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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1977-03-14 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, MARCH 14, 1977 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Cato called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., March 14, 1977 . ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern James Cato Council men Denver Mills George Conant John Lamond Walter Smith Dave Freeman Councilwoman Dorothy McClure STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. E. Riddle Ci ty Secretary Jeanette Moore City Attorney Rex McEntire City Engineer Dick Perkins Dir. Pub. Works Ray H. Britton Police Chief Hamp Scruggs Sergeant Bob Becknal MEMBER PLANNING AND ZONING: Thad Baird MEMBERS OF THE PRESS: Fort Worth Star Telegram Barbara Holsomback ABSENT: Mayor Tom E. Newman INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Dave Freeman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the February 28, 1977, Meeting CITIZENS PRESENTATION Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to approve the minutes of the February 28, 1977, meeting. Motion carried 5-0; Councilman Freeman abstaining due to absence from the meeting. Citizen Presentation - Mr. Bill Martin, Report on Mangham Airport Operations Mr. Bill Martin, 4913 Eldorado, Chairman, Airport Commission, appeared before the Council. Mr. Martin advised the Council Mr. John Kretow and Mr. George Wakefield, members of the Air- port Commission were present. March 14, 1977 Page 2 Mr. Martin stated one of the responsibilities of the Commission was to set up rules and regulations regarding the runway at Mangham. He advised there are already rules set up and he saw no reason to try and change them. He advised the Council the Airport is governed by FAA rules, we have no authority to change them. Mr. Martin advised he had had meetings with the citizens out by Mangham and they objected to the flight pattern. He has flown the pattern and sees no other way it could be done. Councilman Lamond thanked Mr. Martin for two CB Radios he had donated to the Police Department. Councilman Lamond advised Mr. Martin he felt the citizens out by the airport had been most cooper- ative. He had some complaints on excessive noise on a couple of the aircraft. Could any- thing be done. Mr. Martin stated he knew about the excessive noise and would check into it. Councilman Mills suggested to Mr. Martin that as they make their study on the airport he act as a planner, because of some of the houses in the way of the flight pattern. Mr. Martin stated he looked at two houses in the area. He would consider the suggestion. Mayor Pro Tern Cato stated the commission had done a good job. He ask Mr. Martin what he felt the commission could do to benefit the Council. Mr. Martin stated he felt the commission could be of help when the runway was extended. They could act as a buffer between the citizens and the airport. Mayor Pro Tern Cato advised Mr. Martin the Air- port Commission had not been officially appointed. He advised Mr. Martin to write the rules and to set up a report for the Council. Mr. Martin advised he would. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Citizen Presentation - Mr. Terry Heffley Discuss Sewer Damage to His Home City Manager Riddle advised the Council Mr. Heffley had called and ask to be removed from the agenda. March 14, 1977 Page 3 RESOLUTION 77-5 Approval of Resolution for Highspeed Landline City Manager Riddle stated this was phase three of the High Speed Landline Telecommunication Network Program. This project is an 85/15 per cent matching grant. Our cost would be $1,546.00 and $105.00 per month for maintenance. The billing on the project will begin October 1, 1977. Chief Scruggs advised the Council the new equipment would be completely dedicated to the Nationwide Teletype System. He stated it was imperative that we submit our Resolution authoriz- ing the North Central Council of Governments to purchase this equipment at this time. Chief Scruggs advised the Council LEAA Officials from Washington had a meeting last week and the North Richland Hills Police Department had been selected as the test site for the entire project, with a documentary film soon to be shot and shown nationwide to municipal and state police agencies. Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve Resolution 77-5, payment of $1,546.00, to be paid after October 1,1977. Motion carried 6-0. DEVELOPER AGREEMENT Consideration of Developer Agreement and City Contractor Agreement for Foster Village Mayor Pro Tern Cato advised the Developer agreement had not been signed because of a letter written by the City Engineer concerning the sewer downstream. City Engineer Perkins stated he only wanted to make the Council aware of the fact that this particular portion of this subdivision would at least contribute to the situation that exists on the downstream sewer line in Watauga which the City now has a contract to complete and partially correct the situation. This subdivision will contribute to the situation. The construction of the line recently passed will take care of this subdivision. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask if there was any danger of overloading the up stream line. City Engineer Perkins stated he did not feel it would. March 14, 1977 Page 4 Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Lamond to approve the signing of the Developer Agreement and the City Contractor Agreement. Councilman Mills stated he understood we were having trouble obtaining right-of-way for the future sewer line and city was trying to develop to aid this property. Could the Council pass this agreement contingent on obtaining the right-of-way. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask the City Manager to comment on this. City Manager Riddle ask if he meant for the developer to obtain the right-of-way. Councilman Mills stated he did not mean for the developer to obtain the right-of-way, just not to approve the agreement until the right-of-way is taken care of. Watauga is the one that advised the city the sewer line is overloaded and ask the city not to issue any more permits until the new sewer line is built. The city is ready to start construction and cannot get the right-of-way from Watauga. The burden of obtaining the right-of-way should be put on Wa tauga . Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask if the agreement was signed, is there any way to keep them from putting homes on the line until we get the right-of-way. City Manager Riddle advised we could refuse to set water meters. Council Smith moved to amend the motion to postpone any action on the agreement until the next meeting, and see what reaction was received on the right-of-way. Mary Long, wife of Doug Long, Engineer for Foster Village, appeared before the Council and stated that Doug was tied up at another meeting and she was speaking on his behalf. Mrs. Long stated Mr. Jim Harris, with Foster had left his phone number with her and ask her to call if any problems came up. She stated Mr. Harris was very anxious to have this approved. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask Mrs. Long if Mr. Harris would be willing to help obtain the right-of-way. Mrs. Long stated she felt Mr. Harris would help all he could, but she could not speak for him. March 14, 1977 Page 5 City Engineer Perkins stated he felt Mr. Harris would be willing to help and he would be glad to call Mr. Harris. PLANNING AND ZONING PS 77-4 Councilman Lamond requested this agreement be passed over until the end of the agenda so the City Engineer could call Mr. Harris and possibly Mr. Long would be present. Planning & Zoning - PS 77-4, Request of Jack Roseberry, Preliminary and Final Plat, Lot 12, Block 13, Richland Heights Addition, 7th Filing Mrs. Mary Long, wife of Doug Long, Engineer, appeared before the Council to speak for this case. Mrs. Long stated Mr. Roseberry was ill and could not attend the meeting. Mr. Roseberry wanted the plat approved so he could get a permit to build. City Manager Riddle advised this was a single lot and for some reason had been left out when Richland Terrace was originally platted. Mr. Britton, Director Public Works advised the Council Mr. Roseberry did not want to escrow for the water line until he was ready to build. He recommended that if the Council passed the plat, it should be subject to the Engineers recommendations. Mr. Britton stated he had advised Mr. Roseberry he could hold the plat 180 days, that would give Mr. Roseberry 180 days to escrow $640.00 for the water line. Councilman Smith ask if there was a problem on the right-of-way. City Manager Riddle advised there was no problem on this right-of-way. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve PS 77-4, contingent on the Engineers recommendations. Motion carried 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PS-77-7 Planning & Zoning - PS 77-7, Request of Pilgrim Realty, Final Plat, Lot 2, Block 10, Richland Heights Addition City Manager Riddle advised existing warehouses on it. for planned development and Plat was never approved. this property had It was approved for some reason the Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to approve PS 77-7. Motion carried 6-0. OFFICIAL LIABILITY BIDS FOR WATER EXTENSIONS March 14, 1977 Page 6 Consideration of Public Official Liability Insurance Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Council- woman McClure, to approve the bid of William Rigg and Company in the amount of $2,927.00 for Public Official Liability Insurance. Motion carried 6-0. Consideration of Bids for Water System Extensions City Manager Riddle recommended the bid of Shull Company be approved. He also recommended that Rufe Snow and a portion of Bursey Road be excluded at this time. There is approximately $218,000.00 available in the Utility Fund and $50,000.00 was budgeted for Rufe Snow line. Since the Rufe Snow line is not required at the present time, these funds could be used and then budgeted for next year if the need arises. If the Rufe Snow line and part of the Bursey line are pulled out our total cost will be $247,273.65, against available funds of $268,000.00, leaving a balance in the Utility Fund. City Manager Riddle stated that in the show of bids, $11,345.00 was for asphalt replacement. Mr. Britton contends that by the next budget he will need two new dump trucks. He can purchase a truck for approximately $10,000.00 and do the asphalt replacement, if the Council will allow the transfer of money. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask if he meant transfer the money out of the contract. City Manager Riddle stated the $10,000.00 would be transferred from the contract because Mr. Britton would be doing the work in the contract. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask if there was any indication that Shull Company would still hold the bid with the deletion of Industrial Park and revision of Bursey Road, and a further revision of asphalt pavement replacement. City Engineer Perkins advised they had anticipated the deletion of Rufe Snow and a revision of Bursey Road and the contractors had been advised of this possibility. They have no recourse in the matter. Councilman Lamond ask if Mr. Britton could supply labor and materials. City Manager Riddle replied he could. March 14, 1977 Page 7 Councilman Lamond ask if they were asking for deletion of Industrial Park portion. City Manager Riddle replied, yes, but it will be put back in next years budget. Councilman Lamond ask for a report on the status of Industrial Park. By deleting Industrial Park, will it be delayed in construction. City Manager Riddle replied he had talked with one crthe owners and they are not doing any construction at this time. Councilman Mills stated that at a previous Council meeting priorities had been set, are priorities we are considering tonight in line with what we have established as priorities. City Manager Riddle advised they were the priorities the Council set earlier. Councilman Lamond suggested the City Manager contact the owners of Industrial Park and see if and when they are going to build. Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to approve the entire bid of Shull Company with the deletions suggested by the City Manager, and remove number 23 from the contract, which is the asphalt replacement. Further, the City Manager has the contengincy to delete the Industrial Park portion of this if the owners of Industrial Park are not gOing to build any time soon. Motion carried 6-0. ITEM THREE Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask Mr. Doug Long to appear before the Council. Mr. Long stated he did not understand what right-of-way problem they might have. City Engineer Perkins advised Mr. Long the Council had approved a sewer line earlier that would effect Foster Village. The city is having a problem obtaining the right-of-way from Watauga. The Council does not want to commit themselves to signing the developer agreement when they might create a liability on themselves if we cannot get the right-of-way. Mr. Perkins stated he had called Mr. Harris and he said Foster Financial would be willing to sign an agreement with the city withholding water meters and hold the city harmless for any problems. Mr. Long stated he would get a letter from Foster March 14, 1977 Page 8 Financial stating what the city required. Mayor Pro Tern Cato advised an amendment needed to be made to the original motion. Councilman Conant withdrew his original motion and Councilman Lamond with his second. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to approve signing the Developer agreement with Foster Financial contengent on a letter from Foster Financial holding the city harmless, and agreeing to the holding of water meters, until the right-of-way is obtained. A copy of the Engineers letter dated November 15, 1976 is attached as permanent record. Motion carried 6-0. BIDS Consideration of Bids to Reroof Old City Hall City Manager Riddle advised the Council that bids were taken to reroof the Old City Hall and Perry Roofing Company submitted the low bid. He recommended awarding the bid to E. O. Wood Company the next lowest bidder. Perry was not well known in the area and Wood was highly recommended. Councilman Smith stated he would go with the low bidder. Mr. Britton stated he had investigated some work Mr. Perry had done for Birdville School and found they were not satisfied with the work. Mr. Perry had also done work for Hurst Schools and they were satisfied. Mr. Britton also recommended letting the bid to E. O. Wood. COUNCILMAN LAMOND LEFT THE MEETING AT THIS TIME BIDS After discussion, Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to accept the bid of Perry Roofing Company, in the amount of $5,296.00. Motion carried 4-1; Councilman Mills voting against. Consideration of Bids to Rewire Old City Hall City Manager Riddle advised the Council the low bidder for the electrical work was submitted by Star Electric. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to accept the bid of Star Electric in the amount of $4,000.00. Motion carried 5-0. Ma rc h 14, 1 977 Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. 77-6 Consideration of Resolution with Tarrant County for Payment of Fire Service City Manager Riddle advised the Council this resolution was necessary for the Fire Department to receive funds from Tarrant County for fire service rendered outside the city. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve Resolution 77-6. Motion carried 5-0. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mrs. Byrd, 8320 Dude Court, appeared before the Council. Mrs. Byrd stated she had three questions that she wanted answered by the Council. Number one, why the fire plug that has been leaking for four years on Strummer had not been fixed. She had called the city to report it several times. Mayor Pro Tern Cato instructed the City Manager to have a written report on this before the next meeting. Number two, when a permit is issued for a beer permit, do we check deed restrictions. City Attorney McEntire advised Mrs. Byrd that was not a function of the City. Mayor Pro Tern Cato advised Mrs. Byrd the Council could not turn down zoning requests because of deed restrictions. Mrs. Byrd ask why everyone in the Addition was not notified on rezoning. Mrs. Byrd was advised the only people that had to be notified were the ones within 200 feet of the property being rezoned. The rezoning is advertized and placed in City Hall. Number three, the city was letting a business operate in a residential area. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask Mrs. Byrd where the business was operating. Mrs. Byrd replied a garage was being operated on Standley Street. City Manager Riddle stated the city was aware of this, but had been unable to prove it. No one would come forward and sign a complaint. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: ~ March 14, 1977 Page 9 Mrs. Byrd advised the people in the neighborhood were afraid of the person involved. City Attorney McEntire advised Mrs. Byrd to get the names of people that had paid the man in question and then maybe something could be done. Mayor Pro Tern Cato Adjourned the Meeting of March 14, 1977. /c~ ;Z ¿?~ MayqrPro Tern - James F. Cato '"'"'~ /\ ~ ' ,4 -- KNOWL TON-ENGLISH-FLOWERS, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS / Fort Worth-Dallas November 15, 1976 Mr. Allen Bronstad, Director of Utilities City of North Richland Hills 7301 N. E. Loop 820 Fort Worth, Texas 76118 Subject: 3-841, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, FOSTER VILLAGE ADDITION (WATAUGA), CONSTRUCTION PLANS We have received the construction plans for the subject subdivision and offer our comments as follows: 1. We would recommend that 6" 1 ines be constructed (a) in Rufe Snow Drive from Green Acres Drive south to Fair Meadows Drive, and (b) in Village Park Drive from Greendale Drive south to Green Acres Drive. It is our opinion that such an arrangement will provide a more effective looped system. 2. In view of the recent discussions with the City of Watauga, we feel it bears mention that the water system layout as presented for this subdivision conforms to the configuration of the North Richland Hills-Watauga Master Plan. However, should Watauga be entertaining the idea of separating the two (2) systems, this configuration would undoubtedly require some modification. (i.e. -- conformance to one plan now may mean extra dollars later to accommodate two (2) separate systems. 3. This entire area is relatively low, and we would recommend that careful attention be paid to the individual lot grading plans so that adequate sewer service can be obtained. We would suggest that all lots be brought up to at least proposed top of curb level and preferably one (1) foot above top of curb to minimize the possibility of later sewage back-up problems. (Note minimal cover on Sewer Lines A, B, and C. Control of this situation may require a coordination effort between the two (2) cities, but it is very important. 600 FIRST STATE BANK BLDG. . BEDFORD, TEXAS 76021 . B17/283-6211 . METRO/267-3367 , ~~r~; I ; ',~. I ' . .' ,; -~ .,." .-' .' ,.¡.~ ... , )0-" 1"...... !-~I -4 r""""\ r'- Page 2 -- November 12, 1976 -- Mr. Allen Bronstad, Director of Utilities 4. We assume that you would prefer flanged tees for fire hydrant installations, and that you will provide valves for this same ins ta 11 at ion. 5. The sewer from this subdivision also flows into the same over- loaded 12" outfall line as the controversial Bunker Hill Addition. vie, therefore, recommend that consideration be given to construction of the entire 15" parallel ing sewer lines as outlined on the sewer master plan. (i.e. -- the red line that extends from the south boundary of Watauga north to a point north of Watauga Road and east of the Watauga Junior High School. Should there be any questions concerning the review of this subdivision, please do not hesitate to call. ~~Q~ J. RICHARD PERKINS, P.E. JRP :mh cc: Mr. Gene Riddle, City Manager Mr. Frank Proctor, City Coordinator, City of Watauga