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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2003-03-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MARCH 13, 2003 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 13th day of March, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Frank Metts, Jr. Lyle E. Welch JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Timothy J. Welch Absent: Scott Turnage Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jenny Mabry Clay Caruthers Patrick H ill is Carrie Poston Andy Jones Absent: Patricia Hutson Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant to City Manager Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Communications Director Budget Manager Human Resources Director Assistant Director of Information Services Fire Chief City Secretary Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss items from Reqular March 13. 2003 City Council Meetinq Agenda Item No. 11 - Councilman Whitson asked staff if the lot was designated as R 1 S or R 12 and if horses were on the property. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 2 Mr. John Pitstick advised it is R 1 S with no horses on the lot. 2. IR 2003-021 Review Update of TIF #2 and Library Plan for Home Town Area Mayor Trevino advised the agenda allotted ten minutes for discussion, but the item may require more time. Mayor Trevino suggested that council discuss this item for 40 minutes and hear the remaining items after the regular council meeting. Mr. Cunningham said he realized that all council members were not familiar with TIF#2 and its inception. Mr. Cunningham explained to council the inception of TIF #2, entities involved, public facilities to be built within TIF #2, and the financing of the public facilities and infrastructure within TIF #2. Mr. Cunningham informed council there are sufficient funds to begin the first project (library) and tonight Mr. Steve Brown and Larry Koonce will be presenting the design services and land acquisition. Mr. Cunningham reminded council that in addition to the new library; the city would still maintain a branch library on the south side of 820. Councilwoman Johnson asked if the performing arts center has been changed. Mr. Cunningham advised council that the performing arts center had not been changed from what was included in the plan. Mr. Vick advised council that Tarrant County College was more interested in the conference and training applications, but were willing to have uses as performing arts. Councilwoman Johnson asked for an update on the performing arts/training center from Tarrant County College. Library Director Steve Brown presented council with a power point presentation that included figures, operating costs, project time line, and an update on the south branch library. Mayor Trevino advised council that item 4 on the pre council agenda would be postponed to the March 24 meeting and the remaining items on pre council would be heard after the regular council meeting. Finance Director Larry Koonce advised council of the costs for the public facilities. (1) library - $2.2 million, (2) recreation center - budgeted $21.9 million, and (3) conference center - estimated $8.2 million. The participants in TIF #2 include Tarrant County, Tarrant County College, City of North Richland Hills and Tarrant County Hospital District. Birdville Independent School District was not included in the TIF because of the change in the "Robin Hood" laws. The combined tax rate of the four entities is about $1.20. The TIF #2 finance plan is separate and apart from the 2003 bond election. Each plan stands on its own and is not dependent on one another. Property City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 3 values and debt service do not overlap one another. TIF #2 is a 28-year plan, so the projects can be constructed in the first ten years of the plan and the debt service payments would be based over 20 years and beyond. Over the 28-year period there will be a growth around $450 million. This will include not only the Hometown development, but also Home Depot, UICI, Fountain Ridge, The Crossing Center and Blue Line Ice. Staff estimates about $81 million dollars in property tax revenues over the life of the TIF. The property values must support the annual tax revenue stream, which will fund the public facility projects, before any debt will be issued. Mr. Koonce presented council with a schematic that illustrated the comparison of the original plan to actual development. Mr. Koonce advised council that the annual tax revenues of $673,875 would support debt service of over $8 million. The beginning of the project discussed tonight for $1.45 million will cover the remaining land that needs to be purchased as well as the design services. If the tax roll in July has at least $15 million additional growth the City will be able to fund the entire library project. Staff believes the City is in a good position to move forward with the land acquisition and design services. Mayor Trevino advised council that this item is a prelude to the next item on pre council. Mayor Trevino wants to be sure that council understands that the previous council made a promise to the south side of town to keep a library branch. Council concurred that they are in favor of keeping a library branch on the south side of town. Councilman Tolbert asked if the building where the library is currently located were to be sold would the money go back to the general fund. Mr. Koonce advised the money would go back to the general fund. Councilwoman Johnson voiced her concerns with selling bonds with the economy and state of the nation. Councilwoman Johnson asked if the Council should postpone the selling of the bonds for six months. Councilwoman Johnson wanted to know how it would affect the City's rating. Mr. Cunningham advised council that staff could postpone sale of the bonds and the postponement would not affect the City's rating. Council's consensus was to move forward with the library project (land acquisition and design services). Mayor Trevino recessed the pre council meeting at 6:52 p.m. 3. IR 2003-022 Review 2003 Proposed Bond Proqram ~_.._>,._~-_.",,--,"~_._--,-~._._------_._--~- City Council Minute$ March 13, 2003 Page 4 Item heard and discussed after the regular council meeting. 4. IR 2003-020 Leqislative Update Item postponed to the next pre council meeting. 5. Executive Session Adjournment REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order March 13, 2003 at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Frank Metts, Jr. Lyle E. Welch JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Timothy J. Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman Absent: Scott Turnage Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Karen Bostic Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 5 Absent: Patricia Hutson City Secretary 2. INVOCATION Holiday Heights students gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Holiday Heights students led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH - Mayor Pro Tem Metts recognized and presented Tammy Rice with a proclamation for American Red Cross month. TEXAS SMARTSCAPE MONTH - Councilman Tim Welch presented Debbie York, Environmental Services Coordinator with the Texas Smartscape proclamation. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 24, 2003 COUNCIL MEETINGS B. GN 2003-041 APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES AND ALTERNATE JUDGES FOR THE MAY 3,2003 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 6 C. GN 2003-035 APPROVAL OF IRON HORSE BEVCO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-026 D. PS 2002-28 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JOHN DICKERSON REPRESENTING JFD LAND, INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF FOUNTAIN RIDGE ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6000 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD - 46.5 ACRES) E. PS 2002-49 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HAROLD HEWITT FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 R-1 & 1 R-2, BLOCK 34 HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION, SECTION 7 (LOCATED AT 7504 CIRCLE DRIVE- .45 ACRES) F. PS 2003-05 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ERNEST HEDGCOTH CONSULTING ENGINEERS ON BEHALF OF CENTER POINT CHURCH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 CENTER POINT CHURCH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD - 8.49 ACRES) G. PS 2003-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GREATER N.R.H. PARTNERS, LTD FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 19R, 20R, 22R, 23R, & 24R, BLOCK 1 OF THE NORTHRIDGE MEADOWS ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF RIDGE CREST DRIVE) H. PS 2003-08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM LARRY AND LINDA KJELDGAARD FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1 DOUBLE K RANCH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7300 BLOCK OF BURSEY ROAD - 5.2 ACRES) I. PU 2003-013 AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS WITH DIRECT ACTION UNIFORMS - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-028 J. PU 2003-014 AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR ANNUAL UNIFORM CLEANING CONTRACT TO DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTERS - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-029 K. PU 2003-015 AWARD OF BID TO CROSS TELECOM/AVAYA FOR NETWORK REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-032 L. PW 2003-002 AWARD OF BID TO LONG CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE MEANDERING DRIVE 24-INCH WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 7 M. PW 2003-003 AWARD OF BID TO AUI CONTRACTORS, L.P FOR THE N.E. LOOP 820 UTILITY RELOCATIONS AT RUFE SNOW DRIVE Mayor Trevino asked Mike Curtis to bring council up to date on item 61 and 6m, per Councilman Lyle E. Welch's suggestion that staff should go into detail on major expenditures listed on the consent agenda. Public Works Director Mike Curtis advised council that 61 is the award of bid to Long Construction and Engineering Inc. for the Meandering Drive 24-inch transmission line project. This project is the replacement of an existing 24-inch transmission line that is currently located in Meandering Drive. The City has had a number of problems with the condition of the line and staff has made several emergency repairs. The public works construction division has recently completed the construction of a new 8-inch line so the construction of the 24-inch line should not impact the residential customers. Consent agenda item 6m is the award of bid to AUI Contractors for the Northeast Loop 820 utility adjustments. These utility adjustments are located around the Rufe Snow Drive bridge. This project is for the reconstruction and widening of Rufe Snow Drive bridge. COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH MOVED, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM METTS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. PS 2000-10 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA REALTY CORP. FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TOWN CENTER LAKES ADDITION (LOCATED SOUTH OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD BETWEEN DAVIS BOULEVARD AND GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY - 25.4 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Jeff Miles, 1680 Dallas Parkway, representing applicant summarized item for council. Director of Development John Pitstick advised council this request is approximately a 26-acre linear park system that runs in our Hometown area. A bridge was recently constructed over this area and there is a series of three lakes with a park that is nearing completion. Mr. Pitstick informed council that Hometown Lakes would become a city park upon filing of plat. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimous approval. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 8 Councilwoman Johnson asked staff if applicant was aware of the rules and regulations of having a park. Staff advised council that the park would be a city park. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2000-1' O. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. PS 2002-041 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NORTHEAST TARRANT BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTHEAST TARRANT BAPTIST CHURCH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD - 6.2454 ACRES) CONTINUED Mayor Trevino informed the council and public that the City had received a letter from the applicant requesting an extension. Mr. Pitstick advised council the site has a detention pond and City ordinance requires a final landscape plan to be presented prior to the final plat. The applicant is working on the final landscape plan and requests an extension of 30 days not to exceed April 14, 2003. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO CONTINUE ITEM TO THE APRIL 14, 2003 MEETING. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to continue carried 6-0. 9. PS 2002-46 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLASSIC CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 6, BLOCK F RICH LAND OAKS ADDITION 4TH FILING (LOCATED IN THE 8200 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY -.64 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Alan Kerr, 462 Mid Cities Boulevard, summarized item for council. Mayor Trevino notified council that items 9 and 10 deal with the same property. Councilman Whitson asked applicant about the plans for the existing structure. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 9 Mr. Kerr advised council that the building would be maintained as it is, with the exception of exterior paint. There are no plans for modifications or changes to building. Mr. Pitstick advised council applicant is replatting the property and with the replat the City would gain the necessary right-of-way for Grapevine Highway. The site plan is required due to improvements being more than 30 percent and within 200 feet of residential property. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of final plat and site plan. Councilman Whitson clarified that access to this property will only be from the north. Mr. Pitstick advised council that Eldorado is closed and will remain closed. The property will be accessed from the front. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE. SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 10. PZ 2002-39 CONSIDERATION OF A SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUEST FROM CLASSIC CONCEPTS DEVELOPMENT FOR A DENTIST OFFICE (LOCATED IN THE 8200 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY - .64 ACRES) APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised item was discussed with previous item and entertained a motion. COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2002-39. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. PS 2002-52 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JOE OGGIER FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF OGGIER ESTATES (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF MARTIN DRIVE - 2.67 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Joe Oggier, 5733 Jane Anne, summarized item for council and was available to answer questions. Councilman Whitson asked applicant if he intended to keep livestock on property. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 10 Mr. Oggier indicated that he did not plan to keep livestock on property. Mr. Pitstick advised council that item would have been on the consent agenda, but the Planning and Zoning Commission recently heard the request. The plat meets City requirements and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimous approval. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE REQUEST. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 12. PZ 2002-40 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM EMBREE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR AN OIL CHANGE FACILITY (VALVOLlNE) (LOCATED AT 8401 DAVIS BOULEVARD - .63 ACRE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2690 DENIED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Jim Makens, representing applicant, was available to answer council questions. Mr. Pitstick advised council this property is in the Albertson's Center (northwest corner of Davis) and due to the nature of the automobile uses a special use permit is required. The orientation of the building sets in a way that the bays will not be facing Davis Boulevard. The property to the south is zoned agricultural and a screening wall is not required. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimous approval for this item. Councilman Lyle E. Welch asked the City Attorney if the City could be sued if the special use permit was approved tonight, because the City Council denied a previous request for a lube/oil facility. City Attorney George Staples advised council that the City could not be sued. Councilman Whitson asked if this request is in compliance with the sign ordinance. Mr. Pitstick informed council that one sign can face any street or public entrance, but they are allowed two face walls. Councilman Tolbert asked what uses would be allowed if the special use permit is approved tonight. ~-' .~~. "~""-~~--'~"-'-"--'''-->-"--'--~''-'._-~--'''-~--- City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 11 Mr. Pitstick advised council the only use is specific to the permit and site plan for an oil change facility. Any changes to the plan would come back to council. Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Staples if council would need to limit it to oil change facility. Mr. Staples advised council that the ordinance specifically reads SUP for oil change facility. Mayor Trevino called for public comments and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of item to come forward. Danny Smith, 8050 Airport Road, spoke in favor of request. Jim Makens, representing applicant, spoke in favor of request. Councilwoman Johnson asked Mr. Smith if a fence had been discussed along the south side of the property. Mr. Smith advised council that a fence had not been discussed, but there is an existing barbwire fence and 35 existing trees on the fence line. Councilwoman Johnson asked if the applicant would be willing to have a hardi-plank fence. Mr. Smith said that he would not be opposed to the hardi-plank, but part of the area is not his property. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. Mayor Trevino advised council that he received a letter from L.C. Tubb, but since he was here that he would have him speak on his and his aunt's behalf. L.C. Tubb, 8331 Davis Boulevard, spoke in opposition. Mr. Tubb also spoke in opposition for his Aunt Clara Shivers who resides at 8351 Davis Boulevard. Councilwoman Johnson asked if this site would include state inspections. Mr. Smith advised council that he would be conducting state inspections, but the permit limits them to oil changes, fluid changes, windshield wiper blades and other items that are not done at typical stations. There will not be any mechanic work (automotive engine repairs, valve jobs, engine overhauls or transmissions, etc.) Councilman Tim Welch asked how many customers they would have on an average day. Mr. Smith said there is about 35 vehicles a day over a ten-hour period. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 12 Councilman Tim Welch asked if the majority of their income is from oil changes or inspections. Mr. Smith deferred question to the franchisee Philip Serpena. Mr. Serpena said the state inspections run about 15% of the total revenue. Mr. Serpena stated that this facility would be handling light fluid maintenance (coolant flushes, transmission flushes, wiper blades, etc.). Mayor Trevino clarified with Mr. Smith that the site would have 30-35 customers a day. Mr. Smith said that 30 to 35 customers would be a good day. Mayor Trevino asked what the charge is for an oil change. Mr. Smith said the charge was $27.99. Mayor Trevino asked if the facility could operate on $900.00 a day. Mr. Smith mentioned break even is $1,000.00 a day. Mayor Trevino asked why they would want the store if they would be losing money. Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Staples about this specific use permit and it being limited to oil changes. Mr. Tolbert wanted to know if the ordinance indicates other uses for the oil change. Councilman Tolbert says that other uses are being mentioned and he wants to know how enforceable the ordinance is if it is an oil change facility. Mr. Staples advised that there might not be too many definitions of an oil change facility. Mr. Staples interpretation of an oil change is to mean anything that oil change facilities would do. There is no need to necessarily name every single activity, but if oil change facilities commonly do that kind of work the City can limit it. However, that does not mean that they can not carry on the same activities that oil change facility customarily perform. Mr. Staples asked Mr. Pitstick if the City has a definition of an oil change facility. Mr. Pitstick confirmed that the City has a definition when it deals with heavy uses (transmission work). If council approves request tonight they would be approving an oil change and other similar uses which are specifically tied to the site plan. Councilman Tolbert clarified that the business would be able to do light maintenance or oil change, but if they began to do more intense automotive repair it would fall into another category. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 13 Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone else opposed. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH MOVED TO DENY PZ 2002-40. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to deny carried 6-0. 13. PZ 2002-41 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM THE MAKENS COMPANY FOR THE APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR A RETAIL TIRE FACILITY (DISCOUNT TIRE) IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (1.55 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2691 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Councilman Tim Welch abstained from discussion and voting. Mr. Jim Makens was available to answer council questions. Mr. Makens acknowledged that he has opposition to his request. Mr. Makens informed council that Discount Tire is not erecting a monument sign on Precinct Line Road, but is allowing for an entry way sign on the north side of the building. Mr. Makens said that Discount Tire is willing to change the retaining wall at the back of the building to a solid rock retaining wall. Mr. Makens addressed concerns of erosion on the northeast corner of the property, which is being handled by underground drainage. Mr. Pitstick advised council that this location is the gateway to the City of North Richland Hills. There is a 20 X 30 foot easement that has been proposed for a sign easement for a city entryway sign. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimous approval with two stipulations: (1) the retaining wall (decorative) elevation shown at the Commission meeting is made a part of the applicant's site plan. (2) The Site Plan will indicate irrigation of the area comprising the slope along the eastern boundary of the site. Mr. Pitstick advised council that the stipulations were incorporated into the revised site plan. Councilman Tolbert asked if there would be any outside storage. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 14 Mr. Pitstick said the only thing Discount Tire would be able to store is a customer's vehicle if there is a need to keep it over night. Mayor Trevino asked for comments for those in favor of the request. Mr. Ken Hefner (Discount Tire Manager), 8357 Emerald Circle, said that he is available to answer any questions related to storage. Councilman Tolbert asked if Discount Tire has over night storage vehicles and if they would ever store items outside. Mr. Hefner said they generally complete vehicles the same day, even if cars are taken in before or after hours they are completed the same day. If cars happen to be dropped off they are not left outside, but locked up within the compounds of the building. Mr. Hefner said that all displays and sales are done within the confines of the building. Councilman Whitson asked if the lighting could be addressed. Council was advised that all lights are mounted on the wall. Councilman Whitson asked if the lights are on 24 hours a day and if the illumination covers only the parking lot. Mr. Hefner said the present location has interior lights that are activated by sensor. The illumination only covers the parking lot and entryw~ys. Council discussed the North Richland Hills entryway sign. Mayor Trevino asked for comments for those in opposition to the request. Dr. Roger Guthrie, 1200 W. Murphy in Colleyville, spoke in opposition. There being no else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2002-41 WITH PLANNING AND ZONINGtS STIPULATIONS. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilman Tolbert mentioned that Ordinance No. 2691 had a couple of errors. Section 1 is listed twice and there is nothing attached for the description. Councilman Tolbert wanted to know if council needed to modify the motion to include changes to the ordinance. Mr. Staples informed council they could approve the ordinance because the surplus within the ordinance would be omitted. Motion to approve carried 5-0 with Councilman Tim Welch abstaining. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 15 14. GN 2003-034 RESOLUTION URGING FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE BODIES TO REAUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AT CURRENT LEVELS FOR THE NETS PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-027 APPROVED Assistant to the City Manager Paulette Hartman summarized item for council. The resolution urges the federal and state legislative bodies to authorize funds at the current level. Staff is recommending approval of the resolution. A copy of the approved resolution will be forwarded to elected officials at the state and federal level. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN2003-o34, RESOLUTION No. 2003-027. COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilwoman Johnson asked staff if they are prepared in the event this funding not be approved. Ms. Hartman reminded council of the City's involvement with the NETS Urban Transit District. Ms. Hartman advised council that the board has hired a consultant and they are evaluating options should the funding be reduced for operations. Staff has also contacted North Central Texas Council of Government and Texas Department of Transportation representatives. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 15. GN 2003-036 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO PRESERVE EAGLE MOUNTAIN LAKE STATE PARK - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-030 APPROVED Councilman Tim Welch abstained from discussion and voting. Ms. Hartman advised council that Tarrant County Commissioners Court requested the support of Tarrant County cities for a resolution preserving Eagle Mountain Lake State Park as a public use recreational area. The property was purchased 23 years ago with the intent of making it a state park, but the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is considering selling the park to land developers due to financial constraints. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-036, RESOLUTION No. 2003-030. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 5-0 with Councilman Tim Welch abstaining. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 16 16. GN 2003-037 APPROVE "NO PARKING ANYTIME" ZONE ON HOLIDAY LANE AND N.E. LOOP 820 - ORDINANCE NO. 2692 APPROVED Public Works Director Mike Curtis advised council that staff sees a potential safety problem developing at N. E. Loop 820 and Holiday Lane. A residential home is currently being constructed and the width of Holiday Lane at this location is just wide enough for three lanes. Staff is recommending that no parking signs be erected along the west side of Holiday Lane from the intersection of N.E. Loop 820 (70 feet south measured from the curb line of the N. E. Loop 820 service road). Mayor Pro Tem Metts asked if there were any signs on the north side of N. E. Loop 820. Mr. Curtis advised there are no signs. Mayor Pro Tem Metts said that staff might consider installing no parking signs north of N.E. Loop 820 on Holiday Lane by the school. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-037, ORDINANCE No. 2692. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 17. GN 2003-038 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 2 ON THE KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION APPROVED Assistant City Secretary Alicia Richardson advised council of the vacancy in Place 2 on the Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission. Councilman Turnage is recommending that Mr. Scott Wood be appointed to place two, term expiring June 30, 2004. COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-038. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 17 18. GN 2003-039 APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NAMING OF THE FOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-033 APPROVED Councilman Tolbert who serves as the chair on the public facility naming committee summarized item. The Public Facility Naming Committee met March 3, 2003 to review possible names for the remaining neighborhood parks. The Naming Committee's action was forwarded to the Park and Recreation Board who concurred unanimously with the recommendations. The Naming Committee's recommendations are that Amundson park site be named Dick Faram Park; Holiday Industrial park site be named Liberty Park; Forest Glenn East park site be named Tommy and Sue Brown Park; and that Mullendore Elementary site be named Kay Granger Park at Mullendore Elementary School. Councilman Lyle E. Welch asked Councilman Tolbert who serves on the Public Facility Naming Board Committee. Councilman Tolbert said that in addition to himself, Mayor Trevino and Mayor Pro Tem Metts serve on the committee and Mr. Greg Vick serves as staff liaison. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-039. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 19. GN 2003-040 ACCEPTANCE OF 4(F) REPORTS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER AND RICHLAND TENNIS CENTER - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-025 APPROVED Councilman Whitson left the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Mr. Vick summarized item stating that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is required by Federal Regulations to do "4(F)" reviews when federal money is used on highway projects that take property from publicly owned recreation use land. Councilman Whitson returned to the meeting at 8:57 p.m. The "4(F)" document is supposed to describe the property, its uses, and the impact the taking will have on its use. The document is also required to describe mitigation efforts as well as options and alternatives to the highway expansion. The reports have been reviewed by the City and and TxDOT. After the City takes action on these documents, TxDOT will have public hearings and begin right-of-way acquisition process. Mr. Vick City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 18 outlined action for the Community Center and Richland Tennis Center. Staff is recommending that council approve Resolution No. 2003-025 accepting the "4(F)" reports. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-040. COUNCILMAN LYLE E. WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 20. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA None. 21. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilwoman Johnson made the following announcements. Improve your gardening smarts with the award winning Texas SmartScape program. Join us March 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the North Richland Hills Public Library located at 6720 NE Loop 820 for a brief presentation of this exciting landscaping program and receive a free CD. For further information, call 817-427-6650. Join us for our annual A Lotta Night Music concerts at Green Valle~ Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. Our first concert on March 28th will celebrate our 50 Anniversary. The Mighty Marvelous 4 will perform great Motown hits. The activities begin at 6:00 p.m. We will have D & D Rockin' Rods, 50's Dance Group, Kid's Comedian, Children's Activities and much more will make this event special. This event is FREE - so come early for great parking and a wonderful spot on the lawn. For details, please contact Stacy Smith at 817/427.6600. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 19 March 15 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. March 24 City Council Meeting Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Mayor Trevino reconvened to the pre council meeting at 9:14 p.m. with the same members present. 3. IR 2003-022 Review 2003 Proposed Bond Proqram Finance Director Larry Koonce advised council that staff is recommending issuance of $6,450,000. Mr. Koonce advised council that the bond capacity is available to do this at this time. Mr. Koonce discussed the timeline for the sale of the Certificates of Obligation. Councilwoman Johnson is supportive of the multi-level interactive complex at NRH20, but is concerned with the timing. Mayor Trevino stated that a number of extensive surveys have been conducted regarding NRH20 and if the council wants to continue growth at the park a new ride has to be implemented. Mayor Trevino advised council the improvement is not for the coming year, but for an attraction in 2004. Mr. Koonce informed council that the debt service for this project will be about $180,000 a year. NRH20 this past year had a net income of $500,000. Councilman Whitson asked about parking for the park and if money would be included for additional parking. Mr. Vick advised council that the parking lot was included. Councilman Whitson asked where the parking area would be located. Mr. Vick advised council that one of two locations would be used for additional parking (west end of the park or the north end toward the power lines). Councilman Tolbert asked Mr. Koonce to explain why the City is changing the financing on the NRH20 attraction. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 20 Mr. Koonce explained that the bonds are being sold so the City would have the money to proceed with the contract construction in September. If the City waited until next spring to sell the bonds the City would not have the money available in time for the construction. The City did not want to use all its funds and not have any funds left in the reserve. Staff decided that the timing is better to sell the bonds and have the funds available for the construction. Councilman Tim Welch asked that the media and citizens of North Richland Hills be given information so they understand why the City is selling bonds. Council consensus was to proceed with the intent to sell Certificates of Obligation. 4. IR 2003-020 Leqislative Update Item was moved to the March 24, 2003 Council meeting. 5. Executive Session Mayor Trevino announced at 9:44 p.m. that the council would adjourn to Executive Session for 1) Deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 - land acquisition south of Loop 820 Councilman Tolbert left the meeting at 10:03 p.m. 2) Deliberation regarding economic development as authorized by Government Code §551.087 - discuss economic development incentives - south of Loop 820 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 10:12 p.m. that the council would adjourn to the regular council meeting. Mayor Trevino reconvened the council meeting at 10:13 p.m. with all City Council members present except Councilman Tolbert. City Council Minutes March 13, 2003 Page 21 22. 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