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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1996-06-10 Minutes Present: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 10, 1996 - ~ Tommy Brown Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Sansoucie C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Patrick Elfrink Barry LeBaron Jerry McGlasson Thomas Powell Richard Albin Mayor Councilman Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Planning/Inspection Director Police Chief Management Services City Engineer ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CDBG Staff advised the City had been notified by LARRY C. ENTITLEMENT HUD that the City was eligible to be a direct entitlement city for CDBG funding. Staff advised it was projected that the City would be eligible for approximately $389,000. Staff advised the City had three options: (1) accept designation as a metropolitan city; (2) accept designation and sign an administrative agreement with Tarrant County or (3) decline designation and participate in the Tarrant County program. Staff recommended that the Council accept the designation and negotiate a contract with Tarrant County to administer it for the City. Staff answered Council's questions. Staff advised that acceptance of the designation would not place any additional obligations upon the City. Staff advised the agreement with the County would be for three Pre-Council Minutes June 10, 1996 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT RECLASSI- Staff advised at the last Council meeting Mayor BARRY FICA TION OF Pro Tem Garvin suggested that consideration RUMFIELD ROAD be given to changing the designation of ON MASTER Rumfield Road between Davis Boulevard and THOROUGHFARE Spring Oak to C2U. Staff explained this would PLAN make it a four lane road from Precinct Line Road to Spring Oak Drive and west of Spring - - - Oak Drive it would narrow down to where it would be the same size as Starnes. After discussion by Council, consensus was to send the recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a public hearing on the proposed change. DISCUSSION OF Staff advised that, subject to Council approval, PAT SURCHARGING surcharging would begin in July for 18 months. EPA STUDY Staff explained the different approaches that could be taken to surcharging. Staff advised a plan would be presented for Council consideration at the next meeting. Several Council Members were in favor of an across- the-board surcharge plan. REQUEST OF City Manager Sanford stated the plat was for NAN KEITH AND construction of a single family residence, but MELINDA LANG there were some issues related to FOR REPLA T OF development that needed to be resolved. LOT 1, BLOCK 1, Council to discuss further during the formal DENNIS LANG Council meeting. ADDITION REQUEST OF Council discussed during the formal Council NAN MELANIE COMBS meeting. FOR FINAL PLAT OF COMBS ADDITION ITEM APPROVE SPEED ZONE CHANGE ON PRECINCT LINE ROAD (FM 3029)- ORDINANCE NO. 2123 ANO- -;.~ APPROVE SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT FOR W.A. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (6300- 6700 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2124 OTHER ITEMS Pre-Council Minutes June 10, 1996 Page 3 DISCUSSION Mayor Brown felt the City should negotiate a school light on Springhill rather than Martin. Staff explained the two requests by the State for speed zone changes did not directly affect Springhill. Staff advised the State was going to leave the light at Martin and reassess the situation at a future date. There was discussion regarding installing a light for pedestrian crossing at Springhill and placing a school crossing guard there. Consensus was for the City Manager to approach the Highway Department and request a light at Springhill. City Manager Sanford advised that the Council Work Session had been set for June 29 at Hardy Sander's facilities at Lake Azle. Mr. Sanford requested Council to advise him of any items they would like to have placed on the work session agenda. Mr. Sanford advised the some Russian students would be visting the Water Park on June 11. Mr. Sanford stated that, unless directed otherwise by Council, all Code Enforcement complaints would be handled the same way. The procedure would be: 1) the person would be called; 2) a letter would be sent advising of the number of days to comply; and 3) citations would be issued if the person failed to comply. ASSIGNMENT RANDY Pre-Council Minutes June 10, 1996 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT OTHER ITEMS Agenda Item No. 27, GN 96-71 - NAN Councilwoman Sansoucie questioned whether input was received from the District Attorney's office. After discussion, consensus was to remove the item from the Consent Agenda for formal action. - - Agenda Item No. 33, PU 96-47 - Mr. Sanford requested Fire Marshall Danny Taylor to explain to Council what had transpired on the repair of the engine. POLICE Chief McGlasson presented the Police NAN DEPARTMENT Department's quarterly report. QUARTERLY REPORT Councilwoman Johnson requested that the LARRY C. City's Internet address be run on Citicable. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting to r:n'!r I Hive ~ 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 - JUNE 10,1996 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order June 10, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Mark Wood JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Sansoucie Staff: C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 2. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Garvin gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MAY 13,1996 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the minutes of the May 13, 1996 City Council Meeting. June 10, 1996 Page 2 Motion carried 7-0. 5. MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MEETING MAY 30, 1996 APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the minutes of the May 30, 1996 Emergency Meeting of the City Council. Motion carried 7-0. 6. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. CABLE TELEVISION BOARD MINUTES B. BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES No action necessary. 7. PRESENTATION OF "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS Mayor Brown and Ms. Patsy Tucker, member of the Beautification Commission, presented the "Yard of the Month" awards for the month of May to: Mr. and Mrs. Rick Vinson, 4709 DeVille; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hayes, 6617 Meadowridge Court; Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Reinke, 5612 Puerto Vallarta; Mr. and Mrs. Mal Couch, 7800 Mockingbird, Lot 30; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cundiff, 6721 Mabell Street; Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Klaufling, 7733 Sagebrush; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Campbell, 8557 Steeple Ridge Drive; and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wolfe, 3836 Diamond Loch West. 8. PRESENTATION OF "LANDSCAPE OF THE MONTH" AWARD Mayor Brown and Ms. Patsy Tucker, member of the Beautification Commission, presented the "Landscape of the Month" award for the month of May to: Ms. Brenda Dearman, Mobil, 6700 Rufe Snow. 9. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Sansoucie removed Item No. 27 from the Consent Agenda. June 10, 1996 Page 3 10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (19,20,21,22,23,24,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35&36) APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 11. PZ 96-12 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEITH AND MELINDA LANG TO REZONE A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DENNIS LANG ADDITION, FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED AT 8800 MARTIN DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2125 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. John Zimmerman, Engineer, appeared before the Council to answer any questions. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2125. Motion carried 7-0. 12. PZ 96-13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TED NEHRING AND KERRY BENOIT TO REZONE TRACTS 4H, 4H1, 4H2, 4B7 AND 4B7A, CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 311, FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HOLIDAY LANE AND HIGHTOWER DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2126 APPROVED June 10, 1996 Page 4 Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Ted Nehring, applicant, appeared before the Council in favor of the request. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve Ordinance No. 2126. Motion carried 7-0. 13. PS 96-03 REQUEST OF DOUBLECREEK CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR REPLAT OF LOT 1A, BLOCK 35, HOLIDAY WEST ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 5600 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) (TABLED AT THE MAY 13,1996 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Mr. Robert Doby, representing Racetrac, appeared before the Council. Mr. Doby requested approval of the replat with an amendment to allow two curb cuts on Rufe Snow Drive - one cut on the far south end and the second approximately 350 feet north. There was a general discussion regarding ingress/egress to the property. Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 96-03 with two drive approaches on Rufe Snow, subject to approval of City Manager's office and Engineering Staff as to the location. Motion carried 7-0. 14. PS 96-12 REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR REPLA T OF LOTS 1-10, BLOCK 16; LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 17; AND LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 13; OAK HILLS ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE EAST END OF HIALEAH CIRCLE NORTH) APPROVED City Manager Sanford advised there were concerns expressed at the Planning and Zoning Meeting regarding the barricades that currently exist. Mr. Sanford advised that when the subdivision was completed, and the streets and utilities were accepted, there June 10, 1996 Page 5 would not be any legal basis to restrict traffic on the public street. Mr. Sanford advised the barricades would remain as long as it was legal. Councilman Sibbet advised when he made the motion for the barricades to remain, it was only through construction period. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PS 96-12. Motion carried 7-0. 15. PS 96-13 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN REGARDING WILSON LANE BETWEEN DAVIS BOULEVARD AND PRECINCT LINE ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 2127 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Doug Long, Engineer, appeared before the Council. Mr. Long stated he had requested revisions to the Thoroughfare Plan and explained why. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve Ordinance No. 2127. Motion carried 7-0. 16. PS 96-14 REQUEST OF PACK PROPERTIES FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-5, BLOCK 1, FIVE STAR FORD ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND NORTHEAST LOOP 820) POSTPONED Mr. Russell Killen, representing Halff and Associates, Engineers, appeared before the Council. June 10, 1996 Page 6 Mr. Sanford advised that a couple of conditions needed to be addressed regarding the plat. Mr. Sanford requested Council to consider requiring sidewalks on the north boundary of the property. Mr. Sanford also asked Council to consider right in/right out access to the property on Rufe Snow. Mr. Killen stated he did not have any problem with right turn out onto Rufe Snow, but right turn in would limit access to the property. There was discussion by the Council concerning ingress/egress from Rufe Snow. Council discussed allowing ingress in from Rufe Snow for traffic coming from the north and no egress out to Rufe Snow. Councilman Wood expressed concerns regarding drainage from the property negatively impacting down stream property owners. Councilman Wood requested that, at the time of the construction of the dealership, the fence be extended to include the pad site. After further discussion, Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to postpone PS 96-14 to the June 24 Council Meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 17. PS 96-15 REQUEST OF KEITH AND MELINDA LANG FOR REPLA T OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DENNIS LANG ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8800 MARTIN DRIVE) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve PS 96-15 subject to a covenant for future sidewalk improvements on both lots. Motion carried 7-0. 18. PS 96-17 REQUEST OF MELANIE COMBS FOR FINAL PLAT OF COMBS ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7152 HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED June 10, 1996 Page 7 Ms. Melanie Combs, applicant, appeared before the Council. Ms. Combs requested that the covenant for street improvements and sidewalks be set aside and the impact fees be waived. After discussion by Council, Mayor Pro Tem Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve PS 96-17 with a covenant agreeing to pay fair share of future sidewalk and street improvements. Motion carried 7-0. *19. GN 96-62 CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BUILDING CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 1813, REGARDING GRADING AND EXCAVATION PERMITS - ORDINANCE NO. 2122 APPROVED *20. GN 96-63 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR PLEDGEE SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION FORM - RESOLUTION NO. 96-38 APPROVED *21. GN 96-64 AMENDING AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT OFFICERS LIST FOR TEXPOOL - RESOLUTION NO. 96-39 APPROVED *22. GN 96-65 AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT OFFICERS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-40 APPROVED *23. GN 96-66 AUTHORIZATION FOR WIRE TRANSFER - RESOLUTION NO. 96-41 APPROVED June 10, 1996 Page 8 *24. GN96~8SURCHARGEFEEFOR CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATES - ORDINANCE NO. 2128 APPROVED 25. GN 96-69 APPOINTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the appointments to the Civil Service Commission. Motion carried 7-0. 26. GN 96-70 APPOINTMENT TO PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the appointments to the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. Motion carried 7-0. 27. GN 96-71 SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRIMINAL COURT DEDICATED TO HEARING SEX RELATED OFFENSES - RESOLUTION NO. 96-37 POSTPONED Councilwoman Sansoucie moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to postpone Resolution No. 96-37 for further input from the District Attorney's office. Motion carried 7-0. *28. PU 96-42 AWARD BID FOR SEMI-ANNUAL CONTRACT TO SUPPLY UTILITY MATERIALS APPROVED .-,-.-- -.______.._______m"·________·__o_,~_.____o>,,"_.~_______....____._~___.._._~______ June 10, 1996 Page 9 *29. PU 96-43 APPROVE SALE OF LOT LOCATED AT 7600 BUCK STREET APPROVED *30. PU 96-44 AWARD BID FOR THE EXTERIOR PAINTING OF THE LIBRARY/MUNICIPAL COURT COMPLEX APPROVED *31. PU 96-45 AWARD BID FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATION THREE APPROVED *32. PU 96-46 REJECT BIDS FOR 1996 TRUCKS APPROVED *33. PU 96-47 APPROVE PAYMENT FOR AMBULANCE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR APPROVED *34. PW 96-29 APPROVE SPEED ZONE CHANGE ON PRECINCT LINE ROAD (FM 3029) - ORDINANCE NO. 2123 APPROVED *35. PW 96-30 INCREASE SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT FOR W.A. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (6300-6700 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2124 APPROVED *36. PW 96-31 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,360 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION AT MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND HOLIDAY LANE APPROVED June 10, 1996 Page 10 37. CITIZENS PRESENTATION 1) JOHN MCCARTAN 8804 MARTI LANE RE: STREET LIGHT ON JASON COURT AND EDEN ROAD Mr. McCartan was not present. Mr. Ron Brown, 8821 Jason Court, appeared before the Council, representing the homeowners on Jason Court. Mr. Brown advised they did not want the street light changed on Jason Court and Eden Road. Ms. Julie Devlin, Hillary Court, appeared before the Council. Ms. Devlin stated she also did not want the street light changed. Mr. Cliff Stevens, 9201 Kirk Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Stevens asked about the action Council had taken on the revision to the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Stevens expressed his concerns about Little Bear Creek drainage. 38. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ~-:ÿf~~rJ ATTEST: OMu&ci~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary