Minutes TC 07/28/1986MINUTES 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 July 28, 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
Dick Venetoff
Bettye Dayton
Aldo Martignago
Tracy Kunkel
Terry Vance
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 Treasurer
Donna Welsh Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Reverend Ron Adams.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Martignago made a motion to approve the
minutes of the July 14th meeting with a modification,
Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff seconded the motion. The motion
carried with Council Member's Vance and Dayton abstaining.
They were unable to be at the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
-Mrs. Carole Nolte; 226 Oakmont, stated that she had
contacted Mr. David Weaver, President of the C.I.A. Board of
Trustees. Mr. Weaver told her that the Plantation, Quorum
and Town homes do not pay C.I.A. dues. Mrs. Nolte stated that
they have their own trash pick-up and swimming pool, but
should not be able to use the C.I.A. pool.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL.
-Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff stated that he had reviewed some
Comprehensive Plans provided by Freese and Nichols. He
pointed out that a majority of the material is the reprinting
of the goals and objectives and felt the $23,000 committed to
Freese and Nichols to develop the Comprehensive Plan seemed
excessive. Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff suggested the CounciI
review the proposal and compare the fees for this project
with other cities.
-Council Member Dayton asked if the Council gave Mr. Keith
Boaz permission to set up his fireworks stand on Hwy. 114.
Mayor Carter stated that the City did not authorize the
stand.
-Council Member Dayton asked if anything had been done
concerning the false alarm ordinance. John Hill stated that
he had provided a false alarm ordinance for Marshal Nolte to
review.
-Council Member Dayton stated that the Town should recognize
the Volunteer Fire Department members in some way. She
suggested a pot luck dinner or set a special day to thank
them for their hard work on behalf of the community. Mayor
Carter suggested Mr. Doran, Public Relations Chairman, look
into the matter.
-Council Member Dayton asked if the boundaries of the Town
were ever determined. John Hill gave a general outline of the
boundaries. Council Member Martignago stated that he had
talked with Mayor Dale White of Westlake. Mayor White stated
that some time ago, the Westlake Council had approved
removing the 10 foot ETJ around Trophy Club, but the attorney
has not sent the paper work back.
-Council Member Dayton asked if the new road construction
resulting from the I.B.M. project will effect the traffic
from Trophy Club. The council instructed the City Secretary
to contact I.B.M. to obtain information on their plans for
the area.
-Council Member Kunkel handed out an outline of the Council's
goals and objectives. She asked the Council to review the
report and offer any suggestions or approval.
-Council Member Dayton had prepared an outline for the
organization of the Town. She stated that she hoped the
Council would review the report and come back with an
approval or changes.
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-Council Member Kunkel asked if anything had been done
concerning the signs in Village West. Mr. Bill Richardson
stated that Roger Brown had taken over the project and he has
not heard anything concerning the replacement of the signs.
CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC LIGHT ON HWY. 114 AT THE ENTRANCE
Council Member Kunkel made a motion to table any action on
the installation of the light. The Council felt they would
like more time to consider the proposal. Mayor Carter and
Marshal Nolte will contact Mayor White at Westlake and
discuss the matter. Council Member Martignago stated that he
had spoken with Mayor White and Westlake wanted to be free
from liability concerning the light. Council Member Vance
seconded the motion to table, motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
A.) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES.
B.> AN ORDINANCE OF THE T8WN OF TROPHY CLUB ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMMING POOLS.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
A.) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE 'TOWN OF-
CLUB,
FCLUB, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM RATE OF SPEED FOR
MOTOR VEHICLES OF TWENTY (20) MILES PER HOUR WITHIN A
CERTAIN DISTANCE OF SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE TOWN.
Council Member Dayton made a motion to approve the ordinance
as written, Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
B.) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, REQUIRING
ANY PERSON SUMMONED OR ORDERED TO APPEAR IN THE TOWN
MUNICIPAL COURT FOR VIOLATION OF A STATE STATUTE, TOWN
ORDINANCE OR OTHER LAW OR REGULATION ON A CERTAIN' DATE
AND AT A CERTAIN TIME TO SO APPEAR; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK TO FILEE A COMPLAINT CHARGING ANY
PERSON WHO FAILS TO APPEAR AS SUMMONED OR ORDERED WITH
THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR.
Council Member Martignago made a motion to approve the
ordinance as written, Council Member Kunkel seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
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C.> AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ESTABLISHING SIGN REGULATIONS PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TYPE, HEIGHT,
LOCATION, SIZE AND DURATION OF USE OF SIGNS; ESTABLISHING
STANDARDS IN THE USE OF POLITICAL, REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL
PROPERTY SALE, PROTECTIVE, COMMERCIAL AND OTHER SIGNS, -
PROHIBITING THE ERECTION OF ANY SIGN NOT OTHERWISE
AUTHORIZED.
Council Member Dayton made a motion to approve the ordinance
for discussion purposes, Council Member Kunkel seconded.
The following modifications were offered and approved:
1. Prohibit the painting of any signs on the building itself.
(Add to Section 8)
2. Political Signs: On page 3, Section 5 (A), strike the
sentence authorizing the P & Z to remove signs. Add: "The
Mayor may direct the removal of any such sign". Strike the
sentence "During pendency of the appeal the sign may remain".
3. Section 6: Add a paragraph to accommodate open house signs
between the hours of 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday's and
Sunday's. One open house sign may be placed at the
intersection closest to the property for sale. One sign per
property. Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff opposed this change.
4. Page 4 Section E: The Council asked the attorney to
address this section dealing with vehicular signs.
5. Page 4 Section F: Strike this section dealing with window
signs.
6. Page 5 Section 9: Reword to read, "The Town Marshal shall
have the authority to remove any signs in violation of the
ordinance not permanently affixed to the ground.
Council Member Kunkel made a motion to table the ordinance
because of the numerous changes, Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Attorney John Hill suggested to the Council that they appoint
a "Sign Board of Appeals". Mr. Hill will draft an Ordinance
for the Council to review.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council recessed into Executive Session in accordance
with Article 6252-17 V.A.T.C.S.; to discuss the following
matters:
A.) Council to discuss personnel requirements.
B.) Council to discuss pending and contemplated litigation.
OPEN SESSION
A.) No action was taken concerning personnel requirements.
B.> CounciI Member Vance made a motion to approve the
amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Contract with Denton
County contingent upon the attorney adding a paragraph
with reference to funding only accrued services. Council
Member Kunkel seconded, motion carried unanimously.
OTHER ITEMS ADDRESSED BY THE COUNCIL
Mayor Carter asked the Council to provide a Job description
for the Mayor. Council Member Vance pointed out that when the
Council has reviewed the city organizational chart developed
by Council Member Dayton, Job outlines will be defined.
The City Secretary and the Building Inspector presented a
proposal to the Council concerning a process for plan
reviews. The committee would be composed of a homeowner, a
planning and zoning commissioner, a representative from the
developer and the city secretary. The plans would be reviewed
by the committee and a follow-up would be done by the
building inspector. A copy of the proposal is filed with the
minutes~
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the proposal,
Mayor Pro Tem Venetoff seconded, motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
Council Member Vance made a motion to adjourn, Mayor Pro Tem
Venetoff seconded, mot a i I
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