Minutes TC 09/24/1990MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
SEPTEMBER 24, 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 Monday, September 24, 1990. The meeting was held
at the Municipal Utility District Building, 100 Municipal
Drive, 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
Absent: Council Member Hill and Treasurer Jack Jacobs.
Also present were members of the Town staff:
Toby Bartholow Attorney
Pauline Shaw Code Enforcement
Donna Welsh Town Administrator
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Doran called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Council Member Vance gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Sylvia led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the minutes of
the August 21, 1990 meeting as written. Council Member
Engelbeck seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Carter joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the minutes of
the September 11, 1990 meeting as written, Council Member
Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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CONSTABLE JOHN HATZENBUHLER TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Constable Hatzenbuhler informed the Council of the various
duties his office performs. He also introduced Deputy Bill
Madding who is the litter abatement officer. Deputy Madding
performed magic tricks which he uses in teaching children
about litter control.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The committee reports are filed with the minutes of this
meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
[he staff reports are filed with the minutes of this meetinc
Mr. Marion Jenkins, Marshal for the Town, offered his
resignation as of September 13th. Mr Jenkins told the
Council he is extremely busy with a new job venture and it
would be difficult to find the time to complete his
certification which is required for the job.
The Council thanked Mr. Jenkins for his hard work and
dedication and presented him with a gift.
FINANCIAL STATEMENl
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the financial
statement for the month of August, Council Member Engelbeck
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ADOPTING
AND APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1990 AND TERMINATING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991, AND
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT, PROJECT AND
ACCOUNT; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the ordinance
as written, Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
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B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS LEVYING
MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1990 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991, AND FOR EACH
FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED, AT A RATE 01::--
$.2495
F$.2495 PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) ASSESSED VALUATION
ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
TOWN AS OF JANUARY 1, 1990.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the ordinance
as written, Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
C) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS CREATING A
POLICE DEPARTMENT; PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE
CHIEF OF POLICE AND POLICE OFFICERS OF THE TOWN; CREATING A
RESERVE POLICE FORCE; ABOLISHING THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN
MARSHAL AND CONFERRING THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF TOWN
MARSHAL ON THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended, Council Member Engelbeck seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0 90-12
DEALING WITH SATELLITE DISHES.
Mayor Carter explained that at the previous meeting, the
Council amended the screening and variance portion of the
ordinance. The staff encountered problems with interpreting
the new ordinance.
The Council discussed the new screening requirement. The
ordinance required the dish to be adequately screened from
line of sight so that no more than two feet (2') of the dish
is visible from the public. This penalized anyone living on a
downhill slope from other properties.
The Council asked Mr. Bartholow to review ordinances from
other Town's concerning screening requirements to see how
they are enforced.
The Council also discussed the variance portion of the
ordinance. This portion required any dishes not in compliance
with the new ordinance to comply within six months. Mr.
Bartholow pointed out that the Town might encounter problems
if the owner of the dish has been given a variance in the
past.
Council Member Vance made a motion to amend section seven,
striking the reference to dishes that have previously
received a variance. Council Member Sylvia seconded.
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Council Member Vance also made a motion to amend section 4,
striking the words "visible to the public" and adding the
words "visible from the street". The motion dies for lack of
second.
The Council then voted on the ordinance motion made by
Council Member Vance. The motion was unanimous in favor of
the amendment.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AWARDING
A CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC AREAS WITHIN
THE TOWN TO JASPER HAYES COMPANY, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to approve the Resolution
awarding the contract to Jasper Hayes Company as recommended
by the Public Works Committee. Council Member Vance seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Mrs. Barbara Alford, 3 Skyline Drive, addressed the Council
concerning the unauthorized east entrance. Mrs. Alford
stated this has become a safety hazard with several hundred
cars a day using Skyline Drive to get to the entrance.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran stated that Public Works would be happy
to meet on an emergency basis and research the matter. The
entrance will be discussed at the next regular meeting.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Council Member Vance suggested placing "Presentations by
Citizens" near the beginning of the Council agenda for the
convenience of the Citizens. The Council concurred.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran stated that he had a twelve page list of
ordinance violations he had documented with Mr. Tom Mathews
on a recent drive around the Town, Mayor Pro Tem Doran stated
he would have the list to the staff by the and of the week.
ADJOURN
Council Member Vance made a motion to dj Council Member
Sylvia seconded, motion carried Uric I' OUSly.
TIME:
LOCATION:
Town of Trophy Club
100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS 76262
(817) 491-9693
NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1990
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING
100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
3. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
4. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
6. STAFF REPORTS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ADMINISTRATIVE
FINANCE
PARKS AND RECREATION
PUBLIC RELATIONS
PUBLIC SAFETY
PUBLIC WORKS
7. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A MERITORIOUS EXCEPTION TO THE
SIGN ORDINANCE, REQUESTED BY THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF
TROPHY CLUB.
S. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0 90-12
CONCERNING SATELLITE DISHES.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A) TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE.
B) TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPOINTING A CHAIRMAN TO THE
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE.
10. OPEN SESSION: TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ACTION REGARDING
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS.
11. ADJOURN
SECRETARY
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THE TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA WAS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., AND WAS POSTED ON THIS THE 11TH
DAY OF OCTOBER, 1990 AT 5:00 P.M.