Minutes TC 03/10/1988MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
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COUNTY OF DENTQN )
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular
Session on Monday March 10, 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 Mayor
Terry Vance Mayor Pro Tem
Bettye Dayton Council Member
Aldo Martignago Council Member
Ted Neidenberger Council Member
Absent was: Council Member Doran
Also oresent were members of the Town staff:
John Hill
David Nolte
Donna Welsh
CALL TO ORDER
Attorney
Town Marshal
Town Secretary
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:06PM.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Vance led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Scout member Jacob Tharpe led the Pledge of Allegiance. Jacob
is 12 years old and a member of Scout Troop 328.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to aporove the minutes with
corrections, Council Member Martignago seconded; motion
carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Mr. Bill Richardson, Manager of the Sales Office in Trophy
Club, reported to the Council that a resident had left a dog
at their office who was sick and running loose. Mr.
Richardson asked if the City could do anything concerning the
loose dogs in the area.
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Council Member Dayton stated that she had read in a local
paper about a Roanoke couple who were in the process of
setting up a place to take in stray dogs~ Council Member
Dayton will follow up on this to see if the City might use
their services.
Mrs. Jan Clinkenbeard stated that several months ago, Council
Member Doran was going to follow up on ordinance violations
concerning the house on #56 Meadowbrook. Mayor Carter stated
that he would check with Council Member Doran and follow up
with a letter to the residents at that address.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
-Council Member Dayton stated that she was concerned over the
concrete that is being dumped throughout the subdivision from
all of the construction in Trophy Club and the amount of
debris on some of the City streets. Council Member Dayton
suggested alerting the police force to watch for illegal
dumping of materials throughout the city.
Mayor Carter asked John Hill to provide the Council with a
litter ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Vance suggested prohibiting
the dumping of chemicals as a part of the ordinance. The
ordinance will be on the next agenda for first reading.
-Council Member Martignago reported to the Council that the
City had received notice that the general liability insurance
would not be renewed in July. He stated that he was working
on the situation and would report back to the Council.
-Mayor Pro Tem Vance stated that residents have pointed out
to him there is no stop sign at the corner of Pebble Beach
and Phoenix Drive. He stated that this is a hazardous corner.
Marshal Nolte said this particular stop sign is provided for
in the Ordinance but the signs are still on order. Marshal
Nolte will follow-up on getting the sign in place as soon as
possible.
-Mayor Pro Tem Vance asked if anyone knew the status of the
new runway to be built at DFW airoort. Mayor Carter stated
that Mayor's from surrounding towns have formed a committee
to study the situation. Council Member Dayton suggested
forminq a committee of residents to look into the effects the
runway might have on Trophy Club. Mayor Carter suggested
addressing the formation of a committee in Executive Session.
-Mayor Carter commented on how well the Volunteer Fire
Department handled the recent fire at Independent American's
building located at 300 Trophy Club Drive. He exoressed his
appreciation for the hard work and time the volunteer's give
the community.
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Mayor Carter also thanked Roanoke and Southlake for the
support they gave Trophy Club's fire department. He pointed
out the extensive trainino and dedication that is involved in
the volunteer fire and ambulance department
DRAWING FOR BALLOT POSITIONS: APRIL 5TH ELECTION
Mayor Carter asked the candidates to come forward and draw
name for a position on the ballot. The names were drawn in
the following order:
1. Terry Vance
2. Larry Best
3. Ted Neidenberger
4. Dick Venetoff
5. Tracy Kunkel
Mayor Carter reminded the audience of the following
elections:
Northwest Independent School Bond Election: March 22
Northwest Independent School Board Election: April 5
M.U.D. Elections: April 5
City Council Elections: April 5
-Mayor Carter stated that several residents had complained
about solicitors in the area lately. Mayor Carter asked John
Hill to draft an ordinance prohibiting soliciting within the
city limits.
STAFF REPORTS
-Marshal Nolte thanked the fire department for the fine work
durinp the recent fire. He pointed out the many hours these
People donate to the community.
Marshal Nolte reported that he had met with the C.I.A.
recently and oresented a request for stop signs. The C.I.A.
reviewed the list and unanimously approved the expenditure.
Mayor Carter stated that the Council had almost 100%
participation at the C.I.A. meeting Marshal Nolte referred
to. He stated that he had been presented a note from the
C.I.A. before the meeting asking the Council if they could
pay for the stop signs. The general consensus of the Council
was the C.I~A. had approved the expenditure at the meeting.
Mayor Carter will meet with David Weaver, President of the
C.I.A. Trustees, concerning the matter.
Marshal Nolte presented the Council with the monthly report
from Denton County Sheriff's Department. The report was
reviewed by the Council.
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-Donna Welsh~ City Secretary, presented the financial reoort
for the month. The disbursements for the month of February
were in the amount of $4,840.54. The City invested in two
C.D.'s in the amount of $15,000.00 each.
-The City Treasurer was not in attendance. Mayor Carter
stated that he would like to see the city treasurer start
work on the budget for the next fiscal year and check into
revenue sources for the city.
PRESENTATION: JUDGE CUNWINGHAM
Judge Cunningham reported that his office is issuing
approximately 1,200 citations a month. Approximately 250 of
these are on trucks. He reported there have been no
fatalities in the area since October 1985, and the trucks are
obeying the school zone in Roanoke.
