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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2010-03-08 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 -MARCH 8, 2010 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the Stn day of March, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom 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 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Elizabeth Reining Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Chris Amarante Facilities & Construction Director Greg VanNieuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director Eric Wilhite Chief Planner Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Sean Hughes Emergency Management Coordinator Absent: Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:00 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 2 There were no questions from the Council. A.2 IR 2010-018 2010 Bond Sale (5 Minutes, Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, updated Council on the proposed bond sale. The recommended debt issuance includes budgeted General Obligation Bond projects in the amount of $6,025,000 and Certificates of Obligation projects in the amount of $23,740,000 for a total of $29,765,000. The General Obligation bonds are all voter approved and include 2003 bond election street projects. The Certificates of Obligation includes funds for equipment replacement, utility water and wastewater projects, drainage projects, NRH20 strategic plan projects, TIF 1 expansion projects and the TIF 2 recreation center project. The debt service payments for the Certificates of Obligation bonds will be made from the Aquatic Park Fund, Drainage Utility Fund, Fleet Fund, TIF 1 taxes, TIF 2 taxes and Utility Fund. Mr. Koonce briefly reviewed with Council projects that had been revised since the adopted 2009-10 Capital Projects Budget. A resolution will be recommended for approval at the March 22 council meeting authorizing the intent to sell the Certificates of Obligation. There were no questions from the Council. A.3 IR 2010-019 Review City of North Richland Hills 'Shop NRH' Program (15 Minutes Mr. Craig Hulse, Director of Economic Development, presented Shop NRH, a shop local initiative for both North Richland Hills residents and businesses. The program is a website that provides to residents discounts from North Richland Hills businesses that would not necessarily be available to the general public. The website was developed by 365 Schedule Unlimited (SKEDS), a NRH business. Mr. Hulse introduced Mr. Daniel Rusnak, a Hometown resident, who developed a shop local initiative within Hometown, and is the inspiration for the Shop NRH program. At the request of Mayor Trevino, Mr. Rusnak briefed Council on his efforts to promote a shop local initiative within Hometown. Mr. Hulse introduced Stephen Chambers, Daniel Cocanougher, Brad Dodd and John Cooper from 365 Schedule Unlimited. Staff has worked with SKEDS to develop the web enabled tool not yet available on the market place with SKEDS agreeing to provide a license and on-going support with plans to serve other cities on a fee basis. Ms. Kristin Weegar, Marketing & Research Coordinator, presented the new website to Council. In response to questions from Council, Staff advised that the website would be audited on a regular business to restrict the site to North Richland Hills businesses only. A.4 IR 2010-020 Emergency Management Update (5 Minutes) Mr. Sean Hughes, Emergency Management Coordinator, provided an update on the City's emergency management preparedness, prevention and response efforts. City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 3 Councilman Sapp commented on citizens' appreciation of the Code Red service and questioned if a severe weather service link could also be placed on the City's website. Mr. Hughes advised a link to the National Weather Service would be placed on the City's website to provide additional access service to severe weather. 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 551.071 Texas Government Code for Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending Litigation - 1) Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 096-236530-09)' 2) Arcadia Land Partners 25 Ltd., et al vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 067-241297-09)• 3) Venue at Hometown vs. City of North Richland Hills et al (No. 352-237213- B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code to Discuss Land Acquisition in the area of 6701 Davis Blvd Mayor Trevino announced at 5:28 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.071 for consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation - 1) Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 096-236530-09); 2) Arcadia Land Partners 25 Ltd., et al vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 067-241297-09); 3) Venue at Hometown vs. City of North Richland Hills, et al (No. 352-237213-09) and Section 551.072 to discuss land acquisition in the area of 6701 Davis Blvd. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:47 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 March 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 4 Present: Oscar Trevino Scott Turnage John Lewis Ken Sapp Tim Barth David Whitson Tim Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 7 Council, Place 6 Absent: Staff: Mark Hindman Jared Miller Karen Bostic Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis Vickie Loftice Patricia Hutson Monica Solko George Staples Tom Lombard City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Director of Public Safety Managing Director Managing Director City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Council, Place 3 A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Sapp gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Sapp led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Trevino recognized Ms. Sally Proffitt from Tarrant County College Northeast and students from her Business Leadership course. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) -PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 5 Councilman Whitson presented the National Intellectual and Development Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation to Larissa Paschall, James Butler and Blaine Postma from the Self-Advocate Leaders of Today (S.A.L.T.) Group. A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) -RECYCLE MORE SCHOOL ART CONTEST WINNERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN BARTH Councilman Barth and Justin Welborn, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Member recognized the Recycle More School Art Contest winners. A.5 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) -PROCLAMATION FOR MAYOR'S HEALTH & FITNESS INITIATIVE -PRESENTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE Mayor Pro Tem Turnage presented the Mayor's Health & Fitness Initiative Kickoff Proclamation to Vickie Loftice, Managing Director. Ms. Loftice spoke briefly on the Mayor's Health & Fitness Initiative Program which promotes healthier living in NRH. A.6 CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. A.7 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2, 2010 COMMUNITY MEETING. B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 6 B.3 GN 2010-019 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NO BUILD ZONE AROUND LITTLE BEAR CREEK PARK GAS WELL PAD SITE -RESOLUTION NO. 2010-014. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOPED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED s-O, PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2010-01 APPEAL HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ROBERT AND KARAH NORDYKE FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM 1~3 -SINGLE FAMILY TO R-1-S -SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY FOR TRACT 2G7, ABSTRACT 953 (LOCATED AT 6613 HARMONSON ROAD -1.25 ACRES.) -ORDINANCE NO. 3089 DENIED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward. Robert and Karah Nordyke came forward. Mr. Nordyke turned in a petition to the City Secretary signed by neighbors in favor of the rezoning change. Mr. Nordyke explained that the potential buyer of the property is requesting a rezone in order to have a horse on the property. A fence will be built to secure the animal. He was available to answer any questions Council may have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item. The applicants, Robert and Karah Nordyke, are requesting a zoning change on a 1.249 acre parcel where they currently reside from R-3 (single family) to R-1-S (special single family). Currently the Nordykes are in negotiations to sell the property. As a condition of the sale the perspective purchasers requested that the Nordykes secure a zoning classification which would permit the purchasers to keep livestock on the property. The prospective purchasers indicated they desire to keep one or two horses on the property. Section 118-331(b) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances states that R-1-S zoning allows for the keeping of livestock in a residential setting. This parcel meets the one (1) acre area minimum for R-1-S zoning, as well as the minimum lot width of 85 feet (the subject tract is 90 feet in width). Any livestock kept in R-1-S zoning is also subject to all the provisions in Chapter 14 Animals, which includes provisions for health, sanitation and stables. A petition of protest has been submitted that includes the signatures of twenty percent (20%) (14 out of 25) of the surrounding property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 5-1. A letter of appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission's action has been received from the applicant. City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 7 Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the applicant to come forward. Daniel Bennett, 8116 Irish Circle, Fort Worth came forward. Mr. Bennett is the potential buyer for the property and would like to place one horse on the property. A fence would be built to secure the horse. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak against the request to come forward. The following individuals came forward to speak in opposition: Shawna Houston, 3908 Lochridge Court, North Richland Hills Cindy Thomas, 3912 Lochridge Court, North Richland Hills Ms. Houston and Ms. Thomas backyards back up to the property. Both had concerns on safety, property values, odor and future owners use of the property once the property was rezoned. Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOPED TO DENY THE APPEAL; ZC 2010-01. COUNCILMAN SAPP SEGONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO DENY CARRIED 5-1; COUNCILMAN LEWIS VOTING AGAINST THE DENIAL. C.2 ZC 2010-02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM LIFE CHURCH FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-2 -SINGLE FAMILY TO U -SCHOOL, CHURCH, INSTITUTIONAL FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HOUSE OF GRACE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7850 DAVIS BOULEVARD- 7.45 ACRES.) -ORDINANCE NO. 3088 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward. Roger Lewis, 8525 Castle Creek Road, North Richland Hills, came forward. Mr. Lewis explained that the church property was not zoned correctly and with the request for a new electronic message board the zoning had to be changed in order to have a electronic message board. He was available to answer any questions Council may have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item. Life Church currently owns a total of 11.406 acres. Only 7.45 acres of its ownership is currently platted and developed with a church building and parking areas. The remaining area is undeveloped and unplatted. City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 8 The church is requesting a zoning change on the developed and platted portion. While churches are a permitted land use in the R-2 (single family) zoning district other code regulations can be affected. At this time, the church desires to install a monument sign with an electronic message board. Chapter 106 Signs Section 106-12 only permits this type of signage, outside the freeway overlay zoning district, in U (school, church, institutional) zoning. Therefore the church is requesting this U zoning. This zoning change will also place the development in a more appropriate zoning district for the land use that exists and what the property is being used for. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. 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 and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3088. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED C-0. C.3 PW 2010-013 PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON ORDINANCE AMENDING LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLANS AND IMPACT FEES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER AND AMEND IMPACT FEE REGULATIONS- ORDINANCE NO. 3090 oppRnvFn Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Greg VanNieuwenhuize, Public Works Assistant Director, summarized the item. The item is to adopt an ordinance which approves 1) land use assumptions, 2) capital improvement plans for water and wastewater, 3) impact fee rates for water and wastewater, and 4) amends the City's impact fee regulations. 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 and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2010-013; ORDINANCE NO. 3090. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 9 MOTION TO APPROVE GARRIED 6-0. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 FP 2010-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DAVID THORNE TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, THORNE ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6500 BLOCK OF CRANE ROAD - 1.43 ACRES.) APPROVED Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth representing the property owner came forward and was available to answer any questions. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner summarized the item. The property owner, David Thorne, represented by Ernest Hedgcoth, is requesting approval of a final plat fora 1.428 acre tract. This action will plat the remaining lot of two lots that were preliminary platted last year. The preliminary plat for both lots and final plat for Lot 1 were approved by City Council in November of 2009. Platting the property will bring it into conformance with subdivision regulations prior to constructing a single family residence. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2010-01. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE GARRIED 6-0. PUBLIC WORKS E.0 No items for this category. GENERALITEMS F.1 PU 2010-006 AWARD RFB 10-020 TO BBC CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,240.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS STORAGE FACILITY. APPROVED Chris Amarante, Director of Facilities and Construction, summarized the item. The item is to consider the award of bid for the replacement construction of the Public Works Dry Material Storage Facility. The storage facility was destroyed by a fire on April 19, 2009 City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 10 and funding for this project will be provided from the money collected from the insurance claim. The City requested Requests for Bids (RFB's) in accordance with city policy and qualifications were received from five firms. Staff reviewed the proposals and is recommending award of bid to BBC Construction Group, Inc. in the amount of $73,240. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE PU 210-006. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-Q. F.2 PU 2010-007 AWARD RFB 10-021 TO AIRWISE HEAT & A/C IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,900 FOR HVAC REPLACEMENT. APPROVED Chris Amarante, Director of Facilities and Construction, summarized the item. The item is to consider the award of bid for the replacement HVAC units at the Fire Administration Building. The City requested Requests for Bids (RFB's) in accordance with city policy and qualifications were received from seven firms. The Facilities and Construction Department reviewed and evaluated the proposals and is recommending award of bid to Airwise Heat & A/C in the amount of $55,900. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2010-007. COUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Lewis made the following announcements. City Council Minutes March 8, 2010 Page 11 The NRH Public Library will host a free workshop for grant writers on Wednesday, March 10th. Registration is not required. Individuals are invited to bring a sack lunch to this workshop, which begins at noon. The library is located at 9015 Grand Avenue. Please call 817-427-6814 for more information. NRH2O continues to search for team members who want a fun job this summer. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. For a list of upcoming job fairs and more information, please visit nrh2o.com/jobs. Volunteers from AARP are continuing to assist residents with their tax returns each Monday through April 12th at the NRH Public Library. To make an appointment or get more information, please call the Library at 817-427-6814. Kudos Korner - Detective Wayne Goodman, Police Department. A card was received from a counselor at Birdville High School thanking Detective Goodman for his presentation to sophomores about staying safe while using the Internet and other technology. The presentation was informative and interesting and the students benefited greatly, the counselor said. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. ~~. C H Lq "` ti ~o ' n ~;~ Oscar T 'no -Mayor z~ r ~"'} f ya 7~EST~ a~''~r ~.. ~. '~~h .( j~"*~~~~~~ cam~, off' L7'~, Patricia Hutson, City Secretary 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 22, 2010 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 22"d day of March, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 6 John Lewis Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety 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 Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Andy Kancel Assistant Police Chief Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Jo Ann Stout Neighborhood Services Director Greg VanNieuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Turnage called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meetina None. City Council Minutes March 22, 2010 Page 2 A.2 IR 2010-021 Overview of Open Meetings Act George Staples, Attorney, presented a PowerPoint presentation briefing Council on the Open Meetings Act. Highlights include: • Texas Open Meetings Act General Rules • What is a meeting? • What constitutes deliberation? • What is a quorum? • Exceptions to the definition of a "meeting" • Who does the Act apply to? • Common Misconceptions • Notice Requirement • What constitutes an "Emergency"? • Contents of Notice • Items Not Posted • Recent Amendments (enacted to overrule AG opinion) • Closed Meetings Exception (Executive Session) • Closed Meetings: Who may attend? • Closed Meetings: What subjects are allowed? • Procedures for Meeting in Closed Session • Record of Closed Meetings • Disclosure of Executive Session Discussion • Sensitive Issues • Criminal Enforcement • Public Participation • Bonus info: Disruption of Meeting A.3 IR 2010-022 Police Department 2009 Annual Report Jimmy Perdue, Director of Public Safety, presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the 2009 Police Department's Annual Report. There was a decrease in both overall crime and Part I offenses during 2009 when compared to the previous year. These numbers are reported in traditional Uniform Crime reporting (UCR) format and the new National Incident based Reporting System (NIBRS). During 2009, there was continued improvement both in efficiency and effectiveness in serving the community. Chief Perdue highlighted the 2009 accomplishments and upcoming projects. City Council Minutes March 22, 2010 Page 3 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 551.071 Texas Government Code for Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending Litigation -New Jonathan's Enterprises v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 342 244054-10) Mayor Pro Tem Turnage announced at 6:50 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.071 for consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation -New Jonathan's Enterprises v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 342 244054-10). C.0 Adjournment Mayor Pro Tem Turnage announced at 6:54 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Turnage called the meeting to order March 22, 2010 at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Scott Turnage John Lewis Ken Sapp Tom Lombard Tim Barth David Whitson Tim Welch Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 7 Council, Place 6 Staff: Mark Hindman Jared Miller Karen Bostic Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Director of Public Safety Managing Director City Council Minutes March 22, 2010 Page 4 Vickie Loftice Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor 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) PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH FOR MEALS AWARENESS MONTH PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN SAPP Councilman Sapp presented a proclamation to Ms. Natalie Carrol, Meals on Wheels representative, proclaiming the month of March as March for Meals Awareness Month. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Tolbert D. Jenkins, 8001 Limerick Lane came forward. He wanted to thank the Police Department for their courtesy when he lost track of time and ask if sidewalks could be put in on Irish Drive for the kids walking home from The Academy at Carrie Francis Thomas Elementary School. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. City Council Minutes March 22, 2010 Page 5 B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 PW 2010-014 AWARD OF PROJECT RFB NO. 10-017 TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $483,686.75 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLORADO BOULEVARD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (ST0903) B.3 PW 2010-015 AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO DEOTTE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $181,565.00 FOR THE TRINIDAD DRIVE (RUFF SNOW DRIVE TO HOLIDAY LANE) STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (ST0909) COUNCILMAN SAPP MOPED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-O, PUBLIC HEARINGS C.0 No items for this category. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.0 No items for this category. PUBLIC WORKS E.0 No items for this category. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 City Council Minutes March 22, 2010 Page 6 GN 2010-018 APPROVAL OF EXPANSION OF NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE PROGRAM -RESOLUTION NO. 2010-013 APPROVED Jo Ann Stout, Neighborhood Services Director, summarized the item. Last year, City Council requested staff to develop a pilot program that would assist citizens in renovating or maintaining the exterior of their homes in compliance with quality housing standards, to avoid an adverse impact on established neighborhoods and future revenues. Staff is proposing to expand Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) to provide cash incentives to residents to improve their home exteriors and to broaden the volunteer base to help lower income NRH residents with major exterior and interior repairs to their homes. The two new programs will be piloted in the area located south of NE Loop 820, west of Boulevard 26, east of Rufe Snow Drive and north of Glenview. This area is the "original town" of North Richland Hills and the City's more mature neighborhoods are located here. New Proposed Neighborhood Initiative Programs Neighborhood Initiative Program-Cash Rebate (R-NIP): Cash rebates for homeowners who complete exterior upgrades to their homes (10% rebate on cost of repairs up to $3,000). Neighborhood Initiative Program-Volunteers (V-NIP): Larger exterior and interior repairs, monetary contribution (50% of material costs up to $3,000 with $1,000 paid upfront in some cases) by City with work performed by volunteers COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010-01 $, RESOLUTION NO. 2010-013. CQUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.2 GN 2010-020 AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION -RESOLUTION NO. 2010-015 APPROVED Larry Koonce, Finance Director summarized the item. As part of the legal requirements for the planned issuance of Certificates of Obligation, the City Council must authorize the City Secretary to publish by April 4, 2010 a notice in a newspaper of general circulation the intent of the City to issue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $23,740,000. The notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication date shall be at City Council Minutes March 22, 2010 Page 7 least (31) days prior to the date stated therein for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010-020; RESOLUTION NO. 2010-015. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-f1. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA No action required. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Welch made the following announcements. The Texas High-Speed Rail & Transportation Corporation will hold a town hall meeting in North Richland Hills on Wednesday, March 24th. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend to learn more about ongoing efforts to bring high-speed rail to Texas. Additional information is available on the Texas High-Speed Rail & Transportation Corporation web site at www.THSRTC.com or by calling 214-750-0123. Hop on out to the annual Easter in the Park celebration on Saturday, March 27th. This event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. The Easter egg hunt will begin promptly at 10 a.m., so don't be late. Other activities will include a visit by the Easter bunny, bounce houses, train rides and a petting zoo. For more information, please contact the NRH Recreation Center at 817-427-6600. Put on your walking shoes and join us for the Mayor's Fun Walk on Saturday, April 10th. The 3-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Walker's Creek Park, 8403 Emerald Hills Way. The walk is free for all ages. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, visit the City's web site at nrhtx.com or call the NRH Recreation Center at 817-427- 6600. Kudos Korner -Teddi Zonker and NRH Recreation Center Staff. An email was received thanking Teddi and the entire staff of the Recreation Center for providing a very special City Council Minutes March 22, 2010 Page 8 night at the Daddy/Daughter Dance. Everything was beautiful, the staff was very friendly and the event was well planned, the a-mail said. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Turnage adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. ~w«ra~ ~~~~ 1~ H LgyN~~ 7" ~.~ Scott Turnage - ayor Pro Tem °~ ~~ r A~1ST: ~"' ~~ or fl ,~,~y icia FTin, City Secretary