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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2000-09-25 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 - SEPTEMBER 25,2000 - 5:15 P.M. Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert 1. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Thomas Powell Pam Burney Karen Bostic John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Paulette Hartman Larry Koonce Andy Jones Mike Curtis Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Support Services Director Environmental Services Director Budget Director Planning Director Public Information Director Assistant to City Manager Finance Director Fire Chief Assistant Public Works Director Russell Mitchell Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6i - PU 2000-042 - Staff was asked if NAN FROM REGULAR in-house staff would still perform custodial services SEPTEMBER 25, at City Hall and the Police Department. Staff 2000 CITY COUNCIL advised that the contract would only be for Fire MEETING Administration, Support Services, PW Service Center, Environmental Services and both Senior Citizen Centers. In-house staff will continue the daily custodial cleaning of all other city facilities. Staff further advised that as a result only one position would be eliminated and efforts were being made to Pre-Council Minutes September 25, 2000 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT transfer the employee to another department. Agenda Item 9 - GN 2000-108 - Council questioned NAN if the applicant was aware of the Council's concerns, i.e., the pole sign, the number of guests. The City Manager advised that Ms. Collup had approached Staff inquiring if there was a possibility Council would reconsider her request. Staff advised her that one of the Council members would need to be willing to bring it back up for it to be reconsidered. Staff also advised Ms. Collup that she would need to agree to the motion at the September 11 Council meeting and address the pole sign, landscaping and other concerns mentioned by the Council at the September 11 meeting. GN 2000-109 Councilman Metts, Chair of the Facilities Naming Ad NAN CONSIDER Hoc Committee, presented to the Council the ORDINANCE proposed naming ordinance drafted by the REGARDING THE Committee for Council's consideration. NAMING OF Councilwoman Johnson asked for clarification on STREETS, PARKS, who would make up the Board. Councilman Metts PUBLIC BUILDINGS advised the Board would consist of three Council AND OTHER members appointed by the Mayor, subject to PUBLIC FACILITIES approval by the Council; that it was a Council - ORDINANCE NO. appointed Board. There were no other questions 2517 from the Council. Formal action was taken at the regular Council meeting. IR 2000-121 Mayor Scoma briefed the Council on the status of NAN UPDATE ON WORK the Work Force Development Program. Council was FORCE advised that a meeting was held over a year ago DEVELOPMENT with the Superintendents of the BISD, HEB and PROGRAM Grapevine-Colleyville School Districts and Tarrant County College to explore the idea of developing a work force development program. A meeting was also held with area businesses. A positive response was received from all parties. The program is primarily a School District, County, and City joint effort. The financing tentatively would be funded by the school districts since it is an education program. The cities will promote it from an economic development standpoint. The program will be identified as an Academy and will be for the retraining of students as well as older citizens. Mayor Scoma advised that in the next Pre-Council Minutes September 25, 2000 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT several weeks the Superintendents will be reviewing a rough draft of an agreement. After the superintendents have reviewed the agreement, the Work Force Development Board will review and refine the agreement. Mayor Scoma advised he met with Congresswoman Granger twice in Washington regarding the funding for this program. Congresswoman Granger is scheduled to visit North Richland Hills on October 19 and the Mayor will be briefing her on its status. IR 2000-117 City Manager Cunningham gave an overview of the JENNY KRATZ REVIEW PLANS agenda for the reception/tour on October 19 for FOR MEETING AND Congresswoman Granger. TOUR WITH CONGRESSWOMAN KAY GRANGER - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 5:44 p.m. that the meeting would adjourn to Executive Session for consultation with Attorney as authorized by Government Code §551.072 for the following cases: 1) Buckingham & Ortis v. North Richland Hills; 2) Venne et al v. North Richland Hills; 3) Bell et al v. North Richland Hills and for deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §441.052 for fire facilities land acquisition. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:31 p.m. to the regular Council meeting with no action required. Cha~~ ATTEST: {?âf;zÍ¿¡æ ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary "..___<_____._.__________>>,__._________._._.v.____...____.._.__,..,..,_.._~..______._'".___..."_.~»_..._.'"_."~~__~~.__..~._..,.._-_. .. 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 25, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order September 25,2000 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert 1. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Attorney Absent: Russell Mitchell Councilman 2. INVOCATION Invocation given by students from Foster Village Elementary. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Students from Foster Village Elementary led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. RECOGNITION OF THE CENSUS 2000 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE Ms. Hartman, Administrative Assistant to City Manager, recognized the Census 2000 Complete Count Committee. Certificates were presented to the members of the City Council Minutes September 25, 2000 Page 2 Committee. Committee members present were Mike Fritz, John Lewis and Sally Hackfeld. The other committee members unable to be present were C.A. Sanford, Mike Rigby, Pat Riddle, Eva Pereira and Reverend Bob Roberts. B. YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS Ms. Patsy Tucker, Chair of the Beautification Committee, and Mayor Scoma recognized the following September Yard of the Month winners: Raymond, Wanda & Heidi Calvert, 3816 Diamond Loch East; Roy & Jerry Riebe, 4859 Blaney; Terry & Lynda Hamilton, 6533 Woodcreek; Leonard & Erline Kojis, 7629 Janetta; Gerry Cozby, 5125 Jennings Drive; Allan & Deborah Hainline, 6729 Mabell; Mike & Janet Suedmeier, 6725 Rolling Hills; Keith & Cheryl Denton, 7837 Old Hickory; and John & Paula Radvansky, 7917 Ember Oaks. C. PROCLAMATION - AMERICAN HEART WALK Councilman Trevino presented proclamation to Ms. Tamra Ward, Regional Director of the American Heart Association. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORK SESSION AUGUST 4-5, 2000 B. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 C. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 D. CONTRACT AUTHORIZING PASS-THROUGH STATE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR NETS D. VACATE A PORTION OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS AND A UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN TOWN CENTER - L.C. WALKER SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1653, L.C. WALKER SURVEY NO. 1652, AND T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1055 - ORDINANCE NO. 2516 City Council Minutes September 25, 2000 Page 3 E. VACATION OF THE DEDICATION OF SMITHFIELD ROAD EAST AND AMUNDSON DRIVE IN TOWN CENTER - ORDINANCE NO. 2515 F. AWARD BID FOR FIRE STATION 4 INTERIOR RENOVATION TO NEW WORLD INDUSTRIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,131 G. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF WASTEWATER TV CAMERA THROUGH H-GAC COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM H. AWARD PARTIAL BID TO CENTURY SERVICES COMPANY FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,064 I. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS OF FIRE SERVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-72 J. AWARD OF BID TO RICHARD CARR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,110,921.71 FOR TOURIST DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. PS 2000-14 - CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOT AR-2, BLOCK 3, INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY DOSKOCIL FOOD SERVICE, REPRESENTED BY TEAGUE, NALL & PERKINS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6353 BROWNING COURT) APPROVED Mr. Scott Gibson of Teague, Nail & Perkins came forward to represent the request. Mr. Gibson requested a waiver to the sidewalk requirement. Mr. Pitstick summarized the request. The plat will add additional land for the applicant to use as a 11 O-space parking lot. Lot 4RB, Block 3 Industrial Park Addition is being added to Lot 6R, Block 3, to create Lot A-R2, Block 3, Industrial Park Addition. The proposed plat and development is in conformance with the current Thoroughfare Plan and Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Council questioned if there was a need for the sidewalk. Staff advised that there were not any sidewalks currently in this area. City Council Minutes September 25, 2000 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Welch moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PS 2000- 14, a final plat of Lot AR2, Block 3, Industrial Park Addition, waiving the sidewalk requirement. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. PS 2000-24 - CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HOME DEPOT ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY HOME DEPOT, U.S.A., REPRESENTED BY WINKELMANN & ASSOCIATES (THIS 17.311 ACRE TRACT IS LOCATED AT 9201 MID CITIES BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Michael Clark, Winkelmann & Associates, came forward to represent the request. Mr. Pitstick, Director of Community Development, summarized the request. The request consists of a 17.311 acre one lot subdivision for future development of a Home Depot site. The proposed plat meets the current Thoroughfare Plan and city regulations. Flood improvement plans have been submitted to FEMA for approval. FEMA and the Corps of Engineers will have final approval of flood plain improvements and the applicant requested final plat approval with agreement to make any design changes as a result of FEMA and Corps approval. There was discussion regarding the maintenance of the drainage channel. Mr. Clark advised that as a result of the Corps of Engineers approval, Home Depot will be required to maintain the drainage channel. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch, to approve PS 2000-24, Final Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Home Depot Addition, with the stipulation that the applicant (Home Depot) will be responsible for the maintenance of the drainage channel. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 9. GN 2000-108 - RECONSIDER ACTION ON PZ 2000-35 - ORDINANCE NO. 2511 CONCERNING REQUEST OF JOYCE COLLUP FOR A ZONING CHANGE OF LOT 1, BLOCK D, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4801 STRUMMER DRIVE) FROM LR LOCAL RETAIL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPROVED City Council considered this request on September 11, 2000 and the motion for approval with stipulations failed denying the proposed zoning. The City Manager explained that City Council procedures allow for reconsiderations at the next meeting. The applicant has since provided letters indicating her willingness to make some City Council Minutes September 25, 2000 Page 5 modifications to her request and would like the request to be reconsidered. Councilman Tolbert has agreed to request that City Council reconsider action on this request. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve GN 2000-108, to reconsider action on PZ 2000-35 at the next Council meeting. Staff advised that the case would need to be re-advertised as a public hearing and that it could not be heard before October 23, 2000. Councilman Tolbert amended his motion to reconsider action on PZ 2000-35 and hold the public hearing at the October 23,2000 City Council meeting. Councilman Metts amended his second. Motion to approve carried 5-1; Mayor Pro Tem Welch, Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Metts, Phifer and Tolbert voting for and Councilman Trevino voting against. 10. GN 2000-109 - RECONSIDER ACTION ON PS 2000-37 A REPLA T OF LOT 1 R, BLOCK 1 , EATON ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY JOE WADE (THIS 1.5641 ACRE TRACT IS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HARMON SON ROAD AND RUFE SNOW) APPROVED Staff advised case was denied at the September 11 City Council meeting due to the fact that applicant or his representative was not present and the next Council meeting was more than 30 days since the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the plat. Councilwoman Johnson has asked that the Council reconsider action on this request. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino, to approve GN 2000-109, to reconsider action on PS 2000-37 at the October 9,2000 City Council meeting. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. GN 2000-110 - EXPRESSING COMMENTS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S METROPOLITAN AREA STANDARDS- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-071 APPROVED Mr. Vick summarized the proposed resolution. City Council Minutes September 25, 2000 Page 6 Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert, to approve Resolution No. 2000-71 expressing comments on proposed changes to the federal government's metropolitan area standards. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 12. GN 2000-111 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGARDING THE NAMING OF STREETS, PARKS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES - ORDINANCE NO. 2517 APPROVED Mr. Vick summarized the proposed ordinance. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino, to approve Ordinance No. 2517 with the following change to Section 3: "The appointment shall be made by the Mayor, subject to City Council approval." Councilman Metts advised this was consistent with other committee appointments. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. GN 2000-112 - REVISION OF SCHOOL ZONE HOURS- ORDINANCE NO. 2514 APPROVED Mr. Dickens, Public Works Director, summarized the proposed ordinance. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Ordinance No. 2514. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. (A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Rick Cawthon, 8345 Emerald Circle, representing the Emerald Lakes Homeowners Association, advised they were having a problem with trash in the lakes area because of debris draining into the lakes. Mr. Cawthon requested the City partner with the Homeowners Association to help with the trash problem. Mayor Scoma advised that Staff would be following up with Mr. Cawthon on the Emerald Lakes problem. (B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS City Council Minutes September 25, 2000 Page 7 Paws to Recycle - begins now through November 30 Liberty Bank Ribbon Cutting (7001 Grapevine Highway) - September 26 at 4:30 p.m. Minyard's Food Store Ribbon Cutting (9135 Grapevine Highway) - September 27 at 9:30 a.m. Citizen Police Academy - September 28 at 7:00 p.m. Critter Connection open - September 30 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. º~~ Charles Scoma - M yor ATTEST: {!!?(Jtßtètæ ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary