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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2003-07-28 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JULY 28, 2003 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 28th day of July, 2003 at 5:45 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Joe D. Tolbert John Lewis Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Timothy J. Welch Absent: Scott Turnage Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Greg Vick Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jenny Mabry Tom Shockley Andy Jones Dave Green Bill Thornton Vickie Loftice Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant to City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Communications Director Police Chief Fire Chief Zoning Administrator Assistant Parks Director Assistant Parks Director Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. 1. Discuss items from Reqular July 28. 2003 City Council Meetinq Agenda Item 61 PAY 2003-003 - Councilman Whitson commented that the neighborhood was very satisfied with the improvements. City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 2 Agenda Item 13 - GN 2003-077 - Councilwoman Johnson questioned why chemical toilets were included in the issue of removal of trash and debris from residential construction sites. Mayor Trevino advised council that staff was directed to talk about dumpsters and chemical toilets. During staff's discussion with Trinity they were adamant that the chemical toilets be sustained because it was included in their figures for the solid waste contract. Agenda Item 6g - PW 2003-011 - Councilwoman Johnson questioned if the hole in the street in front of the school would be repaired prior to school opening. Staff advised that the hole would be repaired before school starts. The project will not be completed before school starts, but staff is working with the school to facilitate the traffic flow. 2. IR 2003-079 Review Enhancements to Tommy and Sue Brown Park and Forrest Glen Fire Station Ms. Vickie Loftice, Assistant Parks Director, advised Council the Public Art Committee has selected the sculpture, Eliseo S. Garcia, for the public art commission at Tommy and Sue Brown Park and the Forest Glenn Fire Station. Ms. Loftice explained the theme for the two sites and introduced Mr. Garcia. Mr. Garcia presented Council with small scale sculpture pieces proposed for the two sites. Council consensus was to move forward with both designs. 3. IR 2003-080 Review Athletic Field Ordinance Ms. Vickie Loftice, Assistant Parks Director, advised of the need to adopt an ordinance to protect and preserve the city's athletic game fields. Ms. Loftice explained the problem of practice teams playing on city game fields and damaging the fields prior to games and increasing maintenance costs. Ms. Loftice advised council that the Park Board voted to forward the proposed ordinance to the Council for consideration. The youth sports associations are also in support of the ordinance. Council agreed that an ordinance was needed to enforce violations on the use of fields that are closed for maintenance or field conditions. However, Council was concerned with referring users to practice fields in the neighborhood parks. There was extensive discussion on signage posted on athletic fields restricting the field for use with permit only and Council did not want to discourage the use of fields by local residents. Council suggested tabling the item and sending it back to the Park Board for further study. Attorney Staples suggested that Council approve the ordinance with the removal of subsection b and refer subsection b back to the Park Board for additional study. The Mayor suggested approving the ordinance with the inclusion of the names of the athletic fields in subsection a, removing b from the ordinance and sending back to the Parks Board for another recommendation. Formal action taken during the regular council meeting. 4. Executive Session City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 3 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:36 p.m. that Council would adjourn to Executive Session to discuss economic development for North Hills Mall as authorized Government Code §551.087 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 7:02 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order July 28,2003 at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Joe D. Tolbert John Lewis Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Timothy J. Welch Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Absent: Scott Turnage Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Greg Vick Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Greg Vick gave the invocation. City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 4 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant City Manager Greg Vick led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Yard of the Month Councilwoman Johnson and Ms. Debbie York, Environmental Resources Coordinator and staff liaison to Keep NRH Beautiful Committee, recognized the Yard of the Month awards. Billie Morrison, 5801 North Hills Drive; Mike & Juana Blevins, 7113 Turner; A. R. & Darlene Bernard, 4812 Lariat; Bill & Lois Powell, 5524 Meadow Oaks; Jeff Whitehead, 8004 Bridge Street; Kerry & Debbie McGeath, 7709 Blythe Court; Janet Swedmeier, 6725 Rolling Hills; Tommy & Pat Walling, 7812 Woodhaven; Daniel & Daniela Orasanu, 8428 Havenwood; Texas SmartScape Winner Ron Dorman, 7340 Holiday Lane; Business Landscape Winner Kimberly-Clark, 6625 Industrial Park. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE JULY 14, 2003 COUNCIL MEETING B. GN 2003-079 ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PORTION OF A STREET (ADMUNDSON DRIVE) AND ALLEY (WINTER PARK DRIVE) AND RELEASING EASEMENTS IN HOMETOWN NRH ) - ORDINANCE NO. 2724 C. GN 2003-080 APPROVE AMENDMENT #1 TO THE LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO LOCALLY LET AND MANAGE THE SOUTH ELECTRIC TRAIL PROJECT AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2003-062 City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 5 D. PU 2003-036 AWARD ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-060 E. PW 2003-009 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PINNACLE CONSULTING MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON RUFE SNOW DRIVE (RIDGETOP DRIVE TO HIGH LAWN TERRACE) F. PW 2003-010 APPROVE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH GRAHAM ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,816 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE GLENVIEW DRIVE (HONEY LANE TO FLORY LANE) AND FLORY LANE (MANOR DRIVE TO GLENVIEW DRIVE) PROJECTS G. PW 2003-011 APPROVE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,647 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE LOLA DRIVE (SCOTT DRIVE TO DAVIS BOULEVARD) AND GALWAY LANE (EMERALD HILLS WAY TO THE PARK ENTRANCE) PROJECTS H. PW 2003-012 APPROVE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH BIRKHOFF, HENDRICKS, AND CONWAY, L.L.P. IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,200 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE HOLIDAY WEST CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS) MEADOW OAK DRIVE TO HOLIDAY LANE) I. PAY 2003-003 APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE #3 TO SMITH CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,487.15 FOR THE JESTER COURT/SQUIRE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT MOVED,. SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WELCH, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. PS 2003-027 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REQUEST FROM MARVIN AND JILL SMITH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 3R1 & 3R2, BLOCK 2 DOUGLAS ESTATES ADDITION PHASE II LOCATED IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF DOUGLAS LANE (.696 ACRES). APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing and called for applicant to present the request. Mr. Gregory Dickens, GSWW, Inc., representing Marvin and Jill Smith, came forward to present the request and answer questions from the council. City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 6 Mr. David Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case and presented Planning & Zoning and Staff recommendations. Council was advised the applicant was subdividing the existing lot into two lots in order to build two single-family residences. The property is currently zoned R-1 residential. Because request is a change to an existing residential plat, state law requires a public hearing by City Council. The applicant has met all of Public Works requirements and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval at their June 19 meeting. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2003-27. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. GN 2003-081 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1874 TO CONSIDER RESTRICTING GARAGES IN THE R-4-D ZONING DISTRICT TO SIDE OR REAR ENTRY - ORDINANCE NO. 2713 APPROVED Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, advised earlier this year Council had directed Staff to work with the Planning & Zoning Commission to review the duplex district requirements. The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the requirements and recommended on June 19 the approval of an amendment that will permit only side or rear entry garages in duplex districts. Councilwoman Johnson questioned if R-3 district should also be included in the ordinance. Staff advised they will determine if R-3 needs to be included and if so, they will bring it back to Council at a later date. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2713. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 7 9. GN 2003-088 2003 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT, APPOINTING OFFICERS TO BOARD AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-059 APPROVED Police Chief Shockley advised the City is applying for the 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. The $22,535 grant will require city matching funds of $2,504 and will be used to purchase equipment for the Police Department. Chief Shockley advised of the grant requirements to appoint an agent to act for the City, to appoint an Advisory Board and to schedule a public hearing on the grant. Resolution No. 2003-059 authorizes the grant application, names Captain Sid Johnson as the city's agent, appoints an Advisory Board and sets a public hearing for August 25, 2003. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2003-059, GN 2003-088. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 10. GN 2003-086 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PAINTING, STAINING, OR MARKING OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND CURBS - ORDINANCE NO. 2721 APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised item was not a public hearing, but he had a couple of requests from individuals to speak. Mayor Pro Tem called for point of order and questioned if council needed to suspend the rules to allow the individuals to speak. Mayor Trevino asked Council if anyone had any objections to suspending the rules and recognizing the individuals wishing to speak. Council had no objections to hearing from the individuals. Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, explained the reason for the proposed ordinance and outlined the provisions of the ordinance. The amendment will prohibit an individual from staining, painting or marking any public sidewalk or curb. Exceptions are granted to public contractors or public utilities and it does not prohibit individuals from painting property addresses on the curb. The coloring or texturing of new or replacement sidewalks is also not prohibited. Mayor Trevino recognized Mr. Cal Smith and Ms. Bobbie Green to speak. City Council Minutes July 28,2003 Page 8 Mr. Smith was not present in the chambers and did not come forward. Ms. Bobbie Green, 1004 Rosewood Lane, Arlington, expressed her thanks to the council for the passage of the ordinance and requested a copy of the ordinance. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, TO APPROVE GN 2003-086. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. GN 2003-084 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,464, FOR THE COTTONBEL T TRAIL PROJECT AMEND THE CIP BUDGET, EXECUTE THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2003-061 APPROVED Mr. Bill Thornton, Assistant Parks Director, presented the item to Council. Council awarded the Cotton belt construction agreement for the ISTEA grant funded project jointly with the City of Colleyville. During a pre-construction meeting with representatives from DART, TxDOT, FWWR, City of Colleyville and the contractor ACC, FWWR advised that the Federal Railroad Administration had adopted new safety regulations requiring certified flagmen to be present during the course of any construction activities within 25 feet of the railroad tracks. Since the majority of the trail within North Richland Hills requires flagmen to be present during construction, the financial impact is at a cost of $400 per day for each day of construction at each location construction is occurring. FWWR has to provide certification training to the contractor's employees reducing the potential impact. The proposed change order represents the costs for training, rental of radio equipment and the required personnel to perform flagman duties. Staff was able to increase the grant by $100,000 through NCTCOG's Strategic Program Initiative. The additional grant funding requires a $21,000 match by the City. Staff's recommendation is to approve the change order in the amount of $62,424 to the construction contract, approve a CIP budget amendment allocating $21,000 to the Cotton belt Project account and approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the change order and supplemental agreement. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2003-061. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 9 12. GN 2003-085 APPROVAL OF ATHLETIC FIELDS REGULATION ORDINANCE NO. 2723 DENIED Ms. Vickie Loftice, Assistant Parks Director, advised the Park and Recreation Board was recommending the approval of an ordinance that will protect the city's high-quality game fields by prohibiting entry on closed or restricted athletic fields. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO DENY ORDINANCE No. 2722. COUNCILMAN LEWIS ADVISED AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN THE ORDINANCE WAS TOO RESTRICTIVE AND REQUESTED IT BE SENT BACK TO THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD FOR REVIEW. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. GN 2003-077 REVISE GARBAGE COLLECTION ORDINANCE NO. 2715 (POSTPONED AT THE JULY 14 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Mayor Trevino asked Council if they would like to suspend the rules and hear from those wishing to speak. There were no objections from the Council. Ms. Karen Bostic advised item is in follow up to the July 14 Council meeting. Ms. Bostic advised council that several residential homebuilders had concerns about Ordinance No. 2688 that required homebuilders to use Trinity Waste for removal of trash and debris from residential construction sites. The homebuilders in some cases haul their own residential construction debris while others contract with third parties who clean the construction sites, load the debris into containers, and haul off the containers of debris. Other concerns of the homebuilders are the increase in cost and response time from Trinity Waste. Staff met with representatives from Trinity Waste on several occasions to discuss issues of the homebuilders. Staff and Trinity have come to a compromise and City Attorney George Staples reviewed the contract to determine if allowing a "turn- key" type of service would be a violation of the contract. The City Attorney does not believe that allowing this type of service would be in violation of the contract with Trinity Waste, especially since they do not provide this same level of service. Ms. Bostic advised council that turn-key is defined as a package service provided by a company whose primary business is involves placing their own containers (or using an approved container), having their own employees clean up the construction site, depositing debris in the containers and hauling off the debris. The fees associated to operate in North Richland Hills are: $25.00 for builder to haul their own debris, $25.00 for providers that haul debris by means other than a metal container and trash truck, and $100.00 per City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 10 year, plus an additional $15.00 per residential unit being serviced for those providers that have their own metal containers and use trash tracks. Staff discussed with Trinity Waste the concerns about chemical toilets. Trinity assured us that they are still in the chemical toilet business and the bid for the solid waste contract included revenues for chemical toilets. Staff reviewed this and it appears it may be a violation of the contract to allow another vendor to provide chemical toilets. Ms. Bostic advised council that staff reviewed the ordinance with one of the builders on Thursday and slight modifications were made to the ordinance. The revised ordinance with modifications were handed out to council this evening. Mayor Trevino recognized Scott Sandlin. Scott Sandlin, 5709 Moore Lake Court, Colleyville, Texas. Mr. Sandlin advised council he represents himself as a business owner in North Richland Hills as well as representing Greater Fort Worth Builders Association. Mr. Sandlin said that on behalf of the Builders Association he would like to support Ordinance No. 2715, but asked that section 11-14 (c) not include any fees or permits, because he feels that any fees placed upon contractors is not appropriate. Mr. Sandlin said that he builds in four different counties and thirteen cities and no city requires or mandates who he can use for contractors. Mr. Sandlin said that the franchise contract says the City agrees to require that sanitation services be provided at all residential construction sites. The contract does not stipulate who will provide sanitation services. Mr. Sandlin has talked to the Texas Association of Builders attorney, his attorney and Mr. Staples and they agree that the contract can not be enforced that states Trinity must provide the services. Mr. Sandlin asked council to direct staff to amend Ordinance No. 2688 to allow other portable toilet companies to do business in North Richland Hills. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Cunningham if staff could revisit the portable toilet portion of this ordinance at a later date. Mr. Cunningham advised staff could revisit this issue at a later time. He believes that staff will need to look very closely at the contract, because he thinks at this particular time there is some concern that it could potentially be a violation of the contract. Mayor Trevino asked council if they would like staff to revisit this item at a later date. Council consensus was to revisit the ordinance as it pertains to portable toilets at a later time. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert announced that Sandra McClaughlin wanted to record her support for this ordinance. Councilman Whitson asked if someone from staff could comment on section 11-14 (c). Mr. Cunningham said one of the concerns is to make sure that the City has equity with Trinity because they are the City's service provider for solid waste. Staff felt that establishing the permit fee for the turn-key service would be equitable and comparable City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 11 to what Trinity would be paying in franchise fees for providing this service or similar service. Therefore the City would not be jeopardizing any contractual relationship or be unfair to individuals who were providing like service. The permit fee is a registration process to ensure that the City does not have additional bandit operators. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert asked for clarification on fees. Mr. Cunningham advised the $25.00 fee is for those individuals or companies who haul from construction sites. The $100.00 fee pertains to companies or individuals whose primary business is the clearing, cleaning and removal of residential construction debris using metal containers. In addition to the $100.00 the company or individual must also pay $15.00 for each residential unit they service. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert asked staff to consider $100.00 per year, but not require the $15.00 per residential unit. Mr. Cunningham said the primary concern is to provide equity. Staff could use the same basis that is used in franchise (4% of their billing). Staff believed the permit fee would be an easier process, but the city could charge the annual permit plus 4% of their billing. Councilman Tim Welch said the City has to protect both Trinity and the builders. Councilman Welch suggested an application fee of $50.00 to track companies doing business in the city. Councilman Tim Welch thinks the residential fee should be eliminated and would like to see all fees eliminated except the $50.00 for application. Councilman Metts does not believe that a builder who hauls his own debris should pay a permit fee. COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN: 2003-077 AND MODIFY THE LANGUAGE ON SECTION 11-14 (c) THAT THE PERMIT FEE FOR INDIVIDUALS OR COMPANIES FOR APPLICATION AND REGISTERING THEIR COMPANY BE $50.00 PER YEAR AND OTHER FEES BE REMOVED FROM THAT SECTION. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert asked that prior to issuance of the permit the following be required. (1) that they own metal containers; (2) that they have personnel to clean; and (3) they do not engage in business for removing or transporting of solid waste. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. GN 2003-089 ADOPT ORDINANCE DENYING THE TXU GAS RATE INCREASE PROPOSAL - ORDINANCE NO. 2723 APPROVED City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 12 Assistant City Manager Greg Vick summarized item for council. COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-089. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 15. GN 2003-082 AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE PERTAINING TO CITIZENS' PRESENTAT!ONS - ORDINANCE NO. 2720 APPROVED Mr. Cunningham advised council discussed moving the citizens' presentation section from the last part of the agenda toward the beginning of the agenda right after special presentations. In order to make the chang'9 requested by council it was necessary to amend the Council Rules of Procedure. The change was introduced into record at the July 14 City Council meeting. Ordinance No. 2720 incorporates requested revisions by council. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ORD!NANCE No. 2720, GN 2003-082. COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH SECONDE.D THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 'J6. GN 2003-083 CONSIDER APPO!NTMENTS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Economic Development Director John Pitstick advised council appointments on the Economic Development Advisory Committee expire at the end of July. Staff is recommending the following appointments to the Economic Development Advisory Committee with terms expiring August 2005. Janet Golightly Small Retail Owner of Golightly's Gallery Jim Makens Commercial Broker/Developer Owner of The Maken Company Phil Myhra Large Service Exec. VP of UICI Alan Young New Car Dea!ersh!p Owner of Alan Young Pontiac City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 13 Mike Rigby Banker President of Liberty Bank COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-083. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 17. GN 2003-087 APPOINTMENT TO TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD, PLACE 4 APPROVED Councilwoman Johnson asked council to consider her nomination of Doug Stamps to Place 4 on the Teen Court Advisory Board, term expiring June 30,2004. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT DOUG STAMPS TO PLACE 4. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 18. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA None. 19. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Metts made the following announcements. Reqistration for Fall Recreation Classes begins on August 1st. You should be receiving the next Time of Your Life brochure in the mail in the next couple weeks, which will outline the classes available. City Council Minutes July 28, 2003 Page 14 National Niqht Out is Tuesday, August 5th. Contact the NRH Police Officers and have them join you and your neighbors as you come out against crime. Neighborhoods are encouraged to turn on their individual front porch lights and visit with their neighbors as a preventive way to stop crime. For further information, call 817-427-7000. The Recreation Center will be hosting a Recreation Celebration on Saturday, August 9th. This will be a fun time for families to gather at the Recreation Center to register for fall classes and also learn more about the Recreation Center. There will be free Group Fitness and Jazzercise Classes that day, Class Demonstrations, Meet Our Instructors, 25 cent hot dogs and drinks, Bounce House, Clowns, Face Painting, Free Chair Massages, Register for Giveaways and much more. For details, please contact the Recreation Center at 817-427-6600. Information Auqust 1 Dive In Movie NRH20 Water Park 9:00 p.m. Auqust 2 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Jack Thompson, David Lopez, Jay Carter, Paul Burgeson, Tim Brown and Bob Mahon, Public Works Department - A letter was received from the mayor of a neighboring city expressing heartfelt thanks for assisting in the installation of the shoring equipment which allowed for the successful rescue of a trapped man in a muddy trench after a cave-in. 20. ADJOURNMENT Mayor T. :~,~:~,:"adjOUrned the meeting at BAr:¡ ~ ,\\\'~., illll.l. "I ,,\ . ¡z u :š' ~~ ......... ¥~ ~~.···ñ .......~ Oscar Trevino - Mayor ~!ð""S'!' \. ; ... r .- -. ~- - . . - :: : : Ë ~6tJl.../ ,.; PatiWj,ê A'Ü¡Š'ón 7..eìty Secretary , , .~