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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. Page 2 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. Page 3 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. Page 4 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. Page 5 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.