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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1992-12-14 Minutes Present: Absent: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 14,1992 Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Mack Garvin Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky Linda Spurlock Rodger Line Dennis Horvath CA. Sanford Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Lee Maness Greg Dickens Kane Kelly Jim Browne Barry LeBaron Pam Burney Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Public Works Director MIS Director Community Services Director Planning/Inspection Director Environmental Services Director City Engineer Lyle E. Welch Jeanette Rewis Councilman City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT LAID LA W Staff advised this item was placed on the Pre- ALL RECYCLING Council Agenda for Council discussion. Note. CONTRACT Council was advised that Mr. Richard Davis, representative from Laidlaw, and Mr. Jim Ryan and Mr. Norm Boulaich, representatives from Waste Management, were present. It was the consensus of the Council to hold a work session on January 5, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Richard Davis advised that the City and Laidlaw had finalized an agreement for the mulching of Christmas trees across from the Public Works Center on January 4, 1993. Pre-Council Minutes 12/14/92 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT BURSEY ROAD Mr. Line advised staff had been proceeding Gre~/Dennis SENIOR ADULT with the acquisition of land on the west side of Follow up. CENTER the Center, but had temporarily placed this PARKING LOT project on hold. A report summarizing the alternatives had been prepared for Council's consideration. Mr. Line advised staff was recommending that the city proceed with acquiring the property for the parking lot west of the Center. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council for staff to continue to proceed with the acquisition of the property needed for the parking lot. PUBLIC No questions. NAN HEARING ON SAMMONS CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL IRON HORSE Staff advised that Mr. Mike Lohner, Mr. Chuck NAN GOLF COURSE Patton and Mr. Mitch Harrell, representatives MANAGEMENT from RSL, were present to answer any CONTRACT questions. There were no questions. Formal action taken at regular meeting. PROPOSED Staff advised Council the results of the poll of NAN CLOSING OF the residents on Colorado and Eldorado COLORADO regarding the street access closing issue. After BOULEVARD discussion by Council, formal action taken at AND ELDORADO regular meeting. DRIVE Pre-Council Minutes 12/14/92 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CONSIDER Staff advised it was being recommended that NAN AUTHORIZING KEF be authorized to prepare cost estimates COST for the project. Council was advised that the ESTIMATES TO plan before them was the consensus of those DEVELOP A who attended the neighborhood meeting. PLAN TO Council discussed the closing of Pearl and the PURCHASE three homes on Pearl that utilize old Strummer THREE LOTS for access. There was concern about Jennings AND CLOSING Street being open at Highway 26. Formal CERTAIN action taken at regular meeting. STREETS IN THE PEARL STREET AND JENNINGS STREET NEIGHBOR- HOOD AUTHORIZE No questions. NAN PURCHASE OF A/S 400 E-35 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARD OF BID Staff explained why asphalt was being NAN ON BEDFORD- recommended rather than concrete. There was EULESS ROAD discussion by Council regarding the linear park PAVING AND and the funding of the park. Formal action DRAINAGE taken at regular meeting. IMPROVEMENTS Pre-Council Minutes 12/14/92 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT OTHER ITEMS Agenda Item 19: PU 92-47 Award Bid for NAN Vehicles - Staff requested Council to remove this item from the Consent Agenda and to award the bid for the Astro Van to the low bidder. Councilman Oujesky advised he had received GREG complaints on cars being parked in the lane on Get with Police the improved section of Smithfield Road past Department and study the elementary school. Staff advised they would problem. Report on look into the situation. any needed action. Council discussed Councilman Oujesky's report JEANETTE on the meeting with Homeowner Association Follow up with Mayor Representatives. Councilman Oujesky advised and Council on he would be meeting with them again in late Committee January. After discussion, it was the consensus Appointments. of the Council to hold a town hall meeting and to appoint an organized citizens group to be in charge of the meeting. WORK SESSION Council discussed holding a joint work session BARRY with the Planning and Zoning Commission. It Note. was the consensus of the Council for the Planning and Zoning Commission to meet and determine what items needed to be discussed with the Council. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to Executive Session. 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 - DECEMBER 14, 1992 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order December 14, 1992, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Byron Sibbet Mack Garvin Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky 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: Lyle E. Welch Jeanette Rewis Councilman City Secretary 2. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1992 APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve the minutes of the November 23, 1992 City Council meeting. December 14, 1992 Page 2 Motion carried 6-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION Ms. Alice Scoma, Beautification Committee Chairman, announced the Beautification Committee had dedicated the City's new live Christmas tree to Councilwoman Spurlock. Ms. Scoma presented Councilwoman Spurlock with a certificate. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Garvin removed Item No. 19 from the Consent Agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (10, 11, 12, 15, 18,20, 21, 22, 23, & 24) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 8. PZ 92-36 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF CLAUDE BYRD TO REZONE LOT 6, BLOCK 23, CLEARVIEW ADDITION, FROM R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL - ORDINANCE NO. 1861 (LOCATED AT 7920 MAPLEWOOD AVENUE) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Ms. Myrtis Byrd, representing Claude Byrd, appeared before the Council. Ms. Byrd requested the Council to zone the property the same as Byrd's Automotive so that it could be used in conjunction with the business. December 14, 1992 Page 3 Councilwoman Spurlock asked if they had agreed to put up a sight barring fence along the back of the property. Ms. Byrd advised there was presently a sight barring fence along the back of the property. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 1861. Motion carried 6-0. 9. PZ 92-34 PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL HEARING - REQUEST OF RONALD AND DONNA DROMGOOLE TO REZONE TRACT L6A3, WILLIAM COX SURVEY, ABSTRACT 321 FROM R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-I-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY - ORDINANCE NO. 1860 (LOCATED AT 7001 SMITHFIELD ROAD) POSTPONED Mr. Line advised the applicant had requested that this issue be heard before a full Council and that it be rescheduled for the January 25, 1993 City Council meeting. Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to reschedule PZ 92-34 to the January 25, 1993 City Council meeting. Motion carried 6-0. *10. GN 92-136 APPOINTMENT TO TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED *11. GN 92-137 TEEN COURT COORDINATOR'S CONTRACT APPROVED December 14, 1992 Page 4 *12. GN 92-138 TREE PLANTING GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 92-56 APPROVED 13. GN 92-139 PUBLIC HEARING ON SAMMONS CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL PROPOSAL APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Tom Soulsby, General Manager of Sammons, appeared before the Council. Mr. Soulsby requested the Council to approve the franchise. Mr. Soulsby responded to the Council's questions on new channels, the educational access channels, and complaint procedures. Mr. Charles Cole, 6125 Riviera, appeared before the Council. Mr. Cole felt the City should not let a contract for such a long length of time. Mr. Kelly explained why the renewal of the franchise was being recommended and why it was being let for a long length of time. Mr. Marvin Miller, 5109 Susan Lee Lane, appeared before the Council. Mr. Miller stated he had a problem with the franchise. Mr. Miller stated he did not feel he should have to rent a box from Sammons to use his VCR. Mr. Soulsby advised he did not need to rent a box to use his VCR. Mr. Soulsbyadvised he would have a technician contact Mr. Miller to work out his problem. Mr. Kelly explained how FCC requirements would affect the cable industry. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 1862, Cable TV Franchise Ordinance to Sammons. Motion carried 6-0. December 14, 1992 Page 5 14. GN 92-140 IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve GN 92-140. Motion carried 6-0. *15. GN 92-141 DRAINAGE EASEMENT ABANDONMENT - ORDINANCE NO. 1859 APPROVED 16. GN 92-142 PROPOSED CLOSING OF COLORADO BOULEVARD AND ELDORADO DRIVE Mr. Line advised the Council of a couple of corrections to the poll. Mr. Chris Holley and Ms. Mary Lou Holley, 5025 Eldorado, appeared before the Council. Ms. Holley presented her poll of the houses she surveyed. Ms. Holley stated that the majority of the residents wanted Eldorado street to remain open. After discussion, Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to close Colorado and leave Eldorado street open. Motion carried 6-0. 17. GN 92-143 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING COST ESTIMATES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PURCHASE THREE LOTS AND CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS IN THE PEARL STREET AND JENNINGS STREET NEIGHBORHOOD APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve GN 92-143. Councilman Wood stated the proposal, as presented, compounded the problem and created more of a traffic hazard at Jennings and Highway 26. Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet stated that at the neighborhood meeting several residents wanted to leave Jennings open, but that there was also the safety factor to take into December 14, 1992 Page 6 consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet also expressed concern about the second house north of Jerri Jo that currently fronts on Pearl whose only driveway access is to the existing Strummer. Staff assured Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet that during the construction of the new Strummer, accommodations would be made for that homeowner. Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Circle West, appeared before the Council. Ms. Byrd was concerned that if the street was closed the only other access the residents would have would be Strummer. After discussion, motion carried 5-1; Councilwomen Spurlock and Johnson, Councilmen Garvin, Wood and Oujesky voting for and Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet voting against. *18. PU 92-46 HIGHTOWER DRIVE BOX CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS AT CALLOWAY BRANCH; PARCEL NO.5 RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION APPROVED 19. PU 92-47 AWARD BID FOR VEHICLES APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to award the 7 Caprices ($95,410) and 3 Grumman Vehicles ($44,229) to Classic Chevrolet and the Astro Van ($14,742) to Hudiburg Chevrolet. Motion carried 6-0. *20. PU 92-48 AWARD BID FOR AUTOMATIC METER READING UNITS APPROVED *21. PU 92-50 AWARD BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ADA RAMPS APPROVED *22. PU 92-51 AUTHORIZE ORDER TO BEST LOCKING SYSTEMS APPROVED December 14, 1992 Page 7 *23. PU 92-52 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A/S 400 E-35 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVED *24. PW 92-38 AWARD OF BID FOR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DRAINAGE CHANNEL AND TECNOL BOULEVARD PAVING IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED 25. PW 92-39 AWARD OF BID ON BEDFORD-EULESS ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet, to approve PW 92-39. Motion carried 6-0. 26. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Charles Cole, 6125 Riviera, appeared before the Council. Mr. Cole expressed his concerns about the proposed Laidlaw franchise. Councilman Garvin advised Mr. Cole of the reasons why the Council was considering the renewal of the franchise. Mayor Brown advised that Council had set a work session for January 5th for the discussion of the Laidlaw franchise. December 14, 1992 Page 8 27. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. ATTEST: 1Ø ~ - """~ I}c.~ Tom~y Brown - ayor