Minutes TC 05/09/1988MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
MAY 9, 1988
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF DENTON )
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular Session on Monday,
May 9th, 1988. The meeting was held at the Municipal Utility District Building
and was open to the Public.
Jim Carter
Aldo Martignago
Terry Vance
Dick Venetoff
Beverly Foley
Tracy Kunkel
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
David Nolte
Marshal
Donna Welsh
Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
INVOCATION
Mr. Len Levine, 27 Timberline Drive, gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Marshal,Nolte led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 25th
meeting as written, Mayor Pro Tem Martignago seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to approve the minutes of the May
2, 1988 Special Meeting, Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
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PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS TO CURRENT COUNCIL
Ms. Carole Nolte, 226 Oakmont Drive, thanked Council Members Venetoff and
Kunkel for all of their hard work over the past two years.
PRESENTATIONS BY CURRENT COUNCIL
Council Member Venetoff congratulated the new Council Members. He stated that
the approval of the Independent American Plan was a disappointment to him and
a disservice to Trophy Club. He also stated that he felt the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance was strict enough that the Town would have some control
in the development of the P.D.'s.
Council Member Kunkel congratulated the new Council Members. She asked them to
remember their campaign promises and to represent all of the people.
Council Member Foley and Mayor Pro Tem Martignago congratulated Mr. Doran,
Ms. Hallgren and Council Member Vance on their election. They also thanked_
Council Member's Venetoff and Kunkel for all of their hard work over the
past two years.
MAYOR CARTER TO CANVASS THE ELECTION RETURNS
Mayor Carter read the election return sheet:
Terry Vance
244
Larry Hoover
55
Ralph Kemp
121
Bob Sylvia
235
Kathy Tamplin Groh
109
George R. Doran
357
Charlie Warner
234
David Schaaf
221
Brenda Ward
65
Curtis Rodgers
96
Marilyn Hallgren
251
Write -In votes:
Nelson Thidodeaux
1
Daniel Shomon
1
Mayor Pro Tem Martignago made a motion to accept the canvass of the returns as
presented by Mayor Carter, Council Member Foley seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Carter presented Council Member's Venetoff and Kunkel with a gift from
the Town and thanked them for their work during their two year term.
RECESS
Mayor Carter stated that there would be a ten minute recess.
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OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Carter asked Mr. Doran, Ms. Hallgren and
forward. Mayor Carter administered the Oath of
Members and presented them with the Certificate
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Council Member Vance to come
Office to the.new Council
of Election.
Mr. Walt Deal, 5 Heritage Court, stated that he and eleven other families
would like to sponsor a party on graduation night for about 100 seniors.
They had originally considered the C.I.A. parking lot but did not want to
sign a hold harmless agreement which is required by the landowner. Mr. Deal
asked the Town if they could use the new park area.
The Council explained that at this time the land has not been officially
deeded to the Town. Attorney John Hill stated that legally the Town cannot
sponsor a private party. There were also concerns as to liability and poor
lighting.
The general consensus of the Council was to suggest that Mr. Deal approach
the C.I.A. again and see if something might be worked out. Everyone agreed
this would be the best place to hold a large party. The Council asked the
staff to assist Mr. Deal in contacting the insurance company that provided
coverage for the July 4th Celebration.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Council Member's Hallgren, Doran and Vance thanked the people for their
support in the election.
Mayor Carter read a letter he received from Ms. Lisa Lee. Ms. Lee is thirteen
years old and resides at 6 Crestwood Drive. Ms. Lee asked the Town to look
into providing bike lanes on the major roads. Ms. Lee listed several reasons
such as safety and asked the Council to consider this as soon as possible.
Mayor Carter asked the Public Safety Committee to address this and notify
Ms. Lee when this is placed on the agenda.
Mayor Carter read a plaque that is to be given to John Sheller at the Park
Dedication. Mr. Sheller has spent many months working on the plan for the
park and was very instrumental in securing the matching funds from the
State.
Council Member Vance asked if there was anything the Town could do concerning
partially completed homes that have been abandoned or left uncompleted. One
home on Phoenix has been abandoned for two years and the exposed pipes and
construction material are very dangerous. Mr. Hill will check into what
the Town could do to eliminate this problem.
Council Member Vance stated that a rock truck has been sitting on Hwy. 114
near the apartments for four weeks. Mr. Hill stated that this is not in the
Town's jurisdiction. Mr. Doug Glaspell stated that the truck had been "red
tagged" by the police department and should be moved soon.
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Council Member Foley asked if the Town could advertise Trophy Club. She stated
that some Town's have advertisements,,such')as billboards. This might help,
promote more interest in the area.
Council Member Doran stated that the Town needs to be more strict with
the enforcement on weeded lots. He also stated that he had heard from
residents that the cable service is worse since the recent changes.
Mayor Carter asked if anyone would like to work with the cable company to
see if some of these questions could be answered. Council Member Foley
and Ms. Kathy Groh volunteered 'to work-wi"th_the.cable-company.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Chairman Mike Hamper reported to the Council
that the Commission is currently reviewing the Bass plans for Stonegate East
and West as well as the commercial land east of the entrance to Trophy Club.
Chairman Hamper stated that the P & Z would like to have 70% professional
and 30% retail in these areas. He also stated that this 26 acres of commercial
would be the most controversial area they have addressed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Treasurer Jacobs stated that budget time will start soon.
The Finance Committee will be asking the other committees and departments
for their budgets. They would like to start on a preliminary budget by
June 15th.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE: Council Member Vance stated that the State
had approved the revised budget for the Town Park. The committee will meet
on the third Monday night of each month in the conference room. Council
Member Vance stated that if anyone was interested in participating in the
park planning to please volunteer. The dedication for the park will be held
on Monday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the park site.
DR. LAUGHLIN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL CONCERNING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Dr. Laughlin and Steve Kimble presented the council with a preliminary budget.
They recommended the Town start charging for ambulance runs. The average cost
per run is $150.00. The Town will address this at the June 13th meeting.
Dr. Laughlin also stated that the Town should consider a Department of Public
Safety. The police, fire and ambulance personnel would be crossed trained.
Dr. Laughlin and Steve Kimble told the Council that the Emergency Medical
Service would like to continue the contract with Methodist Hospital.
WORKSHOP: TOWN COUNCIL AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Chairman Dick Larregui stated that the committee is addressing several items:
1. Parking Ordinances
2. Stop Sign Ordinances
3. Speed Limit/School Zone Ordinance
4. Law Enforcement
5. Resolution: Duties of the Public Safety Committee
The Committee will study these areas and report back to the Council.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Town Council adjourned into Executive Session at 10:30 p.m. to discuss
committee appointments.
OPEN SESSION:
The Town Council reconvened into Open Session at 11:07 p.m. Council assignments
for Town Committees were as follows:
Administrative Committee
Parks and Recreation
Public Safety Committee
Finance Committee
Public Works Committee
-Council Member Martignago
-Council Member Vance
-Council Member Foley
-Council Member Hallgren
-Council Member Doran
A copy of the Committees and their members as appointed are filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Council Member Foley made a motion to appoint Council Member Vance as Mayor
Pro Tem, Council Member Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to adjourn, Council Member Martignago seconded,
motion carried unanimously.