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Present:
Absent:
NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 1996
Tommy Brown
Lyle E. Welch
Mack Garvin
Mark Wood
Jo Ann Johnson
Ray Oujesky
Byron Sibbet
Linda Spurlock Sansoucie
C.A. Sanford
Randy Shiflet
Larry Cunningham
Patricia Hutson
Rex McEntire
Greg Dickens
Jim Browne
Barry LeBaron
Jerry McGlasson
Charles Harris
Stan Gertz
Richard Albin
Jeanette Rewis
Mayor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
Public Works Director
Park & Recreation Director
Planning/lnspection Director
Police Chief
Finance Director
Fire Chief
City Engineer
City Secretary
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
WALKER Mr. Sanford stated that Council directed Staff GREG D.
BRANCH at a previous meeting to proceed with a
IMPROVEMENTS combination concrete/gabion channel. Mr.
ON BISD Sanford advised the Council that B.I.S.D. has
PROPERTY requested gabion side slopes rather than
concrete side slopes along B.I.S. D. property.
Mr. Sanford advised it would cost the City an
additional $40,000 for the gab ion slopes. After
discussion by the Council, the consensus was
for Staff to proceed with the project as
originally approved by the Council.
Pre-Council Minutes 2/12/96
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ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
FIRE Mr. Sanford stated Staff had prepared a Fire LARRY C.
MANAGEMENT Management Plan for the 100 acre park in
PLAN - 100 ACRE response to the requests of the Londonderry
PARK Homeowners' Association. Councilman Garvin
had a problem with Item No. 7 in the plan; he
preferred dispatching of police for traffic control
in the area. Staff advised they would look at it.
Councilman Garvin asked if there was a
reason the firebreak could not go up to the
property line. Staff advised they would do
some grading and burning up to the fence.
Staff advised they had already started working
on clearing the debris behind the fence line
and would be working in the future with the
property owners to help stop the dumping
problem. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked if the
City would be taking care of the property line
where the fences were encroaching. Staff
advised there had not been anything done yet.
PRESENTA TION Staff introduced Ms. Janice Burns, KPMG Peat NAN
OF 1994/95 Marwick. Ms. Burns presented the 1994/95
AUDITED Audited Financial Report. Ms. Burns answered
FINANCIAL Council's questions regarding the report.
REPORT
NAMING OF PARK Staff advised the Park and Recreation Board JIM B.
FACILITIES - had recommended names for three unnamed
RESOLUTION NO. parks for Council consideration. Council
96-14 discussed the name of the park located west of
Hwy. 26 at NRH20. Because of its location, the
Council felt the name should identify it with
NRH20 or North Richland Hills. Staff advised
Council's desire could be referred back to the
Park Board for further consideration. Formal
action taken at regular Council meeting.
Pre-Council Minutes 2/12/96
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ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
AMENDMENT OF Staff advised a bond rating trip was planned NAN
TH E 1995/96 for April. Staff stated the CIP Committee had
CAPITAL reviewed and approved the revised project
IMPROVEMENT cost estimates. Staff explained it was being
BUDGET AND recommended that Hightower, phases C & D,
AMENDMENT OF remain on the CIP Program and Master
TOTAL PROJECT Thoroughfare Plan, but the funding of those
BUDGETS two projects be delayed. Staff explained that
APPROVED IN the construction of Rumfield Road from Eden
1994 BOND to Precinct Line Road had been added to the
ELECTION CIP budget. The remainder of the projects
were the same.
AWARD BID FOR Staff explained the equipment would improve NAN
EMERGENCY the safety for police vehicles. Staff stated the
VEHICLE units would only be activated when lights and
PREEMPTION sirens were on with the video camera running.
SYSTEM There were no questions from the Council.
EQUIPMENT
AWARD BID FOR Staff advised the project bid was within budget. JIM B.
BISD/CITY JOINT A ground breaking was set for February 29 at
TENNIS CENTER 4:30 p.m. at the Tennis Center. The Parks
FACILITY Director went over the layout of the facility.
Councilman Welch questioned where the
swimming pool would be located. Staff
showed where the natatorium could be
located.
APPROVE 1996 Staff stated the program would be financed GREG D.
DRAINAGE with Certificates of Obligation to be sold along
IMPROVEM ENTS with the GO bonds. Staff stated there were
PROGRAM AND adequate revenues available through the
APPROVE Drainage Utility Fee to payoff the debt service.
ISSUANCE OF Mayor Pro T em Johnson requested and
CERTIFICATES received additional informtion about Teakwood
OF OBLIGATION Court improvements and the downstream
IN THE AMOUNT impact.
OF ~1.150 000
Pre-Council Minutes 2/12/96
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ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
APPROVE Staff advised they were recommending the GREG D.
ADDITIONAL addition of five streets to the program. There
STREETS FOR were monies available in the Street
THE 1995/96 CITY Maintenance Fund. Councilwoman Sansoucie
STREET requested a copy of the street ratings.
OVERLAY
PROGRAM
APPROVE No questions.
ADDITION OF
RUMFIELD ROAD
TO THE 1996
STREET CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM
APPROVE Staff advised of the status of the EPA RANDY S.
BUDGET FOR Administrative Order. Staff requested
SANITARY authorization from Council to proceed with the
SEWER plan to keep with the proposed schedule.
ABATEMENT Formal action taken at the regular Council
STUDY - BEST meeting.
MANAGEMENT
PLAN
Pre-Council Minutes 2/12/96
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ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
OTHER ITEMS Agenda Item No. 22, PU 96-15 - Mayor Pro
Tem Johnson questioned the savings the City
would receive by approving the system now as
opposed to waiting until budget. Staff advised
funds were available from the 1995 Bond
Program.
Councilwoman Sansoucie requested that the
Council readdress the handgun issue. She felt
it should be a Council policy rather than a
Management Policy. Staff advised the item
would be placed for action on the February 26
Council Agenda.
Mayor Brown advised the water tower at
Richland Plaza was being torn down.
Mayor Brown reminded the Council of the
Region 8 meeting on February 16 at 7:00 p.m.
at the City of Euless.
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 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS COMMUNITY
CENTER IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM, 6720 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - FEBRUARY 12, 1996 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the meeting to order February 12, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Tommy Brown
JoAnn Johnson
Lyle E. Welch
Mack Garvin
Mark Wood
Ray Oujesky
Byron Sibbet
Linda Spurlock Sansoucie
Staff:
C.A. Sanford
Randy Shiflet
Larry Cunningham
Patricia Hutson
Rex McEntire
Greg Dickens
Absent:
Jeanette Rewis
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
City Engineer
City Secretary
2.
INVOCATION
Councilman Sibbet gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 1996
APPROVED
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February 12, 1996
Page 2
Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the minutes
of the January 22, 1996 meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
5.
PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. PARK & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES
No action necessary.
6.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Garvin removed Item NO.8 and Councilman Wood removed Item NO.9
from the Consent Agenda.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK
(11,12,13,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,
23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31)
APPROVED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the Consent
Agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
8.
PS 95-35 - REQUEST OF OAKMONT CAPITAL GROUP FOR
REPLAT OF LOT AR1, BLOCK 2, CRESTWOOD ESTATES
(LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAVIS
BOULEVARD AND STARNES ROAD)
APPROVED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve PS 95-35
subject to the dedication of a five foot wide sidewalk and utility easement along the
north side that abuts Starnes Street.
Motion carried 7-0.
February 12, 1996
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9.
PS 95-47 - REQUEST OF AMERCO REAL ESTATE COMPANY
FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, AMERCO ADDITION
(LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HARWOOD
ROAD AND GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY)
APPROVED
Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve PS 95-47
subject to a covenant being signed for applicant to pay his share of the increase
engineering costs for the traffic signalization and drive lanes required by the State.
Motion carried 7-0.
10.
GN 96-16 - PRESENTATION OF 1994/95 AUDITED
FINANCIAL REPORT
APPROVED
Ms. Janice Burns, KPMG Peat Marwick, presented the 1994/95 annual financial report.
Councilwoman Sansoucie moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to accept the
1994/95 Audited Financial Report.
Motion carried 7-0.
Councilman Welch advised he intended to remove Item No. 23 from the Consent
Agenda.
Mayor Brown stated the Council would reconsider Item No. 23 at that point on the
Agenda.
*11.
GN 96-17 - REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF PERMIT FOR
USE OF GREEN VALLEY RACE TRACK
APPROVED
*12.
GN 96-18 - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. 96-12
APPROVED
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*13.
GN 96-19 - CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR MOWING OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY
APPROVED
14.
GN 96-20 - NAMING OF PARK FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 96-14
REFERRED BACK TO PARKS BOARD
City Manager Sanford presented the proposed names recommended by the Park Board
for Council consideration.
Councilman Garvin moved to name the park west of Hwy. 26 at NRH20, "NRH20
Community Park".
Councilman Sibbet seconded the motion.
Councilman Oujesky asked Councilman Garvin if he would consider naming it NRH
Park as opposed to NRH20.
After discussion by Council on the two proposed names, consensus of the Council was
to refer it back to the Parks Board for their recommendation on the two names
proposed by Council.
*15.
GN 96-21 - AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS AND BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROVIDING GENERAL TERMS FOR JOINT ELECTION
RESOLUTION NO. 96-11
APPROVED
*16.
GN 96-22 - CALLING CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
RESOLUTION NO. 96-13
APPROVED
February 12, 1996
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*17.
GN 96-23 - AMENDMENT OF THE 1995/96 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF TOTAL
PROJECT BUDGETS APPROVED IN 1994 BOND ELECTION
APPROVED
*18.
PU 96-11 - AWARD BID FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC
HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
APPROVED
*19.
PU 96-12 - AWARD BID FOR VIDEO EQUIPMENT
APPROVED
*20.
PU 96-13 - AWARD BID FOR TWO TRACTORS
APPROVED
*21.
PU 96-14 - AWARD BID FOR TRENCH BOXES
APPROVED
*22.
PU 96-15 - AWARD BID FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE
PREEMPTION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
APPROVED
23.
PU 96-16 - AWARD BID FOR BISD/CITY
JOINT TENNIS CENTER FACILITY
APPROVED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to reconsider Item No.
23, PU 96-16 and remove it from the Consent Agenda.
February 12, 1996
Page 6
Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Charles Scoma, B.I.S.D. Trustee, appeared before the Council. In response to
Council's questions, Mr. Scoma advised that the School Board had reviewed the plans
and the plans were acceptable to the School Board.
Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve PU 96-16.
Motion carried 7-0.
*24.
PU 96-17 - AWARD BID FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNAL PREEMPTION SYSTEM
APPROVED
*25.
PW 96-08 - APPROVE 1996 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM AND APPROVE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,150,000
APPROVED
*26.
PW 96-09 - APPROVE ADDITIONAL STREETS FOR THE
1995/96 CITY STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM
APPROVED
*27.
PW 96-10 - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.2 FOR I.H.
820 INTERCHANGE WATER AND SANITARY SEWER
ADJUSTMENTS, PHASE 2
APPROVED
*28.
PW 96-11 - APPROVE ADDITION OF RUMFIELD ROAD
TO THE 1996 STREET CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
APPROVED
February 12, 1996
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*29.
PW 96-12 - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.1 FOR
HIGHTOWER DRIVE (Ai) STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
*30.
PW 96-13 - APPROVE BUDGET FOR SANITARY SEWER
ABATEMENT STUDY - BEST MANAGEMENT PLAN
APPROVED
*31.
PAY 96-04 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 11
IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,975.86 TO LARRY JACKSON
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR WALKERS BRANCH
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I
APPROVED
32.
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. Russell Mitchell asked who determined when the Joint Tennis Center would be
available for the use of the citizens and who set the rules.
Staff advised the City and B.I.S.D. had negotiated and signed a Lease Construction
and Joint Use Agreement.
33.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting.
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