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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1998-03-23 Minutes Present: Absent: 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 - MARCH 23,1998 - 5:50 P.M. Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. Jo Ann Johnson Don Phifer Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Barry LeBaron Larry Koonce Jerry McGlasson Andy Jones Terry Kinzie Marty Wieder Richard Albin Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Planning/Inspection Director Finance Director Police Chief Fire Chief Information Services Director Economic Development Director Knowlton English Flowers Byron Sibbet Mayor Pro Tem II ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 5:52 p.m. APPROVAL OF Mr. James Saint, Assistant to City Manager, YOUTH explained the proposed three options for the ADVISORY selection and application process for future COMMITTEE BY- members of the Youth Advisory Committee. LAWS AND Councilman Phifer asked about including a SELECTION provision for the removal of a member. The PROCESS AND Board/Commission Orientation Committee AMENDMENT OF (JoAnn Johnson and Cheryl Lyman) were ORDINANCE NO. asked if they might address this in the 2226 - Orientation Handbook being considered. Staff ORDINANCE NO. advised the Youth Advisory Committee had 2291 adopted the Critter Connection as their project, Pre-Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 2 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I APPROVAL OF and the kickoff is to be held on April 11 at YOUTH North Hills Mall at 12:00 noon. ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY- MAYOR PRO TEM SIBBET NOW PRESENT LAW, ETC. AT 5:54 P.M. (Continued) RUFE SNOW Mr. Mike Curtis, CIP Coordinator, updated the NAN DRIVE STATUS Council on the status and funding of the Rufe REPORT Snow Drive projects - 1) Loop 820 to Mid- Cities Blvd., 2) Rufe Snow Drive Intersection at Glenview, and 3) from Karen Drive to Loop 820. He explained the status of the ISTEA funding for these projects and that the Highway Department had delayed these projecs about twelve months for environmental and design matters. Mr. Curtis discussed with Council the Rufe Snow Drive project from Fair Meadows to Bursey Road and three different funding options staff was looking at. He discussed with Council the option to include the project with the "call for projects" for the Urban Street Program. He advised the deadline for the submittal is April 3. If the project is selected, the city would still have the option of considering other funding. There was discussion by the Council concerning the use of discretionary funds, and the status of the bridge at Rufe Snow. Pre-Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 3 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I AMEND 1998 Mr. Koonce explained the debt structure and CAPITAL reviewed the total funding amount required for PROJECTS the revised street, water and sewer, drainage, BUDGET AND parks development, major building upkeep and AUTHORIZE the major capital equipment replacement DEBT ISSUANCE projects. He reviewed the time schedule for PROJECTS the bond sale. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet asked what the total debt to the city would be after these projects were approved. Mr. Koonce advised the outstanding debt would be approximately 80 million dollars which includes the golf course, water/sewer, and general obligation debt. APPROVAL OF The City Manager advised the Economic MARTY W./LARRY C ECONOMIC Development Director had put together a DEVELOPMENT proposal based on previous Council ADVISORY discussions. Mr. Wieder explained the COMMITTEE - proposed Ordinance creating the Economic ORDINANCE NO. Development Advisory Committee. He 2290 discussed the proposed make-up of the committee and the length of terms. He requested Council's direction on how they would like to appoint members to the committee. Councilwoman Lyman requested that the committee member not be allowed to send a delegate as his representative. Staff will include this in the Committee's Bylaws. Councilman Phifer asked if the ordinance addressed attendance, i.e., could a member be replaced if a certain number of meetings were missed. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet questioned why Hudiburg was not included in the list. He stated he would like for Hudiburg and the Oldsmobile Dealership to be included. Pre-Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 4 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I APPROVAL OF Staff explained the list of names were ECONOMIC suggestions and was not all inclusive. There DEVELOPMENT was discussion concerning focus groups. Staff ADVISORY explained the focus groups will meet apart COMMITTEE from the committee which will meet quarterly. (Continued) Councilwoman Johnson asked that staff keep Council informed of the committee and focus group meetings and the outcome of those meetings. Consensus was to put appointments on the next agenda for action. AWARD BID FOR Mr. Kinzie discussed with the Council the TERRY K. PUBLIC SAFETY major factors making it necessary to upgrade COMPUTER the hardware and software for the Public SYSTEM TO Safety Computer System TIBURON DISCUSS OTHER Agenda Item No.9, PZ 97-47 - NAN REGULAR Mr. Cunningham advised Council that AGENDA ITEMS Ordinance No. 2274 had been revised. The Council was given a revised ordinance and Mr. Cunningham went over the changes with the Council. SET DATE FOR The consensus of the