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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1983-02-14 Minutes 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: Ç;YfLT CY?å-1:et' / Ginny Pierce