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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1982-10-25 Minutes 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 25, 1982 - 7:30 P.M. 1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order October 25, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. 2. Present: Dick Faram Jim Ramsey Jim Kenna Richard Davis J. C. Hubbard Dick Fisher Harold Newman Marie Hinkle Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmen Councilwoman Staff: Rodger N. Line Jeanette Moore Rex McEntire Dennis Horvath Gene Riddle Richard Albin CALL TO ORDER City Manager City Secretary City Attorney Assistant City Manager Director Public Works/Utilities City Engineer 3. Councilman Newman, on behalf of the Council, asked Reverend Ron Smotherman, Smithfield Church of Christ, to give the invocation. 4. Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey, moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 11, 1982. Councilman Davis stated that on page three the name should be Loren and not Lawrence. Motion to approve as corrected carried 7-0. 5. Mayor Faram, on behalf of the Council, presented Billy Blackwell of the Parks Department with a five year service pin and cer- tificate. 6. Mayor Faram presented the following resolution: "WHEREAS, J. Fred Davis has been a leader in the community before it was incorporated as the City of North Richland Hills, and INVOCATION CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1982 APPROVED AS CORRECTED PRESENTATION OF FIVE YEAR CERTIFI- CATE AND SERVICE PIN TO BILLY BLACKWELL - PARKS DEPARTMENT CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - SPECIAL RECOGNI- TION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 82-28 October 25, 1982 Page Two WHEREAS, he has been very supportive of the growth and development of this City; and WHEREAS, through his generous support and concern, he was instrumental in the formation and continuance of the North Richland Hills Public Library; and WHEREAS, he has served as an active member of the Library Commission since its establishment to this date; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that, in appreciation, the City Council of North Richland Hills, on behalf of its citizens, recognizes and commends J. Fred Davis for his exemplary citizenship and unselfish service to the community. The City Council is also pleased to grant him an honorary Lifetime Membership to the Library Commission. Passed and approved the 25th day of October, 1982. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve Resolution No. 82-28. Motion carried 7-0. 7. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to appoint Mr. Bill Fenimore to the Board of Adjustments to fill vacancy left by the resignation of Dr. Hahn. Motion carried 7-0. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPROVED 8. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning had recommended approval with the exception of Item #2 of the Engineer's letter. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to approve PS 82-27. PLANNING & ZONING PS 82-27, REQUEST OF CHARLES OWEN COMPANY FOR-FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 10A- 19B, COLLEGE HILL ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SMITH- FIELD ROAD AND WATAUGA) APPROVED Councilman Kenna stated the easements would have to come from the north side of Watauga Road since there were houses already built on the south side. Motion carried 7-0. 9. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning had recommended approval subject to Item #2 of the Engineer's letter, installation of fire hydrant. Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve PS 82-31. Councilman Kenna asked if the motion was with the exception of Item #2. Councilman Fisher stated yes. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval subject to the Engineer's comments and all had been met. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey, to approve PS 82-32. Mayor Faram advised the Council he had a request from some- one that wanted to speak and with the Council's permission he would depart from the rules and let them speak. Councilman Davis asked to reserve the right to ask questions. Mr. John Levitt, Levitt Engineers, 3929 Vance Road, appeared before the Council representing Martin Development Corpora- tion. Mr. Levitt stated they had asked for two changes in the re- quest. One being a street name change from Marilyn to Meadowridge Court, and the second being that they took exception to the Engineer's comment #7, requesting concrete lined ditches be installed by the developer. Mr. Levitt stated there were two areas in the development that were basically grade swales, with the deepest swale being one foot, three inches at the northwest corner of the property. Mr. Levitt stated the swales were handling a very small amount of run-off and during the design of the development they saw no need for having concrete lined ditches. Mr. Levitt stated he was aware of the City's ordinance requiring concrete lined ditches, but they did not con- sider the grade swales open ditches. Mr. Levitt stated the developer had provided for the side slopes to be from a four to one slope to a six to one slope and could easily be October 25, 1982 Page Three PLANNING & ZONING PS 82-31, REQUEST OF JOHN McBROOM FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, MOLLIE B. COLLINS ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF O'DELL STREET AND WEST OF SMITHFIELD ROAD) APPROVED PLANNING & ZONING PS 82-32, REQUEST OF MARTIN DEVELOP- MENT CORPORATION FOR FINAL PLAT OF MEADOW RIDGE ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED WEST OF RUFE SNOW, SOUTH OF MEADOW LAKES DRIVE AND EAST OF LARIAT) maintained by and mowed by the residents that would have their homes there. Mr. Levitt stated he was asking the Council to approve these requests for the grade swales and not concrete lined ditches. Mayor Faram stated the information he had indicated the de- veloper was willing to meet all the Engineer's comments. Mr. Levitt stated they had been trying to work with the City staff to get the problems resolved and the staff's comment was that if the developer did not want to put in concrete- lined ditches then an 18 inch underground storm drain would need to be put in. Mr. Levitt stated that if an 18 inch underground storm drain were to be put in it would be over- designed for the amount of water it would carry. Councilman Davis asked Mr. Levitt if he would be willing to pay the expense for the street sign if the name was changed. Mr. Levitt stated that in the filing fee for the plat there was a charge for street signs and they had paid that fee. Councilman Davis asked Mr. Levitt if he was aware that it would require an ordinance to change the name of the street. Mr. Levitt stated yes. Councilman Davis asked Mr. Levitt if he felt that if a fence were to be built along the lot lines, it would be a hindrance to the flow of the water. Mr. Levitt replied no, he did not feel it would. Councilman Kenna asked how many of the drainage ditches would be required. Mr. Levitt stated there would be two coming from the northwest. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Levitt if he had a big problem with the street name change. Mr. Levitt stated they wanted the name changed because it related to the Meadow Lakes area. Mayor Faram stated the Planning and Zoning minutes indicated that there were so many streets in the City that began with Meadow, that there might be some confusion, therefore, it should be given serious thought before granting the request. October 25, 1982 Page Four Councilman Kenna asked if the changing of the street name was part of the discussion or would a separate ordinance be con- sidered to change the name of the street. Mr. McEntire stated it would require a separate ordinance and it could be put on the next Council agenda. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to amend the motion, amendment #1, "the name Meadowridge Court be accepted and the stipulation that the developer pay the cost of the street sign at Lariat and existing Marilyn Lane;" amendment #2, "that the Engineer's comment #7, requiring concrete lined ditches be waived and approve drainage swales." Motion to approve amendment #2 carried by a vote of 7-0. Motion to approve amendment #1 carried by a vote of 7-0. Original motion as amended twice carried by a vote of 7-0. 11. Mayor Faram advised the Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval subject to the Engineer's comments and all comments had been met. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to approve PS 82-34. Motion carried 7-0. 12. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval subject to the signing of a covenant for a 12 inch proposed water line on Grapevine Highway. Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve PS 82-36, subject to the signing of a covenant for the 12 inch water line. Councilman Kenna asked about the easement Texas Electric had requested. Councilman Davis stated the applicant had requested that the easement not be granted because the air conditioner was where they wanted the easement. October 25, 1982 Page Five PLANNING & ZONING PS 82-34, REQUEST OF RACETRAC PETROLEUM, INC. FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY AND NORTH OF EDISON'S) APPROVED PLANNING & ZONING PS 82-36, REQUEST OF SUE K. FUGATE AND RAY SINGUEFIELD FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1, A. G. WALKER ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GRAPEVINE HIGH- WAY SOUTH OF GLENVIEW DRIVE APPROVED Mr. Riddle stated that Texas Electric had existing lines already there and had no plans for the easement. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to award the bid to Cooper Machinery in the amount of $10,245.00, funds to be appropriated from Revenue Sharing. Councilman Fisher asked why Cooper was the only one that bid. Mr. Line stated that Cooper was not the only one that could bid, Cooper was the only one that chose to bid. Motion carried 7-0. 14. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to award the bid to Cooper Machinery in the amount of $44,333.36, funds to be appropriated from Revenue Sharing. Councilman Hubbard asked the availability of parts for this machine. Mr. Riddle stated parts were available in Dallas. Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey stated that the bid looked tailored, of the five companies that responded there were exceptions to four and three others did not respond. Mr. Riddle stated the specifications included air brakes and Cooper was the only one that had the air brakes. Mr. Riddle stated some of the other bids would have been accepted, with minor exceptions, but the inboard planetary driving gear made it expensive to work on the units, where the one that was specified had outboard planetary. Mr. Riddle stated the only other company that could meet the specifications, but really exceeded the specifica- tions, was the Caterpillar. Councilman Kenna asked if this machine could be easily maintained and the availability of parts. Mr. McEntire stated the machine could be easily maintained and the parts were available locally. Motion to approve the bid of Cooper Machinery carried by a vote of 6-1; Councilmen Fisher, Ramsey, Newman, Davis and Hubbard and Councilwoman Hinkle voting for; Councilman Kenna voting against. October 25, 1982 Page Six CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR VIBRATORY ROLLER- PUBLIC WORKS DEPART- MENT APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR ONE (1) RUBBER TIRED LOADER - PUBLIC WORKS DE- PARTMENT APPROVED 15. Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey, to approve payment to Sharrock Electric in the amount of $14,670.00. Councilman Fisher asked if some kind of barrier could be built around the signal light. Mr. Riddle stated yes. Councilwoman Hinkle asked how much the City would be re- imbursed on the signal light. Mr. Riddle stated the insurance company would pay $10,000.00 and the person that struck the signal light would have to pay $4,000.00. Motion carried 7-0. 16. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve payment to Austin Road Company for Rufe Snow Drive, Phase I, in the amount of $84,749.15 Motion carried 7-0. 17. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve payment to Dallas Aerial Surveys, Incorporated, in the amount of $19,800.00 Motion carried 7-0. 18. Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to approve payment to Harco Company in the amount of $17,200.00. Motion carried 7-0. 19. Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve payment to Austin Road Company in the amount of $150,415.14 for Dawn Drive improvements. Motion carried 7-0. October 25, 1982 Page Seven CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT TO SHARROCK ELECTRIC FOR SIGNAL REPAIR AT LOOP 820 AND RUFE SNOW DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,670.00 APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT TO AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY FOR RUFE SNOW DRIVE PHASE I IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,749.15 APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PAYMENT TO DALLAS AERIAL SUR- VEYS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,800.00 APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT TO HARCO COMPANY FOR CATHODIC PROTECTION AT CONN DRIVE GROUND STORAGE TANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,200.00 APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF PARTIAL PAYMENT TO AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY FOR DAWN DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,415.24 APPROVED 20. Mayor Faram asked the city Attorney if the Council could take action on this ordinance. Mr. McEntire stated yes. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey, to approve Ordinance No. 984. Motion carried 7-0. 21. Mrs. Doris Crossland, 7816 Daniel Drive, North Richland Hills, appeared before the Council. Mrs. Crossland stated that she was paying $17.50 per month for sewer and had been briefed on how the sewer was figured. Mrs. Crossland stated that what she would like to know was what if for the first three months of the year she used $17.50 worth of sewer and her neighbor used only half of that then what did they do for the rest of the year in the event the neighbor used more than she did, but she was still paying $17.50 and her neighbor was paying only half that much. Mrs. Crossland asked how this method was determined to be fair. Mayor Faram stated the reason the sewer was based on water con- sumption during those three months was because it was considered that would be the least consumption per household during the year, believing that there was little or no outside watering. Mrs. Crossland stated she was told that the outside watering had nothing to do with the way the sewer rate was figured. Mr. McEntire stated the reason the sewer rate was figured this way was because the City had to do it that way. Mr. McEntire stated the formula was devised by the Federal Government and sent to Fort Worth and then was imposed upon the City of North Richland Hills, therefore the City had no other choice. Mrs. Crossland stated the people needed to be informed on how it was done. Mayor Faram advised Mrs. Crossland that the City had access to Channel 36 and this information would be placed on the channel. Councilman Davis stated this information would also be placed in the City newsletter. Mayor Faram advised Mrs. Crossland an effort would be made to inform the citizens. October 25, 1982 Page Eight CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 984 CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mr. McEntire advised the Council that a Special Council meeting may have to be set to take action on Lone Star Gas Company's rate request. Mayor Faram set the Special Council meeting for Thursday, October 28, 1982 at 6:00 p.m. 22. There being no other items for discussion, Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of October 25, 1982. 4.~/;~-lz<;i~/ Dick Faram - Mayor October 25, 1982 Page Nine ADJOURNMENT