Council was to set June LARRY C.lPA TRICIA GOAL SETTING 19 & 20 as the date for the Goal Setting MEETING workshop at Garrett Creek. Pre-Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 5 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I STATUS REPORT Mr. Wieder updated the Council on the status MARTY W. ON THE ARCADIA of the Arcadia Study. He advised the Final MARKET PLAN Report would be given to staff around April 17. ANALYSIS Council will be presented with the report on April 27. There was discussion concerning the staff and Council having enough time to study the report. Staff advised that the Council did not have to vote on the report when it is presented to them on the 27th. Council discussed maybe holding a work session on the study. Councilwoman Johnson requested that the candidates be notified if a work session was held before the May election. STATUS REPORT Mr. Wieder briefed the Council on the Trinity MARTY w. ON TRINITY Railway Express extension. He reviewed with EXPRESS the Council the options being explored to RAILWAY allocate the operating cost to the Mid-Cities. FUNDING He advised that it is anticipated that North Richland Hills share of the operating costs could range from $59,000 to a net of $0.00 depending upon whether costs are allocated by operating expenses or include a pro rata offset of revenue from the use of federal funds. The Mayor requested Council to support a proclamation or resolution in support of Trinity Railway. Marty Wieder was directed to prepare a resolution for the next council meeting. Council also wanted included their desire that RTC handle it rather than DART or the T. Pre-Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 6 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I REQUEST BY Mr. Wieder explained the City of Grapevine's MARTY w. CITY OF request for North Richland Hills to support GRAPEVINE TO DART's selection of the Fort Worth & Western COMMUNICA TE as their carrier of the DART/Union Pacific rail SUPPORT FOR lines between Dallas, Carrollton and Piano. FORT WORTH & After discussion, it was the consensus of the WESTERN Council to support Grapevine's request. RAILROAD/ TARANTULA TRAIN ENVIRONMENTAL The City Manager advised that the GREG/RANDY PROTECTION Administrative Order from the EPA had not AGENCY (EPA) been received in writing yet, but staff would like ADMINISTRA TIVE to proceed with securing engineering services ORDER (A.O.) with Carter & Burgess. The consensus of the FOR Council was for Staff to negotiate a contract WASTEWA TER with Carter & Burgess for Council's approval. SYSTEM REHABILITATION OTHER Councilman Welch questioned Dairy Queen's NAN INFORMA TIONAL request for a sign being turned down by the ITEMS ZBA. Councilman Welch was referring to the ZBA minutes included in his council packet. Staff explained they later approved the sign at a subsequent meeting. Because Board and Commission minutes are not sent to Council until approved by the Boards, Council might not have the minutes of the latest meeting. Pre-Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 7 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown announced at 7:04 p.m. that the TO EXECUTIVE Council would adjourn to Executive Session for SESSION consultation with the City Attorney on pending litigation. ~ ATTEST: ØatuUá~ 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 - MARCH 23, 1998 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order March 23, 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 Councilman Metts gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Brown introduced Mrs. Evalyn Lochridge, the City's 1997 Volunteer of the Year. City Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 2 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL RED CROSS MONTH Mayor Brown presented a proclamation to representatives from the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross presented to Fire Chief Jones the "1997 American Red Cross Fire Department of the Year" Award. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7,8,16,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,29,30,31,32,&34) APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. *7. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 APPROVED *8. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1998 APPROVED 9. PZ 97-47 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR HUD CODE MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND MOBILE HOMES - ORDINANCE NO. 2274 APPROVED City Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 3 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, to approve PZ 97-47, ordinance includes the revisions presented in Pre-Council. Motion carried 7-0. 10. PZ 98-01 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF BOB FRANK TO AMEND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 22 REGARDING FRONT ENTRY GARAGES FOR MEADOW LAKES VILLAS. (LOCATED AT THE WEST END OF IRON HORSE DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2272 APPROVED Mr. LeBaron, Director of Planning, explained the history of the zoning on the property and the reason Mr. Frank was requesting an amendment to the Planned Development. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PZ 98-01. Motion carried 7-0. 11. PZ 98-02 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEN ERICKSON OF INSITE REALITY TO REZONE LOT 4, BLOCK A, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED AT 4900 OAKRIDGE TERRACE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2279 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. Mr. Ken Erickson, representing Insite Reality, appeared in favor of the zoning request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PZ 98-02. City Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 4 Motion carried 7-0. 12. PZ 98-05 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KENT DAVIS TO REZONE A PORTION OF LOT 3R1-BR, BLOCK 1, MARTIN ADDITION FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-2 RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED AT 6817 NOB HILL DRIVE)- ORDINANCE NO. 2276 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PZ 98-05. Motion carried 7-0. 13. PZ 98-09 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF GLEN GOOD TO AMEND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 20 TO EXPAND AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ON TRACT A, BLOCK 25, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7801 NORTH RICHLAND BLVD.)- ORDINANCE NO. 2275 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. Mr. Glen Good, applicant, appeared in favor of his request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PZ 98-09. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 5 14. PS 97-59 - REQUEST OF FWF PROPERTIES, INC., FOR A REPLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1R1 & 7, BLOCK 1, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8393 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 97 -59. Motion carried 7-0. 15. PS 97-62 - RECONSIDERATION OF REPLA T REQUIREMENT FOR STATE PLANE COORDINATES (G.P.S.) ON LOT 3R-1-BR, BLOCK 1, MARTIN ADDITION APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PS 97-62 and waive the requirements for providing State Plane Coordinates for the plat. After discussion, motion carried 5-2, Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, Councilmen Garvin, Welch and Metts, Councilwoman Johnson voting for, Councilman Phifer and Councilwoman Lyman voting against. *16. GN 98-28 - PUBLIC FUND INVESTMENT POLICY - RESOLUTION NO. 98-14 APPROVED 17. GN 98-29 - APPROVAL OF YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS AND SELECTION PROCESS AND AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE 2226 - ORDINANCE NO. 2291 APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve GN 98-29, and option #1 of the By-laws. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 6 *18. GN 98-30 - WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT TO PLEAD AND PROVE MENS REA; (CULPABLE MENTAL) IN CODE CASES - ORDINANCE NO. 2286 APPROVED *19. GN 98-31 - RELEASE OF LIENS AND COVENANTS ON OAK HILLS ADDITION PHASE II; RESOLUTION NO. 98-13 APPROVED *20. GN 98-32 - APPROVE "NO PARKING" ZONE ON BOB DRIVE FROM HARWOOD ROAD TO 5341 BOB DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2287 APPROVED *21. GN 98-33 - APPROVE "NO PARKING - LOADING/UNLOADING ONLY" ZONE FOR THE 5200 BLOCK OF SUSAN LEE LANE - ORDINANCE NO. 2288 APPROVED *22. GN 98-34 - AUTHORIZATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING ON RUMFIELD ROAD, PHASE II - SPRING OAK DRIVE TO EDEN ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 98-12 APPROVED *23. GN 98-35 - AMEND 1998 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE DEBT ISSUANCE PROJECTS APPROVED City Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 7 *24. GN 98-36 - APPROVAL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - ORDINANCE NO. 2290 APPROVED *25. GN 98-37 - EXEMPTION FROM LIBRARY NON-RESIDENT FEE FOR TEACHERS OF PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS IN CITY APPROVED 26. GN 98-38 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO DECLARE A MORATORIUM ON PERMITS FOR ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD SIGNS - ORDINANCE NO. 2289 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, to approve GN 98-38. Motion carried 6-1, Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, Councilmen Garvin, Phifer and Metts, Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman voting for, Councilman Welch voting against. 27. GN 98-39 - RESOLUTION OPPOSING INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT- RESOLUTION NO. 98-15 APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve GN 98-39. Motion carried 7-0. 28. PU 98-21 - AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LIBRARY LONG RANGE PLAN TO PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATES APPROVED City Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 8 Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PU 98-21 . Motion carried 7-0. *29. PU 98-22 - CHANGE ORDER NO.1 - NEW ATTRACTION AT NRH20 APPROVED *30. PU 98-23 - AWARD BID FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER SYSTEM TO TIBURON APPROVED *31. PU 98-24 - AWARD BID FOR GIS GEOFILE CONVERSION TO TIBURON APPROVED *32. PU 98-25 - AWARD BID FOR POLICE AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATOR TO TIBURON APPROVED 33. PU 98-26 - AWARD OF BID FOR INSTALLATION OF UNIFORM PARK SIGNAGE APPROVED Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve PU 98-26 and include the alternate bids for Linda Spurlock and Richfield Parks. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes March 23, 1998 Page 9 *34. PU 98-27 - AWARD ANNUAL FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT FOR NRH20 WATER PARK APPROVED 35. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 36. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ~~~~ ATTEST: ~abve;ci~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary