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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - City Council - 1980 - 08/21 - Regular0 REGULAR SESSION Allen City Council August 21, 1980 Present: Mayor M.B. Pierson Councilmen: Rex Womack, Glenn Andrew, Richard Chumbley, Joe Farmer, H.R. Daugherty and J.M. McClure Meeting called to order by Mayor M.B. Pierson. Motion Chumbley Second Daugherty to approve the minutes of the Aubust 7 meeting. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. A Public Hearing was held on a request to appeal the Planning and Zoning decision to deny the request to change the zoning on approximately 71 acres in the Willima Perrin Survey, Abstract #708, from its present R-3, R-16PD and LP. -PD to R-16 and Gi. After hearing several homeowners in that area speak against the request for rezoning, Del Morton withdrew his request to appeal; however, the Mayor called for a vote. Motion Farmer Second Daugherty to deny the request to change zoning. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. Bill Beatty, representing homeowners in High Point Addition, came to discuss the water problems for homeowners on Malone Rd. Ron Fix's estimate for installing a water line to serve that area was $37,000; however, homeowners could reduce that amount by performing some of that work themselves. If further information is required, their representative will return to the council. Motion Daugherty Second Andrew to hold a Public Hearing September 18on a request from Power, Inc. to change the zoning on a 1 acre tract at 104-106 N. Cedar, from its present R-16 to CF. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. Motion Daugherty Second Andrew to hold a Public Hearing September 4 on a Special Exception Use request to construct a subdivision advertising sign in OakHillAddition. Motion carried 7 -for 0 against. The preliminary and final plats of Cottonwood Creek Shopping SPO Center and Wal-Mart were presented for approval. These plats had not be n Presented for approval at the time the property was developed "and�if"iequired that they be filed. Motion Farmer Second Daugherty to approve the preliminary and final plats subject to the changes recommended by the staff. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. Ordinance #309, amending the speed limits on 2170 was presented for the council's adoption. Motion Farmer to adopt Ord. #309. Motion died for lack of a second. After further discussion regarding the opposition to the change in speed limits from 25 to 20 m.p.h. another motion was made by Farmer Second Daugherty to adopt Ord. #309 and Resolution 4311 (maintenance agreement) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 2, "SPEED REGULATIONS", SECTION 1-40, "STREETS OTHER THAN EXPRESSWAYS AND FREEWAYS", AND SECTION 1-46, "SPEED IN SCHOOL ZONES; SIGNS IN SCHOOL ZONES", OF ATHE ALLEN VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CODE, ORDINANCE 259 OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS; ALTERING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PRO- VISIONS OF SECTION 169(b) OF ARTICLE 6701d, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES, UPON FARM ROAD HIGHWAY NO.2170 OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE INCORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; ALTERING ESTABLISHED ZONES; ALTERING PRIMA FACIE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED IN SUCH ZONES DURING CERTAIN PERIODS ON SCHOOL DAYS; DEFINING SUCH PERIODS AND "SCHOOL DAYS", MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO PASS WITHIN SCHOOL ZONES; PROVIDING PENALTY CLAUSES;SEVERABILITY CLAUSES AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE, and additionally directing the City Manager to forward a letter to the Highway Department protesting the speed limit being raised from 20 to 25 m.p.h. and to request flashing lights during the lunch hour.. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. Motion Farmer Second Womack that the council propose to set the maximum of $.43 per $100 valuation for the tax rate, which would result in a 10% increase and set a Public Hearing for September 8. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. Motion Daugherty Second Chumbley to authorize the architects to begin design work for the service center and City Hall. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. Motion Chumbley Second Daugherty to adopt Ord. #310, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FUND OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTIONS ON ACCOUNT OF SUCH PARTICIPATION; AND PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE CERTAIN IN-SERVICE DEATH BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES AND DEATH BENEFITS FOR ANNUITANTS WHOSE LAST EMPLOY- MENT BEFORE RETIREMENT WAS WITH THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. Joe Farmer, H.R. Daugherty and Jim McClure were appointed to form a committee to select the Park Board by the September 18th meeting. Motion Farmer Second Womack to set a workshop for Sept. 4, prior to the regular meeting time, to consider the electrical ordinance and the ordinance prohibiting the use of wood shingles. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. Motion Daugherty Second Andrew to adjourn. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. These minutes read and approved this the _i� day ofv , 1980. JrAh— ?p � gt:::2� M . Pierson, Mayor .y anelle Dalsing, c . Sec.