Minutes TC 05/15/1990MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
MAY 15, 1990
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, May 15th, 1990. The meeting was held at
the Municipal Utility Building and was open to the Public.
Jim Carter Mayor
George Doran Mayor Pro Tem
Marshall Engelbeck Council Member
Bob Sylvia Council Member
Terry Vance Council Member
Marilyn Hallgren Council Member
Gene Hill Council Member
(Council Member Hill joined the Council at item nine on the
agenda after being sworn in by Mayor Carter).
Also present were members of the Town staff:
John Hill
Jack Jacobs
Pauline Shaw
CALL TO ORDER
Attorney
Treasurer
Public Works
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council Member Vance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack 328 of
Trophy Club.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the minutes of
the April 17th meeting as written, Mayor Pro Tem Doran
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran made* a motion to approve the minutes of
the May 7th meeting as written, Council Member EngeIbeck
seconded, motion carried with Council Member Sylvia
abstaining. He was unable to attend the meeting.
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Mayor Carter recognized Mr. Bill WoIston, the new
Superintendent of Northwest Independent School District.
Mr. Wolston told the Council that he has been a teacher and
educator for 27 years. Mr. Wolston was previously employed by
the Midlothian School District.
Mayor Carter presented a farewell gift to Council Member
Hallgren and praised her for her two years of service to the
Town. Council Members also congratulated Mrs. Hallgren.
RECESS - 10 MIN.
OATH OF OFFICE:
Mayor Carter administered the Oath of Office to Council
Members Vance, Doran and Hill.
PRESENTATIONS BY INCOMING COUNCIL
Council Member's Hill, Doran and Vance thanked the voters for
their confidence in electing them to the Council.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Ms. Beverly Foley, 1107 Sunset, reported to the Council that
containers and a location had been donated for the purpose of
recycling. Ms. Foley pointed out that several residents have
expressed an interest in a recycling program. The containers
would be manned by volunteers on the weekend. Ms. Foley
pointed out that this would be a good introduction to
recycling for the residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran stated the Public Works also wanted to
have a recycling program but would like to investigate all
avenues and types of recycling before making a decision.
Ms. Foley stated that she only wanted the Council's support
in this project and this would only be a preliminary
recycling project.
No action was taken by the Council.
Mr. Vance Booker, 99 Trophy Wood Drive, urged the Council to
support the resident in this project. Mr. Booker felt the
project Ms. Foley introduced would get residents started on a
recycling program.
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Mr. Fred Schneider, Carnoustie Drive, suggested to the
Council that they should very carefully choose the people on
the 2oning Board of Adjustment Committee. Mr. Schneider was
denied a variance for a deck and gazebo project on his
property. Mr. Schneider presented the Council with two
proposals to build this project inside his home. He stated
that he was unfairly treated in the handling of his variance.
Mr. Larry Hoover, Cub Scout Leader of Pack 328, thanked the
Council for allowing the Pack to participate in the Council
Meeting tonight. He told the Council this would help the
scouts receive their Citizenship Badge. He also thanked Mayor
Carter for attending the Cub Scout meeting earlier in the
week and talking with the troop.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING AND 20NING COMMISSION: Chairman Mike Hamper stated
that after being denied an extension on their final plat,
Gibraltar has asked P & 2 to reconsider their decision. Mr.
Hamper stated that P & Z has no procedure set up to do this.
He suggested that Gibraltar go back through the procedure and
the Town could possible waive the fee.
Mr. Hamper also noted that the P & 2 has no procedure for
vacating a plat. The commission will address this in the neer
future as well as review the Satellite Dish Ordinance.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Mayor Pro Tem Doran stated that the
engineering study should be completed soon. The committee
will also be coming to the Council soon with a proposal on a
garbage contract for the next fiscal year. The Public Works
Committee will also address resolving the issue of the
"back entrance" to Trophy Club.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chairman John Carter stated the committee
is preparing to start on the budget for next fiscal year.
Mr. Carter also reported to the Council that Mr. Pete Reincke
had resigned from the committee.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE: Council Member Vance reported
that Texas Parks and Wildlife should be returning the
retainage fee on the park grant as soon as the lights that
were damaged are repaired. The retainage is approximately
$20,0(}0.00.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE: Ms. Welsh reported that staff
members represented the Town at the recent Mestroport
Developer's Trade Show at the Grapevine Convention Center.
Staff members had the opportunity to talk with developers,
realtors, relocation representatives and builders about
Trophy Club.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Chairman Doug Blaspell reported that
the Committee visited with various people in law enforcement
as well as other city's to help the committee determine the
best way to provide law enforcement within the Town.
Mr. Glaspell stated that by a unanimous vote the committee
recommends the Town pursue establishing it's own police
department. A copy of the written recommendation is filed
with the minutes of this meeting.
Council Member EngeIbeck made a motion to establish a
procedure by which the Town can phase into a Trophy Club
Police Department. The phases would be:
1.) Establish a workshop that would define what the Town
wants as a concept~ The Workshop will be May 31st.
2.) Hire a full-time police chief.
3.) Develop a budget.
Council Member Hill seconded, motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
The staff reports are filed with the minutes of this meeting.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the financial
reports for the months of March and April. Council Member
Vance seconded, motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Doren was out
of the room and did not vote.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A VARIANCE FOR A SATELLITE DISH AT
14 COLONIAL COURT, REQUESTED BY MR. ROBERT CHILDRESS.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the variance
for a satellite dish with the stipulation the dish is
screened so that not more than two feet can be seen above the
fence. Council Member Sylvia seconded. Council Member's
Sylvia, Hill and Vance voted for the variance, Council
Member's Doran and Engelbeck voted against. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Town Council adjourned into Executive
Session to discuss committee appointments, the office of
Mayor Pro Tem and ambulance fees.
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OPEN SESSION:
Council Mf-mber Vance made a motion to renew the appointments
of committee members who have made application to the Town to
serve another year as discussed in Executive Session. Council
Member Engelbeck seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to appoint Scott Smith to
the Finance Committee, Council Member Hill seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to appoint Council Member
Doran as Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member Hill seconded, motion
carried with Council Member Vance opposing.
Council Member Vance made a motion to adjourn, Council Member
Sylvia seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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