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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1999-08-09 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 - AUGUST 9, 1999 - 6:00 P.M. Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Marcy Ratcliff Mike Curtis Bill Thornton Mayor Mayor Pro T em 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 Budget & Research Director Administrative Assistant to City Manager Director of Planning Assistant Public Works Director Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Matt Milano, Ph.D. Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Cunningham introduced Mr. Greg Vic, the Managing Director of Community Services and Facilities. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 12 - GN 99-75 - Mayor Scoma NAN FROM REGULAR advised the Council that he would be asking each of AUGUST 9, 1999 them to read one of the goals during the regular CITY COUNCIL Council meeting. MEETING Agenda Item 6c - GN 99-72 - Councilman Trevino NAN asked for the definition of "transaction" in the statement that the "40¢ per transaction would remain the same". The City Manager clarified that the Pre-Council Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT transaction referred to a one time charge for each parcel of commercial, residential, industrial, etc property. Councilman Trevino asked the City Manager if Staff GREG D. had sent the letter yet to the residents on Colorado Boulevard. The City Manager advised that the Public Works Director had prepared the letter and that it would be sent soon. Councilwoman Johnson asked that the closing of the street not be included as one of the options since Council had previously considered that option on a regular agenda and denied the closing. OVERALL The Public Works Director briefed the Council on the GREG D. BRIEFING OF purpose of Ordinance No. 2399. He reviewed the REVISED WATER major revisions and additions being made to the CONSERVATION plan. Mayor Scoma questioned that the City AND EMERGENCY Manager of North Richland Hills was designated as WATER DEMAND being the responsible authority while the Mayor is MANAGEMENT designated as the responsible authority for the City PLAN (AGENDA of Watauga (page 3 of the Plan, Implementation & ITEM NO. 13) Enforcement). He further questioned that only the City Manager is mentioned as initiating the Emergency Management Water Demand Plan (page 9, Initiation Procedures). He felt that the City Manager of Watauga would be more appropriate if the City Manager of North Richland Hills was the designated authority. Mayor Scoma was concerned that the wording on pages 6 and 7 did not require the City of Watauga to adhere to the restrictions. Mayor Scoma expressed concern that North Richland Hills would be expected to uphold the agreement, but yet did not have any control over other entities being supplied water through North Richland Hills. He was concerned that if another entity in the plan failed to perform, it would cause North Richland Hills to be in violation of the contract. Staff advised that the wording could be changed to require the City of Watauga to uphold the agreement and that a Letter of Agreement could be sent to Watauga to further clarify that Watauga would adhere to the plan. The Mayor also asked Staff to clarify in the plan that in each of the water management stages, the City will be entitled to use well water at the golf course. Pre-Council Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT IR 99-106 Mr. Shiflet explained the request before the Council RANDY/JIM B. REQUEST FOR from Mr. Dennis Denson was for a masonry MASONRY screening wall across the back of his property and SCREENING WALL three adjacent property owners. Council was ADJACENT TO 100 advised that if they should decide to construct this ACRE PARK wall, Staff felt that the Londonderry and Kingswood homeowners would also make a request for a screening wall. There was discussion on the feelings of the owners of the AG property located in the southern section of the park, the layout of the ballfields and the berms in relation to the houses and the concessions made by the Park and Recreation Board and the City Council to accommodate the surrounding property owners during the development of the concept plan for the park. The construction of a wooden fence was discussed as an option. The consensus of the Council was for staff to prepare some options and place this as an action item on an agenda for Council to consider. IR 99-107 Mayor Scoma stated that this item was going to STEVE N. LEGISLATIVE require extensive time to discuss and suggested that UPDATES the Council consider discussing this at a future work session. The consensus of the Council was to place this on a work session for review and discussion. IR 99-104 TIMELlNE The City Manager advised of some of the upcoming LARRY C. FOR UPCOMING issues that the Council will be addressing over the COUNCIL next several months and the timeline for those DISCUSSIONI issues. He advised the Council that it might be DECISION necessary to call a special work session in September to address issues related to Phase II of the Sign, Landscape and Tree Ordinance. Mr. Cunningham suggested that the Council consider waiting until January to begin meeting with the boards and commissions. There was discussion on the need to convey the Council's goals and objectives to the Board Members before January. After discussion, the consensus of the Council was to present the Council goals and objectives to the Boards and Commissions during the Board and Commission Banquet. Pre-Council Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:52 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session as authorized by Section 551.052 of the Government Code for deliberation regarding real property to discuss park land acquisition. rl ATTEST: (?MUðt~~ 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 - AUGUST 9, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order August 9, 1999 at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Absent: Matt Milano Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Greg Dickens Rex McEntire Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Engineer Attorney 2. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Johnson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS SHARON DEAVERS - CLOTHES CONNECTION City Council Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 2 The Clothes Connection is a non-profit service organization operated by the Birdville Council of PT A and community volunteers. The Clothes Connection helps prepare children for school by providing clothing and school supplies. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26, 1999 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26, 1999 C. GN 99-72 CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR COLLECTION OF CITY PROPERTY TAXES - RESOLUTION NO. 99-53 D. PU 99-31 AWARD OF BID FOR IRRIGATION INSTALLATION AT LINDA SPURLOCK PARK TO SPRINKLE & SPROUT E. PU 99-32 AWARD OF BID FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION, CONTRACT "A" TO KENKO, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,652,661.65 F. PAY 99-05 APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 41N THE AMOUNT OF $22,375.65 TO WALT WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR RUMFIELD ROAD, PHASE 2 MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 7. PZ 99-20 - REQUEST OF SCOTT KUNKLE FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, KUNKLE ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, gave staff recommendations and summarized PZ 99-20. City Council Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 3 Councilman Metts moved to approve PZ 99-20 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the provision that the landscape be updated in accordance with the approved variances. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 8. PS 98-52 - CONSIDER REQUEST OF DAVID MCMAHAN OF DAVIS NORTH TARRANT L.P. FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1 - 4, BLOCK 5, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave staff recommendations and summarized PS 98-52. Councilman Mitchell moved to approve PS 98-52,a replat to b known as Lots 1-4, Block 5, Brentwood Estates Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 9. PS 98-63 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KURTZ-BEDFORD FOR A REPLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 3R1 & 4, BLOCK 1, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF EMERALD HILLS WAY APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave staff recommendations and summarized PS 98-63. Councilman Phifer moved to approve PS 98-63 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 10. GN 99-73 - SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR 1999-2000 CITY BUDGET, PARKS & RECREATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND CRIME CONTROL DISTRICT BUDGETS APPROVED Mayor Scoma summarized GN 99-73. City Council Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to set the date for the public hearings on the Crime Control and Prevention District at 6: 15 pm, the Park Development Budget at 6:30 pm, and the annual City Budget at 7:00 pm on August 23, 1999. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 11. GN 99-74 - RECORD VOTE ON PROPOSED TAX RATE AND SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING APPROVED Mayor Scoma summarized GN 99-74. Councilman Metts moved that a record vote be taken concerning the proposed tax rate of 57¢ and set a public hearing on the tax rate at 4:30 pm on August 19. 1999. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 12. GN 99-75 - ADOPTING REVISED GOALS FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-54 APPROVED The City Council read into record the revised goals for the City of North Richland Hills. Councilman Trevino moved to approve Resolution No. 99-54 adopting the goals for the City of North Richland Hills as revised June 1999. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 13. GN 99-76 - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REVISED WATER CONSERVATION AND EMERGENCY WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED Mayor Scoma advised Council that item GN 99-76 is a public hearing on the revised Water Conservation and Emergency Water Demand Management Plan. City Council Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 5 Mr. Greg Dickens, Director of Public Works, summarized the water demand management plan. Mr. Dickens recommended the following modifications resulting from the earlier discussion held in Pre Council: · replace Mayor with City Manager on Implementation & Enforcement (page 3) · replace solicit with require on page 7, item 9 · replace solicit with require on page 8, item 10 · page 9, item 6, to read as follows: Advise City of Watauga of actions being taken by North Richland Hills and require enforcement of like procedures in Watauga · Item 3 under stage 3 add exceptions: restrictions do not apply to any location using ground water or waste water affluent for irrigation. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak for or against the plan to come forward. No one requesting to speak on this item, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. 14. GN 99-77 - APPROVE THE REVISED WATER CONSERVATION AND EMERGENCY WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN - ORDINANCE NO. 2399 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve GN 99- 77, Ordinance No. 2399 subject to the changes read by Mr. Dickens. Motion carried 6-0. 15. GN 99-78 - REVISE "NO PARKING" ZONE ON BOB DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2400 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis gave Council a synopsis of GN 99-78. Mayor Scoma asked if there was anyone from the neighborhood wishing to speak on this item to come forward. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve GN 99-78, Ordinance No. 2400. City Council Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 6 Motion carried 6-0. 16. GN 99-79 - APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION APPROVED Councilman Trevino moved that Ms. Peggy Weatherred be appointed to the alternate position on the Beautification Commission, term expiring June 2000. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 17. GN 99-80 - APPOINTMENT TO CIP COMMITTEE APPROVED Councilman Metts moved to approve GN 99-80 appointing Lyle E. Welch, Don Phifer, T. Oscar Trevino, Jr, and Charles Scoma (Alternate) to the CIP Committee. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 18. PU 99-33 -AWARD OF BID FOR SOD INSTALLATION AT WALKERS CREEK PARK APPROVED Mr. Bill Thornton summarized PU 99-33 for Council. Councilman Phifer moved to award the contract for the sod installation at Walker's Creek Park to the low bidder, Texas Environmental Management, in the amount of $31,980,00. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 19. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION City Council Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 7 Mr. Bill Louthan, 1924 Higgins Lane, Haltom City, voiced his concern with the lack of interest from the Police Department. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mr. Bill Thornton advised Council of the following: Fall Recreation Celebration Registration Party 9:30 am - 1 :30 pm, August 14, 1999 After School Program begins August 10, 1999 North Richland Middle School North Ridge Middle School Smithfield Middle School Mayor Scoma announced that Congressman Barton would be at the Recreation Center on August 12, 1999 for a Town Hall Meeting, 1999 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. 20. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8: 1 0 pm. ATTEST: ~(yd~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary