Minutes TC 07/17/1990MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
JULY 17, 1990
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The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in Regular
Session on Tuesday, July 17th, 1990. The meeting was held at
the Municipal Utility District Building and was open to the
Public.
Jim Carter Mayor
George Doran Mayor Pro Tem
Marshall Engeelbeck Council Member
Gene Hill Council Member
Bob Sylvia Council Member
Terry Vance Council Member
Also present were members of the Town staff:
Toby Bartholow
Jack Jacobs
Marion Jenkins
Donna Welsh
Dan BoutweIl
Attorney
Treasurer
Marshal
Administrator
Planner
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Council Member Vance gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Marshal Jenkins led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC FORUM CONCERNING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Doug Blaspepll, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee
reported on the events that led up to the recommendation to
the Council to pursue establishing a police department for
they Town.
Seven residents asked questions and spoke in favor of the
police department. One resident had written a letter to the
Council that was read at the meeting speaking against the
department.
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The unanimous conseessus of the Council was to pursue the
establishment of a police department for the town.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the minutes of
the June 19th Council Meeting as amended, Council Member Hill
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: AMENDMENTS
Ms. Pauline Shaw, staff representative to Public Works,
stated that several residents have asked to amend the trash
ordinance to limit the time trash and refuse can be put out
on the curb for pick-up.
The Council discussed the issue and stated they had heard
concerns from residents also on this matter.
Council Member Hill made a motion to allow placement of
garbage, trash and refuse the evening prior to pick-up no
earlier than 6:00 p.m. Council Member Sylvia seconded the
motion.
Council Member Engelbeck was concerned with the amount of the
penalty fee in the ordinance of $1,000.00. The attorney
explained this was a "not to exceed" penalty fee contained in
all ordinances of the Town.
Council Member Vance made a motion to emend the motion to
allow placement of trash and refuse after 12:00 noon the day
before pick-up. Council Member Engelbeck seconded the motion.
Council Members Sylvia, Doran and Hill voted against the
motion.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to amend the original
motion to make the ordinance amendment effective September
1st, allowing time for proper notice. Council Member Hill
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Original motion: Council Members Sylvia, Vance, Doran and
Hill for, Council Member Engelbeck against, motion carries.
Council Member Vance made aa motion to amend the original
motion to allow refuse to be placed on the curb no earlier
than 12:00 noon, excluding weekends, the day before pick-up.
The motion dies for lack of second.
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Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to amend ordinance No.
0 88-16 dealing with the schedule of fees as recommended by
the staff.
Council Member Hill seconded, motion carried unanimously. A
copy of the amended schedule of fees is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: FIRST READING
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SATELLITE
DISHES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
The ordinance will be on the next regular agenda for second
reading and consideration.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES: SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ESTABLISHING
A RECORDS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS RECORDS ACT; APPOINTING A RECORDS
MANAGEMENT OFFICER AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the ordinance
as written, Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS DECLARING THAT THE STREETS
AND ROADWAYS LISTED ON EXHIBIT "A" WHICH ARE LOCATED WITHIN
THE TOWN LIMITS AND USED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE PUBLIC
ROADS AND HIGHWAYS.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to approve the resolution
as written, Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Mr. Larry Hutto, Trustee on the Northwest Independent School
Board, reported that he would be the liaison to the Town from
the school board. He stated the school is trying to improve
communications throughout the district.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A copy of the committee reports is filed with the minutes of
this meeting.
Mr. Dan Boutwell of Planning Recourses Group, discussed a
rate increase with the Council. Mr. Boutwell stated that his
company has charged a rate of $42.00 per hour for the last
two years. The new rate of $55.00 will be in effect at least
for the next two years. Mayor Carter asked the Council if
there was any discussion on the new rate. There being none,
the general consensus of the council was to approve the new
rate.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the financial
statements as presented, Council Member Hill seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN EMERGENCY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF WESTLAKE.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the agreement
as modified, Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Mayor Carter informed the Council that Dan Coen, a senior at
the University of North Texas at Denton, would be reviewing
the Town's Emergency Management Plan. Mayor Carter stated
that the college was the only college in the United States
that offers a degree in Emergency Management. Mayor Carter
worked with Dr. Tom Joslyn to set up an internship program
between the town and the college. Mr. Coen will be working
with the town staff for approximately a month on the program.
Council Member Sylvia expressed concern over the lack of
reports regarding police activity in the town. He noted the
marshal has not given the council an update at the last few
meetings.
Council Member Hill reported the Town has received over 98
resumes for the position of police chief and officers. The
council also discussed who the new chief should report to.
The general consensus of the council was to have the chief
report to the town administrator.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: TOWN COUNCIL TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
A) CONSIDER APPOINTING A CHAIRMAN TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMITTEE.
B) CONSIDER APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE.
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OPEN SESSION:
Council Member Vance made a motion to appoint Mr. Larry
Schwab as Chairman of the parks and Recreation Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Hill made a motion to appoint Mr. Mike Hamper
a an ex -officio member to the Administrative Committee,
Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Hill made a motion to amend the Administrative
Committee objectives as presented in the packet at this
meeting, be established as the operating objectives for the
committee. Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, the motion carried
unanimously.
Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the objectives
as presented in the packet for the Public Relations Committee
and separate Public Relations from the Administrative
Committee. Council Member Vance seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
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Council Member Vance made a motion to adjourn, Council Member
Engelbeck seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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