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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1997-10-13 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 - OCTOBER 13, 1997 - 6:15 P.M. Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Thomas Powell Steve Brown Terry Kinzie Jerry McGlasson Marty Wieder Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Support Services Director Library Director Information Services Director Police Chief Economic Development Director City Engineer Randy Shiflet Assistant City Manager I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I NORTHWOOD Mr. Wieder explained that the owners of the MARTY W./GREG D. PLAZA SHOPPING Northwood Plaza Shopping Center have asked CENTER the City to approach TxDOT about reversing REQUEST the ramps on the north side of I H 820 between Holiday Lane and Rufe Snow. They will be willing to share in the cost if the State approves the reversal. The Council discussed the City's previous request in 1988 and how the interchange improvements would affect the traffic flow and the ramps. Some members of the Council expressed concerns that the ramp reversal could cause the traffic to bottleneck at Rufe Snow. The Council agreed that the poor access to the Shopping Center was a major factor in the declining occupancy rate. The consensus of the Council was for the City to make an official request to TxDOT for the reversal of the ramos. Pre-Council Minutes October 13, 1997 Page 2 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I REVISE CIP The City Manager advised that the CIP RANDY S./GREG D. PROJECT Committee had met and was recommending SCHEDULES ON that North Richland Hills request Watauga to RUFE SNOW pay one-half the construction cost of Rufe DRIVE SECTIONS Snow from Fair Meadows to Bursey Road as "B" AND "C" half of Rufe Snow in this area is in the City of Watauga. They also are recommending that the City ask the County Commissioner to substitute the Rumfield Road, Phase III project (Davis Boulevard to Eden Road) with Rufe Snow from Fair Meadows to Bursey. The Rumfield Road project would be delayed one year. This would also enable the City to reconstruct the portion of Rufe Snow from North Park to Highlawn Terrace which was not originally in the reconstruction plans. Mayor Brown advised that there might be funds available from the Regional Transportation Council. The Council agreed with the recommendation of the CIP Committee. AUTHORIZE The Library Director briefed the Council on the STEVE B. SUBMISSION OF background of the Telecommunications TELECOMMUNI- Infrastructure Fund Grants. He explained the CATIONS GRANT grant funds would be used to improve Internet REQUEST access at the Library. In response to a question from the Council regarding the ongoing costs, he advised that there would be a telecommunication cost of approximately $3,000 annually and a service provider cost of approximately $3,000 annually. Pre-Council Minutes October 13, 1997 Page 3 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I REFURBISHING The City Manager requested Council to THOMAS P .IRANDY POLICE consider authorizing Staff to approve up to a VEHICLES total maximum of $80,000 for the refurbishing of ten police vehicles. He explained each vehicle will be evaluated by the dealership and a cost estimate given to the City. The City will make the decision as to whether it is cost effective to refurbish the vehicle. It is anticipated that an additional two years of vehicle use will be gained. He advised the transportation cost to ship the vehicles will range from $1.05 to $1.10 per mile. Councilman Welch advised that the transportation cost of $1,040 was a good rate, but he would not recommend paying anything higher. The consensus of the City Council was to proceed with the refurbishing program. BUY NRH The Economic Director outlined the updated MARTY W. "Buy NRH" program to the Council. The program will be a two-tier program - to inform and promote. He advised the informational strategy would include reprinting and distributing the "Buy NRH" brochures, renewing the public service announcements on City Cable, notifying the board and commission members, sending targeted mailings to sports groups and developing and running Citicable testimonials. The promotional strategy would include expanding "Buy NRH," printing and distributing bumper stickers, using billboards, attending community events and handing out information. Councilwoman Johnson suggested a door-to-door campaign that would consist of placing the information on the citizens doors. The Council was supportive of the "Buy NRH" strategy. Pre-Council Minutes October 13, 1997 Page 4 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I DISCUSS CITY'S Mayor Brown briefed the Council on the NAN INVOLVEMENT IN RAIL TRAN information he had received. He RAIL TRAN requested Council direction. He advised that in the past the Council's position has been that unless everyone in the County participates, the City would not participate. The consensus of the Council was to maintain their past position on the matter. OTHER ITEMS Mr. Kinzie advised the Council of the Volunteer NAN Fair on October 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He asked for volunteers from the Council to help in the event. The Council was reminded of the Board and Commission Reception at Texas Star on October 23 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Ross Hood, Town Hall Committee Chairman, advised the Council of the Town Hall Meeting set for November 6 at 7:00 p.m. He requested members of the Council to lead the Pledge and Invocation at the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet will lead the pledge and Councilman Metts the invocation. The Council was briefed on the success of the Head for the Hills Festival October 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown announced at 7:03 p.m. that the NAN Council would adjourn to Executive Session for consultation with the City Attorney on Harper vs. NRH, et ai, Custom Homes, et al vs. NRH and pending contract for Community Services as authorized by the Local Government code, Section 551.071. ~/ Tomm Bro - Mayor - ATTEST: r~üaJ~ '--- 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 - OCTOBER 13, 1997 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order October 13, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Cheryl Cowen Lyman Staff: Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Absent: Randy Shiflet Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Mayor Pro T em Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Assistant City Manager 2. INVOCATION Councilwoman Johnson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. INTRODUCTION OF YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Brown introduced the Youth Advsiory Committee Chairman Michael Zamarripa. Chairman Zamarripa introduced to the Council the committee officers: Vice Chair- City Council Minutes October 13, 1997 Page 2 David Harding; Secretary - Kristen McCartan; Treasurer - Katie Rainey; Social Chair - Lindy Williams; and the rest of the committee members. B. PROCLAMATION - "VOLUNTEER WEEK" Mayor Brown presented to Ms. Kathy Handler, representing Birdville Independent School Disrict, with a proclamation recognizing the week of October 20th as "Volunteer Week". Terry Kinzie, Director of Information Services, presented to the Council a video to be shown on Citicable to inform the citizens of "Volunteer Week." 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7,8,9,10,16,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,&27) APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. *7. MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORK SESSION AUGUST 2-3, 1997 APPROVED *8. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 APPROVED City Council Minutes October 13, 1997 Page 3 *9. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 APPROVED *10. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1997 APPROVED 11. PS 97-14 - REQUEST OF LEGACY CAPITAL FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 97-14. Motion carried 7-0. 12. PS97~9-REQUESTOFCOVENANTGROUPFORA FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, COVENANT ADDITION (LOCATED AT 6155 HOLIDAY LANE) APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PS 97-39. Motion carried 7-0. 13. PS 97-40 - REQUEST OF WESTERN RIM INVESTORS, INC., FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 2R1 & 2R2, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED City Council Minutes October 13, 1997 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PS 97-40, subject to the installation of sidewalks along Grapevine Highway. Motion carried 7-0. 14. GN 97-114 - NOMINATIONS FOR TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - RESOLUTION NO. 97-45 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve Resolution No. 97-45 nominating Mr. Mike Davis to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. Motion carried 7-0. 15. GN 97-115 - AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS GRANT REQUEST APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbett moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve GN97-115. Motion carried 7-0. *16. GN 97-117 - LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT PCS FOR CELLULAR TOWER LOCATED AT FIRE STATION 4 APPROVED 17. GN 97-118 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TXDOT TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLICY CHANGE - RESOLUTION NO. 97-47 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson asked that a letter be sent to the Texas Municipal League and the state legislators voicing the Council's position on this matter. City Council Minutes October 13, 1997 Page 5 Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Resolution No. 97-47. Motion carried 7-0. 18. GN 97-119 - APPROVAL OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to appoint Mr. Bill Fenimore to Place 3 and Mr. Danny Blakenship to the Alternate position on the Civil Service Commission. Motion carried 7-0. *19. PU 97-80 - AWARD BID FOR 1998 HEAVY DUTY AMBULANCE TO RELIABLE EMERGENCY VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,891 APPROVED *20. PU 97-81 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF NETWORK COMMUNICATION HARDWARE FROM CAPCO IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,031 APPROVED *21. PU 97-82 - AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL SUPPLY OF UTILITY BILLS AND ENVELOPES TO OEI BUSINESS FORMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,029 APPROVED *22. PU 97-83 - AWARD BID FOR DIGITAL VIDEO COMPUTER TO THE Q GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,412 APPROVED City Council Minutes October 13, 1997 Page 6 *23. PU 97-84 - AWARD BID FOR MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR TO TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,284 APPROVED *24. PU 97-85 - AWARD BID FOR UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY TO QUALITY SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,879 APPROVED *25. PU 97-86 - AWARD ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR UTILITY MATERIALS TO ATLAS UTILITY SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,293 APPROVED *26. PU 97-87 -AWARD BID FOR HEWLETT PACKARD WORKSTATION TO TENSOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,752 APPROVED *27. PU 97-88 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SELF LEVELING GUIDE TO CONLEY-LOTT NICHOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,796 APPROVED 28. PW 97-23 - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,498.50 FOR WALKER BRANCH CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II APPROVED City Manager Cunningham presented the need for the change order to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve PW 97 -23. City Council Minutes October 13, 1997 Page 7 Motion carried 7-0. 29. PW97-24 -AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES ON RUMFIELD ROAD, PHASE II APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PW 97-24. Motion carried 7-0. 30. PAY 97-13 - REFURBISHING POLICE VEHICLES APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PAY 97-13. Motion carried 7-0. 31. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Laura Wauson, 6802 Meadow Road, appeared before the Council and requested their help in getting her property platted and through the Planning and Zoning Commission process as soon as possible. 32. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: (]lJtvù¡ ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary