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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2008-04-28 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 -APRIL 28, 2008 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 28tH day of April, 2008 at 5:45 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 (present at 5:48 pm) 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 Larry Koonce Finance Director Mike Curtis Public Works Director Jimmy Perdue Police Chief JoAnn Stout Neighborhood Services Director Vickie Loftice Parks & Recreation Director Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Sharon Davis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Bob Weakley Assistant Information Services Director Dave Pendley Building Official Adrien Pekurney Recreation Center Manager Chris Swartz NRH20 Park Manager Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 2 Agenda Item F.3 - GN 2008-030 -Councilman Sapp asked Chief Perdue to share with Council the statistics on stolen vehicles that supports the city's decision to move forward with ordinance. Chief Perdue advised that in 2007 there were 183 auto thefts and 24 were with keys left in the ignition. The statistics include both residential and businesses. Chief Perdue advised that the thefts could have likely been prevented by the implementation of an ordinance. Councilman Turnage questioned how the ordinance would be enforced, if approved. Chief Perdue advised that officers would be able to take enforcement action at convenience stores when observing a violation or when driving through apartment complexes, particularly during winter, and observing exhaust. The officers will try to obtain voluntary compliance, but if behavior is repetitive citations will be issued. The ordinance excludes single-family residential driveways. A.2 IR 2008-047 Discuss the City's Wireless Network Initiative Ms. Bostic advised that at last year's mid-year budget work session, Council directed staff to proceed with a wireless network mesh. In the 2007/08 Capital Budget, money was appropriated to implement a one square mile pilot network and to perform a study to identify the cost of city-wide coverage, provide data on speed, test the network's reliability and identify specific applications the network could benefit. Since that time, the market for private public partnerships has become unstable and partnerships around the country have begun to fall apart. EarthLink, one of the nation's largest companies in the network arena, has pulled out of agreements with several cities. As a result of the market's instability, City Staff has revaluated the city's options. The City has been using hot spot technology and wireless cards. Hot spots at all city facilities are providing wired network connectivity speed and leased air cards are providing comparable speeds to mesh and a much greater range of network connectivity. Staff is recommending not to move forward with the pilot project and the money budgeted for the project be returned to Information Services reserves. Staff is also recommending expanding the use of the leased air cards to the departments that would benefit from their use. It is also recommended that wireless access be installed for public use at Richfield, Cross Timbers, Walker's Creek and Green Valley Parks anal look at providing wireless access at NRHz0. Council questioned the estimated cost to provide wireless access at all city parks. Mr. Bob Weakley, Assistant Information Services Director, advised the installation cost would be minimal. Most of the parks already have an Internet system and installation cost would be around $1,500 each. Council concurred with moving forward with the recommendations of Staff. A.3 IR 2008-048 Citizens on Patrol Program Chief Perdue advised of his desire to create a Citizen on Patrol Program (COP) utilizing the citizens from the NRH Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association. The volunteers would be equipped minimally with radios and identification and would act as City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 3 another set of eyes and ears for the police officers. The volunteers are not allowed to engage any criminal activity but simply observe and report with one exception. State Legislature allows the governing body of a municipality to authorize a select group of specialized trained volunteers to enforce violations of disabled parking spaces. The individuals must complete a training program and meet other qualifications. Once authorized, they may issue citations for violations that they observe in disabled parking spaces. Chief Perdue advised that no council action is required to create the basic COP program, but council action is required to have the enforcement activity as one of the duties. Chief Perdue advised he would like to include disabled parking enforcement as part of the program and requested the consensus of Council before moving forward with including it in the program. Council questioned if the volunteers could also assist with other code violations observed or the reporting of speeding violations. Chief Perdue advised that enforcement activity is limited, but that parameters could be set and the volunteers could be another set of eyes and ears for the police officers. Council also questioned the strength and hours of operation of the program. Chief Perdue advised the strength would start with the utilization of the alumni association and the size and hours would depend on the availability of the alumni volunteers. The consensus of the Council was for the Chief to move forward with the program and including as one of the duties the enforcement of disabled parking spaces. A.4 IR 2008-049 Discussion of Standards for Neighborhood Garage Sales Ms. Elizabeth Reining, Assistant to City Manager, presented Council with a PowerPoint presentation on the possibility of creating a neighborhood garage sale permit to encourage organized neighborhood groups to hold garage sales together and reduce weekend garage sales in neighborhoods. Currently, every resident submits a permit application and a $6 fee. Each resident can have a garage sale every six months. In order for a neighborhood to have a garage sale under the current ordinance, every resident participating submits a garage sale permit application with a $6 permit fee. A neighborhood garage sale permit would allow organized neighborhood groups to hold a garage sale once per year and submit one permit application with a reduced fee. Those neighborhoods that do not have recognized homeowners associations could show that at least ten percent of the area would be participating and the fee for the sale could be based on the number of residences within the set area instead of participants. Ms. Reining suggested a $1 charge per household might be appropriate. Council was advised that the neighborhood garage sales would not count as an individual's garage sale. Council briefly discussed the proposed neighborhood permit and questioned if a maximum fee such as $70-$75 could be placed on the neighborhood permit rather than a per household fee. The consensus of Council was to proceed with an ordinance that would address neighborhood garage sales and for staff to consider a maximum fee instead of a per household fee. City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 4 A.5 IR 2008-050 Discuss Setting Date for Special Council Meeting to Administer Oaths of Office Mayor Trevino asked Council if they would be agreeable to moving the regular May 12 Council meeting to May 13. The oaths of office would be administered at the May 13 meeting. Council was in favor of rescheduling the meeting. Council took formal action during the regular council meeting. A.6 IR 2008-046 Update on Transition to Duncan Disposal Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director, updated the Council on the transition from Allied Waste Services to Duncan Disposal. Council was advised that the majority of the calls now being received are from individuals requesting recycling bins. In March there were 181 residential work orders issued with the majority of the work orders being requests for recycle bins with some missed collection. There were 29 commercial work orders issued in March, all for missed collections. Council was advised that Duncan was instrumental in helping clean up the April 10 storm debris with two special pickups outside the normal collection days. Council advised they had noted some of the residents with Tuesday pickups are still placing trash out for Monday pickup. Staff was advised that it had been addressed in News and Notes and the City's website. Council was advised that Code Enforcement can be contacted to place door hangers on those houses placing trash out on the wrong day. Ms. Bostic also reported to Council on the measures Duncan has taken to address NOx emissions. Duncan has provided new trucks that operate in North Richland Hills and installed injection systems on their older vehicles that are operating in other cities. EXECUTIVE SESSION -The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071. Texas Government Code for Consultation with Attorney on litigation: Friend vs. NRH B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase of real property at: 4908 Marilyn Drive Mayor Trevino announced at 6:19 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of Section 551.071, Texas Government Code for consultation with Attorney on litigation -Friend vs. NRH and pursuant to Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase of real property at 4908 Marilyn Drive. C.0 Adjournment City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 5 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:41 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 April 28, 2008 at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Suzy Compton John Lewis Ken Sapp Tim Barth David Whitson Scott Turnage Tim Welch Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Jared Miller Patricia Hutson Monica Solko George Staples Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 3 Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 6 Council, Place 7 City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Sapp gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Sapp led the pledge of allegiance. City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 6 A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the Texas Brahmas presented by Councilman Welch Councilman Welch presented a proclamation to the Texas Brahmas players, managers and coaches proclaiming April 28, 2008 as "Texas Brahmas Day" in the City of North Richland Hills. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) Presentation of Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month Proclamation presented by Councilman Turnage Councilman Turnage presented a proclamation to Geoff Wills, Jean Wills, Leon Ross and Georgianna Jeffcoat proclaiming the month of April as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) Keep NRH Beautiful Yard of the Month Awards presented by Councilman Lewis Diane Spradling, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Member and Councilman Lewis recognized the following yard of the month recipients for April: Jody Lewis, 3817 Diamond Loch West; Danny & Carolyn Daniel, 6704 Oliver Dr.; Joe & Roxanna McIntosh, 4817 Fairway Ct.; Margaret Brosco, 7721 Noreast; Sherry Chadwick, 8320 Dude Court; David & Roseann Cady, 6921 Little Ranch Road; Kent Cooley, 8724 Amundson Dr.; Don & Betty Burkett, 7909 Bridlewood Dr.; Virginia Walton, 8625 Twisted Oaks. Green Mamas Garden Center, 5324 Davis Blvd. was recognized as the April Business Landscape Winner. A.5 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mayor Pro Tem Compton announced that there were three citizens wishing to speak. David Nelson, 7228 Coventry Court, came forward. He wanted to thank the Council for the Texas Brahmas support demonstrated by the proclamation and for bringing economic growth back to the area with the NYTEX Sport Center being utilized. City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 7 Dorothy Scheffe, 5133 Laurel Lane, came forward. Ms. Scheffe expressed her concerns with cost of additional recycling bins. She felt that with additional cost of bins citizens would be discouraged from recycling. Mayor Trevino asked Karen Bostic, Managing Director to speak with Ms. Scheffe about her concerns. Mayor Trevino announced that Mark Stonitsch, 6312 Buckingham Trial also wanted to speak but because the item (F.3) he wished to speak on was on the council agenda, it could not be discussed. Mayor Trevino asked Police Chief Jimmy Perdue to speak with Mr. Stonitsch about his concerns. 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 APRIL 14, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 PU 2008-012 AWARD BID #08-023 FOR SECTIONS A & C FOR ANNUAL FOOD SERVICES TO C.D. HARTNETT CO., AND REJECT SECTION B B.3 PU 2008-013 RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR RIGHTS-OF-WAY MOWING SERVICES WITH TRUGREEN LANDCARE B.4 PU 2008-014 RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICES WITH DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER B.5 PU 2008-015 AWARD BID NO. 08-020 FOR SPORTS AND WORK WEAR SECTION A, C AND D TO IMPRESS DESIGNS AND SECTION B TO PROMOS DISTRIBUTORS COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. PUBLIC HEARINGS City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 8 C.1 GN 2008-033 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE READOPTING YOUTH PROGRAMS STANDARDS OF CARE -ORDINANCE NO. 2992 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Adrien Pekurney, Recreation Center Manager, presented the item. The 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 ORDINANCE NO. 2992. MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 ITEMS TO FOLLOW DO NOT REQUIRE A PUBLIC HEARING. There were no items for this category. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 9 There were no items for this category. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2008-028 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $4,180,000 "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008", INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2989 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS APPROVED Larry Koonce, Finance Director, presented the item. A bond sale was held for Monday, April 28, 2008. The sale included $4,180,000 in General Obligation Bonds. The total amount will be used for street projects: $2,200,000 for North Tarrant Parkway (Davis to Whitley), $1,700,000 Rufe Snow Drive (Mid-Cities to Hightower), $100,000 Douglas Lane (Hightower to Starnes), and $180,000 for Holiday Lane/Dick Lewis Drive, signal, street and utility improvements (see attached summary). Rating conferences with Standard and Poor's and Moody's were recently held. The City received General Obligation Bond ratings from both Moody's Investors Service and Standard and Poor's. Moody's has reaffirmed the Aa3 rating, and Standard and Poor's has upgraded the AA- rating to AA. Mr. Koonce introduced Laura Alexander, First Southwest Company, Financial Advisory firm and Kristen Savant with Fulbright and Jaworski, Bond Counsel. Ms. Alexander gave a brief summary on the bid process and how the bid packets were put together for Council. Ms. Alexander advised the bonds were offered by TIB The Independent Bankers Bank at a true interest cost of 3.679580%. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008-028 AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2989 APPROVING THE BID AND ISSUANCE OF $4,180,000 "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND H'JLLS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008". COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-Q. F.2 GN 2008-029 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATEDTO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $4,750,000 "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2008", INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2990 -AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION APPROVED City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 10 Larry Koonce, Finance Director, presented the item. On March 17th, City Council authorized the City Secretary to publish by March 28, 2008 a notice in a newspaper of general circulation of the intent of the City to issue Certificates of Obligation. Notices were published in accordance with State law. The sale of $4,750,000 in Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation for the design of a new aquatic park attraction, fire and public works equipment replacement, various utility projects, golf course drainage improvements, and design of the TIF #2 recreation center will be completed on April 28, 2008. The City received Certificates of Obligation ratings from both Moody's Investors Service and Standard and Poor's. Moody's has reaffirmed the Aa3 rating, and Standard and Poor's has upgraded the AA- rating to AA. The City Council is requested to approve the Ordinance No. 2990 approving the bid and issuance of certificates of obligation and authorizing all other necessary actions such as paying agent/registrar agreements. Mr. Koonce introduced Laura Alexander, First Southwest Company, Financial Advisory firm and Kristen Savant with Fulbright and Jaworski, Bond Counsel. Ms. Alexander advised the lowest bonds were offered by Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., at a true interest cost of 3.824663% and recommended approval of the item. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF GN 2008-02:9 AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2990 APPROVING THE BID AND ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2008" AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND A P'URGHASE CONTRACT IN RELATION TO SUCH OBLIGATIONS AND THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.3 GN 2008-030 ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING MOTOR VEHICLES WITH KEYS IN IGNITION -ORDINANCE NO. 2991 APPROVED Jimmy Perdue, Police Chief, presented the item. The North Richland Hills Police Department desires to reduce the number of vehicle thefts in the City where vehicles are left running and unattended. After examining this issue, the North Richland Hills Police Department recommends the adoption of an ordinance to help prevent auto thefts from private property (excluding private residences), and off-street public and private parking areas. Such an ordinance is needed to address the loophole in Texas Transportation Code Section 545.404, as well as supplement the efforts of our Officers to deter prime targets of opportunity for criminal activity by auto thieves. Chapter 54 of City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 11 the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances would be amended by adding a new Section 54-179. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 200$-030; ORDINANCE N'O. 2991. MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.4 GN 2008-034 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM 2009 COMPREHENSIVE GRANT -RESOLUTION NO. 2008-026 APPROVED Jimmy Perdue, Police Chief, presented the item. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) provides grant programs to support the mission of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) which is to reduce the number and severity of vehicular crashes throughout the state. Under the STEP 2009 Comprehensive Program, grant funds provide increased enforcement for speed compliance and increased DWI enforcement during fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011. The North Richland Hills Police Department has received notification from TxDOT that grant funds have been allocated under the STEP 2009 Comprehensive Program to reimburse for overtime hours incurred while conducting enforcement. Participation in this grant will allow the Police Department to target two violations of the law that unquestionably cause our citizens injury and property damage. To receive the grant funds, the City of North Richland Hills is required to enter into a grant agreement with TxDOT. The City of North Richland Hills agrees to fund overtime for 1,846 projected additional man-hours targeting speed compliance and impaired drivers throughout this period. The Police Department will seek reimbursement from TxDOT at the conclusion of each month for overtime and mileage costs incurred each month. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION N'O. 2008-026. COUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. F.5 GN 2008-031 FY 2008 CLICK IT OR TICKET MOBILIZATION PROGRAM GRANT -RESOLUTION NO. 2008-024 APPROVED City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 12 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 2008 Texas Traffic Safety Program. The enforcement period of the grant is May 19 through June 1, 2008. 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 EARTH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2008-024. MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.6 GN 2008-032 APPOINTMENT TO TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD -PLACE 4 APPROVED Patricia Hutson, City Secretary presented the item. The Place 4 position on the Teen Court Advisory Board is currently vacant. Councilman Barth is recommending the appointment of Shelley Nicholson to fill the vacancy with the term expiring June 30, 2010. COUNCILMAN EARTH MOVED TO APPOINT SHELLEY NICHOLSON TO THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD, PLACE 4. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.7 GN 2008-035 CONSIDER DATES FOR MAY COUNCIL MEETINGS APPROVED Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, presented the item. The Texas Election Law provides that the oaths of office for newly elected officials can be administered between May 13 and May 21. During the Council work session, Council discussed whether they desire to set a date for a special council meeting between May 13 and May 21 to administer the oaths of office to our newly elected officials or as an alternative, reschedule the May 12 Council meeting to May 13. During the work session discussion, the Council was in agreement with rescheduling the May 12 meeting to May 13. City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 13 MAYOR P'RO TEM COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008-035 TO MOVE THE DATE FROM MAY 12T" TO MAY 13T" AS A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO ADMINISTER THE OATHS OF OFFICE. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEM #1: CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY ON LITIGATION: FRIEND VS. NRH No action needed. ITEM #2: PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 4908 MARILYN LANE RESOLUTION NO. 2008-028 APPROVED Karen Bostic, Managing Director, presented the item. The property owners of 4908 Marilyn Lane have approached the City with interest to sell the property to the City for the amount of $112,500. Approval of Resolution 2008-028 will authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the owners for the purchase of the property. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2008-028, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AT 4908 MARILYN LANE. COUNGILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS -COUNCILMAN WELCH Councilman Welch made the following announcements. The North Richland Hills Public Library is now open in its new location at 9015 Grand Avenue. The new facility offers more than 172,000 items for borrowers to check out. It also features a dynamic children's area, 2 public meeting rooms, a local history room, a small business assistance office, free wireless Internet, a cafe and more. For more details about the new library stop by or call 817-427-6800. City Council Minutes April 28, 2008 Page 14 North Richland Hills is offering Think Green environmental education sessions at the Recreation Center. The Think Green sessions will introduce several different concepts of green living that are easily implemented into your daily lives and are relevant to all ages. Sessions will be held once each month through August. For more details, please call 817-427-6600. The Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues every Friday night through May 9th at NRH2O. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concerts begin at 7 p.m. Admission is FREE. Remember to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, call 817-427-6600 or visit www.soundsnrh.com. Kudos Korner -Rickie McMahon & Ron Hernandez, Utility Division, Public Works Department. A letter was received from a resident commending Rickie and Ron for coming out on a Saturday evening to turn his water back on after he accidently turned it off. He was grateful for their quick response and appreciated their help. Councilman Lewis added that he is the new SCORE representative at the new NRH Library. SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executive, an affiliate partner of the US Small Business Administration. The SCORE volunteers offer expert, confidential, one- on-one counseling and guidance to small businesses or people thinking of starting a business. There is no charge for this service. Counseling is available on Tuesday (2 p.m.-8 p.m.), Wednesday (6 p.m.-8 p.m.) and Thursday (6 p.m.-8 p.m.). Call the Library Reference Desk to schedule an appointment. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m ~~`•~~~lC H LqN~~~ ~:: n titi~~ of r ~i4-TTE~ h ~ o`~ ~~~~~~y ayor on, City Secretary