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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1987-12-21 Minutes Present: ITEM NORTH PARK ""APTIST CHURCH ,ŒQUEST FOR. MEDIAN OPENING ON WATAUGAROAD RENTAL OF RECREATION BUILDING FACILITIES INVOLVING ADMISSION FEES STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC ~ANSPORTATION URBAN SYSTEMS PLAN 1988-1992 NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1987 Dan Echols Dick Fisher Richard Davis Mack Garvin Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Rex McEntire Lee Maness John Whitney Richard Albin Gene Riddle Greg Dickens Richard Royston Absent: Marie Hinkle Virginia Moody Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Counc il man Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Attorney Finance Director Support Services Director City Engineer Public Works Director Asst. Public Works Director Planning/Development Dir. Councilwoman Councilwoman DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT A member from the North Park Baptist Church was present and the church has agreed to pay the cost involved for the median cut. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher stated that he felt comfortable Gene FõìTõw up departing from the established policy because a similar median cut has proved efficient in Bedford. It was decided that this item would be discussed in the open Council Meeting. The Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board will be present. Mayor Echols reported on a meeting that he attended with members of the staff at the Highway Department. There are many unanswered questions on the PASS Program -.íTEM LOCATION OF SIGNALIZATION TO SERVE THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR SIGNALIZATION APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER TO WATAUGA ROAD PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD AND APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF RIGHT- OF-WAY FROM THE ENGLER PROPERTY FOR THIS EXTENSION Page Two 12/21/87 Pre-Council DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT and it was determined that Highway 26 (a numbered highway) would not be included Richard Royston Pl ease follow up with Albin, etc. to make timely submission of our priorities, meeting Highway Department deadlines in the recommended streets. Councilman Ramsey questioned the reference to "zero participation" in some instances. It is estimated at this time that the worse case scenario would be a 50-50 split. There was a discussion about the possibility of hiring David Dean to assist in obtaining these funds. However, since there is only $100,000,000 available state- wide it was determined that this action may be premature. Chief Gertz reviewed the contents of his Gertz/Whitney/Riddle/ Albin memo and it was determined that the Please follow up as appropriate, including Opticom System would be installed a more definitive plan for channelization and temporarily at the corner of Watauga Road signalization at Municipal Drive and and Municipal Way. When Industrial Park Industrial Park intersections on Drive is completed the possibility exists Watauga Road that the signal at Municipal Drive may become a continuous flashing signal. The final traffic signal configuration of this intersection can be determined at a later date. It is the staff's understanding that the term "Municipal Complex" would apply to the -iTEM AWARD OF BID TO ABC WRECKER SERVICE - POLICE DEPARTMENT WRECKER SERVICE CONSIDERATION OF ~DINANCE I1MENDING SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO. FRANCHISE SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING IMPACT FEES FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVE- MENTS CONSIDERATION OF RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ~DVISORY COMMITTEE Page Three 12/21/87 Pre-Council DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT City owned property on Watauga Road. The City Council is requested to please advise if this is not your understanding. It was determined that the wrecker bid Whitney/McGlasson Pl ease follow up be awarded subject to Council approval of the with Rex contract. It is felt that the new ordinance and the bidding process cleared up a potential problem for the City. The contract will be submitted to the City Council at the next meeting. It was decided that this item would Lee Maness Follow up be tabled. A report will be furnished by Lee Maness, who is a member of the Dallas/Fort Worth Franchise Committee, at a later date. It was explained that this item is a routine matter and that a Public Hearing NA See comment Re: Work Sessions needs to be set on the Land Use Assumption Plan. Since we are plowing new ground we will NA See comment Re: Work Session necessarily have to feel our way through the process which would explain the ambiguous rules and procedures of the committee. · rEM POSSIBLE WORK SESS ION DISCUSSION It was determined that a work session would be conducted on January 19th, 1988 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss impact fees. The Teen Court was discussed and it was determined that a work session is not needed at this time. The Judge should submit a written report to the Council for further consideration. OTHER ITEMS Rex was directed to draft an ordinance that would require board members to vote on all items presented before them unless there is a specific conflict of interest. This is necessary to prevent board members from abstaining on important votes. Councilman Davis commented that he felt that the potential for flipping the ramp on Loop 820 should be explored and made a high priority item with the staff. Page Four 12/21/87 Pre-Council ASSIGNMENT Greq Dickens Pleãse prepare for and coordinate Work Session Jeanette Rewis Please advise Judge Thorn Rex McEntire Take appropriate action C.A. Sanford Take appropriate action 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 - DECEMBER 21, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Echols called the meeting to order December 21, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. Present: Dan Echols Di ck Fi sher Richard Davis Mack Garvin Jim Ramsey Linda Spurlock Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Lee Maness Gene Riddle Greg Dickens Stan Gertz John Whitney Jerry McGlasson Richard Royston Richard Albin Douglass Davis Don Ti pps Davi d McGil vary Members of the Press 2. ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Public Works Director Assistant Public Works Director Fire Chief Director of Support Services Police Chief Director of Planning City Engi neer Park and Recreation Board Park and Recreation Board Park and Recreation Board Absent: Marie Hinkle Councilwoman Virginia Moody Councilwoman 3. INVOCATION Councilman Davis gave the invocation. 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 APPROVED December 21, 1987 Page 2 Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the minutes of the November 23, 1987 meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 5. PRESENTATION OF AWARD BY DR. JOHN S. BURNS, HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS TO DONNA PATTERSON Mr. John Burns, Humane Society of North Texas, appeared before the Council. Mr. Burns stated that North Richland Hills deserved special recognition because of the excellent staff and willingness of cooperation with other agencies. Mr. Burns presented Ms. Donna Patterson with a plaque honoring her as Animal Control Officer of the year. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Davis removed item No. 28 from Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32, & 33) APPROVED Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried 5-0 * 8. PZ 87-20 RATIFICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1506 (REQUEST OF BURK COLLINS INVESTMENTS TO REZONE LOTS 44 AND 45, BLOCK 2, W.E. ODELL ADDITION FROM R-3 SINGLE FAMILY TO I-2 INDUSTRIAL (LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF ODELL STREET EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD) (APPROVED AT THE NOVEMBER 23, 1987 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED 9. PZ 87-23 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF ALAN W. HAMM TO REZONE LOT B-R, BLOCK 11, CLEARVIEW ADDITION FROM C-l TO C-2 (LOCATED ON NORTHWEST CORNER OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY AND COLORADO BOULEVARD) Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. December 21, 1987 Page 3 Mr. Alan Hamm, 5125 Davis Boulevard, applicant, appeared before the Council. Mr. Hamm stated that this property was bordered by an auto store, Risky·s Barbecue, an office supply and shopping center. Mr. Hamm stated that at the Planning and Zoning meeting there was opposition from two property owners on Standley Street but an agreement had been reached. Mr. Hamm stated the property owners did not want buildings close to their homes so he agreed to move the property line back and landscape the area along with a screening fence. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher asked if they were going to build a screening fence that would angle off from the neighbors property line over to Colorado Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher stated he felt that it would be quite an open area on the other side of the screening fence. Mayor Pro Tern Fisher asked if that area would be the landscaped area. Mr. Hamm stated yes, that would be the landscaped area. Mayor Echols stated that one of the stipulations by the Planning and Zoning Commission was that no building would be located within 75 feet of Standley Drive. Mayor Echols asked Mr. Hamm if that was what he had planned. Mr. Hamm replied yes. Mayor Echols presented the following stipulations recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission: 1. That no building be located within seventy-five feet of Standley Drive. 2. That the area adjacent to Standley Drive be landscaped and maintained by the applicant after development. 3. That no access be allowed from the commercial development to Standley Drive with the exception of emergency vehicle access (fire lane) if required. Mayor Echols asked Mr. Hamm if he was in agreement with the stipulations. Mr. Hamm replied yes. Councilwoman Spurlock stated she had a problem with the landscaping. Councilwoman Spurlock asked Mr. Hamm if he was proposing landscaping that would protect the residents view from the site. Mr. Hamm stated he was trying to create a front yard type landscaping with both grass and trees. Mr. McEntire asked Mr. Hamm if the screening fence had come about since the Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. Hamm stated he thought it was a requirement that you have a screening fence and to do an adequate job you would have to have one. December 21, 1987 Page 4 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. 1516 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Fisher moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve Ordinance No. 1516 with the following stipulations: (1) That no building be located within 75 feet of Standley Drive; (2) That the area adjacent to residence on Standley Drive be landscaped and perpetually maintained by applicant and his successors in title; (3) That no access be allowed from the commercial development to Standley Drive except for emergency vehicle access; (4) That a screening fence be erected between the business development and the residences on Standley Drive with garbage containers to remain behind the screening fence. Motion carried 5-0. 11. PZ 87-24 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF H. TRUITT AND E. MERLE CAMPBELL TO REZONE TRACT 4E, WILLIAM MANN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1010, FROM R-l TO R-IS (LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF MEADOW ROAD NORTH OF CHAPMAN ROAD) Mayor Echols opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Ms. Eva Campbell, 6701 Meadow Road, appeared before the Council. Ms. Campbell stated they recently purchased the subject tract of property and would like to change the zoning so it would all be the same zoning. 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. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1517 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve Ordinance No. 1517. Motion carried 5-0. December 21, 1987 Page 5 *13. GN 87-145 SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING IMPACT FEES FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, RESOLUTION NO. 87-35 APPROVED 14. GN 87-146 REPAYMENT OF UTILITY FUND EXPENDITURES PAID BY GENERAL FUND RESOLUTION NO. 87-34 APPROVED *15. GN 87-147 NORTH PARK BAPTIST CHURCH REQUEST FOR MEDIAN OPENING ON WATAUGA ROAD APPROVED *16. GN 87-148 CLASS GROUP SURCHARGE ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 1515 APPROVED *17. GN 87-149 CONSIDERATION OF RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, RESOLUTION NO. 87-37 18. GN 87-150 STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION URBAN SYSTEMS PLAN 1988-1992 APPROVED Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey to approve GN 87-150, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried 5-0. *19. GN 87-151 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #1489, FOOD SERVICE, ORDINANCE NO. 1518 APPROVED *20. GN 87-152 NRG SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION PROPOSED BUILDING APPROVED 21. GN 87-153 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO. FRANCHISE TABLED December 21, 1987 Page 6 Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to table GN 87-153 to the January 11, 1988 City Council Meeting. Motion carried 5-0. *22. GN 87-154 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO ENLARGE THE BOX CULVERT AND WIDEN HIGHWAY 26 (GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) AT CALLOWAY BRANCH APPROVED *23. GN 87-155 UNMARKED CITY VEHICLES, RESOLUTION NO. 87-36 APPROVED *24. GN 87-156 LOCATION OF SIGNALIZATION TO SERVE THE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR SIGNALIZATION APPROVED 25. GN 87-157 RENTAL OF RECREATION BUILDING FACILITIES INVOLVING ADMISSION FEES APPROVED Mr. David McGilvary, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Park, appeared before the Council. Mr. McGilvary stated there had been a small problem trying to write rules to apply to everyone on the use of the auditorium which the City did not have before in previous rules. Mr. McGilvary stated an example was the Fine Arts League which charged admission if they put on a play and they are not allowed to do this if they use the facilities