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Minutes TC 12/05/1995MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS DECEMBER 5, 1985 THE STATE OF TEXAS � � COUNTY OF DENTON � The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a regular session on Tuesday, December 5, 1885. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the Public. Council Members Present: Gene Hill Marshall Engelbeok Doug 8laspgll Patti Stoltz Council Members Absent: Jim Carter Cotton Moore Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Mayor Council Member Also present were guests and staff members: John Hill Donna Welsh Pauline Shaw Bill LgGrand David Miller Karen Sadri Barbara Allen Diane Cockrell Roger Unger Hap Baggett Staff Members Absent: Jack Jacobs CALL TO ORDER. Town Attorney Town Manager Planning & Zoning Administrator Public Works Director Police Chief Town Secretary Court Clerk Police Department Secretary District Manager, H.U.D. 1 & 2 Synergy Properties, Inc. Town Treasurer Mayor Pro Tem Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. noting a quorum was present. He then welcomed Council Members, Quests, and staff. INVOCATION. An invocation was given by Town Attorney, John Hill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS. The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Police Chief, David Miller, Page 2, Regular Town Council Meeting, 12/05/35 TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS GRANTING TO TRI -COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC LIGHT, HEAT' AND POWER FRANCHISE. After Council Member Glmepell learned that this franchise does not cause a conflict with the Texas Utility Electric's, he made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Council Member Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1894 EDITION AND ALL APPENDICES THERETO, AS AMENDED BY THE TERNS OF THIS ORDINANCE; ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1994 EDITION, AS AMENDED HEREIN; ADOPTING THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1994 EDITION, AS AMENDED HEREIN; ADOPTING THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1984 EDITION, AS AMENDED HEREIN; ADOPTING THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1894 EDITION; ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1893 EDITION; PROVIDING THAT ALL COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES DOING BUSINESS WITHIN THE TOWN SHALL HAVE IDENTIFYING MARKINGS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, BUT REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 92-04 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF EARLIER VERSIONS OF THE UNIFORM C0UE8'' PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE', PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($ 2,800.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. As no discussion ensued, Council Member Engelbeck made a motion to adopt the ordinance as stated. Council Member Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE TOWN, INCLUDING FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS, REVIEW OF PLANS, ELECTRICAL' MECHANICAL, FENCE AND TREE PRESERVATION PERMITS, REINSPECTION, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, CONSTRUCTION IN RIGHT- 0E -NAY AND COPIES OF TOWN ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER TOWN RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. After Council Member Stoltz learned from Council Member EDgelbeck that these fees were a b to 7% difference from the former fees, Council Member EngelbeCk made a motion to adopt the new fees schedule. Council Member 8laspell seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS APPROVING AND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWN AND DENTON COUNTY TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR AREAS IN DENTON COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Page 3, Regular Town Council Meeting, 12/05/95 Since this contract is the same as last year's, Council Member Glaspell made a motion to approve the interlocal agreement with Denton County. Council Member Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously. Before moving to agenda item 8, Hap and Deborah Baggett of Synergy Properties, Inc. presented a $ 2,000.00 contribution to the Town's Teen Court project. Mr. Baggett was involved with one of the first Teen Court's in Texas, and both he and his wife strongly endorse community involvement. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR A TEEN COURT PROGRAM BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE CITIES OF KELLER, WATAUGA, AND THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF KELLER, BIRDVILLE, AND NORTHWEST; AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $ 2,000.00 FOR THE TEEN COURT PROGRAM FOR THE TOWN'S MUNICIPAL COURT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Engelbeck reminded the Council of the 1 year trial commitment and thanked Mr. and Mrs. Baggett for their generous donation. Council Member Stoltz then made a motion to adopt the resolution. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ARTICULATING THE TOWN'S INTENT TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED HANDGUNS ON TOWN -OWNED PREMISES; DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER TO POST THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE THAT POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON TOWN -OWNED PREMISES IS FORBIDDEN; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO TAKE THOSE STEPS REASONABLE AND NECESSARY TO DENY ENTRY ONTO TOWN - OWNED PREMISES BY PERSONS CARRYING CONCEALED HANDGUNS; PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE. It was established that this is a preliminary step and that the State has to perfect any loopholes, but it is needed for the protection of the staff from irate citizens. After Council Member Glaspell noted that we are tenants and need the M.U.D.'s support, he made a motion to adopt the resolution to prohibit concealed handguns. Council Member Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS EXEMPTING CERTAIN POLICE VEHICLES FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT TOWN VEHICLES HAVE PRINTED ON EACH SIDE THE TOWN'S NAME; AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE EXEMPT LICENSE PLATES FOR CERTAIN POLICE VEHICLES AND TO OBTAIN AN ALIAS REGISTRATION FOR SUCH VEHICLES; PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Because this is only a change in the