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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1990-07-09 Minutes Present: TTEM ELIMINATION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLIC ACCESS STUDIO FROM THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JULY 9, 1990 Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Charles Scoma Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Donna Heishman Richard Albin Kane Kelly Absent: C.A. Sanford Bob Mill er Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Counc ilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager City Secretary Attorney for the City Finance Director Public Works Director Budget Director City Engineer Management Services Director Assistant City Manager Economic Development Director DISCUSS ION ASSIGNMENT CA/KANE Mr. Line stated the Council would have to make the decision on the appropriation of the $25,000 funds received from Sammons. It was decided that the Cable Board would come back to the City Council with a recommended use of these funds. Mr. Tom Soulsby, Sammons, gave a brief presentation on the changes wanted in the franchise. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt the Cable T.V. Board should review and make a recommendation on the extension of the franchise. TEM REQUEST OF HALTOM CITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FOR REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENT - MARTIN DRIVE REPAIR OF CITY FUEL SYSTEMS 7/9/90 Pre-Council Minutes Page 2 DISCUSSION It was the concensus of the Council that the Cable Board review the franchise. Not discussed at this time. Mr. Line stated that there were problems with the City's fuel tanks and also some requirements from EPA that needed to be resolved. Mr. Tommy Powell gave a brief outline on the condition of the fuel tanks and EPA Requirements. Councilman Scoma asked it gravel could be used on top of the tanks instead of concrete. Mr. Powell replied no, because one was in the middle of the parking lot. Councilman Welch asked who gave the estimate on the repair of the tanks. Mr. Powell stated Stovall and Team Design had given estimates. Mr. Powell stated bids would have to be taken and whoever got the bid would dispose of the fuel. Councilman Welch asked it the fuel could be used. ACTION TAKEN C.A./KANE TEM AWARD OF BID FOR JERRELL STREET PAVING IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I OTHER ITEMS REQUEST OF HALTOM CITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FOR REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENT - MARTIN DRIVE DISCUSSION 7/9/90 Pre-Council Minutes Page 3 be used. Mr. Powell stated he did not feel the fuel should Councilman Scoma questioned the Staff's recommendation on the bids because the low bidder was not recommended. Mr. Dickens explained the breakdown of the bids and that the County would award the bid. Ms. Kathy Robinson advised the Council that several schools in North Richland Hills had received 5th place awards from the State on Keep Texas Beautiful. She also stated that the Beautification Commission wants to conduct a survey on recycling Mayor Brown gave a report on recycling. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that in the past the Council had given credit for residential only. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the church asked for U Zoning in May of 1985 and was turned down. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he hoped the Council would stay consistent. Council adjourned to Executive Session. ACTION TAKEN NAN RNL Work with Mayor & Ms. Robinson Re: Survey NAN 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 - JULY 9, 1990 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order July 9, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Charles Scoma Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Absent: C.A. Sanford Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Assistant City Manager 3. INVOCATION Councilman Welch gave the invocation. 4 . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 1990 APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve the minutes of the June 25, 1990 meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Kathy Robinson, Beautification Committee Chairman, made a presentation on the award received by the area schools from the State on "Keep Texas Beautiful". July 9, 1990 Page 2 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7 . CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. *8. GN 90-96 ELIMINATION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR A PUBLIC ACCESS STUDIO FROM THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE - ORDINANCE NO. 1681 APPROVED 9 . GN 90-97 REQUEST OF HALTOM CITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FOR REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENT - MARTIN DRIVE DENIED Reverend Wayne Hilburn, Haltom City Church of the Nazarene, appeared before the Council. Reverend Hilburn stated the Church had purchased the property because they wanted to relocate. Reverend Hilburn stated they applied for rezoning in 1985 and the request was denied. Reverend Hilburn stated they then put the property up for sale. Reverend Hilburn stated the property was zoned Agriculture and asked that it be assessed at the residential rate. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the Council had reviewed several requests on reduction in assessments the only difference was there were residences on the property. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the improvements had actually increased the value of the property. Councilman Scoma advised Reverend Hilburn that the Council was looking into a new assessment policy, but at this time had no other choice but to leave it at the current rate. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to reject the reduction and the assessment be paid when the property sold and no interest charged. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to July 9, 1990 Page 3 instruct City Staff not to bring any more non-residential requests for reductions in assessments until Council reviewed the assessment policy. Motion carried 5-2; Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilwoman Spurlock, Councilmen Sibbet, Metts and Scoma voting for and Councilmen Welch and Garvin voting against. 9a. APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CAUSE NO. 48-126674-90 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TARRANT COUNTY TEXAS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE - RESOLUTION NO. 90-33 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Resolution No. 90-33. Motion carried 7-0. *10. REPAIR OF CITY FUEL SYSTEMS APPROVED *11. PW 90-30 APPROVE RAILROAD CROSSING WARNING SYSTEM AT MAIN STREET AND ST. LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD APPROVED *12. PW 90-31 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR WILLOWCREST/WENDELL/TOURIST DRIVE & WILLOWCREST COURT SOUTH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED *13. PW 90-32 AWARD OF BID FOR JERRELL STREET PAVING IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I APPROVED *14. PW 90-33 AUTHORIZE GIS TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING CONTRACT WITH AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHER APPROVED *15. PAY 90-10 APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,799.39 TO SHARROCK ELECTRIC, INC. FOR RUFE SNOW DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION AT HIGHTOWER DRIVE AND STARDUST DRIVE & SCHOOL ZONE FLASHERS APPROVED July 9, 1990 Page 4 16. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Jerome E. Taylor, 7801 Clover Leaf, appeared before the Council. Mr. Taylor stated he did have an interest in the City and would like to have more knowledge of his city government. Mr. Taylor asked who his area representative was. Mayor Brown advised that the Council all ran at large. Mr. Taylor was advised he could fill out a profile sheet and possibly be placed on one of the City's Boards or Commissions. 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. ATTEST: Secretary