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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2006-03-27 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 _ MARCH 27, 2006 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 2ih day of March, 2006 at 6:00 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 Thomas Powell JoAnn Stout Jimmy Perdue Kyle Spooner Andy Jones 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 Director of Support Services Director of Neighborhood Services Police Chief Director of Information Services Fire Chief Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. A.O Discuss Items from ReQular City Council MeetinQ There were no items discussed. Mr. Richard Torres introduced the City's new Economic Director, Thad Chambers. City Council Minutes March 27, 2006 Page 2 B.1 IR 2006-034 Discuss Extension and Modification of Settlement AQreement with TXU Electric Delivery Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director, gave a synopsis of the history of the Steering Committee and the settlement agreement with TXU Electric Delivery. Mr. Geoffrey Gay, from the law firm of Lloyd Gosselink and attorney for the 109 member city Steering Committee, discussed his background, his work with the committee and his credentials. Mr. Gay explained to Council some of the key issues in the agreement and why the steering committee recommended approval of the modified settlement agreement. Mr. Gay advised he had been the rate attorney for the committee since its inception in 1989 and that the matter before Council was initiated on his advice in 2003. Mr. Gay advised he encouraged the Steering Committee Executive Committee to consider that the rates for street lighting and water pumping were too high and that TXU was probably over earning. Mr. Gay explained that since January 2002, TXU has consisted of three different entities - a generation company, which is making money, a retail electric provider that deals with the consumer, and the wires company, which is the only piece that remains regulated. Mr. Gay explained the Council has some authority over the wires company, but has no authority over the retail electric provider or the generation company. The only thing at issue is the transmission and distribution assets. Mr. Gay explained that the media reports on TXU stock and the money they are making includes the generation company, retail electric provider and the wires company combined,. Most of the profit is coming from the generation side, which Council has no authority over. Mr. Gay explained that Council has authority over the rates that are related to the non by-passable wires portions. In 2003 the cities began considering this factor and the Steering Committee made a recommendation in 2004 for cities to proceed passing resolutions to show cause why rates should not be reduced at city council levels. TXU decided to discuss a resolution of the show cause matter. Mr. Gay advised he let it be known to TXU that of primary importance to the cities was the fact that they were being overcharged for street lighting and water pumping. A resolution was agreed to which the cities agreed to in the April 2005 settlement. The settlement said TXU would fund the Steering Committee $8 million annually until the Public Utility Commission can decide a rate case. TXU was to file a statewide rate case by June 2006. The $8 million dollars was to compensate the Steering Committee member cities for excessive charges related to street lighting and water pumping rates. When TXU began putting together their rate case, they asked if the settlement for the continuation of the payments of the cities could be extended. Mr. Gay advised that a settlement was subsequently reached that he felt far exceeds the value that the cities or consumers could reasonable hope to expect in any litigated contest before the Public Utility Commission. Mr. Gay commented that much of the settlement contains provisions that would never be recognized in the Public Utility Regulatory Commission or courts of law as being valid basis for cities obtaining certain compensation or refunds. Even if the regulatory commission were to rule that the rates were excessive there would be no guarantee that the residential customers would benefit from the City Council Minutes March 27, 2006 Page 3 reduced rates. The majority of residential customers are on price to beat and their rates are fixed. Mr. Gay advised that he was able to get TXU to commit to $18 million that will be distributed to the 109 cities and the cities will determine how the money can be used to benefit their citizens. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Gay advised that the Steering Committee had developed a spreadsheet allocating the dollars back to the cities. Every city will receive a 25% rebate of their street lighting cost as calculated in 2004 and a pro rata portion of an additional $2 million associated with water pumping rates. The cities will receive their portion of the first $9 million approximately two weeks after all cities have committed to the agreement and the second $9 million will be distributed in January 2007. The city councils of each city will determine how the $18 million will best benefit their citizens. North Richland Hills will receive approximately $192,000 in the first payment and it will include the 25% rebate on the street lighting and money for the water pumping plus an escalator to the franchise fee factor. Mr. Gay was asked to define tariff. Ms. Bostic advised that staff would be presenting the item at the regular meeting and Mr. Gay would not be at the regular meeting should Council have any further questions that needed Mr. Gay's expertise. Council took formal action on the item during the regular council meeting. B.2 IR 2006-035 Discussion of PU 2006-006 reQardinQ the hirinQ of Lawrence & Associates for the Animal Shelter Capital CampaiQn Project Ms. JoAnn Stout, Director of Neighborhood Services, advised that requests for proposals had been sent out, a committee reviewed the proposals, and the committee was recommending the hiring of the firm of Lawrence & Associates. Ms. Stout introduced Mr. Bill Lawrence who presented a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Lawrence presented to the Council his firm's plans for how the capital campaign will be conducted, the timeframe of the campaign and public communications. B.3 IR 2006-036 Presentation on the CodeRED EmerQency Notification System Mr. Richard Abernethy, Assistant to the City Manager, demonstrated to the Council how the CodeRED emergency notification system would work. The system will notify residents by telephone of emergency type situations using pre-recorded messages. The messages can be delivered to the entire city or to targeted areas within the city at a rate of up to 60,000 calls per hour. The primary use of the system will be to notify citizens of severe weather, threats related to terrorism, HAlMA T emergencies, extended utility outages, drinking water contamination, and major/significant water or sewer breaks affecting several neighborhoods or areas of the City for an extended period of time. The system can also be used to communicate quickly with emergency personnel. A management policy has been created to govern the system and ensure City Council Minutes March 27, 2006 Page 4 the proper use of the system. The citizens will be notified of the system in the April utility bill newsletter, the website and a press release. The system will be fully operational by April 7. Councilman Whitson suggested that consideration be given to using the system for Amber Alerts, especially if the children are in Northeast Tarrant County. C.O Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:46 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 March 27, 2006 at 7:00 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 A.1 INVOCATION Councilwoman Cox gave the invocation. City Council Minutes March 27, 2006 Page 5 A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scouts from Pack 122, Den 4 led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) PROCLAMATION - SAM PACK FIVE STAR FORD DAY Councilman Lewis presented a proclamation to Mr. Tony Pack, Five Star Ford, recognizing Sam Pack Five Star Ford for receiving Ford Motor Company's 2006 Salute to Dealers Award. SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) - CLEAN CAMPUS AWARDS Ms. Doris Tipps, Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission Member, Councilwoman Bielik and Councilwoman Compton recognized the following schools who were recipients of the 2005/2006 Clean Campus Awards: School Alliene Mullendore Elementary Green Valley Elementary North Ridge Elementary Smithfield Middle School Snow Heights Elementary Walker Creek Elementary Principal Carol Emerson Anita Silva Meryl Babcock Jeffrey Russell Carla Beth Horton Marta White SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) - JUSTIN STAMPS AND CORTLAND EL Y Chief Perdue and Councilwoman Cox awarded to Mr. Justin Stamps and Mr. Cortland Ely the Certificate of Recognition from the North Richland Hills Police Department for their actions on February 21,2006. Sergeant Maranto stopped Mr. Stamps and Mr. Ely on February 21. While Sgt. Maranto was in the process of writing a citation, his car was struck from behind totaling his car. Sgt. Maranto suffered a concussion and wandered the freeway. Mr. Stamps and Mr. Ely pulled Sgt. Maranto out of the traffic to safety. Mr. Stamps is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps and Mr. Ely will be enlisting next month. Accepting for Justin Stamps were his parents, Scott and Melissa Stamps. Chief Perdue presented Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Cortland Ely. Mr. City Council Minutes March 27, 2006 Page 6 Ely's parents, Jim and Geneva Ely, and Mr. Ely's uncle were also present. Sgt. Sims and Pvt. Houston of the United States Marine Corps were also present. SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) - DUSTIN NELON Mr. Nelon was ill and unable to be present. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle, read from the City Charter, Article XVIII, Section 18, Pools, Ponds and Lakes. Ms. O'Steen advised she did request a permit and received a letter that did not provide a copy of the permit. Ms. O'Steen advised she had submitted another request for a copy of the permit. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.O APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED 81. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FE8RUARY 27,2006 COUNCIL MEETING 82. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING 83. PU2006-002 AWARD 81D FOR 2007-YEAR MODEL VEHICLE TO JERRY'S GM L TD IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,672 84. PAY 2006-002 APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,665.67 FOR THE GLENVIEW DRIVE (HONEY LANE TO FLORY STREET) AND FLORY STREET (GLENVIEW DRIVE TO MANOR DRIVE) PROJECT 85. PU 2006-019 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF NETWORK BACKUP HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FROM MTI TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,696. 86. PU 2006-022 AWARD BID FOR PNUEUMATIC ROLLER TO ROMCO EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,114. City Council Minutes March 27,2006 Page 7 B7. PU 2006-024 AWARD BID FOR WATER INJECTION SYSTEM FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE TO AUSTIN TURF PRODUCTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,485. B8. PU 2006-021 AWARD BID FOR INSTALLATIN FOR AUXILIARY POWER AT THE WESTERN CENTER PUMP ST A TIOIN TO CABLE ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,000 MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.O PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 GN 2006-023 PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON USE OF FOSSIL CREEK PARK AND LINDA SPURLOCK PARK FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Richard Torres, Assistant City Manager, and Mr. Bo Bass, Assistant City Manager, presented the item and gave a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Torres explained the purpose of the public hearing was to explain to citizens the city's intent to lease minerals on city owned parks and to allow drilling on only selected public properties and to receive citizen input. State law requires that prior to allowing mineral development on parkland a finding must be determined by the governing body regarding the feasibility of such intended use and whether reasonable planning has been done to minimize potential harm to the land. The law requires that the finding shall be done after a public notice and hearing has been concluded. The recommendation for the award of the bids will be presented at a future council meeting. Mr. Bass gave an overview of the regulatory measures adopted by the Council and those required by the State regarding drilling and production of natural gas. Mineral leasing and potential gas drilling is being considered for Fossil Creek Park and mineral leasing only is being considered for Linda Spurlock Park. An aerial photo of the location of the two parks was presented. Mr. Torres and Mr. Bass addressed questions from the Council on impact to the pond at Linda Spurlock Park, the difference between a mineral lease and gas drilling lease and if Linda Spurlock Park were a mineral lease only, how the minerals would be accessed. Council was advised that there would not be any impact on the pond or to any surface improvements at Linda Spurlock Park. Mayor Trevino asked for public comments on the proposed mineral development of Linda Spurlock Park and Fossil Creek Park. City Council Minutes March 27,2006 Page 8 There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL DETERMINE THAT THERE IS NO FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROPOSED USE OF THE PARKS AND THE PROJECTED MINERAL USE INCLUDES ALL REASONABLE PLANNING TO MINIMIZE HARM TO THE LAND AS A PARK RESULTING FROM THE USE. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D.O PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E.O PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2006-007 APPROVE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH NEEL-SCHAFFER, INC. IN AMOUNT OF $79,450 FOR THE HOLIDAY LANE/CHAPMAN ROAD/MEADOW ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED Item is to consider an engineering agreement with Neel-Schaffer for construction of traffic signals at the intersections of Holiday Lane/Chapman Road and Meadow Road/Chapman Road. The project was approved by voters in the 2003 Bond Program and will consist of reconstructing the Meadow Road/Chapman Road intersection so that it will accommodate a left and right turn bay for traffic in Meadow Road. A committee reviewed and evaluated the submittals. Neel-Schaffer, Inc. was selected as the best qualified firm for the design of the project. The Scope of Services was broken down into three phases with Phase I consisting of a Feasibility Study to extend Holiday Lane and realign it so that it has a direct connection to Meadow Road. Phase I will look at the right of way requirements and the cost to extend Holiday Lane. After the completion of Phase I, the results of the study will be presented to Council. If Council wants to proceed with the option, Phases II and III would be modified to reflect Council's desires on the alignment. However, because it is anticipated that the rights of ways costs will be more than budgeted, Phases II and III have been included to proceed with the installation of traffic signals at these locations. Phase II consists of the design to widen Meadow Road at Chapman Road, to install the offset intersections and to determine the additional right of way needs at Meadow and Chapman roads. Phase III consists of the construction management for the project. City Council Minutes March 27,2006 Page 9 Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item and responded to questions from the Council on traffic studies for the road, plans for the widening of Meadow Road, and if the study was feasible, the impact the realignment would have on the surrounding property. Council was advised that there were no immediate plans to widen Meadow Road. The study does not commit Council to the extension of the road, but its purpose is to determine the amount of right of way needed and the cost associated with extending the road. Traffic studies would not be conducted until the time the intersections are signalized. The realignment of Meadow Road would eliminate the offset signalized intersections making it a better intersection. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2006-007, ENGINEERING CONTRACT WITH NEEL-SCHAFER WITH PHASES I, II AND III WITH PHASE I COMING BACK TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE TIME OF COMPLETION OF THE STUDY. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E.2 PW 2006-008 CONSIDER CHANGING THE NAME OF HEILSCHER DRIVE TO OAK KNOLL DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2874 APPROVED Item is to consider changing the name of Heilscher Drive to Oak Knoll Drive. The street is located in a new phase of Forest Glenn West. Staff has received requests from citizens along Oak Knoll for the name change. The streets line up with each other at Smithfield Road and because Oak Knoll is in the older subdivision, it would be appropriate to change Heilscher Drive to Oak Knoll Drive. Heilscher Drive is a new street with no occupied houses and the developer has agreed with the new name. Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Work Director, presented the item. Mr. Curtis advised that the developer named the street for the Heilscher family. The developer did not have a problem with changing the name to Oak Knoll, but because he had talked with the Heilscher family about naming a street for them, he will be naming another street for the Heilscher family in a future phase of Forest Glen West. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 287 4. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.O GENERAL ITEMS City Council Minutes March 27,2006 Page 10 F.1 PU 2006-006 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES FOR THE ANIMAL ADOPTION & RESCUE CENTER (AARC) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROJECT APPROVED Nature of item is to approve and award the Capital Campaign project for the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center to Lawrence & Associates. The City Council and citizens were presented with the proposed expansion and renovation of the Center in 2003, which included a capital campaign fund raising element for the expansion/renovation. Staff is recommending awarding the project to Lawrence & Associates, who have 16 years of fundraising experience and media relations consulting. The agreement limits Lawrence & Associates professional services not to exceed $70,000. Ms. JoAnn Stout, Director of Neighborhood Services, presented the item and introduced Mr. Bill Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining plans to create the capital campaign. Key points of presentation included setting goals and strategy of capital campaign, form campaign cabinet to lead and conduct an effective campaign, identify prospective donors, refine administrative support system, create and produce informational materials, prepare campaign and related correspondence, parameters of campaign and marketing communications. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED THAT THE CITY HIRE LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES TO HELP RAISE $1.2 MILLION DOLLARS FOR A NEW ANIMAL ADOPTION AND A RESCUE CENTER. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 PU 2006-023 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE U.S. COMMUNITIES GOVERNMENT PURCHASING ALLIANCE APPROVED Nature of request is to authorize the City to participate in various contracts available through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance. U.S. Communities has agreements for carpet and flooring, electrical supplies, janitorial supplies, office supplies, furniture and maintenance, repair and operating supplies. One agreement the City like to participate in is the agreement for maintenance, repair, and operating supplies through The Home Depot Supply. Discounts will range between 2% to 25% depending on the category of goods. Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, presented the item. City Council Minutes March 27, 2006 Page 11 COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2006-023, AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE U.S. COMMUNITIES GOVERNMENT PURCHASING ALLIANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE AGREEMENT WITH THE HOME DEPOT SUPPLY FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OPERATING SUPPLIES. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.3 GN 2006-022 CONSIDER EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TXU ELECTRIC DELlVERY- RESOLUTION NO. 2006-018 APPROVED Ms. Karen Bostic, Managing Director, presented the item. Item was also on the Council's work session agenda. During the work session Mr. Geoffrey Gay from the law firm Lloyd Gosselink and attorney for the 1 09-member city coalition explained in detail to Council the background of the agreement and answered Council questions. Ms. Bostic recapped the information presented during the work session. North Richland Hills is a member of the 1 09-member city collation known as the Steering Committee of Cities Served by TXU. The Steering Committee recommended in 2004 that TXU be forced into a full-scale review of its cost of service. In 2004 twenty Steering Committee cities passed resolutions requiring TXU Electric Delivery to show cause why non- bypassable transmission and distribution charges should not be reduced. The Steering Committee and TXU negotiated a settlement agreement and an agreement was reached in February 2005. The City Council approved the settlement agreement at the April 11 , 2005 City Council meeting. Part of the terms of the settlement agreement required TXU to file a rate case July 1, 2006. Over the past several months, TXU approached the Steering Committee and asked to negotiate on possible extension of the original settlement agreement. In January 2006 the Steering Committee approved acceptance of the modified Settlement Agreement. Key items of the Settlement Agreement include that 1) TXU will file a rate review case with the Public Utility Commission in June 2008 with a December 2007 ending test year; 2) TXU will make an $8.0 million annual payment pursuant to the Settlement Agreement reached in 2005 until a final order is entered in the rate case to be filed in June 2008. This is a two year extension of the previous negotiated agreement and the payment reimburses Cities for excessive electricity costs related to street lighting and water pumping rates; 3) TXU will make two payments of $9 million to Steering Committee cities to be used for "beneficial public use" by January 2007. The beneficial public use is to be determined by Council; 4) TXU will reimburse to the Steering Committee up to $10,000 per month for affiliate transactions review and up to $40,000 per month for participation at Electric Reliability Council Of Texas (ERCOT) and the Public Utility Commission on market design issues; and 5) The franchise fee factor would be increased by 2% for the first year and 1 % for the following three years for a 5% increase to the franchise fee factor over the period of time to 2009. The Steering Committee concluded that delaying a City Council Minutes March 27,2006 Page 12 comprehensive rate case until June 2008 and immediately capturing beneficial financial terms was the optimal course of action. Most residential customers are on price to beat (PTB) rates and a rate adjustment will not impact these customers. There is no guarantee that a revenue reduction would be felt by residential customers even if cities were able to reduce TXU's revenues because there are a large number of customer classes that would be competing for this reduction in the rates. The Steering Committee values the benefits of the Settlement Agreement with TXU at approximately $85 million for the period 2005-2009 including franchise fee increases. The estimated total benefit for the City of North Richland Hills during this period is $727,318 (including the franchise fee increases). In order for any cities to receive benefits from this agreement, all 109 cities must agree to the extension of the agreement. North Richland Hills is the last city to consider the agreement. Councilwoman Bielik questioned various provisions of the settlement agreement. Councilwoman Compton clarified that North Richland Hills was the last city to consider the agreement and that if North Richland Hills does not approve the agreement, the City will not have access to the dollars that is to be given to the cities. Ms. Bostic advised that not only would North Richland Hills not have access, but all 109 cities would not have access to the money that could be used to help the citizens. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO PASS GN 2006-022. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-2; MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH, COUNCILWOMEN COMPTON AND JOHNSON, COUNCILMEN LEWIS AND WHITSON VOTING FOR AND COUNCILWOMEN Cox AND BIELlK VOTING AGAINST. F.4 INFORMATION AND REPORTS - COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson made the following announcements. Dan Echols Senior Center is hosting a Health Fair on Friday, April 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please join us for free health screenings including blood sugar, vision, hearing and more. For more information, please call 817-281-9267. The first Sounds of Spring Concert featuring Watusi and Brave Combo will be held on Friday, April 7, at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, call 817-427-6614. City Council Minutes March 27,2006 Page 13 On Saturday, April 8, residents can get rid of unwanted bulky items during the annual Spring Community Cleanup. Items can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and noon at the Tarrant County College-Northeast Campus, 828 Harwood Road, in Parking Lot E. For more information, please call 817-427-6650. The City of North Richland Hills will host Easter in the Park on Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. The event will include an Easter egg hunt, a visit by the Easter bunny, bounce houses, train rides, a petting zoo and live entertainment. For more information, please call 817-427-6600. Kudos Korner - Michaellrrizary and Jason Martin, Fire Department - A card was received from a North Richland Hills resident thanking Michael and Jason for the excellent care they provided to her during an EMS call. She said their quick response and professionalism makes her proud to live in North Richland Hills. F.5 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:0 p. ATTEST: gdúft/bG~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary ,,~~~9~;t;,.; ~~"··n· .....~~" S ~:... ··..cP '\ ª&f r Y-4i ~~\ h /E~ -;.~... .:c",¡ ~v ... .... ~ ~ -.. ......' ~ ....~... ,.... ~'I ..,.. Ir,"" '1111 ",\' """"1111"'\