Minutes TC 02/15/2000MINUTES OF WORKSHOP/
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
FEBRUARY 15, 2000
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in workshop/regular session on Tuesday,
February 15, 2000. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marshall Engelbeck
Ben Brewster
Susan Edstrom
Bill Matthai
Scott Smith
Barb Tweedie
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Donna Welsh
Diane Cockrell
Roger Unger
Cathy Morgas
Jerri Hill
James Buxton
Bill LeGrand
David Miller
WORKSHOP:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member (arrived 6:40 p.m.)
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member (arrived at 7:16 p.m.)
Town Manger
Town Secretary
MUD Manager
Planning Director
Administrative Assistant
Finance Director
Asst. Director of Public Works
Director of Public Safety (arrived at 7:03 p.m.)
Tiffany Haertling Town Attorney
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
Mayor Engelbeck called the workshop to order at 6:37 p.m., noting a quorum was present.
COUNCIL'S ROLE: (LEGAL UPDATE BY TIFFANY HAERTLING)
A. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (TRACKING)
B. RELATIONSHIP TO DEVELOPERS
C. DEVELOPERS RIGHTS
Postponed to next meeting.
Page 2 Workshop/Regular Meeting February 15, 2000
TOWN COUNCIL TO OBSERVE A PRESENTATION BY THE WAYS & MEANS
COMMITTEE OF THE EXPENSE AND INCOME MODELS:
David Neal, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, gave a presentation.
ADJOURN:
Mayor Engelbeck adjourned the workshop at 7:41 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marshall Engelbeck
Ben Brewster
Susan Edstrom
Bill Matthai
Barb Tweedie
Scott Smith
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Donna Welsh
Diane Cockrell
Roger Unger
Cathy Morgas
Jerri Hill
James Buxton
David Miller
Tiffany Haertling
Bill LeGrand
AGENDA
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Town Manger
Town Secretary
MUD Manager
Planning Director
Administrative Assistant
Finance Director
Director of Public Safety
Town Attorney
Asst. Director of Public Works
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
Mayor Engelbeck called the regular meeting together at 7:41 p.m., noting a quorum was present.
INVOCATION:
David Miller gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG:
Council Member Smith led the pledges.
Page 3 Workshop/Regular Meeting February 15, 2000
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
Tom Ritz, 3 Cimarron Court, addressed the Council, and introduced Tim and Tony, his sons.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE — NESTOR KARLIS — CHAIRMAN
Barb Tweedie, Council Liaison, gave a short report.
B. PARKS & RECREATION— BILL Y HUGHES, CHAIRMAN
Billy Hughes, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation, gave an update on the Parks and Wildlife Grant and
the Skyhawks recreational program.
C. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION— TERRY CHRISTLIEB, CHAIRMAN
Council Member Smith, Council Liaison, spoke on this item.
D. PUBLIC RELATIONS —PAM IR WIN, CHAIRMAN
Council Member Edstrom, Council Liaison, gave a report.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, PROVIDING REVISIONS
A.ND DELETIONS; APPROVING REVISED RATE SCHEDULES FOR TXU ELECTRIC
COMPANY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR REVISED AND DELETED TARIFFS;
PROVIDING REGULATORY POWERS AS ALLOWED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
Don Cotton addressed the Council on this item. The Utility Franchise Committee reviewed the material
and concluded that the material is correct. Trophy Club will not be affected by these changes. The
Utility Franchise Committee recommends approval of the Ordinance. Council Member Matthai moved to
approve the Ordinance. Council Member Edstrom seconded. After further discussion, motion passed
unanimously.
Page 4 Workshop/Regular Meeting February 15, 2000
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ORDERING AND CALLING A JOINT ELECTION BETWEEN THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, THE TROPHY CLUB MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #1, AND THE TROPHY CLUB
MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #2, TO BE HELD ON MAY 6, 2000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING THREE (3) COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EACH TO THE
TOWN COUNCIL, FOR ELECTING TWO (2) DIRECTORS TO THE MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DISTRICT #1 FOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERMS EACH, AND FOR ELECTING THREE (3)
DIRECTORS TO THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT #2 FOR FOUR (4) YEAR TERMS EACH;
DESIGNATING A POLLING PLACE WITHIN THE TOWN; APPOINTING A PRESIDING
ELECTION JUDGE AND AN ALTERNATE ELECTION JUDGE; ESTABLISHING OTHER
PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCTION OF THE ELECTION; ESTABLISHING A DATE
FOR CANVASSING RETURNS; PROVIDING FOR NECESSARY ACTIONS; PROVIDING A
CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Mayor Pro Tem Brewster moved to approve the Ordinance. Council Member Tweedie seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AND
THE COUNTY OF DENTON, TEXAS FOR RENTAL OF VOTING MACHINE EQUIPMENT;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
Council Member Tweedie made the motion to approve the Ordinance. Council Member Matthai
seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 AND MUNICIPAL UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A JOINT ELECTION ON MAY 6,
2000; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
Council Member Smith moved to approve the resolution. Council Member Edstrom, seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
WHETHER TO IMPOSE A ONE-HALF OF A PERCENT SALES TAX AND ITS PURPOSE:
Council Member Tweedie moved to open for discussion; Council Member Edstrom seconded. Jim
Buxton, Finance Manager, explained the reason for this agenda item. After further discussion, Mayor
Pro Tem Brewster moved to refer this to staff to include EDC and Ways and Means for a
recommendation by March 7 Council meeting. Council Member Edstrom seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
Page 5 Workshop/Regular Meeting February 15, 2000
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION FOR STREET REPAIR TO
SUMMIT COVE:
Mayor Pro Tem Brewster moved that this item be referred to Staff in the upcoming budget process for
fiscal year 2000-01. Council Member Tweedie seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE
CABLE SERVICES SURVEY:
Don Cotton explained the cable services survey and its purpose. Council Member Smith moved
to approve the survey as presented with changes to cover letter as noted giving people the
opportunity to drop it off at Town Hall. Council Member Edstrom seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS THE WAYS & MEANS EXPENSE AND INCOME MODELS
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
Council Member Tweedie moved to take action on 13, move to item 15 and then consider item 14.
Matthai seconded. Mayor Pro Tem Brewster moved to refer to staff for coordination for a roundtable for
discussion of the Ways and Means Expense and Income Models. Council Member Smith seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO VIEW VIDEO OF HIGHWAY 114 EXPANSION "THE FUNNEL":
Roger Unger, MUD Manager, presented the video. Ben Brewster asked that the video be shown on
Channel 7, six times a day on the half hour. Mayor Engelbeek would need to type an introduction before
being shown. No action taken.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION THE APPROVAL OF
THE BUDGET CALENDAR FOR YEAR 2000/2001:
Council Member Matthai moved to refer to staff to include the Ways and Means Committee.
Council Member Smith seconded; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MOTEL/HOTEL OCCUPANCY/SALES TAX:
Mayor Pro Tem Brewster moved to refer to staff for further analysis. Council Member Edstrom
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:
Page 6 Workshop/Regular Meeting February 15, 2000
A. MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2000:
Council Member Edstrom moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Matthai seconded;
motion passed unanimously by a vote of four to zero with Council Member Smith abstaining.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
A. STAFF
No reports from staff.
B. COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Tweedie had a concern regarding the safety factors of the new loop road intersection at
Highway 114 in Roanoke. She received a phone call from a lady in Houston wanting to be shown around
Trophy Club if she should come this way.
Council Member Smith recommends that the Town purchase a brick in memory of Kay Pratt.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, ANNOTATED,
SUBCHAPTER 551, SECTIONS 551.071 TO 551.075
A. SECTION 551.071: DISCUSSION WITHA TTORNEY RELA TIVE TO
PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION.
CLOSING OF KIRKWOOD BOULEVARD BY CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
CAUSE NO. 99-10759-16
JANICE LOWRY-BROWN VS. JEFFREY ANDREW DICKSON AND THE CITY OF
TROPHY CLUB
CAUSE NO. 99-40938-362
TIM GALLAGHER VS. THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
Convened into Executive Session at 10:00 p.m.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A. SECTION 551.071: DISCUSSION WITH ATTORNEY RELATIVE TO
PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION.
CLOSING OF KIRKWOOD BOULEVARD BY CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
Page 7 Workshop/Regular Meeting February 15, 2000
CAUSE NO. 99-10759-16
JANICE LOWRY-BROWN VS. JEFFREY ANDREW DICKSON AND THE CITY OF
TROPHY CLUB
CAUSE NO. 99-40938-362
TIM GALLAGHER VS. THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
Reconvened into Regular Session at 10:42 p.m. No action taken.
ADJOURN:
Council Member Edstrom moved to adjourn at 10:42 p.m. Council Member Smith seconded; motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor, Town of Trophy Club, &exas
ATTEST
Town Secretary, Town o$Trophy Club, Texas
m020120001H