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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2013-08-26 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 —AUGUST 26, 2013 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 26th day of August 2013 at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern, Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 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 Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer Kristin James Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Debbie Durko Municipal Court Administrator Eric Ransleben Municipal Court Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Vinson Municipal Court Assistant Administrator Heather Hollingsworth Teen Court Coordinator Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Chris Amarante Facilities & Construction Director Jerry Lewandowski Purchasing Manager Stan Tinney Fire Chief Andy Kancel Assistant Police Chief Mark Mills Budget Director Christopher Smith Budget Analyst Kyle McAfee Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Hills Human Resources Directors Greg VanNieuwenhuize Engineer Boe Blankenship Street Superintendent Jason Moore Sr. Management Asst. Development Svs. Jo Ann Stout Neighborhood Services Director City Council Minutes August 26, 2013 Page 2 Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor Call to Order Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m. A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council on the regular agenda items. 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 of approximately 0.212 acre tract of land (approximately 9.219 square feet) in the southwest corner of the Boulevard 26 and Road to the Mall Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez announced at 5:46 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 of approximately 0.212 acre tract of land (approximately 9.219 square feet) in the southwest corner of the Boulevard 26 and Road to the Mall. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez announced at 5:52 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez called the meeting to order August 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Minutes August 26, 2013 Page 3 ROLL CALL Present: Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern, Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 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 Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Lombard gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Lombard led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no items for this category. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION City Council Minutes August 26, 2013 Page 4 None. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Turnage removed Item B.5 from the Consent Agenda. Councilman Turnage needed to recuse himself from the item because his spouse is an officer with Frost Bank. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 2, 2013 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.3 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES B.4 REVISE TEEN COURT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT CERVICES Tel FROST BANK B.6 AWARD BID NO. 13-023 FIRE STATION #2 AND #4 BUILDING AND ROOF REPAIR COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE REMAINING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. B.5 AWARD BID NO. 13-027 LOCKBOX AND BANK DRAFT SERVICES TO FROST BANK APPROVED City Council Minutes August 26, 2013 Page 5 Councilman Turnage left the Council dais at 7:04 p.m. An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilman Turnage and filed with the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest is spouse is an officer with Frost Bank. Mr. Koonce, Director of Finance, presented the item. The item is to consider awarding bid for Iockbox services for receipt and processing of monthly water bill payments. Staff is recommending Bid No. 13-027 Lockbox and Bank Draft Services be awarded to Frost Bank. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO AWARD Box No. 13-027 LOCKBOX AND BANK DRAFT SERVICES TO FROST BANK. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0-1; COUNCILMAN TURNAGE ABSTAINING. Councilman Turnage returned to the Council dais at 7:05 p.m. C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2012-2013 REVISED BUDGET AND THE 2013-2014 PROPOSED BUDGET NO ACTION REQUIRED Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez opened the public hearing. Mr. Mark Hindman, City Manager, gave an overview of the budget. Mr. Mark Mills, Budget Director, highlighted the 2012-2013 Revised Budget and the 2013-2014 Proposed Budget for all operating funds, capital projects funds and the budgets for the Crime Control and Prevention District and the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked for public comment on the 2012-2013 Revised Budget and the 2013-2014 Proposed Budget. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez closed the public hearing. No action is required at this hearing as it is held for the purpose of receiving public comments. City Council Minutes August 26, 2013 Page 6 C.2 ZC 2013-15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HSM HILLTOP SQUARE, LLC AND HILL SQUARE S/C PARTNERS, LTD. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM 1-2 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL FOR LOT 1, BLOCK 3, TAPP ADDITION, LOCATED AT 6455 HILLTOP DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 3266 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez opened the public hearing. The applicant John Downs, representing HSM Hilltop Square, LLC came forward to present the item. The applicant is requesting a zoning change from 1-2 Medium Industrial C-2 Commercial which will allow for a "Massage Therapy / Acupuncture Clinic" use at the location. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, presented Staff's report and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3266. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.3 ZC 2013-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MONTY CARPENTER FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-1 SINGLE FAMILY AND R- 2-1800 SINGLE FAMILY TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY ON 2.19 ACRES LOCATED AT 7516 BURSEY ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 3265 APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to the present the item. Monty Carpenter, 7709 Bridlewood Court, NRH, came forward with a request to rezone the property he recently purchased at 7516 Bursey Road which includes a 2 acre platted lot in the Oakdale Subdivision and the out lot that was created by the movement City Council Minutes August 26, 2013 Page 7 of Bursey Road. The two lots need to be replatted and zoned to comply with the subdivision ordinance to build a single family residence. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, presented Staff's report and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3264; ZC 2013-10. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.4 RP 2013-05 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MONTY CARPENTER FOR A REPLAT FOR LOT 7R, BLOCK 1, OAKVALE ADDITION ON 2.19 ACRES LOCATED AT 7516 BURSEY ROAD APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to the present the item. Monty Carpenter, 7709 Bridlewood Court, NRH, came forward. Mr. Carpenter stated this was the next step to complete his previous request of the rezoning and now needed the properties to be replatted as one to build his home. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, presented Staff's report and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2013-05. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. City Council Minutes August 26, 2013 Page 8 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 F.1 AMENDING SECTION 14-391 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES DESIGNATING THE ANIMAL SHELTER AS A CARETAKER - ORDINANCE NO. 3264 APPROVED Jo Ann Stout, Neighborhood Services Director, summarized the item. Due to a recent change made by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the City is requesting an amendment to Section 14-391 of the Code of Ordinances to identify the NRH Animal Adoption and Rescue Center as the "designated caretaker" of all animals in its possession. This amendment will allow the shelter to continue providing necessary vaccinations to animals upon intake, which prevents the spread of disease and encourages a healthier shelter environment. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3264. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3264. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA City Council Minutes August 26, 2013 Page 9 B.1 DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY 0.212 ACRE TRACT OF LAND (APPROXIMATELY 9.219 SQUARE FEET) IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE BOULEVARD 26 AND ROAD TO THE MALL APPROVED Mark Hindman, City Manager, summarized the item. The item is to acquire a piece of property located on the southwest corner of Boulevard 26 and Road to the Mall. The 9.219 square foot section of property is needed for the future of City Point Drive going into the City Hall facility and neighboring City Point development. Staff has approached the owner of the property with an offer and counter offer. The owner has come back with a counter offer of $35,000 and staff feels the amount is a fair offer and recommends approval of purchase in the amount of $35,000. COUNCILMAN BARTH MOVED TO APPROVE THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE THE 0.212 ACRE PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BOULEVARD 26 AND ROAD TO THE MALL FOR $35,000. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Welch made the following announcements. The new school year has begun and all motorists share the responsibility of making sure students arrive to school safely. The City of North Richland Hills reminds drivers to stop for school buses that are loading and unloading and to slow down in neighborhoods where children are walking or riding bikes to school. You should also reduce your speed, and put down your cell phone when driving through school zones. City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. NRH2O, Iron Horse Golf Course and the NRH Centre will be open. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Labor Day. Monday collections will shift to Tuesday and Tuesday collections will be made on Wednesday. City Council Minutes August 26, 2013 Page 10 The North Richland Hills Public Library invites residents to display their favorite quilts at a community quilt show on September 5th. The show will also include a display of quilts from the Trinity Valley Quilters Guild. For more information, please call the Library at 817-427-6804. Kudos Korner - Gary Bechthold , Paul Coutant and Mike Young, of the Parks & Recreation Department: A resident emailed her thanks and appreciation to the Parks & Recreation Department for responding to her request for a dog waste station at Dr. Pillow Park. She said people are now picking up after their pets and the park is so much cleaner and nicer to walk in. "Thanks to NRH for such a great response," she said. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Tito Rodriguez — a or •ro Tern ATTEST: Patnoi Hutson ity... Secretary n 'r "r r h