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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 - APRIL 23,2001 - 5:45 P.M.
Charles Scoma
Lyle E. Welch
Russell Mitchell
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
Joe D. Tolbert
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr.
Larry J. Cunningham
Randy Shiflet
Steve Norwood
Greg Vick
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
Rex McEntire
Paulette Hartman
Mike Curtis
Jimmy Cates
Jim Browne
Larry Koonce
John Pitstick
Jenny Kratz
Ashley Stathatos
Andy Jones
Tom Shockley
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Community Services
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
Assistant to the City Manager
Public Works Director
Street Superintendent
Parks & Recreation Director
Finance Director
Director of Development
Communications Director
Marketing & Research Coordinator
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Don Phifer
Councilman
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at
5:45 p.m.
DISCUSS ITEMS Item 6D; PU 2001-025 - Councilman Trevino
FROM REGULAR inquired if the contract was for one year or a
APRIL 23, 2001 continuous contract. Staff advised Council the
CITY COUNCIL contract is for one year with a two year option to
AGENDA continue.
Item No. 14; GN 2001-046 - Councilman Metts
inquired if this study would benefit surrounding
cities. Councilman Metts questioned if
surrounding cities would be willing to share the NAN
cost of future studies.
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GN 2001-045 Mr. John Pitstick advised Council staff had
PRESENTATION received a letter from North Hills Mall. They
REGARDING wanted staff and Council to know they would not
AGREEMENT be requesting funding support from the City of
WITH NORTH North Richland Hills. Currently North Hills Mall
HILLS MALL FOR wants to proceed with negotiations with ASA.
AGGRESSIVE
SKATERS Mr. Steve Norwood suggested that either John
ASSOCIATION Pitstick or Patricia Hutson read the letter from
WORLD North Hills Mall into record. NAN
CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT NORTH HILLS
MALL
IR 2001-057
DISCUSS Mr. John Pitstick informed Council the city is in
CREATION OF need of updating the Building Codes. Currently,
TEMPORARY the city is under the 1991 version of the Uniform
TECHNICAL CODE Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform
REVIEW Mechanical Code and Uniform Fire Code.
COMMITTEE Traditionally, staff has presented the
amendments to the model codes along with any
local amendments to the City Council. Staff is
recommending a temporary Technical Code
Review Committee who would serve as a
general review for City Council and would
recommend major code updates to City Council.
Due to the technical nature of the building
codes, staff believes experienced and educated
professionals should be appointed to the
committee. The Technical Code Review
Committee would consist of seven members
who would work with the Building Official and
Fire Marshal to make recommendations for
major code updates involving matters
concerning Building, Plumbing, Mechanical,
Electrical and Fire. Staff recommends the
following for board members.
Commercial General Contractor
Residential General Contractor
Plumbing Contract (Master Plumber)
Electrical Contractor (Master Electrician)
Mechanical Contractor (Licensed by TDLR)
Registered Architect
Fire Protection Specialist/Engineer
The temporary committee would only exist for
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two months. The committee would meet on a
weekly basis for about six weeks.
Council consensus was for staff to go forward
with the selection process for a Technical Code
Review Committee and bring before Council for
action.
Councilmen Trevino suggested that staff look at
KB Alexander and Walker for possibilities for the
Commercial General Contractor. J. Pitstick
IR 2001-058 Mayor Scoma advised Council Ms. Patricia
DISCUSS DATES Hutson had a form of possible dates for the park
FOR PARK dedications. Mayor Scoma instructed Council to
DEDICATIONS select dates and return the form to Ms. Hutson
to determine Council consensus.
Council consensus was to have the dedications
on April 28. G. VicklJ. Browne
IR 2001-056 Mr. Vick updated Council on the city's
UPDATE ON aggregation options.
ELECTRIC
AGGREGATION Texas Conference of Urban Counties
OPTIONS Aggregation Project (TCAP)
Initiation fee $5,440 (est)
Annual cost 0.5% of electric
Estimate purchases
Board 4 members of CUC, up
to 3 non-CUC members
Membership deadline May 18th
withdrawal deadline is
August 31st of 30 days after
pricing
Cities Aggregation Power Project, Inc. (CAPP)
Initiation fee 0.5% of total 2000 electric
bills not to exceed $14,000
($5100 est)
Board 9 members - 1 each for
cities above 500K, cities
between 100K & 500K
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(elected), cities between
50K & 100K (elected), cities
below 50K (elected),
remainder at large
Annual costs
billed through dues and/or
aggregation fee charged
per kwh
deadline May 23rd (est.)
withdrawal deadline
September 19th (est.)
Membership
CAPP's concept:
· Release RFP - June 11 th
· Receive Proposals - July 11 th
· Negotiate with finalists - August 1 ih to
September 1 st
· Announce contractor & price - August 31st
· City commitment date September 19th
· Formal members list 4/11/01
Other Options
1. TXU: Price to Beat-
Price discounted 6% from certain existing
rates.
Every account that the city has is eligible for
"Price to Beat". This is a provision set forth in
the law that would allow accounts under 1000
kwh a year.
2. TXU Energy Services: Self Aggregator _
TXU Energy Services is a non-
regulated company who would compete
with TXU's Price to Beat. An option
available to the city would allow us to be our
own aggregator.
Councilwoman Johnson asked staff if there
were negative issues related to option number
2. Mr. Vick advised Council option number 2
mayor may not be a long-term contract.
Mr. Vick advised Council staff would be seeking
action from Council to join one or both of the
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coalitions or aggregators at the May 14 City
Council meeting. G. Vick
Mayor Scoma announced Council consensus
for the new park dedication would be Saturday,
April 28. The ribbon cutting for the new slide,
"The Purplepalooza" will be May 19 at NRH20
Waterpark. G. VicklJ. Browne
IR 2001-059 Mr. Vick updated Council on the following
DISCUSS Legislative Bills: HB 2667, HB 64, HB 1362, and
LEGISLATIVE SB 108.
UPDATE - 77TH
LEGISLATURE Mr. Vick advised Council he received a senate
redistricting map. The new proposal would have
North Richland Hills in Senator Moncrief's
District 12. A proposed house redistricting map
appears to be entirely in Vicki Truitt's district.
There is an area that appears to be in Bill
Carter's district, but Mr. Vick did not have ample
time to study the map. NAN
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:21 p.m. that the
Council would adjourn to Executive Session for
consultation with City Attorney as authorized by
Government Code §551.071 for Fire
Department and Deshong vs. North Rich/and
Hills.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Council took formal action on Fire Department
item during the regular council meeting.
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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 - APRIL 23,2001 - 7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order April 23, 2001 at 7:01 p.m.
Present:
Charles Scoma
Lyle E. Welch
Russell Mitchell
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
Joe D. Tolbert
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr.
Absent:
Don Phifer
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
Girl Scout Troop 1270 gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop 1270 led the pledge of allegiance.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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A. PROCLAMATIONS
· NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to the North Richland Hills Pastor's Prayer
Fellowship. The following pastors were present to accept the proclamation: John
Ketchershid, Baker Boulevard Church of Christ; Tommy Teague, North Richland Hills
Baptist Church; Bill Weaver, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Rick Atchley, Rich/and Hills
Church of Christ; and Ronnie Matheny (sp) New Church Christian Fellowship.
The North Richland Hills Pastor's Prayer Fellowship extended an invitation to assist
them in recognizing Thursday, May 3ra as National Day of Prayer. The fellowship will
meet in front of City Hall at 11 :30 am.
· VOLUNTEER WEEK
Mayor Scoma presented Mr. Ed Lesser of United Way with a proclamation proclaiming
April 22 - 28 as National Volunteer Week. Mayor Scoma with Mr. Lesser presented a
plaque to North Richland Hills Volunteer of the Year Ms. Cinta Burrell and certificates to
volunteer of the year runner-ups Ms. Evelyn Barron and Ms. Pam Becknal.
B. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO RICH LAND HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY
TEAM
Mayor Scoma presented a certificate of recognition to Booster Club President Gerald
Page for the hockey teams 2000-2001 winning season. Members of the North Richland
Hills hockey team were present to accept the certificate.
C. INTERNATIONAL PET ADOPTATHON
Mayor Scoma presented the proclamation to Mary Beth Harvey, Cathi Henderson and
Pam Burney of Environmental Services.
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 09, 2001
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B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 09, 2001
C. MINUTES OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 19, 2001
D. PU 2001-025 . AWARD ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR AQUATIC CHEMICAL
SUPPLIES TO D.C.C. INC. - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-031
E. PU 2001-026 - AWARD ANNUAL FOOD SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR NRH20 TO
BEN E. KEITH - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-032
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
9.
GN 2001-041 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
THE AWARD AND SALE OF $5,950,000 IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2551
APPROVED
Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, summarized GN 2001-041. Mr. David Medanich of
First Southwest explained the details of the sale.
Councilman Tolbert moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2551 authorizing the issuance of
"City of North Richland Hills, Texas, General Obligation and Improvement Bonds,
Series 2001" in the aggregate principal amount of $5,920,000 at a true interest cost rate
of 4.6508189%; providing for the redemption of the obligations being refunded and
approving and authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement,
Special Escrow Agreement and a Purchase Contract with Southwest Securities and
Dain Rauscher, Inc. in relation to such Bonds and the approval and distribution of an
Official Statement. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion.
Motion to approved carried 6-0.
10.
GN 2001-042 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
THE AWARD AND SALE OF $3,255,000 IN TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER
SYSTEM REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2001 AND
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2552
APPROVED
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Mr. Koonce summarized GN 2001-042.
Councilman Tolbert moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2552 authorizing the issuance of
"City of North Richland Hills, Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Surplus
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001" in the aggregate principal amount of
$3,255,000 at a true interest cost rate of 5.0850674% and approving and authorizing
the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Purchase Contract with
Southwest Securities and Dain Rauscher, Inc. in relation to such Certificates and the
approval and distribution of an Official Statement. Councilwoman Johnson seconded
the motion.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
11.
GN 2001-043 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
THE AWARD AND SALE OF $7,225,000 IN PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2001 AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2001-034
TABLED
Mr. Koonce advised Council staff was recommending that Council table this item.
Councilwoman Johnson moved to table GN 2001-043, Resolution No. 2001-034.
Mayor Pro Tern Welch seconded the motion.
Motion to table carried 6-0.
7.
PS 2001-10 - CONSIDER A REPLAT OF LOTS 2R & 3, BLOCK 34, FOX HOLLOW
ADDITION TO LOTS 2R1 & 3R, BLOCK 34, FOX HOLLOW ADDITION REQUESTED
BY OWEN D. LONG ON 1.43 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS 7605 AND 7609 MID
CITIES BOULEVARD
APPROVED
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised Council applicant is moving a lot
line over by 6 feet, thus creating a replat of Lots 2R 1 & 3R. The request meets city
guidelines.
Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve PS 2001-10.
Motion to approved carried 6-0.
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8.
PS 2001-11 - CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 3R & 4R,
BLOCK 1, SMITHFIELD ADDITION REQUESTED BY DON PHIFER ON 3.9 ACRES
OF LAND IN THE 6600 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD
APPROVED
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city
codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve PS 2001-
11.
Motion to approve carried 6-0.
12.
GN 2001-044 - APPROVE STRIPING PLAN ON MEADOW LAKES DRIVE
APPROVED
Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, advised Council of staff's design of striping
Meadow Lakes Drive.
· Proposed striping will begin at Lariat Trail; the existing 4 lane striping will transition
to the proposed 2 lane, 2 shoulder, continuous left turn lane.
· Striping plan will continue until the existing median begins at Skylark Circle.
· Shoulder lanes will be added to the area where the landscaped median exists.
· Northbound lane from Skylark Circle to Loop 820 will be striped for 2 northbound
lanes.
Mr. Curtis advised Council the approximate cost for the proposed striping plan is
$20,000 and sufficient funds are available in the Public Works Operations Budget.
Mayor Scoma asked staff if citizens will be notified of the impending change.
Mr. Curtis advised Council that Jimmy Cates, Street Superintendent, will notify adjacent
property owners prior to posting signs in front of homes and restriping the road.
Councilman Mitchell voiced his concern about the street adjacent from the church.
Councilman Mitchell wants to make sure it does not become a parking lot.
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Mr. Curtis advised Council the street adjacent to the church has been designated as
"No Parking".
Councilman Trevino inquired if staff had portable message signs. Councilman Trevino
would like staff to display portable signs for a couple days prior to restriping to advise
citizens.
Mr. Curtis advised Council staff would look into the rental of portable signs. Staff would
find a means of notifying the traveling motorists.
Councilwoman Johnson left the Council meeting at 8:00 pm.
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve GN 2001-044.
Motion to approve carried 5-0.
14.
GN 2001-045 - CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH NORTH HILLS MALL
RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION FOR SKATE PARK AND HOSTING 2001
AGGRESSIVE SKATERS ASSOCIATION WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT NORTH
HILLS MALL OCTOBER 19-21, 2001 . RESOLUTION NO. 2001-033
TABLED
Mr. Pitstick advised Council Steve King of North Hills Mall submitted a letter to staff
regarding the Aggressive Skaters Association World Championship. Mr. Pitstick read
the following letter into record.
Pursuant to our recent conversation, please be advised North Hills Mall and Burt
Collins have decided to move forward alone with negotiations with the ASA for
their upcoming world championships. While we may undoubtedly need city
assistance at this time we do not feel it appropriate to approach the City Council
of North Richland Hills relative to any direct financial assistance.
Staff is recommending Council table this item.
Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to table GN 2001-045,
Resolution No. 2001-033.
Motion to table carried 5-0.
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14.
GN 2001-046 - CONSIDERATION OF NORTH TARRANT/DAVIS BLVD TRAFFIC
STUDY WITH KIMLEY HORN
APPROVED
Mr. Steve Norwood, Assistant City Manager, recapped that an item was brought before
Council for their discussion at the April 9 Pre-Council meeting. At that meeting Council
discussed the need to study the traffic patterns of North Tarrant Parkway / Shady Grove
Road / David Boulevard area. This request was initiated by Councilman Tolbert due to
the significant discussion that was held at the Public Hearing of the comprehensive land
use plan on March 2ih. Mr. Norwood introduced Mr. Brad Tribble of Kimley Horn.
Mr. Tribble presented three operational and alignment alternatives to Council.
· No build alternative with a new signal at Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line Road.
· Left-hand turn lane on the approach on Shady Grove as it approaches Davis.
· Widen Shady Grove Road at Davis Boulevard intersection
· Provide a new north-south connection between Shady Grove Road and North
Tarrant Parkway or realign Shady Grove Road.
Staff recommends approval of the engineering services with Kimley Horn to study the
North Tarrant Parkway - Davis Boulevard and approve amendment to CIP Budget for
funding from North Tarrant Certificate of Obligations.
Mayor Pro Tern Welch inquired if Precinct Line Road and Davis is cutting into the
property where mini warehouses were proposed to be constructed.
Mr. Curtis advised Council that he was not aware if the area will line up with the outlet
coming out of the subdivision. He advised that it did dead end into the property, but he
was not quite sure how the streets lined up.
Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Tribble the benefits of conducting a study of the whole
area as opposed to "hodge podging".
Mr. Tribble advised Council there would be wasted resources if Council were to piece
meal improvements. A study will insure that development, city and TXDOT project
improvements are coordinated and going in the right direction.
Councilman Trevino does not believe in cutting an additional exit out of Shady Grove
onto Davis Boulevard. This will give the city two areas with backed up traffic.
Councilman Trevino is concerned with the traffic cutting through on Shady Grove. City
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Council has to be careful before making a cut through on the northeast side of the
subdivision.
For the record Mayor Scoma advised Council that is not part of the plan. Mayor Scoma
advised Council this study is for North Tarrant Parkway and Davis Boulevard. If Council
should want something else to be done, it would have to be identified as a specific
issue.
Councilman Tolbert wants to be assured that the study includes all solutions. He does
not want Council to limit what comes back before Council.
Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 2001-
046.
Motion to approve carried 5-0.
15.
GN 2001-047 - CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH ADRON HICKMAN
(FIRE DEPARTMENT)
Councilman Trevino moved to approve the agreement with Mr. Adron Hickman as
presented by legal counsel during Executive Session. Mayor Pro Tern Welch seconded
the motion.
Motion to approve carried 5-0.
16.
(A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
(B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Cultural arts event - "A Lotta Night Music Concert Series" will be hosting Joey
Love's Blues Xpress on Friday, April 27. The concert will be held at 7:00 pm
at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road.
Early voting for the City Council and Crime Control and Prevention District
elections is being held through Tuesday, May 1.
- Election day is May 5th for Council Place 1, 3, 5, 7 and for the Crime Control
and Prevention District.
- April 26 - Citizens Police Academy, Police Administration, 7:00 pm
- April 28 - Opening Ceremony for Corporate Challenge, Northfield Park
- April 28 - Park dedications at Thornbridge Park at 1 0:00am and Cross
Timbers Park at 11 :OOam
May 5 - Paws for the Cause Walk-a-Thon
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- May 8 - Masterworks Series, Fort Worth Opera, NRH Public Library
17.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scoma adj9y.rned,tt\~-¡meeting at 8:20 m.
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