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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1989-09-25 Minutes NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1989 Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvi n Frank Metts, Jr. Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Charles Scoma Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Bob Miller Donna Heishman George Tucker Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney for the City Finance Director Public Works Director Economic Development Director Budget Director Management Services Director City Engineer ITEM DISCUSS ION RENAMING MUNICIPAL Councilman Sibbet advised that he and Councilman DRIVE TO DICK FISHER DRIVE - Garvin were submitting the name "Bear Creek ORDINANCE NO. 1632, AND ESTABLISHING Boulevard" because it would probably be NAME OF BEAR CREEK BOULEVARD - acceptable to the'other cities involved since ORDINANCE NO. 1633 the creek runs through these cities. Councilman Scoma asked if it would be Little Bear Creek since the information sheet referred to both. Councilman Sibbet stated it would be Bear Creek. EXPLANATION OF MOTI ON ON BUDGET Councilman Scoma explained the motion he was going to make on adoption of the 1989-90 Operating Budget. ASSIGNMENT Dennis Follow up NAN ITEM PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT POLICY PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF - APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT BY AEGON/LI FE INVESTORS - ORDINANCE NO. 1635 & RESOLUTION NO. 89-42 Pre-Council Minutes Page 2 DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked Mr. McEntire to NAN explain items 16 through 19. Mr. McEntire explained the motions that needed to be made in regard to these items. NAN Mr. Sanford stated that Senior Staff Accountant NAN Camelia Fisher was present to answer any questions the Council might have. There were no questions. Mr. Miller advised that changes had been made in the contract the Council had NAN previously received. Mr. Miller explained the changes in the contract. Mr. McEntire stated that #3 of the contract had not been settled, but was being worked on. Mr. McEntire and representatives of AEGON left the meeting to negotiate #3 of the contract. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Councilwoman Spurlock asked what the license FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT NAN fee would be on a yearly basis. Kane Kelly stated there was no fee, the only cost would be for software maintenance. ITEM AWARD OF BID TO PHYSIO-CONTROL CORPORATION FOR DEFIBRILLATOR/ MONITORS AMENDMENT TO CHIMNEY I NSPECTI ONS ORDINANCE WORK SESS ION OTHER ITEMS Pre-Council Minutes Page 3 DI SCUSS ION ACTION TAKEN Councilman Scoma asked if there was training NAN available for the personnel. Chief Gertz stated yes. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if two inspections Dennis Follow up evaluation - to be done in six months. would be required. Mr. Taylor stated that two inspections would be needed. The second inspection would be a drive-by inspection. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked about the cost difference. Mr. Taylor stated he did not have a figure at this time. Councilman Metts stated he felt that safety- wise this should be done. None Mayor Brown explained the item that was added to the agenda. Pre-Council Minutes Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN Mayor Pro Tern Davis advised that agenda item NAN #24 should be changed to show Tommy Duer, Place 5 and the Alternate Place 3. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that on Item #30 Bobby Lambert, Place 2, should be listed. Mayor Brown will send letters to Board/ Commission members that were appointed/ Jeanette Please assist reappointed and the members going who would no longer be serving. Mayor Pro Tern Davis discussed the DARE Grant. He advised the City had been to private schools. Charges for the Jeanette Place on 10/9/89 Council Agenda Jerry McGlasson Prepare analysis for 10/9/89 Council Meeting contacted to make the program available program were discussed and Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked that this be placed on the October 9th Council Agenda. Mr. McEntire and the AEGON Representatives returned to the meeting. Mr. McEntire advised the Council of the agreement reached on Item 3 of the contract. 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 - SEPTEMBER 25, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order September 25, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Ly 1 e E. We 1 c h Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Charles Scoma Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Greg Dickens 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Counc ilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 3. I NVOCA TI ON Councilman Garvin gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet to approve the minutes of the September 11, 1989 meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated for a point-of-clarification, in reference to PZ 89-15, because there was only one quarter acre, and was adjacent to C-2, it would not be spot zoning. Motion carried 7-0. 5. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1989 APPROVED September 25, 1989 Page 2 Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve the minutes of the September 18, 1989 meeting. Motion carried 6-0, Councilman Scoma abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 6. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS None 7. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO CAREFLITE Mayor Brown presented a Proclamation to Mr. Rick Davis, proclaiming October 1, 1989 as Careflite Day. Mayor Brown and Mayor Pro Tern Davis presented Mr. Dennis Horvath with a certificate which represented his 10 years of service to the City. 8. SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS Mayor Brown and Kathy Robinson, Chairman of the Beautification Commission, presented the following citizens with the "Yard of the Month" Awards: Mr. & Mrs. Roger Webb, 6820 Meadow Road; Mr. Kirkland, 6752 Parkwood; Mr. & Mrs. Greg Hull, 5513 Ashspring Court; Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kelly, 5641 Jamaica; Mrs. Wanda Stuart & Mr. Scott Stuart, 5125 Cummings; and Mr. & Mrs. Larry Nida, 6409 Simmons. 9. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JIMMY D. WILLIAMS Mr. Jimmy D. Williams presented Chief McGlasson with a $6,200 donation, from various citizens, for the purchase of firearms for the Police Department. 10. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern Davis removed items 14, 16, 17, 18 and 19 from the Consent Agenda. 11. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (13, 15, 20, 21, 23, 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. September 25, 1989 Page 3 12. PZ 89-11 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE #1080, SECTION 24.6 (TEMPORARY SALES) ALLOWING SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES TO HAVE RUMMAGE SALES - ORDINANCE NO. 1628 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Ordinance No. 1628. Motion carried 7-0. *13. GN 89-110 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1560 CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 1629 APPROVED 14. GN 89-111 RENAMING MUNICIPAL DRIVE TO DICK FISHER DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 1632, AND ESTABLISHING NAME OF BEAR CREEK BOULEVARD - ORDINANCE NO. 1633 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Ordinance No. 1632. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that he had served six years with Dick Fisher and would like to recognize all of his service to the City. Mayor Pro Tern Davis recognized Mrs. Pat Fisher, Chris Fisher, Lynette Fisher and Debra Sims, Dick Fisher's family. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1633. Motion carried 7-0. *15. GN 89-112 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVED September 25, 1989 Page 4 16. GN 89-113 ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 BUDGET - ORDINANCE NO. 1631 APPROVED Councilman Scoma discussed the impact the tax increase would have on the homeowners as well as the non-residential. Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve the 1989-90 Budget with the following recommendations: approve the staff recommendation on the merit increase and include the incentive pay and the salary updates; reduce the number of new firefighters from six to three; the employees pay ten percent of personal and dependants insurance; that the gasoline expenditures be frozen at the 1988/89 budget level. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked Councilman Scoma if the figures he gave on the tax increase included just city taxes. Councilman Scoma stated it included school, county and City taxes. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that, unfortunately, all that could be controlled was City taxes. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he did not agree with reducing the firefighters to three; that even if the firefighters were hired by January 1st it would be next July before they would actually be on the street. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the employees' participation in insurance was increased therefore some of the cost was passed on to the employees. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he did not think the City stockpiled gasoline; that he would trust management to monitor this but if the City had more vehicles than it used then a conservation program might be looked at. Motion failed 5-2, Councilmen Scoma and Welch voting for; Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmen Garvin, Sibbet, Metts and Councilwoman Spurlock voting against. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the 1989-90 Budget as recommended by the staff. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that he would recommend that, if at mid-year revenues were sufficient, the additional tanker for the Fire Department could be purchased and the MasterPlan be updated. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if the delay on the merit increase was being looked into to see if there was a way to formulate it. Mr. Line stated that it might be possible but the City would probably have to hire an accountant to keep up with it. Mr. Line stated the same employees were not being penalized each year. Motion carried 6-1, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmen Garvin, Sibbet, Metts, Welch and Councilwoman Spurlock voting for; Councilman Scoma voting against. September 25, 1989 Page 5 17. GN 89-114 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL - RESOLUTION NO. 89-40 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve GN 89-114 and Resolution No. 89-40 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 18. GN 89-115 EXEMPTIONS FOR BUDGET YEAR 1989/90 - RESOLUTION NO. 89-41 APPROVED Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve GN 89-115 and Resolution No. 89-41 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 19. GN 89-116 TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989/90 - ORDINANCE NO. 1630 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve GN 89-116 and Ordinance No. 1630 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 6-1, Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmen Garvin, Metts, Sibbet, Welch and Councilwoman Spurlock voting for; Councilman Scoma voting against. *20. GN 89-117 APPROVE WATER PIPELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY - RESOLUTION NO. 89-39 APPROVED *21. GN 89-118 INCREASE IN VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT FEES - ORDINANCE NO. 1634 APPROVED 22. GN 89-119 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT BY AEGON/LIFE INVESTORS - ORDINANCE NO. 1635 & RESOLUTION NO. 89-42 