1998-09-10 SPIN MeetingCITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SPIN Standing Committee/Joint City Council
September 10, 1998
Senior Activity Center - 307 Parkwood Drive
SPIN Representatives present: Al Morin, Chair (#10); Tom Ward, Vice Chair (#6);
Angela Roberds, Secretary (#1); Milan and Mary Georgia (0), Pamela Mueller for
Pattie Minder (0), Michael Boutte (#9E), Doug McKelvey (#14), Wayne Haney (#15)
Representatives absent: Martin Schelling (#2), Jan Francis (0), Darrell Faglie (#7),
Pattie Minder (0), Roger Hutton (#11), David Baltimore, (#12),
Staff Present: City Manager Curtis E. Hawk, Community Services Coordinator Nona
Whitehead
City Council Members present: Ronnie Kendall (also Liaison for 9W), Debra
Edmondson, Mayor Rick Stacy
AGENDA:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Al Morin at 7:40 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2, Administrative Comments
Chairman Al Morin explained that one of SPIN's goals is to keep SPIN in the Public
Eye and part of the strategy is to hold an educational event each year. Mr. Morin
introduced Angela Roberds to give the report on the upcoming Planning and Zoning
Academy.
Agenda Item No. 3, Report: Planning and Zoning Educational Event.
Angela Roberds reported that she has met with Zoning Administrator Karen Gandy and
Curtis Hawk to develop a format for the event. The opening will likely be a staged
scene with a citizen questioning the Planning and Zoning Commission. The objective
of the event is to help citizens understand where they can give input to the development
process, as well as understand the legal limitations of Texas Zoning law. The plan is to
use two actual zoning cases that involved several issues. Mr. Hawk indicated that an
attorney would be present to serve as commentator and that the City is planning to film
the event to show on channel 25.
Agenda Item No. 4, Neighborhood Reports
SPIN #1: Angela Roberds reported for SPIN 1. Angela noted the neighborhood is
watching the Park develop. Angela indicated there is some problems with
unmaintained vacant lots. The McGuire Thomas development is moving along and
looks like it will be very nice. Work is underway on North White Chapel.
SPIN #2: Martin Schelling was absent.
SPIN #3: Milan Georgia said that he and Mary had met with City staff and residents
from Lake Drive who were concerned over the proposed street width. That
neighborhood is pleased with improvements in water and sewer, but would like some
sort of relief with traffic issues. School buses are turning around in the cul-de-sac and
there is some speeding. The neighborhood would like more patrolling and signage to
help with the speeding.
SPIN #5, Jan Francis was absent.
SPIN #6: Tom Ward said that the sewer is in and the streets are in process. The major
concern is over the need for more police patrols to help with the speeding on Shady
Lane.
SPIN #7: Darrell Faglie was absent.
SPIN #8: Pamela Mueller reported for Pattie Minder. Ms. Mueller said there was
concern over the grading that was promised for Cambridge and has not been done.
Ms. Mueller also expressed concern over trash and debris being dumped on other
people's property in her neighborhood. This neighborhood is still trying to come to
consensus on the paint scheme for the Miron water tank. Ms. Mueller mentioned that
Crown Books is closing and concern about the site plan for Town Square.
SPIN #9E: Michael Boutee had to leave before giving his report.
SPIN OW: Though vacant, Councilmember Ronnie Kendall was present as Liaison.
Ms. Kendall noted that City Council was aware of the concerns in Bent Creek,
Dominion and other areas of #9W.
SPIN #10: Al Morin said that his neighborhood was quiet.
SPIN #11: Roger Hutton was absent.
SPIN #12: David Baltimore was absent.
SPIN #14: Doug McKelvey said that his neighborhood has a problem with school bus
routes. A SPIN meeting was held for the Children's Courtyard proposal for Shady
Oaks and 1709. The residents in attendance were not receptive.
SPIN #15: Wayne Haney reported that drainage from the Church of Christ might be a
problem. The City may be asked to do something about this issue. Mr. Haney said
that code enforcement is helping on Michael Drive and that a pool company is looking
at property on Michael Drive. Mr. Haney also reported that the Public Works
Department has responded to citizens complaints related to the sound from the water
tank pumps.
SPIN #16: Bob Walker was absent.
Agenda Item No. 5, Open Forum
Mayor Stacy mentioned his interest in having SPIN get involved in arranging a
community version of dinners for 8. This concept which is used by a number of
churches is used to help people get to know one another. The concept will be
discussed by the Executive Committee.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Angela oberds, Secretary
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SPIN Standing Committee
Thursday, September 10, 1998
Senior Activity Center - 307 Parkwood Drive
SPIN Representatives present: Al Morin, Chair (#10); Tom Ward, Vice Chair (#6);
Angela Roberds, Secretary (#1); Milan and Mary Georgia (0), Pamela Mueller for
Pattie Minder (#8), Michael Boutte (#9E), Doug McKelvey (#14), Wayne Haney (#15)
Representatives absent: Martin Schelling (#2), Jan Francis (0), Darrell Faglie (0),
Pattie Minder (#8), Roger Hutton (#11), David Baltimore, (#12),
Guests present: Councilmembers Debra Edmondson, Ronnie Kendall, and Mayor
Stacy
Staff Present: City Manager Curtis E. Hawk, Community Services Coordinator Nona
Whitehead
AGENDA:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Al Morin at 7:04 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2, Approval of July 16, 1998 Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Wayne Haney. Mary Georgia seconded
the motion and the motion was passed unanimously.
Agenda Item No. 3, Administrative Comments
Chairman Morin noted that November 10 and November 16 are the nights that vacancy
meetings will be held. Each even numbered SPIN neighborhood needs to pick one of
those dates. Mr. Morin reminded individuals of the City Council Reports and the
importance of notifying himself or Nona if there was a problem in making the report.
Mr. Morin also asked if there was any interest in making presentations about SPIN to
area service clubs, and asked representatives to update the sheets showing number of
SPIN meetings and personal information.
Doug McKelvey mentioned that he is evaluating the responses of the survey on intra-
committee communication and will give a report at next month's meeting.
Agenda Item No. 4, City Manager's Report
City Manager Curtis E. Hawk informed the committee that the City is not going forth
with the Street Bond Election at this time. It appears that funding support may be
available without a bond issue and such funding needs to be fully explored before the
final decision to have a bond election. Mr. Hawk also noted that since the Library will
be located in the new Town Hall, City Council will be discussing the creation of a
library board, hopefully before Thanksgiving. Councilmember Edmondson noted that
the group Friends of the Library can be activated to help with funding needs.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
Angela Roberds, Secretary
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