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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1980-08-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTH EST LOOP 820, AUGUST 25, 1980 - 7:30 P.M. 1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order August 25, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. 2. Present: Dick Faram Jim Kenna Jim l~ood J. C. Hubbard Bob Brady l~i 1 ey Thomas Dave Freeman Sharyl Groves Staff: Chuck Williams Jeanette Moore Dennis Horvath Ruth Pinner Ann Cannon Stan Gertz Mrs. Lynda Williams ~1argi e Nash Press: P. J. Harbruck Joe Norton Pam Harwick Absent: Rex McEntire CALL TO ORDER Mayor Councilmen City Manager City Secretary Director of Parks & Recreation Director Finance Tax Assessor Fire Chief Member Planning & Zoning North Richland Hills News The Tribune Mid-Cities News City Attorney 3. Mr. Ray Williams, Principal,Richland High School, gave the invocation. INVOCATION 4. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to approve the minutes of the August 11,1980, meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 11, 1980 APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING - PZ 80-24, REQUEST OF PURVIS & PURVIS, INC. TO REZONE TRACT 16E, ABSTRACT 1606, FROM ITS PRESENT CLASS- IFICATION OF IF-7 TO A PROPOSED CLASSIF- ICATION OF MULTIPLE FAMILY Motion carried 6-0; Councilman Brady abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. Mayor Faram opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone present wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Mr. Tom Purvis, 6645 Calmount, appeared before the Council. Mr. Purvis stated this tract of land contained approximately 18~ acres and was located in the southeast section of the city. The tract was about 1,200 feet north of Harwood, about 1,200 feet from Highway 121 just west of the Junior College. Mr. Purvis stated he had owned this property for about ten years and had not made any use of it for a variety of reasons. Some because of the water situation and others because of access. Mr. Purvis stated he was asking for this zoning change because he thought it would be in keeping with the surrounding areas. The land to the east was multiple family, to the south multiple family, the park was to the west, and the school was to the north. Mr. Purvis stated the property had a collector street, Emerald Hills. Newman Drive goes through.the;property north and south and it is a collector street so he felt the development would not impound additional traffic. Mayor Faram stated Emerald Hills was not designated a collector street. It was a fifty-foot street. Mr. Barfield stated he had dedicated a right-of-way further south and it was either a 64 or 65-foot width. Mayor Faram asked if Newman existed at this time. Mr. Purvis stated no, it existed to the north of the property but not to the south. Mayor Faram asked if Newman had been designated anything more than a residential street. Mr. Purvis stated that on the city plans he had looked at over the years, Newman Drive looked to be something larger than a neighborhood street. Mr. Purvis stated maybe collector street was the wrong terminology. Councilwoman Groves asked what street the traffic would use to get out of the subdivision. Mr. Purvis stated the traffic would basically go out Highway 121 or down Harwood. The Emerald Hills Way was to be opened up to the east through the Folsom property that adjoined on the east. Councilwoman Groves asked when construction would begin. Mr. Purvis stated construction would begin in six to nine months. Councilman Thomas asked what assurance the city had that the other property owner would develop so the street could go through. August 25, 1980 Page 2 Mr. Purvis stated the land was platted to Harwood and he felt certain it would be developed to the south since it was already platted. Councilman Thomas asked if Newman went through to Harwood at the present time. Mr. Purvis stated no, it was his feelings that he would not undertake the developing of the property until either Newman was underway south to Harwood or Emerald Hills was underway to Highway 121. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Purvis if he owned the property to the south. Mr. Purvis stated no. Councilman Freeman asked if there was a plat showing the 64 foot street. Mr. Purvis stated yes. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Purvis if he knew of any plans at this time to develop the property. Mr. Purvis stated the owners had been attempting to develop for about six months, but he could not say for sure when it would develop. Councilman Freeman stated that unless the property to the south developed there would be no way out except Emerald Hills Way at which there was already a traffic problem at the intersection of Davis. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Purvis if he would agree it was conceivable that the property to the south would not be developed and there would be no outlet to the project. Councilman Wood stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes stated the plan was to be a townhouse type. Councilman Wood asked Mr. Purvis to explain the statement. Mr. Purvis stated it would be a type of multiple family dwelling that would be larger and a more conventional nature than you might find in a neighborhood that would have younger families with children. Mr. Purvis stated that with the research he had done there seemed to be a need for a development for middle age families or older families where the children were grown. Mr. Purvis stated this was the direction he would be looking at in the type of architecture. August 25, 1980 Page 3 August 25, 1980 Page 4 Mr. Purvis stated there was no question about the delay until the street was opened. As to the density there would be 12~ to 14 units per acre. Councilman Wood stated the map showed a portion of this tract to be in a flood plain. Mr. Purvis stated he did not intend to build in the flood plain. Councilman Wood asked Mr. Purvis if he would be receptive to postponing action on this request until the staff had an opportunity to review this further. Mr. Purvis stated he would not object to postponing action. Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed the public hearing. 6. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Brady, to postpone action on PZ 80-24 for a staff review and recommendation. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 80-24 POSTPONED Motion carried 7-0. 7. No action was taken on items seven through ten. These items will be placed on the September 8, 1980 agenda. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL HEARING, PZ 80-25, REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD TO REZONE A PORTION OF TRACT 2, ABSTRACT 1150 FROM AGRICULTURE TO IF-8-1400 ONE FAMILY DWELLINGS 8. 9 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 80-25 POSTPONED PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL HEARING PZ 80-26, REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD TO REZONE A PORTION OF TRACT 2, ABSTRACT 1150 FROM AGRICULTURE TO LOCAL RETAIL POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 80-26 POSTPONED 10. 11. Mayor Faram advised the Council this was a Mayor's appointment with approval of the Council. Councilman Thomas moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to confirm Andy Wayne's appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried 7-0. 12. City Manager Williams made the following presentation: liThe fo 11 owi ng annua 1 budget for the fi sca 1 year of 1980-81 is hereby submitted for your careful consideration and approval. Certainly, the responsibility of drafting and administering this budget rests with the City Manager. This budget incorporates the efforts of my administration personnel of whom I express my deepest appreciation for their assistance. The Charter does require an increase in salaries consistent with the increase in the latest published national cost of living index. That increase is now projected at 14.3%. August 25, 1980 Page 5 CONFIR~1ATION OF ANDREW WAYNE TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVED PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED BUDGET AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1980- 81 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS This budget reflects an increase of salaries in the amount of $618,000 which includes the addition of 13 employees whose combined salaries total $188,713. An increase of non-departmental expenditures include such items as insurance, social security benefits, retirement, general liability, workmans compensation and reserve contingencies. This is required as a result of the increase in salaries. Our supply requirements will increase by $147,178. Because of the requirement to increase the salaries, it should be noted that some supplies will be sacrificed. An example, the present tax rate was set in 1973 and was based on gasoline at 12¢ a gallon. The price in 1980 is $1.03 a gallon. Asphalt cost in 1975 was $5.00 a ton and in 1980 is $20.00 a ton. The cost of asphalt may be increased to $30.00 a ton by the end of the year. These are just two examples of our increase in supply cost, it would be too lengthly to cover all the increases such as office supplies, vehicle supplies, etc. The capital expenditure is increased $54,000. Included in that category is a $22,000 asphalt roller which is replacing a 1950 model and half of a computer which is $50,000. The other half of the computer will be paid for by revenue sharing. The computer is required for financial updating of records in accounting and keeping records that we are unable to keep now. The computer will enable us to furnish additional information on utility, taxation, payroll, court, legal, police, and general ledger account. Thereby, permitting us to furnish tax data information for previous years with greater accuracy. The specifications for this computer were worked up by an advisory committee which included citizens and professionals with expertise in that area. August 25, 1980 Page 6 The franchise fee of $13,000 is our payment to the City of Watauga for use of their streets and highways for water services. There is an overall increase in the general fund portion of this budget of $801,096.35. To meet the requirement of this budget will require a 23% tax increase and that will generate $519,678 additional revenue plus the $341.594 that will be generated because of increased services provided for in this city. This includes franchise taxes, sales taxes, fines and forfeitures, revenues and investment charges for current services and revenues, the sale of maps, administration fees, billing income and registration fees, etc. Other things are important to the city, however, priorities are placed where services to the taxpayers will be rendered without a greater tax increase. Some of the equipment in the fire department needs replacing. We have 1952 model fire trucks. It is not a question of us trying to improve what we have right now but rather just maintaining what we currently have. Our present budget passed and approved for October 1, 1979 started us with a surplus of $151,067 of uncommitted funds. Included in this is $60,673.11 taxes receivable which are not a cash item, leaving a balance of $90,394.61 to start the year. Some of the unforeseeables that came about included a $67,000 overrun on Davis Boulevard which originally projected at $460,000 cost $527,000 and the $67,000 reflects that difference. The fire station that has been built on Davis Boulevard. It cost $15,000 more than what we had budgeted, leaving a balance of $8,394.61. These overruns make somewhat of a necessity to budget some surplus because of some inflationary escalations that will arise with the city at the present time. While a 23% increase may appear to be excessive, we feel it is necessary to face the reality that we have fallen behind because of budget years between 1973-79 which have been set on 1973 prices. These are some of the items that were cancelled that were budgeted for in 1979-80. 1. Animal Control Shelter - $30,000 2. Marquee Sign for City Hall - $4,000 We had received approval from parks and wildlife division for $212,000 expended on Fossil Creek Park. Suggestion by our Engineer was that it would cost $500,000. We do not have the balance of funds to go ahead with this park. It is hoped that this budget document adequately meets those needs and demands of the citizens of North Richland Hills, as can only be determined and implemented by their elected representati ves, the ~1ayor and ~·1embers of the Ci ty Council. It is further hoped that through sound economic management, policy guidance, and future planning North Richland Hills will continue to improve its level of services. II Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to set the public hearing for September 8, 1980, 7:30 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. 13. Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve Ordinance No. 385. Motion carried 7-0. 14. Mayor Faram asked how many people were contacted and how many responded in writing. Mr. Horvath replied four letters were sent and no one replied in writing. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to deny the request of Mr. Cushman. Motion carried 7-0. 15. Mr. Johnny Hopper, 304 Billy Drive, Hurst, appeared before the Council. Mr. Hopper stated he owned seven acres north of Precinct Line Road and would like to drill a well to water his trees. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Hopper if he had agreed not to exceed 200 feet. Mr. Hopper replied yes. Councilman Freeman stated that Mr. Hopper's letter indicated he wanted to drill a well deeper and not a new well. Mr. Hopper stated there was an older well on the property and he did not know if it would be of value to dig it deeper or dig a new one. Mr. Hopper stated that in either case he would not go beyond 200 feet. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to approve Mr. Hopper's request to drill a well not to exceed 200 feet. August 25, 1980 Page 7 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 179 - ZONING ORDINANCE (BOWLING ALLEYS & SKATING RINKS) APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 835 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM BRICK ORDINANCE BY WILLIAM A. CUSHMAN DENIED CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY ~1R. JOHNNY HOPPER, PRECINCT LINE ROAD, TO DRI LL A ~JELL APPROVED Motion carried 7-0. 16. City ~~anager Williams advised the Council the staff had tried to contact Mr. Neisler and he was not available. A message was left at his home advising him he was on this agenda. Mayor Faram asked if Mr. Neisler was aware of the 200 foot requirement. City Manager Williams replied yes. Council man Kenna moved, seconded by Counc il man ~Jood, to approve the request of i1r. Gary Neisler to drill a well not to exceed 200 feet. Motion carried 7-0. 17. Councilwoman Groves moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna to ratify authorization for the City Engineer to proceed with the engineering study for Rufe Snow Drive, payment contingent upon bonds being sold. Motion carried 7-0. 18. Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to postpone action on this item indefinitely. Motion carried 7-0. 18a. Mayor Faram read the following oridinance: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that: August 25, 1980 Page 8 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY MR. GARY NEISLER, 6216 RIVIERA TO DRILL A lÆLL APPROVED CONSIDERATION OF RATIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH ENGINEERING STUDY ON RUFE SNOW DRIVE APPROVED CONSIDERATION FOR PARTIAL PAYMENT TO FREESE & NICHOLS IN THE M10UNT OF $2,738.06 FOR GLENVIEW RIGHT-OF-WAY t1APS APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 836 APPROVED Section 1.: The following Departments are created: a. Department of Police Central Services b. Department of Police Criminal Investigation c. Department of Police Uniform Patrol d. Department of Police Administrative Services e. Department of Fire Operations f. Department of Fire Marshall g. Department of Arson Prevention August 25, 1980 Page 9 h. Department of General Administrative Services i . Department of Office Management j. Department of Financial Planning/Research Section 2: The head of each Department shall be known as Chief of such Department, shall be supervisory personnel and shall be appointed and removed by the City Manager. Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after this date, to wit: August 25, 1980 PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of August, 1980. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves, to approve Ordinance No. 836. Motion carried 7-0. 19. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of August 25, 1980. ADJOURNMENT a.J ATTEST: