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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, SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 - 7:30 P.M.
1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order September 14, 1981, at
7:30 p.m.
2. Present:
Dick Faram
J. C. Hubbard
Wiley Thomas
Jim Ramsey
Dave Freeman
Sharyl Groves
Mayor
Councilmen
Councilwoman
Staff ;
Chuck Williams
Jeanette Moore
Rex McEntire
Dennis Horvath
Richard Albin
City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
City Engineer
Absent:
Jim Kenna
Jim Wood
Councilman
Councilman
3. The invocation was given by Councilman Hubbard.
4. Councilwoman Groves moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
to approve the minutes of the special meeting August 17, 1981.
Motion carried 4-0; Councilman Freeman abstaining due to
absence from the meeting.
5. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves,
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting August 24, 1981.
Motion carried 5-0.
6. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission
had recommended approval of this request subject to the
Engineer's comments. All comments had been met except
Item #3 and the applicant asked that it be waived.
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Thomas,
to approve PS 81-36 and waive comment #3 of the City
Engineer's letter.
Motion carried 5-0.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING AUGUST 17,
1981
APPROVED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR
MEETING AUGUST 24,
1981
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 81-36, REQUEST
OF SOREN B. NEILSON
& PAUL L. HICKMAN
FOR REPLAT OF LOT
6Rl & 7R-l, BLOCK 4
DIAMOND OAKS SOUTH
ADDITION
APPROVED
7.
Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission
had recommended approval subject to the City Engineer's
comments. All comments had been met.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey,
to approve PS 81-38.
Motion carried 5-0.
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 Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Groves, to approve PS 81-39.
Motion carried 5-0.
9. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning
Commission had recommended approval subject to the
Engineer's comments. All comments had been met.
10. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning and Zoning
Commission had recommended approval subject to the
Engineer's comments. All comments have been met except
item #1, which did not apply in this case since Ordinance
908 (dual ownership of duplexes) was passed.
Councilman Ramsey asked if the property was already
zoned for duplexes and if this replat was because
it would be dual ownership of duplexes.
Mr. Williams replied yes. The property was already zoned
for duplexes.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Thomas, to
approve PS 81-44.
Motion carried 4-1; Councilmen Thomas, Hubbard and Freeman
and Councilwoman Groves voting for; Councilman Ramsey voting
against.
11. Mayor Faram advised the Council the Planning & Zoning
Commission had recommended approval subject to the
Engineer's comments.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman,
to approve PS 81-47.
Motion carried 5-0.
September 14, 1981
Page 2
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 81-38, REQUEST
OF T.J. HUBBARD
FOR REPLAT OF
LOT 37R, BLOCK 3,
MEADOW LAKES ADDITION
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 81-39, REQUEST OF
THE RITZ COMPANY FOR
REPLAT OF LOT 53R,
BLOCK 1, MEADOW
LAKES ADDITION
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 81-41, REQUEST OF
SOUTHWEST CHI CHI'S
LIMITED RESTAURANT
FOR REPLAT OF LOT
lR, BLOCK 2, COCHRAN
ADDITION, 2ND FILING
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 81-44, REQUEST
OF NANCE R. HODGE
FOR REPLAT OF LOTS
llR-l & llR-2,
BLOCK 2, CRESTWOOD
ESTATES ADDITION
APPROVED
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 81-47, REQUEST
OF SHOWBIZ PIZZA
PLACE FOR REPLAT OF
LOTS 3R-A & 3R-B,
BLOCK 25, CLEARVIEW
ADDITION
APPROVED
Councilman Freeman stated there had been a request to
move Item #21 to this point of the meeting.
Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey,
to move Item #21 to this point on the agenaa.
}~otion ('arried 5-0.
21. Mr. Ron Tilford, Engineering Department, Showbiz Pizza,
appeared before the Council.
Mr. Tilford stated that at the request of the Council,
they had gotten more information on the material to be
used on the building.
Mr. Tilford showed the Council a sample of the material
to be used.
Mr. Tilford stated Showbiz painted the outside of their
buildings every two years and the manufacturer of the material
only recommended painting every five years. Mr. Tilford stated
the material met or exceeded a Class C fire rating.
Mr. Bill Ridgway, New Orleans, La., appeared before the Council.
Mr. Ridgway informed the Council the entire Corporate
Headquarters was moving to Irving, Texas. Mr. Ridgway
stated he was appearing tonight to ask for a variance in
the City ordinance concerning the building Showbiz wanted
to build and he did it with several things in mind.
Mr. Ridgway stated the material they were requesting to
use was being used nationwide and met or exceeded the
City Codes. Mr. Ridgway stated the architects had visited
with the City Staff and had the problems worked out.
Mr. Ridgway stated that if they had failed to prove that
staccato board was an acceptable building structure and if
in the Council's judgement they did not make the exception
to the ordinance, give Showbiz some guidance as to what
would be acceptable.
Mr. Ridgway stated they would not have asked for the variance
if they felt they were down-grading any safety involved with
either their staff or guests.
Councilman Hubbard stated that when the City Staff, Councilman
Wood and himself had a meeting with the Showbiz people, sometime
back, Showbiz was asked at that time if there were any other
questions. At that time there were not. Councilman Hubbard
stated it was definitely brought out that the City Ordinance
stated it would have to be brick or a masonry tilt wall type
building.
September 14, 1981
Page 3
CONSIDERATION OF
REQUEST OF MR.
MIKE GABRIEL
(SHOWBIZ PIZZA) FOR
A VARIANCE FROM THE
BRICK ORDINANCE
DENIED
September 14, 1981
Page 4
Mr. Ridgway stated he remembered the meeting and if they
said tilt wall, they should not have. Mr. Ridgway stated
the staccato was not masonry but they had found it to be
acceptable across the United States when they were
building a free standing building.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves,
to deny the request of Showbiz Pizza.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Faram stated Mr. Ridgway had asked for some guidelines
and he would suggest he get a copy of the Brick Ordinance.
Mr. Ridgway asked if Showbiz would have to come back to the
Council.
Mr. McEntire stated that if Showbiz could satisfy the City
Staff they would not have to come back before the Council.
12. Councilman Thomas moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey,
to approve ER 81-48.
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF
ER 81-48, ENGINEERING
REVIEW ON LOTS 2
& 3, BLOCK 2,
HEWITT ESTATES
(POSTPONED
AUGUST 24, 1981)
APPROVED
13. Mr. Williams stated that at the present time a charge
of $5.00 was charged for pulling a meter and having it
checked. Mr. Williams stated the amendment would
allow the Director of Utilities to determine the charge
depending on the size of the meter.
Mayor Faram asked if this change was requested as a
break-even basis. Mayor Faram stated it was his
understanding that if the meter proved to be inadequate
the person was not charged.
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE 381,
RULES, REGULATIONS,
POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES FOR THE
CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS WATER
& SEWER SYSTEM
APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 918
Mr. Williams stated that was correct.
Councilman Thomas moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
to approve Ordinance No. 918.
Councilman Ramsey asked if the meter was taken out of
the ground to be checked.
Mr. Williams replied yes.
Motion carried 5-0.
14. Mr. Albin stated bids were opened on September 9, 1981.
Five bids were received and the low bidder was Austin Road
Company in the amount of $808,193.14 with 315 calendar
days.
CONSIDERATION OF
BIDS FOR RUFE SNOW
DRIVE
APPROVED
Mr. Albin stated he recommended the Council accept the bid
of Austin Road Company.
Councilman Hubbard asked if the other bidders were
in the same time frame.
Mr. Albin stated the bidders were in about the same
time frame.
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves,
to accept the bid of Austin Road Company in the amount of
$808,193.14 with 315 calendar days.
Motion carried 5-0.
15. City Manager Chuck Williams gave the following budget
message.
"Mayor and Members of the City Council
The following annual budget for the fiscal year 1981-82 is
hereby submitted for your careful consideration and approval.
The total 1981-82 budget of $10,248,545.74 includes $5,737,054.74
in general fund expenditures and $4,511,491.00 in utility fund
expenditures. The total budget represents an increase over
1980-81 of $1,885,438.00. This represents a balanced budget
and will require no tax increase.
The major expenditures contributing toward this increase are:
(1) A 10 percent increase in salaries for all employees.
(2) An estimated inflation rate of 12 percent.
(3) Increase in supplies to purchase computer-related items
not required in 1980-1981.
(4) Contractual services increase of $600,000.00 due to
increase in electricity, water purchases, and sewer
transportation rates.
The additional revenue to cover the increase in expenditures will
be generated through increased sales tax, franchise taxes, fines
and forfeitures, billing income and registration fees, revenues
and inv~stment charges for current services and revenues.
Although the City currently has several capital improvements underway
(such as Rufe Snow Drive, Davis Boulevard, and Booth Calloway Street
improvements), the only appropriation in the 1981-82 budget for
these programs is $271,575.00 in the interest and sinking fund for
the Rufe Snow Bond Retirement Program.
September 14, 1981
Page 5
PUBLIC HEARING
1981-82 BUDGET
FOR THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
September 14, 1981
Page 6
The City is currently involved in developing a comprehensive land
use plan and a complete study of employee classifications and salary
structure. The results of these studies will indicate areas where
capital projects are needed for the next five years and outline
a system of fair compensation for our employees.
I have attached to this budget message a list of our major accomplishments
during the past year and goals and objectives for 1981-1982.
Many hours have been devoted by my administrative personnel in
developing a budget that will meet the needs of our Citizens and
stay within the principles of sound financial management. I wish
to express my appreciation to them for their assistance.
Through sound economic management, North Richland Hills will continue
to improve its level of services to our Citizens.
Respectfully submitted."
Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone
wishing to speak to please come forward.
Mrs. Barbara McKinnley, Karen Drive, appeared before the Council.
Mrs. McKinnley stated she had some questions on the Civil Service
portion of the budget. Mrs. McKinnley asked why the Civil Service
Secretary was drawing so much more in salary this year than in
the previous years.
Mr. Williams stated that not only included the Administrator but
also a Secretary in that department.
Mrs. McKinnley asked why the administrator needed a secretary
when the previous secretary did not have one.
Mr. Williams stated the previous one needed one also.
Mrs. McKinnley stated the person in Civil Service was being
paid twice as much as Mrs. Cline was being paid.
Mr. Williams stated he did not know if the person was being paid
twice as much, the reason the salary was increased was the
background and experience the person had to fill the position.
Mrs. McKinnley asked what made the person a professional.
Mr. Williams stated this person had been in personnel administration
with the city approximately 2~ years.
Mrs. McKinnley stated Mrs. Cline had been with the city six years.
Mr. Williams stated that did not make Mrs. Cline an administrator.
Mayor Faram advised Mrs. McKinnley that this line of questioning
was out of order.
Mrs. McKinnley asked what the newsletter was in the Council budget.
Mayor Faram stated the Council had hoped to periodically have
a newsletter to all of the citizens, furnishing information on
what the city was doing and trying to do.
Mrs. McKinnley stated she had lived at the same address since
1964 and had never received a newsletter.
Mayor Faram stated newsletters had been sent in the past and there
was going to be an effort in this budget. That was what that cost
was designated toward.
Mrs. McKinnley asked if it had to be in the Charter in order
for the City Council to be allotted money for gas and oil.
Mayor Faram replied no. There were no limitations or provisions
for that.
Mrs. McKinnley stated she thought the Charter stated x number
of dollars would be paid.
Mayor Faram stated it was in the Charter for salaries and other
justified expenses. Mayor Faram asked the City Attorney to check
the Charter.
Mrs. McKinnley asked if Department Heads had been paid longevity
before this budget.
Mayor Faram replied no.
Mrs. McKinnley asked if this was decided strictly by the City
Council and did not have to be in the Charter.
Mayor Faram stated it had never been in the Charter about
longevity.
Mr. Jim McDaniel, 7204 Karen Drive, appeared before the Council.
Mr. McDaniel asked if Mr. Chuck Williams had been given a
five year contract and if so, at what salary.
Mayor Faram stated Mr. Williams had not been given a contract.
Mr. McEntire stated that in answer to Mrs. McKinnley's question
on the gas and oil for the Council, the Charter stated "and
actual expenses."
September 14, 1981
Page 7
September 14, 1981
Page 8
Mr. Jim Cato, 6720 Corona, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Cato stated he noticed that the Department Heads had
longevity pay listed in those departments that had only
one Department Head. Mr. Cato asked if the Department Heads
would receive longevity pay.
Mayor Faram replied no.
Mr. Cato asked if the longevity had been stricken from
the budget.
