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Minutes TC 07/28/1986MINUTES 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 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. PAGE 3 -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. PAGE 4 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. PAGE 5 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 ---------------- 011, A, Y to ____________MAY[ --r-T�'----0-`=-'--4...... CITY SECRETARY