Min - City Council - 1979 - 05/17 - Regularjq4l�
REGULAR MEFPIHG
May 17, 1979
City Council, City of Allen
Present: Mayor Pro Tmpro Joe Parser
Councilmen: Charles Chandler, Glenn Andrew, H.A. Daugherty, Richard
Chumbley, and Rex Womack
Absent: M.H. Pierson
Meeting called to order by the Mayor Pro Tem Joe Farmer.
Motion Andrew Second Chumbley to approve the minutes of the May 3rd meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
A Public Hearing vas held on the 1979 Capitol Improvements Bond Election. A
description of the ground work which had been laid for this bond package was given
by Joe Farmer, after which J.D. Buchanan, Bonding Agent, told the audience that if the
growth rate continues and If the entire bond package passes, that the entire bond
program could be sold over the period of 3 years without a tax rate increase and
without an increase In the evaluations. Jon McCarty showed in graph form the bond
package, and vhat could be sold the first year; Ron Fix, engineer, presented the
water, sewer and streets and Jia Bartholomew of the HDR firm, the facility plan.
Citizens responding included Ed Iynge, who felt that the bond issue would be defeated
if more time was not given to study the issue; Liz Moseley, who asked if all the bonds
had to be sold within the 3 year period and the answer was no; Tam Brian, who stated
that his taxes were going up 9000%, but it was noted that he had added on to his present
facility this past year. Others included Don Rodeabsvgh, Pete Ford, and Jack Stein, vho
commended the council for sticking their necks out as they planned for the future and
felt that ve would not grow without it. At this point, a break was called for by a
motion by Andrew and Second by Womack.
As the meeting was again called to order, a motion was made by Daugherty to postpone
calling an election until the 2nd meeting in June. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion Daugherty Second Chandler to postpone a decision for the adoption of a
resolution calling for an election of the Bond Program until the next council meeting.
Motion carried 6 for 0 against. Motion Andres Second Daugherty that the city through
the City Manager's office set up 2 Public Hearings betveen now and the let of June,
inclusive, as data gathering time sod that all information is to come back to a
council workshop, Saturday, June 2nd. Motion amended to read 2 Town Hall meetings and
1 council workshop, the vote vas 3 for 3 against. After more discussion concerning
the type of meetings to be held on the two occasions, the vote vex called for again.
Motion vas defeated with 1 for 5 against. Motion Andrew Sand Chandler for the City
Council to take tke Blue Ribbon Committee of 9, allow it to be expanded to 15 citizens,
for them to came to the council for a work session on Jun! 2nd with their recommendations
or modifications as to the bend package presented. Motion carried 6 for 0 against.
It was recommended that the mayor work with the City Manager and representatives already
on the committee, to consider how much it should be expanded and what the task would be
and work out all the specifics and select the remaining members, up to a maximum of 15
members.
A variance request from Collin County Savings and Iran was hard, for a temporary
building to be located in the Cottonwood Creek Shopping Center. It van stated that
the permanent building should be completed in 90 days and they would immediately
occupy it and the temporary structure would be removed. Motion Womack Second Andrew
to grant the variance to locate. Motion carried 6 for 0 against.
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Pet Vick requested a variance to allow a mobile home in a GI zoning as security
protection. It was determined that a Special Exception Request was the issue.
Motion Dougherty Second Andrew to allow this Special Exception for 2 years, at which
time 1t most be removed. Vote: 2 for 4 against. After more discussion again on the
requirements for variance requests and public hearings, a motion was made by Andrew
Second Womack to hold a Public Hearing at the next council meeting for a variance
request. Motion carried 5 for 1 against. (Chandler)
John Kent was not at the meeting to give further information regarding his request.
Mike Swikard, Ione Star Gas, gave acme basic information regarding their rate increase
request. Motion Wonack, Second Daugherty to suspend the rate increase request for
the maxim,- number of days, (120) or until information is available to act on it, and
to deny the temporary rates. Motion carried 6 for 0 against. A consultant is to be
hired, at Ione Star Gas expense, to study their request.
A variance request from Fort Worth Mortgage Company was considered on a front building
line on Lot 15, Block 4 of Fountain Park II. Motion Womack Second Chandler to grant
the variance. Motion carried 5 for 1 abstaining (Chumbley, for business reasons)
Del Morton presented a drainage plan for Fountain Park Fast. After learning that Allen
does have a drainage standard already adopted, Mr. Morton left his plan with Ron Fix,
for approval or recommendations.
The council considered the Equalization Board recommended by the School Board:
T.H. Ereckson, Chairman, Glen Renfro and R.H. Ray, with Leland McJunklns as alternate.
Motion Daugherty Second Chumbley to appoint those suggested by Dr. Horn. Motion carried
6 for 0 against.
An annexation request was considered by the council for the Stan Itzkwitz property.
Motion Andrew Second Daugherty to set June 7th as the date for a Public Hearing. Motion
carried 6 for 0 against.
Motion Daugherty Second Chandler to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
These minutes read and approved this the _? !& day of 4ot149 1979.
M.B.ierson, Mayor
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Juanelle Cooksey, City 1