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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1995-10-23 Minutes Present: Absent: NOTES ON PRE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1995 Tommy Brown Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Jo Ann Johnson Ray Oujesky Byron Sibbet Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Jim Browne Charles Harris Barry LeBaron Richard Albin Mayor Councilman Councilman Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Public Works Director Park & Recreation Director Finance Director Planning/Inspection Director City Engineer Mark Wood Linda Spurlock Sansoucie C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Councilman Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Mayor Brown introduced Mr. Charles Harris, new Finance Director. Mayor Brown asked Mr. Wieder to brief the NAN Council on the Regional Transportation Western Subregion Subcommittee Meeting they attended earlier in the day. Mr. Wieder stated it was agreed that there needed to be more communication on transportation issues among the area cities. COG will be facilitating quarterly meetings with the cities in the greater Tarrant County area starting next month. Mr. Wieder advised that Wes Heald from the TxDOT District Office was in support of the City. Mr. Heald felt Austin should view road projects in their entirety rather than prioritize them into phases. Mr. Wieder stated that Railtran was starting a new campaign to push for participation. Councilwoman Sansoucie now Dre~umt Pre Council Meeting October 23, 1995 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT REPORT ON Mr. Browne gave an overview of the concept JIM BROWNE TENNIS CENTER, plan for the tennis facilities. Mr. Browne stated COURT AND that if Council approved, Staff would submit the LIBRARY plan to BISD for their approval. Mr. Browne answered Council's questions. There was discussion on parking and the location of a natatorium. Mr. Browne stated that Staff would like to share some of their ideas with Council at a workshop. Ms. Monica Walsh stated they would like to form a City team for the "SK NRH Run for the Arts" to be held November 11. Ms. Walsh asked for Council's support. AMENDMENT TO No questions. THE BUILDING CODE REGARDING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PERMIT FEES FOR HOUSE MOVERS WORK SESSION Mr. Cunningham stated that Staff would like to LARRY C. TO DISCUSS meet with Council in a work session to discuss PLANS FOR park plans and then tour the proposed park PARKS sites discussed. After discussion, consensus was Staff would contact Council to set up small group tours. Mayor Brown requested Staff to provide concept plans prior to the tours. Council will conduct a planning work shop in January. Pre Council Meeting October 23, 1995 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT OTHER ITEMS Mayor Brown stated he no longer had the time LARRY C. to devote as Council representative to the Chamber and he would like for Council to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Johnson as the representative to the Chamber. Council asked the City Manager to take appropriate action to make the appointment. Mr. Cunningham stated the Library and LARRY C. Municipal Court would like Council to tour the lighting and remodeling improvements that had been made. Consensus was to tour the Library and Court prior to a Pre-Council meeting. Mayor Brown advised he and the City Manager would be meeting with Watauga on October 25. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the 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 - OCTOBER 23, 1995 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Brown called the meeting to order October 23, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Tommy Brown JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Mack Garvin Mark Wood Ray Oujesky Byron Sibbet Linda Spurlock Sansoucie Staff: Randy Shiflet Larry Cunningham Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Absent: C.A. Sanford Jeanette Rewis Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Engineer City Manager City Secretary 2. INVOCATION Councilman Oujesky gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1995 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the minutes of the October 9, 1995 meeting. October 23, 1995 Page 2 Motion carried 7-0. 5. MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1995 APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Garvin, to approve the minutes of the September 27, 1995 meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 6. MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 11,1995 APPROVED Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman Oujesky, to approve the minutes of the October 11, 1995 meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 7. PRESENTATIONS BY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS A. BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES No action needed. 8. PRESENTATION OF "YARD OF THE MONTH" AWARDS Mayor Brown and Alice Scoma presented the "Yard of the Month" awards to: Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mumford, 7604 David Drive; David and Sally Gibson, 8608 Castle Creek Court; John and Sharon Dempsay, 5060 Lakeview Circle; Tyson and Linda Nolte, 6800 Ridgewood; Nick and Barbara Valore, 7005 Leaning Oak; Clarence Evans, 7200 Harwick; Donald and Margaret McCarley, 5600 Havana; Lisa Jernigan, 4217 Cummings; and Glenn and Helen Weissinger, 4517-a Shady Lake Drive. 9. PRESENTATION OF "LANDSCAPE OF THE MONTH" AWARD Mayor Brown and Alice Scoma presented the "Landscape of the Month" award to Cucco's Sandwich Shop, 6650 Glenview. October 23, 1995 Page 3 10. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 11. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) INDICATED BY ASTERISK (13, 15, 16, 17, 18,19, 20, & 25) APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 7-0. 12. PZ 95-05 - REQUEST OF GLEN GOOD TO REZONE TRACT A, BLOCK 25, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION FROM R-7-MF MUL TI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING CENTER - ORDINANCE NO. 2043 (LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF NORTH RICH LAND BOULEVARD) APPROVED Councilman Oujesky moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve Ordinance No. 2043. Councilwoman Sansoucie asked about the signage. Mr. LeBaron stated that the signage was addressed in the proposed ordinance. Motion carried 7-0. *13. GN 95-130 - AUTHORIZATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING ON RUFE SNOW RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. 95-54 APPROVED 14. GN 95-131 - APPOINTMENT TO TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED October 23, 1995 Page 4 Councilman Sibbet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Sansoucie, to appoint Mr. Billie Moore to Place 6 on the Teen Court Advisory Board. Motion carried 7-0. *15. GN 95-132 - RATIFICATION OF SETTLEMENT IN EUDY V. CITY - RESOLUTION NO. 95-55 APPROVED *16. GN 95-133 - AMENDMENT TO THE BUILDING CODE REGARDING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PERMIT FEES FOR HOUSE MOVERS - ORDINANCE NO. 2084 APPROVED *17. GN 95-134 - APPOINTMENT OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER- ORDINANCE NO. 2083 APPROVED *18. PU 95-69 - APPROVE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON RUFE SNOW DRIVE/HARMONSON ROAD - PARCEL NO.6, CARL A. WATERS APPROVED *19. PU 95-70 - AWARD CONTRACT FOR COpy MACHINES APPROVED *20. PU 95-71 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT APPROVED 21. PW 95-65 - PUBLIC HEARING ON HARMONSON ROAD ASSESSMENTS Mr. Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, presented the scope of the Harmonson Road project. October 23, 1995 Page 5 Mr. James K. Norwood, appraiser, presented the Enhancement Study. The total assessments were lowered for parcel numbers 2 through 20 on the Assessment Roll. The revised assessment roll is included with Ordinance No. 2081 as a permanent record. Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. The following appeared before the Council with questions about the project and their assessment. Mr. Henry Besson, 6719 Harmonson Mr. Kenneth Adcock, 4620 Taos Mrs. Minnie Mason, 2801 Dogwood Park, representing her mother and aunt Mr. James Patterson, 6809 Harmonson Road 22. PW 95-66 - CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ESTABLISH ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON HARMONSON ROAD ORDINANCE NO. 2081 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 2081 establishing the assessments for Harmonson Road. Councilwoman Sanscoucie questioned why Parcel NO.1 was the only property enhanced. Mr. Norwood explained that the amount of enhancement was based on the amount of property involved. Motion carried 7-0. 23. PW 95-67 - PUBLIC HEARING ON HIGHTOWER DRIVE ASSESSMENTS Mr. Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, presented the scope of the project. Mr. Paul Young, appraiser, presented the Enhancement Study. The assessments were lowered for Parcels NO.4 and 5. Revised assessment roll included with Ordinance No. 2082 as permanent record. October 23, 1995 Page 6 Mayor Brown opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. No one appeared before the Council. 24. PW 95-68 - CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ESTABLISH ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON HIGHTOWER DRIVE (A1) - ORDINANCE NO. 2082 APPROVED Councilman Garvin moved, seconded by Councilman Sibbet, to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 2082 establishing the assessments for Hightower Drive. Motion carried 7-0. *25. PAY 95-20 - APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT TO TEAM DESIGN FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT RENOVATION APPROVED 26. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Mike Stephens, 624 Melbourne Court, representing Elite Custom Homes, appeared before the Council. Mr. Stephens stated he had a buyer who wanted to build a $200,000 custom stucco home in North Richland Hills. Mr. Stephens asked Council to consider amending the building code so stucco products would be allowed in North Richland Hills. Several Council members were not in favor of amending the Building Code to allow stucco homes. Councilwoman Sansoucie felt stucco homes should be approved on a case-by-case basis. The following neighbors on Sheridon Drive appeared before the Council regarding the house fire at 3533 Sheridon Drive: Ms. Judith Corsi, 3600 Sheridon - expressed concern on the response time of the Fire Departm ent. October 23, 1995 Page 7 Mr. Dennis Cook, 3537 Sheridon - felt there was a discrepancy in the coordination of the equipment at the house fire and the Fire Captain was discourteous with the neighbors. Mr. Burt Corsi, 3600 Sheridon - wanted to know when first 911 call was recieved and why the response time was slow. Mr. Sean Bellah, 3532 Sheridon - their main concern was the response time, which city was suppose to respond to their neighborhood, and felt the Captain was sarcastic and rude to some of the neighbors. Mayor Brown advised that the City Manager would look at all of their concerns. Ms. Martina O'Reilly appeared before the Council. Ms. O'Reilly stated her son wanted to build the stucco house and asked Council to reconsider and look at his plans. Ms. O'Reilly was advised that Council could not take action until the item was placed on an agenda. Councilwoman Sansoucie stated she would introduce the ordinance on an agenda. Ms. Patricia Connelly, 3533 Sheridon Drive, stated she did not have a problem with the Fire Department but with the 911 response. 27. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting. ~~-~~~~ Tommy Brown - Ma r ATTEST: C?i2tZt¿:/¿¿ Hm~ Patricia Hutson - Assistant City Secretary