HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2017-02-13 MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
13th day of February at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular Council meeting.
Present:
Staff Members:
Oscar Trevino
Tim Welch
Tito Rodriguez
Rita Wright Oujesky
Tom Lombard
Tim Barth
Mike Benton
Scott Turnage
Mark Hindman
Karen Bostic
Paulette Hartman
Mike Curtis
Alicia Richardson
Maleshia B. Farmer
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Council, Place 1
Council, Place 2
Council, Place 3
Council, Place 4
Council, Place 5
Council, Place 6
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director
City Secretary
City Attorney
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.
Mayor Trevino announced that staff would provide Council with a copy of recommended
appointments to the Strategic Plan Committee. Mayor Trevino will present the names
during the regular meeting for consideration and approval by City Council.
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
OR CITIZEN.
There was no one present to introduce at the meeting.
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3. DISCUSS 2017 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic provided an overview of the City's 2017 State
Legislative Program. The program is a guide for legislators to inform them of the city's
position on issues that may be raised during the legislative session. The session began
January 10, 2017 and will conclude on May 29, 2017. The guiding principles remain the
same as previous years:
- opposition of any legislation that erodes the authority to govern our own local affairs;
- the need for a predictable and sufficient level of revenue to build and maintain capital
infrastructure and for ensuring citizens health and safety;
- opposition of unfunded mandates; and
- support for legislation that enhances the quality of life for our citizens
Staff has identified the following as priority legislative issues:
- preserve cities ability to govern their own affairs;
- preserve local control of land use planning and zoning;
- preserve an equal, fair and uniform property tax system;
- preserve local revenue sources;
- preserve the ability to use debt financing for capital projects; and
- preserve the ability to provide public safety for our citizens
Mayor Trevino asked staff to monitor legislation that would limit a municipality's authority
to regulate ecigarettes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:08 p.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, or other legal matters which are exempt from public
disclosure under Texas Rules of Professional Conduct - Skyler Hotze v. City of North
Richland Hills, Texas; Cause No. 153 - 282939 -15 in the 153rd District Court of Tarrant
County, Texas; and Section 551.072: deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value
of real property - (1) 6609 Davis Boulevard and (2) 6617 Davis Boulevard. Executive
Session began at 6:13 p.m. and concluded at 6:26 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:27 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City
Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
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A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Staff Members:
Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tim Welch Mayor Pro Tem
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
Mike Benton Council, Place 5
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. Farmer City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Wright Oujeksy gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Wright Oujesky, assisted by Boy Scout Troop 335, led the pledge of
allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
Mayor Trevino recognized Sally Proffitt and her students from Tarrant County College.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
A.3.1 OATH OF OFFICE - COUNCIL MEMBER MIKE BENTON
Council member Turnage administered the oath of office to newly appointed Council
member Benton.
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.
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B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JANUARY 23, 2017 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -004, CALLING THE MAY 6, 2017 CITY
COUNCIL ELECTION, AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT
WITH OTHER TARRANT COUNTY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND
CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR ELECTION SERVICES.
B.3 AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR BID NO. 17 -003
FOR THE NRH2O BEACHSIDE BAY CABANA PROJECT.
B.4 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3447, CORRECTING ORDINANCE NO. 3413,
ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF BIRCHWOOD DRIVE.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 SUP 2016 -06, ORDINANCE NO. 3446, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS FOR
A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR SINGLE - FAMILY COTTAGE LOTS LESS THAN
40 FEET WIDE IN THE HOME TOWN CANAL DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE
8800 BLOCK OF BRIDGE STREET.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a
Special Use Permit for twenty -two (22) single - family cottage Tots within the Town Canal
District, located in the 8800 block of Bridge Street. The area is designated on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Town Center and the current zoning is TC Town
Center. Mr. Comstock presented site photos of the property.
Applicant Katherine Hodge, 3500 Maple Avenue, Suite 1165, Dallas, Texas 75219
presented item. She provided an overview of the development that began in 1999. The
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Special Use Permit is for twenty -two (22) cottage Tots that are 35 feet in width. The
cottages range from 1700 -2525 square 'feet with a price range of $314,000 - $391,000.
The development will include a canal with front facing cottages.
In response to questions from Council, Ms. Hodge identified parking areas in Phase 5.
She commented that the canal will have three weirs to aerate the water and the depth of
the canal is two feet in sections with an area that will be nine feet deep. The greenery
depicted on the rendering for the canal will consist of aquatic plants. She confirmed the
aquatic plants would not include cattails. The homeowner association will be responsible
for maintaining the canal. Ms. Hodge confirmed the streets and alleys meet specification
for city emergency vehicles.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented staffs report. In July 2014, City Council
approved a Special Use Permit submitted by Arcadia Realty Corporation for nineteen
(19) cottage Tots in Phase 4. Mr. Comstock pointed out the twenty -two (22) single - family
cottage lots take the place of approved town home Tots, which results in an overall
decrease in density. He informed Council an amendment to the Town . Center Zoning
District would come forward to decrease the number of town homes permitted on this
phase from ninety -four (94) to seventy -three (73). The application . offers diversity to
housing options in Home Town. He commented there are additional architectural
standards for cottage lots in the Town Center Zoning District. The submittal is reviewed
by the town architect and city personnel. In response to parking for Phase 5, the
cottages that front the canal will have rear parking located on Morris Mews, garage
parking and a short driveway on each lot. As required for Town Center, all lots contain
off - street parking. Visitors will be able to park along Morningside Drive, Morris Mews and
Mangham Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their January 19, 2017
meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7 -0.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Comstock commented that depending on the
layout of each lot the driveway may accommodate a vehicle without sticking out into the
street. Residents also have the option to parallel park in the driveway while staying out of
the alley. In addition, they will also have their individual garages as required by City
Code. He informed Council the applicant is required to submit a Special Use Permit for
Phase 5A to consider a retention pond. The Council will have the opportunity to include
stipulations with regard to vegetation associated with the canal. The Special Use Permit
will also include a developer's agreement for the maintenance of the retention pond. Mr.
Comstock informed Council the canal is intended to be recirculating and continuously
flowing to discourage stagnant water. In response to emergency vehicles having access
to the cottages facing the canal, Mr. Comstock informed Council the alleys are larger and
meet the City's Code for adequate access of emergency vehicles.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3446.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
C.2 ZC 2016 -08, ORDINANCE NO. 3443, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TORINO, LLC FOR A ZONING
CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R -1 SINGLE FAMILY AND R -2
SINGLE FAMILY LOCATED AT 7509 CHAPMAN ROAD. CASE WITHDRAWN
BY THE APPLICANT.
WITHDRAWN
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. He announced the request was withdrawn by
the applicant so he would close the public hearing. There being no action required by
Council, Mayor Trevino moved to the next item.
DUE TO THE APPLICANT WITHDRAWING REQUEST, NO ACTION IS NECESSARY BY
THE CITY COUNCIL.
C.3 ZC 2016 -20, ORDINANCE NO. 3444, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R -2 SINGLE FAMILY TO
U SCHOOL, CHURCH, AND INSTITUTIONAL LOCATED AT 4800 RUFE
SNOW DRIVE AND 4801 VANCE ROAD.
APPROVED
Council member Benton completed and filed an affidavit of
disqualification with the City Secretary stating that the applicant is his
employer.
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item. Mayor Trevino announced that Council member Benton
has a conflict of interest and would be abstaining from discussion and voting on the item.
Council member Benton left the dais at 7:39 p.m.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting a zoning
change for, two existing school campuses - -North Richland Middle School and Snow
Heights Elementary-- located at 4800 Rufe Snow Drive and 4801 Vance Road,
respectively. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as
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Public /Semi - Public and the current zoning is R -2 Single Family Residential. Mr.
Husband presented site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Brenton Hite, 14001 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas with PBK
Architects presented item and was available to answer questions.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
January 19, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7 -0. He commented
that several residents were present and expressed concern with the marquee sign .
Following the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the applicant met with residents
to discuss the zoning change and sign.
Council had no questions for staff or the applicant.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3444.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0 -1, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON
ABSTAINING.
C.4 TR 2017 -01, ORDINANCE NO. 3448, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 118 -631, TABLE OF
PERMITTED USES, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS.
APPROVED
Council member Benton returned to the dais at 7:44 p.m.
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the request is initiated by staff to
require quick service restaurants be approved by Special Use Permit in C -2 Commercial,
OC Outdoor Commercial and TC Town Center zoning districts. The text revision provides
consistency in the zoning districts for quick service restaurants. The Planning and
Zoning Commission, at their February 2, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a
vote of 6 -0.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
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forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3448.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1 FP 2016 -15 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BRITTON AND
ASHLEY NEW FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 2,
CREEKSIDE ESTATES ADDITION ON 1.00 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 8700
BLOCK OF STEWART DRIVE AND AN ASSOCIATED DEVELOPER
AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS.
APPROVED
Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting a final
plat for Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, for a one acre two -lot subdivision, located on the south
side of Stewart Drive east of Simmons Road. The area is designated on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Low Density Residential and the current zoning is R -1
Single - Family Residential. Mr. Husband presented site photos of the property.
Applicant Britton New, 2425 Carnation Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas presented request and
was available to answer questions from Council. He informed Council he proposes to
create two Tots to construct his new home.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
January 19, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7 -0. Mr. Husband
informed Council the approval of the final plat includes approval of a developer
agreement. The agreement outlines the responsibility of the developer regarding roughly
proportionate share of improvements for the development.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE FP 2016 -15 AND THE ASSOCIATED
DEVELOPER AGREEMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
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E.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3438, CREATING A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION SPEED ZONE TO ACCOMODATE CONSTRUCTION
ALONG RUFE SNOW DRIVE FROM MID - CITIES BOULEVARD TO RIDGETOP
ROAD.
APPROVED
City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item. The request is to approve an
ordinance that creates a temporary construction speed zone of 30 miles per hour along
Rufe Snow Drive. The purpose of the ordinance is to improve safety along the corridor.
The construction speed zone will accommodate the roadway construction from Mid - Cities
Boulevard to Ridgetop Road. Ms. Waggoner provided Council with an update on the
Rufe Snow construction project.
Mayor asked Caroline to work with Mary Peters to post information about the Rufe Snow
construction project on the city's social media sites. The information will help the public
understand the bidding process and time associated with the project.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3438.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
E.2 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM DAVIS COMMONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1 EXHIBIT A TO BE USED AS
PUBLIC STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE DAVIS /MID- CITIES
INTERSECTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,660.68.
APPROVED
Managing Director Mike Curtis informed Council staff seeks their approval to purchase
property for the acquisition of street right -of -way for the Davis /Mid Cities intersection
improvement project. Mr. Curtis provided an update on the project.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER LOMBARD TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM DAVIS COMMONS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1 EXHIBIT A FOR THE
DAVIS /MID- CITIES INTERSECTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,660.68.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
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F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -003, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino introduced the item. He advised that with the appointment of Council
member Benton, a vacancy was created on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Place
2. Council member Wright Oujesky is recommending Jerry Tyner, who is currently
serving as Ex- Officio, be appointed to Place ' 2 for the remainder of the term. Mayor
Trevino informed Council he recommends the appointment of Justin Welborn to replace
Jerry Tyner as Ex- Officio.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -003, AS
DISCUSSED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F.2 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DEAN ELECTRIC INC. DBA DEAN
CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES
FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHFIELD PARK
RENOVATION IN THE ANTICIPATED AMOUNT UP TO $3,850,000.00.
APPROVED
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Thornton presented item. The purpose of
the request is to award a contract for construction manager at risk services for the
design and construction for the renovation of Northfield Park. The Capital Improvement
Program includes funding for the project, which includes: renovation /construction of
three (3) softball fields, concrete parking, roadway construction, hike and bike trails,
sports field lighting, picnic pavilion, playground structure, tennis courts, basketball court,
sand volleyball court, concession /restroom building, earthwork, utilities, turf establishment
and irrigation. The construction manager at risk services contract is presented in two
parts - -(1) pre- construction services, which will be performed at no cost to the city, and
(2) establishes the basis for fees associated with construction services. The guaranteed
maximum price will be the sum of (1) the contractor's fee for providing construction
services, plus (2) cost for field and office staff and costs identified for overhead and
general conditions.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH DEAN ELECTRIC
INC. DBA DEAN CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK
SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHFIELD PARK
RENOVATION IN THE ANTICIPATED AMOUNT UP TO $3,850,000 AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -005 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
SET -ASIDE PROGRAM.
APPROVED
Assistant Director of Parks. and Recreation Bill Thornton presented item. The purpose of
the request is to consider a resolution authorizing the City of North Richland Hills to apply
for matching grant funds from the Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside (TA Set - Aside)
Program. Adoption of Resolution No. 2017 -005 is a pre- requisite to completing the grant
application package prior to the February 24, 2017 project nomination deadline. The
program provides funding for active transportation facilities and improvements
specifically focusing on regional and local network connectivity, access to public
transportation, improving safety and providing safe trail and bike route crossings with
roadway intersections.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BARTH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -005.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F.4 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 46 ZEBRA CITATION WRITERS AND
PRINTERS FROM CDW GOVERNMENT LLC IN AN AMOUNT UP TO
$118,997.00.
APPROVED
Assistant Police Chief Mike Young presented item and was available to answer questions.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ITEM F.4.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -006, CREATING AND APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO A STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE.
APPROVED
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock introduced item. The purpose of the committee is
to recommend a strategic plan for North Richland Hills. The committee will be comprised
of 15 members of the community and will meet monthly beginning in March, with a
maximum project timeline of 18 months. The committee will consist of three (3)
representatives from City Council; two (2) representatives from the Planning and Zoning
Commission; and ten (10) members from the community at large. Staff is seeking
Council's approval of Resolution No. 2017 -006 that establishes the Committee and
defines its charge and maximum project timeline of eighteen (18) months.
Mayor Trevino announced the following persons are recommended to serve on the
Strategic Plan Committee.
City Council representatives:
Mayor Pro Tem Welch
Council member Tim Barth
Council member Rita Wright Oujesky
Planning and Zoning Commission representatives:
Jerry Tyner
Justin Welborn
Members -at- Large:
Amy Steele
Blake Hedgecock
Brent Barrow
Danny Beltran
Mark Wood
Melissa Kates
Skip Baskerville
Suzy Compton
Tracye Tipps
Lee Knight (Alternate)
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Mayor Trevino entertained nominations for a member of Council to serve as Chair.
Council member Wright Oujesky nominated Mayor Pro Tem Welch to serve as the Chair
for the Strategic Plan Committee. There being no other nominations, Mayor Pro Tem
Welch was appointed to serve as Chair.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2017 -006, APPOINTING
COUNCIL MEMBERS WRIGHT OUJESKY AND BARTH AND MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH
(TO SERVE AS CHAIR); PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES
JERRY TYNER AND JUSTIN WELBORN; AND THE FOLLOWING AT -LARGE
REPRESENTATIVES: AMY STEELE, BLAKE HEDGECOCK, BRENT BARROW, DANNY
BELTRAN, MARK WOOD, MELISSA KATES, SKIP BASKERVILLE, SUZY COMPTON,
TRACYE TIPPS, AND ALTERNATE LEE KNIGHT .
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
Mayor Trevino announced action is necessary as the result of Executive Session,
pursuant to Local Government Code, Section 551.071: consultation with City Attorney to
seek advice about pending or threatened litigation or settlement offer, or other legal
matters which are exempt from public disclosure under Texas Rules of Professional
Conduct - Skyler Hotze v. City of North Richland Hills, Texas; Cause No. 153 - 282939 -15
in the 153rd District Court of Tarrant County, Texas.
MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD
TO APPROVE COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF SKYLER
HOTZE V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, CAUSE NO. 153 - 282939 -15 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $200,000.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Barth made the following announcements.
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Registration is underway for the Park and Recreation Department's spring adult athletic
leagues including softball, kickball, volleyball and basketball. Find more information and
register online or at the NRH Centre.
The Police Department UNIDOS Program will host a free Health Fair on Saturday,
February 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum. The health fair
will include 40 vendors and free blood pressure and health screenings for the entire
family.
Kudos Korner - Officer Tiffany LePenna with the Police Department - An employee with
a roadside assistance company expressed appreciation for Officer LePenna's help when
he was aiding a stranded motorist on Loop 820. She put out cones and flares to keep him
safe while he worked to replace a blown out tire. Although he ran into some issues, she
was patient, helpful and by far the most professional officer he has ever encountered. He
is grateful that she took the time to help. Because of her, both he and the stranded
motorist made it home ok, he said.
Council member Turnage recognized Council member Rodriguez and Mayor Trevino for
being recognized by the Northeast Chamber of Commerce at their 2017 Annual Awards
Gala. Council member Rodriguez received the Siegrid Charbonnet Community Spirit
Award and Mayor Trevino was presented with the Excalibur Award.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
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Tim Welch, Mayor Pro Tem