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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1994-11-14 Minutes Present: Absent: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 14,1994 Tommy Brown Mark Wood Jo Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Jim Browne Jerry McGlasson Pam Burney Barry LeBaron Richard Albin Mack Garvin Lyle E. Welch Jeanette Rewis Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Public Works Director Community Services Director Police Chief Environmental Services Director Planning/Inspection Director City Engineer Councilman Councilman City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT MICRO-CHIP Councilman Sibbet expressed his support for PAM B. IDENTIFICATION the program. There were no questions from Proceed with FOR PETS the Council. Implementation. JOINT City Manager Sanford advised he had talked JIM B. RECREA TION/ with the School Board and they had agreed to Please follow up. ATHLETIC a 25-year lease so that the project would FACILITIES AT qualify for grant funding. There were no RICHLAND HIGH questions from the Council. SCHOOL Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/94 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT PURCHASE OF Mr. Cunningham advised that at a previous LARRY C.NIC J. RECYCLE BIN Council meeting the Council discussed the Please follow up. CARTS possibility of charging for the carts. Mr. Cunningham stated Council direction was needed on 1) whether to charge the senior citizens and if so, how much, and 2) whether to make the carts available to other citizens in the community and how much. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to charge the senior citizens $7.50 and others $15.00. AWARD OF BID No questions. JIM B. FOR THE SITE FYI IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, BIRDVILLE I.S.D. AND THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TRANSITIONAL No questions. NAN HOUSING FOR THE INDIGENT Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/94 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CREATION OF Staff advised that if Council approved the MARTY W. HEALTH creation of this corporation, it would not cause Proceed. FACILITIES any financial risk to the city. Staff explained DEVELOPMENT the individual projects would be brought to the CORPORA TION, Council for approval. Staff advised Council APPROVAL OF would need to appoint seven citizens to the CORPORATIONS' Board of Directors and name three as ARTICLE OF incorporators. Council consensus was to INCORPORA TION appoint as incorporators Richard Work, AND BYLAWS, Charles Owen and Charles Brinkley, and APPOINTING appoint to the Board of Directors Charles INITIAL Brinkley, Robert Harrison, Charles Owen, Alton DIRECTORS OF (Bob) Hamm, Clint Blackman, Richard Work CORPORA TION, and David Myers. AND OTHER MATTERS RELA TED TO APPROVAL OF CORPORATION COUNCILMAN WELCH NOW PRESENT. NAME AND LOGO Mr. Browne advised that it was the consensus JIM B. FOR FAMILY of the Park and Recreation Board and Staff to FYI WATER PARK recommend the name and logo presented in the Council agenda packets. Ms. Barbara Stahl, representing Kearley & Company- marketing and advertising consultants, presented to the Council the logo recommended by the Park and Recreation Board and staff and an additional logo (ring buoy). Ms. Stahl explained the criteria that should be considered when selecting a logo. After discussion by Council, formal action to be taken in regular meeting. Pre-Council Minutes 11/14/94 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT APPROVE Staff explained the function of the additional GREG D. ADDITIONAL personnel. There were no questions from Proceed. PERSONNEL FOR Council. CIP PROGRAM REVISE 1994-95 Mr. Sanford explained why Staff was GREG D. GENERAL FUND recommending that the three projects be FYI CIP PROJECTS added to the 1994/95 CIP Projects list. There LIST were no questions from the Council. POLICE Chief McGlasson presented the quarterly NAN DEPARTMENT'S report for the Police Department. QUARTERLY REPORT OTHER ITEMS Mr. Sanford advised Council of a request from LARRY C. Laidlaw for a garbage rate increase. Council Please follow up. discussed the possibility of coordinating with the City of Hurst a joint terms agreement with Laidlaw. 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 - NOVEMBER 14, 1994 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order November 14, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown Mark Wood Lyle E. Welch Jo Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Staff: C.A. Sanford Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Engineer Absent: Mack Garvin Jeanette Rewis Councilman City Secretary 2. I NVOCA TION Councilman Oujesky gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1994 APPROVED November 14, 1994 Page 2 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1994 Council meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 5. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES B. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES No action necessary. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (10,11,15,16,17,19,20,22,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33, & 34) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. 8. PZ 94-14 - PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST OF JBM DEVELOPMENT TO REZONE TRACTS 4B1, 4B1A AND 4C2, MANN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1010 FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2025 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. Darryl Perry with Washington and Associates, and representing JBM Development, appeared before the Council to answer any questions. Mayor Brown called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to please come forward. November 14, 1994 Page 3 There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve Ordinance No. 2025. Motion carried 6-0. 9. PZ 94-21 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1874 REGARDING SPECIAL USE PERMITS ORDINANCE NO. 2019 APPROVED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. Jim Cato, 6733 Parkwood, appeared before the Council. Mr. Cato wanted to know what would be gained by creating another special use category. Mr. LeBaron explained the amendment. 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. Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wood, to approve Ordinance No. 2019. Motion carried 6-0. *10. PS 94-45 - REQUEST OF JOHN BARFIELD FOR FINAL PLAT OF FOREST GLENN ADDITION APPROVED *11. PS 94-46 - REQUEST OF MIKE RADER FOR FINAL PLAT OF LOT 5, BLOCK 4, INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION APPROVED November 14, 1994 Page 4 12. PS 94-47 - REQUEST OF JBM DEVELOPMENT FOR FINAL PLAT OF BRITTANY PARK ESTATES APPROVED Mr. Darryl Perry, representing JBM Development, appeared before the Council to answer any questions. Councilwoman Johnson stated she had a problem with there being only one entrance to the addition. Councilwoman Johnson stated she would not vote for any more plats with only one ingress/egress. Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wood, to approve PS 94-47. Motion carried 5-1; Mayor Pro Tem Wood, Councilmen Sibbet, Oujesky, Welch and Councilwoman Spurlock voting for, and Councilwoman Johnson voting against. 13. PS 94-53 - REQUEST OF VENTURE STORES FOR REPLAT OF LOT 2R, RICHFIELD PLACE COMMERCIAL; A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 25, CLEARVIEW ADDITION; AND TRACT 13F, WALLACE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1606 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Wood abstained from discussion and voting. Councilman Sibbet stated he would like for funds to be escrowed for the installation of sidewalks after the Highway Department project was completed. **Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to approve PS 94-53 with the stipulation that there be a covenant to provide for sidewalks on Davis Boulevard. Motion carried 5-0; Mayor Pro Tem Wood abstaining. **Corrected at the 12/12/94 City Council Meeting - "...that there be a covenant to provide for sidewalks on Grapevine Hwy." November 14, 1994 Page 5 14. GN 94-134 - AWARD OF BID FOR THE SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, BIRDVILLE I.S.D. AND THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (TABLED AT THE OCTOBER 24,1994) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve GN 94- 134, awarding the contract to James B. Arnold in the amount of $141,000.00. Motion carried 6-0. *15. GN 94-138 - DESIGNATION OF THE FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM AS THE "OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER" RESOLUTION NO. 94-56 APPROVED *16. GN 94-139 - TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THE INDIGENT ORDINANCE NO. 2023 APPROVED *17. GN 94-140 -INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT RESOLUTION NO. 94-55 APPROVED 18. GN 94-141 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CLOSING SUNSET ROAD AT RUFE SNOW DRIVE ORDINANCE NO. 2021 TABLED Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for those wishing to speak to come forward. The following appeared before the Council: November 14, 1994 Page 6 Mr. James Oliver, 6517 Sunset Road - Opposed to closing; did not feel it would be fair or feasible; limited access to subdivision could cause homeowner's insurance rates to increase; suggested speed humps be installed as an alternative. Ms. Marie Clifford, 6604 Sunset Road - In favor of closing; stated the street was a blind access to and a blind exit from Rufe Snow; concerned about the safety of the children. Mr. Fred Cooley, 6501 Sunset - In favor of closing; did not feel speed humps would slow the traffic down. Mr. Clarence Williams, corner of Arborbrook and Sunset - Opposed to closing; did not feel the traffic was a problem. Mr. James Stack, 6633 Sunset - Opposed to closing; did not feel that the traffic was through traffic, but teenagers living in the addition. Mr. Victor Stevens, 6616 Sunset - In favor of closing the street. Mr. Mike Clifford, 6604 Sunset - In favor of closing the street. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Brown closed the Public Hearing. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if the engineers could look at the situation and submit a compromise similar to the Library where a left-hand turn is not allowed. Councilman Oujesky advised he would support the request to close the street. Councilman Oujesky stated cut-through traffic was a definite problem and the problem will only get worse when Rufe Snow is under construction. Councilwoman Johnson agreed that the problem was only going to get worse. She stated she would like for the Council to consider a no-entry from Rufe Snow. Councilman Sibbet expressed concern that this was a public street and that there would be other requests to close public streets. Councilman Welch stated that the Council closed streets at Bedford-Euless Road because of a heavy traffic problem, and the traffic situation on this street was the same. Mayor Brown stated he felt Council should consider closing the street. November 14, 1994 Page 7 Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve closing Sunset Road at Rufe Snow Drive. Councilwoman Spurlock asked if it would be possible to postpone this and request that Staff check into other alternatives for ingress/egress. Councilwoman Spurlock moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to table GN 94-141. Motion to table carried 4-2; Councilwomen Johnson and Spurlock, and Mayor Pro Tem Wood and Councilman Sibbet voting for, and Councilmen Oujesky and Welch voting against. *19. GN 94-142 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING IH-35 AS THE NAFTA SUPER HIGHWAY RESOLUTION NO. 94-58 APPROVED *20. GN 94-143 - REQUEST TO APPROVE BID FOR 1994-95 PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE APPROVED 21. GN 94-144 - CREATION OF HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPROVAL OF CORPORATION'S ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS, APPOINTING INITIAL DIRECTORS OF CORPORATION, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO APPROVAL OF CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO. 94-57 APPROVED Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve Resolution No. 94-57. Motion carried 5-1; Councilwoman Spurlock voting against. *22. GN 94-145 - RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF C.A. SANFORD AS CITY MANAGER APPROVED November 14, 1994 Page 8 23. GN 94-146 - APPOINTMENT TO TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Pro Tem Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson, to appoint Ms. Rachel Thorn to Place 1 on the Teen Court Advisory Board. Motion carried 6-0. 24. GN 94-147 - NAME AND LOGO FOR FAMILY WATER PARK APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilwoman Spurlock, to approve GN 94-147 with the exception that the life buoy logo be used. Motion carried 4-2; Councilwomen Spurlock and Johnson, and Mayor Pro Tem Wood and Councilman Sibbet voting for, and Councilmen Welch and Oujesky voting against. *25. GN 94-148 - APPROVE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL FOR CIP PROGRAM APPROVED *26. PU 94-84 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ALTERNATE FUEL SYSTEM FOR CITY VEHICLES APPROVED *27. PU 94-85 - AWARD BID FOR RENOVATION OF BUILDING FOR RECORDS STORAGE FACILITY APPROVED *28. PU 94-86 - AWARD BID FOR DEMOLISH/REMOVAL OF HOUSES FOR CITY HALL EXPANSION APPROVED " - . ....^.~~~--_..".".<~-'---'-_.._,~._,-----..._---~~._-_._. November 14, 1994 Page 9 *29. PW 94-38 - VACATE AND ABANDON BURSEY ROAD SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY AND GRANT OUTLOTS 6R AND 7R, FAIR OAKS ADDITION TO ADIENE JONES ORDINANCE NO. 2024 APPROVED *30. PW 94-39 - APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE FROM I.H. 820 TO WATAUGA ROAD RESOLUTION NO. 94-59 APPROVED *31. PW 94-40 - APPROVE BUDGET FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIRS TO STREETS FOR REMOVAL OF SUNKEN SPOTS APPROVED *32. PW 94-41 - REVISE 1994-95 GENERAL FUND CIP PROJECTS LIST APPROVED *33. PAY 94-27 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,316.65 TO N.G. PAINTING, INC. FOR BURSEY ROAD ELEVATED TANK REHABILITATION AND REPAINTING APPROVED *34. PAY 94-28 - RATIFY AGREEMENT WITH LOUGHRY APPRAISAL COMPANY, INC. - HOLIDAY LANE STREET IMPROVEMENTS (BOGART DRIVE TO WA TAUGA ROAD) APPROVED 35. CITIZENS PRESENTATION 1. MRS. MICHELLE MOCNIAK RE: PROPOSED HANDGUN REDEMPTION (IR 94-154) November 1 4, 1994 Page 10 Mrs. Michelle Mocniak stated she was proposing a project to get some of the handguns off of the streets. She explained to Council that in exchange for the redemption of handguns, auto stereo equipment and auto alarms would be given in return. Councilman Oujesky advised Mrs. Mocniak to coordinate her activities with the Police Chief. Mayor Pro Tem Wood questioned whether there would be other agencies who have jurisdiction over this and what Mrs. Mocniak's funding capacity would be. Councilwoman Spurlock expressed concern about the project and that she would like to see plans before approving. Mayor Brown advised Mrs. Mocniak to work with the Police Chief on this. Mr. Sanford advised he needed to meet with the Council in a work session in the near future. Mr. Browne, Parks and Recreation Director, gave an update on the North Richland Middle After School Program. 36. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ~ ATTEST: @ábuèJti lIúX~ Patricia Hutson - Assistant City Secretary