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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - City Council - 1982 - 05/06 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL Regular Session May 6, 1982 Present: Mickey Pierson, Mayor Council Members: Joe Farmer, Mayor Pro Tem Jim McClure H. R. Daugherty (arrived at 7:40 p.m.) Don Rodenbaugh Ward Paxton Dennis Offutt City Staff: Jon McCarty, City Manager Marty Hendrix, City Secretary The regular session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Pierson at 7:31 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 1982, at Rountree Elementary School, 800 E. Main Street. Presentation of Plaques -of -Appreciation to Outgoing Council Members (Agenda Item II) This item was passed over since the outgoing Council Members had not arrived at the Council Meeting. Consent Agenda (Agenda Item III) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman McClure and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farmer, the Council voted 6 - 0 to approve and adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows (Councilman Daugherty was absent at this time): A. Minutes of the April 15, 1982 - Regular Session B. Minutes of the April 19, 1982 - Called - Special Work Shop Session C. Minutes of the April 29, 1982 - Called - Special Work Shop Session D. Authorization to City Staff to pay bills associated with the 1979 - 82 Capital Improvements Program as follows: 1. Ronald E. Fix and Associates: a. Contract No. 810708 - Raising of $ 1,382.50 the Hillside 500,000 Gallon �- Elevated Water Storage Tank Engineering Fees - April, 1982 b. Contract No. 810206R - Construc- $ 1,924.18 tion of Reed Park - Engineering and Surveying - April, 1982 C. Contract No. 800705R - Construc- $ 5,874.34 tion of Bethany, Butler, & Pebblebrook Engineering Fees - April, 1982 2. Service Enterprise Corporation $ 85,500.00 Contract No. 810708 - Raising of Hillside 500,000 Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank - Payment No. 1 ALLEN CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1982 Page 2 Consent Agenda (continued) (Agenda item III) 3. Austin Paving Company $ 54,369.43 Contract No. 800705R - Construction of Bethany, Butler, & Pebblebrook - Payment No. 8 4. Transamerican Builders, Inc. $140,993.64 Contract No. 810206R - Construction of Reed Park - Payment No. 2 5. H. B. Zachry Company $ 4,442.17 Rowlett Creek Sewer Aerial Crossing Replacement - Estimate No. 2 & Final 6. Barton Company, Inc. $ 697.00 Bronze Plaque - Fire Station No. 2 7. Robert D. Porcher Associates, Inc. $ 2,350.00 Appraisal of three (3) tracts of land for Ford Park The motion carried. �5 End of Consent Agenda Public Hearing: Site Plan Approval .896 Acre Tract McDonald's Corporation (Agenda Item IV) Mayor Pierson read the request into the record as follows: "Public Hearing on a request for site plan approval on .896 acres of land, located at the southwest corner of U. S. 75 and F.M. 2170." Mr. Dana Shirley, with the McDonald's Corporation, presented to and spoke before the Council on the site plan for the McDonald's Restaurant. The site plan showed the building location on Lot 2, with parking lot, access from the service road, as well as a 20' wide access from F.M. 2170. Mr. Shirley also presented a landscaping plan for this facility. Mayor Pierson advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the site plan request as submitted. Mayor Pierson opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak for or against this request. The public hearing was closed. The City Council discussed with Mr. Shirley the location of the playground facility and what type it would be, the location of the restaurant in relation to the Texas Power & Light power lines and the safety factors involved, the 20' access from F.M. 2170, and when construction was to commence on this site. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Rodenbaugh and seconded by Councilman Offutt, the Council voted 7 - 0 to approve the site plan as presented and in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Presentation of Plaques -of -Appreciation to Outgoing Council Members Rex Womack and Glenn Andrew (Agenda Item II) Mayor Pierson presented plaques -of -appreciation to Glenn Andrew for his service on the City Council from April, 1978 - April, 1982 and to Rex Womack for his service on the City Council from December, 1981 - April, 1982. �5 There was a lengthy discussion among the Council on the need for the speed bumps, establishing a policy for them, what percentage of the residents along an alley should sign a petition requesting them, who should be required to pay for them, what type ALLEN CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1982 Page 3 Approval of Preliminary and Final Plat Molsen Addition - 24.341 Acres of Land (Agenda Item V) City Manager Jon McCarty advised the Council that this preliminary and final plat for the Molsen Addition contained 24.341 acres of land, of which the McDonald's Corporation has purchased under two (2) acres. McDonald's Corporation is pro- posing to plat their property into two (2) lots with the restaurant to be built on Lot 2, being a .896 acre tract of land out of the 24.341 acres. Mr. Dana Shirley, with McDonald's Corporation, presented to and spoke before the Council on the preliminary and final plat for the Molsen Addition, located at the southwest corner of U. S. 75 and F.M. 2170 and fronting on the west side of the west access to U. S. Highway 75. Mr. Shirley explained that the plat contained all required utility easements, drainage easements, building setback lines, the T.P. & L. powerline easement, and a 40' easement for street right-of-way on the west property line. Mayor Pierson read the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, which was approval of the preliminary and final plat as submitted. The Council discussed with Mr. Shirley the location on the plat of the Texas Power & Light power substation; the break in the 40' easement by the location of the power substation and if the 40' easement would continue across that property; the location of the restaurant under the power line and meeting all safety requirements; and the water and sewer service to the McDonald's s site. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Farmer and seconded by Councilman McClure, the Council voted 7 - 0 to approve the preliminary and final plat for the Molsen Addition as presented, and in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Appearance by Thomas Dingman on a Request for Speed Bumps in Alley (Agenda Item VI) Mr. Thomas Dingman spoke before the Council on his request for the installation of speed bumps in the alley between Red Oak Street and Bethany Road. Mr. Dingman advised of the con- tinual speeding of cars through the alley, ignoring the 10 mile per hour speed limit, and the near mishaps of children almost getting hit by cars. The Council advised Mr. Dingman that they have not approved of speed bumps in the pastdue to various problems with them and at the present time there is no established policy for the installation of speed bumps in the City. The Council discussed the pros and cons of speed bumps and �. establishing a policy for the consideration of installation of speed bumps in certain areas. Mr. Dingman had presented the Council with a petition requesting the speed bumps, which had been signed by 11 residents along the subject alley. He also advised that they had talked to the people speeding in the alley but there was no lasting effect. City Staff advised the Council of the policies in other cities, such as Richardson and Plano. City Manager McCarty advised the Council of the various types of speed bumps, the costs, some of the problems incurred with the installation of them, and the question of liability for them. There was a lengthy discussion among the Council on the need for the speed bumps, establishing a policy for them, what percentage of the residents along an alley should sign a petition requesting them, who should be required to pay for them, what type ALLEN CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1982 Page 4 Appearance by Thomas Dingman on a Request for Speed Bumps in Alley (cont'd) (Agenda Item VI) of speed bumps should be used, the location and number of speed bumps needed for the subject alley, and using it as a trial situation to determine how effective the speed bumps will be to slow down the speeding traffic. 1' MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Paxton and seconded 'Noe' by Councilman Daugherty, the Council voted 7 - 0 to approve one (1) speed bump in the alley between Red Oak Street and Bethany Road on a trial basis, with the City of Allen bearing the costs in this installation. The motion carried. It was the consensus of the City Council that the residents observe how effective the speed bump is at slowing down the speeding traffic and report back to the Council at a future date. Also, the City Staff will continue to delve into the costs, information on liability, policies, and types of speed bumps available. Set Public Hearing Date on June 3, 1982 on a Request for Site Plan Approval by Fox & Jacobs for TH-PD No. 7 (Tabled Item) (Agenda Item VII -A) and Set Public Hearing Date on June 3, 1982 on a Request for a Zoning Amendment on 9 Acres of Land from MF -1 to MF -2, as Requested by Robert Burkart (Tabled Item) (Agenda Item VII -B) These items were tabled at the City Council Meeting of April 15, 1982. Councilman Paxton advised (2) more workshop sessions on the City of Allen before these the City Council. that he would like to have two the planning and development of zoning items were considered by The Council discussed Councilman Paxton's request, the time necessity of hearing the two zoning requests, and appropriate dates for holding other workshop sessions. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Paxton and seconded by Councilman Offutt, the Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed, with Mayor Pierson casting the negative vote, to table these items until the next regular City Council meeting of May 20, 1982. The motion carried. Mayor Pierson recessed the regular session of the Allen City Council at 8:37 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Acceptance of Resignation of Planning and Zoning Commission Member Carol Henry from Place (Agenda Item VIII) No. 6 on the Commission Mayor Pierson read the resignation letter from CarolHenry, Planning and Zoning Commission Member - Place No. 6, to the Council. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Daugherty tedand se0connded by Councilman Rodenbaugh, the to accept with regret the resignation of Carol Henry from Place No. 6 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion carried. Resolution No. 390-5-82(R): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, Accepting an Assign- ment of Easements and All Improvements Located Within Said Easements from Allen Management Corporation Pursuant to and in Accordance with a Facilities Agreement Between the City of Allen and Allen Manage- ment Corporation. (Agenda Item X) City Manager McCarty providelcopies and advised of a letter from the attorneys for the Allen Management Corporation regarding the assignment of all easements, improvements, sewer lines, pump stations and all other improvements constructed pursuant to the subject facilities agreement between the City of Allen and Allen Management Corporation. Mr. McCarty presented the proposed resolution with the assignment attached and advised that upon execution of the assignment, the City would be accepting the easements and all improvements located within the said easements in accordance with the facilities agreement. The Council discussed the inspections of the line, number of lift stations and locations, and the maintenance bond on this project. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Farmer and seconded by Councilman McClure, the Council voted 7 - 0 to adopt Resolution No. 390-5-82(R). The motion carried. M ALLEN CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1982 Page 5 ordinance No. 389-5-82: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, Establishing a Pro Rata Charge as a Prerequisite to Utilizing the Capacity of a Specified Sanitary Sewer Line; Providing a Sever- ability, Providing a Penalty and Declaring an Emergency. (Agenda Item IX) f Mayor Pierson advised that in March, 1980, the City had entered into a facilities agreement with the Allen Management Corporation to construct a sanitary sewer system serving approximately 2500 acres of land on the west side of U. S. Highway 75 in or adjacent to the City of Allen. Upon completion of the system, the City would adopt an ordinance establishing the fees and charges for tying onto the system. City Manager McCarty advised the Council of the proposed ordinance and the pro rata costs identified in the ordinance. Those costs are for the "base area" which shall be $318.14 per acre and for the "expansion area" shall be $464.53 per acre. Mr. McCarty also provided the Council with copies and advised that the costs for the construction and engineering of the west side sewer system had been determined by Shimek, Jacobs, and Finklea, Consulting Engineers, on this project. The Council discussed how much area would be served by this system and the capacity of it. They also reviewed the prepared maps showing the west side sewer line location, the areas designated as the "base area" and the areas designated as the "expansion area". MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman McClure and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farmer, the Council voted 7 - 0 to adopt pro rata Ordinance No. 389-5-82. The motion carried. Resolution No. 390-5-82(R): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, Accepting an Assign- ment of Easements and All Improvements Located Within Said Easements from Allen Management Corporation Pursuant to and in Accordance with a Facilities Agreement Between the City of Allen and Allen Manage- ment Corporation. (Agenda Item X) City Manager McCarty providelcopies and advised of a letter from the attorneys for the Allen Management Corporation regarding the assignment of all easements, improvements, sewer lines, pump stations and all other improvements constructed pursuant to the subject facilities agreement between the City of Allen and Allen Management Corporation. Mr. McCarty presented the proposed resolution with the assignment attached and advised that upon execution of the assignment, the City would be accepting the easements and all improvements located within the said easements in accordance with the facilities agreement. The Council discussed the inspections of the line, number of lift stations and locations, and the maintenance bond on this project. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Farmer and seconded by Councilman McClure, the Council voted 7 - 0 to adopt Resolution No. 390-5-82(R). The motion carried. M ALLEN CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1982 Page 6 Approval of Waterline Extension on Exchange Parkway and Authorization to Contract for Street Construction on Exchange Parkway (Agenda Item X) Ron Fix, City Engineer, presented engineering plans to the Council on the proposed extension of the 12" waterline on If Exchange Parkway from Fire Station No. 2 westward to tie onto ,M%/ an existing water main just east of Roaring Springs. Mr. Fix advised the Council that from an engineering stand- point and a cost standpoint, it would be preferable to extend the waterline at this time before the street improvements are done. This construction would "loop" the water system. City Manager McCarty advised that the City Staff's recom- mendation was to authorize the extension of the waterline using Cullum Construction Company and adding this as a change work order to the Bethany Road waterline contract that the City presently has with the company. If this is not possible, then the City would solicit bids for the construction of the waterline. Water bond funds currently exist for payment of this construction. City Manager McCarty then reviewed the proposed street construction of Allen Heights and Exchange Parkway, using color - coded maps showing the existing paving, paving to be done and what portion the City would be responsible for funding. He advised that the street improvements were being done by three entities, those being the City of Allen, Fox & Jacobs and Del Morton. Fox & Jacobs would be taking bids on this street project. The street paving would include two lanes, 22' of paving on Allen Heights from F.M. 2170 to Exchange Parkway and along Exchange Parkway from Allen Heights to Highway 5. Mr. McCarty stated that the City is now in the process of obtaining right-of-way from the adjoining property ewers along Exchange Parkway for the street improvements and advised that City Staff's recommendation was to authorize a contract between the City and Fox & Jacobs concerning the construction of the City's portion of Exchange Parkway, with the City Council's approval of the low bidder prior to authorizing construction on this project. The Council discussed with the City Staff plans for the street improvements for Exchange Parkway, obtaining the necessary right-of-way, costs of both projects, fund availability for both projects, portion of Exchange Parkway that the City will be responsible for funding, and location of the waterline to be extended. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Paxton and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farmer, the Council voted 7 - 0 to authorize the extension of the waterline on Exchange Parkway and the contract for street improvements per the City Staff's recommendations referenced above. The motion carried. f Approval of Plans and Authorization to Receive Bids on the Water Sprinkler System for the Soccer Fields (Agenda Item XI) Ron Fix, City Engineer, and John Uland, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented to and spoke before the Council on the plans and specifications for a water sprinkler system for the nine (9) new soccer fields which are located on the 33 acres of land owned by the City, being south of McDermott and east of U. S. Highway 75. They advised that the plans and specifications were for manual or automatic water systems. The sprinkler system would be funded from park dedication funds. J_ ALLEN CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1982 Page 7 Approval of Plans and Authorization to Receive Bids on the Water Sprinkler System for the Soccer Fields (cont'd) (Agenda Item XI) The Council discussed the plans and specifications for the water sprinkler system. During the discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that as an alternate to this f, bid, a line be added to run up to the back of the City Service Center/City Hall Annex. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Daugherty and seconded by Councilman McClure, the Council voted 7 - 0 to approve the plans and specifications and authorize the receipt of bids on the water sprinkler system for the soccer fields as presented. The motion carried. Award of a Contract for the Reroofing of the Police Department Building - 101 S. Butler (Agenda Item XII) Police Chief Richard Carroll presented the bid tabulations on bids recently received for reroofing the Police Department Building located at 101 S. Butler. Chief Carroll advised that after reviewing the bid tabu- lations and checking on references for the bidders, the City Staff's recommendation is to award the bid to the lowest bidder, being Advanced Roofing in the amount of $2,725.00. He further advised that the total maximum amount that could be expected for this contract could be $2,275 for the reroofing, $2,016 for roof decking (if it needs to be replaced), and $350 in contin- gencies. s The Council briefly discussed the bid tabulations. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Daugherty and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farmer, the Council voted 7 - 0 to award the contract to the lowest bidder, being Advanced Roofing in the amount of $2,275 or for the maximum amount if the decking has to be replaced, per the City Staff's recommendations. The motion carried. Resolution No. 391-5-82(R): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, Endorsing and Sup- porting a Proposal of the North Texas Municipal Water District to Locate a Wastewater Treatment Facility at a Location Known Locally as the Wilson Creek Site in Collin County, Texas. (Agenda Item XIII) Mayor Pierson advised the Council of the original resolution which had been adopted by the City Council supporting the actions of the Citizens Advisory Committee. He then updated the Council on the status of the hearings before the Texas Water Resources Commission by the North Texas Municipal Water District for the discharge permit for the Wilson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant i to be located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Lucas. Rex Womack, member of the Citizens Advisory Committee from the City of Allen, spoke before the Council on the purpose of this committee, their findings, their recommendations and their actions in regard to the Wilson Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Council discussed with Mr. Womack various aspects of the proposed location for this plant and also the use of the remaining land on the site for use as a solid waste disposal site. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1982 Page 8 Resolution No. 391-5-82(R) (cont'd) (Agenda Item XIII) Mayor Pierson read into the record a letter from Mr. Pete Ford, who was also a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee for a time. In his letter, Mr. Ford recommended in favor of supporting the proposed site at Wilson Creek. E The Council continued their discussion on the proposed ,M%/ resolution showing support for the Wilson Creek site, and discussed further the costs for this project, other sites that might be more appropriate, the work of the Citizens Advisory Committee, and the effect on the surrounding com- munity. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Farmer and seconded by Councilman McClure, the Council voted five (5) for and two (2) opposed, with Council Members Paxton and Daugherty casting the negative votes, to adopt Resolution No. 391-5-82(R). The motion carried. Tax Report - April 30, 1982 (Agenda Item XIV -A) Bob Curtis, Appraiser in the Tax Department, presented to the City Council the Schedule of Taxes Receivable as of April 30, 1982. The City Council reviewed the schedule with Mr. Curtis and discussed the interest on delinquent taxes. There was no action taken on this item. Review of Arcade Ordinance (Agenda Item XIV -B) Bill Petty, Building Official, spoke before the Council on the proposed "arcade" ordinance,scheduled for public hearing at the next regular City Council meeting,which would designate appropriate use and zoning districts for such use. He also advised that the ordinance for the permitting, licensing, and regulating of the coin-operated machines was prepared to be put in final form and would also be before the City Council at the next regular City Council meeting, that being May 20, 1982. There was no action taken on this time. Appointment of Voting Representative to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (Agenda Item XIV -C) City Manager McCarty advised that Mayor Pierson has been the voting representative to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) in the past and it is time to appoint or reappoint an individual from the Council as the voting representative. It was the consensus of the City Council to reappoint the Mayor as the voting representation to NCTCOG. Dedication Ceremonies for Fire Station No. 2 (Agenda Item XIV -D) Fire Chief Ron Gentry advised the City Council that Thursday, June 3, 1982, prior to the Council meeting, had been designated for the dedication ceremonies and open house of the new Fire Station No. 2, located at 1100 Exchange Parkway. The proposed hours would be 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Council briefly discussed the proposed date and time and by consensus agreed that date would be appropriate. Fire Chief Gentry further stated that invitations would be sent out, refreshments would be served and that one of the older Volunteer Firemen would be asked to speak, as well as the Mayor. i( ALLEN CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1982 Page 9 Dedication Ceremonies for Fire Station No. 2 (cont'd) (Agenda Item XIV -D) There was no action taken on this item. General Discussion �,. Mayor Pierson advised the Council of the upcoming Institute for Mayors and Council Members to be held in Austin on June 5 - 7, 1982 and requested for those wishing to attend to notify the City Staff that they will be going in order to make reservations. Mayor Pierson advised the Council of the status of the pending litigation with the City of Fairview over the boundary dispute. At this time, the cities are trying to negotiate a compromise and the Mayor has been asked to appoint a committee from the Allen City Council to draft a counter proposal for con- sideration by the entire Council for settlement of the boundary dispute with Fairview. Mayor Pierson appointed Council Members Paxton, McClure, Rodenbaugh and Mayor Pro Tem Farmer as the Council committee. Adjournment MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilman Daugherty and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farmer, the Council voted 7 - 0 to adjourn the regular session of the Allen City Council at 10:31 p.m. The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 20th day of May 1982. r Terson, MAYOR Marty Hendrix, WTY SECRETARY 7d