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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2015-04-13 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 APRIL 13, 2015 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 13th day of April 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 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 Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Kyle McAfee Assistant Fire Chief Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Kyle Spooner Information Services Director Caroline Waggoner City Engineer David Russell Engineer Associate Justin Naylor Engineer Associate Marrk Collier Management Assistant Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Jerry Lewandowski Purchasing Manager Amanda Brown Accountant II Kenneth Garvin Public Works Utility Superintendent Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. April 13, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting. Council had no questions for staff. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.072 deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property—(1) south sector of the City and (2) Iron Horse Boulevard; and Section 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations in the south sector of the City. Executive Session began at 6:01 p.m. and concluded at 6:56 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:56 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 April 13, 2015 at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 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 Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE April 13, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky 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 APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 23, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AWARD CONTRACT TO JP MORGAN CHASE FOR MERCHANT SERVICES. B.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-010, CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN TARRANT COUNTY'S HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. B.4 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAIRD HAMPTON AND BROWN, INC. FOR THE MAIN STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT (DR1501) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $89,500. B.5 AWARD BID RFB15-014 TO DFW SERVICES, LLC FOR REPLACEMENT OF PUMPS AND MOTORS AT JOHNSON STORAGE TANK (UT1402) IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000. B.6 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CENTURY LINK FOR PHONE, INTERNET SERVICE AND A DISASTER RECOVERY LINE AT THE NEW CITY HALL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $113,952. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items for this category. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. April 13, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3of6 E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DIRECT STATE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RUFE SNOW DRIVE STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (ST 0202) IN THE AMOUNT OF $386,535. APPROVED City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item for Council. Ms. Waggoner advised that the city is being asked to remit payment to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Rufe Snow Project (Mid-Cities to Ridgetop). The project involves the use of federal grants for design and construction. The allocation of those funds is set forth in the Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA), which obligates the city to reimburse TxDOT for administering this grant on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration. Council had no questions for staff. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO 2015-011, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM. APPROVED Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James provided Council with an overview of the request. The program is designed to revitalize neighborhoods by renovating single- family owner occupied homes in the target area identified as south of Loop 820, east of Rufe Snow, and north of Glenview. The program will award a twenty percent (20%) grant up to $10,000 for the completion of well-designed home renovations that are aesthetically pleasing and inspire continued community growth of the identified neighborhoods in the target area. The program includes an incentive for relators to receive a $500.00 cash incentive for homes sold within the target area to a homeowner for at least $120,000 or an investor, other than a realtor, who qualifies and participates in the program. Ms. James informed Council that pursuant to Chapter 373 of the Local Government Code, a public hearing shall be conducted to receive comments prior to formal adoption of the program. The resolution tonight sets the public hearing for April 27, 2015. The formal adoption of the program is scheduled for the May 18, 2015 City Council meeting. Council did not have questions for staff. April 13, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page4of6 COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No 2015-011, SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 27, 2015. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON 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 APPROVED Council member Welch completed and filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City Secretary stating that he is the engineer for the prospective purchaser of property. Council member Welch left the dais during the discussion and vote. Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse informed Council that Southwest ADI is under contract to purchase 6650 Wuliger Way (former Sealy Mattress plant). In an effort to attract Southwest ADI to the location and make it financially feasible; a request for a five year rebate of 50% incremental real property, business property and 1 cent general fund sales tax is recommended for Council's approval. Staff is recommending that Council authorize the city manager to execute an economic incentive agreement with Southwest ADI. Council had no questions for staff. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST ADI. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0-1,WITH COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH ABSTAINING. Council member Welch returned to the dais at 7:10 p.m. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Barth made the following announcements. The 2015 Sounds of Spring Concert Series will be held on Friday evenings from April 17 to May 22. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. at the NRH Centre Plaza and admission is free. Seating is on the lawn, so don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A variety of gourmet food trucks will be on site for each concert and there will be free games and activities for children. For more details, visit SoundsNRH.com or call 817-427-6600. April 13, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 On Saturday, April 18 North Richland Hills residents can get rid of unwanted bulky items during the annual Spring Community Cleanup. Items can be dropped off between 9:00 a.m. and Noon at the Tarrant County College-Northeast Campus, parking lot E.1 (by the tennis courts). North Richland Hills residents can also bring up to five average size file boxes of paper to be securely shredded onsite and then recycled. Proof of residency is required and must be presented to participate in the Spring Community Cleanup. For more details, please call 817-427-6663. Kudos Korner — Clayton Comstock in the Planning and Zoning Department — A citizen sent an email thanking Planning Manager Clayton Comstock for taking time out of his weekend to address and resolve a complaint she had with a business that is adjacent to her home. The citizen said "I can't thank you enough for taking time out of your weekend to take care of this matter. I did not expect that." Kudos to Clayton for resolving this issue and representing the City's core values especially respect, service, and responsibility. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p. /if ArAPFL1 'o Doom""'''��%,, • 'ar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: ��. n 'y ,r= =Z: r • Alicia Richardson, City ��.T y ��,��``\`o t� April 13, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6