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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2004-10-25 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 - OCTOBER 25, 2004 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 25th day of October 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Absent: Frank Metts, Jr. Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Mary Edwards Thomas Powell Dave Pendley Jim Starr Bill Thornton Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Public Information Officer Director of Support Services Building Official Interim Park & Recreation Director Assistant Park & Recreation Director Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1. Discuss items from ReQular October 25. 2004 City Council MeetinQ Item 7b PU 2004-040 - Councilwoman Cox questioned if the City was moving from one type of transponder to another. Mr. Curtis explained that the transponders had been upgraded with newer technology. The conversion to the transponders with the new technology will be more cost effective and efficient. City Council Minutes October 25, 2004 Page 2 Item 7d - PU 2004-042 - Councilwoman Cox questioned who pays for the installation of equipment and other appurtenances in the easement. Mayor Trevino advised that is one of the issues in the legislature now; they are trying to enact legislation to eliminate the payment of user fees. Item 9 - PU 2004-043 - Staff clarified for Councilwoman Cox the location of each Fire Station to the Station numbers. 2. IR 2004-107 Update on Fire Stations NO.2 &3 RemodelinQ Project Mr. Powell updated the Council on the remodeling of Fire Stations NO.2 and NO.3. The new addition at Station NO.2 is on the south end of the existing station and is 2,956 square feet. The new addition includes an apparatus bay for the third medic unit, four bunk rooms, large restroom with showers, work out room, bunker gear cleaning and storage rooms, EMS clean room and a lawn equipment room. The addition at Station NO.3 is on the north end of the current station and is 2,142 square feet. The new addition includes six bunk rooms, large restroom with showers, work out room, bunker gear cleaning and storage rooms, storage room for hazmat supplies, and a lawn equipment room. Construction will begin first at Station NO.2 so that it will be completed by the time the third medic unit is put into service. 3. Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:44 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 October 25, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman City Council Minutes October 25, 2004 Page 3 Absent: Frank Metts, Jr. Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION The pastor from Smithfield Methodist Church gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor from Smithfield Methodist Church led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS Ms. Kathy Luppy, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Chair, and Councilwoman Cox recognized the Yard of the Month recipients: Garland & Sandy Bailey, 4005 Diamond Loch West; Danny & Carolyn Daniel, 6704 Oliver Drive; Terry & Lynda Hamilton, 6533 Wood creek; Barney & Sheila Hudson, 5517 Spring Meadow; Teresa Killen, 6217 Roaring Springs; Stefani Kopenec, 7616 Chapman; David Bugbee, 6413 Amundson Court; Pat Mort, 7833 Clover Leaf; Jim & Susan Beatty, 8804 Tanglewood Court. The Texas SmartScape recipient was Deann Bass, 4612 Redondo and the recipient of the Business Landscape award was Fountain of Life Church, 5196 Rufe Snow. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO WILLIAM F. "BILL" STOUT Councilman Welch presented proclamation to Mr. Bill Stout recognizing Mr. Stout for his contributions to the community. City Council Minutes October 25, 2004 Page 4 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 11, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING B. PU 2004-040 AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ATLAS UTILITY SUPPLY FOR WATER METERS AND TELEMETRIC READING DEVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-070 C. PU 2004-041 AWARD OF BID TO NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS OF AMERICA FOR ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-071 D. PU 2004-042 APPROVE EASEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE SERVICE TO SBC SOUTHWEST - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-072 COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. SRB 2004-04 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST BY JIM CROFFORD OF NORTHEAST TEXAS SIGN SERVICE ON BEHALF OF SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY FROM ORDINANCE NO. 2374, SIGN REGULATIONS, AT 8528 DAVIS BLVD., SUITE #215 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Jim Crofford, applicant and representing Sally Beauty Supply, presented variance request. Request based on hardship that the tenant space for the beauty supply is only 15 feet wide and because of the numerous letters in store logo, the sign will be difficult to see if held to the limitations of the sign ordinance. City Council Minutes October 25, 2004 Page 5 Mr. Crofford answered questions from Council regarding Sally Beauty Supply signs at other locations. Mr. Dave Pendley, Building Official presented summary of case and staff recommendations. Applicant is proposing to install a 32.8 square foot wall sign and the Sign Ordinance limits the installation of wall signs to 15% of the habitable wall area. Maximum allowed sign area for this location would be 22.5 square feet. Applicant is requested to exceed the maximum allowable sign area by approximately 10.3 square feet. Staff supports request for variance and feels that special conditions do exist and the enforcement of the sign regulations will result in a hardship to the business. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK MOVED TO APPROVE SRB 2004-04, APPROVING THE SIGN VARIANCE. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 9. PU 2004-043 AWARD PROPOSAL FOR FIRE STATIONS NO.2 & NO.3 ADDITIONS TO LARRISON CONSTRUCTION TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $783,000 - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-073 APPROVED Mr. Thomas Powell, Director of Support Services, presented the item. Funding for additions to Fire Stations NO.2 and NO.3 was included in the adopted Capital Budget. Fire Station NO.2 project includes one new apparatus bay along with additional bunk rooms and storage rooms. The addition at Station NO.3 includes bunk rooms and storage rooms. Proposals have been received and the best proposal submitted was from Larrison Construction with a construction cost of $783,000 and a construction time of six months. Recommendation is for Council to consider the approval of Resolution No. 2004-073 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract with Larrison Construction for the additions to Fire Stations NO.2 and NO.3. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2004-043, APPROVING RESOLUTION No. 2004- 073. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes October 25, 2004 Page 6 10. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Whitson made the following announcements. Loop 820 Public MeetinQ A public meeting regarding future land use and access planning along Loop 820 is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, in the 24/7 Youth Center at Richland Hills Church of Christ, 6300 NE Loop 820. Representatives from Kimley Horn and Associates will present information regarding the Loop 820 Corridor Study starting at 6:30 p.m. Officials will be available to discuss specific concerns and issues one on one and in break out areas following the initial presentation. Property owners within the Loop 280 Corridor are encouraged to attend and provide input. For more information, please contact the NRH Economic Development Department at 817-427-6090. Hoot N' Howl The North Richland Hills Parks & Recreation Department will host Hoot N' Howl from 6 - 8 p.m., on Saturday Oct. 30 at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Rd. Join us for an evening of Halloween fun, including a spooktacular storyteller and an entertaining marionette show - Halloween Hijinx. Don't forget to wear your best costume for a chance to win fun prizes. Call the Recreation Center at 817-427-6600 for more details. Craft & RummaQe Sale The Bursey Road Senior Center will be holding a craft and rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 6. For more information, please call 817-656-9525 Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. The NRH Police Department recently brought home numerous awards from the South lake Motorcycle Rodeo. The winners included James George (1st Place), Jeff Garner (2nd), Todd Espy (4th) and Rusty Westbrook (9th). Also, Brian Brown (10th), Tom Cleveland (11th), and Billy Worsham (14th). James George and Todd Espy also took first place in the partner ride, while Jeff Garner and Rusty Westbrook won second. George and Garner won first in the slow ride competition. The event, benefiting Special Olympics, gave officers a chance to show off their motorcycle skills and raise money for a worthy cause. Congratulations to all of the participants! City Council Minutes October 25, 2004 Page 7 Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Work Director, gave a progress report on the Rufe Snow/820 Bridge project. 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p:m. .,//) I~ / / ¡, _~r / ,'"\ /~ ,,.' " \ "h!l/M,,'t /i//!, /, c:!\ " ·4' r/ / ¡,,"/,J U oic~r Trewm~ - Mayor ,\k"ó,\.'···· "''''~/'I, ", ~II :-,.\0: // ,$' .t.~.,........... ~"-",, ~..,.. '. ~ ~ .- n ... ~ fILl' .\~ \ ~Q!.TTE~: ~-4~ ~>-\ f(!]~ ~~ " .. ..,S:" : ~ ",~.. ~ /~." . ..- ._\ ,I !~~t(1i~iZZ:: /.' ····~i)-L páífi'fcia,Hufson - City Secretary