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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1999-08-23 Minutes Present: MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - AUGUST 23, 1999 - 5:00 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 Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Marcy Ratcliff Marty Wieder Jim Browne Andy Jones Terry Kinzie Greg Dickens Kevin Miller Mike Curtis Bill Thornton Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Dir. of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Director of Communications Budget & Research Director Administrative Assistant to City Manager Director of Planning Director of Economic Development Parks & Recreation Director Fire Chief Information Services Director Public Works Director Assistant Public Works Director Assistant Public Works Director Assistant Parks & Recreation Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6e, PU 99-34 - Councilman Trevino NAN FROM REGULAR questioned the not to exceed amount of $57,807.50 AUGUST 23, 1999 on the cover sheet. He asked if the total should not CITY COUNCIL be $60,807 based on the base bid amount of MEETING $28,634 and $32,173.50 for replacement of cable and pipe as needed. The City Manager advised the correct amount should have been $60,807, but that Pre-Council Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Staff would not have a problem if the not to exceed amount remained as stated on the cover sheet. The consensus of the Council was to leave the recommendation as outlined on the cover sheet. IR 99-111 BOARD The consensus of the Council was to hold the Board PATRICIA AND COMMISSION and Commission Reception on Tuesday, October 19 RECEPTION at 7:00 p.m. at the BISD Fine Arts Complex. Staff is to bring back to the Council suggestions for the "thank you" gift to be given to the Board Members. Due to a conflicting scheduling problem with BISD, the Reception was subsequently changed to October 28. GN 99-85 DISCUSS The City Manager recapped the telecommunications TERRY PROPOSALS FOR system project. There were several representatives TELECOMMUNI- present from OTM Engineering and Fujitsu Business CATIONS SYSTEM Communication Systems. Mr. Dave Misko, OTM, gave a detailed presentation of the project and their recommendation that the City enter into an agreement with Fujitsu Business Communications Systems for the replacement of the City's telecommunication system. The representatives from OTM and Fujitsu answered questions from the Council. In response to Council questions, the representatives advised that 1) Fujitsu will have an obligation to support the proposed system for a ten year period; 2) Fujitsu will provide the City with new releases on an annual basis making available new technology; and 3) the system has the capability for video teleconferencing. IR 99-114 TREE Mr. Norwood presented the findings of the Tree STEVE N.lMARCY PRESERVATION Preservation Survey sent to the Council. He advised STUDY that further direction was needed from the Council on several issues, i.e., the level of preservation, level of enforcement, impact on staff, cost of development, and whether tree preservation regulations should apply only to commercial developments and new residential subdivisions of two lots or more and not apply to existing single family parcels. Mayor Scoma requested that Staff also review and take into consideration the study done in1989 by the Beautification Commission on a proposed tree preservation ordinance. The Council discussed whether they felt the ordinance should Pre-Council Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT apply to existing homes and how it should be applied to commercial developments and whether the ordinance should or should not restrict the pads and street easements. Mayor Scoma asked Staff to prepare a draft ordinance and bring to Council for further discussion. IR 99-112 PARK Mr. Browne, Parks Director, advised that Staff was JIMB. LAND preparing to discuss with the Park and Recreation DEDICATION/PARK Board a proposed Parkland Dedication Ordinance. IMPACT FEE Mr. Browne asked Council if they had any additional PROPOSAL preferences before the information is presented to the Parks Board. The Council discussed whether they wanted an ordinance developed that is 1) based on impact fees only or 2) requires land dedication with the option for cash fee. They also discussed whether non-residential development should be included. Mayor Scoma, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Councilmen Phifer, Welch, Mitchell, and Metts preferred Option 2 and non-commercial. Councilmen Milano and Trevino preferred Option 2 and the inclusion of commercial. Staff will take the information to the Parks Board for them to make a recommendation back to the Council. IR 99-113 UPDATE Mayor Scoma advised of a meeting on September 2 NAN OF COTTON BEL T at COG to introduce and discuss the opportunity to RAIL SYSTEM begin development of the Cottonbelt Rail System for a commuter line for those cities along the Cottonbelt. Mayor Scoma requested the Council to advise him of any suggestions they had so he could represent the Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. ATTEST: ~&a~J atncla 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 23,1999 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order August 23, 1999 at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL 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 Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION Mr. Don Scroggs, Richland Hills United Methodist Church led the invocation. Mr. Scroggs briefed the Council on the community outreach programs his Church provides to the community. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a.) PROCLAMATION - RHONDA BANNISTER, MRS. TEXAS ALL AMERICAN City Council Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 2 Mayor Scoma introduced Rhonda Bannister, Mrs. Texas All American, and presented her with a proclamation. b.) BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS Ms. Patsy Tucker, Chairman, presented the following awards for yards of the month: Bob & Jennette Forrester, 3332 Willowcrest Drive; Bill & Joan Mayfield, 7209 Karen; Sarah & Dale Henry, 4913 Skylark Circle; Tommy & Sue Martin, 5425 Susan Lee; Rick & Maria Spencer, 6120 Shady Cove; Stephen & Kris Randles, 7564 Hightower; James & Carol Davis, 7209 Elmwood; Gary & Jo Davis, 7501 Brockwood Court; and Rodney & Mary Burns, 7913 Kandy. Ms. Tucker also presented the landscape of the month award to McDonalds/Chevron, 7451 Davis Boulevard. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 1999 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 1999 C. GN 99-85 - APPROVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - RESOLUTION NO. 99-58 D. GN 99-86 - CONTRACT AUTHORIZING PASS-THROUGH STATE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR NETS E. PU 99-34 - AWARD BID FOR AMUNDSON WELL PUMP REPAIR TO MILLICAN WELL SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,634 Councilman Metts moved seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 3 7. SRC 99-03 - CONSIDER REQUEST OF TONY CALLAHAN (RICHLAND BUSINESS CENTER) FOR VARIANCES TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS, ORDINANCE 2374, MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SIGNS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE FREEWAY OVERLAY ZONE ON AN EXISTING POLE SIGN. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 6300 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY AND PLATTED AS TRACT A, RICHLAND PLAZA ADDITION APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, summarized SRC 99-03 and gave staff recommendations. Mr. Tony Callahan, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council. Council discussed the existing poles on property. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing, and asked for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Trevino moved to approve SRC 99-03 allowing the maximum sign area of 486 square feet, a maximum sign height of 57 feet and to allow a triple pole sign with no masonry material coverage for 6300 Grapevine Highway, Richland Business Center and platted as Tract A, Richland Plaza Addition. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1, with Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Metts, Phifer, Trevino and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for and Councilman Milano voting against. 8. GN 99-80 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1999-2000 BUDGET APPROVED Ms. Karen Bostic, Director of Budget and Research, summarized GN 99-80 and furnished a slide presentation of the proposed budget for Council. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak for or against item to come forward. Mr. James Green (address unknown) is in favor of a 4% increase. City Council Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 4 Mr. James McCartney, Sandhurst Lane, inquired where Council is getting the money to increase the City's annual budget. Mayor Scoma advised Mr. McCartney if a property owner's land is valued the same this year as last year there would be no increase in property taxes. Mayor Scoma further stated that citizens of 65 years of age or older would receive a reduction of an additional $3,000, and that the City's tax rate has in fact remained the same the past seven years. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. 9. GN 99-81 - APPROVAL OF 1999 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL - RESOLUTION 99-55 APPROVED Ms. Karen Bostic summarized GN 99-81 during her 1999-2000 proposed budget presentation. Councilman Phifer asked the percentage of new construction attributed to the tax roll. Ms. Bostic advised Council the dollar amount attributed to new construction is 87.6 million. Councilman Phifer moved to approve Resolution No. 99-55 and the Certified Tax Roll in the amount of $2,136,094,682 for the tax year 1999. Councilman Milano seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 10. GN 99-82 - AUTHORIZING HOMESTEAD, OVER 65, AND DISABILITY EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXES - ORDINANCE NO. 2402 APPROVED GN 99-82 was addressed in Ms. Bostic's presentation of the proposed 1999-2000 budget. Ms. Bostic was available to answer questions from Council. Councilman Welch moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2402 providing exemptions for homestead, over 65 years of age, and disabled persons. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 5 11. GN 99-83 - ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 1999 - ORDINANCE NO. 2403 APPROVED Mr. Larry Cunningham, City Manager, summarized GN 99-83 for Council. Councilman Metts moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2403 setting the tax rate for the 1999-2000 fiscal year at 57 cents. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 12. GN 99-84 - ADOPTING THE 1999-2000 BUDGET - ORDINANCE NO. 2404 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve Ordinance No. 2404 adopting the 1999- 2000 Budget for all funds and the revisions to the 1998-99 Budget for all funds. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 13. GN 99-87 - APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER TO REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 1 APPROVED Mr. Marty Wieder, Director of Economic Development, summarized GN 99-87 for Council. Councilman Welch moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to serve the remainder of Cheryl Lyman's two-year term on the Reinvestment Zone Number 1 Board of Directors. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 6 14. GN 99-88 - RESOLUTION COMMUNICATING CITY'S INTENT TO FORM REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-60 APPROVED Mr. Wieder provided Council with background information on Reinvestment Zone Number 2. Councilman Milano moved to adopt Resolution No. 99-60, a resolution communicating the City's intent to form Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North Richland Hills. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 15. PU 99-35 - PURCHASE OF 2 ACRE ADDITION TO 100 ACRE PARK SITE- RESOLUTION NO. 99-61 APPROVED Mr. Jim Browne was available to answer any questions from Council regarding PU 99- 35. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve Resolution No. 99-61, authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements to acquire the 2-acre tract in the amount of $50,000 and associated access easement. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 16. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS NRH20 Family Water park is now open only on Saturdays and Sundays through September 14, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Labor Day, Monday September 6 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. --~-----,_._-_._.--,_._~---_...- .,.,..., ,., City Council Minutes August 23, 1999 Page 7 North Richland Hills Fire Department is offering a Citizen's Academy. This 11-week class begins September 9 and runs through November 18. They will meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Registration deadline is Wednesday, August 25. City facilities will be closed on September 6 in observance of Labor Day. In addition, the library will be closed on Saturday, September 4. Residential garbage will be collected as usual. Dallas 2012 Committee will be touring City facilities as a possible host for Olympic sites. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8: 18 pm. ATTEST: (j!Jat?Ztir¿¿ ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary