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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1998-01-26 Minutes Present: MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JANUARY 26, 1998 - 6:00 P.M. Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Jim Browne Pam Burney Thomas Powell Barry LeBaron Andy Jones Terry Kinzie Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Public Works Director Park and Recreation Director Environmental Services Director Support Services Director Planning/lnspection Director Fire Chief I nformation Services Director Knowlton/English/Flowers I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the Pre-Council Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. LEASE FOR Ms. Burney reported on the success of the PAM BURNEY CRITTER Critter Connection at the North Hills Mall. Ms. CONNECTION Burney advised that Council was being requested to consider approving a six-month extension of the lease for the continued operation of the off-site adoption center/gift shop. There were no questions from the Council. Pre-Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 2 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I TWO-YEAR Mr. Koonce presented Staff's recommendation LARRY KOONCE EXTENSION OF to extend the contract for the collection of CONTRACT FOR delinquent property taxes for two years. Mr. COLLECTION OF Steve Meeks, Attorney, was present to answer DELINQUENT questions. There were no questions from the TAXES - BLAIR, Council. GOGGAN, SAMPSON AND MEEKS, ATTORNEYS - RESOLUTION NO. 98-03 AWARD BID OF The City Manager advised there were issues NAN INFRA- that needed to be discussed in Executive STRUCTURE FOR Session. NEW A TTRACTION AT NRH20 DISCUSSION TO Mr. Wieder explained a Metroplex Regional MARTY WIEDER/LJC SUPPORT Sports Commission would allow the City to METROPLEX promote the City's amenities to other cities and REGIONAL attract new visitors. Mr. Wieder stated that if SPORTS we elected to participate and costs to do so COMMISSION are involved, staff will bring this matter back for a decision of Council. But staff suggests participation in discussion and letter of support to Arlington for the Olympics bid. Council concurred with staff suggestions. The City Manager introduced Mr. Andy Jones, NAN the new Fire Chief to the Citv r.nllnr.il. Pre-Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 3 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I REPORT ON Mr. Wieder presented to the Council the NAN NORTH economic development highlights for 1997. RICHLAND HILLS Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet asked if the TECNOL NOW: 1997 abatement contract had been signed. Staff ECONOMIC advised the contract was not executed when HIGHLIGHTS the announcement of the sale with Kimberly Clark was made. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet advised that if the abatement was resubmitted, Council will want to review and address the quantity of employees. DISCUSS OTHER Agenda Item #12, PS 97-53 - The City NAN REGULAR Manager advised that the applicant had AGENDA ITEMS submitted a request for Council to postpone this item until the February 9 Council Meeting. Agenda Item #13, PS 97-55 - The City NAN Manager advised of an error on the Agenda Item Cover Sheet. In the Staff's written recommendation, which was a recap of the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, C-2-U was inadvertently used instead of M-4-U. The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission was M-4-U. Councilman Garvin discussed the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and the effects the alignment of Holiday Lane with Meadow Road would have on four pieces of property. The Public Works Director presented three possible alignments of Holiday Lane with Meadow Road. The Council discussed whether Holiday Lane needed to be designated as an M-4-U and the effect the different alignments with Meadow Road would have on the surrounding property. This item was discussed further at the regular COlJndl mp-p-tina. Pre-Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 4 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I OTHER Councilwoman Johnson advised that as the NAN INFORMATIONAL City's representative to COG she had received ITEMS from COG two proposed amendments to their Bylaws. One of the amendments will enlarge the Executive Board to 13 members allowing North Richland Hills and similar size cities to have representation on the Board. She advised she would be voting in favor of both of the amendments. Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman and Councilman Phifer were recognized for their appointment to TML Legislative Policy Committees. PROPOSED The Deputy City Manager explained the RANDY SHIFLET SUBTRACTION recommendation for proposed subtraction METERS AND meters to be used at the connection points EMERGENCY between Watauga and North Richland Hills. CONNECTION He advised that Staff would like to meet with CHANGES TO Mr. Dale Cheatham, Watauga's City Manager, WA TER to discuss and reach an agreement that would AGREEMENT allow for the free flow of water. The agreement WITH CITY OF would then be presented to both City Councils WATAUGA for approval. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown announced at 6:42 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for Consultation with the City Attorney in accordance with the authority contained in the Government Code Section 551.071 - Pending Litigation and Section 551.074 - Personnel. c rt./~"~~ Tommy Brown - ayor ". ATTEST: '(:?l}¡¡/LtNtl .~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary 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 - JANUARY 26,1998 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order January 26, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Cheryl Cowen Lyman Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 2. INVOCA TION Councilwoman Johnson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 2 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. PAM HOFMANN, BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - REPORT ON LANDSCAPING SEMINAR Ms. Pam Hofmann, Beautification Committee Member, invited the Council to participate in a "Design Your Own Landscape" Seminar to be held at the Dan Echols Senior Center on February 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7,8,17,18,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27, & 28) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. *7. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 12, 1998 APPROVED *8. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12,1998 APPROVED City Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 3 9. PZ 97-55 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS REGARDING GREENHOUSES, PLANT NURSERIES, TITLE COMPANIES, AUTO ALARM, AUTO STEREO, AUTO WINDOW TINTING AND USED CAR VEHICLES SALES LOTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2258 APPROVED Mr. LeBaron presented the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 2258. Motion carried 7-0. 10. PZ 97-56 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF C.D. HARDIN FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A GARDEN CENTER FOR GREEN MAMA'S ON LOT 6R, LONSDALE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 5324 DAVIS BOULEVARD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2268 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to please come forward. Mr. C. D. Hardin, applicant, appeared before the Council in favor of his request. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Hardin was asked by the Council if he would be willing to screen his dumpster. Mr. Hardin advised he would not have a problem screening the dumpster. Council requested the City Manager to screen the dumpster located at the Fire Department next door and to screen any other dumpster located on city facilities that might not be screened. City Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Lyman, to approve PZ 97-56. Motion carried 7-0. 11. PS 97-26 - REQUEST OF KINGSGATE CORPORATION FOR A REPLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1-12 BLOCK 5; LOTS 1-9, BLOCK 3; AND LOTS 1-7, BLOCK 4, CULP ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8200 BLOCK OF ODELL STREET) APPROVED Mr. Vernon Smith, developer, appeared before the Council to answer questions. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet questioned if they planned to make any cuts under the drip line of the first row of trees. Mr. Smith explained the deed restriction that would preserve the tree line. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PS 97-26. Motion carried 7-0. 12. PS 97-53 - REQUEST OF WARREN HAGAN FOR A FINAL PLAT ON LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 1, HIGHTOWER PLAZA ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) POSTPONED Mr. David Lewis, developer, representing Lincoln Property, requested the Council to postpone this item until the February 9, 1998 City Council meeting. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to postpone PS 97-53 to the February 9, 1998 City Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 13. PS 97-55 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN TO CHANGE HOLIDAY LANE BETWEEN CHAPMAN ROAD AND HIGHTOWER DRIVE FROM AN M-4-U COLLECTOR STREET TO AN C-2-U COLLECTOR STREET - ORDINANCE NO. 2260 APPROVED City Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 5 Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called anyone wishing to speak to please come forward. The following spoke in support of the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission: Mr. Charles Templin, 6728 Meadow Road. Mr. Rick Gremlin, owner of the third tract of land from Chapman Road. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to delete Holiday Lane, the northern extension, from the Master Thoroughfare Plan and to designate Meadow Road as a M4U Collector Street. Motion carried 7-0. 14. PS 97-56 - REQUEST OF COOK CONSULTANTS FOR A FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1 SILVERADO BY NORTH STAR ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF HARWOOD ROAD) APPROVED Mr. Barry Knight, Cook Consultants, appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of the req uest. Councilman Phifer questioned who would be responsible for maintaining the earthen channel. Mr. Knight advised that the property owner will maintain the channel and that there would be a covenant with the property. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PS 97-56 subject to a covenant that the earthen channels be maintained by the owner. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 6 15. PS 97-57 - REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR A FINAL PLAT OF THORN BRIDGE EAST ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8100 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD) APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PS 97- 57. Motion carried 7-0. 16. PS 97-58 - REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 17-20, BLOCK 10, OAK HILLS ADDITION, PHASE III (LOCATED IN THE 7200 BLOCK OF SPRING OAK DRIVE) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PS 97-58. Motion carried 7-0. *17. GN 98-04 - PARTIAL RELEASE OF EASEMENTS IN DIAMOND LOCH ADDITION, BLOCK 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-02 APPROVED *18. GN 98-05 - LEASE FOR CRITTER CONNECTION APPROVED 19. PU 98-04 - AWARD BID OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NEW ATTRACTION AT NRH20 APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to award the bid for infrastructure for new attraction at NRH20 to the low bidder, Meridian Construction Company in the amount of $843,715 and amend the existing contract with "New City Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 7 Braunfels General Store" to include "Aerial Plumbing" with additional deduct change order, forthcoming. Motion carried 7-0. *20. PU 98-05 - AWARD BID FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT BUNKER GEAR TO TEX-STAR FIRE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,980 APPROVED *21. PU 98-06 - AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TARRANT COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF TIRES APPROVED *22. PU 98-07 - AWARD BID FOR INSTALLATION OF TIF SOD TO THOMAS BROTHERS GRASS IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,732 APPROVED *23. PU 98-08 - AWARD BID FOR PRINTERS TO SAI COMPUTERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,436 APPROVED *24. PU 98-09 - AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS TO BARBARA'S CONCRETE IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,530 APPROVED *25. PU 98-10 - AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT TO SUPPLY JANITORIAL PAPER SUPPLIES TO LIND PAPER COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,860 APPROVED City Council Minutes January 26, 1998 Page 8 *26. PU 98-11 - AWARD BID FOR MOBILE ELEVATING PLATFORM TO A-1 RENTAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,598 APPROVED *27. PU 98-12 - AWARD BID FOR PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR TO MOODY-DAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,995 APPROVED *28. PU 98-13 - TWO-YEAR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES - BLAIR, GOGGAN, SAMPSON AND MEEKS, ATTORNEYS - RESOLUTION NO. 98-03 APPROVED 29. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. The City Manager introduced Mr. Andy Jones, the City's new Fire Chief. 30. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ç --.t- -~..~ ) Tommy Brown- ayor ATTEST: ~/7iztIVê/¿¿ .~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary