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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2007-04-23 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 23, 2007 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 23rd day of April, 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 Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson George Staples Mary Edwards Elizabeth Reining John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jimmy Perdue Eric Wilhite Vickie Lottice Drew Corn Thad Chambers Sharon Davis Chris Swartz Jamie Brockway 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 Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary City Attorney Public Information Officer Assistant to the City Manager Director of Planning & Development Finance Director Public Works Director Police Chief Chief Planner Director of Parks & Recreation Budget Director Economic Development Director Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Aquatic Manager Purchasing Manager Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:01 p.m. Mayor Trevino recognized Miss Whitney Young, recipient of the "Mayor for a Day" auction fundraiser at Walker Creek Elementary. City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 2 A.1 Discuss Items from Reqular City Council Meetinq Agenda Items 0.1 - 0.4, GN 2007-37 through GN 2007-40 - Councilman Turnage asked Mr. Cunningham to explain procedurally the steps to reconsider Council's action on these items and the level of review the items would undergo. Mr. Cunningham explained that for Council to reconsider the action taken on the two zoning ordinances, Council would first need to make a motion to reconsider and bring the item back for further action. If the motion passes, the next step would be for Council to discuss whether they desire to change their previous decision. If it is Council's desire to change their decision, the item with a recommendation as to what is being requested for amendment, must be referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing, their discussion and recommendation. Council was advised that the zoning previously approved would remain intact on the property and the developer would be able to continue to develop the property during the amendment process. A.2 IR 2007-054 Discuss Reschedulinq May 28 City Council Meetinq Because of the May 28 Memorial Day Holiday, the consensus of the Council was to reschedule the May 28 regular meeting to Tuesday, May 29. Council took official action to reschedule the meeting during the regular Council meeting. A.3 IR 2007-055 Discus Settinq Date for Special Council Meetinq to Administer Oaths of Office The Texas Election Law provides that the oath of office can be administered to the newly elected officials between May 15 and May 23. Council was asked to set a date for a special meeting to administer the oaths of office. The consensus of the Council was to set a special meeting for Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. AA IR 2007-052 Police Department Annual Report 2006 Chief Perdue presented a Power Point presentation highlighting the 2006 annual Police Department Report. Chief Perdue discussed the new Beat Management program, the CrimeWeb program, and the department's partnership with Tarrant County Youth Collaboration in creating the Building Connections - Building Community program. Chief Perdue reported on the average response times, traffic statistics, and overall crime statistics and staffing of the department. Chief Perdue explained the crime reporting system was changing from Uniform Crime Reporting to the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and discussed how the new system would affect the way crimes are reported for North Richland Hills. Chief Perdue advised upcoming City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 3 initiatives included an expansion of the Beat Management program to include email, community meetings and involvement of other department divisions, Volunteer Program, Bicycle Patrol and redesign of the department's web page. Councilman Turnage noted that calls for service had decreased each year since 2003 and Chief Perdue commented on possible reasons for the decrease. A.5 IR 2007-053 State Leqislative Update Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director, updated the Council on the status of various city- related bills being tracked by the City. At the request of Mayor Trevino, Councilman Sapp will travel to Austin on Wednesday to read into record a letter from the Mayor regarding HB 3535 pertaining to revenue cap legislation. Mayor Trevino advised he would be in Austin on Friday on CDA and rail transit legislation. A.6 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:40 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 23, 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 City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 4 Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Ogden Bo Bass Patricia Hutson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilwoman Compton gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Colton Jordan, Troop 98, led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Trevino recognized Miss Whitney Young, recipient of the "Mayor for a Day" auction fundraiser at Walker Creek Elementary. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) Yard of the Month Winners Presentation Ms. Holly Bullington, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Member, Councilman Barth and Miss Whitney Young, "Mayor for a Day," recognized the following Yard of the Month Winners: David & Judi Chumley, 3768 North Hills Drive; Whitney Beville, 7320 Briley Drive; Bo & Gaile Green, 5622 Southern Hills Drive; Bill & June Stalnaker, 7717 Bogart Drive; Harold & Barbara Anderson, 6004 Pedernales Ridge; Deb Tate, 7521 Sean Drive; Charles and Alice Scoma, 8300 Cardinal Lane; Sherry Godbey, 7805 Wood haven Drive; Mr. & Mrs. Hickman, 8901 Trails Edge Drive. Rufe Snow Texaco, 6700 Rufe Snow, was recognized as the Business Landscape Winner. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mrs. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, advised she had asked ERWS, Inc. to update their 2002 proposal for repairs of the Emerald Lakes retaining walls. Mrs. O'Steen advised she submitted their updated proposal to the City Secretary's office on City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 5 April 11, 2007 and a copy of the proposal has been mailed to the Emerald Lakes Homeowners Association members. Mrs. O'Steen spoke on issues she had with the lake. 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 FEBRUARY 12, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 GN 2007-015 REVISE FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET IN AMOUNT OF $120,200 FOR THE IRON HORSE CLUB HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT AND REVISE FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 ANNUAL BUDGET - GAS DEVELOPMENT FUND BY SAME AMOUNT B.3 PU 2007-004 AWARD OF BID TO COLE CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,859, FOR SITE WORK RELATED TO THE SHADE CANOPY INSTALLATION AT NRH20 FAMILY WATER PARK - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-013 B.4 PU 2007-005 AWARD OF BID TO KACE INTERNATIONAL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,300, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WINDSCREENS AT THE RICHLAND TENNIS CENTER - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-014 MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 GN 2007-035 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE READOPTING YOUTH PROGRAMS STANDARDS OF CARE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2932 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Ms. Vickie Loftice, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item. Item is to consider approval of an ordinance readopting the North Richland Hills Youth Programs Standards of Care. Because the Parks Department offers day camp programs for children ages five to thirteen, the City must meet day care licensing requirements or file for an exemption of the Child Care Standards and Regulations. To receive exempt status, municipalities must submit a copy of program standards, a notice of a public hearing for the program and a copy of the ordinance adopting the standards. The Park and Recreation Department's day camp program meets and in some areas exceeds many of the standards listed in the state's Child Care Standards and Regulations. All of the Standards of Care in the Parks Department's day camp policies and procedures have been in place for several years and are used in the staff training process prior to camp starting each year. The exemption application and formal adoption of the Youth Programs Standards of Care and ordinance is an annual requirement. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance following the public hearing and public input. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor or against the program. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-035 AND ORDINANCE No. 2932. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 GN 2007-037 RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ORDINANCE NO. 2926 APPROVING RI-PD RESIDENTIAL INFILL - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVED City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 7 Councilman Welch left the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced that Councilman Welch would be abstaining from the next two items D.1 and D.2. Councilman Welch was the Engineer on record for the project. 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. Councilwoman Compton presented the item. Councilwoman Compton advised she asked to have this item reconsidered from the last meeting so that the fence issue could be revisited. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO CONSIDER REQUEST TO RECONSIDER ORDINANCE No. 2926. MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0; COUNCILMAN WELCH ABSTAINING. D.2 GN 2007-038 CONSIDER AMENDING RI-PD SITE PLAN ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2926. IF THE PREVIOUS AGENDA ITEM D.1 IS APPROVED TO RECONSIDER ORDINANCE 2926, THIS ITEM IS NECESSARY TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION AND DIRECTION ON. APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced again that Councilman Welch would be abstaining from the item. Councilman Welch was the Engineer on record on the project. 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. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the case summary and staff recommendations. The item provides an opportunity for Council to discuss further the RI-PD previously approved by Ordinance No. 2926. Council conducted a public hearing on April 9, 2007 on the RI-PD and placed an additional condition on the RI-PD to add the requirement of replacing wood panels (located between masonry columns) with masonry on the existing fence located along the west and north property lines of the proposed development and an existing office park. If Council desires to amend the requirement regarding the screening fence, Staff will work with the applicant and the case will be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing and brought back to Council for public hearing. Staff's recommendation is to consider action City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 8 to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 2926 and initiate the zoning case regarding the masonry fence. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Wilhite advised of the requirements and purpose for a masonry screening fence between commercial and residential properties, the requirement for masonry screening fences in other RI-PDs, the fence requirement for the adjoining commercial property at the time it was developed, and the requirements for the owner to replace the existing fence today. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO CONSIDER ACTION TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE No. 2926 AND INITIATE A ZONE CASE REGARDING THE MASONRY FENCE AND TO CONSIDER THE PAYMENT OF COSTS FOR THE CASE FILING AND ADVERTISING ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH CASE. ATTORNEY STAPLES REQUESTED CLARIFICATION IF THE MOTION WAS FOR THE CITY TO PAY FOR RATHER THAN CONSIDER IT. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON CLARIFIED THAT THE CITY WOULD PAY THE FlUNG AND ADVERTISING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CASE. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilwoman Compton commented that she did not feel it appropriate for the applicant to be required to replace existing wood panels on a fence that he did not own. Councilwoman Compton felt the fence stipulation was placing an undue hardship on the applicant and his development. Councilman Sapp was concerned with consistency and commented that Council had required masonry fences on other RI-PDs next to existing commercial property. Mr. Cunningham clarified that Council was asking for the Planning & Zoning Commission, based on the motion, to look only at the condition of the fence issues and not anything related to the zoning. Council confirmed that was the direction. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0; COUNCILMAN WELCH ABSTAINING. Councilman Welch returned to the meeting at 7:37 p.m. City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 9 D.3 GN 2007-039 RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON ORDINANCE NO. 2928 APPROVING RI-PD RESIDENTIAL IN FILL - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVED Councilman Whitson presented the item. Councilman Whitson requested Council reconsider the fence conditions that were included as part of the approval of Ordinance No. 2928. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO RECONSIDER ORDINANCE 2928 ON THIS PARTICULAR PIECE OF PROPERTY WITH THE FENCE ISSUE ONLY. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D.4 GN 2007-040 CONSIDER AMENDING RI-PD SITE PLAN ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2928 IF THE PREVIOUS AGENDA ITEM D.3 IS APPROVED TO RECONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2928, THIS ITEM SHOULD BE DISCUSSED AND CONSIDERED BY COUNCIL. APPROVED Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the case summary and staff recommendations. Council approved the RI-PD by Ordinance No. 2928 at the April 9, 2007 City Council meeting with additional conditions placed on the RI-PD. The additional requirements included: 1) Increase the height of the fencing from six feet to eight feet; 2) all fencing (wood stockade and masonry) be constructed by the developer at the time of development improvements; and 3) the wood stockade fence be extended along the east boundary line of the development along Lot 29, Block A (open space) and ending at a point even with an imaginary line projected east from the masonry wall indicated along Lot 1 (open space). Councilman Whitson is requesting that the 8-foot fence be reconsidered as a 6-foot fence. Councilman Whitson explained that 8-foot privacy fences were needed in some of the other RI-PDs because of two-story homes, but a 6-foot stockade fence on metal posts was sufficient for this development. Councilman Whitson advised he was recommending that the fence revert back to the original 6 foot stockade fence and that he was also requesting not to include the privacy fence that abuts the west side of the open space or the retention/detention pond. Councilman Whitson also stated that there was a line of sight problem with the fence going all the way up to Martin Drive and City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 10 asked that consideration be given to backing the fence off the east side off Martin so as not to have a line of sight issue. Mr. Wilhite clarified that this case has only the open space and not a detention/retention facility; the previous case had the detention facility. Councilman Whitson clarified that his recommendation was for the fence to begin at the end of the open space where the first residential lot starts. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO RECONSIDER ORDINANCE No. 2928 RECONSIDERATION OF THE FENCE ONLY WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS DISCUSSED AND IT BE DONE AT CITY EXPENSE NOT AT DEVELOPER EXPENSE. ATTORNEY STAPLES CLARIFIED THE MOTION IS TO HAVE THE CITY STAFF INITIATE THE AMENDMENT AND FOR THE CITY TO BEAR THE COSTS. COUNCILMAN WHITSON CONCURRED WITH THE CLARIFICATION. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2007-030 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007", INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2930 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE OBLIGATIONS BEING REFUNDED. APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director presented the item. Item is to consider all matters relating to the issuance and sale of the City of North Richland Hills General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds Series 2007. The sale which totals $6,685,000 City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 11 includes $1,600,000 of "new money" which is for street projects - $1,000,000 for North Tarrant Parkway from Davis to Whitley Road and $600,000 for Rufe Snow Drive from Mid Cities Boulevard to Hightower. The sale also includes a refunding of $5,000,000 of previously existing bonds. The market conditions in the form of lower interest rates were favorable to refund or to refinance previously issued bonds. The lower rates will save interest expense over 16 years of over $200,000. Rating conferences with Standard and Poor's and Moody's reaffirmed the City's credit ratings. Moody's reaffirmed the Aa3 rating and Standard and Poor's reaffirmed the AA- rating. Mr. Koonce introduced Laura Alexander, First Southwest Company, Financial Advisory firm and Kristen Savant with Fulbright and Jaworski, Bond Counsel. Ms. Laura Alexander, First Southwest Company, advised the bonds were offered by Morgan Keegan and Company and were a negotiated sale as a result of the refunding. Ms. Alexander reviewed the preliminary statement, the true interest cost of 3.9929754% for the General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds and the City's bond ratings and recommended that Council approve the item as it relates to the bonds. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-030 AND ADOPT ORDINANCE No. 2930, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBUGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007"; PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE OBUGATIONS BEING REFUNDED AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT, SPECIAL ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE CONTRACT IN RELATION TO SUCH BONDS AND THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 GN 2007-031 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,285,000 "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2007", INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2931 - AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, presented the item. Council authorized the City Secretary on March 26, 2007 to publish notice of the intent of the City to issue Certificates of Obligation. On April 23 the sale of $1,285,000 in Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation for a new aquatic park attraction and fire and public works equipment was completed. The sale includes $700,000 for the water park's new attraction, "The Accelerator", $440,000 for City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 12 replacement of fire engine and $145,000 for replacement of street sweeper. The ratings for the Certificates of Obligation were the same as the ratings for the General Obligation Bonds. Ms. Laura Alexander, First Southwest, Financial Advisor, reviewed the debt payment schedule and the true interest cost of 4.1398110% for the Certificates of Obligation. Ms. Alexander advised the bonds were offered by Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., and recommended approval of item. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-031, ADOPTING ORDINANCE No. 2931 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBUGATION, SERIES 2007"; AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE CONTRACT IN RELATION TO SUCH OBUGATIONS AND THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.3 GN 2007 -034 STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-RESOLUTION NO. 2007-030 APPROVED Mr. Larry Cunningham, City Manager, presented the item. Item is to consider approval of resolution to formally adopt the Strategic Plan 2020 established by the Council November 2006 at a Council Strategic Visioning/Goals Workshop. The Strategic Plan includes the City Council Goals, the House Rules (Code of Conduct) and outlines the governance process. Mr. Cunningham discussed the eight goals established by Council, the objectives for each of the goals, the establishment of house rules to effectively improve communications and the action plans that coincide with the goals and objectives. Council also created a Mission Statement and established a Vision for 2020. MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2007-030. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 13 F.4 GN 2007-032 FY 2007 CLICK IT OR TICKET MOBILZATION GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-028 APPROVED Police Chief Perdue presented the item. Item is to approve a resolution authorizing application for the Texas Department of Transportation's Click it or Ticket Mobilization Grant. The grant will reimburse law enforcement for overtime hours and mileage costs incurred while conducting occupant restraint use enforcement under the FY 2007 Texas Traffic Safety Program. The enforcement period of the grant is May 21 through June 1, 2007. Under the terms of the grant, the City agrees to fund overtime for additional enforcement targeting occupant restraint use during the Memorial Day Holiday period. The Police Department will seek reimbursement at the conclusion of the grant period. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-032, RESOLUTION NO. 2007-028. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.5 PU 2007-013 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SUN PORTS INTERNATIONAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,021 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SHADE CANOPIES AT NRH20 AND AMEND THE 2006/07 AQUATIC PARK CIP BUDGET - RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 032 APPROVED Ms. Vickie Loftice, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item. Item is to consider approval of resolution authorizing award of contract to Sun Ports International to replace the shade canopies damaged by the storm that moved through the metroplex on April 13. The Waterpark's semi-permanent shade structures located throughout the facility suffered hail damage. Staff met with Sun Ports International on April 16 to ascertain the damage and the possibility for replacement and/or repair of the shade canopies. Canopies with holes caused by the storm were identified and a quote for replacement costs was requested. Those shade canopies suffering only dents were not included as the dents will gradually work themselves out. Because of the custom work involved to replace the shade structures it is a time sensitive matter as the park is close to opening for the summer season. Sun Ports International is a member of the Texas Multiple Award Schedule cooperative purchasing system and purchasing from this system meets with state bidding requirements. Total cost to replace all storm-damaged canopies is $38,021. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2007-013, RESOLUTION No. 2007-032. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 14 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.6 GN 2007-041 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Mr. Thad Chambers, Director of Economic Development, presented the item. Council was requested to appoint three members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee in the business categories of large retail, large service industry and small service categories. Council briefly discussed possible appointees to the Committee. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPOINT CINDY BREWINGTON, SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, EDWARD JONES, TO THE SMALL SERVICE CATEGORY, JOHN HUNTER, HEALTHMARKETS, TO THE LARGE SERVICE CATEGORY AND VINCENT LARA, GENERAL MANAGER FOR THE WAL-MART STORE LOCATED AT 9101 NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY TO THE LARGE RETAIL CATEGORY. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.7 GN 2007-036 RESCHEDULING OF MAY 28, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED Mayor advised that Agenda Items F.7 and F.8 would be combined. Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, presented the two items. First item is to consider rescheduling the May 28, 2007 City Council meeting due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Staff's recommendation is to reschedule the meeting to Tuesday, May 29, 2007. The item was discussed by Council during the work session, and Council concurred with the rescheduling of the meeting to May 29. Second item is to set a date for a Special Council meeting for the purpose of administering oaths of office to the newly elected officials. The Election Law provides that the oaths of office must be administered between May 15 and May 23. The item was also discussed during the Council work session, and the Council was in agreement with setting the date for May 15, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 15 COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-036 AND GN 2007-042, RESCHEDUUNG THE MAY 28,2007 COUNCIL MEETING TO MAY 29,2007 AND SETTING A DATE FOR A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING FOR MAY 15, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.8 GN 2007-042 SETTING DATE FOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE APPROVED Item discussed and considered with Item F. 7 F.9 INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Sapp made the following announcements. The Neighborhood Services Department is holding a community workshop at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, to inform residents about Neighborhood LOOKS and other Neighborhood Services programs. The workshop will be held in the City Council Chambers. For more information, please call Neighborhood Services at 817-427-6550. 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. A special web site has been set up to keep residents informed about the North Tarrant Parkway widening project. The web site can be viewed at www.ntpkwy.com. Kudos Korner - Debbie York, Neighborhood Services Department - An e-mail was received from a resident thanking Debbie and the volunteers of the Neighborhood Initiative Program for their assistance in keeping her elderly mother's yard mowed. The resident said the Neighborhood Initiative is a wonderful program and helps to make NRH a terrific place to live. She is glad the Neighborhood Initiative is here to help our senior citizens and she hopes the City will continue to support the program. Councilman Sapp also advised of an event he attended in the Mayor's behalf on Friday at the Joint Reserve Base in which all branches of the service were represented. Councilman Sapp advised of special interest were the wounded warriors, those wounded in combat and returning to service, and the award presented by three City Council Minutes April 23, 2007 Page 16 surviving Tuskagee Airman. Councilman Sapp commented that while Memorial Day is next month, he would like to jointly salute all those who serve in the services at home and abroad. F.10 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. ~\\\\\\\\\\!I\\IIlilrrlll . "Ø' ,.. H L /Jilll/; ",,«ii- \\..0 AI ¡ ~/1ì, ,i§ "(t ............ ^ ~ ff ~ ........ ..~~...~ ~ if! ",/' n .....~ ~ [56! \\'~ ,.. r " §j ,.~\ /cn I ~':. 0 '. h..¡;; ~ "~~íT;rj:S:¡:~'{~+/ ·'t'fJ..lh~." * J ~~"$.~ ./ ~;;~~ Patricia Hutson, City Secretary