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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1999-04-26 Minutes Present: MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - APRIL 26, 1999 - 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 Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Mike Curtis Terry Kinzie Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Thomas Powell Marty Wieder Marcy Ratcliff Tom Shockley Steve Brown Jim Browne Patty Moos Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Assistant Public Works Director Information Services Director Finance Director Director of Communications Support Services Director Director of Economic Development Director of Planning & Inspections Police Chief Library Director Director of Parks & Recreation Park Planning & Const. Superintendent ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS There were no items discussed. FROM REGULAR APRIL 26, 1999 AGENDA IR 99-056 DATES The City Manager advised that the dates for the KAREN B./LARRY C. FOR 1999 - 2000 Budget Work Session needed to be confirmed so BUDGET WORK that reservations could be made. After discussion by SESSION the Council, the consensus was to hold the work session on July 30 and 31. The work session will begin around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30 and conclude Saturday evening. Pre Council Minutes April 26, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT IR 99-057 DISCUSS The City Manager asked the Council whether they LARRY C./PATRICIA POSSIBLE DATES would like to proceed with the annual goal review FOR GOALS process and preferences on dates for the retreat. REVIEW RETREAT The consensus of the Council was to hold the goals retreat on a weekday with it beginning around noon and concluding around 9:00 p.m. the same day. Possible dates agreed upon by the Council were June 8, 22 or 29. Staff will check to see whether the facilitator, Mr. Sumek, is available for one of these dates and begin checking on possible facilities for the goals review retreat. GN 99-40 Mr. Curtis, Assistant Public Works Director, MIKE C. APPROVE LIST OF explained that the Call for Projects consists of STREET AND funding from two programs: CMAQ and STP-MM. TRAIL PROJECTS He explained that CMAQ covers intersections and TO SUBMIT FOR trail projects with the main objective of the program TEA-21 FUNDING to make immediate improvements to traffic congestion based on existing traffic conditions. He explained that STP-MM considers future traffic conditions while CMAQ does not. He reviewed the five different categories that each project will be judged on in each program and explained the local cost participation rating and point systems. He advised that RTC also has a rigid cost overrun policy and briefly explained that their policy outlines what cost overruns are eligible. The Council was advised that if North Richland Hills overruns are greater than 15 to 20 percent, then the City would become 100 percent responsible for the project. RTC's policy also dictates when changes in the scope of the project are allowed. Mr. Curtis reviewed with the Council the 14 street projects being recommended by the Public Works Department for submittal to NCTCOG for TEA-21 funding. Ms. Patty Moos, Park Planning and Construction Superintendent, presented to the Council the proposed TEA-21 trail projects being recommended by the Parks Department. IR 99-054 Ms. Donna Huerta, Communications Director, DONNA H.lSTEVE N. lEGISLATIVE updated the Council on the legislation being UPDATE monitored by the City. Ms. Huerta reported on the TML Legislative Workshop attended the previous week. Ms. Huerta reported that the newest most pressing items include: Pre Council Minutes April 26, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT 1) Legislation establishing a state-wide citizen review board for police; 2) The sales tax exemption for certain items for a nine day period - Council was advised that new legislation introduced gives cities the option to opt out of that nine day period; 3) Telecommunication changes that would alter the manner in which the City collects franchise fees. Other legislative issues mentioned were HB 1000, HB 1059, HB 1642, SB 679 (Council was advised they might want to send another letter and possibly testify), SB 504 & HB 1283. Council was advised that added to the national legislation is HR 125 relating to the continuation of operating assistance for small transit operators in large urbanized areas. Mr. Cunningham asked Council if they would support Staff's efforts on HB 2280 to write a letter in support of that local option. Council agreed to a letter in support of cities opting out of the nine-day period. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. 'Á.-/ !o-~. ATTEST: ~~~ atncla Hutson - City Secretary 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 26,1999 -7:00PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order April 26, 1999 at 7:05 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Don Phifer Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Matt Milano Cheryl Cowen Lyman Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Greg Dickens Rex McEntire ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Engineer Attorney 2. INVOCA TION High on Life members from Smithfield Middle School were in attendance for the invocation. Ms. Audrey Marshall, Smithfield Middle School, led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Student Council members from Smithfield Middle School were in attendance for the pledge of allegiance. Rachael Anderson, Student Council President, led the Council Chambers in the pledge of allegiance. City Council Meeting April 26, 1999 Page 2 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PRAYER DAY Mayor Scoma read the proclamation proclaiming May 6, 1999 as National Prayer Day. B. PROCLAMATION - SMITHFIELD REUNION WEEKEND Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to Ms. Patricia Stewart and the Stewart family. C. EAGLE SCOUT - JEREMY MCSPADDEN Mayor Scoma recognized Mr. Jeremy McSpadden for his achievement in receiving his Eagle Scout rank. D. RECOGNITION OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR-SHARON DEAVERS Mayor Scoma announced that Ms. Deavers was not in attendance due to illness and that he would present plaque to her at the next Council meeting. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A.) MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1999 B.) MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12,1999 C.) LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AT&T WIRELESS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-27 D.) AWARD OF NRH20 ICE CREAM CONTRACT TO SUN BEL T DISTRIBUTORS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-28 E.) FINAL PAYMENT OF $32,923 TO FREER MECHANICAL FOR RECREATION CENTER HV AC CHILLER SYSTEM City Council Meeting April 26, 1999 Page 3 Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 7. PZ 99-04 - REQUEST OF MATT SPEIGHT OF J.B. SANDLIN FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A COMMERICAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 200' OF RESIDENTAILLY ZONED PROPERTY. (LOCATED IN THE 5500 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Phifer abstained from discussion and voting. Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, summarized staff recommendations. Ms. Ratcliff noted that the development was submitted prior to the adoption of the new landscaping regulations. The development was submitted under the landscaping regulations that were adopted in September and they do meet with regulations. Mr. Matt Speight, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council. Councilman Welch asked Mr. Speight if he would comply with the new landscaping requirements. Mr. Speight said he had no objection with complying with the newly adopted landscaping requirements. Councilman Mitchell asked Mr. Speight what he was planning to erect for the buffer zone between residential and commercial properties. Ms. Ratcliff advised Council that the zoning line is in the middle of T.E.S.C.O. easement, therefore applicant is not directly adjacent to the single-family residential district. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve PZ 99-04 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried 6-0, with Mayor Pro Tem Phifer abstaining. City Council Meeting April 26, 1999 Page 4 8. PZ 99-08 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE TABLE OF PERMITTED USES IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1874 TO ADD WEDDING CHAPELS AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE C1-COMMERICAL AND C2-COMMERICAL DISTRICTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2386 APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, gave staff summarization of PZ 99-08, Ordinance No. 2386. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve PZ 99-08, Ordinance No. 2386. Motion carried 7-0. 9. PS 99-09 - REQUEST OF JOHN COPE FOR A FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, COPE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6724 MEADOW ROAD) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave staff summarization of PS 99-09. Mr. John Cope, applicant, was available for questions from Council. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve PZ 99-09, subject to engineer's comments to require a site specific engineered grading plan with the building permit application; waiving the required fire hydrant at the rear portion of the property, provided the applicant executes a Hold Harmless Agreement; covenants are executed for the required sidewalk, streetlights and street improvements; and waiving the required masonry screening fence, and to waive the fire sprinkle for the home. Motion carried 7-0. 10. GN 99-37 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MTTERS PERTAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF $1,910,000 IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1999 AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2384 APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, gave synopsis of GN 99-37, Ordinance No. 2384 and GN 99-38, Ordinance No. 2385. City Council Meeting April 26, 1999 Page 5 Mr. David Medanich, First Southwest, mentioned that the City maintained their A 1 and AA- ratings. He also mentioned that one outlook, which are within the ratings, improved from stable to positive. Mr. Medanich outlined the ratings received for the sealed bids. Councilwoman Lyman moved to accept the bid of Southwest Securities for the purchase of $1 ,910,000 "City of North Richland Hills, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999" at a true interest cost of 4.827100% and adopt Ordinance 2384 authorizing the issuance of such bonds. The motion seconded by Councilman Mitchell. Motion carried 7-0. 11. GN 99-38 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PETAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF $3,560,000 IN TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1999 AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2385. APPROVED GN 99-38 and Ordinance No. 2385 discussed with Item Number 10. Mayor Pro Tem Phifer moved to accept the bid of Southwest Securities for the purchase of $3,560,000 "City of North Richland Hills, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1999" at a true interest cost of 4.797800% and adopt Ordinance No. 2385 authorizing the issuance of such Certificates of Obligation. The motion seconded by Councilwoman Johnson. Motion carried 7-0. 12. GN 99-36 - APPROVE "NO PARKING, STOPPING OR STANDING DURING SCHOOL ZONE HOURS" FOR THE NORTH SIDE OF 7001-7005 SHAUNA DIRVE AND THE EAST SIDE OF VANCE ROAD FROM SHAUNA DRIVE TO RIVIERA DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2380 APPROVED Mr. Greg Dickens, City Engineer, gave summarization of GN 99-36, Ordinance No. 2380. Mayor Scoma opened the floor for anyone wishing to speak for or against GN 99- 36. City Council Meeting April 26, 1999 Page 6 Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve GN 99- 36, Ordinance No. 2380. Motion carried 7-0. 13. SUPPORTING LEGISLATION FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO THE TEXAS PUBLIC LIBRARY ENDOWMENT FUND - RESOLUTION NO. 99-34 APPROVED Mr. Steve Brown, Library Director, summarized GN 99-39, Resolution No. 99-34, which requests Council approval to make an appropriation to the Texas Public Library Endowment Fund. Councilman Milano moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve GN 99-39, Resolution No. 99-34 which urges Texas legislation to make an appropriation to the Texas Public Library Endowment Fund. Motion carried 7-0. 14. GN 99-40 - APPROVE LIST OF STREET AND TRAIL PROJECTS TO SUBMIT FOR TEA-21 FUNDING APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, outlined the recommended fourteen street projects that are to be submitted to NCTCOG for TEA-21-funding during Pre-Council. Ms. Patty Moose, outlined the recommended three trail projects that are to be submitted to NCTCOG for TEA-21 funding during Pre-Council. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, to approve GN 99-40. Motion carried 7-0. 15. PU 99-21 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POLICE MOBILE DATA PC'S FROM ETECT COMPUTING AND RELATED INTERFACES FROM MOTOROLA, INC. & AUTHORIZE LOAN FROM GENERAL FUND FOR PURCHASES APPROVED Mr. Tom Shockley, Police Chief, summarized PU 99-21, stating that the existing Mobile Data Terminal System and model 9100-11 MDT's are not Y2K compliant. City Council Meeting April 26, 1999 Page 7 Council discussed item. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phifer to approve PU 99- 21. Motion carried 7-0. 16. (A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None (B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS The 1999 Corporate Challenge, sponsored by North Hills Hospital, will kick off on April 24, 1999. The Corporate Challenge consists of 11 events, which will take place over a three-week period. Summer Day Camp Program - Mayor Scoma recognized the Parks & Recreation department for providing a highly desired program. Registration for the ten-week classes is full. The department will work on alternatives programs to accommodate the youths during the summer. Mayor Scoma commended the Police Department for their efforts in improving their response time from 11 minutes and 47 seconds to 9 minutes and 45 seconds. The Economic Development department will be hosting the 8th Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon on May 12th at the Recreation Center. Animal Control will be holding their 4th Annual Paws for Cause, May 1 at 9:00am. 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8: '"