The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCC 2001-02-26 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 26,2001 - 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 Greg Dickens Ross Canton Mike Curtis Jimmy Cates Andy Jones Donna Enos Pam Burney Jenny Kratz John Pitstick Larry Koonce 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 Public Works Director Adm. Asst to Public Works Director Assistant Director - Public Works Superintendent - Streets Fire Chief Purchasing Agent Environmental Services Director Public Information Director Director of Development Finance Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS None. FROM REGULAR FEBRUARY 26, 2001 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA IR 2001-028 Mr. Vick summarized the legislative update DISCUSS STATE highlighting the bills that are of priority to North LEGISLATIVE Richland Hills. Mr. Vick advised Council they may UPDATE - 77TH wish to write a letter opposing HB 64/SB 339. This LEGISLATURE bill reauires elected officials to file a financial Pre-Council Minutes February 26, 2001 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT statement that includes the person's financial activity and the financial activity of the person's spouse and dependent children. Councilman Phifer asked staff to look into SB 603 - G. Vick requiring the Texas Department of Commerce to promote the cleanup of contaminated property through the use of cities 4A and 4B sales tax. Mayor Pro Tern Welch inquired about the $.05 gasoline tax. He does not see it listed in the legislative update. Councilman Trevino inquired why staff is supporting G. VicklS. Norwood & HB 52 - Highway Funding - would amend the Texas L. Koonce analyze Constitution to permit the state to sell grant and advise anticipation revenue bonds. Councilman Trevino would rather have staff list "no position" rather than support. Councilman Mitchell advised Council and staff he is in favor and opposition for HB 115 - Photographic Traffic System. IR 2001-024 Mr. Vick outlined the pros and cons of redistricting. NAN DISCUSS Mr. Vick advised Council they may want to consider CONGRESSIONAL representation by those we presently work with, but REDISTRICTING suggesting that when possible, we would prefer to have as large a vote as possible in any single district. IR 2001-027 Mr. Cunningham advised Council that staff has been Larry C/P. Hartman DISCUSS SETTING in touch with Lyle Sumek's office. He is available on DATES FOR 2001 the following dates: GOAL SETTING SESSION · May 16th & 1 ih with Council interview on May 15th · June 5th & 6th with Council interviews on June 4th · June 26th & 2ih with Council interview on June 25th Staff is seeking Council consensus for the Goals Workshop. Councilwoman Johnson asked if staff could schedule someone other than Lyle Sumek. Councilwoman Pre-Council Minutes February 26,2001 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Johnson believes a new facilitator will bring new ideas. Mr. Cunningham advised Council that staff could look at using a new facilitator, but thought that Mr. Sumek has proved to be an effective facilitator. Councilman Tolbert asked staff if they could schedule the Goals Workshop for Friday/Saturday. Councilman Trevino would rather have staff schedule the Goals Workshop on Friday/Saturday. Councilman Metts agreed with Councilmen Tolbert and Trevino. He would like to have the Goals Workshop scheduled on Friday/Saturday. Mr. Cunningham advised Council that Mr. Sumek is not available during the weekend. However, staff would look into it further to see if he might be available on a Friday/Saturday. Mayor Scoma asked Council to mark their calendars J. Kratz for March 16, 2001. Representative Joe Barton will be visiting the city; it will be similar to Representative Granger's visit. IR 2001-029 Mr. Greg Dickens outlined the street overlay REVIEW STREET program for Council. OVERLAY PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:51 p.m. that the meeting would adjourn to the City Council Meeting C ATTEST: (9áØtN,i~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - FEBRUARY 26,2001 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order February 26,2001 at 7:02 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 Young ladies from the Girl Scout Troop #1262 led the invocation. Ms. Patrice Morrison, Assistant Troop Leader shared a few words about Girl Scout Troop #1262. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop #1262 led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS NATIONAL RED CROSS MONTH PROCLAMATION- City Council Minutes February 26,2001 Page 2 Mayor Scoma recognized and presented Orion Bell, Chief Executive Officer, with a proclamation recognizing the National Red Cross for the month of March. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,1999 Mr. Fred Werner, Director of Finance with the City of Grapevine and past President of the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas presented the Certificate of Achievement Award to Larry Koonce on behalf of the city. Mr. Koonce, Director of Finance, commended the following accounting staff: Jackie Theriot, Accounting Manager, Phyllis O'Neal, Toni Van Hooser, and Keith Wilson. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2001 C. PW 2001-009 - APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PINNACLE CONSULTING MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON RUMFIELD ROAD, PHASE III - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-020 D. PU 2001-016 - AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT TO PRINT TIME OF YOUR LIFE BROCHURE TO DALLAS OFFSET - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-018 E. PU 2001-017 -AWARD BID FOR FIRE FIGHTING BUNKER GEAR TO DOOLEY· TACKABERRY IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,161 F. PU 2001-018 - AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICES TO DOVE CLEANERS - RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 019 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the consent agenda. City Council Minutes February 26, 2001 Page 3 Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PZ 2000-46 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CARWASH IN A C2 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT REQUESTED BY RANDY SHORT ON LOT AR2, BLOCK 29, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION AT 5751 DAVIS BOULEVARD - ORDINANCE NO. 2542 APPROVED Mr. Joel Wilkinson of Executive Petroleum advised Council applicant is requesting approval of a special use permit for a car wash as an accessory use to Conoco's convenience store. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development advised Council all landscaping and masonry screening walls are the same as the Conoco Station. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve PZ 2000-46. Councilman Trevino advised Council and staff he did not like applicant's piece mealing projects. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve PZ 2000-46, Ordinance No. 2542. Motion to approve carried 6-1, with Councilman Trevino voting against. 8. PZ 2000-48 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE REQUEST FROM R1 SINGLE FAMILY TO C1 COMMERCIAL REQUESTED BY KEITH BERTELSEN ON LOTS 12,13,14 AND 15, BLOCK 1, THOMPSON PARK ESTATES ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MARTIN DRIVE AND PRECINCT LINE ROAD _ ORDINANCE NO. 2543 DENIED Mr. Hans Bertelsen, applicant's son, summarized request for Council and was available to answer questions. Councilman Mitchell asked applicant if he has any ideas what he is going to put on this property. City Council Minutes February 26,2001 Page 4 Mr. Bertelsen advised Council his father does not have any plans for the property other than to change the zoning. Councilman Tolbert asked applicant if he understood that there is not access to Precinct Line Road. Mr. Bertelsen is aware there is no access to Precinct Line Road. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised Council applicant owns two lots and the Rosenbergers own two lots. Mr. Bertelsen and the Rosenbergers made a joint request for the four lots to be rezoned from R1 Single Family to C1 Commercial. These lots are designated as C1 Commercial or Retail in the city's current land use plan as well as the proposed land use plan. One issue is the lots are platted as single family lots and the lots will need to be replated. At the time of the replat, staff can control the access. Staff will encourage access through or cross access back to Wayne Lane where Home Depot will be located. Mr. Pitstick advised Council there is a curb cut on lot 15. Councilwoman Johnson asked the City Attorney if there was something the Council could put in place that would prevent a curb cut onto Martin. Mr. McEntire advised Council they could require no curb cuts by including "no curb cuts" in the ordinance and that staff would require them to replat their property. Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Pitstick if Council could leave property as residential and have applicant come before Council with a Special Use Permit and show Council how the property will be divided. Councilman Tolbert would like to know if Council has the option to vote on the Special Use Permit although the property may be zoned Residential. Mr. Pitstick advised Council they have the option to vote on a Special Use Permit later should they decide to deny applicant's request for zoning change. Councilman Tolbert is concerned with this area, as it is very sensitive. He does not want to see Council piece meal this area together. Councilman Tolbert is concerned if the lots were approved for C1 as some uses in C1 would not be appropriate for the neighborhood. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing, asking for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to address the Council. Seeing no one wishing to speak in favor, Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward and address the Council. Mr. Charles Rogers spoke in opposition to the request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes February 26, 2001 Page 5 Councilwoman Johnson moved to deny PZ 2000-48, Ordinance No. 2543. Mayor Pro Tern Welch seconded the motion. Motion to deny carried 7-0. 9. PZ 2001-01 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE REQUEST FROM R1 S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY TO R1 SINGLE FAMILY REQUESTED BY LOUIS & SALLY MCCRORY ON LOT 1 R, BLOCK 1, MORGAN MEADOWS ADDRESSED AS 6924 LITTLE RANCH ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 2544 APPROVED Mr. Tom Volt, Stembridge & Volt, was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised Council this request is a cleanup of a recently filed replat application that was approved by Planning & Zoning and subsequently postponed by City Council. R1 Single Family Residential will not allow owners to have livestock or accessory buildings, such as barns. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 5-0 at their February 08,2001 meeting. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward and address the Council. Mr. Mack Garvin, 6908 Little Ranch Road spoke in favor of request. Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward and address the Council. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve PZ 2001-001, Ordinance No. 2544. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. PS 2000-50 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MORGAN MEADOWS ADDITION TO LOTS 1 RA AND 1 RB, BLOCK 1, MORGAN MEADOWS ADDITION REQUESTED BY LOUIS AND SALLY MCCRORY ON 1.761 ACRES OF LAND AT 6924 LITTLE RANCH ROAD - POSTPONED AT 1/22/01 CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED City Council Minutes February 26, 2001 Page 6 Mr. Tom Volt, Stembridge and Volt, summarized request for Council. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. Staff recommends approval of PS 2000-50 for Lots 1 RA & 1 RB, Block 1, Morgan Meadows Addition with the requirement for a signed covenant for future street and sidewalk improvements to Little Ranch Road. Mayor opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. Mack Garvin, 6908 Little Ranch Road, spoke in favor of request. Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward and address the Council. There being no one wishing to address Council, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Metts moved to approve PS 2000-50 as recommended by staff. Mayor Pro Tern Welch seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. GN 2001-020 -ACCEPT PRESENTATION OF 1999-2000 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Director of Finance, and Julia Petty, Deloitte & Touche presented the 1999-2000 audited financial report. Councilman Phifer moved to accept the 1999-2000 audited financial report as presented. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. GN 2001-021 - APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2541 - ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO ELUDE POLICE APPROVED Mr. Rex McEntire, City Attorney, summarized request for Council. City Council Minutes February 26, 2001 Page 7 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 2001-021, Ordinance No. 2541. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. GN 2001-022 - AUTHORIZE LIBRARY TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE LIBRARIES OF IRVING AND CARROLL TON FOR FUNDING UNDER THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT APPROVED Mr. Steve Brown, Library Director, summarized request for Council. Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve the North Richland Hills Library participation in a cooperative grant application requesting LST A funds to provide interactive online reference services at the Library. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. GN 2001-023 - ADOPT 2001 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM APPROVED Mr. Greg Vick, Managing Director of Community Services, summarized request for Council. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the 2001 federal legislative positions. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS City Council Minutes February 26, 2001 Page 8 The City of North Richland Hills is accepting application for Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominees must live in North Richland Hills. Please contact Paulette Hartman for more information at 817-427-6015. The March 12th City Council meeting has been moved from its regularly scheduled meeting to March 5. · February 26 - March 2 Winter Break Camp NRH, Recreation Center, 817-427-6650 · March 1 Citizens Police Academy, Police Administration, 7:00pm · March 3 Critter Connection, North Hills Mall, 10:00am - 4:00pm 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:14 pm. ') ATTEST: eátvðÌci~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary