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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2001-02-12 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 - FEBRUARY 12, 2001 - 6:00 P.M. Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Paulette Hartman Rex McEntire Mike Curtis Larry Koonce Greg Dickens Bill Thornton Donna Enos Clay Caruthers Andy Jones Ed Dryden John Pitstick Pam Burney Tom Shockley Thomas Powell Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Adm. Asst. to City Manager Attorney Assistant Director - Public Works Finance Director Public Works Director Assistant Director - Park & Recreation Purchasing Agent Internal Auditor Fire Chief Building Official Director of Development Environmental Services Director Police Chief Support Services Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 11 - GN 2001-017 - Councilman NAN FROM REGULAR Metts asked staff if specific verbiage other than "as FEBRUARY 12, needed" can be used in Exhibit C - Water Course 2001 CITY Maintenance Schedule. Councilman Metts also COUNCIL AGENDA asked if staff could change "acts of God" to some other verbiage. Mayor Scoma asked Council to hold discussion until Council convened for regular session to discuss the merits of the case. ITEM IR 2001-015 DISCUSS 2001 BOND SALE AND POTENTIAL REFUNDING IR 2001-016 DISCUSS ELECTRIC DEREGULATION DISCUSSION Pre-Council Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 2 ASSIGNMENT Agenda Item No. 14 - PW 2001-007 - Councilman NAN Metts asked if the entire amount of $305,500 would be payable to developer NTD. Staff advised Council the city would be responsible to collect monies from the City of Keller, and the escrowed amount by the Keller developers and pay the final amount of $305,000 to NTD upon completion and acceptance of the project by the city. Mr. Koonce advised Council in addition to the 2001 projects approved as part of the 2001 budget, staff has determined Shady Grove/Smithfield and North Tarrant Parkway need to be accelerated for funding. The debt issuance approved by Council as part of the 2001 budget consists of $980,000 General Obligation Bonds and $3,255,000 Certificates of Obligation for street projects. The total proposed debt issue will be $4,325,000. Staff anticipates that funds will be needed for some of the projects prior to the debt issuance and receipt of bond proceeds. Staff asks Council to approve a Resolution No. 2001-016 which allows the city to reimburse expenditures with the proceeds of future debt. Staff proposes a tour for the rating agencies similar to that of Representative Granger. Staff would invite the analysts who are the decision-makers on the rating committees. Staff suggests the week of April 9th as a possible time to schedule the tour. Mayor Scoma directed staff to fax possible dates to LARRY K. I LARRY C. Council for their consensus. Mr. Vick presented Council with a powerpoint presention. Mr. Vick detailed the basics of electric deregulation - Aggregation is a method that will be used by political subdivisions to acquire electricity. Cities will most likely join together with other cities and form "Political Subdivision Corporations" (PSC's) to buy electricity as a group. Staff will be coming to Council within the next 4 to 8 weeks with proposals for joining a PSC aggregator. Mayor Scoma suggest staff look into BISD as a possible aaareQator. GREG V. Pre-Council Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT IR 2001-019 Mr. Pitstick advised Council our current ordinances DISCUSSION allow for outside display and outside storage under REGARDING certain restrictions. Staff has received some phone OUTSIDE DISPLAY, Calls from citizens regarding general regulations and STORAGE AND intent for code enforcement. Staff is requesting FOOD SALES clarification from City Council regarding the following areas: - Temporary Season Display - Current ordinance allows for seasonal display one time a year for up to 30 days. Staff is requesting direction whether to allow extended periods for seasonal display or require a Special Use Permit. - Incidental Display of Goods - Current ordinance does not allow for any permanent incidental display of goods in front of commercial business. Staff is requesting direction whether to allow incidental display of goods adjacent to a commercial building. - Outside Storage - Current ordinance allows open storage on the side and rear of commercial buildings. Staff is requesting direction whether to require screening from public view for open storage of goods. - Temporary Warehousing - Current ordinance does not allow for any temporary use of storage containers. Local retailers state they need some temporary storage during busy times of the year. Staff is requesting direction whether to allow storage containers on a temporary basis prior to seasonal events. - Temporary Food Vendors - Pam Burney asked Council for clarification regarding temporary food vendor regulations. Staff has received several requests for food vendors outside of commercial businesses. Staff is requesting direction to determine if Council wants to allow temporary food vendors. Pre-Council Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Councilwoman Johnson does not agree with storage in front of buildings. Mayor Scoma suggested staff schedule a work JOHN P. session to cover above items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:50 p.m. that the meeting would adjourn to the City Council Meeting ~ ATTEST: (?áéZtdtá ~ 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 - FEBRUARY 12, 2001 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order February 12, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert 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 Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Ms. Jan McNeill and students from Snow Heights Elementary were present for the City Council meeting. Ms. Carly Kingston of Snow Heights Elementary led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Erick Grande of Snow Heights Elementary led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS City Council Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 2 Mayor Pro Tern Welch along with Ms. Pam Burney, Environmental Services Director, acknowledged Dr. Metcalf for his service to the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Committee. Mayor Pro Tern Welch presented Dr. Metcalf with a plaque for his service. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Trevino removed Item No. 6D from the consent agenda. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2001 C. GN 2001-011 - INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-016 D. REMOVED E. PU 2001-008 - CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH VMC LANDSCAPE SERVICES FOR MOWING OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY F. PU 2001-009 - AWARD BID FOR GROUND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT TO PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,074 G. PU 2001-010 - AWARD BID FOR 2001 HV AC REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO APEX HEATING & AIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,231 H. PU 2001-011 -AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POLICE MOBILE DATA PC'S FROM ETEC SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,556 I. PU 2001-012 - AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF FUEL J. PU 2001-013 - AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF HURST CONTRACT FOR AUTO PARTS AND SUPPLIES City Council Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 3 K. PU 2001-014 -AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE FROM CLASSIC CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,948 L. PW 2001-006 - AWARD OF BID FOR MISCELLANEOUS 2000 STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $572,421.20 Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 6D. GN 2001-012 -APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE RUFE SNOW DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from discussion and voting. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve GN 2001-012. Motion to approve carried 6-0, with one abstaining. 7. GN 2001-013 - CALLING CITY COUNCIL ELECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-017 APPROVED Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve GN 2001- 013, Resolution No. 2001-017. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. GN 2001-014 -APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 4 TO THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to appoint Mr. John Ramsey to Place 4, term expiring June 30, 2002. City Council Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 4 Motion to approve carried 7-0. 9. GN 2001-015 - ENDORSE THE CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF A WASTEWATER PRETREATMENT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-011 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis advised Council the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC) recently issued the City of Fort Worth's Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant a revised discharge permit. As part of the revised discharge permit wholesale customers of the City of Fort Worth's Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant have to submit several items which address the industrial pretreatment program. The City of North Richland Hills only needs to provide the following items to meet these requirements. - City resolution endorsing the implementation of the pretreatment program. - Ordinance revising the local limits on "fats, oils, and greases" and "metals" to be equal or more stringent than Fort Worth's limits. - Revised "Enforcement Response Plan (ERP) including provisions required by the TNRCC under rule 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 403. Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Welch to approve GN 2001- 015, Resolution No. 2001-011. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. GN 2001-016 - APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE NO. 1773 - ORDINANCE NO. 2540 APPROVED Mr. Curtis advised Council the amendment to Ordinance 1773 is part of the requirement per the revised discharge permit issued by the TNRCC. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve GN 2001- 016, Ordinance No. 2540. Motion to approve carried 7-0. ,_,_...__ u._···.·^m....._.._.,__ ".o._..._.__~.___"____,">~~___._____ City Council Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 5 11. GN 2001-017 - APPROVE WATER COURSE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH HOME TOWN NORTH RICH LAND HILLS RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. ON COMMON AREA CA-11 - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-012 APPROVED Mr. Curtis summarized the detention pond agreement for Council. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve GN 2001-017, Resolution No. 2001-012. Councilwoman Johnson would like staff to include a specific time frame other than lias needed" for Exhibit C. Mr. Cunningham advised Council the following verbiage could be added with Council's approval. "The watercourse area be inspected by developers not less than twice monthly to ensure compliance with the above provisions for maintenance. In the event maintenance is not met the City will perform according to section 3, page 1 of said agreement." Councilman Metts asked the City Attorney if "act of God" was a legal definition. Mr. McEntire advised Council that "act of God" is a definition in the court of law. Councilwoman Johnson asked if Council would consider Mr. Cunningham's verbiage as an amendment to the motion. Councilman Metts accepted, Councilman Mitchell seconded the amendment to the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. GN 2001-018 - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL FOR TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE GRANT FOR FOREST GLENN EAST NEIGHBORHOOD PARKSITE _ RESOLUTION NO. 2001-013 APPROVED Mr. Bill Thornton summarized the grant request. , '^" <'",_~__e_'.'_.__~_.~.",__"_~..",.,,,,_______,__,,~_____ City Council Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 6 Councilman Trevino moved to approve the submittal of the grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for construction of the Forest Glen Neighborhood Park, approve Resolution No. 2001-013 and amend the CIP Budget to reflect the change in grant application from Brandonwood to Forrest Glen East. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. PU 2001-015 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE FROM ATC AMERICAN LAFRANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,584 APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, advised Council the 2000/2001 approved budget appropriated funds for a new engine (pumper) for the Fire Department. Mr. Andy Jones, Fire Chief, advised Council this engine will replace a 1987 Emergency One Engine currently in front line service at Fire Station #2. The 1987 E-One Engine will rotate to reserve status replacing the current reserve, a 1986 Sutphen Engine that will be sold at auction. Staff is recommending approval of the purchase of a new Engine for the Fire Department from A TC American LaFrance in the amount of $285,584 and that the city take the early payment discount of$13,535, making the total cost to the city $272,049. Councilman Phifer asked staff if it would be wise for staff to retain the old equipment. Mr. Cunningham advised Council that staff would evaluate the option of keep the older equipment. The city would be losing a lot of points in terms of the ratings by the ISO. Mayor Pro Tern Welch advised staff he would like to see the city keep the 1986 Sutphen Engine. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Welch to approve PU 2001-015 as recommended by staff. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. PW 2001-007 - APPROVE CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR SHADY GROVE ROAD AND SMITHFIELD ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS WITH NORTHEAST TARRANT DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-014 APPROVED City Council Minutes February 12,2001 Page 7 Mr. Curtis summarized the City-Developer Agreement for Council. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PW 2001- 007, Resolution No. 2001-014. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. PW 2001-008 - APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KIM LEY-HORN, INC. FOR NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY PAVING, DRAINAGE, AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-015 APPROVED Mr. Curtis summarized the process of selecting Kimley-Horn for the North Tarrant Parkway paving, drainage, and streetscape improvements Phase I. The agreement outlines the scope of work as the following services: Field surveys and geotechnical investigation for design Drainage analysis Design of plans and specifications for 6-lane divided concrete street, associated drainage facilities, traffic signals, concrete trail, and streetscape - Provide monthly newsletter - Coordinate with Tarrant County, Texas Department of Transportation, Wal- Mart, and franchised utilities - Provide cost estimates based on preliminary and final plans - Provide construction project administration Mr. Brad Tribble, Kimley-Horn, provided Council with a presentation of proposed renderings for North Tarrant Parkway. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PW 2001-008, Resolution No. 2001-015. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 16. A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS IR 2001-017 - REPORT ON GRAFFITI REMOVAL IN NRH - JOHN PITSTICK IR 2001-014 - UPDATE ON AIR QUALITY - PAM BURNEY City Council Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 8 - The City of North Richland Hills is accepting applications for Volunteer of the Year Award. For more information, contact Paulette Hartman at 817-427- 6015. - Class 14 of the Citizens Police Academy begins February 15, for more information call 427-7000. - The March 1ih City Council meeting has been moved to March 5th. February 17 - Kid Fish at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road, 9:00am - 12:00pm February 17 - Critter Connection opened 1 0:00am - 5:00pm February 19 - City Council and Planning and Zoning Joint Worksession; Fire Training Room, 7202 Dick Fisher Drive at 7:00pm 17. Adjournment Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:26 pm. ATTEST: , tL- Charles Scoma - Mayor \..... @(d/uud ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary