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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1978-02-13 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~ FEBRUARY 13~ 1978 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Newman called the meeting to order February 13~ 1978, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Councilwoman Councilmen Tom E. Newman Dorothy McCl ure Denver Mills George Conant, Jr. John Lamond~ III Walter Smith Dave Freeman James Cato Mayor Pro Tern INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Conant. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the January 23~ 1978~ Meeting Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure~ to approve the minutes as written. Councilman Conant stated Councilwoman McClure was not present at the January 23~ 1978, meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Cato stated a second was not needed for approval of the minutes. Motion to approved carried 6-1; Councilwoman McClure abstaining due to absence from the meeting. WÞ.TER & SEWER BONDS Approval to have First Southwest Coporation proceed with financing for water and sewer improvements Mr. Frank Mednich, First Southwest Company~ Mercantile Bank Building~ Dallas~ appeared before the Council. Mr. Mednich advised the Counci 1 he tal kéd with the Ci ty ~·1anager and had a tenative plan of finance worked out. Mr. Mednich stated he had reviewed the citys Audit Report and felt the city could issue $3~500~000 in bonds. Mr. Mednich stated the city had 1.5 million in bonds already authorized. Under an amendment to the State Statue the city could issue new bonds without an election. The Council would only have to advertise the intent. February 13~ 1978 Page 2 Mayor Newman asked Mr. Mednich how long it would take to get the bonds ready to issue. Mr. Mednich replied about 8 to 10 weeks. City Engineer Perkins presented maps showing the proposed water and sewer lines. Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved~ seconded by Councilman Mills~ to approve First Southwest Coroporation to proceed with financing for the water and sewer improvements~ up to the point of going out for bids. Motion carried 7-0. CONTRACT Approval of contract with First Southwest Corporati on The contract was not available for study; therefore, this was passed over until the February 27, 1978, meeting. PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-1 Planning and Zoning, PS 78-1, request of Burley C. Golden, Jr., for replat of Lot IB, College Acres Addition Mr. Glen Blair, 1225 Scott Drive~ Hurst, was present to represent this case. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve PS 78-1. Councilman Mills asked why two utility easements were needed. -- Director Public Works Britton stated the easements were for existing utilities. PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-4 Motion to approve carried 7-0. Planning and Zoning, PS 78-4, Request of Josh W. Davis for final plat of Lot 1, Block 11, Richland Heights Addition Mr. Doug Long~ Engineer, Hurst, appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Long stated they had complied with most of the City Engineers requests. In reference to the drainage~ the property is shown to be in the flood plain. The City Engineer wanted the plans certified to take it out of the flood plain. Mr. Long stated he did not feel he could certify the plans. There is a building on the property now. Mr. Long stated the right-of-way had been given on Booth-Calloway Road. Concerning the pro-rata share on the street and water. Mr. Davis does not feel February 13, 1978 Page 3 he should have to pay for the water line. He paid a tap feel when the water system belonged to Tarrant County Water Supply. He will pay for the street when the work is done. COUNCILWOMAN McCLURE LEFT AT THIS TIME. Councilman Freeman stated he would like for the City Engineer to comment on item 4 (flood plain) of his January 20, 1978, letter. City Engineer Perkins stated he was only trying to protect the city from being sued. Councilman Freeman asked 'the City Attorney what the citys liábility would be. City Attorney McEntire replied the city did not have a problem at this time. It could be designated as FP on the plat. City Manager Riddle stated it could be put on the plat and no building permit would be issued. Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked Mr. Davis if hevhad any objections to FP being put on th e p 1 at. Mr. Davis stated he woud object. He advised he felt the Council was limiting the property. He had been there since 1956 and no water had ever gotten into the building. After discussion~ Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman~ to approve PS 78-4~ without the stipulation FP on the plat. Councilman Freeman asked the City Attorney if Mr. Davis sold the property and the new owner found it was in a FP area and sued the city. City Attorney McEntire stated it was not the citys problem unless a building permit was issued. Councilman Conant asked Mr. Davis why he took exception to item 5 of the Engineers 1 etter. February 13~ 1978 Page 4 Mr. Davis stated he felt he had already paid the tap fees. Councilman Smith submitted an amended motion, seconded by Councilman Mills~ to approve PS 78-4, with the stipulation of Local-Retail, FP being on the plat and all items with the exception of item 4 of the Engineers letter of January 20, 1978~ be met. Councilman Mills asked if Mr. Davis would be given credit for pro rata on taps fees that he paid Tarrant County Water Supply. Mayor Newman replied he would be given credit. Mayor Newman asked why the city was making Mr. Davis pay pro rata on Booth Calloway when the street was not fixed. City Engineer Perkins stated the sub-division ordinance required it. Councilman Smith made a sub~titute motion~ seconded by Mayor Pro Tem.Cato~ to approve PS 78-4~ subject to the plat being