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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1997-10-27 Minutes Present: Others Present: 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 27, 1997 - 5:55 P.M. Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Barry LeBaron Larry Koonce Pam Burney Thomas Powell Marty Wieder Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Planning/Inspection Director Finance Director Environmental Services Director Support Services Director Economic Development Director City Engineer Don Tipps Ann Perchard Bobbie Lambert Rick Work Pam Jackson Lorraine Miller Sharon Battles John Pena Chairman, Park and Recreation Board Park and Recreation Board Member Park and Recreation Board Member Park and Recreation Board Member Park and Recreation Board Member Park and Recreation Board Member Park and Recreation Board Member Park and Recreation Board Member I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the Pre-Council Meeting to order at 5:55 p.m. Pre-Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 2 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I AMEND Mr. Tipps, Park and Recreation Board LARRY C.lJIM ORDINANCE Chairman, presented to the Council the Park BROWNE/JERRY #1804- Board's recommendations on smoking in City MCGLASSON ADDRESSING parks. He advised the Board supported the TOBACCO USE IN three options being recommended to the CITY PARKS - Council. The three options are (1) a smoke- ORDINANCE NO. free and tobacco-free environment within all 2249 City parks; (2) the use of tobacco prohibited within 20 feet of the field, court, bleacher and playground areas; and (3) the use of tobacco allowed in paved parking areas only. Several members of the Council expressed their view points on the issue. Mr. Tipps addressed questions from the Council on enforcement and the feelings of the sports organizations. REQUEST OF The City Manager advised that the cover sheet NAN LAURA WAUSON did not mention that the Planning & Zoning FOR A REPLA T Commission recommended waiving the TO BE KNOWN AS masonry fence on Meadow Road. He advised LOT 1, BLOCK 6, that if the Council wants to approve the HEWITT ESTATES recommendation of the Planning & Zoning ADDITION Commission, the fence requirement would be (LOCATED AT waived. The Council may wish to clarify this in 6802 MEADOW their motion. ROAD) FEASIBILITY Mr. Wieder, Economic Development Director MARTY W. STUDY: and Mr. Randy Moresi, representing Columbia COLUMBIA North Hills Hospital, were present to answer NORTH HILLS questions. There were no questions from the HOSPITAL TAX Council. ABATEMENT APPLICATION Pre-Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 3 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I AUTHORIZATION The City Attorney advised that staff had not REX OF EMINENT been able to acquire easements from the DOMAIN property owners on two parcels of land. He PROCEEDING ON requested Council to authorize eminent CALLOWAY domain proceedings if negotiations are not BRANCH (B) - successful. There were no questions from the CHAPMAN TO Council. HIGHTOWER- RESOLUTION NO. 97-49 OTHER REGULAR Mayor Brown advised that PS 97-46 had been NAN AGENDA ITEMS added to the agenda as Agenda Item No. 14a. This item is a replat to be known as Lots 1 R and 2R, Block 2, Morgan Meadows Addition for Roy Strickland. There were no questions on the other agenda items. POSSIBILITY OF Mr. Sanford, Special Projects, presented to the C.A./L.J.C. MEETING ROOM Council preliminary information on the AT IRON HORSE possibility of adding a large meeting room at GOLF COURSE the Golf Course. He presented projections for a meeting facility that would accommodate 300 people using round tables. He discussed the estimated costs for construction, debt service, operations and the financing of the project. He advised the project would be funded from the hotel/motel tax. The City Manager advised that if Council wished to pursue the project, an architect needed to be hired and consideration given for a financing plan for the sale of Certificates of Obligation. Councilman Phifer advised he was in favor, but would like a more thorough feasibility analysis that includes: 1) breakdown of profit and loss, and 2) a contingency plan for funding if funds were not low. The consensus of the Council was for Staff to proceed with the selection of an architect and a financing plan. Pre-Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 4 I ITEM I DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT I REVIEW OF Councilman Metts advised he would like for the COUNCILMAN ETHICS POLICIES Mayor to appoint a committee to review the METTS/LJC FOR CITY ethics policy for City Council, Staff, and Boards COUNCIL, and Commissions. The committee would BOARDS, review and compare other cities' ethics policies COMMISSIONS, with North Richland Hills and submit a report or AND STAFF recommendation to the Council. Mayor Brown appointed Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, Councilmen Metts and Phifer to the committee. OTHER The City Manager suggested Council consider NAN INFORMATIONAL a joint work session with the Park & Recreation ITEMS Board at their November 3 Park Board meeting to discuss the Aquatic Park Master Plan and other park improvements. Because some members of the Council had a conflict with the date, they decided that those Council Members who would like to attend the Parks meeting would do so. Staff will send the information presented on November 3 and the resulting recommendation to the Council for consideration at their November 10 Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown announced at 6:47 p.m. that the NAN Council would adjourn to Executive Session for consultation with the City Attorney on NRH vs. Bland and for deliberation regarding real property for acquisition of right-of-way as authorized by the Local Government Code ~~("tinn 5!i1.071 and 551 n~? ATTEST: ~Úá?(ti~ . atricia 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 27,1997 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order October 27, 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 Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman/ Councilman Mayor Pro T em Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 2. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS Mayor Brown and Ms. Patsy Tucker, Beautification Committee, presented the "Yard of the Month" awards for September to: H.L. and Connie Carter, 6400 Royal Court; Hazel City Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 2 Perry, 7112 Turner Terrace; Gene Huggins and Dee McCann, 6632 Diamond Ridge; Pat and Judi Hyde, 5700 Rio de Janerio; Jeanne Haga, 6433 Sudbury; Sondra Speer, 5328 Texas Drive; John and Joni Sears, 9124 High Oaks; Ray Bronner and Dennis O'Reilly, 7408 Wood haven; and Susan and Jim Beatty, 8804 Tanglewood Court. B. PROCLAMATION FOR "TEXAS RECYCLES DAY" Mayor Brown presented to Ms. Pam Burney, Environmental Services Director, a proclamation recognizing November 15 as "Texas Recycles Day". C. PROCLAMATION FOR "NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK" Mayor Brown presented to Ms. Donna Patterson, Shelter Attendant at the North Richland Hills Animal Shelter, a proclamation recognizing the week of November 2 - 8, as "National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week". 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7,8,11,12,14,16,19,21,22,23,24,25, 26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,&35) APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 7-0. *7. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1997 APPROVED City Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 3 *8. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 13, 1997 APPROVED 9. PZ 97-40 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF COLLIN EQUITIES INC., TO REZONE LOT 3, BLOCK 1, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL & R-7 MULTI-FAMILY TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF EMERALD HILLS WAY) ORDINANCE NO. 2245 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve Ordinance No. 2245. Motion carried 7-0. 10. PZ 97-41 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF STEVEN BOSAW FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON LOT 9, EDGLEY ADDITION TO OPERATE AN AUTO UPHOLSTERY SHOP (LOCATED AT 4166 WILMAN AVENUE) ORDINANCE NO. 2244 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. Mr. Steven Bosaw, applicant, appeared before the Council in support of the zoning request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. City Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 4 Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve Ordinance No. 2244. Motion carried 7-0. *11. PS 97-12 - REQUEST OF J-MC OIL COMPANY AND BARBARA WEST FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 1 R AND 2R, BLOCK 2, A.G. WALKER ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HWY.) APPROVED *12. PS 97-42 - REQUEST OF JOYCE E. AND C. R. PENNINGTON FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 , EATON ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RUFE SNOW DRWEANDHARMONSONROA~ APPROVED 13. PS 97-44 - REQUEST OF LAURA WAUSON FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 1, BLOCK 6, HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6802 MEADOW ROAD) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. Mr. Charles Templin, 6628 Meadow Road, appeared before the council. Mr. Templin was concerned with the renovations to the property and the waivers being in compliance with city regulations inlight of the expansion of Holiday Lane. Councilwoman Johnson asked staff if the right-of-way for the future of Holiday Lane had been considered on approval of this replat. Staff advised that it had. Ms. Laura Wauson, applicant, appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of the req uest. City Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 5 There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PS 97-44 adding the covenants and waiving the masonry wall requirement. Motion carried 7-0. *14. PS 97-49 - REQUEST OF GARY AND CINDY GRIFFIN FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GRIFFIN ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 7228 BURSEY ROAD) APPROVED 14A. PS 97-46 - REQUEST OF ROY AND EVA STRICKLAND FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOW AS LOTS 1 RAND 2R, BLOCK 2, MORGAN MEADOWS ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MEADOW CREEK ROAD AND HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PS 97-46. Motion carried 7-0. 15. GN 97-116 - PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT BY COLUMBIA NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL- ORDINANCE NO. 2246 RESOLUTION NO. 97-46 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. Mr. Wieder, Director of Economic Development, appeared before the Council. Mr. Wieder advised of the improvements proposed by Columbia North Hills Hospital. City Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 6 Councilwoman Johnson was concerned about the city giving up any taxes already collected by doing the abatement. Councilman Metts advised he was pleased with the feasibility study in regards to the percentage of city residents as employees of North Hills Hospital. Mr. Randy Moresi, representing Columbia North Hills Hospital, appeared before the Council to answer any questions they might have. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2246 and Resolution No. 97-46. Motion carried 7-0. *16. GN 97-120 -INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH APPROVED 17. GN 97-121 - AUTHORIZATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING ON CALLOWAY BRANCH (B) - CHAPMAN TO HIGHTOWER - RESOLUTION NO. 97-49 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve Resolution No. 97-49. Motion carried 7-0. 18. GN 97-122 - APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to appoint Mr. Danny Blankenship to Place 7 on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. City Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 7 Motion carried 7-0. *19. GN 97-123 - DESIGNATION OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER- ORDINANCE NO. 2248 APPROVED 20. GN 97-124 - AMEND CITY ORDINANCE #1804- ADDRESSING TOBACCO USE IN CITY PARKS - ORDINANCE NO. 2249 APPROVED Mayor Brown announced that this was not a public hearing and that he had received several request to speak forms. He would call on citizens to speak in the order in which he had received the forms. Mr. George Gay, 6612 Circleview Court, spoke in opposition of the Ordinance. Mr. Jim Streit, 408 Falcon, Bedford, also spoke in opposition of the ordinance stating that any restrictions would be detrimental to the city parks. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve Ordinance No. 2249, the third option, allowing the use of tobacco in paved parking areas only. The council members expressed their feelings on the proposed ordinance and the different options under consideration. Motion carried 4-3; Councilman Metts, Phifer and Councilwoman Johnson and Lyman voting for and Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, Councilman Welch and Garvin voting against. *21. PU 97-89 - ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HV AC CHILLER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT APPROVED City Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 8 *22. PU 97-90 - APPROVE SALE OF A PORTION OF LOT 25, BLOCK 1-R, HOLIDAY WEST ADDITION - RESOLUTION NO. 97- 48 APPROVED *23. PU 97-91 - AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR TOP SOIL, SAND AND FLEX BASE TO HJG TRUCKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,400 APPROVED *24. PU 97-92 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FIRE INCIDENT COMMAND VEHICLE THROUGH STATE OF TEXAS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,900 APPROVED *25. PU 97-93 - AWARD BID FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ELECTRICAL RENOVATION TO DICKEY ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,496 APPROVED *26. PU 97-94 - AWARD BID FOR SEMI-ANNUAL TRAFFIC MATERIALS SUPPLY CONTRACT TO ROADRUNNER SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,354 APPROVED *27. PU 97-95 - AWARD BID FOR 1998 TRUCK WITH AERIAL DEVICE TO CLASS/DURANT CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,169 APPROVED City Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 9 *28. PU 97-96 - AWARD BID FOR 1998 VEHICLES APPROVED *29. PU 97-97 - AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT FOR THE PRINTING OF THE LEISURE RESOURCE GUIDE WITH F .J. BUSINESS FORMS APPROVED *30. PU 97-98 - AWARD BID FOR SERVICE CENTER MEZZANINE PROJECT TO TEAM DESIGN IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 92,300 APPROVED *31. PAY 97-14 -AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO INFORMATION ACCESS COMPANY FOR CD-ROM DATA BASE SUBSCRIPTIONS APPROVED *32. PAY 97-15 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR ANNUAL MOBILE DATA TERMINAL ANTENNA SITE FEES- RESOLUTION NO. 97-50 APPROVED *33. PAY 97-16 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR ANNUAL MOBILE DATA SERVICE AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 97-51 APPROVED City Council Minutes October 27, 1997 Page 10 *34. PAY 97-17 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ANNUAL CONSORTIUM RADIO MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - RESOLUTION NO. 97-52 APPROVED *35. PAY 97-18 - RELOCATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO EQUIPMENT APPROVED 36. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Rod Hansen, 6920 Meadow Park South, appeared before the Council. Mr. Hansen asked if there was any way the council could help him with the problem he's having with the high school students crashing into his back yard fence. Mr. Hansen said in the last 10 years he has had to replace a portion of the fence eight times, two times have been in the last four weeks. Mr. Hansen is concerned that someone is going to get hurt and he would like to see the city put up a concrete or metal barricade all along that side of the street. Mayor Brown advised Mr. Hansen that he would have staff check into this situation. 37. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: O¿dvÑ¿¿ ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary