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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1999-09-13 Minutes Present: 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 - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - 5:30 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 Paulette Hartman Marcy Ratcliff Marty Wieder Andy Jones Greg Dickens Melani Fragge Steve Brown 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 Assistant to City Manager Director of Planning Director of Economic Development Fire Chief Public Works Director Human Resources Director Library Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6d - GN 99-95 - Councilman Mitchell NAN FROM REGULAR questioned whether in Section 1 the parking, SEPTEMBER 13, standing or storing of a tractor/trailer included the 1999 CITY public street in front of the house and what would COUNCIL validate the valid reasons. Mr. Norwood advised MEETING that technically a vehicle cannot be parked in the public street for any longer than 48 hours. He advised that valid reasons would be a destination point. Mr. Norwood advised that the proposed ordinance also reflects the changes resulting from new legislation. New legislation has changed the compliance time for nuisances from ten days to Pre-Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT seven days. Mr. Norwood explained that the 18- wheeler issue resulted from several complaints from business owners and citizens. There was extensive discussion on whether an 18-wheeler or a tractor should be allowed to park on private property and what constitutes valid reasons. Agenda Item 6f - GN 99-97 - Mayor Scoma NAN expressed concern with the aesthetics and the City's goal to raise the standards and revitalize Davis Boulevard. He suggested that the lease agreement be tied to the City's ownership of the property. If the City should ever decide to sell the property, the new owner should have the option as to whether to continue the contract. He felt the City should have the same option to renew the contract as AT & T. Mayor Scoma advised that since this item was on the Consent Agenda, he wanted to bring it to the attention of the Council. IR 99-206 Mr. Vick explained the purpose of the City GREG V./PATRICIA COMPLETE establishing a Complete Count Committee for the COUNT census is to ensure that a complete count of all the COMMITTEE City's citizens. The Council was advised that the CENSUS 2000 committee would be comprised of 8 subcommittees He presented the two options outlined in the IR for the Council to consider on how to make the appointments. After discussion, the consensus of the Council was for each Council Member to submit a list of nominees and the recommended subcommittee category to the City Secretary by noon on September 22. IR 99-201 The Public Works Director explained that the State GREG D. CONSUMER and TNRCC mandated the Consumer Confidence CONFIDENCE report on Drinking Water. The first report must be REPORT ON delivered to all customers by October 19, 1999 and DRINKING WATER will be sent out with the water bills beginning September 14. The Mayor asked Staff to forward any comments on the report received from citizens back to the Council. Pre-Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT IR 99-207 REVIEW Mayor Scoma questioned why revenues from animal NAN OF MONTHLY licensing and impoundment fees were down. Mr. FINANCIAL Norwood advised that the City was in the process of REPORT AND educating the citizens through the City Newsletter on INVESTMENT the need to license their pets. He explained that the REPORT impoundment shortfall was probably due to overestimating the number of impoundments based on population growth. Councilman Welch stated that in the past the Council had chosen not to actively enforce licensing and that if Council was willing, revenues could be brought back up. The Council discussed that the enforcement of licensing was more of a safety factor, which related to Council goals, rather than a revenue factor. Staff will present a report at the next Council meeting updating Council on current licensing enforcement practices. Mayor Scoma questioned the increase in building maintenance expenses from $688,000 to $909,000. The Finance Director advised that the line item inadvertently included some capital items and that an adjustment was being made to correct it. Mayor Scoma expressed concern that in the Insurance Fund, expenses for Health/Medical Internal Services went from $111,000 to $222,000 and that there was also a significant increase in expenses for retirees. Mayor Scoma suggested that this be reviewed next year at budget. The City Manager advised that the increase was due to two major medical claims. There was discussion on the City's stop loss coverage. The Finance Director advised that the City had individual stop loss coverage at $150,000. Mayor Scoma felt that because of the increase in number of retirees and hospital costs, the Council needs to look at lowering the stop gap coverage during next year's budget process. Councilman Trevino advised that he felt something was left out of the total in Table D of the Investment Portfolio. The Finance Director explained that Table D was a detail of the matured investments for the current fiscal year. He explained that either a column or a row was cut off and that the Table failed to show the interest earned along with the amortization of the premium. Councilman Welch questioned whether interest was placed in the general fund or a special fund. The City Manager explained the idle monies are invested and that the total interest is allocated Pre-Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT like an equity and it goes back into each of the funds. IR 99-203 REVIEW Mr. Norwood briefed the Council on the development STEVE N./MARCY AND DISCUSSION of the proposed tree ordinance. He advised that OF DRAFT COPY Staff will be asking for Council direction on whether OF TREE to proceed with a public hearing or to direct Planning PRESERVATION and Zoning Commission to incorporate the ORDINANCE ordinance into the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Norwood presented highlights of the proposed ordinance. The Planning Director began a section by section review of the ordinance and answered Council's questions. There was discussion on whether the City would be as equally responsible as the developer for replacing trees removed for street rights-of-ways. There was concern expressed on how much the requirements of the ordinance would add to the developer's costs. The Council discussed thinning and questioned whether there should be a clearer definition of thinning. Due to shortage of time, the Council decided to set a work session for September 20 at 6:00 p.m. to continue discussion of the proposed tree preservation ordinance. Staff was asked to provide the Council with the timeline, various costs and inspection fees involved to plat and obtain a building permit. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Cha(!~~ ATTEST: (!JáÓltêtà ~ 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 - SEPTEMBER 13,1999 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order September 13, 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 J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem 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. INVOCATION Dr. Tribble, Principal - Birdville High School, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Birdville High School Show Choir led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a.) PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH Mayor Scoma presented Dr. James Dzandu, Fort Worth Chapter - Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, with a proclamation. City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 2 b.) DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/99 The program is an opportunity for states and local governments to receive international recognition for their budget documents proficiency as a policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan and a communications device. Only 1000 out of 87,000 jurisdictions in the United States receive this award each year. Bond rating agencies favorably consider this award during the credit evaluation process. Dr. Charles Cox, President of Government Financial Officers Association, presented the distinguished budget presentation award to Debbie Durko. This is the ninth consecutive year that North Richland Hills has received this award. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. Its attainment represents a significant achievement by the City of North Richland Hills. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Welch removed Item D, GN 99-95, and Councilman Milano removed Item F, GN 99-97. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23,1999 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 1999 C. APPROVE EXEMPTION OF CITY'S HEALTH PLAN FROM HIPAA REQUIREMENTS D. GN 99-95 - REMOVED FROM CONSENT E. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING JUNKED VEHICLE ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 2408 F. GN 99-97 - REMOVED FROM CONSENT G. AWARD EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BILLING AND COLLECTION CONTRACT TO SOUTHWEST GENERAL SERVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 99-64 Councilman Metts moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items 6d and 6f. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 3 Motion carried 7-0. 6d. GN 99-95 - CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING NUISANCE ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 2409 APPROVED Councilman Welch moved to approve GN 99-95 with the exception of section 1, which is to be tabled. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Councilman Phifer asked Council if they would object to having the appropriate authorities present when section 1 returns to Council. Motion carried 5-2, with Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Metts, Phifer and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for; and Councilmen Milano and Trevino voting against. 6f. GN 99-97 - LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AT&T WIRELESS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-65 TABLED Councilman Metts is unclear on the City's position of renewing the lease agreement with AT&T. He gathered from the previous discussion in Pre-Council that the City does not have the same option as the contractor, which will allow the City to elect not to renew the lease agreement. He would like this item postponed until such time that the City Attorney clarifies and includes the above mentioned option in the lease agreement. Councilman Metts moved to table GN 99-97 until such time that the City Attorney can include the option that the City does not have to renew the lease. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Councilman Milano asked Staff to provide a schematic of the proposed cellular tower, since it will be backed up to commercial and residential property. Mr. Cunningham, City Manager, advised Mr. Milano that Staff could produce a schematic for Council. He also advised Councilman Milano that the proposed site is a 35-foot storage tank behind commercial property at 5141 Davis Boulevard. Councilman Welch said that other cities have placed trees and landscaping around their towers. Mayor Scoma said that the City Manager may get some pictures from AT&T of what other cities have done; there may be some options available for Council City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 4 Motion carried 7-0. 7. PS 98-56 - REQUEST OF DOUG LONG FOR A FINAL PLAT OF BLOCKS 106, THORNBRIDGE SOUTH ADDITION (LOCATED SOUTH OF THORNHILL DRIVE IN THORN BRIDGE ADDITION, PHASE 1 APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, summarized the request of applicant and gave staff recommendations. Mr. Doug Long, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve PS 98-56 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Milano seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8. PS 99-21 - REQUEST OF FREESE & NICHOLS FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1, NORTHEAST CROSSING ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 9100 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff gave an overview of request and stated staff recommendations on PS 99-21. Ms. Trish Hatley, Freese & Nichols, was available to answer questions from Council. Councilman Phifer moved to approve PS 99-21 as recommended by the Planing and Zoning Commission. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Scoma moved item 16, GN 99-100, to this point in the agenda. 16. GN 99-100 - CONSIDERATION OF "OTHER MASONRY MATERIALS" FOR PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 8328 THORNCREST COURT APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff summarized applicant's request. City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 5 Mr. Joe W. Hardin, Jr., applicant, was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. Ed Edwards, Building Official - City of Hurst, was available to answer questions for Council in Mr. Ed Dryden's absence. Council discussed the proposed masonry materials. Councilman Phifer asked Mr. Hardin if the architectural committee for the subdivision approved his plans Mr. Hardin advised Councilman Phifer that they have been approved. He also confirmed for Councilman Phifer that there is one other stucco house in the subdivision. Councilman Trevino moved to approve GN 99-100. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1; with Councilman Welch, Metts, Phifer, Milano and Trevino and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for; and Councilman Mitchell voting against. 9. GN 99-89 - APPOINTMENTS TO THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to appoint Councilman Welch to Place 2, Councilman Phifer to Place 4, and Councilman Trevino to Place 7, terms expiring September 1, 2001. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 10. GN 99-90 - APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD, PLACE 2 APPROVED Councilman Mitchell moved to appoint Ms. Janet Ball to Place 2 on the Library Board, term expiring June 30, 2000. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 6 11. GN 99-91 - ACCEPTANCE OF PRELIMINARY PROJECT PLAN, REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS APPROVED Mr. Marty Wieder, Director of Economic Development gave Council a synopsis of the project plan for Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North Richland Hills. Mr. Larry Darlage, Tarrant County College, was available to answer questions from Council. Councilman Milano moved to accept the preliminary project plan for Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North Richland Hills. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 12. GN 99-92 - ACCEPTANCE OF PRELIMINARY FINANCING PLAN, TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, summarized the preliminary financing plan and staff recommendations for Council. Mr. Koonce strongly advised that the City enter into an agreement with Tarrant County Community College for some kind of a safety net agreement, whereby the City, which is liable for the debt, would be able to recuperate any property taxes that we did not develop. He believes that the numbers, the property taxes would be enough to cover the principal and interest payments on these projects that we anticipate being built over the next 6-7 year period. Councilman Mitchell asked if this agreement was in place. Mr. Cunningham advised Councilman Mitchell if the city proceeds with the project plan and gets approval from the taxing entities we would enter into agreements at that time. Councilman Trevino asked if the City would be able to capture tax revenue on Kohl's and the Blue Line Ice rink. Mr. Koonce advised Councilman Trevino that Kohl's and Blue Line Ice would be included in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2. Councilman Phifer moved to approve GN 99-92, accepting the preliminary financing plan for Reinvestment Zone Number 2, City of North Richland Hills. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 7 Motion carried 7-0. 13. GN 99-93 - CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CREATE REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS APPROVED Mr. Wieder gave Council a summary of the public hearing and staff recommendations of a date to set for the public hearing. Mr. Wieder advised Council that staff's request for this tax-increment reinvestment zone is unique. Our timeframe is condensed if we hope to capture the values that are being created by Kohl's and Blue Line. Mr. Wieder informed Council that Blue Line has made an abatement application, which will brought before Council within the coming weeks. The request tonight is to shorten the timeframe of the process to create a TIF, therefore, Staff is coming to Council requesting that they not only call the public hearing for October 25, 1999, but to also request that the other taxing entities waive a state required 60 day notice. Staff will notify all the jurisdictions of the waiver request via fax and a package will be mailed immediately. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to call a public hearing for Monday, October 25, 1999 requesting that the other four taxing entities waive the required 60-day notice and authorize staff to notify these entities of both actions. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 14. GN 99-98 - REVISION OF SCHOOL ZONE HOURS FOR DISMISSAL AT BIRDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - ORDINANCE NO. 2410 APPROVED Mr. Greg Dickens, Director of Engineering, summarized GN 99-98 for Council. Councilman Trevino moved to approve GN 99-98, Ordinance No. 2410. Councilman Milano seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 8 15. GN 99-99 - APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH COOK INLETNOICE STREAM PCS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-63 APPROVED Mr. Randy Shiflet, Deputy City Manager, summarized applicant's request to locate antennas on three of the City's existing water tanks at Amundson Road, Bursey Road, and North Davis. Mr. Cliff Nordic, Voice Stream Wireless, was available to answer questions from Council. Councilman Phifer moved to approve GN 99-99, Resolution No. 99-63. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Item 16, GN 99-100 discussed earlier in the agenda. 17. PU 99-37 - APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING SERVICES WITH DUNKIN, SEFKO & ASSOCIATES FOR THE UPDATE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - RESOLUTION NO. 99-62 APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PU 99-37 for Council. Mr. Sefko, Sefko & Associates, was available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve PU 99-37, Resolution No. 99-62. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes September 13, 1999 Page 9 18. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Kyle Smith, 7552 Starnes Road, spoke about issues pertaining to masonry materials. Mr. Eric J Krejci, 7704 Western Oaks Drive, wanted to make Council aware of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of North Richland Hills. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:47 pm. (J-LL ~ Charles Scoma - fVIayor ATTEST: {?cWuC/ti ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary