HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2019-02-11 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
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
11th day of February at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular City Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Mike Benton Mayor Pro Tem
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Brent Barrow 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 Deputy City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
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. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2018.
City Manager Mark Hindman informed Council the item would be presented at the next
City Council meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - (1) 6701 DAVIS BOULEVARD, (2) 6801 DAVIS
BOULEVARD, (3) 6805 DAVIS BOULEVARD AND (4) 6724 SMITHFIELD
ROAD
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1) 6701
Davis Boulevard, (2) 6801 Davis Boulevard, (3) 6805 Davis Boulevard and (4) 6724
Smithfield Road. Mayor Trevino announced that Mayor Pro Tern Benton would not
participate in Executive Session. He is employed by Birdville Independent School District
and he filed his conflict of interest affidavit with the city secretary. Executive Session
began at 6:03 p.m. and concluded at 6:49 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:49 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 February 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Mike Benton Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Brent Barrow 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
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Benton gave the invocation.
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A.2 PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tern Benton led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)AND RECOGNITION(S)
A.3.1 PRESENTATION TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman advised that city staff participated in the 2018
Heart Walk and raised $12,548 for the campaign. Ms. Hartman thanked committee
captains and employees for their participation. A check was presented to Jocelyn
Repshas, Corporate Market Director for the American Heart Association.
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. Jason Ely, 8601 Ice House Drive, asked City Council to consider placing crosswalk
signage at the Walker Creek/Cottonbelt Trail where it crosses Mid Cities Boulevard.
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 TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 28, 2019 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 APPROVE PURCHASE OF LIGHT-DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS FROM SAM
PACK'S FIVE STAR FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,790.00 THROUGH A
TARRANT COUNTY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT.
B.3 AUTHORIZE A ONE YEAR PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH NETWORK
ALLIANCE, LLC FOR CISCO HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
USING A STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,146.30.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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C.1 ZC 2018-25, ORDINANCE NO. 3556, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CHARLES G. STARNES FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AT 8708 AMUNDSON DRIVE, BEING 0.7495 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2D, TK MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055
(CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 28, 2019, CITY COUNCIL MEETING).
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for
0.7495 acres located at 8708 Amundson Drive. The area is designated on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density and the current zoning is agricultural. Mr.
Comstock presented site photos of the property.
Applicant Charles Starnes, 204 West Nash Street, Grapevine, Texas presented request.
He informed City Council his client proposes to remove the existing structure and divide
the property into two lots.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. Mr.Starnes plans to bring a plat forward for
consideration to construct a new residence. Mr. Comstock mentioned the request to
subdivide property into two lots may need an interpretation from the Zoning Board of
Adjustment with regard to lot depth. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
December 20, 2018 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 4-0.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public
hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BARROW TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3556.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.2 PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ON UPDATING IMPACT FEES FOR
WATER AND WASTEWATER AND AMENDING IMPACT FEE REGULATIONS,
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 395 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Public Works
Caroline Waggoner to introduce the item.
Ms. Waggoner informed City Council a correction is necessary to the current water and
wastewater impact fee study and associated fee table. The current study, approved in
January 2018, lists the service unit equivalency for a 4" meter as 10.67, and the correct
figure is 16.67. This correction will not affect current services, but any new 4" meter
applications are subject to the correct service unit equivalent and subsequent fee rates.
The second item to be corrected is the fee table for the 4" meter service unit equivalency
in the maximum water and sewer impact fee rates. Ms. Waggoner mentioned that no
action, other than the public hearing, is required this evening. Staff will bring forward an
amendment for City Council's consideration.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public
hearing.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
There were no items for this category.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE WITH
EVERGREEN ALLIANCE GOLF LIMITED, L.P.
APPROVED
Managing Director Vickie Loftice informed Council the item for their consideration is an
amendment to the existing contract with Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, L.P., known as
ARCIS, to manage Iron Horse Golf Course. The current contract expires in March 2019.
The amendment extends the existing contract for three (3) additional years. The terms of
the contract remain the same, with the provision to the management fee whereby the city
pays an average monthly fee when the golf course is closed for more than 14 days
during a 30-day period. The average monthly fee being based on the average revenue
for the past three (3) years during the same time period.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE ITEM.
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
Mayor Trevino announced there was no action necessary as the result of Executive
Session.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Welch made the following announcements.
In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is offering
half-price adoptions for dogs and cats this week. Visit the center at 7301 Iron Horse
Boulevard and discover the unconditional love of a shelter pet.
"New York Times" bestselling author Lisa Gardner will visit the NRH Library on Thursday,
February 21, to release her newest book "Never Tell". A ticketed reception will be held at
noon, followed by a free book talk and book signing starting at 1:00 p.m. For more
information, please call or visit the library's website.
Kudos Korner - Miguel Medrano, Matthew Fielding and John Thorpe, Public Works - A
resident took time to email and thank the team that maintains the traffic signal lights. He
stated that the traffic light timing on both Rufe Snow and Boulevard 26 is exceptional. He
appreciates their efforts to keep the city's traffic lights coordinated.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
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