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Minutes TC 07/08/1985MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DENTON The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular Session, open to the Public, at 7:OOPM, 100 Water Plant Road, on July 8, 1985. The meeting was held within the Town limits. The following officers and members were present: Jim Carter Terry Vance Bettye Dayton George Doran Aldo Martignago Ted Neidenberger David Nolte Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Marshal constituting a quorum, with the following members of the Town staff: Ken Dipple Donna Welsh CALL TO ORDER Hutchison, Price, Boyle & Brooks City Secretary Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Vance delivered the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by David Nolte. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Council Member Martignago made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 24, 1985 Regular Meeting as written, Council Member Doran seconded, motion carried. -2 - COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning and Zoning- Loren Alexander, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, gave an update of the issues the Commission is studying. Inspection Firms- Mr. Alexander reported to the Council that the Commission had interviewed one Inspection firm. They have talked with several Engineering firms, but they do not have time for inspection work. The Commission plans to interview more firms and report back to the Council. Fireworks Ordinance- Mr. Alexander asked the Council to consider prohibiting the use of fireworks in the Town limits. Freese & Nichols- The Engineering firm of Freese and Nichols has worked on various sections of Trophy Club since the beginning of the sub -division. They have over 550 maps of various kinds that they offered for the Com- mission to use. They offered thier services in any way they could be of service. Citizens Advisory Committee- Mr. Alexander stated that many people have ex- pressed interest in the development of the Town. The Planning and Zoning Commission would like to see a committee set up to use some of the know- ledge and talent of these people. People could help in such areas as engineering, inspections, planning boards, etc. Parks and Recreation- The Planning and Zoning Commission met with Indepen- dent American to examine the report the Parks and Recreation Committee will present in Austin. As a result of this meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Parks and Recreation Committee should develop their plan even further after their Austin visit for an official submission as of July 31, 1985. Mr. Alexander stated that there are several areas the Planning and Zoning Commission is studying. The Commission would like two more members to help with the work load. Council Member Martignago made a motion to appoint two more members to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Council Member Dayton seconded, motion carried. Mayor Carter asked Mr. Alexander to present the Council with a priority list for the Commission. The Council will also prepare a list and compare the two to determine the most crucial areas to be addressed first. Security Study Committee- Marshal Nolte, Chairman of the Committee, reported to the Council that the Committee had sent letters to several Security Firms to get information on services and costs. The Committee had also contacted Tarrant County and Denton County as to what services might be available to the Town. -3 - Committee to oppose Hwy. 114 Power Poles- Peter Reuss, Chairman of the Com- mittee, reported to the Council that the hearing on the poles was moved from Austin to Lakeview Elementary. The meeting will be held on July 17, 1985 at 6:30PM. Mr. Reuss also stated that at these types of hearings, there is usually a Court Reporter and a video tape of the hearing. The approximate cost would run $1,000.00. This figure would also include the cost of several mailings to be done before the hearing. Council Member Neidenberger made a motion to approve a $1,000.00 budget for the Committee, Council Member Martignago seconded, motion carried. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS The first Ordinance to be considered concerned no parking on Trophy Club Drive, Trophy Lake Drive, and Indian Creek. Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to amend the Ordinance to: No parking on Trophy Club Drive from Hwy. 114 to the West edge of the Cemetary, no parking on Indian Creek from the east side of the fire house to Heritage Court, and no parking on Trophy Lake Drive except for 7:OOAM to 9:OOPM on Sundays. Council Member Martignago seconded the motion. Mayor Carter opened the amendment for discussion. Marshal Nolte stated that the covenants provided for no parking on main arteries. Several residents felt that speeding was the main issue or possibly limiting parking to certain hours would solve the problem. Council Member Dayton was concerned that no parking on Trophy Club Drive might cause a problem when there were special events near the entrance. Mayor Pro Tem Vance amended his first amendment to read: No parking on Indian Creek Drive from the East side of the fire house to Heritage Court, no parking on Trophy Lake Drive with the exception of 7:OOAM to 9:OOPM on Sundays, and to allow parking on Trophy Club Drive from the entrance of Hwy. 114 to the corner of Indian Creek, and no parking from the corner of Indian Creek to the West end of the Cemetary. Council Member Doran seconded the motion, the amendment was passed unanimously. Council Member Neidenberger made a motion to have the Ordinance drafted again because of the changes, Mayor Pro Tem Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dipple concurred because the amendment that was passed would change the caption of the