Minutes TC 10/17/1995MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB' TEXAS
OCTOBER 17, 1885
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF OENT0N §
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in
a regular session on Tuesday, October 17, 1895. 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 En8e*lbeok Council Member
Doug Qlaspell Council Member
Cotton Moore Council Member
Patti Stoltz Council Member
Also present were guests and staff members:
John Hill
Town Attorney
Donna Welsh
Town Manager
Pauline Shaw
Planning & Zoning Administrator
Bill LeGrand
Public Works Director
David Miller
Police Chief
Karen 8adri
Town Secretary
Diane Cockrell
Admin. Asst. to Police Chief
Barbara Allen
Court Clerk
Roger Unger
District Manager, M.U.O I & II
Hap BaBgett
Synergy Properties, Inc.
John Harbin
Representative for Beck
Properties, Inc
Town Treasurer, Jack Jacobs, was unable to attend'
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:08 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 Council Member Engelbeoh.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE CREATING A MUNICIPAL
COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND; IMPOSING A $ 3,00 SECURITY FEE
AS A COST OF COURT TO BE PAID BY A DEFENDANT CONVICTED IN A
TRIAL IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT AND DEPOSITED INTO THE SAID
FUND-' PROVIDING THAT THE FUND IS TO BE EXPENDED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PURPOSES SET FORTH HEREIN', PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE'' ' PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
As no discussion ensued, Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to
adopt the court building Security fund. Council Member Moore
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER 4 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEEN COURT PROGRAM TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE TROPHY CLUB MUNICIPAL COURT'. PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to adopt the resolution
supporting e teen court program. Council Member Qlaepgll
seconded.
Before voting discussion included:
* the Town's pro -rated monetary share
* the City Of Wetau8a'o commitment to take teens for
community service
* the involvement and training of students in the
Northwest independent School District
• the co-ordinator's position
* teens 13 - 18 years Of age appear only once in
court for traffic, ordinmnoe' and mischief
violations
Mayor Carter and Hep Baggett of Synergy Properties, Inc. both
regarded this program a highly effective learning experience.
Nr. BeB8ett then offered to fund Trophy Club's share of Teen
Court for the first year.
At this time Mayor Carter asked for on interruption to
present Police Chief, David Miller, with a 5 year service
pin/tie tack.
After congratulations to Chief Hiller` Council Member
Engelbeck then made a motion to amend the resolution to
include e trial basis 1 year time frame. Council Member
Stoltz seconded; the amended motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER GRANTING 4 MERITORIOUS EXCEPTION TO
SIGN URD. 85-11 FOR ENTRY IDENTIFICATION TO "THE HILLS" TO
BECK PROPERTIES TROPHY CLUB, L.P. OF 100 TROPHY CLUB DRIVE.
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After Mr. John Harbin of Beck Properties Trophy Club, L.P.
passed photographs of the proposed -landscaping and
sandblasted entry sign, Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion
granting this variance request pending any discussion.
Council Member Moore seconded.
Discussion ensued regarding the developers responsibility for
future maintenance of the landscaping and sign.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill then amended his previous motion by
including maintenance documentation by the developer until
a "Hills" community entity is established. Council Member
Moore again seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER PROPERTY LEASE FROM M.U.D. I FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING.
Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to accept the property lease
with the exception of removing section 3.3 dealing with
unannounced inspections of the premises. Council Member
Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously.
M.U.D. District Manager, Roger Unger, confirmed that this
request would be reviewed at the next M.U.D. meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Glaspell made a motion to accept the Consent
Agenda as is. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded; motion passed
unanimously. Council Member Moore abstained from the August
15th minutes because of his absence from that meeting.
The approved items are as follows:
A. Minutes of the August 15, 1995 Joint Town
Council Meeting/Finance Committee Workshop
B. Minutes of the August 31, 1995 Regular Town
Council Meeting
C. Minutes of the September 5, 1995 Public
Hearing/Town Council Meeting
D. Financial Statements ending 08/31/95
E. Financial Statements ending 09/30/95
F. Proclamation declaring November 5-11, 1995
as "Texas Veterans Land Board Awareness Week"
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*PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS
No presentations were given by Citizens.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Town Attorney, John Hill, explained how the Town could
establish itself as a corporation to create a sales tax to
increase Town revenues. The Council supported type 4B which
has more general and broader terms. Attorney Hill is
drafting the proper documents for a future agenda item. The
Development Corporation Act of 1979 is attached to these
minutes.
Police Chief Miller invited everyone to come to the Northeast
Mail on October 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to visit
their safety display. He also reported that the Town of
Westlake passed and signed the revised interlocal agreement
clarifying boundaries and rates for emergency aide.
Public Works Director, Bill LeGrand, informed the Council
that the crack sealing on the East side of Town was completed
ahead of schedule and that the Town Engineers are completing
the front entrance plans. December is targeted for bringing
a contract to approve.
Hap Baggett said that Oakmont Enterprises plans to pay for
the left turn and deceleration lanes of the project.
Planning and Zoning Administrator, Pauline Shaw, reminded the
Council of the Public Hearing for two planned developments on
Thursday, November 2nd.
Town Manager, Donna Welsh, announced the following events:
* Town/M.U.D.s' Consolidation Meeting October 18th at
6:00 p.m.
* Town Council Meetings November 2nd and 21st
* Roanoke -Trophy Club -Westlake Chamber of Commerce
Award Dinner November 4th
* Tree lighting ceremony December 2nd at the front
entrance
* Town Council Meeting December 5th
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL
No presentations were given.
ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tem Hill made a motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m.
Council Member Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously.
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