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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1988-09-12 Minutes ..~ } Present: ITEM _~-jRDINANCE AUTHORIZ- ING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX AND GOLF COURSE REVENUE CERTIFI- CATES OF OBLIGA- TION, SERIES 1988" - ORDINANCE NO. 1565 , , -". NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Virginia Moody Byron Sibbet Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Lee Maness Dave Petika Kane Kelly John Whitney Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Counci lman Councilwoman Counci lman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Parks & Recreation Director Management Information Services Director Management Services Director City Engineer Absent: Lyle Welch Linda Spurlock Councilman Counci lwoman DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Mr. Line advised that bids were received at Lee Follow up on Bond 4:00 p.m. and a new cover sheet for Item No. Sale 17 had been given to the Council summarizing the bids. Clayton Brown & Associates, Inc. submitted the low bid with a net interest cost of $4,275,530.86 and an effective interest rate of 7.489762 percent. Mr. Line introduced Mr. Ed Esquivel and Mr. Larry Jordan of First Southwest. Mr. Jordan stated this was a very good bid and that it came in under what had been projected. :TEM RESOLUTION APPROV- ING AND AUTHORI- ZING THE EXECUTION OF A "PAYING AGENT/ REGISTRAR AGREE- MENT" - RESOLUTION NO. 88-32 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH RICHARD PHELPS AS GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND FROM RICHMOND BAY DEVELOPMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 88-33 APPROVE PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK ON STARNES ROAD DISCUSSION No questions. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that he felt the agreement should be amended to state the documents would be owned by the City and written authorization from the City if they were to be used by anyone else. Mr. McEntire stated this was a standard agreement; however, the architect might agree to the deviation. After further discussion, it was agreed to leave the agreement as written. Mr. McEntire advised that a special meeting within the next two weeks may be needed to work out the details on other contracts. Mr. Line advised that the details on this contract had not been completed and the staff recommended it be removed from the Consent Agenda and postponed. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that at the CIP meeting on Tuesday a request was made by a group of citizens for sidewalks on Starnes Road. The CIP Committee Pre~Council Minutes 9/12/88 Page Two ACTION ITEM Lee TAA CA TAA CA Follow up Greg Follow up < '- :TEM REVISED AUDITORIUM POLICY OPERATION SUPPORT ~R CIP PROJECT AND lMPACT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM Pre~Council Minutes 9/12/88 Page Three DISCUSSION recommended that $50,000 from Unspecified CIP Street Funds be used for construction of the sidewalk on the north side of Starnes Road from Shady Hollow Lane to Timberhill Drive. Councilwoman Moody stated that during the review of the Subdivision Ordinance perhaps something could be done on the requirement for sidewalks. Mayor Pro Tern Davis requested that the Staff check into the possibility of a school crossing guard and four-way stop signs at Starnes and Douglas. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he felt the sidewalk situation would be looked upon on a case by case basis. Mr. Line stated that when the Council approved the specifications plans for new streets, that would be the time to address sidewalks and assessments on the sidewalks. Mr. Horvath advised that the policy on the auditorium was written before the City had an auditorium. The present policy was too restrictive and staff felt the proposed policy would be adequate. Mayor Pro Tern Davis advised this system would be used to track the funds for CIP ACTION ITEM Jerry & Greg Report, please Dennis TAA Kane TAA :TEM RESOLUTION FROM CONET ON NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY THOROUGHFARE WORK SESS ION OTHER ITEMS Pre~Council Minutes 9/12/88 Page Four DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM and would also help on keeping track of impact fees. Mayor Brown asked if this system would be compatible with the present system. Mr. Kelly advised it would be a support system. Mayor Brown stated that in reference to Item No. 23 on the Agenda, several cities had gotten into a controversy over the proposed road. This resolution was just saying that All Note North Richland Hills would become involved in a factual and planning study of the roadway. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that he had no objection to passing the resolution as long as the City had no financial obligation. Mr. Line advised that the City had no commitment. Mayor Brown advised that there was a Jeanette possibility a Special Council Meeting would be called in the next week pertaining to the Richmond Bay contract. Mayor Pro Tern Davis advised that the results Dennis of the study on the policies and procedures at the Animal Control Center showed that the City was in line. The Committee Pre~Council Minutes 9/12/88 Page Five ',TEM DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM was presently working on restructuring the fees and policies. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that a sign Greg TAA was needed at the intersection of Glenview and Grapevine Highway stating "Left Lane Must Turn Left". Mayor Brown stated this type of sign was also needed at the intersection of Rufe Snow and Grapevine Highway. Mr. Line advised the staff would look into the various ways of improving traffic signage at these locations. Councilwoman Moody reminded the Council Dennis TAA of Sports Week and asked if anyone wanted to participate. Councilwoman Moody and Mr. Horvath were appointed to coordinate Sports Week with the Council Members and Staff. Mayor Pro Tern Davis advised that the CA TAA Industrial Development Board was set up to issue bonds and since bonds could no longer be issued he felt the Board should meet every other month and help recruit businesses. Councilwoman Moody stated she would like to have the Industrial Pre~Council Minutes 9/12/88 Page Six ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM Committee appointed by place, the same as the other boards and commissions. Mayor Brown advised this would be discussed at a work session. Mr. Line stated he had a meeting with Mr. Brinkley and discussed the possibility of restructuring the Committee and give the Committee new duties such as concentrating on economic development. There was also discussion of expanding the number of people on the Committee. Mr. Line stated he wanted to obtain information from other cities that had Industrial Development Boards and see how they are structured. Mayor Brown asked if the Mayor appointed the alternates on various Boards and Commissions when the Board/Commission had eight members. Councilwoman Moody stated the Mayor needed to submit the names to the Council for approval. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he felt the Mayor should make the appointment. 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 12, 1988 - 7:30 P.M. l. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order September 12, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Virginia Moody Byron Sibbet Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Richard Albin Absent: Lyle E. Welch Linda Spurlock 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Counci lman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Councilman Councilwoman 3. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Davis gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 1988 APPROVED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the Minutes of the August 22, 1988 meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tern Davis removed Item No. 25 from the Consent Agenda. September 12, 1988 Page 2 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to move Item No. 17 to this point in the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 17. GN 88-72 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX AND GOLF COURSE REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1988" - ORDINANCE NO. 1565 APPROVED Mr. Line stated that First Southwest Company and the City's legal advisor have recommended to accept the bid of Clayton-Brown & Associates. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1565 and the bid of Clayton-Brown & Associates, Inc. for the purchase of 4.23 million dollars City of North Richland Hills, Texas Tax and Golf Course Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1988 dated September 1, 1988 with the net effective interest rate of 7.489762 percent. Motion carried 5-0. 7. PZ 88-7 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF JULIO AND EUMéLIA E. NEIRA TO REZONE THE NORTH 150 FEET OF BLOCK 3, AUTREY ADDITION FROM R-3 TO C-2 (LOCATED AT 6650 GLENVIEW DRIVE - SOUTH SIDE OF GLENVIEW DRIVE AT THE CORNER OF GLENVIEW AND RITA BETH STREET) (POSTPONED FROM AUGUST 8TH, 1988) Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Pedro Rodriguez, 5560 Glenview, representing Julio Neira, appeared before the Council. Mr. Rodriguez stated they wanted to build a restaurant on the property. September 12, 1988 Page 3 Councilwoman Moody stated that at the Planning and Zoning Meeting there was concern about the traffic on Rita Beth and the parking problems. Councilwoman Moody stated that if the restaurant was not built, she was concerned about the other businesses that could go under the C-2 zoning. Councilwoman Moody asked if they would agree to a Planned Development restriction with no ingress or egress onto Rita Beth. Mr. Rodriguez stated they would. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if they were going to use the eXisting house or would they build another building. Mr. Rodriguez stated they would use the existing house, but they would be putting brick around it. Councilman Garvin asked if the restaurant would have facilities for sit down or would it be a carry out restaurant. Mr. Rodriguez stated it would be both. Councilman Garvin asked where they planned for the cars to park and how they would enter and exit the parking lot. Mr. Rodriguez stated there was plenty of room for parking in the area at the back of the house and that they would access the parking l~t from the other side of the house. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 1557 TABLED Councilman Garvin stated because the only access to the parking facilities would be through someone else's property and because of the location and size of the lot, he recommended that the request be denied. Mr. Rodriguez stated they would be parking in front and behind the house. Mr. Rodriguez stated it would be a small restaurant. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if the Staff had looked at a proposed site plan layout. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he would like for the ordinance to be postponed until a site plan could be submitted showing the parking and landscaping. Mr. Horvath stated he was concerned about the expense involved in upgrading the building from residential to commercial. September 12, 1988 Page 4 Councilwoman Moody stated she felt it should be tabled until a site plan could be submitted and for the applicant to get with the City Staff concerning what would be involved to bring the building up to City Code. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to table Ordinance No. 1557 and that the applicant bring in a site plan showing how they are going to refurbish the building, parking, landscaping, entrances, etc., and with the recommendation that there be no entrances off of Rita Beth, screening walls as required by City Code and bring it back to the Council in one month. Motion carried 5-0. 9. PZ 88-11 PLANNING AND ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF E-SYSTEMS POOL TRUST TO REZONE TRACTS 4B, 4A1, 4A4, 4A5A, 4A5B AND 4A5C, J. H. BARLOUGH SURVEY, ABSTRACT 130 FROM R-3 TO C-1 (LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LEWIS LANE AT DAVIS BOULEVARD) Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing for PZ 88-11, PZ 88-12 and PZ 88-13 and called for anyone 'wishing to speak in favor of these requests to please come forward. Mr. David Washington, Washington & Associates Engineers, 500 Grapevine Highway, Hurst, representing E-Systems Pool Trust, appeared before the Council . Mr. Washington stated that PZ 88-11 was for commercial zoning. Mr. Washington stated the property was bounded on the east by Lewis Lane, was immediately south of the future extension of Watauga Road, bounded on the north and east by existing commercial and on the west across Lewis Lane by existing commercial. Mr. Washington stated that approval of this request would allow the planning of the entire property and would assist in solving what could be a major traffic problem at the intersection of Davis, Watauga and Lewis Lane by allowing the closing of Lewis Lane. Mr. Washington stated that PZ 88-12 was located immediately south of the Sunny Meadows Addition. Mr. Washington stated this proposed zoning was a transitional zoning from the existing Holiday East Mobile Home Park located to the south to the R-3 buffer to the north. Mr. Washington stated it was a stepping zoning from the mobile home park to R-7 to R-8 to R-3 in the existing development. Mr. Washington stated the property was bounded on the east by proposed industrial zoning and on the west by existing R-7 zoning. Mr. Washington stated that PZ 88-13 concerned the proposed industrial zoning east of Sunny Meadows Addition. Mr. Washington stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended, and the owners concurred, that the area to the north of the proposed Watauga Road be zoned C-l, there be a 200 foot wide strip adjacent to the existing residential zoning of 0-1 and that the remainder of the property be granted for industrial. September 12, 1988 Page 5 Councilwoman Moody asked if E-Systems had met and obtained input from any of the homeowner organizations. Mr. Washington stated they talked to the homeowners on an individual basis and met just prior to the Planning and Zoning Meeting. Councilwoman Moody asked if they had any buyers for the property or was this speculative zoning. Mr. Washington stated the purpose at this time was to obtain the zoning so that E-Systems could plan the land and the area. Mr. Washington stated there were no immediate prospective users. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked how wide the proposed Amundson Drive right-of-way would be. Mr. Washington stated that the proposed right-of-way was sixty-eight feet. Mr. Washington stated one of the options discussed at the Planning and Zoning meeting was that Amundson would line up as it exists on the north where it would come down immediately next to Sunny Meadows Addition. Mr. Washington stated they had proposed that Amundson be moved over 25 feet and that would be an additional 25 feet of buffer or greenbelt area that would be dedicated to the City in addition to the 68 foot right-of-way. Mr. Washington stated there was an option that Amundson could be moved any place within that 200 feet. Mr. Washington stated that this could be discussed when the property was platted. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked Mr. Washington if he would be opposed to the approval of the proposed I-2 zoning with the stipulation that the area north of the proposed Watauga Road be C-1 and that a 200 foot strip be zoned 0-1 and consideration be given to a buffer zone contingent upon Amundson location. Mr. Washington stated they could accept that. Councilman Metts asked if they were proposing a 25 foot green belt and then 200 foot 0-1 zoning. Mr. Washington stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended accepting a total of 200 foot strip of 0-1 zoning. Mr. Washington stated the location of Amundson was discussed, the 25 foot greenbelt was discussed and they were still in agreement to giving the 25 foot greenbelt assuming that Amundson fell adjacent to the property. Mr. Dan Echols, 5016 Nevada Trail, appeared before the Council. Mr. Echols stated the development of this portion of the City was vital to the City's development. Mr. Echols stated that E-Systems had made every effort to construct the buffering necessary for the welfare of Sunny Meadows residents. Mr. Echols stated he was in sympathy with the Sunny Meadows residents, but that he fully believed that all of the problems had been solved and that all three of the requests were reasonable. September 12, 1988 Page 6 Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to these requests to please come forward. Mr. Noah Campbell, 9200 Martin Road, appeared before the Council. Mr. Campbell stated that at the Planning and Zoning Meeting there was a statement made that there would be 1200 square feet homes. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that in R-8 zoning the minimum square footage for a house was 1,200 square feet. Mr. Campbell stated he felt it should be at least 1,600 square foot houses. Ms. Kathy Robinson, 6463 Chilton, appeared before the Council. Ms. Robinson expressed her opposition to these zoning requests. Ms. Robinson asked that the zoning be denied until E-Systems contacted all of the citizens and let the citizens jointly settle the problems in the area. Councilman Garvin asked what problems she felt should be addressed by Mr. Washington. Ms. Robinson stated one problem was the proposed offices. Councilman Garvin stated it was to provide a buffer to the people in Sunny Meadows Addition. Councilwoman Moody stated that E-Systems was not a developer, that this was speculative zoning. Mr. Charles Scoma, 8300 Cardinal Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Scoma stated he was speaking against the multi-family zoning. Mr. Scoma stated he did not feel it was practical to approve the zoning on,the basis of a transition at this point. Mr. Scoma stated he felt the request for commercial zoning on Davis Boulevard was a practical consideration for zoning. Mr. Scoma stated that in regard to the industrial zoning, his opinion was that the property on Grapevine Highway should be sold and developed before rushing into an industrial zoning on this piece of property on a speculative basis. Mr. Scoma stated the proposed routing of Watauga Road thorough this property that was put together by pieces and parcels to make a major holding investment is primarily for the purpose of making a profit for E-Systems. Mr. Scoma stated he did not want to deny them making a profit but did want to deny the right of impacting negatively upon the residents of the City. Mr. Scoma stated he felt there was a great deal of reluctance from E-Systems for the granting of rights-of-way for Watauga Road, his position was to petition the State to go back to the original routing of Watauga Road, and let E-Systems develop the property they own with their own roads, right-of-way and that the City of North Richland Hills not have to be concerned about the acquisition of right-of-way and proceed with the east west route that all recognize the need for. Mr. Scoma stated another alternative was to look at the proposed Cannon Drive and consider the property north of Cannon Drive to be residential rather than industrial zoning. Mr. Scoma requested that September 12, 1988 Page 7 the City Staff look at the possibility of relocating the proposed Simmons Road to the west to where it would tie into the existing Cardinal Lane that turned and went north and south. Mr. Scoma presented a sketch to the Council. Mr. Scoma further recommended that the area between Amundson and Simmons Drive be considered for residential zoning so that it tied to the other residential zoning and anything south of Cannon Drive be industrial. Mr. Scoma asked the Council to reject the request until a specific use plan could be developed and presented. Councilman Garvin stated the industrial proposal had been compromised with good bufferi ng. Councilwoman Moody asked how many times representatives from E-Systems meet with him and his group. Mr. Scoma stated if Mr. Washington met with residents, he met with residents that have not spoken to him and that he did not meet with him. Councilman Garvin stated one of Mr. Scoma's proposals was to take the thoroughfare down Martin Drive. Councilman Garvin stated he felt there would be residents on that street who would not be happy with that proposal. Mr. Scoma stated the residents on Martin Drive had anticipated the road being routed that way until it was changed on the Master Plan in 1986. Mr. Roy Owen, 8245 Pearl Street, appeared before the Council. Mr. Owen stated he was against the proposed zonings. Mr. Owen stated E-Systems was just a speculator. Mr. Owen stated the land would not be developed for several years. Mr. Owen stated he would like to see E-Systems sell the property on the contingency of submitting for approval what would be developed. Mr. Owen stated he felt it would be wrong to change any zoning until E-Systems could bring before the Council someone who was interested in developing the property. Councilman Metts stated he had observed both sides and that there was a disparity of opinions concerning E-Systems and the citizens wanting to get together. Councilman Metts asked if E-Systems would be willing to meet with the citizens. Mr. Washington stated they had attempted to set up a meeting prior to the Planning and Zoning Meeting and did meet with a few individuals at that time. Mr. Washington stated they would like to see the issue resolved as soon as possible. Mr. Washington stated they talked to the individuals who lived immediately next door to the site, tried to give those individuals proper buffering and feel like they have done that. Councilman Metts stated some felt they had not had an opportunity to meet with E-Systems. Councilman Metts stated he was not comfortable with changing the zoning without knowing what was going to be developed. Ms. Campbell, realtor, appeared before the Council. September 12, 1988 Page 8 Ms. Campbell stated she was concerned about the value of the homes in the Stoneybrook area if 1,200 square foot homes were allowed to be built. Councilwoman Moody stated if the City were to eliminate all 1,200 square foot homes, the first-time home buyers would be eliminated from the City. Ms. Hocevar, 6251 Shirley Drive, appeared before the Council. Ms. Hocevar stated she would not have bought three years ago if she had thought there would be zero lot line houses across the street from her. Ms. Hocevar stated she felt E-Systems was not interested in developing land but in making a profit and they did not care who got hurt. Councilman Garvin stated the proposed R-8 zoning did not back up to Ms. Hocevar; that there was another street between her and the R-8 zoning. Councilman Sibbet stated he did not like zero lot line homes or apartments, but there were times when you had to make a decision. Councilman Sibbet stated he had empathy for Ms. Campbell; that his home was located next to apartments, the same as was proposed for her area. Mr. James Kohler, 6308 Shirley Drive, appeared before the Council. Mr. Kohler stated there was a half-hearted meeting in the lobby at the Planning and Zoning meeting; however there was no concurrence, agreements or settlements made as to what should be on the tract of land to be rezoned. Mr. Kohler stated he felt the request should be tabled until something definitely could be agreed upon by E-Systems, him and the owners of the land adjoining the property to be rezoned. Mr. Koler stated he would like to request that it be in writing what was going to be developed when, where and how. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearings RECESS Mayor Brown called a ten minute recess. BACK TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting back to order with the same members present. RECESS Councilman Garvin and Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked for a fifteen minute recess to talk with Mr. Scoma. BACK TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting back to order with the same members present. September 12, 1988 Page 9 10. ORDINANCE NO. 1562 APPROVED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, that a moratorium be put on all spec-zoning until an ordinance was in effect that placed a time-frame on the zoning as to when it was developed before it reverted back to the original zoning. Motion failed 3-2; Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmen Garvin, and Metts voting against and Councilwoman Moody and Councilman Sibbet voting for. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Ordinance No. 1562. Motion carried 5-0. II. PZ 88-12 PLANNING AND ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF E-SYSTEMS POOL TRUST TO REZONE A PORTION OF TRACT 8, J.H. BARLOUGH SURVEY, ABSTRACT 130, FROM R-3 TO R-8 (LOCATED EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF THE SUNNY MEADOWS ADDITION) Public Hearing was heard with Item No.9. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1563 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Ordinance No. 1563 with the stipulation of 1,400 square foot'''tiouses, Councilwoman Moody stated that E-Systems had previously requested a R-7 buffer between the Mobile Home Park and R-3 and now they were asking for R-8 as a buffer between R-7 and R-3 zoning. Motion carried 4-1; Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmen Garvin, Metts, and Sibbet voting for and Councilwoman Moody voting against. 13. PZ 88-13 PLANNING AND ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF E-SYSTEMS POOL TRUST TO REZONE TRACT 11, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055, AND TRACT 2A, L.C. WALKER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1652, FROM R-3 TO I-I (LOCATED ON CARDINAL LANE AND EAST OF SUNNY MEADOWS ADDITION) Public Hearing was heard with Item No.9. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1564 APPROVED September 12, 1988 Page 10 Councilwoman Moody moved to deny Ordinance No. 1564. Motion to deny died for lack of a second. * Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to approve Ordinance No. 1564 with the stipulation that Amundson Road have a 50 foot buffer to the west which would be between a road and residential property and the zoning east of Amundson Road be 125 feet of 0-1, professional type office space. Motion carried 3-2; Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Councilmen Garvin and Metts voting for and Councilwoman Moody and Councilman Sibbet voting against. 15. GN 88-70 PUBLIC HEARING - OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988/89 Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to please come forward. Mr. Maness, Finance Director for the City, appeared before the Council. Mr. Maness briefly outlined the proposed Operating Budget for fiscal year 1988/89. Ms. Jean Sallee, Director of the Tarrant Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Northeast Area, appeared before the Council. Ms. Sallee urged the Council to reconsider the proposed $1,000 cut in support of the Tarrant Council. Mr. Charles Scoma, 8300 Cardinal Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Scoma presented an overhead slide, of his analysis of the tax increase, to the Council. Mr. Scoma stated he felt there were some areas in the budget that needed to be looked at for consideration. Mr. Scoma stated salaries was the greatest expense factor. Mr. Scoma presented an analysis of the increase in personnel salaries including benefits broken down by departments. Mr. Scoma recommended to the Council that they consider how they could achieve some savings in the area of the five percent performance increase. Mr. Scoma stated there was a projection of approximately a 40 person turnover in the City for 1988/89 and there could perhaps be savings in the consolidation of job tasks as people leave. Mr. Scoma stated that eventually the CIP Funds would be depleted and he felt the City should begin thinking of how the City could generate revenues so that it could operate off of revenues rather than borrowed money. Councilman Garvin stated that salaries might be a cost factor but the function of the City was to provide services and if salaries were cut, services would be cut. *Amended 9/26/88 to add "the property situated north of Watauga Road that particular tract of land be zoned C-l (Commercial). September 12~ 1988 Page 11 Mayor Pro Tern Davis thanked Mr. Scoma for his time and the effort spent. Mr. Dan Echols, 5016 Nevada, appeared before the Council. Mr. Echols congratulated the Staff and Council on putting together what he felt like was a very good budget. Councilman Garvin recommended that the Staff be requested to transfer funds from the City Council 's Budget to the Fire Department Budget to cover the salary for one Firefighter. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he wanted it on record that if a fireman should leave, the position would not be filled. Councilwoman Moody stated the Council was not authorizing another position, only trying to keep from laying someone off. Council supported the recommendation. Councilman Welch, being absent, had submitted a letter in support. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to set the date for the adoption of the 1988/89 Budget for September 26, 1988. Motion carried 5-0. *16. GN 88-71 REVISED AUDITORIUM POLICY APPROVED *18. GN 88-73 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORI7xNG THE EXECUTION OF A "PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT" - RESOLUTION NO. 88-32 APPROVED *19. GN 88-74 CONTRACT FOR LABORATORY SERVICES WITH THE TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY APPROVED *20. GN 88-75 OPERATION SUPPORT FOR CIP PROJECT AND IMPACT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM APPROVED *2I. GN 88-76 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH RICHARD PHELPS AS GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT APPROVED September 12, 1988 Page 12 *22. GN 88-77 ENDORSEMENT OF THE TEXAS GOOD ROADS AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 88-31 APPROVED *23. GN 88-78 APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR A ROADWAY ACROSS NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY - RESOLUTION NO. 88-34 APPROVED *24. PU 88-49 APPROVE PURCHASE OF LAND FROM GEORGE P. MACATEE III, ET AL FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING CALLOWAY BRANCH CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II APPROVED 25. PU 88-50 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND FROM RICHMOND BAY DEVELOPMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 88-33 POSTPONED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to postpone Resolution No. 88-33. Motion carried 5-0. *26. PW 88-30 APPROVAL OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 APPROVED *27. PW 88-31 APPROVAL OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE PAVING & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - CHANGE ORDER NO.2 APPROVED *28. PW 88-32 APPROVE PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK ON STARNES ROAD APPROVED *29. PW 88-33 APPROVAL OF EMERALD HILLS WAY WATER LINE RECONSTRUCTION AS CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO MARTIN DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT APPROVED September 12, 1988 Page 13 *30. PAY 88-4 APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT TO T.W. GILMORE CONSTRUCTION AND CALVIN BAKER CONSTRUCTION, JOINT VENTURE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,344.75 AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS APRPOVED 3I. CITIZENS PRESENTATIONS MS. KARON CONTIZANO RE: TRAFFIC CITATION Ms. Karon Contizano was not present at the meeting. 32. ADJOURNMENT Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. ~.~ Mayor ATTEST: ~~L~