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Minutes TC 10/29/1990MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB OCTOBER 29, 1990 THE STATE OF TEXAS > COUNTY OF DENTON > The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club met in regular session on Monday, October 29, 1990. The meeting was held at the Municipal Utility District Building, 100 Municipal Drive, and was open to the Public. Jim Carter George Doran Marshal Engelbeck Gene Hill Bob Sylvia Terry Vance Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Also present were members of the Town staff: Toby Bartholow Jack Jacobs Dan Boutwell Donna Welsh CALL TO ORDER Attorney Treasurer Planner Administrator Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Vance gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Treasurer Jack Jacobs led in the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 24th meeting, Council Member Vance seconded, motion with Council Member Hill abstaining. He was not in attendance. Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 15th meeting, Council Member Hill seconded, motion carried unanimously. Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 15th Public Hearing, Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously. Page 2, Meeting 10/29/90 TOWN ATTORNEY TO REPORT TO THE COUNCIL ON HIS INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE DEDICATION OF LAND FOR AN ENTRANCE FROM TROPHY WOOD DRIVE TO KIRKWOOD DRIVE. Mr. Bartholow reviewed correspondence between Mr. John Hardy, of Hardy & Atherton law firm, and Mr. Todd Moore, of Gardere and Wynne. Mr. Bartholow reported to the Council that although Hartwell and Mr. Gaubert are supportive of the Town's request, it is reasonable to believe no serious consideration will be given until the reorganization plan for Hartwell land is underway. MR. WALT WOOD, CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO REPORT THE COMMITTEES FINDINGS REGARDING THE COST OF A TEMPORARY/PERMANENT ROAD FROM TROPHY WOOD DRIVE TO KIRKWOOD DRIVE. Mr. Wood, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, reviewed costs estimates prepared by Teague, Nall & Perkins engineering firm regarding a temporary/permanent road. The report is filed with the minutes of this meeting. CITIZENS COMMENTS REGARDING THE TROPHY WOOD ENTRANCE Mr. Jim Thomas commented that the "Slow Children At Play" sign would be more effective if placed closer to the "30 Mile Per Hour" sign. Mr. Jack Jacobs, 101 Pebble Beach, pointed out that the property being discussed was zoned commercial. Mr. Jacobs pointed out that if the property were sold or developed, the developer would have to build the permanent road to Town standards. Mayor Pro Tem Doran stated it would be prudent to consider only a temporary road at this time. Council Member Vance suggested investigating the Town's options with the County and determine if they can participate by providing the labor to build the temporary road. Council Member Hill noted that the first step was to address funding. The Town does not have the funds at this time. He suggested having the Finance Committee address the issue of funding. Council Member Engelbeck stated that he was opposed to funding the road. He felt this would go against the Town's policy of having the developer do improvements to property. Page 3, Meeting 10/29/90 Council Member Sylvia stated the general consensus seems to not to start a precedent for funding roads but he noted that the Council still needs to address the problems with Skyline and provide an east entrance. The general consensus of the Town Council was to continue the investigation concerning the road. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS Mr. Bob Moore, 7 Skyline Drive, stated that the Council is condoning trespassing on private property. Town Attorney, Toby Bartholow, stated that trespassing is subject to the owners consent and trespassing has to be enforced in the presence of a law enforcement officer in order to be enforced. Mr. Bob Clinkenbeard, 119 Fairway Village Drive, stated that a real estate sign had been taken from his yard by the Town staff. Mr. Clinkenbeard stated he did not know he was not in compliance with the sign ordinance. He requested the sign be returned and new policies of enforcement be adopted such as notifying the homeowner first. Mr. Jack Alford, 3 Skyline, commended the Council on how willing they have been to listen to the concerns of the residents of Skyline regarding the entrance. Mr. Alford urged the Council to keep pursuing an alternative route. Mr. Ragi Koshy, 5 Skyline, asked the Council to keep pursuing the Skyline problems. He noted that he has a seven year old son and believes that Skyline is a dangerous road. Mr. Jim Thomas, 7 Mwadowbrook Lane, noted that in the last several years, the "unauthorized entrance" has moved four times. He stated that if the entrance is barricaded the barricade would have to be 310 yards long. Mr. Thomas told the Council he drove his car across several adjacent areas and was able to cross to T.W. King. Mr. Len Kopell, 6 Skyline Drive, stated a dog was hit in front of his child on Skyline and the car was going 40 or 50 miles per hour. He also stated using the entrance was a bad example for children because it condones trespassing. Mr. Coppell asked the Council to consider an ordinance prohibiting crossing lots at an unauthorized entrance. Page 4, Meeting 10/29/90 PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL Council Member Engelbeck stated that Trophy Club had received "bad coverage" from an article in "D" magazine. Mayor Carter stated he would call the magazine. Mayor Pro Tem. Doran apologized to not giving a list of violations to the staff as promised at the September meeting. He stated he would turn over the list to the staff after tonight's meeting. He noted that even though Ms. Shaw did not have the list to work from, several of the items were already addressed. COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS The Committee/Staff reports are filed with the minutes of this meeting. FINANCIAL REPORTS Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the September financial report as presented, Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE: FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS PROVIDING A TEMPORARY MAXIMUM RATE OF SPEED ON SKYLINE DRIVE. This ordinance will be on the next agenda for second reading. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90-12 CONCERNING SATELLITE DISHES. Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to let Ordinance No. 90-12 and 90-16 concerning satellite dishes stand as written. Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A LAW ENFORCEMENT LIABILITY POLICY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE. Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the Law Enforcement Liability Insurance as presented, Council Member Hill seconded, motion carried unanimously. Page 5, Meeting 10/29/90 ADJOURN Council Member Vance made a motion to adjourn, Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried unanimously. OR SECRETARY