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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1996-06-24 Minutes Present: Absent: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 1996 Linda Spurlock Sansoucie Lyle E. Welch Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Patrick Elfrink Steve Brown Jim Browne Barry LeBaron Richard Albin Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Larry Cunningham Chair Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Public Works Director Finance Director Library Director Parks Director Planning/Inspection Director City Engineer Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Assistant City Manager ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT DISCUSSION OF Chairwoman Sansoucie stated at the previous NAN RESOLUTION Council meeting the City Council had SUPPORTING requested input from the District Attorney's NEW CRIMINAL office. City Manager Sanford advised the COURT District Attorney's office felt a special court DEDICA TED TO might result in not as many cases being tried. HEARING SEX Mr. Sanford advised the District Attorney's RELATED office recommended Council wait on taking OFFENSES any action at the present time. Council consensus was not to take any action on the proposed resolution. Pre-Council Minutes 6/24/96 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT REQUEST OF City Manager Sanford advised the applicant BARRY MARK AND was being required to construct or escrow HSIANG-LAN money for improvements to Smithfield Road WOOD FOR adjacent to their property. Mr. Sanford stated FINAL PLAT OF funds were not committed from the Bond LOTS 1 AND 2, Election or budgeted to build Smithfield Road. BLOCK 1, WOOD Council discussed whether the applicant ADDITION should be responsible for Smithfield Road improvements, the reasoning for the screening wall being waived and the addition of the 100 foot building line requirement, the construction of the sidewalks, the relocation of the water line and the need for an additional fire hydrant and drainage improvements. IMPLEMENTA- Mr. Browne gave an overview of the þroject. NAN TION OF TENNIS Mr. Browne stated he was asking for approval CENTER of the Tennis Center Manager position and OPERA TIONS authorization to hire the Tennis Manager. Mr. Browne advised that operations for the Center were planned to begin January 1, 1997. Councilman Wood requested that the contractor be asked to wet the project down to help alleviate the dust problem. SOCCER Staff explained the park maintenance fees and PROGRAM AT that the fees would not completely cover the GREEN VALLEY City's costs. Staff stated the contract was COMMUNITY seasonal and City Staff would re-evaluate the PARK program at the end of the first year. Council discussed the scheduling of the fields by the soccer associations and how the fees would be incorporated. Chairwoman Sansoucie advised the Park and Recreation Department was selected as one of four finalists in the 1996 National Gold Medal and Special Recreations Awards program. · "-'-~-'''"-''~-_._''~'~'~'~''<---."-~ Pre-Council Minutes 6/24/96 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT COMMUNITY City Manager Sanford explained the two DEVELOPMENT agreements with Tarrant County. Mr. Sanford BLOCK GRANT advised Tarrant County had agreed to do the (CDBG) administrative function for a fee of 14 percent COOPERA TIVE of total funding. AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY Discussed in conjunction with previous item. DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ADMINISTRA TIVE AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY TEMPORARY EPA Mr. Sanford briefed the Council on the EPA SEWER Administrative Order and the proposed SURCHARGE temporary EPA Sewer Surcharge. AUTHORIZA TION There were no questions from the Council. TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR OUTSIDE AUDIT ~FRVICE~ Pre-Council Minutes 6/24/96 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT OTHER ITEMS Councilman Wood advised he would be abstaining from discussion and vote on Agenda Item No. 12. Council asked the City Manager if they needed to give him further direction regarding the Rufe Snow/820 project in relation to the median and leaving a break at Corona. Mr. Sanford advised no formal action needed to be taken at this time. Mr. Sanford reminded the Council of the Work Session at Eagle Mountain Lake, Saturday, June 29. Mr. Sanford advised Council would meet at 8:15 a.m. on the east end of the Recreation Center Parking Lot and would leave together in the Park's van. ADJOURNMENT Chairwoman Sansoucie adjourned the Pre- Council meeting. 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 - JUNE 24,1996 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie called the meeting to order June 24, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Linda Spurlock Sansoucie Lyle E. Welch Mark Wood JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Acting Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Staff: C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Absent: Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Larry Cunningham Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Assistant City Manager 2. INVOCATION Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 1996 APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the minutes of the June 10, 1996 meeting. June 24, 1996 Page 2 Motion carried 5-0. 5. PRESENTATION OF "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie and Patsy Tucker, Member of the Beautification Commission, presented the "Yard of the Month" awards for June to: Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hollabaugh, 6901 Corona; Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, 6625 Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wilson, 5604 Stone Drive; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Simon, 5201 Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gibbs, 7509 Steward Lane; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gracey, 8908 Thornberry; Mr. and Mrs. Don Roberts, 6724 Starnes; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Langton, 8801 Trails Edge Drive. 6. PRESENTATION OF "LANDSCAPE OF THE MONTH" AWARD No one present to receive award. The "Landscape of the Month" award for June went to Larry Arnold Insurance, 7000 Northeast Loop 820. Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie recognized Judge Vandergriff. 7. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Johnson removed Item No. 22 from the Consent Agenda. 8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (11,15,18,19,20,21,23,24,25,26,27 & 28) APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. '>·>·'_~···'·'··'_"_"'·""_··'··"""_A.~..~".~_._,___,_._._..____0___ June 24, 1996 Page 3 9. PZ 96-14 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MARK AND HSIANG-LAN WOOD TO REZONE TRACTS 2A5 AND 2A6, HOOD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 683, FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) _ ORDINANCE NO. 2130 APPROVED Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. Mark Wood, applicant, appeared before the Council to answer any questions. Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve PZ 96-14. Motion carried 5-0. 10. PZ 96-15 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DOUBLECREEK CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONVENIENCE STORE ON A PORTION OF LOT 1A, BLOCK 35, HOLIDAY WEST ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND TRINIDAD DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2131 APPROVED Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. A representative from Hickman Consulting Engineers appeared before the Council and requested an amendment to the Planning and Zoning's recommendation to include a 242 square foot sign. June 24, 1996 Page 4 Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie called for anyone wishing to speak against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie closed the Public Hearing. After discussion by the Council regarding the sign, Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve PZ 96-15 and that all engineering standards of the City of North Richland Hills be adhered to regarding the sign which would allow a maximum sign of 242 square foot with a maximum height of 25 feet. Motion carried 5-0. *11. PS 95-32 - REQUEST OF CHARLES AND ANITA BERRY FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 6; HEWITT ESTATES. (LOCATED IN THE 7600 BLOCK OF BUCK STREET) APPROVED 12. PS 96-09 - REQUEST OF OAKMONT CAPITAL GROUP FOR REPLA T OF LOT 30, BLOCK 2, CRESTWOOD ESTATES. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND STARNES ROAD) APPROVED COUNCILMAN WOOD ABSTAINED FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTE. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve PS 96-09. Councilman Sibbet asked Councilwoman Johnson if she would amend her motion to include with engineering comments. Councilwoman Johnson agreed. Motion carried 4-0; Councilman Wood abstaining. 13. 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 NE LOOP 820) - TABLED 6/10/96 APPROVED June 24, 1996 Page 5 Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 96-14 as per the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation and to include the following: 1) additional ten feet of right-of-way being granted along Rufe Snow Drive; 2) extension of the southern screening wall to include Lot 2; 3) the addition of a 30 foot access easement between Lots 3 and 4 to provide for Loop 820 access for Lot 2; 4) removal of curb cuts along Rufe Snow for Lot 1; 5) the removal of billboard in Lot 5; 6) require all utilities be placed underground except transmission lines on the western portion of the development; and 7) be subject to any changes in detention as required by the City Engineer prior to the approval of any building permits. Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie called for discussion. Mr. Jerry Roberts, representing Halff and Associations, appeared before the Council. Mr. Roberts addressed each of the amendments to the motion. Mr. Sam Pack, applicant, appeared before the Council. Mr. Pack also addressed his concerns regarding the amendments. There was extensive discussion by Council and Mr. Pack concerning the amendments to the motion. Councilman Phifer amended his motion to approve PS 96-14 with the following amendments: 1) an additional 15 feet of right-of-way to be granted along Rufe Snow; 2) extension of southern screening wall to include Lot 2, the screening wall along Lot 2 be limited to a wooden fence until such time as a building permit is issued; 3) no building permit shall be issued for Lot 2 or Lot 3 until access is provided 24 hours a day to the Northeast Loop 820 Access Road; 4) removal of curb cuts along Rufe Snow for Lot 1; 5) removal of billboard in Lot 5; 6) require all utilities to be underground except for the transmission lines; and 7) be subject to any changes in detention as required by the City Engineer prior to the approval of any building permits being issued. Councilwoman Johnson amended her second. Motion carried 5-0. 14. PS 96-18 - REQUEST OF MARK AND HSIANG-LAN WOOD FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, WOOD ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED June 24, 1996 Page 6 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve PS 96-18 with the stipulation that money be escrowed for the utilities, the street and the sidewalk. After discussion, motion carried 4-1; Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Wood, Phifer and Sibbet voting for and Councilman Welch voting against. *15. PS 96-26 - REQUEST OF STEVE AND VICKI WEINBERG FOR AMENDED PLAT OF STONEY RIDGE ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE END OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE, EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED 16. GN 96-72 - APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve GN 96-72. Motion carried 5-0. 17. GN 96-73 - RATIFICATION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 96-42 APPROVED City Manager Sanford explained the settlement agreement that had been reached with the City of Watauga. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Resolution No. 96-42. Motion carried 5-0. *18. GN 96-74 -IMPLEMENTATION OF TENNIS CENTER OPERATIONS APPROVED *19. GN 96-75 - SOCCER PROGRAM AT GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK APPROVED June 24, 1996 Page 7 *20. GN 96-76 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY _ RESOLUTION NO. 96-43 APPROVED *21. GN 96-77 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ADMINISTRA TIVE AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY - RESOLUTION NO. 96-44 APPROVED 22. GN 96-78 - TEMPORARY EPA SEWER SURCHARGE - ORDINANCE NO. 2132 APPROVED City Manager Sanford explained the EPA Administrative Order. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve Ordinance No. 2132. Motion carried 5-0. *23. GN 96-79 - AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR OUTSIDE AUDIT SERVICES APPROVED *24. PU 96-48 - AWARD BID FOR COMMERCIAL WATER METERS APPROVED *25. PU 96-49 - AWARD BID FOR RENOVATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING ROOM APPROVED - _'n_,_~__,,_"_,_,,~.<_W_'_""""""_~_'~ "-"~_""""_"__'_~"_V,_,<.'~.._,__."".___._.,__,,~.".,,_~~_______ June 24, 1996 Page 8 *26. PW 96-32 - APPROVE "NO PARKING" ZONE ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CARLISLE COURT (5700 BLOCK) _ ORDINANCE NO. 2129 APPROVED *27. PW 96-33 - APPROVE AMENDMENT OF THE 1995/96 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE EMERSON DRIVE WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED *28. PAY 96-05 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 11 IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,512.40 TO LARRY H. JACKSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR RUFE SNOW DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS & HARMONSON ROAD DRAINAGE' APPROVED 29. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie advised that Glenview Drive would be closed from Carma Drive to Flory Street on June 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for sewer line replacement. Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie advised that the Parks and Recreation Department had been selected as one of four finalists in the 1996 National Gold Medal and Special Recreation Awards Program. Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie reported on the increase in attendance at NRH20. Mr. Dale Currie, 8613 Rumfield Road, appeared before the Council. Mr. Currie asked when Council would be taking action on Rumfield Road. Council advised that it would be presented to the Council at a future meeting. June 24, 1996 Page 9 30. ADJOURNMENT Acting Mayor Pro Tem Sansoucie adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: c-·::·7dtÆ/¿¡¡ ~MM- '"Patricia Hutson - City Secretary ~-&~~ Tommy row - ayor