Minutes TC 04/25/1995MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
APRIL 25' 1985
THE STATE OF TEXAS �
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COUNTY OF DENT0N �
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in
a regular session DD TW**adeuy, April 25, 1885. The meeting
was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to
the Public.
Council Members Present:
Jim Carter Mayor
Gene Hill Mayor Pro Tem
Marshall Engmlbeck Council Member
Doug 87aapell Council Member
Cotton Moore Council Member
Patti Stoltz Council Member
Also present were guests and staff members:
Donna Welsh Town Manager
John Hill Town Attorney
Pauline Shaw Planning & Zoning Administrator
Bill LeaQrand Public Works Director
Karen Sadri Town Secretary
Mike Hamper Chairman of Planning and Zoning
Committee
Mark Brin8hurat T.U. Electric Manager
Interim Police Chief Miller and Town Treasurer Jacobs were
absent due to other commitments.
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. noting
a quorum was present. He then welcomed Council Members,
guests, and staff.
INVOCATION.
An Invocation was given by Council Member Moore.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS.
The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was
led by Mayor Pro Tem Hill.
Mayor Carter requested that the Emergency Supplemental Agenda
Item be considered as item 4.
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TO ELECTRIC REQUESTING PERMISSION TO INSTALL ONE UTILITY PULE
AND SWITCHING GEAR AT THE REAR PROPERTY OF: THE WOODS ADDITION
AND THE SIDE REAR OF THE MUNICIPAL UTILITY PROPERTY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICITY TO THE WOODS ADDITION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN'S SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS.
Mark BringhurGt, TO Electric Manager, showed the Council with
the aid of a Town map which 4 utility poles would be
eliminated by using one new pole and the existing poles near
the cemetery. He assured the Council of TU Electric
Company's desire to comply with the subdivision regulations
of only underground utilities for all future development.
Nihm Hamper, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Committee,
recommended that the Council approve this one time variance
in order to provide immediate electrical power to the Woods
Addition.
After some discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to
approve TO Electric's request. Council Member Glaspell
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
The Mayor then returned to the regular agenda items.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS DIRECTING THE TOWN STAFF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SEEKING THE COMMON GOOD AND BENEFIT FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE
TOWN, TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO INVESTIGATE AND
DETERMINE THE AUTHORITY OF AND THE PROCEDURE FOR THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE TROPHY
CLUB MUNICIPAL DISTRICT NO. 2 AND TO ASSIMILATE THE SAME INTO
THE TOWN, AND TO PROCEED TOWARD ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SUCH
ABOLITION AND ASSIMILATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Mayor and Council Meombera, opinions were in agreement
that the consolidation has to benefit the Town as a whole and
the Town's citizens. A feasibility study was suggested to
gather all the facts for lowering costs and maintaining a low
tan rate.
Presidents of both M.U.D. I AND II emphasized that they were
of the same opinion, and a joint task force would gather all
legal, financial, and operational facto to be able to project
the future.
Town Citizens commented on the need for utilizing community
expertise and involvement and for communicating regularly to
the citizens the progress of the study.
After further discussion and instead of the proposed
resolution, Council Member EnQelbeok made a motion that the
Town agree to participate in the committee in existence with
M.U.D. I and II in order to determine the long range
organizational relationship between the three entities.
Council Member Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously.
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Attached is the rewurded passed resolution.
Council Member 8laspell then made a motion to appoint Council
Members Stoltz and Engelbeok and Town Manager Welsh to
represent the Town for that committee. Mayor Pro Tem
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
No presentations were given.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Town Manager Welsh reminded everyone of the Town's 10th
Birthday Party on Sunday, April 80th from 1 to 4 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS By COUNCIL
Council Member 8loapell emphasized the need for citizen input
to the tri -entity committee.
ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tem Hill mode o motion to adjourn at 8:18 p.m.
Council Member Stoltz seoorded; motion carried unanimously.
The next regular meeting is May &` 1995'
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TOWN SECRETARY
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