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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2015-02-09 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 FEBRUARY 9, 2015 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 9th day of February 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor 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 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Stan Tinney Fire Chief Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager Kirk Marcum Assistant Fire Chief Rick Scott Assistant Police Chief Jerry Lewandowski Purchasing Manager Dave Pendley Chief Building Official Clayton Comstock Senior Planner Boe Blankenship Public Works Streets Superintendent Kenneth Garvin Public Works Utility Superintendent Billy Owens Emergency Management Coordinator February 9, 2015 Page 1 of 6 Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting. There were no questions from Council. 2. Discuss mass notification system update. Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Owens provided Council with an overview of the new mass notification system. Council had no questions for staff. 3. Discuss rescheduling/canceling the March 9 and May 25, 2015 City Council meetings. City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council of scheduling conflicts with the March 9 and May 25 regular City Council meetings. In light of the number of items coming forward for Council's consideration, staff is recommending the March 9 meeting be rescheduled to March 2 and the May 25 meeting be rescheduled to May 18. Ms. Richardson informed Council the May 18 meeting would include an item to canvass the election results, if an election is held, and to swear in the newly elected officials. This would be in addition to regular city business being conducted on May 18. There was no opposition from Council. Council had no questions for staff. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:12 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations in the south sector of the city. Executive Session began at 6:13 p.m. and concluded at 6:57 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:57 p.m. that Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order February 9, 2015 at 7:03 p.m. February 9, 2015 Page 2 of 6 ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor 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 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary A.1 INVOCATION Council member Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Barth led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS February 9, 2015 Page 3 of 6 APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2015-003, CALLING THE MAY 9, 2015 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION, AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH OTHER TARRANT COUNTY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH TARRANT COUNTY. B.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-004, 2015 GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ON BEHALF OF THE NORTH TEXAS HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA. B.4 CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SCOREBOARDS FOR PARK FACILITIES FROM NEVCO - BUYBOARD CONTRACT # 423-13 IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,782.92. B.5 AUTHORIZE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WEATHERFORD. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2015-02, ORDINANCE NO. 3350, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GREG & TINA CLIFTON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY TO "R-1-S" SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY ON 2.79 ACRES LOCATED AT 7221 EDEN ROAD. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Senior Planner Clayton Comstock to present the item. Senior Planner Clayton Comstock presented item for Council. The purpose of the request is to consider a zoning change from R-2 to R-1-S, which would allow Mr. Clifton the continued use of an existing barn with livestock. Applicant Greg Clifton presented his request and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff or the applicant. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. February 9, 2015 Page 4 of 6 MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2015-02, ORDINANCE No. 3350. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER RESCHEDULING THE MARCH 9 AND MAY 25, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council there were conflicts with the regularly scheduled March 9 and May 25 City Council meetings. In view of the conflicts, staff is recommending the March 9 meeting be rescheduled to March 2, 2015 and the May 25 meeting be rescheduled to May 18, 2015. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO RESCHEDULE THE MARCH 9, 2015 AND MAY 25, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS PRESENTED BY STAFF. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK SESSION AGENDA No action was necessary as a result of Executive Session. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Welch made the following announcements. February 9, 2015 Page 5 of 6 The City of North Richland Hills is using a new system for delivering messages about severe weather and other emergencies. Residents can register to get the emergency calls on their cell phones, by email or by text message. To sign up, visit the city's website or call 817-427-6900. New York Times bestselling author Joanne Fluke will speak at the North Richland Hills Public Library on February 26 starting at 1:00 p.m. She will also be signing copies of her newest book, Double Fudge Brownie Murder. Please visit the Library's website for more details or call 817-427-6814. Kudos Korner — Larry Magee, a school crossing guard with the Police Department — A resident submitted a letter to the newspaper thanking Larry for the great service he provides to the community. "Not only does he ensure the safety of the children crossing the street at the school entrance, but also ensures cars stop to allow this senior citizen to safely complete her three-mile run," the letter stated. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m AOF i • revin or ATTEST: i49:11,1 •Alicia Richardson, City Set:rry h r=t" February 9, 2015 Page 6 of 6