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Minutes TC 05/01/2006MINUTES OF REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS Monday, May 1,2006 7:00 P.M. STATE OF TEXAS 6 COUNTY OF DENTON 0 The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in Regular Session on Monday, May 1,2006. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public. TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Nick Sanders Pam Cates Roger Williams Susan Edstrom Beverly Foley STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT: Roger Unger Lisa Ramsey Patricia Adams Beth Ann Gregory Adam Adams Lee Delk Danny Thomas Mike Pastor Kerin Fleck Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Interim Town Manager Town Secretary Town Attorney Community Development Director Parks and Recreation Director Police Sergeant Fire Captain IS Manager Planning Coordinator A. 1 Call to order and announce a quorum. Mayor Sanders called the Regular Session to order at 7:00 p.m. noting a quorum was present. A.2 Invocation. Mayor Sanders led the invocation. A.3 Pledge of allegiance to the American Flag. Pledge of allegiance to the Texas Flag. "Honor the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas one and indivisible." Mayor Pro Tem Cates led the pledges. B.l 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 presentations made to the Council at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. The Council will hear presentations on specific agenda items prior to the Council addressing those items. No citizen presentations. B.2 Town Manager Report and Discussion Regarding Project Updates as Listed Below: There will be no action taken regarding any individual project posted under this item and discussion will be limited. If extensive discussion is required, the item may be placed on a future agenda. Administration: Voting for May Election Early Voting began today in the Public Service Conference Room: May 1-May9 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday) May 3 and May 8 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. May 6 Saturday 8:OO a.m. - 12:OO p.m. Election Day Voting will be held in the MUD Board Room on: May 13~ 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Community Development: Storm Drainage - Repairs and maintenance on the Strom Drainage System on Inverness between Indian Creek and Forest Hill will begin this week. The roadway will remain open throughout the construction, but will be reduced to one lane in places during the process. Highway 114 -There have been significant delays on Hwy 114 during the morning and evening rush hour. TX DOT has been notified of the issue and will evaluate the programming of the traffic signals to help alleviate the situation. Finance: Budget Workshop Following the May 13" Election, Lisa will be contacting the Council Members to set up a date to continue budget discussions. Parks and Recreation: The 4" of July Advisory Group had their first meeting on Thurs, April 27. The Park and Recreation Board has an opening. More information available on the website. Planning & Zoning The Commission will conduct a public hearing May 4,2006 to consider a request specific to an amendment to the signage regulations for 99 Trophy Club Drive, The Executive Suites. Proposed PD-27, The Highlands at Trophy Club is scheduled for public hearing before the Town Council on Monday, May 8,2006. Police and Fire Services Vacancy The MUDS will discuss filling the Director of Police and Fire Service Vacancy at the May 18" meeting. Activity As a result of teenagers congregating on the golf course during the dark hours of the evening, We have contacted the golf course to obtain the use of a golf cart to patrol the course two or three times a week. We will also use the bikes periodically. Siren Activation Criteria Tornado warning from the National Weather Service with directional implication Tornado warning or severe weather warning from the National Weather Service or Skywarn personnel 50 mph or greater sustained winds (straight line implication) 1" inch or larger hail Pancake Breakfast The Fire Department will host their annual Pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 13th from 7:00 - 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, coffee and Orange juice will be served. $4.00 for Adults $2.00 for Children Mayor Sanders reminded Council and residents of a motion made at the February 6,2005 Town Council meeting, moving the regular scheduled meeting on May 15,2006, to May 22,2006, in order to meet the official canvassing requirements. TOWN COUNCIL TO CONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION *REGULAR SESSION B.3 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Proclamation declaring and supporting the Click it or Ticket campaign, May 22 through June 4,2006. Mayor Pro Tem Cates read the Proclamation. Council member Edstrom made a motion to approve the Proclamation. Council member Williams seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Mayor Sanders asked that the dates for this campaign be announced on the Marquees, Town website and Channel 7. Police Sergeant, Lee Delk informed the Council that the department would be handing out flyers this Friday at Lakeview Elementary Field Day. D.l Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the amendments to Traffic and Street Control Regulations, Ordinance 2005-26, Section VI. Council member Williams made a motion to approve the Ordinance. Council member Foley seconded the motion. Council member Foley made a motion amending the 3rd vehicle fee be $100.00 rather than $150.00 and include a $10.00 transfer fee for the permit. Council member Edstrom seconded. Council member Williams believes that the vehicle fee should remain at $150.00. Council member Edstrom asked if all the stop signs have been verified and updated. Planning and Zoning Coordinator, Kerin Fleck responded that with the addition of each sub division, the plat is forwarded to the Police Department Mayor Pro Tem Cates requested that the Police monitor the stop sign at Durango and Parkview, as people are not making complete stops, which makes it hard for the residents to back out of their driveways. Town Attorney, Patricia Adams suggested that the sentence beginning with "Each permit shall be a non-transferable permit ..." be replaced with "A permit shall be issued to an individual vehicle owner and therefore shall not be transferable to a third party. A permit holder who shows proof of the transfer of ownership of a permitted vehicle may transfer the permit on that vehicle to a newly acquired vehicle for a transfer fee of ten dollars ($10.00); provided however, that such transfer of permit shall not extend the term of the permit." Both the mover and second agreed t o the suggested changes offered by the Town Attorney. Motion to approve the amendment passed 3:l with Cates, Edstrom and Foley voting for and Williams against. The main motion approving the Ordinance passed unanimously. D.2 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of an ordinance regulating outside storage and display. Mayor Pro Tem Cates made a motion to approve the Ordinance. Council member Edstrom seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Council member Williams made a motion to strike Section 3, A, 3, 'Play equipment, toys, bicycles, and other similar items.' Council member Foley seconded. This amendment passed unanimously. Council member Edstrom asked how the thirty (30) day permit for a POD was determined. Kerin Fleck answered that most rental agreement for POD'S are in 30-day increments Mayor Sanders questioned if Council was ok with wood or masonry construction under Section 4,2 b. Council member Williams moved to amend Section 4,2, b, to conform to our current fencing regulations. Mayor Pro Tem Cates seconded. This amendment passed unanimously. The motion to approve the Ordinance as modified passed unanimously. Council member Foley requested that information regarding this Ordinance be placed on the website. D.3 Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an interlocal agreement between the Town and the Master District for payment of the costs of construction of the maintenance building shared by the Water Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. Council member Foley made a motion to approve. Council member Williams seconded the motion; motion passed unanimous1 y. Council member Williams asked if the MUDS approved. Interim Town Manager, Roger Unger advised that the MUDS anticipate making the final payment to the contractor in the next few weeks, at which time, they expect payment from the Town to begin the reimbursement per this agreement. Roger Unger continued that he wanted Council's approval prior to making the payments. Unanimous. D.4 Items for Future Agenda. Long term capital project list, projected fiscal impact and surveys for resident input on potential projects. Discussion and appropriate action for Parks and Recreation future plans for Marshall Creek. Status of street repairs and bonds, including recommendation. Sale of Remaining Street bonds. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a policy for accepting gifts. Review of Advisory Groups Committees Policies. Discussion of drainage ditch that runs between Village Trail and Lakeshore Drive and consideration of improvements for area to create a linear park. Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of a Development Agreement for Eagles Ridge Phase 11. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding joint participation with area cities in an engineering study to evaluate the feasibility of contracting with an additional wholesale water supplier. (May 22,2006) Payment Agreements with Master District for municipal annex. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revisions to the Purchasing Polices. (May 22,2006) Amendment to the Traffic Ordinance to include a new U-turn. (May 22,2006) Codification of ordinances. (May 22,2006) Canvass of May 13,2006 Elections and Oaths of Office. (May 22,2006) Mayor Sanders pointed out the amendments to the Traffic Ordinance to include a new U-turn, as discussed in D.l has already been added. Mayor Sanders confirmed the status of Codification of Ordinances for May 22, 2006 and mentioned the Canvass of the May 13, 2006 Election and Oaths of Office for the May 22,2006 meeting as well. Mayor Sanders requested that the Council members provide dates of availability in order to schedule budget meetings. Council member Edstrom requested the following items be added; the creation Building Standards Commission, recognition of the NISD, girls golf and hockey teams and Vials of Life Program. Edstrom explained the Vials of Life Program's purpose is to provide Emergency Medical Personnel with readily available medical information. Such things as allergies or past medical conditions will be known immediately instead of upon arrival at the hospital. Acting Fire Chief, Danny Thomas updated that the Fire Department has already began the implementation of this program and will provide information to the residents at the Pancake Breakfast on May 13,2006 and at the 4' of July festivities. Mayor Pro Tem Cates requested that we include an item to discuss a Property Tax or abatement for disabled veterans. Patricia Adams indicated that this may have already been established, but will verify. F.l Adjourn. Council member Williams made a motion to adjourn. Council member Foley seconded the motion; meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. * The Town Council may convene into executive session to discuss posted items as allowed by the Texas Open Meeting Act, LGC.55 1.071 - 6~2~ Mayor Nick Sanders Town of Trophy Club own of Trophy Club