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09/18/1995-CC-Minutes-Regular.> ... MINUTES: City Council September 18, 1995 PRESENT: Mayor Nel Armstrong, Councilwoman Margie Braxton, Councilman Joe Bell, Councilman Glenn Ervin, Councilman Jack Richardson ABSENT: Councilman Tommy Kincaid OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator John Hamilton, Ci Works Superintendent Chucty Secretary Rosalie Chavez, Public k Tucker, Electric Superintendent Ricky Gray, Chief of Police Benny Erwin, Gene Hughes, Mary and Paul McKenzie, Morgan Herd, Dale Robertson, Wendell Thomas 1• Mayor Armstrong Called Meeting to Order, led the Invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA 2• a) Approve Minutes b) Disbursements 1) MT Paving $287,773.98 Motion was made by Councilwoman Braxton to approve Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Richardson, Motion C ried. j Mayor Armstrong did indicate that on the Secretary was going to clarify the statement sentence. 3. Citizen's Input. None. Minutes of September 5, 1995 City by inserting as follows" to that first 4. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Request change on Block 54, Lots 1R, 2R, and 3R, located on Cherry Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets from SF-3 (Single-Family-3) to SF 4A (Single -Family 4A). Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearing opened. Gene Hughes addressed Council concerning his request. He presented a set of construction plans for the proposed homes he plans to build. Speaking against were: Mary and Paul McKenzie -issues they addressed were the size of the home and parking. Morgan Herd -was opposed due to there is not enough drainage in that area and if three homes are put there it will definitely flood his home. Dale Robertson who recently purchased the house from Glenn Shaw also indicated his concern was the size of the homes. Wendell Thomas also indicated his opposition. Mayor stated the only difference in this change in zoning is that Mr. Hughes wants to build a house with 92 less square feet less than the zoning requires which is 1200 square feet0 CC NIINUTES -September 18, 1995 PAGE TWO 5. Consider and Possible Action to Consider a Zoning Request change on Block 54, Lots 1R, 2R, and 3R, located on Cherry Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets from SF-3 (Single-Family-3) to SF-4A (Single -Family 4A}. Councilman Bell made the motion to approve Zoning Request change on Block 54, Lots 1R, 2R, and 3R, located on Clerry Street between Sixtl and Seventl Streets from SF-3 (Single-Family-3) to SF 4A (Single -Family 4A). Seconded by Councilman Riclardson. Motion Carried. 6. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Final Subdivision Plat on Eagle West Ranch Estates, Lots 1 through 12, Block 1 in the M. R. Burleson Survey, Abstract No. 71 and the McKinney &Williams Survey, Abstract 940, consisting of 4.8743 acres. Mayor Armstrong declared Public Hearing Opened Council reviewed the Final Subdivision Plat. City Administrator advised that the only change from the preliminary was at the request of Dr. Downs, a property owner, to the last of this property rather than to have a cul-de-sac he requested it be extended as a street with a barricade. This would tie in to the Willowood addition. Mayor Armstrong declared the Public Hearing Closed 7. Consider and Possible Action to Consider Final Subdivision Plat on Eagle West Ranch Estates, Lots 1 through 12, Block 1 in the M. R. Burleson Survey, Abstract No. 71 and the McKinney &Williams Survey, Abstract 940 consisting of 4.8743 acres. Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to approve the Final Subdivision Plat on Eagle West Ranch Estates, Lots 1 through 12, Block 1 in the M. R. Burleson Survey, Abstract No. 71 and the McKinney &Williams Survey, Abstract 940 consisting of 4.8743 acres. Seconded by Councilman Ervin. Motion Carried Discussion. 8. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider a Zoning Request change (Specific Use) on Block 1, Lot 4 in the W. B. Shirley Addition located at 105 Marshall. This item was withdrawn at the request of the Petitioner. 9. Consider and Possible Action to Consider a Zoning Request change (Specific Use) on Block 1, Lot 4 in the W. B. Shirley Addition located at 105 Marshall. This item follows #8 which was withdrawn at the request of Petitioner. 10. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Lease Purchase -Chipper. Mayor Armstrong advised only one bid was received from Vermeer Equipment - $19,200.00. Motion was made by Councilman Bell to approve chipper lease purchase at the cost of $19,200.00. Seconded by Councilwoman Braxton. Motion Carried. 11. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Animal Control Ordinance -Registration and Including Cats. Discussion. 1 ember1 1 PAGE , THREE Item was postponed to be placed at next City Council Agenda. 12. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Community Center -Sanger 4-H Club. Merrie Lou Abney requested permission to use Community Center on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for the Sanger 4-H Club meetings. Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to allow the Sanger 4-H Club to use the Community Center as requested. Seconded by Councilman Ervin. Motion Carried 13. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor appointed Mike James to the Planning and Zoning Commission effective October 1, 1995. 14. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Removal of Underground Storage Tank. Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Bell to instruct staff to proceed with the necessary steps to resolve the situation of the underground storage tank at the corner of Cherry and 5th Streets. 15. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Interlocal Agreement -Denton County, Library Service. Motion was made by Councilman Richardson to approve Interlocal Agreement with Denton County regarding Library Services. Seconded by Councilwoman Braxton. Motion Carried. 16. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Employee STEP Plan. Discussion. Item was postponed for next Monday night City Council Budget Workshop. 17. Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel Matters -Chief of Police. Mayor convened City Council into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. Mayor reconvened City Council from Executive Session at 8:47. No motion needed to be made. 18. Consider and Possible Action Regarding Confirmation of Electric Superintendent. Item postponed for next Monday night City Council Budget Workshop. 19. Administrative Report. 1} City Administrator John Hamilton reported Park Board is meeting Tuesday evening 9j19/95 to discuss development of new park on South Railroad Avenue. A grading plan has been reviewed by engineers. It is staffs intent to have the Park Board final recommendation presented at October 2 meeting at which time they hope to give Council an exact dollar amount of the Lion's Club and Summer League donation. City Administrator reminded Council there is already a $10,000 grant that will be applied. he also reminded Council that last year in the audit the auditor advised we were over Capitalized in the Utility Deposits by $13,000. It was the Consensus of Council at that time that Council might want to use that money and put it toward this project. CC MINUTES - September 18, 1995 PAGE FOUR 2) GSA will be here next week to set up filing system for Water/Wastewater Improvements Grant. 20. Any Other Such Matters. 1} Mayor Armstrong indicated Willowood Addition is planning to construct new homes. There will be some changes that will have to come to Planning and Zoning and City Council for approval. 2) Mayor Armstrong appointed Susie Yeatts, Jeff Springer and Janet McDaniel to serve as the nucleus of a committee that will determine if there is interest in a Community Theater. The site will be the old Library Building. 3) Mayor Armstrong would like staff to write a letter to Johnson &Payne Real Estate Investments stating the City does not have control of that adult book store. 21. Adjournment. Nel Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: