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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2015-04-27 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 27, 2015 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 27th 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 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tim Barth Council, Place 4 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 Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting. Council had no questions for staff. 2. Discuss Quarterly Financial Status Report. I April 27, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7 , ; , , 1/2‘ , , , 1 , ; . Budget Director Mark Mills reviewed the quarterly financial status report for the period , , , ending March 31, 2015. Mr. Mills reviewed the General Fund, Park Development Fund, , , Crime Control District Fund and Utility Fund providing the following year to date actuals: , , , ; , General Fund Amount Percentage of projected .; budget Revenue $25.8 million 59% , 1 Expenditures $20.6 million 47% i Park Development Fund - Amount Percentage of projected I Revenue budget ; ,. Sales Tax $2,314,759 51% , , . Tennis Center $124,908 32% ; ; NRH Centre $1,334,916 46% Other $20,756 13% , , ! j Park Development Fund - Amount Percentage of projected Expenditures budget Administration $1,092,231 40% , ; Tennis Center $233,531 ; 37% I , 44%NRH Centre $1,162,798 ; , , 1 , Other $458,515 23% 1 , Crime Control District Amount Percentage of projected , , , Fund budget , ' Revenue $2.42 million 50% , ' . Expenditures $2.23 million 46% , „ , ; . Utility Fund — Revenue Amount Percentage of projected 1 ; ; , , budget , , ! Water $8,430,809 42% , Sewer $5,126,674 50% , , , Other $434,439 51% , , , , , ; Utility Fund - Amount Percentage of projected Expenditures budget , , . Water Services $5,805,692 39% , , Sewer Services $3,015,174 47% ; ' Operating $572,040 42% Finance $1,043,475 47% „ Other $3,641,197 55% , , Council had no questions for staff. ; April 27, 2015 . City Council Meeting Minutes I , I Page 2 of 7 i i , k ,' f 3. Iron Horse Golf Course Update. General Manager Antonio Evangelista provided Council with an overview of the Iron Horse Golf Course that included revenue and expenditures, historical data on rounds played at the course, construction and maintenance, effect of 820 construction, partnership programs, and community engagement. EXECUTIVE SESSION { Mayor Trevino announced at 6:37 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; (2) Iron Horse Boulevard and (3) Town Center Zoning District. Executive Session began at 6:37 p.m. and concluded at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:02 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 27, 2015 at 7:13 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem Tim Barth Council, Place 4 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 Council member Lombard gave the invocation. April 27, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page3of7 A.2 PLEDGE Council member Lombard 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 Council member Turnage removed item B.2 from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 13, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. B.2 AWARD BID TO C. GREEN SCAPING, L.P. FOR THE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS BOULEVARD 26 & GLENVIEW DRIVE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $417,548.55. APPROVED Managing Director Mike Curtis presented item to Council. Mr. Curtis advised that the project is the result of recommendations from the 2006 South Grapevine Highway Corridor Study. The project before Council tonight originally included improvements at two intersections along Boulevard 26—Glenview Drive and Rufe Snow Drive. The project consisted of pedestrian and drainage improvements with both North Richland Hills and Richland Hills committing to split the cost of the project. The City of Richland Hills has indicated their priorities have changed and that Boulevard 26 corridor is no longer their focus. Mr. Curtis informed Council that staff bid the project with different alternatives to separate the two intersections. Staff presented the bid information to Richland Hills and they decided that they would not be participating in the project. Mr. Curtis advised that staff is recommending the Glenview Drive intersection be improved at this time and the Rufe Snow intersection improvements made at a future time. Staff is seeking Council's approval to award bid to C. Green Scaping, L.P. alternate B and Alternate D in the total amount of$417,548.55. April 27, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM. CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING } Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Ms. Kristin James to present the item. Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James presented item to Council. 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. Staff will bring forward an item on the May 18, 2015 City Council meeting to formally adopt the program. Council had no questions for staff. Mayor Trevino called on anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Mayor Trevino announced that Council would consider and take action at their May 18, 2015 meeting regarding the program. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS April 27, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO 2015-012, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE DUTIES OF VITAL STATISTICS REGISTRAR TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF TARRANT COUNTY. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson presented item to Council. Resolution No. 2015-012 is the final action necessary to authorize the transfer of duties of Vital Statistics Registrar from the city secretary to the county clerk. The City has seen a decline in requests for vital statistic records and in the planning and design of the new City Hall it was determined this function would be transferred to the county clerk. The City of North Richland Hills is one of seven remaining municipalities who have a designated local registrar. Ms. Richardson informed Council the effective date for the transfer of responsibilities is May 1, 2015. Staff has been proactive in educating the public of the upcoming effective date. In addition to the website, information has been communicated via Citicable, City Newsletter, and City News and Notes. Staff has also communicated with the school districts, North Hills Hospital and funeral homes. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 2015-012. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2015-012. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK SESSION AGENDA H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Whitson made the following announcements. Early voting began today and continues through May 5, 2015 for the school board and Tarrant County College elections. In North Richland Hills, early voting is being conducted at the Public Library and the Dan Echols Center. Voting times, a sample ballot and more information can be found on the Tarrant County Elections website. The community is invited to a grand opening celebration for the new North Richland Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue Center on Saturday, May 2. There will be a ribbon April 27, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 cutting at 10:00 a.m., followed by an open house until 2:00 p.m. In honor of the grand opening, half-price adoptions will be offered from May 2 through May 8. You can find more information on the city's website or by calling 817-427-6570. The 2015 Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues every Friday night through 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. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved inside the Grand Hall. For more details, visit SoundsNRH.com or call 817-427-6600. Kudos Korner — Cameron Rowland in the Human Resources Department — The spouse of a former city employee emailed her appreciation for Cameron's assistance regarding an issue with her late husband's life insurance. She was very impressed by Cameron's professionalism, kindness and willingness to help. She said: "Cameron remained in contact with me frequently until the matter was completely resolved in my favor... I felt like I had the City of NRH at my disposal and in my corner... You should know this amazing young man plays a huge role in creating a culture of honor in the beautiful city of NRH." I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.p- ►. I i' '� Oscar Tr-~"n, Mayor ATTEST: �� ai„../(,, Alicia Richardson, City Secretary 1 April 27, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page7of7