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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2004-08-23 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 - AUGUST 23, 2004 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 23rd day of August, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Andy Jones Jim Starr Patrick Hillis Dave Green Dave Pendley Clay Caruthers Vickie Loftice Bill Thornton Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman 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 Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Fire Chief Interim Parks & Recreation Director Human Resources Director Director of Planning Building Official Budget Manager Assistant Park & Recreation Director Assistant Park & Recreation Director Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. City Council Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 2 1. Discuss items from ReQular AUQust 23, 2004 City Council Meeting Agenda Item 9, GN 2994-073 - Councilwoman Bielik questioned if the Council would be able to ask questions during the public hearing on the budget. Mayor Trevino advised Council will be given an opportunity to comment or ask questions of Staff after the public hearing has been closed. Council will not be able to deliberate until the September 13 council meeting. Councilwoman Cox present at 5:35 p.m. 2. IR 2004-085 BriefinQ on the ManaQement and Operations of StaffinQ for the Fire Department Fire Chief Jones presented a PowerPoint presentation giving an overview of the operational staffing of the Fire Department. Chief Jones' presentation included a review of Fire Department staffing objectives, staffing authorization by shift, staffing authorization by apparatus, staffing for leave time, the typical daily staffing decision and current staffing status. Council was advised that the first week of July the overtime budget showed expenditures at $329,860 with a budget of $335,592. When Staff realized the overtime budget would be exceeded at the rate it was being used, the daily minimum staffing was reduced in order to curtail overtime expenditures. Chief Jones reviewed Texas Senate Bill 382, NFPA 1710, and O.S.H.A. Final Rule 29 CFR1910.134(g)(4) and explained the city meets all state requirements. Chief Jones explained the number of personnel needed for the various emergency responses and discussed how the City ensures an adequate number of personnel respond and safely conducts emergency scene operations. Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 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 August 23, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 3 ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION Members from Boy Scout Troop 144 gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members from Boy Scout Troop 144 led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mrs. Geneva Knight presented on behalf of her husband, LTC Lee Knight, who is serving at Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan three flags that were flown at the Airbase on September 11, 2003 during Operation Enduring Freedom in honor of the City, Police and Fire Departments. Ms. Knight presented to the City, Police Department and Fire Department each with a flag and certificate. Ms. Knight advised her husband is very appreciative of the City, Fire and Police Departments and feels he can more comfortably serve our Country knowing his family is safe. IR 2004-084 RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING BOARD & COMMISSION MEMBERS City Council Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Whitson presented plaques to outgoing Board and Commission members in appreciation of their service to the City. The following Board Members were recognized for their service - Janet Ball, Library Board, September 1999 - July 2004; James Laubacher, Capital Improvement Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1998 - July 2004; Ted Nehring, Capital Improvement Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission, June 1996 - July 2004; and Lynn Waller, Library Board, May 1993 - July 2004. YARD OF THE MONTH Councilman Welch and Keep NRH Beautiful Chair Kathy Luppy recognized the following yard of the month recipients: Danny & Libby Edgmon, 7354 Riviera; Gary & Jana Mumford, 5569 Greenview Court; Henry & Betty Oats, 7557 Circle Drive South; William R. Newby, 5712 Newman Drive; Russell & Rebecca Wolff, 6717 Hadley; Max Benson, 7316 Hialeah Circle West; Bill & Terri Guynes, 7613 Woodhaven Drive; Avis Crisp, 7504 Bursey Road. Leonard & Jackie Loria, 4029 Diamond Loch W. were recognized as the recipient of the Texas SmartScape award and Good Place Assisted Living, 7801 North Richland Boulevard was recognized as the recipient of the Business Landscape award. IR 2004-086 DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD Ms. Beverly Queen, Director of Administrative Services, City of Bedford and current Region 8 Director and co-chair of Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada presented to Mr. Caruthers, Budget Manager, the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The City has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for fourteen consecutive years. In addition the City also received special recognition for Budget & Research's outstanding presentation of capital information. Ms. Queen advised of the 1,196 cities in Texas eligible to receive the award only 96 Texas cities were awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and only three cities in the State of Texas received a Special Recognition Award. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Chris Grund, 6925 Lincolnshire Lane, advised he spoke on behalf of his neighbors and was concerned with the problems happening in their neighborhood. Mr. Grund advised of speeding, home businesses operating within residential districts that creates a lot of traffic and underage drinking. Mr. Mike Sivertsen, 1620 Creek Terrace, Keller, TX voiced his opposition to the senior tax freeze. City Council Minutes August 23,2004 Page 5 Mr. Ken Sapp, 8312 Thornway Court, thanked the League of Women Voters for conducting a forum on the senior tax freeze. Ms. Ginny Parson, 7701 Turner Drive, spoke in support of the senior tax freeze. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE JULY 30-31, 2004 CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION B. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 09, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING C. GN 2004-070 AUTHORIZE INVESTMENT OFFICERS - RESOLUTION NO. 2004- 050 D. GN 2004-071 AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE LIST FOR LOGIC- RESOLUTION NO. 2004-051 E. GN 2004-072 AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE LIST FOR TEXPOOL - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-052 COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. AP 2004-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DENNIS R. DENSON TO APPROVE THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 2-A-R AND 2-B-R, BLOCK 1 ANTI NONE ADDITION BEING A REPLA T OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ANTINONE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7100 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD - 1.096 ACRES) APPROVED City Council Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 6 Mr. Ernest Hedgecoth, representing the applicant was available to answer questions. Mr. Hedgecoth advised Council the final plat was approved by Council earlier in the year. After the plat was filed with Tarrant County a mistake was discovered concerning the proper owner signatures on the plat. The plat listed Dennis and Lisa Denson as the property owners and should have listed Presto Printing. The purpose of this amended plat is to correct the property owner signatures. Mr. Dave Green, Director of Planning, presented the case summary and recommendations of Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval on August 19 by a vote of 7-0. The recommendation is to approve AP 2004-01 the Amended Plat of Lots 2-A-R & 2-B-R, Block 1, Antionone Addition. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE AP 2004-01. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Pro Tem Whitson asked Staff to explore the possibility of Staff being given administrative authority by Council to handle minor changes needed on plats such as the one before Council tonight and to bring a recommendation to Council. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 9. GN 2004-073 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2004-2005 BUDGET Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing on the proposed 2004-2005 budget. Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director of Administrative/Fiscal Services, presented an overview and highlights of the proposed 2004-05 General Fund Budget. Mr. Clay Caruthers, Budget Manager, presented an overview of all other funds which included the Enterprise Funds, Utility Fund, Golf Course Fund, Aquatic Park Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Park and Recreation Facilities Development fund, Crime Control District, and Capital Projects. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to comment on the proposed budget to come forward. Mr. Ron West, 6304 Glenview Drive, advised he had submitted in writing a list of items he felt could be cut from the budget. Mr. West addressed several items he felt could be deferred or eliminated. Mr. West commented on the redevelopment of North Hills Mall, questioned the need to increase reserves, questioned the spending of funds for the South Library and commented on the Tax Increment Financing District. Mr. David Nelson, 7228 Coventry Court, spoke in support of the budget. City Council Minutes August23,2004 Page 7 Ms. Tracye Tipps, 6811 Briley, spoke in support of the budget. The following individuals did not wish to speak but requested their support of the budget be recorded: Diane Hildreth, 5809 Stone Drive; Kathy Fare, 6225 Roaring Springs Drive; September Daniel, 8416 Stonybrooke Court; Bob Daniel 8416 Stonybrooke Court. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Trevino asked for questions from the Council. Councilwoman Bielik questioned the elimination of the two vacant positions in the Police Department. Councilwoman Bielik questioned why Police Records could not remain open 24/7 if they currently are operating with two vacant positions. Ms. Bostic explained that one position just became vacant and the other position will become vacant in October when the individual in the position retires. Councilwoman Bielik questioned a Neighborhood Park Construction and Maintenance contract with the Birdville School District. Councilwoman Bielik advised she could not find in the contract where the City is to do the mowing and landscaping. Mr. Cunningham advised the maintenance in the agreement may be referred to in a broad sense and the agreement may not be as specific as needed. Mr. Cunningham advised the intent and the plans were for it to be mowed and trimmed as well as free of litter, etc.; that is what the City told BISD we would do. There being no more questions from Council, Mr. Cunningham asked Mr. Koonce to clarify some points made by Mr. West. Mr. Cunningham asked Mr. Koonce to comment on the reserves and pointed out that the south side Library is not in next year's budget and is identified as unfinanced. Mr. Koonce spoke to the 75 million dollars in reserves. Mr. Koonce advised that nearly all are restricted by law as to their use or designated by City Council for specific purpose. The City has basically less than 5 percent of these funds that have not been designated for a specific purpose either by federal or state law, by ordinance, resolution, council policy or approved practice over the last several years. Mr. Koonce advised that the TIF funds in the proposed budget are restricted by city ordinances and state law and cannot be used for general purposes. The funds must be used for the purposes intended at the time the TIF was created in 1999. 10. GN 2004-080 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-056 APPROVED City Council Minutes August23,2004 Page 8 Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director of Administrative/Fiscal Services, presented an agreement in which BISD has agreed to assist in funding five School Resource Officers located at Birdville High School, Richland High School, Northridge Middle School, North Richland Middle School and Smithfield Middle School. BISD will reimburse the City for 50% of the personnel costs for the School Resource Officers for the 2004-05 school year for a total amount of $149,583. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROYE GN 2004-080, APPROVING RESOLUTION No. 2004-056 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF 50% OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PERSONNEL COSTS FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. GN 2004-074 RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS DISCOUNTS FOR LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-053 APPROVED Ms. Paulette Hartman, Assistant to City Manager, advised the proposed resolution will be submitted to Texas Municipal League requesting support of legislation on telecommunications discounts to libraries and schools. As a result of telephone deregulation certain telecommunication companies are required to provide to libraries and schools advanced telecommunications services, including T-1 and DS-3 lines, at a discounted price and with no installation charge. Without action by the Legislature during the next session, these discounts will expire August 2005. The proposed resolution encourages the legislature to support legislation that will extend and continue these discounts. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2004-053. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 9 12. GN 2004-0075 RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE OPPOSING ADDITIONAL DATA COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS TO THE TEXAS RACIAL PROFILING LAW- RESOLUTION NO. 2004-054 APPROVED Ms. Paulette Hartman, Assistant to City Manager, advised the proposed resolution opposes the addition of more data collection requirements to the Texas Racial Profiling Law. The resolution requests the Texas Municipal League oppose additional data collection requirements. COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2004-054. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. GN 2004-076 RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE OPPOSING CHANGES TO SALES TAX LAW THAT PROMOTES POINT-OF-DESTINATION SALES TAX SOURCING- RESOLUTION NO. 2004-055 APPROVED Ms. Paulette Hartman, Assistant to City Manager, advised the proposed resolution opposes changes to sales tax law that promotes point-of-destination sales tax sourcing. A point-of-destination sourcing system will have negative impacts to sales tax revenues. The Texas Municipal League is being requested to oppose changes that will promote point-of-destination sales tax sourcing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2004-055. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. GN 2004-077 APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD - PLACE 7 APPROVED City Council Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 1 0 Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary advised Councilman Welch was recommending the appointment of Tammie Walker to Place 7 on the Library Board, term expiring June 30, 2005. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF TAMMIE WALKER TO PLACE 7 ON THE LIBRARY BOARD. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. GN 2004-078 APPOINTMENT TO TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD - PLACE 4 APPROVED Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, advised Councilwoman Johnson was recommending the appointment of Sixto A. "Tito" Rodriguez, III to the Place 4 position on the Teen Court Advisory Board, term expiring June 30, 2006. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROYE THE APPOINTMENT OF SIXTO "TITO" RODRIGUEZ TO THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 16. GN 2004-079 APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - PLACE 5 COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPOINT Ms. KIM KIRBY TO PLACE 5 ON THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 17. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA None. City Council Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 11 18. INFORMATAION AND REPORTS Councilman Lewis presented the following information and reports: The City Council of North Richland Hills has called a special election for September 11, 2004 concerning a Tax Freeze for Senior & Disabled Homesteads. Early voting begins August 25th and continues to September th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F except for Labor Day (Monday September 6th). Registered voters can vote at City Hall during the early voting times. Election Day is on September 11th, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call the City Secretary for more information on polling locations. All City offices will be closed Monday September 6th in observance of Labor Day. Garbage will be collected as usual. Information Auqust 28th Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Reggie Washington, Ricky Beard, RC Coffman, Edward Holt, Donna Carpenter, Kenneth Humphrey, Ron Johnson, Ron Knight, Gene Olson, Melissa Woods, Building Maintenance Staff, Building Services Department - We want to recognize our building maintenance crew for on a job well done in assuring the cleanliness and upkeep of all our City facilities. Day in and day out you help maintain a professional atmosphere at all of our City's facilities. Your dedication and hard work exemplify the level of service expected of all NRH employees. City Council Minutes August 23, 2004 Page 12 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:0~ pym. oj /:-1 ' "··~T· . j/ . . :~'~;:Y~'//1 ! Oscar Trevino - Mayor ATTEST: eâút~¡¿ ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary \\,\h' '.'.~, \\\\ ~IIII " ~~ ..;~'.c~............. ~~ f§)'"'" '.;.;, ~ ··-n -.. ~ .::::f' . ." ~& .... ....'cP;:. g i r 1" ~ ;".~ ~:-t~ ~~.. : .:; ~v··. .... g ~... h.. ~ ~ .... .... ~ :4',1.; ··2..·· ~ "'" .. \~ """'' ",\' '""",,,,,,,,1