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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1996-07-22 Minutes Present: Absent: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 22, 1996 Tommy Brown Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Sansoucie Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Patrick Elfrink Jerry McGlasson Barry LeBaron Richard Albin C.A. Sanford Mayor Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Police Chief Planning/Inspection Director City Engineer City Manager ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INVESTMENT Councilwoman Sansoucie questioned the N/A PORTFOLIO stoppage of investments with NationsBank. REPORT FOR Staff explained that NationsBank was a THIRD QUARTER, depository for the City and a safekeeper of the FY 1995-1996 City's securities. It is not recommended that investments be purchased from brokers that are a safekeeper of securities. There were no further questions from the Council. REMOVAL OF Councilman Sibbet was concerned that the N/A PLATTING Council was waiving sidewalks that might be REQUIREMENT needed in the future. FOR LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 1, ANTI NONE ADDITION Pre-Council Minutes July 22, 1996 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT LOCAL LAW Staff advised the grant was a pre-determined ANDY W. ENFORCEMENT block grant for $34,676 and if awarded, the BLOCK GRANT - City would be required to match it ten percent. RESOLUTION NO. There were no questions from the Council. 96-47 NOMINATION TO No questions. PATE. FILL A VACANCY ON THE TARRANT APPRAISAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-49 APPROVE Assistant City Manager Cunningham advised GREG D. PURCHASE OF staff was recommending that right-of-way be RIGHT-OF-WAY purchased from Dr. and Mrs. Harris for FOR RUMFIELD Rumfield Road. Council would also be ROAD STREET approving a revision to the 1995/96 Capital AND DRAINAGE Projects Budget to include the construction of IMPROVEMENTS, Phase I. There were no questions from the PHASE I Council. OTHER ITEMS Agenda Item No. 12, PZ 96-16 - City Attorney BARRY L. McEntire explained this item was rezoning the property from Industrial to Single Family Residential and the drainage and tree issues should be addressed at the time of platting. Council discussed with the applicant, Mr. Vernon Smith, when he intended to plat the property and the proposed square footage of the homes. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned the Pre-Council meeting. .. ^ - ---.. -"~'-'--'-'---"."'-'",-"~----",___,~"~,_,~,,,,,,~,,~~__'~~'_""_'"_'M___.~~~~___..~____~.__.___. 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 - JULY 22, 1996 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order July 22, 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 T em Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 2. INVOCA TION Councilwoman Johnson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 1996 APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the minutes of the July 8, 1996 meeting. City Council Minutes July 22, 1996 Page 2 Motion carried 7-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES No action necessary. 6. PRESENTATION OF "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS Mayor Brown and Deloris Pultz, Beautification Commission Chairman, presented the "Yard of the Month" awards for July to: Ms. Neta Mason, 3524 Bewley Drive; James and Linda Hopkins, 4605 DeVille; Dale and Sarah Henry, 4913 Skylark Circle; Marshall and Betty Siemer, 5700 Caracas; Mark and Rita Hatfield, 8237 O'Brian Way; Johnny and Karen Hooks, 7117 Winchester; Ron and Paige Ford, 9112 High Oaks; Charlie and Leslie Kilgore, 6708 North Park; and Kenneth and Rosalie Shaffer, 8037 Kristina. 7. PRESENTATION OF "LANDSCAPE OF THE MONTH" AWARD The "Landscape of the Month" award for July went to the Woodland Oaks Homeowner's Association, 6717 Rolling Hills Drive. 8. PRESENTATION OF "KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL" AWARD Ms. Deloris Pultz, Beautification Commission Chairman, presented the "1996 KTB Community Award" to Mayor Brown. Ms. Deloris Pultz also presented the "1996 KTB Education Leadership Award" to Sandy Dailey. 9. IR 96-81 - SPECIAL PRESENTATION - DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 Mayor Brown advised this presentation would be made at a later date. City Council Minutes July 22, 1996 Page 3 10. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 11. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (16,18, 19,20,21 AND 22) APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 12. PZ 96-16 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF VERNON SMITH TO REZONE A PORTION OF LOT 2R, BLOCK 2, CULP ADDITION, FROM 1-2 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. (GENERALLY LOCATED ON TRADONNA LANE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2134 APPROVED Attorney McEntire explained what was to be considered by the Council during the public hearing. He explained the public hearing was to consider the rezoning of the property and that it was not a platting issue. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. Mr. Vernon Smith, applicant, appeared before the Council and explained what was being proposed for the property. The following appeared and expressed concerns about the developer working with them to save the trees. Ms. Lou Baker, 8336 Odell Ms. Julie Starr, 7601 Hewitt Ms. Terri Mace, 7605 Aubrey Lane ~_ ___._"m__"___"·"_~·__'''_·_''''__'~'~_''''__~.'""m..__~_._~. "_~_ ."."._~"__..__~.___~~._"~__~_~_ City Council Minutes July 22, 1996 Page 4 Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Circle West Ms. MaryAnn Mayers, North Richland Hills resident. Ms. Phyllis Honeysett, 8353 Odell, appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of the houses. She requested that the developer consider a 1,400 square foot minimum. Mr. Bob Bess, 7600 Ridgeway, expressed appreciation to the Council for listening to the Baker's concerns. Mr. Jim Mace, 7605 Aubrey Lane, asked if a deed restriction was possible concerning the trees. Attorney McEntire explained how deed restrictions work and the purpose of deed restrictions. 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. 2134 with a minimum house size of 1,300 square feet and the average of all houses a minimum of 1,500 square feet, as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried 7-0 13. PS 96-18 - RECONSIDERATION OF THE 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) DENIED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to deny the reconsideration of PS 96-18. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes July 22, 1996 Page 5 14. PS 96-24 - REMOVAL OF PLATTING REQUIREMENT - FOR LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, ANTINONE ADDITION APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garvin, to approve PS 96-24 removing the sidewalk requirement on Dick Fisher Drive from the plat. Motion carried 7-0. 15. PS 96-28 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN REGARDING RUM FIELD ROAD BETWEEN DAVIS BOULEVARD AND SPRING OAK DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2135 APPROVED Staff explained the proposed revision to the Thoroughfare Plan. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Dale Curry, 8613 Rumfield, appeared before the Council. Mr. Curry stated he would like for the road to be two lanes instead of four lanes. Dr. O.G. Tobias, 8800 Rumfield, appeared before the Council. Mr. Tobias questioned the need for Rumfield Road to be widened and who would benefit from its widening. Mr. Ken Brower, resident of North Richland Hills, was opposed to trees being removed to accommodate the road. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 2135. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes July 22, 1996 Page 6 *16. GN 96-85 - LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT RESOLUTION NO. 96-47 APPROVED 17. GN 96-86 - NOMINATION TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE TARRANT APPRAISAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTION NO. 96-49 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve Resolution No. 96-49 nominating Mr. Michael A. Davis to the Tarrant Appraisal Board. Motion carried 7-0. *18. GN 96-87 - AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ON AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE RESOLUTION NO. 96-50 APPROVED *19. PU 96-57 - APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR RUMFIELD ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I APPROVED *20. PU 96-58 - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FUEL ON "SPOT MARKET BASIS" APPROVED *21. PW 96-36 - APPROVE AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT CONCERNING NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY (WILSON LANE) RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF KELLER RESOLUTION NO. 96-48 APPROVED City Council Minutes July 22, 1996 Page 7 21a. PW 96-37 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR RUMFIELD ROAD, PHASE I APPROVED Councilwoman Sansoucie moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PW 96-37. Motion carried 7-0. *22. PAY 96-06 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $128,002.55 TO AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD CO. INC., FOR HIGHTOWER DRIVE, SECTION "Ai" PAVING & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 23. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Circle, appeared before the Council. Ms. Byrd requested an update on the extension of Rumfield Road to Precinct Line Road. 24. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ~{~~ Tommy Bro n - ayor ATTEST: '&aú;&?L'~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary