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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1978-03-13 Minutes :;it~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, MARCH 13, 1978 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Newman called the meeting to order March 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen Tom E. Newman Denver Mills George Conant, Jr. Walter Smith Dave Freeman James F. Cato Mayor Pro Tern STAFF PRESENT: City Manager City Secretary City Attorney City Engineer Director Public Works M. E. Riddle Jeanette Moore Rex McEntire Dick Perkins Ray H. Britton ABSENT: Councilwoman Councilman Dorothy McClure John Lamond, III INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Conant. APPROVAL MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the February 24, 1978, Meeting Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to approve the minutes of the February 24, 1978, meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Cato advised the Council the agenda stated minutes of February 24, 1978, it should be February 27, 1978. Councilman Conant amended his motion to state minutes of February 27, 1978. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the March 6, 1978, Special Meeting Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to approve the minutes of March 6, 1978. Motion carried 5-0. FIVE YEAR AWARD HALL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY March 13, 1978 Page 2 Presentation of Five Year Service Award to Walter Hunter Mr. Hunter was not present, therefore, this item was passed over. Consideration of request of Hall Construction Company to grant them more time in the construction of Onyx Drive South Crossing. Mr. Hall will speak on this matter Mr. Hall, president Hall Construction Company, appeared before the Council. Mr. Hall stated on January 17, he had requested an extension of time. He was advised by the City Staff and Mr. Perkins they did not have the authority to grant an extension. Mr. Hall stated he was advised he should have given seven days written notice. Because he did not he would be penalized $50.00 per day. Mr. Hall stated the gas company held them up while waiting on a gas line to be moved and a water line was broken and caused further delay. Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked the City Engineer what kind of a premium was paid on the contract for calendar days instead of working days. Mr. Perkins stated there was no premium you only restricted the number of days. Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked the City Manager if Mr. Hall had given written notice would he have been granted an extension. City Manager Riddle stated Mr. Hall would not have been given as much time as he was asking for. Mr. Riddle stated he felt Mr. Hall could have been doing some type of work while the gas line was being moved and the water line being repaired. Mr. Hall stated he had sent letters to the proper people when he found he was not .on schedule. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Hall if he could have been working while the gas company was moving the line. March 13, 1978 Page 3 Mr. Hall stated he thought they were on schedule. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Hall how many days he missed because of the water line. Mr. Hall stated about five days. Councilman Freeman asked when he bid the contract did he allow for bad weather. Mr. Hall replied he did not. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Hall how many days and how much money until completion time. Mr. Hall replied he did not know at this time; Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Hall how many days it would take to complete at this time. Mr. Hall replied 4S days. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Hall when he was notified to proceed on the contract. Mr. Hall replied he was not sure, he thought it was 8-1, he would have to check the records. Councilman Mills asked when he started on the contract. Mr. Hall stated he started before 8~1. Councilman Mills advisèd ,Mr. Hall that he had previously given the Council February 17, as completion date. Mr. Hall stated he did not know they had problems at that time. Coun~ilman Mills asked the City Manager what kind of impact it would have on the City because of the number of days. *no consideration given Hall Const. on an extension of time until after completion of the job. March 13, 1978 Page 4 City Manager Riddle stated people going to the park did not have enough space to park and the ones living on the east side of the creek had to go around Richland Plaza to get to the park. Councilman Mills asked if the people could drive across to park on the east side. Mr. Hall stated there was no guard rails on the bridge and it would be too much of a liàbility on his company. Ray Britton, Director Public Works stated he felt it would also be a liability on the city. Some of our citizens might end up in the creek. Mr. Britton stated he had been on the work site on different occasions and no one was there. Mr. Britton stated he had sent the City Inspector down to tell Mr. Hall "to send a letter stating he needed an extension of time. City Manager Riddle advised the Council that on December 13, the Council instructec the City Staff to write Mr. Hall a letter concerning the time on this project. Mr. Hall did not reply to the letter until sometime in February. Mr. H'all statèd he fel t he cooperated with the City. Because he did not request an extension of time in writing he would be penalized $50.00 a day. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman,*under no condition would Hall Construction be given an extension until the job was complete. When the job is completed the Council will look at the number of days taken. Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked if there would be no penalty. City Engineer Perkins stated the penalty would be held out on the payment for the final estimate. Mayor Newman asked the City Engineer how late Hall had been on previous contracts. March 13, 1978 Page 5 Mr. Perkins replied this was Mr. Hall's first job in the city. Motion carried 5-0. CONTRACT Approval of Contract with First Soutwest Corp. Mr. Frank Mednich of First Southwest appeared before the Council. Mr. Mednich stated he picked up the wrong contract when he left the office. City Manager Riddle asked Mr. Mednich if he could attend a meeting April 3, and have the contract. Mr. Mednich replied he could attend. He would also give the Council a report on the progess of the bonds. This item will be considered on April 3, 1978. APPEAL HEARING PZ 77-31 & PZ 77-32 Appeal Hearing, Planning & Zoning, PZ 77-31, Lots 4 & 5, Block 2, Mollie B. Collins Addition from Agriculture to Commercial and PZ 77-32 Lot 6, Block 2, Mollie B. Collins Addition from Local Retail to Commercial, at the request of Doyle K. and David W. Fincher Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to postpone this case until May 8, due to the lack of a quorum. Motion carried 5-0. PLANNING & ZONING PZ 78-6 ORDINANCE 695 Planning and Zoning, PZ 78-6, Request of J. H. Williams & Assoc. to rezone 16.927 acres out of the W. W. Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606 from Planned Development to 1F-8 One Family Mayor Newman called for anyone present wishing to speak for this case to please come forward. Mr. J. H. Williams, Engineer, appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Williams advised the Council he was here to answer any questions. Mr. Williams stated he planned to have a minimum 1500 square feet. March 13, 1978 Page 6 Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Mayor'pro Tern Cato, to approve PZ 78-7, Ordinance 695, with the stipulation of 1500 square feet of dwelling area. Motion carried ~-O. PLANNING & ZONING PZ 78-7 ORDINANCE 696 Planning and Zoning, PZ 78-7, Request of J. B. Sandlin & Alan W. Hamm to rezone 85.56 acres out of the W. W. Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606, from Agriculture to 1F-8 One Family Dwelling! Mayor Newman called for anyone present wishing to speak for this case to please come forward. Mr. J. B. Sandlin, 5731 Davis Blvd., Developer, appeared before the Council. Mr. Sandlin advised the Council this development would connect to the Holiday West, Section II, addition. It would go almost to Rufe'Snow Drive. This development would take four to five years to complete. Mr. Britton advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission approved this case with the stipulation of 1400 square feet of dwelling area. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Cato, to approve PZ 78-7, Ordinance 696, with the stipulation of 1400 square feet of dwelling area. Motion carried 5-0. PLANNING & ZONING PS 77-57 Planning and Zoning, PS 77-57, request of Donald Kerr & Assoct., for final plat of Northland Shopping Center Mr. Donald Kerr, Dallas, appeared before the Council to speak for this case. Mr. Kerr stated he was present to answer any questions the Council might have. City Manager Riddle advised the Council Mr. Ker~ 'would pay his pro rata share of the water and sewer at the time of clo$ing. ---~ - - March 13, 1978 Page 7 Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked the City Engineer if the city had a plan showing egress and ingress of the property off Bedford Euless Road. Mr. Perkins stated he had not seen the plan. Mayor Pro Tern Cato stated he felt the city should have a plan showing egress ,and ingress before a building permit was issued. There was already a traffic problem on Bedford Euless Road. Mr. Britton stated he had a site plan showing egress and ingress. PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-17 Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve PS 77-57, subject to the Engineers letter of December 16, 1977. Motion carried 5-0. Planning and Zoning, PS 78-17, Request of Pizza Hut for final plat of lot 1, Block 25, Clearview Addition Mr. George Kline appeared before the Council representing Pizza Hut. Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked Mr. Kline if he had any problems meeting the requirements stated in the City Engineers letter of February 16, 1978. Mr. Kline stated he was working with the City Engineer on a sewer easement. He planned on puting a 8" sewer line to serve the property. Mr. Perkins stated the records did not show a 16" water line on the property therefore,another easement may be required. Mr. Kline stated if another easement was required, he would be happy to work with the Engineer. on obtaining the easement. Mayor Pro Tem Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to approve PS 78-17, contJngent on the City Engineers letter of February 16, 1978. Motion carried 5-0. Page 8 AGREEMENT FEDERATED DEPT. STORE Approval of letter of agreement ~ith . Federated Department Stores to s1gnallze Grapevine Highway City Manager Riddle advised the Council he had a meeting with representatives of Federated Department Stores and they wanted the city to sign a letter of agreement to signalize the entrance to the Sanger Harris Mall. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of agreement., Motion carried 5-0. POLICY #6 CIVIL SERVICE Approval of Policy #6, concernlng Civil Service Rules City Manager Riddle stated the policy was self-explanatory. Mayor Newman read the following policy: Employees requesting tuition reimbursement must submit, to his Department Head, his proposed plan for courses which he intends to take in the immediate future, and also at a later date. In all instances, there must be job related courses taken with non~job related courses. when an employee is on a degree plan. In no case will tuition be reimbursed after the employee has reached the proper educational level for the benefit of advancement within his department or benefit of the department. (Example: The State of Texas funds and recommends an Associate Degree for Fire Fighters). Mr. Steve Lewis, North Richland Hills Fire Department, appeared before the Council. Mr. Lewis stated he was not speaking for the Fire Department. He stated he wished to make the Council aware of the failing of the policy. Under the present policy no one has been reimbursed for attending school. Mr. Lewis stated he felt the policy was too restrictive. The policy does not clarify degree. Also, who authorizes the expenditure for sthooling. Mr. Lewis stated he was asking the Council to table this policy for further stùdy. ·~··lVlä.r Cll .L J, .L ~ I ð Page 9 Mayor Newman asked Mr. Lewis to write the Council his recommendations for a policy. Councilman Mills stated he felt the policy should be written not only for the Fire Department, but all departments. Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked Mr. Lewis how long it would take him to make a recommen- dation. Mr. Lewis stated he could have it ready by the 2nd meeting in April. Councilman Freeman stated he felt the City was not in the educational business, outside of job related. Therefore~ he moved, seconded by Councilman Mills to approve Policy #6, concerning Civil Service Rules. Councilman Smith stated the Fire and Police personnel were in daily contact with the public, their education was an asset to the City. Mayor Newman stated he felt anything the city could do for an employee he was in favor of. Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to table policy #6, for further stu9Y in a.worksession. Motion carried 5-0. POLICY #7 Approval of Policy #7, concerning curb, gutter and drainage along State maintained roadways City Manager Riddle stated there were two policies concerning curb, gutter and drainage on State maintained roadways. One policy required underground drainage. Mr. Riddle stated drainage and water lines were in the process of being installed on Grapevine Highway and Davis Blvd. City Engineer Perkins stated the city nee~ed to adopt some type of policy. ................. _...~ -L-.J, .......... I..... Page 10 After discussion, Councilman Smith moved seconded by Councilman Freeman, to table this item. Motion carried 5-0. SPECIAL MEETING Approval to hold Special Meeting April 3, 1978, for the following Agenda Items: 1. Canvas returns of an election held April 1, 1978 2. Swearing in and seating new Council persons 3. Approval of a Resolution calling a run-off election April 29, 1978, (if needed) *but not restriced to these three items. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve holding *the Special meeting Arpil 3, 1978. Motion carried 5-0. PAYMENT Approval of payment of $6,896.25 to Hall Construction Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve payment of $6,896.25 to Hall Construction. Motion carried 5-0. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Citizens Presentation Mr. Royce Dalton, appeared before the Council. Mr. Dalton advised the Council he was there on behalf of the Richland High School Band. The Band has a trip planned for early May in Louisiana~ The students have raised about $45.00 each, it will cost about $65.00 each. Mr. Dalton stated he was asking the Council for a donation .to the Band. Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked if the students would be competÏng in State Competition. Mr. Jim Vazant, Band Leader, appeared before the Council. Mr. Vanzant stated the Band would be competing in four divisions. They would also gain a lot in education in making the trip. Mayor Newman asked Mr. Royce if he had asked any of the other cities. "':'. Page II Mr. Royce stated this was the first city he had approached. Councilman Mills stated the Council had recently been thru this with the Richland High Dixie Belles. The City could not legally give money. The Council had given the Dixie Belles 3 months expense checks. This Council may not be here after April 1. They could not give the new Council's expense checks away. Councilman Mills stated he felt the Council should react as individuals. *Mayor Pro Tem Cato * Coun€ilman Mills moved, for each Councilperson to give the Band $30.00 each as individuals. Mayor Newman stated this could not be acted on because it was not on the agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked the City Attorney for an opinion ~n ,this matter. *Councilman Mills City Attorney McEntire stated it could be acted on, or could be put on the next agenda. * Mayor Pro Tern Cato seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Newman adjourned the meeting of March 13, 1978. ATTEST: '- ~/¿~~~ 10m E. Newma, - Mayor