marked Local-Retail, FP and compliance with the City Engineers letter with the exception of items 4 and 7. The pro rata of the street to be paid at the time the street is built. Motion cariéd 4-2; Councilmen Conant, Smith, Lamond and Cato for; Councilmen Mills and Freeman against. (Copy of Engineers letter attached as permanent record. ) PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-6 Planning and Zoning, PS 78-6, Request of William H. Wiles for final plat of Lot 1, Block 2, Henry Addition Mr. Doug Long, Engineer, Hurst, appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Long stated Mr. Wiles was aware of the City Engineers letter and had no objections. The new owner was aware he would have to pay the pro rata share of the street. Mayor Pro Tern Catomoved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve PS 78-6, contingent on the Engineers letter. Motion carried 6-0. February 13, 1978 Page 5 PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-10 Planning and Zoning~ PS 78-10~ Request of Birdville ISO for final plat of Lot 33, Block 2~ Diamond Oaks South Addition Mr. Doug Long~ Engineer~ Hurst, appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Long advised the Council Mr. John Spicer with Birdville School District was in the audience. Mr Long stated he was aware of the City Engineers letter of comments. He was not sure about the right-of-way, he will check on it. The plat had been revised to show the sewer line. Mr. Spicer appeared before the Council. Mr. Spicer stated he had no objections to the Engineers letter with the execption of items 4 and 5, pertaining to the pro rata share of the existing 6' water line which crosses the property. Mr. Spicer stated the school obtained water from Haltom City. There would be no use for the line. Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to approve PS 78-10~ subject to the Engineers letter with the execption of items 4 and 5. City Engineer Perkins stated that when the property west of Richland Plaza was developed someone would have to pay for the water line. Mr. Spicer stated the land in question belonged to the school and they planned to put bike trails and athletic fields on the property. Motion to approve carried 5-1; Councilman Freeman voting against. PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-11 Planning and Zoning, PS 78-11, Request of John L. Dreiling for final plat of Royal Oaks Addition Doug Long~ Engineer, Hurst~ appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Long stated there had been a problem with lots 1 and 4 meeting size requirements. Lot 3 was adjusted and now all lots met the requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Cato moved~ seconded by Councilman Smith~ to approve PS 78-11, contingent on the lots being in compliance with Ordinance 179. MQtion carried 6-0. February 13, 1978 Page 6 PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-13 Planning and Zoning~ PS 78-13~ Request of Furr's Cafeteria & Charles D. Reynolds for final plat of Woodcrest Addition There was no one present to represent this case. PS 78-12 will be on the February 27,1978 agenda. Use of Norich Park for softball diamonds "NORICH PARK *Northfield Mayor Newman advised the Council he would like to have softball diamonds put in at * Norich Park. He would like for the Council to authorize the City Engineer to make a study of the park and come up with a design for it. Mayor Newman stated there was a building and restrooms. He would like to see it developed, it would take some of the pressure off Richfield park. Councilman Smith stated there was no lights at Norich. * *Northfield Mayor Newman stated when the Engineer made the study it would jnclude the lighting. Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked if there was access to the park. To get to the park you had to go across private property. City Manager Riddle advised the only entrance was to go across private property. *Northfield Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked if the Engineer made a study of the park would it include the building of a street. Mayor Newman stated this would be left up to the Engineer. Councilman Freeman stated he had talked to the Park Board and they did not want to get involved with*Norich park at this time. Mayor Newman advised he had talked to the Board and they wanted the park developed. Councilman Freeman stated he thought the Council should submit this to the Park Board. Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked if there was any indication when the street could be built. City Manager Riddle stated 'the land was given to the city because it was considered a no- mans land. The city was hoping someOne would February 13, 1978 Page 7 develop the subdivision next to the park, replat, and provide a street into the park. Mayor Pro Tem Cato stated he was in favor developing the park, the city received it because it was considered no-mans land. The city had hoped the street would be built by a devolper so the taxpayers would not have to pay for it. He did not feel a lot of people would use the park. Mayor Newman stated about 700 people would use the park. This was the only park we had left for baseball diamonds. Mayor Newman asked Mr. Britton how much it would cost to light the fields. Mr. Britton stated it would cost about $25~000 per field. Councilman Smith asked where the money would come from for the developm~nt.of the park. Mayor Newman stated there was $23,000.00 in the Park Fund. Mayor Newman asked Mr. Britton about the resurfacing of two tennis courts in Richfield. Mr. Britton stated the Council authorized the resurfacing and the Park Board refused the offer. Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman Lamond, to submit the development of Norich Park Board and get thèir comments. Councilman Conant asked that this be brought back at the next Council meeting. Mayor Newman stated he would like for the Council to approve the City Engineer making a study to see what devleopment would cost. The Park Board has no authority to spend the money. Councilman Freeman stated the Board was complaining because the Council does not ask the Board before they do something concerning the parks. February 13~ 1978 Page 8 Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked the City Engineer what it would cost to make the park useable. City Engineer Perkins stated it would be time consuming. He did not have a figure at this time. Councilman Lamond stated the Staff should contact Birdville and see how serious they were about building a park. Motion to submit to the Park Board carried 6-0. NORTHEAST CLINIC Extension of Northeast Clinic Mayor Newman advised the Council he had been contacted by Dr. Rush of Northeast Clinic on getting a building permit. The city would not issue a permit until the property was platted. They wanted to start building now. Councilman Lamond moved, to direct the staff to get a letter of intent and also a letter to hold the city harmless,' relèasing the city of any liability and issue the permit. City Manager Riddle advised the Council he had talked with Dr. Rush on Tuesday and advised him if his Engineer would submit the plans, a permit would be issued. Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked if this was a new development. City Manager Riddle stated as soon as the Engineer brought the plans back to his office the permit would be issued. Councilman Lamond withdrew his motion. He stated the problem was being handled. Mayor Newman stated he had been told they could not get a permit. City Manager Riddle stated Dr. Rush had agreed to the arrangement. RESOLUTION 78-2 PAYMENT ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: m~ - City Secretary February 13, 1978 Page 9 Approval of Resolution 78-2 amending Resolution 78-1 calling an election Mayor Newman advised the Council the dates closing the filing deadline and beginning of absentee voting needed to be changed. The filing deadline was changed from March 2, 1978~ to March 1, 1978. Absentee voting from March 8, 1978~ to March 13, 1978. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cato, to approve Resolution 78-2. Motion carried 6-0. Approva 1 of payment to Hall Constructi on Company Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve payment to Hall Construction Company in the amount of $15~580.01. Councilman Freeman stated he noticed the contract had only eight days left on it. City Engineer Perkins stated they would have about 30 working days before they were through. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Newman adjourned the meeting of February 13, 1978. ~ft:~~~ Tom E. Newman - ayor - ' , ,. #. ,\ ¿ i. .". ' . , .~.~ ~J ! i ¡' ~, ( ( . KNOWL TON-ENGLISH-FLOWERS, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS I Fort Worth-Dallas January 20, 1978 Planning & Zoning Commission City of North Richland Hills 7301 N.E. Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76118 Subject: 3-825, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, W.W. WALLACE ADDITION, LOT 1, BLOCK 1, (RICHLAND HEIGHTS), PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLAT We have received the preliminary and final plat of the subject subdivision for our reyiew and offer our comments as follows: 1. We would recommend that the name of this subdivision be changed to Richland Heights as it is adjacent to the subdivision of the same name. This will also help reduce the ever-increasing list of subdivision names. 2. Because of the fact that Rich1and Hills is contemplating the widening of Glenview Drive (all of the street is in their city limits), we would recommend that they be contacted concerning the amount of additional right-of-way desired for this area of Glenview Drive. ' 3. Also right-of-way may be required on Booth-Calloway Road. This plat does not show the width of Booth-Calloway in this location, but 60 feet will be required for the future collector street. 4. Since a portion of this property is in the 100-year flood plain as designated on the most current F.I.A. flood maps, we would suggest that a certification statement similar to that shown below be added to the plat and the cover sheet of the construction plans: I certify that the construction plans for Lot ?, Block?~ Richland Heights Addition in North Richland Hills, located in Tarrant County, Texas, were prepared by me or under my direction on (date) , and I further certify that these construction plans were prepared in strict accordance with the design criteria set forth in Chapter 10, Section 1910 of the Federal Insurance Administration's 600 FIRST STATE BANK BLDG. . BEDFORD, TEXAS 76021 . B17/283-6211 . METRO/267-3367 ". '" ( .', ( Planning & Zoning Commission 1/20/78 3-825 f~ '--, Code of Federal Regulation, dated April 1, 1973. Owen D. Long. 1615 Precinct Line Suite 106 Hurst, Texas 76053 Registered Professional Engineer Rd. (Sea 1) 5. This developer should be required to pay his pro-rata share of the existing 1611 water line in Booth-Calloway Road, and the existing 8" water line (not shown on plans) in Glenview Drive. We would estimate pro-rata at $4.00/1.f. for a total distance of 372.49 feet. 6. This developer should also be required to pay his pro-rata share of the existing 12" sewer line in Booth-Calloway Road. We would estimate pro-rata at $4.00/l.f. for a total distance of 192.8 feet. 7. We would further suggest that this developer pay his pro- rata share of the future 41' street on Booth-Calloway Road. Mr. Britton has the current estimates of cost for this particular street section. Should there be any further questions concerning the review of this sub- divisiont please do not hesitate to call. JRP-hr cc: Mr. Gene Riddle, City Manager Mr. Ray Britton, Director of Public Works Mr. Allen Bronstad~ Director of Utilities