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called anyone wishing to speak in favor to please come forward. Mr. Dave Feltner, representing AEGON, appeared before the Council. September 25, 1989 Page 6 Mr. Feltner presented a design concept and gave background information on AEGON. Councilman Scoma stated he had concern that if AEGON had space they did not need it might be rented or leased before they were paying the full tax rate, because of existing office space in the City that was paying the full rate. Mr. Feltner stated he did not foresee renting any space, there were affiliated companies that might want to utilize the space. Councilman Scoma stated that as it was a part of the same corporate umbrella he would not have a problem with it. Mr. Feltner stated that AEGON might have a situation with a company that did not fall within the corporate umbrella, but did extensive business with the facility and they might want to house them together. Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1635 and Resolution No. 89-42 as recommended on the cover sheet. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she also had concerns with space being rented or leased. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she would like to reiterate that if other businesses that were part of AEGON she would have no problem. Mr. Feltner stated that the corporation fell under several umbrellas and he was concerned about what level the City wanted to draw the line. The line of investors, the AEGON level or AEGON International level. Mayor Brown asked Mr. Feltner if he would be comfortable with the AEGON International. Mr. Feltner stated yes. Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis to amend the motion to state that the use of the building would be limited to AEGON International exclusively for five years. Attorney for the City and AEGON International to establish the wording in the contract. Motion carried 7-0. *23. GN 89-120 PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT POLICY APPROVED 24. GN 89-121 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve GN 89-121 as recommended on the cover sheet with the correction of the alternate being Place 3 and the appointee Place 5. September 25, 1989 Page 7 Motion carried 7-0. 25. GN 89-122 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF APPEALS APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Council Metts to approve GN 89-122 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 26. GN 89-123 APPOINTMENTS TO CABLE TELEVISION BOARD APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve GN 89-123 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 27. GN 89-124 APPOINTMENTS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis to approve GN 89-124 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 28. GN 89-125 APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve GN 89-125 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 29. GN 89-126 APPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve GN 89-126 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 30. GN 89-127 APPOINTMENTS TO PARK AND RECREATION BOARD APPROVED September 25, 1989 Page 8 Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve GN 89-127 with the correction of adding Place 2 to the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 31. GN 89-128 APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Councilman Scoma to approve GN 89-128 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 32. GN 89-129 APPOINTMENTS TO TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve GN 89-129 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 33. GN 89-130 APPOINTMENT TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve GN 89-130 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. *34. PU 89-19 RATIFY THE PURCHASE OF BORING MACHINE APPROVED *35. PU 89-20 AWARD OF BID TO PHYSIO-CONTROL CORPORATION FOR DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITORS APPROVED *36. PU 89-21 AWARD OF OFFICE SUPPLY CONTRACT TO BOISE CASCADE APPROVED *37. PU 89-22 AWARD OF BID FOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO ALLIED FOOD SERVICE AND GERNSBACHER'S APPROVED September 25, 1989 Page 9 *38. PU 89-23 APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT OF THIRTY TON AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR CITY HALL ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS APPROVED 38.A. PAY 89-07 APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO BRUCE COMPANY FOR DIRT WORK ON IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve PAY 89-07 as recommended on the cover sheet. Motion carried 7-0. 39. CITIZENS PRESENTATION MR. LONNIE JEFFERS 7300 BOCA RATON RE: DIRT BIKE NUISANCE Mr. Lonnie Jeffers, 7300 Boca Raton, appeared before the Council. Mr. Jeffers stated that dirt bikes were being ridden on the vacant property by his house. Mr. Jeffers stated the noise was almost unbearable. Mr. Jeffers requested the City to try and help with the problem. Mr. Jeffers presented a petition signed by the residents in the a rea. Mr. Line advised Mr. Jeffers that the City was aware of the problem and the Police had been sent to the area. Mr. Line stated the biggest problem was catching the riders because it was hard for a patrol car to go where a motorcycle could. Chief McGlasson advised that some of the police officers had dirt bikes and on their day off had gone to the location. Chief McGlasson advised that some citations had been issued. Chief McGlasson stated the owner of the property was going to put up no trespassing signs. Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Circle, appeared before the Council. Ms. Byrd stated she lived on Hialeah Circle and she could also hear the noise. Ms. Byrd stated there was a problem with the bikers. September 25, 1989 Page 10 40. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. ATTEST: ~þ,?Æ; 12//: ) Ci Secretary'