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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1986-04-14 Minutes 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. Page Two 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. Page Three 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 Page 4 *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 Page 5 *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 Page 7 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. ~~~ Mayor ATTEST: () ~ .-rr . á·#..¿;,u¿./ C, Y Secretary é~