Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2006-11-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - NOVEMBER 13, 2006 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 13th day of November, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino John Lewis Ken Sapp Suzy Compton Tim Barth David Whitson Scott Turnage Tim Welch Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson Monica Solko George Staples Mary Edwards John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Vickie Lottice Drew Corn JoAnn Stout Eric Wilhite Dave Pendley Chris Swartz Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 6 Council, Place 7 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Public Information Officer Director of Planning & Development Finance Director Public Works Director Director of Parks & Recreation Budget Director Director of Neighborhood Services Planner Chief Building Official Aquatic Manager Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Reqular City Council Meetinq There were no questions from the Council. City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 2 A.2 IR 2006-117 Presentation of Boulevard 26 Intersection Desiqn Concepts Councilman Whitson, member of the Boulevard 26 Oversight Committee, presented to Council the committee's recommendations for intersection improvements at Boulevard 26 and Rufe Snow and Boulevard 26 and Glenview Drive. Councilman Whitson advised that also representing the City on the committee is Councilman Turnage. Other committee members are Mike Rigby, Chair, and two council members from the City of Richland Hills - Phil Heinze and Jeff Ritter. At the committee's October 19 meeting, Schrickel, Rollins and Associates presented for consideration four concept designs. The committee is unanimously recommending to both cities concept B-2. B-2 includes landscaping, signs, signals, a two-inch asphalt overlay with stripped crosswalks and a painted oval. The committee is also unanimously recommending the addition of Concept C as an added alternate bid. Concept C includes the addition of colored and stamped concrete in the crosswalks. Councilman Whitson showed visual concepts of the Boulevard 26 and Rufe Snow intersection and the Boulevard 26 and Glenview Drive intersection. The project's budget includes approximately $800,000 for construction costs; costs could be between $50,000 and $200,000 over budget depending on which design option is constructed. All costs will be shared equally by both cities. Councilman Sapp questioned if both Band C would be bid. Councilman Whitson explained that B-2 would be bid with an option to add Option C. Councilman Welch questioned if the cost of concrete had been compared to cost of asphalt for the intersections. Mr. Pitstick advised that it had been considered, but if concrete were used, improvements could be made to only one intersection. Council took formal action on the item during the regular meeting. A.3 IR 2006-118 NRH20 2006 End of Season Report Mr. Chris Swartz, Aquatic Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting NRH20's 2006 End of Season report. Highlights of the report included - · Second best summer in terms of attendance · Best revenue year - over $3.9 million - increase of 13.6 percent from last season · Highest season pass totals - 10,848 passes sold · Highest group exclusive revenue - over $165,000 · Third best food and beverage revenue - over $410,000 · Fifth best locker and gift shop combined revenue - over $165,000 Mr. Swartz reviewed the revenue operations of the park and the 2006 survey results. Mayor Trevino questioned if consideration had been given to making the check-in area and picture taking more user friendly and faster. Mr. Swartz explained the problem was that the vendor did not support the ability to upload a photo with online season pass City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 3 purchase, but that several options were currently being considered to move the season passes to the front gate and improve service. A4 IR 2006-119 NRH20 Strateqic Plan Implementation Update Mr. Chris Swartz, Aquatic Manager, highlighted the goals, short-term action items, estimated completion and status of the implementation timeline for the Strategic Plan update. The Council approved the Strategic Plan update at their September 26, 2005 meeting and on November 14, 2005 staff presented to Council an implementation timeline. One of the goals was to allow incremental annual increases to the historically low marquee price at NRH20. Mr. Swartz presented to the Council the recommended 2007 pricing for NRH20. Council concurred with the Strategic Plan Implementation Update including the recommendations of Staff for 2007 ticket pricing. A5 IR 2006-120 Discuss Upcominq State and Federal Leqislative Proqrams Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director, advised the Council the 80th Legislative Session will begin January 9 and the prefiling of bills began November 13. The City will use the following guiding principles to determine positions on city related issues: · Local control · A predictable and sufficient level of revenue · Opposition to unfunded mandates · Quality of life Council was asked to submit to the City Manager's office any priorities for the City's 2007 Legislative Program, which will be presented for Council approval at the December 11 meeting. Council was also advised that the 110th Federal Legislative Session would begin January 3, 2007. A6 Executive Session and Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:40 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551 Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 to discuss land acquisition located in the Loop 820 Corridor. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:00 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 4 A.O CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order November 13, 2006 at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino John Lewis Ken Sapp Suzy Compton Tim Barth David Whitson Scott Turnage Tim Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 6 Council, Place 7 Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Ogden Bo Bass Richard Torres Patricia Hutson Monica Solko George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Sapp gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Sapp led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) None. City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 5 A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mrs. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, appeared before the Council and advised this was her 19th citizen presentation since February 2006 about the Emerald Lakes facility. Mrs. O'Steen stated that the facility was not permitted by the City of North Richland Hills before the construction of and therefore this project should never have happened. Mrs. O'Steen stated that the walls were not inspected and it was her understanding that some failed during construction and had to be reconstructed. Mrs. O'Steen stated that she had not heard any dates, times, or engineering firm names for a study to be conducted to know what to fix, what is causing the problem and an accurate cost estimate. Mrs. O'Steen stated that to whom it is that is concerned about tax dollars, it is her tax dollars as well and that she could not help that the City has drug its feet. Mrs. O'Steen stated to Mayor Trevino that the open meetings act had not stopped his discussion and attacks after her presentations. Mayor Trevino asked for the Attorney to address what the City Council can do to respond to Mrs. O'Steen. Mr. Staples advised the Council that the City can do nothing. Mrs. O'Steen is factually and legally incorrect. The City did not create the problem; the City properly permitted and did everything required by law. Mr. Staples further advised that the problem is Mrs. O'Steen's problem; it is a private problem and not a public problem. The City Council cannot spend public funds to solve private problems of this nature. Councilman Whitson called for point of order. Councilman Whitson stated that he thought the Council Rules of Procedure prohibited attacks against the Mayor, Council and Staff. Councilman Whitson requested Staff to look into. Mayor Trevino stated that as chair of meeting he did not take Mrs. O'Steen's comments as an attack, but would request that the City Manager look into. A.S REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.O APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 6 B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 PW 2006-038 APPROVE CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH RICH LAND RETAIL, L.P. FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO SHADY GROVE ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-091 B.3 PU 2006-060 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND WRECKER SERVICES CONTRACT WITH AA WRECKER SERVICE RESOLUTION NO.2006-099 B.4 GN 2006-102 CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SITE ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-097 COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2006-14 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KEVIN NUGEN TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "R-3" RESIDENTIAL TO "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICES (LOCATED AT 8316 WOODS LANE - BEING LOT 2, BLOCK 2, WOODBERT ADDITION) ORDINANCE NO. 2912 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Kevin Nugen, applicant, presented his request. Request is to rezone a .481 acre site from R-3 Single Family Residential to CS Commercial Services for the purpose of building a small professional services office. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented a summary of the case, Planning and Zoning and Staff recommendations. The proposed use of the land is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request at their October 19 meeting. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 7 COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2912. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 SUP 2006-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BRIAN JAMES TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO DEVIATE FROM THE 8S% MASONRY REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES (LOCATED AT 8920 RUMFIELD ROAD - BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 1, JAMES ADDITION) ORDINANCE NO. 2913 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Councilman Welch advised he was the engineer of record for the project and would abstain from discussion and voting. An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilman Welch and filed with the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest was he was engineer of record for the project. Mr. Brian James, applicant, presented his request for approval of a special use permit for an exemption to the residential masonry requirement of 85% per wall elevation. Mr. James advised the Council that he did not realize that the modifications he made to the new home's elevations during construction did not meet City Code. Mr. Dave Pendley, Chief Building Official, presented the request and a summary of the issues. The applicant's approved building permit indicated that the elevation would be masonry meeting the City's masonry requirements. The builder and applicant, without knowledge or approval of the Building Inspection Department, altered the elevations during construction. One of the options available to the applicant that will allow him to proceed with his plan is the approval of a special use permit by the Council. The applicant will be required to redo the elevation in accordance with the approved building plans if Council does not approve the special use permit. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. Randy Shiflet, Chairman of P&Z Commission, 7524 Woodhaven Drive came forward. He explained that the east side elevation was the only side impacted. The other three sides of the house meet the requirements. The commission did consider that if the City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 8 homeowner complied with the 85% masonry it would make the structure look odd due to all the accented cedar in other areas. Mr. James came forward again and advised the Council that their concern for the upkeep of the cedar would not be a problem. He stated that he would treat the cedar as often as needed. Mayor Trevino called for anyone else in favor of the request to come forward. There being no one, Mayor Trevino called for anyone opposed to the request to come forward. There being no one, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for a motion. MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2913. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Council discussed the purpose of the masonry requirements and other city ordinances was to ensure that as the City is finished out, neighborhood aesthetics and values are increased. Council discussed that they were not concerned with the look of the house, but were concerned with the house not meeting the masonry requirements. Council discussed that they did not want this to be used as a precedence for future home builders and that once plans are approved by staff, any changes will be submitted to staff for approval. Council was concerned that by approving this SUP request, others will also try to ask forgiveness rather than permission. The Council made comments that this particular request was being supported only because of the oversight and the cost to correct the oversight would be the responsibility of Mr. James. Council warned that approval of future SUP requests of this nature would be a gamble and that the next individual could be out the expense to meet the requirements of the City. The Council also expressed their concerns with the maintenance of the cedar. Council commented that while Mr. James was committed to the maintenance of the cedar, they were concerned with future owners of the house maintaining the cedar. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED S-1; COUNCILMAN SAPP VOTING AGAINST; COUNCILMAN WELCH ABSTAINING. C.3 GN 2006-103 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING SECTION 118-1 DEFINITIONS; REPEALING SECTIONS 118-204, 118-3S4, 118-393 AND 118-423 REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDITIONAL SPECIAL USE PERMITS AND SITE PLANS WITHIN 200 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES; REVISING SECTION 118-242 REQUIRING ADMINISTRATIVE SITE PLAN APPROVAL; REVISING SECTION 118- 631 AMENDING TABLE OF PERMITTED USES - ORDINANCE NO. 2910 APPROVED City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 9 Eric Wilhite called on Randy Shiflet, Chairman of P&Z Commission to come forward. Mr. Shiflet came before Council on behalf of the P&Z Commission to express their support for Ordinance No. 2910. Eric Wilhite presented a PowerPoint presentation. He explained that this ordinance amendment revises the Table of Permitted Uses in the Zoning Ordinance, creates new definitions, repeals sections dealing with Conditional Special Use Permits and Site Plans within 200 feet of residential properties, and creates a requirement for administrative site plan approval. These proposed changes are an effort to clarify permitted uses and make the permitted use table more understandable. There are six basic changes to the proposed zoning text revisions: (1) elimination of the conditional special use permits (CS), (2) providing for administrative site plan approval by staff, (3) specifying outdoor commercial uses to allow and encourage outdoor entertainment uses, (4) specifying a minimum of 5 acres for automobile and truck dealerships, (5) clarifying allowed uses with alcohol sales, (6) adding new and unlisted land uses (section 118-1). Many of the changes to the table of permitted uses are a direct response to a desire by the City to be increasingly selective in the approval of specific types of land uses, their general and particular location, and their physical relationships to both existing and future adjacent land uses. As is to be expected, new types of land uses have been and will always be requested by developers and these amendments include several such new land use types. Modification of the administrative site plan provisions are intended to shorten the overall review time spent by developers without sacrificing quality of design or compliance with City development standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff believes these amendments will both strengthen and expand the City Council's ability, through land planning and land use controls, to meet several key community goals and objectives including enhancing economic vitality and furthering private investment, the conservation of both commercial and residential neighborhoods, and the overall protection of land use values throughout our Community. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance on Thursday, October 19, 2006 and recommended 6-0 to approve Ordinance No. 2910. Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone in favor of the changes to come forward. Randy Shiflet, Chairman of P&Z Commission came forward. He commented again that the P&Z Commission unanimously voted for support of the changes. City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 10 Mayor Trevino called for anyone in favor of or opposed to the changes to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing and called for a motion. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2910. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 GN 2006-104 JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILS OF RICHLAND HILLS AND NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ENDORSING BOULEVARD 26 STREETSCAPE DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT RUFE SNOW AND BOULEVARD 26 AND GLENVIEW DRIVE AND BOULEVARD 26 - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-098 APPROVED John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development, presented the item. He stated that staff has worked closely with the Boulevard 26 Oversight Committee and Schrickel, Rollins and Associates to bring the conceptual design of the Boulevard 26 Corridor into a realistic and practical design in preparation for construction. Four basic options were presented to the Oversight Committee on Thursday, October 19, 2006 including A, 81, B2 and C. It was a unanimous decision to proceed with Option B2 which includes improvements to both intersections for full landscaping, signs and signal improvements, 2 inch asphalt overlay and striped crosswalks and a painted oval as a base bid. It was also unanimously decided that should funding be available, an add alternate bid will be considered for selecting Option C which includes the addition of colored and stamped concrete in the crosswalks. The current budget for this project includes approximately $800,000 for construction costs. Schrickel, Rollins and Associates has estimated that construction costs could be between $50,000 and $200,000 over budget depending on which design option is ultimately constructed. These costs would be shared by both cities. Staff has prepared a joint resolution with the City of Richland Hills. This resolution will be presented to the City of Richland Hills on Tuesday, November 14th for approval. Councilman Welch left the Council Meeting at 8:03 p.m. City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 11 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-098. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2006-10S AMENDING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND KELLER FOR ANIMAL CREMATION SERVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-100 APPROVED Jo Ann Stout, Director of Neighborhood Services, presented the item. She explained that Neighborhood Services Department's desire was to ensure all municipalities that request our services are charged the same fee for crematory services and all service relationships are approved through an interlocal agreement. Staff has chosen a roughly middle range rate for such services ($30 per animal) as gathered from a survey of comparable cities that also provide crematory services. This amendment will, if approved, ensure that the City of Keller and any future municipalities that request our services will be charged the same amount. This will also require approval of an interlocal agreement by the City Council for the provision of such services. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-100. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 12 F.2 GN 2006-101 AMEND CHAPTER S4, TO ADD ARTICLE X AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT - ORDINANCE NO. 2911 APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that the next two items (F.2 and F.3) were related and would be discussed together but would be voted separately. Jimmy Perdue, Chief of Police, came forward and presented a PowerPoint presentation. He explained as our roadways become more congested, motorists begin to look for opportunities to avoid those traffic devices that might cause them to be delayed. Unfortunately, often these actions result in unsafe measures that can cause accidents. One of the contributing factors to many accidents throughout the City is motorists failing to stop at red lights. A recent engineering study was conducted at those and other high-accident intersections in North Richland Hills. A temporary camera was set up and filmed the following intersections for a total of eight hours (7-1 Oam, 11-2pm, and 5-7pm). Location Smithfield Rd. at Mid-Cities Blvd. Holiday Ln. at Mid Cities Blvd. Davis Blvd. at Harwood Rd. Davis Blvd. at Lola Dr. Davis Blvd. at Mid-Cities Blvd. Davis Blvd. at Maplewood Ave. Rufe Snow Dr. at Dick Lewis Rufe Snow Dr. at Mid-Cities Blvd. Rufe Snow Dr. at Loop 820 # of violations 6 vehicles 16 vehicles 20 vehicles 36 vehicles 36 vehicles 37 vehicles 61 vehicles 426 vehicles 976 vehicles Many cities across the State have begun installing cameras at selected high-accident locations in an attempt to reduce the number of accidents. If a violation is detected by the system, then a digital image is downloaded to a server where the picture is reviewed by a police officer to verify the violation. If a violation is confirmed, then a citation is sent to the registered owner. The amount being charged by most jurisdictions is $75.00 for the first occurrence. Since we have a number of intersections eligible for red light cameras that are located on a State Highway, a new Municipal Maintenance Agreement (MMA) will be completed and brought to the City Council for approval. This is being coordinated by the Public Works Department. There are numerous benefits to the City of North Richland Hills and its residents through the use of an automated red light enforcement system. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2911. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 13 F.3 GN 2006-109 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND MEMORANDUM OF USAGE - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-103 APPROVED Chief Perdue explained that the Council consensus at the October 23, 2006 Work Session was for Staff to bring forward the Policy on Uses of Revenues from the Automated Signal Enforcement Program for approval. The policy is intended to establish guidelines governing the usage of funds and defining the scope of resources for which the Traffic Safety Fund may be utilized. The Fund is established by City Ordinance and is defined as the gross collections derived from civil violations in accordance with Article X of Chapter 54 of the Municipal Code. The Funds may be expended only for the costs of automated signal enforcement under this article, public traffic or pedestrian safety programs, traffic enforcement, intersection improvements, and other uses as determined on an annual basis by resolution of the City Council. The policy is in anticipation of the City receiving revenues from an automated traffic signal enforcement program (red light camera) over the next several years. It is important that the City not become reliant on these funds as the program is intended to have a diminishing revenue stream as it becomes effective. The policy is to be reviewed on an annual basis to allow for any modifications. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-1 03. MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.4 GN 2006-106 APPOINTMENTS TO NAMING BOARD APPROVED Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, presented the item. She stated that the Naming Board was established by Ordinance No. 2517 for the purpose of submitting recommendations to the City Council for the naming of City facilities, which includes parks, buildings, streets and other publicly owned facilities. The Board consists of three Council members. Mayor Trevino, Councilwoman Compton and Councilman Lewis are currently serving on this board. The ordinance provides that the appointments to the board are to be made annually and that the Mayor, subject to Council approval, makes the appointments. Mayor Trevino is recommending that Councilwoman Compton, Councilman Barth and Councilman Turnage be appointed to the Board. City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 14 MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON, COUNCILMAN BARTH AND COUNCILMAN TURNAGE TO THE NAMING BOARD COMMITTEE. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.S GN 2006-107 APPOINTMENTS TO KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION- PLACES 1, S AND ALTERNATE APPROVED Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, presented the item. She explained that Places 1, 5 and the Alternate position on Keep NRH Beautiful Committee are currently vacant. Mayor Pro Tem Lewis is recommending the appointment of Ms. Teresa Hebert to the Place 1 position. Ms. Hebert lives in the northern quadrant of the City. Councilman Whitson is recommending the appointment of Ms. Dianna Madar to the Place 5 position. Ms. Madar has been serving as the Alternate since June 2006. Mayor Trevino is recommending the appointment of Ms. Dianne Spradling to the Alternate position. Ms. Spradling lives in the eastern quadrant of the City. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO THE KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: PLACE 1 - TERESA HEBERT PLACE S - DIANNA MADAR ALTERNATE - DIANNE SPRADLING COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.S.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA No action needed. City Council Minutes November 13, 2006 Page 15 F.6 INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Lewis made the following announcements. City offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day. It will be collected on Friday, instead. The November 2ih City Council Meeting has been cancelled. The next Council Meeting will be held on December 11th. The Neighborhood Services Department is seeking volunteers for a LitterNot clean up event on Tuesday, November 21st. For more information, please contact Neighborhood Services at 817-427-6651 . The City's 2006/2007 Budget is now available online. To view the budget, log on to www.nrhtx.com. go to the government tab and click on annual budget. Kudos Korner - Ed Harsh, Public Works Department - A resident called to express appreciation for Ed and the assistance he provided when she ran out of gas. Ed made sure that her car was out of traffic and brought her enough gas to get to a service station. The woman said she is glad to know there are still people willing to help others and she is glad they are here in North Richland Hills. F.7 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:4 p. . ATTEST: ø/lft{~ PC¡~~......... ;~I.l~City Secretary ->:¡, ~.., .....''i . f....../ '\(' , _. I,"" (\ ."..- E:! ,......: '\ \ := : \ (.f) '0 æ: ff' \ ~ o~ , r Ij '''' .?:\ k I -¡ fi ?'" \' ...f'11. ~ \Y...... ./,~ ~ {~ 0 ....... .......c...4 .iil ?7, -1 I ........... .. .,.~ ¡"'ililil. -< r J ..;: ,,¡fi't"ii" , ·;j!l ¡¡iI!U\\\\\\'.\\\\\\~~;¡:"