Minutes TC 08/06/1991MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in
regular session on Tuesday, August 6, 1991. The meeting was
held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the
Public.
Jim Carter Mayor
Terry Vance Mayor Pro Tem
Marshall Engelbeck Council Member
Doug Glaspell Council Member
Cotton Moore Council Member
Councilman Gene Hill was unable to attend the meeting.
Also present were members of the Town staff:
Don Franklin
John Hill
Jack Jacobs
Cindy Kelly
Pauline Shaw
Donna Welsh
Police Chief
Town Attorney
Town Treasurer
Town Secretary
Director of Public Works
Town Manager
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
immediately following the emergency meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
The next order of business was for the Town Council to
consider the consent items, which were deemed to need little
deliberation and were acted upon as one business item. Mayor
Carter asked if there was any member of the Town Council who
wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full
discussion.
There was not a request to remove any item from the consent
agenda. Councilman Glaspell made a motion to approve the
consent agenda items as presented. Councilman Moore
seconded; motion carried unanimously. The approved items are
as follows:
A. MINUTES OF THE JULY 16, 1991 REGULAR MEETING.
B. STAFF REPORTS.
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C. COMMITTEE REPORTS.
D. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO
APPOINT OLIVE STEPHENS TO THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE
DENCO AREA 9-1-1 DISTRICT.
E. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION WHICH
APPROVES A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN
AMBULANCE. THE RESOLUTION, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DECLARES
THAT THE SAID AGREEMENT IS A QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT
OBLIGATION OF THE TOWN FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 265(B)
(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED,
AND FURTHER PROVIDES FOR THE LEVY OF AN AD VALOREM TAX
EACH YEAR IN WHICH LEASE PAYMENTS (AS DEFINED IN THE
AGREEMENT) COME DUE TO SECURE AND PROVIDE TIMELY PAYMENT
OF THE LEASE PAYMENTS.
This resolution was written as requested by the Council
at the July 16, 1991 council meeting.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Several citizens expressed their concern to the Council about
the ability of the Humane Society to continue operations
without financial assistance. The citizens who addressed the
Council concerning this matter are as follows:
Abby Pollick
2 Crooked Creek Ct.
Jean Decker
207 Inverness Drive
Dr. Steve Harris
Roanoke Animal Clinic
Roanoke, Texas 76262
Bill Wolston addressed the Council about the County Education
District Election to be held on August 10, 1991.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Mayor Carter asked John Hill to determine if the Town can
regulate cable TV rates under a recent FCC ruling redefining
"effective competition".
Council Member Engelbeck stated that most Trophy Club
residents paid more in taxes to Denton County than the Town.
Mr. Engelbeck noted that the Town had not yet received its
portion of funding from the county for the Denton County
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Mutual Aid agreement and requested that the Finance Committee
report to the Council at the August 20th budget workshop
concerning these funds and any other county funds that might
be available to the Town.
Council Member Glaspell expressed concern that the bridge on
Trophy Club Drive near the ballfields would not be able to
handle the flow of water after the highway construction.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance stated that he was also concerned that
the angle of the water flow would do damage to the bridge.
MR. WALT WOOD, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL CONCERNING THE EAST ENTRANCE.
Mr. Walt Wood and Mr. Tom Mayfield presented the Council with
three options for an east entrance at Trophy Wood Drive.
Following a discussion, the Council developed the following
action plan:
* Mayor Carter will contact Southlake regarding where the
road will intersect with T. W. King.
* Public Works will provide cost estimates for various road
surface options.
* Chief Franklin will check the safety aspects.
* John Hill will contact Sunbelt regarding easement for the
road.
CHIEF FRANKLIN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL CONCERNING OPTIONS FOR
USE OF THE OLD AMBULANCE.
Chief Franklin presented the Council with a utilization and
projected cost proposal for keeping the 1983 Ford ambulance.
This item was tabled until the 1991-92 budget is reviewed.
TOWN TREASURER, MR. JACK JACOBS, TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THE TOWN'S CONTINGENCY FUND.
Mr. Jacobs informed the Council that the trash bags in stock
can be set up as an inventory item and not effect the budget.
He also requested that $500 from the contingency fund be used
for school zone signs and painting the crosswalks. Mr.
Jacobs explained that earlier in the year, public works funds
budgeted for this purpose had been used to install jiggle
bars on Indian Creek at Trophy Wood per request of the Public
Safety Committee.
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There was a general consensus among the Council on these
items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Town Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:47
p.m. to discuss committee appointments.
OPEN SESSION
Council reconvened into open session at 9:00 p.m. Mayor
Carter stated that a member had not been appointed to the
Finance Committee at this time in order to discuss other
options with that individual.
Cotton Moore made a motion to appoint David Schaaf to the
Public Safety Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Vance seconded;
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Carter informed those in attendance that Executive
Session Item C: "Town Council to Discuss the Denton County
Mutual Aid Contract" had been moved to Open Session due to
advice from legal counsel. Mayor Carter briefly reviewed
this situation.
ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion to adjourn. Councilman
Glaspell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Council adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
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