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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1996-04-08 Minutes Present: Absent: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 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 Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Jim Browne Terry Kinzie Jackie Theriot Barry LeBaron Richard Albin Larry Cunningham Jeanette Rewis Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Park and Recreation Director Information Services Director Acting Finance Director Planning/lnspection Director City Engineer Assistant City Manager City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT NORTH LOOP Staff explained to Council that North Loop MARK B. DODGE/RODGER Dodge and Alan Young Buick did not want to LINE DRIVE participate when the City did the assessments on Rodger Line Drive. Staff stated that North Loop Dodge would now like to buy the property the City acquired from North Hills Hospital so they will have ingress and egress to Rodger Line Drive. Staff explained the policy for billing and paying of assessments. Council discussed whether the City was required to receive bids before the property could be sold. -After discussion, consensus of Council was for the City Manager and Attorney to handle the sale of the property advertising for bids and ~I::~~;IIU a 1;11;IIIUm bid for the DroDertv. ITEM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - CITY HALL COMPLEX TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THE INDIGENT - ORDINANCE NO. 2113 TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P. Pre-Council Minutes 4/8/96 Page 2 DISCUSSION City Manager Sanford stated he was asking for Council approval to proceed with the development of specifications and receive bids for the installation of Christmas lights to outline the City Hall Complex. He stated that the project could be funded from the Community Fund. There was discussion regarding placing a star on the building. Mr. Sanford advised a star could be added and placed at a focal point of the building. He advised that the southeast corner of the complex would be landscaped and the sleigh, horses and Christmas trees would be located there. Consensus of Council was for Staff to proceed with the formal bid process. City Manager Sanford advised that Ms. Vanderburg, Executive Director of Open Arms, had requested the Council to consider renewing the property tax exemptions for two properties used for transitional housing. Councilman Garvin stated he and Councilman Welch had reservations on granting this request when the Departments have been requested to cut their budgets by one percent. Councilman Garvin stated he would recommend granting the abatement if there was a corresponding offset made to the Council contingency fund. Formal action taken at regular Council meeting. Staff advised Sprint had approached the City about leasing an unused area of Iron Horse Golf Course for a wireless telecommunications network. Staff explained the terms of the agreement. There was discussion by the Council on access during construction and Sprint being liable for damages. Formal <::I\"'~;UI taken in realll~r ~nlln,..il IU. ASSIGNMENT DONNA E. & THOMAS P. JACKIE T. RANDY Pre-Council Minutes 4/8/96 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT AWARD OF BID Staff advised the goal was for the entrance to JIM B. FOR the City at Bedford-Euless Road be a show LANDSCAPING place. Councilman Garvin stated he would like AND TREE for the greenbelt to look as nice as the PLANTING greenbelt in Farmers Branch. Councilwoman ALONG Sansoucie requested Staff to research the BEDFORD- hardiness of the Chinese Pistache. EULESS ROAD, RICHFIELD PARK AND GREEN VALLEY PARK OTHER ITEMS None. 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 MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM, 6720 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - APRIL 8, 1996 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order April 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 Linda Spurlock Sansoucie Staff: C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Absent: Jeanette Rewis Larry Cunningham Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Engineer City Secretary Assistant City Manager 2. INVOCATION Councilman Oujesky gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1996 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the minutes of the March 25, 1996 meeting. -- ----..--~~--~-~--.~.--.-~--~-.--."__,~>._"._..._"..^._,,·_,_.~_,_~o"._,~._.,,~,~,__.__~__.________ April 8, 1996 Page 2 Motion carried 7-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING B. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES No action necessary. Ms. Deloris Pultz, Beautification Committee Chairman, announced that the City of North Rich/and Hills was the host this year for the Texas Trash-off and Glad Bag-a-Thon on April 13 at 9:00 a.m. at the Wal Mart parking lot. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (9,11,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20, & 21) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 8. PZ 96-06 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1874 REGARDING WOODEN LIGHT POLES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS ORDINANCE NO. 2114 APPROVED Mr. Shiflet, Assistant City Manager, explained the proposed ordinance. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. April 8, 1996 Page 3 There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve Ordinance No. 2114. Motion carried 7-0. *9. PS 96-08 - REQUEST OF CARTER LOVE FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, FOREST GROVE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7429 CONTINENTAL TRAIL) APPROVED 10. GN 96-40 - TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THE INDIGENT ORDINANCE NO. 2113 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to approve Ordinance NO.2113 and offset the amount of the tax exemptions from the Council Contingency fund. Ms. Elna Vanderburg, Executive Director of Open Arms Home Inc., appeared before the Council. Ms. Vanderburg thanked the Council for their support. Motion carried 7-0. *11. GN 96-42 - RETAINING 817 AREA CODE - RESOLUTION NO. 96-23 APPROVED 12. GN 96-43 - INGRESS AND EGRESS FROM OAK HILLS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2 APPROVED Mr. Sanford advised that a meeting was held with representatives from Eden Estates and Flamingo Estates to resolve their concerns. City Staff had met also with Dr. and Mrs. Harris and John Barfield. As a result of the meetings, Hialeah Circle North where April 8, 1996 Page 4 it abuts the property owned by the Harris's will be closed. Dr. and Mrs. Harris have agreed to dedicate a portion of their property to allow for the continuation of Spring Oak Drive north to Rumfield. They have also agreed to grant access across their property to John Barfield to allow him to take his construction equipment into his new subdivision with the least amount of inconvenience to others. Doug Long has applied for a replat on Oak Hills 2 to close Hialeah Circle North on the east and open Spring Oak to the north, and Doug Long and John Barfield have signed an agreement to construct Spring Oak across the Harris property to Rumfield Road. Commissioner Bob Hampton appeared before the Council. Mr. Hampton stated he was committed to improving thoroughfares and liked to help the City. Mr. Hampton advised he had agreed to speed up the construction of Rumfield Road from Precinct Line Road to Spring Oak. Mr. Donald Hill, 8909 Ashcraft, appeared before the Council. Mr. Hill represented the Eden Estates homeowners. Mr. Hill asked for clarification on several items. Staff clarified the following issues: 1) the drainage channel would be engineered along the lines of the existing drainage channel; 2) when the water leaves the development it will move in the direction of Little Bear Creek - the developer will grade for the water to drain; and 3) Staff explained the developer was required to send his proposed development to FEMA. Mr. Bob Shafer, 7321 Hialeah, appeared before the Council. Mr. Shafer represented the Flamingo Estates homeowners. Mr. Shafer stated their concerns dealt with the timing of the various phases of the projects. Mr. Shafer advised they would like for the barricades to be left up until the road was completed to prevent construction traffic from using their neighborhood to access the new subdivision. Ms. Mary Ann Wrisley, 704 Colleyville Terrace, Colleyville, appeared before the Council. Ms. Wrisley owned property next to the proposed roads. Ms. Wrisley had concerns about being assessed for the roads and how her property would be affected. Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to accept the dedication of land from Dr. and Mrs. Harris, accept the agreement that John Barfield had submitted to build Spring Oak to the City's specifications and to barricade Flamingo Estates and Eden Estates until the roads were completed providing access from Precinct Line via Rumfield.. Motion carried 7-0. April 8, 1996 Page 5 *13. GN 96-44 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT _ LITTLE BEAR CREEK TRAIL, PHASE I SIGNAGE AND BIKE MAPS AND CALLOWAY BRANCH TRAIL APPROVED *14. GN 96-45 - SETTING DATE FOR RUN-OFF ELECTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 96-24 APPROVED *15. GN 96-46 - TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P. APPROVED *16. PU 96-31 - AWARD OF BID FOR LANDSCAPING AND TREE PLANTING ALONG BEDFORD-EULESS ROAD, RICHFIELD PARK AND GREEN VALLEY PARK APPROVED *17. PU 96-32 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FROM DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES APPROVED *18. PU 96-33 - AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR AQUATIC CHEMICAL SUPPLIES FOR NRHzO WATER PARK APPROVED *19. PU 96-34 - AWARD BID FOR 1996 STREET WEDGE MILL PROJECT APPROVED *20. PW 96-20 - APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO.1 WITH THE STA TE OF TEXAS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RUFE SNOW DRIVE/IH 820 BRIDGE - RESOLUTION NO. 96-25 APPROVED April 8, 1996 Page 6 *21. PW 96-21 - AMENDMENT OF THE 1995/96 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET TO SHOW RUM FIELD ROAD AS THREE (3) SEPARATE PROJECTS APPROVED 22. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 23. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ~·r~"v.- Tommy Brown - Mayor ATTEST: OatzlctJ¿ .~ Patricia Hutson - Assistant City Secretary