Mayor Faram stated that because the Charter was amended in
August, the Council felt it was a little too fast to draw
a pay plan for everyone. Mayor Faram stated he looked at
approximately twenty-eight pay grades and approximately
twelve to thirteen Department Heads with salary suggestions
including longevity.
Mayor Faram stated that in order to come up with an equitable
pay plan for everyone, the Council decided to go with 10%
now and that would give the Council til December 1st to get
the pay grades equitable and it was his ho~to do away
with longevity altogether with the exception of the Fire
and Police Department.
Mr. Cato asked if the pay grades had been decided.
Mayor Faram stated they had not. The Council hoped to
decide the pay grades by December 1st and at that time
there would be an amendment to the budget.
Mr. Cato stated he questioned the gas and oil under
the Council budget.
Mayor Faram advised Mr. Cato that since he had served
on the Council in thepast, and had circled the City a lot,
he would have to agree that it was beginning to cost some
of the Council people a lot for gas and oil. Mayor Faram
stated there had always been a $25.00 car allowance for
the Mayor. Mayor Faram stated he did a certain amount of
running around on city business and he felt that Mr. Cato
would agree that $25.00 would not cover the expense.
Mayor Faram stated he would not argue the point because
he chose to run for the job as Mayor, but he would argue
that the Councilmembers did need some kind of reimbursement.
Mr. Cato stated the $10.00 a month the Council received was
considered payment for expenses. Mr. Cato stated he wondered
if a car was being furnished for the Council that the gas and
oil allowance was for or was it a reimbursement.
Mayor Faram stated it was a reimbursement.
Mr. Cato stated that on the Non-Departmental Account,
20-1-3924, showed $285,577.51 restricted reserve.
Mayor Faram stated that was set aside for the re-valuation
of all the pay grades if there needed to be an adjustment
for anyone.
Mr. Cato asked if there was a surplus somewhere in the
budget.
Mayor Faram replied the restricted reserve was the surplus.
Mr. Cato stated that he noticed that in the Civil Service
there was an administrator as well as a secretary and the
Charter change specified the Council would appoint the
Civil Service Secretary. Mr. Cato asked if the appointment
was considered to be the administrator or the secretary.
Mayor Faram stated that might be of nomenclature. Mayor Faram
stated that he thought the predecessor had considered herself
a personnel administrator. The administrator had been
appointed by the Council.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed
the public hearing.
16. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves,
to approve Ordinance No. 919.
Motion carried 5-0.
17. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey,
to approve Ordinance No. 920.
Motion carried 5-0.
18. Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
to approve Resolution No. 81-16.
Motion carried 5-0.
September 14, 1981
Page 9
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINlLNCE ADOPTING
AND APPROVING THE
BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, FOR
FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER
1, 1981, THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 1982
APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 919
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR LEVY AND
COLLECTION AD VALOREM
TAX ON THE 1st DAY
OF JANUARY 1981
APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 920
CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION PURSUANT
TO ORDINANCE #676
EXEMPTING $12,730.00
ASSESSED VALUE ON
HOMESTEAD PROPERTY
OWNED BY PEOPLE OVER
65 YEARS OF AGE
APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 81-16
September 14, 1981
Page 10
19. Councilman Thomas moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey,
to approve Ordinance No. 921.
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE APPROVING
PERSONNEL
CLASSIFICATION CHART
FOR 1981-82
APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 921
20. City Manager Williams stated Revenue Sharing would
be used for the following:
PUBLIC HEARING
REVENUE SHARING FUND
Public Works Equipment
Computerization Hardware/
Software - All departments
City Hall Telephone System
Radio System
$62,000.00
$84,000.00
$27,000.00
$39,000.00
Total
$212,000.00
Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for
anyone wishing to speak to please come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Faram
closed the public hearing.
Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
to set the second hearing on Revenue Sharing for
September 28, 1981.
Motion carried 5-0.
21. This item heard after item #11.
22. Mrs. Karold Cato, 6729 Corona, appeared before the Council.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
Mrs. Cato stated she would like to know when she could
receive a Council agenda for the Council meetings.
Mayor Faram advised Mrs. Cato she could pick up an
agenda on Friday afternoon prior to the Council meeting
the following Monday.
23. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of September 14, 1981.
ADJOURNMENT
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