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Present:
ITEM
PRESENTATION OF
PROPOSED TAX
RATE INCREASE
AND SUMMARY OF
CHANGES IN
PROPOSED 1989/90
BUDGET
NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 28, 1989
Tommy Brown
Richard Davis
Mack Garvin
Frank Metts, Jr.
Byron Sibbet
Lyle E. Welch
Charles Scoma
Linda Spurlock
Rodger Line
Dennis Horvath
C.A. Sanford
Patricia Hutson
Rex McEntire
Lee Maness
Kevin Miller
John Johnston
Bob Mi 11 er
Donna Heishman
George Tucker
Pam Burney
Bobbie McCorkle
Richard Albin
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney for the City
Finance Director
Assistant Director - Utilities
Assistant Director - Public Works
Economic Development Director
Budget Director
Management Services Director
Environmental Services Director
Court Administrator
City Engi neer
Absent:
Jeanette Rewis
City Secretary
DISCUSSION
ASSIGNMENT
Mr. Line stated that the figures for the
Staff
As assigned.
Prepare for work
session at 6:00
p.m. September 1st.
decisions that Council made at the
Granbury Work Session had been further
refined and resulted in a proposed tax
rate of $0.50493. Councilman Scoma
presented to the Council a list of
recommendations regarding the proposed budget
that he would like to discuss at the Council
Meeting. It was the consensus of the Council
to hold a work session after Staff had analyzed
the recommendations.
ITEM
ESTABLISHING COURT
OF RECORD -
ORDINANCE NO. 1622
AND CALLING
ELECTION TO
DETERMINE METHOD
OF SELECTION FOR
JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL
COURT OF RECORD -
ORDINANCE NO. 1623
RECONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1619
Pre-Council Minutes 8/28/89
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DISCUSSION
ACTION TAKEN
Councilman Welch asked if there was any way
Dennis
Follow up.
to prevent the City from turning itself
into a speed trap. Councilman Scoma asked
what the down sides to the ordinance were.
Mr. McEntire stated there would be a period
of time to get the ordinance into operation
and there would be some procedural problems.
Councilman Scoma asked if it would cost
more for legal expenses. Mr. McEntire
stated it would cost more but there would
be an increase in revenues.
Councilwoman Spurlock stated she would
like the wording changed in Section 6,
Method 2 to "Election by the Voters of
North Richland Hills". Mr. McEntire
suggested that the effective date be
changed to January 1, 1990.
Mr. McEntire explained to the Council
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why the ordinance needed to be reconsidered.
Mr. McEntire stated that Councilman Metts
had agreed to make the motion for
reconsideration and that the applicant
had agreed to comply with the ten percent
landscaping requirements. Mayor Pro Tem
Davis stated he did not feel that it
was a scribblers error and recommended that
ITEM
CHILD CARE
ORDINANCE -
- ORDINANCE NO. 1617
REQUEST OF ARAPAHO
EAST, INC. FOR
REPLAT OF LOTS
1r, 3 & 4, BLOCK
35 HOLIDAY NORTH
- ADDITION
Pre-Council Minutes 8/28/89
Page 3
DISCUSS ION
Council send it back to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Davis
stated that the applicant furnished the
incorrect metes and bounds description.
Councilmen Garvin and Metts stated they
were of the understanding that the
applicant was only rezoning the back part
of the lot.
Ms. Burney stated that at Council IS request
the stipulation regarding residential family
homes had been added.
Council discussed the traffic problems
on Holiday Lane and the impact this would
have on the traffic. Mayor Pro Tem Davis
stated that when the High School replatted
the property the existing Lewis Drive was to
be vacated and relocated to the north.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that the City only
agreed to participate with the signalization.
Staff was directed to research the minutes
and discuss the matter with the school.
Councilman Scoma asked that when Arapaho
East platted the property that the substation
be surrounded with a brick wall. Mr. McEntire
ACTION TAKEN
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C.A.
Discuss brick
fence with Duane
Freeman.
J. McGlasson
Note request
regarding traffic
control.
Pre-Council Minutes 8/28/89
Page 4
ITEM
DISCUSSION
ACTION TAKEN
explained that the City could not require
them to erect a brick wall. Councilman Garvin
asked about having a traffic officer at
Lewis and Holiday Lane during peak traffic
hours.
GIVING CREDIT ON Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt the
ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE
NO. 1357 - the property owner should be required to
ORDINANCE NO. 1624
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Fo 11 ow up.
plat the property into a single lot.
AWARD OF BID ON
SMITHFIELD ROAD
PAVING & DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
Councilman Scoma asked Mr. Albin his
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opinion on concrete and asphalt in
terms of long term maintenance and
serviceability. Mr. Albin stated
asphalt had a life expectancy of ten
years and concrete had a life expectancy
of twenty years. Mayor Pro Tem Davis
stated he would prefer that the road be
built of asphalt and the cost savings could be
used elsewhere.
Mr. Horvath stated that Staff requested
that Council postpone Item No. 22 until
the September 11th meeting.
EXPIRATION OF TERMS Council was to submit their list of
'OR BOARDS/
COMMISSIONS MEMBERS recommendations to the City Secretary to be
Jeanette
Please note.
ITEM
DEMOLITION OF
BUILDING ON LOLA
AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF IRON HORSE
MAINTENANCE/CART
STORAGE BUILDING
Pre-Council Minutes 8/28/89
Page 5
DISCUSSION
placed on the September 25th meeting.
Mr. McEntire briefed the Council on the
events that had taken place since the
August 14th Council Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated this came in over
budget but the Ad Hoc Committee had revised
the budget to stay within the total budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the Ad Hoc Committee
was recommending approval.
ITEMS ON CONSENT None
AGENDA NOT ON
?RE -COUNC IL
WORK SESSION
OTHER ITEMS
Mayor Brown stated there would be a work session
on the budget on September 1, 1989 at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Kevin Miller introduced Mr. John Johnston,
the new Assistant Director - Public Works to
the City Council.
ACTION TAKEN
Rex/Dennis
Please follow up.
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Staff
Note
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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 - AUGUST 28, 1989 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the meeting to order August 28, 1989, 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:
Rodger N. Line
Dennis Horvath
C.A. Sanford
Patricia Hutson
Rex McEntire
Kevin Miller
Absent:
Jeanette Rewis
2.
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Counc ilwoman
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
City Engineer
City Secretary
3.
INVOCATION
Councilman Garvin gave the invocation.
4.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1989
APPROVED
Councilman Metts stated that the vote on Page 4, Item No. 11 should be
"Motion carried 4-3; Councilmen Scoma, Garvin, Sibbet and Metts voting for
and Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilwoman Spurlock and Councilman Welch voting
against".
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Scoma, to approve the
minutes of the August 14, 1989 Meeting as corrected.
Motion carried 7-0.
August 28, 1989
Page 2
5.
PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES
None
6.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Garvin removed Item No. 22 from the Consent Agenda.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK
(13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, & 23)
APPROVED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
8.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO RICHLAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION
Mayor Brown presented a proclamation to Richland Youth Association in
appreciation of their volunteer work.
Ms. Sharon Battles, Park and Recreation Board Member, on behalf of the
Park and Recreation Board, presented a plaque to Richland Youth
Association.
Councilman Garvin stated one of the attributes to the success of the
City's system was the volunteer service of RYA and other youth
organizations that worked within the system. Councilman Garvin expressed
his appreciation for their service to the City.
9.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF "YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS II
Ms. Kathy Robinson, Chairman, Beautification Committee, presented the
following "Yard of the Month Awards" for the month of August: Mr. and
Mrs. Bill Boyd, 5800 Shamrock; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Meek, 8441 Main; Mr.
and Mrs. William Rhue, 5732 Bermuda; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Curtis, 4648
Ridgeside; and Mr. and Mrs. Derek Sidwell, 7516 Woodhaven.
10.
PZ 89-12 RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1619
(REQUEST OF MARY EDITH EDDLEMAN TO REZONE A
PORTION OF LOT 7, BLOCK 4, NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS ADDITION, FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL TO C-2-SU
COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC USE-SALE OF USED AUTOS -
LOCATED AT 7141 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY)
APPROVED
August 28, 1989
Page 3
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to reconsider
Ordinance No. 1619.
Councilman Metts stated he was bringing the ordinance back up for
reconsideration based on input from the Attorney for the City that there
was an error on the City's part and the applicant's intent was to zone
only the back half for specific-use. Mr. Metts stated they had also
agreed to the landscaping requirements.
Motion carried 5-2; Councilwoman Spurlock, Councilmen Garvin, Metts,
Sibbet and Scoma voting for and Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Councilman Welch
voting against.
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve
Ordinance No. 1619 with the proper description.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt this would be spot zoning. Mayor Pro
Tem Davis stated he did not feel it was an error and that it should be
sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration.
Councilman Garvin stated he had a difference of opinion. Councilman
Garvin stated it was clear to him that the zoning was for the back half of
the lot and he felt that most of Council understood it that way.
Councilwoman Spurlock stated she agreed that the request should be sent
back to the Planning and Zoning Commission because the people who spoke at
the last Council Meeting did not plan on meeting the specifications of the
landscaping requirements. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she would like for
the landscaping to be shown on the plans before it was submitted to
Council .
Councilman Welch stated he would also like to see it sent back to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for their approval.
Councilman Scoma stated as he recalled Council previously determined that
the ten percent landscaping requirement did apply to the property and was
enforceable. Councilman Scoma stated he was not in favor of sending it
back to the Planning and Zoning Commission on a technicality.
Mr. Kirby Eddleman, applicant, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Eddleman stated this property was zoned in 1972. Mr. Eddleman stated
he did not know why he had to have the property rezoned. Mr. Eddleman
stated the greenery currently on the property met the landscaping
requirements. Mr. Eddleman stated he thought he would plat the property
while zoning it. Mr. Eddleman stated he had received a list of thirteen
items that must be met prior to the plat being approved. Mr. Eddleman
stated he felt the City was requiring too much.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis explained to Mr. Eddleman why he had to rezone the
property. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that the thirteen items that Mr.
Eddlemanls engineer did not do was required by City Ordinance and that his
engineer should have a copy of the City's ordinance in his files.
August 28, 1989
Page 4
Councilman Garvin stated he did not appreciate Mr. Eddleman berating the
Council on another issue when Council was reconsidering the rezoning for
his benefit. Councilman Garvin stated the platting requirements were
required in the City's ordinance.
Councilman Scoma asked Mr. Eddleman what his understanding was of his
landscaping requirements.
Mr. Eddleman stated ten percent.
Councilman Scoma asked Mr. Eddleman what he meant by the statement that he
already met the ten percent landscaping requirements.
Mr. Eddleman stated that he had a greenbelt that consisted of grass and
flowers.
Motion carried 4-3; Councilmen Metts, Garvin, Sibbet and Scoma voting for
and Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilman Welch and Councilwoman Spurlock voting
against.
11.
PZ 89-13 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF B.H. & L. JOINT VENTURE TO REZONE
TRACTS 7A6 & 7A, S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266,
FROM OC OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL AND AG AGRICULTURE TO
R-1 SINGLE FAMILY (LOCATED EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD
AND NORTH OF TIMBER DRIVE)
Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor to please come forward.
Mr. Doug Long, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Long stated that this tract of land consisted of 38.8 acres and was
adjacent to a 52 acre tract of land that Mr. Barfield also owned. Mr.
Long stated the two tracts would be joined together to make a 91 acre
subdivision called Thorn Bridge. Mr. Long requested that Council approve
the R-1 Zoning. Mr. Long stated that the adjoining R-3 Zoning would be
deed restricted.
Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please
come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public
Hearing.
12.
ORDINANCE NO. 1621
APPROVED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve
Ordinance No. 1621.
Augus t 28, 1989
Page 5
Councilman Scoma asked if they would have any objections to side and rear
parking.
Mr. Long stated he would object, that he did not know what his client's
feelings would be. Mr. Long stated they had asked for the highest and
best use the City had.
Motion carried 7-0.
*13.
PS 89-11 REQUEST OF GARY W. DENNY TO REPLAT
LOT 8R, BLOCK 23, KINGSWOOD ESTATES
(LOCATED AT THE END OF ACTS COURT NORTH OF STARNES ROAD)
APPROVED
*14.
PS 89-12 REQUEST OF ARAPAHO EAST, INC. FOR REPLAT
OF LOTS 1R, 3 & 4, BLOCK 35, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HOLIDAY LANE NORTH OF IH 820)
APPROVED
*15.
GN 89-92 CHILD CARE ORDINANCE -
ORDINANCE NO. 1617
APPROVED
16.
GN 89-99 ESTABLISHING COURT OF RECORD -
ORDINANCE NO. 1622
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve
Ordinance No. 1622 with the following correction: Section 6 - "The
Municipal Court of this City shall become a Court of Record from and after
the fi rs t day of January, 1990".
Motion carried 6-1; Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilwoman Spurlock, Councilmen
Metts, Garvin, Sibbet and Scoma voting for, and Councilman Welch voting
against.
17.
GN 89-100 CALLING ELECTION TO DETERMINE METHOD OF
SELECTION FOR JUDGE OF MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD -
ORDINANCE NO. 1623
APPROVED
Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve
Ordinance No. 1623 with the following change in the wording of the
ballot: "Method 2: Election by the voters of the City of North Richland
Hills at the General City Election".
Motion carried 7-0.
August 28, 1989
Page 6
*18.
GN 89-101 APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD
APPROVED
*19.
GN 89-102 GIVING CREDIT ON ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE NO. 1537 -
ORDINANCE NO. 1624
APPROVED
*20.
