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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1996-10-14 Minutes Present: MINUTES OF THE PRE COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - OCTOBER 14, 1996 - 6:30 P.M. Tommy Brown Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Don Phifer Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Sansoucie C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Jim Browne Steve Brown Barry LeBaron Jackie Theriot Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Parks and Recreation Director Library Director Planning and Inspections Director Acting Finance Director Engineer ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. NRH HISTORICAL Councilwoman Johnson updated the Council STEVE BROWN COMMITTEE on the activities of the Historical Committee. Councilwoman Johnson advised the Committee was recommending the employment of Professor Green to guide the Committee's research and to author the book on the City's history. Professor Green's fee will not exceed $6,000. The consensus of the Council was to proceed and place this as an action item on an agenda. ITEM APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GIRL'S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL COMPLEX AT WALKER CREEK PARK APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY PARK Pre-Council Minutes October 14, 1996 Page 2 DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT The Parks Director advised the proposed plan JIM BROWNE had been presented to the Parks Board, and the Board was submitting the final plan for Council consideration. A representative from the Mesa Design Group presented the plan to the City Council and answered Council's questions. The Council expressed the following concerns: 1) felt the City should notify the surrounding property owners about what was being proposed; 2) felt there was a need for additional picnic areas and pavilions; 3) consideration should be given to alternative access to the property; 4) would like for the trail to be continued back toward the parkway. After considerable discussion, the City Manager asked Mesa Design to determine whether they could accommodate pavilions south of the practice soccer field and south of the baseball field. The Parks Director advised they would evaluate Council's concerns and would bring back for Council's consideration a couple of recommendations and cost factors. The City Manager advised the JIM BROWNE recommendation for this item was not appropriate and suggested Council table the item until they received citizen input. Council had previously expressed their desire that the proposed development plan be reviewed first by the Parks Board, then by the Council and lastly, a public meeting held to receive citizen input. Mr. Sanford advised the citizens would be notified through inserts in the water bills, the City Newsletter and the media. A representative from J.T. Dunkin and Associates presented to the Council an rvi f hr' n w r Pre-Council Minutes October 14, 1996 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT questions. The Council discussed access to the park and the possible need to widen Douglas Lane around the facility. Mr. Sanford advised staff would have available for the Council a suggested width for Douglas at the public meeting for the citizens. After further discussion of the proposed plan, consensus of the Council was that the Parks Board would hold a public meeting for citizen input. OTHER ITEMS Ms. Cheryl Lyman, Town Hall Committee NAN Chairperson, advised the Council that October 26 was "Make a Difference Day". The Council was also reminded of "Hazardous NAN Waste Collection Day" to be held October 26 at TCJC Northeast. POSSIBLE The consensus of the Council was to cancel Notify all CANCELLATION the December 23, 1996 Council meeting. Departments OF DECEMBER 23, 1996 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown announced that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for Consultation with Attorney under Government Code §551.071. ~ ~~~-^-) Tommy Brown ayor ATTEST: ~eta~ atricla Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - OCTOBER 14,1996 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order October 14,1996 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 Councilwoman Johnson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 APPROVED City Council Minutes October 14, 1996 Page 2 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the minutes of the September 23, 1996 Pre-Council Meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the minutes of the September 23, 1996 Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 6. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES No action needed. 7. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS - MAYOR BROWN A. "ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH" B. "WALK OUT ON CRIME! WEEKEND" Mayor Brown presented to Ms. Carolyn Sims, Northeast Tarrant Arts Council, with a proclamation for "Arts and Humanities Month". Mayor Brown presented to Ms. Carolyn Bell, Citizens Crime Commission of Tarrant County, with a proclamation for "Walk Out on Crime! Weekend". Mayor Brown presented to Ms. Cheryl Lyman, Town Hall Committee Chairman, with a proclamation for "Make a Difference Day". 8. PRESENTATION TO FIRE DEPARTMENT BY TARRANT COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE - KARLA HASE City Council Minutes October 14, 1996 Page 3 Ms. Karla Hase, Tarrant County Junior College, Northeast, presented to Fire Chief Stan Gertz a plaque in appreciation of the Fire Department's support of "College for Kids". 9. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 10. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (14,15,16,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,&28) APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 11. PZ 96-19 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ROBERT BALDWIN FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SMITHFIELD STORAGE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7510 SMITHFIELD ROAD)- ORDINANCE NO. 2150 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. Robert Baldwin, applicant, appeared before the Council in support of the zoning request. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 2150. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes October 14, 1996 Page 4 12. PZ 96-21 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF NATIONAL AUTOTECH FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTO & LIGHT TRUCK REPAIR SHOP ON A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION. (LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HARWOOD ROAD AND GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) - ORDINANCE NO. 2145 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. Greg Mason, Development Director for National Autotech, appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2145 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried 7-0. 13. PZ 96-22 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DR. THOMAS AND MARY HARRIS TO REZONE A 9.2306 ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE RUMFIELD SURVEY ABSTRACT 1365 AND THE DAVID MOSES SURVEY ABSTRACT 1150 FROM AG AGRICULTURE TO C-1 COMMERCIAL. (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND THE EASTERN EXTENSION OF RUM FIELD ROAD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2151 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. City Council Minutes October 14, 1996 Page 5 Mr. J.ackey Fluitt, Washington & Associates, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council and spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve Ordinance No. 2151. Motion carried 7-0. *14. PS 96-34 REQUEST OF VICKIE WEINBURG FOR AMENDED PLAT OF STONEY RIDGE ADDITION. (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE) APPROVED *15. GN 96-125 APPROVING THE ISTEA ENHANCEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR THE NORTH HILLS MULTI-USE TRAIL PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 96-62 APPROVED *16. GN 96-126 APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GIRL'S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL COMPLEX AT WALKER CREEK PARK APPROVED 17. GN 96-127 APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY PARK TABLED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer, to table GN 96-127 until after a public hearing is held. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes October 14, 1996 Page 6 *18. GN 96-128 RESOLUTION FOR TIME CAPSULE- RESOLUTION NO. 96-63 APPROVED 18A. GN 96-129INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR UNIFORM PURCHASE- RESOLUTION NO. 96-64 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Resolution No. 96-64. Motion carried 7-0. *19. PU 96-72 AWARD BID FOR CHRISTMAS LIGHTING APPROVED *20. PU 96-73 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND ANNUAL OFFICE SUPPLY CONTRACT APPROVED *21. PU 96-74 AWARD ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR TOP SOIL, SAND AND FLEX BASE APPROVED *22. PU 96-75 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS APPROVED *23. PU 96-76 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MOBILE VIDEO SYSTEM APPROVED *24. PU 96-77 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA TERMINALS APPROVED _____..___..__.~._··_M·_..__._~_._~,^__~____,__.___,>__"""~~___,_""_.,,,__,,,~_,,_,_,,__, ,.. _, ~"___~~_,,._._._~__.__.~_~~___"~___,,__~_____ City Council Minutes October 14, 1996 Page 7 *25. PU 96-78 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA RADIOS APPROVED *26. PW 96-48 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO WHOLESALE WASTEWATER SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH _ ORDINANCE NO. 2152 APPROVED *27. PW 96-49 ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF ROLLING HILLS DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY - ORDINANCE NO. 2153 APPROVED *28. PAY 96-08 APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.8 IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,056.80 TO LARRY JACKSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR HARMONSON ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 29. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 30. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting to Executive Session. ATTEST: ~C(a-~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary