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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1989-01-09 Minutes Present: ITEM SIDEWALKS NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1989 Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Lyle Welch Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens C.A. Sanford George Tucker Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney for the City Finance Director Public Works Director Economic Development Director Planning & Zoning Director City Engineer Absent: Virginia Moody Councilwoman DISCUSS ION ASSIGNMENT Mayor Brown advised the Council of a meeting Note at Grapevine January 26th at 6:30 p.m. concerning the Northeast Tarrant County Thoroughfare. Mayor Brown advised the Council that Bob Frank had submitted a letter requesting that Item No.9 on the Council Agenda be postponed until February 13, 1989. Mr. Horvath stated that the only remaining obstacle to the proposed sidewalk Greg Pl ease fo 11 ow up construction program was on Smithfield Road from Turner to the Elementary School. There are some property owners TEM TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION 1989 SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 89-3 DISCUSSION who have not given permission for a sidewalk to be constructed. Mr. Line advised that a temporary or a permanent sidewalk could be built along Rufe Snow. Councilman Garvin stated that Little Ranch Road could be made one-way during school hours and construct a walkway on Rufe Snow. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he felt the City was going to have to look at a sidewalk assessment policy that would help avoid future problems. It was the consensus of the Council to construct a permanent sidewalk on Rufe Snow and to make Little Ranch Road one way north during school hours. Mr. Line briefed the Council on the Tarrant County Housing Finance Bond Program. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if there was a way to find out how many citizens had participated in the program in North Richland Hills. Mr. McInroe advised he would find out. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he thought information pertaining to the Housing Finance should be put in the newsletter. Pre-Council Minutes 1/9/89 Page Two ACTION ITEM Lee Report to Council on Housing Program in NRH. Dennis Note newsletter item TEM PROPOSED UTILITY REVENUE BOND REFUNDING & ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 IN NEW DEBT AWARD OF BID ON WATER SUPPLY WELLS FOR MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE APPROVE COST PARTICIPATION IN SIGNALIZATION OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AT STARDUST DRIVE iTEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA NOT ON PRE-COUNCIL Pre-Council Minutes 1/9/89 Page Three DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM Mr. Line stated it was recommended that the Lee Fo 11 ow up City issue $2,000,000 in new debt to continue the system improvement program and refinance the outstanding debt to reduce debt service payments and help avoid future rate increases. No questions. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked how many more lights on Rufe Snow could be warranted. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the more lights that were placed on Rufe Snow the slower the traffic would move. Mr. Dickens explained the over all plans for Rufe Snow. Mr. Line advised that the traffic at this intersection warranted the light. Mr. Line stated that both Watauga and North Richland Hills would benefit from the light. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she felt the light would help the businesses at this location and it should be installed. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that a long term plan for Rufe Snow needed to be looked into. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if the public had access on Ruth Road (Agenda Item No. 13). NAN Greg Please consult with R. Albin & advise me if long term traffic signal needs study is feasible George T. Please check & report Pre-Council Minutes 1/9/89 Page Four TEM DISCUSS ION ACTION ITEM Mr. Dickens stated yes. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked that the records be searched to determine whether or not Ruth Road is a private road. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that Agenda Item George Please handle No. 14, PS 88-27, the plat showed R-2 to the south and the Zoning Map showed C-l. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated this needed to be clarified. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that Item No. 15 NAN on the Agenda, PS 88-28, the plat showed that part of the lot was in the lake. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if part of the lake could be platted and would it cause a problem for the City. Mr. Dickens advised that Lot 38 was platted the same way and it woul d not cause a problem for the City. Mr. Line advised that at this time an RNL Follow up aqreement is being prepared with Richland Hills for their city to provide sewer service to the church and other buildings along Glenview. The two cities are in the process of working out an agreement for interchange of sewer service where needed. Pre-Council Minutes 1/9/89 Page Five TEM WORK SESS ION DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM A work session was scheduled for January 16, Jeanette & C.A. Note 1989,6:30 p.m., with the Council and School Board on Tax Abatement. 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 9, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order January 9, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Absent: Virginia Moody 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Director of Public Works/Utility Councilwoman 3. I NVOCA TI ON Councilman Welch gave the invocation. Mayor Brown advised that the applicant for PZ 88-21, Agenda Item No.9, had requested a postponement. Mayor Brown advised the case would be heard February 13, 1989. 4. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 8, 1988 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1988 meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 APPROVED January 9, 1989 Page 2 Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the minutes of the December 12, 1988 meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Davis advised the minutes stated Mayor Brown called the meeting to order and it should be Mayor Pro Tern Davis. Motion to approve the minutes as corrected carried 6-0. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern Davis removed Item No. 17 from the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, & 27) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. * 8. PZ 88-6 REQUEST OF AMERICITY CORP. FOR APPEAL HEARING GRANTED 9. PZ 88-21 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL HEARING - REQUEST OF J.B. JOHNSTON TO REZONE LOTS 1R AND 2R, BLOCK 6, MEADOW LAKES ADDITION FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) TO 0-1-PD (OFFICE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) POSTPONED 10. ORDINANCE NO. 1589 POSTPONED 11. PZ 88-22 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO REZONE TRACT 1B2B, J. CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 310, FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO U (INSTITUTIONAL) (LOCATED AT 7301 BURSEY ROAD) Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. George Tucker, Director of Planning and Zoning and representing North Richland Hills, appeared before the Council. Mr. Tucker stated this property was where the Senior Citizens Center was located. Mr. Tucker stated the reason for this hearing was to give the citizens an opportunity to speak. January 9, 1989 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated this property would be used strictly for a Senior Citizens Center. Mr. Tucker stated the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the zoning with the stipulation that the property could be used only as a Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Mary Ann Gibson, 8333 Odell, appeared before the Council. Mrs. Gibson stated the Center was needed. Mrs. Gibson stated a lot of people came to the Center and it had done a lot of good for the senior citi zens. Mr. W.F. Wells, 7300 Bursey Road, appeared before the Council. Mr. Wells stated it was his desire to maintain the property as a Senior Citizens Center. Mr. Line advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended the zoning with the stipulation that the property be used for a Senior Citizens Center and if the Council approved the Planning and Zoning recommendation it would be maintained as a Senior Citizens Center. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to please come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1590 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 1590. Motion carried 6-0. *13. PS 88-22 REQUEST OF ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CHURCH FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK G. CALLOWAY FARMS ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GLENVIEW DRIVE AND WEST OF FRAWLEY DRIVE) APPROVED *14. PS 88-27 REQUEST OF CHARLES T. CLARK FOR SHORT FORM PLAT OF LOT 7, BLOCK 3, WOODBERT ADDITION (LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF SAYERS LANE) APPROVED January 9, 1989 Page 4 *15. PS 88-28 REQUEST OF RICHMOND BAY DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 46, BLOCK 3, MEADOW LAKES ADDITION (LOCATED ON SOUTH END OF SKYLARK CIRCLE) APPROVED *16. GN 89-01 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR LOCKBOX ACCOUNTS - RESOLUTION NO. 89-1 APPROVED 17. GN 89-02 ADOPTION OF "IRON HORSE" AS NAME FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS GOLF COURSE - RESOLUTION NO. 89-2 APPROVED Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve Resolution No. 89-2. Motion carried 6-0. *18. GN 89-03 TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION 1989 SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 89-3 APPROVED *19. GN 89-04 PROPOSED UTILITY REVENUE BOND REFUNDING & ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 IN NEW DEBT APPROVED *20. PU 89-01 APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM QUADRANGLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SMITHFIELD ROAD (PARCEL #15) APPROVED *21. PU 89-02 APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM QUADRANGLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SMITHFIELD ROAD (PARCEL #14) APPROVED *22. PU 89-03 APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM JIMMIE W. WEST FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SMITHFIELD ROAD (PARCEL #22) APPROVED January 9, 1989 Page 5 *23. PU 89-04 APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM CENTURY JOINT VENTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SMITHFIELD ROAD (PARCEL #16) APPROVED *24. PU 89-05 AWARD OF BID ON WATER SUPPLY WELLS FOR MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE APPROVED *25. PW 89-01 APPROVE COST PARTICIPATION IN SIGNALIZATION OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AT STARDUST DRIVE APPROVED *26. PW 89-02 APPROVE BUDGET FOR MISCELLANEOUS WATER LINE REPLACEMENTS FOR 1989 APPROVED *27. PAY 89-01 APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT TO TARRANT COUNTY FOR HARMON SON ROAD PAVING IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II APPROVED 28. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Phil Ricke, 6436 Buckingham Trail, appeared before the Council. Mr. Ricke stated he would encourage the Council to consider the sidewalk issue. Mr. Ricke stated his concern was for the safety of the children walking along Rufe Snow and Little Ranch Road going to Foster Village School. Mr. Ricke stated that he was aware the Council was working very hard on the issue and he wanted to encourage the Council to keep it on the agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated a discussion was held in Pre-council concerning the Foster Village School. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the CIP Committee did look at trying to get permission to cross the Graham property and was unable to get permission. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the Council had given the CIP Committee direction to build a permanent sidewalk along Rufe Snow at an approximate cost of $22,000 and make Little Ranch Road a one-way street north bound during school hours to help the traffic flow and safety of those that walk on Little Ranch Road. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated it had been recommended to the Council and it would be on the next agenda for funding. January 9, 1989 Page 6 Councilwoman Spurlock stated there was concern about the traffic on Rufe Snow, but the sidewalk would be set as far away from the street as possible. Councilman Welch stated he was against the children having to walk along Rufe Snow. Councilman Welch stated he had no objections to the sidewalk, but he was against the children having to walk on the sidewalk close to Rufe Snow. Councilman Welch stated his colleagues had convinced him the sidewalk was needed. Councilman Welch asked if the citizens would be satisfied if the Council authorized the sidewalk on Rufe Snow and made Little Ranch Road one way. Mr. Ricke stated the majority of the children that attended Foster Village would not benefit from a sidewalk on Rufe Snow. Mr. Ricke stated that there needed to be a sidewalk at that location, but he did not feel the City should stop at that point. Mr. Ricke stated he felt that Little Ranch Road or a right-of-way through Mr. Graham's property from Hightower to Chapman would satisfy the problem. Mr. Ricke stated he realized that people purchased property on Little Ranch Road expecting to live in a country setting and did not want kids running through their yards. Mr. Ricke stated that from a practical standpoint, Rufe Snow was very dangerous and did not satisfy a direct route for the children from the southern boundary attending the school. Mr. Ricke stated the only way to solve the problem was to construct a sidewalk on Little Ranch Road or obtain the right-of-way through Mr. Graham's property. Councilman Welch stated that if any of the concerned citizens could help the City obtain the right-of-way it would solve a lot of problems. Mr. Ricke asked if the City could condemn the needed land. Mr. Line stated that the cost of condemnation would be prohibitive. Mr. Ricke asked about when the land was developed. Mr. Line stated that when Mr. Graham decided to develop the property, there would definitely be consideration given to vehicle and pedestrian access somewhere between Rufe Snow and Little Ranch Road. Councilman Garvin stated that the parents that bring their children to and from school were the worse violators of speeding on Little Ranch Road and that they did not have any regard for the children walking. Councilman Garvin stated traffic safety would be immensely helped if someone would get concerned enough to go to the school and make an effort to tell those parents to slow down. Mr. Ricke stated he concurred with Councilman £arvin and suggested that the North Richland Hills Police patrol the street. January 9, 1989 Page 7 29. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. ATTEST: Wfe1f;m iL:J v