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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1997-06-23 Minutes Present: Absent: 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 - JUNE 23,1997 - 6:45 P.M. Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Jo Ann Johnson Don Phifer Cheryl Cowen Lyman C.A. Sanford Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Barry LeBaron Larry Koonce Marty Wieder Richard Albin Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Planningllnspection Director Finance Director Economic Development Director City Engineer Tommy Brown Randy Shiflet Mayor Assistant City Manager I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet called the Pre-Council Meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. TAX ABATEMENT Mr. Wieder explained to the City Council the NAN EXPLANA TION general rules and regulations for tax abatement. Mr. Wieder explained the qualifications to apply for tax abatement and advised of the improvements proposed by Teena!. Mr. Wieder discussed with the Council the economic impact and the tax impact it would have on the City. This item was discussed further by the Council during the regular Council meeting. Pre-Council Minutes June 23, 1997 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT GREEN MEADOW The City Manager advised that the residents GREG D. & C.A. DRIVE; STREET on Green Meadow Drive had submitted a CLOSURE petition requesting that Green Meadow be closed at Holiday Lane. The City Manager advised if Council would like to hold a public hearing and consider closing the street, Staff would recommend that the entrance onto Holiday Lane be removed, the opening closed with curb and gutter and a cul-de-sac be installed on Green Meadow Drive. The City Manager recommended that Council also consider assessing the property owners for subcontractor labor and material costs. After discussion by the Council, the consensus was that the City Manager would send a letter to each of the residents on the street advising what would be involved in closing the street and the costs. IRON HORSE The City Manager advised he had received a C.A. UPDATE couple of complaints related to the Golf Course that Council needed to be made aware. He advised that he had received a complaint from a resident regarding the mowing of the golf course before 6:00 a.m. Mr. Sanford advised that he had also received a complaint regarding smoking in the Club House. The Council discussed whether smoking should be allowed in the Club House. Councilmen Garvin, Metts, Phifer and Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman supported "no smoking" and Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet and Councilman Welch were opposed. Mr. Sanford also advised that he had received a complaint from a lady who lived near the golf course who had a problem with the windows in her house being broken out by bad golf shots. The lady has suggested that the City add a quarter to each green fee to be put into a fund to cover broken windows. Pre-Council Minutes June 23, 1997 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT OTHER ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet announced at 7:18 p.m. TO EXECUTIVE that the Council would adjourn to Executive SESSION Session for consultation with the City Attorney as authorized by the Government Code Section 551.071. ~~~ Byr~ Sibbet - Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: ~étd~ 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 - JUNE 23,1997 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet called the meeting to order June 23, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Cheryl Cowen Lyman Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Staff: C.A. Sanford Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Absent: Tommy Brown Randy Shiflet Mayor Assistant City Manager 2. INVOCA TION Councilman Metts gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A."YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS B."LANDSCAPE OF THE MONTH" AWARDS Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet and Ms. Patsy Tucker, Beautification Commission Member, presented the "Yard of the Month" awards for June to: James and Lisa Quezada, 4009 Chapel Park; Jack and Janie Shelton, 6724 Briley; Perry and Sherry Christensen, 6529 Victoria; Robert and Danna Dahl, 7513 Terry; Chuck and Laurel Moorehead and Zenith City Council Minutes June 23, 1997 Page 2 Barnett, 6120 Roaring Springs Drive; Larry and Kathy Rockwell, 7169 Newcastle; Neil and Stephanie Patterson, 7004 Crane; Gale and Ruben Rendon, 7309 Timberline Drive; and David Mobley, 7925 Kristina Lane. Bates Container, 6433 Davis Boulevard, received the "Landscape of the Month" award for June. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7,8,11,12,13,14, & 15) APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. *7. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 9, 1997 APPROVED *8. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 9, 1997 APPROVED 9. PS 97-22 - REQUEST OF VIC AKERS FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, AKERS ADDITION. (FRONTING THE EAST SIDE OF CLIFT STREET, SOUTH OF WALTER STREET, AND NORTH OF ROYAL OAKS DRIVE) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PS 97-22. Motion carried 6-0. City Council Minutes June 23, 1997 Page 3 10. GN 97-59 - PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT BY TECNOL, INC. - ORDINANCE NO. 2212, RESOLUTION NO. 97-25 APPROVED Mr. Wieder, Director of Economic Development, appeared before the Council. Mr. Wieder discussed the impact the abatement would have on the economy and city property taxes. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. Councilman Metts was concerned about the accountability of the negative impact the abatement might have on the City. The City Manager advised the City would receive $138,000 in additional revenue and a similar amount in personal property tax. The City Manager advised his experience was that when a business similar to this came into a community, the impact was positive. Mr. Wieder explained the general rules and regulations and the qualifications to apply for tax abatement. Mr. Wieder advised of the improvements proposed by Tecnol. Councilwoman Johnson questioned what would happen if Tecnol did not fulfill their commitment. Mr. Wieder explained that there were procedures providing for an annual inspection within the guidelines and criteria adopted by Council, and the Council would receive an annual report to insure that they continued to comply. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2212 and Resolution No. 97-25. Motion carried 6-0. *11. GN 97-60 - APPROVING THE ISTEA ENHANCEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR THE SOUTH ELECTRIC MULTI-USE TRAIL PROJECT _ RESOLUTION NO. 97- 27 APPROVED City Council Minutes June 23, 1997 Page 4 *12. GN 97-61 -1997 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT- RESOLUTION NO. 97-26 APPROVED *13. PU 97-56 - MOTOROLA RADIO CONSOLE AND UPGRADE PROJECT APPROVED *14. PW 97-16 - APPROVE ACQUISITION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT FOR TEAKWOOD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED *15. PAY 97-07 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 81N THE AMOUNT OF $23,540.72 TO WALT WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR RUMFIELD ROAD, PHASE I PAVING & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 16. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet adjourned the meeting. ~~~ Byr Sibbet - Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: (!latz¡(j(,:i i/~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary