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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. City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 2 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 City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 3 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 City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 4 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 City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 5 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 City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 6 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 City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 7 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. City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 8 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. City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 9 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. City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 10 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. City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 11 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 City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 12 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 City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 13 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. City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 14 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 City Council Minutes December 10, 2007 Page 15 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. '~ Osc r Trevin -Mayor E~ ~~~ ATTEST: ~~~ /~ Patricia Hutson, City Secretary