GN 89-103 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF IRON HORSE MAINTENANCE/CART STORAGE BUILDING
APPROVED
21.
GN 89-104 PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED TAX RATE
APPROVED
Mr. Line stated that the proposed tax rate had been calculated more
precisely than when the agenda was prepared. Mr. Line stated the staff
was recommending that the tax rate be set at $0.50493 and that the public
hearing be called for that amount.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to set the
public hearing on the budget and tax rate for September 11, 1989 and
approve publication of the notice of intent to set a tax rate of $0.50493.
Councilman Scoma stated that Council was establishing the maximum tax rate
that would be considered. Councilman Scoma stated there were efforts and
he was proposing that Council consider some items that would reduce the
tax rate significantly. Councilman Scoma stated these issues would be
evaluated with the staff and Council. Councilman Scoma stated Council
wanted to maintain as low a tax rate as possible and still offer quality
services. Councilman Scoma stated he was not in favor of the tax rate
being proposed.
Councilman Garvin stated there was not a Council Person that was not
interested in keeping the tax rate as low as possible. Councilman Garvin
stated each of the Council had that interest in mind.
Motion carried 5-2; Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilwoman Spurlock, Councilmen
Metts, Garvin and Sibbet voting for and Councilmen Welch and Scoma voting
against.
22.
PW 89-32 AWARD OF BID ON MISCELLANEOUS SLURRY SEAL
OVERLAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1989
POSTPONED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to postpone PW
89-32 until the September 11, 1989 meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
Augus t 28, 1989
Page 7
*23.
PW 89-33 AWARD OF BID ON SMITHFIELD ROAD
PAVING & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
24.
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
1) MR. CHARLES L. BUSBY (REPRESENTING AARP)
4621 CATCHIN
RE: GLENVIEW FACILITY
Mr. Busby was not present.
Mr. Marlin Miller, 5109 Susan Lee Lane, President of AARP North Richland
Hills Chapter 3960, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Miller stated he was before the Council in regards to the future of
the Community Center on Glenview Drive. Mr. Miller stated that the Fire
Department would soon be moving out and he understood that there were
plans in the making for the building. Mr. Miller stated that his AARP
chapter as well as the senior citizens, would like to see it made into a
Senior Citizens Center. Mr. Miller stated that they had the ability,
through their bylaws, to obtain a grant to help the City with the
project. Mr. Miller stated they presently met at the Park and Recreation
Center. Mr. Miller briefed the Council on a facility in Nebraska that he
had visited. Mr. Miller stated they felt a Senior Citizens Center was
needed on the south end of the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he appreciated the activities in which his
group was involved. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that the Council had been
discussing what the City was going to do with the facility since the 1985
Bond Election. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked Mr. Miller where he would apply
for the grants.
Mr. Miller stated the grants were available through AARP.
Councilman Sibbet asked Mr. Miller to obtain more information on the
financing of the Nebraska facility.
Councilman Scoma stated the Council would be evaluating other uses for the
facility. Councilman Scoma asked Mr. Miller to use his peoplels talents
to provide input on how the facilities could be used, how it could be
accomplished, the cost, etc.
Mr. Miller expressed his thanks to the Parks and Recreation Staff.
Mr. Charles Cole, 6125 Riveria, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Cole asked the Council to consider passing an ordinance that would
prohibit solicitation by attaching materials to the front door. Mr. Cole
stated that the people who lived on Riveria on the lakeside were concerned
with the increasing number of people who did not belong on that side of
August 28, 1989
Page 8
the lake. Mr. Cole stated he would appreciate whatever could be done by
the City in discussing with the developer what protection could be given
to those that reside on the lakeside. Mr. Cole stated that the traffic
backed up at the west exit on Rufe Snow at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Cole suggested
that the exit be moved back towards Holiday Lane with the help of the
State.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the City had already requested that from the
State.
Mr. Cole requested that a neighborhood watch program be initiated in the
City.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that the City already had neighborhood watch
programs.
Mr. Line stated Officer Wilkins, who was in charge of the program, would
contact him.
Mr. Cole stated he noticed that Laidlaw was planning to raise the garbage
pick-up rates. Mr. Cole recommended that the area cities join together
and all contracts go into effect and expire at the same time.
Mr. Line stated that the City was currently discussing this with the other
cities.
Councilman Scoma stated the City did have a committee that was evaluating
the garbage fees and contract.
Mr. Ralph Thrasher appeared before the Council.
Mr. Thrasher asked if the proposed budget had an increase for homestead
exemptions.
Mayor Brown stated no.
25.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
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