HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2018-09-10 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 10, 2018
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
10th 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
Mike Benton Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Brent Barrow Council, Place 4
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
Mayor Trevino announced that he would like City Council to consult with the City Attorney
regarding item C.2, ZC 2018-10, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section
551.071.
Council member Lombard clarified that item F.1, Ordinance No. 3530 regarding the tax
rate will require three separate motions. Staff confirmed that Council would need to have
three separate motions and to take action on each motion.
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
OR CITIZEN.
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There was no one present to introduce at the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - (1) 90 ACRES OF IMPROVED AND
UNIMPROVED LAND IDENTIFIED AS JOHN M CROCKETT SURVEY BOUND
BY MID CITIES BOULEVARD ON THE SOUTH, SMITHFIELD ROAD ON THE
WEST, MICKEY STREET ON THE NORTH AND DAVIS BOULEVARD ON THE
EAST, AND (2) 7301 NE LOOP 820.
2. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE
EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - CITY
SECRETARY.
3. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATE REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEGOTIATIONS - 90 ACRES OF IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED LAND
IDENTIFIED AS JOHN M CROCKETT SURVEY BOUND BY MID CITIES
BOULEVARD ON THE SOUTH, SMITHFIELD ROAD ON THE WEST, MICKEY
STREET ON THE NORTH AND DAVIS BOULEVARD ON THE EAST.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:02 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072:
Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1) 90 acres of
improved and unimproved land identified as John M Crockett Survey bound by Mid Cities
Boulevard on the south, Smithfield Road on the west, Mickey Street on the north and
Davis Boulevard on the east, and (2) 7301 NE Loop 820; Section 551.074: Personnel
matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - City
Secretary; and Section 551.087: Deliberate regarding economic development
negotiations - 90 acres of improved and unimproved land identified as John M Crockett
Survey bound by Mid Cities Boulevard on the south, Smithfield Road on the west, Mickey
Street on the north and Davis Boulevard on the east. Executive Session began at 6:06
p.m. and concluded at 6:51 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:51 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 10, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
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Mike Benton Mayor Pro Tem
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Torn Lombard Council, Place 3
Brent Barrow Council, Place 4
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
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 Lombard gave the invocation.
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)
There were no items for this category.
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Ms. Maria Stahlhut, 6801 Smithfield Drive, asked Council to amend Section 14-442 of the
City's Code of Ordinances to add a miniature livestock category and to allow a minimum
of two miniature livestock per acre of agricultural land.
Ms. Cindy Ferguson, 1029 Black Street, commented that she is an advocate of the group
called trap, neuter, vaccinate and return (TNRV). She would like to see North Richland
Hills implement the program.
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
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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 AUGUST 27, 2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3536, ABANDONING A WATER LINE
EASEMENT IN THE TANDY K. MARTIN SURVEY AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED AND HOLD HARMLESS
AGREEMENT WITH NRH SL REALTY, LP.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC 2018-17, ORDINANCE NO. 3534, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BAIRD, HAMPTON & BROWN FOR
A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO NR-PD NONRESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 8124 BOULEVARD 26, BEING 0.42 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK H, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item.
Applicant representative Daniel Franklin, 301 William D. Tate Avenue, Grapevine, Texas
presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. The project is a
collaboration with Alpha Technologies, Evolve Data Center Solutions and Batir
Architecture. He reviewed the site development plan, which includes a 720 square foot
expansion for the existing utility structure. The expansion is needed to improve service to
the community. The landscape plan complies with the city's landscape regulations.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
August 16, 2018 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 4-0, subject to all
landscaped areas being irrigated as required by the landscaping regulations.
In response to Council member Lombard's question, Mr. Husband confirmed the
ordinance before them this evening includes the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing.
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Mr. Torrey McGraw with Charter Communications, located at 15100 Trinity Boulevard,
Suite 500, Fort Worth, spoke in favor of the item.
City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council the following people did not wish to
speak, but asked that their support be recorded: Steve Howell, 10555 Cossey Road,
Houston, Texas and Michael McVeigh, 4703 Spanish Moss Drive, McKinney, Texas.
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 WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ZC 2018-17, ORDINANCE NO.
3534.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2 ZC 2018-10, ORDINANCE NO. 3535, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HAMILTON DUFFY, P.C., FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AT 7125 DOUGLAS LANE, BEING 5.942 ACRES DESCRIBED
AS TRACTS 2Z, 2Z1, 2J, AND 2J1, JOHN CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT
311.
DENIED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 5.942
acres located on the west side of Douglas Lane between Starnes Road and Hightower
Drive. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density
residential and the current zoning agricultural. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the
property. Mr. Comstock commented that staff is in the process of updating the city's land
use plan. The Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint work
session in 2014. During this meeting, staff initiated discussion with regard to a few areas
of town--Continental Valley / Valley Drive and Meadow Creek Road / Little Ranch Road-
-with R-1-S and agricultural zoning. Following discussion and direction from the work
session meeting, staff implemented a placeholder policy to encourage R-1-S in the Little
Ranch road / Meadow Creek Road and Continental Drive / Valley Drive areas;
discourage R-2 zoning within the residential estate areas; and discourage R-1-S zoning
outside the residential estate areas. Staff has applied the policy following the joint work
session meeting of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission. At this
meeting, staff was directed to include the neighborhoods regarding the upcoming update
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to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Staff held a neighborhood meeting in 2017. At
this meeting, a majority of the residents present favored preservation of the large lot
character of the area.
Council member Lombard stated that the City Council provided direction to staff to
address the existing large lot estates to ensure the estates in the future are not subdivided
into smaller lots. To his knowledge, the land identified at the joint work session has not
been expanded to include other large estate lots. He asked Mr. Comstock if the areas
identified at the joint work session were expanded or if the Strategic Plan Committee
included discussion about expanding the residential estate lots.
Mr. Comstock informed Council there has been no discussion about expanding existing
residential estate style lots.
Applicant representative Mark Wood, 6617 Precinct Line Road, North Richland Hills,
informed Council the item before them this evening is for straight zoning from agricultural
to R-2 residential. The owners of the property Chester and Marcia Christopher, 7125
Douglas Lane, are in attendance for the meeting.
Mr. Christopher informed Council he wants to sell his property with the R-2 designation.
The overlay that includes his property is unfair and he requested that Council approve
the request. He also presented a letter from Linda Martin, 7300 Continental Trail, that
states opposition to the overlay requiring a minimum of one acre lots.
Mr. Wood continued with his presentation by reviewing the current Comprehensive Land
Use Plan. The use of R-2 is allowed under the current Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
He mentioned that the property has not been zoned. It is agricultural and the properties to
the north and west and across the street are zoned R-2, which were built and developed
in the late 1980s. The city was presented with a petition opposing the request. He
commented that half the signatures on the petition are currently zoned R-2. The request
is for 19 lots. The property values of the homes to be constructed would be
approximately $500,000. He is aware that the opposition includes concerns regarding
drainage and traffic. If approved, they will comply with all city guidelines. Mr. Wood
commented that the estate lot district plan has been discussed for years. He is seeking
support and approval under the current approved city plans.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The request before Council this evening is a
zoning change. If approved, the applicant would come before the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council to consider their preliminary and final plat. At that time,
the subdivision ordinance will address drainage and utility questions. The Planning and
Zoning Commission, at their August 16, 2018 meeting, tabled the item following a tie vote.
Subsequently, at their September 6, 2018 meeting, they recommended denial with a vote
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of 4-3.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary Alicia Richardson to call on those who
completed a public meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing.
The following people spoke in support: Jack C. Reynolds, 6708 Little Ranch Road; Elaine
McCallion, 7401 Continental Trail; V.A. Christopher, 6708 Tabor Street; and Jerry
Jackson, 6801 Meadow Road.
The following people spoke in opposition: Austin Motheral, 7109 Douglas Lane; Mary
Atkins, 7133 Douglas Lane; Joyce Goedring, 7009 Douglas Lane; Cindy Gorman, 7301
Shadyhollow Lane; Kris Kennison, 7128 Windhaven Road; James A. Buresh, 7124
Douglas Lane; Jennifer Kennison, 7128 Windhaven Road; Peggy Smith, 7121 Douglas
Lane; Debra Turnage, 7015 Douglas Lane; Ty Bailey, 7008 Douglas Lane; Lynn
Motheral, 7109 Douglas Lane; Allie Hard, 7109 Douglas Lane; and John Hawes II, 7409
Douglas Lane.
The following people did not wish to speak, but asked to record their support: Raymond
C. Roane, 6036 Frost Street; Marcia Christopher, 7125 Douglas Lane; Chester
Christopher 7125 Douglas Lane; Donna Reynolds, 6708 Little Ranch Road; Michael
Christopher, 3701 Venice Drive; Brad Christopher 7125 Douglas Lane; and Conrad
Deavers 6706 Tabor Street, Fort Worth.
The following people did not wish to speak, but asked to record their opposition: Sonja
Starnes, 7500 Douglas Lane; Gary Starnes, 7500 Douglas Lane; Donald Goedring, 7009
Douglas Lane; Tammy Hart 7109 Douglas Lane; R. Michael Davis, 7108 Douglas Lane;
Robert Schenr, 7113 Douglas Lane; Fern Scott, 7105 Douglas Lane; Allie Herd, 7109
Douglas Lane; Dianne Skinner, 7217 Windcrest Lane; Kathy Mattox, 7112 Windhaven
Road; Diane Moody, 6900 Little Ranch Road; Gary Moody, 6900 Little Ranch Road;
Clifford Mattox, 7112 Windhaven Road; Randy Moody, 7129 Douglas Lane; Pamela
Moon, 7129 Douglas Lane; Laurie Ambrose, 7101 Douglas Lane; Steve Turnage, 7015
Douglas Lane; Marietta K. Gonzalez, 7036 Windhaven Road; John Hawes Sr., 7409
Douglas Lane; Marjorie Hawes, 7409 Douglas Lane; Tina Morrison, 7255 Windcrest
Court; and Kathy Davis, 7108 Douglas Lane.
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.
City Manager Mark Hindman informed Council that Mr. Comstock has one item to clarify
before Council's deliberation and vote.
Mr. Comstock commented that pursuant to Section 211.006 of the Texas Local
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Government Code, if 20% of the area of the lots or land immediately adjoining the area
covered by the proposed change within 200' are opposed, a super majority vote is
required. The vote requires six (6) out of seven (7) council members to approve the item.
Council discussed the item.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3535.
THE MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, WRIGHT OUJESKY,
LOMBARD, BARROW AND TURNAGE VOTING FOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
BENTON AND COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH VOTING AGAINST.
Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 8:56 p.m., with the same members present.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3532, AMENDING SECTION 54-166 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES TO RESTRICT PARKING ON DESIGNATED
PORTIONS OF HAWK AVENUE IN HOMETOWN.
APPROVED
City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3532
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3530, ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR TAX
YEAR 2018.
APPROVED
Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented item. He informed Council
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this item requires three separate motions and individual action on each motion.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO MOVE THAT THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS BE SET AT 0.327088 CENTS PER $100 OF
VALUATION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO MOVE THAT THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR INTEREST
AND SINKING BE SET AT 0.257912 CENTS PER$100 OF VALUATION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BARROW TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3530, AND THAT THE
PROPERTY TAX RATE BE INCREASED BY THE ADOPTION OF A TAX RATE OF 0.585
CENTS,WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A 5.76 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE TAX RATE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3531, ADOPTING THE 2018/2019 PROPOSED
BUDGET AND AMENDING THE 2017/2018 REVISED BUDGET.
APPROVED
Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented item.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3531, ADOPTING THE
2018/2019 PROPOSED BUDGET AND AMENDING THE 2017/2018 REVISED
BUDGET.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.3 CONSIDER RATIFYING AN INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUES
REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 ADOPTED BUDGET.
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APPROVED
Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented item.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BARROW TO RATIFY THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX
REVENUE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-027, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE
2018 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL.
APPROVED
Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented item.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER LOMBARD TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-027, APPROVING AND
RATIFYING THE 2018 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.5 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3529, RENEWING AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT WITH ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY.
APPROVED
Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic presented item.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BARROW TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3529, GRANTING TO ONCOR
ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AN ELECTRIC
POWER FRANCHISE TO USE THE PRESENT AND FUTURE STREETS, ALLEYS,
HIGHWAYS, PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS, PUBLIC WAYS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY OF
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION
THEREFOR, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERM OF SAID
FRANCHISE, PROVIDING FOR WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE OF THIS FRANCHISE,
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL EXISTING FRANCHISE ORDINANCES TO
ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC, ITS PREDECESSORS AND ASSIGNS,
AND FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC.
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
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino announced action is necessary as the result of discussion in Executive
Session pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Local Government Code. The City Council
evaluated the city secretary's performance.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BARROW TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH
CITY SECRETARY ALICIA RICHARDSON AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
INCLUDE A 4% INCREASE.
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
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino announced action is necessary as the result of discussion in Executive
Session pursuant to 551.072 of the Texas Local Government Code. He called on
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse to present the item.
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Mr. Hulse informed Council the former City Hall property located at 7301 NE Loop 820
has been listed for sale and promoted for private commercial uses. Staff has been
approached with an offer and staff recommends Council authorize the city manager to
negotiate and execute an amended earnest money contract and any necessary
documents to effect the sale for 7301 NE Loop 820.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER TURNAGE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AMENDED EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT AND ANY NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO EFFECT THE SALE FOR 7301 NE LOOP 820 WITH JOHN ROEDER,
REGAL CENTER, LLC AND ROEDER HOLDING LLC, OR THEIR ASSIGNS FOR
$2,250,000.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Lombard made the following announcements.
At each Council meeting a member of the governing body announces upcoming events
in the City and recognizes an employee that exemplifies the City's core values.
Join hundreds of volunteers to beautify North Richland Hills on Saturday, September 29
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 to
sign up and get more information.
"National Night Out" is coming up on Tuesday, October 2. This is a day set aside for
residents to get outside, meet their neighbors, and pledge support against criminal
activity. If you are organizing a neighborhood block party for National Night Out and
would like representatives from the Police and Fire Departments and City Council to
attend, please register your event by September 19.
North Richland Hills photographers of all ages are invited to enter their best images for
the Keep NRH Beautiful Photo Contest. Entry categories include: environment;
architecture; and culture and community. The entry deadline is October 1. Get the
contest rules and entry details on our website.
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
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Adoption & Rescue Center adopted out 62 pets during the one-day event on August 18.
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.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting 9:23 p.m.
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