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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1988-04-25 Minutes Present: ITEM PURCHASE OF COMPUTER AIDED EMERGENCY DISPATCH SYSTEM APPROVAL OF PROPOSED COLLEGE CIRCLE & DAVIS BOULEVARD (FM 1938) TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION BY THE STATE NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Mack Garvin Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Kane Kelly C.A. Sanford John Whitney Stan Gertz Jerry McGlasson Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Asst. Public Works Director Chief, M.I.S. Division Economic Development Director Support Services Director Fire Chief Police Chief City Engi neer Absent: Marie Hinkle Councilwoman DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT NAN Mr. Kelly explained the operation of the Computer Aided Dispatch System. Mr. Line explained that the operation would service the Police Department but would have to be programmed for the Fire Department. Mr. Line advised that the City had a choice Greg Di ckens F 0 11 ow up of which intersection would be signalized first. Mr. Line stated that according to the statistics, North Richland Boulevard should be first. Mr. Line advised that if North Richland Boulevard/Davis Boulevard/ Mockingbird Lane were signalized the State may request the City to pay for the HEM PROPOSED NAME CHANGE ON WATAUGA ROAD POSSIBLE WORK SESSION DISCUSSION redesign. Councilman Davis advised he felt there was a need for a second light at College Circle and Davis and this should be included in the request made to the State. Mayor Echols advised that he thought the City needed to make a commitment to the Highway Department. The Council felt that Mr. Dickens should be directed to work with the Highway Department and make sure the signals were adequately placed. Mr. Sanford advised the Council he attended a meeting pertaining to the renaming of Watauga Road and it appeared to him that it is unlikely that all cities will be able to agree on a common name. Mr. Sanford advised the County was checking into the possibility of placing a number on the road for better identification. Councilman Ramsey asked if North Richland Hills should pursue the renaming of Watauga Road within the city limits only. No work session was scheduled. Page Two 4/25/88 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT Rex What is status of Council IS request for a pol icy regarding naming of public facilities? TEM DISCUSSION OTHER ITEMS Councilman Ramsey stated he had received a call on a citizen running a plumbing business out of his house. Councilman Ramsey had checked the phone book and the business was listed in the yellow pages with the resident address. Mr. Line advised this would be checked and proper steps taken to close it down. Councilwoman Spurlock asked for a cost estimate on the northern routing of Watauga Road as opposed to the southern route. Mr. Albin stated the cost was approximately $150,000 and this was a very preliminary figure. _·'-·_'··W~"·~___'_'_'._~_·._.__._ _~.___.~~"__~_~",,"~_,.._~____ Page Thrf~e 4/25/88 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT Dennis F 011 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 - APRIL 25, lQ88 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Echols called the meeting to order April 25, lQ88, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Mack Garvin Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Richard Albin Absent: Marie Hinkle 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Counc ilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Ci ty Secretary Attorney City Engineer Councilwoman 3. INVOCATION Councilwoman Spurlock gave the invocation. 4. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION TO MARY ALLEN ALLEY Mayor Echols advised Ms. Alley could not be present; therefore this item would be delayed until a subsequent Council Meeting. 5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 11, lQ88 Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the minutes of the April 11, lQ88 meeting. Motion carried 5-0; Councilman Davis abstaining due to absence from the meeting. Apri 1 25, 1 Q88 Page 2 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Ramsey removed Item Number 18 and Councilwoman Moody removed Item No. 17. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (8, 13, 15, 16, & lQ) Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. * 8. PS 87-48 REQUEST OF LARRY B. ASHLEY FOR SHORT FORM PLAT OF LOT 5, BLOCK 4, HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION. (LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF HEWITT STREET WEST OF POST OAK DRIVE) APPROVED Q PS 88-1 REVISIONS TO THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN - ORDINANCE NO. 1538 (RATIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN AT 3/28/88 MEETING) APPROVED Mayor Echols stated that the Council had held a Public Hearing on the revisions to the Master Thoroughfare Plan on March 28th. Mayor Echols advised that due to inadequate notice of PS 88-1 the Council would ratify the action tonight. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to ratify action taken at the March 28, lQ88 Meeting on Ordinance No. 1538. Mr. Dan Anders, attorney representing Mr. Delp, 8400 Cardinal, appeared before the Council. Mr. Anders stated that Mr. Delp was a landowner on the northerly route of Watauga Road. Mr. Anders stated that if the northerly route was taken Mr. Delp would lose a large portion of his frontage. Mr. Anders stated it was his understanding that there would be a cost differential of approximately $150,000 for running the road on a northerly route verses the southerly route. Mr. Anders asked the Council to consider the impact on Mr. Delp and others along the northerly route. Mr. Anders stated he would appreciate the Council delaying action on this item until a study on the cost and what the impact on the citizens would be. Mayor Echols stated Mr. Anders was only addressing the portion on Watauga Road/Davis Boulevard to Precinct Line Road. Mayor Echols advised there were several revisions proposed to the Thoroughfare Plan in this ordinance. Apri 1 25, 1 Q88 Page 3 Mayor Echols presented the following information: "On March 28, lQ88 the City Council held a Public Hearing to consider several proposed revisions to the City's Master Thoroughfare Plan. After hearing testimony from several citizens, the City Council approved the following list of revisions to the Plan and directed the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance authorizing the revisions to the Master Thoroughfare Plan. a. Watauga Road - Davis Boulevard to Precinct Line Road. The alignment of this segment of the designated P6D Minor Arterial Street was revised to move northward to Cardinal Lane between Davis Boulevard and the intersection of Martin Drive. b. Main Street - Davis Boulevard to Crane Road. The section of this street from Amundson Road east to Crane Road has been downgraded from a C4U four lane collector street to a C2U two lane collector street. c. Simmons Drive - Main Street to Watauga Road. This segment of the existing and future street has been downgraded from a C4U four lane collector street to a C2U two lane collector street. d. Martin Drive - Crane Road to Precinct Line Road. This segment of the existing street was retained as a C2U two lane collector 5treet as currently designated. e. Douglas Lane - North of Starnes Road. This segment of the existing designated C2U two lane collector street is terminated at the extension of Moss Lane rather than at Bursey Road. f. Meadowview Terrace/Windhaven Road These two streets have been removed from the Plan as a C2U two lane collector link. Crosstimbers Drive from Starnes Road to Bursey Road is added to the Plan as a C2U two lane collector street in place of these two streets." Mr. Marks, 8224 Pearl, appeared before the Council. Mr. Marks stated the Council had heard from the citizens in regard to the direction and the decision that was made at the March 28th meeting was for all concerned. Mr. Marks stated the action taken was proper and he felt the right decision was made. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she felt another Public Hearing was needed, not necessarily to change a vote, but to obtain more facts. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she felt the Council and staff failed to do their homework and she felt badly because the Council was not presented the cost Apri 1 25, 1 Q88 Page 4 difference on the northern versus the southern route. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she would like the cost difference before final passage. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she would like for Section "A" to be removed from the agenda and looked at, which did not mean she would vote any different but would have more factual evidence as to the difference this would make to the City. Councilman Ramsey stated he knew exactly where he was coming from when he voted. Councilman Ramsey stated the City had obtained the land on the north route when the developers came in to plat their property. Councilman Ramsey stated he felt that was a bonafide legal commitment, on the part of the City, on where the road was going to go. Councilman Ramsey stated he had spent an undue amount of time, as several of his colleagues had, on studying this. Councilman Ramsey stated he felt it was unfortunate the Council was back into another hearing situation. Councilman Ramsey stated he thought it was resolved previously. Councilman Ramsey stated that he hoped whatever vote was taken tonight would be final. Councilman Ramsey stated he hoped the subject did not come up again unless there was some new data on the decision and it needed to be reevaluated. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she felt that bringing this back later for reevaluation was a disservice to the citizens. Councilwoman Spurlock questioned the fact of passing something to make people happy at the present knowing that in a year or two it could be called up again and changed. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she felt all the facts needed to be obtained first and then stick with whatever was decided. Councilman Davis stated that he felt all the facts had been studied. Councilman Davis stated the City had obtained input, had alternate proposals as far as the route was concerned, and since December the Planning and Zoning Commission had held numerous public hearings. Councilman Davis stated that in addition to a revision being made to the northern route there were five other items involved. Councilman Davis stated if someone came in and said a mistake was made on the map the Staff and Council would reevaluate it and make the change if necessary. Councilman Davis stated that, based on the testimony from the citizens at the last meeting on all routes, he was ready to ratify the previous decision and adopt the amended plan. Councilwoman Moody stated that this item had been discussed at length and it was time it was put to bed. Councilwoman Moody stated the City Engineer had advised that he had not done a detailed study of both routes and felt the Council was given as much information as they had asked for. Councilwoman Moody stated she felt the Council had made a good decision at the last meeting and was here tonight to ratify that action. Councilman Garvin stated he was not present to vote at the March 28th meeting but his vote was in favor of the northern route because it would affect the least amount of people. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 1538 carried 5-1. Councilwoman Moody, Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, Councilmen Ramsey, Davis and Garvin voting for, and Councilwoman Spurlock voting against. Apri 1 25, 11')88 Page 5 Mayor Echols recognized the Honors American Eighth Grade Students from Watauga Junior High School. 10. GN 88-26 PUBLIC HEARING ON INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD ASSESSMENTS Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing on the Industrial Boulevard street assessments. The Attorney for the City called Mr. Greg Dickens, Director of Public Works, as the first witness. Mr. Dickens outlined the nature and extent of the project. Mr. Dickens pointed out that there were two tracts involved in the assessment program. Mr. Dickens testified that the owners of the Engler Tract, on the east side of Industrial Boulevard, had agreed to the assessment and had signed a covenant to pay for the assessment. Mr. Dickens testified that the owner of the Van Wyk Tract, on the west side of Industrial Boulevard, had not agreed to pay the assessment for street improvements. The Attorney for the City called Mr. John Lutz, a real estate appraiser, as the next witness. Mr. Lutz testified that he had done an appraisal on the Van Wyk Tract and that the land was worth $4.00 per square foot before the construction of improvements and that the remainder of the Van Wyk Tract would be worth $4.25 per square foot after the subject improvements. Mr. Lutz testified that, in his opinion, the 25 cents per square foot enhancement would result from the new street being constructed along the east side of the tract. He testified that the enhancement in value brought about by the subject street improvements would equal more than the proposed $11'),604.00 assessment. Mayor Echols called for any other witnesses who wished to give testimony to come forward. No other witnesses appeared. II. GN 88-27 DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON INDUSTRIAL BLVD. - ORDINANCE NO. 1533 APPROVED Mayor Echols read the following caption: "AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: INDUSTRIAL PARK BLVD. FROM SOUTH OF THE RAILROAD TRACT TO WATAUGA ROAD IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE INDEBTEDNESS THEREBY INCURRED; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREFORE FOR A PART OF THE COST OF Apri 1 25, 1 Q88 Page 6 SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR METHODS OF PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO SAID STREET IMPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL BE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 1105b OF VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND BY FILING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORD OF THIS CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve Ordinance No. 1533. Motion carried 6-0. 12. GN 88-28 CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF INDUSTRIAL BLVD. - ORDINANCE NO. 1534 APPROVED Mayor Echols read the following caption: "ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREET: INDUSTRIAL PARK BLVD. FROM SOUTH OF RAILROAD TRACT TO WATAUGA ROAD IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF; RESERVING UNTO THE CITY COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Mayor Echols closed the Public Hearing on street assessments for Industrial Park Boulevard. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve Ordinance No. 1534. Motion carried 6-0. *13. GN 88-2Q SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MARTIN DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 1535 APPROVED Apri 1 25, 1 Q88 Page 7 14. GN 88-30 APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, to appoint Dr. Tom Duer as alternate to the Board of Adjustments and to appoint Alternate Jeff Bunting as a voting member to the Board of Adjustments. Motion carried 6-0. *15. PU 88-24 PURCHASE OF COMPUTER AIDED EMERGENCY DISPATCH SYSTEM _ RESOLUTION NO. 88-12 APPROVED *16. PU 88-25 FINAL PAYMENT TO BELTWAY CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR FIRE STATION 4, FIRE ADMINISTRATION OFFICES AND TRAINING TOWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,613.14. APPROVED 17. PW 88-10 AWARD OF BID ON EMERALD HILLS WAY PAVING IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED Councilwoman Moody stated that the Staff had recommended the bid of J. L. Bertram Construction, but they had not bid on calendar days. Mr. Dickens advised that J. L. Bertram Construction Company had sent a letter regarding the number of calendar days. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PW 88-10. Mayor Pro Tem Fisher asked that the eastern end of the street be checked because the children having to walk to school had to walk in the street. Mr. Albin advised this would be checked into. Motion carried 6-0. 18. PW 88-11 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED NORTH RICHLAND BOULEVARD/MOCKINGBIRD LANE AND DAVIS BOULEVARD (FM 11')38) TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION BY THE STATE APPROVED Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to give Mr. Dickens the direction to go back to the State and let them know that the City wanted both intersections signalized (College Circle, Davis Boulevard, North Richland Boulevard and Mockingbird Lane) and come back to the Council with their response. Motion carried 6-0. Apri 1 25, 1 Q88 Page 8 Councilman Davis stated that, just for public information, the Council IS priority if there was only one intersection signalized was North Richland Boulevard/Mockingbird Lane/Davis Boulevard. *1 Q. PW 88-12 APPROVAL OF WATAUGA ROAD STREET & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 APPROVED 20. CITIZENS PRESENTATIONS Ms. Hocevak, 6251 Shirley, appeared before the Council. Ms. Hocevak presented the Council with a petition, containing 108 signatures, requesting the resurfacing of streets in their area, mainly Newman and Shirley. Ms. Hocevak stated the streets were in very bad shape. Ms. Hocevak stated she had written letters to the Public Works Department about these streets and had received no response. Councilman Davis advised Ms. Hocevak that improvements of these streets were scheduled for March of lQ8Q. Councilman Davis stated that if the schedule could be moved up the City would certainly do it. Ms. Hocevak stated the streets were in very bad shape and full of potholes. Councilman Davis advised Ms. Hocevak that the CIP Committee would look at the schedule to see if there was any way it could be moved up. Councilman Davis invited Ms. Hocevak to attend the CIP Meeting in May. Councilman Davis advised Ms. Hocevak the potholes would be filled before lQ8Q. Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Cr., appeared before the Council. Ms. Byrd stated she did not feel the staff was at fault because the streets were not fixed. Ms. Byrd stated she felt the problem was a lack of communication. Ms. Byrd stated that since the area had been annexed she felt it had been neglected. Mayor Echols advised Ms. Byrd that when the area was annexed the City inherited a lot of county streets. Mayor Echols explained the function of the CIP Committee. 2I. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. ~ Mayor ATTEST: CJ<ä<Hi7b¿ i!u¿ City Secretary