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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 - APRIL 9, 2007
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
9th day of April, 2007 at 5:50 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
Elizabeth Reining
Andy Jones
Greg VanNeiwenhuize
Eric Wilhite
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
Assistant To City Manager
Fire Chief
Public Works Assistant Director
Chief Planner
Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:50 p.m.
A.1 Discuss Items from ReQular City Council MeetinQ
There were no items discussed.
A.2 IR 2007-048 Presentation by Commissioner Gary Fickes
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Mayor Trevino introduced County Commissioner Gary Fickes. Commissioner Fickes
briefed Council on Legislative Issues, Tarrant County Bond Program, Block Grant
Program and JPS Health Network. There were no questions from the Council.
A.3 IR 2007-042 Re-stripinq a Section of Bursey Road
Mike Curtis, Director of Public Works presented the item. The section of Bursey Road
from Rufe Snow Drive to "old" Smithfield Road was reconstructed and widened to a
four-lane major collector street in 1993. Shortly after its completion, City staff was
asked to have this section of Bursey Road striped to provide two travel lanes and a
continuous left turn lane instead of four travel lanes. Since sections of Bursey Road
were not constructed during this time, it did not connect Rufe Snow Drive to Davis
Boulevard. Bursey Road was constructed as a major collector street, but the "gaps"
provided a disconnect and therefore it did not carry a sufficient amount traffic to warrant
the four lanes. Approximately two years ago, the missing sections of Bursey Road were
constructed. This completed the connection between Rufe Snow Drive and Davis
Boulevard and made a substantial difference in the traffic volumes on the road. Now
Public Works is receiving complaints concerning the two travel lane section of Bursey.
Because of the current traffic volumes, staff would recommend that the street be striped
to provide four lanes as originally planned. This would be consistent with the city's
Master Thoroughfare Plan and accommodate the current and future traffic volumes.
But since the re-striping will impact some of the residents that front Bursey Road, staff
wanted to brief Council on this situation and receive any comments before changes
were made. After brief discussion and questions by the Council, the consensus was for
Staff to proceed.
A.4 IR 2007-047 Fire Department receipt of the Lone Star Achievement Award
Andy Jones, Fire Chief presented the item. The North Richland Hills Fire Department
was nominated for, and received the Lone Star Achievement Award for innovative and
effective Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program (JFIP). The Lone Star Achievement
Award was presented during the Southwest Fire Rescue Conference Awards Banquet
in Austin, Texas, on March 21, 2007.
B.O EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:20 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.071 to consult with attorney to consider settlement offer on claim arising out of
contract for Fire Department Ladder Truck and Section 551.072 to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
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C.O Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:52 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 9, 2007 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
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
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Councilman Sapp led the pledge of allegiance with help from Boy Scout Troop 179.
A.3
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
PROCLAMATION FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS
PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN TURNAGE
Councilman Turnage read the proclamation, proclaiming May 2007 as Motorcycle
Safety and Awareness in Tarrant County.
A.4
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mrs. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, appeared before the Council and
presented a picture of the Emerald Lakes. Mrs. O'Steen stated that two gentlemen
appeared before Council at a previous meeting representing themselves as the HOA of
Emerald Lakes, and she was unaware that Emerald Lakes had a HOA *board. Mrs.
O'Steen spoke on issues she had with the lake.
A.S
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
B.O
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 19,2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B.3 PW 2007-007 RECOMMEND AWARD OF BID FOR THE 31ST YEAR CDBG
PROJECT (RITA BETH STREET FROM GLENVIEW DRIVE SOUTH TO END)
TO ESTRADA CONCRETE IN THE AMOUNT OF $239,394.37
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
. Minutes corrected at the May 14, 2007 City Council meeting - to include the word board.
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Councilman Welch left the Council Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1
ZC 2006-23 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
CARY CLARKE HOMES TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG"
AGRICULTURAL TO "RI-PD" RESIDENTIAL INFILL - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
(LOCATED IN THE 9200 BLOCK OF AMUNDSON RD. - 4.339 ACRES) -
ORDINANCE NO. 2926
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and announced that Councilman Welch would
be abstaining from the next two items C.1 and C.2. Councilman Welch was the
Engineer on record on both projects.
An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilman Welch and filed with
the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest was Engineer of record of the
proposed project.
Cary Clarke, 204 North Dooley Street, Grapevine came forward. This was his first
project in North Richland Hills. The project consists of 21 lot homes and 4 lot
commercial office buildings, 6 open space areas heavily landscaped and a picnic/park
area. Homes would range in the low $300,000 and low $400,000. He was available to
answer any questions the Council might have.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item. The applicant, Cary Clark Homes, is
requesting approval of a zoning change from "AG" Agricultural to "RI-PD" Residential
Infill - Planned Development. The 4.339 acre site is located with primary access to
Amundson Road and secondary access through a future office development to Precinct
Line Road. The office tract zoning request is being processed concurrently with the RI-
PD request (case #ZC 2006-22) and will follow this case. As part of the RI-PD approval
the secondary access that is indicated on the adjacent tract (which is also being
rezoned), is being required and is indicated on the RI-PD site plan to be constructed
when the development of the residential occurs. This access drive will be dedicated
when both the RI-PD tract and the office tract are platted. Planning & Zoning
Commission approved ZC 2006-23 by a 6-0 vote. Staff is recommending approval.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the project to please come
forward.
Joe Gray, 9216 Amundson Drive, came forward. He was concerned with the detention
pond and how the drainage from the development would affect his property.
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Mike Curtis, Director of Public Works came forward to answer Mr. Gray's concerns. He
stated that the water from the detention pond would tie into the storm drainage on
Amundson and at no time would water stay in the pond for mosquitoes to breed. There
will be an underground system to carry the water out of the pond.
Mayor Trevino called for those opposed to come forward. Being none wishing to speak
Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2006-23, ORDINANCE No. 2926.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
COUNCILMAN SAPP ASKED FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION REQUIRING THE DEVELOPER
TO INSTALL A MASONRY SCREENING WALL ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE DEVELOPMENT TO
REPLACE THE EXISTING MASONRYIWOOD FENCE WITH AN ALL MASONRY COMPONENT.
Councilman Turnage and Whitson accepted the amendment to the motion.
Several council members expressed concerns with the existing fence already
established consisting of wood and masonry columns.
Councilman Whitson withdrew his second and Councilman Turnage withdrew the
motion.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2006-23, ORDINANCE No. 2926 WITH THE
PROVISION THAT THE EXISTING WOOD FENCE BE REPLACED WITH A MORE DURABLE,
SUSTAINABLE, LONG LASTING MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTABLE BY STAFF AND ACCEPTABLE TO
CITY ORDINANCE. MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-2; COUNCILMAN WHITSON AND TURNAGE VOTING AGAINST;
COUNCILMAN WELCH ABSTAINING.
C.2
ZC 2006-22 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
CARY CLARKE HOMES TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG"
AGRICULTURAL TO "0-1" OFFICE (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF PRECINCT
LINE RD. -1.910 ACRES). ORDINANCE NO. 2927
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and announced again that Councilman Welch
would be abstaining on this item. Mayor Trevino called for the applicant to come
forward.
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An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilman Welch and filed with
the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest was Engineer of record of the
proposed project.
Cary Clarke, 204 North Dooley Street, Grapevine came forward. This is the office
portion of the project discussed in the previous agenda item. He was available to
answer any questions the council might have.
Councilman Whitson left the Council Meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner presented the item. The applicant, Cary Clark Homes, is
requesting a rezoning of this 1.910 acre tract from "AG"Agricultural to "NS"
Neighborhood Services. Staff has been presented with concept site plans to evaluate
adequate space for future office uses. At this time no development site plan has been
officially submitted. When a development is proposed, a site plan will be required for
Development Review Committee (DRC) review. This zoning change request is being
processed concurrently with the adjacent RI-PD request (case # ZC 2006-23) which
was just previously heard. The access drive that is being indicated will be required to be
constructed as part of the adjacent RI-PD, and will be dedicated when both tracts are
platted. Planning & Zoning Commission approved ZC 2006-22 by a vote of 6-0. Staff is
recommending approval.
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 and
called for the motion.
MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2006-22 AND ORDINANCE No. 2927.
COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0; COUNCILMAN WELCH ABSTAINING.
Councilman Whitson and Welch returned to the Council dais at 7:48 p.m.
C.3
ZC 2007-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
CLIFFORD LAND COMPANY TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG"
AGRICULTURAL AND "1-1" INDUSTRIAL TO "RI-PD" RESIDENTIAL IN FILL -
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BLVD.
-7.685 ACRES). ORDINANCE NO. 2928
APPROVED
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Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward.
Cliff Harris with Clifford Land Company located at 7952 Davis Boulevard, presented a
PowerPoint presentation highlighting previous work done in the City.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner presented the item. The applicant, Clifford Land Company,
LLC is requesting approval of a zoning change from "AG" Agricultural & "1-1" Light
Industrial to "RI-PD" Residential Infill - Planned Development. The 7.685 acre site is
located at the 8800 block of Mid-Cities Blvd. Running concurrently with the RI-PD
request is a request to rezone a portion of the property to "NS" Neighborhood Services
(case #ZC 2007-04) which will be heard following this case. Planning & Zoning
Commission approved ZC 2007-01 by a vote of 6 to O. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. There
being none, he called for anyone wishing to speak against to come forward.
Dennis Lang, 8800 Martin Drive, came forward. He stated that he owned the property
on the east side of the development. He was concerned with the type and quality of
fencing on the west side and south of his property which would be close to his driveway.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner came forward. He stated that the fence was a living screen
with tall shrubs that would serve as the fence. Mr. Harris came forward and stated they
planned on putting a stockade type fence in the area.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being none,
he closed the public hearing and called for the motion.
MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO ApPROVE ZC 2007-01. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECOND
THE MOTION.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON ASKED FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PUT AN 8 FOOT PRIVACY FENCE ON
METAL POSTS WITH 12 FOOT ON CENTERS.
MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS AND COUNCILMAN BARTH ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT TO THE
MOTION.
Councilwoman Compton asked for clarification on where the fence would be built.
Councilman Whitson stated that he is asking the fence to be completely around the
development east and west side except for the south side which would be masonry as
the property is being developed.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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C.4
ZC 2007-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
CLIFFORD LAND COMPANY TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG"
AGRICULTURAL AND "1-1" INDUSTRIAL TO "NS" NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
(LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BLVD. - 2.278 ACRES).
ORDINANCE NO. 2929
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward.
Cliff Harris, 7952 Davis Boulevard, came forward. He was available to answer any
question the Council might have.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner presented the item. The applicant, Clifford Land Company,
is requesting a rezoning of this 2.278 acre tract from "AG"Agricultural & "1-1" Light
Industrial to "NS" Neighborhood Services. No development site plan has been
proposed at this time. When a development is proposed, a site plan will be required for
Development Review Committee (DRC) review. This zoning change request is being
processed concurrently with the adjacent RI-PD request (case # ZC 2007-01) which
was just heard. Planning & Zoning Commission approved ZC 2007-04 by a vote of 6 to
O. Staff recommends approval.
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 and
called for the motion.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2007-04, ORDINANCE No. 2929.
COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.5
SUP 2006-07 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
GARRISON MOTOR COMPANY TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
INTERNET AUTO SALES (LOCATED AT 7724 MAPLEWOOD AVE.). ORDINANCE
NO. 2925
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward.
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Larry O'Neal, 7724 Maplewood, came forward. He stated as a requirement for internet
auto sales he was required to get a Special Use Permit. He was before Council
requesting the SUP and was available to answer any questions they might have.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item. The applicant, Kathy and Larry O'Neal,
are requesting approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for internet auto sales. Recent
amendments recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by
the City Council to Chapter 118: Table of Permitted Uses in the zoning ordinance
created regulations to permit internet auto sales with a Special Use Permit. While other
automotive sales were amended to restrict the sale of vehicles on lots of five (5) acres
or more there was no such provision for minimum acreage lots for internet auto sales.
Mr. & Ms. O'Neal currently operate an automotive paint and body repair facility at this
location The internet auto sales will be operated out of their automotive paint and body
repair shop currently located on the subject property which is .92 acres. The request
does not expand the site area, but does allow the owners to intensify its use. If the
Specific Use Permit (SUP) is granted, the site will be allowed to add an additional type
of use to its already busy operation.
Planning and Zoning Commission approved SUP 2006-07 by a 4-2 vote. Staff is in
support of the SUP with the following conditions based upon the information and
explanation provided in the case summary above:
1. That no outside display or signage, or other advertising on vehicles, or storage of
vehicles be allowed on the site;
2. That the existing metal panel fence be replaced on the east and west ends of
structure facing the Maplewood Ave. right-of-way with an 8 feet tall masonry screening
fence; and,
3. That the dumpster be enclosed by masonry screening wall.
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 and
called for the motion.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2006-07, ORDINANCE No. 2925 WITH
STIPULATION THAT THE DUMPSTER HAVE A MASONRY SCREENING WALL AROUND IT.
COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
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C.6
ZC 2007-02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JED
BELL TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "NS"
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES (LOCATED IN THE 8100 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE
RD. - 7.3356 ACRES). CASE WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT.
WITHDRAWN
Mayor Trevino announced that the applicant has withdrawn the request and no action is
needed.
D.O
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E.O
PUBLIC WORKS
There were no items for this category.
GENERAL ITEMS
F.1
GN 2007-028 AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING WITH THE
ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-024
APPROVED
Karen Bostic, Managing Director presented the item. The Atmos Cities Steering
Committee (ACSC) is the largest coalition of cities served by Atmos Gas-Mid Tex
(formerly TXU Gas). There are 142 ACSC member cities, which represent more than
60 percent of the total load served by Atmos-Mid Tex. Cities have original jurisdiction
over the natural gas rates Atmos charges all customers within city limits. Because
Atmos has no competitors, regulation of the rates that it charges its customers is the
only way that cities can ensure that natural gas rates are fair. Working as a coalition to
review the rates charged by Atmos allows cities to accomplish more collectively than
each city could do acting alone. The City of North Richland Hills is currently a member
of the ACSC and is requesting to continue that membership with approval of Resolution
2007 -024, it will authorize the City to continue its membership with ACSC and authorize
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payment of the City's assessment to the ACSC in the amount of ten cents per capita, or
$6,165.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2007-024. COUNCILMAN BARTH
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
Councilman Whitson left the Council Meeting at 8:33 p.m.
F.2
GN 2007-029 AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING WITH THE
STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY TXU - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-025
APPROVED
Karen Bostic, Managing Director presented the item. The City of North Richland Hills is
a member of a 109 member city coalition known as the Steering Committee of Cities
Served by TXU. The Steering Committee undertakes activities on behalf of
municipalities for which it needs funding support from its members. Municipalities have
original jurisdiction over the electric transmission and distribution rates and services
within the city. Empowered by city resolutions and funded by per capita assessments,
the Steering Committee has been the primary public interest advocate before the Public
Utility Commission, the Courts, and the Legislature on electric utility regulation matters
dealing with TXU for nearly two decades. In 2004, the Steering Committee coordinated
the activities of 20 member cities that initiated an investigation of TXU's wires rates. As
a result of the Steering Committee's activities, TXU agreed to make settlement
payments to the cities beginning in 2005 and to fund "beneficial public use" payments
through the cities for the benefit of the city's ratepayers. Settlement payments from
TXU will continue to be made annually through the entry of final order in TXU's next rate
case (expected 2009). Approval of the Resolution 2007-025 will allow the City to
continue participating with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by TXU and will
authorize payment of 10 cents per capita or $6,165, to the Steering Committee to fund
regulatory and related activities associated with TXU Electric Delivery.
Councilman Whitson returned to the Council dais at 8:35 p.m.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2007-025. COUNCILMAN
TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
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F.3
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
APPROVED
Council took action on the following items discussed in Executive Session:
1) Consult with Attorney to Consider Settlement Offer on Claim Arising Out of Contract
for Fire Department Ladder Truck
MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO MODIFY THE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN
LAFRANCE TO REBUILD THE LADDER TRUCK AS INDICATED, TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY, TO
REDUCE THE PURCHASE PRICE AND TO EXTEND THE DELIVERY DATE TO SEPTEMBER 1,2007.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
2) Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
NONE.
F.4
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilman Turnage made the following announcements.
The initial phase of the City's new Red Light Photo Enforcement Program will begin
soon at the intersection of Mid-Cities Boulevard and Rufe Snow Drive. The program will
expand later this year to other intersections. Signs will be posted at each intersection to
alert motorist of the photo enforcement. The City reminds motorists to always stop on
red.
The Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues every Friday night through May 11 th at
NRH20. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concerts begin at 7 p.m. Admission is FREE. For
more information, call 817-427-6600 or visit www.soundsnrh.com.
Don't forget to register your team for Companies in Action presented by Health Markets.
The Companies in Action bowling competition is scheduled April 21 and softball will be
held May 19. For more information, please call 817-427-6600.
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The 3rd Annual Run for Sarah will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday May 5th at the Birdville
Fine Arts Athletic Complex. For more details please call 817-581-2011.
Kudos Korner - Chris Neal and Rodney Morris, Public Works Department, Water/Sewer
Division. An email was received from a resident thanking Chris and Rodney for saving
her thousands of dollars on unnecessary repairs. After experiencing problems with the
sewer line and receiving bids on the repairs, she contacted the city to determine where
her line tied to the city line. The City employees showed the resident exactly what the
problem was and suggested a more reasonable course of action. The resident said
their efficiency, courtesy and honesty were refreshing and appreciated.
F.5
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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