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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2002-05-13 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 - MAY 13, 2002 - 5:45 P.M. Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Scott Turnage Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jenny Mabry Jim Browne Andy Jones Karen Bostic Bill Thornton Chris Swartz City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Communications Director Parks & Recreation Director Fire Chief Budget Director Assistant Parks Director Aquatic Manager ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS AGENDA ITEM NO.9 - PS 2001-41 - Staff NAN FROM REGULAR was asked if the property was currently zoned MAY 13, 2002 CITY C-2 and if Council was only considering the final COUNCIL MEETING plat and not the use of the property. Staff advised the property was zoned C-2. Under consideration by Council was the final plat and not the use of the property. Pre Council Minutes May 13, 2002 Page 2 IR 2002-069 Ms. Bostic explained that House Bill 1689 DISCUSS TAX created a local option property tax exemption for EXEMPTION FOR organizations engaged primarily in charitable ORGANIZA TIONS activities. For the exemption to take effect, ENGAGED individual taxing units must adopt it by vote of PRIMARILY IN the governing body or by majority vote at an PERFORMING election called by the governing body upon CHARITABLE petition of 20 percent of the qualified voters who FUNCTIONS voted in the last election. Ms. Bostic advised the City had received a request for the exemption from Smithfield Masonic Lodge #455. Ms. Bostic advised Council of their options: 1) do nothing at this time or 2) place an item on the next Council agenda to vote on adopting the exemption. Council questioned the impact approving the exemption would have in future years. After discussion, Council directed Staff to further evaluate and study the possible impact of the exemption, to survey other cities on their action, determine the organizations within the City that would qualify, and possible benefits the City would receive by granting this K.Bostic type of exemption. IR 2002-070 Mr. Vick briefed the Council on the history of the CONSIDERA TION current contract with Trinity Waste. The City OF OPTIONS received proposals in 1997 and awarded a REGARDING contract to Trinity Waste with a term of five TRINITY WASTE years with an option for term renewal for two CONTRACT consecutive terms of two years each. The original five-year contract terminates on July 31, 2002. A staff committee has been evaluating issues regarding the contract and whether it should be considered for extension. Mr. Vick presented a power point presentation of the findings of the committee. Council was advised the City could negotiate an extension or prepare an RFP and solicit proposals. The recommendation of the Committee is to negotiate an extension that would include financial advantages to the City's customers, improved customer service standards and other miscellaneous improvements. If favorable terms and financial considerations of the extension are not achieved, proposals can be obtained. Mr. Vick advised staff would use every leverage available to negotiate the best option for the Pre Council Minutes May 13, 2002 Page 3 City. Council discussed the options available and the pros and cons. Mr. Vick advised Council of the timeframe involved. Council was advised that negotiations for an extension could be accomplished by mid-June. The general consensus of the Council was for Staff to negotiate an extension and bring back recommendations in June and if it is determined at that time that an extension is not in the best interest of the City, the Council can make a determination as to what to do next. G.Vick IR 2002-073 Mr. Curtis presented a power point presentation DETENTION POND updating Council on the proposed development DEVELOPMENT criteria for detention ponds. The Planning and CRITERIA Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance and offered several comments. Staff was asked by P & Z to further investigate what other cities in the area, as well as cities in other parts of the country, are doing in regards to criteria for detention ponds. Mr. Curtis advised that Staff found that other city ordinances are not as strict as the ordinance being proposed in North Richland Hills. Mr. Curtis outlined the issues the ordinance will address: · When a detention pond will be allowed · Homeowners Associations to be established for all detention ponds with specific minimum requirements by the City · Requirement of a landscape plan for each detention pond · Allow different type of detention ponds. Council was in agreement with the ordinance M.Curtis/S.Norwood and Staff will bring the proposed ordinance to Council for approval on May 28, 2002. IR 2002-072 Mr. Pitstick briefly reviewed proposed changes CONSIDER to the planned development standards. The CHANGES TO recommendation of staff is to categorize PD PLANNED requests into three types of requests: New DEVELOPMENT Single Family Developments; New Multi-family STANDARDS & Commercial Developments and Pre Council Minutes May 13, 2002 Page 4 Redevelopment of Existing Sites. Mr. Pitstick reviewed with Council the minimum standards for each of the categories. Council was asked for their input. Council was asked to forward their comments to Mr. Pitstick. Council input will then be forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a formal recommendation back to the Council. J.PitsticklS.Norwood ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:41 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for consultation with Attorney as authorized by Government Code Section 551.071 for a) Neptune-Bentsen v. City of North Richland Hills et al (342nd District Court); b) Meridian Commercial v. City of North Richland Hills (6¡th District Court); c) Gonzalez v. City of North Richland Hills (48th District Court); d) North Richland Hills v. Metricom. Mayor Scoma announced at 6:49 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting \..l\vHLAAJ~/II/ ~'<' ,....;.;-;;::.'U.f¡.~ ATTE~. ~i". "n r ""'''t:) @>-\ ~ / ~4!ti,~ atricia ''ij»tsbn.r 'C'ït~"Secretary II" III //11/11111\\\\\\ Cd /1 1 . .! aut Ad",> Charles Scoma L Mayor 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 - MAY 13,2002 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order May 13, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Scott Turnage Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples ROLL CALL Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION Ms. Wendy Doorman and Ms. Bethany Walden students from Birdville High School gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Doorman and Ms. Walden students from Birdville High School led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS NRH MUNICIPAL COURT - 2001/2002 TEEN COURT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS City Council Minutes May 13, 2002 Page 2 Mr. Ron Moore, President of the Teen Court Board, presented Christopher Meek and Ryan Shiflet with a $1,000 scholarship. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Mayor Scoma presented the Public Works Department with a proclamation proclaiming May 19 - 25, 2002 as National Public Works Week. The following employees were present: Mike Curtis, Jimmy Cates, David Smyth, and Bob Nelson. 5. GN 2002-041 ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Scoma entertained nominations from council. Councilman Metts nominated Councilman Trevino as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Whitson nominated Councilman Metts as Mayor Pro Tem. COUNCILMAN TREVINO APPOINTED TO MAYOR PRO TEM 5-2; WITH COUNCILMEN WELCH, TURNAGE, METTS, TOLBERT AND COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON IN FAVOR TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN TREVINO AND COUNCILMEN WHITSON AND TREVINO IN FAVOR TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN METTS AS MAYOR PRO TEM. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 2002 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 2002 C. GN 2002-042 EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH NEWMAN JACKSON BIEBERSTEIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,476 FOR LITTLE BEAR City Council Minutes May 13, 2002 Page 3 CREEK MULTI-USE TRAIL AND CALLOWAY BRANCH MULTI-USE TRAIL _ RESOLUTION NO. 2002-035 D. GN 2002-043 AMEND THE PARKS AND RECREATION CIP BUDGET AND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NEWMAN JACKSON BIEBERSTEIN, INC. FOR THE FOSTER VILLAGE AND STONYBROOKE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECTS E. PU 2002-021 PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR FIRE STATION 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-040 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED, APPROVED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. PS 2001-39 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MAPLEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 2-A, 2-B, AND 2-C, BLOCK 11A RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION LOCATED AT 7708 MAPLEWOOD AVENUE (3.642 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Kevin Barke, applicant, was available to answer council questions. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised council the purpose of the replat is to clean up certain nonconforming situations and to revise the existing lot patterns so the church can sell Lot 2-C and combine the existing church building and parking lot together as Lot 2-A. The applicant has submitted requests to waive three specific subdivision requirements - requirement for cul-dec-sacs at the end of Clenis Lane and Greenwood Way and the dedication of the western half of Greenwood Way. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2001-39 A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 2-A, 2-B, AND 2-C, BLOCK 11A, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN TREVINO SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes May 13, 2002 Page 4 9. PS 2001-41 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TRAC-WASH ENTERPRISES INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 TRAC-WASH ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 6800 BLOCK OF GLENVIEW DRIVE (1.020 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Craig Wallendorf, applicant, summarized request for council. Mr. Pitstick addressed concern as it relates to city ordinances and informed council of the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation for approval. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2001-41 A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, TRAC-WASH ADDITION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. GN 2002-044 APPROVE AQUATIC PARK CIP BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR MULTI LEVEL INTERACTIVE PLAY STRUCTURE AND PARKING LOT EXPANSION APPROVED Mr. Jim Browne, Park and Recreation Director, advised council staff is requesting that $290,000 be reallocated from the budget for fiscal year 2002/2003 to fiscal year 2001/2002. The money will be used to initiate design services for the multi-level interactive water play structure and expanded parking lot. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELCH TO APPROVE GN 2002-044. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. GN 2002-045 TXU LONE STAR PIPELINE RATE CASE- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-038 APPROVED Mr. Greg Vick informed council the resolution before them authorizes the city to participate in the Steering Committee and be reimbursed reasonable costs for its participation through the Gas Company. Mr. Vick advised council that TXU Lone Star Pipeline filed a Statement of Intent with the Railroad Commission to surcharge residential rate payers 37¢ per month and commercial rate payers $2.10 per month to City Council Minutes May 13, 2002 Page 5 cover the cost associated with a new 76-mile transmission pipeline to serve the metroplex. COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-045,. RESOLUTION No. 2002-038. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. GN 2002-046 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 7 ON THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED COUNCILMAN TREVINO MOVED TO APPOINT Ms. BRENDA COLE TO PLACE 7 ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2003. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. GN 2002-047 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 7 ON THE PARK & RECREATION BOARD APPROVED COUNCILMAN TREVINO MOVED TO APPOINT MR. JAMES ALLEN TO PLACE 7 ON THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD, TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30,2003. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. PW 2002-007 APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR RUMFIELD ROAD, PHASE III PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS _ RESOLUTION NO. 2002-037 APPROVED Mr. Curtis informed council of the key responsibilities for Tarrant County and the City of North Richland Hills. Council inquired if staff could negotiate a speedy timeline with Tarrant County. City Council Minutes May 13, 2002 Page 6 Mr. Curtis informed council that he would contact Tarrant County to see if the construction of the road could be completed quickly. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2002-007, RESOLUTION No. 2002-037. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS VIDEO OF IRON HORSE FROM TV SHOW Council viewed a video of Iron Horse Golf Course that ran on a television show. GAMES OF TEXAS VIDEO Council viewed a video announcement for the upcoming Games of Texas. ANNOUNCEMENTS Brave Combo will be Derformina on Fridav. May 24th as Dart of the "Lotta Niaht Music Concert Series." The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at Green Valley Park. Admission is free and everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. There will be food and beverages available and also free prizes given away. We look forward to seeing you at the show! The City of North Richland Hills will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th. City operations will resume on the following Tuesday. The City Council meeting regularly scheduled for May 27th will be moved to Tuesday, May 28th due to the Memorial Day holiday. The meeting will begin at 7:00p.m. City Council Minutes May 13, 2002 Page 7 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:23 pm. (4/ d i.i.,) . ..../ '0_ ...."... ,r\ _ þ{ â:,,¿c(1' j.../ t&'~I~, Charles Scoma -'Mayor '1Ifl( ",- o\CHI ßA;;?/// ~' ~..:.~.!.'V~///, .. -. 'II' "" fiï. .... ~ ':'~/ ~I . '.~ '\ : \J.~~ . , '. - I ~..",.. .