Minutes TC 04/18/2000MINUTES OF TOWN COUNCIL WORKSHOP
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
APRIL 18, 2000
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in workshop/public hearing/regular session on
Tuesday, April 18, 2000. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the
public.
WORKSHOP SESSION
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marshall Engelbeck
Susan Edstrom
Bill Matthai
Scott Smith
Barb Tweedie
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ben Brewster
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Donna Welsh
Diane Cockrell
Roger Unger
Jim Buxton
David Neal
Neil Twomey
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member (arrived 6:42 p.m.)
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem
Town Manager
Town Secretary
MUD Manager
Finance Director
Chairman Ways & Means
Ways & Means Committee Member
WORKSHOP SESSION
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM.
Mayor Engelbeck called the workshop to order at 6:33 p.m., noting a quorum was present.
Louis Crane of Rutledge Crain & Company, PC gave an overview of the audit to those attending the
workshop. There have been very few adjustments made. He pointed out that we had 83 days of operating
reserves for expenses and he recommends 90 days.
Council discussed items of the agenda.
Council Member Smith requested that the Ways and Means Committee look at impact fees. The response
was that they have looked at these. Roger Unger added that City of Ft. Worth levys their impact fees to us.
Impact fees came close to being eliminated in the state legislature this year and will probably be back in
two years. After further discussion, no action taken. The workshop was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
ADJOURN WORKSHOP SESSION:
Mayor Engelbeck adjourned the workshop at 7:37 p.m.
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REGULAR SESSION
TOWN COUNCIL PRESENT:
Marshall Engelbeck
Mayor
Susan Edstrom
Council Member
Bill Matthai
Council Member
Scott Smith
Council Member
Barb Tweedie
Council Member
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ben Brewster Mayor Pro Tem
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Donna Welsh
Town Manager
Diane Cockrell
Town Secretary
Roger Unger
MUD Manager
Jim Buxton
Finance Director
Tiffany Haertling Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
April 18, 2000
Mayor Engelbeck called the regular meeting to order at 735 p.m. noting a quorum was present.
INVOCATION:
Pearl O. Ford gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS:
Barry Huizenga led the pledges.
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 OR DISCUSS 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:
Billy Hughes of 216 Inverness Drive
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES (FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION— DAVID GARLITZ, PRESIDENT
The application process to prioritize and budget for requests is being established.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE — PAM IR WIN, CHAIRMAN
Bonita Turner will supply list of video distribution. The Public Relations Committee will use the
remainder of the brochures at the next Kaleidoscope of homes. The Volunteer Appreciation dinner was a
success. We will celebrate July 4°i with a happy birthday Trophy Club and America to include a parade
and laser show.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE — NESTOR KARLIS, CHAIRMAN
Public Works is investigating a collection day for household contaminants and possible curb side recycling.
PARKS & RECREATION— BILLY HUGHES, CHAIRMAN
Last month Julie Chambers, myself and Paul Rosenberger met with architects, will recommend Sally
Michilak; to be added to the Committee. Will recommend reviving present concession stand at Harmony
Park.
UTILITY FRANCHISE COMMITTEE— RICHARD HOBDAY, CHAIRMAN
Don Cotton reported that the survey on Charter Communication has had 430 responses a 22% return. The
one overall complaint was the set top boxes. Received 50 volunteers for focus groups, are interviewing for
focus group leaders.
Motion to open Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. motion made by Council Member Matthai, seconded by
Council Member Edstrom, carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:
AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 6, 2000, TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO IMPOSE A
ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
98-29 P & Z OF THE TOWN, THE SAME BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN BY CHANGING
THE ZONING ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A 74.956 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND FROM ITS CURRENT ZONING TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT # 22 FOR SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING THAT SUCH TRACT OF LAND SHALL BE USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN; PROVIDING
THAT THE ZONING MAP SHALL REFLECT THE PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT # 22
ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE SUPJECT PROPERTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE:
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PUBLICATION CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The following residents spoke regarding Waters Edge — Planned Development 22:
Hayden Miller of 36 Fairgreen
Don Himes of 57 Meadowbrook - has a petition with 50 homeowner signatures
Juan Fontanes of 11 Stephens Ct.
Jim Carter of 204 Freshmeadow
Riley 1. Mills of 113 Seminole Dr
TOWN COUNCIL TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND/OR CONTINUE TO A DATE
CERTAIN.
Council Member Edstrom made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. Council Member Smith
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION.
Town Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8:00 p.m.
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REGULAR SESSION:
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-
29 P&Z OF THE TOWN, THE SAME BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE,
BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN BY CHANGING THE
ZONING ON A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A 74.956 ACRE TRACT OF
LAND FROM ITS CURRENT ZONING TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT #22 FOR SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING THAT SUCH TRACT OF LAND SHALL BE USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN; PROVIDING
THAT THE ZONING MAP SHALL REFLECT THE PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 422
ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Hamper stated that the P & Z Commission voted at the April 6, 2000 meeting to approve this planned
development.
ADJOURN:
Due to a medical emergency Mayor Engelbeck called the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p_m
Mayor, Town of Trophy C ub, Texas
ATTEST:
Town Secretary, Towtf of Trophy Club, Texas