HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2012-09-10 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 — SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
10 day of September 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00
p.m. regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tom Lombard Mayor Pro Tern, Council, Place 3
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
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
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Vickie Loftice Managing Director
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
George Staples City Attorney
Mary Peters Public Information Officer
Kristin Weegar Assistant to City Manager
John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development
Larry Koonce Finance Director
Mark Mills Budget Director
Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief
Andy Kancel Assistant Police Chief
Stan Tinney Fire Chief
Chris Amarante Facilities & Construction Director
JoAnn Stout Neighborhood Services Director
Dave Pendley Building Official
Clayton Comstock Senior Planner
Eva Ramirez Purchasing Buyer
Greg VanNieuwenhuize City Engineer
Stacey Udoni Public Works Management Assistant
Craig Hulse Economic Development Director
Absent: Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
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Call to Order
Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting
There were no questions from Council.
A.1 Special Presentation - Police Department K -9 Unit
Mike Hamlin, Assistant Police Chief, spoke on the new addition of the K -9 program to
the North Richland Hills Police Department. Assistant Chief Hamlin introduced the K -9
unit consisting of Police Officer Tom Bulger and Breta, a specially trained drug
detection dog. The K -9 Unit received its certification following an extensive training
program and will assist all NRH police officers and detectives in drug enforcement
efforts. The K -9 program is funded with assets seized by and forfeited to the NRH
Police Department. Assistant Chief Hamlin presented Breta with a NRH Police badge,
the first badge ever given to a drug detection dog. There were no questions from
Council.
A.2 Discuss Possible Sale of Additional General Obligation Bonds
Mark Hindman, City Manager, briefed Council on the possible sale of additional general
obligation bonds. On August 13, the City received historically low interest rates for the
sale of General Obligation bonds. Based on the record -low interest rate the city
received on the recent bond issue, staff began evaluating the issuance of additional
bonds for the Municipal Complex Project. The original financing plan for the project
was based on an assumed interest rate of 3.15% for bonds issued in 2012 and 3.65%
for bonds issued in 2013. The recent bond sale resulted in an average borrowing cost
of 2.69 %. The original financing plan called for issuance of $25 million in 2012 and $10
million in 2013. While there is no assurance that interest rates will rise, most experts
believe that they will rise in the next two years. If interest rates were to rise by 1 % next
year to 3.7 %, this would result in a net cost increase of nearly $1 million over the term
of the bonds versus issuance at the current projected rate of 2.7 %. Since the financing
plan relies on utilization of cash and reserves during the early years of the project, we
have the available resources to issue the additional $10 million without impacting the
budget. Issuing additional bonds at this time is only justified if the city can actually
receive an interest rate as low, or very close to, the rates just received. If the city is
unable to receive a low interest rate, then there is no benefit in deviating from the
original plan. After a brief discussion, Council concurred with the sale of additional
bonds, if the interest rate was as low or very close to the rate received. Council
requested staff bring back for formal action.
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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 551.087, Texas Government Code to
discuss potential Economic Development incentives to business prospect in
central part of the city
B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code to
consult with attorney to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation; or
on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly
conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:28 p.m. that the Council would convene into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, pursuant to the
following sections: 1) Section 551.087 to discuss potential Economic Development
incentives to business prospect in central part of the city and 2) Section 551.071 to
consult with attorney to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation; or a on a
matter in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under Texas Disciplinary
Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter
551 of the Texas Government Code.
C.0 Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 7:04 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 September 10, 2012 at 7:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tom Lombard Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 3
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
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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
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Vickie Loftice Managing Director
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
George Staples Attorney
Absent: Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
A.1
INVOCATION
Councilman Turnage gave the invocation.
A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Turnage led the pledge of allegiance.
A.3
SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) —
FORMAL INTRODUCTION OF NEW FIRE CHIEF
Mark Hindman, City Manager, formally introduced and welcomed the new Fire Chief
Stan Tinney and his family to NRH.
A.4
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
A.5
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REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
B.0
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 30, 2012 SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING
B.3 PW 2012 -023 APPROVE THE "RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT OF
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT COURT ORDER NO. 107296" WITH TARRANT
COUNTY FOR THE PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY PROJECT
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM
LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
C.0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CA
ZC 2012 -06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
CLAYMOORE ENGINEERING FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C -2 /HC HEAVY
COMMERCIAL AND PD 37 TO REDEVELOPMENT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RD-
PD) BASED ON HC ZONING ON 13.22 ACRES AT 7551 NE LOOP 820
TABLED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Clayton Comstock, Senior
Planner to present the item.
Mr. Comstock explained that the item required a super majority vote which consists of
votes from six of the seven Council members. Due to the absence of two Council
members, Mr. Comstock requested that item C.1 be tabled along with the
postponement of the next item D.1 that is related to item C.1. Mr. Comstock also
requested that the items be placed on the next Council meeting agenda.
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COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO TABLE ITEM C.1, ZC 2012 -06. MAYOR PRO TEM
LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
D.0
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Items to follow do not require a public hearing.
D.1
RP 2012 -07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLAYMOORE
ENGINEERING FOR A REPLAT TO CREATE LOTS 1R2 AND 2R2, BLOCK 1,
RIVERCROWN ADDITION ON PROPERTY CURRENTLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 R,
2R AND 3R, BLOCK 1, RIVERCROWN ADDITION AND LOTS IRA, 1 RB AND 2R,
BLOCK 42CR, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION LOCATED ON 13.22 ACRES AT
7551 NE LOOP 820
POSTPONED
Item presented with item C.1 (Public Hearings) above.
COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO POSTPONE RP 2012 -07. COUNCILMAN
WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
D.2
FP 2012 -03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM INTEGRATED REAL ESTATE
GROUP FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HOME TOWN CANAL DISTRICT
LOCATED ON 9.645 ACRES IN THE 8600 BLOCK OF MID CITES BOULEVARD
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino called on the applicant to come forward.
Mr. Rick Simmons, the developer with Integrated Real Estate Group, 3110 W.
Southlake Boulevard, Ste. 120, Southlake, came forward. Mr. Simmons stated he was
excited to be part of the Home Town development. The project will consist of 238
apartment units and 22 townhome rental units. He was available to answer any
questions that Council may have.
John Pitstick, Planning and Development Director, summarized the item. This is the
final plat for Lot 1, Block 1, of the Home Town Canal District. This 9.645 acre within the
Town Center Zoning District between Mid Cities and the recently dedicated Ice House
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Drive is being developed as multi - family residential 238 apartment units and 22
townhome rental units totaling just over 140,000 square feet. Five percent of the lots
total acreage is being dedicated as public use through public open space easements.
As part of the final plat there is rough proportionality determination which includes the
developer to pay 100% of the public infrastructure improvements. The developer will be
adding lighting on Ice House Drive and will be required to pay their proportional share of
$40,000 for the future signal light planned at the intersection of Ice House and Mid
Cities. The traffic signal will be put in when it is warranted. The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval of FP 2012 -03 by a 5 -0 vote.
MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2012 -03. COUNCILMAN WELCH
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
E.0
PUBLIC WORKS
E.1
PW 2012 -024 AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE CIP PROJECT IDENTIFIED AS RUFE
SNOW DRIVE PAVEMENT AND STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
(ST1202) IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FOR FY 2011/2012
APPROVED
Jimmy Cates, Public Works Operations Manager, summarized the item. Council is
being asked to award a contract to Total Highway Maintenance, LLC in the amount of
$96,970.75 for the CIP Project identified as Rufe Snow Drive Pavement and Striping
Improvement Project. The project, originally identified in the FY 2011/2012 Capital
Improvements Budget, consists of the removal and replacement of the existing raised
pavement markers, cross -walk markings, stop bars, lane divider indications, and legend
arrows along several segments of Rufe Snow Drive. Staff recommends awarding the
contract to the low bidder Total Highway Maintenance, LLC.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2012 -024. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT
OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
E.2
PW2012 -025 AWARD CONTRACT FOR RELIABLE PAVING, INC. TO PERFORM
SUB -GRADE STABILIZATION SERVICES FOR THE PREVENTIVE STREET
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (SM1201)
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APPROVED
Jimmy Cates, Public Works Operations Manager, summarized the item. Council is
being asked to award a contract to Reliable Paving, Inc. to perform sub -grade
stabilization services. The sub -grade stabilization will take place as part of the
"Preventive Street Maintenance Program" (Project # SM1201) which is identified in the
Capital Projects Budget for FY 2011/2012. This project consists of removing the
existing asphalt surface and stabilizing the sub -grade using a Portland cement product
on three streets.
Street Sections Blocks
Bursey Road South 7800 -7955
Stewart Drive 8700 (Simmons Rd. to Chilton Dr.)
Jerri Jo Drive 8300 (Strummer Dr. to Culdesac)
Staff recommends awarding the contract to the low bidder. Reliable Paving, Inc. in the
amount of $54,652.40 for the Miscellaneous Street Sub -Grade Stabilization Project
which is a portion of the 2012 Preventive Street Maintenance Project (SM1201).
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2012 -025. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED
THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
F.0
GENERAL ITEMS
F.1
GN 2012 -076 ADOPTING THE 2012 -2013 PROPOSED BUDGET AND AMENDING
THE 2011 -2012 REVISED BUDGET - ORDINANCE NO. 3217
APPROVED
Mark Mills, Budget Director, summarized the item. The proposed budget for FY 2012/13
was filed with the City Secretary's Office on August 6, 2012. This proposed budget was
also available at the NRH Public Library and on the City's website. All necessary
publications and hearings have been completed in compliance with City Charter
requirements, special taxing district rules and procedures, and State law.
The FY 2012/13 General Fund budget is based on a 610 tax rate, which represents a
4¢ tax rate increase. The entire 4¢ tax increase is attributable to the voter passage of
the May 2012 bond election for the construction of a new municipal complex. Revisions
have been made to the FY 2011/12 revenues and expenditures to reflect the most
current estimates for the current fiscal year.
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The Budgeted Operating Expenditures are:
2011 -2012 2012 -2013
Revised Proposed
General Fund $39,883,558 $40,747,073
Debt Service Fund 11,740,595 9,820,708
Park & Rec Facilities Dev Fund 7,851,499 7,620,861
Crime Control District Fund 4,301,447 4,395,500
Promotional Fund 171,182 211,528
Donations Fund 176,392 151,297
297
Special Investigations Fund 516,540 550,904
Drainage Utility Fund 855,034 798,721
Gas Development Fund 439,881 439,843
Traffic Safety Fund 914,429 901,343
Utility Fund 27,714,111 28,857,615
Aquatic Park Fund 4,656,707 4,734,297
Golf Course Fund 2,458,221 2,542,290
Facilities /Construction Management Fund 2,668,041 2,811,052
Fleet Services Fund 3,352,713 3,293,231
Information Services Fund 3,011,395 2,898,163
Self Insurance Fund 9,684,713 10,058,974
The Capital Projects Budget Expenditures are:
2012 -2013
Category Proposed
Street & Sidewalk Projects $3,879,540
Drainage Capital Projects 0
Utility Capital Projects 3,299,016
Parks & Recreation Projects 1,224,598
Aquatic Park Projects 452,000
Municipal Facility Projects 11,511,600
Major Capital Equipment Projects 765,000
Economic Development Projects 0
CIP — Other 907,450
The City of North Richland Hills Crime Control and Prevention District Board of
Directors and the City Council have reviewed the 2011/2012 revised budget and the
2012/2013 proposed budget and have recommended approval. Park and Recreation
Facilities Development Corporation Board of Directors reviewed the 2012/2013
proposed budget for all funds and have also recommended approval. As required by
law, all legal notices were published. Approval of Ordinance No. 3217 would adopt the
FY 2012/13 Budget for all funds, adopt revisions and amend the FY 2011/12 Budget for
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all funds, adopt the FY 2012/13 Capital Projects Budget, and amend the FY 2011/12
Capital Projects Budget.
MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2012 -076, ORDINANCE No 3217.
COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
F.2
GN 2012 -079 RATIFY INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUES REFLECTED IN
FISCAL YEAR 2012 -2013 ADOPTED BUDGET
APPROVED
Mark Mills, Budget Director, summarized the item. When adopting a budget that
generates more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year, State law
requires the City to state the increase in property tax revenue, no matter what the
cause; whether the increase is based on increased property values, new construction or
an increased tax rate. The budget includes a proposed tax rate of 610 per $100 of
valuation. If adopted, this would increase the tax rate 4¢ and would be the first
increase to the tax rate in 19 years. Prior to this increase, the tax rate had remained at
57¢ per $100 of valuation for 19 consecutive years. Both an increase in appraised
values and an increase in the tax rate will result in increased property tax revenues for
the City. The language required to appear as a cover page to the budget document by
State law is as follow: This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's
budget by $2,146,015 or 10.40 %, and of the amount $185,666.72 is tax revenue to be
raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. Staff is recommending Council
to ratify the increase in property tax revenues reflected in the Fiscal Year 2012 -2013
Adopted Budget.
COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO RATIFY THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX
REVENUES REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 -2013 BUDGET. COUNCILMAN WHITSON
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
F.3
GN 2012 -077 ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2012 —
ORDINANCE NO. 3218
APPROVED
Mark Mills, Budget Director, summarized the item. The Notice of Public Hearing on the
tax rate was published in the Star Telegram on August 15, 2012 and the notice for the
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2012 Property Tax Rate was published on August 21, 2012. The required Notice of
Tax Revenue Increase ran in the Star Telegram on Tuesday, August 28 and Friday,
August 31 St , immediately after each of the required tax rate public hearings. The
publication of each of these notifications was done in accordance with State law. In
addition, the notice of public hearing on the tax rate and the notice of vote on the tax
rate were posted on the City's website and carried on Citicable. The public hearings on
the tax rate were held on Monday, August 27, 2012 during the regular City Council
meeting and Thursday, August 30, 2012 during a special meeting of the City Council.
The proposed Tax Year 2012 (Fiscal Year 2012 -2013) property tax rate for the City of
North Richland Hills is 61¢ per $100 of valuation. If approved, this will result in a 4¢
increase in the tax rate, the first increase in 19 years. Prior to this increase, the tax rate
had remained at 57¢ for 19 consecutive years. The 4¢ increase is directly attributable
to the successful bond election held in May 2012 for the construction of a new
municipal complex. The proposed tax rate of 610 is 8.95% higher than the effective tax
rate of 5.9888¢ but lower than the rollback rate of 62.0937¢. The proposed tax rate of
610 is distributed into two components as follows:
• 35.1076¢ for the purpose of maintenance and operations; and
• 25.8924¢ for the payment of principal and interest on debt of the City.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 3218 would set the tax rate for Tax Year 2012 (Fiscal Year
2012 -2013) at 61¢ for $100 of valuation.
MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED THAT THE PROPERTY TAX RATE BE INCREASED BY THE
ADOPTION OF A TAX RATE OF 6% PER $100 OF VALUATION, WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A 8.95
PERCENT INCREASE IN THE TAX RATE; THAT GN 2012 -077, ORDINANCE NO. 3218 BE
APPROVED, SETTING THE PORTION OF THE TAX RATE FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AT
35.1076 PER $100 OF VALUATION; AND SETTING THE PORTION OF THE TAX RATE FOR DEBT
SERVICE AT 25.89240 PER $100 OF VALUATION. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
F.4
GN 2012 -078 APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF THE 2012 CERTIFIED ROLL -
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -025
APPROVED
Mark Mills, Budget Director, summarized the item. Tarrant Appraisal District provided
the City with the 2012 Certified Tax Roll information. This includes the most current
appraisal information; exemptions for disabled veterans, persons over 65, homestead
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and disabled persons; tax ceilings for persons over 65 and disabled persons;
abatement value losses; Freeport inventory value loss; and agriculture value lost.
These values also include new construction, minimum value of properties still under
protest, and the estimated net taxable value of incomplete properties. The certified
taxable values for the City of North Richland Hills are $3,732,731,760, which includes
$30,470,891 in taxable new construction. This new construction includes $27,369,542
in taxable residential new construction and $3,101,349 in commercial new construction.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2012 -025 accepting and ratifying the Tax
Year 2012 (Fiscal Year 2012 -2013) Certified Roll.
MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2012 -078, RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -025,
ACCEPTING AND RATIFYING THE TAX YEAR 2012, FISCAL YEAR 2012 -2013, CERTIFIED TAX
ROLL. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
F.5
GN 2012 -080 APPOINTMENTS TO THE CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS
APPROVED
Dave Pendley, Building Official presented the item. The terms of office for the board
members serving in Places 2, 4, and 6 on the Construction Code Board of Appeals
expired June 30, 2012. Appointments to this board must meet the requirement of
technical expertise in the construction fields. At least one member must be a registered
master electrician; one member a state licensed master plumber; one member a master
mechanical contractor; and all others must be familiar with construction. Staff
recommends reappointment of Kurt Cameron (Local Builder) to Place 2; Lynn Motheral
(Local Builder) to Place 4; and Lloyd Robinson (Master Plumber) to Place 6. All
nominees for appointment meet the technical requirements of the ordinance.
Nominees
Place 2 - Kurt Cameron (Local Builder) — 2 Year Term
Place 4 - Lynn Motheral (Local Builder) — 2 Year Term
Place 6 - Lloyd Robinson (Master Plumber) — 2 Year Term
COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0.
G.0
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
GA
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
No action required.
H.0
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Whitson made the following announcements.
The 4th Annual Wags & Waves event will be held at NRH2O Family Water Park from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 15th. Bring your four - legged friend and
paddle alongside your pup in the NRH2Ocean and Endless River. Admission is $20
per person. This event benefits the Metroplex Animal Coalition. Please visit
www.wagsandwaves.org for more details.
The public is invited to an open house on Wednesday, September 19th to learn about
the progress of the North Tarrant Express highway construction project. The open
house will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hurst Conference Center. There will be
maps and visuals on display and project staff will be available to answer questions and
take comments. For more information, call 1- 888 - 683 -2015 or visit
northtarrantexpress.com.
Keep NRH Beautiful is seeking volunteers for the annual Trash Bash litter cleanup
event on Saturday, September 29th. Everyone is invited to participate. Volunteers must
pre- register to receive free trash bags, gloves and safety vests. Please contact Debbie
York at 817 - 427 -6651 to sign up and get more details.
Kudos Korner - Heather Hollingsworth from Teen Court. An email was received from a
BISD principal regarding Heather's efforts to help one of his students. This student was
constantly truant and unmotivated, but once he ended up in Teen Court things
changed. Thanks to Heather's can do attitude and high expectations, the student
passed summer school and is now back on track to graduate with his peers. "None of
this could have happened without the hard work and dedication of Heather
Hollingsworth. She exemplifies everything that is great about our city," the principal
said.
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H.2
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
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