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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2002-04-22 Minutes 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 22,2002 - 6:00 P.M. Present: Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflett Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Pam Burney Jenny Mabry Jim Browne City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Environmental Services Director Communications Director Parks & Recreation Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 12 - GN 2002-037 - Mayor Pro FROM REGULAR Tem Mitchell inquired if the residents in the APRIL 22, 2002 neighborhood would be notified. The Attorney CITY COUNCIL advised that notification is not required unless AGENDA they have direct access to the closure. The Attorney further explained they did not have to be notified unless they were adjacent to the property being abandoned. Staff explained to the Council the property the property that would be affected by the closure and that there are not any residents adjacent to the closure. Mr. Pitstick explained that the right of way was not being abandoned. The City will close the road and require the applicant to replat the property once the applicant has completed the acquisition of the property. As part of the Pre Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 2 DISCUSS ITEMS replatting, the right of way can be abandoned at NAN FROM REGULAR that time. APRIL 22, 2002 CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item No. 7 - GN 2002-035 - Staff NAN AGENDA clarified for Councilwoman Johnson the (continued) definition of refunding of the bonds. IR 2002-063 Ms. Burney advised that the Consumer Health DEMONSTRATION Division of Environmental Services recently OF THE NEW implemented the use of three new Fujitsu L TP CONSUMER Stylistic Pen Tablets. The hand held computers HEAL TH will be used in the field to record and track INSPECTION health inspections. Ms. Karen Wood, PENTABS Environmental Health Specialist, demonstrated the pen tablets for the Council. NAN IR 2002-061 MAY The City Secretary advised that the Council CITY COUNCIL would need to hold a special meeting to MEETINGS canvass the election. Staff's recommendation is to canvass the election on May 7 at 6:00 p.m. The City Secretary also advised that the second meeting in May is the Memorial Day Holiday. Staff's recommendation is to move the May 27 meeting to May 28. The consensus of the Council was to meet on May 7 at 6:00 p.m. to canvass the election and to move the May 27 P.Hutson meetinQ to May 28. IR 2002-062 Mr. Pitstick advised that in response to recent DISCUSSION OF Council discussion on R-3 standards, staff CHANGES TO R-3 would like to submit to the Planning & Zoning RESIDENTIAL Commission a request to review and consider DEVELOPMENT possible changes to the R-3 development STANDARDS standards. Staff proposes for the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider increasing home size to 1,800 square feet minimum, consider requiring side or rear entry garages and maintain existing minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet and 65 foot lot width. Staff would also like for an architect to be involved in the proposed changes to determine what is feasible for the layout of the houses and garages. Staff requested input from the Council on changes they would like for the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider. Council was in favor of 1,800 square feet minimum if garage Pre Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 3 configurations could be worked out. A concern was expressed that changing the configuration of the houses on the lots might result in a majority of two-story homes giving it a box-look or tract-look. Staff will forward Council input to the Planning and Zoning Commission and a formal recommendation on R-3 standards will be brought to the Council from the Planning & Zoninq Commission. J.PitsticklS.Norwood IR 2002-064 The City Manager advised that Mayor Pro Tem REVIEW Mitchell requested this item be placed on the ORDINANCE agenda for discussion. Currently the ordinance REGARDING allows light pole banners not to exceed 32 BANNERS ON square feet in size, to be displayed for a period LIGHT POLES of 60 days and allows them three times a year. The banners may be seasonal in nature but cannot describe a product, company name, or logo. Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell explained he was questioning why the city is allowed to have banners with logo, but a business is not allowed to have a seasonal banner with a logo. The City Manager explained that the City Staff viewed it as a community service or a governmental informational service versus a paid political advertisement. There was a brief discussion on whether there might be some other items in the Sign Ordinance that staff might also want to review and bring back to Council for consideration. The consensus of the Council was for Staff to review the Sign Ordinance to determine if any other areas needed to be changed and bring back to Council for consideration. J.PitsticklS.Norwood IR 2002-058 BEGIN The City Manager advised there was a formal NOMINATION action item on the regular agenda to create a PROCESS TO THE Citizen Capital Improvement Study Committee. LONG RANGE The City Manager advised this item was placed CAPITAL STUDY on the Pre-Council agenda as a reminder for COMMITTEE Council to begin submitting names to nominate NAN individuals to this committee. I Pre Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 4 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:39 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meetina. JU t4--- Charles Scoma - v Patfj,Ç,iá'H~tsoiÍ - 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 - APRIL 22, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order April 22, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch 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 George Staples ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Students from Snow Heights Elementary gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Students from Snow Heights Elementary led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATIONS - NATIONAL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Mayor Scoma presented Ed Lesser of United Way with a proclamation proclaiming April City Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 2 21-27,2002 as "National Volunteer Week". Mayor Scoma introduced the nominees for North Richland Hill's Volunteer of the Year as well as Volunteer of the Year Pamela Elliot. The nominees were Marilyn Boyle, Betsy Milligan, and Kathy Parker. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Mayor Scoma presented John Ketchersid of Baker Street Church of Christ, representing the Pastor Prayer Fellowship, with a proclamation proclaiming May 2, 2002 as "National Day of Prayer". ADOPTATHON AND BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK Mayor Scoma presented the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center with a proclamation proclaiming May 4-11,2002 as "Adoptathon and Be Kind to Animals Week". The following employees received the proclamation: Don Sharp, Animal Shelter Supervisor, Candi Henderson - Humane Officer, Debi Martinez - Humane Officer, Mary Beth Harvey - Humane Officer, Roger Krone - Humane Officer, and Chun Mezger - Humane Division Clerk. NATIONAL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR AWARENESS WEEK Ms. Toni Blevins received proclamation from Mayor Scoma proclaiming April 21-27, 2002 as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week". RECOGNITION - Mayor Scoma recognized North Richland Hills Police Department Dispatcher Kim Killion for receiving the Texas APCO Telecommunicator of the Year 2001. Mayor Scoma recognized Citicable for receiving the Award of Distinction from The Communicator Awards. Jenny Mabry, Public Information Director, thanked and congratulated Jonathan Bryant for his hard work. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED City Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 3 A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 08, 2002 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 08, 2002 C. PW 2002-06 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO BINKLEY & BARFIELD, INC. FOR RUFE SNOW DRIVE (GLENVIEW DRIVE TO KAREN DRIVE) - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-031 MAYOR PRO TEM MITCHELL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. GN 2002-035 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2619 APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, summarized item for council. Mr. Koonce introduced Laura Alexander with First Southwest. Ms. Alexander was available to answer council questions. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE No. 2619 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2002" IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $10,760,000 AT A TRUE INTEREST COST RATE OF 4.352% PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE OBLIGATIONS BEING REFUNDED AND APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION AND THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT, SPECIAL ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SWS SECURITIES AND RBC DAlN RAUSCHER, INC. IN RELATION TO SUCH BONDS AND THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. ~.~.."_ "'m__ "'_'_'~'__~~__'_'_"___~'"_.~"_^~.~~^_ City Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 4 8. GN 2002-036 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2002 AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2620 APPROVED Ms. Laura Alexander with First Southwest was available to answer council questions. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE No. 2620 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM SURPLUS REVENUES CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS SERIES 2002" AND AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 6,745,000 AT A TRUE INTEREST COST RATE OF 4.8396% AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND SWS SECURITIES AND RBC DAINE RAUSCHER, INC. IN RELATION TO SUCH CERTIFICATES AND APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 9. PU 2002-020 - AWARD OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO NEWMAN JACKSON BIEBERSTEIN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $270,151 FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-033 APPROVED Mr. Jim Browne, Parks and Recreation Director, advised council that a committee comprised of Assistant City Manager Greg Vick, Jim Browne, Karen Bostic, Cathy Horton, Gary Bechtold and Paulette Hartman reviewed six proposals. The proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: experience of the firm, quality of previous work, past record with the city, financial stability, qualifications of the project manager and their management approach. Mr. Browne reviewed the seven park sites - Brandonwood, Forest Glen East, Snow Heights Elementary School, Industrial Holiday Park Site, Amundson Park Site, Stoneybrooke School Site and Mullendore Elementary School Site. Staff is recommending council award the professional services contract to Newman Jackson Bieberstein, Inc. Councilman Trevino asked Mr. Browne if staff would be getting feedback from the citizens as to the design of the neighborhood parks. City Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 5 Mr. Browne advised council that there was a provision in the contract that will include up to seven neighborhood, homeowner association or school board site committee meetings for the park sites. MAYOR PRO TEM MITCHELL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE PU 2002-020, RESOLUTION No. 2002-033. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. PS 2002-14 - CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TOMMY ABBOT M. D. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-R AND 22-R, BLOCK N OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF SMITHFIELD ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF MAIN STREET (4.916 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Pat Moffatt, representing applicant, was available to answer questions from council. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, summarized item and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff. COUNCILMAN TREVINO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELCH TO APPROVE PS 2002-14 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PZ 2002-08 - CONSIDER REZONING OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND OWNED BY PCC DAVIS PROPERTY, L TD LOCATED AT 7821 AND 7901 DAVIS BOULEVARD TO R- 3PD WITH MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE OF 1800 SQUARE FEET - ORDINANCE NO. 2616 (TABLED AT THE APRIL 8,2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Mr. Brian Kline, representing applicant, advised council at their request the applicant reviewed the suggestions of council and their main concern of the minimum square footage of the houses. Mr. Kline advised council that the applicant is committed to providing no less than 1800 square foot. Mr. Kline informed council that the developer has also committed that at least 50% of the homes will be a minimum of 2000 square feet. Mr. Kline was available to entertain questions from council. Mr. Pitstick advised council that the request originally came before them as an R-3 request, but is coming back to council as an R3-PD. Mr. Pitstick informed council that City Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 6 the ordinance does require a minimum of 1800 square feet on 50% and 2000 square feet on 50% of the property. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2002-08 AND ORDINANCE No. 2616 FOR 38 R3-PD RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH 50% OF THE LOTS TO HAVE A MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE OF 1800 SQUARE FEET AND 50% OF THE LOTS TO HAVE A MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE OF 2000 SQUARE FEET. MAYOR PRO TEM MITCHELL SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. GN 2002-037 - CONSIDER REQUEST FROM ALLEN SAMUELS DODGE FOR ORDINANCE CLOSING BLACKMAN ROAD AND A PORTION OF LYNN TERRACE - ORDINANCE NO. 2618 APPROVED Mr. Pitstick informed council that applicant requested closure. Currently Allen Samuels Dodge is occupying a tract of land at the southwest corner of Booth Calloway and has purchased several acres east of Booth Calloway and south of Loop 820. Allen Samuel Dodge would like to expand their current dealership and possibly add a new dealership at this location. The street closings would separate the commercial tracts from the residential subdivision and allow for a cui de sac to be constructed with the auto dealership improvements. Mr. Pitstick advised council that all surrounding residential streets have access to either Booth Calloway or Loop 820 through Rogan Drive. Mr. Pitstick informed council that staff did not have a problem with request, but recommends that the replat would come back within the next several months to resolve utility and access issues. At the time of the replat the right-of-way would be abandoned. Mr. Pitstick advised council that the Police or Fire Departments did not have any safety concerns with the closure. Mr. Mike Lowry, applicant, was available to answer questions from council. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-037, ORDINANCE No. 2618 CLOSING BLACKMAN ROAD AND LYNN TERRACE NORTH OF MARY FRANCIS LANE. MAYOR PRO TEM MITCHELL SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 7 13. GN 2002-038 - APPROVE RESOLUTION CREATING A LONG RANGE CAPITAL STUDY COMMITTEE - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-032 APPROVED Mr. Norwood advised council that the resolution before them outlines the creation of the Long Range Capital Study Committee and appointment process of members. The committee will represent different professions and interests. There will be 16 members on the committee along with four representatives from the following boards: Park and Recreation Board, Library Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff is anticipating a four to six month process with a report due back to City Council November 11, 2002. COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-038, RESOLUTION No. 2002-032. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. James Lallande thanked staff for their timely response to his citizen's presentation at the last council meeting. He appreciates the continued support from the city involving the HomeOwner's Association concern with the Emerald Hills Lake retaining wall. Mr. Rodney Waybourn informed council of his concern with the easement at Meadow View Estates. Mr. Waybourn is concerned with the safety of the sloping drainage easement. Ms. Maria Moon, Diamond Lock North resident, expressed concerns with the Glenwyck subdivision development. B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS . The Havanna Boys will be performing on Friday, April 26th as part of the "Lotta Night Music Concert Series." The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at Green Valley Park. City Council Minutes April 22, 2002 Page 8 · Early Voting continues through April 30th at City Hall, 7301 NE Loop 820. Registered voters can vote from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For further information, call 817-427- 6000. . Election Day is May 4th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. There are three polling locations: City Hall, Bursey Senior Center and Dan Echols Senior Center. Please call 817-427- 6062 to find your polling location. . Paws for the Cause Walk a Thon will be held on May 4th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center, 7200B Dick Fisher Drive. To register, call 817-427-6570. April 27 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 817 -427 -6570 April 30 Last Day of Early Voting City Hall 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 817 -427 -6000 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:23 pm. ATTEST: