02.11.1986 Town Council MinutesRegular Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 1986
City Hall 7:00 PM
Those Present: Mayor Cockrell; Council members: John Christie,
John Johnson, Cecil Norris, Steve Bell, Doyce Stanton.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cockrell.
Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the previous meeting were
approved as read with a motion by Doyce Stanton and seconded by
Cecil Norris.
Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance Authorizinq Participation
in the Texas Municipal League general Insurance and Workman's
Compensation Plan: Doyce Stanton made a motion that the City
approve this ordinance authorizing all City insurance to be carried
through the Texas Municipal League Plan. Cecil Norris seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of_a Contract on the Construction of a
Manhole Debris Basket at the Sewer Plant: Cecil Norris made the
motion to authorize the City Engineer to go ahead with the actual
contract and bonding procedures on Control Specialist, the company
awarded the bid on the job. Johnny Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Mary Jame s- Discussion with Council of _Trash Rate on Beauty Shop:
Mary James was present to discuss with the Council the recent trash
increase she was receiving on her monthly water bill. Her bill has
gone from $6.88 per month to $15.00, as had all commercial hand
pick-ups. Her complaint was that she was only open several days
each week and actually had less trash than a residence would. Her
request was to be dropped from weekly pick-up and not pay anything.
The Council all agreed, after consulting with the City Attorney,
that there was no City policy demanding each meter to also have a
trash account and therefore saw no reason for her to continue having
her trash picked -up at the shop. As there was no policy in
regard to this no formal action was required.
Tom Wood - Discussion With Council Concerninq Vocational Students
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Community Projects: Harve Gibson, FFA President, explained to
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the Council the wishes of the Ag Dept. from the school to participate
in some sort of Community Clean -Up Project. Their ideas were still
in the planning stages and wanted to get the City's thoughts on
the project as a whole. The Council praised the group for thier
actions and dedication to such a worthy project and requested they
get back with the City when their plans had been made and the City
would help in some way.
Co.nsideration and Approval of An Order Calling the 1986 City Officer's
Election and the Appointment of An Election Judqe: Doyce Stanton
made a motion to call the 1986 election for Saturday, April 5, 1986
for the purpose of electing three (3) council members and a City
Marshall to each searve two (2) year terms. The election shall be
conducted at the Prosper Independent School with Mrs. Gene
Mullendore appointed as Official City Election Judge and that
she along with her Election Clerks also searve as the Official
Canvassing Board. Cecil Norris seconded the motion. Motion
Carried.
Discussion With Council Concerning the use of Voting Booths:
In accordance with the amended voting rights act, the City is
now required to use voting booths for the purpose of voting,
such booths to meet certain specifications. Mr. Ralph Boyer
had reviewed the specifications along with the School District's
Superintendent and has offered to build for the city such booths
as he is building such booths for the school election on the
same date. Cecil Norris made a motion to instruct Mr. Boyer to
build two (2) booths for the City's use in the election. John
Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Scott Tingle - Discussion withCouncil Concerning the Abandonment
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of an Alley and the Code Enforcement of Several Lots: After a
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brief discussion with the Council describing the alley he was
requesting abandonded, Scott Tingle agreed to submit to the City
Attorney a copy of the legal description of the alley for documentation
to be included in an Ordinance. Cecil Norris made a motion to
approve such abandonment and Doyce Stanton seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance Designation the Speed �^
Limits on FM 1193: Doyce Stanton made a motion to approve the
Ordiance as read. Cecil Norris seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance Designating a Speed
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Zone on
Loop 439: Steve Ball made a motion to table any action
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on this Ordinance until such time as the attorney could ascertain
the State's policy on an amendment in one section. Cecil Norris
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of a Contract With the State Department
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of Hiahways and Public Transportation Establishing ntrols for
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Outdoor Siqns: Steve Bell made a motion to approve the contract
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with the State taking control of the permits on signs. Cecil
Norris seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of An Ordinance Calling a Public Hearing 4
on an Annexation Petition as Filed by Luzzatto and Glazer: Cecil
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Norris made a motion to call two public hearings on the annexation
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petition as filed by Luzzatto and Glazer for the purpose of
obtaining public comment. The meetings shall be held at the City
Hall on January 25, 1986 at 7:00 PM and January 26, 1986 at 10:30
AM. Steve Bell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Kevin Basham - discussion with the Council on the Construction of 6uii!!'i�g'III"µ^"°'°''"''"'°°""µ
the Road to the New Church: After some discussion John Christie
made the following motion stated in form as a resolution of the
City:
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That the policy of the City of Prosper, Texas be declared to
approve a variance in favor of the First Babtist Church of
Prosper, Texas from street construction standards to allow
installation of a partial street with non -approved surface to
be used for a driveway for a period not to exceed three (3)
years or until development of the adjoining property requires
construction of a through street. Cecil norris seconded the
resolution. Motion carried.
Audience and General Discussion: Ms. Skidmore, a real estate
agent, representing a client presently in ownership of the parcel
of land on the Northwest corner of State Highway 380 and Farm
Road 2478 was present to discuss with the City Council the
possibility of Prosper releasing from their jurisdiction the
tract of land and allowing them to annex into the City of
McKinney. The purpose of their request is that at this point
the City of McKinney currently has utility facilities right
across the street and Prosper had no time frame available as
to when its utilities would extend to that point. Quite a bit
of discussion followed and several ideas were presented, it seemed
to be the general concensus of the Council not to allow any
relinquishment of property, but as the item was not on the agenda
no action could be taken.
S.J.T., Inc was represented by both mr. Rodden's and their
engineer as well as their attorney to discuss the red tagging of
their apartment project. After a presentation by their attorney
in which he stated that his clients had been issued a building
permit and submitted the requested plans he felt red tagging the
project was uncalled for, the City's engineer stated that at no
time had any plans been approved by the City and that normally
all site work is approved and completed before any actual con-
struction commences. The Council had agreed to allow some
concessions and issued a building permit as the Rodden's had
come before the Council explaining their need to go ahead and
agreed to the City's terms as faraas utility, street and drainage
specifications. As of this date no workable plan for the drainage
had been submitted, several units were 90% complete with plans
to start new units and no sign of the utility, drainage or street
work had been seen. The City Engineer had visited the site on
several occassions, once along with the project's engineer and
supplied written comment to all parties involved outlining the
exact procedures as well as work to be done before approval.
Approval of Bills: Doyce Stanton made a motion to approve the
payment of the bills. Cecil Norris seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Personnel: Doyce stanton made a motion to hire Rhonda Baxter
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to clean the City Office at a monthly rate of $50.00. Cecil
Norris seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A request had been made for the clarification of part-time and
full-time employees in regard to job benefits. After some discussion,
Steve Bell made the motion to define full-time employees as those
employees working at least 25 hours per week on a regular basis and
paid on a salary scale instead of by the hour. Benefits as
provided by the City will be to full-time employees. Cecil Norris
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Adjourn: Doyce stanton made a motion to adjourn. Cecil Norris
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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