Carrollton City Council Meeting Minutes
WORK SESSION
The Council members opened with the usual briefing of activities and meetings attended. Examples were Committee Meetings, Golf Tournament, Judicial Committee, Mayoral Forum, Liberty Institute Luncheon, Addison Development meeting, investigative meeting with City Group.org to understand what they do, meeting with new CEO of Cottonwood Hospital, video conference with 7thgraders, Baylor Board Meeting and CCA sharing "What It Means To Be A Good Citizen.
Items on Consent Agenda;
It was decided to pull item 16 (re: contract with Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers) from the consent agenda. They would also pull item 19 from the consent agenda and have it addressed as a separate resolution. The Mayor asked that whoever makes the motion for item19 (re: appointing a representative to SB 1420 Committee and supporting the the reconstruction of IH-35E ) to name Mayor Mar chant as the representative.
The resolution #26 declaring parcels 1401, 1403, and 1309 of South Broadway a public necessity for Public uses and if necessary to use eminent domain to acquire the properties was discussed as to the exact location of these properties as well as to the necessity.
Due to the resignation of the current member of the Metrocrest Hospital Authority Board it was suggested that Craig Greenway be appointed.
Items 7 and 8 requesting rezoning are related to item 23 and are due to the change from apartments of the former proposal to condos in the revised proposal. The issue of 23 is a land use issue as regardless it is still a multi family use in terms of occupancy. Item 23 is a request of waiver for the One-Year Rule regarding a reapplication of a zoning change request for the Elm Fork Commons.
Item 8 was a request for zoning options for the property at southwest corner of Old Denton Road and Jackson Road which is currently zoned for Local Retail. They are looking for such options as possible warehouse or office type uses.
The city is looking at changing the length of time before the postings of the check-register would be available on the web site. With some new technology available they could shorten this from quarterly to monthly.
There is also a vacancy on the Neighborhood Advisory Commission after a brief discussion it was agreed by many to nominate Troy Burger. ( I have a question on the spelling of this name.)
As regards item #12 this is a labor contract and is controlled by state law and can not be changed till next legislative session.
COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting was opened with a comments by Mayor Marchant expressing the prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Jasmine Gonzales and informing of the prayer vigil at Francis Park. Also that since there would not be a Council Meeting before Veterans Day that we remember to give our thanks to all of our Veterans.
A reminder was given regarding the coming Festival At The Switchyard and the hope that many would take the Dart Rail or bus as parking would be limited.
The Council Meeting was opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor called for anyone requesting a Public Forum. There were no requests.
The Council then proceeded with the consent agenda.
A motion was made that consent agenda items 14-22 be passed with the exception of item 16 being pulled till a future date and that on Item 19 Matthew Marchandbe named as representative and on item 22 that Mr Greenway be appointed. The motion was passed unanimously.
On Item 23 it was motion was made that they deny this but that they work with the requester to look at additional options. The motion for dental passed with 4 in favor of denial and 2 opposing denial.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Items 24 and 25 were considered as on item. The proposal by the applicant is to change the use from apartments to condos. This would still be multi family. They have changed the exterior from 80% to 100% brick and from a rental to a owner base. There would be 150 units with covered parking underground. (1st floor of building). They would have a brick sound barrier wall on the southside and metal and brick with security gate access around the remainder. The units would be one and two bedrooms with the possibility of some being efficiency units. The design is to be attractive to empty nesters as well young singles. They would like to make the design similar to that of "Shops at Legacy".
This was opened to Public Hearing. There be no one wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed.
There was some discussion and questions asked of the applicants. A motion was made that this proposal be accepted with the stipulation that there be a Home Owners Association and that at in the future if owners decide to rent that no more than 40% could be rental and that there be yard space provided. The motion passed with 4 in favor and 1 against.
The resolution to "Declare a Public Necessity and authorizing the purchase of parcels 1401, 1403, and 1309 So Broadway for Public Uses, Including the consideration of the Use Of Eminent domain was passed with 5 in favor and 1 objection.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.
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Carrollton City Council
October 18, 2011
WORKSESSION
The usual round of each council member sharing what community activities and meetings they had participated in opened the session.
There was considerable discussion regarding the proposed sign ordinance. One of the concerns was the implementation of this ordinance. The ordinance will begin on January 1, 2012 and states that the window will not exceed 25% of the window surface with signage. Prior to this date there will be distribution of notifications regarding the specifications of the ordinance In addition with the issuance of new permits the new signage regulations will be required.
There was a brief discussion regarding the new proposed Political Signs amendment. This will bring our city constitution in conformity with the State Law as regards Political Signs.
The question was raised in regards to the meaning of "non target" as related to the authorization G4S Integrated Fleet Services. It was explained that these were non specific expenses that were not listed in the budget directly but are covered under the budget. Examples would be damage due to an accident or weather damage.
The new Beltline Road lowering project was discussed at length. The problem revolves around the anticipated coming of the passenger rail service on both the cotton Belt rail line and the BNSF rail line which are primarily freight traffic and generally at lower traffic periods. They have looked at all of the alternatives. For over all cost this will be the most cost effective. It removes six rail crossings and will free congestion at the rail crossings. This will be especially important as the passenger services are added and there is increased rail traffic at peak hours. The cost for this will be $44.8 million and will be paid for by a set-a-side already available. In addition the balance will be funded with a bond issue, funds from Dallas County, and a federal grant. This project will require the rerouting of College St. and NTTA has already done their preliminary approval for this project.
Other Consent items:
--Contract with Buckston's for recruitment of restaurants and retail business. Buckston's is a Market Analysis Company which will help in identifying business that would bring high quality business as well as fit with our community. This would not be an additional cost as funding is already there for this. --The membership with the Dallas Regional Mobility Commission to provide Carrollton a voice in the transportation community as well as provide funding.
--The last item was a rescheduling of Council meetings due to holidays. The Nov 23rd meeting was moved to the 16th Due to Christmas there will be no Council meetings in December and the first meeting in January 2012 will be the 17. July 2012 meeting dates will be July 10th and the 17th.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting was opened with a prayer and the pledge.
There were no requests from anyone for Public Forum so the council immediately went to the Consent Agenda items. A nomination to approve all items was made and seconded. There was no additional comments on any of the items. A vote was taken and was passed unanimously. There being no additional business the meeting was adjourned.
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Minutes of Carrollton City Council
September 20, 2011
WORKSESSION
In the pre-meeting the Mayor and council members commented on the various activities and meetings they had attended. Among these activities were the Grand Opening of the Splash Pad, Grapevine's Grape Feast, 9-11 Celebration Services, 110th Year Anniversary Celebration of First United Methodist Church, LPGA Event, Islamic Association Meet and Greet, and a Fall Harvest Celebration.
The work session started with discussion of Item 14 a contract wit XIT Paving and revolved around what this covered. There was some additional discussion regarding other items. The work session was then closed to the public for the purpose of conducting interviews for the various boards and commissions.
COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting reconvened in the Council Chambers.
The Mayor made a proclamations declaring October 8 & 9 as "Native American Weekend." and September 2011 as National Recovery Month.
The meeting was opened for Public Forum and there was 1 person who spoke requesting that information and help be made available regarding what can be done to protect against Egrets next year. There was also one announcement regarding the Constables Custom Car and Bike Show to be held Oct 15 at Rosemeade Recreation center for a benefit for the Children's Medical Center.
Consent Agenda items were considered as a block vote and were passed unanimously. These included contracts for projects underway and the adoption of the Operating and Capital Budget, Ordinance Establishing the Tax Rate and Tax Levy for the city for the year 2011, and an ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule and Various Fee Adjustments.
Prior to the Public Hearing the requestor of the zoning change made a presentation of the project which would be a multi family apartment complex. The Public Hearing for the two items regarding the rezoning of 8.94 acres at the corner of Old Denton Rd and Jackson was opened. There were two people that spoke one in favor of and one against this rezoning. During the discussion that followed by the Council a motion was made and seconded that additional discussion with the requestor be given and that they would take this issue up at the next council meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
