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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1989-03-13 Minutes Present: NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13! 1989 Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Frank Metts! Jr. Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Donna Heishman George Tucker Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney for the City Finance Director Public Works Director Budget Director Management Services Director City Engineer Absent: Virginia Moody Councilwoman TTEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR Councilman Sibbet asked what the bond money THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF 1989 SERIES would be used for. Mr. Maness advised the GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AMOUNT funds would be used for Watauga Road, OF $5,000,000 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE AND SALE SERIES 1989 - AND 1989-A REVENUE BONDS SENIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION Lee Davis Boulevard, Miscellaneous Streets, and Fire Station. Councilman Sibbet asked when the funds would be disbursed. Mr. Maness replied in approximately three years. Mr. McInroe advised the Council action on Dennis/Jeanette this item needed to be postponed to Ma rch 20, 1989. Mr. Sanford advised the position previously C.A. held by Donna Heishman needed to be filled. Mr. Sanford advised that approximately 75% Pre-Council Minutes 3/13/89 Page 2 rEM DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN of the duties were in areas other than the budget. Mr. Sanford advised the salary in the budget. Councilwoman Spurlock asked what the timing was on filling the position. Mr. Sanford replied it needed to be filled immediately. Councilman Sibbet asked what the salary range was. Mr. Sanford advised the range was $26t748 - $39,830. Councilman Welch stated he felt that some duties could be combined and a replacement not hired at this time. Mr. Sanford explained the duties of the Senior Accountant. It was agreed to hire this person. The staff was later advised to delay the filling of this position. IMPACT FEES; STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION Mr. Tucker advised that the Advisory Committee Greg, George, Rex had recommended that the impact fee be imposed on drainage in two years and the water/sewer by 1990. Mr. Dickens explained the impact fee structure. Mr. Albin advised that work should continue on the water/sewer impact fees. Mr. Dickens advised the staff wanted only to receive instruction from the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked if the Council could ITEM PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF NEW SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE DISCUSSION pass an ordinance on drainage impact fees with an effective date in two years. Mr. McEntire replied yes. This was the course of action directed. The staff was further directed to request proposals from our consultants for the water/ sewer impact fee study. Pre-Council Minutes 3/13/89 Page 3 ACTION TAKEN Mr. Horvath advised that Council had previously reviewed the Subdivision Ordinance and at that time some of the area engineers had some problems in some areas. Since that time meetings had been held and the engineers were now fully informed of the new ordinance. Councilman Sibbet asked if property that had been previously platted would be grandfathered. Mr. Tucker advised no, that portion of the ordinance was not changed. Mayor Pro Tem Davis advised that a developer would have two years from the date of platting to start construction. Councilwoman Spurlock questioned the replacement of driveways when repairs were needed on the City's easement. Mr. Dickens advised that the building inspection obtained a letter NAN TEM APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC WORKS/ UTILITY DESIGN MANUAL APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE- MENTS 1988 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 MISCELLANEOUS PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE- MENTS 1988 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 DISCUSS ION signed by the property owner that if a drive was torn up it would be replaced with concrete regardless of its original cond it i on. Discussed in conjunction with Item No.5. Mr. Horvath advised this change order was needed to catch up on the sidewalk work that was previously agreed to by by the Council. Mayor Brown asked about the curbs and drive approaches on Richland Plaza Drive. Mr. Dickens explained how the curbs and approaches would be replaced. Councilman Welch asked if there was any way the staff could look at the projects closer and keep change orders from reappearing. Councilman Garvin advised that change orders did not add to the cost because most of the time there was a contractor in the area and money was actua lly saved. .,.".....,.""...,~"~.~"'~----,- Pre-Council Minutes 3/13/89 Page 4 ACTION TAKEN NAN NAN Pre-Council Minutes 3/13/89 Page 5 "TEM DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN APPROVAL OF Mr. Horvath advised this item needed to be PAYMENT TO RONE ENGINEERS, INC. FOR taken off of the Agenda because there REMOVAL OF UNDER- GROUND STORAGE was some questions. FUEL TANKS Dennis/Greg ITEMS ON CONSENT AGENDA NOT ON PRE-COUNCIL No questions. WORK SESSION Mr. Horvath reminded the Council of the work session scheduled for March 20t 1989 and also advised there would be a Special Council Meeting to act on the sale of revenue bonds. OTHER ITEMS Mayor Pro Tem Davis advised he had talked to a gentleman from Haltom City about the DARE Program. There was a grant available through COG for this program. The Council directed the Police Department to coordinate the program between North Richland Hillst Haltom City and Watauga and apply jointly for the grant. The application had to be filed by March 24, 1989. Councilwoman Spurlock stated the Library was wanting a full time Childrens Librarian. Mr. Fritz, Library Board, had advised Ron/Arlita Councilwoman Spurlock that the City should check into getting an intern from one Pre-Council Minutes 3/13/89 Page 6 ITEM DISCUSS ION ACTION TAKEN of the colleges to work June through August. Mr. Horvath advised the cost would be approximately $7 to $8 per hour for the three to four months for a "library technician". There was discussion on the amount of salary to be paid and it was agreed that $5.00 per hour was the salary to be paid if an intern could be found. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked the staff to check into the possibility of getting an intern and report back to Council by May 1, 1989. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALLs 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MARCH 13, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order March 13, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Staff: Dennis Horvath C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Absent: Virginia Moody Rodger N. Line 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Counc ilman Counci lman Councilman Counci lwoman Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engi neer Councilwoman City Manager 3. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Davis gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1989 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moveds seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the minutes of the February 27, 1989 meeting. Motion carried 5-0; Councilwoman Spurlock abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Davis removed Item No. 18 from the Consent Agenda. March 13, 1989 Page 2 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (15, 16, & 17) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 7. GN 89-27 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF NEW SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 1579 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 Garvin moveds seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 1579 subject to corrections made in Pre-Council. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Pro Tem Davis on behalf of the Council expressed appreciation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their time and efforts spent on the Subdivision Ordinance. 8. GN 89-28 APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITY DESIGN MANUAL - RESOLUTION NO. 89-17 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Resolution No. 89-17. Motion carried 6-0. 9. GN 89-29 PRESENTATION OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR F/Y 1987/88 APPROVED Mr. Horvath advised that Mr. Clyde Womack and Mr. Jake Murrah were present to present the audited financial statements. Mr. Clyde Womack presented the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1988. Mr. Womack advised he would be happy to answer any questions the Council might have. March 13 s 1989 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Mettss to accept the audited financial statements for fiscal year 1987/88. Motion carried 6-0. 10. GN 89-30 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF 1989 SERIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000sOOO APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Mettss to accept the low bid on bonds as recommended by First Southwest Company. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Ordinance No. 1599. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moveds seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Resolution No. 89-20. Motion carried 6-0. 11. GN 89-31 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE SERIES 1989 - AND 1989-A REVENUE BONDS POSTPONED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Daviss to postpone GN 89-31. Motion carried 6-0. 12. GN 89-32 APPOINTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVED Councilman Welch moveds seconded by Councilman Garvin, to appoint Bernard Roux to Place 5 on the Civil Service Commission. Motion carried 6-0. 13. PW 89-09 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 1988 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PW 89-09. Motion carried 6-0. March 13, 1989 Page 4 14. PW 89-10 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 1988 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PW 89-10. Motion carried 6-0. *15. PW 89-11 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS PAVING & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 1988- CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 APPROVED *16. PW 89-12 APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE #5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,218.18 TO CIRCLE "C" CONSTRUCTION CO. - GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED *17. PW 89-13 AWARD OF BID ON NEWMAN DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 18. PAY 89-03 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO RONE ENGINEERS, INC. FOR REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE FUEL TANKS TABLED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moveds seconded by Councilman Garvin, to table PAY 89-03 for further study. Motion carried 6-0. 19. CITIZENS PRESENTATION KAY SCHMIDT RE: FUNDING OF CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN Ms. Jan Daniels, 5409 Scott, appeared before the Council. Ms. Daniels stated the Library was under staffed in the children's area. Ms. Daniels stated that a lot of the programs had to be cancelled. Ms. Daniels stated they would like to have the person on board by May 1, 1989. Ms. Daniels stated the approximate cost would be $7,200. Ms. Daniels asked the Council to put this position back into the budget. Councilwoman Spurlock stated this item had been discussed and the Council was aware of the need. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if any consideration had been given to hiring a college intern. Councilwoman Spurlock stated March 13 s 1989 Page 5 this would be temporary, the pay would be less and there would be no benefits. Ms. Daniels stated that to attract a person with qualifications, she did not know what salary would be acceptable. Councilman Sibbet asked what time span the $7,200 covered. Ms. Daniels replied from May to September. Ms. Cindy Daver, 6829 Mesa Drive, appeared before the Council. Ms. Daver stated she wanted to thank the Council for their timely response on the sidewalk situation. Mrs. Daver asked the Council if a sidewalk ordinance could be implemented because people were parking cars and boats on the sidewalks. Mayor Brown advised that the Council would look into getting an ordinance written. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that at the budget work session there was much deliberation on the budget. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that the position of the Childrens Librarian was deleted in order to keep a position which was occupied by someone that had been with the City for a number of years. He stated that this was a decision made by the Librarian Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he was concerned and Council would keep this under consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the Council appreciated the Library Board's time and efforts donated to the Library. 20. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. ,-1 Mayor '7~ ATTEST: ~~~ C' Secretary I