State law, Council Page 4' Regular Town Council MeetinQ, 12/05/95 Member 8leopall made a motion to adopt the resolution. Council Member Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPROVING A PARK FACILITIES AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF HARMONY PARK BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE TROPHY CLUB ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. The Council concurred that an agreement would allow better control of park usage and encourage more responsibility from the Athletic Association. Council Member 8laspell then made a motion to approve this much needed agreement. Council Member EngelbeCh seconded; motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member EnBelbeck made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as is. Council Member Stoltz seconded; motion passed unanimously with Council Member 8laapell abstaining from item B due to his absence from that meeting. The approved items are as follows: A. Minutes of Regular Town Council Meeting 10/17/95 B. Minutes of Joint Public Hearing/Town Council/ Planning and Zoning Commission 11/02/95 C. Financial reports ending October 31/ 1895. TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS PARLIAMENTARY LAW AND PROCEDURE. Due to Mayor Carter's absence and request for this agenda item` the Council asked to table this item on Robert's Rules of Order to the January agenda. CLOSED -DOOR SESSION: TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A CLOSED -DOOR SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, GOVERNMENT CODE, VERNON'S TEXAS CODES, ANNOTATED (OPEN MEETINGS LAW), SECTION 551.074 PERSONNEL. A. TO CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS COMMISSION. Town Council adjourned into Closed -door Session at 7:23 p.0. to discuss and consider item A. Planning and Zoning Administrator, Pauline Shaw, explained that alternates are needed because the Board meets so infrequently and a quorum is mandatory when it does meet. Five names were considered for the appointments. Page 5, Regular Town Council Meeting, 12/05/85 RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION: TOWN COUNCIL TO RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING THE MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED -DOOR SESSION PURSUANT TO AGENDA ITEM A. The Council reconvened into open session at 8:35 p.m. and took no action on the appointments. *PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS Constable John Hatzenbuhler asked for support of his re- election as constable and presented his accomplishments over the past four years. He reminded everyone that early voting begins March 1-2, 1980. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning and Zoning Administrator, Pauline Shaw, announced 128 new housing starts between January and November worth over 21 million dollars. Police Chief Miller reported that the Public Safety Committee was conducting another traffic study on Inverness Drive. Public Works Director, Bill Le8rand. said Phase III bide for the street repairs will be opened January 3, 1998. Phase II of street sealing will be Completed by mid December. Town Manager Welsh informed the Council that the Texas Department of Transportation is sending engineers to aSagaG the unsafe intersection at Highway 114 and Trophy Lake Drive. PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL Council Member Stoltz commented how pretty the C.I.A. Holiday Tree Lighting was and how the citizens enjoyed it. ADJOURN Council Member Stoltz made a motion to adjourn at 7:42 p.m, Council Member En8elbeoh seconded; motion passed unanimously. � --MAYOR PRO TEWHILL zY TOWN SECRETARY $4A Corporation (business development) 1. Because Trophy Club is located in a county with less than 500,000 population, the Town may create a corporation to encourage economic development (the promotion and development of new and expanded business enterprises) 2. Corporation has articles, bylaws, etc., and the members of the board (5 directors) are appointed by the Council and serve at the pleasure of the Council. 3. Town may call an election to establish a sales tax (rate may be 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 or 1/2 of 1 %) to be used by the corporation for business development (sales tax rate limited such that rate imposed by all political subdivisions having jurisdiction within the Town does not exceed 2 %) 4. Election --may allow the voters to vote on a proposition that limits the period the tax may be imposed, or may limit the tax to a specified project 5. Corporation may issue bonds 6. "Projects" corporation may perform include the land, buildings, equipment, facilities, and improvements found by the board of directors to be required or suitable for the promotion of development and expansion of manufacturing facilities, transportation facilities, sewage or sold waste disposal facilities, recycling facilities, air or water pollution control facilities, water facilities, small warehouse facilities, etc. •• ��� .k1s 1. Generally, same authority as above (e.g. may issue bonds) 2. Tax rate which may be imposed is the same, and may only be imposed after approval by a majority of the voters. 3. Board of directors is composed of 7 members. 4. "Project" includes those items which a 4A corporation can spend money for, plus land, buildings, equipment, facilities and improvements found by the board of directors to: (a) be required or suitable for use for sports, athletic, entertainment, tourist, convention, and public park purposes and events, including stadiums, ball parks, auditoriums, amphitheaters, concert halls, learning centers, parks and park facilities, open space improvements, municipal buildings, museums, exhibition facilities ... and related roads, streets, and water and sewer facilities, and other related improvements to enhance any of those items; or (b) promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises, including a project to provide public safety facilities, streets and roads, drainage and related improvements, demolition of existing structures, generally municipally owned improvements, or other projects that promotes or develops new or expanded business enterprises. Costs of a publicly owned and operated project may include the maintenance and operating costs of the project, unless petition submitted which requires election 5. Corporation must hold at least 1 public hearing before may expend funds to undertake a project.