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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1988-11-14 Minutes Present: .rEM - NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 1988 Tommy Brown Richard Davis Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Virginia Moody Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Lyle Welch Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Mike McEntire Jim Cook Greg Dickens C.A. Sanford Ron McKinney Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Counci lman Counc ilman Counci lwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Assistant Finance Director Public Works Director Economic Development Director Personnel Director City Engi neer Absent: Rex McEntire Lee Maness John Whitney Attorney for the City Finance Director Support Services Director DISCUSS ION ASSIGNMENT REQUEST FOR FUNDING - There was no one present from Trinity Arts TRINITY ARTS COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO CABLE T.V. BOARD Council, therefore this item was moved to later in the agenda. Councilman Welch requested that this Kane & Rex Please prepare ordinance be amended eliminating the ordinance amendment for 11/28/88 requirements that Place One be a representative of TCJC, Place Three, BISD, and Place Four, Local Clergy. Councilman Welch felt the Council should be able to appoint who they wanted. Mayor Pro Tem Davis advised that the ordinance was written when the Cable T.V. was originally set up TEM DISCUSSION and the purpose of the requirement was to get input from educational and religious organizations. Mayor Pro Tem Davis agreed with Councilman Welch. Mr. Line advised that a revision to the ordinance would be placed on the next agenda. INCREASING VOLUNTARY Mr. Line advised that the Park and CONTRIBUTION TO THE PARK AND LIBRARY Recreation Board and Library Board had FUND APPOINTMENT OF AN .- AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION recommended the donation be changed from $0.50 to $1.00. The Council agreed to this proposal and it will be presented for formal action at the next Council meeting. Mr. Line stated that it was felt this committee should consist of the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and one other Council member to give direction on the golf course during construction. Mayor Brown, Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Councilman Welch were appointed to the committee. Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/88 Page Two ACTION ITEM Dennis Prepare cover sheet & ordinance, if needed CA Follow up REQUEST FOR FUNDING - Ms. Sandra Eddy, Trinity Arts Council, NAN TRINITY ARTS COUNCIL covered the proposal from Trinity Arts. Ms. Eddy advised they were asking for TEM FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY GIFT SHOP RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BID FOR CITY PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR 1988-89 AUTHORIZE PARTIAL USE OF LANDSCAPE UDGET FOR WATAUGA -t{OAD PRO.JECT DISCUSSION $6,000. Mayor Brown advised he did not feel the City could afford to pay $6,000 and no further action was taken. Councilwoman Spurlock advised she liked the idea and asked if the City would stock the store. Mr. Horvath stated the City would not expend any monies. The Friends of the Library would stock and operate the store. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt a one year lease or a letter of agreement should be drawn up in case the City needed the space in the future. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt the City should accept the bid of Employers Casualty. Mr. Line stated he felt it would be to the City's advantage to stay with the present carrier. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he would like to award the bid to Employers with the stipulation that the ninety day cancellation and inspection be waived. Mayor Pro Tem Davis advised that the CIP committee had recommended that the Council Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/88 Page Three ACTION ITEM Denni s & Arl ita Draw up Letter of Agreement - proceed when signed Ron McKinney Follow up with bid award to Employer's Casualty Dennis, Greg & Jim rEM DISCUSSION authorize a $120,000 budget for the Watauga Road Landscaping project to landscape the median in Watauga Road from Rufe Snow to Davis Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the committee had recommended that $70,000 be used for the irrigation system, two A-plantings and hydromulch. The remaining $50,000 to be set aside to utilize as matching funds (50/50) to assist the Beautification Committee in obtaining private funds for street beautification purposes. WATAUGA ROAD ALIGNMENT This item was postponed until later in the meeting. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Mr. Line advised that Mr. Tucker was presently working only half time and because of the various projects Mr. Tucker was involved in, he needed to be on a full- time basis. There are funds available for the additional salary in the Golf Course budget. LIMITED REVIEW OF No questions. FORT WORTH WHOLESALE WASTEWATER COST OF SERVICE RATE TUDY Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/88 Page Four ACTION ITEM CA F 011 ow up Grev Fol ow up Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/88 Page Five TEM SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM NAN Mr. Line advised there was a procedural problem with Items 17 and 18. These two items should not have been on the Consent Agenda because they would be approved before the public hearing was held. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she had a question concerning remodelling and improvements up to 50 percent of the value of existing homes without platting being required; that this could be a a major repair and should trigger the rule of having to plat. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked for an explanation of the 50 percent requirement. Mr. Tucker stated that the Commission was trying to get all the ordinances pertaining to building construction to agree. The consensus of the Council was to leave the requirement at 50 percent. REQUEST OF JULIO Mr. Line stated that it was his under- NAN AND EUMELIA NEIRA TO REZONE THE NORTH standing that the applicants were going 150 FEET OF BLOCK 3, J.L. AUTREY ADDITION to tear the present structure down and FROM R-3 TO C-2 rebuild. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if there would be adequate parking. Mr. Tucker replied there would be adequate TEM AGENDA ITEM NO. 13 PS 88-19 WORK SESSION DISCUSSION parking because the applicants had decided to build a sandwich shop instead of a restaurant. Councilwoman Spurlock asked about landscaping. Mr. Tucker stated that landscaping and parking would be addressed at the time of platting. Councilwoman Spurlock questioned the waiving of the engineer's comments on this plat and asked if there would be toilet facilities. It was pointed out that a septic system will be installed. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt there should be a covenant signed or a stipulation placed on the plat that the property could be used only for a driving range. Mr. Line stated he thought it was the intent of the Planning & Zoning Commission to restrict the property to be used as a driving range only. Mr. Tucker advised that if there was a change of ownership the property would revert back to the original zoning. The City Council and Planning Zoning Commission will have a joint work- session December 14, 1988 at 6:00 p.m. Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/88 Page Six ACTION ITEM George T. Please follow up Jeanette Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/88 Page Seven "TEM OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM Mr. Line advised the Council that Agenda Item No. 20 had been added to the Greg & Jerry Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the Council needed to discuss sidewalks on Smithfield and Chapman and the placing of no parking signs on Smithfield Road. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if no parking signs could be placed on Richland Plaza Drive (both sides) behind Richland Plaza Shopping Center. Councilwoman Spurlock stated that when the soccer team was playing on the field behind Richland Plaza the cars parked on both sides of Richland Plaza Drive created a dangerous situation. Mr. Line advised he thought the signs had been put up. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt a letter should be written to the coach of the soccer team advising that signs were going to be put up. WATAUGA ROAD ALIGNMENT Mayor Brown stated that since there had been Greg & CA Follow up with a threat of a law suit this item needed to preparations for December 8th be discussed in executive session. public meeting Councilman Metts asked if anyone had been invited to the meeting to speak on this Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/88 Page Eight "TEM DISCUSSION ACTION ITEM item. Mr. Line replied no, the only reason this was on the agenda was because of the Highway Department meeting. The Council needed to designate a spokesperson for the City on the route the City wanted for Watauga Road. Council designated Mayor Pro Tem Davis as the spokesperson. Mr. Line stated the Highway Department would look at two alternative routes at the public meeting and at the second hearing would determine the final route. Mr. Billy Delp, Cardinal Lane, spoke in opposition to the northern route for Watauga Road. Mr. Delp stated the southern route was the most sensible route. Mr. Charles Scoma, Cardinal Lane, stated the Council needed to back the northern route for Watauga Road as approved in 1987. Mr. Scoma encouraged the Council to stay with what the citizens wanted. 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 14, 1988 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order November 14, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Tommy Brown Richard Davis Lyle Welch Mack Garvin Frank Metts, Jr. Virginia Moody Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Mike McEntire Richard Albin Absent: Rex McEntire 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Counci lman Councilwoman City Manager Senior Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engi neer Attorney for the City 3. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Davis gave the invocation. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO SONYA BELLOMY & ADRIANA BELLOMY Mayor Brown and Councilman Garvin presented proclamations to Sonya Bellomy and Adriana Bellomy. 5. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1988 APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1988 meeting. Motion carried 4-0; Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilman Garvin, and Councilwoman Moody abstaining due to absence from the meeting. November 14, 1988 Page 2 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Davis removed Item No. 20, Councilwoman Moody removed Item No. 13, and Councilwoman Spurlock removed Items No. 17, 18 and 21 from the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (14, 19, 22, 23 & 24) APPROVED 8. PZ 88-7 REQUEST OF JULIO AND EUMELIA NEIRA TO REZONE THE NORTH 150 FEET OF BLOCK 3, J.L. AUTREY ADDITION FROM R-3 (SINGLE FAMILY) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL) (LOCATED AT 6650 GLENVIEW DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 1557 (ORDINANCE TABLED AT THE SEPTEMBER 12, 1988 MEETING) APPROVED Mr. Pedro Rodriguez, 6650 Glenview, appeared before the Council, representing the applicant. Mr. Rodriguez asked the Council to approve the request. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that a site plan was shown with the zoning case. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that if the Council approved the zoning request tonight, they would not be accepting the site plan. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the site plan would be worked out with the platting of the property. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1557. Motion carried 7-0. 9. PZ 88-18 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF RANDY AND GINER BURTON TO REZONE TRACT 2K, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055, FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CLIFT STREET SOUTH OF AMUNDSON DRIVE) Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Doug Long, Engineer, representing the applicants, appeared before the Counc il . Mr. Long stated the applicants wished to build a residence on the property. November 14, 1988 Page 3 Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 1576 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 1576. Motion carried 7-0. 11. PZ 88-19 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF W.F. NELMS TO REZONE A PORTION OF TRACT 3D, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055, FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) (LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CRANE ROAD BETWEEN AMUNDSON DRIVE AND MAIN STREET) Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Doug Long, Engineer, representing the applicant, appeared before the Counc il . Mr. Long stated the applicants wished to build their home on the property. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1577 APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve Ordinance No. 1577. Motion carried 7-0. 13. PS 88-19 REQUEST OF MILDRED KIDWELL FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1 KIDWELL ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF TIMBER DRIVE) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PS 88-19 with Items 2, 4 and 6 of the Engineer's comments waived until such time as the use or ownership was changed. November 14, 1988 Page 4 Motion carried 7-0. *14. PS 88-23 REQUEST OF TAR-TWO INC. FOR REPLAT OF WOODLAND OAKS ADDITION (PREVIOUSLY NOB HILL ADDITION) (LOCATED WEST OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD AND SOUTH OF AMUNDSON ROAD) APPROVED 15. GN 88-103 APPOINTMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to appoint Mayor Brown, Mayor Pro Tem Davis, and Councilman Welch as the Ad Hoc Committee for the golf course construction. Motion carried 7-0. 16. GN 88-104 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A NEW SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Mr. Line stated he had just learned that some of the engineers that worked with the Staff had not reviewed the Design Manual that was before the Council for approval under Item No. 18. Mr. Line stated the staff felt that it was important that the engineers who worked with this daily have an opportunity to review and comment on what was being proposed. Mr. Line suggested that the Council hear anyone present wishing to speak on the proposed Subdivision Ordinance and continue the hearing at some future time and no action be taken on Items No. 17 and 18. This would allow the engineers a chance to review and comment on the manual, if they wished to do so. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to please come forward. Mr. Mark Hannon, Engineer, appeared before the Council. Mr. Hannon stated he was one of the engineers that worked with the staff on the Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Hannon stated there were two items that he felt were important that had not been included. Mr. Hannon stated that one was the exemption to properties over five acres. Mr. Hannon stated that the definition of a subdivision included resubdivision or replat, but it did not include the division of land for agriculture purposes in parcels or tracts of land five acres or more not involving any new street, alley or easement. Mr. Hannon stated he thought that this came from some State enabling legislation for general law cities, and probably should not apply to home rule cities. Mr. Hannon stated as an engineer he was opposed to this and as a citizen he was opposed to it from a safety standpoint. Mr. Hannon stated the second item was that the City would participate in the cost of oversizing, providing that funds were available. Mr. Hannon stated he recommended that a statement be added that the City would establish a policy on participation if the City was not prepared to make a commitment to participate. November 14, 1988 Page 5 Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to continue the public hearing at a later date and defer action on Items No. 17 and 18 until after the hearing. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Pro Tem Davis presented two scenarios in regards to the five acres question - 1) an individual has 100 acres and divides it into 25 acre lots and builds houses with septic systems and water wells; 2) an individual has a 5 acre tract with an existing house and wants to build a barn. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he felt the second example might be reasonable if it did not fall under 50 percent of the construction cost. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked the staff to give an explanation of the two scenarios at the continuation hearing. 17. GN 88-105 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A NEW SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 1579 ACTION DEFERRED 18. GN 88-106 APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITY DESIGN MANUAL - RESOLUTION NO. 88-40 ACTION DEFERRED *19. GN 88-107 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY GIFT SHOP APPROVED 20. PU 88-56 RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE BID FOR CITY PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR 1988-89 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to award the bid to Employer's Casualty, with a $1,000 deductible and a premium of $19,363 with the deletion of the 90 day cancellation clause and the deletion of their right to inspect. Mr. Dalton Chester, Employer's Casualty, appeared before the Council. Mr. Chester stated he was authorized to do away with the 90 day cancellation clause but would have to look into waiving the inspection right. Mr. Chester stated he could not guarantee the waiving of the inspection, although he was 99 percent sure the inspection could be waived. Mayor Brown asked Mr. Chester if they actually made inspections. Mr. Chester stated yes, that was a service that was provided for the City. Mayor Brown asked Mr. Chester if he would make inspections on the City property. November 14, 1988 Page 6 Mr. Chester stated they would make their inspection and they would work with the City and not make any unreasonable recommendations. Councilman Metts stated that Mr. Chester was not 100 percent sure that they would not reinspect and recommend a higher premium. Mr. Chester stated no, they would not raise the premium; it was a firm price. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked if he was correct in assuming that there would be no increase in the premium regardless of what the inspections showed. Mr. Chester replied that was correct. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if there was a cost for the inspection. Mr. Chester stated the cost was included in the price they had submitted. Councilman Welch asked that when the inspection was completed and if something was found wrong, would they notify the City to correct it. Councilman Welch stated that if something was found wrong, would they not raise the premium. Mr. Chester stated that if it was in the best interest of the City to correct the problem they would work with the City in alleviating it. Mr. Chester stated it would be at the expense of the City to correct the problem. Mr. Bill Piskuran, Key Piskuran & Sheeran, appeared before the Council. Mr. Piskuran stated his company was very well qualified. Mr. Piskuran stated that regarding inspections and Employer's raising the premiums he did not disagree, but the City might have to pay for expenses for the recommendations. Mr. Piskuran stated Hartford had made their inspection and were satisfied. Mr. Piskuran stated a company normally has ninety days to inspect or decline or thirty days prior to renewal to decline or they must accept the coverage the next year. Mr. Piskuran stated Hartford was currently the City's insurance carrier and at this point they could not come in and make any recommendations. Mr. Piskuran stated that Hartford was the low bidder. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that the inspections were provided as a service and it would not cost the City for Employer's to inspect and make recommendations. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated they were only recommendations on how to improve the City's properties and he did not see a problem with the inspections; therefore Mayor Pro Tem Davis amended his motion and Councilwoman Moody amended her second, to award the bid to Employer's Casualty, deductible $1,000, premium $19,363, and with the requirement only that the right of cancellation not to be effective during the first ninety days. Mayor Brown asked Mr. Chester if after the inspections were made would the company cancel the policy if the qualifications were not met. November 14, 1988 Page 7 Mr. Chester replied no. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she felt the Council should look at the ratings of Hartford and go with the low bidder. Motion carried 5-2; Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilwoman Moody, Councilmen Garvin, Welch and Sibbet voting for and Councilwoman Spurlock and Councilman Metts voting against. 20a. PU 88-57 RATIFY PURCHASE ORDER 04301 TO IBM IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,601 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to ratify Purchase Order No. 04301 in the amount of $121,601 and authorize the purchasing of a printer not to exceed $10,000. Motion carried 7-0. 21. PW 88-41 AUTHORIZE PARTIAL USE OF LANDSCAPE BUDGET FOR WATAUGA ROAD PROJECT APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to recommend that $70,000 be allocated and bids solicited for the installation of the irrigation system, landscaping and hydromulch for Watauga Road. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, that $50,000 be set aside to be utilized as matching funds with the Beautification Committee for landscaping of street projects on a 50/50 matching basis. Motion carried 7-0. *22. PW 88-42 APPROVE PROPOSED 1988/89 EXPENDITURES FOR COUNTY OVERLAY PROGRAM PER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT APPROVED *23. PW 88-43 APPROVE BUDGET FOR WATER LINE IMPROVEMENTS WITH 1988/89 MISCELLANEOUS STREET RECONSTRUCTION APPROVED *24. PW 88-44 APPROVAL OF STARNES ROAD STREET & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 APPROVED 25. CITIZENS PRESENTATION November 14, 1988 Page 8 Ms. Jan Pennock, 7108 Briardale, appeared before the Council. Ms. Pennock stated that she attended the CIP Meeting concerning sidewalks on Smithfield Road and it was her understanding that it would be on the Council Agenda for tonight. Ms. Pennock stated she would recommend to the City Council that when it was addressed that they consider sidewalks on Smithfield Road from Turner to Smithfield Elementary School. Ms. Pennock stated it was very dangerous for the children having to walk to school. Mr. Line stated as he recalled the discussion at the CIP meeting, it was not his impression that it would be heard on this Council Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the CIP Committee unanimously decided they would try to fund it. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that once the right-of-way was obtained the actual cost and a contract would come before the Council for approval to appropriate the funding. Councilwoman Moody stated that for the last three years the CIP Committee had been working with the PTA on the situation and the Council had been aware and concerned about the problems on Smithfield Road. Mr. Thomas Roseborrough, 6417 Wakefield, appeared before the Council. Mr. Roseborrough stated he represented Foster Village PTA and requested that sidewalks be placed around the school. Mr. Line stated the City was checking into why sidewalks were not built. Mr. Line stated a study was being made pertaining to sidewalks. Mr. Line asked those who wanted to be notified when it would be on the Council Agenda to leave their name. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated sidewalks kept coming up and he would suggest that the CIP Committee do a survey around all the schools and put together a policy on sidewalks. Mr. Howard Nix, 6417 Devonshire, appeared before the Council. Mr. Nix stated it was time the City did something about sidewalks leading to and from the schools. Mr. Nix stated he would encourage the Council to do something speedy. Mr. Nix stated he was concerned for the welfare of the children. Mr. Paul Dauer, 6829 Mesa Drive, appeared before the Council. Mr. Dauer presented a petition for sidewalks at Foster Village School. Mr. Dauer stated they needed relief from the problem. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he would ask the Staff prior to the next CIP Meeting to give a report on where sidewalks were presently located. Mr. A.H. Wood, 7408 College Circle, appeared before the Council. November 14, 1988 Page 9 Mr. Wood stated his grandson went to Snow Heights Elementary and sidewalks were all around the school. Mr. Wood stated that ninety percent of the children rode their bicycles around the sidewalks. Ms. Nancy Learned, 7605 Hewitt, appeared before the Council. Ms. Learned stated she was one of the persons that tried to get easements on Smithfield Road for sidewalks. Ms. Learned stated that 15 feet was needed, and their yards were only 25 feet, so right-of-way was refused. Ms. Learned stated to hear the Council say they were looking into it was the same thing they said two years ago and she wanted to see some action. Ms. Jan Pennock reappeared before the Council. Ms. Pennock stated she realized change was slow but she had been hearing for two years the City was working on sidewalks yet nothing had been done. Councilman Welch stated he had sat and listened to the Council being ridiculed and he did not think it was justified. Councilman Welch stated people were trying to put the death of a child against the Council. Councilman Welch stated he had twelve grandchildren in school here and he surely did not want to see one of them hurt. Councilman Welch stated the Council was working as fast as he thought they could. Councilman Welch stated there was not any money unless taxes were increased. Councilman Welch stated the City was trying to do what they could within the budget. Councilman Metts stated he also had grandchildren and recognized there was a need. Councilman Metts stated it was unfortunate that this much time had passed. Councilman Metts stated there was a lack of funds and a definite need. Mr. Mike Kidd, 6856 Megan, appeared before the Council. Mr. Kidd stated he was one of the unfortunate that had hit a child on Rufe Snow of which he did not consider his fault. Mr. Kidd stated that if sidewalks were put in he felt that handicap ramps should be put in also so the children did not have to jump curbs. Councilman Sibbet stated that when the City got to the point that sidewalks could be built, it would take time. Councilman Sibbet stated that BISD should be approached on the subject of bus service. Councilman Sibbet stated he felt the school district should have some part in this. Mr. Dauer reappeared before the Council. Mr. Dauer asked if the City would work with them with BISD on obtaining an emergency bus service. Mayor Brown stated that there was a meeting with the school district Tuesday and this would be brought up in the meeting. Councilwoman Spurlock stated the Council was trying and listening to the people. Councilwoman Spurlock stated the City did pay for the flashing November 14, 1988 Page 10 lights and school crossing guards. Councilwoman Spurlock stated the City did care, but it took time. Councilman Welch stated he realized this was a problem and the City was working on it. Councilman Welch stated he knew what the problem was and the City was doing all they could with the funds they had to do it with. Mr. Nix stated he had asked for temporary walkways along Rufe Snow and nothing had been done and he had not been given an answer as to why. Councilman Garvin stated the City Attorney had advised the City could not place a temporary walkway there because of liability. 26. ADJOURNMENT Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. ATTEST: ~-H4£; ¿~ y Secretary