Minutes TC 06/18/1991MINUTES 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, June 18, 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
Gene Hill Council Member
Absent was: Councilman Cotton Moore
Also present were members of the Town staff:
Don Franklin
John Hill
Jack Jacobs
Cindy Kelly
Donna Welsh
Police Chief
Town Attorney
Town Treasurer
Town Secretary
Town Administrator
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Vance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Treasurer Jack Jacobs.
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.
Councilman Hill requested that Item "H" concerning an
information sign for median three be removed from the consent
agenda.
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Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the consent
agenda items with the exception of Item "H". Mayor Pro Tem
Vance seconded, motion carried unanimously. The approved
items are as follows:
A. Minutes of the May 21, 1991 Meeting.
B. Staff Reports.
C. Committee Reports.
D. Amended Ordinance No. 86-18 relating to the construction
and regulations of swimming pools with regard to above
ground pools.
E. Amended Ordinance No. 89-17 relating to regulations and
construction of fences with regard to the appeals
process.
F. Resolution 61891-1 supporting a turning lane on Texas
Hwy. 114 in front of the entrance to the Trophy Club
Plantation Apartments.
G. Resolution 61891-2 naming Westlake as agent for the Town
of Trophy Club for the purpose of acquiring right-of-way
for improvements to SH 114.
Mike Hamper, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
discussed various aspects of the Town information sign with
the Council. Council Member Hill then made a motion to
approve Item "H" on the consent agenda, an information sign
on median three. Council Member Glaspell seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
Mr. Skip Creasey, 126 Seminole Drive, Trophy Club, Texas,
expressed concern over a possible height reduction in the
flight pattern over Trophy Club. Mr. Creasey presented a
petition to the Council urging their help in requesting the
FAA not to lower the altitude of the flight path over Trophy
Club and to investigate the possibility of reducing current
noise levels.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ACTION REGARDING AN EAST ENTRANCE
FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
Mayor Pro Tem Vance made a motion directing the Town
Attorney to seek an easement from the appropriate land owners
to construct a temporary road from Trophy Wood Drive to T.
W. King Road, that Public Works investigate options
concerning the grade of the road and associated costs,
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and in conjunction with the Municipal Utility District look
at route options that will have minimal impact on the water
lines. Council Member Engelbeck seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
Roger Unger, Municipal Utility District Manager, stated that
due to a main break in Fort Worth, no outside watering would
be allowed in Trophy Club until further notice. Mr. Unger
stated that there was enough water stored in the Trophy Club
tanks to provide sufficient water for sanitary purposes.
Fort Worth anticipates the leak will be fixed by early
Thursday morning.
Mayor Pro Tem Vance expressed concern about overgrown
property on the corner of Trophy Club Drive and Indian Creek
Drive and on Trophy Club Drive south of the Fire Station.
Council Member Hill reported that the "fish -out" at the pond
near the CIA pool had been successful and that enough
donations had been received to stock twelve to fifteen one
pound bass.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL CONCERNING
THE PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE
Roger Unger addressed the Council concerning the need for a
new ambulance. There was a general consensus among the
council members to accept non-binding bids on an ambulance.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR
THE MONTH OF MAY, 1991
Council Member Hill made a motion to approve the May
Financial Statements as presented; Council Member Glaspell
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jack Jacobs, Treasurer, explained several areas of the
budget where line item amendments were requested. The
general consensus of the council was to approve the requested
amendments which will be formally addressed at the next
regular council meeting.
MR. MIKE HAMPER, CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION TO UPDATE THE COUNCIL ON P & Z MATTERS
Mr. Hamper reported several items he felt would be of
interest to the Council.
1. Appraisers have been asking questions about the zoning
of certain property owned by Bass Land Company.
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2. Swimming pool construction is increasing in Trophy Club
and the pools backwash in the streets which does not
conserve water and is damaging the streets.
3. Mr. Hamper expressed concern over wood shingle roofs
which are not fire resistant or fire retardant.
4. There have been increased housing starts, most of which
are custom homes.
5. Mr. Hamper felt the Town should revisit the
comprehensive master plan.
6. The Plan Review Committee has been disbanded and their
functions are now being carried out by the Town staff.
TOWN COUNCIL TO SET A DATE FOR A WORKSHOP WITH THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF A BOND ISSUE
The Council set Monday, June 24, 1991 at 6:30 p.m. as a
workshop with the Municipal Utility Districts concerning
drainage with regard to the creeks within the Town.
Following the drainage workshop, on Monday, June 24, 1991 at
7:30 p.m. the Council and Finance Committee will conduct a
workshop to discuss the possibility of a bond issue.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING VARIANCE TO ORDINANCES
90-12 AND 90-16 CONCERNING SATELLITE DISHES AND ANTENNAS
Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to grant a variance to
Mr. Edwin Decker, 207 Inverness allowing for his antenna.
Council Member Glaspell seconded. Motion carried with
Council Member Hill voting against the variance.
No action was necessary on a variance for Ms. Sue Wiggins, 2
Hill Court as Ms. Wiggins will locate her antenna in the
attic.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER CHANGING THE TITLE OF "TOWN
ADMINISTRATOR" TO "TOWN MANAGER", WITH THE TOWN MANAGER TO
CONTINUE TO HAVE AND TO EXERCISE THE SAME POWERS AND DUTIES
AS THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, THE CHANGE BEING ONE OF TITLE
ONLY, AND TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 89-01 ESTABLISHING THE
OFFICE OF TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AS NECESSARY TO REFLECT THE SAID
CHANGE.
Council Member Vance made a motion to amend Ordinance 89-01
to change the title of "Town Administrator" to "Town
Manager", the change being of title only with the Town
Manager exercising the same powers and duties as the "Town
Administrator". Council Member Hill seconded; motion carried
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unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Town Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:38
p.m. to discuss appointing a chairman to the Public Safety
Committee and appointing a member to the finance committee.
OPEN SESSION
Councilman Glaspell made a motion to appoint Bonnie Jacobs as
chairman of the Public Safety Committee. Council Member
Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Council Member Hill made a motion to appoint Doris Burrow to
the Finance Committee. Councilman Vance seconded; motion
carried unanimously.
The next regular meeting of the Town Council will be July 16,
1991.
ADJOURN
Council Member Vance made a motion to adjourn. Council
Member Hill seconded; motion carried unanimously.
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