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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1981-07-27 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, JULY 27, 1981 7:30 P.M. 1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order July 27, 1981, at 7:30 P.M. 2. Present: Dick Faram Jim Kenna Jim Ramsey J. C. Hubbard Dave Freeman Sharyl Groves Staff : Chuck Williams Jeanette Moore Richard Albin Rex McEntire Dennis Horvath Ruth Pinner Members of the Linda Johnson Domingo Ramariez Margaret Salyards Absent: Jim Wood Wiley Thomas Mayor Councilmen Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary City Engineer City Attorney Assistant City Manager Director Finance Press: Fort Fort Free Worth Star Telegram Worth Star Telegram Press Councilman Councilman 3. Councilman Kenna introduced Sister Peggy Hill of St. John's Apostle Church, who gave the invocation. Mayor Faram introduced Mrs. Tiffany Nourse, new Librarian for the City of North Richland Hills, to the Council. City Manager Williams announced that there would be a neighborhood meeting, Tuesday, July 28, 1981, 7:30 p.m. at College Hills Church of Christ, on the Masterplan for area three. 4. Councilwoman Groves moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to approve the minutes of the July 13, 1981 meeting. Motion carried 3-0; Councilmen Kenna and Ramsey abstaining due to absence from the meeting. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION INTRODUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 13, 1981 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED 5. Mayor Faram advised the Council that the Planning & Zoning Com- mission denied this request because the applicant did not choose to comply with item #7 of the Engineer's letter dated May 19, 1981. Mayor Faram stated they were now appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission to the Council. The Council has the option to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission by denying the request or over-ride the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Kenna stated that in light of the fact there was no water pressure and no fire protection in the area, he would like to make a motion that the Council deny PS 81-33. Councilman Hubbard seconded the motion. Councilman Kenna stated according to the Planning & Zoning minutes, he was assuming that the property owner did not wish to comply with installing adequate water protection. Councilman Freeman stated the way he understood it there would be a 12" water line in the future. Councilman Freeman asked if the future 12" line would go to the property line of the property in question. Mr. Albin stated the future 12" water line was proposed in the Masterplan and it would extend past the property in question. Councilman Freeman stated the point of contention was that the property owner did not want to extend the line the length of his property for fire protection purpoêes. Mr. Albin stated that was correct, it would involve considerable expense. Mr. Albin stated that basically what would be required was a minimum 6" line to provide a fire hydrant for fire protection. However, the Masterplan called for a 12" line. Mr. Albin stated the property owner would only be required to participate in a line in the amount of pro rata share of a 6" line. Mr. Albin stated the city would recommend the participation in the oversizing. Councilman Freeman asked if the property owner was willing to pay pro rata for the 12" line. Mr. Albin stated that he assumed the property owner would be willing to pay at such time he was willing to extend the line, but he did not know if that was the case or not. Mr. Albin stated he had a letter stating the cost of extending the water line and it appeared to be excessive, in light of the fact the property owner wanted only to erect a metal storage building on the tract. July 27, 1981 Page 2 PLANNING & ZONING - APPEAL HEARING CONSIDERATION OF PS 81-33, REQUEST OF R.S. BROOKS FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BROOKS ADDITION APPROVED July 27, 1981 Page 3 Mayor Faram stated that in the past the city had made provisions for participation by the property owners. Mayor Faram stated he did not know where the 1,600 foot line would go to, but if anyone else were to tie onto the line, there was a recovery factor for the person who was out the initial cost. Mr. Albin stated the recovery factor would be for the property owner and the city. Mayor Faram asked if it was discussed with the property owner the possibility that he could go ahead and put up his pro rata and if there were any development along the way that he would get some recovery. Mr. Albin stated yes. Mayor Faram asked if the property owner chose not to go along with it. Mr. McEntire stated the problem was the tremendous expense of the 1,600 feet. Mayor Faram stated the city had never been in the business of developing for anyone, so any kind of departure from that would be departing from fire coverage or getting into the developing business. Mr. Albin stated he felt like this particular line was needed for looping in the system. Mr. Albin stated that at this particular time he would recommend the city go ahead with the 12" line, but it was not that critical at this time. Mayor Faram stated he understood that Mr. Brooks was in the audience and if there were any differences friom what was discussed he would ask him to come forward. Mr. Brooks appeared before the Council. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Brooks if he was in agreement with everything that had been said by the Engineer. Mr. Brooks stated he told his engineer that it was about 3,000 feet that he would have to put a 6" main in at a cost of about $30,000 which he found totally unreasonable. Mr. Albin stated the footage would depend on what direction it was coming from. Mr. Brooks stated he was told he would have to go to the west of his property because if he went behind the property that system was already overloaded and they could not connect anyone on to it. July 27, 1981 Page 4 Mr. Albin stated he thought it was only about a 1,600 foot distance. Mr. Brooks stated he had been told it was 1,600 feet but thought it was further. Mr. Brooks stated he did not even consider coming from the back since the city had told him it would be impossible to hook on to that line due to the fact it was already at its capacity. Mayor Faram asked where it was located on the vicinity map. Councilwoman Groves stated it was located at Martin and Simmons. Mayor Faram asked what size line was there now. Mr. Albin stated it was an 8" line. The 12" line was stubbed out in Sunny Meadow Subdivision. The 12" line would be extended at some future time eastward to line up with Cardinal Lane. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Albin if he was saying it was a distance of 1,600 feet. Mr. Albin stated yes that was the shortest distance. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Brooks if he would be willing to the 1,600 feet. Mr. Brooks stated yes. Mr. Albin stated there would have to be an easement required because there was no existing roadway in the particular alignment the water line had to go through. Mr. Brooks asked if it was possible to use PVC pipe. Mr. Albin replied yes. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Brooks if he was willing to go with the 12" water line. Mr. Brooks stated yes. Mayor Faram asked if that was with the stipulation that Mr. Brooks work with getting the engineering done. Mr. Brooks replied yes, he wanted fire protection as much as anyone. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Brooks if he was in agreement with the conditions. July 27, 1981 Page 5 Mr. Brooks replied yes, at 1,600 feet. Mr. Albin stated that Mr. Brooks was going to install a 12" line, but would be paying for a 8" line. Mr. Brooks stated he was going to put in a 8" line of PVC and the city could put in whatever they wanted to over and above that. Mr. McEntire asked where the easement would come from. Mr. Brooks stated the easement would not be a problem. Mayor Faram asked if the Council chose to approve this request could it be contingent on getting the easement. Mr. McEntire stated yes. Mayor Faram stated he felt the Council had all the information needed if Mr. Brooks agreed to the 1,600 feet, 8" line and the city participating on the requirements over the 8" line and fur they that the approval be contingent on the feasibility of being able to acquire an easement. Mayor Faram stated with these requirements in mind, he would ask for a substitute motion to approve. Councilman Kenna made a substitute motion, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to approve PS 81-33 with the stipulations stated. Councilman Ramsey stated he and the consulting engineer were present at the Planning & Zoning meeting and the consulting engineer was given the opportunity to go back to the City Staff and do exactly what the Council had done tonight, but he chose to take it directly to the Council. Councilman Ramsey stated he did not want the Council to get in the posture to where the consulting engineer or deverlopers thought they could by pass the Planning & Zoning procedures. Councilman Ramsey stated this was of great concern to him and he felt the Planning and Zoning minutes were very clear as to what happened. Mayor Faram stated he was in agreement with Councilman Ramsey, but he did not know if the engineer was present to give Mr. Brooks the option. Never the less Mr. Brooks was in agreement to everything the city had asked for. Motion carried 5-0. July 27, 1981 Page 6 6. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed the public hearing. PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING - PZ 81-22, REQUEST OF FEDERATED STORES REALTY TO REZONE A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK A, CALLOWAY FARMS ADDITION FROM LOCAL RETAIL TO LOCAL RETAIL- SPECIFIC USE-SIGN No one appeared. Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this request to please come forward. 7. Mayor Faram advised the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to approve PZ 81-33, Ordinance No. 909. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 81- 22, ORDINANCE NO. 909 POSTPONED Councilman Kenna stated there was considerable discussion at the Planning & Zoning Commission on whether or not the sign would stay out of the triangle that was right-of-way 50 feet on each of the street. Councilman Kenna stated the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the sign meet the City Code and the approval of the Director of Public Works and he felt that should be part of the motion. Councilman Kenna stated it looked like the sign was going to be on the Lone Star easement. Mayor Faram asked if anyone on the city staff knew exactly where the sign would be placed. Mr. Albin stated it was not clear where the sign was going to be placed in relation to the right-of-way. Mayor Faram asked the Council if they would consider postponing this item until the staff had an opportunity to check on the easement. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to postpone action on this item until the City Staff had time to clarify all the issues. Motion carried 4-1; Councilmen Kenna, Hubbard and Freeman and Councilwoman Groves voting for; Councilman Ramsey voting against. July 27, 1981 Page 7 8. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. J. B. Sandlin, 5137 Davis, appeared before the Council. PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING - PZ 81-23, REQUEST OF NORTHEAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO REZONE LOTS 14 thru 30, BLOCK 20, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION, SECTION 3, FROM IF-9 TO 2F-9 Mr. Sandlin stated he had built five or six houses in this Section facing the industrial zoned tract to the north and was having trouble selling them. Mr. Sandlin stated if he could have these lots backing up tb the industrial zoned LF-9 it would give a buffer zone between the industrial and the IF-9~ Mr. Sandlin stated he had talked to his utility people and they had advised him there would be no trouble in putting in another tap for water to make i~ conform with city requirements. Mayor Faram asked if they would just add another tap. Mr. Sandlin stated they would bore under the street and bring it across from the water main on the south side. Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed the public hearing. 9. Mayor Faram advised the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval of this request. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve PZ 81-23, Ordinance No. 910. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 81-23, APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 910 Motion carried 5-0. 10. Councilwoman Groves moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to approve the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Gum to the TV Advisory Committee. Motion carried 5-0. CONS IDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MRS. NANCY GUM TO CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF REVISED 1980-81 REVENUE SHARING 11. Mr. Williams stated the total amount of Revenue Sharing received was $156,000.00. The city purchased two fire trucks for $106,000.00, Computer and programming $50,000.00. Mr. Williams stated he was requesting that the revised budget show the two fire trucks, computer and programming and the addition of one asphalt laydown machine which would speed up the repairing of some of the streets. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. July 27, 1981 Page 8 There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed the Public Hearin8. 12. Mayor Faram advised the Council that City Staff had requested this item be postponed for further study. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves to postpone this item for further study. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER POSTPONED Motion carried 5-0. 13. Mayor Faram advised the Council the City Attorney had requested this item be postponed until he had a chance to review it further. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR BANK DEPOSITORY POSTPONED Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to postpone this item. Motion carried 5-0. 14. City Manager Williams stated bids were opened on July 15, 1981. Eighteen requests for bids were sent out and only five bids were received. Mr. Williams stated only one dealership was in compliance with the specifications which was Mid Cities Chrysler Plymouth. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR SIX- POLICE PACKAGE- FOUR DOOR SEDANS APPROVED Mr. Williams stated that after careful investigation it was found that the agencies who currently had Fords were extremely displeased with their performance and handling. The city had experienced a high maintenance problem with the Chevrolets. Mr. Williams stated those agencies who had Plymouths had nothing but praise for both handling and low maintenance costs. Mr. Williams stated he recommended the bid of Mid-Cities Chrysler Plymouth in the amount of $53,982.00. Councilman Hubbard asked about the availablity of parts and maintenance. Mr. Williams stated Mid Cities would furnish parts within a two day period, including weekends. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to accept the bid of Mid Cities Chrysler Plymouth in the amount of $53,982.00. Motion carried 5-0. 15. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve payment to Austin Road Company in the amount of $18,221. 85. Motion carried 5-0. 16. None. 17. None. 18. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of July 27, 1981. ~. c# ayor - Dick July 27, 1981 Page 9 CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT TO AUSTIN ROAD COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,221. 85. BOOTH CALLOWAY ROAD APPROVED CITIZEN PRESENTATION MAYOR'S PRESENTATION ADJOURNMENT ~¿hn/ ATTEST: ~ Faram