10.09.2001 Town Council MinutesRegular City Council Meeting
City Hall -109 S. Main Street
Tuesday, October 9, 2001, 7:00 p.m.
Those Present: Jim Dunmire, Charles Niswanger, Darin Riggs, Jeff Walker, Janet Phillips and
Michael Perry.
Call to order: Mayor Dunmire called the meeting to order.
Invocation: Lynn McLaughlin with the Christian Chapel Church gave the invocation.
Swear in Planning and Zonino Committee Members: Amber Phillips, City Secretary, swore in the
following Planning and Zoning Commission members: Ane Casady, Mike Wadsworth, Mike
Parkinson and Stephen Coffman. Larry Tracey was not present but was previously sworn in by
Town Administrator Jennifer Finley at the City Administrative Offices.
Draw by lot to determine terms for Planninq and Zoninq Commitee Members: Mayor Pro -Tem
Charles Niswanger drew by lot to determine terms for the Planning and Zoning Members. The
following members will serve 1 -year terms: Mike Wadsworth, Mike Parkinson and Ane Casady.
Stephen Coffman and Larry Tracey will serve 2 -year terms.
Consent Items: Motioned by Janet Phillips and seconded by Darin Riggs to accept the consent
items. Motion carried.
Comments from Citizens. (Lqg_Qt
it Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on anv tonic
not on the acenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearinq Please comDlete a Public
Mee tingg_Appearance Form, available on our Website or at the Administrative Offices, and
present it to the City Secretary's office pby 5:00 Friorior to the meetina. No rn on the F dav
comments or concerns raised by citizens. No action taken.
Radean Herron. Tax A/C,,_BpRoA: Radean Herron presented Council with the Tax A/C Report.
Motioned by Charles Niswanger and seconded by Jeff Walker. Motion carried.
Ronnie Tucker, Fire Chief, Rem: Chief Tucker was not present. No action taken.
Kirk McFarlin, Police Chief ReDAo: Chief McFarlin presented Council. He is currently working on
several cases, one involving an internet scam with a suspect possibly residing in Prosper, but
feels he will eventually be able to turn the case over to the Postal Inspector.
Chief McFarlin is working of a theft case that should be going to the Grand Jury very soon. He
also investigated a rash of vandalism with bb guns Monday night. At this time, there are no
concrete leads involving the vandalism.
The Collin County Sheriffs office has recently approached Chief McFarlin regarding a Juvenile
Task Force. Their office is interested in making a presentation to the Council. Mayor Dunmire
recommended the presentation be made during the next joint meeting with the School Board,
which should be sometime in November.
Mayor Dunmire requested a Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) study be done at the
comer of Hwy 289 and Business 289 in an attempt to get a red light at the intersection. He also
recommended that an official request be made for the TXDOT to conduct a public hearing at a
Council meeting for the purpose of voicing traffic concerns.
No action taken.
Prosper E.D.C. Report: Jim Herblin was not present. Janet Phillips reported that the Master Plan
is awaiting budget approval.
Action on adoojgjn of E.D,C. Budget: Motioned by Janet Phillips and seconded by Michael Perry
to adopt the 2001-2002 EDC Budget contingent upon the following changes: Parks will be
budgeted $180,000, rather than the original $100,000, changing the Total to $418,850 and the
Projected Cash to $87,928. Motion carried to adopt the 2001-2002 EDC Budget contingent upon
amended changes.
Dan Christie — Discussion, review and possible action on commercial building plans: Dan
Christie presented Council with a plan for a Commercial Development on Preston Rd, The
property is approximately 3,8 acres. The proposed buildings that Mr. Christie is planning to build
include a church. At this time, he only has one interested tenant, an electrical supply company,
for the other proposed buildings.
Mr. Christie met with Janet Phillips prior to the Council meeting to go over some concerns. Janet
mentioned a 10% landscape requirement, Mr. Christie plans on 17%, more than required. The
ingress/egress is also a Council concern. TXD�OT only gives 1 ingress/egress every 400%
therefore Mr. Christie intends on widening Pasewark to the north, and coming south 50' past his
existing building to have the ingress/egress.
Parking was also a concern of the Council. Dan responded by saying that there will be parking in
the front and back of the buildings with overflow and employee parking in the back of the existing
buildings. By June 1, 2002, the parking areas will be completely concrete.
Mr. Christie also mentioned that the water line runs toward Preston and goes north, ending at the
fireplug. From there it loops back to the west and down to, hook into the existing line at Pasewark
for the church sprinkler system. The sewer will come from the Bridgefarmer's property and head
north along the west side of the property line, running underneath the street.
Entrances will consist of overhead or double walk-in doors.
Property owners Dale Montgomery and Dick Hoff were present with various concerns regarding
Mr. Christie's development.
Council requested that Inspector Bill Little research the City's ordinances to insure that Mr.
Christie's plans include appropriate parking radius.
Council also requested that City Engineer Travis Roberts and Inspector Little review all plans
before construction or permitting on the development begins.
No action taken.
Don Cardwell, Steeplechase — Variance from Sion Ordinance: Don Cardwell presented Council
with a request for a temporary variance from the sign ordinance to place a directional sign on
Preston Rd. He explained that he feels the ordinance interferes with businesses in town.
If granted the ordinance, Mr. Cardwell explained that he is willing to stop the use of bandit signs
as advertisement for Steeplechase. He also mentioned the possibility of temporary signs that
would only be permitted for a certain length of time, or until a development was at a certain
percentage build-out. Developers would also be required to put up a bond.
Mr. Cardwell mentioned that sign ordinances should be put in place for the safety of the public
and to insure a certain appearance and quality. They are not meant to impede upon
advertisement.
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Item tabled until Council can obtain more information and formulate a plan to change the sign
ordinance.
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Bill Gurlev — Discussion, review and possible action on commercial building plan-$-: Mr. Gurley
presented Council with a proposal to build commercial/retail buildings at the comer of Craig Rd.
and First St. near the Elementary School. The property is not currently zoned. Builder Kevin
Durkett was present with Mr. Gurley. Mr. Durkett explained that they relocate historic buildings
from the east coast, mostly built in the 1700-1800's. The buildings are moved in and remodeled
while keeping intact the integrity of the interior timber frame. The exterior would most likely be
stone with a metal roof. Some of their customers have been residential and others commercial.
They are extremely unique, handcrafted buildings.
The Council was very interested in the concept but feels the issue is more appropriate to start at
the Planning and Zoning level.
Tabled for Planning and Zoning meeting. No action taken.
David Whitsett —Discussion and possible action on veneer to be used on the Gentle Creek
Maintenance Buildinq located at 3101 CR 122: Motioned by Darin Riggs and seconded by
Charles Niswanger to grant a variance to David Whitsett, allowing him to attach masonry to only 3
sides of the building, the South, East and West sides, located at 3101 CR 122. The masonry
must be a product approved by the Corridor Ordinance, possibly stenne panel or stucco. Motion
carried 4 to 1. Janet Phillips opposed. Michael Perry abstained from voting. Motion carried.
Whisverifl.q Farms —Adoption of Rezoning Ordinance: Motioned by Michael Perry and seconded
by Jeff Walker to adopt the Rezoning Ordinance for Whispering Farms, Motion carried.
Discussion and oossible action on emDlovee short term/Iona term disabilityplan: Jennifer Finley
presented Council with three proposals for employee long-term disability and 3 proposals for
employee short-term disability. Jeff Walker volunteered to assist Jennifer in making a
recommendation to the Council.
Item tabled. No action taken.
&qjourn into Executive Session Pursuant to Section 551,074, Local Government Code, to wit:
deliberate the empioyment of a Police Captain
Reconvene into Regular Session: Motioned by Charles Niswanger and seconded by Jeff Walker
to hire Gary McHone as the new Prosper Police Captain. Motion carried. Janet Phillips not
present for vote.
Discussion and Possible action on the purchase of a new Police vehicle: Chief McFarlin
requested approval to purchase a new police vehicle.
Motioned by Michael Perry and seconded by Charles Niswanger to acquire bids for a new police
vehicle. Motion carried. Janet Phillips not present to vote.
Discussion and Possible action on the purchase of software for the police department: Chief
McFarlin requested approval to purchase CARS software for the police department. The cost of
the system is $14,800. Motioned by Michael Perry and seconded by Charles Niswanger to
purchase the software for the police department. Motion carried. Janet Phillips not present to
vote.
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Discussion and possible action on the Purchase of a computer-based mQnitorinci system for the
Town's water system: The cost of the proposed computer-based monitoring system is
approximately $61,465. Item tabled until further information and competitive bids can be
obtained. No action taken.
JX Dunmire, Mayor