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Minutes TC 09/05/1989MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 THE STATE OF TEXAS ) ) COUNTY OF DENTON ) The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 5, 1989. The meeting was held at the Municipal Utility District Building and was open to the Public. Jim Carter George Doran Marilyn Hallgren Terry Vance Bob Sylvia Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Note: Council Member Engelbeck joined the meeting at 8:25 Also present were members of the Town Staff: John Hill Attorney Jack Jacobs Treasurer Dan Boutwell Planner Marion Jenkins Marshal CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Vance gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Marshal Jenkins gave the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 15th meeting as amended, Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Doran abstained, he was not in attendance. PAGE 2 PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS Mrs. Katie Kleinkort, President of Lakeview Elementary P.T.A., invited the Council to a District P.T.A. meeting on September 19th at 9:30 at the Middle School that will include a tour of the school district. Mrs. Kleinkort also reported that Skaggs Alpha Beta is hosting a program to supply Apple Computers to the local schools. People are required to save receipts from purchases made between September 19 to March 20th. The program is called "Apples For Children". Ms. Darlene Maly, 8 Hill Court, was upset with a letter she received from the Town concerning unsightly weeds. Mayor Pro Tem Doran explained that in the past several residents have been concerned with the overall "look" of the Town. They have urged the Council to enforce the ordinances. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL Mayor Carter introduced Mr. Sonny Rhodes, District Manager of T.U. Electric in Grapevine. Mr. Rhodes will be replacing JoAnn Parkman who has transferred to another office. Mayor Pro Tem Doran stated that the Design Standards were finished at the last Public Works Committee meeting. He also stated that Planned Cable has proposed a back—up generator in case of a power outgo. When their plans are complete, they will go before the Public Works Committee and the committee will make a recommendation on the generator to the council. Mayor Pro Tem Doran reported to the Council that Planned Cable is looking for a Trophy Club resident to work in their office on Indian Creek. Mayor Pro Tem Doran asked the Council for their thoughts on making Village Trail a one way certain hours of the day for safety purposes around the school. Mayor Carter asked the Public Safety Committee to look into the matter. PRESENTATION: YANDELL & HILLER TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STORM DRAINAGE STUDY. Mr. Joe Mattingly, P.E. and Mr. Bill Baird, P.E. reviewed the proposal for a drainage study with the Council. The Council asked if a meeting could be set up with the Drainage Task Force to review the selection process and answer questions concerning the study. PAGE TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE OCTOBER 1, 1989 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1990 BUDGET. The Council and Finance Committee reviewed the budget for the next fiscal year and answered questions from the audience. Council Member Sylvia made a motion to close the Public Hearing on the amended budget, Council Member Hallgren seconded, motion carried unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE OCTOBER 1, 1989 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1990 FISCAL YEAR. Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the Ordinance adopting the amended budget as presented, Council Member Hallgren seconded. Council Member Sylvia made a motion to amend the motion to state that any money expended from the emergency or contingency fund be presented to the Finance Committee and Town Treasurer and they in turn will make a recommendation to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously. Vote on original motion to approve the amended budget. Unanimous. The Council scheduled the meeting to set the tax rate for Monday, September 25th at 7:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Council adjourned into Executive Session to discuss the following matters: A) Contemplated litigation and/or settlement offer regarding the Town contract for street construction work with Parmount Construction, Inc. B) Council Conduct: Town Council to discuss and evaluate the duties of Council members during the holding of a public meeting. C) Committee Appointments and Duties: Town Council to consider committee appointments and duties of various committees. OPEN SESSION: The following action was taken in open session concerning Executive Session agenda items: PAGE 4 A) Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to authorize John Hill to write the bonding company and list the items that still need to be addressed concerning the street repair contract. B) No Action C) Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to appoint Mr. Mike Foley and Mr. Dean Henry to the Public Works Committee, Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN Council Member Doran seconded, Vance made a motion to adjourn, Mayor Pro Tem motion carried unanimously.