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MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - JULY 14, 2003
PRE-COUNCIL SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session
on the 14th day of July, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00
regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino
Joe D. Tolbert
John Lewis
Scott Turnage
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
Timothy J. Welch
Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham
Greg Vick
Karen Bostic
Paulette Hartman
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
John Pitstick
Larry Koonce
Mike Curtis
Jenny Mabry
Clay Caruthers
Patrick Hillis
Dave Green
Call to Order
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
Assistant to City Manager
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
City Attorney
Director of Development
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Communications Director
Budget Manager
Human Resources Director
Zoning Administrator
Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. Discuss Items from Reqular July 14, 2003 City Council Meetinq
Agenda Item NO.7 - GN 2003-077 - Mayor Trevino advised it was anticipated that a
number of builders would be present to explain their position on the issue. Mr. Jim
Lattimore, Trinity Waste, will also be present. Staff met with Trinity Waste on Friday
and they are in the process of resolving the issues to the benefit of the builders and
Trinity Waste. Council was requested to postpone discussion and action on the item for
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two weeks to allow an agreement to be reached between the City and Trinity.
Consensus of the Council was to postpone the item for two weeks.
Agenda Item No. 18 - GN 2003-076 - Mayor Trevino advised that he requested the
Attorney to include language in the ordinance that would not allow citizens comments
on matters which are scheduled for consideration by Council or another city board or
commission at a later date. Council concurred with the revised ordinance.
2. IR 2003-074 Use of Council Chambers for Tarrant County Votinq Activities
Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, advised Council that Tarrant County Elections was
requesting the use of City Hall for early voting activities for the September 13
Constitutional Amendment election. Council was advised of a conflict on September 8
when early voting will be conducted until 7:00 p.m. Because September 8 is also a
regular Council meeting night, Council would need to delay calling to order the council
meeting at 7:00 p.m. until the last voter in line at 7:00 p.m. has voted and the county
has secured the election equipment. Council did not have a problem delaying the
meeting and agreed to work with the County.
3. IR 2003-075 Discussjon ReQardinQ Sidewalk Paintinq Ordinance
Councilman Welch advised he requested this item be placed on the agenda for
discussion in light of a recent newspaper article about a situation in Arlington where a
citizen complained to the city about neighbors painting the sidewalk in front of their
residences. Because Arlington did not have any ordinances to prevent the painting of
sidewalks, Councilman Welch asked City Staff if North Richland Hills would be able to
prevent a similar situation. A research of city ordinances and codes has determined
that the City does not have any ordinances that would prevent an individual from
painting a public sidewalk. Staff advised they have been working with the City Attorney
to draft an ordinance that will prohibit any kind of permanent painting of a sidewalk.
Staff requested input and direction from Council. Council consensus was for Staff to
bring the draft ordinance to Council for consideration.
4. IR 2003-076 Davis Boulevard Restripinq Project Update
Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, updated the Council on the TxDOT project to
restripe Davis Boulevard from Emerald Hills to Starnes Road from 5 to 7 lanes. Council
was also updated on the Mid-Cities / Davis Boulevard intersection improvements. Staff
briefed the Council on the timeline for the two projects and explained the issues
causing a delay in the Davis Boulevard project. TxDOT feels that both projects need to
be designed and constructed together to provide additional funds and better
sequencing of the work. TxDOT wants the intersection improvements made prior to the
restriping of the Davis Boulevard project. If the City is interested in doing both projects
together, the State will participate in the restriping project. However if the City does not
want to do the intersection improvements first, the State is not interested in participating
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in the restriping project at this time. The City has two options - 1) Proceed with the
restriping project now and pay all TxDOT cost or 2) include the Mid Cities / Davis
Boulevard intersection improvements with the restriping project. City and TxDOT will
each pay their cost, but the restriping of Davis Boulevard will take approximately one or
two years longer to complete. Council discussed the financial benefits of combining the
two projects even though it will mean delaying the restriping of Davis Boulevard.
Councilman Lewis expressed safety concerns regarding the flow of traffic with the
additional traffic lanes on Davis Boulevard and the speed limit remaining at 50 mph.
Staff advised that the speed limit is a TxDOT issue and will be reevaluated by TxDOT
after the improvements are completed. The consensus of the Council was to combine
the two projects unless the City receives a better offer from TxDOT. Council was
advised that the CIP budget for the upcoming year will show the projects as two
separate projects with the dates being the same and reference made that the two
projects will be completed together. The traffic flow and speed limit will be revisited
later and if necessary, petition TxDOT at the point of the restriping.
5. IR 2003-073 State Leqislative Update
Mr. Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager, highlighted legislative bills that were of priority to
the City that were sent to the Governor for his signature. Mr. Vick also discussed other
bills of interest to the City that were signed by the Governor.
Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:50 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular
Council meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order July 14, 2003 at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Oscar Trevino
Joe D. Tolbert
John Lewis
Scott Turnage
Frank Metts, Jr.
JoAnn Johnson
David Whitson
Mayor
Mayor Pro T em
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
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Timothy J. Welch
Councilman
Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Greg Vick
Karen Bostic
Patricia Hutson
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
2.
INVOCATION
Councilwoman Johnson gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Johnson led the pledge of allegiance.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None.
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 23, 2003 COUNCIL MEETING
B. PS 2003-21 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM QUICKTRIP
CORPORATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK A
Q.T. 855 ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (2.447
ACRES)
C. PS 2003-23 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FAMILY
PARTNERSHIP FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-58, BLOCK
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1 FOREST GLENN WEST ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF
SMITHFIELD ROAD (21.453 ACRES)
D. PS 2003-25 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CIVILWORKS
ENGINEERING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1 R, BLOCK 18
CLEAR VIEW ADDITION 2ND SECTION LOCATED IN THE 5100 BLOCK OF DAVIS
BOULEVARD (.548 ACRES)
E. PS 2003-26 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BRITTAIN & CRAWFORD
ON BEHALF OF TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT
OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 TARRANT COUNTY NORTHEAST MAINTENANCE CENTER
ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 7300 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD (5.346
ACRES)
F. GN 2003-072 APPROVE A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO TARRANT
COUNTY (TARRANT COUNTY NORTHEAST MAINTENANCE CENTER, BLOCK 1,
LOT 1)
G. PU 2003-034 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2003-057 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
LIABILITY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION STOP LOSS INSURANCE
H. PU 2003-035 AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR WATER METER WITH ATLAS
UTILITY SUPPLY COMPANY - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-056
I. PW 2003-008 APPROVE ANNUAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT
COUNTY FOR NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-058
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
7.
GN 2003-077 REVISE GARBAGE COLLECTION - ORDINANCE NO. 2715
POSTPONED
Mayor Trevino advised this item will be postponed for two weeks. Council would prefer
to wait until the item is brought back to hear any discussion or comments. The builders
who were present were advised to forward to the City Manager for distribution to the
City Council any information they have with them that they would like to present.
Karen Bostic, Managing Director of Administrative and Fiscal Services, advised council
Ordinance No. 2688 was passed in February. The ordinance required that containers
be present at all residential construction sites and also required that containers be
required by Trinity Waste. Once the ordinance was passed Building Inspections sent
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out notices to builders to advice of the new requirement that they use Trinity Waste for
the residential construction debris. Staff received telephone calls from builders
regarding the new requirement. Pulte Homes has a contractor who cleans their site
and loads and hauls the trash. Staff met with Trinity Waste to discuss the concerns of
the builders to see if an amicable agreement can be reached. The City Attorney
reviewed the contract to determine if the "turn key" service would not violate the
contract with Trinity Waste. The City Attorney concluded that allowing this type of
service would not violate the contract because it is a service not provided by Trinity
Waste. Turn Key is defined as a company who's primary business is cleaning the site,
provides their own containers, keep site clean, load debris in container and haul
containers off site. The ordinance before council tonight is to allow the "turn key"
service. Staff has also included the cost for the service of $100.00 per year, plus
$15.00 for each residential homestead. This is approximately the amount Trinity Waste
pays to the City in franchise fees. The turn key service will only be allowed to those
businesses whose primary business is to clean up and haul off debris from construction
sites.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO POSTPONE G N 2003-077, ORDINANCE No. 2715 FOR
TWO WEEKS. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to postpone carried 7-0.
8.
PZ 2003-14 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM MARVIN AND
JILL SMITH FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1'
RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 7600 DOUGLAS LANE (2.980 ACRES)-
ORDINANCE NO. 2718
APPROVED
Mr. Greg Dickens, representing the applicants, Marvin and Jill Smith, presented request
to change the zoning from agricultural to residential.
Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, advised the site is currently zoned agricultural
and not platted. The applicant is wanting to demolish an existing single family
residence and replace it with a new residence. Residential structures are not permitted
under the current zoning. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval
on June 19, 2003 by a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in
favor or opposition to the request to come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
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COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2003-14. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED
THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
9.
PZ 2003-16 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM JAMES RIGSBY
FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1-S" SPECIAL
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 8929 RUMFIELD ROAD (1.00 ACRE)
- ORDINANCE NO. 2719
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing and called for the applicant to present
request.
The applicant or a representative of the applicant was not present to present the case.
Mayor advised of Council policy that applicants are required to be present at Council
meetings to present their requests.
MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE NEXT CITY
COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to continue the public hearing carried 7-0.
(Note: Applicant was present later in the meeting and Council reconsidered and heard
the request at the end of the meeting.)
10.
PS 2003-15 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM HOME TOWN
NRH FOR THE APPROVAL OF A RESIDENTIAL REPLAT OF LOT 1R, BLOCK WW
AND LOT 62R, BLOCK 1 OF HOME TOWN PHASE II ADDITION LOCATED IN THE
8500 BLOCK OF BALLPARK ROAD (1.076 ACRES).
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing and called for the applicant to present the
request.
Mr. Jeff Miles, Jones and Boyd, Inc., representing the applicant presented the request
to change the current lot boundaries in order to extend Newman Drive and tie it into
Ballpark Road.
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Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, advised that all of Public Works' requirements
had been addressed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval
on June 19, 2003 by a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or opposition to the
request to come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2003-15, THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1 R, BLOCK
WW AND LOT 62R, BLOCK 1 OF HOME TOWN PHASE n ADDITION. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE
SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
11.
PZ 2003-13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM DICKERSON
DEVELOPMENT FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "C-2" COMMERCIAL TO "PD"
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR "C-2" USES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
THE INTERSECTION OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND MID-CITIES BOULEVARD (1.124
ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2717
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing and called for the applicant to present the
request.
Mr. John Dickerson, Dickerson Development, presented request to demolish an existing
retail building and replace it with an Eckerd's Drug Store. Mr. Dickerson presented their
plans for the site.
Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, advised request is a redevelopment planned
development and that the applicant is requesting a zoning change to Planned
Development because of variances that are needed to develop the site. Council was
advised that access will be provided by existing common access easements from the
adjacent shopping center and the existing access points onto Rufe Snow and Mid Cities
will be eliminated. Variances requested are:
· Building set back - a 25-foot setback is required from both the Rufe Snow
Drive and Mid Cities frontages. A variance is requested on the Mid-Cities
frontage. On the Mid-Cities frontage a canopy covering the drop-off and pick-
up driving lane will permit only an 8-foot setback.
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· Signage - Applicant is requesting a variance to permit a third wall sign on the
northern building elevation which does not have street frontage or a public
entrance. Regulations permit will signs on a maximum of two walls and are
permitted only on walls that face public street or above public entrances.
· Landscaping - Applicant is requesting a variance from the 15-foot setback
required on Rufe Snow Drive and Mid Cities Boulevard frontages. Applicant
proposes a 2' 6" setback along Mid Cities and no setback along Rufe Snow
Drive with screening shrubs along both street frontages. Applicant is also
requesting a variance from the recommended list of street trees and is
proposing ornamental trees (crepe myrtles).
Mr. Green advised the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval on June
19 by a vote of 6-0 with the following stipulations:
· include an elevation of the proposed monument signs on the site plan
· remove the reference on the site plan for an alternate sign location.
The applicant has submitted a revised site plan addressing the stipulations. Mr. Green
advised that staff has continued to work with the applicant since approval by the
Planning & Zoning Commission and included in the Council packet is a letter from their
engineer, Mr. Jackey Fluitt, addressing additional staff concerns. Mr. Fluitt's letter
advised they would replace the crepe myrtles along the street frontages with treeform
wax myrtles. They will also address the issue of the location of loading areas at the
rear of the building on the building elevations at the time building permit is requested.
Mr. Green advised staff recommends approval subject to the issues outlined in the
letter from Jackey Fluitt.
Mr. Dickerson answered questions from the Council.
Councilwoman Johnson advised she would like for the trees to be one-half crepe
myrtles and one-half treeform wax myrtles.
Councilman Welch requested the applicant to revise the C-1 references on the
documents to C-2.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or in opposition to the request to
come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2003-13 WITH 75% CREPE MYRTLES TO
25% TREEFORM WAX MYRTLES AND WITH REVISIONS AS NOTED IN JACKEY FLUITT'S LETTER.
MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION.
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Motion to approve carried 7-0.
12.
PS 2003-29 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DICKERSON
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-R & 2-R,
BLOCK 1 NORTH PARK PLAZA ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF
RUFE SNOW DRIVE (6.185 ACRES)
APPROVED
Mr. John Dickerson, applicant, presented request to change the boundaries between
the existing retail shopping center and the proposed Eckerds.
Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, presented staff recommendations and advised
that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on June 19 by a
vote of 6-0.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2003-29, FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-R AND 2-R,
BLOCK 1 NORTH PARK PLAZA ADDITION. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
13.
SRB 2003-05 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM
CHANDLER SIGNS, ON BEHALF OF BANK OF AMERICA, FROM ORDINANCE NO.
2640, SIGN REGULATIONS AT 8612 DAVIS BOULEVARD
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing and called for applicant to present the
request.
A representative from Chandler Signs explained their request for four wall signs and
additional verbiage on four directional signs.
Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, advised the Sign Review Committee reviewed
the request and recommends:
· Wall signs on the front and the two sides of the building that are visible from Davis
Boulevard and Precinct Line Road. No wall sign to be permitted on the rear of the
building (side facing Target)
· Reduce the number of traffic control signs from four to two signs to be located on
the interior of the site (location of signs N2 and N4). Signs proposed in the Davis
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Boulevard and Precinct Line rights-of-ways not be allowed. The committee was not
concerned with the verbiage but the number. Verbiage would be permitted similar to
illustration for sign N2.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or in opposition to the request to
come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE SRB 2003-05 SUBJECT TO THE REMOVAL OF THE
(EXTERIOR TRAFFIC CONTROL) SIGN OFF OF PRECINCT LINE AND THE (EXTERIOR TRAFFIC
CONTROL) SIGN OFF OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND ELIMINATION OF THE (WALL) SIGN ON THE
BACK OF THE BUILDING WHICH FACES TARGET. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE
MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
14.
GN 2003-073 APPOINTMENTS TO CIP COMMITTEE
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino advised he was recommending for appointment to the CIP Committee
Councilman Tim Welch to fill the vacancy by Councilman Lyle Welch. Other members
currently on the committee are Councilwoman Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert and
the Mayor. Mayor Trevino advised he was also recommending the appointment of
Councilman Welch as Chair of the committee.
COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-73 APPROVING THE MAYOR'S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH TO THE CIP COMMITTEE AND ALSO
AS CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
15.
GN 2003-074 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
(PLACES 1, 3, 5 & 7 & EX OFFICIO)
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert advised the individuals serving in Places 1,3,5 and 7 on the
city's boards and commissions terms of office expired June 30 and the alternate
position on Keep NRH Beautiful Commission is vacant. The following nominations
have been submitted to the Council for consideration for appointment to the City's
boards and commissions:
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Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission
Place 1 John Paraskevas
Place 3 Ruth Ann Smith
Place 5 Rhonda Dolan
Place 7 Holly Bullington
Alternate Doug Stamps
Board of Adjustment
Place 1
Place 3
Place 5
Place 7
Substandard Building Board
Place 1
Place 3
Place 5
Place 7
Library Board
Place 1
Place 3
Place 5
Place 7
Park and Recreation Board
Place 1
Place 3
Place 5
Place 7
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2004
Leslie Jauregui
Jim Kemp
Tommy Duer
Chris Putnam
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
Garry Cope
Michael Dean
John Larriviere
Bob McCary
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
Polly Brinkley
Mary Shilcutt
Avis Crisp
Eva Pereira
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
Mark Haynes
Brad Greene
Marty Kusmierski
Virginia Stencel
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
Planning & Zoning Commission & Capital Improvement Advisory Committee
Place 3 Don Bowen term expires 6/30/2005
Place 7 Ken Sapp term expires 6/30/2005
Teen Court Advisory Board
Place 1
Place 3
Place 5
Place 7
Jennifer Martin
Ronald Moore
Cheri Walker
Steve Cooper
term expires 6/30/2004
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
term expires 6/30/2005
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Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert also advised that the Mayor was recommending the
appointment of Suzy Compton as Ex-officio member to the Planning & Zoning
Commission, term to expire 6/30/2004.
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-074 AS PRESENTED WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DOUG STAMPS AS ALTERNATE TO KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
Councilwoman Johnson advised she would be recommending the appointment of Mr.
Stamps to Place 4 on the Teen Court Advisory Board at a future council meeting.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
16.
GN 2003-075 APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL BOARDS
APPROVED
Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, informed council there are several boards in which
Council nominates and approves appointments. Council was advised they needed to
make appointments to the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Committee. The following
members are serving on the Animal Shelter Committee.
Place 1 - Licensed Veterinarian
Place 2 - City Official
Place 3- Employee of Animal Shelter
Dr. Jed Ford
Vacant
Don Sharp
term expired 6/30/2003
term expires 6/30/2004
term expired 6/30/2004
The recommendation is for council to reappoint the existing members to Places 1 and
3, term expiring 6/30/2005 and a member of Council to Place 2 to fill the unexpired
term.
COUNCIL NOMINATED COUNCILMAN SCOTT TURNAGE TO FILL THE POSITION OF PLACE 2, TERM
EXPIRING 6/30/2004 AND REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. JED FORD TO PLACE 1 (TERM EXPIRING
6/30/2005) AND DON SHARP TO PLACE 3 (TERM EXPIRING 6/30/2005).
Ms. Hutson advised that appointments to the Crime Control & Prevention District Board
are to be made by council. Council members need to be appointed to Places 1, 3, 5
and 6 with terms to expire 9/1/2004. Currently serving in these places are - Place 1
vacated by Lyle E. Welch; Place 3 - Councilman Turnage; Place 5 - Councilman Metts,
Jr; and Place 6 - Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert. Other Council members who are serving on
this board whose terms have not yet expired are Councilman Whitson, Place 2,
Councilwoman Johnson, Place 3, and Mayor Trevino, Place 7.
COUNCILMAN TOLBERT NOMINATED COUNCILMAN LEWIS TO PLACE 1, COUNCILMAN TURNAGE
TO PLACE 3, COUNCILMAN METTS TO PLACE 5 AND MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT TO PLACE 6.
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Ms. Hutson advised that appointments to Places 2, 4 and 6 on the Park and Recreation
Facilities Development Corporation are needed by Council. Places 2 and 4 are
designated for council member directors and Place 6 is designated for a citizen
member director. Currently serving in these positions are Place 2 - vacated by former
Councilmember Lyle E. Welch, Place 4 - Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert, and Place 6 - Citizen
Member Mack Garvin. Members serving on this board whose terms have not yet
expired are: Councilman Whitson, Place 1; Mayor Trevino, Place 3; Park Board
Member Janie McGuigan, Place 5; and Park Board Member Brad Greene, Place 7.
MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT NOMINATED COUNCILMAN LEWIS TO PLACE 2, MAYOR PRO TEM
TOLBERT TO PLACE 4, AND PARK BOARD MEMBER MARK HAYNES TO PLACE 6, TERMS
EXPIRING MAY 1, 2005.
Ms Hutson advised the ordinance creating the Construction Code of Appeals Board
states that appointments are recommended by City Staff and appointed by City Council.
Appointments to this board must meet the requirement of technical expertise in
construction fields. Staff is recommending the following appointments:
Place 1 - Joe Crane (Master Electrician)
Place 2 - Daron Gunter (Gunter Homes)
Place 3 - Bill Manning (Electrical Engineer)
Place 5 - Gary Rademacher (Architect)
Place 7 - W.D. McCarthy (Master Mechanical Contractor)
term expiring 6/30/2005
term expiring 6/30/2004
term expiring 6/30/2005
term expiring 6/30/2005
term expiring 6/30/2005
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ALL NOMINATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PRESENTED. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
17.
GN 2003-078 APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino advised council he is recommending that the following be appointed to
the Civil Service Commission.
Place 1
Place 2
Place 3
Ex Officio
Sally Bustamante
Thomas Peterson
Bill Fenimore
Brent Barrow
term expiring 6/30/2004
term expiring 6/30/2004
term expiring 6/30/2005
term expiring 7/30/2004
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPOINT MAYOR TREVINO'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
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Motion to approve carried 7-0.
RECONSIDERATION OF ITEM NO.9
Mayor Trevino advised council the applicant for item nine (9) arrived and he
would consider a motion to reconsider PZ 2003-16.
Councilwoman Johnson moved to reconsider PZ 2003-16. Councilman Turnage
seconded the motion.
Motion to reconsider PZ 2003-16 passed 7-0.
9.
PZ 2003-16 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM JAMES RIGSBY
FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1-S" SPECIAL
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 8929 RUMFIELD ROAD (1.00 ACRE)
- ORDINANCE NO. 2719
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing.
Mr. James Rigsby, applicant, advised council he is seeking the zoning change so he
can build a house.
Mayor Trevino called for public comments. There being no one wishing to comment,
Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
Councilman Whitson asked Mr. Rigsby if he intended to keep animals.
Mr. Rigsby advised that he intended to keep animals.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2719, PZ 2003-16. COUNCILMAN
TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
18.
GN 2003-076 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
- RESOLUTION NO. 2003-055
Mr. Cunningham advised council this item was discussed at the June 23 Pre-Council
meeting to move the citizens' presentation section to the beginning of the meeting. In
order to move the citizens' presentation it is necessary to amend the Council Rules of
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Procedure. An amendment must be introduced into record by resolution with the actual
amendment to be approved by ordinance at the following council meeting. A
suggestion was made to include additional text and a revised draft ordinance was
prepared. The additional text is "presentations under citizens' comment are limited to
items within the subject matter of the jurisdiction of the city. Citizen comments
concerning matters, which are scheduled for consideration by the councilor another city
board or commission at a later date will not be allowed. Those would be considered at
the time they would come forward for discussion with counciL"
Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert would like to include the comment, "if all citizens can not be
heard in the twenty (20) minute time limit the remainder will then speak at the end of the
council meeting."
Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert asked if the verbiage where Mayor Trevino advises citizens of
guidelines to address council be included in the ordinance or would it be handled as a
matter of policy.
Mr. Cunningham advised council he would suggest it be handled as a matter of policy,
since the Mayor reads guidelines at the beginning of citizens' presentation.
Mayor Trevino reiterated that Councilman Lewis wanted to include comments in the
brochure.
Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert believes that citizens may not hear the guidelines.
City Attorney George Staples advised council there is not a requirement that there be
any public comment at any meeting.
Councilman Whitson asked if the public would be able to comment on an item listed on
the agenda even if it is not a public hearing.
Mr. Staples said the draft ordinance addresses his concern.
MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT MOVED TO CONSIDER THIS RESOLUTION AT THE NEXT MEETING.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
Mr. Staples advised council for a clarification because he believed council wanted an
amendment.
Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert thought the ordinance said it would be placed on the next
council meeting for approval. He thought it meant that council could edit the ordinance
at that time.
Mr. Staples said council could edit ordinance at the meeting, but prefer council edit the
draft ordinance tonight.
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MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT AMENDED HIS MOTION TO INCLUDE THE VERBIAGE THAT THE
MAYOR WILL ADVISE CITIZEN'S WISHING TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS AS TO THEIR RIGHTS,
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS AND INCLUDE REVISIONS FROM STAFF, AND IF CITIZEN
PRESENTATIONS CAN NOT BE HEARD IN THE ALLOTTED TWENTY (20) MINUTES THAT THE
REMAINDER MAY BE HEARD AT THE END OF THE MEETING.
Councilman Lewis accepted the amendment.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
19.
A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Ms. Renee Mosley, 7200 Hanging Cliff Place, advised the Council of a code
enforcement problem at 7204 Hanging Cliff. Ms. Mosely advised she was also
representing her neighbors. The problem has been brought to Code Enforcement's
attention, but has not been resolved. Ms. Mosley explained the back yard had not been
cut in over a year, a large trough in the back was harboring rodents, mosquitoes, etc
and the house was in disrepair.
Ms. Mosley was advised that the City Manager would have someone contact her to
discuss the problem.
B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilman Turnage made the following announcements.
We need volunteers for the Games of Texas, which is a competition among Texas'
Olympic hopefuls and recreational athletes. Participants range in age from four to
eighty-four! The events include over 18 sports including baseball, bowling, golf, tennis
and much more! This is a very prestigious event that North Richland Hills is proud to be
a participating member. If you would like to volunteer for this event, call our Recreation
Center at 817-427-6623 or email Sharon DavisatsDAvlscœNRHTX.COM.
Yard of the Month nominations for July are due by July 20th. Call Environmental
Services to nominate your neighbor today! 817-427-6650.
Reqistration for Fall Recreation Classes begins on August 1st. You should be receiving
the next Time of Your Life brochure in the mail in the next couple weeks which will
outline the classes available.
Julv 18
Dive In Movie
NRH20 Water Park
July 19
Critter Connection
North Hills Mall
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9:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Kudos Korner
Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do.
Employees of the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center - An email was received from a
NRH resident expressing appreciation for the wonderful bobtailed Buford she received
for her birthday from her husband. The efforts everyone is making at the Center is so
touching. Having such caring city employees makes living in North Richland Hills a
source of pride.
20.
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