1997-01-30CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SPIN Standing Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 30, 1997 - 7:00 p.m.
Community Center
Representatives Present: David Baltimore (#12), Chair; Laura Miklosko (0), Vice
Chair; Cara White (#1), Martin Schelling (#2), Joe Mast (0), Secretary; Janet Murphy
(#4), Jan Francis (0), Doug Fierce (#6), Darrell Faglie (#7), Pattie Minder (#8),
Tamara McMillan (#10) for Al Morin, Roger Hutton (#11), Jim Goggin (#13), Patsy
DuPre for Doug McKelvey (#14), Wayne Haney (#15), Linda Wilder (#16), Katie
Holzgraefe (Youth)
Guests Present: Karen Cienki (#14)
Staff Present: Shana Yelverton, Assistant City Manager; Malcolm Jackson,
Administrative Coordinator, Department of Public Safety; Nona Whitehead
Chairman David Baltimore called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2. Approval of 12/5/96 Standing Committee Minutes - A motion
was made by Wayne Haney to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Janet
Murphy and the minutes were approved.
Agenda Item No. 3. Administrative Comments- Chair David Baltimore reviewed the
calendar for February and noted that the March meeting has been moved up to March 13,
in order to avoid conflicts with Spring Break. He also noted that the February meeting
will be a Joint meeting with the City Council and that DPS will be making a presentation
about the Motor Speedway. A reminder about the March election was given with a
reminder that ballot surveys will be included in the February packet.
Retreat - Laura discussed her informal survey about potential retreat topics.
David stated that a ropes course is a possibility, however, he is looking at something
dealing with communication or mediation. David mentioned that he also likes the idea of
a social evening. Pattie Minder likes the idea of doing something in the fall. Jan Francis
stated that she doesn't like the idea of a ropes course. She said she would help with the
planning process. There ensued some discussion clarifying the various levels of ropes.
Roger Hutton suggested that since a retreat has been established as a goal for the group,
why not let a subcommittee handle the details. Volunteers for the Retreat Committee
include Linda Wilder, Darrell Faglie, Jan Francis, and Joe Mast.
Freshman Orientation - It was announced that Karen Cienki is holding a training
meeting for Freshman Representatives and anyone else who is interested. Due to the fact
that 15 reps signed up for the meeting, it was decided to hold the meeting as part of the
regular March meeting. A dinner will be provided.
Candidate's Forum - Doug Fierce really likes the idea of holding this event
again. Joe Mast said that he would like to see SPIN sponsor this again. Darrell Faglie
suggested that if there is not a candidate race, that there are School Board elections and
Bond packages that will need to be communicated.
Agenda Item No. 4. Goal Setting - (Malcolm Jackson) Malcolm re -introduced the
process the group will follow when setting goals. He also reviewed the five general
desires developed at the last meeting, which will be used to develop specific goals. The
group picked up at this point and began "fleshing out" the desires into specific goals.
The goals included the following: Goal #1 - Improve infra committee sharing of
neighborhood and community information by maximizing the methods of information
exchange in an efficient and effective manner. Goal #2 - Conduct an annual evaluation
by January meeting of 1998. Goal #3 - Hold one quality retreat on or before April 30,
1997. The committee is comprised of Jan Francis, Darrell Faglie, Linda Wilder and Joe
Mast. Goal #4 - Conduct two city-wide, meaningful and beneficial special projects
relative to the mission statement resulting in a positive promotion of both the community
and SPIN. This committee is comprised of Cara White, Al Morin, David Baltimore,
Roger Hutton and Pattie Minder. The goals will be summarized and put into booklets
for each representative.
Agenda Item No. 5. Neighborhood Reports
SPIN #7 - Darrell Faglie reported that issues included requests for light industrial on
Crooked Lane. It will be considered at the next P&Z meeting. The Neighborhood
doesn't necessarily object but wants more information. Sure Guard attended their last
meeting and presented their site plan. The Texas School of Baseball amended their
Specific Use Plan.
SPIN #13 - Jim Goggin stated that the rezoning of the Black property for Med Air was
currently the main issue. He had scheduled a SPIN/developer meeting which was
canceled due to bad weather. His decision was to not send a second mailing due to low
response on the first announcement.
David Baltimore wondered if it would help to meet with P&Z to discuss our process.
Shang pointed out that they have a copy of our guidelines and policy for developers. The
decision to call a meeting is at the discretion of the SPIN Rep. Laura Miklosko stated
that the P&Z Commissioners should not dictate when SPIN Reps have meetings. It was
noted that there have been problems when P&Z members attend the meetings. Discussion
ensued about how to facilitate meetings with developers. The importance of neutrality
was mentioned.
SPIN #2 - Martin Schelling reported that schools are looking at sites in his area
SPIN #3 - Joe Mast recounted the mail problems. There is a joint meeting scheduled for
February 10 with SPIN #2.
SPIN #9 - Laura Miklosko mentioned that the Master Thoroughfare Plan and Continental
Blvd. right-of-way are issues in her neighborhood. Some residents don't want the
Highway 26 connection.
SPIN #14 - SPIN 14 shares the same concerns as #9.
SPIN #15 - Wayne Haney said that the Church of Christ site plan is the current issue.
He believes the Church has gone the extra mile to accommodate the residents and that the
SPIN process has been very successful in resolving areas of concern.
SPIN #1 - No current issues
SPIN #S - Pattie Minder reported that her neighborhood is concerned about the Kroger
lighting. Building officials met with Kroger's engineers to address the issue. Shields are
being considered. Other items of interest include the Telesupport building placement,
and Meadow Ridge plat expiration.
SPIN #5 - Jan Francis said that the Timarron zoning issue and the Knight property being
sold to CISD are concerns in her neighborhood. She expressed the desire for other
neighborhood Representatives to get involved in the Timarron zoning process
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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Joe ast, Secretary
ATTEST:
Nana K. Yelve o ssistant City Manager
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
SPIN Standing Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 30, 1997 - 7:00 p.m.
Community Center
Representatives Present: David Baltimore (#12), Chair; Laura Miklosko (0), Vice
Chair; Cara White (#1), Martin Schelling (#2), Joe Mast (0), Secretary; Janet Murphy
(#4), Jan Francis (#5), Doug Fierce (#6), Darrell Faglie (#7), Pattie Minder (#8),
Tamara McMillan (#10) for Al Morin, Roger Hutton (#11), Jim Goggin (#13), Patsy
DuPre for Doug McKelvey (#14), Wayne Haney (#15), Linda Wilder (#16), Katie
Holzgraefe (Youth)
Guests Present: Karen Cienki (#14)
Staff Present: Shana Yelverton, Assistant City Manager; Malcolm Jackson,
Administrative Coordinator, Department of Public Safety; Nona Whitehead
Chairman David Baltimore called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2. Approval of 12/5/96 Standing Committee Minutes - A motion
was made by Wayne Haney to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Janet
Murphy and the minutes were approved.
Agenda Item No. 3. Administrative Comments- Chair David Baltimore reviewed the
calendar for February and noted that the March meeting has been moved up to March 13,
in order to avoid conflicts with Spring Break. He also noted that the February meeting
will be a Joint meeting with the City Council and that DPS will be making a presentation
about the Motor Speedway. A reminder about the March election was given with a
reminder that ballot surveys will be included in the February packet.
Retreat - Laura discussed her informal survey about potential retreat topics.
David stated that a ropes course is a possibility, however, he is looking at something
dealing with communication or mediation. David mentioned that he also likes the idea of
a social evening. Pattie Minder likes the idea of doing something in the fall. Jan Francis
stated that she doesn't like the idea of a ropes course. She said she would help with the
planning process. There ensued some discussion clarifying the various levels of ropes.
Roger Hutton suggested that since a retreat has been established as a goal for the group,
why not let a subcommittee handle the details. Volunteers for the Retreat Committee
include Linda Wilder, Darrell Faglie, Jan Francis, and Joe Mast.
Freshman Orientation - It was announced that Karen Cienki is holding a training
meeting for Freshman Representatives and anyone else who is interested. Due to the fact
that 15 reps signed up for the meeting, it was decided to hold the meeting as part of the
regular March meeting. A dinner will be provided.
Candidate's Forum - Doug Fierce really likes the idea of holding this event
again. Joe Mast said that he would like to see SPIN sponsor this again. Darrell Faglie
suggested that if there is not a candidate race, that there are School Board elections and
Bond packages that will need to be communicated.
Agenda Item No. 4. Goal Setting - (Malcolm Jackson) Malcolm re -introduced the
process the group will follow when setting goals. He also reviewed the five general
desires developed at the last meeting, which will be used to develop specific goals. The
group picked up at this point and began "fleshing out" the desires into specific goals.
The goals included the following: Goal #1 - Improve infra committee sharing of
neighborhood and community information by maximizing the methods of information
exchange in an efficient and effective manner. Goal #2 - Conduct an annual evaluation
by January meeting of 1998. Goal #3 - Hold one quality retreat on or before April 30,
1997. The committee is comprised of Jan Francis, Darrell Faglie, Linda Wilder and Joe
Mast. Goal #4 - Conduct two city-wide, meaningful and beneficial special projects
relative to the mission statement resulting in a positive promotion of both the community
and SPIN. This committee is comprised of Cara White, Al Morin, David Baltimore,
Roger Hutton and Pattie Minder. The goals will be summarized and put into booklets
for each representative.
Agenda Item No. 5. Neighborhood Reports
SPIN #7 - Darrell Faglie reported that issues included requests for light industrial on
Crooked Lane. It will be considered at the next P&Z meeting. The Neighborhood
doesn't necessarily object but wants more information. Sure Guard attended their last
meeting and presented their site plan. The Texas School of Baseball amended their
Specific Use Plan.
SPIN #13 - Jim Goggin stated that the rezoning of the Black property for Med Air was
currently the main issue. He had scheduled a SPIN/developer meeting which was
canceled due to bad weather. His decision was to not send a second mailing due to low
response on the first announcement.
David Baltimore wondered if it would help to meet with P&Z to discuss our process.
Shana pointed out that they have a copy of our guidelines and policy for developers. The
decision to call a meeting is at the discretion of the SPIN Rep. Laura Miklosko stated
that the P&Z Commissioners should not dictate when SPIN Reps have meetings. It was
noted that there have been problems when P&Z members attend the meetings. Discussion
ensued about how to facilitate meetings with developers. The importance of neutrality
was mentioned.
SPIN #2 - Martin Schelling reported that schools are looking at sites in his area
SPIN #3 - Joe Mast recounted the mail problems. There is a joint meeting scheduled for
February 10 with SPIN #2.
SPIN #9 - Laura Miklosko mentioned that the Master Thoroughfare Plan and Continental
Blvd. right-of-way are issues in her neighborhood. Some residents don't want the
Highway 26 connection.
SPIN #14 - SPIN 14 shares the same concerns as #9.
SPIN #15 - Wayne Haney said that the Church of Christ site plan is the current issue.
He believes the Church has gone the extra mile to accommodate the residents and that the
SPIN process has been very successful in resolving areas of concern.
SPIN #1 - No current issues
SPIN #8 - Pattie Minder reported that her neighborhood is concerned about the Kroger
lighting. Building officials met with Kroger's engineers to address the issue. Shields are
being considered. Other items of interest include the Telesupport building placement,
and Meadow Ridge plat expiration.
SPIN #5 - Jan Francis said that the Timarron zoning issue and the Knight property being
sold to CISD are concerns in her neighborhood. She expressed the desire for other
neighborhood Representatives to get involved in the Timarron zoning process
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Joe ast, Secretary
ATTEST:
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hana K. Yelve o ssistant City Manager