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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1999-07-12 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 - JULY 12, 1999 - 4:00 P.M. Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer Matt Milano, Ph.D. T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Mike McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Marty Wieder Paulette Hartman Steve Brown Jim Browne Tom Shockley Marcy Ratcliff Mike Curtis Bill Thornton Mayor Mayor Pro T em 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 Economic Development Administrative Assistant to City Manager Library Director Parks & Recreation Director Police Chief Director of Planning Assistant Public Works Director Assistant Parks Director Rex McEntire Attorney ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6c - GN 99-55 - Councilman Trevino NAN FROM REGULAR asked when the City would be notifying EPA. The JUL Y 12, 1999 CITY City Manager advised that the plan was to talk to COUNCIL EPA this week when the City's report is submitted to MEETING them. Agenda Item 6d - GN 99-56 - Councilman Trevino NAN questioned the refunding of the $40,000 in engineering fees not being included in the Pre-Council Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT amendment to the contract. The City Manager advised that Carter & Burgess would be submitting a separate letter to document the refunding - $20,000 from Carter & Burgess and $20,000 from Byrd/Forbes. Mr. Cunningham further advised that with the approval of GN 99-56 during the formal council meeting, the Council will be approving the amended engineering services agreement and accepting their refund of $40,000 in engineering fees associated with the SSES omissions. Agenda Item No. 6f - PU 99-30 - Councilman Phifer NAN questioned if Harley Davidson motorcycles had been considered. Chief Shockley advised that the City looked at the purchase and lease of motorcycles from Harley Davidson, Kawasaki and BMW. He advised that they found that BMWs were not good in-town bikes but were better on-the-road bikes and everything else was too expensive. GN 99-62 Mr. Browne briefed the Council on background JIM B. APPROVAL OF information on the Thornbridge Park site. Mr. Bill THORNBRIDGE Thornton, Assistant Parks Director, reviewed the NEIGHBORHOOD elements of the development plan and responded to PARK PLAN questions from the Council. Staff discussed the comments received from citizens on the proposed plan during the Park and Recreation Board's public hearing. Staff advised the citizens commented on the backstop, signage and parking. The Council was advised that this park was designed to be a neighborhood park and would be accessed either by walking or bicycling and parking should not be a problem. However, if at a later date parking becomes an issue, it will be addressed as the problem occurs. I R 99-092 The Mayor advised Council that the July 26 Council PATRICIA H. POSSIBLE meeting would be in conflict with the dedication and CHANGE OF open house for the Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletic MEETING TIMES Complex. Staff advised they were suggesting that FOR JUL Y 26 PRE- Council consider starting the Pre-Council meeting at COUNCIL AND 5:00pm and move the regular meeting to 7:30pm to COUNCIL allow the Mayor and Council to attend the dedication MEETING and open house. The consensus of the Council was to start the July 26, 1999 Pre-Council meeting at 5:00pm and the regular Council meeting at 7:30pm. Pre-Council Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT ADJOURNMENT The Mayor announced at 4:20pm that the City TO EXECUTIVE Council would adjourn to Executive Session for SESSION consultation with the Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss eminent domain for land acquisition. Mayor Scoma called the meeting back to order at 5: 15pm with the same Council Members present as recorded. The following staff members were present: Larry Cunningham, Randy Shiflet, Steve Norwood, Patricia Hutson, Alicia Richardson, Larry Koonce, Donna Huerta, Paulette Hartman, Steve Brown, Jim Browne, Vickie Loftice, Bill Thornton, and Sharon Davis. The following members of the Cultural & Educational Ad Hoc Committee were present: Ms. Zanda Hilger-Seaberg, Mr. John Lewis, Mr. Chuck Shive, Ms. Renae Stasaski, Mr. Lewis Sommermeyer, Ms. Lorinda Lawson, and Mr. John Pempsell. IR 99-093 WORK The committee members, led by Ms. Hilger-Seaberg, SESSION WITH discussed and explained their short term, CUL TURAL & intermediate and long term recommendations to the EDUCATIONAL AD Council. HOC COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS Storm term recommendations were: REPORT PRESENTED AT 1) Print reminders of community activities on water JUNE 14 COUNCIL bills, promoting BISD, TCC and other groups' MEETING cultural and educational activities/offerings. After Council discussion, it was felt that this recommendation should be to promote public cultural and educational activities/offerings by a variety of means using the water bills as one of the alternatives. 2) Evaluate additional subsidization for the participation of disadvantaged citizens. (The Committee felt that transportation and accessibility issues need to be addressed) Pre-Council Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT 3) Increase frequency of current preschool programs at Parks and Recreation Department. 4) Utilize the expanded volunteer network. 5) Children reading hours at apartment complexes - take services to the community through the use of volunteers. 6) Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and place volunteers throughout facilities to staff programs. Intermediate recommendations were: 7) Publish city newsletter more frequently. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson felt this should be a higher priority. Councilman Phifer suggested a monthly column in the local newspaper similar to what Fort Worth is doing. Councilman Trevino suggested a weekly cable show updating the citizens on what is happening in the City. 8) Make current preschool programs more accessible to disadvantaged citizens (cost, transportation). 9) Sponsor additional early learning programs for disadvantage citizens - The discussion was on programs promoting social and living skills. Council agreed that a joint committee needed to be set up with Birdville lSD, Keller lSD, TCC, private schools, etc. The committee would work with the various providers. 1 O)Establish parent/children computer training (including bilingual software) - Discussion on utilizing computers in the evenings at the Senior Centers to provide a parent/child learning experience for those that might not otherwise have access to computers. 11)Promote Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED)- Committee recognizes that the City already is involved with this program but would like to see the program expanded to include promoting financial aid. Pre-Council Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 5 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT 12)Provide English as a Second Language (ESL). 13) Provide Parenting classes. 14)Provide Cultural Identity/education classes. 15) Provide staffing/volunteers for senior centers in evenings for computer instruction for all ages. 16)Continue "Head for the Hills" type festival. 17)lncrease number of cultural activities- Committee advised that the City does not promote cultural activities. They would like for the City to provide a Cultural Arts building for fine arts, i.e., Northeast Orchestra, ballets, plays, etc. They felt the City needed to promote cultural art activities. 18) Propose arts appreciation class - TCC and NRH Gallery. 19)Partner with BISD, other schools and churches for space - The Committee felt that more communication was needed with the different entities. 20) Increase projects with BISD: Teaching opportunities for citizens to link "Real Life" experience to learning - The Council advised that this could be accomplished through the Chamber as they had a similar program. 21) Establish joint projects to encourage youth reading programs, i.e. Barnes & Noble "First Book". 22)Assess block grant and other public funding for special or demonstration projects. 23)Fees for activities as a funding alternative. Long term recommendations were: 24)Offer an array of visual and performing arts activities. Pre-Council Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 6 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT 25)Create distance learning facility employing interactive technologies: computer training, business education. 26) Provide multi-purpose facilities in parks to make programs more accessible. 27) Provide permanent site for Northeast Orchestra. 28)Build a multi-purpose library/classroom/cultural activities facility. 29)Acquire portable staging so that activities may be offered at varied locations (local parks, malls, etc.) 30)Provide a cultural center facility, consider feasibility and location of amphitheater. 31)Propose visual arts displays with BISD, TCC & NRH Gallery. 32)Pursue Sister City exchange program. In summary, Mayor Scoma advised that the Council needed to establish an approach to accomplish the Committee's recommendations, that a committee needed to be established to look at the educational activities with the various school systems and that there was a need for staff to look at incorporating the Committee's recommendations into the Parks Master Plan and the Library Master Plan. Ms. Hilger-Seaberg stated on behalf of the Committee that in order to provide the support to Council and follow-up on their recommendations, they would like for Council to consider an on-going group to investigate, evaluate, and implement the direction the City needs to proceed. Several of the Council LARRY c. Members stated that they would like to consider the establishment of a cultural and educational committee on a permanent basis. Pre-Council Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 7 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:41 pm. Charles Scoma - ATTEST: Oatut!<~/~ 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 - JULY 12, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order July 12, 1999 at 7:04 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 J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Greg Dickens Mike McEntire Absent: Rex McEntire 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 Attorney 2. INVOCATION Father King, St. John the Apostle Church, gave the invocation. Father King briefed the Council on the community outreach programs his Church provides to the community. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Council Minutes July 12,1999 Page 2 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to Jim Browne, Parks & Recreation Director. Mr. Browne announced the following events: WFAA "Good Morning Texas" is broadcasting live at NRH20 on July 16. Northeast RecFest at North Hills Mall, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on July 17. KIDFISH at Green Valley Community Park, 1 :00 pm - 4:00 pm on July 18. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 C. GN 99-55 APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF SANITARY SEWER SURCHARGE - ORDINANCE NO. 2396 D. GN 99-56 APPROVE AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CARTER & BURGESS, INC. FOR WASTEWATER REHABILITATION PROJECT PER EPAADMINISTRATIVE ORDER E. PU 99-29 PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLE FROM LAWRENCE MARSHALL CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,810 F. PU 99-30 AWARD BID FOR 1999 MOTORCYCLES TO KAWASAKI CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,935 City Council Minutes July 12,1999 Page 3 G. PW 99-13 AWARD OF BID FOR THE 24TH YEAR CDBG PROJECT/LYNN TERRACE STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SUTTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,512.35 H. PW 99-14 APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KNOWLTON, ENGLISH & FLOWERS, INC. FOR THE BIG FOSSIL CREEK WASTEWATER OUTFALL SYSTEM PLANNING STUDY - RESOLUTION NO. 99- 43 Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 7. LRC 99-05 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF SCOTT KUNKLE FOR VARIANCES TO THE LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE, NO. 2375, LOT 2, BLOCK 1, KUNKLE ADDITION (LOCATED 7700 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) RECESSED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, advised the Council that the applicant has submitted a letter requesting postponement of the Public Hearing to July 26, 1999. Councilman Metts moved to open the Public Hearing and recess the Public Hearing to July 26, 1999. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8. PZ 99-18 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR JEAN BARFIELD PROPERTIES FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING ON TRACTS 10C2, 10D1, 10E & 10E1, OF THE T. PECK SURVEY, A-1209, FROM AG- AGRICULTURAL TO C1-COMMERCIAL - (LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) - ORDINANCE 2397 APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PZ 99-18 and recapped staff recommendations. Mr. John Barfield, applicant, was available for questions. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve PZ 99-18, Ordinance No. 2397. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes July 12,1999 Page 4 9. PS 99-05 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TOMMY KLINE FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1-27, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1-25, BLOCK 2, LOTS 1-27, BLOCK 3 AND LOTS 1-41, BLOCK 4, HOLIDAY MEADOWS ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 5500 BLOCK OF HOLIDAY LANE) APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PS 99-0S and recapped staff recommendations for Council. Mr. Tommy Kline, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council. Councilman Welch asked Mr. Kline if a current traffic study had been performed. Mr. Kline advised Councilman Welch that a report from Parsons Transportation was included with Mr. Kline's previous plat and there has been no current traffic study Councilman Metts asked if applicant would comply with engineer's comments prior to the start of any work on plat. Ms. Ratcliff advised Councilman Metts that occasionally there are last minute issues addressed in replatting cases. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson clarified that there was a prior commitment on the applicant's behalf to help with a traffic light. Mr. Kline confirmed his commitment in assisting the City with the traffic light. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak for or against item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve PS 99-0S as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried 6-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Councilmen Mitchell, Metts, Phifer, Milano and Trevino voting for and Councilman Welch voting against. City Council Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 5 10. PS 99-13 - CONSIDER REQUEST OF ERNEST HEDGECOTH FOR A REPLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1 R1 & 2, BLOCK 1, MONTE COMMERCIAL ADDITION AND REQUEST FOR WAIVERS TO THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS. (LOCATED AT 7001 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PS 99-13 and recapped staff recommendations for Council. Councilman Trevino inquired if the fire hydrant is addressed in staff recommendations. Ms. Ratcliff advised Councilman Trevino that the only part of the property that is not within the 300-foot radial distance is the parking lot and a small portion of the drive through bank. Councilman Trevino clarified if applicant wanted to develop anything on the parking lot the fire hydrant would be addressed at that time. Mr. Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, stated that the City could possibly give a waiver on the fire hydrant coverage in the parking lot. Specifically the rules read that the whole parking lot would be covered by fire hydrant coverage because of car fires, but there would be a small portion of the parking lot not covered. Councilman Metts asked Ms. Ratcliff if Staff is recommending that Council waive the fire hydrant requirements. Mr. Dickens said that the City is not objecting to waiving the fire hydrant, but only the Council is authorized to waive the requirement. Mayor Scoma stated that there was a representative from the Church available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, to approve PS 99-13 with the following recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission: require the 15-foot and 5-foot right-of-way dedications on Grapevine Highway and Glenview Drive, require a covenant to pay for construction of the sidewalks at the time of the future improvements to Grapevine Highway and require the property owner to execute a Unity Agreement & Covenant to eliminate the Building Code issues and the Declaration of Restrictions, Grant of Easements and Party Wall Agreement to eliminate the Zoning Ordinance issues. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. City Council Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 6 Councilman Welch called Point of Order - He wanted to clarify that the recommendations were those of Planning and Zoning and not Staff's. Ms. Ratcliff advised Council that Staff concurs with the Planning and Zoning recommendations. Councilman Milano asked the City Attorney if Council waives the fire hydrant requirement would the City be liable should there be a fire outside of the radius of coverage. Mike McEntire, City Attorney, advised Councilman Milano that the City would not be responsible for any damage. Council discussed the Unity Agreement as it relates to the fire hydrant waiver and responsibility of the City. Ms. Ratcliff informed Council that the Unity Agreement has nothing to do with the fire hydrant coverage in the parking lot. Mayor Scoma asked what direction the Council should take to address the fire hydrant since its not in accordance with our current ordinance. Mr. Dickens suggested that the City enter into a hold harmless agreement for fire hydrant coverage. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to amend motion to include a hold harmless agreement addressing the fire hydrant. Councilman Metts seconded the amendment. Motion carried 7-0. 11. GN 99-57 - APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPROVED Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, read aloud the following appointments for the record: Beautification Commission Place 1 Patsy Tucker Place 3 Doris Batenhorst Place 5 Jane Dunkelberg Place 7 Delores Pultz term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 Board of Adjustment Place 1 Place 3 (Alt.) Place 5 Place 7 Board of Appeals Place 1 Place 3 Place 5 Place 7 (Alt.) Cable TV Board Place 1 Place 2 Place 3 Place 5 Place 7 Library Board Place 1 Place 3 Place 5 Place 7 City Council Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 7 Leslie M. Jauregui Paul Young Tommy Duer Kyle Bacon term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 Garry Cope Michael Dean John Larriviere Bob McCary term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 Jim Schulier Kevin Leckey David Whitson James Allen, Sr. Tom Hagen term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2000 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 Polly Brinkley Mary Shilcutt Avis Crisp Eva Peneria term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 Parks and Recreation Board Place 1 Mark Haynes Place 3 Scott Turnage, Jr. Place 4 Kyle Appling Place 5 John Lewis Place 7 Jeff Arwine term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2000 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 Planning & Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Place 1 Ron Lueck term expiring 6/30/2001 Place 3 Don Bowen term expiring 6/30/2001 Place 5 Timothy J. Welch, P.E. term expiring 6/30/2001 Place 7 Joe Tolbert term expiring 6/30/2001 Teen Court Advisory Board Place 1 Vanessa Trevino Place 3 Ronald Moore Place 5 Kathy Graves Place 7 Becky Hullit term expiring 6/30/2000 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 City Council Minutes July 12,1999 Page 8 Town Hall Committee Place 1 Place 3 Place 5 Place 7 Don Pultz Jim Kemp Ross Hood Chuck Shive term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 term expiring 6/30/2001 Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve GN 99-57. Motion carried 7-0. 12. GN 99-58 - APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 7 ON THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT APPROVED Mayor Scoma recommended that Councilman Trevino be nominated to Place 7 on the Crime Control and Prevention District to fill the unexpired term of September 1, 1999. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to appoint Councilman Trevino to Place 7, term expiring September 1, 1999. Motion carried 7-0. 13. GN 99-59 - APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVED Mayor Scoma recommended the following nominations to the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation: David Barfield, Place 7, term expiring May 2000 Mack Garvin, Place 6, term expiring May 2001 Matt Milano, Place 4, term expiring May 2001 Lyle Welch, Place 2, term expiring May 2001 Mayor Scoma entertained a motion or further nominations from Council. City Council Minutes July 12,1999 Page 9 Councilman Trevino moved to approve the recommendation as read by the Mayor. Councilman Mitchell asked if he could nominate Dwayne Leslie to Place 7. Councilman Trevino amended his motion to include Councilman Mitchell's nomination. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor Scoma advised Council that the motion on the floor was to appoint Mack Garvin to Place 6, Matt Milano to Place 4 and Lyle Welch to Place 2. The Mayor advised he would ask for an additional motion for the Place 7 nominations. Motion carried 7-0. Councilman Metts recommended that Scott Turnage, Jr. be added to the list of nominations for Place 7. Mayor Scoma advised Council that he would entertain a motion for Scott Turnage to Place 7 on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve Scott Turnage, Jr. to Place 7 on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board. Motion to approve carried 4-3, with Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Councilmen Metts, Phifer and Milano voting for and Councilmen Welch, Mitchell and Trevino voting against. 14. GN 99-60 - APPOINTMENTS TO PLACE 1 AND 3 ON THE ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Mayor Scoma recommended that both Dr. Metcalf and Don Sharp be reappointed to Place 1 and 3, terms expiring June 30, 2001. Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve Mayor Scoma's recommendation. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes July 12,1999 Page 10 15. GN 99-61 - APPROVAL OF SUBMITTAL FOR TEA-21 ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (TRAIL PROJECTS)- RESOLUTION NO. 99-48 APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from discussion and voting. Mr. Jim Browne, Parks and Recreation Director summarized GN 99-61, Resolution No. 99-48 and recapped staff recommendations for Council. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve GN 99-61, Resolution No. 99-48. Motion carried 6-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. 16. GN 99-62 -APPROVAL OF THE THORNBRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PLAN APPROVED Mr. Jim Browne recapped the concept plan and summarized staff recommendations. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 99-62. Motion carried 7-0. 17. GN 99-63 - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL FOR A TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE GRANT FOR BRANDONWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE - RESOLUTION NO. 99-47 APPROVED Mr. Jim Browne summarized GN 99-63, Resolution No. 99-47 for Council. Staff seeks approval from Council to submit a grant application using the value of the land as the City's matching value participation. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked Mr. Browne if he foresees any problems with this neighborhood park becoming a public park and if he offers any thoughts or plans to offset the thought of it becoming a public park. City Council Minutes July 12,1999 Page 11 Mr. Browne said that this property is unique in that it is on the southern perimeter and completely fenced. In addition to the visibility barrier it also has some security barriers. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve GN 99- 63, Resolution No. 99-47. Motion carried 7-0. 18. GN 99-64 - PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT APPROVED The Mayor announced that Agenda Item GN 99-64 was a public hearing and he invited Chief Tom Shockley to explain the grant request. Chief Tom Shockley summarized the agenda item. No one else requested to speak on this public hearing item. Councilman Milano moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve GN 99-64. Motion carried 7-0. 19. PW99-15 -AWARD RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION CONTRACTS FOR THE RUFE SNOW DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT (I.H. 820 TO MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis summarized PW 99-15 and recapped staff recommendations for Council. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to award right-of-way acquisition contracts to Ponder Real Estate for $6,500, to W. M. McClellan & Associates for $7,150 and to Ken Flower for $4,420. Motion carried 6-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Metts, Phifer and Milano voting for and Councilman Trevino voting against. City Council Minutes July 12,1999 Page 12 20. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Chris Ballas, 7714 Sable Lane, addressed the Council on a code enforcement problem on Brandi Place. Mr. Ballas questioned why an inoperable vehicle and storage building code violation could not be abated more expeditiously. The City Manager explained the procedures the City is required to follow. He advised that in cases where the citations are appealed to the Court and an extension is granted by the judge then the City Council and Staff can not interfere with the Judge's ruling. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS None. 21. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:21 pm. L~jÎ~~ arles Scoma - ayor ATTEST: ~M¡~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary