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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1997-03-24 Minutes Present: ITEM MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MARCH 24,1997 - 6:30 P.M. Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Sansoucie C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Barry LeBaron Terry Kinzie Pam Burney Larry Koonce Marty Wieder Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Planning/Inspection Director Information Services Director Environmental Services Director Finance Director Economic Development Director City Engineer DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the Pre-Council Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. CALLOWAY BRANCH SECTION B CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Sanford advised he wanted to make Council aware of what would be bid. He stated Council had previously agreed to do the wall on the east side of the channel which would prevent erosion and remove a portion from the flood plain. Mr. Sanford stated Staff now felt that both sides of the channel needed to be paved to handle a much larger capacity of w r h m n. . i win GREG D. Return to CIP Committee for further consideration. ____.__~_._._________.~_____..___."_____.__.___._._.__··__~__~_·"__·~·_~____··._~..__..e..··~__"_._'h__.,_ _,~_......~_.."_____"..,_.~...__.___~._,__._~_._"_.___._,_,_..._.....,"~~______..__... __ h __~,.,_.,.. _._.______.~".._._.__.__~,.~___..._,,'_____ Pre-Council Minutes 3/24/97 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT (CALLOWAY paved from Billy Graham's side to the north. BRANCH The Public Works Director showed Council SECTION B what the flood plain would look like by CHANNEL constructing a full concrete channel as IMPROVEMENTS opposed to rock rubble and earthen. The Cont.) Council was advised additional easements would have to be obtained to construct a concrete channel. Staff answered Council's questions. The consensus of the Council was not to proceed with bidding the project and Staff to report with the costs involved for a full concrete liner. COUNTRY Mr. Sanford advised several years ago the GREG D. MEADOWS Council made a decision about the drainage Advise their ESTATES OFF- north of Country Meadows Estates. Mr. Engineer. SITE DRAINAGE Sanford advised the land there would never develop if the City required the drainage to be done according to normal subdivision criteria. Mr. Dickens explained the drainage plan their Engineer had presented to Staff and if Council approved, the plan would be sent to the Planning & Zoning Commission. After discussion by the Council, Council was not in favor of the proposal. PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sanford advised he had requested the BARRY L. TO CONSIDER AN Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Proceed with AMENDMENT TO raising the minimum height of screening walls proposed ordinance THE ZONING from six feet to eight feet where motels were with additions. REGULATIONS developed next to residential property. REGARDING THE Councilwoman Sansoucie felt the ordinance MINIMUM HEIGHT should also include developments such as OF MASONRY retirement homes. City Manager Sanford SCREENING advised Staff would bring an ordinance to the WALLS FOR NEW Council later that would include additional HOTELS . . Pre-Council Minutes 3/24/97 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT AUTHORIZE THE There were no discussion or questions from NAN PUBLICATION OF the Council. NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET 1997 GENERAL There were no discussion or questions from NAN OBLlGA TION the Council. BONDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, AND AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET RESOLUTION The City Manager advised the Council needed MARTY/LARRY K. READOPTING to adopt a resolution readopting the guidelines FYI GUIDELINES AND for tax abatement. He explained that it was CRITERIA FOR basically the same as Council had previously GRANTING TAX adopted. There were no questions from the ABATEMENT IN Council. REINVESTMENT ZONES CREATED IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Pre-Council Minutes 3/24/97 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT OTHER ITEMS Agenda Item No. 26, GN 96-135 -Councilman RANDY S. Wood questioned the drainage of pool water Coordinate with Rex and filter back wash. He stated he thought the for further Council had decided they did not want to consideration require it to drain into the sewer. The Council discussed where they felt the water should drain. The consensus of the Council was to remove the item from the Consent Agenda and to table it. Attorney McEntire to check to see if there is a mandate on where the water cannot be drained. Agenda Item No. 26 - PU 97-24 - NAN Councilwoman Sansoucie questioned the funding of the purchase. Division Chief Hughes explained the purchase. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown announced at 7:03 p.m. that Council would adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel and consult with the City Attorney as authorized under Government Code §551.074 and 551.071. ~~~~ Tommy Bro - Mayor ATTEST: ('J}¿Ú¡d¡ ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MARCH 24, 1997 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order March 24, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Mark Wood JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Sansoucie Staff: C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 2. INVOCATION Councilman Wood gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Troop 434, from St. John the Apostle Church led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1997 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the minutes of the February 24, 1997 Pre-Council meeting. City Council Minutes March 24, 1997 Page 2 Motion carried 7-0. 5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1997 APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the minutes of the February 24, 1997 City Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 6. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 3,1997 APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the minutes of the March 3, 1997 Special City Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 7. INTRODUCTION OF MR. HENRY GRIMSLEY AS "VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR" - MAYOR BROWN Mayor Brown introduced the 1996 "Volunteer of the Year" Mr. Henry Grimsley, 5000 Meadow Lakes Drive #121, North Richland Hills. Mr. Grimsley was recognized for his volunteer work at the Food Pantry for the Community Enrichment Center. 8. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS BY MAYOR BROWN Mayor Brown presented Mr. Gary Stephens with a proclamation in recognition of his bravery and courage. Fire Chief Stan Gertz and Deputy Chief Pat Hughes presented Mr. Stephens with a plaque from the Fire Department for his involvement at a major accident on November 20, 1996. Mayor Brown presented Mr. Eric Hamilton, a resident of North Richland Hills, with a proclamation in recognition of his bravery and courage. Fire Chief Stan Gertz and Deputy Chief Pat Hughes presented Mr. Hamilton with a plaque from the Fire Department for his involvement at a house fire at 4158 Wilman on June 22, 1996. City Council Minutes March 24, 1997 Page 3 9. PRESENTATION BY BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION - "BAG-A-THON" AND "GREAT TEXAS TRASH OFF" Ms. Deloris Pultz, Beautification Commission Chairman, invited everyone to participate in the annual "Bag-a-Thon" and "Great Texas Trash Off' on April 5, 1997. 10. PRESENTATION BY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES No action necessary. Ms. Evalyn Lochridge, Historical Committee Chairman, presented the Council with an update from the Historical Committee on the history book, video, and archive collection. 11. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Phifer removed Item No. 15, Councilman Wood removed Item No. 16, and Councilwoman Johnson removed Item No. 25. 12. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (17, 18,19,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29,30,31,32 AND 33) APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 13. PZ 97-08 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS REGARDING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMIT IN INSTITUTIONAL ZONING - ORDINANCE NO. 2183 APPROVED City Manager C. A. Sanford presented the proposed ordinance to the Council. City Council Minutes March 24, 1997 Page 4 Councilman Wood questioned the change in the ordinance reducing it from 38' to 30' from the building line. Mr. LeBaron informed Council when staff was considering this amendment, areas in the city were looked at that would at least incorporate what the city currently had. Staff didn't see anything that was closer than 38' from the building line, and then it increased from there on. Councilman Wood asked that the maximum height at the building line be left at 38 feet and then incorporate the new language allowing it to increase 1 foot of height for every 2 feet of distance from the building line. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the amendment to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PZ 97-08 subject to changing the elevation at the building line from 30' to 38' and carrying the same formula beyond that. Motion carried 7-0. 14. PZ 97-09 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS REGARDING THE MINIMUM HEIGHT OF MASONRY SCREENING WALLS FOR NEW HOTELS - ORDINANCE NO. 2184 APPROVED City Manager Sanford presented the proposed ordinance to the Council. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the amendment to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PZ 97-09. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes March 24, 1997 Page 5 15. PS 97-05 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RADER PARTNERS, FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 5, BLOCK 7, INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION. (LOCATED BETWEEN RUFE SNOW DRIVE & INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD) APPROVED Councilman Phifer announced that he would be abstaining from discussion and voting on Item No. 15. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approved PS 97- 05. Motion carried 6-0; Councilman Phifer abstaining. 16. GN 96-135 CONSIDER ESTABLISHING POOL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE AND LOT GRADING REGULATIONS FOR SWIMMING POOLS - ORDINANCE NO. 2154 (TABLED AT THE DECEMBER 16, 1996 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) TABLED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to table this item to the April 14, 1997 Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. *17. GN 97-21 - SUPPORTING PARTNERS IN MOBILITY'S POLICY POSITION ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ISSUES - RESOLUTION NO. 97-12 APPROVED *18. GN 97-22 - SUPPORTING PARTNERS IN MOBILITY'S POLICY POSITION ON STATE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES - RESOLUTION NO. 97-13 APPROVED *19. GN 97-23 - AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, RESOLUTION NO. 97-15, AND AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET APPROVED City Council Minutes March 24, 1997 Page 6 *20. GN 97-24 -1997 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET APPROVED *21. GN 97-25 - APPROVING THE ISTEA ENHANCEMENT GRANT \SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO.1 AND MULTI-USE AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR THE NORTH ELECTRIC MULTI-USE TRAIL PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 97-16 APPROVED *22. GN 97-26 - WAIVER OF EXTRA-TERRITORIAL RIGHTS- RESOLUTION NO. 97-17 APPROVED *23. GN 97-27 - RESOLUTION READOPTING GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GRANTING TAX ABATEMENT IN REINVESTMENT ZONES CREATED IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - RESOLUTION NO. 97-18 APPROVED *24. GN 97-28 -ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOTS 4R, 5 & 6, BLOCK 1, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION - ORDINANCE NO. 2185 APPROVED 25. GN 97-29 - VIDEO HISTORY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TABLED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to table this item to the April 14, 1997 Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. *26. PU 97-24 - AWARD BID FOR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS APPROVED City Council Minutes March 24, 1997 Page 7 *27. PU 97-25 - AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT TO SUPPLY BATTERIES APPROVED None. *28. PU 97-26 - AWARD BID FOR AMMUNITION APPROVED *29. PU 97-27 - AWARD BID FOR CLOSED CIRCUIT TV SYSTEM FOR THE RECREATION CENTER APPROVED *30. PU 97-28 - AWARD BID FOR CITY HALL IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPE, PHASE II APPROVED *31. PU 97-29 - RATIFY EMERGENCY REPAIR BY SEPCO TO THREE BOOSTER PUMPS AT THE WA T AUGA ROAD PUMP STATION APPROVED *32. PW 97-10 - SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR HIGHTOWER DRIVE (SECTIONS A2 & B) APPROVED *33. PW 97-11 - SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR CRANE ROAD APPROVED 34. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: (?at1f¿¡cZ ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary 35. ADJOURNMENT City Council Minutes March 24, 1997 Page 8 ~.~~~ Tommy Brown - ayor