zoning change from "PD"
Planned Development No. 26, Trophy Club Physician's Hospital, for a hospital
use to "PD" Planned Development No. 33, Hillside Pointe, for single family
residential use.
Community Development Director Carolyn Huggins addressed the Council regarding
this item. Developer Erin Kitchens and Home Builder Jim Monk were present to
answer any questions.
The following resident(s) addressed Council regarding the Public Hearing:
Larry Hoover — spoke in opposition; had concerns regarding loss of tax revenue with
the rezoning, landscape buffer issues, and slope and drainage concerns.
Greg George — spoke in support, however; asked that lot sizes be increased, urged
Council to enforce no structures be built within 10 feet of the adjacent residential
property lines and asked that any possible drainage issues be addressed.
Jim Pearson — spoke in opposition; had concerns regarding privacy and the types of
use for property located adjacent to a residential property.
Mayor White called a short break.
REGULAR SESSION
Council skipped to Item No. 11.
11. Consider and take appropriate action regarding an Ordinance of the Town
designating a certain contiguous geographic area in the Town as
"Reinvestment Zone Number One, Town of Trophy Club, Texas; creating a
Board of Directors for the Zone; providing effective and termination dates for
the Zone; establishing a Tax Increment Fund for the Zone; containing other
matters related to the Zone; and providing an effective date.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to approve an Ordinance of the Town
designating a certain contiguous geographic area in the Town as Reinvestment
Zone Number One, Town of Trophy Club, Texas; creating a Board of Directors for
the Zone; providing effective and termination dates for the Zone; establishing a Tax
Increment Fund for the Zone; containing other matters related to the Zone; and
providing an effective date. Motion seconded by Council Member Schroeder.
Motion approved unanimously.
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12. Consider and take appropriate action regarding Ordinance 2013-21 PZ
amending the Town's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Town's
Official Zoning Map by changing the zoning on a 5.596 acre tract of land
located generally along Trophy Wood Drive to the south of Hanna Ct. from its
current zoning of "PD" Planned Development No. 26 for a hospital use to
"PD" Planned Development No. 33 for single family residential use,
providing a penalty not to exceed $2,000 for each violation; providing for
publication; and providing an effective date.
Motion made by Council Member Mayer to approve Ordinance 2013-21 PZ
amending the Town's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the Town's
Official Zoning Map by changing the zoning on a 5.596 acre tract of land
located generally along Trophy Wood Drive to the south of Hanna Ct. from its
current zoning of "PD" Planned Development No. 26 for hospital use to "PD"
Planned Development No. 33 for single family residential use, providing a penalty
not to exceed $2,000 for each violation; providing for publication; and providing an
effective date. Motion seconded by Council Member Rose.
The following resident(s) addressed Council regarding this item:
Larry Hoover - spoke in opposition; had concerns regarding landscape buffer issues,
slope and possible drainage issues.
Jim Pearson - spoke in opposition; had concerns with the property use and felt it
could negatively impact the adjacent residential properties. Mr. Pearson asked that
the lot sizes be increased and trees be saved.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend and remove under Item (3) the
wording, "Limitation of uses. Any use not expressly permitted herein is prohibited."
Motion seconded by Council Member Tiffany. Motion failed by vote of 2-4, Mayor
Pro Tem Tiffany, Council Member Schroeder, Council Member Mayer, Council
Member Lamont voting against.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend the wording under Item (8) "Depth
of rear yard, feet" to read, "There shall be rear yard having a depth of not less
than fifteen (15) feet measured from the dwelling to the rear property line." Motion
seconded by Council Member Schroeder.
Motion to amend made by Council Member Mayer that setbacks for Lots 5-16
be amended to ten (10) feet and all others remain as submitted. Motion
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany. Motion approved by vote of 4-2, Council
Member Rose and Council Member Lamont voting against.
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Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend Item C.(2) to read, "All
garages must have a minimum two (2) foot offset between the front elevation of the
house and garage, and all garage doors must be stained cedar." Motion
seconded by Council Member Lamont.
Motion to withdraw the amendment made by Council Member Rose. Motion to
withdraw the second made by Council Member Lamont.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend Item C.(2) to add, "all garages
must have a minimum two (2) foot offset between the front elevation of house and
garage." Motion seconded by Council Member Mayer. Motion approved
unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend Item D.(1) to read, "The exterior
surface on all main and accessory buildings shall be constructed of one hundred
percent (100%) natural or manufactured stone, brick, or stucco." Motion seconded
by Council Member Lamont. Motion approved unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend Item D.(1) to read, "The exterior
surface masonry requirement shall exclude doors, windows, and porches." Motion
seconded by Council Member Lamont. Motion approved unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend Item D.(2) to exclude the word
"Spanish tile" and replace with the wording "concrete tile." Motion dies from lack of
second.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend Item D.(2) to remove the word,
"material" at the end of the sentence. Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany.
Motion approved unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend and add an Item D.(6) to read,
"Covered front porches in an area of at least sixty (60) ft. shall be covered by the
main roof or architectural extension." Motion died for lack of a second.
Council Member Mayer made a motion to call for the question. Motion seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany. Council Member Mayer made a motion to withdraw his
call for the question. Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany made a motion to withdraw her
second.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to add D(6), "Elevations: single family house
plans shall vary from lot to lot as follows: (a.) The same floor plan with the same
elevation shall be separated by four (4) lots between them on the same side of the
street and by a minimum of two (2) lots between them on the opposite side of the
street with no two elevations located on an adjacent lot directly to the rear. (b.) The
same floor plan with a different elevation shall be separated by a minimum of one (1)
lot on the same side and on the opposite side of the street."
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Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend above wording, "separated by four
(4) lots to three (3) lots." Motion seconded by Council Member Schroeder. Motion
approved unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to add, "Gifts to the Street: All buildings
shall utilize at least three (3) of the following design features to provide visual relief
along the front of the residence: architectural garage doors, architectural pillars or
posts, bay window, brick chimney on an exterior wall, cast stone accents, covered
front porches, cupolas or turrets, dormers, gables, metal roof accents, multiple types
of exterior accents, recessed entries a minimum of three feet deep, 8/12 primary roof
pitch, separate transom windows, variable roof pitch and shutters. (3.) In addition to
those above, exposed aggregate driveway, 10/12 pitch roof, masonry arches, two
carriage lights on the front of the home, divided light windows." Motion died for lack
of a second.
Council Member Mayer made a motion to call for the question. Motion seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany. Motion approved by vote of 4-2, Mayor White and
Council Member Rose voting against.
Vote on primary motion failed. Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany and Council
Member Mayer in favor; Council Members Rose, Schroeder, and Lamont opposed.
Council Member Bill Rose moved to reconsider the prior motion. Motion
seconded by Council Member Mayer.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to amend Item 4(b.) the motion to read, "All
fencing adjacent to the commercial property to the south and adjacent to the water
tower property shall be eight (8) feet in height and shall be of masonry brick or
stone material. In this instance, parallel fencing shall be allowed." Motion
seconded by Council Member Mayer.
The following resident(s) addressed Council regarding this item:
Larry Hoover - spoke in opposition of parallel fencing, citing possible health issues.
Motion failed by vote of 3-3, Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany, Council Member Lamont,
and Council Member Schroeder voting against.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to remove Item G(4d.) titled "Fencing
adjacent to existing lots." Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tiffany. Motion
approved unanimously.
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Motion made by Council Member Rose to remove the last sentence in Item (H).
"Existing trees may be pruned and underbrush cleaned, but no landscaping other
than sod or ground covering shall be permitted under the tree canopy and no
irrigation may be installed." Motion seconded by Council Member Mayer.
Motion approved unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to remove Item (K) and reorder section
appropriately. Motion seconded by Council Member Mayer. Motion approved
unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to approve the entire motion with all
amendments. Motion seconded by Council Member Mayer. Motion approved by
vote of 4-2, Council Member Schroeder and Council Member Lamont voting against.
13. Discuss and provide direction regarding development fees, Community Pool
fees, Trophy Club Park fees, animal registration fees and other miscellaneous
fees as set forth in the Town's Schedule of Fees.
Parks and Recreation Director Adam Adams addressed the Council regarding proposed
Park fees and presented a comparison spreadsheet of proposed amendments.
Council Member Schroeder recommended staff reach out to residents and obtain
feedback regarding the proposed fee changes.
Police Chief Scott Kniffen addressed the Council regarding a proposed annual Animal
Registration fee and a Concealed Handgun License fee.
Community Development Director Carolyn Huggins briefed Council regarding the
proposed adoption of the ICC International Building Code of valuation and fees.
There was no action taken regarding this item, discussion only.
Council skipped to Item No. 10.
10.Update and discussion regarding Section 551.006 of the Texas Government
Code "Written Electronic Communications Accessible to Public" (effective
September 1, 2013); consider and provide direction to staff regarding same.
Motion made by Council Member Schroeder to table this item until the September 3,
2013 Council Meeting. Motion seconded by Council Member Mayer. Motion approved
unanimously.
14. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the Trophy
Club Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Budget for Fiscal Year
2013-2014 submitted to the Town Council by the CCPD Board.
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Motion made by Council Member Schroeder to approve the Crime Control and
Prevention District (CCPD) Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 submitted to the Town
Council by the CCPD Board. Motion seconded by Council Member Tiffany. Motion
approved unanimously.
15. Consider and take appropriate action regarding June and July 2013 monthly
financial reports.
Town Manager Mike Slye briefed Council regarding this item.
Motion made by Council Member Rose to approve the June and July 2013 monthly
financial reports. Motion seconded by Council Member Mayer. Motion approved
unanimously.
16. Town Council Liaison Updates; discussion of same:
- August 12, 2013 Joint Town Council and EDC 4B Meeting; Council Member
Mayer
- August 13, 2013 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting; Council Member
Schroeder
Council Member Mayer and Council Member Schroeder provided an update
regarding the above items.
17. Town Manager Mike Slye's update regarding the following; discussion of same.
- Indian Creek Project Update- Obtained two (2) of the four (4) easements
necessary to complete the project. Currently, hiring an independent appraiser.
- Feasibility Study Update- GSBS will provide a presentation at the September 9th
Town Council Meeting.
18. Mayor and Council updates regarding training opportunities, educational
sessions, and regional meetings; discussion of same.
- Metro Chamber Luncheon
- Tarrant County Commissioner's Court
- Northwest Partners
- NCTCOG Emergency Preparedness Planning Council Meeting (EPPC)
Mayor White provided updates regarding these items.
19. Items for Future Agendas.
No action was taken on this item.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council recessed into Executive Session at 12:25 p.m.
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20. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074(a)(1) "Personnel Matters", the
Town Council will convene into closed executive session to discuss or deliberate the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a
public officer or employee: Town Secretary, Amy Piukana
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
21. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the Executive Session.
Motion made by Council Member Mayer to direct the Town Manager to execute the
agreement as a result of executive session. Motion seconded by Council Member
Schroeder. Motion approved unanimously.
ADJOURN
Motion made by Council Member Schroeder to adjourn. Motion seconded by Council
Member Mayer. Motion approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 12:34 a.m.
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