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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
OffICIAL RECORD
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: FEBRUARY 1. 2005
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LOCATION:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Andy Wambsganss, Mayor Pro Tern Keith Shankland
and Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Carolyn Morris; and Councilmembers Laura K. Hill, Gregory Jones,
Virginia M. Muzyka, and John Terrell.
CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Acting City Manager Shana Yelverton, Assistant to the City Manager Ben
Thatcher, Executive Secretary Kim Bush, Library Administrator Kerry McGeath, Manager of
Information Systems Gary Gregg, Audio Visual System Technician Pam Jordan, Information
Systems Technician Slaven Manning, Director of Community Services Malcolm Jackson,
Deputy Director of Community Services Steve Polasek, Director of Economic Development
Greg Last, Economic Development Specialist Stefanie Wagoner, Director of Finance Sharen
Elam, Director of Human Resources Kevin Hugman, Director of Planning Ken Baker, Chief
Planner Dennis Killough, Director of Public Safety Rick Black, Chief of Fire Services Robert
Finn, Director of Public Works Pedram Farahnak, Deputy Director of Public Works Charlie
Thomas, City Attorney Tim Sralla, Deputy City Secretary Tara Brooks, and City Secretary Lori
Farwell.
WORK SESSION: The work session was called to order by Mayor Wambsganss at 5:32 p.m.
City Council reviewed the agenda items with city staff and applicants. The following items were
added to the consent agenda: 5A; 5B; 5C; 5D; 7B to table to the February 15,2005, City Council
meeting; lOA excusing the absences of Michael Springer and Vernon Stansell from the January
20, 2005, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting; lOB; and 10C. The work session ended at
6:26 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION:
Agenda Item No.1. Call to order. The regular seSSIOn was called or order by Mayor
Wambsganss at 6:26 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2A. Executive Session. Mayor Wambsganss announced the City Council
would be going into Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section
551.071, consultation with city attorney; Section 551.074, deliberation regarding personnel
matters; Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. City
Council adjourned for Executive Session at 6:26 p.m. Executive Session began at 6:47 p.m. and
ended at 7:32 p.m.
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Agenda Item No. 2B. Reconvene. Mayor Wambsganss reconvened the regular meeting at 7:39
p.m. The Mayor asked if there was any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. No
action was necessary.
Agenda Item No.3. Invocation. The invocation was given by Eric Hulet from Grace Community
Church. Mayor Wambsganss led the pledge of allegiance.
Agenda Item No. 4A. Mayor's Reoort. Mayor Wambsganss announced upcoming meetings and
events. Mayor Wambsganss presented a proclamation to Cindy Bollum from the American Heart
Association for "Wear Red for Women Day."
Agenda Item No. 4B. City Manager's Report. There was no report given.
Agenda Item No. 4C. SPIN Reoort. Craig Rothmeier, SPIN Representative for Neighborhood
#ge, announced upcoming SPIN meetings.
Agenda Item No. 4D. Library Board Reoort. A written report was included in Council's packet.
Agenda Item No. 4E. Park and Recreation Board Report. Boardmember Mary Georgia
announced upcoming events and meetings.
Agenda Item No. 4E. Local Business Reoort. Director Last introduced business owner Carl
Lowery from Circa Design Showroom who introduced his new business to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items are considered to be routine by the City Council
and are enacted with one motion.
Agenda Item No. 5A. Apurove the minutes for the January 18. 2005. regular City Council
meeting. Approved as presented.
Agenda Item No. 5B. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Scope of Service Agreement with the
Southlake Chamber of Commerce for 2004-2005. Director Last presented this item to Council
during the work session.
Agenda Item No. 5C. Resolution No. 05-008. (ZA04-090t Specific Use Permit for a
telecommunications antenna located on Lot lR. Block 1. Carroll High School Addition located
at 1501 West Southlake Boulevard. Current Zoning: S-P-l Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN
Neighborhood #16. The applicant requested to table this item to the March 1,2005, City Council
meeting.
Agenda Item No. 5D. Authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into a letter of agreement with
Charles R. Kiefer to perform the duties of Interim Deouty City Manager. Acting City Manager
Yelverton presented this item to Council during the work session.
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Agenda Item No. 7B. Ordinance No. 598-B. 2nd Reading. Ordinance revisions establishing the
Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods (SPIN). Staff requested to table this
item to the February 15, 2005, City Council meeting.
Agenda Item No. lOA. Consider excusing members of the City Council and of the Planning and
Zoning Commission for absences from meetings. Mayor Wambsganss presented this item to
Council during the work session. Council excused the absence of Chairman Vernon Stansell and
Commissioner Mike Springer from the January 20, 2005, Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting.
Agenda Item No. lOB. Consider SP05-023. Variance to the Sign Ordinance No. 704-B for
Albertson's located at 2201 West Southlake Boulevard. Chief Planner Killough presented this
item to Council during the work session.
Agenda Item No. lOCo Consider SP05-014. Variance to the Sign Ordinance No. 704-B for
Anderson's Furniture & Design Gallery located at 2140 East Southlake Boulevard. Suite R.
Chief Planner Killough presented this item to Council during the work session. Applicant Erica
Johnson, 2140 East Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, answered Council's questions.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda items 5A; 5B; 5C; 5D; 7B to table to the
February 15, 2005, City Council meeting; lOA excusing the absences of Michael Springer and
Vernon Stansell from the January 20, 2005, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting; lOB;
and lOCo
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Shankland
Terrell
Jones, Hill, Morris, Muzyka, Shankland, Terrell, Wambsganss
None
7-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
Agenda Item No.6. Public Forum. No one spoke during the public forum.
Agenda Item No. 7 A. Ordinance No. 882. 2nd Reading. Aooointing an Alternate Municipal Judge
and authorizing the Mavor to execute an agreement with the Alternate Municioal Judge and
oroviding an effective date. Mayor Wambsganss presented this item to Council. In accordance
with Section 4.21 of the City Charter, the caption for this term is listed as follows:
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL JUDGE AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ALTERNATE
MUNICIPAL JUDGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
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Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 882, 2nd Reading, Appointing an Alternate
Municipal Judge being Gary Lee Hach and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with
the Alternate Municipal Judge and providing an effective date of February 1, 2005.
Motion: Shmlldand
Second: Terrell
Ayes: Jones, Hill, Morris, Muzyka, Shmlldand, Terrell, Wambsganss
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Agenda Item No. 7C. Resolution No. 05-007. (ZA04-106)' Specific Use Permit to allow a Mass
Gathering for the Kelly Miller Circus. The circus will take place on 1>ropertv located on the
southwest comer of North White Chanel Boulevard and State Highway 114. Current Zoning: C-l
Neighborhood Commercial District and AG Agricultural District. SPIN Neighborhood #11.
Chief Planner Killough presented this item to Council. Applicant Milton Glenn, 1423
Kensington Court, Southlake, and secretary of the Kiwanis Club answered Council's questions
and introduced David Rawls, owner of Kelly Miller Circus. Chris Farris, 137 Welford Lane,
Southlake, advised Council that local veterinarian Dr. Moore has a clinic nearby and has agreed
to oversee the animals during the circus. In accordance with Section 4.21 of the City Charter, the (
caption for this term is listed as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A MASS GATHERING EVENT FOR THE
KELLY MILLER CIRCUS ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK A, RAVENAUX VILLAGE AND
TRACT 6J, SITUATED IN THE THOMAS M. HOOD SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 706,
MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHffiIT "A," AND AS DEPICTED
ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN
AS EXHffiIT "B" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
No one spoke during the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No. 05-007, (ZA04-106), Specific Use Permit to allow
a Mass Gathering for the Kelly Miller Circus granting a variance on the requirement of a deposit
for the water meter but requiring a letter of liability for damage of the meter; granting a variance
from the lighting ordinance as requested; as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting, as presented.
Motion: Shmlldand
Second: Terrell
Ayes: Jones, Hill, Morris, Muzyka, Shankland, Terrell, Wambsganss
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Agenda Item No. l1A. Southlake Sidewalk Sale Ordinance. Director Last presented this item to
Council during the work session.
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Agenda Item No. lIB. Potential amendments to Sign Ordinance No. 704-B. Director Baker
presented this item to Council during the work session.
Agenda Item No. 11 C. Revised purchasing policy. Director Elam presented this item to Council
during the work session.
Agenda Item No. 12. Meeting adiourned. Mayor Wambsganss adjourned the meeting at 8:37
p.m.
*An audio recording of this meeting wiU be permanently retained in the City Secretary's
Office.
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