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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1996-01-08 Minutes Present: Absent: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8,1996 Tommy Brown Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky Byron Sibbet C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Barry LeBaron Pam Burney Terry Kinzie Richard Albin Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Planning/Inspection Director Environmental Services Director Information Services Director City Engineer Linda Spurlock Sansoucie Jeanette Rewis Councilwoman City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT HEWITT DRIVE Mr. Sanford explained the recommendation RANDY S.lGREG D. DRAINAGE being proposed to help alleviate the drainage IMPROVEMENTS problems on Hewitt. Mr. Sanford stated that Mr. Michael Dean, a homeowner on Hewitt Street, would be at the Council meeting to request Council to approve the recommendation. Mr. Sanford advised the Council that they could direct staff to place the item on the next agenda. POSSIBILITY OF Mr. Sanford advised he had correspondence NAN HANDGUN from the Attorney General stating that ORDINANCE handguns could be prohibited administratively rather than by ordinance. Mr. Sanford stated he had sent Council a Management Policy addressing handguns. The policy would become effective January 15. Pre-Council Minutes January 8, 1996 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CLARIFYING Mr. McEntire explained the purpose of the NAN POWER OF proposed ordinance. There were no questions CERTAIN from the Council. BOARDS- ORDINANCE NO. 2092 AMENDING Mr. Sanford advised the City received a LARRY C. FRANCHISE request from Laidlaw to increase rates last AGREEMENT year. Mr. Sanford explained the changes to WITH LAIDLAW the contract and the amount of the rate WASTE SYSTEMS increase. Mr. Sanford stated that Laidlaw had AND GRANTING agreed to pick up bulk at the curb twice a week RATE INCREASE - in lieu of free landfill and bulk pickup days. Mr. ORDINANCE NO. Sanford stated a flyer would be inserted into 2096 the water bills to advise the residents of this change. PART-TIME Ms. Burney explained the problem they were RANDY S. SHELTER having at the Animal Shelter and why there ATTENDANT was a need for an additional part-time shelter attendant. Ms. Burney stated they had been able to get the problem under control using extensive cleaning procedures. AWARD OF BID Mr. Sanford stated that this project along with NAN ON HARMONSON a few others were over budget. Mr. Sanford ROAD PAVING, stated this item was placed on Pre-Council to DRAINAGE AND bring to Council's attention that it was over UTILITY budget. ,Jf4PRO\t ;NTS Pre-Council Minutes January 8, 1996 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT OTHER ITEMS Mayor Brown advised that TxDOT had NAN installed the temporary signal light on North Tarrant Parkway and that the contract would be let in March for the permanent signal light. Agenda Item No. 19 - Councilman Sibbet questioned whether installation costs, training, etc. were included. Staff advised it was included in the bid. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to Executive Session. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM, 6720 NORTHEAST LOOP 820- JANUARY 8, 1996 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order January 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood Ray Oujesky Byron Sibbet Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Staff: C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Absent: Linda Spurlock Sansoucie Councilwoman Jeanette Rewis City Secretary 2. I NVOCA TION Mayor Pro Tem Johnson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11,1995 APPROVED January 8, 1996 Page 2 Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the minutes of the December 11, 1995 Council meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS No action necessary. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19,20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27) APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 8. PZ 95-24 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THEREQUESTOFAME~CANEAGLEHOMES TO REZONE TRACTS A7, A9, A10, A11 AND A12, BLOCK A, HEWITT ESTATES FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND TO REZONE TRACT 4C5, MCCOMAS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1040, FROM AG AGRICULTURE AND R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - ORDINANCE NO. 2093 (LOCATED ON BUCK STREET, EAST OF MEADOW ROAD) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. Doug Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council. Mr. Long spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve Ordinance No. 2093. January 8, 1996 Page 3 Motion carried 6-0. 9. PZ 95-25 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF PAUL BOURLAND FORA SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PERSONAL CARE HOME ON LOT 3, BLOCK 1R, HOLIDAY WEST ADDITION- ORDINANCE NO. 2094 (LOCATED AT 6909 MEADOW PARK NORTH) DENIED The City Manager announced that a legal petition had been submitted by the neighbors. City Manager Sanford requested Mr. LeBaron to advise the audience of the regulations for a personal care house. Mr. LeBaron, Director of Planning, advised of the requirements that must be met for a personal care home. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. Paul Bourland, 6909 Meadowpark North, applicant, appeared before the Council. Mr. Bourland advised the Council of his plans for the personal care home. Mr. Bourland responded to the Council's questions. Mr. Bourland advised Council that none of the patients would have cars, a care giver would live at the home 24 hours a day and the home would be inspected by the Fire Marshall and approved by the State. The following spoke in opposition to the request. They were opposed to a business being located in a neighborhood zoned residential and concerned about the type of individuals that might be permitted to reside there in the future and the traffic that would be generated from the home. Mr. Dennis York, 5524 Spring Meadow - also requested that the property owner be required to comply with the zoning regulations concerning parking Mr. Tim Boyd, 7009 Meadow Park Mr. Wayne Vaught, 5540 Misty Meadow Mr. Ray Sampson, 5513 Woodview Ms. Minnie Caldwell, 5533 Spring Meadow Mr. Gene Sells, 7012 Meadow Park. Mr. Leonard Murphy, 6925 Meadow Park, stated he did not have a problem with ambulatory senior adults living there. January 8, 1996 Page 4 There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to deny Ordinance No. 2094. After considerable discussion by the Council, motion to deny carried 6-0. 10. PZ 95-26 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF HSM DEVELOPMENT TO REZONE TRACTS 3, 3A3, 3A3A, 3B, 3A3B, AND 4A1, MANN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1010 FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - ORDINANCE NO. 2095 (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE) PUBLIC HEARING RECESSED City Manager Sanford read a letter from the applicant requesting a continuance of the public hearing until January 22. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. No one wished to speak. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to recess the Public Hearing to the January 22 Council meeting. Motion carried 6-0. *11. PS 95-39 REQUEST OF ROBERT MCCAULEY AND STEVEN HESTER FOR REPLA T OF LOT 3 AND 4, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8851 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED 12. GN 95-150 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE NAME OF PARKMAN DRIVE TO ROGERS DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2090 (POSTPONED AT THE DECEMBER 11,1995 COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to deny Ordinance No. 2090. January 8, 1996 Page 5 Mr. Charles Rogers, 6416 Parkman Drive, appeared before the Council. Mr. Rogers spoke in favor of changing the name. Mr. Rogers advised they were the only residents living on the street. Ms. Faye Rogers, 6416 Parkman Drive, asked Council to consider approving the request. Mr. Ray Sampson, 5515 Woodview, asked if there was still a Parkman residing in the area and Council should consider both sides of the issue. Councilman Garvin asked Mr. Rogers if he owned all of the property on the west side of the street. Mr. Rogers advised Council of the lots he owned. Councilman Garvin withdrew his motion. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve Ordinance No. 2090. Motion carried 6-0. *13. GN 96-01 QUIT CLAIM DEED TO STATE- RESOLUTION NO. 96-01 APPROVED *14. GN 96-02 CLARIFYING POWER OF CERTAIN BOARDS - ORDINANCE NO. 2092 APPROVED 15. GN 96-03 ACCEPT BUDGET AND SET BUDGET HEARING FOR CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve GN 96-03. Motion carried 6-0. 16. GN 96-04 AMENDING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEMS AND GRANTING RATE INCREASE- ORDINANCE NO. 2096 APPROVED January 8, 1996 Page 6 City Manager Sanford explained why the ordinance was being amended and staff's recommendations. Mr. Charles Cole, 6125 Riviera, appeared before the Council. Mr. Cole was opposed to Laidlaw being granted a rate increase. Mr. Doug Rivers, 6100 Elliott Reeder Road, representing Laidlaw, appeared before the Council. Mr. Rivers explained why they were requesting a rate increase and requested Council to take favorable action on the request. Mr. Russell Mitchell, 7800 Old Hickory, appeared before the Council. Mr. Mitchell questioned why the City shouldn't pursue competitive bids for garbage service rather than grant a rate increase. Councilman Wood explained that the contract was not being renegotiated and that Laidlaw has the right under the contract to request rate increases based on certain stipulated reasons. Mr. Ray Sampson, 5513 Woodview, appeared before the Council. Mr. Sampson stated that not every resident participated in recycling but Laidlaw received money regardless. Mr. Sampson stated the recycling bin was not large enough. Mr. Joe Noorlag, Market General Manager for Laidlaw, appeared before the Council. Mr. Noorlag stated Laidlaw would pick up recyclables in cardboard boxes or brown paper sacks. Mr. Noorlag stated he thought Laidlaw's rates would be found to be very competitive. Councilman Oujesky advised he was abstaining from voting because his law firm represents Laidlaw. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2096. Motion carried 5-0; Councilman Oujesky abstaining. *17. GN 96-05 PART-TIME SHELTER ATTENDANT APPROVED *18. GN 96-06 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - GIRLS FAST PITCH SOFTBALL COMPLEX APPROVED *19. PU 96-01 AWARD BID FOR GIS COLOR PLOTTER APPROVED January 8, 1996 Page 7 *20. PU 96-02 AWARD CONTRACT FOR LONG DISTANCE SERVICE APPROVED *21. PU 96-03 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SIEMENS ROLM FOR TELEPHONE PBX MAINTENANCE APPROVED *22. PU 96-04 AWARD BID FOR MODULAR FURNITURE FOR THE PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT APPROVED *23. PW 96-01 AWARD OF BID ON HARMONSON ROAD PAVING, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED *24. PW 96-02 APPROVE BUDGET REVISION FOR NOR' EAST DRIVE STORM DRAIN EXTENSION APPROVED *25. PW 96-03 APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO.1 WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE FROM IH 820 TO WA TAUGA ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 96-02 APPROVED *26. PAY 96-01 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 96-03 APPROVED *27. PAY 96-02 RATIFY PAYMENT TO WORTH BUSINESS FORMS FOR PRINTING OF BUDGET BOOKS AND CAPITAL BUDGET REPORT APPROVED 28. CITIZENS PRESENTATION January 8, 1996 Page 8 Mr. Mike Dean, 6725 Hewitt, appeared before the Council. Mr. Dean requested Council to consider approving staff's recommendations for drainage improvements to Hewitt. Mayor Brown advised that an item would be placed on the January 22 Council agenda recommending the changes proposed by staff. Ms. Patsy Johnson, Ward Furniture, 3808 Rufe Snow, appeared before the Council. Ms. Johnson stated that at the previous Council meeting, Council advised her that the City Manager would be in contact with her. City Manager Sanford apologized that she had not been contacted and advised her to contact his office for an appointment this week. Mr. Russell Ward, 3808 Rufe Snow, appeared before the Council. Mr. Ward stated that their business had been shut down from October to November 15. Mayor Brown advised that the City Manager would check into their problem tomorrow. Mr. Ray Sampson, 5515 Woodview, appeared before the Council with questions about Council meeting procedures. Mrs. Sampson, 5515 Woodview, appeared before the Council with a recycling problem. Mrs. Sampson was directed to Mr. Doug Rivers, Laidlaw representative. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson expressed concerns about the Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson expressed concern about misleading information pertaining to agenda items. 29. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ~<~ Tommy B wn - yor ATTEST: (~?amt~~f&~ Patricia Hutson - Assistant City Secretary