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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1981-06-08 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, JUNE 8, 1981, 7: 30 P. M. 1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., June 8, 1981. 2. Present: Dick Faram Jim Kenna J. C. Hubbard Wiley Thomas Jim Ramsey Dave Freeman Sharyl Groves Mayor Councilmen Councilwoman St af f : Chuck Williams Jeanette Moore Rex McEntire Richard Albin Dennis Horvath Members of the Fire Department City Manager City Secretary City Attorney City Engineer Assistant City Manager Press: Lynda Johnson Dan 0' Roark Fort Worth Star-Telegram North Richland News Absent: Jim Wood Councilman 3. The invocation was given by Councilman Freeman. Mayor Faram advised the Council that members of the Fire Department were present to give a demonstration with the cardiopulmonary resuscitator. Mayor Faram asked that this item be moved to this point on the agenda. Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to move Item 21 to this point on the agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 21. Lt. Pat Hughes appeared before the/Council. Lt. Hughes introduced Firefighters Mickey Donnley, Mike Rawson, Ken Cloud and EMT David Packard. Lt. Hughes explained the working of the equipment and a demonstration was given on the operation of the cardio- pulmonary resuscitator. .:./ CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION DEMONSTRATION BY FIRE DEPARTMENT CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATOR Lt. Hughes stated the Fire Department was very happy with the equipment and expressed thanks to the Council for the purchase of same. 4. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to approve the minutes of the May 11, 1981 meeting. Motion carried 5-0; Councilman Freeman abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. Councilwoman Groves moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to approve the minutes of the special meeting May 18, 1981. Motion carried 6-0. 6. Mayor Faram presented Kay Griffith and Scott Sullins with a Five Year Pin and certificate. Mr. Tommy Sears of the Utility Department was not present. 7. Mayor Faram appointed Mr. J. Douglass Davis, Jr. to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Mr. J. Douglass Davis, Jr. to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried 6-0. 8. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval subject to the Engineer's comments. All comments had been met. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve PS 81-22. Motion carried 6-0. 9. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval with Items 1, 4, 6, 9 and 10 of the Engineer's letter waived. Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman Thomas, to approve PS 81-23. Motion carried 6-0. June 8, 1981 Page Two APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1981 APPROVED APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING MAY 18, 1981 APPROVED PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS: FIVE YEAR CERTIFI- CATES TO KAY GRIFFITH AND SCOTT SULLINS- POLICE DEPARTMENT; TEN YEAR CERTIFI- CATE TO TOMMY SEARS- UTILITY DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT TO PARKS AND RECREATION COM- MISSION APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING- PS 81-22, REQUEST OF ALAN D. ARNOLD FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, HENRY ADDI- TION APPROVED PLANNING AND ZONING- PS 81- 23, REQUEST OF STEPHENS-OWENS FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 4, INDUSTRIAL PARK, 3RD FILING APPROVED 10. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval subject to the Engineer's comments. All comments had been met. Councilman Thomas moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to approve PS 81-29. Motion carried 6-0. 11. Mr. Forester stated that in reviewing the cost factor in the Planning and Zoning Department the cost for materials, postage and Engineering were ever increasing. Mr. Forester stated the increase was needed so the City could continue to provide the services for the people who were asking for platting and zoning changes. Mr. Forester stated it was his understanding of the new law regarding replatting there was a good chance that additional costs would be involved. Mayor Faram stated the way he understood it the City has been having to use tax dollars to support these services. Mr. Forester stated that was correct. Councilman Kenna asked what the problem was on replats. Mr. Forester stated that state Statute stated everyone within 500 feet must be notified. The old Statute was 200 feet. Councilman Thomas stated that in regard to platting, when someone had been using the property for sometime and wanted to add on or build, the City required the property to be platted. Councilman Thomas asked if that meant, in addi- tion to the other costs involved, they would have to pay the City this fee also. Mayor Faram stated they would have to go through the same process if the property had never been platted. Councilman Thomas stated this request was about a 50 per- cent increase in two years, which was another way of raising taxes. Mayor Faram stated he hoped this was not a profit center and he hoped that when the calculations were made it was a cost coverage factor so that it was not paid for with tax dollars. June 8, 1981 Page Three PLANNING AND ZONING- PS 81-29, REQUEST OF DR. THOMAS DUER, D.V.M., FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 25, CLEARVIEW ADDI- TION APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CONCERN- ING FEES CHARGED FOR PLANNING AND ZONING, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER CITY SERVICES APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 81-11 Mr. Forester stated this was not a profit-making situation. Mr. Forester stated as an example the Planning and Zoning's budget where the Engineer costs were far exceeding expecta- tions. The mailing cost were going up and if the new legislation went into effect on replatting, the City would be required to do more. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Forester if he was just trying to recover the cost of these services. Mr. Forester replied yes. City Manager Williams advised the Council that in some of the surrounding cities the permit fees were less because they employed a full-time engineer. Councilman Thomas asked if it would cost less to employ a full-time engineer. Mr. Forester stated the cities that had a full-time engineer meant they were paying for the personnel out of tax dollars. Councilman Thomas asked the purpose for requiring platting where property had been in use for years and was known on the tax rolls. Mr. Forester stated the primary purpose was to be able to identify a piece of property when someone wanted to build or develop to make sure they complied with the City build- ing regulations. Councilwoman Groves asked why the fees for street dedication were not increased. Mr. Forester stated this rarely came up and little work was required in the way of engineering and staff. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve Resolution No. 81-11. Motion carried 5-1; Councilmen Hubbard, Kenna, Ramsey and Freeman and Councilwoman Groves voting for; Councilman Thomas voting against. Councilwoman Groves stated she felt the fees for the Board of Adjustment were very adjusted prices. June 8, 1 981 Page Four 12. Mr. Cecil Forester stated this change order would be to alleviate a problem on Randall Drive. The sewer line did not drain properly and it was necessary to add a 250 foot section. Councilman Kenna asked if the present funds would cover the change order. Mr. Forester replied yes. Councilman Thomas moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to approved Change Order Number 1. Motion carried 6-0. 13. Mr. Forester stated that in the past there had been problems with high pressure in the Watauga area that occurred when the booster station was pumping at full capacity. Construction of this line would alleviate the problem. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to approve the Denton Highway extensions. Motion carried 6-0. 14. Mr. Forester stated that bids were taken on June 3, 1981. Eleven bidders bid the job. Mr. Forester stated he recommended the bid of Leonard Hazel. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to approve the bid of Leonard Hazel in the amount of $153,760.79, work to be completed in 60 days. Motion carried 6-0. 15. Mr. Forester stated bids were taken on this project on May 27,1981. The bid was over the estimate but he felt it was a good bid. Mr. Forester stated he recommended the bid of J. L. Bertram Construction. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Thomas, to accept the bid of J. L. Bertram Construction in the amount of $26,349.03. Motion carried 6-0. 16. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to approve payment to J. D. Griffith Construction Company in the amount of $39,029.22. Motion carried 6-0. June 8, 1981 Page Five CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER #1, BOOTH CALLOWAY PROJECT APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF DENTON HIGHWAY WATER EXTENSIONS APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR PRECINCT LINE WATER LINE EXTENSIONS BIDS APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR NORTH HILLS SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF PARTIAL PAYMENT TO J. D. GRIFFITH FOR RUFE SNOW WATER LINE APPROVED 17. Mr. Horvath stated all the property owners along Rufe Snow had agreed to apply the purchase price of the right-of-way toward their assessment. Mr. Horvath stated Mr. Kerr wanted the City to pay him for his right-of-way because most of the right-of-way would be on Phase II and the City was not sure if and when Phase II will begin. Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to purchase the right-of-way from Mr. Donald Kerr in the amount of $10,472.88. Motion carried 6-0. 18. City Attorney McEntire advised the Council this Item should be postponed. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to postpone action on this Item indefinitely. Motion carried 6-0. 19. Councilman Hubbard stated Mr. Perkins had contacted him and advised he had additional information. Also, at the May 18, 1981 meeting Councilman Thomas was not present and Council- man Freeman was acting as Mayor; therefore, there were only four members voting. Councilman Hubbard moved to reconsider PZ 81-15 on July 13, 1981. Councilman Freeman stated he would second the motion, but at the meeting of May 18, 1981 the applicants were given the option of waiting until a full Council was present. Motion failed by a vote of 3-3; Councilmen Hubbard, Thomas and Freeman voting for; Councilmen Kenna and Ramsey and Councilwoman Groves voting against; Mayor Faram voted against to break the tie. 20. Mr. Horvath stated development on Industrial Park Addition had been held up because the final plat was approved subject to the drainage problems being solved. Mr. Horvath stated the drainage problems Industrial Park had coincided with Richland Enterprises drainage problems in Holiday West. All the drainage problems were connected with the widening of Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Horvath stated there was a meet- ing held with representatives of the developers of Industrial Park, Richland Enterprises and the City. June 8, 1981 Page Six CONSIDERATION OF P~MENT OF RIGHT-OF- WAY TO DONALD KERR- RUFE SNOW DRIVE APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE CALLING CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION POSTPONED POSSIBLE RECONSIDERA- TION OF PZ 81-15 DENIED CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION ON OVERSIZING OF STORM SEWER-RUFE SNOW DRIVE APPROVED An agreement was worked out with the developers that the City would construct the necessary storm drainage. The developers would pay their pro rata share at the time of development. Mr. Horvath stated he was asking that the City participate in the oversizing of the storm drain. Mayor Faram asked if there were figures on how much the City's cost would be. Mr. Horvath replied yes. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to participate in the oversizing of the storm sewer on Rufe Snow Drive. Councilman Kenna asked the approximate cost to the City. Mr. Gordon Swift, Engineer, appeared before the Council. Mr. Swift gave the following breakdown on the bids: Total bid: $286,287.89; Northeast Construction: Hills: $67,547.99. Clark Brothers' share: $52,504.24; $166,235.65; City of North Richland Mayor Faram asked the City Attorney if the City could expend the money without first having taken bids. Mr. McEntire stated the bids would have to be ratified. Councilman Freeman made a substitute motion, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve the participation subject to the City inspecting and ratifying the bids. Motion carried 6-0. Councilman Freeman stated he would like for Item 19 to be reconsidered. Councilman Freeman stated his remarks were not correct and he would not want someone to be turned down because of his remarks. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to reconsider PZ 81-15 on July 13, 1981. Motion carried 3-3; Councilmen Hubbard, Thomas and Freeman voting for; Councilmen Kenna and Ramsey and Councilwoman Groves voting against; Mayor Faram voting for to break the tie. June 8, 1981 Page Seven RECONSIDERATION OF ITEM 19 APPROVED 21. This item heard at the beginning of the meeting. 22. None 23. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of June 8, 1981. ATTEST: June 8, 1981 Page Eight CITIZEN PRESENTATION ADJOURNMENT