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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1991-10-28 Minutes Present: Absent: ITEM PRESENTATION BY MIKE FRITZ AND NANCY KIRKLAND - RE: TEEN COURT NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1991 Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Charles Scoma Dennis Horvath CA. Sanford Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Ron McKinney Barry LeBaron Bob Miller Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Public Works Director Personnel Director Community Services Director Economic Development Director City Engineer Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Jeanette Rewis Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Mayor Brown reminded the Council of the Town Hall Meeting October 29th at 7:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Mike Fritz explained the functions of Teen Court and how the program operated. Mr. Fritz advised the Council that the program needed to be expanded and that the job of Teen Court Coordinator had outgrown what could be expected from a volunteer. Mr. Fritz presented four options to the Council and requested Council guidance. Mayor Brown appointed a committee comprised of Bob Prepare action item on results of committee meeting. Pre-Council Minutes 10/28/91 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I Councilman Garvin, Councilman Scoma, Mayor Brown, Mike Fritz, Bob Miller, Dennis Horvath and Nancy Kirkland to study the problem and present their recommendations to the Council at the November 11th meeting. Council requested that the appropriate Council member be notified when a Board member was absent excessively from Board meetings. The committee meeting is scheduled for November 4th at 4:30 p.m. FM 1938 (DAVIS The Council was advised that adequate funds Gre~ BOULEVARD) will not be available until the first quarter of Report on progress via AND STARNES 1992. After discussion, consensus of the cover sheet or IR. ROAD Council was for the Staff to proceed with the SIGNALIZATION project as quickly as possible and report back to the Council at the November 11th meeting. SCHEDULING OF Consensus of the Council was to establish the Gre~ MEETING priorities listed on IR 91-139 for scheduling ROOMS - PRE meeting rooms. COUNCIL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONFERENCE ROOM CONSIDERATION After considerable discussion, Council felt that fu!m OF AN a provision should be included in the ordinance AMENDMENT TO for an alternate type fence (wrought iron) if SUBDIVISION approved the City Council. Councilman Wood ORDINANCE NO. expressed several concerns including the long 1579 REQUIRING expanse of fences facing collector streets. He MASONRY also voiced concern about masonry screening SCREENING requirement at the rear and side of commercial WALLS ALONG sites. It was determined that Councilman MAJOR Wood would meet with Barry LeBaron and THOROUGH- reword that portion of the ordinance. FARES- ORDINANCE NO. 1750 Pre-Council Minutes 10/28/91 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT STATE FUNDING Staff explained the State requirement that a C.A. FOR NETS City must be the recipient of the funds. Mr. Jim Pridemore and Mr. Craig Shaffer answered Council questions. Council reaffirmed that the Quarterly Reports be forwarded to them. STREETS TO BE It was the consensus of the Council that the list Gre~ RESURFACED would be given to the County as submitted. UNDER THE 1992 COUNTY PROGRAM OTHER ITEMS Mr. Sanford advised that two monitors had NAN been installed in the Council Chambers so that the audience can view presentations made to the Council and Council's vote. Mr. Sanford also advised that another camera had been installed for better coverage of the meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12, PS 91-17 - Barry Councilman Wood brought to Council's attention a loophole in R-8 zoning that would allow single family homes to be built away from the side lot line. It was decided that this issue would be discussed further in the City Council meeting. AGENDA ITEM NO. 22, PAY 91-16 - Council Gre~ questioned the cuts made on Martin Road and the contractor's responsibility to repair them. Greg Dickens was requested to personally inspect Martin Road repairs prior to issuing final payment. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to Executive Session. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - OCTOBER 28, 1991 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order October 28, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Charles Scoma Mayor Mayor Pro Tern . Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman -' Staff: Dennis Horvath CA. Sanford Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Absent: Linda Spurlock Rodger N. Line Jeanette Rewis Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary 2. INVOCATION Councilman Garvin gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE October 28, 1991 Page 2 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14,1991 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve the minutes of the October 14, 1991 meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS No action necessary. Mayor Brown removed Item No. 18 from the Agenda. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Wood removed Item No. 12 from the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 8. PRESENTATION OF "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER Mayor Brown and Alice Scoma, Beautification Committee, presented the "Yard of the Month" awards for the month of October to: Jim and Joyce Cagle, 6533 Briley; Colin and Christi McCall, 5624 Guadalajara; Janet and William Prescott, 4813 Colorado; Truitt and Merle Campbell, 6701 Meadow; Ralph and Melanie Springer, 9116 Nob Hill Drive; Mr. and Mrs. John Womack, 7316 Holiday Lane; and Eric and Debbie Younkin, 4820 Lariat. October 28, 1991 Page 3 9. PRESENTATION OF "LANDSCAPE OF THE MONTH" AWARD FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER Mayor Brown and Alice Scoma, Beautification Committee, presented the "Landscape of the Month" award for October to Mi Raes Restaurant, Rae Vasquez, Owner, 8208 Bedford Euless Road. Councilman Garvin thanked the Beautification Committee for their fine program. 10. PZ 91-21 - PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF HERMAN J. SMITH TO REZONE LOT 3 AND LOTS 5 THROUGH 13, BLOCK A, LOTS 6 THROUGH 11, BLOCK C, RICH LAND OAKS ADDITION, FROM R-l SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND C-l COMMERCIAL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL (LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF OAKRIDGE TERRACE AND NORTH OF AIRPORT FREEWAY) Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. The following spoke in favor: Mr. Ross Calhoun, representing Herman Smith Company, requested favorable consideration of the zoning request. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. The following appeared to speak: Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Circle, - Stated she was not against the zoning, but was concerned with the development being carried out. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Scoma asked what type of construction they were anticipating that would require C-2 zoning. Mr. Calhoun stated C-2 zoning was requested because it provided the greatest amount of flexibility. October 28, 1991 Page 4 11. ORDINANCE NO. 1771 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 1771. Motion carried 6-0. 12. PS 91-17 - REQUEST OF VOLKMAN'S INC. FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 2R-IR THROUGH 18R-IR, BLOCK 26, AND LOTS 4R-IR THROUGH 7R-IR, BLOCK 33, HOLIDAY WEST ADDITION, SECTION 10 (LOCATED ON CANCUN DRIVE AND BUENOS AIRES DRIVE) DENIED Mr. Alan Dissmore, representing Volkman's Inc., appeared before the Council. Councilman Wood asked that he clarify what was being built on the lots. Mr. Dissmore stated single family homes would be built. Councilman Wood was concerned that a loophole in R-8 zoning would allow single family houses to be built away from the side lot line which was not the intent of R-8 zomng. After considerable discussion, Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to deny PS 91-17 with the stipulation that if applicant should decide to request a replat at a future date on this project that the City waive all fees. Motion carried 6-0. Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, that the Council adopt a resolution putting a moratorium on the permitting of all R-8 houses until such time as Council has had the opportunity to do a complete study, maximum of ninety days. Motion carried 6-0. *13. PS 91-18 - REQUEST OF STAR ENTERPRISE FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CALLOWAY ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY AND NORTHEAST LOOP 820 SERVICE ROAD) APPROVED October 28, 1991 Page 5 *14. PS 91-21 - REQUEST OF BROOKES BAKER SURVEYORS FOR CORRECTED FINAL PLAT OF STEEPLE RIDGE ADDITION (LOCATED WEST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF SHADY GROVE ROAD) APPROVED 15. GN 91-97 - CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 1579 REQUIRING MASONRY SCREENING WALLS ALONG MAJOR THOROUGHFARES ORDINANCE NO. 1750 TABLED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Scoma, to approve Ordinance No. 1750. Councilman Wood stated the ordinance did not specify residential only so it could also include commerical. Councilman Wood felt this needed to be clairifed. Councilman Scoma also felt that alternate types of screening needed to be addressed. After discussion, Councilman Garvin withdrew his motion and Councilman Scoma withdrew his second. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to table Ordinance No. 1750 until the November 11, 1991 City Council meeting. Motion carried 6-0. *16. GN 91-149 - PROPERTY TAX REFUND APPROVED *17. GN 91-150 - STATE FUNDING FOR NETS APPROVED 18. PU 91-38 - GLENVIEW DRIVE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT - EASEMENT ACQUISITION - PARCEL NO.4 REMOVED FROM AGENDA No action taken. October 28, 1991 Page 6 *19. PU 91-39 - GLENVIEW DRIVE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT - EASEMENT ACQUISITION - PARCEL NO.5 APPROVED *20. PW 91-32 - STREETS TO BE RESURFACED UNDER THE 1992 COUNTY PROGRAM APPROVED *21. PW 91-33 - AWARD OF BID ON RUFE SNOW DRIVE SYNCHRONIZATED SIGNAL SYSTEMS APPROVED *22. PAY 91-16 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.2 OF $12,348.67 FOR CRANE ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED *23. PAY 91-17 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.2 OF $30,428.37 FOR VALLEY PARK ESTATES SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 24. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. RECESSED Mayor Brown recessed the meeting to Executive Session. BACK TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting back to order with the same members present. October 28, 1991 Page 7 25. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. ATTEST: Otlú<Ct'å' fJ~ Patricia Hutson - Asst. City Secretary