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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2005-09-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 1 ih day of September, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Nancy Bielik Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples Mary Edwards John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Drew Corn Vickie Lottice Andy Jones Chris Swartz Dave Green Richard Abernethy Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Public Information Officer Director of Planning & Development Finance Director Public Works Director Budget Director Park & Recreation Director Fire Chief Aquatic Manager Chief Planner Assistant to City Manager Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 1. Discuss Items from September 12. 2005 City Council Meetinq Agenda Item 12, ZC 2005-10 - Councilwoman Bielik questioned if a site plan would be submitted later and if the item before Council was only a zoning change. Staff advised that the item was a zoning change for a Residentiallnfill Planned Development which requires a planned development site plan to accompany the zoning change. The plat will be brought before Council for approval later. City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 2 2. IR 2005-124 Review Possible Dates for Meetinq with Planninq and Zoning Commission Reqardina North Central Texas Council of Government Center of Development Excellence Council considered October 6 and November 3 as possible meeting dates with the Planning and Zoning Commission for a presentation by North Central Texas Council of Government on the Center of Development Excellence. The consensus of the Council was to set the meeting forThursday, November 3. 3. IR 2005-123 Update on Quad Cities DFW Foundation - Bob Hamilton. NE Chamber President Mr. Bob Hamilton, Northeast Chamber President, gave the Council an update on the activities and accomplishments of Quad Cities DFW during the past year. Council viewed a short video clip promoting North Richland Hills and the Quad Cities. 4. IR 2005-111 Presentation by William L. Haralson and Associates. Inc. on the Completion and Findinas in the NRHgO Wateroark Strateaic Plan Aquatic Manager Chris Swartz gave a brief overview of NRH20's summer season. Council was advised that NRH20 had the third best summer season in its history; set a record for the highest June attendance and promoted 22 special events during the season. Mr. Swartz introduced Mr. William Haralson of William L. Haralson & Associates, Inc., who conducted the study to update the strategic plan. Mr. Swartz also introduced Mr. Mark Hatchel of Kimley-Horn who assisted Mr. Haralson with the study. The goals of the study set by the City were to maintain the park's financial performance, keep the park a positive reflection on the City and maintain a favorable and attractive residential discount. Mr. Haralson presented to Council an overview of the findings of the study. Mr. Haralson advised the issues addressed in the study leading to the Master Plan Update were marketing, group sales, on park sales, and staffing. Mr. Haralson discussed each of the issues and highlighted the recommendations. Mr. Hatchel presented an overview of the capital expansions recommended for the park. Council was also presented with an overview of possible new rides. Mayor Trevino asked Council if they were in general agreement with the study. The Council acknowledged that they generally agreed with the study. Council also concurred with adopting the study and staff moving forward with the study. 5. Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:55 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order September 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Nancy Bielik Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Ogden Bo Bass Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Cub Scout Den #3 Pack 122 gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Den #3 Pack 122 led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 4 None. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Bielik removed item 7a from the consent agenda. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. REMOVED B. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 29,2005 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING C. FP 2005-13 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KENNIS KETCHUM, PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT LLC, TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF THE VENUE AT HOME TOWN ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 9000 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY - 11.49 ACRES) D. RP 2005-04 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MYCOSKIE, MCINNIS ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF BATES CONTAINER TO APPROVE THE REPLAT OF LOT 11R, BLOCK H SMITHFIELD ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD - 2.45 ACRES) E. GN 2005-087 APPROVE ABANDONMENT OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED IN FOREST GLENN WEST, PHASE 11- ORDINANCE NO. 2844 F. GN 2005-088 APPROVE ABANDONMENT OF UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF STARNES ROAD (APPROXIMATELY 200' EAST OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2845 COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE REMAINING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 5 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 7A. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22,2005 COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED Councilwoman Bielik would like to add an item to agenda item number 9, page 5 that during the discussion of the item staff was asked if a drunk driver could be named on a roadside memorial sign and the response was yes. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE MINUTES AS AMENDED. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 8. SP 2005-08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JONES & BOYD, INC. ON BEHALF OF ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 17, LTD., FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN FOR FRANKLIN PARK SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD - 7.5 ACRES) APPROVED Nature of request is to consider a final site plan for the Franklin Park Senior Independent living project. The Special Use Permit (SUP) and concept plan for the development were approved by council in October 2004. The purpose of the site plan approval process is to ensure proposed commercial or industrial use is compatible with adjacent or nearby residential areas. Mr. Javier Jaramillo with Jones and Boyd located at 17090 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX, was available to present his request and answer questions from council. Also in attendance for the applicant was Aubre Franklin of Franklin Development. Councilman Whitson asked applicant if they had looked at the drainage ditch between his property and Mid Cities Boulevard with a possibility of back filling ditch and using it for landscaping. Mr. Jaramillo advised council it was considered and a letter was prepared for Assistant Parks Director Bill Thornton as stipulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Jaramillo advised council the drainage easement could not be backfilled but since it is the City's easement it would need to be maintained by the City. Mr. Jaramillo also said City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 6 that one of the requests from the Planning Department was to make the area parallel to Mid Cities Boulevard as the developer's front yard. The developer agreed to suggestion and a letter was prepared for Mr. Thornton outlining the maintenance responsibilities would be to the developer. Assistant City Manager Bo Bass advised council staff would appreciate the responsibility of the drainage easement being included in council's motion. Chief Planner Dave Green summarized case and advised council the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously for approval of request. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE SP 2005-08 BASED ON STIPULATION OF AN AGREEMENT THAT THE DEVELOPER WILL MAINTAIN THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 9. FP 2005-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JONES & BOYD, INC. ON BEHALF OF ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 17, LTD., TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK Q HOMETOWN WEST PHASE 6 ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD - 7.5 ACRES) APPROVED Nature of request is to consider the final plat for the Franklin Park Senior Independent living facility. Mr. Javier Jaramillo, applicant, was available to present request and answer questions from council. Mr. Green summarized case, advised council of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and was available to answer questions from Council. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2005-07. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 10. GN 2005-089 APPROVE ABANDONMENT OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED IN HOME TOWN NRH WEST, PHASE 6 - ORDINANCE NO. 2846 APPROVED City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 7 Nature of request is to consider abandonment of a sanitary sewer easement. The sanitary sewer line which crosses Lot 1, Block Q of addition was previously located in the easement and is now being relocated and the easement is being abandoned. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2846. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 11. FP 2005-12 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RAMYPASHA INVESTMENTS, INC. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF WOODLAND OAKS PHASE 2 ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6700 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD - 3.24 ACRES) APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised that Mayor Pro Tem Welch would be abstaining from discussion and vote on this item because he is the engineer of record for the public infrastructure. An affidavit of disqualification was completed and filed with the City Secretary. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing on FP 2005-12. Nature of request is to consider the final plat of Woodland Oaks Phase 2 Addition. A preliminary plat for the site was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in 2004. The development proposal is for ten (10) residential lots, two common open space lots and a private street. Mr. Ted Brooks, 1905 Central Drive, Bedford, TX, was available to present request and answer questions from council. Mr. Green summarized case advising applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing lot into approximately three new lots and according to State Law a replat of an existing residential lot requires a public hearing by the City Council. Mr. Green advised the Homeowner's Association would be responsible for the maintenance of the private street, which is labeled as one of the lots. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the plat with stipulations, which have been met by the applicant. Mayor Trevino read the attached letter from Michele Foster into record recording her opposition to request. City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 8 Mr. Jerry Moore, 9121 Nob Hill Drive, requested that council leave subdivision as it currently is now. Mr. Paul and Tonya Littlejohn, 6700 Nob Hill Court, did not wish to speak but wanted to record their opposition to request. Ms. Betty Barfield, 6821 Nob Hill Drive, speaking on behalf of her husband David, spoke in opposition to request. Mr. John Dickinson, 6800 Nob Hill Drive, asked for clarification regarding Nob Hill Drive cutting through to Precinct Line Road. Mr. Dickinson advised council he is not in opposition to request since Nob Hill will continue to end at the apex of hill. Mr. Glenn Rosenberger, 9008 South Crest Drive, and President of the Woodland Oaks Homeowners Association advised council the association objects to request. Mr. Rosenberger advised council the lot is platted in their subdivision and is encumbered by their deed restrictions. Mr. Rosenberger and the association believe a replat of the land requires the consent of the Homeowner's Association. Mayor Trevino asked staff if residents were notified of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council meeting. Mr. Green advised council a rezoning case for this property was heard last year in addition to a preliminary plat. The rezoning of properties are advertised and no plat is advertised, with the exception of a residential replat, which is required to be advertised by State Law. Staff is required to notify people of the original subdivision within 200 feet of the residential subdivision, which was done by staff. Mr. Jim Mayden, 6700 Crane Road, spoke in opposition of the split of Lot 18 until Mr. Brook's intention on the lot swap is cleared up with the Homeowners Association. Ms. Sharon Smith, 1905 Central Drive, #203, Bedford, TX, spoke in favor of request and addressed concerns of the Homeowner's association regarding fees and deed restrictions. Mr. Mo Rabii, 9117 Nob Hill Drive, advised council he never received a letter regarding request for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Rabii also mentioned the hazard of additional traffic and the addition of more homes would lower the value of his property. Mayor Trevino asked staff to verify the mailing of notice to Mr. Rabii. Mr. Green advised State Law dictates that the final approving body, City Council, declares or holds the public hearing. City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 9 Mr. Ted Brooks, 1905 Central Drive, Bedford, TX, spoke in favor of request. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2005-12. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0 WITH MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH ABSTAINING. 12. ZC 2005-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GORDON SWIFT CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. ON BEHALF OF WEST CREEK PARTNERS, LLC. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "C1" COMMERCIAL TO "RI- PD" RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE - 2.27 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2847 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing for ZC 2005-10 and Ordinance No. 2847. Nature of request is to consider a zoning change from C-1 to RI-PD for a proposed 13 lot residential development. Dan Mcinnis, applicant, located at 900 Monroe Street, Suite 404, Fort Worth, TX, was available to present case and answer questions from council. Mr. Mcinnis addressed Planning and Zoning Commission concerns regarding the irrigation and landscaping on Davis Boulevard. Mr. Mcinnis advised council they would make every effort with Texas Department of Transportation to maintain and be able to have landscaping and irrigation on Davis Boulevard. Mr. Mcinnis advised they are willing to add to the Planned Development (PD) that they will stub out an irrigation line to provide sprinkler system. Mr. Mcinnis advised there was also a concern regarding height restrictions for houses in the PD. Mr. Mcinnis advised they understood it would be the same height restriction as the standard single residential home and would be happy to add that to the PD. Lastly, there was a concern regarding the retaining wall, but applicant is in agreement with the addition that the retaining walls would be constructed of masonry or stone and those retaining walls along Davis Boulevard and Hightower would match the masonry or stone that accompanies the home if the retaining wall is serving that lot. Mr. Green advised council the Planning and Zoning Commission considered request on August 18 and at that time there were a number of issues and clarifications requested by the commission. Mr. Green advised the Planning and Zoning Commission continued that public hearing to September 1, allowing the applicant time to address issues City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 10 brought forward by the commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission on September 1 did approve request with the following stipulations: · Irrigation system be stubbed out to Davis Boulevard right of way · Use a different type of landscaping in the Davis Boulevard right-of-way In addition to the stipulations imposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff has the following stipulations: · Narrative state that the overall height limit of this particular development, in terms of the buildings would be 38 feet · Any retaining walls be constructed either from the same masonry material that will match the same structure in front of the retaining wall · The narrative itself be approved as part of the site plan and as part of the overall zoning request Mr. Green advised council the property is already platted and if item is approved, a replat will come back to council at a future meeting. Councilwoman Bielik asked if council could make sure the homes look like the quality of the pictures provided in the narrative. Mr. Green advised council could state that as an individual request and staff would be interested to have those pictures when they begin to receive building permits. Mr. Bass advised council it could be a part of the motion to include all the collection of items with the narrative. Councilwoman Bielik asked if the applicant would change the current sign located on the property to reflect the correct number of homes to be constructed in the development. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of request to come forward. Mr. John Dancer, 2001 Creekside Circle, Arlington, TX spoke in favor of item. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2005-10 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 11 · APPLICANT MUST STUB OUT THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO DAVIS BOULEVARD RIGHT OF WAY · REPLACE THE PROPOSED WAX MYRTLES ON DAVIS BOULEVARD WITH LANDSCAPING COMPLIANT WITH THE CITY'S SIGHT VISIBILITY EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS · THAT ALL RETAINING WALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT BE CONSTRUCTED OF THE SAME OR EQUAL MATERIALS AS THE PERIMETER MASONRY WALLS SPECIFICALLY STONE · THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED HEIGHT OF ANY STRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT BE 38 FEET IN HEIGHT · THE COLORED PHOTOGRAPHS AND NARRATIVE SUBMITTED BY THE DEVELOPER AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TYPICAL ELEVATION DEPICTING THE RESIDENCE ARCHITECTURAL AND EXTERIOR MATERIALS BE MADE PART OF THE RI-PD SITE PLAN COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 13. PS 2003-37 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GRAHAM RANCH PARTNERS, LTD. TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF THE FINAL PLAT OF GRAHAM RANCH PHASE I ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE - 54.7 ACRES) APPROVED Nature of request is to consider a vacation of Graham Ranch Phase I Addition in lieu of a revised final plat. The original final plat was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council in October 2003. However, the applicant never filed the plat with Tarrant County. The city attorney has determined the previous plat exists, even though it was never filed, and that the applicant is required to vacate the original plat prior to approval of a new final plat. Mr. Green advised council a plat for a portion of this particular property was approved by the council in 2003. Per the recommendation of City Attorney George Staples staff is recommending the property owner sign paperwork. Council discussed in great detail the need of a signed instrument for the drainage easement. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO PASS PS 2003-37 WITHOUT THE STIPULATION OF THE EASEMENT. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Trevino advised council the City may not need all of the drainage easement. If the City has developers relying on the drainage to be shown on the previous plat City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 12 approved by council, the City may not need the north-south portion of the drainage easement and only need the west-east drainage easement. Staff has mentioned a concern of developers located to the west of this property that have based their design criteria and drainage calculations on an existing channel that the City Attorney says is the City's easement, which according to the developer the city does not have the easement due to plat not being filed. The council in 2003 made a motion and approved the plat and at that time the council believed to have had a plat with drainage easements and in turn staff told the western developers. If the motion to approve the vacation fails then perhaps the council could revisit request with just the west-east portion of the drainage easement and not the north-south as it is being handled. There are no development ties to the north-south as it is to the west-east. Councilwoman Cox advised council that she had a great deal of respect for Mayor Pro Tem Welch's opinion as this is what he does for a living. Councilwoman Cox asked Mayor Pro Tem Welch if he thought this was a good deal for the city to vacate this with a stipulation for the drainage. Mayor Pro Tem Welch advised Councilwoman Cox he believes the City needs the stipulation. Mayor Pro Tem Welch believes the Mayor came up with a good compromise for the drainage easement, but still believes that Mr. Graham will have to maintain the easement. MOTION FAILED 5-2 WITH COUNCILMEN LEWIS, WHITSON, MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH AND COUNCILWOMEN Cox AND BIELlK VOTING AGAINST AND COUNCILWOMEN JOHNSON AND COMPTON VOTING IN FAVOR OF MOTION. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2003-37 CONTINGENT TO THE FACT ON THE CURRENT PLAT, LOT 34, WHICH WOULD BE PART OF THE VACATED, THAT THE PLAT VACATION BE CONTINGENT TO THE SIGNING AND EXECUTION OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED IN THE SAME LOCATION WHICH IS BASICALLY THE EAST-WEST DIRECTION ONLY AND NOT THE NORTH- SOUTH. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEN LEWIS, WHITSON, MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH AND COUNCILWOMEN COX, JOHNSON AND BIELIK VOTING IN FAVOR AND COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON VOTING AGAINST MOTION. 14. FP 2005-16 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GRAHAM RANCH PARTNERS, LTD., TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF GRAHAM RANCH PHASE I ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE - 34.09 ACRES) APPROVED City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 13 Nature of request is to consider approval of a new final plat of Graham Ranch Phase I Addition. Council's action on previous item vacated platted property allowing applicant to submit a new final plat. The applicant's current proposal for Phase I is smaller in area than the previous plat. The additional area to the west of Phase I will be platted in the future as Phase III of Graham Ranch. The lot and street patterns proposed by the current Phase I proposal are identical to the preliminary and final plats approved by council in 2003. Mr. Wood was available to answer questions from council. Mayor Pro Tem Welch clarified with Mr. Wood the only correction to plat is the 2 ~ foot wall easement along the entrance of Hightower Drive which needs to be behind the 15 X 70 foot sight visibility triangle. Mr. Wood clarified Mayor Pro Tem Welch was talking about a construction type easement to maintain the wall. Mr. Wood advised there would be no problem. Director of Planning Dave Green summarized case, stated Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations and was available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Trevino clarified with Mr. Green that staff is in favor of a dedicated drainage easement as stated by Mayor Pro Tem Welch in the last motion. Mr. Green confirmed staff prefers the dedicated drainage easement tied to the last motion. Mr. Staples informed council it would be appropriate to approve plat with the condition it be subject to the vacation of the previous plat. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2005-16 SUBJECT TO THE MINOR REVISION ON THE SITE TRIANGLE AND ALSO THAT THIS PLAT BE SUBJECT TO THE PLAT VACATION OF A SIGNED EXECUTION OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT OF THAT PLAT IN ORDER TO FILE APPROVAL OF THIS PLAT. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. RECESS & BACK TO ORDER Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 9:19 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 9:25 p.m. City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 14 15. GN 2005-090 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TAX RATE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing for GN 2005-090. Budget Director Drew Corn advised council this is the second and final public hearing required by State law. Mr. Corn advised the public hearings were posted in the Northeast section of the Fort Worth Star Telegram on August 12. The tax rate is scheduled to be adopted at the September 26 Council meeting. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to comment on the proposed tax rate to come forward. There being no one wishing to comment, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and announced the tax rate would be adopted at the September 26, 2005 City Council meeting. 16. GN 2005-091 APPROVE WATER AND SEWER RATES - ORDINANCE NO. 2848 APPROVED Nature of request is to consider approyal of Ordinance No. 2848. The City commissioned an independent Water and Sewer Cost of Service Study to examine the base and volume water rates. The study was conducted by certified public accountant Carolyn M. Marshall. The study recommends that the City adjust base and volume rates, due to continued increases in the cost of doing business. The results of the study were presented to the City Council during the July 25, 2005 Pre-Council meeting. In order to minimize the affect on customers, the ordinance phases in the rate adjustment over a three-year period and will use the Rate Stabilization Reserve to soften the impact of the increase. The proposed ordinance specifies the rate change will become effective December 1 . Director of Finance Larry Koonce advised council of the impact the proposed water and sewer rate change will affect the average residential customer. A customer with a ~ meter using 8,760 gallons per month of water would be $0.60 per month beginning in December 2005. In December 2006 the average customer would see an additional increase of $0.74 per month and in December 2007 the increase would be $1.17 per month. Mr. Koonce advised the amounts were averages and dollar amounts would vary by customer by month depending on actual water usage. Mr. Koonce advised council the City has been able to defer adjustments to the base and volume rates since 1994 due to careful management of costs. As a result of a study of Tarrant County cities, North Richland Hills will remain competitive with neighboring cities. Mr. Koonce advised information regarding the rate increase has been communicated to customers by way of City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 15 Citicable, the City website and News and Notes flyer that was inserted into the utility bills. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2848, GN 2005-091. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 17. GN 2005-092 APPROVE JOINT RESOLUTON WITH CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS FOR SOUTH GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR BRANDING & DESIGN STUDY- RESOLUTION NO. 2005-064 APPROVED Nature of request is to consider approval of Resolution No. 2005-064, which implements the South Grapevine Highway Corridor branding to name the South Grapevine Highway, South of Rufe Snow and Glenview Drive area to "twentysix" and the name of Grapevine Highway to Boulevard 26. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick was available to answer questions from council. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON AND COUNCILMAN WHITSON MADE A JOINT MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2050-064. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 18. GN 2005-093 APPROVE ADOPTION OF NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-065 APPROVED Nature of request is to consider approval of Resolution No. 2005-065 adopting the National Incident Management System. Governor Perry issued an Executive Order which adopted the National Incident Management System as the statewide system to be used for emergency prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation activities. Local entities that adopt the National Incident Management System will continue to be eligible for future federal monies in the form of grants, disaster relief and mitigation funds. City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 16 Fire Chief Andy Jones was available to answer questions from council. Chief Jones advised council that twelve (12) other cities have adopted the National Incident Management System. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2005-065. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 19. GN 2005-094 APPROVE REVISION TO LITTLE BEAR CREEK CORRIDOR- ORDINANCE NO. 2849 APPROVED Nature of request is to consider approval of Ordinance No. 2849 which adopts an updated boundary map for the Little Bear Creek Corridor. Public Works Director Mike Curtis was available to answer questions from council. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2849. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 20. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilwoman Compton made the following announcements. The Parks & Recreation Department will host a Family Fun Night on September 16 at Linda Spurlock Park. This free event begins at 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to walk or ride their bikes to the park at 6400 Glenview Drive. Please call 817-427-6600 for more information. The NRH Library will hold its annual Book Sale on Saturday, September 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. Hardcover books will be sold for one dollar, while paperbacks will be priced at twenty five cents each. Additional items for sale include a limited number of videos, CDs, audio cassettes and books on tape. For more information, please call 817- 427-6814. City Council Minutes September 12, 2005 Page 17 Residents are invited to see the newest North Richland Hills Fire Station on Saturday, September 24. A dedication ceremony and open house for the new Fire Station NO.4 will begin at 8:15 a.m. The station is located at 7245 Hightower Drive. For more information, please contact the Fire Department at 817-427-6900. Kudos Korner - North Richland Hills Recreation Center- A letter was received from a resident thanking the staff and exercise instructors at the Recreation Center for helping her regain her strength and stability when recovering from illness and surgery. The resident attributed her success to the Silver Sneakers class and said the Recreation Center is the best way to take care of your health. 21. 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