Ordinance. The next Ordinance to be considered concerned obstructions which cause traffic hazards. Its caption reads: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS REGULATING CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FENCES, WALLS, SCREEN HEDGES, TREES, BUSHES, SHRUBS, BILLBOARDS OR MOUNDS OF EARTH, WHICH CREATE A TRAFFIC HAZARD BY OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. -4 - Mayor Carter asked if anyone in attendance would like to comment on this Ordinance. Several residents expressed concern over violations they had seen. The general concensus of the public was in favor of the Ordinance. Council Member Doran made a motion to adopt the Ordinance as written with an amendment to add a fifteen day notification clause. Discussion ensued and the Council decided the Ordinance would be more effective as written. Council Member Doran made a motion to adopt the Ordinance as written, Council Member Dayton seconded, motion carried unanimously. This will be numbered Ordinance No. 0 85-21. The next Ordinance to be considered would make it unlawful to locate or main- tain any mobile home in any place in the town other than a mobile home park. Council Member.Dayton stated that vans should be exempt from this Ordinance, and possibly a clause restricting size would accomplish this. Council Member Neidenberger stated that this Ordinance would prohibit people from parking a trailer or recreational van temporarily when visiting in the area. Council Member Martignago stated that a clause might be added to prohibit any permanent vehicle of this nature. This would mean anything attached to the water and sewer system. Council Member Dayton made a motion to table this Ordinance until the Council has had time to study the matter further, Council Member Neidenberger seconded, Council Member Doran voted in favor, Council Members Martignago and Vance oppose. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS Mr. Jim McDonald, 10 Lee Court, stated that he was concerned over the matching funds from the State. Mr. McDonald was concerned that if the Town was success- ful in securing matching funds, the areas might be used by undesirable groups. He was also concerned over the possible cost of maintenance. Mr. McDonald also pointed out that he felt the Ordinances should be more specific and not so general. Mr. John David Ford, 2 Spring Creek Court, stated that he felt the Mobile Home Ordinance should prohibit any vehicle being used for lodging purposes. Mr. Jack Olsen, 8 Palmetto Court, stated that he would like to see added to the Mobile Home Ordinance, a section prohibiting horse trailers, and motor cycle trailers. Mr. Bill Richardson, Independent American, stated that Independent American no longer offers parking for recreational vehicles or trailers because of liability purposes. -5 - Mr. Vance Booker, Parks and Recreation Chairman, reported to the Council that the Committee had submitted their proposal to the.Planning..and Zoning Comm- ission for review. The Planning and Zoning Commission advised them to con- tinue with their project. The Committee will report to the Council on their progress at the next Regular meeting. ADOPTION OF A TOWN DEPOSITORY The Resolution caption reads: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS DESIGNATING NORTHWEST BANK OF ROANOKE, TEXAS AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR THE FUNDS OF THE TOWN PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2651 OF THE TEXAS REVISED CIVIL STATUTES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Neidenberger made a motion to adopt the Resolution as written, Mayor Pro Tem Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously. This will be numbered Resolution No. R 85-6. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL Council Member Doran stated that he felt a public acknowledgement was in order for the work that was done on the July 4, 1985 celebration. Council Member Doran recognized the Women's Club, Parks and Recreation Committee, Fire Department, and Independent American who funded most of the celebration. Council Member Doran also wanted to thank Mr. Ed Weiss who directed the event. Mayor Pro Tem Vance stated that is has been brought to his attention that the driveway arrangement between the duplexes (on Indian Creek), and the Plantation, has been modified to allow traffic from the duplexes to go through the Plantation on to Hwy. 114. It was his understanding that entering Trophy Club would only be allowed through authorized entrances. Mayor Carter stated that this might not be a permanent situation allowing this access. Mayor Pro Tem Vance stated that he would be in favor of an Ordinance restricting entering into Trophy Club only through authorized entrances. Mayor Carter stated that before the Council addresses the issue, he will speak with the Developer to see what plans have been made. Council Member Dayton stated that she would like to see an Ordinance pro- hibiting the sale of cars of private or public property. Mr. Dipple stated that he would check to see if it was legal to restrict the sale of cars on private property. Mayor Carter instructed Mr. Dipple to draft an Ordinance to this effect. cr:� EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council was in Executive Session for 20 minutes. No decisions were made. OPEN SESSION Council Member Martignago reported to the Council that the Town now had Public Officials Liability Insurance through National Casualty Company. The policy period covers June 5, 1985 through June 5, 1986. The amount of the insurance is $4,875.00 and provides $5,000,000.00 coverage. Council Member Martignago made a motion to pay the premium, Mayor Pro Tem Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously. Council Member Neidenberger made a motion to adjourn, Council Member Dayton seconded, motion carried.