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Minutes TC 04/04/1989MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS ) ) 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: Page 2 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. Page 3 -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. Page 5 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.