Minutes TC 01/15/1991MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
JANUARY 15, 1991
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, January 15th, 1991. The meeting was held
within the Town boundaries and was open to the Public.
Jim Carter Mayor
George Doran Mayor Pro Tem
Marshall EngeIbeck Council Member
Gene Hill Council Member
Bob Sylvia Council Member
Absent: Council Member Vance
Also present were members of the Town staff:
Toby Bartholow
Dan BoutweIl
Jack Jacobs
Pauline Shaw
Don Franklin
Donna Welsh
Attorney
Planner
Treasurer
Public Works
Police Chief
Administrator
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Sylvia 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 December 4th, 1991 meeting as amended, Council Member
EngeIbeck seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION AND TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING
PROCEDURAL AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE.
Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the ordinance as
written, Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ADOPTING
DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PAVING, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
Mayor Pro Tem Doran made a motion to approve the ordinance as
written, Council Member Engelbeck seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS GOVERNING AND
REGULATING THE PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION OF LAND WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF TROPHY CLUB.
Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the ordinance as
written, Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE CABLE
FRANCHISE TO "COUNTY CABLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP", D/B/A/
PLANNED CABLE SYSTEMS.
General Manager Rob Meyer reviewed the reasons for the name
change and discussed service problems with the Council.
Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to deny the resolution
because the citizens are not pleased with the service and the
company is not properly communicating with the customers.
Council Member Sylvia seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
The Council scheduled a meeting for Saturday, January 19th,
and asked Mr. Meyer to provide the following information:
1.) Structure of the organization.
2.) Show name changes since the original franchise was
granted.
3.) Procedures for service calls.
4.) Possible plans to communicate better with customers.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ALTERNATE
PROPOSALS FOR STATE HIGHWAY 114 FROM APPROXIMATELY 2000 FEET
EAST OF TROPHY LAKE DRIVE TO LOOP 382.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the resolution
as written, Council Member Hill seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS TROPHY WOOD/KIRKWOOD ENTRANCE AND
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION.
Mayor Carter presented an outline to form a task force to
look into alternatives for an east entrance. A copy is filed
with the minutes of this meeting.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to set up a task force to
review alternatives for an east entrance, Council Member
Englebeck seconded, motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Ms. Judy Webster, 12 Salida, reviewed problems she and her
neighbors have experienced with the cable company. Ms.
Webster suggested the company needs to upgrade the service
provided to the customers.
Ms. Liz Maddox, 207 Fresh Meadow, asked the Council to place
the sign ordinance back on the next agenda. Ms. Maddox asked
the Council to reconsider the placement of real estate signs.
She also asked the Council to reconsider their recent action
prohibiting real estate signs facing the golf course. The
Council stated they would only reconsider placement of real
estate signs in yards but not facing the golf course.
The following residents spoke in favor of an east entrance:
Andy Buffington - 16 Meadowbrook Lane
Pat Castellano - 6 Edgemere Court
Larry May - 208 Phoenix
Robert Ryan - 13 Edgeemesre
Neil Bodbey - 11 Meadowbrook Lane
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Mayor Carter thanked the staff and numerous volunteers for
all of their hard work on behalf of the Town.
Council Member Sylvia noted the Council spends a lot of time
on behalf of the Town. He stated the Council members try hard
to represent all of the citizens and make the decisions that
are best for the Town. He emphasized the need to have input
from the citizens.
Council Member Englebeck thanked the Police Department for
their professionalism in handling the problems associated
with Skyline Drive.
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Mayor Pro Tem Doran told the audience that the Council had
been addressing the Skyline and east entrance problems long
before Southlake closed the unauthorized exit. He noted the
Council had a special meeting recently with other entities
within the Town trying to come up with a solution to the
problem.
The staff reports are filed with the minutes of this meeting.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to approve the financial
reports for the month of November, Council Member Hill
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATION: TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A PROCLAMATION
SUPPORTING THE TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD SEMINAR.
Council Member EngeIbeck made a motion to approve the
proclamation, Council Member Sylvia seconded for discussion.
Council Member Sylvia made a motion to amend the proclamation
to strike the words " under the leadership of Bary Morrow",
Council Member EngIebeck accepted the amendment. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Council voted unanimously on the original motion
approving the proclamation.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS REINSTATING A
30 MILE PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT ON SKYLINE DRIVE BY REPEALING
TOWN ORDINANCE NO. 90-17 AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the ordinance as
written, Council Member Engelbeck seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AND
THE CITY OF RQANOKE' TEXAS.
Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to approve the
agreement as presented, Council Member Hill seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
MR. WALT WOOD, CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEEI TO
PRESENT THE COUNCIL WITH THE STREET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SURVEY.
Mr. Wood presented the survey prepared by Teague, Nall &
Perkins. A copy of the report is filed with the minutes of
this meeting.
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Council Member Hill read a letter he had prepared commending
Teague, Nall and Perkins and the Public Works Committee on
the comprehensive report on the street conditions. In his
letter, Council Member Hill also recommended a "Bond Issue
Task Force" to address several areas that will be involved
in the process of a bond issue. A copy of Council Member
Hill's statement is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A CLOSED -DOOR
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS PURSUANT TO
VERNON'S ANNOTATED TEXAS CIVIL STATUTE ARTICLE 6252-17,
SUBSECTION 2(g).
The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:58 p.m.
OPEN SESSION: TOWN COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO
TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION ON THE MATTERS DISCUSSED IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Council Member Sylvia stated there has been increased
interest in serving on the East Entrance Task Force. He
suggested the Council have a few days to review the
applications submitted and address the applications at the
January 19th meeting. The general consensus was to table the
item until the meeting on Saturday.
Council Member Hill made a motion to appoint Bob Kecseg as
Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, Mayor Pro Tem
Doran seconded* motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Hill made a motion to appoint Adrian Beggs and
Gary Tomlin as members to the Public Relations Committee.
Council Member Sylvia seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Council Member EngeIbeck made a motion to appoint Wayne
Hummer, Kathy Levine and Skip Creasey to the Parks and
Recreation Committee, Mayor Pro Tem Doran seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
Council Member Hill made a motion to appoint Dr. Greg Stanley
to the Administrative Committee, Council Member Sylvia
seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Member Sylvia made a motion to adjourn, Council
tmbe seconded, motion carried unanimously.
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