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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1998-05-11 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 - MAY 11, 1998 - 6:20 P.M. Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Matt Milano Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Ron Ragland Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Jim Browne Barry LeBaron Andy Jones Larry Koonce Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Public Works Director Parks and Recreation Director Planning/lnspection Director Fire Chief Finance Director I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. Pre-Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 2 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CONSIDERA TION Mr. David Medanich, First Southwest LARRY K. OF ACTION ON Company, presented and explained the bond ALL MATTERS sale to the Council. Mayor Scoma had PERTAINING TO questions concerning the city's charges for THE AWARD AND insurance. Mr. Medanich explained the SALE OF insurance charges were the rating fees, and $2,910,000 IN the insurance fee was included in the GENERAL underwriter's bid. Mr. Medanich advised they OBLlGA TION were recommending 1) to accept the bid of BONDS, SERIES First Southwest Company for the $2,910,000 1998 AND GO Bonds at a true interest cost of 5.105383 APPROVE percent, and 2) to accept the bid of First ORDINANCE NO. Southwest Company for the purchase of 2302 AND $8,180,000 Certificates of Obligation at a true CONSIDERA TION interest rate of 5.012055 percent. OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF $8,180,000 IN TAX AND WA TER- WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE CERTIFICA TES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1998 AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2303 MEMBERSHIP Councilwoman Lyman advised that because NAN AND RELA TION- the Chamber is restructuring and is adding SHIP WITH three committees - governmental affairs, NORTHEAST transportation and environmental - and they TARRANT have made progress in addressing the City's CHAMBER concerns and interests, she is recommending that the City rejoin the Chamber. Mayor Scoma advised this would be discussed further during the regular Council meeting. Pre-Council Minutes May 11,1998 Page 3 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I DISCUSS OTHER Agenda Item No. 14 - GN 98-52 - NAN REGULAR Councilwoman Lyman advised that several AGENDA ITEMS Council Members have expressed interest in a nepotism clause. She advised the proposed ordinance did not include a nepotism clause and if the Council should want it included, the ordinance would need to be revised. Mayor Scoma advised this item would be discussed further during the regular Council meeting. DISCUSSION OF Councilman Metts advised he requested this JIM B.lRANDY S. RESTROOMS AT item be placed on the Pre-Council Agenda for LINDA discussion. He explained that he felt that SPURLOCK PARK Linda Spurlock Park had become more of a regional park than a neighborhood park. He felt the park needed a small utility-type restroom. After discussion by the Council, the consensus was that a restroom was needed and Staff was instructed to send the request to the Parks and Recreation Board for their recommendation. Councilwoman Johnson also requested that the Parks Board look at installing an electrical plug in the pavilions. UPDATE ON Mr. Wieder updated the Council on the MARTY W. TRINITY RIVER proposed options being considered to allocate EXPRESS the operating costs. Mr. Wieder advised RAILWAY COST NCTCOG was working with DART and FWT A ALLOCA TION and had proposed six options for an organizational structure to decide the form of interagency agreements and administer the operating cost allocation. Mr. Wieder reviewed the options being considered with Council. Mr. Wieder advised that option number 3 had received support from DART and the Fort Worth Transportation Board which included coordination and oversight of the new subcommittee by RTC, representation on the suO ittpp hv thp Mavors from each of thA Pre-Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 4 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I UPDA TE ON nine cities, representation from the six RTC TRINITY RIVER members representing the Mid-Cities, and ad EXPRESS hoc representation for D/FW International RAILWAY COST Airport and the two transit authorities. ALLOCA TION Likewise, this option meets the request that (Continued) Council previously made to ensure that the allocation process was as previously mentioned by the RTC. BRIEFING FROM Mr. Jerry Tyner, Town Hall Committee RANDY S. TOWN HALL Member, updated the Council on the activities COMMITTEE of the Town Hall Committee. He advised the Committee would like to hold a Town Hall meeting on June 16 or 18 to discuss and receive input on the Park Master Plan. The consensus of the Council was to set the Town Hall Meeting for June 18 at 7:00 p.m. to be held at the Recreation Center, second Floor Assembly Room. OTHER "BISD Vision for the Next Millennium" - Mayor NAN INFORMA TIONAL Scoma advised BISD had invited the Council ITEMS to a breakfast meeting June 23 at 7:30 a.m. at the Thomas Coliseum. The School District is asking for the City's input in their planning for the future. Mayor Scoma advised he would also be meeting with John Spicer, BISD School Board, next week and for the Council to let him know of any suggestions they might have in the way of visionary ideas. Agenda Item No. 19, PU 98-39 - Mayor NAN Scoma questioned who the manufacturer of the bleachers was and if the drawings were stamped by a registered engineer. Jim Browne indicated they were not stamped and responded to other questions. Pre-Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 5 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I OTHER Agenda Item No. 20, PU 98-40 - In response INFORMA TIONAL to questions concerning the purchase of ITEMS insurance for the water park, Staff advised that (Continued) American Specialty Insurance was only able to provide references for private entertainment/sports companies. Staff also advised that to determine if there were any other cities purchasing similar insurance, a city with a water park would have to be located. Staff advised the City was purchasing the minimum size policy offered and the premiums reflected this. Councilman Phifer advised he would be abstaining from discussion and vote on Agenda Item No. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting to NAN Executive Session at 7: 1 0 p.m. to discuss litigation matters as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Government Code and for deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Section 551.052 of the Government Code. eLf, ~,--- Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: @?øv;ä ~ 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 - MAY 11,1998 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order May 11, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Matt Milano Cheryl Cowen Lyman Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Ron Ragland Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Absent: Lyle E. Welch Councilman 2. INVOCA TION Mayor Scoma gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS This item was postponed until the June 8 meeting. City Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 2 b. "LANDSCAPE OF THE MONTH" AWARDS This item was postponed until the June 8 meeting. c. "INTERNATIONAL CHRONIC FATIGUE AND IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH" Mayor Scoma presented Ms. Karen Day with a proclamation recognizing Mayas "International CFIDS, FM and GWS Awareness Month". d. "NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK" Mayor Scoma presented Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, with a proclamation recognizing May 17 - 23 as "National Public Works Week". 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7,8, 12, 17, 19,20 & 23) APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. *7. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 27, 1998 APPROVED City Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 3 *8. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27, 1998 APPROVED 9. PZ 98-19 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF GREG CLIFTON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-1-S RESIDENTIAL ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CLIFTON ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8912 AMUNDSON ROAD) ORDINANCE NO. 2295 APPROVED Mr. Barry LeBaron, Director of Planning, explained the zoning request for this development. Mayor Scoma 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 Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PZ 98- 19. Motion carried 6-0. 10. PZ 97-52 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DWIGHT BARON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR MINI-WAREHOUSE ON A PORTION OF TRACT 2, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD) ORDINANCE NO. 2264 DENIED Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. Mr. Dwight Baron, applicant, presented the zoning change request to the Council. City Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 4 The following spoke in favor of the request: Mr. Walter Nelson, Engineer for the applicant. Mr. Brad Feese, Associate with Ben Dyess & Associates, Real Estate Consultant and Valuation Specialist for the applicant. Mr. Tom Hasty, 8617 Davis Blvd. The following residents spoke in opposition of the request: Alan Schiller, 8636 Shadybrooke Drive Chad Duncan, 8309 Thorncrest Kevin Leckey, 8625 Caddo Court James McCain, 8508 Steele Ridge Francis Lynn, 8616 Shadybrooke Drive Steven Van Wie, 8551 Shadybrooke Court Pat Roberts, 8609 Amhurst Court Peter Churcher, 8617 Ashley Court Dan Johnson, 8628 Shadybrooke Mary King, 8617 Shadybrooke Drive Robert O'Reilly, 9001 Trails Edge Drive Judy Shaw, 5575 Davis Blvd Kirk Roberts, 8612 Shadybrooke There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing and gave the applicant 3 minutes for rebuttal. Mr. Dwight Baron reiterated his support for the rezoning. Councilman Milano moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to deny PZ 97-52. Motion carried 6-0. 11. PZ 97-53 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DWIGHT BARON FOR REZONING FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO C1 COMMERCIAL ON A PORTION OF TRACT 2, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD) ORDINANCE NO. 2263 WITHDRAWN City Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 5 Because of the denial for PZ 97-52, Mayor Scoma asked Mr. Baron if he would like to withdraw this request. Mr. Baron withdrew the request and advised he will, in the future, go back before the Planning and Zoning Commission with a request to rezone the entire tract. Mr. Rex McEntire, Attorney, advised that Council did not need to act formally on Mr. Baron's request to withdraw and that Mr. Baron did not need to submit his request in writing. The attorney advised that Mr. Baron's verbal comment would be adequate to withdraw the case and that this case is no longer active and valid. *12. PS 98-21 - REQUEST OF MARVIN SMITH FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1 - 16, BLOCK 26, KINGSWOOD ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED 13. PS 98-23 - REQUEST OF LANDES & ASSOCIATES FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 6 & 7, BLOCK 4, INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 5600 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED COUNCILMAN PHIFER ANNOUNCED THAT HE WOULD BE ABSTAINING FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PS 98-23. Motion carried 5-0; Councilman Phifer abstaining. 14. GN 98-52 - ESTABLISHING DIRECTIVES FOR BOARD AND COMMISSIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 2304 APPROVED City Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 6 Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No. 2304. Councilwoman Lyman advised she had been approached by several council members about the addition of a nepotism clause. The Mayor advised a second to the motion was needed before the floor was open to discussion to the motion. Councilman Garvin seconded the motion. The Council discussed whether a clause should be added to the Ordinance that would not allow anyone related to a council member to be appointed to a board or commission. It was the consensus of the Council that consistency regarding nepotism should be handled the same city wide. Mayor Scoma also suggested that Council consider changing the terms to a beginning date of July 1 rather than June 1. He suggested the committee report back to the Council with a recommendation on a nepotism provision and the beginning date for term of office. Councilwoman Lyman advised she would like to amend the motion to include a nepotism clause. Councilwoman Johnson withdrew her motion and Councilman Garvin withdrew his second. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 2304 with a provision for a nepotism clause "No appointee shall be related to the appointing council person within the second degree of affinity or within the third degree of consanguinity and that anybody who is already on a board that will be affected by this will be grandfathered." Mayor Scoma advised the extension of time was not mentioned and asked Councilwoman Lyman if she wanted to include it in the motion. Councilwoman Lyman advised she would amend the motion to include that the terms of office begin on July 1. Councilman Garvin seconded the amendment. City Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 7 Motion carried 5-1, Councilmen Garvin, Metts, Phifer and Milano and Councilwoman Lyman voting for, and Councilwoman Johnson voting against. 15. GN 98-53 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF $2,910,000 IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1998 AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2302 APPROVED David Medanich, First Southwest, appeared before the Council. Mr. Medanich recommended the Council accept the bid of First Southwest Company, at a true interest rate of 5.105383% for the $2,910,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve GN 98-53, and accept the bid of First Southwest Company for the purchase of $2,910,000 "City of North Richland Hills, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998" at a true interest rate of 5.105383% and adopt the Ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds. Motion carried 6-0. 16. GN 98-54 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF $8,180,000 IN TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1998 AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2303 APPROVED Mr. David Medanich, First Southwest, appeared before the Council. Mr. Medanich recommended the Council accept the bid of First Southwest Company at a true interest rate of 5.012055% for the $8,180,000 Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1998. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve GN 98-54, and accept the bid of First Southwest Company for the purchase of $8,180,000 "City of North Richland Hills, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) City Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 8 Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1998" at a true interest rate of 5.012055% and adopt the Ordinance authorizing the issuance of such certificates of obligation. Motion carried 6-0. *17. GN 98-55 - TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION FOR COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CENTER - ORDINANCE NO. 2301 APPROVED 18. GN 98-56 - MEMBERSHIP AND RELATIONSHIP WITH NORTHEAST TARRANT CHAMBER APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve GN 98-56, to re-enter the Chamber. Councilwoman Lyman advised she felt the Council should reconsider the city's membership with the Northeast Tarrant Chamber. The Chamber, under new leadership, had formed three new committees that are beneficial to the city - governmental affairs, transportation and environmental clean air. These committees will deal with areas that the Council had concerns about. The city can meet with the Chamber to address the other areas of concern. After much discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to have a meeting with the Chamber to discuss the concerns and rejoin at this time. Motion carried 6-0. *19. PU 98-39 - AWARD BID FOR BLEACHERS TO MODLIN RECREATION EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,210 APPROVED City Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 9 *20. PU 98-40 - NRH20 INSURANCE RENEWAL APPROVED 21. PU 98-41 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE COTTON BEL T TRAIL ISTEA PROJECT APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PU 98-41. Motion carried 6-0. 22. PW 98-08 - APPROVE RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASES FOR RUMFIELD ROAD PHASE II WIDENING PROJECT (FROM SPRING OAK DRIVE TO EDEN ROAD) APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PW 98-08. Motion carried 6-0. *23. PAY 98-02 - APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT ESTIMATE NO.5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,096.25 TO CRAIG OLDEN, INC. FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE 1997 EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 24. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Marlin Miller, 5109 Susan Lee Lane, asked the Council to consider an ordinance that forced election candidates to seek permission from residents to place campaign signs in their yards. Mr. Russ Mitchell, 7800 Old Hickory, voiced his concerns to the Council regarding the setting of the run-off election date on May 28 instead of June 6. City Council Minutes May 11, 1998 Page 10 Mayor Scoma asked Mr. Marty Wieder, Economic Development Director, to update the Council on the Trinity River Express Railway Cost Allocation. Mr. Wieder presented information on the Trinity River Express Railway cost allocation. 25. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting. ~U~~- Charles Scoma Mayor ATTEST: (JflÓVtYtZ. jj~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary