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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1999-05-24 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 - MAY 24,1999 - 5:45 P.M. Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer Matt Milano T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Marcy Ratcliff Jim Browne Paulette Hartman Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Communications Director of Planning & Inspections Director of Parks & Recreation Administrative Asst. to City Manager ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS The City Manager requested that Council remove NAN FROM REGULAR Item 6e from the Consent Agenda. Southwestern MAY 24,1999 Bell has asked to change the time from June 1 to AGENDA July 1. In order to make the change it will be necessary to remove the item from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Norwood, Assistant City Manager, introduced to the Council, Ms. Paulette Hartman, Administrative Assistant to City Manager's Office. IR 99-073 The consensus of the Council was to cancel the PATRICIA CANCELLATION December 27, 1999 City Council meeting. OF DECEMBER 27, 1999 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Pre Council Minutes May 24 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT IR 99-078 The City Manager recapped the previous action PATRICIA LOCATION AND taken by the Council that led to the relocation and BROADCASTING broadcasting of the Pre-Council meetings in the OF PRE-COUNCIL Council Chambers. Councilman Mitchell requested MEETINGS that this item be placed on the agenda for further consideration. The Council discussed extensively relocating the Pre-Council meetings to the Pre- Council Room and whether they would like to continue to televise the meeting. Mayor Scoma stated that broadcasting and relocation of Pre- Council meetings were precipitated by the change of Council Rules related to deliberation of regular agenda items during Pre-Council meetings. Discussion was held about this issue and broadcasting and location of Pre-Council meetings. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Mayor advised that the item would be placed on the June 14 Council meeting for Council consideration. IR 99-076 Mr. Norwood summarized land use and zoning STEVE N.lPATRICIA AMENDMENT TO redevelopment issues that the Council needs to THE address on Strummer Drive and Precinct Line Road. COMPREHENSIVE The Council discussed whether to address the issue PLAN AND now or wait for a consultant to review the REZONING comprehensive plan and submit recommendations to STRATEGY FOR the Council. Mr. Harvey Greenwald addressed the STRUMMER Council on the concerns of the property owners on DRIVE, LOTS 1-12, Strummer. He advised that the property owners are BLOCK D, concerned that when their property values increase, RICHLAND OAKS they will be forced to sell at a low rate because they ADDITION AND are on a fixed income and cannot afford to stay. He REVIEW OF THE further advised that previous Councils assured them LAND USES of two things. First, that they would not let anyone ALONG PRECINCT be put into that type of situation. Second, if the area LINE ROAD were to develop in sections, it would be done in such NORTH OF THE a manner that it would be attractive and conducive to RAILROAD the surrounding properties that had not sold. Mayor TRACKS Scoma summarized Council's discussion - 1) the Council felt they needed to study the issue in more depth; 2) there needs to be a Council workshop and input received from the community in conjunction with the workshop; 3) the Council needs to move forward with the issue and it should blend with the overall comprehensive plan when it is completed next year. He advised that the next step would be to have a community meeting to receive input from the neighborhood. Pre Council Minutes May 24 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT IR 99-075 PHASE II Mr. Norwood presented the areas that Staff is STEVE N.lPA TRICIA - LANDSCAPING requesting Council direction. First, when would AND SIGN Council like to initiate Phase II of the landscaping REGULATIONS and sign regulations? Second, when does the AND OTHER Council anticipate the work to be done that the Land DEVELOPMENT Use Ad Hoc Committee has not yet addressed? RELATED ISSUES Third, does Council want to fund professional help out of current funding or fund in next year's budget? The consensus of the Council was to instruct staff to move forward with Phase II of the landscaping and sign regulations. The Council discussed the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee and when the Council should reconvene the Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Councilmen Metts, Milano and Phifer felt the Committee should not be reactivated and a professional consultant be brought in to work with the Council and Staff on the remaining issues. Councilmen Trevino and Mitchell felt the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee should continue to function. Mayor Scoma advised that the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee would not meet as often as they were required to meet during the first phase. He stated that the Committee is a sounding board of the community for the Council and Staff to work with. Mayor Scoma advised that the Committee was established by Council action and if the Council chooses not to reconvene the Committee, formal action will need to be taken by the Council. The consensus of the Council was to bring the issue of the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee up for reconsideration. The Council discussed whether to proceed with funding the consultant or wait and fund the consultant at budget. The Mayor advised that funds were available in Council Contingency if Council should desire to proceed with the funding. The consensus of the Council was to proceed with funding and the acquiring of professional services. Pre Council Minutes May 24 1999 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT IR 99-077 Ms. Huerta updated the Council on the following NAN LEGISLATIVE legislative bills of interest to the City: HB 2259, HB UPDATE 1673, HB 204, SB 5; SB 1547, SB 598 and SB 441. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma advised that the Executive Session would be held at the conclusion of the regular Council meeting. Mayor Scoma adjourned the Pre- Council meeting at 6:54 p.m. (1-L~ ~ Charles Scoma t Mayor ATTEST: ~~~ atricla Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MAY 24,1999 -7:00PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order May 24, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer Matt Milano T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Greg Dickens Rex McEntire Mr. Russell Mitchell gave the invocation. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Engineer Attorney 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Council Minutes May 24, 1999 Page 2 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor Scoma recognized Mr. Fred Wilson, President of the School Board and Delores Webb, School Board Member. B. PROCLAMATION - NORTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to Nancy Mull, Principal of North Ridge Elementary School. Mayor Scoma also recognized the schools achievement in earning the National Blue Ribbon Award. C. RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL Randy Cobb, Principal, announced various awards and achievements of Richland High School. D. PROCLAMATION - RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to Hank Fulkerson, Richland High School Girls' Coach. E. BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS Ms. Patsy Tucker, Chairman of Beautification Commission awarded Yard of the Month to the following: Norma Glenn, 3421 Willowcrest; Harvey & Anna Williams, 7016 Manor; Robert & Sandy Houston, 6012 Club House Drive; Dowlene Frazier, 5501 Misty Meadow; Jim & Gerry Owen, 4800 Wedgeview Drive; Sean & Mary Leonard, 6936 Aston; Dick & Kay McCutcheon, 9225 Glenhaven Court; Gary & Rochelle Drake, 7913 Lucian Drive; and Kevin & Cynthia Keck, 8605 Saddle Ridge Trail. Ms. Tucker also presented the Landscape Award to Dr. Mary Robb, 4108 Cagle Drive. F. AWARD OF MERIT Terry Arterburn with MESA Design Group presented an Award of Merit to the Mayor, City Council and City Staff. The award recognized outstanding professional achievement for Excellence in Design for the Girl's Fast Pitch Softball Complex at Walker's Creek Park. City Council Minutes May 24, 1999 Page 3 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Phifer removed item 6e, GN 99-48. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A.) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6,1999 B.) MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10,1999 C.) MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10,1999 D.) EXTEND ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR AQUATIC CHEMICAL SUPPLIES TO ADVANCE CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTION - RESOLUTION NO. 99-36 Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 7. GN 99-48 - APPROVE APPLICATION FOR MUNICIPAL CONSENT FROM SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE FOR RIGHT OF WAY USAGE APPROVED Mr. Randy Shiflet, Deputy City Manager, explained the application for municipal consent to Council. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve GN 99- 48 and the approval to reflect a change of the effective date to July 1, 1999. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. GN 99-43a - APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS AND APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from voting. Ms. Tina Harvey, Youth Outreach Coordinator, introduced Sara Batenhorst and Vanessa Trevino of the Youth Advisory Committee. City Council Minutes May 24, 1999 Page 4 Ms. Batenhorst summarized the annual report for Council. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, to approve the amendment to the Youth Advisory Committee by-laws and approval of recommendations for new committee members. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. 9. GN 99-44 - COTTONBELT TRAIL DISTRICT BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 99-37 APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from discussion and voting. Mr. Jim Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation, summarized GN 99-44. Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve GN 99- 44, Resolution No. 99-37. Motion to approve carried 6-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. 10. GN 99-45 - APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 1 ON THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from voting. Councilman Welch moved to appoint Vanessa Trevino with a term expiring June 30, 1999. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. 11. GN 99-46 - APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 7 ON THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED Councilman Trevino moved to appoint Becky Hulitt with a term expiring June 30, 1999. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes May 24, 1999 Page 5 12. GN 99-47 - APPOINTMENT OF PLACE 7 TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Councilman Trevino moved to appoint Joe Tolbert with a term expiring June 30, 1999. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Councilman Milano asked for clarification on the unexpired term. Mayor Scoma advised the length of the term expires on June 30, 1999. Motion to approve carried 4-3, with Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Milano and Trevino voting for, and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and Councilmen Metts and Phifer voting against. 13. GN 99-49 - APPOINTMENT OF PLACE 1 TO THE TOWN HALL COMMITTEE APPROVED Councilman Welch moved to appoint Don Pultz with a term expiring June 30, 1999. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4-3, with Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Milano and Trevino voting for, and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, and Councilmen Metts and Phifer voting against. 14. (A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Jeff Paul, 5125 Colorado Boulevard voiced his concern about the safety of citizens on Colorado Boulevard. He requested a traffic study be conducted on Colorado Boulevard. Mr. Dwayne Leslie, 7708 Ridgeway Court, voiced his concern with Councils' direction. Mr. Charles Cole, 6125 Riviera Drive, voiced his concern about the architectural design of construction around BISD stadium. He also mentioned his dismay with Council acting as individuals instead of working together as a team. Ms. Patsy Tucker, 6801 North Oaks Drive, thanked the Council for the "North Richland Hills History" book. City Council Minutes May 24, 1999 Page 6 (B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Scoma announced the purchase of heart to heart monitoring equipment. Mayor Scoma announced that the Critter Connection reached a milestone with the adoption of its 500th animal. 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: ~dtu~~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary