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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1999-04-12 Minutes Present: Absent: MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - APRIL 12,1999 - 6:00 P.M. Charles Scoma Don Phifer Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Matt Milano Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Jim Browne Thomas Powell Marcy Ratcliff Terry Kinzie Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Communications Park and Recreation Director Support Services Director Planning Director Information Services Director Russell Mitchell Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6e - PU 99-19 - Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS P .IRANDY FROM REGULAR Phifer advised he would like to comment on the bi- APRIL 12 AGENDA fuel vehicles that the City is considering. He advised that RTC has indicated that as soon as there are enough of the complete Compressed Natural Gas Systems (CNG) in place, bi-fuel will no longer be funded. He asked if Staff would look at what the cost would be to implement a CNG system and if consideration should be given to going to a CNG system instead of the bi-fuel. Councilwoman Johnson questioned why the bid for the full size pick-up was being awarded to Lawrence Marshall rather than the low bidder, Village Ford. Pre-Council Minutes April 12, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Discuss Items from Staff advised that the bids submitted by Village Ford NAN Regular April 12 and Philpott Ford for the full size pickup did not meet Agenda specifications and Lawrence Marshall was therefore (Continued) the low bidder. IR 99-043 PBX The Information Services Director introduced from TERRY K. ANALYSIS FROM OTM Engineering, Mr. Dave Misko, Mr. Steve Lewis OTM and Mr. Mark Montgomery. Mr. Misko presented to ENGINEERING the Council the results of OTM'S analysis of the existing PBX to determine if a replacement is needed. A brief overview was given of OTM Engineering, the City's current telecommunications system and its limitations and OTM's recommendations. Mr. Misko answered questions from the Council. The consensus of the Council was to move forward with the next phase of replacing the City's current telecommunication system. IR 99-047 TEA-21 Mr. Mike Curtis, Assistant Public Works Director, MIKE C.lGREG D. CALL FOR explained the Call for Projects. Listed in the IR is a PROJECTS list of projects Staff is recommending the City submit. There was discussion by the Council as to how the City might fund the projects. Mr. Curtis explained that the City was not obligated to commit to funds at the time the City makes its submittal to COG. He advised that Staff will be presenting to the Council on April 26 a list of projects recommended by Staff, the estimated costs and recommendations on the percentage level the City should fund the projects. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer requested that Staff include with the April 26 presentation, an outline of what the current procedures are, from the RTC perspective, on cost overruns. IR 99-044 The City Secretary advised that State law requires PATRICIA CANVASS OF that the canvass of the May 1 election be conducted MAY 1,1999 between May 4 and May 7. Council consensus was ELECTION to conduct the canvass on Thursday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. IR 99-045 Ms. Huerta updated the Council on legislative DONNA H. LEGISLATIVE matters of concern to the City. The Council was UPDATE advised that the Library Director would like for the City to send a resolution supporting the legislation dealing with the creation of a Library Fund. Deputy City Manager Shiflet advised of HB 1614 dealing with telecommunications. This legislation is similar Pre-Council Minutes April 12, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Legislative Update to legislation introduced two years ago and defeated. (Continued) If the bill is approved as submitted it would take away the authority of municipalities to regulate right- of-way and collect rent for that right-of-way based on fair market value. If approved, the City would not be able to charge any more for rights-of-way than what can be established as the actual cost for maintaining the rights-of-way. The City will be sending a letter in opposition to its Representatives. Ms. Huerta reported that HB 3119 would cut the funding for the NCTCOG for grant programs. North Richland Hills has over the past several years been the recipient of some of these grant funds and the proposed legislation will adversely affect the City. A letter in opposition has already been sent from the City. Ms. Huerta updated the Council on legislation on the national level on taxation for internet services. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:52 p.m. that the City TO EXECUTIVE Council would adjourn to Executive Session for SESSION Consultation with the Attorney as authorized by Government Code Section 551.071. ,;i\HIlIJi" '\~~., Ji'11 ~~~~~ ATTEsf~;'~ n V ª&( r ~-4 ~')"". ~ . ~" /r" ~~. .~ ~I j :ri·· .:; tU/tI&a. atncla Hutson - City Secretary CLI! ~ Char es Scoma - May r . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - APRIL 12,1999·7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order April 12, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Don Phifer Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Matt Milano Cheryl Cowen Lyman Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Absent: Russell Mitchell Councilman Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Greg Dickens Rex McEntire City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Engineer Attorney 2. INVOCATION Councilman Metts led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance led by Councilman Metts. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS City Council Minutes April 12, 1999 Page 2 A. PROCLAMATION - CHILD PROTECTIVE MONTH Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to Ms. Lisa Hill, Tarrant County Child Protective Services - Kash for Kids. B. RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT RON BEALE, NRH POLICE DEPARTMENT Ms. Lisa Hill, Kash for Kids, presented an award to Mr. Beale for his participation in the National Night Out 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A.) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 29, 1999 B.) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 29, 1999 C.) GN 99-34 APPROVE "NO PARKING ANYTIME" ZONE ON ROBERTA DRIVE (FROM LOLA DRIVE 520 FEET SOUTH.) - ORDINANCE NO. 2381 D.) PU 99-18 AWARD ANNUAL FOOD SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR NRH20 WATER PARK - RESOLUTION NO. 99-26 E.) PU 99-19 AWARD BID FOR 1999 VEHICLES F.) PW 99-09 AWARD CONTRACT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY APPRAISAL AND APPRAISAL REVIEW ON RUFE SNOW DRIVE (I.H. 820 TO MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) G.) PAY 99-02 APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 131N THE AMOUNT OF $86,464.43 TO J.L. STEEL, INC. FOR CALLOWAY BRANCH "B" DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS City Council Minutes April 12, 1999 Page 3 H.) PAY 99-03 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO DFW COMMUNICATIONS FOR RELOCATION OF MICROWAVE ANTENNA SYSTEM Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 7. PZ 99-03 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN COPE FOR AZONING CHANGE ON TRACT 4C4, OF THE J. MCCOMAS SURVEY, A-1040 FROM AG-AGRICUL TURAL AND R1-RESIDENTIAL TO R1 S-SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED AT 6724 MEADOW ROAD AND PROPOSED TO BE FINAL PLATTED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, COPE ADDITION) ORDINANCE NO. 2377 (RECESSED FROM MARCH 29 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, summarized staff recommendations. John Cope, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council. 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. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer, to approve PZ 99- 03 and Ordinance No. 2377. Motion carried 6-0. 8. PZ 99-05 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF WINKELMANN & ASSOCIATES FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SITE CUSTOM CUTTING OF COUNTERTOPS AT EXPO DESIGN CENTER ON LOT 1R, BLOCK 1, VENTURE ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 4900 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2382 APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff presented staff recommendations. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. City Council Minutes April 12, 1999 Page 4 Mr. Keith Johnson, Greenburg & Farrow Architects, Inc. gave rationale for the proposed 65-foot high sign on Grapevine Highway. Council discussed proposed sign heights. Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of PZ 99-05 to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve PZ 99-05 and Ordinance No. 2382 to include the applicant's proposal for a 65 foot high sign on Davis Boulevard and a 25 foot high sign on Grapevine Highway, and subject to engineer's comments. Motion carried 6-0. 9. PS 99-07 - REQUEST OF MICHAEL CLARK OF WINKELMANN & ASSOCIATES FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1R & 3, BLOCK 1, VENTURE ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 4900 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff presented staff recommendations. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PS 99-07. Motion carried 6-0. 10. PS 98-33 - REQUEST OF BRAD THOMPSON FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, THOMPSON ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave a recap of staff's recommendation, and the two outstanding issues: drainage analysis, which Public Works is requiring an engineered grading plan in conjunction with the building permit application, and the sewer extension that will require off-site easements. Ms. Ratcliff advised Council that staff has received signed easement documents as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Scoma recognized Ernest Hedgcoth, Consulting Engineer, who represented applicant. Mr. Hedgcoth requested that Council waive the sidewalk requirements for City Council Minutes April 12, 1999 Page 5 the property. He stated the applicant is willing to sign a covenant that applicant would be responsible for sidewalk. Council discussed item. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve PS 98-33, with the provision that a covenant be signed by applicant for a temporary waiver of construction of sidewalk until such time as sidewalks are constructed on either side, and subject to engineering comments. Motion carried 6-0. 11. PS 99-01 - REQUEST OF WARREN HAGEN FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 8955 NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff summarized PS 99-01. Applicant was available to answer questions from Council. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Milano, to approve PS 99-01. Motion carried 6-0. 12. PS 99-03 - REQUEST OF RICK SIMMONS FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, VILLAS ON BEAR CREEK. (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave staff recommendations for PS 99-03, and mentioned the following outstanding issues: Offsite Grading and Offsite Easement. Applicant was available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve PS 99-03, subject to engineer's comments as well as notarized letters of permission referencing the approved plan sheet for the grade to drain swale from adjacent property owners and provided all necessary offsite easements, metes and bounds and exhibits are obtained. Motion carried 6-0. City Council Minutes April 12, 1999 Page 6 13. PS 99-06 - REQUEST OF BOB FRANK FOR AN AMENDED FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 33R AND 34R, BLOCK 3, MEADOW LAKE VILLAS. (LOCATED AT 5055 AND 5501 GREENVIEW CT.) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff summarized PS 99-06. Applicant was not available for questions from Council. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to waive Council procedures that require applicant to be present at Council meeting. Motion carried 6-0. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve PS 99-06. Motion carried 6-0. 15. (a) CITIZENS PRESENTATION David Whitson, 8425 Donna Drive, advised public of a council candidate forum to be held at Richland Hills Baptist Church, April 20, 1999 at 6:00pm. (b) INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Scoma recognized the new Assistant Police Chief, Richard Kitchen. Mayor Scoma announced the City's Volunteer of the Year, Sharon Deavers. Heritage Day, April 24, 1999, 2:00pm-4:00pm - Retired Mayors' and Council members available to sign North Richland Hills History Books. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:10p.m. City Council Minutes April 12, 1999 Page 7 \\1:\\11111"1//1 ,,\,\~"1 ATTEST: ~.~'~~.~~~ C ~... n ;, fðl~\ '\ ~ ::. :-4 t2~~... . . }, Patncla HutS0J), -··GtAY·.g·é~retary /ll/I" I 11',1 \\\\\\'