Minutes TC 04/09/1991MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
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, April 9, 1991. The meeting was held
within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public.
Jim Carter Mayor
George Doran Mayor Pro Tem
Marshall Engelbeck Council Member
Gene Hill Council Member
Bob Sylvia Council Member
Terry Vance Council Member
Also present were members of the town staff:
Toby BarthoIow
Jack Jacobs
Don Franklin
Pauline Shaw
Donna Welsh
Attorney
Treasurer
Police Chief
Public Works
Administrator
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7c00 p.m.
Council Member Vance gave the Invocation.
Council Member Engelbeck led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the minutes of
the March 5th meeting as amended, Council Member Sylvia
seconded, motion carried with Mayor Pro Tem Doran abstaining.
He was not in attendance.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Larry Hutto, 11 Edgemere, told the Council he and his
neighbors were upset with a commercial sign placed on a model
home by Sandlin Builders. He felt it was not in compliance
with town ordinances and asked for a clarification from the
staff.
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Mike Sandlinr SandIin Builders, stated that he thought the
sign ordinance was too restrictive. He felt the ordinance
needed to be reviewed as it pertains to directional signage.
He also suggested placing a sign at the entrance listing the
different builders and location of their homes.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Mayor Carter introduced the candidates in attendance running
for council positions:
Cotton Moore
Tom Mayfield
Marshall Engelbeck
Doug BlaspeII
Scott Smith
Mayor Pro Tem Doran suggested the Town do something to honor
the soldiers from Trophy Club who served in the middle east.
Mayor Carter reported the soldiers had already been
designated as the Grand Marshalls of the 4th of July Parade.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The committee reports are filed with the minutes of this
meeting.
Public Works Chairman Walt Wood reviewed the contract with
the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to award the curb repair
contract to Souter Paving Company in the amount of
$10,801r Council Member Vance seconded.
Council Member Vance made a motion to amend the original
motion to award the contract contingent upon acceptable
references and a not to exceed amount of approximately 3,000
increase variance in the contract. Amendment dies for lack
of second.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to amend the motion to
approve the contract based on a reference check on the
contractor, authorize the Public Works Committee to spend an
additional 10,000 for repairs over and above the current bid
and based on the linear footage cost and repair all curbs the
Public Works committee determine needed to be repaired.
Council Member Vance seconded.
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Council Member Sylvia made a motion to amend his motion to
set a cap of an additional $20,000. Council Member Vance
seconded the motion. The motion passed with Council Member
Engelbeck opposing.
On the original motion as amended, Council Member's Sylvia
and Vance voted in favor of the motion, Council Members
Engelbeck, Doran and Hill opposed.
Council Member Hill made a motion to have a special meeting
on April 16th after the public works committee can check
references on the company. Council Member Sylvia seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RELEASE DISCHARGING AMWEST FROM
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND CAUSES OF ACTION, RIGHTS AND
EQUITIES WHICH TROPHY CLUB HAS HAD OR MAY HAVE AGAINST
PARMOUNT AND JR3.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Public Works to accept $3,5B1 for estimated
for street repairs. Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
The committee reports are filed with the minutes of this
meeting.
Task Force/East Entrance: Chairman Jack Jacobs presented the
committee's recommendation to the Council. The committee
recognized the permanent placement of the east entrance was
off of Trophy Wood Drive as indicated in the Master Plan.
However, because of the current economic conditions, the
committee felt this was not feasible at this time.
The task force unanimously agreed the only alternative at
this time was a temporary entrance through a platted lot that
would access off of T.W. King Road.
A copy of the recommendation is filed with the minutes of
this meeting.
Financial Reports: Council Member Sylvia made a motion to
approve the February financial reports as presented, Council
Member Hill seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN EMERGENCY POLICE AND MUNICIPAL
COURT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE CITY OF WESTLAKE.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the contract as
presented, Mayor Pro Doran seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EMERGENCY
POLICE AND MUNICIPAL COURT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
WESTLAKE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the resolution,
Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL• CONSIDER APPROVING ► CONTRACT FOR •
IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT HARMONYPARK AS RECOMMENDED BY • -
AND RECREATION C•
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the contract
in the amount of $14,579, Council Member Vance seconded,
motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL• - A RESOLUTIONAPPROVING • CONTRACT
FOR AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT HARMONY PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR • EXECUTE THE CONTRACT.
Council Member Vance made a motion to approve the resolution,
Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES TO
ORDINANCES 90-12 AND 90-16 CONCERNING SATELLITE DISHES AND
ANTENNAS:
Mr. William Pratt, 13 Troon: Council Member Hill made a
motion to approve the variance as requested, mayor Pro Tem
Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Edwin Decker, 207 Inverness: Mr. Decker was not in
attendance to explain the reason for his variance request.
Council Member- Engelbeck made a motion to approve the
variance. The motion dies for lack of second.
Council Member Hill made a motion to table the request
pending additional information, Council Member Vance
seconded, motion carried with Council Member Engelbeck
opposing.
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Mr. Frank Putt, 2 palmetto Court: Mr. Faulkner stated that he
would be requesting the variance. He is the installer.
The Council questioned Mr. Faulkner to see if any
consideration was given to placing the satellite dish and
antennae in a less conspicuous location. Mr. Faulkner stated
the location shown on the plat plan submitted was where the
owner wanted the dish placed.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to approve the variance as
requested, Council Member Vance seconded, Council Members
Hill, Engelbeck and Sylvia opposed. The variance was denied.
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Council Member Sylvia made a motion to adjourn, mayor Pro Tem
Doran seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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