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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2011-07-25 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 — JULY 25, 2011 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 25 day of July 2011 at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tim Barth Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 4 (present at 5:46 p.m.) Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 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 George Staples City Attorney Dana Alden Assistant to City Manager Mary Peters Public Information Officer John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Chris Amarante Facilities & Construction Director Dave Pendley Building Official Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Bill Thornton Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Debbie York Neighborhood Services Manager Kristin Weegar Sr. Mgmt. Asst. — Dev. Services Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m. City Council Minutes July 25, 2011 Page 2 A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Barth present at 5:46 p.m. A.2 NRH Centre Construction Update Bill Thornton, Assistant Public Works Director, and Chris Amarante, Director of Facilities and Construction, presented a PowerPoint presentation updating the Council on construction activities at the NRH Centre. Mr. Thornton highlighted the construction activities to date and gave a status report on the finish out projects. Mr. Amarante highlighted the current work in progress and upcoming work over the new few weeks. A.3 Regional Assessment and Opportunity Analysis for Inside Loop 820 Mayor announced Item A.4 would be the next item discussed. A.4 Discussion on Part-Time Neighborhood Initiative Coordinator Position Chief Perdue advised the City would like to partner with the Community Enrichment Center (CEC) to assist the City's Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) with donations and to manage volunteers and projects. The CEC has a 501(c)3 Non - Profit exemption which would enable businesses to use their donations as a tax credit. The City is hopeful that with the use of their exemption, the NIP program will receive an increase in donations from businesses. The City would like to contract with the Community Enrichment Center for $20,000 to hire a part-time employee who will assist in managing and coordinating volunteers for specific projects, market the program, seek grant monies, and visit with businesses to obtain more donations. If Council agrees with contracting with the CEC, the $20,000 needed for the position would be funded from the NIP Donation Account. The position will need to increase contributions to offset the cost. The Council concurred with moving forward to contract with the CEC. A.3 Regional Assessment and Opportunity Analysis for Inside Loop 820 Ms. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director advised the City contracted with Pros Consulting to provide a Regional Assessment and Opportunity Analysis for the area inside of Loop 820. The purpose of the study was to identify public and private recreation and entertainment opportunities for the economic development, redevelopment, and revitalization of the area. Ms. Loftice introduced Brian Trusty, Senior Manager from City Council Minutes July 25, 2011 Page 3 Pros Consulting. Mr. Trusty presented highlights of the study discussing the objectives, challenges of southside revitalization and recommendations for revitalization and attractions inside Loop 820. Council discussed the recommendations and questioned how to move forward. Staff advised how, with Council direction, they would begin to move forward with the recommendations. 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) State of Texas v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 2011 - 002840 -1); and 2) State of Texas v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 2011 - 000462 -1) B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property — southeast quadrant of City Mayor Trevino announced at 6:41 p.m. that the Council would convene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, pursuant to the following sections: • Section 551.071 for consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation for 1) State of Texas v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 2011 - 002840 -1); and 2) State of Texas v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 2011 - 000462 -1) and • Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase exchange, lease or value of real property in the southeast quadrant of the City. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:58 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 July 25, 2011 at 7:04 p.m. City Council Minutes July 25, 2011 Page 4 ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tim Barth Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 4 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff: 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 George Staples Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Rodriguez gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Rodriguez led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) No items for this category. City Council Minutes July 25, 2011 Page 5 A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 11, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. D.0 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. City Council Minutes July 25, 2011 Page 6 F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2011 -055 APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - PLACES 1, 2, 3 APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised Council he was recommending the reappointment of the following individuals to the Civil Service Commission: Place 1 Sally Bustamante Place 2 September Daniel Place 3 Bill Fenimore Council was advised the City employee associations nominate the Place 2 position and the North Richland Hills Firefighters Association supports Ms. Daniels' reappointment to Place 2. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.2 GN 2011 -056 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS - PLACE 7 APPROVED Councilman Welch advised he was nominating the following individuals to the Place 7 position on the following boards and commissions: Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission Holly Bullington Board of Adjustment Jerry Henry Library Board Jerry Sorenson Park and Recreation Board Mike Filis Planning & Zoning Commission/ Capital Improvement Steven Cooper Advisory Committee Substandard Building Board Robert McCary Teen Court Advisory Board Diana Goodwin Red Light Camera Advisory Committee Karen Williams COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PLACE 7 APPOINTMENTS. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes July 25, 2011 Page 7 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA No action needed. H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Whitson made the following announcements. The City of North Richland Hills reminds all property owners that lawn and landscape watering is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sprinkler systems should be set to operate in the early morning or late evening, when less water will be lost to evaporation. If drought conditions persist, Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan may be triggered soon. This would limit outdoor watering to twice per week. Watch for more information about watering restrictions on the city's website and in the next city newsletter. The City of North Richland Hills also encourages residents to take steps to conserve energy. Efficient use of energy will lower your electricity bills and reduce the strain on the state's electric grid during the hot summer months. Energy saving tips can be found on the city's website at www.nrhtx.com. The North Richland Hills Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizens Police Academy. The academy will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon on Thursdays, starting September 1 and continuing through November 17. Get more information on the city's website or by calling 817 - 427 -7000. Kudos Korner - Kevin Jackson, Public Works Department. A resident sent an email praising Kevin after he responded to a water leak. The resident said Kevin was very courteous and willing to help beyond what would normally be his job description. His behavior was more appreciated because it is so rarely demonstrated today. "Thanks again to a fine young man and an asset to the work force," the resident added. City Council Minutes July 25, 2011 Page 8 H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. V � o��"'"'"'"ukry Oscar 1�evino — Mayor ..CH� '�u ,,,� o ''EJr: z= r • r 130eia..H. ity Secretary