Minutes TC 04/14/1986MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
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COUNTY OF DENTON )
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular
Session on Monday, April 14, 1986. The meeting was held at
the Municipal Utility District Building, 100 Water Plant
Road, Trophy Club, Texas. The meeting was held within the
boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public.
Jim Carter
Terry Vance
Bettye Dayton
George Doran
Aldo Martignago
Ted Neidenberger
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Also present were members of the Town staff:
John Hill Attorney
Jack Jacobs Town Treasurer
David Nolte Town Marshal
Donna Welsh Town Secretary
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Vance led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Neidenberger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Martignago made a motion to adopt the minutes
with amendments, Council Member Dayton seconded.
Mayor Carter asked for the minutes to reflect the fact that
during the discussion at the last Council meeting on whether
or not to continue the fight against the power poles, he
expressed his wishes to continue the case.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to amend Council Member
Martignago's motion to accept the minutes with modifications,
and to check the tapes to verify Mayor Carter's statements.
Council Member Martignago seconded the motion, motion carried
unanimously.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
City Marshal- Marshal Nolte reported that there are now five
officers assigned to Trophy Club. Marshal Nolte had given the
Council Members copies of the monthly report from Denton
County Sheriff's Department. Mayor Carter asked that the
items not associated with Trophy Club be omitted in the
future. A copy of the report is filed with these minutes.
Marshal Nolte reported that Tuesday, April 15th at Lakeview
Elementary, there would be a meeting to introduce the
"Neighborhood Watch Program" to Trophy Club residents.
Marshal Nolte asked for everyone to be in attendance if
possible.
City Secretary- Donna Welsh gave the financial report for the
month. The disbursements for the month of March were
$18,200.68. Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to approve the
disbursements as presented, Council Member Doran seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
City Treasurer- Mr. Jacobs reported that he is in the process
of reviewing the disbursements for the past year and
tabulating them into an order that will fall into the budget
lines. After this is completed, Mr. Jacobs will do the same
on the receipt side. This information will be used to set up
the budget for the coming year.
City Attorney- Mr. Hill gave the Council a report on the
status of several matters he is addressing at this time. The
Council listed the items in the order they would like them to
be addressed. A copy of the report is filed with these
minutes.
City Engineer- Dan Boutwell reviewed the status of several
assignments Freese and Nichols is working on for the City.
A copy of the status of each item and percentage of
completion is filed with these minutes.
Mayor Carter announced that the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council will meet in a Joint meeting
on April 28th.
Mayor Carter stated that the Council had reviewed the
Committees and the needs of the Committees for the next year.
The Council decided to keep all of the active committees in
tact with the same Chairman. The Council felt that each
committee should appoint a Co -Chairman. In the event the
Chairman was not in attendance, the committee could still
function.
The only exception would be the City Identification
Committee. Mr. Ed Lenz; Chairman of the Committee is moving.
The Council decided to change the name of the Committee to
"Public Relations Committee" and have Mr. George Doran chair
the committee.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Mr. Alexander was not in attendance to give a report. Mr.
Bill Tynes, Commission Member, stated that in Mr. Alexander's
absence, he and the City Secretary would draft an agenda for
April 21st, in order to have the Citizens Advisory Committees
report.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE.
No report.
PARK LAND DEDICATION:
Council Member Neidenberger stated that a second meeting had
been held with the developer and the results were the same.
The developer indicated that until a master plan was provided
no move would be made towards dedication of land.
SAVE OUR BARN COMMITTEE.-
Marshal
8MMITTEE:
Marshal Engelbeck, Chairman of the Committee, reported that
the committee had met to finalize their findings on restoring
the barn and would report to the Council in the next few
weeks.
C.I.A./TOWN MERGER UPDATE:
Mayor Pro Tem Vance stated that the C.I.A. has a meeting
scheduled on April 22 at 3 o'clock. He asked the Council
members to attend if possible.
Mayor Carter asked the Council to remind the C.I.A. that the
City is donating $2~000.00 for the fireworks display on July
4th. Mayor Carter asked the City Secretary to write to M.U.D.
Board and ask if they would like to contribute as well.
POWER POLE COMMITTEE:
Mayor Carter stated that the Council voted to discontinue the
fight against the Power Poles. He stated that there would no
longer be a committee concerning this matter.
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PEOPLE AGAINST LOW ELEVATIONS:
Council Member Dayton stated that she had spoken with Beth
Hayden, Chairman of the committee. Ms. Hayden stated that the
Committee had made plans to visit the tower at DFW Airport to
talk with the controllers about the approaches and what the
landing patterns will be. The committee will keep the City
informed as to how the changes at DFW will affect Trophy
Club.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS.-
Mrs.
EMBERS:
Mrs. Carole Nolte, 226 Oakmont, thanked Council Members
Neidenberger and Doran for all of their hard work during the
past year. She also wished the new Council Members good luck
in the coming year.
PRESENTATIONS BY OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS:
-Council Members Doran and Neidenberger thanked the
committees, staff and volunteers for the work they had done
in the past year. They also stated how much they had enjoyed
being a part of the first City Council for Trophy Club.
-Mayor Carter stated that he had attended a meeting in Austin
concerning the Hwy. 114 project. Several representatives
from surrounding areas attended the meeting such as
Southlake, Westlake, I.B.M., Roanoke, Hunt Ranch, etc.
Mayor Carter stated that the State Highway Department is
considering the recommendations submitted from the Hwy. 114
Committee. Mayor Carter will follow up on this matter.
-Mayor Pro Tem Vance stated that he would like for the
attorney to look into prohibiting satelite dishes in the
City.
-Mayor Carter has written Mike McKinney, District
Representative for Texas Power & Light concerning the problem
with intermittent power outages in Trophy Club. Mr. McKinney
stated that there is a problem with trees near the lines.
Mayor Carter will keep the Council advised on the matter.
-Mayor Carter thanked Council Member's Neidenberger and Doran
for their hard work during the year and presented them with
Cross Black Onyx desk sets.
OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Carter asked Tracy Kunkel, Dick Venetoff and Mayor Pro
Tem Vance to come forward with their spouses to take the oath
of office. Mayor Carter administered the oath of office to
the new Council. The new Council took their places at the
Council table for the balance of the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS TO NEW COUNCIL
-Pearl Ford, Spring Creek Court- Mrs. Ford congratulated the
new Council and offered her help in the coming year.
-Marilyn Hallgren, Oakmont Drive- Mrs. Hallgren congratulated
the Council and thanked the previous Council and P & Z for
working with the Womenos Club towards getting the information
in place.
-Frank Spruill- Mr. Spruill is a member of the Concerned
Citizens Committee. The committee consists of Jan
CIinkenbeard, Carole Nolte, Jennifer Tynes and Mr. Spruill.
The committee sent out a questionnaire to the residents with
questions dealing with high density. Mr. Spruill presented
the Council with the results of the survey and asked them to
review the material.
-Roger Unger, Fire Chief, reported to the Council that the
ambulance crew for Trophy Club is due to be re -certified very
soon. The cost will be approximately $2,500 to $3,000. He
pointed out that these people are all volunteers and in some
cases have paid for their own training.
-Council Member Dayton made a motion to fund the training,
Council Member Martignago seconded. At this point Mr. Hill,
City Attorney, pointed out that the City cannot contribute to
a non-profit organization. The Council decided to table this
matter until Mr. Hill can review the legalities.
-Council Members Kunkel, Vance and Venetoff thanked everyone
for their support in the recent election and pledged their
efforts in the coming two years.
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Carter outlined the duties of Mayor Pro Tem to the
Council and audience.
Council Member Dayton made a motion to elect Dick Venetoff as
Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member Martignago seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
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Mayor Carter stated that Council members chair various
committees. The Council Members will be assigned to the
following committees:
Dedication of Park Land- Council Member Martignago will chair
the committee and Council Member Kunkel will assist on that
the Committee.
Budget Committee- Council Member Vemetoff will chair the
committee and Council Member Martignago and Jack Jacobs, City
Treasurer will assist.
C.I.A./Merger Committee- Council Member Vance will chair the
committee, Council Member Dayton will assist.
City Organization Committee- Council Member Dayton will chair
the committee and Council Member Kunkel will assist.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS: SECOND READING
The City Secretary read the caption of the first Ordinance to
be considered dealing with littering within the Town limits.
Council Member Vance made a motion to adopt the Ordinance
with amendments, Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
The City Secretary read the caption of the next ordinance
dealing with soliciting without a permit within the City
limits.
Council Member Martignago made a motion to adopt the
ordinance as amended, Council Member Vance seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
Marshal Nolte pointed out that signs will have to be posted
in order to enforce the ordinance.
Council Member Dayton made a request to place a sign at both
entrances, with the condition that the City check with the
M.U.D. District and see if the sign can be placed on the
same pole with the existing M.U.D. sign.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At this point in the meeting, the Council recessed into
Executive Session.
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OPEN SESSION
Council Member Martignago made a motion to fund a picnic for
the City Council, staff and committee workers, with the
stipulation the funding not exceed $1,000.00. Council Member
Vance seconded the motion, motion ca'ried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to appoint Bill Tynes as
Vice Chairman if the P & Z, Council Member Kunkel seconded,
motion carried with Council Member Vance opposing.
Council Member Vance made a motion to have this be an interim
position until the P & Z can elect a Vice Chairman. Council
Member Dayton seconded, Council Members Vance, Dayton and
Martignago for the motion, Council Member Kunkel opposed,
Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff abstained.
Council Member Vance made a motion to appoint Ralph Kemp Vice
Chairman if Mr. Tynes declines, Council Members Dayton, Vance
and Martignago voted for the motion, Council Members Kunkel
and Venetoff abstained.
ADJOURN
Council Member Martignagc made a motion to adjourn, Council
Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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