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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1997-09-08 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 - SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 - 6:15 P.M. Tommy Brown Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin JoAnn Johnson Byron Sibbet Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Kevin Miller Thomas Powell Barry LeBaron Pam Burney Larry Koonce Jim Browne Richard Albin Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Mayor Pro T em Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Assistant Public Works Director Support Services Director Planning/Inspection Director Environmental Services Director Finance Director Parks and Recreation Director City Engineer Frank Metts, Jr. Councilman I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. FLAMINGO Mayor Brown advised that Staff had received GREG D. ESTATES/OAK two petitions. One petition was in favor of FYI HILLS ADDITION, closing access to Precinct Line Road until Oak SECTION II, Hills Addition is complete. The second petition REMOVAL OF was to leave access to Precinct Line Road BARRICADES open. City Attorney McEntire advised the Council that the construction was complete Pre-Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 2 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I FLAMINGO and the City had taken down the barricades. ESTATES/OAK Mr. McEntire advised once the City accepts the HILLS ADDITION streets and utilities, there is no legal basis to (Continued) leave the barricades up. Mr. McEntire advised the Council that because there were citizens who did not want the barricades replaced, and the City had accepted the streets and utilities, the City did not have a reason to put the barricades back up. CONSIDERA TION Mr. Shiflet highlighted the proposed Nuisance BARRY /PAM OF NORTH and Junked Vehicles Ordinances. Mayor Pro /JERRY RICHLAND HILLS Tem Sibbet wanted the following changes FYI NUISANCE CODE made to the Nuisance Ordinance: (1) Page 4, - ORDINANCE Section 3(f) remove the word "extremely" from NO. 2233 the sentence; (2) Page 5, Section 3(1) add to AND end of the sentence "or to permit the discharge CONSIDERA TION of water onto a major collector street on the OF AN Thoroughfare Plan during periods of weather ORDINANCE TO when the temperature is above freezing"; and ESTABLISH (3) Page 5, Section 3(m) add verbiage to REGULATIONS include any cigarette items, products or REGARDING packaging. The Council discussed Section 3 JUNKED (n) - whether cars should be placed for sale on VEHICLES - a parking lot with the owner's permission. The ORDINANCE NO. consensus of the Council was to leave Section 2234 3(n) as is. Changes were made to the Nuisance Ordinance at the Council Meeting. Pre-Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 3 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CONSIDERA TION The Finance Director briefed the Council on LARRY K. OF ACTION ON the background of the bonds. Mr. David Please handle. ALL MATTERS Medanich, First Southwest, advised the City PERTAINING TO had bonds outstanding that ranged in interest THE AWARD AND from 6% to 6.75%. These bonds were SALE OF refunded at an average rate of 5% resulting in GENERAL a $215,000 savings over the life of the issue OBLlGA TION with a net present value benefit of 3.8%. He REFUNDING advised the refunding would be beneficial to BONDS, SERIES the City and his recommendation was to 1997 & ADOPTION accept the bid of Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, OF ORDINANCE Inc. and Southwest Securities, Inc. There NO. 2238 were no questions from the Council. AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AND APPROVING BANK ONE TEXAS NA, FORT WORTH AS PAYING AGENT REGISTRAR AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 97-40 PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN OUT- STANDING BONDS OF THE CITY Pre-Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 4 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I AMENDMENT TO Mr. Wieder advised that the Finance, Fire, MARTY APPLlCA TION Police and Public Works Departments had Follow up as FOR TAX reviewed TECNOL'S revised expansion plans necessary . ABA TEMENT BY and are in agreement that there will be no TECNOL, INC. - measurable service impacts. He advised RESOLUTION NO. TECNOL was also aware that the need to 97-41 relocate or add water lines may require drainage improvements. They are aware these improvements will be at the owners expense. There were no questions from the Council. AUTHORIZA TION The Parks Director explained TxDOT's JIMB. FOR TXDOT TO requirements for bidding the project. He Proceed with TXDOT BID NORTH explained the three options outlined in the ELECTRIC TRAIL cover sheet. Mr. Browne advised Staff's recommendation was to proceed with Option 1 and if needed, Staff will seek further Council direction later. Mr. Browne advised the Council that the Parks Department had received a grant for the 100 Acre Park. OTHER ITEMS Councilwoman Lyman advised that the city PAM employees are participating in the Meals on FYI Wheels program. She requested the Council to contact Pam Burney and to also volunteer their services during the next two weeks. The Council was invited to the organizational JAMES S. meeting of the Teen Advisory Committee FYI September 18 at 6:00 p.m. in Pre-Council. Pre-Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 5 ! ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I OTHER ITEMS Mayor Brown discussed the Children's NAN (Continued) Advocacy Center and the opposition the Center has come up against. Mayor Brown asked the Council if they would be receptive to it being located in North Richland Hills if the City of Hurst rejects them. Several Council members were receptive to the Mayor's request. Councilwoman Lyman advised that "Make A NAN Difference Day" is October 25. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11, PS 96-33 - BARRY/JIM B. City Manager Cunningham explained that FYI when the plat went to the Planning & Zoning Commission, the details of the park land had not been worked out. Staff has met with the owners and they have agreed to adjust some lots to allow for the land needed for the park. Mr. Cunningham advised the Council needed to mention this adjustment in their motion. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. ~ ~~J~ Tommy Brow~ayor ATTEST: @at;uet/i ~ 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 - SEPTEMBER 8,1997 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order September 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Cheryl Cowen Lyman Staff: Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Absent: Frank Metts, Jr. Greg Dickens Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Councilman City Engineer 2. INVOCA TION Councilwoman Johnson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS No action necessary. City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 2 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7, 8, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 & 37) Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. *7. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25, 1997 APPROVED *8. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1997 APPROVED 9. PZ 97-37 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF REBEL PROPERTIES TO REZONE PARTS OF LOTS 26 & 27, BLOCK 1, THOMPSON PARK ESTATES FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL- ORDINANCE NO. 2232 (LOCATED AT 6225 PRECINCT LINE ROAD) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. Mr. Mark Howe, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council and was available for any questions. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 2232. Motion carried 6-0. 10. PS 97-20 - REQUEST OF H & M FOOD SYSTEMS COMPANY FOR A REPLA T OF LOT AR, BLOCK 3, INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6350 BROWNING COURT) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet advised he had concerns about the run off issues that were addressed by staff in the packet of information provided to Council. He was also concerned with the sheet flowing of water onto the adjacent property owners' property. He advised that this run off needed to be environmentally safe. City Manager Cunningham assured Council that the drainage issues have been resolved. The agreement reached is included in the Council's information packet. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 97-20. Motion carried 6-0. 11. PS 97-33 - REQUEST OF SANDLIN-BARFIELD JOINT VENTURE FOR A FINAL PLAT OF THORN BRIDGE PHASE V (LOCATED IN THE 8900 BLOCK OF THORNWA Y DRIVE) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve PS 97-33 with the adjustment to the lots in Block 1 in accordance to the letter from Mr. John Barfield agreeing to the revised Lots 14 through 24, Block 1 and including the engineer's comments. Motion carried 6-0. City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 4 12. PS 97-35 - REQUEST OF STAR ENTERPRISE FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, E-SYSTEMS ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PS 97-35. Motion carried 6-0. 13. GN 97-89 - CONSIDERATION OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS NUISANCE CODE- ORDINANCE NO. 2233 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2233 with the following changes: Page 4 3(f) remove (extremely) from sentence. Page 5 Section 3(1) Continue sentence with or, permitting a lawn irrigation system to spray or overflow water during periods of weather where the temperature is above freezing into a public street designated as C4U, M4U, M5U, M4D, M6D, or P6D on the Thoroughfare Plan. Section 3(m) continue sentence with or, the littering of any public place, public building or public vehicle with any tobacco products or with any tobacco product packaging. *Section 3(0) change to 'The parking, standing, or storing of a vehicle in the yard with the exception of R-1-S Zoning front yard adjacent to a street of any residentially zoned or residentially used property". Motion carried 6-0. *Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet corrected his motion at the September 22, 1997 Council Meeting. He stated he intended to say: "The parking, standing, or storing of a vehicle in the yard with the exception of R-1-S Zoning rear yard adjacent to a street of any residentially zoned or residentially used property". City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 5 14. GN 97-90 - CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS REGARDING JUNKED VEHICLES _ ORDINANCE NO. 2234 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve Ordinance No. 2234. Motion carried 6-0. 15. GN 97-91 - CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE AWARD AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1997 AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2238 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AND APPROVING BANK ONE, TEXAS, N.A. FORT WORTH AS PAYING AGENT /REGISTRAR. APPROVED Mr. David Medanich, First Southwest, appeared before the Council. Mr. Medanich recommended the Council accept the bid of Rausher Pierce Refsnes, Inc and Southwest Securities, Inc., at a true interest rate of 5.0633393% for the $5,455,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1997. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve Ordinance No. 2238, and accept the bid of Rausher Pierce Refsnes, Inc and Southwest Securities, Inc., at a true interest rate of 5.0633393% for the $5,455,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1997. Motion carried 6-0. 16. GN 97-92 - ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 97-40 PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE CITY. APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve Resolution No. 97-30. Motion carried 6-0. City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 6 Mayor Brown moved Agenda Item No. 28 to this point in the agenda. 28. GN 97-104 - AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT BY TECNOL, INC. - RESOLUTION NO. 97-41 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Resolution No. 97-41. Motion carried 6-0. 17. GN 97-93 - PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 1997/98 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET APPROVED City Manager Cunningham presented the Council with the 1997-98 Budget Video. Finance Director, Larry Koonce appeared before the Council and gave a brief overview of the proposals and highlights of the 1997-98 Budget. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing for the 1997/98 Operating Budget. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve GN 97-93. Motion carried 6-0. 18. GN 97-94 - APPROVAL OF THE 1997 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL- RESOLUTION NO. 97-38 APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 97-38. City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 7 Motion carried 6-0 19. GN 97-95 - AUTHORIZING HOMESTEAD, OVER 65 AND DISABILITY EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXES- ORDINANCE NO. 2235 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve Ordinance No. 2235. Motion carried 6-0. 20. GN 97-96 - ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR 1997 - ORDINANCE NO. 2236 APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve Ordinance No. 2236. Motion carried 6-0. 21. GN 97-97 - ADOPTING THE 1997/98 BUDGET- ORDINANCE NO. 2237 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve Ordinance No. 2237. Motion carried 6-0. 22. GN 97-98 - ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND - RESOLUTION NO. 97-39 APPROVED City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 8 Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 97-39. Motion carried 6-0. 23. GN 97-99 - APPOINTMENTS TO THE CRIME CONTROL & PREVENTION DISTRICT APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, to appoint Councilman Welch to Place 2, Councilman Phifer to Place 4, and Councilwoman Lyman to Place 7 on the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors for a two year term of office. Motion carried 6-0. 24. GN 97-100 - APPOINTMENT TO THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to appoint Ms. Lucy Wolfe to Place 2 on the Teen Court Advisory Board. Motion carried 6-0. *25. GN 97-101 - CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR REMOTE BIRTH ACCESS APPROVED *26. GN 97-102 - TARRANT COUNTY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 97-43 APPROVED City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 9 *27. GN 97-103 - REVISING TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE GRANT RESOLUTION FOR THE THORN BRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK _ RESOLUTION NO. 97-42 APPROVED 28. GN 97-104 - AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT BY TECNOL, INC. - RESOLUTION NO. 97-41 APPROVED Item heard earlier in the Agenda. *29. GN 97-105 - AUTHORIZATION FOR TXDOT TO BID NORTH ELECTRIC TRAIL APPROVED 30. GN 97-106 - APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to appoint Mr. Larry Cunningham as President and Mr.. Randy Shiflet as First Vice-President to the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. Motion carried 6-0 30a. GN 97-107 - LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT - PUBLIC HEARING APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 10 Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve GN 97-107. Motion carried 6-0. *31. PU 97-70 - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS FROM PHYSIO CONTROL IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,103 APPROVED *32. PU 97-71 - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE SIGN LAB EQUIPMENT THROUGH STATE OF TEXAS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,500 APPROVED *33. PU 97-72 - AWARD BID FOR POLICE PROPERTY BUILDING TO SPEED FAB-CRETE CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $345,150 APPROVED *34. PU 97-73 - AWARD BID FOR THE FIRE/PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING TO PETE DURANT AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $734,300 APPROVED *35. PU 97-74 - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE MOBILE DATA TERMINALS FROM MOTOROLA IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,420 APPROVED *36. PAY 97-11 - APPROVE PAYMENT OF $13,000 TO M.A. VINSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE RODGER LINE DRIVE PARKWAY RESTORATION PROJECT APPROVED City Council Minutes September 8, 1997 Page 11 *37. PAY 97-12 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,818.66 TO YOKO CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 38. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 39. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: (:?¿2Ú2/(Y¿¿ ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary