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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2007-05-14 Minutes MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MAY 15, 2007 A.O CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the Special meeting to order May 15, 2007 at 6:00 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: Jimmy Perdue Patricia Hutson Monica Solko George Staples Acting City Manager / Police Chief City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Dr. Tommy Teague, Pastor of North Richland Hills Baptist Church gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Turnage led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 GN 2007-045 OATH OF OFFICE The candidates for the May 12, 2007 General Election were unopposed and in accordance with State Law were declared elected to office by Council at the March 26 council meeting. The newly elected officials were required by the Election law to wait until May 15 to take their oath of office. Mayor Trevino called for Place 1 John Lewis to come forward for his oath of office City Council Minutes May 15, 2007 Page 2 Mary Lewis administered the oath of office to John Lewis. Mayor Trevino called for Place 3 Suzy Compton to come forward for her oath of office. Larry Compton administered the oath of office to Suzy Compton. Mayor Trevino called for Place 5 David Whitson to come forward for his oath of office. Dr. Tommy Teague, Pastor of North Richland Hills Baptist Church administered the oath of office to David Whitson Mayor Trevino called for Place 7 Tim Welch to come forward for his oath of office. Mr. Rich Munson administered the oath of office to Tim Welch. A.4 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m ATTEST: 1\11\11111111"1 ~ ..... ....~.v, /~:' âtrlcia Hl:J.~!!9\ City Secretary § lJ:¡ 1.- \í"' ~ ;EO: ¡.-~ '" --' r .' '" ~ ~l ¡,en ~ ~ u..--\ h / g ø 0'" .' 'I ;¿ ~, ;'" ..... ~ off '/~, Î /...... ...... Å-\- $ ~Í'! . '< I J ............ c-<..I ,.it 'l!!/·>;/~'I1:'. *,' J-&.'i~:'~--"~~ "!~!IiHHiÚ\\W.\\ ,:,'J,.~~ 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 - MAY 14, 2007 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 14th day of May, 2007 at 5:45 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 Jim Starr Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson George Staples Elizabeth Reining Mary Edwards John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Kyle Spooner Vickie Lottice Andy Jones JoAnn Stout Thomas Powell Eric Wilhite Dave Pendley Jamie Brockway Absent: Ogden Bo Bass 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 Interim Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary City Attorney Assistant to City Manager Public Information Officer Director of Planning & Development Finance Director Public Works Director Director of Information Services Parks and Recreation Director Fire Chief Neighborhood Services Director Support Services Director Chief Planner Building Official Purchasing Manager Assistant City Manager Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Reaular City Council Meetina City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 2 Agenda Item C.1 - SUP 2006-05 - Councilman Whitson questioned if the tower was structurally sound to support the additional ten feet. Mr. Wilhite advised that Staff would request engineer plans to insure that the tower would support the additional height. Agenda item CA - GN 2007-043 - Mr. Cunningham advised that in response to an inquiry from Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, additional language has been added on page 3 to address the school district. Mr. Cunningham explained that the intent is to cover non- profit and commercial properties and in the past the City has not included the school district in its enforcement. For clarification, the following language has been added to (c)(1) "Except for public school sponsored events held on school property, a maximum of four.. ..." Council was provided with a revised ordinance reflecting the revision. Agenda Item F.2 - GN 2007-046 - Mr. Cunningham advised the calculations for the last two years in the council report are inaccurate. The correct amount for the third five year period is $9,125 and the fourth five year period is $10,493. A.2 IR 2007-058 Discuss Desian Options and Architect for the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center's Expansion Ms. JoAnn Stout, Neighborhood Services Director, advised that Bill Lawrence who was hired to coordinate the Capital Campaign for the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center expansion has recommended the City proceed with hiring an architect to design the floor plans to better aid the fund raising process. The City received five responses to the Requests for Proposals that were sent out in December. The Shelter Committee reviewed the responses, interviewed two firms and unanimously selected Quorum Architects to design the new shelter. Quorum Architects has been asked to develop three conceptual design options. The design presented to Council for approval will depend on the outcome of City Facility Study currently in progress. Mr. David Duman, Quorum Architects, presented to Council his approach to developing three design options - 1) expand the shelter on current site; 2) expand the shelter towards Iron Horse Boulevard should the Facility Study recommend eliminating the current Neighborhood Services Building; 3) build a new shelter on the Neighborhood Services building location and demolish the existing shelter. There were no questions from the Council. A.3 IR 2007-060 Definition and Requirements of Municipal Settina Desiqnations for southeast corner of Norwood Drive and Trinity Boulevard (Aqenda Item E.1) Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation giving an overview of the Municipal Setting Designation process and discussed the objectives that must be met to be considered for a Municipal Setting Designation. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 3 B.1 Executive Session - Pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code _ Personnel: Deliberate the Employment. Evaluation, Duties of Public Employees: City Manaqer Mayor Trevino announced at 6:03 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code for personnel matters to deliberate the employment evaluation and duties of public employees - City Manager. C.O Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:55 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 7:02 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 Patricia Hutson George Staples City Manager City Secretary Attorney Absent: Ogden Bo Bass Assistant City Manager City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 4 A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Barth led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S} Mayor Pro Tem Lewis and Councilman Welch presented Proclamation for National Public Works Week to Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, Jimmy Cates, Public Works Operations Manager, Gaylon Cremeen, Streets Supervisor, Alan Knapp, Utility Superintendent and Bob Mahon, Construction Superintendent. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mrs. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, spoke on issues she has with Block 1, Lot 40 Emerald Lakes Addition. Mr. Robert Medigovich, 2010 California Crossing, Dallas, advised his company, Community Waste Disposal, would like an opportunity to bid on trash services. Mayor Trevino advised Mr. Medigovich that the Council has already made a decision to receive Requests for Proposals and to contact the Purchasing Department to place his name on the bid list. 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 APRIL 23,2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 GN 2007-044 CORRECTION TO APRIL 9, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 5 B.3 PU 2007-019 AWARD BID FOR THE 2007 POLICE STATION EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO CABLE ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,000 B.4 PU 2007-016 APPROVE PURCHASE OF VIDEO DETECTION SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS B.5 PU 2007-020 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT CUSTOM RESCUE PUMPER TRUCK FROM AMERICAN LAFRANCE GULF COAST IN THE AMOUNT OF $521,688, A DEDUCT CHANGE ORDER TO AMERICAN LAFRANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,823 AND AMEND THE 2006/2007 FIRE DEPARTMENT CIP BUDGET B.6 PU 2007-014 AWARD BID FOR AQUATIC PARK CHEMICAL SUPPLIES TO ADVANCED CHEMICAL LOGISTICS COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 SUP 2006-05 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM T- MOBILE TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ADDITION OF A 10 FOOT EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING MONOPOLE (LOCATED AT 7510 SMITHFIELD RD.) ORDINANCE NO. 2934 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Joel Carlson, 7668 Warren Parkway, Frisco, representing the applicant T-Mobile presented request for a special use permit for the addition of a ten foot extension to an existing monopole at 7510 Smithfield Road. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Carlson advised that there would be an engineering plan to ensure the monopole is structurally sound. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 6 Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the case summary and recommendations of staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission. The original special use permit approved in 1996 restricted the overall height of the tower to 110 feet in total height. The new height as proposed by the applicant will make the overall height 113 feet. The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the request 7-0, staff supports the SUP due to it being on an existing monopole location, and it is below the maximum height of 130 feet. 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 WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2006-05 AND ORDINANCE No. 2934 FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING COMMUNICATION TOWER NOT TO EXCEED 113 FEET. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 ZC 2007-06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PENNY HONTZ TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL AND "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO "R-1-S" SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY (LOCATED IN THE 7300 BLOCK OF EDEN ROAD AND 8636 STONECREST TRAIL _ 1.6061 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2935 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Ms. Penny Hontz, applicant, presented request to rezone an unplatted 1.6061 acre of "AG" Agricultural/and and a platted .476 acre of R2 single family residential property to R-1-S Special Single Family for the purpose of combining the existing residential lot with the unplatted tract located directly behind the existing developed lot. Ms. Hontz desires to build a swimming pool on the unplatted agricultural zoned property and needs the property zoned and platted to obtain a building permit. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the case summary and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve the zoning request. Mr. Eric Wilhite addressed concerns that have been expressed by some of the adjacent property owners. Mr. Wilhite advised that there was no intention for Brookridge Drive to go through and that if the property were to be subdivided at some time in the future, a replat with a public hearing would be required. Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor of the request to come forward. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 7 There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino called for comments against the request. Mayor Pro Tem Lewis advised that a public meeting appearance card had been received from Ms. Maxine "Max" Shields, 7300 Stonecrest Drive. Ms. Shields advised that her concerns had been addressed. Mayor Trevino inquired if the concerns of the neighborhood had been addressed. Ms. Ann Dvorak, 8620 Brookridge Drive, advised the neighborhood was concerned that the property will be subdivided, Brookridge Drive would be cut through and there would be additional traffic on their street. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2007-06, ORDINANCE No. 2935. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.3 RP 2007-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PENNY HONTZ TO APPROVE A REPLAT OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1 TO LOT 3R, BLOCK 1 STONECREST ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8636 STONECREST TRAIL) APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Ms. Penny Hontz, applicant, presented her request for a replat of a 1.13 acre and a .476 acre to a 1.606 acre for the purpose of combining an existing residential lot with an unplatted contiguous tract. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the case summary and the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommendations. The zoning of the property was discussed in the previous item. The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and it complies with the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the replat. 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. -----'~-----,._-------,-_._-----~ City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 8 COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2007-04. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. Councilman Turnage left the meeting at 7:33 p.m. C.4 GN 2007-043 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING SECTION 118-671 PROHIBITING THE USE OF WOOD BASED PRODUCTS ON RESIDENTIAL SIDING FOR NEW HOMES; REVISING SECTION 118-715 ALLOWING ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENTS FOR PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES; ADDING SECTION 118-878 REQUIRING THE USE OF METAL POSTS ON NEW WOOD FENCES - ORDINANCE NO. 2933. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development, presented the item. Earlier in the year, Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to review several items related to the zoning ordinance. As a result, the Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending to Council revisions to regulations for Temporary Outdoor Events, a requirement mandating the use of metal posts on wood privacy fences and a requirement that would prohibit the use of wood-based products when used on eaves, soffits and non-masonry chimneys. The Planning and Zoning Commission also considered a requirement that would mandate visibility restrictions on second story windows for new homes overlooking neighboring residences, a requirement that would mandate elevation articulation on residential buildings and a requirement that would mandate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification (Green Buildings) for new construction. The Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that visibility restrictions and elevation articulation be considered on an individual basis as site plans are reviewed under the planned development ordinance. The Commission is supportive of the Green Buildings and felt that new changes in the Building Code Updates and promotion of "green buildings" through educational materials would accomplish this effort. The specific recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission were previously presented and discussed with Council during the March 26, 2007 Council Work Session. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 2933 at their May 3 meeting. Mr. Pitstick advised that earlier in the day a recommended change was received from a Council Member regarding Temporary Outdoor Events. The recommendation is to add City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 9 to Section 118.715, at the beginning of (c) (1) the following language for clarification "Except for public school sponsored events held on school property, a maximum of four....." The additional wording has been included in the proposed ordinance. Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor of or against the proposed ordinance. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-043, ORDINANCE No. 2933. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.5 SRB 2007-01 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SIGN REGULATION VARIANCE REQUEST BY NICHOLAS WRIGHT, ON BEHALF OF THE COVENANT LOVE CHRISTIAN CENTER LOCATED AT 5201 DAVIS BOULEVARD, REGARDING ARTICLE 106-1 0(D}(2} OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES DENIED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and advised the Council was convened as the Sign Review Board for this item. Mr. Nicholas Wright, 5201 Davis Boulevard, representing The Covenant Love Christian Center, presented their request for a variance and requested Council to support their request to reface the existing sign. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Wright if Staff had discussed what the Church could do to meet the city's ordinance. Mr. Wright advised that he had some discussion with Staff. Mr. Dave Pendley, Chief Building Official, presented the item. Item is to consider a variance to allow modifications to a non-conforming sign that formerly advertised a business that has ceased to operate. The Sign Ordinance provides that on-premise signs advertising businesses that cease to operate cannot be altered unless the sign is brought into conformance with existing sign regulations. The current sign regulations provide that nonresidential monument signs shall not exceed 75 square feet of structure, 50 square feet of message area and 7 feet in height. The sign has approximately 145 square feet of structure, 75 square feet of message area and is 20 feet in height. Staff presented the applicant with several options that included replacement of sign with a conforming monument sign or relocation of sign canister to City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 10 the lower base section. Applicant and his representatives were also informed of the sign removal assistance program. The Sign Review Committee and the Development Review Committee feel that Covenant Love Christian Center has not demonstrated unique or physical characteristics that would create a hardship and other feasible options are available to them. The sign's physical characteristics are comparable to standard pole signs and are not in concert with the City Image Study. Staff does not support the request. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Pendley explained what would need to be done to bring the sign into compliance with the sign regulations. Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor of the variance. The following individuals spoke in favor of the variance: Mr. Jonathan Greene, 6004 Bosque River Court Ms. Germaine Wright, 5201 Davis Boulevard Mr. Robert Vaden, 8217 Leslie Lane, Watauga Ms. Deborah Johnson, 6816 Driffield Circle East. Mayor Trevino called for comments in opposition to the variance. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO DENY SRB 2007-01. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. AFTER COMMENTS BY THE COUNCIL, MOTION TO DENY CARRIED 6-0. D.O PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. PUBLIC WORKS City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 11 E.1 PW 2007-008 APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION (MSD) APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORWOOD DRIVE AND TRINITY BOULEVARD LOCATED IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-039 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item. Council was briefed on the background of the Municipal Settings Designation law. SECOR International Inc. on behalf of Synstation is trying to obtain Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TECEQ) approval for a MSD for property located at the southeast corner of Norwood Drive and Trinity Boulevard, Fort Worth. In 2006 the City of Fort Worth passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater for potable purposes at the location. Cities within a five-mile radius of the MSD property must support the MSD application. The proposed resolution supports the applicant's application to TCEQ for a Municipal Setting Designation at the Fort Worth site. Staff recommends support of the resolution. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2007-008, RESOLUTION No. 2007-039. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. E.2 PW 2007-009 APPROVE CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH WILBOW- PROVIDENCE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO SHADY GROVE ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-034 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item. The Providence Grove Subdivision located in Keller is designed with sole access via Shady Grove Road, a North Richland Hills roadway. Based on the proposed 51 residential lots, the Public Works Department has determined that the developer is responsible for one-half the cost of the construction of Shady Grove adjacent to the development. Because of grading and drainage issues the developer is agreeing to pay the City $74,055.00 in lieu of constructing the road. In response to a question for the Council, Mr. Curtis advised that a Traffic Impact Analysis had been prepared and there was no anticipation of a signal light. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2007-009, RESOLUTION No. 2007-034. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 12 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. E.3 PW 2007-010 APPROVE 2007 PREVENTIVE STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM APPROVED The CIP Committee, chaired by Mayor Pro Tem Welch, met on April 24, 2007 and reviewed the 2007 Preventive Street Maintenance Program presented by the Public Works Staff. The committee members are Councilman Whitson, Councilman Sapp and Mayor Trevino, alternate member. The 2007 Program approved by the Committee consists of 16 streets for asphalt overlay, 36 streets for slurry seal and 32 streets to be cracked sealed. The streets identified to be overlaid are generally the streets with the lowest condition rating. The budget and the rate of pavement deterioration are also taken into consideration. The estimated cost for the 2007 Preventive Street Maintenance Program is $799,988. Council approved $800,000 for the program in the 2006/07 Capital Projects Budget. Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, and Councilman Welch, Committee Chair, presented the item. Council was provided with an overview of the CIP program, the major objectives of the program and the recommendations of the Committee. The CIP Committee and staff recommend approval of the program to the City Council. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2007-010, APPROVING THE 2007 PREVENTIVE STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. E.4 PW 2007-011 APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-044 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item. Staff is submitting a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the Safe Routes to School Program. The program's primary objectives are 1) to enable and encourage children in grades K-8 to walk and bicycle to school, 2) to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age and 3) to facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption and air pollution. The program is a 100 percent federally funded cost reimbursement program managed through TXDOT. The engineering and design costs are funded by the City and the grant funds the construction phase of the projects City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 13 selected. Eight projects have been identified for the plan and consists of school zone flasher beacon upgrades at Alliene Mullendore Elementary, North Richland Middle, Snow Heights Elementary, Holiday Heights Elementary, Carrie F. Thomas Elementary, Walker Creek Elementary, Smithfield Middle School, Smithfield Elementary, North Ridge Middle School and Green Valley Elementary and new sidewalks around Mullendore Elementary, Smithfield Middle School, Foster Village Elementary, Smithfield Elementary, Northridge Elementary and Northridge Middle. Councilman Sapp questioned if sidewalks had been considered for the new Liberty School located in Keller. Mr. Curtis advised that the schools considered were located within city limits and that there was a limitation on the distance from the schools. MAYOR PRO TEM LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2007-044. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 PU 2007-017 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH FROST BANK FOR LOCKBOX SERVICES APPROVED Councilman Turnage filed an Affidavit of Disqualification with the City Secretary stating the nature of interest was his spouse was an officer with Frost Bank. Councilman Turnage left the meeting earlier and was not present during the discussion or vote. Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, presented the item. In 2003 a contract for lockbox services was awarded to Frost Sank for a term of three years with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The first renewal option will expire in May 2006 and request is to renew the contact for the final 12 month option. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2007-017, APPROVING THE FINAL RENEWAL OPTION OF THE CONTRACT WITH FROST BANK FOR LOCKBOX SERVICES. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 14 F.2 GN 2007-046 APPROVE CONTRACT FOR CELLULAR LEASE AGREEMENT AND CELLULAR ON WHEELS WITH VERIZON WIRELESS _ RESOLUTION NO. 2007-040. APPROVED Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item. Verizon Wireless is proposing a lease agreement that will allow them to place communication antennae on the TXU transmission pole located at 7218 Spring Oak and erect a masonry enclosure to house the electronic equipment. The antennae are currently co-located on an existing TXU transmission pole 600 feet southeast from the proposed location. The land lease agreement is for five years with four automatically renewed five year extensions. The annual payment will increase 15% each of the four five year extensions. The payment for the first five year extension period is $6,900, second five year period $7,935 third five year period $9,125 and fourth five year period $10,493. Verizon is also requesting a six-month agreement allowing them to place a cellular on wheels (COW) trailer at the proposed location to prevent interruption of service to customers in the area. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-046, RESOLUTION No. 2007-040. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.3 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA No action needed. F.5 INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilwoman Compton made the following announcements. Join us at Dick Faram Park on Friday, May 18th, at 7 p.m. for a FREE night of family fun. There will be games and the movie "Happy Feet" after the sun goes down. Parking is limited. Residents are encouraged to walk or ride their bikes to the park. For more information, please call 817-427-6600. NRH20 opens for the 2007 season on Saturday, May 19th. Be one of the first to experience NRH20's newest attraction - The Accelerator. For more information, visit www.nrh20.com or call 817-427-6500. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 15 City offices will be closed on Monday, May 28th, for the Memorial Day Holiday. Garbage and recycling service will not be affected. The May 28th City Council meeting has been rescheduled for May 29th so it does not conflict with the Memorial Day Holiday. With the active severe weather season we have been having, the City encourages residents to pay attention to the weather and be prepared for weather-related emergencies. The City also reminds residents of the two ways in which we communicate severe weather situations to the community - the outdoor warning sirens and the CodeRED telephone system. The outdoor warning sirens are specifically designed to warn those residents who are outdoors to go inside and seek cover. We encourage residents when they hear the sirens to go indoors, seek shelter and turn on local television or radio new stations for additional information. The CodeRED system delivers pre-recorded emergency telephone messages to residents. While the CodeRED system already includes a large database of local phone numbers, no one should automatically assume his or her phone number is included. Businesses should register, as well as residents who have unlisted phone numbers, have changed their phone number or address within the last year, or use a cellular phone as their primary phone. To register with the CodeRED system, please visit www.nrhtx.com and click on the CodeRED icon. If you do not have internet access, you may register by calling 817- 427-6015 during normal business hours. During any severe weather event that might threaten North Richland Hills, City personnel including Fire, Police and Public Works, constantly monitor the situation and are prepared to react and respond as needed. Kudos Korner - Lt. Denny Sanders and Fire Station #4 EMTs, Fire Department - A resident called to thank Lt. Sanders and the Emergency Medical Technicians for their prompt response to his 911 call. The resident said his son had a seizure and the Fire Department was at his home within minutes. He wanted everyone to know that these employees are going a very good job. City Council Minutes May 14, 2007 Page 16 F.6 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:4 .".(tY.'ì~'\wWjt!tnj¡H· .'.'-~"" . \ C III "¡JII!" ~.,~~", q .. -, L ¡t/~ ë/ '<- :.:..............-<1 A, ~ /F"A... ...... ··..:.V·o ~ t::- r..~#. 11 -. ~ tJi/' '\~'\ i";' r :, ~ §i u...i i,- ¡;¡ ~h CA..TTES",~ j.V) 1 ~,,7'\. n ..........., j§ .~ ,<,/. .." '? T §if ~.-::;i-~# ¡ s'-!- ...;§; ~"".. Patricia Hutson - City Secretary