Minutes TC 10/07/1997MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
October 7, 1997
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a regular session Tuesday,
October 7, 1997. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the
public.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jim Carter
Marshall Engelbeek
Doug Glaspell
Kevin Carr
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Edwin "Ed" Decker
Susan H. McCabe
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Karen Sadri
Bill LeGrand
Barbara Allen
David Miller
Greg Guilluame
John Hill
Roger Unger
STAFF AND GUESTS ABSENT:
Donna Welsh
Cathy Morgas
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Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Town Secretary
Director of Public Works
Municipal Court Administrator
Director of Public Safety
Senior Accountant
Town Attorney
Municipal Utility District Manager
Town Manager
P&Z Administrator
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.
An Invocation was given by David Miller, Director DPS.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG:
The pledge of allegiance to the American and Texas Flags was led by Greg Guilluame, Senior
Accountant.
PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS:
There were no presentations from citizens at this time.
STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Karen Sadri, Town Secretary, reported to the Council that there were 34 applicants for the 15
positions on the Home Rule Charter Commission and that the ballots had gone to the printers.
Bill LeGrand, Director of Public Works, updated the Council on; the lawn watering machines
purchased for watering the soccer field or any other fields that may need watering; the
construction of Trophy Wood and Indian Creek Drives; the construction of the sidewalks on
Village Trail and Trophy Lake and Trophy Club Drives; direction from the Council for the repair
work on Skyline Drive, and the status of the demolition of the house at 241 Oak Hill Drive.
Roger Unger, Manager, Municipal Utility District, updated the Council on EMS/FD/P.D. runs.
There were no committee reports.
Billy Hughes, Chairperson, Parks & Recreation Committee, thanked the Council for the watering
machine for the soccer fields.
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS TO CONSIDER AND
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PROHIBITING MINORS UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM BEING IN
ANY PUBLIC PLACE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 11:00 P.M. AND 5:00 A.M. ON
WEEKDAYS, AND BETWEEN 12:01 A.M. AND 5:00 A.M. ON WEEKENDS;
PROVIDING DEFINITION; PROVIDING CERTAIN DEFENSES TO THE SAID
PROHIBITION AND FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROHIBITION; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
The following citizens addressed the Council:
Deborah Holsworth
Russ Puskar
Lynn Gamron
11 10 Trophy Club Dr.
261 Oak Hill Dr.
6 Ross Ct.
Following discussion, Council Member Carr moved to table this item until the next regularly
scheduled (October 21, 1997) Council meeting. Council Member Glaspell seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
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TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS TO CONSIDER AND
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS APPROVING A PARK FACILITIES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TOWN AND THE TROPHY CLUB ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS FOR USE OF
CERTAIN ATHLETIC FIELDS UNDER THE TOWN'S CONTROL; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
Following discussion Council Member Glaspell moved to accept the agreement with the
following revisions:
► Rewrite the scheduling agreement, give the TCSA 24 hours notice of field use, if nothing
previously scheduled.
► Change "owner" to "Town".
► Add "officials" to " officers, employees, etc."
► Exhibit "A"- 2 deemed necessary by the Town.
► Include Exhibit "B" in revised agreement.
► Correct the extension to 179.
Council Member Carr seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A VARIANCE TO ORDINANCE #95-16 (FENCE
ORDINANCE) AT THE REQUEST OF:
GARY McMICKLE OF 121 SEMINOLE DRIVE
DAVE INGMIRE OF 202 CARNOUSTIE DRIVE
This item was tabled at the request of the applicant, Ingmire.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A VARIANCE TO ORDINANCE #95-22 (ROOFING
ORDINANCE) AT THE REQUEST OF:
KIRK NORBY OF DALWORTH TIlVIBEROOF
This item was tabled because applicant was out of town.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM COURT SECURITY REVENUES (LINE ITEM
00-4221) TO CONSTRUCT A SECURED RECEPTIONIST AREA IN THE FRONT
FOYER:
Following discussion, Council Member Glaspell moved to approve expenditures from Court
Security Revenues (line item 00-4221) to construct a secured receptionist area in the front foyer,
provided it included a security barrier and locking device to protect the Court Clerk. Mayor Pro
Tem Engelbeck seconded; motion passed unanimously.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS "ROCKFEST `97" AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE
CITIZENS AND RECEIVE ANY UPDATES. (MAYOR CARTER):
Following discussion, no action taken.
DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TOWNS
PURCHASING POLICIES. (MAYOR PRO TEM ENGELBECK):
Mayor Pro Tern Engelbeck requested a formally written purchasing policy.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS THE "WEDDING CHAPEL" AND ITS
EFFECTS ON THE CITIZENS AND RECEIVE ANY UPDATES. (COUNCIL
MEMBER MCCABE):
Following discussion, no action taken.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (to give staff
direction) REGARDING THE CITIZEN'S SURVEY RESULTS:
Following discussion, staff suggested to put survey results into the newsletter and mail to the
residents.
CLOSED DOOR SESSION. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A CLOSED SESSION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, GOVERNMENTAL CODE, VERNON'S TEXAS
CODES, ANNOTATED (OPEN MEETING LAW), SECTION 551.074 PERSONNEL.
A. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS.
Council adjourned into closed door session at 9:00 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION. TOWN COUNCIL TO RECONVENE INTO
REGULAR SESSION TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Council reconvened into open session at 9:05 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck moved to appoint Bettye Dayton and Stuart Herigodt to the Zoning
Board of Adjustments as alternates, or if needed as regular Commissioners. Council member
Carr seconded; motion passed unanimously.
Council Member Carr supports the addition of 2 more police officers and utilizing the grant
money available
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Mayor Pro Tem Engelbeck asked questions and offered suggestions about the teen curfew.
ADJOURN:
Council Member Glaspell moved to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Council Member Carr seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
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