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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2001-09-10 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 10, 2001 - 5:45 P.M. Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell 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 Rex McEntire Paulette Hartman Mike Curtis John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Karen Bostic Tom Shockley Andy Jones Terry Kinzie Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary City Attorney Asst. to the City Manager Public Works Director Director of Development Public Information Director Budget Director Police Chief Fire Chief Information Services Director Lyle E. Welch Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS None. FROM REGULAR SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA IR 2001-132 Mr. Cunningham advised that during the REPORT OF Council's June Goals Work Session, the Council VALUES discussed and identified core values. A Council STATEMENT AD- Ad Hoc Committee was appointed to refine the HOC COMMITTEE meaning of the core values. The Ad Hoc Committee met recently with Mr. Sumek to discuss the value statement and present a recommendation to the Council. The Ad Hoc Committee arrived at a consensus from the Pre Council Minutes September 10, 2001 Page 2 information gathered at the Goals Work Session and their report is being presented to Council during the Pre Council meeting along with an action item at the regular meeting approving a resolution adopting the core values and goals. The committee also discussed the Mayor and City Council joining in a meeting with City Staff to present and discuss with staff the core values. NAN IR 2001-128 Mr. Brad Tribble, Kimley Horn, presented a PRESENT A TION computer rendering presentation giving Council FROM KIMLEY a visual perspective of how North Tarrant HORN FOR NORTH Parkway will look when it is constructed and TARRANT landscaped. The presentation showed an aerial PARKWAY view and a view from the motorists perspective. The Council was shown a computer rendering presentation of the streetscape design elements - trees, shrubs, light standards, signage, pavers, etc. - that are being considered for the parkway. There was discussion on stamped pavers vs. concrete pavers. Councilman Trevino expressed concerns with pavers. Several Council members agreed that if should they decide to use pavers, concrete pavers were preferred. Councilwoman Johnson advised she preferred ornamental light fixtures for the light standards - she preferred the older antique look as opposed to modern fixtures. Council was advised that the final design of North Tarrant Parkway with the specifications would be submitted to staff for their first review in about four weeks, and the design can be tweaked as necessary. Council consensus was to have engineers complete plans and specifications using the proposed standards and designs presented and discussed by Kimley Horn. S.NORWOOD/M.CURTIS Pre Council Minutes September 10, 2001 Page 3 IR 2001-130 Councilwoman Johnson advised she would like DISCUSSION OF Council to consider changes to the city's road SPEED HUMPS - hump policy. Councilwoman Johnson COUNCILWOMAN expressed concerns with the number of road JOHNSON humps being constructed in the City and the number allowed on a street. Councilwoman Johnson would like more criteria that would limit the number of road humps. Councilwoman Johnson would like Staff to review the current policy and recommend changes. The Council discussed the cost factor, current spacing requirements, and other speed reducing alternatives. The consensus of the Council was for staff to review the policy, criteria, spacing, cost allocation, alternatives to speed humps and bring a recommendation back to the Council. S.NORWOOD/M.CURTIS IR 2001-131 Mr. Pitstick briefed the Council on the upcoming REQUEST FROM ASA World Championships to be held at North NORTH HILLS Hills Mall October 19-21, 2001. North Hills Mall MALL FOR IN-KIND has requested the City to provide in-kind SERVICES FOR services in exchange for a sponsorship. Mr. AGGRESSIVE Pitstick explained to Council the benefits the city SKATERS would receive with a sponsorship. Several ASSOCIATION Council Members expressed concerns with the WORLD city funding in-kind services and questioned why CHAMPIONSHIPS - another source could not be found for the OCTOBER 19 - 21, sponsorship. After discussion by Council, the 2001 consensus was for the City not to participate in the sponsorship and for the Mall to reimburse the City for the in-kind services provided by the City during the event. J.PITSTICK ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:58 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for consultation with City Attorney regarding matter Cause No. 01-0559-2 City of North Richland Hills vs. Rufe Snow L.P., et al as authorized by Government Code §551.071. The Executive Session adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to the regular City Council meeting. Pre Council Minutes September 10, 2001 Page 4 ATTEST: (JU/~ Charles Scom- Mayor (¿abv¿¡/¿fj¿~?- 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 - SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order September 10, 2001 at 7:05 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma 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 Rex McEntire Absent: Lyle E. Welch ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Attorney Councilman 2. INVOCATION The Junior Girl Scouts Troop 1213 of Snow Heights Elementary gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Junior Girl Scouts Troop 1213 of Snow Heights Elementary led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. City Council Minutes September 10, 2001 Page 2 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27,2001 B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27,2001 C. APPROVAL OF 2001 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-50 D. AUTHORIZING HOMESTEAD, OVER 65, AND DISABILITY EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXES - ORDINANCE NO. 2568 E. APPROVE PURCHASE OF CLASS ECONNECT SOFTWARE - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-051 Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Whitson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. GN 2001-088 - LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL APPROVED Chief of Police Tom Shockley summarized request. The City's 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant award is in the amount of $30,456.00 with the City's cash match at $3,384.00. The recommendation is for the funds to be allocated for the purchase of three vehicle mounted thermal imaging devices. 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. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 2001-088, approving the planned expenditure. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes September 10, 2001 Page 3 8. GN 2001-089 - ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2001 - ORDINANCE NO. 2567 APPROVED Ms. Karen Bostic, Budget Director, summarized request for Council. The proposed 2001/2002 tax rate is 57¢. The proposed rate is broken down into two parts: 33.53¢ for the purposes of maintenance and operation and 23.47¢ for the payment of principal and interest on debt of the City. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino, to adopt Ordinance No. 2567 setting the tax rate for the 2001-2002 fiscal year at 57(/;. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 9. GN 2001-090 - ADOPTING THE 2001-02 BUDGET - ORDINANCE NO. 2569 APPROVED Ms. Bostic advised Council the proposed budget for 2001-2002 was filed with the City Secretary's office on July 30,2001, and all necessary publications and hearings have been completed in accordance with City Charter and State Law. Councilman Tolbert moved to approve Ordinance No. 2569 adopting the 2001-2002 Budget for all funds and the revisions to the 2000-2001 Budget for all funds. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 10. GN 2001-091 - APPROVE NAMING OF HIGHWAYS 183/820/26/121/ FM 1938 INTERCHANGE - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-49 APPROVED Mr. Steve Norwod, Assistant City Manager, advised Council the resolution before them is the formal request that will be sent to Texas Department of Transportation for their consideration to name the recently completed interchange as the "Wes Heald/Northeast Tarrant Interchange". Mr. Heald is the retiring Executive Director of Texas Department of Transportation and played an instrumental role in securing the funding for the Interchange at 26,820 and 121. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Whitson, to approve GN 2001-091, Resolution No. 2001-049, requesting the Texas Department of City Council Minutes September 10, 2001 Page 4 Transportation to name the recently completed interchange as the "Wes Heald / Northeast Tarrant Interchange". Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. GN 2001-092 -APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS APPROVED Ms. Paulette Hartman, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, summarized request for Council. The proposed changes are to Section 1 of the by-laws dealing with representation. The recommended change would expand representation of the committee as follows: Ten representatives that attend any public or private high school in the area and reside in the City of North Richland Hills will be chosen to fill two-year terms; and the other six members will be chosen to serve a one-year term. The Council discussed including home school students in the representation and limiting the maximum number of students from one school. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell, to approve the amendment to the Youth Advisory Committee Bylaws as proposed expanding representation on the Committee with the inclusion of home school students and the maximum number of students from anyone school at three. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 12. GN 2001-093 - CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 2001 GOALS AND CORE VALUES - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-52 APPROVED Mr. Larry Cunningham, City Manager, briefly reviewed the goals set by Council at the June 8 & 9, 2001 Goals Work Session. Goals established were Safety and Security, Quality Development, Quality Redevelopment and Reinvestment, Financially Responsible City Government, Quality of Life Amenities for the Community, and Effective Transportation System. Mr. Cunningham reviewed the Core Values identified by the Council. Core Values established were Respect, Service, Productivity, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Teamwork. City Council Minutes September 10, 2001 Page 5 Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved to approve Resolution No. 2001-052 adopting the Goals and Core Values for the City of North Richland Hills as revised and established June 2001. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. GN 2001-094 - APPROVE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING INDIVIDUAL TO EVALUATE CAPP'S SAVINGS AND TO ENTER POWER CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-053 APPROVED Mr. Greg Vick, Managing Director of Community Services, summarized request. The proposed resolution designates an individual to evaluate CAPP savings and another individual to enter into a private contract on behalf of the City. This will allow the City to act promptly and enter into a contract under the most favorable terms. Staff recommends that the resolution designates Greg Vick to be the individual to evaluate the CAPP savings and Mayor Scoma to sign the power contract on behalf of the City. Councilman Trevino moved to approve Resolution No. 2001-053 designating Greg Vick to evaluate CAPP's saving and Mayor Scoma to enter into power contract on behalf of the city. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. PW 2001-017 - AWARD OF BID TO JCF BRIDGE & CONCRETE FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS AND AMEND BUDGET APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, summarized request. The scope of work includes the three most critical bridges and drainage improvements along fairway #1 identified in the base bid plus alternate #3 consisting of constructing a flume between two houses along fairway #1. The total bid amount for these improvements is $518,732.05. After questions by Council, Councilman Tolbert moved to approve PW 2001-017, awarding the bid for the Iron Horse Golf Course Bridge and Drainage Improvement project to JCF Bridge and Concrete in the amount of $518,732.05 and to amend the 2001/2002 CIP Budget. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes September 10, 2001 Page 6 15. (A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. (B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS · September 17,6:00 p.m. - Council Work Session to review the City Image Study · September 15 - Trash Bash 2001 · September 13 - Flamenco Dane lessons - call 817-427-6600 to register · September 15 - Creative Writing Class for Adults and Youth, call 817-427- 6600 for more information · September 22 - Critter Connection open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at North Hills Mall 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 7:52 pm. fI"~'~~~~~~"""'" J1 ~ .~; .. ~ ~ ~'ft "..', l~{ r '"¡.,; . I-.tL ~~\ if ~~:rEST:h .../~ .~"/ .......:¡........ ~và~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary