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Present:
ITEM
AUTHORIZATION TO
SELL 1986
-__ SERIES REVENUE
BONDS
CONTRACT WITH
JENKINS-KROGH
INTERNATIONAL,
INC. FOR
COUNCIL/MANAGER
TEAM BUILDING
WORKSHOP
NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 1986
Dan Echols
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Jim Kenna
Virginia Moody
Harold Newman
Marie Hinkle
Jim Ramsey
Rodger Line
Dennis Horvath
Rex McEntire
Richard Albin
Gene Riddle
Richard Royston
John Whitney
Lee Maness
Don Bower
George Tucker
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Attorney
City Engineer
Public Works Director
Planning/Development Dir.
Purchasing
Finance Director
Chairman, P/Z Commission
Prior P/Z Commission Mbr.
DISCUSSION
RNL briefed the Council on the need to sell four
million dollars in Revenue Bonds which are required
for our long range sewer and master plan. Harold
McInroe and Ed Esquivel stated that these bonds will
sell under the present law with an anticipated
interest rate of 7 3/4%. The Council agreed that
the water and sewer projects will be included in
the ClF Committee Program.
RNL introduced Ken Krogh and then explained the
need and format for the retreat scheduled in May.
Attending this retreat will be the Mayor, Council
and top staff. Mr. Krogh will set up interviews
with the participants to discuss their concept of
organization, issues and priorities. This retreat
is scheduled for Friday, May 23, 1986, Saturday
the 24th and 1/2 day Sunday. Councilman Kenna
ASSIGNMENT
Lee
RNL
ITEM
CREATION OF
THE POSITION
OF SECOND
ALTERNATE TO
THE PLANNING
AND ZONING
COMMISSION
SELECTION OF
ARCHITECT FOR
FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
REQUEST OF
LADECO INC.
FOR REPLAT
OF COVENTRY
PLACE ESTATES
DISCUSSION
promised to video tape the Colonial for viewing
at a later time
The Council approved the appointment of George
Tucker to be a second alternate to the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Newman was appointed to serve on a
committee with the staff to select an architect-
ural firm for the Fire Department projects. Dennis
Horvath will coordinate the scheduling of the
interviews.
RNL briefed the Council on the proposed action to
be taken concerning Coventry Place Estates. Mr.
and Mrs. Long were present to state that they did
not feel the drainage assessment is fair in this
particular instance because none of their runoff
water will drain towards Starnes. It was decided
that the replat would be approved and that an
appraiser would be hired to appraise the property
before and after the drainage work is completed.
We are required by law not to assess for any more
than the increased value of the property. A brief
discussion followed regarding the necessity for the
developer to escrow funds for the eventual completion
of Hightower.
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2/10/86 Pre-Counci:
ASSIGNMENT
Richard Royston
Dennis Horvath
Gene Riddle
ITEM
LETTER FROM
UNTIED STATES
POSTAL SERVICE
CONCERNING
LOCATION OF A
NEW POSTAL
FACILITY
SPECIFIC USE
PERMITS FOR
SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES
DISCUSSION
The Mayor briefed the Council on the proposed new
Postal Facility in North Richland Hills. Dennis
Horvath stated that the Chamber of Commerce had not
yet responded to the Post Office letter. This is a
requirement before the project can proceed. Dennis
further stated that the Post Office will not be
completed for approximately 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years.
Councilman Kenna proposed a change to the Zoning
Ordinance that would allow the sale of alcoholic
beverages for on and off-premise if all other
requirements are met, i.e. distance from churches,
proper zoning, fees, licenses, etc. This would in
effect eliminate the need for specific use zoning.
The Council agreed to send the proposed change to
the Planning and Zoning Commission for their
consideration.
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2/10/86 Pre-Council
ASSIGNMENT
Dennis
Rex
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - APRIL 14, 1986 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Echols called the meeting to order April 14, 1986, at 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Dan Echols
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Marie Hinkle
Jim Kenna
Virginia Moody
Harold Newman
Jim Ramsey
Staff:
Rodger N. Line
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Rewis
Rex McEntire
Lee Maness
Gene Riddle
John Whitney
Richard Royston
Richard Albin
Don Bowen
George Tucker
Members of the Press
2.
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
Attorney
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Purchasing Agent
Director of Planning
City Engineer
Planning & Zoning Member
Previous Planning & Zoning Member
3.
INVOCATION
Mayor Echols asked for a few moments of silence in memory of a former Mayor,
Tom Newman, who expired April 6, 1986.
Councilwoman Moody gave the invocation.
4.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 24, 1986
APPROVED
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve the
minutes of March 24, 1986.
Motion carried 7-0.
April 14, 1986
Page 2
5.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 7, 1986
APPROVED
Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve the
minutes of the Special Meeting April 7, 1986.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Echols apologized for the inconvenience caused when the Special Meeting
of April 7th was advertised on cable t.V. as being at 7:30 p.m. when it was
scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
6.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Dick Boehler removed Item No. 22 from the Consent Agenda.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK
(10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25 & 26)
APPROVED
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Echols advised that he would like to depart from the regular agenda and
recognize Mr. Jim Nichols, 2829 Winterhaven, Baseball Commissioner of RYA.
Mr. Nichols stated that RYA would like to express their appreciation to Mr.
John Whitney for his efforts in getting the lights repaired at Richfield
Park. Mr. Nichols stated that RYA opened their 1986 baseball season at the
park today and Mr. Whitney was invited to throw out the game opening ball on
the Shelton and Mustang field. Mr. Nichols stated that RYA was also running
another program within their association for a boy who was one of the
baseball players, Greg McElyea, a leukemia victim. Mr. Nichols stated that
RYA was dedicating part of their season to him in an effort to help with his
medical needs and Mr. Whitney on his own dedicated a special gift of money.
Mr. Nichols stated RYA just wanted to show their appreciation.
20a.
GN 86-35 AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 86-15,
APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE APRIL 29, 1986, RUN-OFF ELECTION,
RESOLUTION NO. 86-18
APPROVED
Mayor Echols advised that the Run-off Election was set for Tuesday, April 29,
1986 and the judges that were appointed to hold the election had a conflict
on that date. Mayor Echols advised that LeeAnne Lamond would be the Judge"
and Jane Bell, Alternate Judge.
April 14, 1986
Page 3
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve
Resolution No. 86-18.
Motion carried 7-0.
8.
GN 86-33 ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Councilman Ramsey nominated Richard Davis for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilwoman
Hinkle seconded the nomination.
Motion carried 6-1; Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilwomen Hinkle and Moody, and
Councilmen Fisher, Ramsey and Kenna voting for, and Councilman Newman voting
against.
9.
PZ 86-2 REQUEST OF BRYAN'S FAST STOP
TO REZONE PART OF LOT 5R, BLOCK 4, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION
FROM LR TO LR-SU-SALE OF BEER FOR OFF-PREMISE CONSUMPTION,
ORDINANCE NO. 1352
(TABLED AT THE MARCH 24, 1986 MEETING)
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve
Ordinance No. 1352.
Councilman Kenna stated this request was tabled at the last meeting because
of concern with the original ordinance that zoned the property. Councilman
Kenna stated the owner at that time had verbally said it would be used for
office, but in checking the records this stipulation was not placed on the
ordinance.
Councilman Fisher stated he felt he was wrong in voting to table the request
because it had created a hardship.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that at the previous hearing there was a question
on whether there was adequate parking and after checking, the parking was
adequate.
Motion carried 7-0.
*10.
PS 85-76 REQUEST OF CARROLL F. SULLIVAN
FOR SHORT FORM PLAT OF
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SULLIVAN'S ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CLIFT STREET
SOUTH OF AMUNDSON ROAD)
APPROVED
April 14, 1986
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*11.
PS 86-9 REQUEST OF LADECO INC.
FOR REPLAT OF
COVENTRY PLACE ESTATES
(LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SMITHFIELD ROAD
BETWEEN HIGHTOWER DRIVE AND STARNES ROAD),
RESOLUTION NO. 86-16
APPROVED
*12.
PS 86-10 REQUEST OF BURK COLLINS
FOR FINAL PLAT OF
LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, CULP ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DAVIS BOULEVARD
NORTH OF THE RAILROAD AND SOUTH OF ODELL STREET)
APPROVED
*13.
PS 86-12 REQUEST OF GENE HUGGINS
FOR REPLAT OF
LOTS lR AND 2R, BLOCK 42C-R, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST LOOP 820 NORTH SERVICE ROAD
BETWEEN SUSAN LEE LANE AND CLOYCE DRIVE)
APPROVED
*14.
PS 86-15 REQUEST OF M. F. MARTIN
FOR FINAL PLAT OF MARTIN OAKS SUBDIVISION
(LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF JOHN AUTREY ROAD
EAST OF RED OAK DRIVE)
APPROVED
15.
SO 86-6 REQUEST OF COLTER'S BAR-B-Q
FOR VARIANCE TO SECTION 4.1 OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve
SO 86-6.
Motion carried 7-0.
16.
SO 86-7 REQUEST OF LEONARD PROPERTIES
FOR VARIANCE TO SECTION 4.1(B) OF THE
SIGN ORDINANCE AT 6851 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
APPROVED
Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve SO 86-7.
Motion carried 7-0.
April 14, 1986
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*17.
GN 86-29 CONTRACT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
FOR LITTER CONTROL
APPROVED
18.
GN 86-31 AUTHORIZATION TO SELL 1986 SERIES REVENUE BONDS,
RESOLUTION NO. 86-17
APPROVED
Mr. Line stated that the passing of this resolution would authorize the City
to sell four million dollars in water and sewer bonds to finance three major
projects in the city - (1) Beach Street Water Line - to provide an additional
source of supply and backup capability in the event of a major main break;
(2) Amundson Standpipe - to provide 6,000,000 gallon storage capacity at the
supply point from the main TRA input source at Precinct Line Road; (3)
College Hills Tank - to replace the existing tank that was beyond repair.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve Resolution
No. 86-17.
Motion carried 7-0.
*19.
GN 86-32 CONTRACT WITH JENKINS-KROGH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FOR COUNCIL/MANAGER TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOP
APPROVED
20.
GN 86-34 REQUEST OF MRS. J.N. WALKER
FOR VARIANCE FROM BRICK ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE 1236)
APPROVED
Mrs. J.N. Walker, 7217 Riviera, appeared before the Council.
Mrs. Walker stated she was asking for a variance from the Brick Ordinance to
allow her to build a garage and storage building. Mrs. Walker stated they
had torn down their old garage and were not aware they would have to brick it
when it was rebuilt. Mrs. Walker stated that she had checked and there was
not a brick building in her neighborhood. Mrs. Walker stated it would be an
added expense to brick the building.
Councilwoman Moody stated Mrs. Walker had stated there were not any brick
buildings in the area, was her house not brick.
Mrs. Walker stated that there were not any brick storage buildings in the
area.
Councilwoman Moody asked if she would consider building anything smaller.
Mrs. Walker stated the foundation to the old building was going to be used
and also they had three cars which she did not want to leave parked outside.
April 14, 1986
Page 6
Councilman Kenna asked if the old building was the same size as the building
she wanted to build.
Mrs. Walker stated they had added 10 x 12 feet for storage facilities.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated he would like to remind the Council that there had
been a case about two blocks from this location where a nice barn-type
structure was built for a garage and it fit into the neighborhood. Mayor Pro
Tem Davis stated he felt this building would also fit into the neighborhood.
Mayor Echols stated that in the Staff's opinion the size building requested
exceeded the maximum 200 square feet and should be subject to the provisions
of the Ordinance.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve GN 86-34.
Motion carried 6-1; Mayor Pro Tem Davis, Councilwomen Hinkle and Moody and
Councilmen Newman, Kenna, and Ramsey voting for and Councilman Fisher voting
against.
*21.
PU 86-11 AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO PURCHASE
ASPHALT AND GASOLINE ON "SPOT MARKET"
IN AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $5,000
APPROVED
22.
PU 86-12 BID AWARD TO BADGER METER CO.
FOR ANNUAL SUPPLY OF WATER METERS
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve PU 86-12.
Mr. Dick Boehler, 1420 Riverside Drive, representing Bowles & Edens, appeared
before the Council.
Mr. Boehler stated that when the Council gets recommendations from
purchasing, maybe they are a little bit lax in knowing the whole story, in
this case about water meters. Mr. Boehler stated he felt that based on the
experience that they had in North Richland Hills with this type of meter,
that he would like for the bid award to go to Bowles & Edens. Mr. Boehler
stated that his meter did meet AWA specifications and they were the low
bidder and that was the reason for his appearing tonight.
Councilwoman Moody stated she appreciated Mr. Boehler's time, but his company
did not meet the specifications according to the City Staff. Councilwoman
Moody stated that Mr. Boehler could talk all night and she was sorry but she
would not know what he was talking about. Councilwoman Moody stated she felt
that the City Manager had a very reliable staff and that the Council had to
depend on the Staff to make their recommendations to the Council.
Councilwoman Moody stated that the Council did not always award the bid to
the low bidder. Councilwoman Moody stated that for obvious reasons there was
also a certain set of specifications that had to be met and at the best price.
April 14, 1986
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Mr. Boehler stated he understood that, but would like to say in defense that
maybe the City was a little lax in knowing what was available to write
specifications and that there were over 6,000 meters of this specification in
the City's system.
Councilwoman Moody stated she personally felt that the Council had to depend
on the recommendations of the Staff.
Mr. Boehler stated he did not disagree, his contingency was that the Staff
did not always know what was available and therefore could not write
specifications.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked how many Badger meters were located within the City.
Mr. Boehler stated there were probably 7,000 or 8,000 meters.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that in looking at the bid specifications, Badger
was low bidder on all except the 1 1/2 inch meters plus they had a twenty-
five year guarantee.
Mayor Echols stated that the Staff had made the decision to go with the
American Works Standard.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that he had confidence that the Purchasing Agent
was going to get the City the best buy and if there was new equipment in line
then maybe that would be bid on next time.
Councilman Kenna stated he would recommend that Mr. Boehler get with the City
Staff next year at this time and if there was any educating that should be
done, maybe it could be done at that point. Councilman Kenna stated he did
not know how much time Mr. Boehler had to respond to the request for a quote
but thought it was a little late to be telling about the changes now.
Mr. Boehler stated Bowles and Edens has been a part of the City system before
and the only changes that had been made was in the seal register, the style
of register had been the same for 140 years.
Councilman Ramsey called for the question.
Motion carried 7-0.
*23.
PU 86-13 RATIFICATION OF INVOICES 231836 AND 231837
IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,307.71 TO TRANS-TEX SUPPLY
APPROVED
*24.
PW 86-11 BIG FOSSIL SANITARY SEWER METERING STATION
BID TABULATION - DAKE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,132.14
APPROVED
April 14, 1986
Page 8
*25.
PW 86-12 ELECTRICAL AND STREET LIGHT SERVICE
TO THE NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
APPROVED
*26.
PW 86-13 RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT AWARD
ON MACKEY CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS
APPROVED
27.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
MR. MARCUS NOBLE
5620 AMMONS, HALTOM CITY
RE: REVISED DRIVE APPROACH
Mr. Line advised the Council that Mr. Noble had called and would not be
present tonight but would appear at the next Council Meeting.
28.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Line asked that the Council members reconvene in the Pre-Council Chambers
so that meetings could be scheduled between the Council members and Mr. Ken
Krogh.
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