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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 - DECEMBER 11, 2006
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
11th day of December, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pre-Council 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
Drew Corn
Thomas Powell
Jimmy Perdue
Andy Jones
Eric Wilhite
Dave Pendley
Vickie Lottice
Kyle Spooner
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
Budget Director
Support Services Director
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Chief Planner
Building Official
Parks and Recreation Director
Information Services Director
Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
A.1 Discuss Items from Reqular City Council Meetinq
Mayor Trevino advised that Council had been provided with an addendum to the
November 13 minutes. Agenda Item C.2, page 8 had been revised to include
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comments and concerns the Council had with the request and the case setting a
precedence for future homebuilders.
A.2 IR 2006-129 Presentation of Proposed Siqn Ordinance Revisions by Council
Focus Group
Scott Turnage, Councilman and Chairman of the Focus Group, presented a PowerPoint
presentation highlighting proposed changes to the Sign Ordinance. Mayor Trevino
appointed a Focus Group comprised of Councilman Turnage, Councilwoman Compton,
and Kathy Luppy, Beautification Committee Chair, to review the existing sign ordinance
and recommend necessary changes. The Focus Group's primary objectives in
reviewing updates to the sign ordinance was to allow for proper and effective
identification of local businesses, enhance traffic safety, conform to state and federal
laws, encourage the efficient enforcement and removal of illegal and obsolete signs and
promote an attractive community. The committee also met with representatives from
eight businesses in the community to review with the businesses the sign ordinance and
receive their input. Councilman Turnage highlighted the recommended changes to the
ordinance. Councilman Whitson advised he had been approached by several churches
inquiring if consideration had been given to allowing electronic signs that would allow
them to promote different events throughout the year. Councilman Turnage advised
that it would only be allowed in the Freeway Overlay Zone.
A.3 IR 2006-130 Information on Upcominq Aqreements reqardinq the Use of Public
Riqht-of-Way for Gas Pipelines
Greg VanNeiuwenhuize, Assistant Director of Public Works, presented a PowerPoint
presentation informing the Council of upcoming agreements for the construction and
maintenance of gas pipelines within the public right-of-way. There is currently one
existing gas well site within the City - Graham Ranch site. The Graham Ranch site
does not have access to the existing gas trunk mains located within the City and
additional pipelines will need to be constructed to connect the site with an existing trunk
main. The pipelines will cross both private and public property. Staff is drafting a
standardized agreement to enable staff to regulate the location of gas pipelines,
regulate the number of gas pipelines constructed within the right-of-way and impose
conditions on the owners of the gas pipelines within the public right-of-way. The owners
of the gas pipelines will pay City fees for the use of right-of-way and all agreements will
be approved by the City Council. Mr. VanNeiuwenhuize highlighted the topics covered
by the agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Lewis questioned the route of the pipeline for the
Graham Ranch site. Mr. Van Neiuwenhuize advised of two options being considered -
one option would be at the rear of commercial properties and the second option would
be at an existing drainage easement. Councilman Welch questioned what guarantee
the City would have that the gas company would remove the pipeline when it was no
longer being used. Staff advised that they would take a closer look at the removal
provisions in the agreement.
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A.4 IR 2006-128 Discuss 2007 State Leqislative Proqram
Karen Bostic, Managing Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the
City's legislative priorities during the 80th Texas Legislative Session. As in the past, the
City will use four guiding principles to determine positions on City-related issues. The
guiding principles are local control, a predictable and sufficient level of revenue to
provide for our citizens, opposition to unfunded state mandates, and quality of life. Ms.
Bostic highlighted some of the priority issues. Ms. Bostic advised that if Council
approves the program on the regular agenda, it will be presented in the coming weeks
to the City's legislators. Mayor Trevino reported on his recent contacts and meetings
with state legislators. Mayor Trevino also updated the Council on the regional transit
initiative.
A.5 Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:31 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 December 11, 2006 at 7:00 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
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
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Monica Solko
George Staples
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
A.1
INVOCATION
Councilman Whitson gave the invocation.
A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
FLAG CEREMONY
Scout Troop #434 presented the flags and led the pledge of allegiance.
A.3
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
Ms. Kathy Luppy, Chairperson of Keep NRH Beautiful and Councilwoman Compton
recognized the Holiday Lighting Awards recipients: Charles & Jo Ann Lewis, 3817
Diamond Loch; Kerrie Bourland, 7300 Deville; Paul Paschall, 4809 Fairway Court; David
Byczek, 5636 Havana Drive; Vu Cao, 8613 Hudson Street; Stephen P. Randles, 7564
Hightower Drive; Steve Lane, 9204 Hailey Court; Trent Atkinson, 7218 Bursey Road;
Mark and Anna Reimer, 8413 Spence Court.
A.4
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mrs. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, appeared before the Council and
presented a picture of a crumbling wall that she had also presented at previous Council
meetings during the year. Mrs. O'Steen advised that the wall was still in the same
condition and that nothing had been done. Mrs. O'Steen advised that she still has not
seen the Emerald Lakes permit that Mr. Staples says exists and that she has not seen
any engineer studies or plans. Mrs. O'Steen remarked that it was the City's drainage
ditch and that she had not heard of any plans to reroute the storm waters.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Attorney to address why the City has done nothing.
Mr. Staples advised that the City has done nothing because it is not the City's problem,
and nothing will be done because it is not the City's problem. The City has an
easement. It is not the City's drainage ditch; the City did not build it. The facility was
properly permitted and expenditure to fix something that is the obligation of private
property owners would be both unlawful and outside the authority of the Council.
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Ms. Dee Cassell, 8513 Newman Drive, advised her home was hit by a car early Sunday
morning. The car left the scene of the accident, but it was suspected that the car was
cutting through the neighborhood. Ms. Cassell advised of cut through traffic her
neighborhood was experiencing and expressed safety concerns. Ms. Cassell asked for
assistance with the cut-through traffic in Home Town.
Mayor Trevino requested Public Works Director Curtis and Police Chief Perdue to work
with Ms. Cassell to address her concerns.
Mrs. Patti Trainer, 8500 Olmstead Terrace, spoke in support of Ms. Cassell's request.
Mrs. Trainer advised that traffic was coming in at the Newman entrance and cutting
through to Mid-Cities. Mrs. Trainer advised traffic was drag racing down Winter Park
and she and her husband did not feel safe in their master bedroom because of it. Mrs.
Trainer asked the Council to consider blocking off the Newman entrance to eliminate
the cut through traffic.
Mayor Trevino asked Public Works Director Curtis and Police Chief Perdue to see what
could be done to address the concerns expressed.
A.5
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
B.O
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13, 2006 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
B.2 FP 2006-13 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RANDY SEALE TO
APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 15, WINDCREST ADDITION
PHASE II (LOCATED IN THE 7400 BLOCK OF DOUGLAS LANE - 1.234
ACRES)
8.3 PAY 2006-006 APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,041.98
TO SHARROCK ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE DAVIS BOULEVARD AT
SHADYWOOD LANE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION PROJECT
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COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION
TO THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES BROUGHT TO THE COUNCIL'S ATTENTION DURING THE PRE-
COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1
ZC 2006-05 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
BRAD HARDY TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "C-1" COMMERCIAL TO
"RI-PD" RESIDENTIAL INFILL - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED IN THE
8200 BLOCK OF STARNES ROAD - BEING LOT 11A, BLOCK 6, CRESTWOOD
ESTATES ADDITION - 3.63 ACRES) *****LETTER SUBMITTED TO CONTINUE ITEM
TO NEXT COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 8,2007****
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 8. 2007
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing and read the letter submitted by the applicant
to continue item to the next council meeting, January 8, 2007.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY
8,2007. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO CONTINUE CARRIED 7-0.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
D.1
FP 2006-14 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DENCIL S. LONG III TO
APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, DENCIL LONG III ESTATES
(LOCATED IN THE 6700 BLOCK OF MEADOW ROAD. - 2.838 ACRES). ***LETTER
SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT TO CONTINUE ITEM TO NEXT COUNCIL MEETING -
JANUARY 8, 2007***
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 8. 2007
Mayor Trevino read a letter submitted by the applicant requesting the item be continued
to the next council meeting, January 8, 2007.
MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING,
JANUARY 8, 2007. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
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MOTION TO CONTINUE CARRIED 7-0.
PUBLIC WORKS
E.1
PU 2006-061 APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS AND REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE RED LIGHT
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM - RESOLUTION NO.
2006-105
APPROVED
Jimmy Perdue, Chief of Police, presented the item. Council approved at the November
13 meeting an Automated Signal Enforcement Ordinance. Item before Council is a
contract between the City and Red-Flex to install and maintain the equipment and
manage the program. The City is joining other area cities via an interlocal agreement
with the City of Piano, using Piano's bid for a contractor to install, maintain, and facilitate
North Richland Hill's program. Piano's bid was awarded to Red-Flex Traffic Signals.
Initial term of the contract is for three years with three additional one year extensions.
The agreement calls for an initial installation of four intersection approaches within
ninety days. Red-Flex will charge the City $4,870 per approach for their services per
month. The City will only be obligated to pay the fixed fee each month and if the
amount invoiced exceeds revenue, the City will only pay the revenue and the difference
between the invoiced amount and revenue will carry over to the next month as a deficit.
The contract provides that any outstanding deficit upon contract expiration will be
forfeited by Red-Flex. The North Richland Hills Police Department will review the
violations on the videos and the right to issue citations will be the sole responsibility of
the North Richland Hills Police Department. The program will be operated at no cost to
the City regardless of the number of violations. The two agenda items to follow address
the placement of the cameras in TxDOT intersections.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-105. COUNCILMAN
WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.2
PW 2006-040 APPROVE MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (MMA) WITH
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PLACEMENT OF
CAMERAS ON STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-102
APPROVED
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Mayor Trevino stated that the next two items (E.2 and E.3) went together and would be
presented together but voted on separately.
Mike Curtis, Public Works Director presented the items. Because TxDOT controls some
of the intersections being considered for red light camera monitoring equipment, the
City is required to execute two agreements before TxDOT will allow the installation of
red-light camera monitoring equipment at signalized intersections located on state
highway right-of-way. The first agreement is a Municipal Maintenance Agreement that
outlines the general responsibilities for both parties. The second agreement is an
Amendment to the Municipal Maintenance Agreement and identifies the specific TxDOT
intersections to be approved for the red light cameras. The agreements are standard
TxDOT agreements with TxDOT being responsible for the roadway and the City
responsible for the operation and maintenance of the cameras. At this time cameras
are not being installed at every TxDOT intersection; however, the City is requesting
approval to install at all TxDOT intersections. This will allow the City to install at
additional TxDOT intersections in the future without having to resubmit for TxDOT
approval.
In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Curtis advised that the State office rather
than the District office was the approving authority and that staff estimated it would take
approximately sixty to ninety days to receive approval. Chief Perdue advised that the
focus would be to choose intersections that would reduce accidents.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-102. COUNCILWOMAN
COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.3
PW 2006-039 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT (MMA) WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CAMERA MONITORING SYSTEMS ON STATE
HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS - RESOLUTION
NO. 2006-104
APPROVED
Mike Curtis, Director of Public Works, presented the item along with the previous item.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-104. MAYOR PRO TEM
LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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GENERAL ITEMS
F.1
GN 2006-113 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE GENERAL
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING THE SIGN REGULATIONS - ORDINANCE
NO. 2916
APPROVED
Councilman Turnage presented the item. Councilman Turnage chaired a Focus Group
appointed by the Mayor. Other members of the Focus Group were Councilwoman
Compton and Kathy Luppy, Chair of the Keep NRH Beautiful Committee. The Focus
Group met during the month of October to review and consider changes to the Sign
Ordinance. The Group also met with eight local businesses to hear their comments and
ideas and review of the sign ordinance. The Focus Group established primary
objectives in reviewing the Sign Ordinance and their specific recommended changes
were based on their objectives. Councilman Turnage highlighted the recommended
changes and responded to questions from the Council. At Councilman Turnage's
request, Kathy Luppy commented on the work of the Focus Group. Ms. Janet Golightly,
owner of Golightly's Tea and Antiques, and one of the eight businesses that provided
input to the Focus Group, was also asked by Councilman Turnage to speak on the
recommended changes. Ms. Golightly expressed appreciation to the City for working
with the businesses.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2916. COUNCILWOMAN
COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
Councilman Whitson left the meeting at 8:09 pm
F.2
GN 2006-110 RENEWAL OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR'S CONTRACT - RESOLUTION
NO. 2006-106
APPROVED
Andy Jones, Fire Chief, presented the item. Item is to authorize the City Manager to
renew the contract with Dr. Roy Ramada as Medical Director for the City of North
Richland Hills. The contract will become effective January 1, 2007 and reflects a fee
increase over the previous contract. The Fire Department Staff researched base rates
for medical direction and found that rates range from 31 cents per capita to more than
40 cents per capita. The new contract fee will equate to approximately 33.8 cents per
capita for 2007 and 40.5 cents per capita for 2008. Doctor Yamada provides extensive
training in medical protocol for the City's EMS personnel as well as advanced skills
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training. Doctor Yamada also provides the Fire Department with 24 hour, on line
medical direction via cell phone.
Councilman Whitson returned to the meeting at 8: 11 pm
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-106. MAYOR PRO TEM
LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F.3
GN 2006-116 APPROVE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EVERGREEN
ALLIANCE GOLF LIMITED, L.P. FOR SERVICES AT IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE -
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-109
APPROVED
Richard Torres, Assistant City Manager, presented the item. Staff is recommending
awarding to Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited a new management agreement for Iron
Horse. The proposed agreement would be for three years with two one year options.
Mr. Torres presented highlights of the proposed agreement. The agreement outlines
the City's expectations of EAGL in detail.
Mayor Trevino asked what the City's plans were to address some of the maintenance
issues in the Club House and Caboose.
Mr. Torres advised Staff was working on developing cost estimates that address the
issues. Preliminary plans are to renovate the restrooms, replace carpet throughout, tile
the entranceway, and address kitchen area needs and other miscellaneous
maintenance items. The items to be addressed are capital improvements that have not
been addressed in the normal operating budget, but will be addressed as capital
projects. The City is planning to manage the improvement project similar to the recently
completed improvement project at City Hall.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Koonce explained the difference between
net cash flow and excess cash flow.
MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-109. COUNCILMAN
TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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F.4
GN 2006-114 APPROVE 2007 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
APPROVED
Karen Bostic, Managing Director of Administrative/Fiscal Services, presented the item.
The City based its 2007 State Legislative Program on four guiding principles - 1) to
oppose any legislation that will erode authority to govern local affairs; 2) assurance of a
predictable and sufficient level of revenue to provide for our citizens; 3) oppose the
imposition of unfunded state mandates; and 4) support any legislation that increases the
quality of life for our citizens. Upon approval, staff will present the City's program to its
State legislative delegation.
COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2007 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.5
GN 2006-111 AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR 2006-2007 HOLIDAY D.W.I.
ENFORCEMENT GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-107
APPROVED
Jimmy Perdue, Chief of Police, presented the item. TxDOT is funding STEPIWAVE
grants as part of a statewide campaign of "Drink, Drive, Go to Jail" and the National
Impaired Driving Mobilization Campaign. The grants are designed to provide additional
law enforcement officers during the holiday seasons to increase DWU arrests and make
roadways safer. TXDOT has notified the Police Department that grant funds have been
allocated to reimburse law enforcement officers for overtime hours and mileage costs
incurred by the City while conducting additional impaired driving enforcement under the
2007 STEPIWAVE IDM program. North Richland Hills must enter into a grant
agreement with TxDOT to receive the grant funds. The City will agree to fund overtime
for additional enforcement targeting impaired drivers from December 22, 2006 to
January 01,2007, from March 9, 2007 to March 19,2007, from June 29,2007 to July 5,
2007 and from August 17, 2007 to September 3, 2007. The Police Department will
seek reimbursement at the conclusion of each time period. The maximum amount of
the grant is $16,500.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-107. COUNCILMAN WELCH
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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F.6
GN 2006-112 ORDINANCE REQUIRING BURGLAR ALARM PERMIT - ORDINANCE
NO. 2915
APPROVED
Jimmy Perdue, Chief of Police, presented the item. Staff presented to Council during a
previous work session a draft ordinance that would require permits for burglar alarms
and assess fees for false alarms in excess of three annually. Staff has incorporated
suggested changes from the work session. Section 9-5(a) was changed from 30 days
to 90 days to allow adequate time to capture the data and get the program operational.
Section 9-5(i) was changed to lower the cost of both the permit and the renewal fee.
The draft copy had both at $50 while the final proposed ordinance has a graduated
scale of fees. Chief Perdue presented highlights of the proposed ordinance and
addressed in his presentation questions and concerns previously received.
Councilman Sapp commented he felt the majority of alarms are monitored and most
intrusion alerts are rectified by the resident and the alarm company. Councilman Sapp
commented that most residents feel that the abusers should be discouraged, and
questioned that if registering alarms would help, could the Police Department's goal not
be accomplished with a one time registration fee rather than an annual permit fee.
Chief Perdue addressed Councilman Sapp's comments and advised that the main
purpose of the annual permit was to update the alarm company information and to keep
the alarm owner's information accurate. Without accurate information, the Police
Department spends additional time responding to the call.
Councilwoman Compton asked how the City would monitor who has an alarm, who has
paid for a permit and how the money collected would be used.
Chief Perdue advised it was the intent to contract with a third party vendor to manage
the program. Chief Perdue advised the ordinance provides that the money collected
would be placed in the General Fund to pay the third party administrator and offset the
cost of the program.
Councilman Barth questioned if it became apparent that seniors were having several
false alarms, could the City work with them.
Chief Perdue advised one of the duties of his department was to assist individuals with
specific issues/problems. Chief Perdue advised that his department works with
individuals to identify and resolve problems.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2915. MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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F.7
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilman Turnage made the following announcements:
City offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, and Monday, January 1, in
observance of the Christmas and New Year's Holidays. Trash and recycling will not be
collected on the holidays. Collections will be made on the Tuesday after each holiday.
The December 25 City Council Meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is
scheduled for January 8 at 7 p.m.
Residents can place Christmas trees curbside for recycling on Thursday, January 4.
Residents can also drop off Christmas trees for recycling December 26 through January
5 at Green Valley Community Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. The recycled trees will be
turned into mulch. Mulch will be available for pickup January 6 - 10 at the park. For
more information, please call Allied Waste Services at 817-332-7301.
Kudos Korner - Sky Thomas, Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. An e-mail was
received from a resident commending Sky for her quick response to a call regarding an
injured hawk. The resident said Sky answered all of her questions knowledgably, and
she was grateful for Sky's concern and care of the bird.
F.8
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:14 .m
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