1992-12-08 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
667 N. Carroll Avenue
JOINT WORK /STUDY SESSION: City Council and,
Carroll School Board
December 8, 1992 7:00 p.m.
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CITY COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Gary Fickes; Mayor Pro Tem
Rick Wilhelm; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Farrier. Members: Mike
O'Brien, Stephen Apple, and, Jon Michael Franks.
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COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: Barry Emerson.
CITY STAFF: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager; Michael Barnes,
Director of Public Works; Billy Campbell, Director of Public
MR Safety; LouAnn Heath, Director of Finance; Greg Last, Director of
Community Development; Chris Terry, Assistant to the City Manager;
• and, Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary.
P* SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Edie Watkins, Chairman; Buddy
Luce, Judy Gilmore, Bethann Scratchard, John Rollins, and Mike
Brown.
ire SCHOOL STAFF: Annette Griffin, Superintendent; and, Bill
Branum, Vice - Superintendent.
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD: Janet Murphy, Chairman; Vicki
Johnson, Mike Thompson, Rod Johnson.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: Joe L. Wright, Chairman; Nick
McGarity, and, Dennis McGrath.
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COMMITTEE FOR SALES TAX ELECTION: Larry Goldstein, Dick
Johnston, Phyllis Adhler, and Karen Apple.
The Joint Work Session was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor
Gary Fickes, who asked, how can Southlake maximize the resources we
W„ have.
Janet Murphy, Chairman, Parks and Recreation Board noted, what she
is hearing, is we are all working toward the same goal. Mike
Thompson made a presentation stating suggestions made by the Park
�r. Board include: 1) Use of the Intermediate School Baseball Field
(the goal post could be removed for use), the field could be
available for use on Saturdays; 2) Basketball Court, could be
repaired for about four to five thousand dollars; 3) The Grapevine
Soccer Association would like for Southlake to stay in our area for
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soccer practice. These are projects that could be done in from 30
to 60 days and the Park Board does have some funds.
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Dr. Annette Griffin noted the basketball court is in need of
security screening. Mr. Thompson is to check on costs for
providing the needed screening. The use of Tennis Courts at the
High School was suggested. Dr. Griffin stated until they get a
rr timer and lights the City cannot use them. The School Board is
looking at coin operated lights.
Larry Goldstein, chairman of the Task Force made a presentation on
behalf of that committee. Goldstein stated the Committee
encourages a 1/2 cent sales tax election in May, 1993. Such items
discussed by the Committee include Soccer fields; football fields;
library; family center, picnic area with tables.
It was noted the three steps for the 1/2 cent sales tax election
include:
1. Election (placing item on ballot)
2. A board is formed (including cc members)
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3. Board will monitor funds
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If sales tax is passed in May, the funds will be collected in
January 1994. In the mean time, the City can issue Certificates of
Obligation.
Land through the Corp of Engineers was discussed. The City would
have access to about 300 acres out of the 500 to 600 acres of
available land.
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maintenance of facilities. Joint vehicle maintenance and site for
vehicles to be parked was discussed.
Joint Purchasing Program was suggested.
Joint Election Polling Place was suggested.
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John Rollins suggested use of the baseball fields at the old high
school. Dr. Griffin stated there may be a problem with the grass.
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program and fleet facilities will be a critical need to start
with. With work on the park and athletic facilities in the near
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P.. It was determined that the formation of a Joint Committee is the
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first step. Committee to have representatives from both the City
Council and School Board.
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Dr. Griffin stated they want the new high school to be a community
center (resource). Buddy Luce commented if the new building is
used, they do not want the school district to pay all the bill.
Obviously, communications need to be open.
Edie Watkins and Gary Fickes are to get together to form a
committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m., by Mayor Gary Fic s.
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