12.19.2000 Town Council MinutesRegular City Council Meeting
City Hall -109 S. Main Street
Rescheduled from Tuesday, December 12, 2000 7:00 p.m. to
Tuesday, December 19, 2000 7:00 p.m.
Those Present: Mayor Coffman, Jim Dunmire, Charles Niswanger, Larry
Tracey, Michael Perry and Janet Phillips. 1,' N,
Call to order: Mayor Coffman called the meeting to order.
Consent Items: Motion by Larry Tracey and seconded by Janet Phillips to
approve consent items. Motion carried.
Comments from citizens: Bob Jameson brought an article from a newspaper
on parks in Collin County and funding assistance available from Collin
County. He will work with Janet Phillips on future park issues, Mr. Jameson
also inquired on the P&Z Committee, Mayor Coffman responded that two of
the potential members had dropped off list. Council will continue to work to
put the committee together.
Radean Herron, Tax A/C.- Report: Radean was not present but submitted her
report. Motion by Jim Dunmire and seconded by Larry Tracey to approve the
report. Motion carried.
Ronnie Tucker. Fire Chief, Rer)ort: Tabled. Ronnie was not present.
Tom Pinqleton — ReDort on 1999-20100 Ch Audit: Mr. Pingleton was present
and certified that all City accounts and funds were in excellent shape.
However, the Water and Sewer Fund cannot handle any additional debt at
present. Mr. Pingleton recommended that E.D.C. move some of their funds
into a Tex Pool account and require two signatures on each check written out
of the E.D.C. Account.
Motion by Larry Tracey and seconded by Janet Phillips to approve the report
as presented. Motion carried.
Jim Herblin-E.D.C. Report: Tabled. Jim was not present.
Steve Matthews with TXU Gas -Action on adoi)tion of ordinance settingnew
cias rates: Motion by Larry Tracey and seconded by Janet Phillips to adopt
the Ordinance. Motion carried.
Action on adootion of Inter -local Contract for C000erative Purchasinq with
HGAC: Motion by Janet Phillips and seconded by Michael Perry to adopt the
Inter -local Agreement. Motion carried.
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Action on adoption of Resolution for increase in water rates: Motion by Larry
Tracey and seconded by Janet Phillips to approve the Resolution. Motion
carried.
Jim Dunmire- Discussion on common boundaries between E.T.J.'s: Jim
Dunmire attended a meeting at Collin County on mutual boundaries amongst
our surrounding cities. There is a disagreement between Celina and Prosper
on our CR 5 boundary. City Engineer Travis Roberts and City Attorney will
research the boundaries and clarify the E.T.J. Lines for Prosper.
Lee and Marilvn Richter Cow1v — Discussion on tax relief and Chamber of
Commerce: The Cowly's asked the City to initiate the process for tax relief for
the Golf Range in Prosper. The Council told them that the property must be
annexed into the City before they could enter into an enterprise zone. The
Council also told them to bring any legal work back to Council on what
needed to be done on the initiation process. No action was taken.
Bob Jameson — Discussion on Star Lake Estates: Mr. Jameson met with the
Council on his development.
38 -acre lake on the property
43 acres of land will be deeded to the City for a City park.
Currently have 77 1 -acre lots and 100'/ acre lots.
2800 sq. ft. minimum for houses.
Builders currently working with are Darling and Loriet Homes.
Will use burms along CR 80 and CR 122 instead of fencing.
No action was taken.
Adiourn into Executive Session for discussion on emplovees.
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Dffman, ayor