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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.