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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1985-05-13 Minutes Present: ITEM REQUEST OF GSX CORPORATION FOR REFUSE REMOVAL CONTRACT MODIFICATION NOTES ON PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1985 Dan Echols Richard Davis Dick Fisher Harold Newman Jim Kenna Jim Ramsey Marie Hinkle Virginia Moody Rodger Line Dennis Horvath Rex McEntire Gene Riddle Richard Royston Richard Albin Don Bowen Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney Public Works/Utility Director Planning & Development Director City Engineer Chairman, Planning & Zoning Commission DISCUSSION AS S IGNMENT Mr. Jeff Peckham, of GSX Corporation, was introduced Gene Riddle Initiate negotiations by RNL. Mr. Peckham discussed the proposed rate increase and explained that the purchase of new residential and commercial vehicles posed the highest cost escalation. He also asked the Council to approve the franchise agreement for an additional five years in return GSX would guarantee the new proposed rates for two years. After some discussion by the Council it was determined that the rate proposal should be returned to the staff for negotiation and the staff would present the recommendation to the Council on June 10th. ITEM PRESENTATION OF PLANS/SPECIFICA- TIONS FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER AND PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITY SERVICE CENTER - ALBERT S. KOMATSU & ASSOCIATES APPROVAL OF MASTER THOROUGH- FARE PLAN AND SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION OF MASTER PLAN 5/13/85 Pre-Council Page 2 DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT tives of Komatsu & Associates presented the plans/ Jean McCool, Fred Johnson and Bob Smith, representa- Dennis Horvat Get estimate specifications to the Council for the new Public Works/Utility Service Center and Animal Control Shelter. After a brief discussion the staff was given the go- ahead on the project. Councilmen Kenna and Ramsey asked that a cost estimate be provided for future utilization of the second story over the administrative part of the building. Richard Royston presented the proposed Master Thorough- fare Plan and briefly went over the proposed timetable with the Council for approving all segments of the the proposed Master Plan. The Council indicated that the Booth-Calloway connection to Grapevine Highway was never approved by the Council and should be deleted from the Master Thoroughfare Plan. After some discussion on this subject RNL stated that he had discussed this connection with the design engineers that were hired to work with the State on the interchange project. Their instruction from RNL was that if that connection would in no way jeopardize obtaining approval of the inter- change project, they could consider this segment. Otherwise it should not be a part of the interchange design. Richard Royston ITEM DISCUSSION OF THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF A SIGN ORDINANCE COMMITTEE UPDATE OF NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CABLE MEETING DISCUSSION OF JUBILEE "33" ACTIVITIES NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS NEEDS DISCUSSION Councilman Ramsey was appointed as chairman of the Sign Ordinance ~ommittee. Mayor Pro Tem Davis and Councilman Fisher agreed to serve on that committee. A report to the Council is due in 60 days. Councilman Ramsey updated the Council on the deregulation of Cable TV. Councilwoman Moody discussed the problems she is encountering in financing the Jubilee "33" festivities. She asked to provide her another $3,000 to set up the store at the North Hills Mall. The Council directed RNL to take the $3,000 from the Contingency Fund and apply it to the Jubilee "33" Fund. Councilwoman Moody also told the Council that the volunteer who works the most hours during the Jubilee "33" year will win an all expense trip to Australia. The cost is expected to be funded from the proceeds of the store. RNL asked the Council to please make sure they were available for the special retreat on the 8th and 9th of June. The purpose of the retreat is to discuss capital improvement needs and the proposed bond issue. 5/13/85 Pre-Council Page 3 ASSIGNMENT Richard Roystm Provide staff assistance NAN Ron McKinney Please monitor all expenditures purchase orders and brief RNL on expenditures Dennis Prepare cover sheet for 6/10/8: meeting requesting $3,OOC RNL Follow up 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 - MAY 13, 1985 - 7:30 P.M. 1. Mayor Echols called the meeting to order May 13, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. 2. Present: Dan Echols Richard Davis Dick Fisher Harold Newman Marie Hinkle Jim Kenna Virginia Moody Jim Ramsey Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath Jeanette Rewis Gene Riddle Rex McEntire Lee Maness Richard Royston Richard Albin Press: Duward Bean Mark England 3. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Public Works Director Attorney Finance Director Director of Planning City Engineer Northeast Chronicle Mid Cities Daily News The invocation was given by Councilman Fisher. 4. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 22, 1985. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that he was recorded as making the motion to approve the minutes however it should have been Councilman Ramsey, as he was absent from that meeting. Motion carried 4-0; Councilmen Fisher and Newman and Mayor Pro Tem Davis abstaining due to absence. Mayor Echols advised that Item 20A, Ordinance #1216, Fire Code had been added to the Consent Agenda. 5. Councilman Ramsey removed item #16 from the Consent Agenda. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 1985 APPROVED REMOVAL OF ITEM (S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 6. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 7. Councilwoman Moody introduced Ms. Jane Dunkleburg, Jubilee Committee member. Ms. Dunkleburg stated that a contest was held for a Jubilee "33" logo and that the contest was won by Larry Martinez. Ms. Dunkleburg stated that the logo would be used on bumper stickers and City stationery. Ms. Dunkleburg stated that an old fashion get-together had been advertised for June 13th which was incorrect, the date was June 23rd. Ms. Dunkleburg stated that former Mayors, Council Members and members of founding families would be introduced. Ms. Dunkleburg stated that there would be style show from yesteryears and the New Country Band would play music. Ms. Dunkleburg stated that hot dogs and soft drinks would be sold. Ms. Dunkleburg presented the Jubilee "33" flag to Mayor Echols. 8. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Walter Elliott, Consulting Engineer, representing the applicants, appeared before the Council. Mr. Elliott stated that the Smithfield Elementary School was immediately to the east of this property and south of the school was local retail zoning. Mr. Elliott stated a day care center was south of the local retail and immediately to the north was residential and commercial zoning. Mr. Elliott stated there was some mixed-matched zoning in the area, however he felt this request would make an ideal subdivision within the community and he felt it would be an asset to the City. Mr. Elliott stated they were asking for R-3 zoning, 7,500 square foot minimum lots and 1,400 square foot minimum living area. Mayor Echols asked if the street ran directly up to the school property. Mr. Elliott stated yes, the cross-walk was approximately 100 feet south of the property. Mayor Echols called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. May 13, 1985 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (17, 18, 19, 20, 20A, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30) APPROVED PRESENTATION OF "33" JUBILEE "33" FLAG-JUBILEE "33" COMMITTEE PZ 85-32 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF QUADRANGLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY TO REZONE TRACT 3, ABSTRACT 1040, FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO R-3 (SINGLE FAMILY) (LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 521 FEET NORTH OF CHAPMAN ROAD BETWEEN SMITHFIELD ROAD AND HEWITT STREET) There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Echols closed the public hearing. 9. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve Ordinance No. 1213. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Michael Malone appeared before the Council. Mr. Malone stated his request was for the sale of beer only and he was aware of the requirements of the ordinance for the sale of alcohol. Mayor Echols asked whose name the permit would be in. Mr. Malone replied that the permit would be in his name. 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. 11. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to approved Ordinance No. 1214, permit to be issued in the name of Michael Malone and non-transferable. Motion carried 7-0. 12. Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Mike Cook appeared before the Council. Mr. Cook stated he presently owned a garden center on the south side of Fort Worth and would like to have one in this area. 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. 13. Councilwoman Moody moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to approve Ordinance No. 1215. Motion carried 7-0. May 13, 1985 Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. 1213 APPROVED PZ 85-33 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF B, W & F, INCORPORATED (GODFATHER'S PIZZA) TO REZONE A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK 1, NORTHLAND SHOPPING CENTER FROM C-l (COMMERCIAL) TO C-I-SPECIFIC USE-SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (LOCATED AT 6238 RUFE SNOW DRIVE) ORDINANCE NO. 1214 APPROVED PZ 85-35 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF MIKE COOK TO REZONE A PORTION OF COMMERCIAL TRACT A, RICHLAND PLAZA ADDITION FROM C-l (COMMERCIAL) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL) (LOCATED NORTH OF KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN ON GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY-OLD MINIATURE GOLF COURSE) ORDINANCE NO. 1215 APPROVED 14. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve Ordinance 1194 with the following stipulations: (1) A 50 foot rear building line be established for the tract (2) No dock or loading facility be located closer than 75 feet to the rear of the property line (3) That a minimum 4 foot berm be constructed and maintained in the first 25 feet adjacent to the residential property line and a shrubbery screen of an additional 4 feet be planted and maintained on the berm for the purpose of providing a sight screen for the residential area to the north. Councilwoman Moody stated that when the residents met with the developer lighting was mentioned that would face into their back yards and she thought the developer had agreed that no light would shine into the back yards. Councilwoman Moody asked Mayor Pro Tem Davis if he would consider amending his motion that no direct lighting would be facing the residential property. Mayor Pro Tem Davis amended his motion to also include no direct lighting facing the residential property. Motion carried 7-0. 15. Mr. Richard Royston, Planning and Development Director, appeared before the Council. Mr. Royston stated that several months ago the City contracted with the firm of PAWA-Winkleman and Associates to prepare a Thoroughfare Plan for future development of the streets in the City. Mr. Royston stated that basically the streets had been delineated into a hierarchy determined by the expected level traffic on each street, and based upon that hierarchy the number of lanes is also determined. Mr. Royston stated that in any development the lowest classification of street would be a residential grade street which provides access to the homes in a residential setting or to commercial businesses in a commercial setting. These grade up into the thoroughfare system as the traffic accumulates. The first thoroughfare level would be the collector. This level would carry traffic in the one to two mile trip range. The collector is normally a two lane street. When this traffic accumulates to a larger amount the next level street would be a major collector of four lanes. Major collector would carry trips of three to five mile length. The major collector would carry traffic to a principal arterial street which would be the largest street in the City's internal hierarchy. This street should be five or six lane wide. Beyond that the traffic would go to the highway level such as highway 26 or the freeway. May 13, 1985 Page 4 ORDINANCE NO. 1194 (POSTPONED AT THE APRIL 22, 1985 COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED PLANNING & ZONING- PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED THOROUGHFARE PLAN Mayor Echols opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to please come forward. Mr. Don Jackson, Teague, NaIl and Perkins, appeared before the Council. Mr. Jackson stated one area of concern was on the eastern end of Bursey Road and asked if the proposed alignment would continue on line. Mayor Pro Tem Davis stated that the alignments could vary, the ones shown on the map were the general location. Mr. Jack Roseberry, 8912 Martin Road, appeared before the Council. Mr. Roseberry stated that this Thoroughfare Plan was needed for orderly growth. Mr. Roseberry stated that the proposed extension of Crane would go right through his neighbors house and destroy the property. Mr. Roseberry asked if the street could be jogged one block and pick up Parkman Drive and miss the house. Mr. Bonham, 8920 Martin, appeared before the Council. Mr. Bonham stated if there was any way around it he would prefer the City not take his living room. Mr. Bonham stated the road could jog a half a block to the west and use an existing road. Mr. David Barfield, builder, appeared before the Council. Mr. Barfield stated he would like the City to consider leaving it the way it appeared on the Proposed Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Barfield stated they had the property under contract on Crane Road and that was the way they had the street drawn on their plans. Councilwoman Moody asked Mr. Barfield if he could alter his plans. Mr. Barfield stated they could but someone would have to give up something. Mayor Echols stated that he would suggest that the property owners meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission and make them aware of the situation. Mayor Echols closed the public hearing. Mayor Echols advised that the plan would be sent back to Planning and Zoning for further consideration and then presented back to the Council for final approval. May 13, 1985 Page 5 *17. *18. *19. *20. *20A. *21. *22. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody to refer the Proposed Thoroughfare Plan back to Planning and Zoning with modifications discussed in Pre-Council and suggestions heard in the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. 16. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve PS 84-73 subject to the engineers comments being satisfied. Motion carried 7-0. May 13, 1985 Page 6 PS 84-73 REQUEST OF J.M.B. PROPERTIES FOR REPLAT OF BLOCKS A, B, C, & D, CALLOWAY FARMS ADDITION (LOCATION-NORTH HILLS MALL) APPROVED GN 85-46 AUTHORIZATION FOR AN ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR APPROVED GN 85-47 APPROVAL OF DAVIS BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT APPROVED GN 85-48 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER AND PUBLIC WORKS CENTER APPROVED GN 85-49 TRANSFER OF UNALLOCATED PARK BOND FUNDS APPROVED GN 85-50 - UPGRADING OF FIRE PREVENTION CODE ORDINANCE NO. 1216 APPROVED PU 85-18 17 HORSE POWER TRACTOR APPROVED PW 85-15 CONTRACT WITH TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY FOR LABORATORY TESTING APPROVED May 13, 1985 Page 7 *23. PAY 85-11 CITY PARTICIPATION PAYMENT IN THE SUMMER HILLS ADDITION APPROVED *24. PAY 85-12 WATAUGA TRUNK LINE PHASE I, CONTRACTORS PARTIAL PAYMENT, ESTIMATE #1 APPROVED *25. PAY 85-13 HARWOOD ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, ESTIMATE III APPROVED *26. PAY 85-14 GLENVIEW DRIVE STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, ESTIMATE III APPROVED *27. PAY 85-15 SHERIDAN DRIVE, PARAMOUNT DRIVE, LINMA LANE, BEWLEY STREET AND ARNOLD TERRACE; MISCELLANEOUS STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, ESTIMATE 114 APPROVED *28. PAY 85-16 SHERIDAN DRIVE, PARAMOUNT DRIVE, LINMA LANE, BEWLEY STREET AND ARNOLD TERRACE; MISCELLANEOUS STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, ESTIMATE 115 APPROVED *29. PAY 85-17 CALLOWAY ACRES STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, ESTIMATE 116 APPROVED May 13, 1985 Page 8 *30. PAY 85-18 NORTHFIELD AND NORICH PARK CONSTRUCTION/ IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 31. Ms. Yvonne Waiser, 7704 Perkins, appeared before the Council. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Ms. Waiser stated she was requesting that a swimming pool be put on the master plan list. Ms. Waiser stated she had read in the newspaper where the City was putting together a major list of projects the citizens wanted in the City. Ms. Waiser stated that in the past she had used the pool at Hurst but there was getting to be more and more people there and she would like to see a pool in the City. Mayor Echols advised Ms. Waiser that the City would work with the citizens on what would be included on the next bond issue and advised she could be of help in this area. Councilwoman Moody stated there was room for a pool on Watauga Road where the new complex was planned, now all the City needed was the money to build it. Mr. Ralph Thrasher, 6704 Starnes, appeared before the Council. Mr. Thrasher stated he appreciated the tax exemption that the City had given the elderly but felt like they should be given a $50,000.00 exemption. Mr. Thrasher stated that he had talked to the City Manager and Director of Finance and this exemption was feasible. Mr. Line stated that at the risk of making a mistake on calculations Mr. Thrasher would be given a written answer. Mr. Thrasher stated this would indicate that someone was listening to the request. Mayor Echols stated that tax exemptions would be considered again in the next budget year. Mr. Bill Williams, 7437 North Richland Boulevard, appeared before the Council. Mr. Williams stated he would like to start his annual appeal to get the property just west of him mowed. Mr. Williams stated this would be the fourth season that in past summers he had complained several times and the property had been mowed twice. Mr. Williams stated that last year he complained every two weeks and it did not get mowed at all. Mr. Williams stated that in talking with the City representatives he got several responses, it was too wet, the property was changing hands and the owners could not be located, etc. Mr. Williams stated that Councilwoman May 13, 1985 Page 9 Moody was kind enough to get involved with another problem he had and during that time she noticed the tall grass and said she would get Mr. Riddle to get it mowed, and he was still waiting. Councilwoman Moody stated she was sorry she didn't follow up. Mr. Williams stated his request was just to get the lot mowed. Mayor Echols stated he was not aware of the situation but thought the City could get it mowed and file a lien against the owners. 32. Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Moody, to adjourn the meeting of May 13, 1985. ADJOURNMENT Motion carried 7-0. ~ Mayor ATTEST: cr¡~ ~