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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1997-12-22 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 - DECEMBER 22,1997 - 6:15 P.M. Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. Jo Ann Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Cheryl Cowen Lyman Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Lisa Daugherty Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Marty Wieder Larry Koonce Melani Fragge Terry Kinzie Thomas Powell Richard Albin Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Economic Development Director Finance Director Human Resources Director Information Services Director Support Services Director City Engineer Patricia Hutson City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. AWARD BID FOR The City Manager advised that these items NAN PARKS AND were the two contracts for the Parks and RECREATION Municipal Court computer system software and SOFTWARE related equipment. CONTRACT TO ESCOM IN THE The Information Services director informed the AMOUNT OF council that the ESCOM system for parks had $47,015 AND FILE been evaluated and would meet the parks SERVER AND departments needs as well as needs in other OPERATING areas, such as the tennis center. SYSTEM FROM DIR FOR $12,000 Pre-Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT AWARD BID FOR Staff advised that INCODE is being MUNICIPAL recommended for the Municipal Court software COURT system. Staff feels one of the advantages to SOFTWARE this system is that the person who wrote the CONTRACT TO software lives in North Richland Hills. INCODE IN THE AMOUNT OF Staff advised the two systems would integrate $52,720 AND FILE with the city's financial and public safety SERVER AND systems and the software packages were OPERATING excellent products. Staff also advised that SYSTEM FROM these systems would continue to be a part of DIR FOR $12,000 the city wide network system. The City Manager addressed the Council's concerns about integration of the software packages with the entire city wide computer systems that was approved earlier to HTE. He explained the Park and Court systems were very unique type of systems. The court system was initially a part of the public safety system but the Tiburon software did not meet the courts needs. However the court system and the public safety system will communicate. He also advised that the Public Safety system will be proposed next month and it will be the fourth system. There were no further questions from the Council. Pre-Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT APPROVAL OF City Manager Cunningham explained the Melani Fragge COMPENSATION annual evaluation on changes in the market PLAN MARKET condition and CIP adjustment for the ADJUSTMENT employee's compensation plan which the Council approved in 1996. Staff conducted a salary survey of ten comparable cities, 31 classifications were evaluated. It is being recommended Council approve 1.7% market adjustment increase to all city pay classifications. There were no questions from the Council. DISCUSS OTHER Mayor Brown announced that he would be REGULAR skipping Item #3 and going on to Item #4. AGENDA ITEMS FEASIBILITY Mr. Wieder advised H & M Food Systems was Marty Wieder STUDY: H & M in the process of the largest expansion of any FOOD SYSTEMS manufacturers in the city's history. He COMPANY, INC. explained that the expansion was possible due TAX ABATEMENT to the Council passing the Freeport exemption APPLICATION in 1995. With the expansion 200 new permanent jobs will be filled. Data has been provided to Public Works, Police, Fire and Finance Departments and there will be no measurable service impacts as a result of the expansion. Staff addressed the Council's concerns regarding the parking situation at this site. The first part of the project was to build new parking to the west and south of the plant. There were no further questions from the Council. Pre-Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT COLORADO Deputy City Manager Shiflet explained staff Randy Shiflet/Greg BOULEVARD had conducted additional traffic counts on Dickens STREET Colorado Blvd which showed a problem in the CLOSURE area of volume but, speed didn't seem to be a CONSIDERATION problem. Staff recommends the installation of road humps at this time and then evaluate at a later date. Staff feels closure is too permanent and road humps could solve the problem. Mayor Brown wanted the homeowners to be familiar with the road hump ordinance as it pertained to cost. REVIEW C. A. Sanford briefed the Council on the Larry J. Cunningham BUSINESS PLAN Business Plan addressing the 8900 square MEETI NG/BANQU foot expansion to Iron Horse facility. He ET FACILITY explained staff had projected some operating revenues, operating expenses and debt service financing. He suggested that $100,000 be taken from the golf course operating account. He further suggested that funds from the operation of the facility, room rent, food and beverage sales along with some of the hotel/motel tax be used so that the general fund would not be impacted. He advised that placing a facility like this in the Mid-Cities Blvd. area is possible. He did advise that Iron Horse golf course was extremely popular and a facility like this is needed. However, these same projections could be used for another facility if the Arcadia study found that it more practical in the Mid-Cities area. Pre-Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 5 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT REVIEW Mr. Sanford answered the Council's questions Larry J. Cunningham BUSINESS PLAN regarding the purchase of additional land at MEETING/BANQU the golf course and that he felt there would be ET FACILITY no problem of that in the future. (CONTINUED) It was the consensus of the Council to postpone the golf course meeting facility expansion until the Arcadia Study was completed. There were no further question from the Council. DISCUSS OTHER Pre-Council Agenda Item No.3 was NAN REGULAR discussed at this time. AGENDA ITEMS Agenda Item No. 20 - GN 97-143 Mayor Brown advised he felt the Council should wait on this item. He expressed his concerns on establishing some rules and regulations in regards to naming parks. Councilman Welch advised he wanted to proceed with the naming of this park after Linda Spurlock. He feels she has worked hard for the city parks as well as her dedication to beatifying the entire city during her service on the Council, as well as the park being in her own neighborhood. It was suggested that a committee be formed and some rules and policies be established as well as criteria for naming parks in the future, and possibly provide the Council with a list of recommended names. Pre-Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 6 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT OTHER None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mayor Brown announced at 6:58 p.m. that the ADJOURNMENT Council would adjourn to Executive Session for consultation with the City Attorney in accordance with the authority contained in Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney and Section 551.052 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property. ~_/_~ Tommy Brow - Mayor ATTEST: 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 - DECEMBER 22,1997 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order December 22, 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 Lisa Daugherty Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Absent Patricia Hutson Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Engineer City Secretary 2. INVOCATION Councilwoman Johnson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of Proclamation City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 2 Mayor Brown presented Ms. Fran Fuller, United Way Northeast, with a proclamation in recognition of "Fran Fuller Day" for her efforts on behalf of the citizens of North Richland Hills. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7,8,18,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,&33) APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. *7. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1997 APPROVED *8. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1997 APPROVED 9. PZ 97-42 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KARL STAUSS TO REZONE BLOCK 11, SNOW HEIGHT NORTH ADDITION FROM R-7 MULTI-FAMILY TO C-1 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF DICK LEWIS DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2253 APPROVED City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 3 MAYOR BROWN ANNOUNCED THAT COUNCILMAN PHIFER WOULD BE ABSTAINING FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE BECAUSE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. Mr. Karl Stauss, applicant, appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of the req uest. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, to approve Ordinance #2253. Motion carried 6-0; Councilman Phifer abstaining. 10. PZ 97-48 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH ADULT ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS- ORDINANCE NO. 2257 APPROVED City Manager Cunningham informed the Council the purposes of the ordinance. According to State law the city does have to provide an opportunity for such zoning and by passing the 1-2 medium industrial district, this district it would provide for distances from residence, churches and areas of this nature. The ordinance would also set requirements for licensing and permits for such a business and would allow the city to be in compliance with any state law provisions. If the ordinance was not passed this type of business could be in any type of industrial or commercial district in the city. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the ordinance to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Ordinance #2257. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 4 11. PZ 97-51 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JIM WALKER TO REZONE LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 2, THOMPSON PARK ESTATES FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED AT 6305 PRECINCT LINE ROAD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2261 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. Jim Walker, Technical Advisor to Conoco Inc., the applicant, appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of the rezoning request. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve Ordinance No. 2261. Motion carried 7-0. 12. PZ 97-54 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JIM WALKER FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE ON LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 2, THOMPSON PARK ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6305 PRECINCT LINE ROAD)- ORDINANCE NO. 2262 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2262 Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes December 22,1997 Page 5 13. PS 97-45 - REQUEST OF REBEL PROPERTIES, L.L.C. FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 26R & 27R, BLOCK 1, THOMPSON PARK ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED AT 6225 PRECINCT LINE ROAD) APPROVED Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 97- 45. Motion carried 7-0. 14. PS 97-47 - REQUEST OF HCA REALTY, INC. FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 1 R, 2 & 3, BLOCK F, CALLOWAY FARM ADDITION (LOCATED AT 4351 BOOTH CALLOWAY ROAD) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve PS 97- 47. Motion carried 7-0. 15. PS 97-54 - REQUEST OF CLINT YOUNG FOR A REPLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 13R1 & 13R2, BLOCK 1, FOX HOLLOW ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6317 CHRISTY COURT) APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve PS 97- 54. Motion carried 7-0. 16. GN 97-139 - AGREEMENT WITH BILLY & ERNESTINE GRAHAM - RESOLUTION NO. 97-59 APPROVED City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 6 Councilwoman Lyman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 97-59. Motion carried 7-0. 17. GN 97-140 - ADULT ENTERTAINMENT- ORDINANCE NO. 2266 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve Ordinance No. 2266. Motion carried 7-0. *18. GN 97-141 - ORDER TO CEASE USE OF BUILDING TO BE GIVEN TO OK SOD, INC. - RESOLUTION NO. 97-60 APPROVED 19. GN 97-142 - PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT BY H & M FOOD SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC. - ORDINANCE NO. 2265 & RESOLUTION NO. 97-57 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. Mr. Wieder, Director of Economic Development, appeared before the Council. Mr. Wieder explained the rules and regulations and the qualifications to apply for tax abatement had been met by H & M Food Systems Company, Inc. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve Ordinance No. 2265 and Resolution No. 97-57. City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 7 Motion carried 7-0. 20. GN 97-143 - APPROVE NAMING OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AT GLENVIEW AND DAWN- ORDINANCE NO. 2267 APPROVED Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, to approve Ordinance # 2267, naming the park "Linda Spurlock Park". Motion carried 7-0. *21. GN 97-144 - APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION PLAN MARKET ADJUSTMENT APPROVED *22. PU 97-112 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A QUARTER SHARE OF A CINETRONICS FIREARMS JUDGEMENT SIMULATOR UNIT - RESOLUTION NO. 97-58 APPROVED *23. PU 97-113 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH UPS PRESCRIPTION SERVICES APPROVED *24. PU 97-114 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH PROAMERICA THE PPO APPROVED *25. PU 97-116 - AWARD BID FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SOFTWARE CONTRACT TO ESCOM IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,015 AND FILE SERVER AND OPERATING City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 8 SYSTEM FROM DIR FOR $12,000 APPROVED *26. PU 97-117 - AWARD BID FOR MUNICIPAL COURT SOFTWARE CONTRACT TO INCODE IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,720 AND FILE SERVER AND OPERATING SYSTEM FROM DIR FOR $12,000 APPROVED *27. PU 97-118 - AWARD BID FOR CABINET/COUNTER CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION TO TEAM DESIGN IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,600 APPROVED *28. PU 97-119 - AWARD BID FOR MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND LIGHT FIXTURE REPLACEMENT TO ABLE ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,806 APPROVED *29. PW 97-26 - APPROVE 1997/98 CITY STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM APPROVED 30. PW 97-27 - APPROVE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK ON HARWOOD ROAD FROM NORTHRIDGE BOULEVARD EAST TO TIFFIN DRIVE DENIED Councilman Welch explained to the Council that the CIP committee had decided to send this request before the Council. The request for sidewalks on Harwood has been brought before the CIP committee on two previous accounts and turned down. Councilman Welch recommends that this be denied, due to the fact that it is not the policy of the city to install sidewalks. City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 9 Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to deny PW 97-27. Mayor Brown recognized Mr. Don Waldrop, 6309 Tiffin Drive to address the Council. Mr. Waldrop spoke in favor of the sidewalk request on Harwood Road due to the pedestrian traffic. Councilman Phifer voiced his disagreement with the motion. He feels that this street is a major east west collector and that the Council has required the apartments to the east to install sidewalks and a number of the other properties already have sidewalks. Councilman Phifer asked the council to alleviate from normal policy and pay for the sidewalks to be installed. The consensus of the Council was that the tax payers wouldn't want taxes raised to pay for the building of sidewalks throughout the city where they are needed. Motion carried 6-1; Councilmen Welch, Garvin, Metts, Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet, Councilwomen Johnson and Lyman voting for the denial, Councilman Phifer voting against. 31. PW 97-28 - APPROVE PROPOSED CRACK SEALING PROGRAM APPROVED City Manager Cunningham advised the Council of the recommendation to change the methodology for the crack sealing program. The process will change a little but he feels the process will be better. The process may be more expensive as far as the equipment but it would save on manpower. The additional savings from the human resources will help to do street work, and drainage channel cleanouts. Mr. Cunningham recommends the Council approve the new system. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve PW 97-28. Motion carried 7-0. 32. PW 97-29 - AWARD THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR IMPACT FEE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND ONE-YEAR EXTENSION ON WA T AUGA UTILITY SYSTEMS TRANSFER COORDINATION - APPROVED City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 10 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyman, to approve PW 97-29. Motion carried 7-0. *33. PAY 97-20 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO TIBURON, INC. FOR MOBILE DATA SWITCH SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 97-61 APPROVED 34. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Ron Winn, 5212 Colorado Blvd, appeared before the Council. Mr. Winn asked the Council to please reconsider the closure of Colorado Blvd. Mr. Winn stated that when he asked his neighbors to sign the petition he had no idea the neighborhood would be asked to pay for the road closure. He also asked the Council to take in consideration the effect of the traffic on Colorado by the passage of the new apartments on Harwood. Mr. Winn feels that the speed humps will not be sufficient. Mayor Brown clarified to Mr. Winn that the neighbors would not be asked to pay for the closure of the street, just the speed humps. Staff advised Mr. Winn that the ordinance outlines the price for two or three speed humps but wasn't sure of the exact amount. Mayor Brown told him that if the Council doesn't close the street, the neighborhood could decide to pay for the speed humps. Mr. Jeff Paul, 5125 Colorado Blvd., asked the Council to consider the commercial truck traffic. He also stated that the "Bookstore" would not sign the petition and he feels it is because they use the street for a parking lot. This parking is causing problems as far as turning on to Colorado Blvd from Harwood. Mr. Paul feels that the Oldsmobile dealership uses the street as a test track for cars being repaired. Mr. Paul has complained to the Oldsmobile dealership about the employees use of the roadway. Mr. Paul asked the Council to consider a curb installation used by the City of Addison that allows a fire truck to drive over to access a closed street. City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 11 Staff advised that area cities have been contacted as to their guidelines and policies for street closures. Mayor Brown advised that he would have the city manager ask the police to monitor the street frequently. He also advised that the Cuncil has considered every option and are not ready to close the street at this time. Councilwoman Johnson advised she is aware of the traffic on this street and she would like to see the police department be more attentive in this area. She also would like to see the city pay for the speed humps because the street is used as a cut through. Mr. Paul stated that the speed was not the problem, it is the traffic volume. Mayor Brown advised he would have the police check out the parking problems. Mayor Pro Tem Sibbet advised that the volume on the streets is a problem and Colorado is suffering from that. However, there are a lot of streets that are cut thru because they are the easiest way to get home and they are public streets. Councilman Garvin favored closing the streets, because streets on the other side of Harwood have been closed and they have maintained integrity of the neighborhood. Councilman Garvin would be in favor to revisit the issue and looking into the situation with the curb setting and landscaping at the City of Addison. Councilman Phifer requested that the parking problem on Colorado be checked out. Mayor Brown informed the City Manager to have the police department check the area. Mr. Paul stated that the apartments to be built on Harwood would cause more cut through traffic on Colorado. Mayor Brown informed Mr. Paul that the Council may need to conduct more traffic studies and reconsider after the apartments are built. Mr. Don Waldrop, 5309 Tiffin, suggested that the street be restripped for left and right and a thru lane. Mr. Ron Winn advised the Council that one home is vacant at 5204 Colorado and this may change the percentage on the petition submitted. Mayor Brown informed Mr. Winn that the Council had no problem with the petition, but that they had decided not to close the street. City Council Minutes December 22, 1997 Page 12 35. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: ~~y;- ~