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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1994-02-14 Minutes Present: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1994 Tommy Brown Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Rodger Line C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Larry Cunningham Greg Dickens Bobbie McCorkle Jim Browne Pam Burney Barry LeBaron Richard Albin Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Public Works Director Court Administrator Community Services Director Environment Services Director Planning/Inspection Director City Engineer ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Mayor Brown advised that Ms. McCorkle, Municipal Court Clerk, was retiring effective April 27, 1994. Pre-Council Minutes 2/14/94 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT PUBLIC HEARING Staff advised they had heard from one property GREG/BARRY TO CONSIDER AN owner that was against the change because Note. AMENDMENT TO they felt it would damage their property. There THE MASTER was no one at the Planning and zoning Meeting THOROUGHFARE to speak on this item. Staff advised the street PLAN would line up with Cannon and would do away REGARDING with the treacherous intersection. Staff advised SMITHFIELD E-Systems had requested the change of the ROAD name to Cannon. They felt it would promote AND the City of North Richland Hills and make the PUBLIC HEARING traffic flow more easily. There were questions TO CONSIDER from the Council on the designation for CHANGING THE Smithfield and Cannon. Staff advised both NAME OF were classified as C-4-U. Formal action taken CANNON DRIVE in regular meeting. TO SMITHFIELD ROAD AWARD OF BID No questions. NAN FOR WATAUGA ROAD GROUND STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION AND AWARD OF BID FOR BURSEY ROAD ELEVATED TANK REHABILITATION REQUEST FOR No questions. LARRY PROPOSALS - Proceed BANK DEPOSITORY CONTRACT REQUEST OF Moved to Executive Session and action taken JAMES RUST FOR in formal meeting. FINAL PLAT OF BRIARWOOD ESTATES, SECTI R Pre-Council Minutes 2/14/94 Page 3 / ITEM DISCUSSION I ASSIGNMENT AN ORDINANCE Moved to Executive Session. REQUIRING ESTABLISH- MENTS ENGAGING IN THE ON-PREMISE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE CITY OTHER ITEMS Councilman Sibbet advised he had faxed a GREG copy of an ordinance to the Council on removal Please research and of ice and snow and sprinkler systems during proceed with freezing weather. Councilman Sibbet asked proposed ordinance. that consideration be given to the adoption of a similar ordinance for North Richland Hills. Staff was instructed to draft an ordinance and submit to Council. AGENDA ITEM NO. 17, GN 94-18 - NAN Councilwoman Spurlock asked if there were any of these animals in the City at the present time. Staff advised that there was one resident in the City with this type of animal. This ordinance was to reduce the restrictions. Councilman Oujesky asked for a report on the NAN recent blood drive the City conducted. Ms. Burney advised that the City had over 100 participants. 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 - FEBRUARY 14,1994 -7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order February 14,1994 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Staff: Rodger N. Line C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Jeanette Rewis Rex McEntire Greg Dickens City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Engineer 2. INVOCATION Councilman Garvin gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24,1994 APPROVED Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve the minutes of the January 24, 1994 City Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. February 14,1994 Page 2 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES No action necessary. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (9, 16, 17, 18, 19,20,22,23,24,25,26 & 27) APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 8. PS 93-17 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF CECIL CLEVELAND FOR A REPLA T OF LOTS 1A THROUGH 3B, BLOCK 4, DIAMOND GLEN ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HONEY LANE AND HARMONSON ROAD) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 93-17. Motion carried 7-0. February 14,1994 Page 3 * 9. PS 93-40 REQUEST OF CHARLES LEVERTON FOR REPLA T OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 3, BLOCK 2, MOLLIE B. COLLINS ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF ODELL DRIVE) APPROVED 10. PS 93-41 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN VOLKMAN FOR A REPLA T OF LOTS 40R-43R, BLOCK 3, STONYBROOKE SOUTH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF CRYSTAL LANE) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mr. John Zimmerman, Engineer, spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve PS 93-41. Motion carried 7-0. 11. PS 93-43 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN VOLKMAN FOR A REPLA T OF LOTS 7R-13R, BLOCK 7, STONYBROOKE SOUTH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF KARA PLACE) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come forward. February 14,1994 Page 4 There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch, to approve PS 93-43. Motion carried 7-0. 12. PS 93-44 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF JOHN VOLKMAN FOR A REPLA T OF LOTS 19R-21 R, BLOCK 2, STONYBROOKE SOUTH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF RUTHETTE DRIVE) APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve PS 93-44. Motion carried 7-0. 13. PS 94-02 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN REGARDING SMITHFIELD ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 1967 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. Line explained the proposed amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan. 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 Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Ordinance No. 1967. February 14,1994 Page 5 Motion carried 7-0. 14. PS 94-03 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGING THE NAME OF CANNON DRIVE TO SMITHFIELD ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 1970 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch, to approve Ordinance NO.1970. Motion carried 7-0. 15. PS 94-07 REQUEST OF JAMES RUST FOR FINAL PLAT OF BRIARWOOD ESTATES, SECTION 8 (LOCATED IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF STARNES ROAD) POSTPONED Mr. Dickens stated that one of the issues was whether the pond and its downstream area was considered "wetlands" by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Dickens stated the citizens were concerned as to how draining the pond on the subject tract would effect their groundwater problem. Mr. David Washington, Engineer, appeared before the Council and advised that the citizens' concern was on the ground water and existing foundation problems. Mr. Washington stated that development on this property would not cause more problems for the existing homes. Mr. Washington stated he felt that it was surface water underneath the houses that was causing the problems. The following appeared and spoke in favor of the request. February 14,1994 Page 6 Ms. Anna Claunch, 7440 Starnes Road Mr. Jim Claunch, 7440 Starnes Road Mr. Kyle Claunch, 6424 Hilldale Road, Fort Worth Mr. Robert Snoke, 3826 Sixth Avenue, Fort Worth The following appeared and spoke in opposition to the request citing drainage and foundation problems. Mr. Clinton Johnson, 7345 Plumwood Ms. Christina Johnson, 7345 Plumwood Mr. Randall Totty, 7329 Post Oak Mr. Russ Mitchell, 7345 Post Oak Mr. Merle Johnson, 7505 Kingswood Mr. Mark Kite, 7348 Plumwood Drive Mr. Thomas Harris, 7344 Plumwood Ms. Jajuana Blevins, 7300 Plumwood Mr. Don Johnson, 7552 Starnes Mr. Bernie Schmitt, 7500 Kingswood Court Mr. Michael Wantland, 7320 Plumwood Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to postpone PS 94-07 to the February 28, 1994 Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. RECESS Mayor Brown recessed the meeting. BACK TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting back to order with the same members present. *16. GN 94-17 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGING IN THE ON-PREMISE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE CITY - ORDINANCE NO. 1968 APPROVED February 14,1994 Page 7 *17. GN 94-18 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO.1848- ANIMAL CONTROL - ORDINANCE NO. 1969 APPROVED *18. GN 94-19 CLOSING STREETS IN WOODCREST - LUCAS ESTATES- RESOLUTION NO. 94-09 APPROVED *19. GN 94-20 CALLING CITY COUNCIL ELECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 94-07 APPROVED *20. GN 94-21 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDING GENERAL TERMS FOR JOINT ELECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 94-08 APPROVED 21. GN 94-22 POSSIBLE RECONSIDERATION OF PS 93-38 REPLA T OF LOTS 2 & 3, BLOCK 11, MEADOW LAKES ADDITION (DENIED AT THE JANUARY 24, 1994 COUNCIL MEETING) Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to reconsider PS 93-38 at the February 28, 1994 City Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. *22. PU 94-07 RATIFICATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACQUISITION PARCEL NO. 22; STRUMMER DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT APPROVED February 14,1994 Page 8 *23. PU 94-08 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE DATA TERMINALS FROM MOTOROLA APPROVED *24. PU 94-09 RATIFICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - PARCEL NO.5; STRUMMER DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT APPROVED *25. PW 94-02 AWARD OF BID FOR BURSEY ROAD ELEVATED TANK REHABILITATION APPROVED *26. PW 94-03 APPROVE DEDICATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE STATE ON TRACT 9S, WALLACE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1606 APPROVED *27. PW 94-04 AWARD OF BID FOR WATAUGA ROAD GROUND STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION APPROVED *28. PAY 94-02 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR RELOCATION OF MICROWAVE ANTENNA SYSTEM APPROVED 29a. GN 94-23 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF TRACTS 4A AND 4B OF STRUMMER DRIVE AND DRAINAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to approve Resolution No. 94-1 O. Motion carried 7-0. February 14,1994 Page 9 29. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Clint Blackmon, 5908 Circle North Drive, appeared before the Council and spoke on the renovation of the Free Weight Room at the Recreation Center. Mr. Blackmon stated the weights were put in a room that was too small and the machines were not what the patrons wanted. Mr. Blackmon requested that the room be enlarged. Councilman Sibbet stated that he and Mayor Pro Tem Welch had looked at the room and they also felt that it was not adequate. Staff was asked to place this item for discussion on the next City Council Work Session Agenda. Ms. Denise Bryant, 7816 Redwood Court, appeared before the Council and advised she had a nine year old son with cerebral palsy and thanked the Council for the Adventure World Park. Ms. Bryant also inquired about restrooms that would be accessible for handicapped children. Ms. Cheryl Lyman, 7328 Tipperary, appeared before the Council and thanked the Council for obtaining the grant for Adventure World. Ms. Lyman advised the Council they had builders that were willing to donate their time for building the restrooms. Mr. Charles Cole, 6125 Riviera Drive, appeared before the Council. Mr. Cole spoke on the solicitation ordinance and asked that he receive a response from Mr. McEntire. Mr. Cole also lodged a complaint against Laidlaw regarding the garbage not being picked up on Thursday. Mr. Cole felt the citizens should not have to pay for that day. Mr. Cole asked that he be contacted regarding his complaints. 30. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ~-b/./~ --/ TO~y~;~a; ..~~. ATTEST: