Minutes TC 05/13/1997 - Special SessionMINUTES OF SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
May 13, 1997
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a Special session Tuesday, May 13,
1997. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jim Carter
Doug Glaspell
Edwin "Ed" Decker
Susan H. McCabe
Marshall Engelbeck
Kevin Carr
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
John Hill
Karen Sadri
Bill LeGrand
David Miller
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:
Donna Welsh
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member (arrived at 7:10 pm)
Council Member
Town Attorney
Town Secretary
Director of Public Works
Director of Public Safety
Town Manager
Mayor Carter called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., noting a quorum was present. He then
welcomed Council Members, guests and staff.
INVOCATION:
An Invocation was given by John Hilt, Town Attorney.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG:
The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Chief David Miller.
Mayor Carter welcomed newly elected Council Member Carr to the meeting.
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STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Karen Sadri, Town Secretary, gave a report on the meetings scheduled for the next week.
David Miller, Director of the DPS, reported the D. A. R. E. Graduation would be Wednesday,
May 14, 1997 at 7:00 pm at Lakeview Elementary.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STANDARDS AND
CRITERIA INCLUDING A PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS, FOR THE
SECURING AND/OR DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
WITHIN THE TOWN AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN MINIMUM
STANDARDS FOR THE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
Council Member McCabe asked for the following changes: City to Town and Commission to
Council.
Following discussion, Council Member Decker moved to change Section 2, page 3 paragraph C
to end the paragraph after the word "occupants." Council Member Decker stated his intent was
for the Town not to incur any costs. Motion died for lack of a second.
After more discussion, Council Member McCabe stated she would like the ordinance to state
clearly that any and all costs incurred by the Town were to be reimbursable in addition to any liens
filed.
Bill LeGrand, Director of Public Works, suggested the Council Adopt the Uniform Building Code
to maintain consistency ( the section on Dangerous Buildings ).
Following further discussion, Mayor Carter summarized all the recommendations of the Council
into three statements.
► There would be no cost to the Town.
► To tie in Section(n), of the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 214.
► To include the updated Uniform Building code.
Council Member Glaspell moved to accept the ordinance with the amendments as stated. Council
Member Carr seconded; motion passed with a majority vote. Council Members Carr, Glaspell,
McCabe, and Engelbeck voting for and Council Member Decker abstaining.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL:
Council Member Decker stated he noticed that recent news articles showed where cable
companies were getting customer rate increases and he gave an estimate of about 12% as the
increase amount. He feels strongly that the Town needs to receive the 5% franchise fee we
requested.
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Council Member Engelbeck explained he was enthused about the TCEDC considering financing a
Town web site and using it as a means of competition for the Town youth and teaching them
entrepreneurship.
ADJOURN:
Council Member McCabe moved to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Council Member Glaspell seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
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