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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 - JULY 09,2001 - 5:45 P.M.
Charles Scoma
Russell Mitchell
Lyle E. Welch
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
Joe D. Tolbert
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr.
Larry J. Cunningham
Randy Shiflet
Steve Norwood
Greg Vick
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
Rex McEntire
Mike Curtis
Mike Walker
Larry Koonce
John Pitstick
John Lynn
Andy Jones
Patrick Hillis
Vickie Loftice
Pam Burney
Steve Brown
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
Attorney
Public Works Director
Public Works - Assistant Director
Finance Director
Director of Development
Assistant Police Chief
Fire Chief
Human Resources Director
Parks & Recreation Assistant Director
Environmental Services Director
Library Director
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at
5:46 p.m.
None
DISCUSS ITEMS
FROM REGULAR
JULY 09,2001 CITY
COUNCIL AGENDA
Mr. John Pitstick advised Council that Mr. Ron
IR 2001-092 Huggins and Mr. Ernest Hedgecoth would be
REVIEW presenting Council with Huggin Honda's
DIRECTION OF proposal for expansion.
COUNCIL
REGARDING Mr. Huggins provided Council with a proposed
DEVELOPMENT development plan. Mr. Huggins advised Council
PLAN FOR that the Wilson's property would tie in with lot 12
HUGGINS HONDA-- (west side of Susan Lee), and that lots 6, 7 (east
FROM MAY 29 side of Susan Lee), 24, 25, and 26A (west side
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ZONING CASE PZ of Nancy Lane) are currently in the process of
2001-06 closing.
Councilman Trevino advised Council and Mr.
Huggins that his motion included a development
plan because of the variances being requested
by Mr. Huggins. Councilman Trevino was
concerned that Mr. Huggins would be
requesting more variances with each lot he has
attained.
Councilwoman Johnson asked Mr. Huggins how
long would his recent acquisitions take him into
the future.
Mr. Huggins advised Council that the recent
acquisitions would take care of his immediate
needs. However, if another opportunity (lot)
becomes available along Susan Lee he will look
into the possibility of purchasing lot.
Council consensus was that the plans for
development of Huggins Honda addressed the
request of Council. J. Pitstick
IR 2001-091
UPDATE ON Mr. Mike Curtis presented Council with a
IMPACTS OF THE powerpoint presentation summarizing the
STORMWATER Stormwater Management Plan - Phase II.
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM The minimum EPA requirements for the City of
REQUIREMENTS North Richland Hills are:
(1) Public Education & Outreach
Educate the public to improve compliance
- Distribute educational material
- Target toward groups or stakeholders
- Determine measurable goals
(2) Public Involvement
Build support through public format
- Public meetings
- Determine measurable goals
(3) Illicit Discharges
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Eliminate stormwater pollutants
- Outfall and system topographical map
- Ordinances with enforcement
- Detection and elimination plan
- Dumping program
(4) Construction Site Stormwater
Reduce sediment discharges
- Sites of one or acre or larger
- Ordinances with enforcement
-
Construction waste disposal
Plan review and site inspections
-
(5) Post Construction Stormwater
Reduction of pollutants and physical impacts
of new development
- Ordinances with enforcement
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Plan review and site inspections
Determine measurable goals
-
(6) Municipal Operations
Reduce the impacts of poor operations and
practices
- Program to reduce pollution from
maintenance operations
street and highway pollution
waste disposal
- Determine measurable goals
EPA estimates the cost to be $6.00 - $9.00 per
household, which would possibly be a total
amount cost of $130,000 - $207,000.
Mr. Cunningham advised Council that one part
of the requirement (grid maps) is being
proposed for next year's budqet. M. Curtis
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IR 2001-090 Ms. Pam Burney informed Council that the
DISCUSSION OF current ordinance does not address temporary
PROPOSED food vendors. The proposed ordinance will
ORDINANCE FOR regulate and permit temporary food vendors to
TEMPORARY operate in North Richland Hills as follows:
FOOD VENDORS - Business be required to have a minimum of
10,000 square feet to qualify
- Permit to be issued to the business and not
the vendor
- Require that vendor be located within 10
feet of the front of the business and not block
fire lanes, parking spaces or ingress and
egress of business
- Allows business to have up to two (2)
events a month, each event to be no more
than three (3) consecutive days and that the
events be at least four (4) consecutive days
apart
- Allows for no more than one vendor per
event
- Requires that food vendor comply with all
regulations pertaining to temporary events
- Sets the permit fee at $50.00 per event to
be obtained by the business which is in
accordance with the current ordinances fees
for temporary event permits
- Requires the food vendor to remove the
equipment at the end of each day of
operations and provide approved
commissary information before permit is
issued
- Requires that temporary food vendors only
be permitted in Commercial, Retail and
Industrial zoned areas of the city
Councilman Whitson asked Ms. Burney if this
proposed ordinance would apply to charitable
organizations.
Ms. Burney advised Council that charitable
organizations fall under the current ordinance.
Councilman Metts asked if the 10-foot
requirement would encroach on the fire lane.
Councilman Welch wanted staff and legal to be
sure there are no loopholes in the ordinance
that would set the city up for discrimination
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lawsuits.
Councilwoman Johnson questioned why staff is
limiting the temporary vendors to two (2) events
a month.
Ms. Burney advised Council the proposed
ordinance before them tonight is merely
suggestions from staff. The ordinance is
presented for Council review and suggestions.
Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell inquired if a business
that is located within a plaza strip would be
allowed to obtain a temporary food vendor
permit. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell believes that an
individual occupant of a plaza strip should have
the same ability to obtain a temporary food
vendor permit.
Mr. Pitstick advised Council the wording could
be changed to read "a minimum of 10,000
continuous square feet".
Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell would like to include in
ordinance the requirement that food vendors be
citizens of North Richland Hills.
Councilman Trevino inquired about the health
and safety aspect of the temporary food
vendors.
Ms. Burney advised Council that the
Environmental Services Health Inspectors would
inspect the vendors after a permit is issued to
ensure compliance.
Councilman Metts asked staff to define the term
"day" specifically as it relates to item 5C.
Councilman Metts said there are some stores
that stay open 24 hours.
Councilman Tolbert suggested that 1A be
clarified as to what the minimum of 10,000
square feet would include.
Councilman Tolbert inquired about 2C.
Councilman Tolbert wanted to know if the time
outlined in 2C was between issuance's.
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Ms. Burney advised Council it was between
permits.
Staff advised Council they would bring the
temporary ordinance with suggestions of
Council for action at the July 23 City Council
meeting. P. Burney
IR 2001-093 Ms. Burney advised Council that the Christmas
DISCUSS Committee looked at three other options for the
CHRISTMAS Christmas festivities due to the Rufe Snow
EVENT LOCATION Bridge project. The three locations were the
AND TREE current location at the Library, Mid-Cities Fire
OPTIONS Administration, and the NRH20 parking lot. In
assessing the locations the committee
considered the following:
- Parking
- Electrical Availability
- Outdoor Lighting
- Interruption of Services
- Costs
- Christmas Tree
- Exposure to Public
- Safety
- Special Event Space
- Adequate Crowd Space
The committee is recommending the Mid-Cities
Fire Administration Building because it is
centrally located and has excellent visibility from
Mid-Cities Boulevard. The committee liked the
open green space, trees and the adjacent
pavement areas. Electrical needs for
entertainment and stage lights could be
accessed from the fire truck bay area and power
needed for the tree would come from relocating
the electrical panel from the Library. The city
can use Kimberly Clark parking lot and one side
of Tecnol Boulevard for overflow parking.
This location would require the purchase of an
artificial tree with a cost of approximately
$16,000.
Current location at the Library has presented
parking challenges. Parking will be even more
troublesome with the growth in attendance. The
Library will lose parking spaces due to the Rufe
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Snow Bridge project. The Library and
Recreation Center would need to be closed in
order to allow for event parking. If the event
were to be moved the Linda Spurlock tree would
still be lighted and decorated.
NRH20 parking lot was considered primarily
because of their ample parking. However, the
green space adjacent to Grapevine Highway is
too narrow for the proposed 40' Christmas tree.
In addition to being close to Grapevine Highway
the tree would not be secure from mischief at
NRH20. The committee felt the Christmas tree
would be identified as the NRH20 tree and not a
City of North Richland Hills tree.
It is the recommendation of the committee that
the "Night of Holiday Magic" Christmas event be
moved to the Mid-Cities Fire Administration
Building and that the 40' Christmas tree be
purchased.
Council consensus was to move the Christmas
event to the Mid-Cities Fire Administration
Building and that staff purchase the 40' P. BurneyN. Loftice
Christmas tree.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:47 p.m. that the
Council would adjourn to the regular City
Council meeting.
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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 - JULY 09, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order July 09,2001 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Charles Scoma
Lyle E. Welch
Russell Mitchell
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
Joe D. Tolbert
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr.
Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Randy Shiflet
Steve Norwood
Greg Vick
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
Rex McEntire
Mayor
Councilman
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director of Community Services
City Secretary
Assistant Cit.y Secretary
Attorney
2.
INVOCATION
Junior Girl Scout Troop #1224 led the invocation
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Junior Girl Scout Troop #1224 led the pledge.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION - JULY NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
Councilman Trevino presented Jim Browne with a proclamation recognizing and
honoring the parks in North Richland Hills.
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RECOGNITION - OUTSTANDING AGENCY OF THE YEAR PRESENTED TO ANIMAL
SERVICES
Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell introduced and presented Don Sharp, Animal Services
Supervisor with a certificate of recognition. Mr. Sharp introduced staff from the Animal
Services Center:
Animal Services Officers - Candi Henderson, Debi Martinez, Mary Beth Harvey, and
Roger Krone
Animal Services Clerk - Chun Mezger
Shelter Attendants - Donna Patterson, Julie Wilkerson, and Chrissy Baloga
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - RACHEL JOYNER
Fire Chief Andy Jones and Councilman Welch presented Ms. Rachel Joyner with a
certificate of recognition and a plaque for her outstanding and heroic actions. Ms.
Joyner helped to alert neighbors of a blaze in their apartment complex.
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 25, 2001
B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 25, 2001
C. GN 2001-066 - RENEW INDEMNIFICATION OF NORTH HILLS MALL FOR
THE CRITTER CONNECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-041
D. GN 2001-067 - 2001 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT -
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-039
E. PAY 2001-003 - APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $195,391.25
TO KENKO, INC. FOR THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION,
CONTRACT "A"
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F. PAY 2001-004 -APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,722.20 TO
CORROSION ELIMINATORS, INC. FOR THE JOHNSON GROUND STORAGE
TANK
Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
7.
PS 2000-55-CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 41R AND 42, BLOCK 10
BRANDONWOOD ESTATES PHASE II BY OWEN LONG & ASSOCIATES AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SHADY GROVE AND SMITHFIELD ROADS
APPROVED
Mr. Doug Long presented his request.
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city
codes and ordinances. Mr. Pitstick advised Council a Traffic Impact Analysis was
requested and submitted with this plat and the accompanying zoning request. City staff
is satisfied with the applicant's response to issues identified in the analysis. The
Comprehensive Plan indicates Neighborhood Service uses for the site. The proposed
plat is in conformance with the plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of PS 2000-55.
Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve PS 2000-
55 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
8.
PZ 2001-13-PUBLlC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY GREGORY
JONES FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO PD PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL C-1 USES INCLUDING A CHILD ENRICHMENT SCHOOL
IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF SHADY GROVE ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 2560
APPROVED
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Jones presented their case and were available for questions from
Council.
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Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city
codes and ordinances. Mr. Pitstick advised Council the following were requested
variances:
Requesting a variance from Section 520C of the Zoning Ordinance, which
requires all requests for PD Planned Development to be a minimum of 4
acres in size. Applicant's site is approximately 2.0 acres in size.
Requesting a variance from Section 606 of the Zoning Ordinance, which
requires buildings over 10,000-sq. ft. and located within a commercial district
have articulated building façade.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following
stipulations:
· North building elevation (facing Shady Grove Road) be a combination of brick
and stone materials.
· All pole lights indicated on the plan to be ground lights.
· No 175 watt light(s) to be located on the east side of the building. No lights to
shine into adjacent residential areas.
· Screening fence around the pool to be wrought iron-type with brick columns.
· All lighting around the pool to be mounted on the brick columns of the
screening fence
Councilman Trevino inquired why staff did not tie the PD request use to only be for a
child enrichment school.
Mr. Pitstick advised Council they could make that stipulation.
Councilman Tolbert asked if the applicant was in compliance with Planning and
Zoning's stipulations.
Mr. Pitstick advised Council applicant complied with stipulations except for the lights.
The applicant did not have the lights on the elevation plan.
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 Trevino moved to approve PZ 2001-013 and Ordinance No. 2560 as a PD
for child enrichment school per current plans with detail of ground level lighting to be
approved by staff. Councilman Metts seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
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9.
GN 2001-068-APPOINTMENT OF 2001 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANT BOARD - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-040
APPROVED
Assistant Police Chief John Lynn advised Council the city is beginning the formal
process of applying for the 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. One requirement
is the establishment and appointment of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Advisory Board. Staff is recommending the following to be appointed to the advisory
board.
Local Community Group
Active in Crime Prevention
Liza Dier
Police Chief
Prosecuting Attorney
Municipal Court Judge
Dir. of Transportation,
BISD
Member, Citizens' Police
Academy Association
Alumni
Local Police Department
Local Prosecutor's Office
Local Court System
Local School System
Tom Shockley
Mike McEntire
Ray Oujesky
Mike Fritz
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve GN 2001-068
and Resolution No. 2001-040.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
10.
GN 2001-069-APPROVE ADDITIONAL MARKET ADJUSTMENT FOR
COMMISSIONED POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS
APPROVED
Human Resources Director Patrick Hillis summarized item for Council.
Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve GN 2001-069 a 3.76% market adjustment
increase to the commissioned Police and Fire pay plans effective the first payroll period
beginning August 2001. Councilman Welch seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
11.
GN 2001-070-APPOINTMENTS TO CIP COMMITTEE
APPROVED
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Mayor Scoma advised Council of his intent to have Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell replace
Don Phifer to the CIP Committee.
Councilwoman Johnson moved to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell to the CIP
Committee. Councilman Whitson seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
12.
GN 2001-071-APPOINTMENTS TO ALTERNATE POSITION ON THE LIBRARY
BOARD, PARK AND RECREATION BOARD, PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPROVED
Mayor Scoma nominated the following alternates:
Library Board
Alternate
Craig Zemmin
term expiring 6/30/2002
Park and Recreation Board
Alternate John Pena
term expiring 6/30/2002
Planning & Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee
Alternate Don Pultz term expiring 6/30/2002
Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved to appoint the nominations as read. Councilman Welch
seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
13.
GN 2001-072-APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
APPROVED
Mayor Scoma nominated the following to the Civil Service Commission:
Place 1
Place 2
Place 3
Place 4
Alternate
Alternate
Sally Hackfeld, term expiring 6/30/2002
Bill Baker, term expiring 6/30/2002
Bill Fenimore, term expiring 6/30/2003
Thomas Peterson, term expiring 6/30/2002
Robert Marks, term expiring 6/30/2002
Smitty Clevenger, term expiring 6/30/2002
Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved to appoint the nominations as read. Councilman
Whitson seconded the motion.
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Motion to approve carried 7-0.
14.
PU 2001-031-REJECTING BIDS FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE
IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
Mr. Mike Curtis advised Council at their February 28,2000 City Council meeting they
approved PW 2000-09 which addressed problems at Iron Horse Golf Course. In order
to address the problems the following improvements were identified.
1. Construct four (4) 2-way bridges (12-feet wide) which span from
approximately 60' to 100' at key low water crossings.
2. Construct a total of approximately 225 feet of low height gabion retaining wall
and a total of 130' feet of 10' to 12' high gabion retaining wall.
3. Provide erosion repair and extend a concrete apron at one of the low water
crossings.
The construction budget for this project was $475,000.
In addition to the improvements, staff included some drainage improvements along
Hole #1 estimated at $20,000 - $30,000.
Staff is recommending that Council reject the three (3) bids from the contractors and
break down the project into smaller projects.
Councilman Trevino voiced his concern with breaking the project into smaller projects
because it may result in bids coming in higher. Councilman Trevino advised that staff
needs to be careful when breaking down projects and coherent of TxDOT's letting
dates for projects.
Councilman Tolbert asked how staff arrived at the figure of $475,000.
Mr. Curtis advised Council the amount was determined by a study conducted of the golf
course.
Councilman Tolbert asked staff why the study amount came in so much lower than that
of the lowest bid from AUI General Contractors.
Mr. Curtis advised Council there were a few reasons for the difference between study
amount and bid amount. The golf course and staff decided not to include surveys, the
channel bottom was 5 to 6 feet deeper than anticipated, which in turn called for a taller
gabion, bids were taken at a bad time, engineer underestimated the cost of putting in
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bridges, turnover at the golf course, and current golf course staff concerned with
preserving existing landscaping. Mr. Curtis advised Council that staff could move
forward with the improvements at Hole #1 immediately.
Councilman Tolbert mentioned that the citizens located by hole #1 have been
inconvenienced for a long time and that he is happy to see that staff is making it a
priority.
Councilman Tolbert asked staff for a timeline for the remaining items.
Deputy City Manager Randy Shiflet advised Council that the specs for Hole #1 are
ready for bid this month. Mr. Shiflet anticipates that this project could be complete by
the end of the summer. The bridges would be second in the timeframe to be
completed. Mr. Shiflet acknowledged that the project was hurt when staff did not
include a pre-bid meeting on site.
Mr. Curtis advised Council that bridge #3 is a priority and that staff will get an estimate
for all four bridges.
City Manager Larry Cunningham advised Council he would have Mr. Shiflet give
Council an update at July 23 Pre-Council meeting. The update will include the time line
for the projects and how the project will be broken down into smaller projects.
Council consensus was to proceed with Hole #1 and have staff update Council at the
July 23 Pre-Council meeting.
Councilman Trevino moved to reject all bids and have staff bring back different bid
options to Council. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
15.
A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
~ July 10 - Masterworks Series at the Library
Harms Marionettes performing at 7:00 p.m.
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~ Summer Reading Program
Call 817-427-6800 for details
~ July13-14
NRH Junior Championship Major Zone
Richland Tennis Center
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Dive in Movie at 9:00 p.m.
102 Dalmations
NRH20 Family Water Park
16.
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