10.14.1986 Town Council MinutesRegular Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 1986
City Hall 7:00 PM
Those Present: Mayor Cockrell; Council members: John Christie,
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Steve Bell, Grady Smothermon, Charles Bell and Ralph Boyer.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cockrell.
Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the previous regular and
special meetings were approved as read upon motion by John Christie
and seconded by Steve Bell. Motion carried.
Public Hearing on a Rezoninr Rercuest as Filed by Ross Perkins
on a Portion of Lots 9A� 9B, and 10A of Block 13; ryant's 1
k Addition: Mayor Cocrell opened the Public Hearing by reading
the petition filed by Mr. Perkins requesting a zoning change from
Single Family to Multi -Family, specifically Duplex. Several
members of the audience voices an opinion. After all discussion
was complete, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
mmmmmmm edule Ordinance : Ralph Boyer made a
motion to approve the Schedule Ordinance as submitted by the
^� Engineer. Steve Bell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Consideration of An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 1,, Block 2 of the
Prosper Central Addition from Single Family to Commercial with
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Restrictions: Steve Bell made a motion to table any action on
this request until such time as the restrictions were turned
in to the Council. John Christie seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Consideration of An Ordinance Rezoning a Portion of Lots 9A,
9B and 10A of Block 13 of the Brvants #1 Addition From
Single Family to Duplex Zoning: Steve Bell made a motion to
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deny the request for rezoning. Grady Smothermon seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
Consideration of a Speed Zone Ordinance on FM 1193: Ralph Boyer
pLomade a motion to approve the Ordinance regulating the speeds on
FM 1193. Charles Bell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Consideration of a Speed Zone Ordinance on Loop 439: Ralph Boyer
�l0,14,,made a motion to approve an Ordinance regulating the speeds on
Loop 439. Charles Bell seconded the motion. Motion carried.,
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Prosper Four Plex Project: There was no representative present
to speak for the project and therefore the Mayor and Council
re -stated, for the record, City Policy on water and sewer taps and
meter installations. Such policy being the testing of any main
lines before taps are made and only then when all tapping fees
were paid and a work order issued. It was therefore the decesion
of the Council to go ahead and pull the water meters the contractor
had placed in himself, without the consent of the City; and
that the meters not be re -placed until such time as the main
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line had been tested and all appropriate fees paid.
Closed Session With City Attorney For Discussion of Personnel
Concerninq the Administration of the Office of City Marshall:
At this time the Mayor announced the Council would go into a
closed session with the City Attorney and Mr. Spradley for the
purpose of discussing the City Marshall's position and duties.
Street Ordinance: Ralph Boyer made a motion to approve they
Ordinance with the elimination of Section 7. Grad Smothermon 00
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Hiqhland Glen Subdivision -- Request for Variance From City
Subdivision Regulations: Mr. Albert Auclaire, the developer,
was present to discuss with the Council the possibility of
being granted certain variances from the City's subdivision
ordinance because he was located so far away from the Town's
central section and was in Denton County. After hearing Mr.
Auclaire's request a special session was called for Tuesday,
October 21, 1986 at 7:00 PM by John Christie and the motion
was seconded by Charles Bell. Motion carried
Approval of Bills: A motion to pay the bills was made by Ralph
Boyer and seconded by Charles Bell. Motion Carried.
Audience:
1. Mrs. Lupe Martinez was present to request permission
from the Council to move her trailer in on her lot in
Town. The Council advised her to bring information about
the trailer to the next special meeting and they would
make their decision then.
Adjourn: Steve Bell made a motion to adjourn. John Christie
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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