Minutes P&Z 04/25/1988 - Joint Public HearingMINUTES OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 25, 1988
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF DENTON )
The Town Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission met in joint session
on Monday, April 25, 1988. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the
Town and was open to the Public.
Jim Carter
Aldo Martignago
Terry Vance
Beverly Foley
Tracy Kunkel
Dick Venetoff
Mike Hamper
Vance Booker
Dale Heistand
Bob Paige
Ralph Kemp
David Schaaf
Janet Kardish
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Also present were members of the Town Staff:
John Hill
Dan Boutwell
Jack Jacobs
David Nolte
Cindy Kelly
Jill Fiasconaro
Donna Welsh
CALL TO ORDER
Attorney
Planner
Treasurer
Marshal
Bookkeeper
P & Z Secretary
Town Secretary
Mayor Carter called..the.meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Council Member Vance gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Marshal Nolte led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Mayor Carter introduced Mr. Kirby Robinson who is the Republican Candidate
for the office of Denton County Sheriff. Mayor Carter also acknowledged
the candidates in the audience who are running for Town Council.
Mayor Carter introduced Ted Stebbins. Ted recently earned the honor of
becoming an Eagle Scout. He is the son of Peter and Trish Stebbins of
2 Timberline Court. Ted's brother Herb was the first Eagle Scout to have
his name engraved on the Boy Scout Plaque in the Municipal Building.
TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONTINUE AND CONDUCT
A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE ZONING OF CERTAIN
TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN BOUNDARIES AND OWNED BY THE
FOLLOWING DEVELOPER:
A) BASS LAND COMPANY & SUNBELT SERVICE CORPORATION
STONEGATE ADDITION - 195.138 ACRES - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
B) BASS LAND COMPANY & SUNBELT SERVICE. CORPORATION
STONEGATE EAST - 6.569 ACRES - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
C) BASS LAND COMPANY & SUNBELT SERVICE CORPORATION
TROPHY CLUB CENTRE - 26.045 ACRES - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Chairman Hamper stated that the Commission had requested several changes to
the Bass Planned Developments. At the developers request, the Commission
agreed to postpone this Public Hearing and hold a workshop immediately
after the Joint Hearing tonight.
Commissioner Kardish made a motion to continue the Joint Public Hearing to
May 23, 1988. Commissioner Schaaf seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Vance made a motion to continue the Joint Public Hearing to
May 23, 1988. Mayor Pro Tem Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Kemp made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing, Commissioner
Kardish seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Vance made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing, Mayor Pro
Tem Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
APRIL 25, 1988
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 11, 1988
meeting as written, Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Mr. Tom Mathews, 8 Winding Creek Court, stated that he was upset with the
appearance of Trophy Club. He told the Council that the ordinances are not
strong enough and are not being enforced. Donna Welsh, Town Secretary, told
Mr. Mathews that the Code Enforcement Officer, Tim Fleming, has issued
several complaints on the weed ordinance as well as other ordinances that
the Town enforces. Mr. Mathews stated that he had heard the Town was not
enforcing the overnight parking ordinance. Mayor Carter stated that the
Public Safety, Committee is reviewing the ordinance. Marshal Nolte stated
that over 80 citations were written last month on overnight parking violations.
Ms. Joyce Strickland, 311 Inverness, reported to the Council that with the
current street construction, she was unable to use her driveway. Ms. Strickland
stated that she was upset because the construction company did not contact
her before digging up the street in front of her driveway. The Council directed
the staff to contact the construction company and provide Ms. Strickland
access to her driveway by 5:00 p.m. the next day.
Mr. Walter Payne, 4 Riviera Court, was concerned with the changes being made
to the cable service in Trophy Club. He felt the new "black converter boxes"
were not necessary, and the notice given for the change was not ample time
for the citizens to respond. Other residents in attendance reported that they
had not received the notice and requested the Council to contact the cable
company and extend the conversion period.
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to contact the cable company and list
the complaints heard here tonight, state that the residents were not pleased
with the manner in which the conversion was done and ask for a response
within 24 hours. Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Council Member Kunkel thanked the Womens Club for the work they have done on
the guard house at the entrance. The Women's Club, with the help of a few
residents, made several repairs and painted the guard house. The Council
thanked the Women's Club for all of the projects they have completed for the
Town.
STAFF REPORTS
A copy of the staff reports are filed with the minutes of this meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to approve the financial report as
presented, Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to impose a 1% penalty on all
bills over $1,000.00 that are thirty days or more overdue. Council
Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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Council Member Kunkel stated that there are two areas in the street repairs
that Parmount may not be able to correct. Council Member Vance made a motion
to authorize the letting of bids for -areas -21 and 22 in the street -contract
if Parmount is unable to carry out the design and repair of these areas.
Council Member Foley seconded, motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Carter stated that the Council would adjourn into
Executive Session at 9:21 p.m. to discuss the following matters:
A) Consider appointments to the Public Safety Committee.
B) Consider appointments to the Board of Adjustments Committee.
OPEN SESSION: 9:35 p.m.
Council Member Kunkel made a motion to appoint Mr. Doug Glaspell and Mr. Roger
Unger to the Public Safety Committee, Mayor Pro Tem Martignago seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Vance made a motion to appoint Mr. Harwood "Woody" Miller as an
alternate to the Board of Adjustments Committee, Mayor Pro Tem Martignago seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN:
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to adjourn, Council Member Vance seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
MAYOR
SECRETARY