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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1988-05-23 Minutes Present: - ITEM NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1988 Tommy Brown Dick Fisher Richard Davis Mack Garvin Marie Hinkle Frank Metts, Jr. Byron Sibbet linda Spurlock Rodger line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Mike McEntire Greg Dickens Jerry McGlasson John Whitney Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Police Chief Support Services Director City Engineer DISCUSSION Mayor Brown advised he would like to appoint Councilwoman Hinkle as the voting delegate to CONET and he would be the alternate. The Council agreed to the appointments. Mayor Brown also gave the Council an update on the proposed Northwest Freeway. Councilman Davis advised the CIP Committee was one member short and he recommended that Councilman Metts be appointed. Councilman Davis asked if the City had a representative to the Northeast Chamber. Mr. line advised the discussion of the City's relationship with the Chamber would be on the next Council Agenda. ASSIGNMENT C.A. Chamber of Commerce Contract on Agenda for June 13th. Jeanette Note appointments. -ITEM APPROVE REVISED DRAINAGE PLAN FOR CARSTON COURT ADDITION DISCUSSION Mr. line advised the Council the Staff had recommended a revised drainage plan. Mr. Dickens presented the Council with the original plan and the alternate. Mr. John Hawkins stated the owners were never advised of the stipulations placed on the plat at the time of passage. Mr. Hawkins stated that he was advised by a Staff Member not to come to the meeting because the plat was on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hawkins requested that the owners have authorization to build what was submitted with the plans. Councilman Davis advised that one of the problems was that water ponded behind lots 10 and 9. Councilman Davis recommended that the alternate plan be approved and lots 8 and 9 be graded for adequate drainage. Mayor Brown suggested that this item be postponed until a meeting could be held with the City Engineer, City Staff and the owners. AGREEMENT WITH Mr. line advised this item was placed on SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION the Agenda to let the Council know the COMPANY FOR WATAUGA ROAD CROSSING, agreement with the railroad had been RESOLUTION NO. 88-15 received. Mayor Pro Tem Fisher asked what would happen if the road was finished before the crossing was put in. Mr. Albin Page Two 5/23/88 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT RNl/GREG/AlBIN Meet with owners and report back at June 13, 1988 Council Meeting. GREG FõlTow up :EM - DISCUSSION Page Three 5/23/88 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT advised the design changes had some flexibility if the road was completed before the crossing. LANDSCAPING & Councilman Davis stated he had seen the DECORATION BREAKDOWN the plans for the landscaping and would support the request. Councilwoman Spurlock advised that if the bids for the trees and JOHN W. Fall ow up shrubs were lower than estimated, the pave stone and brick patio could be done. Councilwoman Hinkle advised she still wanted to pursue Christmas decorations. Councilwoman Hinkle asked the Council's opinion on asking the businesses in the City for donations. Council agreed it would be okay to ask for donations. APPROVAL OF Mr. Line stated this change order would NAN MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC' SIGNALIZATION would allow for the installation of the INSTALLATIONS, CHANGE ORDER NO.1 1987-88 flashing school beacons. Mr. line stated the beacons should be in and operational prior to the beginning of the 1988-89 school year. Councilman Davis was assured that setbacks will be made as fully as possible. ;AFFIC SIGNALS AT Councilman Davis stated he did not understand 'rM 1938 (DAVIS BLVD.) AND NORTH RICHLAND why the State did not authorize the traffic BLVD. RNL Draft response for Mayor's signature. signal light at North Richland Boulevard/ Page Four 5/23/88 Pre-Council :EM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Davis Boulevard because the traffic count was much higher at this location rather than College Circle/Davis Boulevard. Mr. Horvath stated he through the problem with North Richland Boulevard/Davis Boulevard was the off-set. Mr. Line advised that Mr. Keith Dunavant, who had a business on Davis Boulevard had written Senator Hugh Palmer a letter regarding a traffic signal at North Richland Boulevard and Davis Boulevard, and Senator Palmer had written a letter to the State with a copy of Mr. Dunavant's letter. The Mayor was asked to write a letter to Senator Palmer thanking him for his response. USE OF NEW PRE- Councilman Davis and Councilwoman Spurlock COUNCIL MEETING ROOM stated they agreed with 1 and 2 of the memo. They felt any Board/Commission should use the RNL Prepare guidelines room for pre-meetings as long as a staff member was present. Mayor Brown asked Mr. Line to prepare guidelines for the use of the Pre-Council room. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE Mr. Line advised this item was placed on NAN OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM MARGURIETE MORROW the Agenda so a strip map could be given FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING to the new Council Members. 1ITHFIELD ROAD (PARCELS 6 & 7) "TEM DISCUSSION POSSIBLE WORK SESSION Councilman Garvin felt a work session should be held on the proposed sign ordinance. Councilman Garvin stated that a Pre-budget Meeting was scheduled for May 31st and the Council should decide then when the work session could be held. Mr. Line advised there would be a briefing session for the new Council Members Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and anyone else who wished to attend was welcome. OTHER ITEMS Mr. Line advised the Council that Chief McGlasson was present to present a report on a meeting held in Commissioners Court on the Tarrant County jail overcrowded situation. Chief McGlasson stated that Tarrant County presently had 2,246 prisoners. Chief McGlasson advised the County wanted to cap at 1,972 which meant they would not accept any more prisoners from the surrounding cities. Chief McGlasson advised North Richland Hills could jail 32 prisoners at the present time and planned on increasing to 38. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if the City was legally bound to jail the illegal aliens. Chief McGlasson stated no. Mayor Pro Tem Page Five 5/23/88 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT C.A. Note Chief McGlasson Please keep us advised as appropriate. TEM DISCUSSION Fisher asked what would happen if the jail was filled to capacity. Chief McGlasson stated that probably most misdemeanor cases would be released on personal recognizance bond and felony cases that met the personal recognizance bond requirements would be released on bond. Councilman Sibbet asked how long it would be before the City's jail was at capacity. Chief McGlasson stated there was no way of knowing when it would be filled to capacity. Page Six 5/23/88 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT 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 - MAY 23, 1988 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order May 23, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Dick Fisher Marie Hinkle Mack Garvin Richard Davis Frank Metts, Jr. Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Mike McEntire Richard Albin 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilwoman Counc i lman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 3. INVOCATION Councilwoman Hinkle gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MAY 9, 1988 APPROVED Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve the Minutes of the May 9, 1988 Meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 5. PRESENTATION OF AWARD - RECORDS RETENTION Mayor Brown introduced Dr. Dorothy Byrd, Co-Director and Founder of the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program at the University of North Texas. Dr. Byrd presented to the City of North Richland Hills, on behalf of the Texas Library and Archives Commission, the "Award of Merit in local Government Records Management". May 23, 1988 Page 2 Mayor Brown presented a proclamation to Ms. Debbie Riecks, Miss Haltom-Richland Area of Northeast Tarrant County. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Garvin removed Item No. 14 from the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20) APPROVED Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. * 8. PZ 88-6 REQUEST OF AMERICITY CORPORATION FOR APPEAL HEARING GRANTED * 9. PS 88-2 REQUEST OF BURK COLLINS INVESTMENTS AND SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 3 CULP ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND NORTHEAST PARKWAY) APPROVED *10. GN 88-30 TEEN COURT, ORDINANCE NO. 1539 APPROVED *11. GN 88-40 ENDORSEMENT OF THE OUTLINE OF LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY FOR CLEAN AIR ACT, RESOLUTION NO. 88-14 APPROVED 12. GN 88-41 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASE APPROVED Mr. Line stated that it had been over seven years since the last utility rate increase in North Richland Hills. Mr. Line stated that in the past seven years there had been a substantial increase in the cost of operating the system. Mr. Line stated the staff was recommending that the Public Hearing on the rate increase be set for June 13, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to set the Public Hearing on the rate increase for June 13, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. May 23, 1988 Page 3 Motion carried 7-0. Councilman Davis asked if the Council would vote on the increase on June 13th and if the increase would be effective July 1st. Mr. Line stated that the Council could vote on the increase at the June 13th meeting or the June 27th meeting and become effective July 1st. *13. GN 88-42 AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR WATAUGA ROAD CROSSING, RESOLUTION NO. 88-15 APPROVED 14. GN 88-43 APPROVE REVISED DRAINAGE PLAN FOR CARSTON COURT ADDITION POSTPONED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to postpone GN 88-43. Motion carried 7-0. *15. GN 88-44 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES, RESOLUTION NOS. 88-16 & 88-17 APPROVED *16. PU 88-31 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM MARGURIETE MORROW FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SMITHFIELD ROAD (PARCELS 6 & 7) APPROVED 16a. PU 88-26 LANDSCAPING AND CHRISTMAS DECORATION APPROVED Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve PU 88-26 for landscaping only. Motion carried 7-0. *17. PW 88-14 APPROVAL OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 APPROVED *18. PW 88-15 APPROVAL OF STARNES ROAD STREET & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 APPROVED May 23, 1988 Page 4 *19. PW 88-16 APPROVAL OF STARNES ROAD STREET & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, CHANGE ORDER NO.2 APPROVED *20. PW 88-17 APPROVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION INSTALLATIONS, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 APPROVED 21. CITIZENS PRESENTATIONS Mr. Gilbert Caldwell, 6813 Old Mill Road, appeared before the Council. Mr. Caldwell stated he had a question on the removal of items from the Consent Agenda, specifically PZ 88-6. Mr. Caldwell stated this was the first time he had seen the request for an Appeal Hearing. Mr. Caldwell asked if this meant the owners were not going to file an Appeal Hearing request. Mayor Brown advised Mr. Caldwell that the Council had granted the requested for an Appeal Hearing. Mr. Caldwell asked when the Appeal Hearing would be held. Mr. Line stated the cover sheet stated the Appeal Hearing would be June 20, 1988. Councilwoman Spurlock stated that all the property owners within 200 feet of the property would be notified of the hearing. Mr. Caldwell advised he was not notified of the case when it went before the Planning and Zoning Commission and his property was directly behind this property. Councilman Garvin advised Mr. Caldwell the reason he was not notified the first time was because he was a new homeowner and he was not yet listed on the tax ro 11 s . Mr. Line advised the Council there was an error on the cover sheet as to the date of the Appeal Hearing. Mr. Line stated the cover sheet had June 20, 1988 as the date, and it should be June 27, 1988. Mr. Line requested that this item be reconsidered. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, to reconsider Item No.8, PZ 88-6. Motion carried 7-0. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, to set the Appeal Hearing for June 27, 1988. Motion carried 7-0. 22. ADJOURNMENT May 23, 1988 Page 5 Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. ATTEST: fJf~/dú ¿¿,/ Ci y Secretary Mayor