according to the present ordinance. Mr. McGilvary stated they had encountered the same problem with other organizations when they wanted to charge an admission or donation fee. Mr. McGilvary stated the Parks Board would like to allow participants to be able to charge admission as a nonprofit organization. Councilwoman Spurlock stated this not only was addressing the auditorium but also other room rentals. Mr. McGilvary stated the Parks Board had not discussed the other room rentals. Councilwoman Spurlock asked Mr. McGilvary if groups had not wanted to use the facilities to hold a seminary for profit and charge their people fees. Mr. McGilvary stated a group had asked to use the facilities and it was determined that since they collected a fee they were not allowed to use the fac il it i es . December 21, 1987 Page 7 Councilwoman Spurlock stated that according to the information she had it did not just apply to the auditorium. Mr. McGilvary stated it would apply to all facilities. Councilwoman Spurlock questioned whether there was a need for difference in fees for a nonprofit group that wanted to charge as opposed to a profit earning group that wanted to charge. Mr. McGilvary stated that at this time he did not think there was any nonprofit rentals. After further discussion, Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to accept the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Board and not take further action for six months. Motion carried 5-0. *26. PU 87-54 AWARD OF BID TO TEXAS AUDIO/VISUALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,528 - CAMERA, CAMERA LENS AND MISCELLANEOUS CAMERA EQUIPMENT APPROVED *27. PU 87-55 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR WATAUGA ROAD FROM NATIONAL CONVENIENCE STORES, INC. APPROVED 28. PU 87-56 AWARD OF BID TO ABC WRECKER SERVICE - POLICE DEPARTMENT WRECKER SERVICE APPROVED Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to award the bid to ABC Wrecker subject to Council approval of contract before signing. Motion carried 5-0. *29. PU 87-57 SALE OF LOTS 14, 15, AND 16, BLOCK 2, BRIARWOOD ESTATES TO MR. HANK SUTTON IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,000 APPROVED 30. PU 87-58 APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER TO WATAUGA ROAD PROJECT FOR THE EXTENSION OF INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD; AND APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THE ENGLER PROPERTY FOR THIS EXTENSION APPROVED Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve PU 87-58. December 21, 1987 Page 8 Motion carried 5-0. *31. PAY 87-9 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $738.69 TO MYRENE LAW FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG MARTIN ROAD (PARCEL #4) APPROVED *32. PAY 87-10 PARTIAL PAY ESTIMATE #3 AND FINAL TO LOWELL B. ALLISON IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,579.09 - GLENVIEW DRIVE UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS, PHASE II APPROVED *33. PAY 87-11 WATER LINE EASEMENT ON GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY FROM PIONEER OIL COMPANY APPROVED 34. CITIZENS PRESENTATION MR. EDDY PARKER - WRECKER ORDINANCE Mr. Eddy Parker, 708 L.D. Lockett Road, Colleyville, appeared before the Council . Mr. Parker stated that in January 1987 he purchased Gothard Wrecker Service. Mr. Parker stated that prior to purchasing the wrecker service he contacted the Police Chief and was advised that it would be okay to go ahead and pull under the existing ordinance. Mr. Parker stated that everyone knew the ordinance was going to be changed but he was not advised of the ordinance change as he had been promised. Mr. Parker stated he would have welcomed a meeting with all concerned. Councilwoman Spurlock stated Mr. Parker wanted to reopen the bid as this would allow him to bid competitively and she did not understand his logic. Mr. Parker stated he owned two wrecker companies and the way the ordinance was written no firm or corporation could own two companies and be on rotation. Mr. Parker stated therefore he bid knowing he was loosing all of Gothard's business from the City. Mr. Parker stated he was asking for a Grandfather Clause, and let Gothard and Parker operate, then he could bid more competitively. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if Mr. Parker intended to bid twice for each business. Mr. Parker stated no, only bid for one. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if he had not already done that, he bid as Parker. December 21, 1987 Page 9 Mr. Parker stated that was correct, but at the time he bid he was looking at shutting Gothard down and if he was given the Grandfather Clause he would not have to do that. Councilman Garvin advised Mr. Parker the Council would be looking at the ordinance. 35. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. ~&2A Mayor ATTEST: .