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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2005-08-22 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - AUGUST 22, 2005 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 22nd day of August, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik David Whitson Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson George Staples Mary Edwards John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jimmy Perdue Patrick Hillis Kyle Spooner Vickie Lottice Bill Thornton John Lynn Jimmy Cates Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary City Attorney Public Information Officer Director of Planning & Development Finance Director Public Works Director Police Chief Human Resources Director Information Services Director Park & Recreation Director Assistant Park & Recreation Director Assistant Police Chier Public Works Operations Manager Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 1. Discuss items from Reoular Auoust 22. 2005 City Council Meeting None. 2. IR 2005-109 Review Grant for Traffic Siqnal Timinq Plans for Rufe Snow Drive and Holidav Lane City Council Minutes August22,2005 Page 2 Public Works Director Mike Curtis advised the Council that the Rufe Snow Drive and Holiday Lane Traffic Signal Timing Projects identified in the 2004/05 Capital Projects Budget are eligible for a program being implemented by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). NCTCOG has implemented a regional project called the Thoroughfare Assessment Program (TAP). The goal of the project is to maximize the capacity of existing roadway systems by improving traffic operations through signal timing and implementation of operational improvements along selected corridors. NCTCOG sent the City a notice advising of the opportunity to obtain a grant to fund eighty percent. Council was advised that if the City participates in the program the City would need to go through the NCTCOG process, which will delay the two signal timing projects. Council concurred with submitting the Rufe Snow Drive and Holiday Lane projects to NCTCOG for consideration. 3. IR 2005-110 Presentation by Everoreen Alliance Golf Limited Reoardino the Proposed Reconstruction of Greens at Iron Horse Golf Course Mr. Neil Schmidt, Golf Course General Manager, discussed with the Council the Golf Course Greens Resurfacing Project. Mr. Schmidt explained why the greens need to be resurfaced, the reconstruction process, different alternatives considered, and the project goals. Councilman Lewis present at 5:43 p.m. 4. IR 2005-102 Demonstration of the Parks Security Cameras Located at Green Valley. Cross Timbers, Walkers Creek and Richfield Parks Mr. Gary Bechtold, Parks Superintendent, advised the installation of the security cameras at Cross Timbers Park, Green Valley Park, Richfield Park and Walker's Creek Park is complete. Mr. Bechtold gave a demonstration of the new park security cameras. There were no questions from the Council. 5. Adjournment Mayor Trevino adjourned the Pre-Council meeting at 6:01 p.m. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order August 22, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Minutes August 22, 2005 Page 3 ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Nancy Bielik Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Ogden Bo Bass Richard Torres Patricia Hutson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION Councilwoman Compton gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Compton led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Councilwoman Johnson and Ms. Debbie York, Environmental Resources Coordinator, recognized the following Yard of the Month recipients: Toby & Donna Keeling, 6501 Briley; Robert & Rosalie Bergerson, 4317 Lynn Terrace; Paul & Jodi Miller 6328 Meadowlakes Drive; Bob & Inge Gossett, 7132 Meadow Park N.; Jeff & Cynthie Garner, 6001 Avalon St.; Cindy Tucker, 6924 Meadow Creek; Chad & Stacy Engelhardt, 7004 Mossycup Lane; Randy Keisling, 6809 Green Acres Dr.; Billie Dozier, 6885 Paintbrush Court. Mr. John Dickinson, 6800 Nob Hill was recognized as the Texas SmartS cape Winner, and Villas on the Green, Amber Gapinski, Property Manager, 8515 Grapevine Highway as the Business Landscape Winner. City Council Minutes August22,2005 Page 4 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Maury Siskel, 4516 Cummings Drive, asked that the Mayor, Council and other city leaders express their views openly about using public domain proceedings in the eminent development programs in North Richland Hills and asked that North Richland Hills residents write or email their city officials to express their views on this prospect. Mr. Siskel expressed that eminent domain has no application for private commercial development. Mr. Tim Barth, 8400 Bridge Street, advised he attended the Walker Creek Elementary School dedication ceremony and enjoyed the program. Mr. Barth commented on the technology available to the students attending the school and felt that it should be available throughout the school district. Mr. Barth commented that the citizens will have an opportunity to support the upcoming school bond election and that he hoped the citizens will seriously consider the school bond program. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Trevino removed Consent Agenda Item 7a. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. REMOVED B. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 08, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING C. GN 2005-081 APPROVE CONTRACT AUTHORIZING PASS-THROUGH STATE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR NETS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-058 D. PU 2005-034 AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KELLER - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-059 E. PAY 2005-005 APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,999.44 FOR DOUGLAS LANE (HIGHTOWER DRIVE TO 200' NORTH) WITH REQUIRED STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes August22,2005 Page 5 7A. MINUTES OF THE JULY 29-30, 2005 COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION APPROVED Mayor Trevino stated he would like the minutes to reflect the fact that Councilwoman Bielik made suggestions on obtaining additional taxes for business signs in the City and new revenues by making landlords responsible for delinquent utility bills. There was no concurrence or agreement by the Council on the need to do either of these two suggestions. Staff did respond that they would look into it. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 29-30, 2005 AS CORRECTED BY MAYOR TREVINO. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 8. GN 2005-082 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TAX RATE Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing on the proposed tax rate. Mr. Drew Corn, Budget Director, presented the proposed tax rate. The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 is 57¢. Because the proposed rate of 57¢ is higher than the effective tax rate of 56.0655¢ two public hearings must be held. The second public hearing will be held on September 12 and the tax rate is scheduled for adoption at the September 26 council meeting. Notice of the public hearings has been published according to State law. Mayor Trevino asked for public comments in opposition to the proposed rate. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino asked for public comments in favor of the proposed rate. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and announced that the second public hearing will be held on September 12. The adoption of the tax rate will be considered at the September 26, 2005 Council meeting. 9. GN 2005-083 APPROVE ROADWAY SAFETY AWARENESS MARKER POLlCY- RESOLUTION NO. 2005-060 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the proposed policy. The two primary purposes of the Roadway Safety Awareness Marker Policy are to raise public City Council Minutes August22,2005 Page 6 awareness of the need for safe driving and minimize graffiti and non-conforming signs. The policy allows immediate family members to make a request for a safety awareness sign at a location where a fatality accident occurred. The policy allows different safety awareness phrases to be placed on the sign and the name of the deceased may be placed on the sign if requested by an immediate family member. * COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2005-060. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH, COUNCILWOMEN Cox, COMPTON AND JOHNSON AND COUNCILMEN LEWIS AND WHITSON VOTING FOR AND COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK VOTING AGAINST. 10. PU 2005-035 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES TO PATILLO, BROWN & HILL, L.L.P. - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-061 APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director presented the proposed contract. The City requested proposals for professional auditing services and received proposals from Deloitte & Touche; Patillo, Brown and Hill; Ryland, Clay & Optiz; and Weaver and Tidwell. A committee reviewed and evaluated the proposals submitted. The committee concluded the best proposal was submitted by Patillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. and recommends the award of the contract to the firm. The term of the engagement will be for fiscal years 2005, 2006 and 2007 with two optional one-year renewals. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2005-061. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 11. PU 2005-036 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SOFTWARE FROM COMPUDYNE PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $427,020- RESOLUTION NO. 2005-062 APPROVED Mr. Kyle Spooner, Director of Information Services, presented the item. The Tiburon system upgrade was approved in the current Capital Projects budget. Because an Corrected with the following addition: During the discussion of item Staff was asked if a drunk driver could be named on a roadside memorial sign and the response was yes. City Council Minutes August22,2005 Page 7 existing system is being upgraded, the only vendor the upgrade can be purchased from is Compudyne. Staff is recommending the Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the software upgrade and a Master Support Agreement that extends the City's annual software maintenance with Tiburon for the life of the purchase. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2005-062. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 12. PU 2005-037 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM UPGRADE FROM IBM CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,566 - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-063 APPROVED Mr. Kyle Spooner, Information Services Director, presented the item. Staff requested Compudyne (Tiburon) to submit an upgrade proposal to include software and hardware to upgrade the Tiburon system. Staff also requested from the State of Texas Department of Information Services (DIR) pricing from IBM Corporation for the hardware to support the system. Council approved the purchase of the software from Compudyne in the previous item. The DIR pricing for the hardware was less than the proposal provided by Compudyne. Staff is recommending purchasing the IBM servers necessary to support the Tiburon Public Safety upgrade from IBM Corporation. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2005-063. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 13. GN 2005-084 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2005-2006 BUDGET Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing on the proposed 2005-06 Budget. Mr. Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager introduced the proposed 2005-06 Budget and Mr. Drew Corn, Budget Director, presented highlights of the proposed operating funds budget, the capital projects fund budget, and the budgets for the Crime Control & Prevention District and the Park & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. City Council Minutes August 22, 2005 Page 8 Mayor Trevino asked for public comments in opposition to the proposed 2005-06 proposed budget. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino asked for public comments in support of the 2005-06 proposed budget. The following individuals did not wish to speak but completed a public meeting appearance card requesting their support for the budget be recorded: Mr. Tim Gumble, 6516 Circleview Drive - in support of the Golf Course Greens Project Mr. Richard Davis, 6617 Hillside Court - in support of the Golf Course Greens Project. Ms. Tracye Tipps, 6811 Briley Drive, spoke in support of the budget and the proposed Dog Park project. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. 14. GN 2005-085 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, presented the recommendation of the Youth Advisory Committee for appointment of a new committee member. The committee is recommending the City Council reappoint Sara Shive, Birdville High School student, to a one-year term. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2005-085, APPOINTING SARA SHIVE TO A ONE-YEAR TERM. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 15. GN 2005-086 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning & Development, recommended the following appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee: Phil Myhra, Janet Golightly, Jim Makens, Mike Rigby and Alan Young. The appointees' terms of office will expire in 2007. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2005-086, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes August 22, 2005 Page 9 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 16. INFORMATION AND REPORTS IR 2005-110 REVIEW OF PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF GREENS AT IRON HORSE Mr. Neil Schmidt, General Manager and Head Golf Professional at Iron Horse, presented the Golf Course Greens Resurfacing project. Mr. Schmidt explained the need to resurface the greens, the reconstruction process, different alternatives considered and the goals of the project. IR 2005-113 REVIEW DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE DOG PARK FACILITY Ms. Vickie Loftice, Park & Recreation Director, presented the proposed development plan for the dog park facility to be located on property purchased and incorporated into Northfield Park. Council concurred with the information presented by Ms. Loftice and was agreeable with Staff moving forward with the construction documents and specifications to solicit bids. ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATION Councilwoman Cox made the following announcements. Volunteers are needed for a Keep NRH Beautiful community litter cleanup on Saturday, September 17. This event is being held in conjunction with the annual Trinity Trash Bash & Waterfest 2005. Please pre-register as soon as possible by calling 817-427- 6651. City Hall and other City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage will be collected by Trinity Waste Services. Kudos Korner - Tisha Fowler, Animal Adoption & Rescue Center - A letter was received from a resident thanking Tisha for the quick response to his call for assistance when his neighbor's fence fell and a dog got loose. The resident said it is wonderful to have people who work hard to make our city a nice place to live. 17. ADJOURNMENT City Council Minutes August 22, 2005 Page 10 MaYOrTr~VInO~~jOUmed the meeting at 8:1Yh ,,\\\I~CHl .4";:'11;,, ~ :.''.c~ ~..:.::":'.!.ro~/J'" I t~~"'n'" ........ \. Oscar Trevino - Mayor A:t: \(p~ ==~.J ~. ~ -0' r ......- ~til(~ Patri~,- H°Lrts&n··':· Cl~l'Secretary "'I ... - ,\\ 'fll,,,,ft II \ IIIII