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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1987-08-24 Minutes Present: ITEM RECORD VOTE ON PROPOSED 1987-88 - AD VALOREM TAX RATE INCREASE NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 1987 Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Mack Garvin Marie Hinkle Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Rex McEntire Richard Albin Gene Riddle Richard Royston Stan Gertz Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Counc il man Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Attorney City Engi neer Public Works Director Planning/Development Dir. Fire Chief DISCUSSION Mr. Brian O'Hara, President of Sammons TV, was introduced to the Council. Mr. O'Hara explained the billing cycle change and a rate increase. After a general discussion of the need for a better explanation of the rate increase (adjustment) and a caution about not using funds generated by the citizens of North Richland Hills to finance business losses in other cities, it was requested that Sammons provide a written semi-annual report to the Council with a status of our Cable TV Service. RNL explained the agenda item and the need to call a Public Hearing and also that a record vote must be taken on the intent to raise taxes. It was agreed that the revenue and expenditure adjustments outlined as Item A-E in Cover Sheet GN 87-87 would be an acceptable method of ASSIGNMENT Arlita Hallam Please follow up. Lee ITEM USER FEES - ORDINANCE NO. 1485 UPDATE ON BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE ORDINANCE REGARDING NAMING OF PUBLI C FACILITIES INCREASE IN - MUNICIPAL COURT FINES & FEES DISCUSS ION balancing the proposed budget, and that no additional work sessions on the budget would be required. A review of the agreed upon user fees was conducted. Councilman Davis asked that we check with the Watauga Public Library to make sure that our citizens are not charged a fee when using their library. The Council approved a fund of up to $1,000 be set aside for use by the Bicentennial Committee. This will include prize money for essay contests, etc. Rex will locate the proposed ordinance that was submitted to the Council several months ago pertaining to the naming of public facilities. This will be placed on the September 28th, 1987 City Council Agenda. No changes were recommended to the proposed ordinance. Page Two 8/24/87 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT A r 1 ita Jeanette Rex ITEM r{EQUEST OF LAMAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AND TECHNOL COMPANY FOR REPLAT OF TRACTS 4,5 & 6, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION TEMPORARY LANDSCAPING - RECREATION/ LI BRARY FACILITY POSSIBLE WORK SESS ION AUGUST 31, 1987 OTHER ITEMS DISCUSS ION No discussion. RNL reported to the Council that the estimated figure may be significantly less if the concrete planters are donated. A Work Session was scheduled for August 31, 1987. This work session will include the City Manager's Contract, the City Manager's Performance Evaluation and Procedure Form, and the Assessment Policy if Richard Albin and Gene Riddle are ready to discuss. Councilman Ramsey discussed the problem with the sewer line at Leonard Loria's house. It was determined that a letter would be sent by the Mayor to Lone Star Gas encouraging a swift and equitable solution to the problem. Councilwoman Spurlock presented a pamphlet to the Council that she asked to be published by the City Secretary's office. The Council concurred with this action and when all of the appointments to the Boards/Commissions are finalized it should be published. Page Three 8/24/87 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT Dave Petika Prepare needed information for news release. Gene Richard Albin RNL Draft letter Jeanette 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 - AUGUST 24, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Echols called the meeting to order August 24, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Marie Hinkle Mack Garvin Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Stan Gertz Lee Maness Gene Riddle Richard Royston Richard Albin Members of the Press Absent: John Whitney 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Ci ty Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Fire Chief Finance Director Public Works Director Director of Planning City Engineer Director of Support Services 3. INVOCATION Councilwoman Spurlock gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 10, 1987 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Fisher moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve the minutes of the August 10, 1987 meeting. Motion carried 7-0. August 24, 1987 Page 2 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY MAYOR ECHOLS Mayor Echols presented Mary Ann and Hoot Gibson with a proclamation for their volunteer service at the North Richland Hills Senior Citizens Center. Mayor Echols presented Mr. Ed James with a proclamation for helping the City of Saragosa after the tornado. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF GREEN THUMB AWARD BY NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Ms. Wanda Strong, Chairman, Project Pride Committee of the Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce, presented the Green Thumb Award to Ground Crew Inc. for the landscaping and maintenance of Cambridge Property located at Loop 820 and Rufe Snow. 7. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Davis removed Item No.9 and Councilwoman Spurlock removed Item No. 16. 8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (10,12,13,17,18,20,22 & 23) APPROVED Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 9. PS 87-12 REQUEST OF LAMAR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AND TECHNOL COMPANY FOR REPLAT OF TRACTS 4, 5, AND 6, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION (LOCATED ON INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE EAST OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Mayor Echols stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request with the stipulation that no further replatting in the subdivision be submitted without the covenant agreement for the railroad crossing being executed and the stipulation requiring the street dedication on Industrial Park Boulevard to Holiday Lane on any future replatting of the property. Mr. Mack Reeve, 7450 Whitehall, representing Technol, appeared before the Council. Mr. Reeve stated he was present to answer any questions the Council might have. August 24, 1987 Page 3 Mayor Echols asked Mr. Reeve if he had any problem with the stipulations. Mr. Reeve stated no. Mr. Line stated Mr. Reeve was representing Technol and the issue before the Council was a replat that affects only Technol. Mr. Line stated the stipulations that were placed on the replat had to do with the company that owned the remainder of the property, Lamar Savings. Councilman Davis asked for a brief summary pertaining to the plat. Mr. Royston stated the plat had been submitted previously and had some technical problems. Mr. Royston stated the stipulations pertained to the remainder of the property. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve PS 87-12. Motion carried 7-0. *10. PS 87-28 REQUEST OF RUFE SNOW VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP AND KROGER COMPANY FOR REPLAT OF LOTS 2R THROUGH 5R, AND 6, BLOCK 1, NORTHLAND SHOPPING CENTER ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RUFE SNOW AND SOUTH OF WATAUGA ROAD) APPROVED 11. SO 87-7 RECONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF 5TH AVENUE DINETTES FOR VARIANCE TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE DENIED Councilwoman Moody stated the applicant would like a variance granted for a ground sign at the Bedford Euless Road entrance. Councilwoman Moody stated the applicant had three existing signs at the present time, but would be willing to take the sign on the building down if the request was approved. Councilwoman Moody stated one sign was over the front door, one was a pole sign on the freeway side and one was painted on the side of the building. Councilwoman Moody advised the Council the applicant was present if they would like to ask any questions. Mayor Echols advised he had a request to speak from Mr. Richard Amoedo. Councilman Ramsey called for point of order. Councilman Ramsey stated this was a reconsideration and was strictly for the Council's consideration. Councilman Ramsey stated the City had historically attacked the symptoms of the problem pertaining to the Sign Ordinance and not the problem itself. Councilman Ramsey stated he felt if one person was allowed to have a variance then the Council should just wipe out the Sign Ordinance and let everyone have one. Councilman Ramsey stated the City was not being consistent. August 24, 1987 Page 4 Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve SO 87-7. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher asked Councilwoman Moody if she would amend her motion to make sure the third sign was removed. Councilwoman Moody amended her motion, Councilman Garvin amended his second, to state that the sign that was painted on the building would be removed. Councilman Davis stated there were other tenants in the center and what was going to keep them from requesting to place a sign there also. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she felt that if this request was granted the other tenants would make the same request. Councilwoman Hinkle stated that when the request was originally made the question had been asked about the other tenants wanting signs and Mr. Amoedo stated he had polled the other businesses and that they did not want a sign, but what if new businesses came in and they did want one. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher stated he felt the situation here was an individual who was trying to compete with people who were out of his league and maybe the City should encourage people like this to keep their businesses in the City even if you had to deviate from the Sign Ordinance. Councilwoman Moody asked Mr. Amoedo if the pole sign belonged to him or the center. Mr. Amoedo stated it belonged to all of the tenants. Councilwoman Moody asked if everyone there could use it but he was the only one that had chose to. Mr. Amoedo stated the others had signs on the existing sign. Councilman Ramsey stated that if there was a problem with the Sign Ordinance where variances were continuously given then he felt the ordinance should be corrected. Councilwoman Moody called for the question. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she felt that if someone came before the Council to give testimony she did not like the idea of hear say. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she liked verification in writing of the other businesses involved. Motion failed 4-3; Councilwomen Hinkle and Spurlock and Councilmen Ramsey and Davis voting against and Councilwoman Moody, Mayor Pro Tern Fisher and Councilman Garvin voting for. Councilman Davis stated he would like to make a motion that did not affect this case if it was not out of order. August 24, 1987 Page 5 Councilman Davis rnoved, seconded by Councilrnan Ramsey, that all sign variances not be brought before the Council until Staff and a cornmittee, to be appointed by the Council, had reviewed the Sign Ordinance and made recornmendations to the Council on potential changes. Councilwornan Spurlock asked if a time limit could be placed on the moratorium on sign variances. Councilman Davis arnended his motion and Councilrnan Rarnsey arnended his second to state a moratorium would be in effect until the first of the year. Motion carried 7-0. *12. GN 87-78 PARK & RECREATION BOARD, ORDINANCE NO. 1477 (POSTPONED AT THE AUGUST 10, 1987 MEETING) APPROVED *13. GN 87-79 LIBRARY BOARD, ORDINANCE NO. 1478 (POSTPONED AT THE AUGUST 10, 1987 MEETING) APPROVED 14. GN 87-80 REVENUE SHARING BUDGET HEARING Mayor Echols presented the following information: liThe proposed use as deterrnined at Council Meeting 7/27/87 of Revenue Sharing Funds remaining from previous years allotrnent and interest earnings to date is as follows: A. General Government (City Secretary's Office) Funds to be used to retain a records rnanagernent consultant to establish an official policy and procedures for retaining official public records and purchase required equipment and supplies - $27,000 B. Public Safety (Fire Department) Funds to be used to convert one modular ambulance unit to a diesel chassis - $22,000 C. Public Works (Streets) Funds to be used to obtain a new sign rnachine and an epoxy machine - $19,700 Total Funds - $68,700." Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak in favor Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. August 24, 1987 Page 6 There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the Public Hearing. 15. GN 87-81 ADOPTING SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE SHARING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986/87, ORDINANCE NO. 1481 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Fisher moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve Ordinance No. 1481. Motion carried 7-0. 16. GN 87-82 INCREASE IN MUNICIPAL COURT FINES & FEES, ORDINANCE NO. 1482 APPROVED Councilman Davis rnoved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve Ordinance No. 1482. Motion carried 7-0. *17. GN 87-83 USER FEES, ORDINANCE NO. 1485 APPROVED *18. GN 87-84 CABLE TV BOARD ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 1480 APPROVED 19. GN 87-85 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS - CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD, PARK & RECREATION BOARD, LIBRARY BOARD APPROVED Councilman Davis rnoved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve the appointments to the Park and Recreation Board, Library Board and Cable TV Board as stated in the memo to Council frorn Mayor Echols dated August 20, 1987 and to appoint Edward Pat Carruth to Place 6 and E. O. Jackson to Place 7 on the Cable TV Board. Motion carried 7-0. *20. GN 87-86 TEMPORARY LANDSCAPING - RECREATION/LIBRARY FACILITY APPROVED August 24, 1987 Page 7 21. GN 87-87 RECORD VOTE ON PROPOSED 1987-88 AD VALOREM TAX RATE INCREASE APPROVED Councilrnan Davis moved, seconded by Councilrnan Garvin, to take a record vote on the intent to increase ad valorern tax not to exceed 41.3 cents per $100 valuation and to set September 14, 1987 as the date for the public hearing on the proposed increase. Motion carried 7-0. Councilman Davis stated that the homestead exernption would be increased an additional 5%. *22. PAY 87-4 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO JAMES & SHERYL BELLOMY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,677.11 - RIGHT-OF-WAY ON HIGHTOWER DRIVE APPROVED *23. PAY 87-5 RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASE ON HIGHTOWER DRIVE APPROVED 24. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Dr. Peter Sakovich, 5341 Lynda Court, appeared before the Council. Dr. Sakovich stated he moved back to North Richland Hills in May and purchased a house on Lynda Court. Dr. Sakovich stated the street was behind North Ridge Village Apartrnents. Dr. Sakovich stated that the apartment cornplex's durnpster was approximately 25 feet from his back porch. Dr. Sakovich stated he had talked to the apartrnent manager about keeping the area around the dumpster clean and had not gotten anywhere. Dr. Sakovich stated the dumpster was especially bad on weekends. Dr. Sakovich stated he was requesting the City to do something about the s ituati on. Councilman Davis stated the Council would ask the City Manager to investigate the situation especially on weekends and see what the City could do to help. Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Circle, appeared before the Council. Ms. Byrd asked if the City had an ordinance on how long a street could be closed while under construction. Ms. Byrd stated she was referring to Amundson Road and also wanted to know why the bridge was still closed. Mr. Line stated that the delay in this project was because of getting the utilities relocated. Mr. Line stated he would check into the situation. J.I.ugust 24, 1987 Page 8 Ms. Byrd stated she felt like there should be a tirne lirnit put on this type of project. 25. ADJOURNMENT Councilwornan Moody moved, seconded by Councilrnan Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. ~ Mayor ATTEST: /.¡/'7¿¿ 7¡~d ¿£~-<?~ C}ty Secretary , 1/'