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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2012-10-22 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 — OCTOBER 22, 2012 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 22 day of October 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 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 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 Kristin Weegar Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Stan Tinney Fire Chief Thomas Powell Fleet Services Director Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Kirk Marcum Assistant Fire Chief Debbie York Neighborhood Services Assistant Director Greg VanNieuwenhuize City Engineer Stacey Udoni Public Works Management Assistant Absent: Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. City Council Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 2 A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting 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, lease or value of real property in the central sector of the City B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code to consult with city's attorney to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer: Brubaker vs. NRH Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 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 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the central sector of the City; and 2) Section 551.071 to consult with city's attorney to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer: Brubaker vs. NRH. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:42 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 October 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tom Lombard Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 3 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 City Council Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 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 Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney Absent: Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Lombard gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Lombard led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) - RECOGNIZING HELENA MEUDT WHO HAS BEEN NAMED MISS NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TEEN USA Mayor Pro Tem Lombard recognized Helena Meudt who was recently named Miss North Richland Hills Teen USA and will be representing the community in November at the Miss Texas Teen USA pageant. City Council Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 4 A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) - RECOGNITION OF RICHLAND TENNIS CENTER USTA NATIONAL TEAMS Councilman Rodriguez and Vickie Loftice, Parks Director, recognized three Richland Tennis Center United States Tennis Association teams that have advanced to national competition. Recognized were Ladies 3.5 Senior Team, Tracey Driver, Captain; 8.0 Mixed Double Team, Chip Driver, Captain; and 7.0 Senior Mixed Doubles, Ellis McCallion Captain. A.5 CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 GN 2012 -088 CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 26 AND DECEMBER 24 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS B.3 GN 2012 -086 CONSIDER A JOINT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN INTERJURISDICTIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -027 B.4 GN 2012 -087 APPROVE ADDENDUM TO GRANT FUNDED WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -028 B.5 PU 2012 -029 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF GRANT - FUNDED EQUIPMENT FROM ADVANCED INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,569 City Council Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 5 B.6 PU 2012 -030 APPROVE PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL TAHOES FROM RELIABLE CHEVROLET B.7 GN 2012 -090 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2012 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,358.33 FOR URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING B.8 GN 2012 -091 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $318,096.84, TO MOTOROLA FOR ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT B.9 GN 2012 -092 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2012 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE — LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORIST PREVENTION ACTIVITIES (UASI- LETPA) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,000.00 FOR EOD TRAINING MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED To APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -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. F.0 GENERAL ITEMS City Council Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 6 F.1 GN 2012 -089 APPOINTMENTS TO NAMING BOARD APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised he was recommending the reappointment of Mayor Pro Tern Lombard, Councilman Whitson and Councilman Turnage to the Naming Board. COUNCILMAN BARTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD, COUNCILMAN WHITSON AND COUNCILMAN TURNAGE TO THE NAMING BOARD. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. F.2 GN 2012 -093 APPROVAL OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Ms. Kristen Weegar, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the Youth Advisory Committee's recommendations for new committee members to six vacant positions: Caroline Beagles, Fort Worth Christian Emily Crowson, Keller High School Spencer Finch, Fort Worth Christian Jessica LeRoy, Birdville High School Madeline Oujesky, Richland High School Garret Perkins, Birdville High School. The following returning members were recognized: Rachel Andrews, Richland High School Rebekah Brand, Birdville High School Mason Chaney Richland High School Rebecca Cooper, Richland High School Hayden Hunter, Richland High School Benton Orr, Richland High School Stephanie Phillips, Richland High School Brittany Prough, Birdville High School Sara Smith, Richland High School Leon Zajimovic, Richland High School. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE 2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 7 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -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 Barth made the following announcements. Early voting for the November 6th election began today and continues through Friday, November 2nd. Early voting is being conducted at the former NRH Recreation Center and other sites around Tarrant County. For more information, please call 817 - 831 -8683 or visit tarrantcounty.com and click on the elections link. Join us for the 9th Annual Hoot n' Howl event on Saturday, October 27th, at Green Valley Park. Hoot n' Howl will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities include free games, bounce houses, hayrides, a costume contest and more. This annual event is a safe alternative to trick or treating. For more details, call 817 - 427 -6620. The City of North Richland Hills invites you to attend the annual Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 9th at Liberty Park. This special event will honor all who have served our country. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. For more information, please call 817 - 427 -6620. Kudos Korner — Chris Cooper at the NRH Centre. A citizen who recently hosted her grandson's birthday party at the NRH Centre stated that the experience could not have been better. She noted that the facility was beautiful and the staff was very attentive. She was especially impressed by Chris Cooper saying he was organized, very professional and anticipated every need they could want. "Courtesy and attention to detail is something not often seen today and Chris is a good example of both," she said. City Council Minutes October 22, 2012 Page 8 H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Oscar Tr vino — Mayor � t ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary