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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 - JANUARY 8, 2007
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
8th day of January, 2007 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
George Staples
Mary Edwards
John Pitstick
Larry Koonce
Mike Curtis
Vickie Lottice
JoAnn Stout
Greg VanNeiuwenhuize
Jimmy Cates
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
City Attorney
Public Information Officer
Director of Planning & Development
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Park & Recreation Director
Director of Neighborhood Services
Assistant Public Works Director
Public Works Operations Manager
Aquatic Manager
Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
A.1 Discuss Items from ReQular City Council Meetinq
No items were discussed.
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A.2 IR 2007-001 Discuss ReschedulinQ the March 12.2007 City Council Meetinq
There will not be a quorum of Council at the March 12, 2007 Council meeting. The
consensus of the Council was to reschedule the March 12, 2007 City Council meeting to
March 19,2007.
A.3 IR 2007-002 Public Works Desiqn Manual - Proposed Chanqes
Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation
highlighting proposed changes to the Public Works Design manual. Mr. Curtis reviewed
the schedule for approval of the manual and provided an overview of the changes. The
categories of proposed changes are 1) new criteria (or changes to existing); 2) conform
to Federal and State laws, 3) establish existing staff policies as formal written
guidelines; and 4) refine specific sections to include more detail. Categories 1 and 2
contain recommended changes as a result of changes in federal and state laws that
deal with how the City must handle storm water runoff and areas where the existing City
criteria is deficient and needed to be revised. Category 3 contains staff policies that are
currently in effect but not in writing. They are now being established as formal written
guidelines in the manual. Category 4 refines specific sections to include more detail so
that it is clearer to the developers and engineers. Category 5 is a cross reference to
existing ordinances related to design. Mr. Curtis reviewed the changes in each of the
categories and advised that at a future Council work session updates would be provided
from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and questions would be addressed.
There were no questions from the Council.
A.4 IR 2007-003 Update on the Sounds of SprinQ Concert Series and Companies In
Action (formerly Corporate ChallenQe)
Ms. Vickie Lottice, Parks and Recreation Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation
updating the Council on the Sounds of Spring Concert series (formerly Lotta Night
Music). For the last eight seasons, the series has been at the Green Valley Community
Park. Last year, the series was given a new name, new logo and all Texas artists were
booked along with opening acts providing opportunities for new and upcoming artists.
The venue at Green Valley Park has presented some limitations and staff has been
considering possible new locations. Staff is recommending a venue change to NRH20.
The new venue is more conveniently located, providing greater visibility and access
from Boulevard 26 and is accessible from the North Electric Trail and Walker's Creek
Trail. The concerts will be held in the open space west of the park. The two pavilions
will provide shaded seating and views of the stage and food service will be available.
This season the concerts will be scheduled for six consecutive Fridays instead of every
other Friday. Concerts will kick off on April 6 with the last concert on May 11. Council
was shown a layout of how the park would be utilized for the series. After brief
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comments by various members of the Council, the Council concurred with staff's
recommendation to relocate the concert series to NRH20.
Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, updated the Council on
Companies in Action, formerly known as Corporate Challenge. The event created in
1992 is an Olympic style competition event for businesses and corporations. The
program experienced a decline in interest and participation after ten years. After the
event experienced a significant drop in participation last year, the Parks and Recreation
staff, Economic Development and representatives from past participating companies
met to redesign the event. The group came up with a new event, Companies in Action,
which will feature six events over a nine-month period beginning in February and ending
in October. The new format will allow company employees, spouses, and board
members to participate and eases the time commitment. In response to questions from
Council, Ms. Davis advised that North Hills Hospital and HealthMarkets had participated
in the redesigning of the event and Ms. Davis explained the registration fees. Council
was supportive of the new event.
A.5 IR 2007-005 Discuss 2007 Federal LeQislative Positions
Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director, presented to Council proposed 2007 Federal
legislative positions for the City. Council was advised that the program was guided by
four primary principles:
· Local control - oppose any legislation that erodes the authority to govern local
affairs
· Predictable and sufficient level of revenue to provide for citizens - oppose any
legislation that impacts the City's ability to pay for public services
· Opposition to unfunded mandates - oppose the imposition of any federal
mandates which do not provide for a commensurate level of compensation
· Quality of life - support legislation that increases the quality of life for citizens of
North Richland Hills.
Ms. Bostic reviewed the priorities - internet sales tax, telecommunications and
information technology, community development block grant, homeland security, public
safety and collective bargaining and immigration reform. Councilman Sapp questioned
if one of statements for immigration reform was too broad and should be minimized -
The City of North Richland Hills strongly concurs and also supports, along with the NLC,
streamlined and efficient guest worker programs that enable business to hire foreign
workers in order to meet economic demands. After discussion, it was suggested that
the language be revised from streamlined and efficient guest worker programs to
streamlined and acceptable guest worker programs. The Council concurred with the
revision.
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A.6 IR 2007-006 2006 Year in Review Video
Ms. Mary Edwards, Director of Public Information, played for Council a DVD highlighting
accomplishments and events in North Richland Hills during 2006. Council was advised
that the video would broadcast on Citicable after the Newsline NRH Program and is
available for viewing on the City's web site.
A. 7 Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 7:02 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 January 8,2007 at 7:10p.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
George Staples
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
Attorney
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A.1
INVOCATION
Councilman Turnage gave the invocation.
A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Turnage led the pledge of allegiance.
A.3
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
None.
A.4
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Ms. Nancy Lallande, 8425 Emerald Circle, spoke on the wall located in Emerald Lakes.
Ms. Lallande stated that Mrs. O'Steen was not the only one concerned about the canal
wall. Ms. Lallande advised that her home had foundation problems and until the wall is
stabilized her foundation cannot be repaired and guaranteed.
Mayor Trevino asked Ms. Lallande if she had taken the problem to her Homeowner's
Association.
Ms. Lallande advised she had discussed it with the HOA but that they would not take
any action.
Mayor Trevino advised that the wall was the responsibility of the Emerald Lakes
Homeowners Association and asked Attorney Staples to address the matter.
Mr. Staples advised Ms. Lallande that this is not a project that is eligible for expenditure
of public funds. It is private property and is the obligation of a private homeowners
association. The City did not build the wall and has no responsibility for the wall. Mr.
Staples advised that the wall was engineered by the developer and the developer built
the wall; it was not a public improvement.
Ms. Lallande was advised to talk to her Homeowner's Association.
Mrs. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, appeared before the Council and
presented a picture of a crumbling wall that she had previously presented during
Council meetings in 2006. Mrs. O'Steen expressed the same concerns with the wall
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that she expressed at previous council meetings in 2006 and there being no action to
correct the problem.
Attorney Staples advised that as he has publicly stated at previous meetings, Mrs.
O'Steen is legally and factually incorrect and that the City cannot expend public funds
on a private project. The City has offered to Mrs. O'Steen copies of material including
the permits in question. Mrs. O'Steen will not accept the answers the City has provided
to her.
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 14-15, 2006 CITY COUNCIL
GOALS AND VISION SETTING WORK SESSION
B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 11, 2006 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
B.3 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). (CONTINUED FROM THE DECEMBER 11, 2006 COUNCIL
MEETING)
B.4 FP 2006-17 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TOM KILPATRICK TO
APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 4, W. E. ODELL ADDITION
(LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK OF MICKEY STREET - .4028 ACRES) AND
ENTER INTO A CITY DEVELOPER AGREEMENT.
B.5 PAY 2007-001 APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,342.51
TO SHARROCK ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (2003) PROJECT
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B.6 GN 2007-001 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 14 OF
THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND DESIGNATING
THE LEAD HUMANE OFFICER AS THE LOCAL RABIES CONTROL
AUTHORITY (LRCA) - ORDINANCE NO. 2918
B.7 PU 2007-001 AWARD BID FOR 2007-YEAR MODEL VEHICLES TO GRAFF
CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $236,542 AND HUFFINES CHEVROLET IN
THE AMOUNT OF $21,517
B.8 PU 2007-002 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF NEW TYMCO STREET SWEEPER
THROUGH THE H-GAC COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM IN THE
AMOUNT OF $145,406. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-001
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WELCH
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). - ORDINANCE NO. 2914 (PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED FROM THE DECEMBER 11,2006 COUNCIL MEETING)
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino announced that the public hearing was continued from the December 11,
2006 City Council meeting at the request of the applicant.
Mr. Brad Hardy, 6445 Love Drive, Irving, applicant, presented his request for a zoning
change. Mr. Hardy explained he was proposing an eighteen home community on the
west side of Davis, north of Starnes and behind the former Winn Dixie building. Mr.
Hardy reviewed the site plan of the proposed development and highlighted the
proposed development and housing amenities.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Hardy discussed his plans for a fence on the
west side abutting the residential homes and the finished elevation of his development
versus the adjoining property. Council expressed concerns with privacy issues as a
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result of the multi-level homes, drainage to the adjoining residential neighborhood, rear
entry garages, possible parking in the street because of the narrow drives and alleys
and safety issues if emergency vehicles are unable to access the dead end alley.
It was suggested that additional access could be provided to the alley between Lots 2
and 3 and continue access into the hammerhead to the north.
Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the item and presented the
recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff.
Councilman Whitson questioned if the road width in other RI-PDs was to city standards
and if emergency vehicles would be able to access the homes at the north end of the
street if cars park along the street. Councilman Whitson also questioned if the drainage
issues would be resolved.
Staff advised that some of the streets in other RI-PDs do not meet typical city public
street widths. Staff also advised that because the drainage plans had not yet been
submitted they could not address the question on drainage, but that the development
should improve the drainage issues.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come
forward.
Mr. Joseph Gieder, Jr., 7428 Forrest Lane, was appreciative that the trees would be
preserved as much as possible and advised he was basically in favor of the request.
He stated he felt the development would be a good thing for the community.
Ms. Tamie Gieder, 7428 Forrest Lane, did not wish to speak, but wished to go on record
as being in favor of the request.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward.
Ms. Wanda Mollett, 7404 Forrest Lane, advised that Mr. and Mrs. Gieder were
landowners and do not reside in the neighborhood. Ms. Mollett was opposed to the
request because of the homes being too large for the lot sizes and privacy issues with
two story homes.
Ms. Vicki Cummins, 7408 Forrest Lane, expressed concern with the closeness of the
homes, drainage issues, and privacy issues with multi-level homes.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
MA VOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2006-05, ORDINANCE No. 2914.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
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COUNCILMAN WHITSON ASKED FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION REQUIRING THE
DEVELOPER TO INSTALL ON THE WEST SIDE AN EIGHT FOOT PRIVACY FENCE ON STEEL POSTS, 8
FEET ON CENTER, WORKING WITH EXISTING RESIDENTS IF THEY WANT TO LEAVE UP THEIR
EXISTING FENCE, BUT IT WILL ABUT THEIR FENCE IF THEY WANT TO LEAVE IT UP.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis and Councilman Turnage accepted the amendment to the
motion.
Several council members expressed concerns with the narrow street and safety issues
with the private alley on the east side.
COUNCILMAN SAPP ASKED FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION THAT WOULD REQUIRE A
REWORK OF THE CURRENT ALLEY STRUCTURE TO ELIMINATE THE LIMITATIONS THAT ARE THERE
AND TO ALSO REQUIRE THAT THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO
ENFORCE PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT AS REQUIRED.
Mayor Trevino clarified if Councilman Sapp wanted to make those parking restrictions
similar to Home Town where on certain streets they have odd months they park on this
side and even months they park on this side.
Councilman Sapp stated that it would be up to the homeowners association based on
the circumstances that existed at the time.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis and Councilman Turnage accepted the amendment to the
motion.
AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION, COUNCILMAN WELCH ASKED FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AMENDMENT ON THE FENCE. COUNCILMAN WELCH ASKED FOR THE FENCE TO BE 12 FEET
CENTERED ON STEEL POSTS.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis and Councilman Turnage accepted the amendment.
MR. WILHITE CLARIFIED THAT THE FENCE IS SPECIFIED AS WOOD ON METAL POSTS, 12-FOOT
CENTERS.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON CLARIFIED CEDAR.
MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS STATED THAT THE MOTION ON THE FLOOR WAS TO APPROVE ZC 2006-
05, ORDINANCE 2914 WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS - ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE
PROPERTY AN 8 FOOT FENCE WITH 12 FOOT SPACING ON STEEL POSTS BE CONSTRUCTED OUT
OF CEDAR AND THE ALLEY BE WRAPPED AROUND INTO THE HAMMERHEAD TO PROVIDE A
CONTINUOUS ACCESS AND THAT THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS STIPULATE THE
RIGHT TO ENFORCE PARKING RESTRICTIONS AS NEEDED.
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MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
RECESS AND BACK TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 8:29 p.m. and called the meeting back to order
at 8:35 p.m. with all members present as recorded.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.2
ZC 2006-15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
JOHN DANCER TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "C-1" COMMERCIAL TO
"RI-PD" RESIDENTIAL IN FILL - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED IN THE
8400 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE. - 4.702 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2917
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. John Dancer, 2001 Creekside Drive, Arlington, applicant, presented his request for
a zoning change from C-1 Commercial to RI-PD Residentiallnfill Planned Development
and responded to questions from Council. Applicant is proposing 29 residential lots with
5 common open space lots. Applicant is currently constructing homes in Phase I
located directly across Hightower to the south. This will be the second phase of
Stonybrooke Addition Stone Villas. Because the development does not meet typical city
standard pavement and right of way widths, it will have a private street. The ownership
and maintenance of the street will be included in the Homeowners Association
responsibilities.
Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the case and presented the
recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission and staff.
Councilman Sapp suggested that the sidewalk along Davis Boulevard be located on the
lower level away from the traffic.
Mr. Dancer advised that the location of the sidewalk was a TxDOT requirement.
Mayor Trevino requested that Mr. Wilhite get with Mr. Bass and the Planning & Zoning
Commission to determine if the ordinance can be amended for RI-PD or other districts
with two-story homes and come up with a requirement that the back upstairs window be
opaque based on how close it is to the neighbors. Mayor Trevino commented this
would address the concerns expressed by the citizens in the previous case.
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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.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2006-15, ORDINANCE No. 2917. COUNCILMAN
WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.3
RP 2006-15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
MARK COMIS TO APPROVE A RESIDENTIAL REPLA T OF TRACTS 1 & 2, BLOCK
A, HEWITT HEIGHTS ADDITION TO LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 1, HEWITT HEIGHTS
ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7600 BLOCK OF FRANKIE B STREET - 0.997
ACRES).
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Mark Comis, 7921 Starnes, applicant, presented his request for a replat of .997
acres located in Hewitt Heights Addition. Mr. Comis is proposing to develop four single
family lots.
Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the case and presented the
recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff.
Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor of or against the request.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2006-15. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED
THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
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PUBLIC WORKS
E.1
PW 2007-001 APPROVE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT
(NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CROSSING) WITH THE HARDING COMPANY
FOR A GAS PIPELINE BETWEEN THE GRAHAM RANCH GAS WELL SITE
AND THE EXXON MOBIL PIPELINE (SOUTHWEST OF CHAPMAN ROAD
AND RUFE SNOW DRIVE). - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-002
APPROVED
Mr. Greg Van Nieuwenhuize, Assistant Public Works Director presented the item. Item
is to consider approval of a Public Right-of-Way Use Agreement (Natural Gas Pipeline
Crossing) with the Harding Company. The Harding Company, operator of the Graham
Ranch well site, desires to construct a gas pipeline that would connect the Graham
Ranch Gas well with the valve station on the ExxonMobile gas pipeline south of Rufe
Snow and Chapman Drive. The pipeline crosses both private and public property in
North Richland Hills and will be within Watauga city limits once it crosses Rufe Snow
Drive. The Agreement is a standard agreement that will be used in the future for similar
situations when a gas company wishes to construct and maintain gas pipelines within
North Richland Hills.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2007-001, RESOLUTION NO. 2007-002.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
GENERAL ITEMS
F.1
GN 2007-002 SELL 47 SHARES OF ROOMSTORE, INC. COMMON STOCK THAT
WAS ISSUED TO THE CITY FOR PAST DUE UTILITY BILLS, PURSUANT TO
REORGANIZATION OF COMPANY BY THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT
APPROVED
Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director, presented the item. RoomStore, Inc. filed for
bankruptcy in September 2000. At the time of filing, they owed the City $209.82 for
utility bills. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved a reorganization plan in May 2005 and
pursuant to the plan, the City was issued 47 shares of common stock in November
2006. The City recently received a letter from the RoomStore advising the Board of
Directors had authorized the Company to buy back the stock issued to the City for $4.25
a share. The City would receive $199.75. Staff believes that the offer of $4.25 is fair
and will allow RoomStore to settle The debt owing to the City. Council is requested to
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authorize the Mayor to sign a transmittal letter agreeing to sell 47 shares of RoomStore,
Inc. common stock at $4.25 per share.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-002. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED
THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2
GN 2007-003 APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD - PLACE 1
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis presented the item. Mayor Pro Tem Lewis advised that with the
retirement of Ms. Polly Brinkley from the Library Board, he was recommending the
appointment of Mr. Don Tipps.
MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-003, APPOINTING MR. DON TIPPS TO
PLACE 1 ON THE LIBRARY BOARD, TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2007. COUNCILMAN WHITSON
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F.3
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilman Sapp made the following announcements.
The Neighborhood Services Department is holding a community workshop at 6 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 16, to inform residents about the new Neighborhood LOOKS
Program and other Code Enforcement initiatives. The workshop will be held in the City
Council Chambers. For more information, please call Neighborhood Services at 817-
427-6550.
The Parks & Recreation Department and the Birdville Council of PT A's will host a
Growing Great Kids Parenting Seminar at the Recreation Center on Saturday, January
20. The seminar is free. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call
the Recreation Center 817-427-6600.
At the end of February, Citicable NRH will be moving from Channel 7 to Channel 27.
According to Charter Cable, the channel change will be made on, or before, February
28. Citicable will continue to broadcast our City Council Meetings and other NRH
programs when it moves to Channel 27.
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Kudos Korner - Rebecca Vinson, Teen Court Coordinator, Municipal Court. A call was
received from the mother of a Teen Court participant. She said her son had recently
completed his Teen Court assignments and she commended Vincent for being very
professional and working well with all the participants. The parent was very pleased
with the level of service she received and how her son had been treated in Teen Court.
F.4
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:0 p. .
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