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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2014-10-13 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 13, 2014 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 13th day of October 2014 at 6:15 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Alicia Richardson 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 Director of Finance Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Kyle Spooner Director of Information Services Stan Tinney Fire Chief Kirk Marcum Assistant Fire Chief Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Dave Pendley Building Chief Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Call to Order Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. 1. Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting. October 13, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7 There were no questions from Council. 2. Discuss Cancelling/Rescheduling City Council Meetings. City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council the second regularly scheduled meetings in November and December are in close proximity to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Historically, the Council has elected to cancel meetings that fall in close proximity to holidays recognized by the City. Staff is seeking Council's direction to either cancel or reschedule one or both meetings. Council directed staff to cancel the November 24 and December 22, 2014 City Council meetings with the understanding that a special meeting can be called to address city business that is time sensitive. City Manager Mark Hindman informed Council an item will be brought forward for official action by the Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky announced at 6:17 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the south sector of the city and Section 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations in the south sector of the city. Executive Session began at 6:17 p.m. and concluded at 6:42 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky announced at 6:43 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky called the meeting to order October 13, 2014 at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 October 13, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Whitson gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Whitson led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no special presentations or recognitions. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Birdville Independent School District Communications Officer Mark Thomas, 6125 East Belknap, Haltom City, Texas played a video that provided information on the upcoming bond proposal. Birdville Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Darrell Brown, 6125 East Belknap, Haltom City, commented on the district's upcoming bond proposal. Mr. Jerry P. Sorenson, 8628 Bridge Street, commented on the construction traffic in Hometown. He asked Council to place two temporary signs that read "No Construction Traffic Beyond this Point" located at Bridge Street and Davis Boulevard and at the east entrance of Bridge Street by Walker Creek. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky asked Managing Director Mike Curtis to visit with Mr. Sorenson to discuss his request. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA There were no items removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED October 13, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 8, 2014 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION AND SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 APPROVE PURCHASE FROM SYNETRA, INC. FOR NETWORK EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW CITY HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,103,943.72. B.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-026, NORTH TEXAS HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (NTHIDTA) GRANT APPLICATION. B.4 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC AND/OR HENRY SCHEIN, INC. FOR CONSUMABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $96,900. B.5 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $249,511.68. B.6 CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE 2014 DALLAS FORT WORTH ARLINGTON (DFWA) URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,600. B.7 CONSIDER AWARDING BID (RFB 14-030) TO EXCEL 4 CONSTRUCTION FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION (PHASE II) IN THE AMOUNT OF $734,448. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items for this category. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 ZC 2014-14 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JOHN NEWTON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-2" SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON 0.248 ACRES LOCATED AT 8412 FRANKLIN COURT. APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick presented the item and advised Council the request to rezone property from "AG", agricultural to "R-2", single family is to allow the applicant to build a new home on the property. Mr. Pitstick informed Council the applicant will be required to extend a water line from Shady Grove to the front of his October 13, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 property. The applicant will also be required to obtain approval from Tarrant County to place a septic system at his location. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 18, 2014 meeting, recommended approval by a vote of 4-0. Applicant Richard Newton presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky called for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3334. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TARRANT COUNTY AND THE CITY FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON SEVERAL STREETS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE STREET PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET. APPROVED Operations Manager Jimmy Cates presented the item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM El. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 4 ON THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council the item for their consideration tonight is to act on Council member Barth's recommendation to appoint Mr. Thomas Osen. Council member Barth is recommending the appointment of Mr. Thomas Osen to Place 4 on the Substandard Building Board. If appointed, Mr. Osen will serve until June 30, 2016. October 13, 2014 City Council Minutes Page5of7 COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH MOVED APPOINT MR. THOMAS OSEN TO PLACE 4 ON THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2016. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK SESSION AGENDA There was no action required by Council as the result of Executive Session. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Rodriguez made the following announcements. The City of North Richland Hills will mark the 10th anniversary of the Neighborhood Initiative Program with a Fix It Blitz event on October 18 and 19. During the blitz, community volunteers will complete much needed yard and home maintenance projects for low income elderly and disabled residents and single parents. Please contact the Neighborhood Services Department at 817-427-6650 for additional information. This Saturday, October 18, residents can get rid of unwanted bulky items during the annual fall community cleanup. Brush, furniture and other non-hazardous items can be dropped off from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Tarrant County College Northeast Campus. Residents may also bring up to five average-size file boxes of paper to be securely shredded on-site and recycled. Please visit the city's website or call the Code Compliance Office at 817-427-6663 for additional information. The annual NRH Senior Center Arts & Crafts Fair will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 22 and 23 at the NRH Centre. Kudos Korner— David Smith, Mason Kennedy and Brian Guthrie of the Fire Department - An email was received from a citizen expressing appreciation for David, Mason and Brian who stopped to help her when her car stalled. After making sure her vehicle was safely out of the intersection, they gave her a ride home, which was much appreciated. "They were so helpful in a stressful situation! I thought it was so awesome that our firefighters are so willing to take the time to help the citizens of our City." I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. October 13, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 1 i .,,n I I / , E . ids Rit' Wng O'jesk"r •r Pro Tern i i l ATTEST: . , 0 ICH_4', . Alicia Richardson, City 5 etary \I r :r 0 .r- t i�* . 4N1,, E October 13, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7