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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1989-11-13 Minutes Present: ITEM ~ENAMING LEWIS DRIVE NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1989 Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. 8yron Sibbet Charles Scoma Linda Spurlock Rodger Line C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Bob Mi 11 er George Tucker Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney for the City Finance Director Public Works Director Economic Development Director Management Services Director City Engineer Absent: Lyle E. Welch Dennis Horvath Donna Heishman Counc i lman Deputy City Manager Budget Director DISCUSS ION ASSIGNMENT Mayor Brown stated that he had a request from Bob Miller Please assist Council Committee as requested by Garvin/Sibbet Ms. Mattie Belle Lewis to rename Lewis Drive to Dick Lewis Drive in honor of her late husband. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt that Councilmen Garvin and Sibbet should do a screening review and research on requests for renaming of streets. Councilwoman Spurlock asked that the money impact also be researched. Mayor Brown appointed Councilmen Garvin and Sibbet to a committee to study and report. ITEM APPROVE BUDGET FOR RUFE SNOW DRIVE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE AT GLENVIEW DRIVE INTERSECTION APPROVE PA,YfilENT OF FUNDS TO CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF HURST FOR SEWER SERVICE Pre-Council Minutes 11/13/89 Page 2 DISCUSS ION ACTION TAKEN Councilman Garvin asked the cost of NAN landscaping project. Mayor Brown stated the cost would be $5,638.96. Councilman Garvin stated the Beautification Committee had done a good job on keeping the cost down. Mr. Line stated that about a year ago it was NAN brought to the City IS attention that funds were owed to Richland Hills and Hurst. He stated that Trinity River Authority was asked to assist the cities in resolving the matter and arrived at the amount owed. Mr. Line advised that this would be monitored closely to prevent a reoccurence. Councilman Scoma asked if payout arrangements could be worked out since it was not in the budget. Mr. Line stated he would recommend paying it in full. Pre-Council Minutes 11/13/8~ Page 3 ITEM DISCUSS ION -- - CONSIDERATION OF Mr. Line stated that the Planning and Zoning IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISIONS TO ZONING Commission had recommended that the ordinance ORDINANCE ~JHICH \~ERE APPROVED BY go into effect January 1, 1990. Mr. Line PLANNING AND ZONING AND CITY COUNCIL stated that, as he recalled, the Council wanted the sidewalk policy applied to some subdivisions immediately. After considerable discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the following would be enforced: "Changes approved by the Counc i 1 October 9, 1989 would go into effect January 1, 1990; changes will not affect currently platted property or final plats being reviewed by the City as of December 31, 1989; sidewalks are to be required immediately except in subdivisions that are 25% or more developed. II EXTENSION OF Councilman Sibbet asked why Industrial Boulevard INDUSTRIAL BLVD. IN THE NRH wasn't going through to Watauga Road. INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION Mr. Line stated that the street would be TO INTERSECT HOLIDAY LANE AT THE extended when the City received permission CALLOWAY BRANCH CHANNEL from the Railroad. Mr. Dickens stated the City was still negotiating with the railroad. Councilman Garvin asked if signal lights could ACTION TAKEN Danny Taylor Bob Mi 11 er Greg Dickens Follow up Greg Dickens Proceed with all phases, to be completed as nearly as possible at the same time. Pre-Council Minutes 11/13/89 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSS ION ACTION TAKEN be installed before the street was opened. Mr. Line stated that if signal lights were installed be~ore they were warranted the City might be liable. Mayor Brown stated the signals could be installed and be ready when warranted. WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN NRH FIREFIGHTERS AND THE CITY Councilman Scoma asked how the chairman and vice- NAN chairman would be elected. Mr. Gertz stated they would be elected by the majority of the members. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked the percentage that would be active in the program. Chief Gertz stated approximately 93%. APPROVE COST Councilman Scoma asked the condition of the PARTICIPATION IN BEDFORD-EULESS ROAD street and why it wasn't on the street survey OVERLAY BY CITY OF HURST for repair. NAN Mr. Dickens stated it wasn't on the survey because it wasn't in North Richland Hills. Mr. Dickens reiterated that the Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval. ITEM APPPOVE BUDGET FOR OAVIS BOULEVARD IITILITY RELOCATION ~~IPROVEMENTS AGENDA PACKET DELIVERY DATE Pre-Council Minutes 11/13/89 Page 5 DISCUSSION Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked about the cost increase. Mr. Dickens stated that on the preliminary plans that were approved, the moving of the large utilities was not anticipated. After the State study was made the City was advised they would have to be moved. Councilman Scoma stated he would like for someone from the City to negotiate with the State. Mr. Dickens and Mayor Brown were designated to continue negotiating with the State. Councilman Scoma stated he had given this a lot of thought and felt if there was going to be a major issue to be decided he would like to have information a week or two in advance. Mr. Line stated that the staff tried not to send Council any item on which action could not be deferred for at least two weeks and stated that if there was a deadline it would be pointed out. It was agreed that major issues would be sent at least a week in advance, if at all possible. ACTION TAKEN Grp.Q Dickens Please set up meeting for Mayor Brown, Greg Dickens and Rodger Line ITE~1 ß.PPROVE BUDGET FOR HOLIDAY LANE AT NOREAST/LEWIS TPAFFI C SIGNAL RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID FOR CITY I S PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR 1989-90 APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - SMITHFI ELD ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Pre-Council Minutes 11/13/89 Page 6 DISCUSSION ACTION TAKEN There was a discussion on putting in turning Greg Dickens Note movement lanes, with stripping buttons, widening, channelization, etc. It was decided that Grp.g Dickens will obtain a preliminary plan on the proposed intersection improvements. Councilman Sibbet asked about the Insurance NAN company which submitted the lowest bid. Mr. McKinney stated that Lexington was a large underwriter and had an "A" rating. Councilman Scoma asked if this included the golf course. Mr. McKinney stated that the golf course was under a separate policy but would be added in when it was finished. Councilwoman Spurlock asked why the change was NAN made in the pipe. Mr. Dickens stated the City wanted to try this type of pipe to see if it would work better. Councilman Scoma stated he would like some assurance if the pipe did not work out. Mr. Dickens stated the company would ITEM APPROVE BUDGET FOR GABION PROTECTION FOR BIG FOSSIL CREEK CONCRETE CHANNEL LINER RENAMING OF BEAP CREEK BOULEVARD TO NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY Pre-Council Minutes 11/13/89 Page 7 DISCUSSION guarantee the pipe. Councilwoman Spurlock asked why the retaining wall was washing away. Mr. Dickens stated because of the extremely heavy action of Fossil Creek at this location. ACTION TAKEN NAN Councilman Scoma asked if action is being taken Bob Miller Follow up to ir.r.lude this roadway on the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Miller stated that the Thoroughfare Plan is being studied by Planning and Zoning and this will be included. RE-ADOPTING THE Councilman Scoma asked the cost for 1990. TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S "UPDATED SERVICE Mr. ~kKinney stated that the cost would be CREDIT" BENEFIT AND ADOPTING THE IICOST- $1,600 per year. OF-LIVING INCREASE FOR RETIREES" BENEFIT FOR 1990 POSSIBLE WORK SESS ION OTHER ITEMS None Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that he had a concern that the judge for the Court of Record did not have to be a resident of North Richland Hills. The Attorney for the City was asked to bring NAN Rex McEntire Please note Pre-Council Minutes 11/13/89 Page 8 ITE~1 DISCUSSION ACTION T,l1.KEN potential needs of charter revisions to the City Counc i1 . Councilman Sibbet stated that representatives from the Richland Hills Church of Christ had Rodqer Line Greg Dickens Follow up based on discussion at formal Council Meeting a problem with the fence requirement on the property that was sold to the insurance agency and asked what could be done. Mr. Sanford advised that they were going to NAN appear under citizens presentation tonight. Councilwoman Spurlock and Councilman Scoma Jeanette Rewis Please note commented on the confusion on the part of the Beautification Committee on the matching fund arrangement and asked that this be placed on the next City Council Agenda. Mayor Brown advised that Mayor Pro Tem NAN Davis had been appointed to the Regional Transportation Committee. Mayor Brown reminded the Council of the AEGON Ground Breaking and the Town Hall Meetings. All Note Council adjourned to the regular Council Meeting. 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 - NOVEMBER 13, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order November 13, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Charles Scoma Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Absent: Lyle E. Welch Dennis Horvath 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Councilman Deputy City Manager 3. INVOCATION Mr. Bob Oldenberg, Pastor of North Richland Hills Baptist Church, gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1989 APPROVED Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve the minutes of the October 23, 1989 City Council Meeting. Motion carried 6-0. November 13, 1989 Page 2 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES B. CABLE TELEVISION BOARD MINUTES No action needed. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY CYSTIC FIBROSIS Ms. Mary Henkes expressed appreciation to the Park and Recreation Department for their contribution to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation through the 5-K Cystic Fibrosis Run. Ms. Henkes presented Mr. Jim Browne, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Monica Walsh, Recreation Superintendent, with a plaque. Ms. Jan Johnson, Director, Community Care Center, appeared before the Council . Ms. Johnson briefed the Council on services the Care Center provided. Ms. Johnson invited the Council to the Christmas Dinner on December 3, 1989. Mayor Brown recognized Mr. Earnie Ryron, Scout Master, and Scout Pack 321. Ms. Hazel Lowrance, Adult Education Teacher, North Richland Hills Library, appeared before the Council. Ms. Lowrance briefed the Council on the program. Ms. Lowrance introduced several of the students in attendance. Mr. Hardy Sanders, Volunteer Adult Education Teacher, appeared before the Council. Mr. Sanders thanked the Council for the use of the Community Center Building and for the Adult Education teaching. 7. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Scoma removed Items No. 17, 23 and 33 from the Consent Agenda. 8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (14,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28, 9, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38) APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Scoma, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. November 13, 1989 Page 3 9. PZ 89-1 CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISIONS TO ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH WERE APPROVED BY PLANNING AND ZONING AND CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 1636 APPROVED Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve PZ 89-1 with the following stipulations: (1) that the changes approved October 9, 1989 go into effect as of January 1, 1990; (2) that the changes will not affect current platted property or final plats being reviewed by the City as of December 31, 1989; and (3) sidewalks are required except in Subdivisions that are 25% or more developed. Motion carried 6-0. 10. PZ 89-17 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE 1080 ALLOWING NEW CAR DEALERSHIPS CONSISTING OF MORE THAN 25,000 SQUARE FEET BUT LESS THAN 50,000 SQUARE FEET IN C-l ZONING WITH OUTDOOR STORAGE OF VEHICLES - ORDINANCE NO. 1641 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to please come forward. Mr. Bob Miller, Director of Planning/Economic Development, appeared before the Council. Mr. Miller stated that Hertz Rent-a-Car was currently located at this site and would be moving when the interchange was built. Mr. Miller stated that a new car dealership was wanting to locate on the site. Councilman Scoma stated that a new car dealer could sell used cars also. Councilman Scoma stated he would like to put a stipulation on the zoning that the lot would be used to sell new cars and outside storage of new cars only. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked how many other pieces of property had existing C-1 zoning, within the City and within this square footage, which could be used for a new car dealership. Mr. Miller stated there were none; the current minimum requirement for C-I Zoning was one acre. Mr. Rick Howard, representing the new dealership, appeared before the Council. Mr. Howard stated they were talking strictly about a new car dealership. Mr. Howard stated a new car dealership could not operate without used November 13, 1989 Page 4 cars. Mr. Howard stated they were not looking for a used car dealership; that a used car dealership could be put almost any place. Mr. Howard stated he had thirty days to finalize the deal. Mr. Howard stated they had to vacate by December 15th. Mr. Howard stated the ratio of sales would be approximately 75% new and 25% used. Councilman Scoma stated the Council was aware of the urgency and he did not perceive any indication by the Council to delay it. Councilman Scoma stated that the Council IS point was for clarification. Councilman Scoma stated if the brand did not sell well and for some reason they wanted to use the lot for used cars, his concern was not to open up the City for this type of sales by this action. Mr. Howard stated that before a franchise could be moved you had to go through a franchise determinator and at that point and time they would have to notify the City. Councilman Garvin asked about the policy of the dealership pertaining to the sale of used cars. Mr. Howard stated the bank would not finance a car that was over four years old. Mr. Howard stated they would wholesale the ones over four years old. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1641 to read as follows - Under 13.2.18: New Car Dealerships utilizing at least 25,000 square feet but less than 50,000 square feet of an existing used car facility should be allowed in this category. Outside storage of vehicles shall be allowed in property utilized under this subsection 13.2.18.; a 60 day notification of vacating the new dealership would be required and would result in the need of a public hearing for a continuance of the Specific Use Permit. Motion carried 6-0. II. PZ 89-18 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF ALAN W. HAMM TO REZONE A PORTION OF LOT 1, COLLEGE ACRES ADDITION, FROM C-l COMMERCIAL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND GREEN VALLEY DRIVE) Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to please come forward. Mr. Dean Stockard, representing Alan Hamm, appeared before the Council. Mr. Stockard stated he was present to answer any questions the Council might have. November 13, 1989 Page 5 Councilman Scoma stated that when this request was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission Mr. Hamm did not have any specific use in mind. Councilman Scoma asked if it was known at this time what was planned for the property. Mr. Stockard stated there were no definite plans at this time. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1642 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Scoma, to approvp. Ordinance No. 1642. Motion carried 5-1; Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilmen Garvin, Sibbet, Metts and Scoma voting for and Councilwoman Spurlock voting against. 13. PZ 89-19 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1080, SECTION 30.3.3, SUBSECTION (A) ALLOWING COLOR CODED BANNERS IN PARKING LOTS - ORDINANCE NO. 1643 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Bob Miller, Director of Planning/Economic Development, appeared before the Council. Mr. Miller stated there were only two shopping centers that this amendment would apply. Mr. Miller stated this case went before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Board felt it was not a case for them and asked the Staff to review it. Mr. Miller stated that he had worked with the Attorney for the City and Danny Taylor on the proposed ordinance. Councilman Sibbet asked if North Hills Mall had any objection to the size of the flags. Mr. McEntire stated they had no objections. Councilman Scoma stated that as he understood, the purpose of the ordinance was to help people identify where they left their cars. Councilman Scoma stated that there were more malls, than the two potentials mentioned, in the City that had a high concentrate of cars and it had been established that 65,000 was a unit by which one sign would be allowed. Councilman Scoma stated he felt restricting businesses like Wal November 13, 1989 Page 6 Mart, and a lot of shopping centers where there was a concentration of cars, would prevent them from obtaining the benefit for their customers. Councilman Scoma stated he would recommend that the 450,000 be eliminated and leave it one banner for 65,000 square feet and let the businesses decide how many they could put up. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she would like for the ordinance to permit logos on the banners, but not advertising sales. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. *Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve Ordinance No. 1643, and adopt the existing wording with the substitution of 65,000 square feet in place of the 450,000 square feet and add such banners shall be entitled to an ID logo of the establishment. Motion carried 6-0. *14. GN 89-145 INTERLOCAL ASSISTANCE - ARSON INVESTIGATION - RESOLUTION NO. 89-47 APPROVED 15. GN 89-146 APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to appoint Pat Marin to Place 4 and George Angle as Alternate on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee. Motion carried 6-0. 16. GN 89-147 APPOINTMENT TO CABLE TV BOARD APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to appoint David Williams to Place 2 on the Cable TV Board. Motion carried 6-0. 17. GN 89-148 EXTENSION OF INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD IN THE NRH INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION TO INTERSECT HOLIDAY LANE AT THE CALLOWAY BRANCH CHANNEL APPROVED Councilman Scoma stated he felt that the opening of Industrial Boulevard should be coordinated with the opening of the same thoroughfare onto *Amended 11/27/89: 1I...such banners shall be entitled to an ID logo or symbols of the establishment.1I November 13, 1989 Page 7 Watauga Road. Councilman Scoma stated it would be his recommendation that no action be taken in terms of approving this as a stand alone item. Councilman Scoma stated he would rather have it approved as a complete road, tying Holiday Lane and Watauga Road together and that the citizens be given an opportunity to perhaps speak to this issue. Councilman Sibbet stated he also had a problem with bringing Industrial Boulevard into Holiday Lane even though he recognized there was a need to get the traffic off of Rufe Snow. Councilman Sibbet stated it was going to put the traffic onto Holiday Lane and Holiday Lane was not going to be able to take the load. Councilman Sibbet stated he thought the solution was to go up north to Watauga Road and at a future time have a bond election to widen Holiday Lane. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he concurred with the problems of traffic on Holiday Lane but also recognized the problems that would continue on Rufe Snow. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the staff had informed the Council they were still working on getting the final permit from the railroad and when the permit was obtained the street would be extended up to Watauga Road. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he did not want to delay this project. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve GN 89-148 as recommended by Staff. Motion carried 5-1, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilwoman Spurlock, Councilman Metts, Garvin, Sibbet voting for and Councilman Scoma voting against. 18. GN 89-149 APPOINTMENT TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION APPROVED Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to appoint Jane Dunkelberg to Place 5 and move Alice Scoma to Place 7 on the Beautification Commission. Motion carried 6-0. 19. GN 89-150 CANVASSING NOVEMBER 7, 1989 SPECIAL ELECTION - METHOD OF SELECTION FOR A COURT OF RECORD JUDGE - RESOLUTION NO. 89-48 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Resolution No. 89-48. Motion carried 6-0. *20. GN 89-151 CASTING VOTES FOR NOMINEE TO TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 89-49 APPROVED November 13, 1989 Page 8 *2l. GN 89-152 WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN NRH FIREFIGHTERS AND THE CITY - RESOLUTION NO. 89-46 APPROVED *22. GN 89-153 APPOINTMENT OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER - ORDINANCE NO. 1645 APPROVED 23. GN 89-154 RENAMING OF BEAR CREEK BOULEVARD TO NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY - ORDINANCE NO. 1646 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 1646. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he would encourage the Planning and Zoning Commission to amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan as soon as possible. *24. GN 89-155 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1554 - PROVIDING FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEMBERS - ORDINANCE NO. 1649 APPROVED *25. GN 89-156 RE-ADOPTING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S "UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT" BENEFIT AND ADOPTING THE "COST -OF-LIVING INCREASE FOR RETIREES" BENEFIT FOR 1990 - ORDINANCE NO. 1647 APPROVED *26. GN 89-157 ADOPTING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM PROVISION ALLOWING EMPLOYEES TO PURCHASE CREDIT FOR PORTIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE - ORDINANCE NO. 1648 APPROVED *27. GN 89-158 APPROVE BUDGET FOR RUFE SNOW DRIVE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE AT GLENVIEW DRIVE INTERSECTION APPROVED November 13, 1989 Page 9 *28. PU 89-25 CONSIDERATION OF REJECTION OF FENCE BIDS FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE APPROVED *29. PU 89-26 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF AN INTOXILYZER 5000 FROM CMI, INC. APPROVED *30. PU 89-27 RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID FOR CITY IS PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR 1989-90 APPROVED *31. PU 89-28 AWARD OF BID FOR 1990 TRUCK AND HIGH PRESSURE SEWER CLEANING UNIT TO HARREN, INC. APPROVED *32. PW 89-39 APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - SMITHFIELD ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 33. PW 89-40 APPROVE BUDGET FOR SIGNALIZATION OF WATAUGA ROAD AT SMITHFIELD ROAD APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve PW 89-40. Councilman Scoma stated he had received calls on the traffic problem in this area from people who could not get in and out of the post office. Councilman Scoma stated he felt the signalization at Smithfield was going to help the movement of traffic on Watauga Road and Smithfield Road and he would like to ask the Staff to consider signalization at the intersection of Smithfield and Davis. Councilman Scoma stated he realized this was a State Highway but somehow the flow of traffic needed to be broke by the post office. Mayor Brown stated that F.M. 1938 (Davis Boulevard) was a Statp. Highway and the City could not put signals there. Motion carried 6-0. *34. PW 89-41 APPROVE BUDGET FOR GAB ION PROTECTION FOR BIG FOSSIL CREEK CONCRETE CHANNEL LINER APPROVED November 13, 1989 Page 10 *35. PW 89-42 APPROVE COST PARTICIPATION IN BEDFORD-EULESS ROAD OVERLAY BY CITY OF HURST APPROVED *36. PW 89-43 APPROVE BUDGET FOR SIGNALIZATION OF HOLIDAY LANE AT NOREAST DRIVE APPROVED *37. PW 89-44 APPROVE BUDGET FOR DAVIS BOULEVARD UTILITY RELOCATION IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED *38. PAY 89-9 PAYMENT OF FUNDS TO CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF HURST FOR SEWER SERVICE APPROVED 39. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mayor Brown thanked Mr. Shaun Hughes of the Fire Department for his time in taking pictures on special occasions throughout the City. Mr. Lynn Lovell, Elder of Richland Hills Church of Christ, appeared before the Council. Mr. Lovell stated he wanted to speak in reference to the certificate of occupancy for the insurance office located on the Loop 820 Access Road. Mr. Lovell stated at the time of approval for construction they had agreed to several stipulations. Mr. Lovell stated ARCO was going to require them to lower the pipeline. Mr. Lovell stated they were first told by local ARCO Representatives that the line would not have to be lowered but then they were contacted by the ARCO District Office and were advised that the line would have to be lowered. Mr. Lovell stated they were still negotiating with ARCO. Mr. Lovell asked if a certificate of occupancy could possibly be issued. Mr. Lovell stated they would be willing to escrow the money for the street. Mr. Line asked the cost of lowering the pipeline. Mr. Lovell stated between $21,000 and $25,000. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked how long he thought it would be before they received word from ARCO. Mr. Lovell stated they expected to hear from them in the next sixty to ninety days. Councilwoman Spurlock asked when they were contacted by ARCO that the line would have to be lowered. November 13, 1989 Page 11 Mr. Lovell stated it was some time after the initial request for construction of the insurance office and they have continued to pursue it with ARCO. Mr. Lovell stated there was also a requirement for a masonry fence and asked if this requirement could be waived. Mayor Pro Tem Davis advised it could not be waived without a public hearing. Mr. Lovell stated they would work out the problem with the fence. 40. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. ATTEST: ~J P/~~ '} n i/, \; ZZ 1(' I .~ ~_¿,~ L/. (--t...(.(./ .-é-o Ci y Secretary I