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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1987-02-09 Minutes NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1987 T Present: Richard Davis Di ck Fi sher Marie Hinkle Virginia Moody Harold Newman Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Rex McEntire Gene Riddle Richard Albin Richard Royston Lee Maness Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Counc ilwoman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Attorney Public Works Director City Engineer Planning/Development Dir. Finance Director Absent: Dan Echols Mack Garvin Jim Ramsey Mayor Councilman Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION CHARTER AMENDMENT RNL asked for the City Council guidance in ELECTION-DETERMINA- TION OF DATE AND . reference to the upcoming Charter Election. ~UBJECT MATTER The election is now tentatively set for August 8th, 1987. However historically mid- summer is not a good time for an election and August 8th conflicts with our scheduled Budget Retreat in Granbury. It was decided that there would be a joint meeting with the Charter Commission on February 16th at 7:00 p.m. At that time the Charter Amendments will be discussed as well as confirming the date of the election. ECONOMIC MARKETING/ RNL introduced Mr. Worth Blake who explained DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM how his economic marketing/development program ASSIGNMENT Ginny - Jeanette Please issue invitations and make arrangements l// Dennis Follow up TTEM REQUEST OF B.H.& L. JOINT VENTURE FOR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ON WILSON LANE ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS COURT OF RECORDS DISCUSSION would work and that the Council would have the opportunity to review its progress incrementally. Phase I would consist of research and data collection. Phase II and III would be approved at a later date. RNL explained to the Council the formula for the completion of Wilson Lane as it is provided in the contract submitted for Council approval. John Barfield and Lauren Howerton further explained the proposed development along Wilson Lane. Councilman Newman asked if this type agreement has ever been tried in North Richland Hills. RNL replied that it has not. The discussion centered around publicizing the polling places where citizens would vote in the upcoming election. It was suggested that we should buy at least one ad in the local newspaper as well as one mail out to voters in the last elections. RNL explained the reason this was on the Agenda and that we were not, at this time, contemplating a Court of Records. If the enabling legislation is passed we will consider it at that time. Page Two 2/9/87 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT RNL Follow up with B. H. & L. and Commissioner Hampton Jeanette Rewis Please handle >/' Dennis & Bobbie Follow up TTEM BID AWARD TO RIGGS FIRST LINE FOR A 1500 GPM IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,251 ANIMAL SHELTER/ FEES OWNER'S SURRENDER OTHER ITEMS DISCUSSION The Council decided to award the bid to Riggs First Line in lieu of the low bidder. Chief Gertz and John Whitney discussed their visits to the respective factories. RNL explained the new fees associated with the Animal Control Ordinance and the reason for establishing such a fee. Council approved of the recommendation. Councilwoman Moody asked that the B. H. & L. Contract be pulled off the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Davis commented that Item #14 had been withdrawn and Item #16 will be pulled off the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Davis suggested, and the Council concurred, that professionally developed signs should be placed at construction sites where citizen's bond money is being spent. The signs should indicate the completion date and cost information. Also it should be very clear that it is the City of North Richland Hills Bond Funds being expended. There is an immediate need for such signs at the new Police Station, Recreation Center/Library, Fire Station #4 and various street projects. Page Three 2/9/87 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT Stan & John TAA V Jerry McGlasson TAA .,// Gene Riddle Richard Albin TAA / 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 9, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Davis called the meeting to order February 9, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Richard Davis Dick Fisher Marie Hinkle Virginia Moody Harold Newman Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness John Wh itney Richard Royston Richard Albin Don Bowen Members of the Press Absent: Dan Echols Mack Garvin Jim Ramsey Gene Riddle 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Director of Support Services Director of Planning City Engineer Planning & Zoning Member Mayor Councilman Councilman Public Works Director 3. INVOCATION Councilman Fisher gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 1987 APPROVED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve the minutes of the January 26, 1987 meeting. Motion carried 3-0; Councilman Newman abstaining due to absence from the meeting. February 9, 1987 Page 2 5. PRESENTATION BY PROJECT PRIDE COMMITTEE TO MR. DENNIS STOUT Mr. Bruce Auld, President, Northeast Chamber of Commerce, introduced Wanda Strong, Chairman of the Project Pride Committee. Ms. Strong presented Mr. Stout with a plaque of appreciation on the improvements made at Smithfield Feed and Grain located at 8021 Main Street. Mayor Pro Tern Davis read the following certificate: IIRichfield Homeowners Association of Tarrant County, Certificate of Appreciation This is to recognize that the North Richland Hills City Council did graciously and unselfishly support this organization responding to our requests for neighborhood improvements. Chuck Lappg, Chairman - January, 1987. Mayor Pro Tern Davis advised that Items No. 14 and 15 had been withdrawn. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Moody removed Items No. 16 and 28 from the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (17,18,19,20,21,22,23,25,26, & 27) APPROVED Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 4-0. 8. PZ 86-71 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF F.E. GRIFFIN TO REZONE A PORTION OF TRACT 4A, 4A1, AND 4A2, JOHN CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 311, FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY) (LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STARNES ROAD WEST OF PLUMWOOD DRIVE) Mayor Pro Tern Davis opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Jackie Fluet, Stembridge and Associates, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council. Mr. Fluet stated they proposed to divide the property into lots for residential purposes. February 9, 1987 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tern Davis called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tern Davis closed the Public Hearing. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 1437 APPROVED Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve Ordinance No. 1437. Councilwoman Moody stated that the Staff had made a recommendation that all residences have rear entry garages. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to amend the motion to approve Ordinance No. 1437 with the stipulation that all residences have rear entry garages. Motion carried 4-0. 10. PZ 86-72 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF DON WATERS TO REZONE TRACT 2A3B AND 2A3C, W.A. TRIMBLE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1520 FROM OC (OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL) TO R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) (LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RIVIERA DRIVE AT THE WEST END OF THE STREET) Mayor Pro Tern Davis opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Jackie Fluet, Stembridge and Associates, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council. Mr. Fluet stated the purpose of this request was to combine the zoning to allow the construction of homes. Mayor Pro Tern Davis called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tern Davis closed the Public Hearing. II. ORDINANCE NO. 1438 APPROVED Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to approve Ordinance No. 1438. Motion carried 4-0. February 9, 1987 Page 4 12. PZ 86-73 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF CHARLES SCHREINER NELSON TO REZONE TRACT 2, S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266, AND TRACT 1B, ALEXANDER HOOD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 683, FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY) (LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON LANE WEST OF KELLER SMITHFIELD ROAD) Mayor Pro Tern Davis opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. James R. Wicker, representing the applicant, appeared before the Council. Mr. Wicker stated that they wished to rezone this parcel from Agriculture to R-2. Mr. Wicker stated it was located south of Wilson Lane and west of Keller-Smithfield Road. Mr. Wicker stated the units would be 1,800 square feet. Mr. Jack Frisque, 8025 Valley Drive, appeared before the Council. Mr. Frisque stated he was representing the Green Valley Homeowners Association in speaking in favor of this request. Mr. Frisque stated they were extremely happy with the experience they had had with this developer. Mayor Pro Tern Davis called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tern Davis closed the Public Hearing. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1439 APPROVED Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve Ordinance No. 1439 with the stipulation of 1,800 square foot units. Motion carried 4-0. 14. PZ 86-74 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF CHARLES SCHREINER NELSON TO REZONE TRACT lA, AND 2, S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266, FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) AND R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY) TO R-3 (SINGLE FAMILY) (LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON LAND, WEST OF KELLER SMITHFIELD ROAD) WITHDRAWN February 9, 1987 Page 5 15. ORDINANCE NO. 1440 WITHDRAWN 16. PS 86-50 REQUEST OF DON R. WATERS FOR REPLAT OF LOT 3R, BLOCK 11, FOSSIL CREEK TRAILS ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RIVIERA DRIVE) APPROVED Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve PS 86-50. Mayor Pro Tern Davis read the following: IIThis letter is to confirm our conversation earlier today, February 9th, 1987. As I said, Richmond Bay Development will construct the cul-de-sac at the west end of Riviera Drive as we have agreed to do. We will do this when we begin development on Blocks 11 and 12 of Meadowlakes. The reason for this is that it would be very expensive to have any contractor come out to do a job as small as this one will be. I would expect to be able to complete this improvement sometime in the next 12-18 months. Sincerely, Bob Frank, Project Manager, Richmond Bay Development, Inc.1I Motion carried 4-0. *17. PS 86-55 REQUEST OF RICHLAND PARKWAY JOINT VENTURE FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 1R AND 2 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 16, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THAXTON PARKWAY BETWEEN LOOP 820 SERVICE ROAD AND THE TEXAS ELECTRIC SERVICE CO. POWER LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY APPROVED *18. PS 86-56 REQUEST OF NORTHWOOD PLAZA JOINT VENTURE FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 3R1 AND 3R2, BLOCK 2, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOOP 820 EAST OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED *19. GN 87-12 JOINT ELECTION WITH TARRANT COUNTY, RESOLUTION NO. 87-9 APPROVED February 9, 1987 Page 6 *20. GN 87-13 ANIMAL SHELTER/FEES OWNER IS SURRENDER, ORDINANCE NO. 1441 APPROVED *21. GN 87-15 ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS, RESOLUTION NO. 87-11 APPROVED *22. GN 87-16 COURT OF RECORDS APPROVED *23. GN 87-17 ECONOMIC MARKETING/DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPROVED 24. GN 87-18 PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, RESOLUTION NO. 87-12 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Davis opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Davis made the following presentation: liThe purpose of this Public Hearing is to receive citizen input regarding needs of our low to moderate income neighborhoods. All citizens, groups and organizations of our City are welcome to participate and be represented in the formulation of the 13th year plan. This Public Hearing is open for public advice, comments, complaints, questions or presentations of alternative proposals. The public may present their views in writing by obtaining a questionnaire from the City Secretary, complete it and return it to her office. On February 10, 1986 the Council approved funding for the 12th and 13th year to reconstruct Harmonson Road from Dawn Drive to Honey Lane. The Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program of Tarrant County is now in its 13th year. We feel that the previously approved reconstruction of Harmonson will qualify as it is in the Mackey Creek target area. It is unknown at this time how much grant money we will receive as it will depend on the results of the ranking process that will take place at the Tarrant County Court House in March. The Resolution must be passed if the City Council chooses to continue with construction of the Harmonson Road Project for the 13th year. II Councilwoman Moody asked if CDBG funds could be used in the old Smithfield neighborhood. Councilwoman Moody stated in that area there was a complete section that had never been hooked up to the city sewer system. Councilwoman Moody asked if these funds could be directed in that area. Mr. Horvath stated he talked to the County recently about some of the February 9, 1987 Page 7 other areas that were identified in the Moore Diversified Service Survey that was done for the County three to four years ago. Mr. Horvath stated that the HUD representative for last year advised that none of those areas other than the Mackey Creek area qualified for this program. Councilwoman Moody asked if there was any way the City could get what they used for criteria. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the criteria was based on income in that area. Mr. Line stated that one of the reasons they disqualified most areas in the City was the fact that the average income was too high. Mr. Line stated the only way to qualify those areas would be to lower the income. Councilwoman Moody stated she had a hard time understanding the criteria because most of the people in the old Smithfield area were retired and the homes were older. Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if it would be satisfactory to ask the Staff to try to come up with some different documentation other than what HUD had. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated the only problem would be that the City would have to use government figures. Mr. Horvath stated that the City offered to go with the HUD representative last year on tour of the areas, because it was felt that some other areas would qualify, however HUD did not take up the offer. Mr. McEntire stated nothing could be done with the funding this year but the City could try for next year's funding. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tern Davis closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve Resolution No. 87-12. Motion carried 4-0. *25. GN 87-19 RATIFICATION OF PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE APPROVED *26. PU 87-12 BID AWARD TO GRAFF CHEVROLET FOR (3) 1/2 TON PICK-UP TRUCKS (1) S-10 PICK-UP TRUCK IN THE COMBINED AMOUNT OF $37,820 APPROVED *27. PU 87-13 BID AWARD TO RIGGS FIRST LINE FOR A 1500 GPM IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,251 APPROVED February 9, 1987 Page 8 28. PW 87-9 REQUEST OF B. H. & L. JOINT VENTURE FOR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ON WILSON LANE APPROVED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to approve PW 87-9 authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement with B. H. & L. Joint Venture. Counilwoman Moody stated the reason she removed this item from the Consent Agenda was because at the last Council meeting the Council authorized the City Staff to negotiate with B. H. & L. Joint Venture on the points the City wanted. Councilwoman Moody stated all items were agreed upon but one and she felt the City Staff did a very good job on negotiations. Councilwoman Moody stated that also the people in the area needed to be made aware that the drainage needs in that area had been addressed and would be taken care of as the property developed. Councilwoman Moody stated that the permanent Wilson Road would be done on a prorated basis. Councilman Fisher stated he would like to reitterate what Councilwoman Moody had said and would like to compliment the Staff and Mr. Line particularly on the negotiations. Councilman Fisher stated he felt that Wilson would be a good road in the future primarily because the Staff worked out the terms. Motion carried 4-0. 29. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mr. Jack Frisque, 8025 Valley Drive, appeared before the Council. Mr. Frisque stated that on behalf of the Green Valley Homeowners Association he would like to issue a statement of gratitude to Mr. Rodger Line and the City Staff on the Wilson Lane project and the agreement with B. H. & L. Joint Venture. 30. ADJOURNMENT Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. ~~~~~~ ATTEST: /l ¿ . . ( Ud~L20 ~A) Ci' Secretary'