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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2008-06-23 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 -JUNE 23, 2008 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 23rd day of June, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 6 John Lewis Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Suzy Compton Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager 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 Thomas Powell Director of Support Services Vickie Loftice Parks & Recreation Director Andy Jones Fire Chief Jimmy Perdue Police Chief Mark Mills Budget Director Dave Pendley Building Official Eric Wilhite Chief Planner Sean Hughes Emergency Management Coordinator Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Absent: David Whitson Council, Place 5 Karen Bostic Managing Director Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:31 p.m. City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 2 A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting Councilman Sapp referred to Agenda Items F.2 & F.3 and asked for a brief explanation of the difference between an ordinance and resolution. The City Manager advised that that Item F.2 was being removed from the agenda for additional review of some of the language. At the request of Council and with regards to an article in the Star Telegram over the weekend, Attorney George Staples briefly explained eminent domain powers of pipeline companies. A.2 IR 2008-075 Hurricane Preparedness Sheltering Update (10 Minutes) Sean Hughes, Emergency Management Coordinator, updated the Council on the City's preparedness for the 2008 Hurricane season. Council was advised that the City has sheltering agreements with two faith-based organizations in the City that can meet the basic needs of evacuees and their pets. Council was advised of Federal and State requirements for the sheltering of pets and other sheltering requirements that must be available. The City has participated in exercises with the State of Texas and Gulf Coast cities and will continue to be involved in regional activities. A.3 IR 2008-074 Membership in the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation (THSRTC) (5 Minutes) Mr. Cunningham and Councilman Welch presented the item. Council was advised this item was a follow up to the May 27 Council Meeting at which David Dean with Dean International and Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes discussed with Council the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation (THSRTC). Following the Council meeting, the City Manager and Councilman Welch met with Commissioner Fickes and Mr. Dean to discuss further THSRTC and the City's possible membership in the corporation. Council was advised of the advantages to the City if the City chose to participate in the corporation. To become a member the City would pay $12,500 in annual dues starting on October 1 and could opt out at anytime. The City would have one voting delegate in the corporation. Other city officials would be able to attend the THSRTC meetings, but the City would only have one vote. Councilman Welch and Mr. Cunningham recommended to the Council that the City join THSRTC and designate a Council member to represent the City as the voting delegate. The Council consensus was to join THSRTC and to designate Councilman Welch as the City's voting representative. A.4 IR 2008-077 Discuss Rescheduling the August 25 Council Meeting (5 Minutes) Mr. Cunningham advised Council of the need to reschedule the August 25 Council meeting. Staff is recommending the meeting be rescheduled to Tuesday, August 26. The first public hearing on the tax rate and the public hearings on the budget, Crime City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 3 Control District and Park Development Corporation will be held at this meeting. Council was also advised that State law requires that when a proposed tax rate exceeds the effective tax rate, two tax rate hearings must be held. The second public hearing cannot be held before August 29 or later than September 9. Staff is also recommending that the second tax rate hearing be held on Tuesday, September 2. The consensus of Council was to reschedule the August 25 Council meeting to Tuesday, August 26 and to hold the second public hearing on Tuesday, September 2. B.0 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 Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to Deliberate the Lease of City Property (Mineral Leases B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code for Consultation with Attorney on threatened litigation: The Venue B.3 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to discuss the purchase, exchange or value of real property necessitated by the Loop 820 widening project Mayor Trevino announced at 5:53 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 to deliberate the lease of city property -mineral leases and to discuss the purchase, exchange or value of real property necessitated by the Loop 820 widening project and pursuant to Section 551.071, for consultation with Attorney on threatened litigation - The Venue. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:42 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 June 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 4 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 3 Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 6 Council, Place 7 Staff: Larry J. Cunningham City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Whitson gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Whitson led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) YARD OF THE IIAONTH AWARDS Ms. Holly Bullington, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Member and Councilman Welch recognized the following Yard of the Month recipients: Mike & Carol McMahan, 3836 Diamond Loch West; Beryl T. Adams, 7020 Shauna Drive; Larry & Cheryl Plunkett, 6312 Meadowlakes Drive; Alice McKittrick, 5536 Scott Drive; R. J. Jiuliante Jr., 8209 Pearl Street; Rosalro & Teresa Miranda, 6800 Hewitt Street; Edwin & Tammy Gill, 9205 Grace Court; Scott Reddoch, 7901 Forest Lakes Court; Tim & Barbara Johnson, 8212 Beverly Drive. Dr. Rod Munsell, Veterinarian, Neighborhood Pet Health Center, 8301 Davis Boulevard was recognized as the Business Landscape Winner. City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 5 A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH- A SHORT VIDEO WILL FOLLOW THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK MONTH PROCLAMATION Councilwoman Compton presented the proclamation for National Recreation and Parks Month to Ms. Vickie Loftice, Parks and Recreation Director, Ms. Sharon Davis, Assistant Director, Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Director and Mr. Tom Lombard, Park Board Member. Ms. Loftice recognized the Parks and Recreation staff. Ms. Loftice also recognized some of the youth who have been participating in the City's Parks programs. A short video was presented showing 31 ways to enjoy Parks and Recreation. A.5 CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 GN 2008-050 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR FOR THE COLLECTION OF CITY PROPERTY TAXES -RESOLUTION NO. 2008-034 B.3 PU 2008-019 AWARD BID #08-033 INTERIOR PAINTING -CITY HALL TO ARTISTIC PAINTING CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,672.00 B.4 PU 2008-020 RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES WITH PATILLO, BROWN & HILL, LLP City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 6 B.5 GN 2008-051 APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND MOTOROLA, INC. FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE -RESOLUTION NO. 2008-035 B.6 PU 2008-021 AWARD THE CARPET REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR CITY HALL TO SHAW INDUSTRIES AND INTERFACE AMERICA IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,496.20. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-Q, PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 RP 2007-06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SCOTT BOZARTH AND DAVID AUSTIN TO APPROVE A REPEAT OF LOT 1 AND LOT 3-R, BLOCK 11, MEADOW LAKES ADDITION PHASES 3 & 4 INTO LOTS 1-R & 3-R1, BLOCK 11 (LOCATED IN THE 6300 BLOCK OF SKYLARK CIRCLE - 0.604 ACRES AND 0.415 ACRES RESPECTIVELY) (CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 9, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised the public hearing was continued from the June 9, 2008 Council Meeting and called on the applicant to present the case. Mr. Scott Bozarth and Mr. David Austin, applicants, presented their request for a replat of Lot 1 and Lot 3-R in Phase 3 & 4, Block 11 of the Meadow Lakes Addition into two larger lots designated as Lots 1-R and 3-R1. The replat will allow the applicants to build a house meeting the existing zoning requirements. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the case summary and the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to approve the replat. Mayor Trevino called for comments for or against the request. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2007-06. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 7 C:.2 TR 2008-01 A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SECTION 118-723, GARAGE SALES, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18 BUSINESS BY ADDING A SECTION TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT GARAGE SALES AND NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALES -ORDINANCE NO. 2996 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Ms. Elizabeth Reining, Assistant to City Manager, presented the case. During recent work sessions, Council discussed amendments to the existing garage sale permit regulations. The recommendations discussed with Council were brought forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission for discussion, review and recommendation. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendments at their June 5 meeting. The proposed amendments will give flexibility to provide opportunities for residents that wish to have group garage sales in neighborhoods with homeowners' associations and without homeowners' associations. The proposed language for neighborhood garage sales is as follows: A recognized homeowners association or organized neighborhood group may conduct one neighborhood garage sale per calendar year, with no sale period extending for more than two consecutive calendar days. If no homeowners association exists, the applicant must show that six or more homes in a contiguous area will participate in the event. Participation in a neighborhood garage sale will not affect an individual property owner's right to his allowed garage sales. The garage sale provisions are also being relocated from the Zoning Ordinance to Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances. Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor of or against the proposed amendments. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. COUNCILMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE TR 2008-01, ACCEPTING THE PLANNING ZONING COMMISSION''S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2996. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 8 FP 2008-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY ADDITION AND APPROVE B.I.S.D. AGREEMENT (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BLVD. - 14.894 ACRES) APPROVED This item was tabled at the request of the applicant during the June 9, 2008 Council meeting. Councilwoman Compton left the Council dais. Councilwoman Compton is employed by the Birdville Independent School District and is abstaining from discussion and vote. An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilwoman Compton and filed with the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest is she is a central office administrator of Birdville ISD. Mr. Victor Baxter, Schrickel Rollins and Associates and representing the School District, came forward. Mr. Baxter advised representatives from HKS Architects and Birdville I.S.D. were also present. The applicant is final platting a 14.894 acre tract for the development of a Career and Technology School. The item was tabled at the June 9 meeting due to issues with traffic and signalization. Ms. Linda Anderson, Principal for the Career and Technology School, addressed the capacity of the school and the traffic patterns of the students. Ms. Anderson and Mr. Baxter addressed questions from the Council on future capacity of the school and the second driveway. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented a summary of the issues. The plat meets all of the subdivision rules and regulations, and includes an agreement between the School District and City for the purpose of providing for the delayed installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Mid-Cities Boulevard and the proposed development's drive access at Mid-Cities Boulevard. The agreement also includes provisions to allow the construction and use of an additional access drive onto Dick Fisher Drive West subject to certain conditions. The agreement has been revised to address the concerns expressed by the Council during the June 9 meeting. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2008-03x APPROVING THE PLAT AND THE AGREEMENT. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTIQN TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0~ COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON ABSTAINING. Councilwoman Gompton returned to the Couneil dais. City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 9 D.2 GN 2008-047 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS AMENDED -ORDINANCE NO. 3000 APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised Council would hear the presentations for Agenda Items D.2, D.3. and D.4 together, but would vote individually on the items. Mr. Dave Pendley, Building Official, presented the 2006 International Building Code as amended and highlighted some of the changes to the Building Code. The Construction Code Board of Appeals (Technical Code Review Committee) reviewed the 2006 International Building Code with the proposed amendments and recommends adoption. Fire Chief Andy Jones presented the 2006 International Fire Code as amended and highlighted some of the changes to the Fire Code. The Construction Code Board of Appeals (Technical Review Committee) reviewed the 2006 International Fire Code and recommends adoption along with the included local additions, deletions and amendments. Mr. Dave Pendley, Building Official, presf~nted the 2005 National Electrical Code as amended and highlighted some of the changes to the Electrical Code. The Construction Board of Appeals (Technical Review Committee) reviewed the 2005 National Electrical Code with the proposed amendments and recommends adoption. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008-047, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE TECHNICAL CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE AND STAFF TO ADOPT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 3000. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D.3 GN 2008-048 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AS AMENDED -ORDINANCE NO. 2999 APPROVED Item was presented with Agenda Item D.2. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008-048, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TECHNICAL CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE AND STAFF AND ADOPT THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, ORDINANCE NO., 2999. COUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION.. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 10 D.4 GN 2008-049 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS AMENDED -ORDINANCE NO. 2998 APPROVED Item was presented with Agenda Item D.2. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 200$-049, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE TECHNICAL CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE AND ADOPT THE 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ORDINANCE Nq. 290$. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE GARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. GENERALITEMS F~.1 GN 2008-057 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF A TEXAS GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $235,500.00 FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE THE EXPLOSIVES RESPONSE TEAM AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING APPROVED Mr. Sean Hughes, Emergency Management Coordinator, presented the item. The City has been awarded a grant from the Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) to purchase equipment to enhance the Northeast Explosives Response Team and fund Urban Search and Rescue Training. From the grant, $200,000 will fund the purchase of a live scan x-ray unit, a new explosives robot, and upgraded breathing apparatus. They amount of $35,000 was granted to fund training for personnel training related to Urban Search and Rescue. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APF"ROVE GN 200$-057, AGCEPTING THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 11 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-~. F.2 GN 2008-056 CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO ALLOW SURVEYING OF CITY PROPERTY BY CHESAPEAKE ENERGY FOR POTENTIAL GAS PIPELINES - RESOLUTION NO. 2008-036 POSTPONED Mayor Trevino advised that some of the language in the agreement was still being reviewed and that the item will be postponed until the next Council meeting. F=.3 GN 2008-058 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING ALIGNMENT OF NATURAL GAS PIPELINES WITHIN EXISTING EASEMENTS AND ROADWAY CORRIDORS AND NOT IN CONFLICT WITH RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS OR PRIME DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES WITHIN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -RESOLUTION NO. 2008-037 APPROVED John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development presented the item. City Staff continues to receive plans for new gas drilling sites and new gas pipelines throughout the community as a result of North Richland Hills' location within the Barnett Shale. Recently, staff heard from several property owners who have been approached by gas pipeline companies about acquiring pipeline easements across private property. Gas pipeline companies have legal rights to acquire property as a public utility. Staff has prepared a resolution at the request of Council stating the City's position concerning the future gas pipelines. The resolution encourages an open dialog with property owners, placement of pipelines away from residential neighborhoods, placement on the periphery of prime commercial tracts and burying pipelines a minimum of five feet deep to allow for future utility development on private properties. COUNCILMAN WELGH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008-058; RESOLUTION NO. 2008-037. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F'.4 GN 2008-053 APPOINTMENTS TO ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD -PLACES 2 AND 4 APPROVED City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 12 Mayor Trevino stated that items F.4 through F.8 are appointments to the Boards and Commissions and asked that Patricia Hutson, City Secretary present each and then Council would take action on each. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary presented the item. The individuals serving in Places 2 and 4 on the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Committee terms of office will expire on June 30. The ordinance establishing the Committee states that the appointment to Place 2 shall be a city official and the appointment to Place 4 shall be a representative from an animal welfare organization. Currently serving in Place 2 is Councilman John Lewis and serving in Place 4 is Pam E3urney, who is Vice President of National Outreach with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Both of these positions are two-year terms of office. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENTS. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F'.5 GN 2008-054 APPOINTMENTS TO PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -PLACES 1, 3, 5 AND 7 APPROVED Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary presented the item. The terms of office for the Board Members serving in Places 1, 3, 5 and 7 on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation expired on May 1, 2008. The Corporation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws state that appointments to the Board of Directors are to be made by the City Council and that PlacE;s 1-4 are designated for Council Member Directors and Places 5-7 are designated for Citizen Member Directors. Because of the purpose of this Board, practice has been to select current members of the Park and Recreation Board to serve on this Board. T'he places with expired terms are: Place 1 - Council Member Director (Councilman Whitson -incumbent) Place 3 - Council Member Director (Mayor Trevino -incumbent) Place 5 Citizen Member Director (Park Board Member Tracye Tipps - incumbent) Place 7 Citizen Member Director (Park Board Member Brad Green - incumbent) COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008-054 TO REAPPOINT THE INCUMBENTS TO THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 13 F.6 GN 2008-052 APPOINTMENTS 'TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION -PLACES 1, 2, 4 AND EX OFFICIO APPROVED Patricia Hutson, City Secretary presented the item. The terms of office for the individuals serving in Places 1, 2, 4 and Ex Officio on the Civil Service Commission expire June 30, 2008. The Charter stipulates that these appointments are mayoral appointments with confirmation by two-thirds vote of the Council. Mayor Trevino is recommending the following individuals for Council confirmation: Place 1 Sally Bustamante term expires 6/30/2009 Place 2 September Daniel term expires 6/30/2009 Place 4 Dick Bartek term expires 6/30/2010 Ex Officio Tony Radar term expires 6/30/2010 Ex Officio Brent Barrow term expires 6/30/2010 COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008-052;:. THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, PLACES 1, Z, 4 AND EX-OFFICIO. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE GARRIED 7-0. F=.7 GN 2008-059 APPOINTMENTS TO RED LIGHT CAMERA ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED City Secretary Patricia Hutson presented the item. In accordance with State Law and Article X of Chapter 54 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances, the Mayor and each member of Council is required annually to appoint an individual to serve on the Red Light Camera Advisory Committee. The committee's purpose is to advise the Council on the installation and operation of a photographic traffic signal enforcement established under Article X of Chapter 54. The Mayor and Council members have submitted the following names for appointment to the Red Light Advisory Committee. Their terms of office will expire June 30, 2009. Mayor Trevino Mike Witt Councilman Lewis Tito Rodriguez Councilman Sapp Scott Wood Councilwoman Compton Scott Eager Councilman Barth Steve Koons City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 14 Councilman Whitson Tom Lombard Mayor Pro Tem Turnage Pam Hansen Councilman Welch will submit the name of his appointment at a future council meeting. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008-059 APPOINTMENTS TO THE RED LIGHT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. GOUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F=.8 GN 2008-055 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS 8~ COMMISSIONS APPROVED Patricia Hutson, City Secretary presented the item. The terms of office for the individuals serving on the Boards and Commissions in Places 2, 4, 6 and Alternate / Ex Officio expire June 30. For the boards li:>ted below, Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2- 121 c of the Code of Ordinances states that the City Council will act upon Council member nominations. The terms of office will expire June 30, 2010. The following nominations have been submitted for Council consideration at this time: Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission Place 4 Doris Tipps Place 6 Kathy Luppy Alternate Dianna Spradling Board of Adjustment Place 2 Tito Rodriguez Place 4 Fonda Kunkel Place 6 Bill Gibbs Library Board Place 2 Place 4 Place 6 Alternate Park and Recre Place 2 Place 4 Place 6 David Nelson Kay Schmidt Mike Madar Kathy Antropik ration Board Tom Lombard Marlin Miller Jay Crane Planning & Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Place 2 Mike Benton City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 15 Place 4 Randy Shiflet Place 6 Bill Schopper Substandard Building Board Place 2 Thomas Moreau Place 4 Philip E. Orr, Jr. Place 6 Brian Crowson Teen Court Advisory Board Place 2 Janet Golightly Place 6 Karen Russell COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD AND COMMISSION; GN 2008-055. COUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0, F.9 GN 2008-060 ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR RECOGNITION OF VESTED RIGHTS -ORDINANCE NO. 3001 APPROVED George Staples, City Attorney presented the item. This ordinance is to establish procedures for the recognition of vested rights by those who seek to develop without conforming to current requirements. It references Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code although it is broader and applies to any situation in which vested rights are claimed. It allows the City to establish ending dates of plans and plats that would establish vested rights or the right to develop under previous ordinances. It also establishes a procedure where the City will be notified when a person wants to develop under vested rights and have a determination before permits are sought or zoning applications are heard or plats considered. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008-060, ORDINANCE NO. 3001. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 16 ITEM #1: DELIBERATE THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY (MINERAL LEASES) RESOLUTION NO. 2008-038 APPROVED Jared Miller, Assistant City Manager presented the item. DDJET has approached the City with interest in extending the mineral leases at the Northfield Park (53.398 acres) and the Richfield Park (42.49 acres). The lease terms are $20,000 per acre, 25% royalties and a 3 year lease term. The extE;nded leases will expire on June 20, 2011. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2008-038. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 1-0. ITEM #2: CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY ON THREATENED LITIGATION -THE VENUE No action needed. ITEM #3: DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY NECESSITATED BY THE LOOP 820 WIDENING PROJECT APPROVED COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO AUTHORIZE TIME CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR ALL LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CONCERNING PROPERTY AFFECTED BY THE EXPANSION OF LOOP 820. CiOUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE. MOTION, MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Sapp made the following announcements. Dive-in Movies continue on Friday nights a~t NRH2O. Join us on June 27 for "The Water Horse" and July 4 for "E.T." Dive-in Movies are free with paid admission to the park. For more details, please call 817-427-6500. City Council Minutes June 23, 2008 Page 17 Join us on July 4th for the Quad Cities Family 4th Fireworks Show. The fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. They can be viewed from Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City and the ATI Career Training Center located off of Boulevard 26 in North Richland Hills. Parking is free at both locations and will be available on a first come first served basis. For more information, please call 817-281.9376. City Hall and other City offices will be closed for the July 4th Holiday. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on July 4th. Friday collections will be made on Saturday, July 5th instead. The Texas Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing about the Northeast Loop 820 Widening Project on Tuesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Richland Hills Church of Christ located at 6300 North East Loop 820. Maps will be available for viewing starting at 6:30 p.m. All interested residents are invited to attend and provide verbal or written comments. Written comments may also be submitted to the TxDOT Fort Worth District Office. For more information visit, www.txdot.gov and enter the keywords "North Tarrant Express." Kudos Korner: Ruben Rodriguez, Scott Pearce and Michael Salazar, Parks & Recreation Department - An a-mail was received from a resident and member of the Richland Youth Association thanking the girounds crew for the terrific job they did on the Richfield baseball fields. The resident had never seen the fields look so good. He thanked the parks crew for taking the time and effort to make everything perfect. H.2 ADJOI~RNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. a N........N ~ 3 ~.~••' '•~..'yf Oscar Tr vino -Mayor ~TES~ -y .~~ In ,~~ Patricia~"H%itson, City Secretary