Judge Cunningham stated that a Trophy Club resident had
approached him concerning a traffic light at the entrance. He
stated that should the Council decide to have a light out up
at the entrance, he could be of help.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Planning & Zoning Commission- Chairman Alexander reoorted on
the following items:
-The Commission is going to delay any work on the Special
Residential Ordinance until a someone applies for zoning in
that area.
-On March 17th, the Commission will address the final site
plan for First Baptist Church as well as a tree preservation
and landscape ordinance, streets & drainaqe ordinance and the
results of the citizen survey.
-86 residents volunteered for the goals and objectives
committee out of the 417 survey replies.
-Chairman Alexander stated that most cities have a Planning
staff. He requested a full-time secretary for the P & Z.
Mayor Carter asked the commission to canvass the volunteers
first.
-Chairman Alexander suggested asking the developer for plans
concerning areas that are not currently zoned in the City.
Mayor Carter stated that it is time for the Commission to
reconnmend to the Council to adopt the C. !.A. deed
restrictions and covenants. He also asked Chairman Alexander
to have Freese & Nichols submit a pr000sal for determining
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the condition of the streets in Trophy Club
Council Member Dayton asked Chairman Alexander when the
Commission would have a sign ordinance to submit to the
Council. Chairman Alexander stated this was on their list of
oriorities and would be addressed as soon as possible.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Dr. Vance Booker, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation
Committee, stated the Committee had met with Carter & Burgess
Engineering firm to review the park plan~ He stated that some
changes were made to the plan. Dr. Booker told the Council
that the committee would like to work on the Master Plan
concerning parks in Trophy Club. Dr. Booker met with Mike
Ayers of the Corps of Engineers concerning the corp property
north of Trophy Club. Mr. Flyers indicated that the land could
be used by Trophy Club as a park area. Dr. Booker will
follow-up on this.
PARK LAND DEDICATION
Council Member Neidenberger reported to the Council that he,
Council Member Martignago and John Sheller met with Ed Snider
of Independent American concerning the 15 acres for the park.
He stated that thev aoreed this would be the soecific tract
for the park Ianc
Council Member Neidenberger and Martignago stated that the
developer was still concerned with the special residential
ordinance that has yet to be passed as well as a number from
the city indicating the ultimate build out for the city. The
developer also stated that there would have to be some money
to release the land.
The committee stressed the urgency of having the land
dedicated to the City in order to meet the deadline
requirements in the park agreement. Mayor Carter asked the
Committee to meet with the developer and find out the dolIar,
figure for releasing the land. Mayor Carter also stated that
the developer would receive publicity for the dedication.
SAVE OUR BARN COMMITTEE
Marshal EngeIbeck, Chairman of the committee, reoorted to the
Council that the research on the barn was 70% complete. The
committee is obtaining an estimate for the repairs on the
barn.
CIA/CITY MERGER UPDATE
This will be addressed in Executive Session.
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POWER P8LE COMMITTEE
Mr. Peter Reuss, Chairman of the committee, reoorted to the
Council that the City was turned down on their appeal to the
Public Utility Commission. He stated that Mr. Boyle, the city
attorney, was preparing a list of alternatives and cost for
pursuing the matter.
PRESENTATION: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
Mr. Peter Walker, Professor of Architecture at Harvard
University, presented a slide presentation on the I.B.M.
development.
Mr. Walker stated that ground breaking for the first phase
of the development is planned for spring of 1986~ with
completion in 1988. Approximately 2,000 I.B.M. employees will
occupy 1 million of the initial 1.5 million souare feet of
office space to be built south of State Highway 114 in the
Town of Westlake.
Representatives of I.B.M. stated they planned to take
advantage of the natural beauty of the site by designing a
low-rise camous style buildings compatible with the
southwestern region, utilizing architectural features such as
arcaded walkways and interior courtyards.
Mayor Carter thanked the I.B.M. representatives for the
presentation.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES/RESCLUTIQNS: FIRST READING
AN ORDINANCE QF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS PROHIBITING
THE PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, STREETS AND
OTHER RIGHTS-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 O'CLOCK P.M. AND
7 Q'CLQCK A.M. EACH DAY: PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PRC VIDIWG A PENAL -TY NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE
DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION
OCCURS OR CONTINUES; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Meidenberger made a motion to change the time
suecified in the ordinance to read from 3 o'clock a.m. to
5 o'clock a.m.. Council Member Martionaoo seconded. motion
carrzeo unanimousiy.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A
STOP SIGN AT 'TROPHY CLUB DRIVE AND INDIAN CREEK DRIVE WITHIN
THE TOWN; PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING OF STOP SIGNS; PROVIDING
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT QF
C8NFLICT HEREWITN; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF NOT LESS THAN ONE
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DOLLAR NOR MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE AND
A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING
OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING AN
EMERGENCY AND DECLAR7NG AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council recessed into Executive Session.
OPEN SESSION
Council Member Dayton made a motion to form a committee to
oversee the airport runway approaches, concerning Trophy
Club, and protect Trophy Club's interest and environment.
Council Member Martignago seconded; motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to authorize Mayor Carter
to discuss a contract with Donna Welsh as City Clerk at an
annual compensation rate of $26,000. Also, Mayor Carter will
work out agreements with the appropriate entities and have
the attorney draft the contract. Council Member Martignago
seconded the motion, motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
Council Member Neidenberger made a motion to adjourn, Council
Member Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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