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Minutes TC 07/11/1988MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TRQPHY CLUB, TEXAS STATE OF TEXAS ) > COUNTY Of DENTON ) The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular Session on Monday, July 11, 1988 at the Municipal Utility District Building. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Jim Carter Mayor Terry Vance Mayor Pro Tem Aldo Martignago Council Member Marilyn Hallgren Council Member George Doran Council Member Absent: Council Member Foley Also present were members of the Town Staff: John Hill Dan Boutwell Jack Jacobs Donna Welsh CALL TO ORDER Attorney Town Planner Treasurer Town Secretary Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Vance gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Treasurer Jack Jacobs led in the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1988 meeting as written, Council Member Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously. Page 2 RESOLUTION: TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE METROPORT CITIES PARTNERSHIP AND APPOINTING A DELEGATE THERETO. Mr. Worth Blake, of Worth Blake and Associates, explained the mission of the organization. It shall be to provide a forum in which the public/private communities located/operating with the city sub -region, commonly known as "Metro -Port Cities" can come together to seek ways to promote their common assets and improve the economic well being of business, industry and local governments. In seeking to accomplish this mission, the MCP shall coordinate its programs with local municipalities, local chambers of commerce, local school districts and other approved local public/private entities and programs. Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to approve the Resolution as written, Council Member Hallgren seconded, motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to appoint Mayor Carter as the Town's delegate to the Metroport Cities Partnership, Council Member Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS None PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL Member Doran stated that there are several ordinance violations existing in Trophy Club. He asked the Council to revisit the ordinances and see if suggestions could be made to make them more enforceable. Mayor Carter stated that Trophy Club should start getting acquainted with other surrounding Towns in the area. Mayor Carter noted changes surrounding Trophy Club such as the I.B.M. project, North -Belt Freeway and other proposed changes that would directly affect the area. He stated the first of these meetings would be with Southlake on August 1, 1988, location to be announced. The Towns could discuss items of mutual interest and perhaps be of help to one another. COMMITTEE REPORTS Copies of the Committee Reports are filed with the minutes of this meeting. STAFF REPORTS Staff Reports are filed with the minutes of this meeting. Page 3 PRESENTATION; TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO PLACE PORTABLE CLASSROOMS ON THE CAMPUS. Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to approve the portable buildings as proposed, Council Member Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0 85-11, SOUTHWESTERN BELL FRANCHISE, BY THE AMENDMENT OF VARIOUS ARTICLES RELATING TO TAXATION OF TEL ECOMMUmICATIONS SERVICES. Council Member Martignago made a motion to amend the ordinance to allow taxation on telecommunication services and amending Section 8 of the Ordinance No. 0 85-11 to read,- PAYMENT ead:PAYMENT OF CASH CONSIDERATION TO BE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER PAYMENTS EXCEPT USUAL GENERAL OR SPECIAL AD VALOREM TAXES, (ADD THE FOLLOWING PHRASE), "AND SALES AND USE TAXES." Council Member Hallgren seconded, motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Vance opposing. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE AGENDA FORMAT FOR MEETINGS. The general consensus of the Council was not to change the agenda format at this time. Mayor Carter announced that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Committee and Commission appointments. The time is 10:15 p.m. OPEN SESSION: 10:25 P.M. The Council took the following action on Executive Session matters: A) The Council will advertise throughout the community for applications for the Planning and Zoning Commission. B) Council Member Hallgren made a motion to appoint Bob Sylvia to the Financial Committee, Council Member Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN: Council Member Martignago mad ti to adjourn | tion carriedy. 4rCR C=,=,---------- -/ n�,uRSTARY / /