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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2006-04-24 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 - APRIL 24,2006 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in a work session on the 24th day of April, 2006 at 6:20 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 David Whitson Nancy Bielik Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson George Staples Mary Edwards Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Thomas Powell Vickie Lottice Richard Abernethy Absent: Ogden Bo Bass Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary City Attorney Public Information Officer Finance Director Public Works Director Director of Support Services Parks & Recreation Director Assistant to City Manager Assistant City Manager Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:20 p.m. A.O Discuss Items from Reqular City Council Meetinq Agenda Item E-3, PW 2006-011 - Councilman Lewis advised that with the expansion of Davis Boulevard to seven lanes he had some safety concerns around the Post Office, Fountain Ridge, Smithfield and Davis Boulevard intersections. Councilman Lewis advised at the time the work is done he would like to see Smithfield closed at Davis rerouting through traffic to Mid Cities, speed limits reduced and signalization at the Post Office and Forest Ridge intersection. City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 2 Mr. Curtis advised that the appropriate time to address any concerns and issues would be during the design phase of the project. Agenda Item B-2, PU 2006-029 - Councilwoman Cox questioned the conflict of interest questionnaire mentioned in the cover sheet. Staff explained that a new State law requires that each vendor complete a conflict of interest form. Agenda Items F-1 and F-2 - GN 2006-026 and GN 2006-027 - Councilwoman Bielik asked whether the bonds were 20 or 10 years. Mr. Koonce advised the General Obligation Bonds were 20 years and the Certificates of Obligation were a combination of 5, 10 or 20 year depending on the life of the equipment. Mr. Koonce advised the maturity of the debt was designed to coincide with the life expectancy of the equipment or asset. B.1 IR 2006-050 - Traffic Siqnal Liqht Communication System - Update Mr. Jimmy Cates, Public Works Operations Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting two capital improvement projects underway that address traffic congestion on several major streets within the City. The projects consist of installing a Spreads Spectrum Radio Communication System to allow staff to monitor 52 traffic signal light locations along Boulevard 26, Davis Boulevard, Mid-Cities Boulevard, Rufe Snow Drive, Precinct Line Road, Holiday Lane and a section of Glenview Drive. The projects also include new traffic signal timing plans to reduce motorists' delays along these routes. The signal timing plans will be implemented in time-based coordination and will operate during the a.m. and p.m. peak periods of the weekdays. Mr. Cates explained how the projects will improve the traffic flow, how the signals will be coordinated and the benefits of signal coordination and radio communication. Mr. Cates addressed questions from the Council on the preemption of the signals by emergency equipment, travel time runs based on average speed limits, and the effect of severe weather and power outages on the signals. B.2 IR 2006-051 - Information Related to the Development and Construction Process for Federally Funded Hiqhways and Roadways Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation explaining the development and construction process for highways and how it is impacted by federal funding and legislation. Mr. Curtis discussed the federally funded and state funded highway projects within the City. Mr. Curtis explained the timeline to develop, plan and complete a project. C.O Adjournment City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 3 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:54 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.O. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order April 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik David Whitson Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Patricia Hutson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Absent: Ogden Bo Bass Assistant City Manager A.1 INVOCATION Dr. Tommy Teague, Pastor, North Richland Hills Baptist Church, gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 341 led the pledge of allegiance. Proclamation to North Richland Hills Baptist Church was moved forward in the agenda. City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 4 A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) - Proclamation North Richland Hills Baptist Church 50th Anniversary Councilman Whitson presented Dr. Tommy Teague, North Richland Hills Baptist Church, with a proclamation recognizing the Church's 50th anniversary. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) Yard of the Month Awards Ms. Holly Bullington, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Member and Councilman Lewis recognized the Yard of the Month recipients and the Business Landscape Winner. Recipients of the Yard of the Month awards were: Lynn Lipinski, 6513 Brighton Court; Betty Phelps, 4600 Vance Road; Alan & Cynthia Farquharson, 5020 Skylark Court; Todd & Tracie Ramirez, 7040 Buenos Aires Drive; Jeff & Sheri Moffett, 5955 Winter Park Drive; Lori Horak, 7816 Noneman Street; Jan Stephens, 7424 Eden Road; H. J. & Shirley McCullough, 6824 Inwood; Peter & Nancy Hillier, 8636 Kensington Lane. The Business Landscape Winner was Mary M. Robb, D.D.S., 4108 Cagle Drive. A.5 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, referred to her previous citizens presentations to Council and her open records request to the City Secretary's office for a copy of the permit for Emerald Lakes. Ms. O'Steen advised she had read Mr. Staples report to Council that was included in the April 10 agenda packet and commented that there was not a necessity for an invoice because no permit exists. Mr. Staples advised that he disagreed; Ms. O'Steen was told that there was not a document styled a "permit" and that there were documents addressing her request. Mr. Staples stated that her choice would be respected. Ms. Patricia Christopher, 6708 Tabor Street, expressed safety concerns with gas wells being allowed in city parks. Ms. Christopher also commented on the color of the new Boulevard 26 street signs and the signs being hard to see. Mayor Trevino requested the City Manager to send a letter to Ms. Christopher addressing her concerns. City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 5 Mr. Marty Siskel, 4516 Cummings Drive, commented on last year's Supreme Court ruling that expanded eminent domain powers. Mr. Siskel urged the City to reject eminent domain taking of private property for commercial development or raising tax revenue. Mr. Siskel wanted the City to consider adoption of an ordinance that would prohibit eminent domain seizure of private property for commercial development, for private economic gain or for City tax revenue. Mayor Trevino asked the City Manager to send a letter to Mr. Siskel addressing this subject that Council talked about on June 23, 2005 in a special Council meeting. At that time, it was stated that the Council had not talked about the use of eminent domain and the taking of homeowners' land or homes. The Council has talked about how to maintain North Richland Hills neighborhoods. Mayor Trevino reiterated that Council's position has not changed and that they still want to maintain the character of the neighborhoods. Mr. Tom Lombard, 7216 Crabtree Lane, spoke on behalf of his neighbor Mary Endicott. Mr. Lombard expressed appreciation for the City's quick response to his request for assistance in seeking the removal of a street light pole that fell into Ms. Endicott's yard as a result of an accident approximately a month ago. Mr. Lombard advised that after contacting the City Manager, the pole was removed within the day from her yard, and within three weeks a new street light was installed and functioning. Mr. Lombard also expressed appreciation for the City's park and trail system and public safety quick response times. A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.O APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 10, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B2. PU 2006-029 AWARD BID FOR THE 2006 HV AC REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO AIRWISE HV AC INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,900. COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT There were no planning and development items. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2006-005 APPROVE LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ON MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND WINTER PARK DRIVE- RESOLUTION NO. 2006-015 APPROVED Purpose of item is to approve an advance funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the installation of a traffic signal at Mid-Cities and Winter Park. The Council approved in December 2005 the same agreement with a resolution that allowed the City the option of selecting the better of two locations (Parker or Winter Park Drive) for a proposed traffic signal light. TxDOT will only accept the resolution if it references the intersection referenced in the agreement (Winter Park). The resolution has been revised to reference only the intersection in the agreement. The sustainable development grant will be used for a traffic signal at Winter Park Drive/Amundson Drive and Mid-Cities Boulevard. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of the City and State. Key components of the agreement include: 1) The City is responsible for engineering services. The design will be reviewed and approved by the State; 2) Right of Way will be the responsibility of the City; 3) Adjustment of utilities will be the responsibility of the City; 4) An Environmental Assessment and any Mitigation, if required, will be the responsibility of the City; 4) Maximum grant available per the agreement is $120,000 for design/construction and $3,840 for direct State costs. The City will be responsible for the local match and all cost overruns. Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item and answered Council questions. Councilman Whitson advised that at some point in the future, he would like Winter Park and Amundson to be named the same. The Public Works Director advised he would investigate the City's options. City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 7 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-015. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. E.2 PW 2006-009 APPROVE A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT (LPAFA) WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (FM 1938) AND MID-CITIES BOULEVARD - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-020 APPROVED Purpose of item is to approve an advance funding agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for construction of intersection improvements at the intersection of Davis Boulevard and Mid Cities Boulevard. The intersection improvements are identified in the 2005/2006 Capital Projects Budget. Key components of the agreement include 1) TxDOT will participate in the costs of engineering, rights-of-way acquisition and construction; 2) utility adjustments are the responsibility of the City; 3) An Environmental Assessment and any Mitigation, if required, will be the City's responsibility; 4) The maximum grant available per agreement is $832,000 for engineering, right-of-way acquisition and construction. The City is responsible for the local match and cost overruns; 5) The City's estimated share for the project is $417,990; and 6) The City is required to pay $65,982 to TxDOT upon approval of agreement by Council. Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item and addressed questions from the Council. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-020. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E.3 PW 2006-011 APPROVE A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT (LPAFA) WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EXPANSION OF DAVIS BOULEVARD (FM 1938) FROM 5 TO 7 LANES FROM EMERALD HILLS WAY TO STARNES ROAD- RESOLUTION NO. 2006-021 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item. Nature of item is to consider a local project advance funding agreement with TxDOT for the expansion and City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 8 re-striping of Davis Boulevard from five to seven lanes from Emerald Hills Way to Starnes Road as identified in the 2005/06 Capital Projects Budget. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of the City and State. Key components of the agreement include: 1) an Environmental Assessment and any Mitigation, if required, will be the responsibility of the City; 2) Maximum grant available is $727,352 for construction and the City will be responsible for the local match and all cost overruns; 3) The City's estimated share for the project is $138,197. The project will be designed and constructed with the previous agenda item. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-021. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilman Lewis advised that during the Council Work Session he discussed the safety of Davis Boulevard as it expands to seven lanes. Councilman Lewis advised he expressed his desire that as the project is done he would like to see 1) speed limits reduced in the area of Davis Boulevard; 2) signalization at the Post Office and Fountain Ridge; and 3) the closing of Smithfield at Davis Boulevard re-routing the through traffic at Mid Cities. Councilman Lewis advised his concerns and desires will be addressed at a future date during the design of the project. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E.4 PW 2006-010 APPROVE A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT (LPAFA) WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE FROM 100 FEET NORTH OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE TO MID-CITIES BOULEVARD- RESOLUTION NO. 2006-019 APPROVED Nature of item is to approve a local project advance funding agreement with TxDOT for the reconstruction and widening of a section of Rufe Snow from 100 feet north of Hightower Drive to Mid Cities Boulevard as identified in the 2005/06 Capital Projects Budget. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of each party. The cost sharing is based on a 54 (TxDOT) /46 (North Richland Hills) split. Key components of the agreement include: 1) TxDOT will participate in the costs of engineering, right-of-way acquisition and construction; 2) utility adjustments are the responsibility of the City; 3) An Environmental Assessment and any mitigation, if required, is the responsibility of the City; 4) Maximum grant available per the agreement is $7,562,043 for engineering, right-of-way acquisition and construction; 5) the City's estimated share for the project is $6,164,916. City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 9 Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-019. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2006-026 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $2,280,000 "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2006" DATED APRIL 15, 2006, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 2876) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS APPROVED Items F-1 and F-2 were discussed together. Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, presented items F-1 and F-2. The sale of $2,280,000 in General Obligation Bonds was authorized by the 2003 Bond Election. Of this amount, $1,490,000 will be used for street projects, $40,000 to complete Holiday West Channel Improvements and $750,000 for fire training facility expansion/upgrades. The City's ratings of Aa3 from Moody's Investors Services and AA- from Standard and Poor's were reaffirmed. The sale of $11,310,000 in Certificates of Obligation will be used for aquatic park projects, central area library, golf course equipment replacement and capital equipment replacement projects. The debt has been structured so that the maturity will coordinate with the life of the equipment. Ms. Laura Alexander, First Southwest Company, discussed the bid tabulations and interest rates received and recommended the award of the General Obligation Bonds to Bernardi Securities, Inc. at an interest rate of 4.6211 percent and the Certificates of Obligation be awarded to Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. at an interest rate of 4.556206 percent. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE No. 2876 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES, 2006," LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS, RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT IN RELATION TO SUCH BONDS AND THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 10 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F2. GN 2006-027 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $11,310,000 "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2006" DATED APRIL 15, 2006, INCLUDING THE RECEIPT OF BIDS THEREFORE AND THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2877 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. APPROVED Item was discussed with F-1. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE No. 2877 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2006," PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID CERTIFICATES BY THE LEVY OF AN AD VALOREM TAX UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY AND A LIMITED PLEDGE OF THE NET REYENUES OF THE CITY'S WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM, RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT IN RELATION TO SUCH CERTIFICATES AND THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F3. PU 2006-027 APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH LARRISON CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIVE FIRE TRAINING FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $675,008 - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-022 APPROVED Andy Jones, Fire Chief, presented the item and answered questions from Council. Item is to consider approval of a contract with Larrison Construction for the Fire Training Facility Expansion project. The project was included in the 2004/05 CIP budget and was approved by the voters in the 2003 Bond Election. The project was included in the 2006 bond sale. After receiving and evaluating proposals, a selection committee is recommending the contract be award to Larrison Construction. The committee worked with Larrison to bring the project within budget and as a result, deductions were made to bring the contract amount to $675,008. City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 11 COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-022. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F4. PU 2006-031 AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KIM LEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2007 FIRST PHASE ATTRACTION AT NRH20 FAMILY WA TERPARK - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-027 APPROVED Ms. Vickie Loftice, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council. Item is to consider awarding a contract for engineering services for the 2007 first phase attraction at the Water Park. The NRH20 Capital Improvement Program includes funding for an additional attraction to be opened for the 2007 season as recommended by the NRH20 Updated Strategic Plan. Proposals were received and evaluated by a committee. The committee is recommending the award of the contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates. The project is planned to be completed for the 2007 Operating Season. COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-027. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F5. GN 2006-029 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE TARRANT COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS OF ITS SERIES 2006 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOME MORTGAGES FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-026 APPROVED Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director, presented the item and answered questions from the Council. Nature of request is to consider approval of a resolution allowing the Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation to provide below market interest rate loans for first-time qualifying homebuyers in North Richland Hills. Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation will administer the program and the City has no liability. City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 12 COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-026. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.6 IR 2006-049 REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIOR AND DISABLED RESIDENTS Mr. Richard Abernethy, Assistant to the City Manager, reported on transportation services available to the City's senior and disabled residents. The primary service available is the Northeast Transportation Service (NETS). The service is an on demand transportation service that seniors and disabled residents can use for medical appointments, work or any other type of appointment that requires transportation. Other Northeast cities participating in NETS include Haltom City, Hurst, Bedford, Euless, Keller, and Grapevine. The service area includes the participating cities. Other services are available for residents needing transportation outside the service area. NETS is funded from a variety of sources and passengers pay a $3.00 round trip fare. The Wheels Service, operated by the Red Cross, provides transportation for medical appointments to senior and disabled residents to anywhere in Tarrant County. The Tarrant County Transportation Service, operated by the Red Cross, will provide transportation for residents needing transportation in Tarrant County for appointments other than medical for a round trip fare of $20.00. F.7 INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilwoman Bielik made the following announcements. Early voting for the May 13 City Council Election will take place May 1 through May 9 at the North Richland Hills Recreation Center and at several other locations across Tarrant County. North Richland Hills voters may vote at any of the early voting sites. A complete list of early voting locations is available on the City's web site, www.nrhtx.com. or by calling 817-884-1115. The City of North Richland Hills continues its free spring concert series at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. The next scheduled performance is Grupo Amistad and Zayra Alvarez, starting at 6:30 p.m. on May 5th. Admission is free. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, call 817-427-6614. At the last Council Meeting, a question was asked about where the name "Barnett Shale" originated. In the 1870's, John W. Barnett and his family settled in San Saba County near a creek he named the Barnett Springs Creek. According to historical City Council Minutes April 24, 2006 Page 13 geological notes, a soft, yellowish gray to black clay shale outcropped there. Geologists who studied its occurrence gave it the name "Barnett" shale because of its proximity to the Barnett family's homestead, where the shale is well exposed. Thanks to North Richland Hills resident Sid Johnston for researching the Barnett Shale and providing this information. Kudos Korner - Marc Byrom, Jay Carter, Robert Gomez, Erick Smythe and Ray Salazar - Public Works Division Street Department - A phone call was received from a North Richland Hills resident commending this crew for their professionalism and the courteous manner in which she was treated during a water line installation on her street. She said the staff kept her informed of water outages and access issues, and their communication was beyond anything she expected. F.8. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8: 18 p. Oscar ATTEST: gdátc/d~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary ~\~~\\'i\\\\!1n!lII1I:11l #"$ C H Lq I1111 It, ~ ç..\,.....··........tlt ^ '?%.. .À...· ....':;J "Ø\ L '(,,'.' ......<. .,,.. n .'7--.' Q::! "'r-- g ~[ \r' ,? .....,: r ! (J) I.-~ ~ ,1' C< \).... h ¡ .~ ~ 0 ...~... ..... 'Y .;:j. '"...1'? '>'4- -r ..... ......,. 'Iì,'h-: / 3-----" s~.,,; "4u" . '* .~,,> 1t/j '¡¡UI""S¡M'\'~;'