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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2004-05-10 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 - MAY 10, 2004 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 10th day of May, 2004 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 Timothy J. Welch Absent: David Whitson Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant to City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Finance Director Public Works Director Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss items from ReQular May 10. 2004 City Council MeetinQ None. 2. IR 2004-044 PromotinQ Motorcycle Awareness by InstallinQ Motorcycle SiQns Public Works Director Mike Curtis displayed the new motorcycle awareness signs being installed at various locations in the city. Council was advised the intent of the signs is to help make the general public aware of motorcycles and that motorists need to share the roadways. City Council Minutes May 10,2004 Page 2 3. IR 2004-045 Review of 2004 West Nile Virus ProQram Neighborhood Director JoAnn Stout advised this would be the second year the Consumer Health Division would be participating in the Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) West Nile Virus surveillance report. The project includes the collection and submission of mosquitoes to TCPH to determine the presence of West Nile Virus. The surveillance will begin mid May and continue through the end of October. Ms. Stout advised birds would not be collected this year and staff is encouraging citizens to dispose of dead birds on their property without directly handling the birds. Ms. Stout provided tips to protect one self from being bitten by mosquitoes. (1) use of insecticide with DEET when outside; (2) eliminate all standing water on property; (3) wear long pants, sleeves and light colored clothing; and (4) avoid going outside from dusk until dawn. Ms. Stout confirmed there were six (6) confirmed positive mosquito samples, one (1) confirmed human case, and one (1) suspected human case last year. Ms. Stout informed council Public Works would be spraying insecticide fog on either Thursday or Friday nights based on citizen complaints. Staff will apply Larvicide to standing water on public land as requested by citizens and as warranted by Public Works. In addition to the Larvicide, BTI Larvicide briquets will be administered by the Neighborhood Services Department. 4. Executive Session Mayor Trevino announced at 6:41 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code for the following items: a) Deliberation Regarding Economic Development as Authorized by §551.087- South Grapevine Highway Corridor Area b) Deliberation Regarding Real Property as Authorized by §551.072 and Consultation with Attorney on Contemplated Litigation as authorized by §551.071 - Mid Cities Area c) Deliberation Regarding Real Property as Authorized by §551.072 - Loop 820 Corridor Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:06 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. City Council Minutes May 10, 2004 Page 3 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order May 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Joe D. Tolbert John Lewis Scott Turnage Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Timothy J. Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Absent: David Whitson Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION Students from North Richland Middle School Student Council gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Students from North Richland Middle School Student Counciled the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS City Council Minutes May 10, 2004 Page 4 PRESENTATION OF CLEAN CAMPUS AWARD- Students from North Ridge Elementary School sang a song regarding Keeping Texas Clean. Kathy Luppy, Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission, recognized local schools and presented them with signs for being awarded the Clean Campus Award. PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Councilman Metts presented Public Works Director Mike Curtis with a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 16-22, 2004 as National Public Works Week. Other Public Works employees in attendance were: Jimmy Cates, Street Superintendent; Bob Nelson, Construction Superintendent; and David Smyth, Utility Superintendent. PROCLAMATION - POLICE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL DAY & NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert presented Chief Shockley and Officers Mickey Shelley, Bill Washin~ton, Gideon Yeh and recruit Cherise Gregston with proclamation proclaiming May 15t as Police Officer's Memorial Day. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Welch removed item 7b from the consent agenda. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING B. REMOVED City Council Minutes May 10,2004 Page 5 C. PU 2004-023 AWARD BID FOR 2004 MISCELLANEOUS STREET SUBGRADE STABILIZATION PROJECT TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,979 D. PU 2004-024 AWARD BID FOR 2004 RECREATION CENTER INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT TO LARRISON CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,390 E. PU 2004-025 REJECT BIDS FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE CARTS FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE Councilman Metts moved to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7B. PS 2004-11 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PHIFER/HOGAN REALTY, L.L.C. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, & 4, BLOCK 1 COUNTRY PLACE ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD - 2.231 ACRES) APPROVED Councilman Welch abstained from discussion and voting. Mr. Don Phifer, applicant, presented council a schematic of the building being built on the property. Zoning Administrator Dave Green summarized final plat for council. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff both recommend approval of PS 2004-11. COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2004-11. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 5-0, with Councilman Welch abstaining. 8. PZ 2004-06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB & JB DEVELOPMENT, FLP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL AND "0-1" OFFICE DISTRICTS TO "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (LOCATED IN THE 7900 AND 8000 BLOCKS OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD - 35.994 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2783 CONTINUED City Council Minutes May 10,2004 Page 6 Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Green advised council applicant was not available to present request. Mayor Trevino advised council they would postpone and hear this item after item number 11 on the council agenda to allow time for the applicant. 9. PS 2004-1 0 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DENNIS DENSON TO APPROVE THE FINAL OF LOTS 2-A-R & 2-B-R, BLOCK 1 ANTINONE ADDITION BEING A REPLA T OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1 ANTINONE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7100 MID CITIES BLVD -1.096 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Ernest Hedgecoth, representing applicant, was available to answer questions from council. Mr. Green informed council the re-plat of this property is to create two lots from existing Lot 2. The owner desires to sell proposed Lot 2-B-R for investment purposes. Mr. Green advised both proposed lots meet the minimum standards of the C-2 District. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved request with the stipulation the addition of a 25 foot access easement along the north line of Lot 2-AR until it touches Lot 2-BR. Mr. Green informed council applicant's engineer has revised the plat by adding a 50 foot wide common access easement extending from the entry point located on Lot 1 across both proposed lots. The additional width of the access easement allows for the westward extension of the existing fire lane in front of Print Central. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2004-10. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 10. GN 2004-037 INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES UPDATE RESOLUTION NO. 2004-033 APPROVED Finance Director Larry Koonce advised the Public Funds Investment Act requires a governing body of a municipality to review and adopt the city's investment policy and investment strategy annually. The following are proposed revisions to the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy Statements: City Council Minutes May 10,2004 Page 7 · An additional requirement was added to the Investment Strategy Statements for each fund. The new statements limit the maximum allowable investment in commercial paper to 10% per fund and will appear under the heading of Safety of Principal for each fund, beginning on page 2. · List of approved securities dealers and the glossary have been updated to reflect current available resources for the city's investments · The Public Funds Investment Act as amended by the 2003 Texas Legislature has been revised to reflect the changes implemented Staff recommends City Council approve GN 2004-037 and Resolution No. 2004-033 to adopt revised City of North Richland Hills Investment Policy and Investment Strategy Statements effective May 10, 2004. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2004-037. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. PW 2004-011 AWARD OF BID TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,103,233.04 FOR THE GLENVIEW DRIVE (HONEY LANE TO FLORY STREET) AND FLORY STREET (GLENVIEW DRIVE TO MANOR DRIVE) STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS APPROVED Public Works Director Mike Curtis advised council the two projects are from the Capital Improvement Projects 2003 Bond Program. The projects consist of the reconstruction of each street with concrete pavement, storm drain and utility improvements. In addition to the base bid, staff also received alternate bids. The alternate bids consist of three additional items: crosswalks, street lights and maintenance for proposed street lights. Staff is recommending Council award the bid to McClendon Construction Company, Inc. for the Glenview Drive (Honey Lane to Flory Street) and Flory Street (Glenview Drive to Manor Drive) Street Improvement project in the amount of $1,103,233.04 (base bid and bid alternates #1 and #2). COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2004-011. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes May 10,2004 Page 8 Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. Mayor Trevino returned to item PZ 2004-06. Zoning Administrator Dave Green advised applicant is proposing to develop a 125-lot subdivision for the site. The preliminary plat (PS 2004-08) was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their April 15th meeting. Mr. Green advised a letter of protest was received from an adjacent property owner Jess Nelson. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval for PZ 2004-06. Mr. Abel Lojoie, 7909 Precinct Line Road, stated he was not opposed to the development, but would like for there to be a provision on drainage for his property. There is a provision regarding drainage for the commercial property and Mr. Lojoie would like Mr. Barfield and Mr. Long to provide drainage for his property. Mayor Trevino advised council applicant was not available to answer questions from council and that he would entertain a motion to continue item to the next council meeting. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO CONTINUE PZ 2004-06 TO THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 12. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA APPROVED None. 13. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Welch made the following announcements. Early voting for the City Council election ends on Tuesday, May 11. Regular voting will be on Saturday, May 15th. Log onto the City's web site or call the city secretary to find your polling location. City Council Minutes May 10,2004 Page 9 Crazy 'bout Patsy will be playing Patsy Cline favorites at The Lotta Night Music Concert Series on Friday, May 14. This free concert begins at 7pm at Green Valley Park. Call the Recreation Center for more information. NRH20 Water Park opens on Saturday, May 22. Come see the new Splashatory ride along with your other favorite rides. May 22 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kudos Korner - James White and Felisino Yanes, Street Division, Public Works Department - A phone call was received from a NRH resident complimenting White and Yanes for their exceptional work in cleaning debris from the street right-of-way. They were hard workers and very professional and exceeded the resident's expectations. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor IJ:~'~' . urned the meeting at 7:50 p. ", I~~ ,,~.). .......... ~"~ ~ ..~':.. '.. ~ ~.. -. ~ .:::' .. n '. ~ ~ /. "'cp~ ¥ fL f r \..... ~ :0: :"" ~ :_~ :>c':: ~' h .~-- A .T: ...~;.;.f -; .... ~.' 'WfT~ ~ ~ ... ..' ~ ~/. ...~.... ~~ /----'2 í"".f ..~. :0.,,,- / .-. . . ",'-, - , \ L~yati¡2?l!!;"" rY\..---- Patricia Hutson - City Secretary