Minutes TC 01/04/2000MINUTES OF FOUNDER'S DAY RECEPTION/
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FOR THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
JANUARY 4, 2000
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in regular session on Tuesday, January 4,
2000. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
RECEPTION
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marshall Engelbeck
Mayor
Ben Brewster
Mayor Pro Tem
Susan Edstrom
Council Member
Bill Matthai
Council Member
Scott Smith
Council Member
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
Barb Tweedie Council Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Donna Welsh
Town Manager
Diane Cockrell
Town Secretary
Jerri Hill
Administrative Assistant
Roger Unger
MUD Manager
Cathy Morgas
Planning Director
David Miller
Director of Public Safety
Bill Le Grand
Director of Public Works
Jim Buxton
Finance Director
Jim Carter
Former Mayor
Gene Hill
Former Council Member
Patti Stoltz
Former Council Member
Cotton Moore
Former Council Member
Connie White
Former Council Member
Kevin Carr
Former Council Member
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
Mayor Engelbeck called to order, noting a quorum was present.
Page 2 Founder's Day Reception/Regular Meeting January 4, 2000
6:30 p.m. — 7:15 p.m. TOWN COUNCIL TO WELCOME ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM PAST
TOWN COUNCIL AND TOWN OFFICIALS:
Mayor Engelbeck welcomed all in attendance and introduced all dignitaries present.
ADJOURN'RECEPTION:
Reception adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marshall Engelbeck
Mayor
Ben Brewster
Mayor Pro Tem
Susan Edstrom
Council Member
Bill Matthai
Council Member
Scott Smith
Council Member
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Barb Tweedie Council Member
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Donna Welsh
Town Manager
Diane Cockrell
Town Secretary
Jerri Hill
Administrative Assistant
Roger Unger
MUD Manager
Cathy Morgas
Planning Director
David Miller
Director of Public Safety
Bill LeGrand
Director of Public Works
Jim Buxton
Finance Director
Tiffany Haertling
Town Attorney
Lance Vanzandt
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:
Pearl Ford gave the invocation.
Page 3 Founder's Day Reception/Regular Meeting January 4, 2000
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG:
Roger Unger 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:
None at this time.
TOWN COUNCIL TO WELCOME KEITH SOCKWELL, SUPERINTENDENT, NISD:
Mayor Engelbeck welcomed Keith Sockwell, Superintendent, Northwest Independent School District.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES:
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - NESTOR KARLIS, CHAIRMAN
TOWN COUNCIL TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
REGARDING REPAIR TO SUMMIT COVE AND TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
Mr. Karlis updated the Council on this agenda item. The Public Works Committee recommended to the
Council that Summit Cove be repaired as suggested by the engineering committee at a cost of $180,275.
This item is on the agenda for the MUD 1 meeting next week. After further discussion, no action was
taken.
PARKS AND RECREATION
- BILLY HUGHES — CHAIRMAN
Diane Cockrell read a fax from Billy Hughes regarding the activities of the Parks and Recreation
Committee.
INFORMATION SERVICES/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMM.
- BETH ANN GREGORYILINN BROWN — CO-CHAIRMEN
Linn Brown, co-chairman, gave an update on the new web sight. It is the committee's hope to bring a
presentation back to the Council by the end of the month.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- TERRY CHRISTLIEB — CHAIRPERSON
Terry Christlieb reported that the EDC appropriated 515,000 for the Public Relations Committee for the
July 4°i Celebration.
Page 4 Founder's Day Reception/Regular Meeting January 4, 2000
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
- PAM IRWIN, CHAIRMAN
Pam Irwin stated that the video is on sale. Videos will be distributed to businesses this month.
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF
FEES FOR THE TOWN, INCLUDING FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS, REVIEW OF PLANS,
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, REINSPECTION AND OTHER PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT FEES, ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL FEES, PERMIT ISSUANCE AND
HEATERS, PLANNING AND ZONING FEES, FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES, ANIMAL
CONTROL FEES, FIRE PLAN REVIEW FEES, POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES, HEALTH
INSPECTION FEES, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, FEES FOR COPIES OF TOWN
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER TOWN RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS;
PROVIDING A PURPOSE CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN APPLICATION CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT CLAUSE; REPEALING
ORDINANCE 98-25 AND ORDINANCE 90-10; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
PUBLICATION CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Diane Cockrell introduced this item stating that fees are basically the same, except the ones Cathy Morgas
addresses. Cathy Morgas, Planning Director, explained the Planning and Zoning Pees. The building fees
were increased to break even costs. After further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Brewster moved to approve
the Ordinance. Council Member Matthai seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously.
TOWN COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM
JOHN DELIN OF 113 GREENHILL TRAIL S. FOR A WAIVER TO THE TWO DAY RULE
FOR PARKING A MOTOR HOME IN A RESIDENT'S DRIVEWAY.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Kathleen Niles, 1 I 1 Greenhill Trail South
John Delin, 113 Greenhill Trail, made his presentation regarding the need for the use of his motor home
for his business and the reasons he is requesting the waiver. After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Brewster
moved that the waiver request be denied. Council Member Edstrom seconded; motion passed
unanimously.
Page 5 Founder's Day Reception/Regular Meeting January 4, 2000
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 DECEMBER 7, 1999
B. MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 21, 1999
Council Member Edstrom moved to accept the consent agenda. Council Member Matthai seconded,
motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
A. STAFF
Roger Unger let the Council know that the Master District meeting will be held on Thursday night at 6:00
p.m.
Jim Buxton reported that the field work on the audit has been completed.
Tiffany Haertling verified the speakers' allotted time as being three minutes.
Cathy Morgas reported on a meeting with Brisco Clark regarding issues surrounding the Lakes.
B. COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Mayor Engelbeck asked about the stone wall at the Tom Thumb site.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, ANNOTATED,
SUBCHAPTER 551, SECTIONS 551.071 TO 551.075
A. SECTION 551.071: DISCUSSION WITHA TTORNEYRELA TIVE TO PENDING OR
CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION.
1. CLOSING OF KIRKWOOD BOULEVARD BY CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
2. CAUSE NO. 99-10759-16
JANICE LOWRY-BROWN VS. JEFFREY ANDREW DICKSON AND THE
CITY OF TROPHY CLUB
Mayor Engelbeck convened into Executive Session at 8:32 p.m,
Page 6 Founder's Day Reception/Regular Meeting January 4, 2000
TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
CLOSING OF KIRKWOOD BOULEVARD BY CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
2. CAUSE NO. 99-10759-16
JANICE LOWRY-BROWN VS. JEFFREY ANDREW DICKSON AND
THE CITY OF TROPHY CLUB
Reconvened into regular session at 9:06 p.m. No action taken.
ADJOURN:
Council Member Edstrom made the motion to adjourn at 9:07 p.m. Council Member Matthai seconded;
motion passed unanimously.
Mayor, Town of Trophy Uub, Texas
Town Secretary, Town f Trophy Club, Texas
M0 042000jh