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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1988-02-22 Minutes Present: ITEM APPROVAL AND PASSAGE OF "ESOLUTION NO. _ ~a-8 - NARCOTICS COORDINATION INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AWARD OF BID ON STARNES ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE AWARD OF BID ON HIGHTOWER DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1988 Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Mack Garvin Marie Hinkle Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Counci lman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager Attorney Finance Director Asst. Public Works Director City Engineer Absent: C.A. Sanford Economic Development Director DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Chief McGlasson briefed the City Council on NAN the agreement with the Narcotics Coordination Interlocal Agreement. The Council raised many questions concerning liability, the degree of our participation and funding. Chief McGlasson responded to these questions. Greg Dickens briefed the Council on the NAN recommendation of concrete versus asphalt streets. Both projects are within budget and the life expectancy of asphalt is approximately 20 years versus 27-28 years for concrete. After discussion, the City Council voted in the formal meeting to utilize concrete streets. TTEM APPROVAL OF 1988 MISCELLANEOUS STREET REPAIRS PROJECT REMODELING OF CITY HALL POSSIBLE WORK SESS ION OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSION Greg Dickens explained the method he used to prioritize the street repairs as they are listed in the packet. He clarified that these were major repair items and not overlay or reconstructed streets. Dennis Horvath explained to the Council the proposed remodeling of City Hall to accommodate Economic Development, combined Inspection activities, Central Filing and other City Hall functions. This item is to be discussed again when construction documents are prepared and a better cost estimate can be provided. The Council set a work session for Monday, February 29,1988,6:30 p.m., to discuss staff goals and objectives for 1988. The Council was reassured by John Whitney, Director of Management Services and RNL that the size of the air-conditioning unit for the Police Department was not in excess of what is needed and that heating and air-conditioning engineers have been contacted and will insure that a proper size heating and air-conditioning system is provided. Page Two 2/22/88 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT NAN John Whitney Please handle Staff Please note and plan to attend. John Whitney Foll ow up 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 - FEBRUARY 22, 1988 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Echols called the meeting to order February 22, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Marie Hinkle Mack Garvin Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Richard Albin 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 3. INVOCATION Councilman Davis gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1988 APPROVED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve the minutes of the February 8, 1988 Meeting. Motion carried 6-0; Councilwoman Spurlock abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING NATIONAL RETAIL BAKERS WEEK Mayor Echols presented Ms. Theresa Mikel, of The Cake Box, with a proclamation proclaiming "National Retail Bakers Week". 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA February 22, 1988 Page 2 Councilman Davis removed Item No. 13 from the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (8, 9, 10, 11, & 12) APPROVED Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. * 8. GN 88-14 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1489 - ORDINANCE NO. 1527, ESTABLISHING FOOD INSPECTION FEES FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS APPROVED * 9. GN 88-15 AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNATURES FOR UNMARKED LICENSE PLATES - RESOLUTION NO. 88-6 APPROVED *10. GN 88-16 APPROVAL AND PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION NO. 88-8 - NARCOTICS COORDINATION INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT APPROVED *11. PW 88-06 AWARD OF BID ON STARNES ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE APPROVED *12. PW 88-07 APPROVAL OF 1988 MISCELLANEOUS STREET REPAIRS PROJECT APPROVED 13. PW 88-08 AWARD OF BID ON HIGHTOWER DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE APPROVED Mayor Echols advised that of the two bids that were received, there were two alternates. Mayor Echols stated that Alternate No.1 was for a 8" asphalt paving and low bidder was SRO Paving in the amount of $408,575.08 for 175 calendar days. Mayor Echols stated that Alternate No. 2 was for 8" concrete and the low bidder was Austin Paving in the amount of $451,620.97 for 170 calendar days. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to award the bid to SRO Paving in the amount of $408,575.08. Councilman Davis stated hB recommended the bid of SRO because Hightower was not going to be a major collector street. Councilman Davis stated the February 22, 1988 Page 3 City would save approximately $43,000 and still have an adequate street to meet the needs of what the citizens expected. Councilwoman Spurlock stated it was her understanding, from the discussion in Pre-Council, that Hightower would be receiving a lot of traffic and that asphalt would probably not hold up as well as concrete. Councilwoman Hinkle stated she felt that, as far as the overall longevity of the road, concrete would hold up better. Councilman Garvin stated he was in favor of concrete until he realized the City would have $43,000 to spend on something else. Motion failed 2-5; Councilman Garvin and Davis voting for; Councilwomen Hinkle, Spurlock, and Moody, Mayor Pro Tem Fisher and Councilman Ramsey voting against. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to award the bid to Austin Paving for 8" concrete in the amount of $451,620.97. Motion carried 7-0. 13a. PU 88-13 EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF 40 TON AIR CONDITIONER FOR POLICE FACILITIES NOT TO EXCEED $27,000 APPROVED Mr. Line stated that last week the air conditioner in the west wing of the building which was approximately 13 years old went ~ut. Mr. Line stated he authorized an emergency purchase of a 40 ton unit to replace it and requested the Council to ratify the purchase. Mr. Line stated there was discussion in Pre-Council on making sure that the unit was properly engineered and the City receive the best for the money. Mr. Line stated he appreciated the Council IS comments and would follow through and obtain professional advice on the best possible way to replace the equipment. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve PU 88-13. Motion carried 7-0. 14. CITIZENS PRESENTATIONS None February 22, 1988 Page 4 15. ADJOURNMENT Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. ~~ Mayor ATTEST: () g. ~jfh)". /7:l"é:- </,-Ù4) Ci SecÞretary