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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1987-10-26 Minutes Present: ITEM APPOINTMENT OF THE PLANNING ''W ZONING \-GbMMI SS IONERS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND SETTING A DATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE RATI FICATION OF PAYMENT FOR HIGHTOWER ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY - MR. & MRS. ROBERT FAMIGLETTI NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1987 Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock John Wh itney Richard Albin Gene Riddle Richard Royston Lee Maness Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Counci lman Councilwoman Acting City Manager City Engineer Public Works Director Planning/Development Dir. Finance Director Absent: Mack Garvin Marie Hinkle Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Rex McEntire Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Attorney DISCUSS ION ASSIGNMENT There was a discussion regarding the Richard Royston F 0 11 ow up appointment of the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for the enactment of impact fees pursuant to the provision of SB 336. It was decided that the Council would appoint the committee in the Council Meeting and set the date for the Public Hearing. The Mayor and Gene Riddle explained the ratification of payment to Mr. & Mrs. Famiglette. It was decided that this NAN ratification would be made in open session. /EM - LI BRARY BOARD RECOMMENDATION REGARDING IILIBRARY LANEII PURCHASE OF TRAILER MOUNTED TREE SPADE FROM VERMEER EQUIPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 ~apPORTING PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION NO. 17 ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 1987 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT - TORT REFORM CHANGE ORDERS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY'S MEMBERSHIP AND CONTRACTS DISCUSSION After a discussion it was decided that since this was not a dedicated street action against the naming of the street would be taken in open session. Some concern regarding the purchase of this equipment. After a discussion it was decided that this bid would be rejected and the staff would be instructed to sub- contract the tree removal and to give the Council the status at the next budget retreat for consideration. The Mayor stated that this was expressing the City's support of Proposition No. 17. The Council concurred that this was a good idea. There was a discussion regarding the pros and cons of supporting these organizations. Some of the council members voiced their objection to paying the Chamber of Commerce dues. The Council directed the staff to to put this item on the next City Page Two 10/26/87 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT Gene Riddle New signs Lee Maness 1988-89 Budget NAN John Whitney F 011 ow up RNL F 011 ow up .TEM DISCUSSION Council Agenda. The staff was also directed to notify the various organizations that this would be on the agenda and they were invited to attend if they wished to make a presentation. REMINDER OF WORK The Mayor reminded the Council of SESSIONS - OCTOBER 27, 1987, 6:30 P.M. the meetings. The Mayor also advised RE: 1988 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS GOALS the Council that Representative Bill AND OBJECTIVES: NOVEMBER 3, 1987, Carter would be holding a Town Hall 6:30 P.M. AT COMMUNITY CENTER, Meeting tomorrow night on the 23 LIBRARY BOARD 'OOM, RE: STRATEGIC amendments and the two referendums. 'ACTION PLAN OTHER ITEMS The Council was reminded of the CIP Meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. The Mayor lead a discussion on the Northeast Tarrant County Freeway Concept, a letter that was sent to the Highway Commission as a preliminary to our November 16th advisory, and the letter from Commissioner Hampton. The Mayor stated that the idea in regard to this freeway is to get Page Three 10/26/87 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT Jeanette Rewis Please call to remind RNL Agenda Item for 11/9/87 Page Four 10/26/87 Pre-Council TEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT a Minute Order from the Highway Commission to authorize the study of the acceptable route. It was decided that the Council should sign off the negotiations to participate and commit the appropriate funds. It was the consensus of the Council to have the Mayor continue as our representative. The Mayor advised the Council that he had received a call from RNL Follow up Charles Evan's office setting up a meeting with J.R. Stone for the Mayors and City Managers that were involved in the Precinct Line Road Project. He stated that this meeting would be on November 3rd at 3:30 p.m. at Charles' office. A discussion followed. Gene Riddle advised the Council of the new lights at Rufe Snow and Loop 820. 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 - OCTOBER 26, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Echols called the meeting to order October 26, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Virginia Moody Linda Spurlock Staff : John Whitney Jeanette Rewis Richard Royston Douglass Davis Don Tipps Sharon Battles Members of the Press Absent: Jim Ramsey Mack Garvin Marie Hinkle Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Rex McEntire Lee Maness Gene Riddle Richard Albin 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Acting City Manager City Secretary Director of Planning Park & Recreation Board Member Park & Recreation Board Member Park & Recreation Board Member Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Attorney Finance Director Public Works Director City Engineer 3. INVOCATION Bob Lane, Pastor of North Park Baptist, gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1987 APPROVED Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, to approve the Minutes of the October 12, 1987 meeting. Motion carried 4-0. October 26, 1987 Page 2 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Moody removed Item No. 17 from the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, & 16) APPROVED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 4-0. 7. GN 87-119 APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS & ABSENTEE CANVASSING BOARD, ORDINANCE NO. 1504 APPROVED Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Fisher, to approve Ordinance No. 1504. Motion carried 4-0. * 8. GN 87-120 APPROVAL OF POLICY FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS APPROVED * 9. GN 87-121 CHANGE ORDERS APPROVED 10. GN 87-122 LIBRARY BOARD RECOMMENDATION REGARDING "LIBRARY LANE" Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to table GN 87-122 and to set policy depending on City Attorney's recommendation on naming all city facilities. Motion carried 4-0 *11. GN 87-123 APPOINTMENT OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONERS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ORDINANCE NO. 1505 APPROVED October 26, 1987 Page 3 *12. GN 87-124 PUBLIC HEARING AND SETTING A DATE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ADOPT LAND USE ASSUMPTION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO. 87-31 APPROVED *13. GN 87-125 SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION NO. 17 ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 1987 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT - TORT REFORM, RESOLUTION NO. 87-32 APPROVED *14. PU 87-42 AWARD OF BID TO MILLER BUSINESS SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,387.77 - POLICE DEPARTMENT FURNITURE APPROVED *15. PU 87-43 AWARD OF BID TO MILLER BUSINESS SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,078.50 - FIRE DEPARTMENT FURNITURE APPROVED *16. PU 87-44 RATIFICATION OF PAYMENT FOR HIGHTOWER ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY - MR. & MRS. ROBERT FAMIGLETTI APPROVED 17. PU 87-45 PURCHASE OF TRAILER MOUNTED TREE SPADE FROM VERMEER EQUIPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 DENIED Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to deny PU 87-45 and the Council instructed the Staff to approach the subcontractors on removing trees and see if it would be cost effective. Motion carried 4-0. 18. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mr. Clarence Evans, 7200 Harwick, North Park Baptist Church Elder, appeared before the Council. Mr. Evans advised the Council of various activities the Church was involved in and urged the Council to approve a turn lane on Watauga Road at the Church. Councilman Davis stated the Council had received the letter from the Pastor of North Park explaining the need for the turn lane. Councilman October 26, 1987 Page 4 Davis stated that the City Manager at that time denied the turn lane. Councilman Davis asked Mayor Echols to explain the City's reasoning. Mayor Echols stated that at the time the request was previously presented it was brought to the Council's attention that the only problem on granting the turn lane was the precedent that would be set. Mayor Echols stated that some of the property owners that had given right-of-way was denied the same request. Mr. Evans stated the main reason for wanting the turn lane was because of the number of children enrolled in their school. Councilman Ramsey now present. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she would like to see a layout of where the cut was to be made, the closest curb cut, and the distance between the cuts. Mr. Evans stated he did not know the distance but thought the closest cut was at Yarmouth. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher asked how far back, from where the cut normally would be, would the Church want it. Mr. Evans stated it could be put where it would be the most feasible for the Church and the City. Councilman Davis advised Mr. Evans the Council could not take formal action on the request because it was not listed on the agenda. Councilman Davis advised Mr. Evans that the CIP Committee would be meeting and would look into the possibility of the curb cut. Councilman Davis stated that the City Engineer would be present at that time. Mr. Arvel Smith, 8236 Oyster, appeared before the Council. Mr. Smith stated his concern was on the entering and exiting from the Church. Mr. Smith stated he had taken a survey at the Church and out of 1,187 vehicles 105 turned in to the Church. Councilman Ramsey stated that the Council needed to keep in mind they were departing from the Agenda. Councilman Ramsey stated the contract on Watauga Road had already been awarded and he felt the City was getting into another Rufe Snow Drive situation. Ms. Bonnie Momentaff, 6308 Buckingham, appeared before the Council. Ms. Momentaff stated the u-turn traffic had already impacted and felt the improvements to Watauga Road was going to greatly increase the traffic and create a dangerous situation. Ms. Rose Trenerry, 6312 Buckingham, appeared before the Council. Ms. Trenerry stated her concern was for the safety of the children in the area because of increased traffic. October 26, 1987 Page 5 Mr. Robert Leath, 2800 Dogwood Park, appeared before the Council. Mr. Leath stated safety was his main concern and asked if right turns were going to be permitted. Mayor Echols stated safety was the City's main concern also and did not want to make it another Rufe Snow. Mr. Dale Pittman, 7229 Lancanshire, appeared before the Council. Mr. Pittman stated they would like very much to have a curb cut at the church and asked if u-turns were going to be legal. Mayor Echols stated that the City was looking at the traffic flow and the CIP Committee would be making recommendations. Mr. Timothy Boyd, 7141 Newcastle, appeared before the Council. Mr. Boyd stated he was concerned about the increase in traffic. Mr. Boyd stated he had talked to a City official who would like to see the Church have the median cut. Mr. Boyd stated he would also like to ask that a school zone sign be placed by the Church. Bob Lane, Pastor of North Park Baptist Church, appeared before the Council. Reverend Lane stated they were approached during the planning of Watauga Road and were assured they could have three median cuts. Reverend Lane stated they had no other way to access the property but from Watauga Road which created a problem. Councilman Ramsey stated the Council was not closed minded and felt that a compromise could be worked out. Councilman Davis stated the City decision could not be made now. the CIP Committee could meet and would be made. intended to look at the problem, but a Councilman Davis stated that as soon as discuss the situation a recommendation Councilwoman Moody stated that when a study was received from the City Engineer, the situation would be addressed. Councilman Ramsey requested that this request be placed on the City Council Agenda for November 23, 1987. Mr. Bill Leath appeared before the Council. Mr. Leath stated he would like to make known the number of citizens that were present for the median cut. There were several present in favor. Mayor Echols advised that Representative Carter would be holding a meeting for discussion on the proposed amendments to the State Constitution in the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 27, 1987. October 26, 1987 Page 6 Reverend Lane reappeared before the Council. Reverend Lane advised the Council that the Baptist Missionary Association of Texas would be having its 87th Annual Session November 9th-11th, at North Park Baptist Church and invited the Council to attend. 19. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. ~d~ Mayor ATTEST: