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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1990-01-22 Minutes Present: ITEM BRUSH CLEAN-UP/ FREE LANDFILL FOR 1990 -ENTATIVE BUDGET ....CHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING January 22, 1990 Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Byron Sibbet Lyl e E. Wel ch Charles Scoma Linda Spurlock Dennis Horvath C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Bob Mi 11 er Stan Gertz Arl ita Ha 11 am Donna Heishman George Tucker Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Counei lman Counei lman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney for the City Finance Director Public Works Director Economic Development Director Fire Chief Library Director Budget Director Management Services Director City Engineer Absent: Rodger Line City Manager DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Councilman Scoma stated he would like to see Greg coordinate date change with Laidlaw one of the Saturdays coordinated with the State Trash Out Day. The Beautification Committee was planning some activities in conjunction with the State's activity. Mayor Pro Tern Davis (Note: Kathy Robinson, Chairman Beautification Committee, agreed to meet with Laidlaw officials to discuss recycling) stated he would like for the Beautification Committee to check into a recycling program for NRH citizens. Mr. Dickens will contact Laidlaw on changing the date and coordinate same with the Beautification Committee. Mr. Horvath advised the dates needed to Jeanette Reconfirm dates. be changed to July 21st and 22nd. TEM PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED FEES AND POLICIES FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE Pre-Council Minutes 1/22/90 Page 2 DISCUSSION Mr. Sanford stated the Ad Hoc Committee had recommended that the Council adopt the proposed fees and policies. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that the Ad Hoc Committee had input from citizens and all suggestions were looked at. It was explained to the citizens that the golf course was to pay for itself and not the taxpayers. The rate the committee recommended would take care of the debt service. Councilman Welch stated the staff had done a good job in keeping within the budget. He felt the revenues needed to be looked at for one year and see if the fees could be lowered. Councilman Metts stated it was important that the golf course not be subsidized with tax money. Councilwoman Spurlock had several questions pertaining to fees. She would like for a $2.00 discount be given to Haltom City/North Richland Hills residents. She also asked that a monthly report be given to the Council. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she would like to see the age lowered to 60 for senior ACTION TAKEN NAN Pre-Council Minutes 1/22/90 Page 3 TEM DISCUSS ION ACTION TAKEN citizens. Councilman Sibbet asked why North Richland Hills/Haltom City residents had preferred tee times over the general public. Mr. Sanford stated that could be deleted from the proposal if Council so desired. REQUEST TO REPLACE AUDIO- VISUAL TECHNICIAN WITH CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN Mr. Horvath stated the Audio-Visual Technician Arl ita/Ron position was vacant and the Staff was requesting that a Children's Librarian be hired in lieu of the Audio-Visual Technician. ~EMODELING OF LENVIEW -FACILITY Mr. Horvath stated the committee the Mayor recommendation of the committee was to remodel Jim Browne Meet with architect and AARP representatives to assist in programming Senior Center needs. appointed had met and considered the various options for the Glenview facility. The the existing for use by the senior citizens/ George Proceed with architect and CDBG funding. non-profit organizations, City storage and the Parks Department. Mr. Horvath explained the funding source. AWARD OF Mr. Sanford explained the reason staff was NAN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR not recommending the low bid. ELECTRICAL - IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE APPROVE PARTICI- Mr. Maness explained how TexPool was established NAN 'ATION IN TEXPOOL - ~ESOLUTION and how it operated. NO. 90-04 "TEM ACCEPTANCE OF DEED ON TWO TRACTS OF LAND AWARD OF BID FOR ONE TON PICK-UP TO BRUCE LOWRIE CHEVROLET AND THE FIRE FIGHTING UNIT TO CASCO ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR WATAUGA ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF PROJECT STREETS TO BE RESURFACED UNDER THE 1990 COUNTY PROGRAM APPROVE BUDGET FOR 1990 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CITY Pre-Council Minutes 1/22/90 Page 4 DISCUSSION Mr. McEntire gave the background on the property and that the owner had deeded the property to the City. Chief Gertz advised the Council on the cost of bringing the truck up to fire fighting standards. Mayor Brown advised the item would not be discussed at this time. Council would discuss after the regular City Council meeting. No questions. Councilman Scoma asked why the City could not use the maps that some of the commercial businesses had. Mr. Dickens stated these maps were of small areas only and were not suitable for GIS and other City uses. This would be an overall aerial photo of the entire City. Mr. Dickens explained that there was a possibility that Bedford, Hurst, Watauga and Euless would participate in the aerial photography. ACTION TAKEN NAN NAN NAN NAN Greg Furnish Council information on other uses of aerial photography and cost savings involved if other cities participate. "TEM ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA NOT ON PRE-COUNCIL WORK SESSION OTHER ITEMS ADJOURNMENT DISCUSSION None. None. None. Council adjourned to Executive Session. Pre-Council Minutes 1/22/90 Page 5 ACTION TAKEN 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 - JANUARY 22, 1990 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order January 22, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Charles Scoma Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Staff: Dennis Horvath C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Absent: Rodger N. Line 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Counei lman Councilwoman Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engi neer City Manager 3. INVOCATION Councilman Welch gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 1990 APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the minutes of the January 8, 1990 City Council meeting. Motion carried 6-0; Mayor Pro Tern Davis abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS None January 22, 1990 Page 2 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Spurlock removed Item No.8, Councilman Garvin removed Items No. 26 and 27 and Councilman Scoma removed Item No. 25 from the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22 & 23) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 8. PS 89-23 REQUEST OF CENTEX REAL ESTATE CORPORATION FOR REPLAT OF LOTS lR, 6R THRU 9R, BLOCK 11, AND LOTS 1 THRlJ 4, BLOCK 12R, FAIR OAKS ESTATES, 2ND FILING (PROPERTY IS LOCATED NORTH OF OLD BURSEY ROAD AND WEST OF KELLER SMITHFIELD ROAD) DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE Councilwoman Spurlock asked who the triangle would belong to if the road was abandoned. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the map showed it was dedicated for public right-of-way. Councilman Scoma asked if that would also include the road right-of-way also. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated no. Mr. McEntire stated that if it was abandoned it would go to the adjacent property owners. Councilman Scoma stated the City already owned the road right-of-way. Mr. Dickens stated he did not think it had to go back to the property owners. Mr. Dickens stated it still could be City right-of-way. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if the City could accept the land with the stipulation that the funds would be donated by the landowner for landscaping. Mr. Robert Rowley, Teague, Nall & Perkins, Engineer, appeared before the Counc il . Councilwoman Spurlock asked Mr. Rowley if they would be willing to donate $5,000 to the City for landscaping the property. January 22, 1990 Page 3 Mr. Rowley stated he would have to check with the owners. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Scoma, to deny without prejudice, waive the re-filing fee, staff to negotiate on the landscaping of the area in question dedicated for right-of-way. Motion carried 7-0. 9. GN 90-10 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED FEES AND POLICIES FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. John Albury, 7909 Hunter, appeared before the Council. Mr. Albury stated he wanted to protest the green fees. Mr. Albury stated the average golfer played on weekends and would not be able to afford to play. Mr. Albury stated the surrounding area golf courses were not as high as the fees being proposed for Iron Horse. Mr. Albury urged the Council not to approve the must ride rule. Mr. Warren Condra, 7458 Meadow Court, appeared before the Council. Mr. Condra stated he was protesting the cost of the carts. Ms. Susanne Lamond, 4917 Tamara Court, appeared before the Council. Ms. Lamond urged the Council to approve the proposed fees. Ms. Cindy Martin, 6325 Riviera, appeared before the Council. Ms. Martin stated she felt the proposed fees were adequate. Ms. Martin stated she did not want her taxes raised to subsidize the course; the golfers should pay for it. Mr. Dick Bartek, 4901 Pebble Court, appeared before the Council. Mr. Bartek stated he did not know what the fees needed to be, but he did not want the citizens to have to pay for the course with taxes. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to accept the fees and policies as outlined by RSL (Recreational Services Limited). Mr. Sanford gave a breakdown on the fees and policies. January 22, 1990 Page 4 Councilman Scoma stated he would like for the Council to consider reducing the cart fee for senior citizens. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she would like to see a $2.00 discount for North Richland Hills/Haltom City citizens; also the age lowered to 60 years of age for senior citizens and a cart fee discount. Councilwoman Spurlock moved to amend the motion to allow a $2.00 discount to North Richland Hills/Haltom City citizens. The original movant or the second did not accept the amendment. Councilwoman Spurlock moved to amend the motion to lower the age to 60 for senior citizens and the cart fee for senior citizens to $10.00 for one person and $16.00 for two people on non-prime time. The original movant and the second accepted the motion. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he appreciated the comments from the citizens. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated one reason the City decided to build the golf course was to bring in development to help with the tax base and it had. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the second reason was to provide recreation to the citizens. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he felt the proposed fees were fair and that the course needed to be in operation for one year before any discounts were given. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he had a strong obligation to all of the taxpayers of the City not to put the City into any kind of financial jeopardy. Councilman Welch stated he had been on the Ad Hoc Committee since its inception and had vowed it would not be a burden to the taxpayers. Councilman Welch stated he did not think discounts should be allowed the first year of operation. Councilman Metts stated he served on the Ad Hoc Committee and he would also like to see lower rates. Councilman Metts stated he felt the course should be in operation for one year before any discounts were given. Councilman Sibbet stated he felt the golf course should pay for itself and felt the course should be in operation for at least one year before discounts were considered. Councilman Garvin stated he felt experience in the operation of the course was needed before discounts were considered. Mayor Pro Tern Davis called for the question. Amended motion carried 7-0. *10. GN 90-11 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR FRAMING LABOR - IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE APPROVED January 22, 1990 Page 5 *11. GN 90-12 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR LABOR ONLY TO FORM, PLACE STEEL, POUR AND FINISH CONCRETE FOUNDATION - IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE APPROVED *12. GN 90-13 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PLUMBING - IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE APPROVED *13. GN 90-14 REQUEST TO REPLACE AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN WITH CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN APPROVED *14. GN 90-15 TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION 1990 SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 90-03 APPROVED *15. GN 90-17 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL - IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE APPROVED *16. GN 90-18 APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN TEXPOOL - RESOLUTION NO. 90-04 APPROVED *17. GN 90-19 AWARD ON CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE APPROVED 18. GN 90-20 ACCEPTANCE OF DEED ON TWO TRACTS OF LAND APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve GN 90-20. Motion carried 7-0. 19. PU 90-02 AWARD OF BID FOR ONE TON PICK-UP TO BRUCE LOWRIE CHEVROLET AND THE FIRE FIGHTING UNIT TO CASCO APPROVED January 22, 1990 Page 6 Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PU 90-02. Motion carried 7-0. *20. PU 90-03 AWARD OF BID FOR 1990 FORD VAN TO SOUTHWEST TRUCK SALES APPROVED *21. PW 90-05 APPROVE PROPOSED 1989/90 EXPENDITURES FOR COUNTY OVERLAY PROGRAM PER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT APPROVED *22. PW 90-06 ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR WATAUGA ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF PROJECT APPROVED *23. PW 90-07 STREETS TO BE RESURFACED UNDER THE 1990 COUNTY PROGRAM APPROVED 24. PW 90-08 PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 90-02 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Scoma asked if the funds could be used for beautification or road improvements. Mr. Horvath stated the funds could be used only in low income areas and the City had very few qualifying areas. Councilman Scoma asked if the resolution was approved if the City would only be accepting the funds and not designating the use. Mr. Horvath stated the funds would be designated for the Senior Citizens Center. Mr. Horvath stated the City would first have to designate City funds to fix the roof and electrical before the County would participate with CDBG funds. Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to approve Resolution No. 90-02. Motion carried 7-0. 25. PW 90-09 APPROVE BUDGET FOR 1990 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CITY POSTPONED January 22, 1990 Page 7 Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to deny PW 90-09. After discussion, Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to postpone PW 90-09. Motion carried 7-0. 26. PW 90-10 AWARD OF BID FOR BEACH STREET CONNECTION BOOSTER PUMP STATION APPROVED Mr. McEntire stated the original bid of Onyx Construction did not have the number of calendar days. Mr. McEntire stated staff felt this was an oversight and Council could approve waiving this requirement. Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve the bid of Onyx Construction and waive bid time requirement. Motion carried 7-0. 27. PW 90-11 REMODELING OF GLENVIEW FACILITY APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to allocate the funds. Mr. Horvath asked if the staff could go ahead and bid out the roof, plumbing and electrical. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated yes, take bids and bring them back to the Council. Motion carried 7-0. 28. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Cliff Stevens, 9201 Kirk Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Stevens stated his home was heated by propane gas and the cost had risen considerably. Mr. Stevens asked that someone from the City contact Lone Star Gas Company and see if there was a possibility of running a gas line to his house. Mayor Brown advised Mr. Stevens that the City staff would check with Lone Star Gas Company. Councilman Scoma asked how many homes could be served if the line was installed. Mr. Stevens stated approximately eight homes. January 22, 1990 Page 8 Mr. McEntire stated it would have to be cost effective before the Gas Company would install the line. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked Mr. Marty Streiff, Recreational Services Limited, to introduce the golf pro that had recently been hired. Mr. Streiff introduced Mr. John Ericsson and advised they did have 43 applicants apply. Mr. Streiff stated he would be sending weekly reports and surveys on the golf course to the Council. Mr. Bill Smith, 8409 Springbrook Court, appeared before the Council. Mr. Smith stated he would like to take his children to play golf but felt the fees were too high. Mr. Smith stated he understood the bond and how much money had to be paid. Mr. Smith asked the Council to look at the cost involved in running a profitable course and not just make money. Mayor Brown advised Mr. Smith the fees would be looked at after the course had been in operation awhile. Mr. Massey, 5509 Woodview, appeared before the Council. Mr. Massey asked how many memberships had been sold. Mr. Sanford stated the City had sold 53 memberships and had cut off the sale of the memberships until the fees were set. Mr. Sanford advised only 150 memberships would be sold. Councilman Garvin stated the number was set at 150 so the golf course would not be overcrowded during prime time. 29. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown advised the Council would reconvene in Pre-Council. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 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