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CALLING CHARTER
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L ::LECTION
NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 9, 1987
Dan Echols
Richard Davis
Di ck Fi sher
Mack Garvin
Marie Hinkle
Virginia Moody
Jim Ramsey
Dennis Horvath
Rex McEntire
Richard Albin
Richard Royston
John Whitney
Absent:
Harold Newman
Rodger Line
Gene Riddle
Lee Maness
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Assistant City Manager
Attorney
City Engi neer
Planning/Development Dir.
Support Services Dir.
Councilman
City Manager
Public Works Director
Finance Director
DISCUSSION
Each of the 12 propositions submitted by the
Charter Commission were discussed by the City
Council. Although there was not one hundred
percent concurrence on each of the propositions,
it was agreed to place the 12 propositions on
the ballot as written. It was noted that there
will be no write-ins on Proposition #1. It is
an absolute yes or no binding proposition.
A 13th proposition was discussed and the City
Attorney was directed to phrase the proposition
to allow for four year terms for the City Council
with staggered elections every two years and to
impose a $50 filing fee for potential candidates
in all elections.
ASSIGNMENT
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CONSIDERATION OF
DESIGN OF
CONSTRUCTION OF
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REGULATING
SMOKING AREAS
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- DRIVEWAY OPENINGS
ON DAVIS BLVD.
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DISCUSS ION
A sample construction sign was shown to the
Council and general approval was given. A new
line is to be added "Projected Completion Date
II
Several members of the City Council expressed
concern over various parts of the Smoking
Ordinance. It was decided that the Revised
Smoking Ordinance should be placed on the
April 13, 1987 Agenda. Specific areas that
were mentioned by the Council that needed
attention included a special area for· teachers
at the public schools and deleting Section 3 in
its entirety. The City Attorney was directed
to make these changes and have the ordinance
ready for adoption at the April 13th, 1987
Council Meeting.
Richard Royston explained the memo addressed
to the owners of Town & Country Food pertaining
to the curb cuts to Davis Blvd. The developers
were aware as far back as November that only one
curb cut would be allocated on Lots 1 and 2,
Block 2, Red Gate Addition.
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3/9/87 Pre-Council
ASSIGNMENT
Gene Riddle
Pl ea/ndl e
Rex/Jeanette
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OTHER ITEMS
DISCUSSION
Councilman Ramsey stated that he wanted all Pre-
Council sessions taped. The staff was directed
to buy a tape recorder, with a high speed dubbing
capability, to tape these meetings. Therefore,
a duplicate tape could be obtained if any of
the Council so desired. It was decided that
tapes would be retained for 60 days.
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3/9/87 Pre-Council
ASSIGNMENT
John Whitney
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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 - MARCH 9, 1987 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Echols called the meeting to order March 9, 1987, at 7:30 p.m.
Present:
Dan Echols
Richard Davis
Dick Fisher
Marie Hinkle
Mack Garvin
Virginia Moody
Jim Ramsey
Staff:
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Rewis
Rex McEntire
Richard Royston
Richard Albin
Don Bowen
Members of the Press
Absent:
Harold Newman
Rodger N. Line
Lee Maness
Gene Riddle
John Whitney
2.
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
Attorney
Director of Planning
City Engineer
Planning & Zoning Member
Councilman
City Manager
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Director of Support Services
3.
INVOCATION
Councilman Ramsey gave the invocation.
4.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1987
APPROVED
Councilman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the
minutes of the February 23, 1987 meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
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5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
(NO ACTION REQUIRED)
6.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK
NONE
7.
PZ 87-1 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF MGM DEVELOPMENT TO REZONE
LOTS 2A-5B, 9A-IIB, BLOCK 27, AND
lRA-12RB, BLOCK 26, AND 4A-7B,
BLOCK 33 HOLIDAY WEST ADDITION
FROM R4-SD TO R-8 (LOCATED ON EAST
AND WEST SIDE OF CANCUN DRIVE BETWEEN
TRINIDAD DRIVE AND BUENOS AIRES DRIVE
AND ON SOUTH SIDE OF BUENOS AIRES DRIVE)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this request to please come forward.
Mr. Mark Shelton, Engineer, representing MGM Development, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Shelton stated they were currently constructing two-story attached
garden homes ranging from 1,100 to 1,500 square feet per unit. Mr.
Shelton stated they were proposing zero lot line detached garden homes.
Mr. Shelton stated he felt this zoning was keeping with the current
lifestyle in the area. Mr. Shelton stated the only reason for the R-8
zoning was because the duplex market had bottomed out and they believed
this type of zoning and homes would be more marketable at this time.
Councilman Fisher asked why the duplex market was soft and the zero lot
line home was more attractable.
Mr. Shelton stated they had received a lot of positive response to
detached garden homes.
Councilman Ramsey asked how many duplex lots were left.
Mr. Shelton stated approximately 40 lots, which would be 20 buildings.
Mayor Echols called for any opposition to this request to please come
forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public
Hearing.
March 9, 1987
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8.
ORDINANCE NO. 1446
APPROVED
Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve
Ordinance No. 1446.
Motion carried 6-0.
9.
PZ 87-2 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING -
REQUEST OF COCO VENTURE TO REZONE PART OF
TRACT 10D, J.H. BARLOUGH SURVEY, ABSTRACT 130,
FROM R-2 TO C-2 (LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF
DAVIS BOULEVARD NORTH OF ROSS ROAD AND
SOUTH OF THE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH)
Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to
speak in favor of this request to come forward.
Mr. Chuck Owen, partner with Coco Venture, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Owen respectfully requested that the Council approve this request.
Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this
request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public
Hearing.
10.
ORDINANCE NO. 1447
APPROVED
Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve
Ordinance No. 1447.
Motion carried 6-0.
II.
GN 87-22 CALLING CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION,
ORDINANCE NO. 1448
APPROVED
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve
Ordinance No. 1448.
Mr. McEntire advised that Proposition No. 13 has been added which would
allow four year terms for council members.
Mayor Echols briefly outlined the propositions.
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Mayor Echols advised that when the proposed propositions were cleared with
the Justice Department, a copy would then be sent to all the citizens of
North Richland Hills and an election would be held November 3rd.
Councilman Ramsey expressed his appreciation to the Chairman and members
of the Charter Commission.
Motion carried 6-0.
12.
GN 87-23 REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES,
ORDINANCE NO. 1445
POSTPONED
Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to postpone
action on Ordinance No. 1445 until the April 13, 1987 meeting so certain
sections that were not clear could be rewritten.
Motion carried 5-1; Councilwomen Moody and Hinkle and Councilmen Fisher,
Ramsey, and Garvin voting for; Mayor Pro Tem Davis voting against.
13.
PU 87-14 BID AWARD TO COOPER MACHINERY
FOR AN UNDER FIRED KETTLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,390
APPROVED
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve PU
87-14.
Motion carried 6-0.
14.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
REPRESENTATIVE OF TOWN & COUNTRY FOOD STORE
PRESIDENT, STEVE STEVENS
RE: DRIVEWAY OPENINGS ON DAVIS BLVD.
Mr. Steve Stevens, President, Town & Country Food Store, appeared before
the Council.
Mr. Stevens requested the Council grant him permission for a curb cut on
Davis Boulevard leading into his property.
Mayor Echols advised Mr. Stevens to get with Mr. Royston and the other
property owner to the north on constructing a curb cut suitable for both
owners.
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15.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to adjourn the
meeting.
Motion carried 6-0.
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