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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1992-01-27 Minutes Present: Absent: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 1992 Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood J 0 Ann Johnson Charles Scoma Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath CA. Sanford Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Stan Gertz Jim Browne Barry LeBaron Jerry McGlasson Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Public Works Director Fire Chief Park and Recreation Director Community Services Director Police Chief City Engineer Jeanette Rewis City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT A REPORT ON Chief McGlasson reported to the Council on Chief McGlasson CRIME AND the Police Department's ability to respond to Note. CALLS FOR calls for service and the increase in response POLICE SERVICE time. Council questioned whether the changes discussed at the Budget Work Session had been implemented yet. Chief McGlasson responded to the Council's questions. It was the consensus of the Council to discuss this further at a work session. Work session was set for February 11th at 6:00 p.m. JOINT MEETING Councilman Scoma briefed the Council on the All OF CITY purpose of the meeting. Its purpose is to Note. COUNCIL AND discuss the master planning efforts that have BIRDVILLE taken place in the school property next to the INDEPENDENT high school. SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES ITEM EXTENSION OF WRECKER SERVICE CONTRACT REQUEST OF DAVID & LINDA WATSON FOR REPLAT OF LOT 5R, BLOCK 3, VALLEY PARK ESTATES REQUEST OF CAROL TRA VINO & JOAN LAPONTE FOR REPLAT OF LOT lR, BLOCK 2, MEACHAM ADDITION CERT LANDSCAPE PLAN RECREATION CENTER FITNESS CENTER USER FEES Pre-Council Minutes 1/27/92 Page 2 DISCUSSION Councilman Garvin explained to the Council the history of the current wrecker contract. Councilman Garvin recommended to the Council that the City continue the current wrecker contract, make any necessary refinements and extend it for five years. Council expressed their concerns and discussed the pros and cons of extending the current contract. Item to be placed on next agenda for discussion and action. Council discussed the 7 1/2 foot utility easement shown on the west side of the plat being waived by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council advised they would like the easement to remain on the plat. There was discussion on the 6 1/2 foot utility easement on Arthur Drive and whether Council should request the easement. Action taken in City Council meeting. Mr. Line explained Council guidance was requested on the adoption, implementation and funding of the landscape plan. Consensus of the Council was to approve the concept. Implementation will be when funds are available. Staff briefed the Council on why separate Fitness Center user fees are being recommended. Staff was requested to check into the possibility of expanding the Fitness Center and to keep Council informed of the revenue and expansion possibilities. ASSIGNMENT Chief McGlasson Negotiate contract with AA Wrecker and prepare for 2/10/92 Agenda. NAN NAN NAN NAN Pre-Council Minutes 1/27/92 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT EXTENSION OF Councilman Wood summarized why the NAN KPMG PEAT committee recommends the extension of the MARWICK audit contract. AUDIT CONTRACT AWARD OF BID Staff explained to the Council why this was a NAN FOR U.S. 377 City project rather than a State project. Formal UTILITY action taken at Council meeting. ADJUSTMENTS, PHASE I Kevin Miller, Assistant Utility Director, I NAN I introduced to the City Council Mr. Joseph Zou, the City's new GIS Technician. CITY/SCHOOL Staff explained the agreement. NAN JOINT FACILITY AGREEMENTS WORK SESSION A work session was set for February 11th at All 6:00 p.m. to discuss (1) Rufe Snow Drive from Note. Grapevine Highway to I.H. 820 and (2) Police Services. OTHER ITEMS Agenda Item No. 14, GN 92-11 - Mr. Horvath Dennis advised that Staff had received a Please follow up. recommendation that in addition to the parking lot, Councilwoman Johnson would also like to enclose the front porch. Mr. Horvath advised that a letter had been received from the Northeast Human Services Project requesting that a portion of the funds be committed to renovate and remodel the Northeast Clinic. Council discussed the Citýs support of the County's project and the need for parking lot improvements at the Senior Citizens Center. Formal action taken at regular meeting. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to the Regular Council I I Meeting. 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 - JANUARY 27,1992 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order January 27, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Lyle E. Welch Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Charles Scoma Linda Spurlock Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Staff: Rodger N. Line Dennis Horvath CA. Sanford Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Absent: Mack Garvin Jeanette Rewis Councilman City Secretary 2. INVOCATION Councilman Wood gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 1991 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve the minutes of the January 13, 1992 meeting. January 27, 1992 Page 2 Motion carried 5-0; Councilwoman Spurlock abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES PARK BOARD MINUTES No action necessary. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Scoma removed Items No.8 and 10 from the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (9, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19,20 & 21) Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 8. PS 90-34 REQUEST OF DAVID & LINDA WATSON FOR REPLAT OF LOT 5R, BLOCK 3, VALLEY PARK ESTATES (LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF VALLEY VIEW DRIVE) APPROVED Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve PS 90-34 with the inclusion of a 7 1/2 foot utility easement on the west side of the property. Motion carried 6-0. *9. PS 91-25 REQUEST OF CAROL TRAVINO & JOAN LAPOINTE FOR REPLAT OF LOT lR, BLOCK 2, MEACHAM ADDITION (LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SMITHFIELD ROAD BE1WEEN ARTHUR DRIVE AND GUY STREET) APPROVED January 27, 1992 Page 3 10. PS 91-27 REQUEST OF TEXAS COMMERCE BANK FOR REPLAT OF LOT 3R, BLOCK 16, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAXTON PARKWAY AND NORTHEAST LOOP 820 SERVICE ROAD) Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve PS 91-27 subject to discussion. Councilman Scoma advised that the plat did not show the sidewalks discussed in the Engineer's letter dated January 2, 1992, Item No.7. Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve PS 91-27 with the inclusion of the request that the requirement for sidewalks be added to the plat. Motion carried 6-0. *11. PS 91-30 REQUEST OF VLMC, INC. FOR REPLAT OF LOT 16Al, BLOCK 5, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ADDITION (LOCATED AT GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY AND BLANEY AVENUE) APPROVED 12. GN 92-09 CERT LANDSCAPE PLAN Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the concept of the landscape plan and implementation will be when funds are available. Councilwoman Spurlock complimented the three cities working together to accomplish this plan. Motion carried 6-0. *13. GN 92-10 RECREATION CENTER FITNESS CENTER USER FEES 14. GN 92-11 PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 92-02 APPROVED January 27, 1992 Page 4 Mr. Horvath stated Staff was recommending that the grant be allocated to improvements at the Senior Citizen Center at 7301 Bursey Road. Mr. Horvath advised the City had received a letter from the Northeast Human Services Project requesting that $10,000 of the grant be used to support the renovation of the Northeast Clinic. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to please come forward. Ms. Jane Johnson, 8209 Woods Lane, appeared before the Council. Ms. Johnson expressed concerns about the inadequate parking. Mr. Richard Pinner, 7608 Mary Drive, appeared before the Council. Mr. Pinner thanked the Council for the facilities on Bursey Road. Mr. Pinner stated he handled traffic and parking control at the facility, and that the parking situation was inadequate and dangerous. Mr. Pinner requested all of the grant be allocated to improvements at the Senior Citizens Center. Council discussed the traffic on Bursey Road and the parking problem. Council advised that the parking lot could not be permanently constructed until the construction of Bursey Road. Mayor Brown requested Staff to check into the speed limit signs on Bursey Road. Mr. Marlin Miller, 5109 Susan Lee Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Miller spoke on behalf of the parking lot. Mr. Miller felt that temporary things could be done to improve the parking situation until Bursey Road was reconstructed, i.e., gravel the dirt area in the vicinity of the gate going to the tank, open the gate and make provisions for temporary parking by the tank. Staff advised Mr. Miller that the grant could not be used for temporary projects but that Staff would get with him and work out some temporary solutions. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to approve Resolution No. 92-02. Motion carried 6-0. 15. GN 92-12 PRESENTATION OF 1990/91 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT APPROVED January 27, 1992 Page 5 Mr. Clyde Womack, KPMG Peat Marwick, presented the 1990/91 audited financial reports to Council. Councilman Scoma moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve GN 91-12 subject to questions from the Council at a later date. Motion carried 6-0. *16. GN 92-13 EXTENSION OF KPMG PEAT MARWICK AUDIT CONTRACT APPROVED *17. GN 92-14 PROPERTY TAX REFUND APPROVED *18. GN 92-15 CITY/SCHOOL JOINT FACILITY AGREEMENTS APPROVED *19. PU 92-03 APPROVE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM CHARLES R.PENNINGTON AND PATSY J. PENNINGTON FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF BURSEY ROAD (PARCEL NOS. 14 & 15) APPROVED *20. PW 92-02 APPROVE REVISED 3-YEAR UTILITY FUND CIP PROGRAM 1991-94 APPROVED *21. PW 92-03 AWARD OF BID FOR U.S. 377 UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS, PHASE I APPROVED 22. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Line recognized Ms. Ruth Pinner, former Finance Director for the City of North Richland Hills. Mr. Cliff Stevens, 9201 Kirk Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Stevens advised the Council that installed on his property were two 12 inch sewer taps that were not far January 27, 1992 Page 6 from Precinct Line Road. Mr. Stevens asked about the sewer that would be needed at Precinct Line Road. Staff advised that North Richland Hills sewer lines will be located in an easement on the west side of Precinct Line Road and were planned several years ago. Sewer service for Hurst and Colleyville will be in an easement on the east side. Mr. Marlin Miller, 5109 Susan Lee Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Miller thanked the Council for the Senior Center on Glenview. 23. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. ~ ATTEST: