02/06/2012-CC-Minutes-RegularMINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 6, 2012
PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Muir, Councilwoman Marjory Johnson, Councilman Russell
Martin, Councilman Scott Stephens, Councilman Gary Bilyeu and
Councilman Andy Garza
OTHERS
PRESENT: Mike Brice City Manager, Tami Taber City Secretary, Joe Iliff Development
Services Director, Bobby Swan, Crystal Trejo,Victor Munzy, Alan Jumper,
Laura McNeill, Daphnia Clement, Mike Dill, Cynthia Wright, Chris
McCrone, Roger Anderson, Kelli Alexander and Sam Alexander
1.Call Meeting to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Muir called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Councilman Stephens led the
Invocation followed by Councilwoman Johnson leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Citizens Input:
(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond or to
discuss any issues brought up during this section).
Kelli and Sam Alexander spoke about animal control.
Bobby Swan introduced his daughter's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Trejo.
Crystal Trejo's kindergarten class collected 288 items to donate to the animal
shelter. Items included toys, shampoo, collars, leashes, treats and cleaning supplies.
Michael Dill spoke about the lack of code enforcement in the Quail Run subdivision.
Commercial vehicles, trailers and a pontoon boat are parked between Teal and
Cowling Road. He also advised that there are vehicles with expired tags and
motorcycles parked on sidewalks. He requested code enforcement beyond 8 a.m. - 5
p.m.
Glenn Jensen also spoke about cars and motorcycles parked on the sidewalk and
never ticketed in the Quail Run subdivision.
Bret Chance spoke about the sidewalks being blocked by cars in the Quail Run
subdivision.
CONSENT AGENDA
3.a) Approval of Minutes: January 17, 2012 - Council Meeting
b) Disbursements
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman
Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Consider any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Conduct a Public Hearing Concerning a Request for Approval to use Different
Exterior Materials and/or Design for Proposed Residential Structures on 104
Lots Within Phase 1 and Phase 3 of the Quail Run Addition.
Mayor Muir opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Victor Munzy with LGI wanted a variance for the rear side of the new homes to be
sided rather than 100% brick as required by current ordinance.
Glenn Jensen of 129 Maned stated he was ok with the siding instead of all brick.
Alan Jumper with LP SmartSide Trim and Siding advised that his product is
actually treated engineered wood with a 50 year warranty.
Mayor Muir closed the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m.
6. Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving a Request to use Different
Exterior Materials and/or Design for Proposed Residential Structures on 104 Lots
Within Phase 1 and Phase 3 of the Quail Run Addition.
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion not to approve. Seconded by Councilman
Garza. Vote was 3-2.
Voted Against Request Voted For Request
Councilwoman Johnson Councilman Martin
Councilman Garza Councilman Stephens
Councilman Bilyeu
7.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on a Request From Habitat for Humanity of
Denton County to Waive the Building Fee, Permit Fee, Temporary Power Pole
Permit Fee and the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee for a Proposed Single
Family Dwelling at 382 Railroad Avenue.
City Manager advised Council that the correct address is 382, not 380 Railroad
Avenue as submitted by Joe Iliff.
Councilwoman Johnson made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman
Stephens. Motion carried unanimously.
8.Consider, Discuss and Possibly Act on Approving a Joint Election Agreement
Contract for Election Services With the Denton County Elections Administrator for
the May 12, 2012 General Election.
Councilman Garza made a motion to approve. Seconded by Councilman Martin.
Motion carried unanimously.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a) ATMOS Rider GCR - Rate Filing Under Docket No. 9762
10.Adjourn.
Mayor Muir adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.