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Present:
Absent:
ITEM
DISCUSSION OF
PRICES CHARGED
FOR VARIOUS
CITY MAPS
(COUNC ILMAN
DAVIS)
NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1983
Jim Ramsey
Harold Newman
J.C. Hubbard
Richard Davis
Jim Kenna
Marie Hinkle
Dick Faram
Rodger Line
Dennis Horvath
Rex McEntire
Richard Albin
Lou Spiegel
John Whitney
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
counciiwoman
Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Engineer
Finance Director
Purchasing Agent
Dick Fisher
Councilman
DISCUSSION
Councilman Davis voiced his concern for the prices
we are charging for topos. He felt the prices
should not be so excessive that engineers and
Developers would be reluctant to purchase and
use them. It was decided that Richard Albin will
find out exactly how much it cost us to reproduce
and store the maps and Rodger Line will check
other cities on their prices and get back to the
Council at a later date with a proposed fee
schedule.
DISCUSSION OF Councilman Davis reviewed a letter written by
PROPOSED
ZONING ORDINANCE George Tucker on the new schedule of Public
(COUNCILMAN
DAVIS) Workshops on the new zoning ordinance. The
meetings will be staggered, separating those
ueeting for citizens with residential or
cOllUnercial interests. Councilman Kenna
encouraged a cOInpacted schedule if there was
ASSIGNMENT
Gene - Survey
other cities
to see what they
charge. Also,
con!pare costs to
$15 & $50 prices
Gene - Monitor
progress of
zoning ordinance.
Pre-Council Meeting
February 14, 1983
Page 2
ITEM
DISCUSSION OF
PARAMEDIC
PROGRAM
DISCUSSION OF
PUBLIC WORKS
PRODUCTIVITY
STUDY
DISCUSSION
ASSIGNMENT
a lack of interest exhibited on the first
residential meeting.
Rodger Line briefed the Council on the increase
Stan Gertz &
John Whitney
Follow-up.
in service provided by a Paramedic Program.
He explained that all of the equipment was
currently budgeted and the personnel were
trained and ready to go. Chief Gertz explained
that we now have only a transporting service,
(basic life support) and with the Paramedic
Program we will be capable of administering
drugs and treating patients in route to the
hospital (advanced life support). An
explanation was given by RL regarding the use
of the new ambulances and that it will be a
first line vehicle. Our present first line
vehicle is a '77 Chevrolet and will be used
primarily as backup. The Council approved
moving ahead with this progralu.
Dennis Horvath explained the features of the
Dennis & Gene
Follow up on
implementation
of recommendations
Public Work Management System and Council
approved the proposed recommendations and
directed the staff to begin implementation.
The Staff was requested to continue its' search
for a street sweeping contractor and report
back to the Council.
Pre-Council Meeting
February 14, 1983
Page 3
ITEM
DISCUSSION
ASSIGNMENT
DISCUSSION OF
EXTENSION OF
TRAFFIC LANE
ON DAVIS
BOULEVARD
(AGENDA ITEM
#24)
The requested action this evening was to
finance an additional lane of Davis Blvd.
Gene - Need an
Agenda i teIII for
2/28/83
requesting
appropriation
for materials to
extend lane to
Smithfield Rd.
northward to College Circle (provide the State
with material). Council approved this request
and directed the Staff to get a corumitment from
the State to extend the additional lane to
Smithfield Road. The Staff was instructed to
proceed with this extension.
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, FEBRUARY 14, 1983 - 7:30 P.M.
1.
Mayor Faram called the meeting to order February 14, 1983 at
7:30 p.m.
2.
Present:
Dick Faram
Jim Ramsey
Jim Kenna
Richard Davis
J.C. Hubbard
Harold Newman
Marie Hinkle
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilmen
Councilwoman
Staff:
Rodger Line
Ginny Pierce
Rex McEntire
Richard Albin
Dennis Horvath
Lou Spiegel
John Whitney
City Manager
City Manager Secretary
City Attorney
City Engineer
Assistant City Manager
Director Finance
Purchasing Agent
Board Members:
Marjorie Nash
George Tucker
Planning and Zoning
Planning and Zoning
Press:
Jeff Yates
Mid Cities Daily News
Absent:
Dick Fisher
Jeanette Moore
Councilman
City Secretary
3.
The invocation was given by Councilman Hubbard.
The Mayor noted that Item #8 would require a 3/4 vote from
the Council and in the past the applicant had been given
the opportunity to postpone until the full Council was
present and that would be done tonight. He asked if the
applicant was present for Item #8, PZ 82-32.
Delbert Stembridge came forward and stated that he was
representing the applicant and that he would like to post-
pone since a full Council was not present.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard
to postpone Item #8.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
'"
INVOCATION
Motion carried 6-0.
The Mayor stated that all those present to oppose
were free to go or stay and if they would list their
names and addresses on a pad by the back door of the
Council Chambers they would be notified when the hearing
was reset.
The Mayor stated that this item would be heard at the
Council Meeting to be held March 14th.
4. Councilwoman Hinkle moved, seconded by Councilman
Hubbard to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
January 24, 1983.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Faram asked Councilwoman Hinkle why she abstained.
Councilwoman Hinkle stated she abstained due to absence
from the meeting.
Mayor Faram requested someone to make the motion that
was present at the last Council Meeting.
Councilman Hubbard moved to accept the minutes of the
January 24, 1983 Council Meeting, seconded by Councilman
Davis.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Mayor Faram presented a Ten Year Certificate and Pin to
Robert Madrid of the Fire Department.
6. Mayor Faram presented a Five Year Certificate and Service
Pin to Del Browning of the Inspection Department
7. Clyde Womack and David Tolson of the firm Pete, Marwick
and Mitchell presented the 1981-82 Annual Audit to the
Council.
Mr. Womack stated that from a CPA standpoint, a clean
opinion on the financial statements was given the City.
February 14, 1983
Page Two
CONSIDERATION OF
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 24, 1983
APPROVED
PRESENTATION OF TEN
YEAR CERTIFICATE AND
SERVICE PIN TO ROBERT
MADRID OF THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION OF FIVE
YEAR CERTIFICATE AND
SERVICE PIN TO DEL
BROWNING OF THE
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION OF 1981-82
ANNUAL AUDIT FOR CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
8. Postponed as previous mentioned.
9. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman
Kenna to postpone Item #9.
Motion carried 6-0.
10. The Mayor stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of PS 83-2.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Newman
to approve PS 83-2.
Motion carried 6-0.
11. Mayor Faram stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval subject to the engineer's comments
with an additional easement for water and sewer, all
comments had been met.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Hinkle to approve PS 83-3.
Motion carried 6-0.
12. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come
forward.
Mr. Larry Gill, 4560 Beltline, Dallas, Texas appeared
before the Council. Mr. Gill stated that he was
representing the owner Mr. Sam Hudgins and the prospective
purchaser, Mr. Bob Lato, who has been a builder for 16
years. He stated that the request was for l5.85 acres of
the 34 acres to be changed from Local Retail to Multi-
Family. Mr. Gill stated that the Multi-Family would act
as a buffer between the single family and retail.
February 14, 1983
Page Three
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING -
APPEAL HEARING -
PZ 82-32, REQUEST OF
TIERRA FINANCIAL,
INCORPORATED, TO REZONE
TRACT 3A, ABSTRACT 32l,
WILLIAM COX SURVEY
FROM AGRICULTURE TO
MULTI-FAMILY
(LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF
TURNER AND DAVIS
BOULEVARD)
POSTPONED
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE FOR PZ 82-32
POSTPONED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 83-2, REQUEST OF
THE RITZ COMPANY FOR
REPLAT OF LOT 7R,
BLOCK 2, MEADOW LAKES
ADDITION (LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF LAKE VIEW CIRCLE)
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING -
PS 83-3, REQUEST OF
HOSPITAL CORPORATION
OF AMERICA FOR FINAL
PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK E.
CALLOWAY FARM ADDITION
(LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF BOOTH CALLOWAY
ROAD)
PLANNING & ZONING -
PUBLIC HEARING PZ 83-3,
REQUEST OF F. SAM
HUDGINS TO REZONE A
PORTION OF TRACT 3A,
WM. MANN SURVEY FROM
LOCAL RETAIL TO MULTI-
FAMILY (LOCATED
APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET
EAST OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE
AND 170 FEET SOUTH OF
HIGHTOWER DRIVE)
Councilman Davis asked who owned the property to the East.
Mr. Gill answered Bill Grant.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey asked Mr. Gill if he felt this would be
suited for single family use.
Mr. Gill answered yes, this change would serve as a buffer
between the single family and retail.
Mayor Faram asked if consideration had been given to any
lesser zoning, such as duplexes.
Mr. Gill answered no.
Mayor Faram asked what they proposed for traffic movement.
Mr. Gill stated that a right-of-way would lead to Rufe Snow.
Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
to this request to please come forward.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
l3. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey,
to deny ordinance 1003.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey asked if any traffic counts had been
taken on Rufe Snow.
City Manager, Rodger Line stated that there were no counts
on the north end of Rufe Snow, but estimated the street
on the south end was 20% above capacity.
Councilman Davis asked the City Engineer Mr. Albin that if in
his opinion the added traffic would require signalization at
that intersection.
Mr. Albin stated that signalization had been proposed but
could not indicate when it would be completed.
Councilwoman Hinkle asked what the proposed length of time
Rufe Snow would be widened.
Mr. Albin stated that
anticipated that bids
or early next month.
within the next year and it was
would be taken the end of this month
Rufe Snow would be widened to 5 lanes.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey asked how many acres north of the property
in question were zoned for apartments already.
Mr. Albin stated around 20 acres.
Mayor Faram stated that he felt that this approval would only
open up more acreage being planned apartments and that would
rule out single family dwellings.
February 14, 1983
Page Four
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE PZ 83-3
D~Irn
Motion carried 5-2, Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey and Councilman
Davis, Hubbard and Newman voting for: Councilwoman
Hinkle and Councilman Kenna voting against.
14. Mr. Line stated the staff recommended this ordinance
which required lights at each corner and at mid-block
where the blocks were 600 feet or longer and at the end
of cul-de-sacs where cul-de-sac if 400 feet or longer.
Mr. Line stated the staff recommended approval of the
ordinance with modifications recommended by the City
Attorney Rex McEntire.
Mayor Faram stated that the Planning and Zoning had
recommended approval of the ordinance on January 27th.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle
to approve Ordinance l004 as modified by City Attorney.
Councilman Hubbard asked if the motion included the
recommendation to change from 400 to 300 feet that the
Planning and Zoning Commission had made.
Mr. Line stated there would be a light at the corner where
the cul-de-sac took off and if a light was required at the
end of a cul-de-sac, the lights would be 300 feet apart.
Councilman Davis asked if this was strictly for residential
sub-division or industrial.
Mr. Line stated that the ordinance was written to cover
all types of zoning.
Motion carried 6-0.
15. Councilman Hubbard moved to grant the appeal hearing
and that the hearing be held on March l4, 1983,
seconded by Councilman Newman.
Motion carried 6-0.
l6. Councilman Kenna moved to grant the appeal hearing
on March 14, 1983, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle.
Motion carried 6-0.
17. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle
to deny this variance.
Mayor Faram stated that there was some one wishing to
speak and he would depart from the rules if no one from
the Council objected.
February 14, 1983
Page Five
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 195
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE-
STREET LIGHTING
ORDINANCE NO. 1004
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
GRANTING AN APPEAL
HEARING ON PZ 82-33
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
GRANTING AN APPEAL
HEARING ON PZ 83-2
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
GRANTING A VARIANCE
FROM THE SIGN
ORDINANCE - RACETRAC
PETROLEUM
DENIED
February 14, 1983
Page Six
Jeff Bockman with Racetrac Petroleum came forward and
stated that the signs were their only way of advertis-
ing and there had been several conversations that their
sign would comply, however, when they made application
they were denied as the ordinance had changed. He stated
that the sign application should be granted as they
submitted application the day before the ordinance was
changed.
City Attorney Rex McEntire asked if he came in before the
ordinance was passed.
Mr. Bockman replied yes, but Mr. Rice was out and he was
advised that the ordinance was going to change and they would
not accept application.
Mr. Line stated that on January 24, 1983 the plans were in and
it was heard before the Planning and Zoning that night so
technically the application was made prior to the enactment
of the sign ordinance, but the time elements were such that
the permit could have not logistically been issued the day
that the application was submitted.
Mayor Faram stated that the sign could present problems in
that area and concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey to deny
the request.
Motion to deny carried 6-0.
18. Mr. Line stated that this was a replacement vehicle for
one that was demolished in an accident.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle
to accept the bid from Ryan Oldsmobile in the amount of
$8,385.
CONSIDERATION OF
ACCEPTING BID FOR
ONE (1) ECONOMY CAR -
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CID DIVISION
APPROVED
Councilman Hubbard asked why more bids were not received.
Purchasing Agent John Whitney stated it was because auto
dealers could receive bigger profit if sold to an individual
than on a bid basis.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey asked that the bid procedures be placed
on the Agenda at a later time.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. Line to place this item on the Agenda
at a later date.
Motion carried 6-0.
19. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard
to approve the bid of Circle C Construction Co. in the
$75,557.50
Motion carried 6-0.
20. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey
to approve payment to Lewis & Lewis in the amount of
$9,751.42
Motion carried 6-0.
21. Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey
to approve partial payment to Stolaruk Corporation in the
amount of $94,502.77
Motion carried 6-0.
22. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman
Kenna to approve partial payment to Southwestern
Electric Company in the amount of $28,310.17
Motion carried 6-0.
23. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Newman
to approve partial payment to Austin Road Company in
amount of $39,615.44.
Motion carried 6-0.
24. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Ramsey to postpone this item.
Motion carried 6-0.
25. Tom Boaton, 1500 N. Norwood Drive, Hurst, Texas came
forward representing Mr. Earl McKinney. Mr. Boaton
stated the property was directly across the street
from Keller city limits and he had no one to share
the cost of putting another water line in and McKee
presently had a line in the street. Mr. Boaton stated
that because it was a narrow strip of land it could
not be divided into numerous lots and to bring in a water
line would add an additional approximate cost of $l,OOO per
lot for the development.
February 14, 1983
Page Seven
CONSIDERATION OF
AWARDING BID FOR
PREWITT ROAD WATERLINE
APPROVrn
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #1 TO LEWIS &
LEWIS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$9,751.42 SMITHFIELD
ACRES SANITARY SEWER
PROJECT
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT
ESTIMATE 111, TO
STOLARUK CORPORATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF
$94,502.77, NORTH HILLS
STREET AND DRAINAGE
PROJECT
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
PAYMENT TO SOUTHWESTERN
ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT
$28,3l0.l7,
SIGNALIZATION OF DAVIS
AND MAIN.
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE #5, TO AUSTIN
ROAD COMPANY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $39,615.44,
DAWN DRIVE PROJECT
APPROVED
CONSIDERATION OF
EXTENSION OF TRAFFIC
LANE ON DAVIS BOULEVARD
POSTPONED
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
MR. EARL MC KINNEY,
MC MASTERS BUILDERS
INCORPORATED, 750
GLADE ROAD, COLLEYVILLE
RE: OBTAINING WATER
SERVICE FROM MC KEE
WATER COMPANY
DENIED
February 14, 1983
Page Eight
Mayor Faram stated to the Council that they had received a
highlighted copy of Ordinance 837, Section E and that he
felt that approval of this would have some affect on future
bond rating for the future sale of bonds if not indeed be a
violation total and completely thereof of the City's present
obligation, so he recommended denial to this request.
Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey to
deny this request.
Councilman Kenna stated that he wanted those asking for the
variance to recognize that the City had an ordinance that
prohibits this and also it would effect those who give the
authority to sell bonds in this City.
Motion to deny carried 6-0.
Mr. Line stated that in regard to Item #7, the presentation
of the 1981-82 Audit, that a formal motion might be needed
to accept the audit as presented by the City's Auditors, so
that when the City visited the bond rating agencies they could
be advised the audit had been accepted, and order filed.
Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey
to accept the audit.
Motion carried 6-0.
26. Mayor Faram adjourned the February l4, 1983 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
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Ginny Pierce