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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1986-02-24 Minutes ~ Present: ITEM '---- DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT ON SEWER STUDY DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1986 Dan Echols Richard Davis Dick Fisher Virginia Moody Harold Newman Marie Hinkle Jim Ramsey Dennis Horvath Richard Albin Mike McEntire Gene Riddle Richard Royston John Whitney Lee Maness Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Assistant City Manager City Engineer Attorney Public Works Director Planning/Development Dir. Purchasing Finance Director Absent: Rodger Line Jim Kenna Rex McEntire City Manager Councilman Attorney DISCUSSION Gene Riddle explained the process we are currently going through with member cities of the Mayors' Council in obtaining an independent sewer study. Councilman Ramsey suggested that we should move ahead and if necessary contribute any additional funds for cities that do not participate. Mayor Echols and Gene Riddle will continue to brief the Council on progress of the continuing negotiations regarding the sewer study. The Council asked that the Staff set up one final workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission to finalize the final piece of the Master Plan, the Land Use Plan. This will be a joint meeting ASSIGNMENT Gene FõITow up Richard Royston Follow up ITEM DISCUSSION OF HISTORICAL PROJECTS OF SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE DISCUSSION held Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Councilman Ramsey suggested that the candidates also be invited as this has been an ongoing five year project and should be finalized at the next Council Meeting. Councilman Ramsey stressed that the City will have to live with the Comprehensive Master Plan for years to come. Page Two 2/24/86 Pre-Counci ASSIGNMENT Councilwoman Moody briefed the Council that the Dennis Follow up Sesquicentennial Committee has decided not to accept the home at the corner of Amundson and Main. Reasons given were the cost involved and once the home is moved it possibly will lose any historical significance. Councilwoman Moody suggested that the Council adopt an Ordinance designating Main Street, from Davis .to Smithfield, as a historical district. Dennis Horvath was directed to ask the City Attorney to draw up the Ordinance and also research the possible economic implication of such and Ordinance. Concern was expressed that once it is designated as a historical district those interested in its restoration may be unduly restricted. Mayor Echols also suggested that if the historical district is approved that the Committee work with Dwayne Gage on the project. ITEM APPRAISAL OF PARCELS OF LAND FOR WATAUGA ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR DRAINAGE EASEMENT APPROVAL OF STREET RECONSTRUCTION BY TARRANT COUNTY PRECINCT 3 OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSION Gene Riddle briefed the Council on the need to transfer funds in order to hire an appraiser and proceed with obtaining right-of-way for the Watauga Road Project. Mike McEntire briefly explained to the Council the need for the drainage easement in the northern part of the City. The easements is necessary to assist Keller. Gene Riddle briefed the Council on those streets submitted to the County for reconstruction next year. Mayor Echols commented that the County is currently working on a Thoroughfare Plan which will have some effect on future requests. Mayor Echols reappointed Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Councilman Ramsey to the CIP Committee. The CIP Committee format will change and meetings will be held monthly with the entire Council welcome to attend. The first meeting was tentatively set for late March. Mayor Echols briefed the Council on his request to the Council for their support of a Resolution designating Precinct Line Road as top priority for Farm-to-Market Road funding. We will be Page Three 2/24/86 Pre-Counci ASSIGNMENT NAN Gene Follow up Gene Follow up Staff Follow up ITEM DISCUSSION asking the State to commit funds. Councilman Ramsey encouraged the Council to contact Hurst and Colleyville to assure their support of the project. A Resolution will be presented at the next Council Meeting stating our support for this project. Also included in the Resolution will be a comment expressing our expectation that the County should provide funds for right- of-way acquisition. Dennis Horvath briefed the Council on the Staff's rationale for denying lay-down curbs. The biggest objection to lay-down curbs is problems associated with parking and the traffic hazard associated with backing out on a major street. The Council was briefed that the right-of-way had been obtained for Hightower Road from the Learneds'. The Council will be asked to ratify this agreement this evening. During open session the Mayor appointed Councilman Ramsey, Dennis Horvath, David McGilvery and Linda Turk to a committee whose charge it will be to plan for the future in regard to RYA activities. Page Four 2/24/86 Pre-Counci 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 - FEBRUARY 24, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Echols called the meeting to order February 24, 1986, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Dan Echols Richard Davis Dick Fisher Marie Hinkle Virginia Moody Harold Newman Jim Ramsey Staff : Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Lee Maness Mike McEntire Gene Riddle John Whitney Richard Royston Richard Albin Don Bowen Absent: Jim Kenna Rodger N. Line Rex McEntire Press: David Ray Mark England Chris Williams 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Assistant City Manager City Secretary Finance Director Attorney Public Works Director Purchasing Agent Director of Planning City Engineer Planning & Zoning Member Councilman City Manager Attorney Northeast Chronicle Mid Cities Fort Worth Star Telegram 3. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Davis gave the invocation. February 24, 1986 Page 2 Councilman Ramsey called for point of special privilege. Mayor Echols presented Councilwoman Hinkle with a resolution recognizing her service and achievements. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1986 APPROVED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve the minutes of February 10, 1986. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that on Page 5, Item No.8, a motion was made and no action was taken on the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked if the intention was to withdraw the motion. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to withdraw the motion. Motion to withdraw carried 6-0. Motion to approve the minutes carried 6-0. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Ramsey removed Item No. 21 and Councilwoman Moody removed Item No. 11 from the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (12,13,17,18,19,20,22,23 24, & 25) APPROVED Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 7. PZ 85-148 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL HEARING - REQUEST OF DOUBLE B DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO REZONE LOT 3R, BLOCK F, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION, FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY TO LR (LOCAL RETAIL) (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STRUMMER DRIVE IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Ronnie Butler, 3416 Chapman, representing Double B Development Company, appeared before the Council. February 24, 1986 Page 3 Mr. Butler stated he did not feel this property was suited for homes. Mr. Butler stated that all of the homes in the area backed up to the property. Mr. Butler stated they planned to build an office on the property. Councilwoman Moody asked if any of the houses on Strummer faced the property. Mr. Butler replied no. Mr. Alfred Stanford, 5101 Pearl Drive, appeared before the Council. Mr. Stanford stated he was in favor of this request because the property was not suited for residential. Mr. Stanford stated that most of the property in the area was commercial. Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Echols closed the Public Hearing. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 1341 APPROVED Councilman Ramsey moved to deny Ordinance No. 1341. Motion to deny died for lack of a second. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve Ordinance No. 1341. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked Mr. Butler if he would agree to the stipulation of 0-1 zoning because he did not want to see a convenience store put there. Mr. Butler stated he would agree to 0-1 zoning. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to amend the motion to state for one-story office building. Councilman Ramsey stated that he felt that if the applicant had applied for office zoning at the time the request went to Planning & Zoning, the Planning & Zoning Commission would have sent the Council a recommendation for approval. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated the applicant could not apply for office zoning because the tract had to be at least one acre. Motion carried 5-1; Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilwomen Hinkle and Moody, and Councilmen Fisher and Newman voting for and Councilman Ramsey voting against. 9. PZ 86-2 REQUEST FOR AN APPEAL HEARING ON PZ 86-2 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to set the appeal hearing for March 24, 1986. Motion carried 6-0. February 24, 1986 Page 4 10. PZ 85-69 POSSIBLE RECONSIDERATION OF PZ 85-69 APPROVED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to set a Public Hearing for the reconsideration of PZ 85-69 for March 24, 1986. Councilman Fisher stated that after action was taken on this item he looked at the land use map and felt the property should be commercial; therefore, he felt the Council should hear it again. Councilman Ramsey stated he felt that there were two issues that needed to be cleared up. Councilman Ramsey stated one was the right of a council person to resurrect an issue they wanted to be reconsidered. Councilman Ramsey stated he felt it was admirable that someone wanted to do this when they knew what they would have to face. Motion carried 6-0. 11. PS 85-80 REQUEST BY RICHMOND BAY DEVELOPMENT INC. FOR REPLAT OF BLOCK 9, MEADOW LAKES ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MEADOW LAKES DRIVE WEST OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve PS 85- 80 subject to the engineers comments and a stipulation that 2,000 square foot houses, *10,000 square foot lots and rear entry garages be placed on the plat. Motion carried 6-0. *12. PS 86-1 REQUEST OF JIM WARREN AND CAREY BECK FOR REPLAT OF LOT 3R, CALLOWAY ACRES ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PARCHMAN STREET NORTH OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED *13. PS 86-3 REQUEST OF HANSON PROPERTIES FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 7R, 8R, AND 9R, BLOCK 3, NOB HILL ADDITION (LOCATED ON LOMBARD STREET) APPROVED 14. SO 86-2 REQUEST OF MAY ADVERTISING TO LOCATE A BILLBOARD SIGN ON NORTHEAST LOOP 820 WEST OF EDISON DRIVE APPROVED Mayor Echols advised that at the present time there were four nonconforming billboards on the property. Mayor Echols stated that in addition there was a *Corrected 3/24/86 to 10,400 square foot lots February 24, 1986 Page 5 mono-pole billboard at the intersection of Grapevine Highway and IH 820. Mayor Echols stated that the proposed billboard would meet the criteria of the Sign Ordinance if the existing nonconforming signs were removed from the site. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve SO 86-2 on the condition that before the permit was issued all nonconforming signs be torn down. Motion carried 6-0. 15. SO 86-3 REQUEST OF ALAN YOUNG BUICK FOR VARIANCE TO SECTION 4.1(B) OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE TABLED Mayor Echols advised that the requested sign would exceed the ordinance controls in three areas. Mr. Alan Young, President of Alan Young Buick, and Danny Mayer appeared before the Council. Mr. Mayer stated this request was to replace the sign that was placed there originally by General Motors Corporation. Mr. Mayer stated this sign would advertise their outside used car lot. Mr. Mayer stated the sign placed there by General Motors was not visible from the freeway. After discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to table this request. Motion carried 6-0. 16. SO 86-4 REQUEST OF RICHLAND HILLS CHURCH OF CHRIST FOR VARIANCE TO SIGN ORDINANCE SECTION 4.1(B) AND 4.2(B) APPROVED Mayor Echols advised this request was for two ground signs and the Staff had asked the Council to make a determination whether the church site should be considered two separate developments and whether a variance should be granted to allow an oversize sign for the rnain sanctuary building. Mr. Michael Barnard, Architect for Richland Hills Church of Christ, appeared before the Council. Mr. Barnard stated that it was his understanding that the Sign Ordinance's definition of one development did not apply to this property. Mr. Barnard stated that the property was divided by Meadow Lakes Drive leaving two separate lots and buildings. Mr. Barnard stated they were therefore requesting two separate ground signs. Mr. Barnard stated that the information the Council had received indicated they were requesting a 400 square foot sign for the main facility. Mr. Barnard stated that in February 24, 1986 Page 6 discussion with Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Royston, the area was the attraction area and he calculated it at 286 square feet. Mr. Barnard stated that in addition they were requesting some small directional signs and and lettering on glass door fronts. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked how he arrived at 286 square feet. Mr. Barnard stated that according to the Sign Ordinance, the definition was the attraction area and it had been interpreted by City Staff as the lettering area of the sign. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to approve SO 86-4 subject to the directional signs being under six square feet, and the large sign be reduced to 300 square feet. Motion carried 6-0. *17. GN 86-15 REQUEST OF FLOORTIME INC., FOR CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT ON EAST PROPERTY LINE OF LOT AR-l, CALLOWAY ADDITION, RESOLUTION NO. 86-10 APPROVED *18. PU 86-6 BID AWARD TO INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL FOR ONE TYMCO SWEEP IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,510.00 APPROVED *Corrected *19. PU 86-7 APPROVAL OF CONDEMNATION OF MR. AND MRS. PAUL D. LEARNED FOR HIGHTOWER ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, RESOLUTION NO. 86-11 APPROVED (CONDEMNATION SETTLED) *20. PU 86-8 EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR DRAINAGE EASEMENT APPROVED 21. PU 86-9 REQUEST TO DENY BID FOR LIGHTING AT RICHFIELD PARK APPROVED Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve PU 86-9. Mr. Horvath stated that late last summer the staff was advised of a serious problem with the electricity at Richfield Park. Mr. Horvath stated that the electrical wiring that was installed several years ago did not meet the code. Mr. Horvath stated that last September an estimated cost of $25,000 was given to the City to correct the problem. Mr. Horvath stated that the *Corrected 3/24/86: PU 86-7 APPROVAL OF CONDEMNATION SETTLEMENT OF.... February 24, 1986 Page 7 Park Board, through the City Manager's office, authorized the engineers to take a detailed look at the problern and corne back with specifications and construction plans to correct the problem. Mr. Horvath stated that between Septernber and January the cost increased to $100,000 and the City Council approved the funds in January to alleviate the problem. Mr. Horvath stated that bids were taken, only one bid was received and that bid was $178,000. Mr. Horvath stated the staff felt the bid of $178,000 should be rejected, the project be rebid, and the bidders be given rnore time to complete the project. Mr. Horvath stated that RYA had been very helpful and understanding of the City's dilemma. Mr. Horvath stated he had talked with Texas Electric and there was no possible way any patchwork could be done. Ms. Linda Turk, 6266 Gayle, representing RYA, appeared before the Council. Ms. Turk stated that they were aware that the bids came in too high and RYA took it upon thernselves to talk to the contractor that did Northfield Park. Ms. Turk stated this particular contractor was not aware bids were taken and said they would work within the city's budget to have the lights on by April. Ms. Turk stated that on February 19th she signed a contract with the City for use of the ballpark during daylight hours only. Ms. Turk stated that the park was closed and the parking lot was torn up. Ms. Turk stated they would like to have two nights at another park. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he did not think that the city had another baseball park. Mr. Horvath stated no, that the city did not have another softball park. Mayor Echols stated he was under the impression that RYA had talked to other cities that had light facilities. Ms. Turk stated she had talked to the City of Watauga but their parks did not have lighting facilities. Mr. Horvath asked Ms. Turk if she had talked to the City of Colleyville; that they had been very helpful with this type of situation in the past. Ms. Turk replied she had not talked with Colleyville. Councilwoman Moody asked Ms. Turk if she had talked to the schools and the YMCA. Ms. Turk replied they were going to talk to the high school about the older children playing there, but that would not solve their problem for the younger children. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he wished the City could do something better, but based on what the staff had advised he did not think she would want her children playing at Richfield Park in its present condition. Councilman Ramsey stated he was in agreement with the field being unsafe and felt it was unfortunate that it had continued on for this long. Councilman Ramsey stated he did not know what else could be done at this point except February 24, 1986 Page 8 make sure it did not happen again in the future. Councilman Ramsey stated that he was not aware that contracts were being signed by the City and would like to see something established more permanent in the future. Councilman Ramsey stated that he felt that RYA was doing a tremendous service to the city. Councilrnan Ramsey stated that he recommended that the Mayor appoint a committee consisting of a Council Person, Park and Recreation Board Member and a representative from the City Staff to resolve the issue. Mr. Tom Turner, 3008 Highland Crest Court, Hurst, appeared before the Council. Mr. Turner stated that one of the problems with the fields was that RYA worked with five different age groups. Mr. Turner stated that the youngest age group which started at 8 years of age played on smaller fields without pitching mounds. Mr. Turner stated the older groups, the Pony and Colt Leagues, were more like major league baseball and the high school fields could be used. Mr. Turner stated the pitchers mounds could not be torn down each time for the younger leagues. Mr. Turner stated that Richfield Park had four separate fields that were maintained by RYA and met their needs. Mr. Turner stated that RYA had made it a tradition not to play on Wednesday or Sunday because of church. Mr. Turner stated that the Pony League Baseball Regulations stated there should be a 12 game minirnum schedule per year. Mr. Turner stated they had prepared a proposed schedule on being able to play one league each evening, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and all leagues playing on Saturday. Mr. Turner stated therefore they would only be able to play nine *leagues and that was only if there were no rainouts. Mr. Turner stated that these were the problems RYA was facing. Mr. Turner stated he understood the city's problems in not being able to take any bids but if someone else could do it within the budget he wished he could have been here. Ms. Gay Turner, 3008 Highland Crest Court, Hurst, appeared before the Council. Ms. Turner stated she had talked to the owners of Clark Electric and asked them why they did not bid on the project. Ms. Turner stated that Ms. Clark advised her they were unaware bids were taken. Ms. Turner stated she asked Ms. Clark if she would be interested in bidding and she replied yes. Ms. Turner stated that she advised Ms. Clark that they would have to work within the city's budget and she said if her sons could play in RYA Baseball they would do everything they could to work within the city's budget. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that if the bids came in high again, the Council needed to have a consensus on another plan. Ms. Turner asked the Council to reopen the bids as soon as possible. Mayor Pro Tern Davis advised that RYA would not be able to use the park while the work was being done because it would be too dangerous. Motion to approve PU 86-9 carried 6-0. Mayor Echols appointed the following to serve on the committee: Councilman Ramsey; David McGilvary, Chairman, Park and Recreation Board; Dennis Horvath, Assistant City Manager; and Linda Turk, RYA. *Corrected 3/24/86 substitute games for leagues February 24, 1986 Page 9 Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve the appointments. Motion carried 6-0. *22. PW 86-5 APPROVAL OF STREET RECONSTRUCTION BY TARRANT COUNTY PRECINCT 3 APPROVED *23. PW 86-6 PROPOSED SEWER RATE INCREASE AND NEW PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR SEWER TRANSPORTATION AND TREATMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH APPROVED *24. PW 86-7 APPRAISAL OF PARCELS OF LAND FOR THE WATAUGA ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY APPROVED *25. PAY 86-13 PAY ESTIMATE HI AND FINAL FOR STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN SMITHFIELD ACRES APPROVED 26. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mr. Tom Hedge, 5809 Crestwood, appeared before the Council. Mr. Hedge stated he owned a business on Davis Boulevard and he had been burglarized and robbed twice in the last two years. Mr. Hedge stated he was tired of being robbed and nothing being done. Mr. Hedge stated he knew the Police Department and they were very good policemen. Mr. Hedge stated the city was growing and there was not enough policemen to go round to work the cases. Mr. Hedge stated he would like to see the Council increase the Police Department personnel and look into having reserves. Councilrnan Fisher stated he did not know if the city had checked into reserves but that he knew of other cities that did have police reserves and were very successful. Councilman Fisher stated he felt it was tirne the city did look into the possibility of a reserve force. Mr. Hedge stated he was not qualified to be a reserve officer but he was willing to go to school and learn. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that he agreed 100 percent, but this was the first time anyone had brought the idean of reserve officers to Council's attention. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he felt the Assistant City Manager could look into it and determine if it would work. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he would like to invite Mr. Hedge to come back before the Council in July at budget time. February 24, 1986 Page 10 Mr. Hedge stated that he would. Councilwoman Moody stated she would like to thank Mr. Hedge and also felt the city had a fine Police Department. Councilman Ramsey stated he also wanted to thank Mr. Hedge and would encourage him to come back in July and remind the Council. Mr. Warren Condra, 7458 Meadow Court, appeared before the Council. Mr. Condra stated he had also been robbed. Mr. Condra stated when he resided in the City of Bedford he was robbed three times. Mr. Condra stated he thought the city had a very good Police Department. 27. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. ~~ Mayor ATTEST: /d;N,?d· ¿~) City Secretary !,;