Loading...
Minutes TC 12/08/1986MINUTES 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 on Monday, December 8, 1986 at the Municipal Utility District Building. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Jim Carter Dick Vene*toff Bettye Dayton Terry Vence Aldo Martignago Tracy Kunkel Mayor Mayor Pro -Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Also present were members of the Town staff: John Hill David Nolte Dan BoutwelI Attorney Marshal Town Planner Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM. The Invocation was given by Council Member Vance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Marshal Nolte. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Council Member Dayton made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 24, 1986 meeting with modifications, Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously. STAFF REPORTS -Marshal Nolte presented the Council with copies of the Inter -local Agreement with Denton County for law enforcement services. Marshal Nolte reviewed various changes for the Council's consideration. Some of the changes were the result of Marshal Nolte's conversation's with the Denton County Auditor and Sheriff Kaisner. He also presented the Council with the figures showing what it would cast the Town to set up their own department. These figures will be reviewed at the December 30th Council meeting. -Mayor Carter presented the financial report for the month. Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff made a motion to approve the report as presented, Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously~ A copy is filed with these minutes. -Mayor Carter stated that the bids had been received for the audit. Treasurer Jack Jacobs, Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff and Council Member Ma^rtigmago will review the bids and make a recommendation to the Council~ The bids will be discussed at the December 30th meeting. -Jahn Hill, Attorney from the Town, presented his monthly report to the Council. The report outlined several items Mr. Hill is addressing for the Town. Mr. Hill reported that he had received a letter from the attorney for Westlake concerning the 10 foot strip surrounding Trophy Club. Mr~ Hill stated that her will contact Mayor Dale White to see if the Ordinance has been passed that would release the 10 ft. extra -territorial jurisdiction. If the ordinance has been passed, Mayor Carter and Mayor White would sign a Resolution releasing the 10 ft. strip to Trophy Club. -Dan BoutwelI, Town Planner, introduced Mr. Gary Reeves who is the new Manager of the mid -cities office of Freese and Nichols. Mr. Boutwell presented the Council with a monthly report showing the status of each project his firm is working on for Trophy Club. He is currently working on the Master Plan Map for the Public Hearing on December 15th. COMMITTEE REPORTS: -Jan Clinkenbeard, Commissioner, reported that the P & Z had turned over Section 13 to Dan Boutwell for his review. They have also asked Mr. Hill to review the sub -division regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission will probably address those in January. Mrs. Clinkenbeard stated that the Plan Review Committee has been meeting twice a month. She reported that most of the plans they have reviewed have actually been started. page 3 PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS Done PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL --Council Member Dayton stated that she had met with Mark Cayce of Texas Power and Light, and Marshal Nolte on Timberline Court to discuss a low power line. Council Member Dayton stated that the power line was dangerously low. She decided the pole should be placed to elevate the line for safety purposes. --Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff stated that his committee discussed with Ed Snider of Independent American if an alternate park site could be located. One of the possible sites the committee asked about was the parcel between Lakeview Elementary and the Church. The developer informed them that Mass Development owned the parcel. The committee will contact a representative with Bass Development concerning the parcel. Mr. Snider stated that the firm of Johnson, Johnson and Roy are reviewing the preliminary Master Plan Map for Independent American. Mr. Snider did say that his company is opposed to dedicating the land which is being used as a park in Section 12. -Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff asked how the Public Hearing would be conducted. Mayor Carter stated that there would be a sign in list for people who want to speak as well as a list for volunteers for committees. The people will be given three minutes to speak. Mayor Carter read a letter from Independent American asking the Council for time to review the plan before the Town makes a decision. The Council discussed the request and decided that the developer has had sufficient time to become involved with the process. Council Member Martignago made a motion to consider adopting the Comprehensive Master Plan at the December 15th Hearing, Council Member Dayton seconded for the purpose of discussion. The Council wanted to clarify the fact that after hearing the input from the Public, if changes were to be made, the plan could be adopted with changes. If other issues are brought up that required more study, the plan could be tabled. The Council agreed on the motion. page 4 -Mayor Carter presented a letter to the Council written by Roger Brown of Independent American, to Donna Welsh. The letter authorized the Town of Trophy Club to use the logo Independent American uses for Trophy Club. They logo will be used on the master plan. -Mayor Carter reported that Planned Cable had sent a list of items they did not like concerning the franchise agreement. He asked the utilities committee to work with John Hill and Planned Cable System representatives to try to work out an agreement. -Mayor Carter also asked the utilities committee to approach Texas Power and Light concerning the power poles in Section 13. At the November 4th meeting with the utility, the power company promised to provide material to the Town that would aid in planning for power sources to new areas. PRESENTATION: MR. Q'BRYANT OF LAKESIDE SANITATION TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL CONCERNING A PRICE INCREASE FOR HOUSEHOLD WASTE COLLECTION. Mr. O'Bryant reported to the Council that cost for trash collection has gone up considerably in the past year. Hee stated that liability insurance, wor4nmens compensation, landfill disposal cost, etc., have caused him to operate at a loss for the past twelve months in Trophy Club. At present, each residence is paying $4.00 per month for trash pick-up. Mr. O'Bryant asked the Council for $7.00 per household. After much discussion, Mr. O'Bryant stated that he could accept $6.00 per household and still pick-up twice a week. Mr. Hill pointed out that when the Town assumes the responsibility for trash pick-up, they will be required to go out for bids. The C.I.A ourrently has a long term contract with Lakeside Sanitation. Mr. Hill will review the contract and report back to the Council. This agenda item will be addressed at the December 30th meeting. Mr. O'Bryant stated to the Council that he really would like to work with the Council and asked if $5.00 would be more acceptable. The Council thanked Mr. O'Bryant for understanding the Council's concern that this increase was not budgeted and also that the contract question has to be addressed. Mayor Carter thanked Mr. O'Bryant for his flexibility in this matter. Mayor Pro Tem Venetmff made a motion to table the item until December 30th, Council Member Dayton seconded, motion carried unanimously. page 5 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed into Executive Session in accordance with Article 6252-17 V.A.T.C.B. to discuss the following 1. Council to consider matters of personnel. 2. Council to consider contemplated litigation. OPEN SESSION No action was taken in Executive Session. Council Member Dayton made a motion to adjourn, Mayor Pro Tem --4 unar'iT I R TOWN SECRETARY