Minutes TC 11/18/1997MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
November 18, 1997
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a regular session Tuesday, November 18,
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
Susan H. McCabe
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Edwin "Ed" Decker
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Donna Welsh
Karen Sadri
Barbara Allen
David Miller
Greg Guilluame
John Hill
Roger Unger
STAFF AND GUESTS ABSENT:
Cathy Morgas
Bill LeGrand
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Town Manager
Town Secretary
Municipal Court Administrator
Director of Public Safety
Senior Accountant
Town Attorney
Municipal Utility District Manager
P&Z Administrator
Director of Public Works
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 and gave special recognition to John Carter retiring Chairperson of
the Finance Committee. Mr John Carter was presented with an appreciation gift for all his contributions
and hard work for the Town of Trophy Club.
INVOCATION:
The Invocation and pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by John Carter, retired
Chairperson of the Finance Committee.
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PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS:
The following citizens addressed the Council concerning the shooting of the dog on T.W. King Road on
Sunday, November 16,1997:
Dave O'Donnell 1S Edgemere Dr.
Larry Hutto 1 1 Edgemere Dr.
NEWLY ELECTED HOME RULE CHARTER COMMISSION MEMBERS TO TAKE OATH
OF OFFICE:
Mayor Carter issued the Oath of Office to the newly elected Home Rule Charter Commission Members,
with the exclusion of Cyrus Holley and Scott Spence who were not in attendance.
Scott Spence arrived at 7:29 p.m and was sworn in by Mayor Carter at that time.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Donna Welsh, Town Manager, reported to the Council the house at 241 Oak Hill Drive was gone but the
debris remained. Contractor will not be paid in full until the job is completed.
Council consensus was to impose fines if the job is not completed by November 15, 1997 and staff and
counsel were instructed to undertake this task.
David Miller, D.P.S. Director, reported police department activity to the Council .
Roger Unger, Municipal Utility District Manager, informed the Council of the Insurance Services
Organization inspection which is to take place on December 1, 1997 and that this inspection was very
important for the insurance key rating for the Town. This inspection will have a far reaching impact on
the community.
Paul Flett, resident, 20 Skyline Dr., asked to address the Council.
TOWN COUNCIL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 1997 TAX ROLL:
Following discussion, Council Member Glaspell moved to adopt the Resolution to approve the 1997 Tax
Roll. Council Member McCabe seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING A PETITION FROM NWISD
FOR THE INCLUSION OF CERTAIN LAND INTO TROPHY CLUB M.U.D. NO. 2
Following discussion, Council Member Glaspell moved to adopt the resolution as written. Council
Member Carr seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to accept the recommendation of the
T.C.E.D.C. Council Member Carr seconded; motion passed unanimously.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO APPROVE ZBA RECOMMENDATION FOR THIRD ALTERNATE
POSITION:
A. ROGER LINGER
Following discussion, Council Member McCabe moved to accept the recommendation of the ZBA.
Council Member Carr seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO APPROVE FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR:
A. CHAIRPERSON: SCOTT SMITH
B. NEW MEMBERS: JOHN HARBIN, RICHARD HOBDAY,
TODD MAYFIELD AND GARY TOMLIN
Following discussion;
Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to accept the Finance Committee recommendations to appoint Scott
Smith as Chairperson. Council Member McCabe seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to accept the Finance Committee recommendation to appoint John
Harbin as a member. Council Member Carr seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to accept the Finance Committee recommendation to appoint Richard
Hobday as a member. Council Member McCabe seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem moved to accept the Finance Committee recommendation to appoint Todd Mayfield as a
member. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to accept the Finance Committee recommendation to appoint Gary
Tomlin as a member. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion passed. Voting for were Mayor Pro
Tem Engelbeck and Council Member Glaspell. Voting against were Council Members McCabe and
Carr. Mayor Carter broke the tie by voting for Gary Tomlin's appointment.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A VARIANCE TO ORDINANCE #95-16 (FENCE
ORDINANCE) AT THE REQUEST OF:
A. STEPHANIE TURNER, 125 GREENHILL TRAIL DR.,
SOUTH
Followin- discussion Council Member Glaspell moved to deny variance. Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck
seconded; motion passed. Voting for were Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck, Council Members Carr and
Glaspell. Council Member McCabe abstained.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE
FAILURE OF PROPOSITION 1:
Following discussion, and the reading into the minutes of a letter from Council Member Decker (see
attached), Council Member Glaspell moved to appoint Mark Chambers as presiding Municipal Court
Judge and Walter Fitzparick as associate Municipal Court Judge, then amended the motion to include
compensation as included in the current budget. Council Member McCabe seconded both; amended
motion passed unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA: ALL MATTERS UNDER AGENDA ITEM 14, 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 OS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM 9/2/97
B. APPROVE MINUTES FROM 9/16/97
C. APPROVE MINUTES FROM 9/26/97
D. APPROVE MINUTES FROM 10/7/97
E. APPROVE MINUTES FROM 10/21/97
F. APPROVE FINANCIALS ENDING 10/31/97
Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to accept the Consent Agenda. Council Member Glaspell seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS BY COUNCIL:
Mayor Carter asked for the status of the staff recommendations regarding the commercial user fees as
discussed during the 1997-98 Budget Review.
Town Manager Welsh, explained that the meeting with Laidlaw was to be held next week.
Town Manager Welsh polled the Council to insure a quorum for the December 16, 1997 meeting.
Town Attorney Hill updated the Council on the legal concerns surrounding the house at 241 Oak Hill Dr.
ADJOURN:
Council Member Glaspell moved to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Council Member Carr seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
(Seal)
Town Secretary
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100 Municipal Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
(817) 430-1911 Ext. 6
Based on the 1997 certified roll dated 7/24/97 from the Denton Central Appraisal District, the net
taxable appraised value, which was ARB approved, was listed as $303,931,916. The current
1997 tax rate ($.4658/$100 assessed value) approved by the Town Council, which has been
imposed on each property included on the certified appraisal roll for the Town for 1997, totals
$1,415,715 actual levy. The actual levy includes $1,382,867 for real property and $32,848 for
personal property.
The appraisal roil of $1,415,715, upon approval by the Town Council, shall constitute the 1997
tax roll for the Town of Trophy Club.
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1, Cathy M. Morgas, RTA, certify that the information in the above paragraph is complete to the
best of my knowledge.
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