Min - City Council - 1980 - 11/20 - RegularREGULAR SESSION
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
November 20, 1980
Present: Mayor M.B. Pierson
Councilmen: Rex Womack, Joe Farmer, Richard Chumbley,
Jim McClure, Glenn Andrew and H.R. Daugherty.
The regular meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by
Mayor M.B. Pierson. Motion Chumbley Second Farmer to approve the
minutes of the November 6 meeting. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
Ronny Crockett appeared to discuss the possible construction of mini
warehouses west of Highway 75, an item which had been tabled from the
November 6 meeting. After some discussion with Mr. Crockett regarding
type of construction, a motion was made by Womack to approve the P & Z
recommendations, which consisted of 7 requirements. The motion died for
lack of a second. After some clarification questions regarding the
preliminaries of the seven requirements as recommended by the City
Engineer and P&Z, a motion was then made by Daugherty to table until
Mr. Crockett can further access the total cost factor, and then request
to appear again. Motion seconded by Chumbley. Motion carried 5 for 2
against. (Pierson and Womack) Two requests were made; that Mr. Crockett
check into the cost of tilt up construction and he meet back with the
staff for clarification before returning to the council.
Ward Paxton requested to appear before the council for interpretation
of the City Charter and zoning ordinance. Questions were asked relating
to zoning change requests, to their frequency, effect to property owners
more than 200' away, number of votes required to overrule P&Z and an
interpretation of PD zoning. He asked that they consider imposing a
frequency situation on tracts and consider adding to the new zoning
ordinance. Mr. Paxton was hopeful that the council would consider this
request for the next meeting.
Property owners from 1108-1112 Sandy Trail appeared to request an appeal
to allow fencing of a drainage and utility easement in the High Meadow
II Addition. Their request would allow them to utilize and maintain
that portion of their property that lies in that easemnt. Jimmy Eaton,
Dr. of Public Works, had denied their request as this drainage easement
takes care of the runoff from Roaring Springs as well as from the surround
ing area to Exchange Blvd. Motion Chumbley Second McClure to deny the
request. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
The Firearms Ordinance #321 was read for the second time. Speaking for
the passage of this ordinance was Carolyn Smith and Jack Stein. Motion
Womack Second Chumbley to adopt Ord. 0321, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, TEXAS, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL, EXCEPT WHERE A SPECIAL PERMIT IS OBTAINE
FOR ANY PERSON TO FIRE OR SHOOT OR CAUSE TO BE FIRED OR SHOT ANY FIREARM,
RIFLE, SHOTGUN, AUTOMATIC RIFLE, REVOLVER, PISTOL OR ANY WEAPON DESIGNATED
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIRING OR DISCHARGING A SHELL OR CARTRIDGE, WHETHER
SUCH IS BLANK OR LIVE AMMUNITION, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY; PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR PEACE OFFICERS WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE
OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTY; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMITS;
AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00)
FOR EACH OFFENSE. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
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The wood shingle ordinance was read for the first time, with a
presentation from Bob Acker, Fire Marshall, who gave the staff's reasons
for recommending Class C treated shingles over total banning. Mike
Caldwell, National Forest Products, Bill Graham, Red Cedar Shingles,
Jon Goodman, Goodman Homes, and a roofer voiced their objections to the
banning of wood shingles. Motion Andrew Second Farmer to have the
second reading December 4. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
The amended inflow and infiltration study was presented by Charles Wilmut.
Motion Andrew Second Daugherty to approve entering into a contract with
Gutierrez, Smouse, Wilmut and Associates for the services described in
their proposal, to authorize the City Manager to take that action, and
for the amount not to exceed $46,673, (10% contingency) with funds to be
provided from 1st year Capital Improvement General Obligation Bonds.
Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
The Planning and Zoning Commission had requested that the council
consider hiring an appraiser to estimate the effect on property values of
area within 200' of the proposed zoning change at Bethany and west of
Highway 5 and south of Keith Dr. Motion McClure Second Womack to deny
the request. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
A recommendation from Planning and Zoning regarding street parking on
Coats and Boyd was considered by the council. Carl Gilliland was
present to answer questions regarding his plan for constructing an office
and provisions for parking. Motion McClure Second Chumbley to table in
accordance with Mr. Gilliland's request,for further advisement and study
by the City Engineer and Mr. Gene Geer, his engineer. Motion carried
7 for 0 against.
Jimmy Eaton requested that he be able to seek bids for a pick up for
the Water and Sewer Department. Motion Daugherty Second Chumbley to
grant this authorization to advertise for bids. Motion carried 7 for
0 against.
The City Manager presented the final budget for 1st year Capital
Improvements Program, in the amount of $2,076,121. Motion Andrew Second
McClure to adopt this budget. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
The bill from Newman, Dahlberg and Partners, Inc. for consulting services
for the land planning study on the land involved in the proposed zoning
change west of Hwy 5, north of Bethany and south of Keith Dr., was
presented to the council for payment. Motion Andrew Second Womack to
pay the bill in the amount of $3,984.98 to Myrick Newman, Dahlberg and
Partners from escrow funds. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
Motion Womack Second Daugherty to pay J.W. Reed, Allen Land Venture,
$2200 for their share of pro rata on the water line from Highway 5 to
Jupiter Rd. Motion carried 7 for 0 against. Fox and Jacobs had tied
into the line at Bethany Rd.
Motion Daugherty Second Andrew to adjourn into Executive Session to
discuss property. Motion carried 7 for 0 against.
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3. Nov. 20, cont.
After reconvening into regular session again a motion was made by
Daugherty Second McClure to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
purchase of property for fire substation. Motion carried 7 for 0
against.
Motion Daugherty Second McClure to adjourn. Motion carried 7 for 0
against.
These minutes read and approved this the � day of & hJ ,
1980.
M.B. Pierson, Mayor
Juanelle Dalsing, City 'ecretary