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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2006-02-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - FEBRUARY 13, 2006 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in a work session on the 13th day of February, 2006 at 5:15 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Nancy Bielik Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson George Staples Mary Edwards John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Dave Green Steve Brown Thomas Powell Vickie Lottice Richard Abernethy Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary City Attorney Public Information Officer Director of Planning & Development Finance Director Public Works Director Chief Planner Library Director Director of Support Services Parks & Recreation Director Assistant to City Manager Mayor Trevino called the Council Work Session to order at 5: 15 p.m. A.1 Discuss items from Reaular February 13, 2006 City Council Meetina Agenda Item B.9 - Councilwoman Cox asked the location of Henna Chevrolet. Staff advised the dealership was located in Austin. City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 2 B.1 IR 2006-017 Discuss Reschedulina the March 13. 2006 Council Meetina The consensus of the Council was to reschedule the March 13, 2006 meeting to March 6, 2006. Council formally rescheduled the meeting during the regular Council meeting. B.2 IR 2006-020 Update on Librarv Desian Mr. Richard Torres introduced Architects Craig Reynolds of BRW and Duane Crawmer of BRS and other representatives from the two architectural firms. A PowerPoint presentation of the project was presented. Mr. Reynolds updated the Council on the site plan for the proposed library and Mr. Crawmer updated the Council on the exterior elevations and floor plans. Mr. Reynolds reviewed the project schedule. In response to questions from Council, parking for the proposed library was discussed and the location of the coffee bar within the library was identified. Staff was asked to provide a copy of the project schedule to the Council. B.3 IR 2006-021 Discuss 2006 Federal Leaislative Proaram (Reaular Aaenda Item #F3 GN 2006-017) Ms. Karen Bostic briefly reviewed the 2006 Federal Legislative program. Ms. Bostic summarized the four guiding principles and reviewed some of the legislative priorities. The four guiding principles are local control, a predictable and sufficient level of revenue to provide for our citizens, opposition to unfunded mandates and quality of life. The highest priorities include: Internet Sales Tax, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Transportation Issues, Community Development Block Grant Program Funding Issues, Justice Assistance Grant, Local Homeland Security Priorities, Public Safety and Collective Bargaining, Amusement Park Regulation, Immigration Reform, and Water Infrastructure Financing. B.4 IR 2006-022 Open Meetinas Trainina to Complv with Senate Bill 286 In compliance with Senate Bill 286 which mandated that elected and appointed officials receive open government training, all members of the Council viewed the one-hour training DVD on Open Meetings produced by the Office of the Attorney General. At the conclusion of the training, the Council members were provided with certificates of course completion. City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 3 C.1 Executive Session Mayor Trevino announced at 6:47 p.m. the Council would adjourn to Executive Session to consult in private with its Attorney pursuant to the provisions of Section 551.071, Texas Government Code to seek advice about settlement involving Charter Communications. D.O Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:54 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.O. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order February 13, 2006 at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik David Whitson Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Ogden Bo Bass Richard Torres Patricia Hutson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 4 A.1 INVOCA TION Councilwoman Compton gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Compton led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENT A TION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK Mayor Pro Tem Welch presented proclamation for National Engineers Week to Julia Skare, PE, President of the Fort Worth Chapter of Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Mayor Pro Tem Welch also recognized the other professional engineers in attendance at the Council meeting. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Karin Newell, President of ARTSNET, 2819 R.D. Hurt Parkway, Bedford, thanked the Council for the long relationship ARTSNET has had with the City of North Richland Hills. Ms. Newell briefed the Council on the history ARTSNET has had with the City and thanked the Council for their partnership and asked for continued support in future partnerships. Ms. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, showed pictures of maintenance items, rubble, trash, and retaining wall failures in the area of the Emerald Lakes Channel. Mayor Trevino asked the Public Works Director who owned the pond. Mr. Curtis advised that the pond as well as the retaining walls are owned by the Homeowners Association. Mayor Trevino asked Staff to address the issues with the Homeowners Association and to send a letter to the HOA President and the homeowners. Mr. Kirk Walker, 6804 Smithfield Road, requested the Mayor, Council and citizens to support him in an inspiring author and serial novel western writing contest sponsored by the Star Telegram by casting a vote for number 114 Kirk M. Walker at StarTelegram.com. City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 5 A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Welch removed Item No. B.3 and Councilwoman Bielik removed Item No. B.7 from the Consent Agenda. B.O CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 23, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 FP 2005-22 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM INTEGER DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF PARKWOOD ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8000 BLOCK OF STARNES ROAD _ 4.102 ACRES) B.3 REMOVED B.4 PW 2006-001 APPROVE ABANDONING A 10 FOOT WATER LINE EASEMENT IN THE GRAHAM RANCH ADDITION - PHASES ONE AND TWO _ ORDINANCE NO. 2872 B.5 PW 2006-002 APPROVE CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH K & G PARTNERSHIP FOR IMPACT FEE REIMBURSEMENT FOR A 12-INCH WA TER MAIN LOCATED IN COLLEGE HILLS ADDITION, BLOCK 5, LOT 5 B.6 PW 2006-004 APPROVE MECHANICS LIEN CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, AND DRIVE APPROACHES FOR TAYLOR'S PLACE, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1-4 - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-005 B.7 REMOVED B.8 PU 2006-009 AUTHORIZE INCANDESCENT BULB REPLACEMENT WITH REPUBLIC ELECTRIC THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GARLAND B.9 PU 2006-011 AWARD BID FOR 2006-YEAR MODEL DUMP TRUCKS TO HENNA CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,745 B.10 PU 2006-012 AWARD BID FOR 2006-YEAR MODEL VEHICLES TO LYNN SMITH CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,170 AND HUFFINES City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 6 CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,687.85 AND REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE 2006-YEAR MODEL TAHOE B.11 PU 2006-013 AWARD BID FOR TRACTOR/LOADER/BACKHOE TO LANDMARK EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,394 B.12 GN 2006-016 CONSIDER RESCHEDULING OF MARCH 13, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE REMAINING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.3 FP 2005-29 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PHIFER I HOGAN PARTNERS LTD. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HIGH POINT ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF SHADY GROVE ROAD - 5.99 ACRES) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Welch abstained from discussion and voting. Mayor Pro Tem Welch filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City Secretary stating that he is the professional engineer of record of said property. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE B-3. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1; MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH ABSTAINING. B.7 PU 2006-008 AWARD OF BID TO ARTOGRAPHX IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,300 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DAVIS CITY ENTRY SIGN PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-011 APPROVED Councilwoman Bielik advised she removed item from the Consent Agenda so that item could be considered separately. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE B-7. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 7 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH, COUNCILWOMEN COX, COMPTON AND JOHNSON AND COUNCILMEN LEWIS AND WHITSON VOTING FOR AND COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK VOTING AGAINST. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1. ZC 2005-20 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NORTH FOUR PARTNERS, L.P. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL AND "C-1" COMMERCIAL TO "RI-PD" RESIDENTIAL INFILL-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED AT 7716 DAVIS BOULEVARD - 4.21 ACRES)- ORDINANCE NO. 2873 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Applicant is requesting a zoning change from "AG" Agricultural and "C-1" Commercial to "RI-PD" Residentiallnfill-Planned Development on a 4.21 acre tract. Applicant has submitted a conceptual plan and narrative outlining the basic development. Development amenities include landscaped divided entryway from Davis Boulevard, 3 landscaped common areas, 8 feet masonry screening wall separating common areas from rest of development (Davis frontage), 8 feet masonry screening wall separating development from adjacent commercial use (gas station), varied front building setbacks, Homeowners Association, all common areas maintained by HOA, landscaped and irrigated open spaces throughout the project, brick or stamped concrete pavers in street, fountain/benches and walkways in open space areas, cast iron decorative street lights and mail boxes, and 4 feet sidewalks. Housing features include minimum landscape requirements for each lot, automatic irrigation systems, accent lighting, enhanced roof pitches, concrete or pavestone driveways and parking areas and decorative wood garage doors when visible from the street. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request on January 19, 2006 with the following stipulations: Revise the wording on both the site plan and narrative to indicate that the minimum square footage to be 1,800 square feet; Coordinate with the Parks Department concerning the proposed fencing along the northern boundary (adjacent to the dog park). Mr. Don Phifer, applicant, presented the case and was available to answer questions. Mr. Phifer highlighted the development amenities and housing features. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Phifer discussed the purpose of the off set building lines on the lots, explained that because of the size of the lots, all of the garages would be front facing and advised that the ponds had been seined by the City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 8 caretaker prior to the closing of the property and for safety reasons they planned to begin pumping the pond within the week. Mr. Phifer explained how the ponds would be filled and graded. Mr. Phifer advised that the privacy fence along the northern border abutting the dog park would be a wood stockade fence. Mr. Phifer advised that he could incorporate into the Homeowners Association the maintenance of the privacy fence to insure the continuity of the fence when repairs were needed. Mr. Dave Green, Chief Planner, summarized the case, presented the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations and staff recommendations. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the zoning request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2005-20, ORDINANCE No. 2873. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 ZC 2005-21 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB & JB DEVELOPMENT FLP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "0-1" OFFICE (LOCATED AT 8009 PRECINCT LINE ROAD - .9 ACRES) _ ORDINANCE NO. 2870 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened Public Hearing. Nature of request is to rezone a .9 acre tract from "AG" Agricultural to "0-1" Office. A site plan will be required at the time the property is developed. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request at their January 19, 2006 meeting. Mr. Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, representing owner of project presented the case and was available to answer questions. Mr. Dave Green, Chief Planner, summarized the case, presented the Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation and the recommendation of staff. Mr. Green showed Council how the requestor's zoning fits into the bigger picture with surrounding property. Mr. Green answered questions from Council regarding access to the property. City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 9 Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2870 AND ZC 2005-21. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.3 ZC 2005-22 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM COZY WATER PROPERTIES, INC. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF CLIFT STREET - 1.906 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2871 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Nature of request is to consider a zoning change from "AG" Agricultural District to "R-1" Single Family Residential District for the purpose of developing a small residential subdivision. In the past year, the applicant has requested two other residential zoning changes for the property. The first request was for "R-2" zoning which was denied by Council. The second request was for "R-2" and "R-1" zoning which was also denied by Council. A valid petition of opposition was received in both cases. Applicant has subsequently worked with the adjoining neighborhood and as a result a petition of opposition has not been received for his third request. Also, on the Council agenda is a request by applicant for a 3-lot final plat. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning at their January 9,2006 meeting. Mr. David Cole, 9139 Grapevine Highway, applicant, presented the request and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Cole discussed the previous neighborhood opposition and the deed restrictions that will be placed on the property. Mr. Cole advised that there was no opposition to his request at the Planning & Zoning meeting and that following this request, is the plat for the property. Mayor Pro Tem Welch commented that once R-1 zoning is approved for the property, the applicant could come back and put five lots on the property. Mayor Pro Tem Welch questioned Mr. Cole's intentions. Mr. Cole responded that the final plat on the agenda tonight was for three lots and that to increase the number of lots would require a replat. City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 10 Replats require notification of the neighborhood which would most likely result in another petition. Mr. Cole advised that he was ready to complete the project and that he was developing three lots. Mr. Dave Green, Chief Planner, presented the summary of the case, the Planning & Zoning recommendation and staff recommendation. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request. Mr. Randy Burton, 6921 Clift Street, spoke in favor of the request. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2005-22 AND ORDINANCE No. 2871. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 FP 2005-18 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM COZY WATER PROPERTIES, INC. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 1 CLIFT ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF CLIFT STREET - 1.906 ACRES) APPROVED Applicant is requesting approval of the final plat of Clift Addition. The plat subdivides a 1.9 acre tract into three residential lots. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat at their January 19, 2006 meeting. Mr. David Cole, 9139 Grapevine Highway, applicant, presented the final plat. Mr. Dave Green, Chief Planner, presented a summary of the item, the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation and Staffs recommendation. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2005-18. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 11 D.2 SP 2005-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM STERLING PROPERTIES, JV TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN FOR A RETAIL/OFFICE DEVELOPMENT (TOWER PLAZA) (LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD - 3.69 ACRES) APPROVED Nature of request is to consider the approval of a site plan of a 3.69 acre office / retail project (Tower Plaza). Site plan approval is required because of the adjacent residential zoning. The plan proposes a 17,290 square feet retail center and a 4,587 square feet office building. The site is zoned "C-1" Commercial and the use of the property is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the site plan at their January 19, 2006 meeting. Mr. Nick Ibarra, Sterling Properties, presented his request. Mr. Dave Green, Chief Planner, presented the summary of the case, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation and staff's recommendation. There were questions from the Council regarding the easement functioning as a detention area, the grading of the property, and if expansion on the west elevation was being considered. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE SP 2005-09. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PU 2006-003 APPROVED ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH BINKLEY & BARFIELD, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR THE DESIGN OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE (LOOP 820 TO KAREN DRIVE) _ RESOLUTION 2006-010 APPROVED Item is to consider approval of an engineering agreement for the design and construction of Rufe Snow Drive between Loop 820 and Karen Drive. The project will connect the recently constructed Rufe Snow Bridge Improvements with the Rufe Snow Drive improvements south of Karen Drive. After receiving Requests for Statement of City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 12 Qualifications and review and evaluation by a selection committee, recommendation is to authorize the agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc. Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item and staff recommendations. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-010. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 PU 2006-014 AWARD OF BID TO AUI CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,096,200 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CATERING KITCHEN AND GROUPS PAVILION AREA AT NRH20-RESOLUTION NO. 2006-012 APPROVED Mayor Trevino combined Items F-1 and F-2. Item F.1 is consideration of a bid award for the construction of the catering kitchen and group pavilion area at NRH20. The catering kitchen portion of the project included funding for design, construction and purchase of kitchen equipment for the building. The total funding available to complete the project is $874,300. The low bidder for the project was AUI Contractors in the amount of $1,096,200. The low bid for the project was $221,900 greater than the available funding of $874,300. Staff reviewed the plans and specifications with the architect and representatives from AUI to determine what could be modified without sacrificing function, aesthetic and operational expectations of the overall desired product. Item F.2 is a deduct change order to bring the project within the budget. The total amount reduced from the contract is $239,086. Within the deduct amount is the removal of landscaping from the contract. The deduct change order will leave a balance in the account which will be used to purchase the material directly and staff will provide the necessary labor to complete the landscape work in- house. One of the three pavilions was also deducted from the contract. Staff has evaluated the deduction of the pavilion and found that by using rectangular tables with individual chairs in lieu of picnic tables with bench seating, the remaining two pavilions can still provide the necessary seating capacity to accommodate large corporate groups as originally project. The deduction also includes a $15,000 credit for a two week extension revising the completion date to June 9. The deduct change order will bring the project within the available funding. Ms. Vickie Loftice, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the two items and answered questions from the Council. In response to a question regarding the City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 13 difference in the estimate, Ms. Loftice advised that the estimate for the project was provided by Davis and Davis, planning consultants, as part of their contract. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2006-014. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilman Whitson commented that he would like to add the deductions back in when funding became available. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 PU 2006-015 APPROVE DEDUCT CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONSTRUCITON CONTRACT WITH AUI CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $239,086 - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-013 APPROVED Item was presented and discussed with Agenda Item F-1. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2006-015, RESOLUTION No. 2006-013. COUNCILMAN BIELIK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.3 GN 2006-017 CONSIDER 2006 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM APPROVED Ms. Karen Bostic presented the 2006 Federal Legislative Program. Ms. Bostic reviewed the four primary guiding principles: 1) Support for Local Control 2) Insuring a predictable and sufficient level of revenue to manage local affairs; 3) Opposition of unfunded federal mandates; 4) Support for legislation that increases quality of life for citizens of North Richland Hills. Ms. Bostic was asked to explain the issue with the internet sales tax. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2006-017. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 14 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.4 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA GN 2006-018 ACTION ON CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-014 APPROVED Mr. Richard Abernethy advised item was to settle the liquidated hearings that North Richland Hills and the Consortium Cities initiated in 2004. The Consortium Cities contested that Charter was violating the customer service standards in the franchise agreements. Charter has agreed to a settlement agreement. The agreement states that Charter will pay the Consortium Cities $250,000 a year for four years in the form of community grants. North Richland Hills will receive $77,712.52 over the four year period. The City will choose how to appropriate the funds. Resolution No. 2006-014 authorizes the execution of the Settlement Agreement. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-014. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. Councilwoman Johnson left the Chamber at 8:39 p.m. F.5 INFORMATION AND REPORTS IR 2006-019 SOUNDS OF SPRING CONCERT SERIES (FORMERLY LOTTA NIGHT MUSIC) Ms. Vicki Loftice, Parks and Recreation Director, introduced Lorie Brown, Cultural Arts Program Coordinator. Ms. Brown reported on the Sounds of Spring Concert series to kickoff on April 17 at Green Valley Park. The event was formerly Lotta Night Music and has been retooled to include the new name and a logo. The concert series will include opening acts for the headliner bands. Ms. Brown advised of the various bands scheduled to perform. City Council Minutes February 13, 2006 Page 15 F.6 INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman John Lewis made the following announcements. North Richland Hills residents now have the choice of paying their monthly water bills online or by telephone. The easy to use online and telephone services are available 24- hours a day, 7-days a week. In addition to paying their bill, users can access their account history and get answers to frequently asked questions. To take advantage of the new service, visit the City's web site, www.nrhtx.com. and go to the online services link or call 817-427-6318. Registration for the North Richland Hills Spring Adult Softball League is being accepted through February 28. Teams can register online at www.recxpress.nrhtx.com or in person at the North Richland Hills Recreation Center. For more information, please call 817-427-6600. Keep NRH Beautiful will present the 2006 SmartScape Garden Series at 7 p.m. on February 23, March 2 and March 9 at the North Richland Hills Public Library. Admission is free. Topics will include landscape water conservation, use of native plants and composting. For more information, please call Neighborhood Services at 817-427-6650. Kudos Korner - Holly Blake, Planning & Inspections -A phone call was received from a contractor about the fantastic customer service Holly provided. He said he came in late on a Friday afternoon for 20 permits. Holly greeted him with a smile, was very prompt and professional and treated him with respect. F.7 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:50 ,\\1\1111#",,// \\\\\ C~//II ,\ \ "I .,:::.'.A.V>- ~........... ~'''' .,:::.&,.,~. -. ~ ~ ····n .... ~ ~ . . ·"ft' i..~' . v'" ~~~ST: r \'..) ~~ \ Jl~:m~ .. : '- . . . -- . . -- , '" .' "(¡ ...~.,. .,,- Patri~'r&/~M p.n\\~"City Secretary