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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1998-10-26 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 - OCTOBER 26,1998 - 6:00 P.M. Charles Scoma Don Phifer Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Matt Milano Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Terry Kinzie Christopher Baker Larry Koonce John Lynn Steve Brown Andy Jones Donna Huerta Pam Burney Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Public Works Director Information Services Director Planner Finance Director Acting Police Chief Library Director Fire Chief Director of Communications Environmental Services Director Randy Shiflet Ron Ragland Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No., PS 98-36 and Agenda Item No. NAN FROM REGULAR 11, PS 98-47 - Councilwoman Lyman questioned OCTOBER 26 the waiving of the fire hydrant requirement. Staff AGENDA advised that each request is reviewed on a case-by- case basis and that the waiver would not be permitted if there were not adequate fire protection. Pre-Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6D - PU 98-62 - Councilman Welch NAN FROM REGULAR questioned the history books being given to the OCTOBER 26 board and commission members at the annual AGENDA reception. He expressed concerns about the (continued) financial accounting of the books. The City Manager advised he had been discussing the procedure with the Finance and Library Directors. He explained that the books would be distributed and inventoried through the Library. A certain number of books will be distributed to the Senior Centers, City Hall, Library, Park and Recreation Center and other city departments for sale to the public. Councilman Welch questioned the life of the committee. Councilwoman Johnson advised the committee was now preparing a promotional brochure for distribution. The purchasing source of the book will be through the Library. She advised the committee's purpose was to publish a history book, to create a video and to bring to the Council a report on the possibility of a permanent historical committee. When the committee makes this final report to the Council, the committee will cease to exit. The Mayor suggested that the historical data be placed on a computer disk so that in the future an ongoing historical document can be maintained without the need to produce a hard copy. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer suggested that a report be sent to the new Council Members bringing them up to date on the History Committee, its function and activities. NOVEMBER 10 The City Council agreed to reschedule the PATRICIA H. CITY COUNCIL November 10 work session to November 17. WORK SESSION DECEMBER 28 The Council discussed rescheduling the December PATRICIA H. COUNCIL 28 regular Council meeting because of the MEETING Christmas Holidays. The consensus of the Council was to reschedule the December 28 meeting to Wednesday, December 23 at noon. TML The City Manager briefly reviewed the TML RANDY S. RESOLUTIONS - proposed resolutions and positions being LEGISLATIVE recommended. ISSUES Pre-Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW OF Chief Jones presented an overview of the RANDY/LARRY C. THE EMERGENCY Emergency Operations Plan and the roles of Staff, OPERATIONS Mayor and Council. He advised the Emergency PLAN Operations Plan was being updated and that a tabletop exercise was being planned in the near future. Plans are to conduct a full exercise by spring or early summer. The City Manager advised that plans were to integrate this plan with the Disaster Recovery Plan for the City's computer system when it is completed. BRIEFINGS OF Land Use Ad Hoc Committee - Mr. Christopher NAN ACTIVITIES OF AD Baker updated the Council on the activities of the HOC COMMITTEES Land Use Committee. He reported on their four meetings to date. He advised at the committee's next meeting, their plans were to rank sign issues, to prioritize issues and to begin to provide staff with direction as to their recommendations. Cultural and Educational Committee - Mr. Steve NAN Brown reported on the activities of the Cultural and Educational Committee and the outcome from their four meetings. He advised they were looking at facilities available to support cultural and educational programs. He advised they were planning to conduct a city-wide survey to obtain input on the needs of the community. He reported that the committee hoped to submit its report to the Council early next year. Councilwoman Johnson asked that the Committee members for each ad hoc committee be reminded that they are not to speak publicly for the committee as a whole; that their purpose is to make recommendations to the Council. Code Enforcement - Ms. Pam Burney briefed the NAN Council on the activities of the Code Enforcement Ad Hoc Committee. Ms. Burney reported that at the committee's next meeting, they will begin outlining their recommendations for submittal to Council. She advised that the Committee might have a report to the Council by Christmas. OTHER Mayor Pro Tem Phifer reported that the City had INFORMATIONAL received a tremendous write-up in the Outlook ITEMS Magazine and that he would get a copy of the article to the Council. Pre-Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Mayor Scoma recognized City Manager, Larry Cunningham, for his five years of service to the City. He presented Mr. Cunningham with his five-year service pin and Certificate of Service. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. CLL~ Charles Scoma - M yor ATTEST: (JMvU;¿~ 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 - OCTOBER 26,1998 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order October 26, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Don Phifer Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Matt Milano Cheryl Cowen Lyman Staff: Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Greg Dickens Rex McEntire Absent: Randy Shiflet Ron Ragland Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary City Engineer Attorney Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager 2. INVOCA TION RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL RANDY COBB, PRINCIPAL Mr. Randy Cobb, Principal of Richland High School, introduced the Richland High School Rebellaires. The invocation was given by a member of the Richland High School Rebellaires. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL RANDY COBB, PRINCIPAL A member of the Richland High School Rebellaires led the pledge of allegiance. City Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 2 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The Richland High Rebellaires gave a brief performance. Councilman Metts presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Richland High School for their participation in the City Council meeting A. YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS Ms. Patsy Tucker, Chair of the Beautification Committee, and Councilwoman Lyman presented the following yard of the month awards: Edith McCoy, 4925 Harrell, Dennis and Rosemary Smyers, 5501 Club House Drive; Carlos and Velma Flores, 7109 Bahama Court; Michael and Denise Sandor, 9116 High Oaks; Jessee and Alison Holbrook, 111,6845 Old Mill Road; Paul and Jan Costa, 8017 Kristina Lane. B. TEXAS FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; CERTIFIED FLOODPLAIN MANAGER PROGRAM - KEVIN MILLER Mayor Scoma recognized and commended Kevin Miller for attaining the designation of Certified Floodplain Manager. C. PRESENTATION OF RED RIBBON WEEK PROCLAMATION Chief Lynn, Police Department, announced Red Ribbon Week was October 24-30 and that a Proclamation would be presented to Birdville Independent School District on October 27. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1998 B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1998 C. GN 98-125 - CONSIDER EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON ACCESSORY BUILDINGS - ORDINANCE NO. 2344 City Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 3 D. PU 98-62 - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER TO D&F SCOTT PUBLISHING FOR PUBLISHING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,243 E. PU 98-63 - AWARD CONTRACT FOR AUTOMATED LIBRARY SYSTEM TO INNOVATIVE INTERFACES IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,000 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-53 F. PW 98-22 - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.2 WITH J.L. STEEL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ($152,262.37) FOR CALLOWAY BRANCH CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION "B" G. GN 98-127 - APPROVE 'NO PARKING, STOPPING, STANDING DURING SCHOOL ZONE HOURS" FOR THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 8200 BLOCK OF O'BRIAN WAY - ORDINANCE NO. 2342 Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 7. PS 98-36 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SHADY GROVE ADDITON (LOCATED AT 8241 PRECINCT LINE ROAD) APPROVED Mr. Bill Weaver, 8241 Precinct Line Road, applicant, spoke in favor of his request for a final plat. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve PS 98-36. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer questioned whether the motion included the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer was advised that it did include the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer requested that the motion be amended to require that the property owner be required to tie on to the sanitary sewer line when it becomes available to the site. Councilman Welch suggested the motion be amended to require the property owner to tie on to the sanitary sewer when it comes within 300 feet of the property. City Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 4 Councilman Metts and Councilman Welch accepted the amendment. Mr. Weaver expressed concern regarding when the sanitary sewer might become available. He was concerned that the Church might be required to tie on to the sanitary sewer immediately after they were out the expense of installing the septic system. The Council discussed further amending the motion to include a time period in which the property owner would be required to tie on to the sewer after it became available. Councilman Metts further amended the motion to include that the applicant or the then owner of the property must provide sewer to the building within two years of the date that the sewer becomes available within 300 feet of the property. Councilman Welch accepted the amendment to the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8. PS 98-38 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF GREG MURRAY OF SERVICE KING FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 17R, BLOCK 20, SNOW HEIGHTS ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF NORTHEAST LOOP 820) APPROVED Mr. Greg Murray, applicant, presented his request for a replat. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to approve PS 98- 38. Councilman Mitchell asked how the new landscaping and sign regulations would affect Mr. Murray's property. Mayor Scoma advised Mr. Murray would be required to conform to the ordinances. Motion carried 7-0. 9. PS 98-40 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 3, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Warren Hagan, Engineer, representing Lincoln Property Company, developers for the Walgreen site proposed at this location, presented the request for a replat. City Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 5 Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 98- 40. Motion carried 7-0. 10. PS 98-42 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF LEGACY CAPITAL COMPANY FOR A REPLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1 R, 2R, 3-7, BLOCK 4, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Joe Lancaster, representing Legacy Capital Company, presented their request for a replat. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 98- 42 in accordance with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried 7-0. 11. PS 98-47 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RALPH SCHWAB FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SCHWAB ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8713 STEWART LANE) APPROVED Mr. Ralph Schwab, applicant, presented his request for a final plat. Councilman Milano moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve PS 98-47 in accordance with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and including in the covenant for streets and sidewalks that removal or relocation of the fence is the responsibility of the property owner. Councilman Welch asked that the motion be amended to include that the owner or the then owner must provide sewer to the building within two years of the date that the sewer becomes available within 300 feet of the property. Councilman Milano and Councilwoman Lyman accepted the amendment to the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 12. GN 98-126 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE - RESOLUTION NO. 98-52 APPROVED City Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Resolution No. 98-52 entering into record the Council's desire to amend the Council Rules of Procedure. Motion carried 7-0. 13. GN 98-128 APPOINTMENTS TO PLACE 1 AND THE ALTERNATE POSITION ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE CAPITALlMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve GN 98-128 appointing Mr. Ron Lueck to Place 1 and Mr. David Barfield as Alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee, terms expiring June 30, 1999. Motion carried 7-0. 14. GN 98-129 APPROVAL OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE BYLAWS APPROVED Mr. Marty Wieder, Director of Economic Development, gave a synopsis of the project. Councilman Milano moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to approve GN 98-129 accepting the recommendation of the TIRZ Board and approving the proposed set of Bylaws. Motion carried 7-0. 15. GN 98-130 DESIGNATION OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE CHAIRMAN APPROVED Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to appoint Mayor Scoma as the first Chairman of the Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of North Richland Hills, Texas, for a one-year term. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 7 16. GN 98-131 APPROVAL OF TAX INCRMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCIAL PLAN APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Milano, to approve GN 98-131. Motion carried 7-0. 17. GN 98-132 APPROVAL OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH THE BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve GN 98- 132 approving an agreement with the Birdville Independent School District - and empowering the City Manager to execute said agreement. Motion carried 7-0. 18. (A) CITIZEN PRESENTATION None. (B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Scoma commended the Fire Department for their success on this year's Fire Department Open House. Mayor Scoma announced that the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department would be co-sponsoring a Halloween event at North Hills Malls from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31. Mayor Scoma announced that the Diamond Loch Subdivision would be implementing traffic control procedures during Halloween. Traffic will be one way only from 5:00 p.m. until 1 0:30 p.m. through the neighborhood. Barricades will be located at Diamond Loch Drive, Holland Street, and Chartwell entrances Mayor Scoma reported that the street overlay program for the following streets have been completed: Timber Drive, Post Oak Drive, Spring Meadow Drive, Odell Street, Terry Drive, Circle Drive, Dublin Court, Camelot Court and Acts Court. He reported that the three remaining streets to be completed are: Winnell Way, Keeter and Nevada. City Council Minutes October 26, 1998 Page 8 Mayor Scoma reported on the increase of economic development activities within the city. Mayor Scoma reported that at the Animal Control Shelter the incoming animals have increased from last year by 6% and adoptions have increased by 22%. 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. ~fL~L Charles Scoma - 'Mayor ATTEST: (/} ,~/., ',- (2tvu¿¿~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary