Minutes TC 09/07/1999MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
SEPTEMBER 7, 1999
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in regular session on Tuesday, September 7,
1999. The meeting was held within the Town and was open to the public.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marshall Engelbeck
Ben Brewster
Susan Edstrom
Scott Smith
Barb Tweedie
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Diane Cockrell
Jerri Hill
Roger Unger
David Miller
Jim Buxton
Bill LeGrand
Tiffany Haertling
Lance Vanzant
AGENDA
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Town Secretary
Administrative Assistant
MUD Manager
Director of Public Safety
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Town Attorney
Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
Mayor Engelbeck called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., noting that a quorum was present.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by David Miller, Chief of Police.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS:
Zack Schuster, Troop 1910, led Josh Schuster, Christopher Chapman, and Chad Nickodam, of Cobra
Patrol of Pack 328 of Trophy Club, in the pledges of allegiance.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS: THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL ON ANY MATTER WHETHER OR NOT IT IS POSTED ON THE AGENDA.
THE COUNCIL IS NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE ACTION ON ANY PRESENTATION MADE TO
THE COUNCIL AT THIS TIME CONCERNING AN ITEM NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA. THE
COUNCIL WILL HEAR PRESENTATION ON SPECIFIC AGENDA ITEMS PRIOR TO THE
COUNCIL ADDRESSING THOSE ITEMS:
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Billy Hughes, 216 Inverness Drive
Ron Wortham, 507 Indian Creek Drive
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 FINANCIAL PLAN OF THE DENCO
AREA 9-1-1 DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE,
CHAPTER 772, AS AMENDED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
David Miller, Director of Public Safety, explained this item. Mayor Pro Tem Brewster moved to approve
the resolution. Barb Tweedie seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A
RESOLUTION APPROVING TRINITY WASTE SERVICES PROPOSED RATE INCREASE:
Bill LeGrand, Public Works Director, explained this the rate increase of $.33 and a 5 % franchise fee for a
total amount of $7.85. Mayor Pro Tem moved to approve the resolution with the increase of $7.85.
Council Member Edstrom seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A
PROCLAMATION FOR INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A TIME CAPSULE PROJECT
FOR THE TROPHY CLUB CLOCK TOWER:
Council Member Susan Edstrom explained this item and asked that the November newsletter be dedicated
to the time capsule. A time capsule would be included in the clock tower to be opened 25 years from now.
Council Member Edstrom made the motion to move the proclamation as read. Council Member Smith
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE "LAKES OF
TROPHY CLUB" SUBDIVISION AND THE TOWN ISSUES REGARDING ENFORCEMENT
OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ORDINANCE NO. 96-07B):
Bill LeGrand explained the process of the planned development.
Jim Brisco, Partner of Brisco Clark, spoke to the Council regarding this item. Brisco Clark is working
diligently to complete the project. Robey Clark, Brisco Clark, clarified the trail issue. Town Staff will
respond to all concerns. Brisco Clark will meet with Bill LeGrand and Cathy Morgas to discuss resolving
all issues. Mayor Engelbeck noted for the record, when the Town was working with the school, Brisco
Clark stepped up to the plate and put the road in.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A
REQIJEST FROM BRISCO CLARK CO., INC. FOR AN EXTENSION TO ITS CURRENT SIGN
PERMIT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS INCLUDING THE OVERSIZE SIZE
ON HIGHWAY 114:
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Council Member Tweedie explained this item. All input on the signs has been positive. Council Member
Tweedie moved to approve the request for 12 months. Smith seconded; motion passed by a vote of three
to zero with Mayor Pro Tem Brewster, Council Members Smith and Tweedie voting for and Council
Member Edstrom abstaining.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
APPROVAL OF THE RESIGNATION OF LE KEOUGH AS A MEMBER FROM THE UTILITY
FRANCHISE TASKFORCE AND TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING
INDIVIDUAL TO THE UTILITY FRANCHISE TASKFORCE:
A. MELINDA CLINE
Mayor Engelbeck introduced this item and recommended the Council approve the resignation and
appointment. Council Member Smith moved to accept the resignation of Le Keough and to appoint
Melinda Cline to the Utility Franchise Task Force. Council Member Tweedie seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 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. MINUTES DATED AUGUST 17, 1999
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS ENDING JULY 31, 1999
Mayor Pro Tem Brewster approved the financials. Council Member Edstrom seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
Council Member Tweedie pulled the minutes of August 17, 1999 of the agenda. Minutes need to be
changed to read "Council Member Brewster moved to postpone to the September 7"' meeting and for
Council Member Tweedie to work with Pam Irwin, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, on the
signs in regard to Kaleidoscope". Council Member Tweedie moved to accept the changes. Mayor Pro
Tem Brewster seconded; motion passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Brewster moved to approve the
minutes of August 17 with corrections. Council Member Tweedie seconded; motion passed unanimously.
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A. STAFF
Bill LeGrand, Public Works Director, reported on the Kaleidoscope and on the Skyline Drive Project.
Diane Cockrell, Town Secretary, informed the Council regarding the filing periods for vacant Council
seat. Bill Matthai has filed for the Council seat and the deadline for filing is October 4"'. New Town
brochures have been delivered and she commended Council Member Edstrom and Jodi Ashby, along with
the Public Relations Committee, for their hard work on the brochure.
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Nestor Karlis, Public Works Committee, stated that curbside recycling is a critical issue with the Town.
C. TOWN COUNCIL
Council Member Tweedie, stated that Wednesday night is Trophy Club night at the Kaleidoscope of
Homes. Over 2,900 people attend this weekend.
Council Member Smith requested for staff to investigate the amount of money the Utility Task Force is
asking for in this budget. Council Member Smith would like to have that detailed information on what
was required for each special project in order to be compliant.
Council Member Edstrom hopes everyone likes the brochure and video will be forthcoming.
Council Member Brewster also congratulated the staff on a job well done on the newsletter and
Channel 7.
ADJOURN:
Mayor Pro Tem Brewster moved to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Council Member Tweedie seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
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MAYOR, TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
TOWN SECRETARY, TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
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