Minutes TC 12/16/1997MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
December 16, 1997
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a regular session Tuesday, December 16,
1997. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jim Carter
Marshall Engelbeck
Doug Glaspell
Kevin Carr
Edwin "Ed" Decker
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Susan H. McCabe
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Donna Welsh
Karen Sadri
Cathy Morgas
Bill LeGrand
David Miller
Greg Guilluame
John Hill
Roger Unger
Jim Bogers
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Town Manager
Town Secretary
P&Z Administrator
Director of Public Works
Director of Public Safety
Senior Accountant
Town Attorney
Municipal Utility District Manager
Candidate for Justice of the Peace
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., noting a quorum was present.
INVOCATION:
David Miller, Chief of Police, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG:
The Invocation and pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Bill LeGrand,
Director of Public Works.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS:
There were no presentations.
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JIM BOGERS, CANDIDATE FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DENTON COUNTY TO
ADDRESS COUNCIL:
Mr. Bogers, distributed literature and gave a short personal history, including his criminal prevention and
legal experience, leadership. He also spoke about his platform issues.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Bill LeGrand, Director of Public Works, reported to the Council on the status of the construction on
Indian Creek Drive and Trophy Wood Drive and Skyline Drive. He also stated the drainage correction at
the schools has begun.
Cathy Morgas, Planning and Zoning Administrator, updated the Council on the status of the Wendy's
construction.
David Miller, Chief of Police, updated the Council on Police calls, a teen forum and the continuing
investigation into the shooting of a resident's dog, on T. W. King Road.
Donna Welsh, Town Manager, updated the Council on the status of the 10 acres of land for the school/
park and the status of 241 Oak Hill Dr. Concerning the status of 241 Oak Hill Dr., Town Manager Welsh
asked the Council to allow the staff to direct the Town Attorney to file Breach of Contract proceedings
against 241 Oak Hill Dr. The contractor, Bert Gibbs, has yet to finish the clean-up and the neighbors are
understandably upset. Ms. Welsh stated that these delays are unacceptable and can no longer be
tolerated. The Council directed Town Attorney, John Hill, to file the Breach of Contract papers
regarding 241 Oak Hill Dr.
Mike Hamper, Chairperson for the Planning and Zoning Commission, updated the Council on their
current projects.
John Hill, Town Attorney, clarified that Walter Fitzpatrick (Associate Municipal Judge) could still serve
on the Public Safety Committee.
TOWN COUNCIL TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 95-11, RELATING TO POLITICAL SIGNS:
Mike Hamper, Planning and Zoning Chairperson, explained the changes that were made and why.
Following discussion, Council Member Decker moved to table or defer any action on this item and give
it back to the P&Z. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion failed. Council Member Decker voted
for and Mayor Pro Tern Engelbeck and Council Members Carr and Glaspell voted against.
Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to repeal the "old" sign ordinance and approve the "new" sign
ordinance with following amendments:
► in Paragraph "S" : change wording from magnetic to temporary.
► in Paragraph "A" : add the words within twenty four (24) hours at the end of that paragraph.
► in Paragraph "D" : include that for the purpose of this ordinance a political sign on a vehicle is
considered supported by the ground.
► in Paragraph "D" : add the words seven days before election.
Council Member Carr seconded; motion passed with a majority vote. Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck and
Council Members Carr and Glaspell voted for and Council Member Decker voted against.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 95-16, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION
AND PLACEMENT OF FENCE:
Mike Hamper, Planning and Zoning Chairperson, explained the changes.
Council Member Carr suggested adding an "adjoining property owners" signature line to the fence
pen -nit application, allowing for the approval from adjoining property owners; signifying in writing that
the fininshed/unfinished side of the fence is not an issue with them.
Following discussion Council Member Glaspell moved to repeal the "old " ordinance and approve and
amend the "new" ordinance as follows:
on page 12, paragraph 4, change iron to metal and change P&Z to designated Town Officials.
Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck seconded; motion passed with Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck and Council
Members Glaspell and Decker voting for and Council Member Carr abstaining.
TOWN COUNCIL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MARK CHAMBERS AS
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE:
Following discussion Council Member Decker moved to adopt the resolution appointing Mark Chambers
as Municipal Court Judge, with the following changes:
► change "City" to "Town".
► correct the length of the term the Judge will serve to May of 1999.
► correct the compensation amount for court sessions and arraignments.
► add "Tarrant County" as well as " Denton County".
Council Member Carr seconded; motion passed unanimously.
ROBERT BURNS, PRESIDENT, T.C.E.D.C., TO REPORT ON PROPOSED WEB -SITE AND
OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST:
Robert Burns, President of the TCEDC asked for Council co-operation in the promoting of setting up a
web -site for the Town of Trophy Club and involving local high school students. Mr. Burns distributed a
hand out outlining the requirements. Greg Guillaume will be the staff contact.
UPDATE PURCHASING GUIDELINES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Senior Accountant, Greg Guilluame, presented to the Council the current purchasing guidelines, policies
and procedures.
Following discussion, no action taken.
CONSENTAGENDA: ALL MATTERS UNDER AGENDA ITEM 12, CONSENT AGENDA, ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE TOWN COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY
ONE MOTION. THERE WILL NOT BE A SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF
DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM 11/6/97
B. APPROVE MINUTES FROM 11/18/97
C. APPROVE FINANCIALS ENDING 11/30/97
D. PROCLAMATION RE:
NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH &
NATIONAL LIGHTS ON FOR LIFE DAY
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Council Member Decker abstained from the vote on item B ( minutes from 11/18/97) because he did not
attend that meeting.
Council Member Glaspell moved to accept the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL:
Council Member Carr asked why the $50,000 for the sidewalks was still in the budget. He was informed
it was a mistake.
Council Member Carr asked for the discussion on the jogging lanes and sidewalks be on the January
agenda. Mr. Carr also feels that an engineering firm other than Teague, Nall & Perkins be used for this
study.
Council Member Glaspell suggested using the median area as an option instead of the streets for the
jogging lanes.
ADJOURN:
The next regular Council meeting will be January 20, 1998.
Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to adjourn at 9:52 p.m. Council Member Carr seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
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