Minutes TC 07/18/1989MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL 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 met in regular
session on Tuesday, July 18, 1989. The meeting was held at
the Municipal Utility District Building and was open to the
Public.
Jim Carter
George Doran
Marilyn Hallgren
Marshal Engelbeck
Bob Sylvia
Terry Vance
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Also present were members of the Town staff:
John Hill
Jack Jacobs
Marion Jenkins
Cindy Kelly
Donna Welsh
CALL TO ORDER
Attorney
Treasurer
Marshal
Bookkeeper
Secretary
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
Sheriff Kirby Robinson gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Captain Fletcher led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Carter introduced Sheriff Robinson and Captain Fletcher
of Denton County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Robinson
reported they had just come from a meeting with the Mayor and
Marshal Jenkins. Sheriff Robinson stated that the Denton
County Sheriff's Department hopes to continue providing
police protection for Trophy Club for another year. He has
submitted a contract for the Council's consideration.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to approve the minutes
of the June 20th meeting as written. Council Member Hallgren
seconded, motion carried with Council Member Vance
abstaining. He was not in attendance.
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PRESENTATION: NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mayor Carter introduced Mrs. Eileen Standridge, Directional
of Instructional Services for Northwest I.S.D. Mrs.
Standridge review the changes for the upcoming school year
and answered questions for the Council regarding the school
system. Mrs. Standridge also introduced President of the
School District Phoebe Dill, Dr. Ammons, School Board
Superintendent and Ed Tweedie, School Board Member.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Ms. Kathy Groh, President of the Garden Club, stated that the
club would like to implement a plan to plant trees in the
Town medians. The club is asking for donations and would like
for the residents to participate.
Council
Member Sylvia made
a motion to approve the
Garden
Club's
program for planting
trees in the medians,
Mayor Pro
Tem Doran
seconded, motion
carried unanimously. Ms.
Groh will
provide
more information concerning
the plan at a
later
meeting.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Council Member Vance congratulated everyone involved in the
4th of July festivities. He stated that every year the
celebration gets better.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran reported that the ordinance violations
are still a problem. He asked the Council to assist the staff
by reporting any violations they might be aware of.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran stated that several residents have asked
questions concerning the status of the Trophy Club/Southlake
Merger Committee. He pointed out that several articles have
come out in the newspapers and the Council has not been kept
informed. Council Member Doran stated that some residents are
more informed than the Council.
Mayor Carter stated the reason the Council unanimously agreed
to maintain a "hands-off" policy in the beginning was to let
the various sub -committees compile the material necessary to
make a recommendation to the Council. He stated that any
information presented now would be incomplete since the sub-
committees have not finished compiling their findings.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to reverse the Councils
"hands-off" position with the Trophy Club/Southlake Merger
Committee, Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried
with Council Members Vance and Engelbeck opposing.
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Council Member Hallgren made a motion to have the merger
committee report to the Council at each Council meeting,
Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Carter suggested passing a resolution or setting aside
a day to honor the employees of the Country Club. He pointed
out that the Country Club is the focal point of the community
and the employees should be commended. The general consensus
of the Council was in favor of the idea and suggested
discussing this at a later meeting.
Tracy Kunkel, District Court Clerk for Denton County,
reported to the Council that on October 6th a "Denton County
Economic Development Day" would be held. Ms. Kunkel asked the
Council to consider participating by appointing a
representative to work on the committee.
STAFF REPORTS
The staff reports are filed with the minutes of this meeting.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the financial
statements as presented, Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to bill ambulance fees
for four months and turn all delinquent bills after that over
to a collection agency. Council Member Sylvia seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The committee reports are filed with the minutes of this
meeting.
Council Member Vance stated that an additional $986.37 was
needed for irrigation repairs at the park. He pointed out
that the money was available in the park budget. The general
consensus of the Council was to have the repairs done.
Council Member Vance made a motion to use $750.00 out of the
park budget for wiring and equipment needed to move the
overhead light poles in the park. Council Member Sylvia
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 87-24
DEALING WITH RESTRICTIONS ON BOATS, TRAILERS AND MOBILE
HOMES.
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Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to approve the
amendment as presented, Council Member Sylvia seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 85-17
DEALING WITH JUNKED VEHICLES.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the ordinance
as amended, Council Member Engelbeck seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 87-06
RELATING TO FLOOD HAZARD REGULATIONS.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the ordinance
as written, Council Member Engelbeck seconded, motion carried
unanimouslv.
ADJOURN
Council Member Vance made a motion to adjourn, Council Member
Engelbeck seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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MAYOR