HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2009-02-09 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 -FEBRUARY 9, 2009
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
9th day of February, 2009 at 5:45 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
David Whitson Council, Place 5
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Assistant City Manager
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Vickie Loftice 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 Planning & Development Director
Larry Koonce Finance Director
JoAnn Stout Neighborhood Services Director
Eric Wilhite Chief Planner
Bob Weakley Information Services Assistant Director
Steve Brown Library Director
Andy Jones Fire Chief
Greg VanNeiuwenhuize Public Works Assistant Director
Craig Hulse Economic Development Director
Jamie Brockway Purchasing 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
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None.
A.2 IR-2009-009 Consider Approval of Ordinance Supporting Locally Enforced Idling
Restrictions
JoAnn Stout, Neighborhood Service Director presented a PowerPoint presentation on
supporting and enforcing restrictions for idling motor vehicles. On May 8, 2008
Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved a resolution supporting the Texas
Commission of Environmental Quality's enforcement of motor vehicle idling restrictions
in North Central Texas.
The RTC encourages local municipalities to:
1) Adopt the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) rule on idling
limitations; and,
2) Enter into a North Texas memorandum of agreement (MOA) with TCEQ for the
purpose of enforcing motor vehicle idling restrictions in an effort to reduce
vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
If the City Council approves the ordinance and authorizes the City Manager to sign the
MOA. Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or greater would
not be allowed to idle more than 5 minutes during the peak ozone season April through
October. This includes public and private vehicles.
Exemptions:
• A motor vehicle weighing less than 14,000 Ibs and does not have a sleeper
berth;
• A motor vehicle forced to remain motionless due to traffic conditions over which
the operator has no control;
• A motor vehicle used by the U.S. military, national guard, or reserve forces, or an
emergency or law enforcement vehicle;
• When the primary propulsion engine of a motor vehicle provides a power source
necessary for mechanical operation, other than propulsion, and/or passenger
compartment heating, or air condition;
• When the vehicle is being operated for maintenance or diagnostic purposes;
• When the motor vehicle is being operated solely to defrost a windshield;
• When a vehicle is being used to supply heat or air conditioning necessary for
passenger comfort and safety in vehicles intended for commercial or public
passenger transportation, or passenger transit operations, in which case idling is
allowed up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
• When the vehicle is being used to provide air conditioning or heating necessary
for an employee's health or safety while the employee is using the vehicle to
perform an essential job function related to roadway construction or
maintenance;
• When the vehicle is being used as airport ground support equipment;
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When the owner of a motor vehicle rented or leased to a person that operates
the vehicle and is not employed by the owner; or
When idling is necessary to power a heater or air conditioner while a driver is
using the vehicle's sleeper berth for agovernment-mandated rest period and is
not within 2 miles of a facility offering external heating and air conditioning
connections at a time when those connections are available.
Both Code Enforcement and the Police Department will enforce the idling policy as they
observe violations or upon receiving a complaint. The Police Department will continue
the enforcement after hours and will report violators to the Code Enforcement Division.
This information will be maintained in a spreadsheet for annual reporting to North
Central Texas Council of Governments.
A.3 IR 2009-011 Police Department Racial Profiling Annual Report
Jimmy Perdue, Assistant City Manager presented the annual Racial Profiling Report.
During the calendar year 2008, two racial profiling complaints were received. The
Police Department hired Alex del Carmen, PH.D., of Del Carmen Consulting to analyze
data collected by the Police Department. It was reported to Dr. del Carmen by the
Police Department that two racial profiling complaints were received and both were
determined to be unfounded. The analysis of the seven-year traffic-related contact data
suggested that the North Richland Hills Police Department has been, for the most part,
consistent in the racial/ethnic composition of motorists it comes in contact with during a
given year. The consistency of contacts for the past seven years is in place despite the
fact the city demographics may have changed, thus, increasing the number of subjects
likely to come in contact with the police. Dr. del Carmen concluded that the North
Richland Hills Police Department has complied with the Texas Racial Profiling Law
(SB1074). There were no questions from Council.
A.4 IR 2009-014 Preview of New Economic Development Web Site
Craig Hulse, Director of Economic Development and Kristin Weegar, Marketing &
Research Coordinator demonstrated the redesign and re-launch of the City's Economic
Development website.
For existing NRH businesses, the website includes:
• Business tips and advice
• Local incentives such as the `BIG' program
• Financing and business counseling information and links
• Good news and major announcements about the local economy
• Information about the City's numerous strategic growth plans
• The ability to subscribe to important news that may impact existing businesses
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For business recruitment, the website includes:
• How a business would fit within the City's numerous strategic planning areas
including
o Loop 820
o The two transit oriented developments (TODs)
o HomeTown
• Information to consider for an expansion or relocation
o NRH's location and demographics
o City and state incentives
o Existing available properties
• Identify key contacts to obtain
o Customized site analyses (trade area, radius, drive time, competitive
positioning, etc.)
o Business development proposals (economic indicators, labor availability,
state and local incentive packaging, etc.)
City's Economic Development website is now called www.nrhed.com.
A.5 IR 2009-010 Update on 1st Year of Duncan Disposal Contract
Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager updated Council on the one year service contract
with Duncan Disposal. The City has just begun the second year of a five year contract
with Duncan Disposal as the City's franchised solid waste provider. The first challenge
for residents with the switch to a new provider was that collection times changed. As
time went on, this issue for the most part, has worked themselves out. In the month of
February, the first month of the contract, there were 431 residential and 52 commercial
complaints. In December there were 33 residential and 15 commercial complaints.
Although the number of complaints will vary by month, it looks like on average we can
expect about 35 residential complaints per month and 15 commercial complaints.
There were no questions from Council.
A.6 IR 2009-012 Northeast Fire Department Association Update
Fire Chief, Andy Jones updated the Council with a PowerPoint presentation on the
benefits and services of the Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA). NEFDA
members cities include Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst,
Keller, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Roanoke, Southlake, Trophy Club,
Watauga, and Westlake.
NEFDA Services include:
• Communications Support
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• Decontamination (Mass Decon) Support
• Explosives Response Team
• Hazardous Materials Response Team
• Light and Air Support
• Mass Casualty Incident Response Team
• Mobile Command Post
• Urban Search and Rescue
- Heavy Rescue (Collapse) Response Team
- Technical Rescue Team
• Other Programs
Other Programs:
• NEFDA departments share common Incident Management procedures (NIMS)
• Common SOPs are utilized
• Annual Training through T.C.C.
- Fire continuing education classes (CE)
- Multi-Agency live fire training twice a year
• Automatic Aid between Cities with contiguous borders
• Mutual Aid between all 14 NEFDA Cities
The current dues are $4,500.00 per year plus $.0702 per capita, per City. The dues for
North Richland Hills for 2009 calculate out to $9,116.00. The cost per City for the
services provided are far less expensive than any one of the member cities could
provide equivalent services on its own. Since 2003, the NEFDA group has been the
recipient of a number of Assistance to Firefighter grants and Homeland Security grants
enabling it to replace most of its original fleet and adding significantly to its service
capability. There were no questions from Council.
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 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to
deliberate the purchase, exchange or value of real property for municipal use -
Central Sector of the City.
B.2 Executive Session: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
as Authorized by Section 551.087 -South Sector of City
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:37 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange or value of real property for municipal
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use -central sector of City and Section 551.087 to deliberate economic development
negotiations in the south sector of the City.
C.0 Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:57 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 February 9, 2009 at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Oscar Trevino
Scott Turnage
John Lewis
Ken Sapp
Suzy Compton
Tim Barth
David Whitson
Tim Welch
Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Karen Bostic
Jimmy Perdue
Mike Curtis
Patricia Hutson
Monica Solko
George Staples
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 6
Council, Place 1
Council, Place 2
Council, Place 3
Council, Place 4
Council, Place 5
Council, Place 7
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
A.1
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Turnage gave the invocation.
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A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Turnage led the pledge of allegiance.
A.3
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS)
PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK
Councilman Barth presented the National Engineers Week Proclamation to Councilman
Tim Welch and Mayor Oscar Trevino and invited all Engineers present in the audience
to please come forward and join him at the podium so that they all could be recognized.
A.4
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS)
OVERVIEW OF THE TEXAS HIGHWAY COMMISSION AWARD OF CONDITIONAL
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NORTH TARRANT EXPRESSWAY (LOOP
820/183) -TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REPRESENTATIVE
Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager announced that Maribel Chavez, Texas
Department of Transportation Engineer was unable to attend the Council meeting and
the presentation would be postponed until the next Council meeting February 23rd.
A.5
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
A.6
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
B.0
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
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B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2008 CITY COUNCIL AND
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION JOINT WORK SESSION
B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6.3 FP 2008-09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JB & JB
DEVELOPMENT, FLP TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF 32 LOTS IN THE
WOODLAND ESTATES SOUTH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 9200 BLOCK
OF MARTIN DRIVE.)
6.4 PU 2009-003 RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH VMC LANDSCAPING
SERVICE FOR THE PARKS MOWING SERVICES
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN SAPP
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1
ZC 2008-14 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
ICON CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO AMEND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER
36 FOR A JACK IN THE BOX RESTAURANT ON LOT 7R, BLOCK 1, WAL-MART
ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8416 DAVIS BOULEVARD.) -ORDINANCE NO. 3041
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward.
Dave Gregory, ICON Consultants representing the applicant Jack in the Box came
forward. The Jack in the Box Restaurant is excited to bring a new business and new
architectural style unlike previous restaurants to North Richland Hills. He was available
to answer any questions the Council might have.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the item. The applicant is requesting a revision
to the approved Wal-Mart Planned Development (PD) site plan for development of a
Jack in the Box restaurant with adrive-thru. One of the conditions of the original
Planned Development (PD) for the Wal-Mart Super Center was that the development of
the remaining undeveloped lots would require City Council approval of the site plan and
an amendment to the PD. The proposed development is located on Lot 7R of the Wal-
Mart Addition, which is located on the far northwest portion of the commercial/retail
development along Davis Blvd. The proposed architectural style of the facility is of a
newer generation. This style is unlike previous types for a Jack in the Box and is more
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of a "Starbucks" type architectural style. The developer is proposing to use brick and
masonry accents in earth-tone colors. The restaurant will also include an outdoor patio
eating area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 4-0
vote.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor or in opposition to come
forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2008-14; ORDINANCE NO. 3041. COUNGILMAN
WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2
ZC 2008-08 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM B.H.
& L. JOINT VENTURE TO REZONE A 5.347 ACRE PARCEL KNOWN AS LOT 40,
BLOCK 15, FOREST GLENN EAST ADDITION, PHASE 1 FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL
TO O-1 OFFICE (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT
PARKWAY.) -ORDINANCE NO. 3040
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward.
Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line, Hurst, Texas representing the applicant John Barfield
came forward. The rezone request is to turn fourteen residential lots into garden type
office spaces. He was available to answer any questions the Council might have.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner summarized the item. The applicant, B.H. & L. Joint Venture
(John Barfield), is requesting to replat a single 5.347 acre lot into fourteen individual lots
with cross access drives for the development of a garden office park. The plat will
create a new street right-of-way running south from North Tarrant Pkwy and connecting
to the undeveloped land to the south. This street will provide frontage for the lots and
terminate as an open-ended cul-de-sac in order to grant future access to North Tarrant
Parkway for the adjacent tract to the south. The majority of the new lots are
approximately 75 feet x 180 feet and each will be served by a 24 feet cross access
easement that runs parallel to the proposed street. There is also an existing access
easement located along the common property line of the proposed garden office park
and the existing shopping center to the east. This easement is located on both
properties and could be used to access the adjacent office buildings planned in the new
garden office park. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a
4-0 vote
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Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2008-08; ORDINANCE NO. 3040.
COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Items to follow do not require a public hearing
D.1
RP 2008-12 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM B.H. & L. JOINT VENTURE
TO APPROVE A REPEAT OF LOT 40, BLOCK 15 INTO LOTS 40R, 41-53, BLOCK
15, FOREST GLENN EAST ADDITION, PHASE 1 (LOCATED IN THE 8600 BLOCK
OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY.)
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino called on the applicant to come forward.
Mark Long, 1615 Precinct Line, Hurst, Texas representing the applicant John Barfield
came forward. The replat is related to the previous rezone request. He was available
to answer any questions the Council might have.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner gave a summary of the item. The applicant, B.H. & L. Joint
Venture (John Barfield), is requesting to replat a single 5.347 acre lot into fourteen
individual lots with cross access drives for the development of a garden office park.
The plat will create a new street right-of-way running south from North Tarrant Pkwy
and connecting to the undeveloped land to the south. This street will provide frontage
for the lots and terminate as an open-ended cul-de-sac in order to grant future access
to North Tarrant Parkway for the adjacent tract to the south. The majority of the new
lots are approximately 75 feet x 180 feet and each will be served by a 24 feet cross
access easement that runs parallel to the proposed street. There is also an existing
access easement located along the common property line of the proposed garden
office park and the existing shopping center to the east. This easement is located on
both properties and could be used to access the adjacent office buildings planned in
the new garden office park. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval by a 4-0 vote.
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COUNCILMAN EARTH MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2OOH-12. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
E.0
PUBLIC WORKS
No items for this category.
GENERALITEMS
F.1
GN 2009-006 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE SUPPORTING LOCALLY
ENFORCED IDLING RESTRICTIONS -ORDINANCE NO. 3039
APPROVED
JoAnn Stout, Neighborhood Service Director presented the item. On May 8, 2008, the
Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved a resolution supporting the
enforcement of motor vehicle idling restrictions in North Central Texas. The RTC
encourages local municipalities to adopt the Texas Commission of Environmental
Quality's (TCEQ) rule (as is) on idling limitations and enter into a North Texas
memorandum of agreement (MOA) with TCEQ for the purpose of enforcing motor
vehicle idling restrictions in their effort to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air
quality. Limiting motor vehicle idling is one component of the Dallas-Fort Worth 8-Hour
Ozone Attainment Demonstration State Implementation Plan which is the federally
mandated clean air plan for the region. Approval of Ordinance No. 3039 would restrict
any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or greater to idle more
than five minutes within participating jurisdictions. This includes public and private
vehicles and will be enforced through the months of April through October, the peak
ozone season. The MOA becomes effective upon receiving all signatures from all
parties, and will expire on January 2, 2013 unless renewed in writing by a mutual
agreement. The City may withdraw from this agreement at any time upon thirty days
written notice, which will constitute termination of the entire MOA.
All educational materials such as brochures and signage will be given to each
municipality to distribute throughout the city. Citizens will also have access to an idling
complaint hotline and web site to report idling violations. Both Code Enforcement and
the Police Department will enforce the idling policy as they observe violations or upon
receiving a complaint. The Police Department will continue the enforcement after hours
and will report violators to the Code Enforcement Division. This information will be
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maintained in a spreadsheet for annual reporting to North Central Texas Council of
Governments.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2009-006; ORDINANCE NO. 3039 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH TCEQ.
COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
F.2
GN 2009-008 APPROVE 2009 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS
APPROVED
Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager presented the item. As in previous years, four
guiding principles were used to determine positions on city-related issues:
The four guiding principles used to develop the legislative program are:
• Support for local control;
• Insurance of a predictable and sufficient level of revenue to manage local
affairs;
• Opposition of unfunded mandates;
• Support of legislation that increases the quality of life for citizens of North
Richland Hills.
The City's positions on various issues fall into the following categories:
Protecting Local Programs, Powers and Revenues
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan
• Telecommunications & Information Technology
• Community Development Block Grant
Protecting the Homeland
• Public Safety & Homeland Security
Unfunded Mandates
• Transportation
• Public Safety Collective Bargaining
• Immigration Reform
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2009-008. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED
THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
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F.3
GN 2009-009 CALLING MAY 9, 2009 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION AND
AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH OTHER TARRANT
COUNTY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES
WITH TARRANT COUNTY -RESOLUTION NO. 2009-005
APPROVED
Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, presented the item. The Resolution orders the
City's General Election for May 9, 2009 for Council Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 for two-year
terms of office, establishes voting locations, provides for the appointment of election
officials, provides for early voting and election day procedures and authorizes the
Mayor to execute a contract with Tarrant County for election services. Tarrant County
has requested those governing bodies holding a May election to enter into a joint
election agreement and contract with the County for election services. The election will
be held jointly with other Tarrant County cities and schools with Tarrant County
administering the election.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2009-009; RESOLUTION NO. 2009-005.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
G.1
Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session Listed on Work Session
Agenda
No action needed.
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1
IR 2009-013 DEMONSTRATION OF TUMBLEBOOKS -
ELECTRONIC BOOKS FOR KIDS
Steve Brown, Library Director briefed and demonstrated the new new web-based
service on the Library website called TumbleBook Library. TumbleBooks gives kids
access to a collection of animated, talking picture books, which kids can explore and
enjoy at their own pace. TumbleBooks also includes about 60 different word oriented
puzzles and games that enrich the learning experience. The combination is proving
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very popular with kids. At this point there are about 175 Tumble Story Books, suitable
for younger elementary school students, plus a smaller collection of Tumble Readables
for older elementary kids and higher grades. Many of the books are available in
Spanish versions. The TumbleBooks collection can be accessed online from
computers in the library, or from home through a link on the library website. There are
links from the Library's home page, at www.library.nrhtx.com, and from several of the
children's pages within the website. When library users access the TumbleBooks site
through the Library, no password is required, making it easy to use. Access to
TumbleBooks is based on an annual subscription model.
H.2
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Sapp made the following announcements.
The City of North Richland Hills invites local businesses to compete and have fun in the
2009 Companies in Action. Activities begin with a dodgeball tournament on February
28th. For registration information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at
817-427-6600.
Join us at the NRH Public Library on Thursday, February 12th for a program that will
answer the question "How Do I Get Tax Credits?" This free presentation will begin at
7 p.m. in the Community Room. The Library is located at 9015 Grand Avenue. For
more information, please call 817-427-6814.
Senior Citizens who would like a discount on their car insurance can take the AARP
Driver Safety Program at the Dan Echols Senior Center from noon to 4:00 p.m. on
February 16th and 18th. Attendance is required both days. To sign up or get more
information, please call 817-281-9267.
Kudos Korner -Officers Jesus Garcia, Rick Dena and Dusty Scott, Police Department.
An email was received thanking Officers Garcia, Dena and Scott for their assistance in
removing a young woman from an extremely violent domestic situation. They were very
helpful in calming the situation and diffusing the young man's temper. Family members
said the officers were a godsend and may have saved the woman's life.
Mayor Oscar Trevino received the Northeast Leadership Forum's Distinguished
Leadership Award at the group's 18th annual meeting on Friday, January 30th. During
the awards presentation, officials thanked the mayor for more than a decade of service
to Northeast Tarrant County and for his continued efforts to improve the region's
education, health care, transportation, air quality and overall quality of life.
H.3
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m
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