HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2007-12-10 MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 -DECEMBER 10, 2007
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
10th day of December, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the 7:00
p.m. regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Suzy Compton Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 3
John Lewis Council, Place 1
Ken Sapp Council, Place 2
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
David Whitson Council, Place 5
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham City Manager
Ogden Bo Bass Assistant City Manager
Jared Miller Assistant City Manager
Karen Bostic Managing Director
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
George Staples City Attorney
Mary Peters Public Information Officer
Elizabeth Reining Assistant to City Manager
John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development
Mike Curtis Public Works Director
Patrick Hillis Human Resources Director
Steve Brown Library Director
Thomas Powell Director of Support Services
Jimmy Perdue Police Chief
Vickie Loftice Director of Parks & Recreation
Dave Pendley Chief Building Official
Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager
Greg VanNeiuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director
Bob Weakley Assistant Information Services Director
Chris Amarante Construction Manager
Angel Bellard Utility Service Manager
Call to Order
Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
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A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting
There were no questions from the Council.
A.2 IR 2007-133 Library Construction Update
Mr. Jared Miller, Assistant City Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation updating
the Council on the construction of the Library and the tentative move-in schedule. The
new Library is 88.9% complete with the contractual date of completion scheduled for
February 4, 2008 and the contractual final completion date scheduled for February 24,
2008. Mr. Miller updated Council on the status of Grand Avenue advising that the road
should be completed by mid-December and the head-in parking, sidewalks, landscaping
and irrigation to be completed in the coming weeks. The Library Staff will begin tagging
the library collection with RFID tags approximately nine weeks prior to move in, and the
Information Services Department will begin preparing and installing the computers
approximately six weeks prior to move-in. Library Design Systems will install the new
shelving system upon substantial completion. An item has been placed on the regular
agenda recommending the selection of Library Design Systems to move the library
collections to the new facility. The library is scheduled to close on February 11.
Reciprocal agreements with Bedford, Haltom City, Hurst, Richland Hills and Watauga
will allow North Richland Hills residents to use the neighboring city libraries during the
transition. From February 18 through the end of March there will be numerous delivery,
load-in and set-up activities taking place. A Council tour of the Library is planned for
Mid-January and follow-up visits and progress photos will be made available to update
Council as the interior is completed. The Grand Opening is anticipated for mid-March /
early April. There were no questions from the Council.
A.3 IR 2007-131 Discussion of Potential Changes to Apartment Inspection Ordinance
Mr. Dave Pendley, Chief Building Official, presented a PowerPoint presentation seeking
Council direction on revising the Multi-Family Housing Maintenance Ordinance to
include hotels/motels. Mr. Pendley reviewed the current provisions of the Multi-Family
Housing Ordinance adopted in 2003. Council was advised that the Inspection
Department had received concerns and complaints from citizens on the condition of
some of the city's hotels/motels, the trending of extended stay hotels/motels becoming
permanent residents for some and concerns with property value, city image and crime.
Mr. Pendley discussed with Council the following possible changes to the ordinance: 1)
Expand the current licensing requirements to include hotels/motels - $1 per month per
unit inspection fee; 2) Expand hotel/motel maintenance to include standards for
structural, mechanical, life-safety, fire protection, weatherproofing features and
maintenance of parking surfaces; 3) Add a provision to allow Finance Director to
annually adjust licensing fees in accordance with the DFW Consumer Price Index; 4)
Require the installation of single-use dry chemical fire suppression devices in all kitchen
vent hoods; 5) Require addressing at attached garages and rear doors capable of being
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used by emergency personnel; 6) Limit maximum occupancy of a hotel room; 7) Clarify
that the Building Official or the Fire Marshal may order vacation of living units if found to
be immediately dangerous to the safety of the public or occupants; and 8) Clarify that
the Building Official and/or Fire Marshal may order living units "Temporarily Out of
Service" when conditions or repair activities are hazardous to the occupant. Council
was shown examples of some of the current exterior conditions of the hotels/motels.
After questions by the Council, the consensus was to bring an ordinance with the
recommended changes for Council consideration at the January 14 Council meeting.
B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 Pursuant to Sec. 551.072. Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of
rea _property at 5101 Cummings Drive and 5101 Laurel Lane
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:22 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive
Session pursuant to Sec. 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase
of real property at 5101 Cummings Drive and 5101 Laurel Lane.
C.0 Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:31 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular
Council meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A.0
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order December 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Oscar Trevino
Suzy Compton
John Lewis
Ken Sapp
Tim Barth
David Whitson
Scott Turnage
Tim Welch
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem,
Council, Place 1
Council, Place 2
Council, Place 4
Council, Place 5
Council, Place 6
Council, Place 7
Council Place 3
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Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Ogden Bo Bass
Patricia Hutson
Monica Solko
George Staples
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
A.1
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Compton gave the invocation.
A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 434 led the pledge of allegiance.
A.3
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS)
Proclamation Recognizing Richland High School Band
Councilman Turnage presented proclamation to Richland High School Band Director Bill
Watson and band officers recognizing the Richland High School Band members for their
accomplishments at the 2007 Bands of America Grand National Championship.
A.4
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS)
Keep NRH Beautiful Christmas Lighting Awards
Councilman Barth and Keep NRH Beautiful Chair Kathy Luppy presented the 2007
Keep NRH Beautiful Christmas Lighting Awards: Gary Moore, 4033 Diamond Loch
West; David Herrera, 6908 Corona Drive; Wayne & Cindy Hayes, 617 Meadowridge;
Robert Simmons, 7437 N. Richland Blvd.; Bryan & Jennifer LePla, 8124 Bridge Street;
Javier Esquivel, 7516 Chapman; Phil & Susan Sorrells, 8920 Martin Drive; Richard &
Cheryl Morton, 7801 Miracle Lane; Tony & Jo Ann Dobbins, 8301 Brandonwood.
A.5
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CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. Richard P. Sanders, 7636 Perkins Drive, expressed concerns with the current
garbage company's failure to comply with the trash and recycle collection contract. Mr.
Sanders advised that the company was violating the contract by placing the recyclables
into the regular garbage truck. Mr. Sanders advised the company was non-responsive
to his complaint violating the provisions of the current contract and he felt the contract
should contain penalties for non-compliance. Mr. Sanders expressed his appreciation to
Staff for the City's responsiveness to his complaint.
A.6
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
B.0
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5, 2007 WORK SESSION
B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2007 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
B.3 RP 2007-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CEI ENGINEERING
TO APPROVE A REPEAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, INTO LOT 1A & LOT 1B,
BLOCK 1, WAL-MART ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 9100 BLOCK OF
NORTH TARRANT PKWY - 25.217 ACRES)
B.4 PW 2007-021 AWARD OF BID TO SUPERIOR GUNITE/HERC PRODUCTS,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $379,203.00 FOR THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM
REHABILITATION PROJECT -RESOLUTION NO. 2007-069
B.5 PW 2007-022 APPROVE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF A UTILITY
EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE VENUE IN THE HOME TOWN
DEVELOPMENT -ORDINANCE NO. 2971
B.6 PU 2007-060 AWARD PROPOSAL NO. 08-001 FOR LIBRARY MOVING
SERVICES TO LIBRARY DESIGN SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,986.00
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B.7 PU 2007-061 AWARDING THE 2008 COMPOSITION ROOF REPLACEMENT
PROJECT TO BENCO COMMERCIAL ROOFING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$37,407.00
B.8 PU 2007-062 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF IRON HORSE REPLACE-
MENT EQUIPMENT TO JOHN DEERE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$152,747.96
B.9 PU 2007-064 AWARD BID 08-005 FOR 2008 MOTOR VEHICLES TO
CALDWELL COUNTRY IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,567.00 AND MORITZ
CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $201,636.00
B.10 PU 2007-065 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PARKS MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT TO PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF $40,124.15
B.11 PU 2007-067 AWARD BID 08-006 FOR 2008 POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLES
TO MORITZ CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,752.00
B.12 GN 2007-106 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 MARKET ADJUSTMENT TO THE
CITY'S PAY PLANS
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1
ZC 2007-15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
COMPASS REALTY TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "I-1" LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL TO "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICES (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK
OF CARDINAL LANE - 2.77 ACRES) -ORDINANCE NO. 2967
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing.
The applicant is requesting to subdivide a 2.77-acre tract into a seven lot
commercial/office subdivision. The property is currently zoned Light Industrial and the
owner is requesting approval of a zoning change to CS Community Services. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change and
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Staff is recommending the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation.be
upheld.
Mr. Edward Kelly, Kelly Engineering, representing the owner, presented the request.
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development, presented a summary of the
issues and the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
There being no questions from the Council, Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to
speak for or against the request.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2007-15, ORDINANCE NO. 2967. MAYOR
PRO TEM COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
C.2
ZC 2007-11 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM DEBORAH CHAMBERS TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM
"AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICES (LOCATED IN THE
7800 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD - 1.409 ACRES) -ORDINANCE NO. 2968
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing.
Request is to consider a zoning change of a 1.409-acre lot from Agricultural to "CS"
Community Services. The intent of the applicant is to renovate the existing residential
structure to operate a wellness spa. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the zoning change and Staff is recommending the Planning &
Zoning Commission's recommendation be upheld.
Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, Ernest Hedgcoth Engineers, 5701 Midway Road, representing Dr.
Chris Ging, presented the request. Dr. Ging and Deborah Chambers were co-
applicants. Council was advised that Ms. Chambers passed away after the Planning &
Zoning meeting and Dr. Ging was still proposing to operate a wellness spa at the
location.
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development, summarized the request and
presented the recommendations of Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
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There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2007-11, ORDINANCE NO. 2968. COUNCILMAN
WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
C.3
SUP 2007-02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM CEC ENTERTAINMENT, A.K.A. CHUCK E CHEESE'S, TO APPROVE A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING
RESTAURANT AND INDOOR AMUSEMENT ARCADE (LOCATED IN THE
7900 BLOCK OF BOULEVARD 26 - 1.961 ACRES) -ORDINANCE NO. 2969
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing.
Request is to consider approval of a Special Use Permit to expand the existing Chuck E
Cheese facility located on Boulevard 26. The Specific Use Permit is required because
the current land use is non-conforming for the operation of an Amusement Arcade. At
the time the land use originated the zoning regulations permitted amusement arcades
by right. Current zoning regulations require a Specific Use Permit and in order to
expand the existing structure an SUP is required. The applicant is also requesting to
utilize anon-approved exterior building material to match the architectural style of the
materials used on the existing building.
Mr. David Steffen, 1420 West Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Project Manager, Carter &
Burgess, representing the applicant presented the request and responded to questions
from the Council.
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development, summarized the case and
presented the recommendations of Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request and Staff
is recommending the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation be upheld.
Council discussed the non-conforming sign located on the property and if funding was
available through the Sign Removal Program for the removal of the non-conforming
sign.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
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There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE ZONING CHANGE CONDITIONED ON THE
ALTERATION OF THE EXISTING POLE SIGN TO MAKE IT MEET CURRENT STANDARDS WITH THE
PROVISO THAT THE CITY WILL PAY WHATEVER IT IS ALLOWED TO DO UNDER ITS CURRENT
POLICY FOR REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGN. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
Councilman Sapp questioned if there were any accommodations under the Facade
Development Program to assist the applicant with the fagade.
Mr. Cunningham advised that the Program's provisions have not yet been developed,
but that Staff can look at it and bring it back to Council.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
C.4
ZC 2007-16 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM PHIFER / HOGAN PARTNERS TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE
FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(LOCATED IN THE 6700 BLOCK OF CRANE ROAD - 5.464 ACRES) -
ORDINANCE NO. 2970
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino announced that Councilman Welch was the engineer of record for the
project and would be abstaining from discussion and vote.
An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilman Welch and filed with
the City Secretary stating the nature of fhe interest was Engineer of Record.
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing.
Applicant is requesting to rezone a 5.464-acre tract from Agricultural to R-2 Residential
for the purpose of developing amulti-lot single family subdivision. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change and Staff
recommends approval as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Don Phifer, 8360 Thornhill Drive, applicant was available to answer questions from
the Council.
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development summarized the case and
presented the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff.
Mayor Trevino noted that at the Planning and Zoning meeting several residents had
expressed concerns with drainage and traffic.
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Mr. Pitstick, Planning Director, and Mr. Curtis, Public Works Director, discussed how the
traffic and drainage is reviewed and addressed.
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 TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2007-16, ORDINANCE NO. 2970. MAYOR
PRO TEM COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0-1; COUNCILMAN WELCH ABSTAINING.
C.5
RP 2007-11 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM BHB ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING TO APPROVE A REPEAT OF
LOT 1, BLOCK 1, INTO LOTS 1R & 3, BLOCK 1, MCKINNEY ADDITION
(LOCATED IN THE 9500 BLOCK OF KIRK LANE - 5.956 ACRES).
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing.
The applicant is requesting a replat of a platted lot and a portion of an unplatted parcel
for the purpose of developing two single family lots. A public hearing is required
because the replats involve residentially zoned property. The Planning and Zoning
Commission voted to approve the replat. Staff is recommending the Planning and
Zoning Commission's recommendation be upheld.
Mr. JC Garcia, 920 South Main, Grapevine, representing the owner, presented the
purpose of the replat.
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development, summarized the case and
presented the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff.
Mayor Trevino called for any one wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the
request to come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2007-11. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
PUBLIC WORKS
E.1
PW 2007-018 APPROVE NO PARKING ANYTIME ZONE ALONG
THE EAST SIDE OF KEN MICHAEL COURT FOR 400 FEET NORTH OF
BOULEVARD 26 -ORDINANCE NO. 2957
APPROVED
Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item. Staff is recommending a
"no parking anytime" zone be installed along the east side of Ken Michael Court for 400
feet north of Boulevard 26. The Public Works and Police Departments have received
several complaints from motorists and residents concerning double parking on the east
and west sides of Ken Michael creating a single lane of through traffic and a site visibility
problem. The no parking anytime zone will keep two through traffic lanes moving and
provide site visibility for the intersection. The adjacent property owner along the east
side has no objection to the no parking zone.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2007-018, ORDINANCE NO. 2957. COUNCILMAN
WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
GENERAL ITEMS
F.1
PU 2007-063 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LBL ARCHITECTS, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND UP TO
$10,000 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES FOR THE THIRD PHASE
ATTRACTION AND MULTI-USER RESTROOM FACILITY AT NRH2O -
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-068
APPROVED
Ms. Vickie Loftice, Director of Parks and Recreation presented the item. Staff is
requesting approval to execute a professional services contract with LBL Architects, Inc.
for the Third Phase Attraction and Multi-User Restroom Facility at NRH2O. The
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approved Capital Improvement Program for NRH2O includes funding for the Third Phase
attraction and a new restroom facility. The projects are scheduled to be completed for
the 2009 Season. Requests for Proposals were solicited and four proposals were
received. The proposals were evaluated in accordance with the professional services
procurement policy and a decision was made to negotiate a contact with LBL Architects.
A contract was negotiated for design services in the amount of $200,000 and not to
exceed $10,000 for reimbursable expenses. The contract exceeds the original
estimated design services amount of $175,000 in the Capital Projects Budget; however
the budget will be adjusted accordingly as not to exceed the overall project budget.
COUNCILMAN EARTH MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2007-063, RESOLUTION NO. 2007-068.
COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
F.2
GN 2007-104 ADOPTION OF THE 2007 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
MASTER PLAN
APPROVED
Ms. Vickie Loftice, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item. Staff is
requesting Council approval and adoption of the 2007 Parks, Recreation and Open
Space Master Plan. The proposed plan was presented to Council on November 5, 2007
during the Council Work Session. Public input was received through public meetings,
telephone survey, B.I.S.D. student questionnaire, sports leagues letters of input,
questionnaire survey of NRH Recreation Center users and Youth Advisory Committee
meeting and questionnaire. The recommendations and priorities based on public input,
continuing goals and needs and facility standards were presented to the Council. There
were no questions from Council.
MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-104, APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE 2007 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN. COUNCILMAN WHITSON
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
F.3
GN 2007-105 AWARD OF SOLID WASTE SERVICES CONTRACT -
ORDINANCE NO. 2972
APPROVED
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Mr. Larry Cunningham, City Manager, presented the item. The City's contract with
Allied Waste expires January 31, 2008. Council decided at a March 2007 work session
to issue a request for proposals instead of negotiating with the current contractor. At a
July 2007 Council Work Session criteria for proposals was discussed and requests for
proposals were prepared and sent out. Proposals were received from five companies
that provided 13 options for solid waste services ranging from four-day pick up to poly
carts. A staff committee reviewed the proposals and the 13 options. Staff discussed
with Council at an October 8 Council Work Session the various options and received
direction from Council on how to proceed. The five companies were then asked to
submit their "best and final" offers to the City with four companies responding. After
evaluation of the "best and final" offers, Staff determined that the lowest cost for both
residential and commercial service is the four-day variable option. Staff began
discussions with Allied and Duncan. Duncan had the overall most favorable cost for the
four-day option service. The City's current provider was unable to meet a lower price.
Terms of the proposed contract include:
• Two times a week "take all" service on Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday
• Once a week curbside recycling on one of the regularly scheduled trash days
• Annual adjustment beginning in year two equal to 3.25% or DFW CPI, whichever
is greater, but not to exceed 4.5%
• Curbside Christmas tree collection, plus a central drop-off point
• Missed collection penalties
• Missed collection complaints received before 2:00 p.m. will receive same day
pickup
• All city facilities receive free pick-up
• 84 free hauls of roll off containers as compared to 60 hauls in the current contract
• $15,000 donation each year to Keep NRH Beautiful
• $10,000 per year for senior programming
• Favored Nation's clause
• Landfill privileges for residents at a discounted rate
• Dedicated route supervisor for our City
• Five holidays per year -will collect on Memorial Day; holiday make-up days will
be the day following the holiday
• 2 one-year extensions upon mutual agreement of each party.
The residential rate is proposed at $9.09 per month.
Mr. Nick Stefkovich, Local Market Manager for Duncan Disposal, discussed the
background of his company and its history of customer service. Mr. Stefkovich
discussed with Council the customer services Duncan would be providing to the City of
North Richland Hills and explained their transition plan.
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COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-105, ORDINANCE NO. 2972.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
F.4
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 5101 CUMMINGS DRIVE AND 5101 LAUREL
LANE -RESOLUTION NO. 2007-070 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2007-071
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino stated that as per the Council's discussion in Executive Session he
would entertain a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute contracts for the
purchase of the property at 5101 Cummings Drive and 5101 Laurel Lane, Resolutions
No. 2007-070 and Resolution No. 2007-071.
MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO 2007-070 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-071, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 5101 CUMMINGS DRIVE AND 5101 LAUREL LANE.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
F.5
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilman Sapp made the following announcements.
City offices will be closed on December 25t" and January 1St for the Christmas and New
Year holidays. The garbage and recycling schedule will not change for the holidays.
Collections will be made on Monday and Thursday as usual.
The December 24t" City Council Meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is
scheduled for January 14t" at 7 p.m.
NRH2O's 2008 Season Passes are now on sale. Purchase your pass before December
21St and receive $10 off, plus an entertainment package including a souvenir bottle and
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free tickets for friends. For more information, please call 817-427-6500 or visit
www.nrh2o.com.
Kudos Korner -Officer David Robinzine, Police Department. A card was received from
a resident thanking Officer Robinzine for his outstanding work in locating her stolen
truck. She greatly appreciated his courtesy and compassion, his professional manner
and his locating her truck so quickly.
F.6
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
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