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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1989-01-23 Minutes Present: -ITEM GENERAL FUND - 1987/88 YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS CONDITION OF THE OPERATING BUDGET CITY STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM 1989 NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1989 Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Virginia Moody Byron Sibbet Lyle Welch Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Mike McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens George Tucker Jerry McGlasson Ron McKinney Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Counc ilman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney for the City Finance Director Public Works Director Planning & Zoning Director Police Chief Personnel Director Absent: Linda Spurlock Frank Metts, Jr. Rex McEntire Councilwoman Councilman Attorney for the City DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT All Staff After a thorough discussion of the over expenditures in the General Fund, there was a general consensus that every effort should be made to assure that such event will not reoccur. Mr. Horvath advised that City crews were going Dennis & Greg Please prepare a plan for extending work on Rufe Snow Drive for Council consideration. to try and overlay approximately 1.2 miles of streets in various parts of the City. Mr. Horvath advised that the Council had a list of the streets and that the staff was open for suggestions. Mayor Brown asked about the Pre-Council Minutes Page 2 ITEM DISCUSS ION ACTION TAKEN condition of Blackfoot Trail. Mr. Dickens advised that it was in pretty bad shape. Mayor Brown suggested that Rufe Snow be resurfaced all the way to where state maintenance began. Mr. Dickens will look into this and possibly realign the priority listing. REQUEST OF COLLINS Mr. Line advised this plat was placed on the NAN INVESTMENTS FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 5 Agenda because of the conflict between Collins AND 6, BLOCK 1, NORTH HILLS VILLAGE and the Muffin Shop. The issues between the ADDITION parties had been resolved. REQUEST OF WILLIAM No questions. AND ALISA NELMS FOR FINAL PLAT OF OT 1, BLOCK 1, -NELMS ADDITION NAN REQUEST OF RICHMOND No questions. BAY FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 20-24, BLOCK 1), AND LOT 1, BLOCK 11 MEADOW LAKES ADDITION (PHASE III) NAN PUBLIC HEARING - Mr. Line explained that the City received funds COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK from HUD for capital improvements in low income GRANT Greg Follow up areas. The Council was required to hold a public hearing to receive any input from citizens. Jerrell was being submitted for the project. ITEM APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM DOLLIE ENGLAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SMITHFIELD ROAD SIDEWALK Pre-Council Minutes Page 3 DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked if the PTA had talked Greg F 011 ow up to Mrs. England on giving the right-of-way for the sidewalk. Mr. Dickens advised that Mrs. England's property line was at the back of the curb and she was concerned about liability. Mrs. England thought it was best if the City purchased the right-of-way. ITEMS ON CONSENT Mayor Pro Tem Davis advised that Councilwoman AGENDA NOT ON PRE-COUNCIL - Spurlock had inquired about Little Ranch Road ITEMS NO.8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20 being made a one-way during school hours. She & 21 POSSIBLE WORK SESS ION felt the ordinance should be changed to state the time of normal school hours. Councilman Garvin asked if notification would be given for the starting date of the enforcement of the one-way. Chief McGlasson stated that the Police Department would issue warnings only for a period of time. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked that Mr. Nix be asked to inform the citizens of the one-way. Mr. Line advised the Council that a Special Meeting needed to be held on Monday, January 30, 1989 at 6:30 p.m. for approval of the golf course bids. Also a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee would be held on Friday, January 27, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. Dennis, Greg & Jerry Please handle, including sign at both ends of street advising about effective date. Jeanette & C.A. Note ITEM DISCUSSION OTHER ITEMS Councilwoman Moody advised the Council Mr. Jack Frisque, Civil Service Commission member, had passed away on Sunday. Council asked that a Resolution be presented to the Frisque family. Pre-Council Minutes Page 4 ACTION TAKEN Jeanette Note 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 23, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order January 23, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Virginia Moody Byron Sibbet Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Mike McEntire Absent: Frank Metts, Jr. Linda Spurlock Rex McEntire 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Councilman Councilwoman Attorney 3. INVOCATION Councilman Garvin gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 1989 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the minutes of the January 9, 1989 meeting. Motion carried 4-0; Councilwoman Moody abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Davis removed Item No. 17 from the Consent Agenda. January 23, 1989 Page 2 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, & 21) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. * 7. PS 87-45 REQUEST OF COLLINS INVESTMENTS FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 1, NORTH HILLS VILLAGE ADDITION (LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST INTERSECTION OF LOOP 820 AND STATE HIGHWAY 26) APPROVED * 8. PS 88-30 REQUEST OF MARVIN D. SMITH FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 5 MAROAKS ADDITION (LOCATED ON LINCOLN DRIVE) APPROVED * 9. PS 88-31 REQUEST OF RICHMOND BAY FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 13R-16R, BLOCK 10, MEADOW LAKES ADDITION (LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF MEADOW LAKES DRIVE) APPROVED *10. PS 88-34 REQUEST OF WILLIAM AND ALISA NELMS FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, NELMS ADDITION (LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF CRANE ROAD) APPROVED *11. PS 88-35 REQUEST OF RICHMOND BAY FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 20-24, BLOCK 10, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 11 MEADOW LAKES ADDITION (PHASE III) (LOCATED ON PROPOSED EXTENSION OF SKYLARK CIRCLE) APPROVED *12. PS 88-36 REQUEST OF RICHMOND BAY FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 25-35, BLOCK 10 AND LOTS 2-17, BLOCK 11, MEADOW LAKES ADDITION (PHASE IV) (LOCATED ON THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF SKYLARK CIRCLE) APPROVED January 23, 1989 Page 3 *13. PS 88-37 REQUEST OF RICHMOND BAY FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 36-43, BLOCK 10, LOTS 18-20, BLOCK 11, AND LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 13, MEADOW LAKES ADDITION (PHASE V) (LOCATED ON SKYLARK CIRCLE) APPROVED *14. GN 89-05 AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNATURES FOR UNMARKED LICNESE PLATES - RESOLUTION NO. 89-4 APPROVED 15. GN 89-06 PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 89-5 APPROVED Mr. Line stated the purpose of the public hearing was to hear testimony from interested citizens on the proposed use of the funds. Mr. Greg Dickens, Director of Public Works, advised that the City recommended the funds be used for improvements to Jerrell Street. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Thomas Riley, 6828 Megan, appeared before the Council. Mr. Riley asked what the funds were for and how the determination was made on how the funds were to be used. Mr. Line stated that the funds came from H.U.D. and the guidelines were set by H.U.D. Mr. Line stated the funds had to be used in low income areas and not too many areas in North Richland Hills met the criteria. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Resolution No. 89-5. Motion carried 5-0. *16. GN 89-07 GENERAL FUND - 1987/88 YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS APPROVED January 23, 1989 Page 4 17. GN 89-08 DESIGNATION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON LITTLE RANCH ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 1592 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1592 with the hours being from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. *18. PU 89-06 APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM DOLLIE ENGLAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SMITHFIELD ROAD SIDEWALK APPROVED *19. PW 89-03 APPROVAL OF MARTIN DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 APPROVED *20. PW 89-04 APPROVAL OF MARTIN DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - CHANGE ORDER NO.3 APPROVED *21. PAY 89-02 APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE #9 IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,467.08 TO AUSTIN PAVING - HIGHTOWER DRIVE STREET & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 22. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Gilbert Caldwell, 6813 Old Mill Road, appeared before the Council. Mr. Caldwell stated there were a lot of grass fires in his neighborhood on Sunday. Mr. Caldwell stated you could say someone was setting them, but he felt that someone was not keeping their property in order. Mr. Caldwell stated that the Inspection Department needed to look at the property, and the Council might need to review the ordinances pertaining to tall grass. Mayor Brown advised the City did have Code Enforcement Officers. Mayor Brown advised that the Code Enforcement Officers had received tall grass complaints from citizens and the grass had been cut. Mayor Brown advised Mr. Caldwell to notify the Inspection Department if he saw property that needed to be mowed. 23. ADJOURNMENT January 23, 1989 Page 5 Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. M~~ ATTEST: