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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1998-08-24 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 - AUGUST 24,1998 - 6:00 P.M. Charles Scoma Don Phifer Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Barry LeBaron Larry Koonce Terry Kinzie John Lynn Thomas Powell Marty Wieder Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Planning/l nspection Director Finance Director Information Services Director Acting Police Chief Support Services Director Economic Development Director Knowlton English Flowers Matt Milano Ron Ragland Councilman Assistant City Manager I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 8 - PS 98-28 - GREG D. FROM REGULAR Councilwoman Lyman questioned whether the AUGUST 24 Hightower barricades were going to be AGENDA removed. The Public Works Director advised that they would have to be taken down for Ms. McManus to have access to the end of Hightower. Staff advised that some type of sign would probably need to be put up to make the public aware that they were leaving a public street and entering a drive on private property. Pre-Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 2 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I DISCUSS ITEMS Mayor Scoma advised there was a revision to FROM REGULAR the covenant clarifying that if anytime in the AUGUST 24 future the property is subdivided by the owner AGENDA or anyone else, they would then be ( Continued) responsible for paying the development costs that have accrued on the property as a result of city improvements. The Council agreed to the revision to the covenant. Agenda Item No.9 - GN 98-92- RANDY S. Councilwoman Lyman requested a clarification on the public hearing to be held later in the evening. Councilwoman Lyman asked if the Parks Corporation Budget would not be presented to the Council before the public hearing. Councilwoman Lyman was advised that the Park Facilities Development Board would conduct the public hearing first and then make their recommendation for it to be presented to Council. Councilwoman Lyman questioned the fee schedule in the Golf Course Budget. Councilwoman Lyman questioned why the fee for Resident Twilight Non-Prime ($19.50) was higher than Non-resident Twilight Non-prime ($18.00). The Mayor advised that the City was in the process of reviewing all city fees and any changes that needed to be made would be made at a later time. He further advised that the golf course fee schedule was the same as last year's and that possibly it could be an error. Staff will check on the rliffp.rp.nce in fees. Pre-Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 3 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6b - Minutes of the Regular PATRICIA H. FROM REGULAR Meeting August 10, 1998 - Councilwoman AUGUST 24 Lyman advised that she was wanting to add to AGENDA Item No. 11 in the minutes, the Council ( continued) discussion concerning the question of whether or not Trinity had forfeited its right to an increase because they had filed 45 days late and the Attorney answered the question by pointing out that the late filing did not constitute a forfeiture. Trinity was simply penalized for late filing. The regular Council minutes are to be corrected to reflect this discussion. Councilman Metts questioned the amendment to the motion. He advised that as he recalled he did not amend his original motion; that there had only been some discussion to clarify his original motion. He advised the minutes should reflect the motion was approved as originally stated. The regular Council minutes are to be corrected by deleting the amended motion and are to reflect that the original motion carried as stated. DISCUSS Mayor Scoma advised that the Council had PATRICIA/LARRY C. ALTERNATE previously decided to meet with the Boards DATE FOR FIRST and Commissions on the first Monday of the MEETING OF month. He advised that the first Monday in BOARDS & September is the Labor Day holiday. The COMMISSIONS Council discussed using the first Pre-Council meeting of the month to discuss the topics & issues to be discussed with the Boards, and then meeting with the Boards later in the month. After discussion, the consensus was to use the first Pre-Council meeting of the month to discuss the agenda for the meeting with the Boards and to meet with the Boards on the first Tuesday after the first Council meeting. The first meeting will be September 15 at 6:00 p.m. with the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Pre-Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 4 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I SPEED LIMIT The City Manager advised the City had RANDY S STUDY FOR received a request asking that the City PRECINCT LINE consider recommending to TxDOT that the ROAD speed limit on Precinct Line Road be increased. The City Manager explained the process for making the request to TxDOT. After discussion by Council, the consensus was not to submit a request to TxDOT to increase the speed limit on Precinct Line Road. DISCUSS The City Manager explained that two Council RANDY S. VEHICLE Members had requested that the dealership be PARKING AT FIVE asked to either move the vehicles being STAR FORD parked on the unpaved lot or pave the lot. The City Manager advised that the dealership was parking vehicles on the unpaved lot because they are experiencing an unexpected influx of vehicles for repair. Mr. Pack would like some time to evaluate the work load and his options before making his decision. After discussion by the Council, the consensus was that the City would hold off on notifying Mr. Pack to either move his vehicles or pave the lot. OTHER The Council set Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 NAN INFORMATIONAL p.m. as the date for the Council training of ITEMS laptops. Mayor Scoma advised that Arcadia had requested a briefing with Council on their report on September 3 at 5:00 p.m. at Ernies's Restaurant. Following the briefing, there will be a meeting at 7:00 p.m. at TCJC Northeast in which an overview of the report will be given to numerous individuals from the community. Pre-Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 5 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:37 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session to discuss litigation as authorized by Government Code Section 551.071 and for personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Government Code. ATTEST: Gløv¿¡a~L/ 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 - AUGUST 24, 1998 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order August 24, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Don Phifer Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Cheryl Cowen Lyman Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Council Member Council Member Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens City Manager Deputy City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Absent: Matt Milano Ron Ragland Councilman Assistant City Manager 2. I NVOCA TION Councilman Welch gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. PRESENTATION BY BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION TO CITICABLE "KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL MEDIA 2ND PLACE AWARD" City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 2 Ms. Emily Ward, Beautification Commission Member, advised that North Richland Hills Citicable has been awarded the "Keep Texas Beautiful Media 2nd Place Award". Ms. Ward presented the award to Mr. Greg Oldenburg, Cable TV Coordinator. B. YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS Mayor Scoma and Ms. Emily Ward, Beautification Commission Member, presented the "Yard of the Month" awards for August to: Jimmy and Pat Clark, 7108 Corona; Eric and Debbie Younkin, 4820 Lariat; Doug and Jeanne Arnold, 7500 Meadow Park North; Herbert and Vivian Ward, 7101 Melissa; Paul and Cheryl Wiest, 7666 Moss Court; and Gregory and Theresa Werking, 7921 Woodland. C. PROCLAMATION - NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL Mayor Scoma recognized North Hills Hospital for its achievements and presented a proclamation to North Hills Hospital proclaiming "North Hills Hospital Day". D. PROCLAMATION - BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Mayor Scoma recognized Birdville Independent School District for its Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (T AAS) test results. Mayor Scoma presented to Fred Wilson, President of BISD School Board, a proclamation proclaiming "Birdville ISD Pride Week", in recognition of the exemplary and recognized status of its schools from the Texas Education Agency. E. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION Green Valley Elementary - Brenda Allen, Principal North Ridge Elementary - Nancy Mull, Principal Holiday Heights Elementary - Donna Solley, Principal Snow Heights Elementary - Suzanne Nickel, Principal Smithfield Elementary - Ann Thompson, 5th grade teacher Alliene Mullendore Elementary - John Fanning, Principal Certificates of recognition were presented to the BISD schools in North Richland Hills and their principals or their representatives for their achievement on the T AAS test results. City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 3 The Mayor announced that the Richland Tennis Center has been awarded "Outstanding Public Tennis Center for 1998" by the U.S. Tennis Association. The award will be presented in September in New York. COUNCILMAN MITCHELL LEFT THE COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO ILLNESS. A video was presented on Texas Schools "To Tell the Story", and a second video was presented that consisted of a collage of Birdville Independent School District videos from the past year. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. CONSENTAGENDAITEM(~ APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10,1998 B. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 1998 C. GN 98-91 - CHANGE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT D. PU 98-52 - APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MANSFIELD ISD FOR PURCHASING CONTRACT - RESOLUTION NO. 98-35 E. PU 98-53 - CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR COLLECTION OF CITY PROPERTY TAXES - RESOLUTION NO. 98-36 Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the correction of the Regular August 10 City Council Minutes as discussed in Pre-Council. Corrections are: 1) Item No. 11, the addition of discussion: "The Council discussed the question of whether or not Trinity had forfeited its right to any increase because they had filed 45 days late. Mr. McEntire answered the question by pointing out that the late filing did not constitute a forfeiture. Trinity was simply penalized for late filing." 2) Delete the amended motion and reflect the original motion carried as stated. Motion carried 5-0. City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 4 7. PZ 98-34 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF FRED BALLINGER FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG-AGRICUL TURAL TO R1S-SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL ON TRACT 4B, J.B. EDENS SURVEY, A-499 (LOCATED AT 8750 HIGHTOWER DRIVE) ORDINANCE NO. 2325 APPROVED Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to please come forward. Mr. Fred Ballinger, applicant and the agent representing the owner, Ms. Lisa McManus, appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Scoma called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve Ordinance No. 2325 to rezone the property from Agricultural to R1S Special Single Family Residential. Motion carried 5-0. 8. PS 98-28 - REQUEST OF FRED BALLINGER FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 17, STONY BROOKE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8750 HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 98- 28 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and with the following paragraph inserted into the standard NRH covenant documents regarding this property: "5. In the event that Lot 1, Block 17, Stonybrooke Addition to the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, is developed by building one single family residence at the time the City installs Hightower Drive then, in such event, these covenants shall be null and void and the costs of street, drainage, sidewalks and utility extensions will be collected from the owner of the property pursuant to the assessment programs for those improvements which are in effect at the time Hightower Drive is built City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 5 by the City. If, however, no single family residence has been built by that time, or if the property is sold by that time, or if the property is ever subdivided, then these covenants to pay for those improvements will be in full force and effect. In the event the covenant is revived by the subdivision of the property, the development costs for the owner shall be based upon the actual cost of the improvements if they have been constructed; if they have not been constructed, the development costs shall be based upon the cost of the improvements as estimated by the City staff at the time of the application for platting to make the subdivision effective." Motion carried 5-0. 9. GN 98-92 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1998-99 BUDGET A video was presented highlighting the 1997/98 budget activities. Ron Ragland, Assistant City Manager, now present at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Koonce, Finance Director, presented the highlights of the 1998/99 budget. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to accept the proposed 1998-99 budget for both operations and capital projects and direct staff to prepare the Ordinance for adoption. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0. 10. GN 98-93 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR 1998-99 FISCAL YEAR Mr. Koonce presented a recap of the City's tax rate. The 57¢ tax rate is to be maintained for the sixth consecutive year. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve GN 98-93, directing staff to place an ordinance on the September 14 City Council Agenda to adopt a tax rate of 57¢ for fiscal year 1998-99. City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 6 Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and closed for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0. 11. GN 98-94 - APPOINTMENTS TO LAND USE AD HOC COMMITTEE APPROVED Mayor Scoma advised that the mission statement of the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee is: "To review and evaluate the city's current land uses in regards to zoning and subdivision regulations, as well as landscaping, thoroughfare planning and sign ordinances for the purpose of enhancing the image and quality of future residential and business development." The objectives are: 1. Develop a process for reviewing the current Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, Thoroughfare Master Plan and Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 2. Identify desirable landscaping and signage concepts to enhance the attractiveness of our city and protect neighborhoods and adjacent properties. 3. Explore options used by other cities. 4. Conduct meetings as needed with businesses, neighborhoods, boards and commissions to seek input and ideas. 5. Provide a liaison with Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Parks and Recreation Board as needed to insure communication, coordination and input. 6. Establish recommendation for modifications to the current regulations and ordinances if needed. 7. Report its recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Recommended for appointment to the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee are: Gary Anderson, Randy Brock, Robert Curry, Sandra Durbin, Leslie Jauregui, Richard Kilgore, Arthur Mcilwain, Mark Nyland, Robert O'Reilly, Mark Ostendorp, Ph.D., Mrs. Pat Roberts, Cindy Seale, Joe Tolbert, Peggy Weatherred, Timothy Welch and Dale Whisenant. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to pass GN 98-94 establishing the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee. City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 7 Councilman Metts asked if there was a life span for these committees. The Mayor advised there was not a stated life space. The ad hoc designation is a specific purpose committee. The Land Use Ad Hoc Committee will probably complete its work by January or February of 1999. The committee will submit its recommendation at that time to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council and the life of the committee will expire. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Welch and Metts voting for and Councilwoman Lyman voting against. City Manager Cunningham stated that he would like to clarify for the record, that when the Council approves the appointments to each of the ad hoc committees, they are also approving the adoption of the mission statement and the objectives for each of the committees. The Council agreed that this was correct. 12. GN 98-95 - APPOINTMENTS TO CODE ENFORCEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE APPROVED Mayor Scoma advised the mission statement of the Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee is: "To review and evaluate the City's current "Code of Ordinances" and philosophies used to enforce the codes related to the health, safety and protection of public, residential and commercial investments. And, provide visionary recommendations to aid the City Council as it works to develop an increasingly dynamic community." The objectives of the committee are: 1. Review current codes, policies, and enforcement programs related to the health, safety and protection of public, residential and commercial investments. 2. Identify problems and concerns. 3. Work with homeowners associations and other community groups to define the code enforcement philosophy for NRH. 4. Report findings, conclusions and any recommendations to aid the City Council in its efforts to attain the desired goals. Recommended for appointment to the Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee are: Mike Benton, Glenna Crocker, Janice Davis, Marjorie Nash Dodd, Nancy Dowler, Michael Hailey, Steve Hambrick, Thomas Hodge, Ann McCord, Jerry Nolan, Barbara City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 8 O'Reilly, Dr. Evonne Rogers, Robert Vann, T.W. Wheelock, Andrew Wolff, and Kenneth Zuver. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to pass GN 98-95 establishing the Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee. Councilwoman Lyman advised she was voting against the appointments because she was uncomfortable with receiving information at the last minute and being asked to vote on it. She advised that she was not against the people being appointed. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Welch and Metts voting for and Councilwoman Lyman voting against. 13. GN 98-96 - APPOINTMENTS TO CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL AD HOC COMMITTEE APPROVED Mayor Scoma advised that the mission of the Cultural and Educational Ad Hoc Committee is: "To review and evaluate the city and community's cultural and continued and business educational services and programs being offered, and make recommendations for new programs to benefit the citizens of North Richland Hills." The objectives of the committee are: 1. Review current programs offered by the city and community to met the cultural and educational (continuing and business) needs of the residential and commercial citizens of North Richland Hills. 2. Evaluate the potential of joint educational (continuing and business) programs with the Birdville Independent School District and Tarrant County Junior College. 3. Evaluate the potential of fine arts and performing arts programs for the citizens of NRH. 4. Evaluate the city's current facilities and technologies for use in potential cultural and educational programs, and make recommendation for future facilities. 5. Develop recommendations for funding cultural and continuing and business educational programs offered or sponsored by the city. 6. Report findings, conclusions and any recommendations to aid the City Council in its efforts to attain the desired goals. Recommended to the Cultural and Educational Ad Hoc Committee are: Chris Bolton, L. Michele DeLaRosa, Zanda Hilger-Seaberg, Steve Ingham, Stan Johansen, Lorinda Lawson, Kevin Leckey, John Lewis, Monte Neece, John J. Pempsell, Wynonia Ruffin, Chuck Shive, Lewis Sommermeyer, Renea Stasaski, Stacie Stokes and Donna Stump. City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 9 * Councilw'oman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilv,¡oman Lyman, to deny CN 98 96 on the basis that there ar-e not the qualified people on the committee that therc are on the other committees. *Amended at the September 14, 1998 Council meeting as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Phifer advised he felt it was a very good diversified representation from both the educational and cultural. He felt the committee did not represent one cultural or educational need. He felt the appointees to the committee represented the mission statement and objectives that have been set out for them. After discussion, motion failed 3-2; Mayor Pro Tem Phifer and Councilmen Welch and Metts voting against and Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman voting for. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve GN 98-96, establishing the Cultural and Educational Ad Hoc Committee. Councilman Metts requested clarification on the life span of the committees. The Mayor stated that this committee has been advised that it is hoped that their work could be completed by the end of the year; and that they could be prepared to give the Council a recommendation. They will report directly back to the Council, as will the Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee. He advised that it was felt that the Ad Hoc Committee for Code Enforcement could also have their work done by the end of the year. Motion carried 3-2; Mayor Pro Tem Phifer and Councilmen Welch and Metts voting for and Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman voting against. 14. GN 98-97 - ADOPTING COUNCIL GOALS - RESOLUTION NO. 98-37 APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Resolution No. 98-37 establishing the vision statement and goals for the City of North Richland Hills. City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 10 Motion carried 5-0. 15. PU 98-54 - REJECT BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC SUPPLY MATERIALS APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve PU 98-54 rejecting the bid submitted by Roadrunner Traffic Supply for the Traffic Material contract and authorize staff to rebid the contract. Motion carried 5-0. 16. (A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Kim Kulger, North Richland Hills resident, appeared before the Council. Mr. Kulger expressed concerns about several prominent department leaders leaving the City during the past year. He requested that the Council publish a report with answers to the following questions: 1) Has the city tried to persuade these men from leaving their positions or at least hold their positions until they can be filled again? 2) Was the City unaware of the intent of each of these men and if so why? 3) What is there going to be done to resolve the problem of such prominent men leaving? Ms. Jan Andrews, 7101 Meadow Park North, appeared before the Council. Ms. Andrews advised she was the wife of Fire Lieutenant Don Andrews who recently retired from the City. Ms. Andrews expressed her concerns regarding the circumstances with which her husband retired from the city, and the morale of the city employees. The Mayor advised he would like to make a comment that was not necessarily in rebuttal nor a response to these particular issues When an individual approaches the City Manager or a supervisor and presents a letter of resignation, it is in the discretion of that supervisor or City Manager to make a decision. The City Council has put confidence and trust in the City Manager to manage this City and the City Manager is expected to make decisions that will not only maintain the high morale of department but will require performance and diligence on behalf of all citizens and employees. (B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS None. City Council Minutes August 24, 1998 Page 11 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m. ATTEST: ·eatJZtNÆ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary