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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1987-04-13 Minutes Present: ITEM STRAW VOTE FOR '1A YOR PRO TEM INTERIM REPORT- MR. WORTH BLAKE NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 1987 Dan Echols Richard Davis Dick Fisher Mack Garvin Marie Hinkle Dennis Horvath Virginia Moody Harold Newman Jim Ramsey Rodger Line Rex McEntire Richard Albin Gene Riddle Richard Royston John Whitney Lee Maness Stan Gertz Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Counci lman Councilman Councilwoman Assistant City Manager Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Attorney City Engineer Public Works Director Planning/Development Dir. Support Services Dir. Finance Director Fire Chief DISCUSS ION ASSIGNMENT NAN Mayor Pro Tern Davis expressed his appreciation to all those who were present for their support during his tenure as Mayor Pro Tern. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated that he would nominate Councilman Dick Fisher in the regular Council Meeting to be Mayor Pro Tern. Mr. Charles Owens and Mr. Worth Blake briefed the Dennis Council on the interim report to Phase I of the Economic Development Program. The report was well received. Councilwoman Moody commented that she felt the State Economic Development Committee would cooperate if we demonstrate to them that we have an effective team that can work. The Council was assured by Mr. Owens and Mr. Blake that this is one of the goals of the program. -- --;. rEM DISCUSSION DISCUSSION OF Mayor Echols indicated that this discussion - WASTEWATER CONTRACT CITY OF FORT could be postponed as another meeting is WORTH scheduled for Wednesday at 1:30 in the Fort Worth Council Chambers. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION ON ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Following the discussion on the proposed revision to the Zoning Ordinance it was decided that the two paragraphs in Section 24.7.1 pertaining to the square feet for temporary and permanent buildings shall be changed from 150 to 200. DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 10GRAM Councilman Ramsey asked the staff to prepare a policy or some firm guidelines that the staff would follow in acquiring right-of-way. With the increase in activities in the street and drainage work the acquisition of right-of-way will be a continuing program. A policy should be established on initial notification to property owners, the number of times they are contacted and the specific actions that should be taken prior to entering into condemnation. A proposed policy will be presented at the April 25th Council Meeting. RNL asked the Council to change page one of revision 6 to the CIP Budget. The total authorization should read as follows: Engineering $441,395; Right-of-Way $755,964; Construction $3,380,715; Total $4,578,074. Page Two 4/13/87 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT NAN Richard Royston Gene/Riddle Greg Dickens .-¿ TEM DISCUSSION OF MOVE-IN COSTS FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND LIBRARY REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES DISCUSS ION Councilman Ramsey discussed the memo concerning Move-In Costs for the Library/Recreation Center. He was assured that an ~quitable amount of equipment is being purchased to make each facility operational. The subject will be further discussed at the , May 16th Budget Meeting. Councilman Ramsey also asked that the 1 1/2% employee pay increase be discussed at the May meeting. It was the general consensus of the Council that the interest of the current employees should be taken care of before any new people are added. In addition all available options should be considered before any layoff occurs. A discussion was held concerning wording in this ordinance. The following are changes that were agreed upon to be incorporated in the new ordinance: Section 2 (a) 6. Change Primary to elementary - Add #7. An enclosed theater, movie house, library, museum, or public transit vehicle. Section 2 (d) Add #3 - The viewing area of any theater or movie house. Section 3 (a) delete "smoking and ...." Section 3 (d) 1. add - and has posted conspicuously a sign which states "this establishment does not provide a no smoking a rea" . Page Three 4/13/87 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT RNL Note Dennis Follow up on implementation --¿ TEM OVERLAY PROJECTS . OTHER ITEMS Page Four 4/13/87 Pre-Council DISCUSS ION ASSIGNMENT Gene Riddle assured the Council that the Gene Riddle streets identified for overlay coincides with the street index prepared last year. All streets identified for overlay were in the poor to very poor category. Councilwoman Moody asked Dennis Horvath to check on the Gaber property and provide her Dennis a list of City property. Councilwoman Moody further commented that all efforts should be made to identify eligible citizens for assistance for the CDBG. 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 13, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Echols called the meeting to order April 13, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Dan Echols Richard Davis Di ck Fi sher Marie Hinkle Mack Garvin Virginia Moody Harold Newman Jim Ramsey Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Gene Riddle John Whitney Richard Royston Dave Petika Greg Dickens Arl ita Hallam Richard Albin George Tucker Members of the Press 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Public Works Director Director of Support Services Director of Planning Parks & Recreation Director Assistant Public Works Director Library Director City Engineer Planning & Zoning Member 3. INVOCATION Councilwoman Hinkle gave the invocation. Councilwoman Hinkle recognized Ms. Caroline Hillier and her group of students from Watauga Junior High American History Honors Class that were present. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 1987 APPROVED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to approve the minutes of the March 23, 1987 meeting. April 13, 1987 Page 2 Motion carried 5-0; Councilwoman Hinkle and Councilman Ramsey abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 6, 1987 APPROVED Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davîs, to approve the minutes of the April 6, 1987 meeting. Motion carried 6-0; Councilwoman Moody abstaining due to absence from the meeting. Mayor Echols presented outgoing Councilman Newman with a plaque in appreciation of his service to the City of North Richland Hills from 1982 to 1987. 6. GN 87-29 OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Rex McEntire, Attorney, administered the following oath of office to Marie Hinkle, Richard Davis, Dick Fisher and Linda Spurlock. "OATH OF OFFICE I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of (City Councilman/Councilwoman or Mayor) of the City of North Richland Hills, State of Texas, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have not directly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed nor promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment as a reward for the giving or withholding a vote at the election at which I was elected. So help me God." The Council members expressed their pleasure to have had the opportunity to have worked with Councilman Newman. Ms. Spurlock stated she was glad to be here and hoped she could fill the chair vacated by Mr. Newman. 7. GN 87-30 ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he would like to let the Council know how much he enjoyed serving as Mayor Pro Tern for the last three years. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he had learned a lot from the position. Mayor Pro Tern Davis stated he had also learned how much he depended on the Council and the Council depended on him. April 13, 1987 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tern Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to elect Councilman Dick Fisher as Mayor Pro Tem by acclamation. Councilman Fisher thanked the Council for their vote of confidence. Councilman Fisher stated he appreciated the fact that Mayor Pro Tem Davis nominated him. Motion carried 6-0. 8. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None 9. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, & 29)) APPROVED Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 10. PRESENTATION OF SESQUICENTENNIAL FUNDS - COUNCILWOMAN VIRGINIA MOODY Councilwoman Moody outlined the achievements of the Sesquicentennial Committee. Councilwoman Moody stated the Committee generated revenues and donations for a total of $145,622, had expenditures of $132,872, leaving a balance of $12,750. Councilwoman Moody presented Patty Fisher, Director of the Senior Citizens Center with $3,187.50, Dave Petika, Director of Parks and Recreation with $3,187.50 and Arlita Hallam, Library Director, with $6,375.00. Ms. Hallam thanked the committee members. 11. PZ 87-3 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF STANLEY M. PESKIND AND LAWRENCE R. BURK TO REZONE TRACT lA AND IB, R.P. BARTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 175, AND TRACT lA AND IB, J.M. VANDUSEN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1588 FROM R-7-MF (MULTI-FAMILY) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL) (LOCATED NORTH OF LOOP 820 AND WEST OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE IMMEDIATELY SOUTH AND WEST OF THE OUTLET MALL) POSTPONED April 13, 1987 Page 4 Mayor Echols stated that the applicants requested that this item be postponed. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1450 POSTPONED 13. PZ 87-4 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF B. H. & L. JOINT VENTURE TO REZONE PART OF TRACT 2 AND 2A1, J.C. BRADFORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 140 FROM AG TO R-2 (LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF SMITHFIELD ROAD BETWEEN WILSON LANE AND SHADY GROVE ROAD) Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Doug Long, co-owner, appeared before the Council. Mr. Long stated he had previously requested R-4-SD zoning which was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Long stated they were now requesting R-2 zoning. Mr. Long showed the Council an overall plan for the property. 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. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 1451 APPROVED Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1451. Motion carried 7-0. 15. PZ 87-5 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF OAK HILLS JOINT VENTURE TO REZONE PART OF TRACT 1B AND 2A, D. MOSES SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1150 FROM AG TO R-3 (LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF THE ST. LOUIS AND SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD EAST OF EDEN ROAD) Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Doug Long, co-owner, appeared before the Council. Apri 1 13, 1987 Page 5 Mr. Long stated they had previously requested R-4-SD zoning and there was some opposition to the request. Mr. Long stated they were now requesting R-3 zoning. Mr. Long stated they had been in contact with the surrounding property owners and they did not object to 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. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1452 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, to approve Ordinance No. 1452. Motion carried 7-0. 17. PZ 87-6 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF CHARLES SCHREINER NELSON TO REZONE PART OF TRACT 1A AND 2, S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266 FROM AG AND R-2 TO R-8 (LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF WILSON LANE WEST OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Wes Shaver, representing the owners, appeared before the Council. Mr. Shaver stated they had been working on this project six to seven months. Mr. Shaver stated they had numerous meetings with the homeowners and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Shaver stated this request had been presented to the Homeowners Association and they did not have any objections. Mr. Shaver stated he would like to request that the Council hear PZ 87-6 and PZ 87-7 together. Mayor Echols stated that with the permission of the Council they would hear PZ 87-6 and PZ 87-7 together. Mr. Shaver presented to the Council an exhibit of PZ 87-6 and PZ 87-7. Mr. Shaver stated the R-8 zoning would be next to the commercial property and the lots would be 6,000 square feet with a minimum of 1,500 square foot houses. Mr. Shaver stated that the R-3 zoning would have 7,500 square foot lots with a minimum of 1,600 square foot houses. Mr. Shaver asked for rebuttal time if necessary. Mayor Echols asked if the area along the creek channel would be useable as a park area. Mr. Shaver stated they planned to put shrubs and trees in the area and it Apri 1 13, 1987 Page 6 could be used as a park area. Mr. Shaver stated he would like to add that the Green Valley Homeowners had been very cooperative and he would like to praise their efforts. Mr. Jack Frisque, 8025 Valley Drive, representing Green Valley Homeowners Association, appeared before the Council Mr. Frisque asked the Council to support this request. Mr. Frisque stated the Homeowners Association had many meetings with this developer and the developer had tried to accommodate the quality of life the homeowners wanted for the area. Mr. Frisque stated the Homeowners Association took a vote on the request and it was a 94 percent vote of approval for both proposals. Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. Mayor Echols advised there was a petition and the petition would be considered, but it was not a legal petition and therefore did not require a three-fourths majority vote of the Council. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public Hearing. 18. ORDINANCE NO. 1453 APPROVED Councilman Ramsey moved to deny Ordinance No. 1453. Motion to deny died for the lack of a second. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve Ordinance No. 1453 with the stipulation of 1,500 square foot houses and 6,000 square foot lots. Councilman Davis asked if they would have to stay with the elevations shown on the exhibit. Mr. Royston replied yes. Mayor Pro Tem Fisher asked what the price range of the homes were. Mr. Shaver replied $90,000 to $110,000. Councilman Davis called for the question. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to amend the motion to state 1,500 square foot houses, 6,000 square foot lots and deed restricted at the time of platting. Motion carried 6-1; Councilwomen Hinkle, Moody, Spurlock, Mayor Pro Tem Fisher, Councilmen Davis and Garvin voting for; and Councilman Ramsey voting against. Apri 1 13, 1987 Page 7 19. PZ 87-7 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF CHARLES SCHREINER NELSON TO REZONE PART OF TRACT lA, S. RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266, FROM R-2 TO R-3 (LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF WILSON LANE WEST OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) Heard in conjunction with PZ 87-6. 20. ORDINANCE NO. 1454 DENIED Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to deny Ordinance No. 1454. Motion carried 5-2; Councilwomen Spurlock, Hinkle and Councilmen Ramsey, Davis, and Garvin voting for; and Councilwoman Moody and Mayor Pro Tem Fisher voting against. 21. SO 87-4 REQUEST OF NORTH HILLS MERCURY LINCOLN FOR APPROVAL OF MESSAGE CENTER SIGN APPROVED Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve SO 87-4. Motion carried 7-0. *22. GN 87-23 REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES, ORDINANCE NO. 1445 APPROVED *23. GN 87-31 REVENUE BOND ADVANCE REFUNDING FOR TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY APPROVED *24. PU 87-17 BID AWARD TO GRAFF CHEVROLET FOR (1) 3/4 TON PICK-UP TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,508 APPROVED April 13, 1987 Page 8 *25. PU 87-18 BID AWARD TO MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC. FOR (10) HAND HELD POLICE RADIOS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,530 APPROVED *26. PU 87-19 REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUM ON PUBLIC LIBRARY/COMMUNITY CENTER AND CANCELLATION OF THE POLICY EFFECTIVE JUNE 23, 1987 APPROVED *27. PW 87-12 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH KNOWLTON, ENGLISH, FLOWERS FOR ENGINEERING AND APPROVAL OF INSTALLING TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT FIVE INTERSECTIONS IN THE CITY AND TWENTY FLASHING SCHOOL CROSSING SIGNALS APPROVED *28. PW 87-13 AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER FOR PAVING OF PUBLIC WORKS CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,168 TO CALVIN BAKER AND T.W. GILMORE A JOINT VENTURE APPROVED *29. PW 87-14 ESTABLISHMENT OF 1987-88 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZATION TO SELL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000,000 APPROVED 30. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mr. Jack Frisque, Green Valley Homeowners Association, appeared before the Council. Mr. Frisque thanked the Council for their position tonight and previous nights concerning this tract of property. Mr. Frisque stated he was grateful that there were those who were better informed than he was and sit in a position to look after the citizens of North Richland Hills. Apri 1 13, 1987 Page 9 31. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. ~~ Mayor ATTEST: ~ndtU ~ C' y Secretary