HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2016-02-29 Minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met on the 29 day of
February 2016 at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
David Whitson Mayor Pro Tem
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Absent: Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Cara L. White City Attorney
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
Call to Order
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
A.1 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Whitson gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Lombard led the led a of allegiance to the United States and Texas
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Trevino announced at 8:01 a.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.071: Consultation with City Attorney to seek advice about pending or threatened
litigation or a settlement offer — Cause No 348 - 283603 -16. Executive Session began at
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8:03 a.m. and concluded at 8:19 a.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 8:19 a.m. that
Council would convene to the City Council meeting.
Mayor Trevino reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:21 a.m.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK
SESSION AGENDA
Mayor Trevino announced action was necessary as the result of Executive Session and
called on City Attorney George Staples to present the item.
City Attorney George Staples informed Council the city is in receipt of an offer of
settlement from Gridiron Land Company in the matter involving the proposed Babe's
Restaurant. He recommends the city accept the offer.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED THAT THE CITY ACCEPT THE SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM
GRIDIRON LAND COMPANY, LLC. DATED FEBRUARY 18, 2016, AS CLARIFIED BY THE
FEBRUARY 24, 2016 E -MAIL FROM GENE DUBOSE, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0.
C. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:23 a.
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Oscar revino, Mayor
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Alicia Richardson, City Secrotafy
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