Minutes TC 11/20/1990Town of Trophy Club
100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS 76262
(817) 491-9693
NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1990
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
6. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A CONTRACT PROPOSAL FROM THE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
CONSIDERATION AND TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING
PROCEDURAL AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR A)
SITE PLAN AND APPROVAL THEREOF APPLICABLE TO THE
FOLLOWING ZONING DISTRICTS; P.D. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT; CG, COMMERCIAL GENERAL; CR, COMMERCIAL
RECREATIONAL; AND GU, GOVERNMENTAL USE; THE GIVING OF
PUBLIC NOTICE AND THE HOLDING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS WITH
RESPECT TO AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND THE REGULATIONS AND ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES THEREIN PROVIDED FOR; AND C) THE APPOINTMENTS,
REMOVAL, OPERATIONS AND CONDUCTING OF BUSINESS OF THE
TOWN'S PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
8. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
9. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
10. VARIANCE: MR. MARK GILES, 21 RIVIERA COURT TO REQUEST A
VARIANCE TO ORDINANCE NO. 0 90-12 & O 90-16 REGARDING
SATELLITE DISHES.
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11. COMMITTEE REPORTS: ADMINISTRATIVE
FINANCE
PARKS AND RECREATION
PLANNING AND ZONING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC WORKS
12. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
DENTON COUNTY FOR DISPATCH SERVICES.
13. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PUBLIC
WORKS COMMITTEE TO INSTALL STREET LIGHTS ON TROPHY CLUB
DRIVE AND TROPHY LAKE DRIVE.
14. STAFF REPORTS
15. TOWN COUNCIL TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS.
16. TOWN COUNCIL TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
THE DESIGN STANDARDS.
17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE: FIRST READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PROHIBITING PERSONS DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLES FROM CROSSING
OR DRIVING OVER CURBS TO OR FROM PUBLIC OR PRIVATE
PROPERTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
18. SECOND READING: SIGN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ESTABLISHING SIGN REGULATIONS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TYPE, HEIGHT,
LOCATION, SIZE AND DURATION OF THE USE OF SIGNS;
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS IN THE USE OF POLITICAL, REAL
ESTATE, SALE, PROTECTIVE, COMMERCIAL AND OTHER SIGNS.
19. ADJOURN
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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
The Town Council Agenda was prepared and posted in accordance
with article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., and was posted on this the
15th day of November, 1990 at 10:00 a.m.
MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
NOVEMBER 20, 1990
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in regular
session on Tuesday, November 20, 1990. The meeting was held
within the Town boundaries and was open to the Public.
Jim Carter
Marshall Engelbeck
Gene Hill
Bob Sylvia
Terry Vance
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Doran
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Also present were members of the Town staff:
Toby Bartholow
Jack Jacobs
Donna Welsh
CALL TO ORDER
Attorney
Treasurer
Administrator
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Council Member Vance gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Charles Kirby led in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the minutes of
the October 29, 1990 meeting as amended, Council Member Hill
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the minutes of
the November 5, 1990 meeting as amended, Council Member
Sylvia seconded, motion carried with Council Member Engelbeck
abstaining. He was not in attendance.
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PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION AND TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY
ACTION REGARDING PROCEDURAL AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR
A) SITE PLAN AND APPROVAL THEREOF APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING
ZONING DISTRICTS: P.D. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; CG,
COMMERCIAL GENERAL; CR, COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL; AND GU,
GOVERNMENTAL USE; THE GIVING OF PUBLIC NOTICE AND THE HOLDING
OF PUBLIC HEARINGS WITH RESPECT TO AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE REGULATIONS AND ZONING
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES THEREIN PROVIDED FOR; AND C) THE
APPOINTMENTS, REMOVAL, OPERATIONS AND CONDUCTING OF BUSINESS
OF THE TOWN'S PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
Council Member Vance made a motion to open the Public
Hearing, Council Member Hill seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
The Council reviewed corrections in the ordinance with the
attorney. The general consensus of the Council was to recess
the Public Hearing on the Zoning Ordinance until Planning and
Zoning Chairman, Mike Hamper and Town Planner, Dan Boutwell
could be in attendance.
Mayor Carter asked if anyone in the audience would like to
speak on the ordinance. No residents spoke.
Council Member Hill made a motion to recess the Public
hearing until January 15, 1991, Council Member Vance
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
The following residents of Skyline spoke in support of
closing the T.W. King entrance and supporting the "curb
crossing" ordinance to be discussed later on in the meeting:
Mr. Len Kopel
Mr. Steve Bonn
Mr. Raji Koshy
Mr. Doyle Krauss stated that it seemed a lot of the
ordinances being passed do not appear to have the input of
the total democracy of the population of Trophy Club.
Mr. Krauss also stated that the "curb crossing" ordinance is
not enforceable with three police officers. He stated the
Town has to be able to enforce ordinances and just passing
ordinances does not do a bit of good if they are not
enforceable.
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Mr. Jim Thomas stated the Council has been right in adhering
to the Town's rule of having developers put the streets in
and asked the Council to stay with the rules the Town has
implemented for development.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Mayor Carter introduced School Board President Ed Tweedie and
congratulated him on the passage of the Bond Issue. He also
congratulated Mr. Tweedie on being the new owner of Trophy
Club Realtors.
Mayor Carter also reported to the Council that there had been
a shortfall in police equipment that was not included in the
budget. The matter was brought to the attention of the Trophy
Club Women's Club and they presented the Police Department
with a check to purchase the items.
Council Member Vance stated he was excited about the Bond
Issue and felt it would provide an image enhancement for the
district. He also stated he had received several calls about
how nice the rye grass looks on the medians and thanked the
Council for budgeting the money to seed the medians.
Council Member Sylvia stated he would like to correct a
"civics lesson". "No where in the Declaration of Independence
or constitution is the word democracy mentioned. We are a
republic and in a republic people vote elected
representatives to represent them and do not require those
elected representatives to put every ordinance or law to
public vote. This Council has given more than ample latitude
to every member of this community to be present at council
meetings". Council Member Sylvia went on to point out that
every ordinance in every meeting is open for public
input.
Council Members Hill and Engelbeck congratulated the school
district on the passage of the bond issue.
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE: MR. MARK GILES, 21 RIVIERA COURT TO
REQUEST A VARIANCE TO ORDINANCE NO. 0 90-12 & 0 90-16
REGARDING SATELLITE DISHES.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the variance
as presented, Council Member Engelbeck seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Committee reports are filed with the minutes of this
meeting.
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Mr. Walt Wood, Chairman of the Public Works Committee,
reported to the Council that the committee would like to
recommend making a claim, under the maintenance bond for the
1987 street repairs to the surety in the amount of
$10,909.00.
Council Member Vance made a motion to authorize the attorney
to proceed with a request for settlement of $10,909.00 from
the bonding company and if they are not willing to pay this
amount the town will add any legal fees incurred. Council
Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PUBLIC
WORKS COMMITTEE TO INSTALL STREET LIGHTS ON TROPHY CLUB DRIVE
AND TROPHY LAKE DRIVE.
Council Member Sylvia corrected the recommendation letter
from the Public Works Committee. He pointed out that at the
previous meeting it was the Council's intent for the money
to be replaced if the town got to a juncture, sometime after
the beginning of the year, where the town could see clearly
that the budget was going to have a surplus for the year. If
those conditions in fact existed, the town would fund the
$6,216.00.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the street
lights as requested, Council Member Hill seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Vance asked the Public Works Committee to look
into a street light at the western most entrance of the
parking lot at the park.
STAFF REPORTS
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the October
financial statements as presented, Council Member Hill
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer Jack Jacobs pointed out to the council that in the
first 25 days of the fiscal year, 20% of the legal budget was
expended.
Mr. Jacobs stated that one of the duties of the Treasurer is
to see that the Town's bills are paid according to what the
council has budgeted and by the procedure set out by the
council. He pointed out that a fair amount of the attorney
bill was expended contrary to the normal operating
procedures. One council member contacted the attorney 10
times over a 19 day period. Treasurer Jacobs asked for the
Council's approval to pay the bill.
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Mayor Carter reviewed the Council's policy that all contacts
to the attorney of any purveyors of the Town should be made
by the Mayor, Staff or Town Secretary.
The general consensus of the Council was to adhere to the
policy to eliminate duplication of efforts and inefficient
use of the taxpayers' money. The Council also asked for a
letter to be written to the purveyors of the Town instructing
them to only take direction from the staff unless they have
been given specific direction from the Council as a whole.
Council Member Engelbeck also suggested writing a letter to
the Council reminding them of the Town's policy on this
matter. The general consensus of the Council was to approve
the bill and have the council member who placed the calls
initial the bill.
Mr. Jacobs also pointed out that the bill for Planning
Resources Town for October was 25% of the total budget for
the year.
TOWN COUNCIL TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS.
The Council discussed the amendments but felt it would be in
the best interest of the Town to have Mr. Hamper and Mr.
Boutwell present to review the amendments.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to table the amendments
until the meeting of December 4, 1990, Council Member Vance
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
DESIGN STANDARDS.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to table the amendments
until the meeting of December 4, 1990, Council Member
Engelbeck seconded, motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE: SIGN ORDINANCE - SECOND READING
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to table the ordinance
until the December 4, 1990 meeting, Council Member Hill
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Jan Clinkenbeard, 119 Fairway Village Drive, suggested
placing the real estate signs facing the street. She pointed
out that for ascetic reasons, this would be more desirable
and also would not interfere with directional signs such as
stop, speed limit, warning and other signs.
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CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE: FIRST READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS PROHIBITING
PERSONS DRIVING MOTOR VEHICLES FROM CROSSING OR DRIVING OVER
CURBS TO OR FROM PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
Council Member Vance stated that he was not in favor of any
action that would close the back entrance until there is
another entrance at the east end of Town.
Council Member Hill stated he was concerned with the
proliferation of ordinances that are essentially
unenforceable. He pointed out that people are going to
trespass in that area even if the entrance is closed and this
seems to be a "band-aid solution". He also stated that with
all of the exceptions that would have to be written in the
ordinance, it would be unenforceable and he didn't see
proliferating ordinances to meet spot items that the Council
is working on otherwise.
Council Member Engelbeck stated he had spoken with Chief
Franklin on the enforceability of the ordinance. Chief
Franklin stated that with the departments limited resources
and needing to work the school zones at those particular
times it would be hard to enforce. Council Member Engelbeck
stated he would suggest dropping the ordinance.
Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to discontinue the
ordinance as being unnecessary, Council Member Vance
seconded.
Council Member Sylvia stated that the Town does not have many
enforceable ordinances. If the Town is going to take the
attitude that it cannot enforce the ordinances, it has a
serious problem. Council Member Sylvia stated that he could
stand on any street corner of the Town and see any one of the
Towns ordinances not being enforced. He also stated that
speeding on Trophy Club Drive and Indian Creek has been
discussed time and time again and the speed limits are still
not being enforced. The Town is not enforcing its ordinances.
Council Member Sylvia stated he did not have a particular
problem with this ordinance.
Mayor Carter stated he felt this ordinance is subterfuge and
Trophy Club has an intelligent population and Council and
this is not the answer. If the Council wants Skyline closed,
propose an ordinance to close Skyline and have council vote
on it but don't engineer something that is subterfuge.
Page 7, Meeting 11/20/90
The vote on the motion made by Council Member Engelbeck to
drop the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Vance, was
passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A CONTRACT PROPOSAL FROM THE HUMANE
SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS.
Council Member Hill made a motion to table the item until the
meeting of December 4, 1990 in order to have Chief Franklin
review the document with the Council. Council Member Vance
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DENTON
COUNTY FOR DISPATCH SERVICES.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to table the item until
the meeting of December 4, 1990 in order to have Chief
Franklin review the document with the Council. Council
Member Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURN
Council Member Vance made a motion to adjourn, Council Member
Sylvia seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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