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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2018-09-24 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 24, 2018 WORK SESSION CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 24th 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 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Brent Barrow Council, Place 4 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Traci Henderson Assistant City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Mayor Trevino stated item C.4 would be heard after item C.1 and that he would be abstaining from both items due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Trevino also shared that City Secretary Alicia Richardson was in good spirits and doing well. 2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR CITIZEN. There was no one present to introduce at the meeting. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 16 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SEEK ADVICE REGARDING PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP., AND TOTAL E&P USA, INC. 2. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - (1) CITY MANAGER AND (2) CITY ATTORNEY. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:02 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 regarding pending or potential litigation with Chesapeake Energy Corp. and TOTAL E&P USA, Inc. and 551.074: personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - city manager and city attorney. Executive Session began at 6:08 p.m. and concluded at 6:29 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:29 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 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. 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 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Traci Henderson Assistant City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Rodriguez gave the invocation. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 16 A.2 PLEDGE Council member Rodriguez 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 Mr. Dean Mannen, 7117 Swenson Ranch Road, wanted to thank the mayor for his time in responding to water use comments on the Next Door app and would like to see rates and use in other cities. Mr. Mannen also commented on the budget shortfall and the overall cost increase for water. Lastly, Mr. Mannen thanked the mayor and council for their time researching causes for increase. 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 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.3 AUTHORIZE PURCHASES FROM LANE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, REYNOLDS ASPHALT AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, OLD CASTLE MATERIALS TEXAS, INC., DBA APAC-TEXAS, AND JLB CONTRACTING, LLC, USING, TARRANT COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 2018 - 165 FOR PUBLIC WORKS STREET RELATED MAINTENANCE ITEMS IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL AND STATE COOPERATIVE AND COMPETITIVE PURCHASING POLICIES AND REGULATIONS. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 16 B.4 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, HALTOM CITY, WATAUGA AND RICHLAND HILLS TO FORM A JOINT CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2018-21, ORDINANCE NO. 3542, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CONVERGENCE CAPITAL FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO C-1 COMMERCIAL IN THE 8900-9100 BLOCK OF MID CITIES BOULEVARD, BEING 8.443 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 12G, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055. APPROVED Mayor Trevino stated that item C.4 would be moved to after C.1 and he would be abstaining from items C.1 and C.4 due to a conflict of interest. Mayor Trevino filed the affidavits of disqualification with the assistant city secretary. Mayor Trevino asked Mayor Pro Tem Benton to take over the meeting. Mayor Trevino left the council chamber at 7:10 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Benton opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Mr. Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change from AG Agricultural to C-1 Commercial on 8.443 acres located north side of Mid Cities Boulevard in the 8900 to 9100 blocks, located across from Birdville High School. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property and displayed the current Comprehensive Land Use Plan and existing Zoning Map. Rhonda Berry, 1215 Powder River Trail, Southlake, Texas, representing the applicant Convergence Capital, presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Husband presented staff's report and stated the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered this item at the September 6, 2018, meeting and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. Staff was available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tem Benton asked Assistant City Secretary Traci Henderson if there was anyone wishing to speak on this item. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 16 There were no public meeting appearance cards submitted. Mayor Pro Tern Benton called for anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Benton closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Benton asked Council if they had any clarifying questions for the applicant or staff. Council had no questions for the applicant or staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ZC 2018-21, ORDINANCE NO. 3542. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. CA ZC 2018-08, ORDINANCE NO. 3539, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEATEN PATH DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO RI-PD RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 7501 MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND 7441 COLLEGE CIRCLE, BEING 5.52 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 10H, JOHN BARLOUGH SURVEY, ABSTRACT 130; AND LOT A1C, BLOCK 28, COLLEGE HILLS ADDITION. APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Benton 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 from C-1 Commercial to RI-PD Residential Infill Planned Development on 5.5-acres at the southwest corner of Mid-Cities Boulevard and Holiday Lane. To the east of Brookdale Assisted Living and to the north of Fort Worth Christian School. The applicant is proposing a 40-lot single-family detached development on the site. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property and displayed the current Comprehensive Land Use Plan and existing Zoning Map. John Pitstick, 700 West Harwood Road, Hurst, Texas representing Beaten Path Development and Our Country Homes, presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 16 Dustin Austin, 700 West Harwood Road, Hurst, Texas representing Our Country Homes presented additional information on the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Council member Welch asked Mr. Austin what trends he is seeing in the market. Council member Wright Oujesky asked Mr. Austin clarifying questions regarding the green space on the plan the council was given at this meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Benton thanked Mr. Austin for working with and expanding the open green space. Mr. Comstock presented staff's report and stated the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered this item at the September 6, 2018, meeting and voted 5-1-1 to recommend denial with one abstention. Staff was available to answer questions from Council. Council member Lombard asked Mr. Comstock to share staff's perspective on the difference on this item and Hillside Villas. Council member Welch asked Mr. Comstock to comment on reduced parking in regards to the TOD. Mayor Pro Tern Benton asked Mr. Comstock and Mr. Pitstick what the trash and recycling options look like. Mayor Pro Tern Benton asked Assistant City Secretary Traci Henderson if there was anyone wishing to speak on this item. Mark Wood, 6617 Precinct Line Road, spoke in support of the item. Mayor Pro Tern Benton called for anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Benton closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Benton asked Council if they had any clarifying questions for the applicant or staff. Council had no questions for the applicant or staff. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 16 Council discussed the item. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO DENY ORDINANCE NO. 3539. THE MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS LOMBARD AND OUJESKY VOTING FOR DENIAL AND MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON AND COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, BARROW, AND WELCH VOTING AGAINST DENIAL. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ZC 2018-08, ORDINANCE NO. 3539 TO INCLUDE ATTACHED DOCUMENT PROVIDED AT THIS EVENING'S MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-2 Mayor Pro Tem Benton recessed the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Mayor Trevino returned to the dais at 8:22 p.m. Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 8:24 p.m., with the same members present. C.2 ZC 2018-13, ORDINANCE NO. 3540, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CLAYMOORE ENGINEERING FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO 0-1 OFFICE AT 8165 PRECINCT LINE ROAD, BEING 1.817 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 8B, 8C, AND A, THOMAS PECK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1209; AND TRACTS 5D AND 5F, STEPHEN RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266. APPROVED 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 AG Agricultural to 0-1 Office on a 1.8 acres at t at 8165 Precinct Line Road. South of Kroger Shopping Center at North Tarrant Parkway and Precinct Line Road. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property and displayed the current Comprehensive Land Use Plan and existing Zoning Map. Sarah Tran, 5320 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, representing Northstar Dermatology presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 16 Clay Christy, 1903 Central Drive, Bedford, Texas, representing Clay More Engineering presented additional information on the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Janet Golightly, 8169 Precinct Line Road, the existing homeowner for the property presented additional information on the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mayor Trevino asked Ms. Golightly how long the they have lived in this location and on a side note, asked how long Golightly's had been in business on Davis Boulevard. Michelle Rolls, 2106 East State Highway 114, Southlake, Texas, with GeoDwell Real Estate Group representing homeowners of the property presented additional information on the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Comstock presented staff's report and stated the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered this item at their September 6, 2018, meeting and voted 5-0-2 to recommend approval with two abstentions. Staff was available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Comstock to clarify on the Our Country Home lot where the street stub would connect to the back of the property. Mayor Trevino asked Economic Development Director Craig Hulse to provide information regarding potential development by NewQuest for their property to the north. Mayor asked Council if they had any other questions for staff. Council had no additional questions for staff. Mayor Trevino asked Assistant City Secretary Traci Henderson if there was anyone wishing to speak on this item. There were no public meeting appearance cards submitted. Mayor Trevino called for anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Mayor Trevino asked Council if they had any clarifying questions for the applicant or September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 16 staff. Council had no questions for the applicant or staff. Council discussed the item. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ZC 2018-13, ORDINANCE NO. 3540. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.3 SUP 2018-07, ORDINANCE NO. 3538, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ZONE SYSTEMS, INC. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT 8825 BUD JENSEN DRIVE, BEING 2.749 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R, BLOCK 1, UICI ADDITION. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Mr. Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for a communication tower on 2.749 acres at 8825 Bud Jensen Drive adjacent to ball fields at Birdville High School. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property and displayed the current Comprehensive Land Use Plan and existing Zoning Map. Peter Kavanagh, 1620 Handley Drive, Dallas, Texas, representing Zone Systems, Inc. presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Council member Welch asked Mr. Kavanagh the height of the lights on the school ball fields. Mr. Husband presented staff's report and stated the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered this item at the September 6, 2018, meeting and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. Staff was available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Trevino asked if Council had any clarifying questions for staff. Council had no questions for staff. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 16 Mayor Trevino asked Assistant City Secretary Traci Henderson if there was anyone wishing to speak on this item. There were no public meeting appearance cards submitted. Mayor Trevino called for anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Mayor Trevino asked Council if they had any clarifying questions for the applicant or staff. Council had no questions for the applicant or staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARROW TO APPROVE SUP 2018-07, ORDINANCE NO. 3538. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.5 ZC 2018-16, ORDINANCE NO. 3541, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HOWE AND WOOD COMPANY FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, 0-1 OFFICE, AND AG AGRICULTURAL TO RI-PD RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN THE 9200 BLOCK OF AMUNDSON DRIVE AND 6900 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD, BEING 8.222 ACRES DESCRIBED AS HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION, BLOCKS 1-5; AND TRACTS 3E AND 3F, T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055. APPROVED 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 from PD Planned Development, 0-1 Office, and AG Agricultural to RI-PD Residential Infill Planned Development on 8.222 acres, generally located near the southwest corner of Precinct Line Road and Amundson Drive. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property and displayed the current Comprehensive Land Use Plan and existing Zoning Map. Mark Howe, 6617 Precinct Line Road, representing Howe Wood and Company presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 16 Council member Welch asked Mr. Howe to speak to electrical locations for purposes of tree preservation. Mr. Comstock presented staff's report and stated the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered this item at the September 6, 2018, meeting and voted 6-1 to recommend approval. Staff was available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Trevino called for anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against this request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Mayor Trevino asked Council if they had any clarifying questions for the applicant or staff. Council had no questions for the applicant or staff. Council discussed the item. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH TO APPROVE ZC 2018-16, ORDINANCE NO. 3541. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRINITY METRO AND THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEXRAIL PROJECT. APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that Council member Rodriguez would abstain from voting. He filed an affidavit of disqualification with the assistant city secretary. Council member Rodriguez left the dais at 9:38 p.m. City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 16 Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRINITY METRO AND THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEXRAIL PROJECT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0-1, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ ABSTAINING. Council member Rodriguez returned to the dais at 9:40 p.m. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3537, APPROVING A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE ("ACSC") AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION REGARDING THE COMPANY'S 2018 RATE REVEIW MECHANISM FILING. APPROVED Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3537. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3544 AMENDING APPENDIX A OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND AMENDING THE FEES CHARGED UNDER SECTIONS 78-121 THROUGH 78-125, RELATED TO WATER AND WATER METERS, AND SECTIONS 78-141 THROUGH 78-147, RELATED TO SEWER, AND ADDING FEES TO APPENDIX A AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 78-451 AND SECTION 78-452 RELATED TO WATER WELLS. APPROVED Finance Director Mark Mills presented the item and was available to answer questions September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 16 from the Council. Mayor Trevino asked that staff update our website to provide citizens with additional educational information regarding their water concerns, meter testing, water sources, rate increases, budgetary constraints and water conservation. City Manager Mark Hindman spoke to independent water meter testing and factors that can effect water usage. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3544, AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-028, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE ANIMAL ADOPTION & RESCUE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE. APPROVED Assistant City Secretary Traci Henderson presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-028. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.4 APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR PRISONER DETENTION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. APPROVED Police Chief Jimmy Perdue presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Council member Rodriguez asked Chief Perdue the rate per inmate. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 16 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARROW TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR PRISONER DETENTION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA. G.1 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 a result of discussion in Executive Session pursuant to 551.041 of the Texas Local Government Code. The City Council evaluated the performance of the city attorney. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY, MALESHIA MCGINNIS, AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. G.2 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 551.071 of the Texas Local Government Code. He called on Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse to present the item. September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 16 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARROW TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CHESAPEAKE EXPLORATION, LLC AND TOTAL E&P USA, INC. OR THEIR AFFILIATES, FOR ROYALTY PAYMENTS FOR GAS DRILLING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Benton 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. The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center invites you to their annual Doggie Beach Bash at NRH2O Family Water Park this Saturday, September 29. Admission is $20 per person including up to two dogs, with proceeds benefiting the animal shelter. Visit our website to buy tickets and get more information. Join us this Saturday, September 29, to celebrate the reopening of Northfield Park. A ribbon cutting for the renovated park will be held at 10 a.m. Please contact the Parks Department for more information. Grab a book for a bargain at the Library's annual book sale! There will be something for everyone including adult and children's fiction, non-fiction, audio books, CDs, DVDs, and more. The sale will be held Friday, October 5 through Monday, October 8. You can find complete details on the library's website. Kudos Korner - Robert Alt in Information Technology - The director of the NRH Library sent a note of appreciation to Robert and the IT Department for replacing the library's public computers. She was impressed with how Robert completed the job so quickly and with absolutely no interruption to library services. She said the new computers will be a huge benefit to library users and will reduce stress for staff. She and the library staff are very grateful. Mayor Trevino asked City Manager Mark Hindman to make some closing remarks. Mr. Hindman took a moment to pay tribute and respect to our friend and co-worker Rick Hulme, who passed away earlier in the month. Mr. Hindman shared that Rick began his work for the City in 2005 and that his current position was Building Maintenance September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 16 Superintendent. Staff came to work and the lights were on, the building temperature was comfortable, the bathrooms were clean and stocked. He kept our facilities in a good working condition, which was often a challenge at old city hall. Rick had a good sense of humor, a dry wit and a compassionate heart. He had creative and humorous ways to raise money for United Way through the bike raffle that he organized every year. Rick was also part of the NRH cycling group and designed the cycling jersey that many wear. He used the profits from the jersey to establish the bike repair station at Dick Faram Park. Rick was good co-worker and a good friend and he will be greatly missed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Oscar Tr: ino, Mayor tdtt►uwRu tCUiiio������// z • -.�jp(-(Atc,t-e--1264! Traci Henderson, Assistant City 3eriVary / ....;• cni pt i i i g l l lSll l I I I I U t t t September 24, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 16