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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2017-09-11 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, 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 11th day of September at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tern 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 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis 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. 2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR CITIZEN. There was no one present to introduce at the meeting. September 11, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced that City Council would not conduct an Executive Session. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:02 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order September 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Scott Turnage 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 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION - COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON Council member Benton gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE - COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON Council member Benton led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no items for this category. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Michele Bradberry, 4525 Shady Oaks Drive, asked Council to reconsider the moratorium on vapor stores. She is interested in opening a store in North Richland Hills. Mayor Trevino asked Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman to visit with Ms. Bradberry. September 11, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 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 THE CONSENT AGENDA COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 28, 2017 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS TO UTILIZE THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS' PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AGENDA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE WITH GRANICUS, INC. B.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF HALTOM CITY, WATAUGA AND RICHLAND HILLS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE TEEN COURT PROGRAM. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items for this category. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY, DATED JANUARY 23, 2017, FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON DEAVER DRIVE AND LIBERTY WAY, EXTENDING THE TERM OF AGREEMENT TO MARCH 30, 2018. APPROVED September 11, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 Public Works Manager Boe Blankenship presented item. On January 23, 2017, City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for the construction of two streets (Deaver Drive and Liberty Way) identified in the 2016-2017 preventive maintenance street projects. The work on Deaver Drive is complete and staff recommends delaying the Liberty Way project until such time that the adjacent residential development is substantially completed. The original agreement is set to expire September 30, 2017. Staff recommends approval of the amendment, which extends the term of the agreement to March 30, 2018. Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY, DATED JANUARY 23, 2017. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3471, AMENDING SECTION 2-121 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES - APPPOINTMENT, REVIEW, REMOVAL, AND TRAINING FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson presented item. The ordinance presented this evening incorporates language that clarifies the attendance requirement of those boards, commissions, and committees that meet more than four times in a twelve (12) month period beginning July 1 through June 30. Ms. Richardson read the following language, "A member shall attend a minimum of 75 percent (75%) of the board's meetings from July 1 through June 30, if not he/she shall automatically be dropped from membership on the board. Automatic removal for failure to meet this attendance requirement shall not apply to a board or commission that meets less than four times in a 12 month period (July 1 - June 30), or to a board or commission for which a separate removal process is set forth in the City Charter or the City Code of Ordinances". Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3471. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. September 11, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3476, ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2017. APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented item. The purpose of the item this evening is to adopt the tax rate for tax year 2017. Pursuant to state law, the city held two public hearings on the proposed tax rate. Mayor Trevino informed Council there is specific language required by state law to adopt the tax rate. The City Council will have three separate motions to consider for this item. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH TO MOVE THAT THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS BE SET AT 0.328640 CENTS PER$100 OF VALUATION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH TO MOVE THAT THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR INTEREST AND SINKING BE SET AT 0.261360 CENTS PER$100 OF VALUATION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH TO MOVE THAT THE PROPERTY TAX RATE BE INCREASED BY THE ADOPTION OF A TAX RATE OF 0.59 CENTS, WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A 2.58 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE TAX RATE. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. September 11, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 F.3 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3475, ADOPTING THE 2017/2018 PROPOSED BUDGET AND AMENDING THE 2016/2017 REVISED BUDGET. APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented item. Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3475, ADOPTING THE 2017/2018 PROPOSED BUDGET AND AMENDING THE 2016/2017 REVISED BUDGET. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.4 CONSIDER RATIFYING AN INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUES REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 ADOPTED BUDGET. APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented item. Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH TO RATIFY THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUE. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-035, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE 2017 CERTIFIED ROLL. APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented item. Council had no questions for staff. September 11, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-035, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE 2017 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL. 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 that City Council did not conduct Executive Session, and as such, no action is necessary. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Lombard made the following announcements. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a fun family movie night at the NRH Centre's outdoor plaza this Saturday, September 16. The movie Boss Baby will be shown starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and concessions will be available for purchase. Contact the NRH Centre with any questions. The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center invites you to their Doggie Beach Bash at NRH2O Family Water Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 23. Admission is $20.00 per person including up to two dogs, with proceeds benefiting the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Join hundreds of volunteers to beautify North Richland Hills on Saturday, September 23 at the annual Trash Bash Litter Cleanup event. The cleanup will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by a volunteer appreciation picnic. Visit our website or call 817-427-6651 to sign up and get more information. Kudos Korner - Staff and Volunteers at the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center - Several citizens expressed their appreciation for the recent Clear the Shelters event. The Animal Adoption & Rescue Center adopted out 79 pets during the event, which set a new record for the facility. Several families posted photos online of the pets in their new homes and said they were happy to be part of such a wonderful event. September 11, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. ‘/O owilmunNo 9,y'�%,, Oscar Trevino, Mayor 4etir Y V Alicia Richardson, Secret y `y\\e _1 \q\ September 11, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8