Minutes TC 04/04/1989MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
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COUNTY OF DENTON >
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in
Regular Session on Tuesday, April 4, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. The
meeting was held at the Municipal Utility District Building,
100 Municipal Drive. The meeting was open to the Public and
held within the boundaries of the Town.
Jim Carter Mayor
Terry Vance Mayor Pro Tem
Aldo Martignago Council Member
George Doran Council Member
Marilyn Hallgren Council Member
Absent was: Council Member Foley
Also present were members of the Town Staff:
John Hill Attorney
Jack Jacobs Treasurer
Dan Boutwell Planner
David Nolte Marshal
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Vance gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Marshal Nolte led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to approve the minutes as
written, Council Member Doran seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE 1989 GENERAL ELECTION
Mayor Carter introduced the candidates for the 1989 General
Election. Each candidate spoke briefly to the Council and
residents in attendance. The candidates are as follows:
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Mayor: Jim Carter
Council: Marshall Engelbeck
Bob Sylvia
Roberta "Robbie" Crevoiserat
Marshal: Michael Downes
Charles A. "Tony" Guess
Marion Jenkins
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Nolte stated that the Town received
the contract
from
-Lou Opipare, Member
of the Fourth
of July
Committee,
reviewed the budget
for this year
with the
Council. The Town
has budgeted $2,000.00
each year for
the event
as requested
from the committee.
Mr. Opipare pointed
out
the costs have
gone up in several
areas and asked
the Council
for an
additional $300.00~
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to approve the additional
$300.00 for the Fourth of July Budget as requested, Council
Member Hallgren seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer Jack Jacobs stated that $2,000.00 is currently
budgeted and suggested the additional $300.00 be taken out of
contingency. The Council agreed with Mr. Jacobs
recommendation.
-Mr. Charles DeLoney addressed the Council about the
comprehensive zoning ordinance as it relates to accessory
buildings. Mr. DeLoney has been cited in Municipal Court for
having an accessory building that is not in compliance. Mayor
Carter pointed out that the Council, at their last meeting,
asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to address the
ordinance as it relates to accessory buildings and report
back to the Council with a recommendation.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
-Marshal
Nolte stated that the Town received
the contract
from
Denton County for
law enforcement and
the redraft had
very
few changes. Marshal
Nolte pointed
out that most of the
changes
were rewording.
The officers will
also be having the
shift
changes in Trophy
Club instead of
Denton County.
-Mayor Carter noted that he had received a letter from Mr.
Tom Mayfield, 22 Cimmaron Drive. Mr. Mayfield and several
neighbors asked for a stop sign to be placed at Shasta and
Cimmaron Drive. Mayor Carter turned the request over to
Marshal Nolte and the Public Safety Committee for review.
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-Council Member Martignago told the Council that he withdrew
his name from the ballot because at the time, no one had
placed their name on the ballot. Since that time, three good
candidates have decided to run. Council Member Martignago
stated that he had enjoyed his four years and wished the
candidates good luck.
-Mayor Pro Tem Vance stated that the rain had washed away the
ditch the Cable Company dug along the berm between Hwy. 114
and Trophy Club. Council Member Doran reported that he had
already contacted the Cable Company and they were going to
fill the ditch and when it has compacted, sod the area.
-Mayor Carter thanked JoAnn Parkman of T.U. Electric for
repairing their equipment in Trophy Club. Mayor Carter had
also talked to Southwestern Bell concerning equipment in
disrepair. Southwestern Bell is planning to hire one of their
retirees to work in Trophy Club full time so they can get
their equipment in order.
-Council Member Doran reported that Planned Cable has already
started their clean up project in Trophy Club.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Joe Kurtz reported the asphalt work has
been completed on the streets. The committee was pleased with
the quality of the work. Mr. Kurtz also reported that Mr.
Hill has written Parmount Construction putting them on notice
that the Town will go to the bonding company if Parmount
cannot repair the areas properly.
FINANCE: Treasurer Jack Jacobs stated that all committees
involved should start thinking about their portion of the
budget. Mr. Jacobs will send out a timetable for budgets to
be submitted.
PARKS AND RECREATION: Mr. Roger Williams stated that
construction started on the park in March. The park is
scheduled to be completed on or before the 20th of July.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE: Council Member Martignago stated
that a follow up letter has been sent to Congressman Dick
Armey concerning a separate zip code for Trophy Club.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES GOVERNING PLATS
AND SUBDIVISIONS OF LAND WITHIN THE TOWN TO PROMOTE THE
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE TOWN AND THE SAFE,
ORDERLY AND HELPFUL DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWN. IF ADOPTED, THIS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE WILL REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 87-14 OF THE
TOWN. SAVE AND ACCEPT APPENDIX D OF ORDINANCE 87-14. THIS
ORDINANCE HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED TO THE COUNCIL BY THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION.
Mayor Carter asked if anyone would like to speak concerning
the ordinance being considered. The Council reviewed the
document with the Town Planner, Mr. Boutwell.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING RULES OF GOVERNING PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS OF
LAND WITHIN THE TOWN AS STATED ABOVE.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to separate the fee
schedule from the Sub -Division Regulation Ordinance. Council
Member Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro
Tem
Vance amended the
ordinance to provide the
definition
of
a M.U.D. in the definitions
portion of the
ordinance.
Mr.
Hill will provide
the wording. Council Member
Martignago
seconded,
motion carried
unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Carter asked if there were any additional comments on
the ordinance. There being none, the Public Hearing was
Closed.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING RULES OF GOVERNING PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS OF
LAND WITHIN THE TOWN AS STATED ABOVE.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to accept the Subdivision
Regulations as amended by the previous motions, Council
Member Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 86-22,
87-17 AND 88-13. THIS ORDINANCE COMBINES ALL CURRENT
ORDINANCES DEALING WITH FENCE CONSTRUCTION, PERMITTING,
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER REGULATIONS.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended, Council Member Martignago seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE FOR THE COUNTY
OF DENTQN.
Council Member Hallgren made a motion to approve the
resolution as written, Council Member Doran seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Council adjourned into Executive Session to discuss
committees and committee functions and to conduct an annual
review of the Town Administrator/Secretary.,
OPEN SESSION:
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to appoint Mr. Jim
Sturdevant as Chairman of the Task Force, Council Member
Martignago seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Martignago made a motion to grant the salary
increase as recommended by the Mayor for the Town
Administrator/Secretary. Mayor Pro Tem Vance seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
Council Member Martignago made a motion to adjourn, Mayor Pro
Tem Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously.