HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2019-07-08 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
JULY 8, 2019
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 8th
day of July at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular City
Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Suzy Compton Council, Place 3
Mike Benton Council, Place 5
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Absent: Brent Barrow Council, Place 4
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 5:30 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council had no questions for staff.
2. FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 BUDGET WORK SESSION
City Manager Mark Hindman informed City Council staff will be present an overview of
the following: economic development, human resources, revenue, significant fiscal year
2019/2020 budget impacts-utility fund and bond capital program and impact to the budget
following action by the legislature.
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Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse provided an overview of the business
activity, taxable sales, residential development and population growth. The city is on
course to welcome 88 new businesses. The sales tax revenues are down slightly, which
is attributed to lower growth in brick and mortar businesses and a comptroller audit
adjustment. The average sale price of single-family homes in North Richland Hills
continues to increase with 11% last year and 7% this year to date. The average net
taxable value is $203,348 (9% over previous year) and the average Tarrant Appraisal
District market value is $263,898 (11% over previous year). The average number of
days a home is on the market is 27, which is 10 days more than the same period last
year. The new start values are down approximately $50,000, while the average sale price
of existing homes continues to increase. Staff anticipates the city will have approximately
234 new single-family starts in 2019. The U.S. Census American Community Survey
records North Richland Hills with a population of 71,058. With continued growth in the
transit oriented development areas and single-family neighborhoods, the city's population
is projected to surpass 75,000.
Director of Human Resources Patrick Hillis provided an overview of human resources.
Staff is projecting a 12% turnover rate for 2018/2019. The ten-year turnover rate
average remains the same at 11%. To date, the city has experienced 51 separations
between October 1, 2018 and July 2, 2019. Of those separations, 24 resigned, 11
retired and 16 were related to performance. The city has three full time pay
plans-general services, appointed and public safety (sworn) step plan. In February, staff
conducted an annual survey among benchmark cities (Allen, Bedford, Cedar Hill,
Colleyville, The Colony, Coppell, Desoto, Duncanville, Euless, Flower Mound, Frisco,
Grapevine, Hurst, Keller, Lewisville, Southlake and Richardson) to determine what they
are proposing for merit increases and pay range movement. The average salary
increase indicates an increase of approximately 3% for general government employees
(non-sworn). The February salary analysis indicates the public safety pay plan is behind
ranging 1.43% to 2.59%. Staff will bring forward a recommendation for Council's
consideration at the August 2, 2019 Budget Work Session.
Mr. Hindman clarified the figures represented in Mr. Hillis' presentation reflects the
salaries of public safety employees following their range adjustment or step increase in
April.
Mr. Hillis provided a summary of the city's health insurance plan. Staff is cautiously
optimistic; for the second year in a row, claims experience is positive, large loss claims
continue to run as normal and he anticipates the expenditures for 2018/2019 coming in
under budget. Any savings will be transferred to the fund balance. In looking to the
future, it is anticipated there will be a 5% increase to the city budget as well as the
employee premium. Currently, it is not expected for there to be any recommended plan
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design changes for plan year 2020.
Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers provided an overview of projected
2019/2020 revenues associated with the general fund. Staff anticipates a net increase of
$41,761 in additional revenue, excluding property tax revenues. The city has received
two preliminary reports from Tarrant County Appraisal District for the months of May and
June. The city will receive the final certified values on Thursday, July 25. The city's
taxable property value based on the May preliminary report is estimated at $6.19 billion,
which is a 9.7% increase over the July 2018 certified values. The change in net taxable
value from the July 2018 certified values of $5.65 billion includes the addition $73.5
million in new construction, of which $51.8 million is from residential new construction
and $21.6 million is from commercial new construction. The change in existing property
is currently estimated at $474.8 million. Total net taxable value is currently estimated to
come in at $6.19 billion, which is a 9.7% increase from the prior year. As mentioned at
the June 24, 2019 work session, staff currently anticipates the current fiscal year falling
below last years sales tax collection by approximately 0.9%. Staff is forecasting a 4.4%
($226,053) decrease in franchise fees for fiscal year 2019/2010 to fiscal year
2018/2019 adopted budget. The remaining revenue forecast includes:
- 1.3% ($26,859) decrease in fines and forfeitures for fiscal year 2019/2020 to
fiscal year 2018/2019 adopted budget;
- 10.7% ($235,421) increase in licenses and permits for fiscal year 2019/2020 to
fiscal year 2018/2019 adopted budget;
- 14.8% ($364,532) increase in charges for service for fiscal year 2019/2020 to
fiscal year 2018/2019 adopted budget;
- 1.6% ($87,858) decrease in intergovernmental for fiscal year 2019/2020 to fiscal
year 2018/2019 adopted budget; and
- 9.1% ($215,427) decrease in miscellaneous for fiscal year 2019/2020 to fiscal
year 2018/2019 adopted budget.
Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic provided an overview of the revenues and expenses
for the utility fund. Staff forecasts the utility fund ending the fiscal year flat. Staff is
analyzing options for changing rate structures to provide consistency in revenues to fund
operations throughout the year despite impacts the weather has on consumption. During
rainy seasons, the cost for purchasing water and operating the fund does not decline at
the same level as water sales.
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an overview of identified street projects
that include recommendations from the 2011 Citizens Task Force, as well as streets that
have reached a condition in need of significant improvement.
- 10 collector streets ($30 million);
- 46 residential streets ($33 million); and
- streets identified by the Vision2030 transportation plan
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Ms. Hartman reviewed the timeline necessary to conduct a bond election. If an election
were held in November 2019, the City Council would need to call the election no later
than the 78th day before the election, which falls on August 19, 2019. The City Council
may elect to appoint a citizens task force, or charge the responsibility to the Strategic
Plan Committee. The task force would be responsible for reviewing and forwarding
prioritized recommendations, to include dollar amount for a bond program to City
Council.
If an election were held in May 2020, the City Council would need to call the election no
later than the 78th day before the election, which falls on February 14, 2019. The task
force could meet October 2019 through February 2020 to review and prioritize projects
and forward recommendations, to include include dollar amount for a bond program to
City Council.
Ms. Hartman asked City Council to provide direction to staff regarding an election in
November or May and who shall serve on the task force. She also asked City Council if
the city should conduct a charter amendment election during the same time.
The consensus of City Council is to appoint members to a citizen task force to review,
prioritize and forward recommendation to the City Council whether to conduct an election
in May 2020. If the task force recommends an election, their recommendation will
include the dollar amount to go before the voters. The number of members on the task
force should be 30-40 and include representation from the Youth Advisory Committee
and citizens in their 20s and 30s. The City Council is not opposed to conducting a
charter amendment election in May 2020.
Mr. Hindman reviewed Texas State Legislature action and the affect it will have on the
city's budget. He mentioned that a city would conduct elections more frequently for bond
programs. The Legislature approved Senate Bill 2 that limits maintenance and operation
property tax growth to 3.5% every year. This law goes into effect for fiscal year
2020-2021. It does not affect the debt service tax rate and does not include value from
new growth. The city has approximately $17.3 million in maintenance and operation tax.
A city may exceed the 3.5% cap with voter approval. An election to exceed the 3.5%
must be held on the November uniform election date. The city will experience a reduction
in telecommunication franchise fees. The Legislature approved a bill that allows
companies providing both cable and phone service to not pay franchise fees on both
services. The company has the option to eliminate the lower of the two fees. The city will
see a drop in revenue by approximately $238,000. The Legislature approved a bill
prohibiting red light cameras. Staff resources used for red light cameras were paid by
the program fund. The elimination of the red light camera program results in $260,000 in
costs absorbed by the general fund. Mr. Hindman reviewed revenue stream trends.
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Staff is forecasting a flat sales tax for 2019-2020. Building permits remain steady and
revenue is up $200,000. Municipal Court fines are down $20,000 and ambulance fees
remain steady. The city may see a gradual increase in ambulance fees with the
implementation of the fourth ambulance. The city may receive $400,000 from a Medicaid
reimbursement program for actual cost . of ambulance service. Indirect cost
reimbursements from NRH2O are down $175,000. Mr. Hindman reviewed the cost of
services in the general fund. Personnel cost is 75% of the general fund budget. The
police/fire market salaries increase 3% - 4% per year. Approximately 70% of police/fire
receive a step increase of 4%. The cost for the fourth ambulance for an entire year is
$257,000. The full year cost of the market adjustment provided in 2018-2019 is
approximately $400,000. The health insurance increase is $367,000. Mr. Hindman
reviewed infrastructure needs--street bond program, future fire station improvements,
and $1.2 million in capital requests for traffic flow in 2019-2020. In preparation for the
upcoming budget discussion, the Texas Legislature created a revenue loss of
approximately $498,000. The city has approximately $657,000 in carry over costs from
2018-2019 and a decrease of $175,000 in indirect cost reimbursement. Property tax
growth from new construction is $430,000 and the reimbursement from Medicaid for
ambulance service is $400,000. Staff is evaluating areas/services to cut in order to get
back to the 3.5% for maintenance and operations property tax cap (approximately
$600,000). The new property tax growth together with the 3.5% maintenance and
operation property tax cap is approximately $1 million.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS AT CITY POINT ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT
2; BLOCK 2, LOTS 1A AND 1B; AND BLOCK 3, LOT 1
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:36 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.087: Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations at City Point
Addition, Block 1, Lot 2; Block 2, Lots 1A and 1B; and Block 3, Lot 1. Executive Session
began at 6:41 p.m. and concluded at 6:58 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:58 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular
City Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order July 8, 2019 at 7:26 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
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Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Suzy Compton Council, Place 3
Mike Benton Council, Place 5
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Absent: Brent Barrow Council, Place 4
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Benton gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
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. Cindy Ferguson, 1029 Black Street, Hurst, commented that she is a cat advocate.
Her group Mid Cities Community Cats traps, neuters, vaccinates and returns stray cats.
She would like to see the North Richland Hills Animal Shelter educate residents about the
program to decrease the number of euthanasized cats.
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 RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY MAYOR
PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
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B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 24, 2019 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESOR/COLLECTOR FOR TAX ASSESSMENT
AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR TAX YEAR
2019, 2020,AND 2021.
B.3 APPROVE FY18-19 PURCHASES OF AMMUNITION AND ASSOCIATED
FIREARM ACCESSORIES FROM GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. FOR A TOTAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000 THROUGH A BUYBOARD PURCHASING
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC 2019-06, ORDINANCE NO. 3590, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JASON HAYNIE FOR A ZONING
CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE-FAMILY AT
7409 BURSEY ROAD, BEING 1.773 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1 B1,
JOHN CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 310, AND TRACT 164, STEPHEN
RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266.
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
1.773 acres located at 7409 Bursey Road. The area is designated on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is
agricultural. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Jason Haynie, 8212 Oak Knoll Drive, presented request and was
available to answer questions. Mr. Haynie informed City Council it was his intent to
rehabilitate the existing structure, but he will be constructing a new residence.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The applicant is requesting a zoning change from
agricultural to R-1-S special single family for the purpose of constructing a new
residence on the property. An approval of a subdivision plat is required prior to the
issuance of a building permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 20,
2019 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0.
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,
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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 COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3590.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.2 RP 2019-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM WINDROSE LAND SERVICES FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 7R1 AND
7R2, BLOCK 2, W.E. ODELL ADDITION, BEING 0.33 ACRES LOCATED AT
7917 MICKEY STREET.
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 replat for 0.33 acres
located at 7917 Mickey Street. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is R-3 single family residential. Mr.
Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Jim O'Connor, 1712 Avondale, Colleyville presented request. He
is seeking a replat to split the property into two lots facing Odell and Mickey. Mr.
O'Connor commented the request is compatible with existing lots on Odell and Mickey.
He plans to build homes that are similar to those recently built on Odell toward Davis
Boulevard.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
June 20, 2019 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0.
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. Mr. John Hall, 400 Woodbriar Court, Colleyville, spoke in support of the
request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public
hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RP 2019-04, INCLUDING THE
REQUESTED VARIANCES TO THE LOT WIDTH AND LOT AREA STANDARDS
AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.3 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VISION2030 LAND USE PLAN, A COMPONENT
OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS.
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearings for items C.3 / C.4 and called on Director of
Planning Clayton Comstock to introduce both items.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council there is no new information to present. The land
use and transportation plans were presented at the July 8, 2019 City Council meeting
and also during a City Council work session in June. He reviewed the bicycle facilities
plan, which is an element of the transportation plan. The bicycle facilities plan is the
result of a previous study and recommendations of the 2016 trail and route system plan.
The plan includes multi-use hike and bike trails, neighborhood trails, buffered bicycle
lanes, bicycle boulevards and signed bicycle routes. The plan will begin in 2020 with
bicycle boulevard projects being funded through transportation alternative set-aside
program grants.
Mr. Comstock commented that questions were raised regarding the definition of
residential estate at the June 24, 2019 City Council meeting. A new paragraph was
added to the definition to read "New residential development may be appropriate when
adjacent to major collector roadways, as defined by the transportation plan, or existing
conventional suburban residential neighborhoods. New development should be sensitive
to the surrounding context in scale and form by providing transitional lot sizes and
densities. New neighborhoods should be designed to reflect a contiguous and seamless
growth pattern that avoids fragmented and disconnected development."
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance card to speak during the public hearing. The following people spoke in
support of the original definition of residential estate ("estate lots") as proposed in the
land use plan: Peggy Smith, 7121 Douglas Lane; Doug Mann, 8025 Valley Drive; Lynn
Motheral, 7109, 7105 and 7113 Douglas Lane; and George Dumith, 7325 Bursey Road.
Mr. Austin Motheral, 7113 Douglas Lane was not present when his name was called to
provide public comments. His public meeting appearance card indicated he was in favor
of the estate lot overlay as originally written for the land use plan.
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The following people completed public meeting appearance card and spoke in
p a
opposition: Elaine McCallion, 7401 Continental Trail; Linda Martin, 7300 Continental Trail;
Jeff Avery, 1306 Worthington Street, Grapevine (co-owns property located at 7509
Chapman Road); Bob Flynn, 1313 Regency Court, Southlake (co-owns property located
at 7509 Chapman Road); Jack Reynolds, 6708 Little Ranch Road and Chester
Christopher, 7125 Douglas Lane.
The following people did not wish to speak, but asked that their support for the land use
plan as originally written for "residential estate lots" be recorded: Tammy Hart, 7109
Douglas Lane; Kevin Holden, 8033 Valley Drive; Susan Holden, 8033 Valley Drive (spoke
later in the meeting); Betty Orton, 7317 Continental Trail (spoke later in the meeting); and
Laurie Ambrose, 7101 Douglas Lane. Mr. Paul D'Adamo, 7329 Bursey Road, did not
wish to speak, but asked that his support be recorded.
The following people did not wish to speak, but asked that their opposition be recorded:
Marcia Christopher, 7125 Douglas Lane; Joey Christopher, 7125 Douglas Lane; Carol
Drummond, 4608 Circleview Court East, Haltom City; Devin McGlynn, 7129 Douglas
Lane; Conrad Deavers, 6706 Tabor Street; V.A. Christopher, Jr., 6708 Tabor Street;
Hollie Lancarte, 628 Westwood Avenue (spoke later in the meeting); Jennifer Childs,
6041 Riviera Drive; Elise Yetter, 7005 Oakland Lane; Jerry Jackson, 6801 Meadow Road
and Michael Christopher, 3701 Venice Drive.
Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak on the item to approach
the podium. Ms. Betty Orton, 7317 Continental Trail, commented that she is not in favor
of less than two houses per acre, as written in the first paragraph. Mr. John Albury,
8024 Valley Drive, supports the Vision2030 program, but is not in favor of the second
paragraph added at the last City Council meeting. Ms. Susan Holden, 8033 Valley Drive,
spoke in support of the original description of residential estate lots.
Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
In response to questions posed during the public hearing, Mayor Trevino announced that
he asked staff to provide language in the land use definition that would allow City Council
the ability to preserve areas identified as residential estate, while providing flexibility for
parcels located on the outer boundaries to develop. Mayor Trevino asked staff to
reconcile language being proposed for residential estate to ensure no conflicts exist. The
land use plan is a guide utilized by City Council when considering applications for zoning
changes and development. The City Council will take into consideration the land use plan
and how the proposed development request affects the area and property owners. The
process also allows citizens to provide input when developers approach the city to build
higher density developments within residential estate zoning. Mayor Trevino also asked
staff to explain why this land use designation is coming forward and why other areas of
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the city are not included in the designation. Upon review, if staff deems the second
paragraph is not necessary, then the paragraph can be omitted.
Council member Welch asked staff to review the map to determine if property along
Chapman Road should be excluded, which would alleviate the area designated as
transitional.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council that staffs intent for transitional lot sizes and
densities are to be considered by the City Council on a case-by-case basis. The first
paragraph alludes to density less than two units per acre, which is approximately a
half-acre lot. During the Strategic Plan Committee process the definition was changed to
less than two units per acre. The majority of citizens present tonight are not in favor of
the definition, because they want to maintain a minimum of one unit per acre and
minimum of one acre lots. The second paragraph was intended to address the
difference between R-2 (minimum of 9,000 square foot lot size) and lot sizes identified in
the first paragraph (21,000 + square foot lot size). The transitional language in the
second paragraph pertains to the difference of minimum lot sizes. The land use plan
does not provide for a definite description, as it was intended for City Council to consider
on a case-by-case basis.
In response to a question posed during the public hearing, Mr. Comstock informed City
Council the property located on Kirk Lane did not get included as residential estate land
use designation, because the land area is not contiguous and of similar size. He also
commented that the Little Bear Creek Corridor crosses most of the area. In 2014, staff
began discussion regarding areas to be identified as residential estate lot designation.
The reference map utilized to identify areas included a dotted line that designated the
"Hightower Core" area to be included as residential estate lot designation. The area
outside the dotted line is identified as the fringe/transitional area.
Mayor Trevino announced that no formal action is required by City Council. Staff was
directed to respond to questions raised during the public hearing and include them in
staffs presentation on July 22, 2019.
C.4 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VISION2030 TRANSPORTATION PLAN, AN
UPDATE TO THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN COMPONENT OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS.
This item and public hearing was presented in conjunction with item C.3.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
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E. PUBLIC WORKS
There were no items for this category.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-028, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
ANIMAL ADOPTION AND RESCUE CENTER COMMITTEE AND NAMING
BOARD.
APPROVED
City Secretary Alicia Richardson presented item.
Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Committee
City staff is recommending the reappointment of Dr. Johnson and Ms. Martinez to their
respective places for a term of two years. Staff seeks direction from City Council
regarding the appointment of a member of City Council to serve in Place 2 to fulfill
vacancy created by Tom Lombard. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky recommended the
appointment of Council member Compton to Place 2. Council member Rodriguez
seconded the nomination. There was no objection from City Council.
Dr. Russell Johnson Place 1 June 30, 2021
Suzy Compton Place 2 June 30, 2020
Stefanie Martinez Place 3 June 30, 2021
Naming Board
Ms. Richardson informed City Council the membership of the Naming Board is
established by Ordinance No. 2517. The membership of the board consists of three
council members. The appointments are nominated by the Mayor, subject to approval of
the City Council. The following nominees are Mayor Trevino's recommendation for
appointment.
Rita Wright Oujesky June 30, 2020
Suzy Compton June 30, 2020
Scott Turnage June 30, 2020
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-028,AS PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
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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 Turnage made the following announcements.
Registration is open for the next Citizens Police Academy which will take place August 29
to November 14, meeting each Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn
about patrol procedures, dispatch operations, crime scene search, and many other law
enforcement subjects. There is no cost to participate, but space is limited and advanced
registration is required. Visit our website to sign up online.
Fireworks will light up the sky over NRH2O Family Water Park on Saturday, July 13,
starting at about 9:15 p.m. They are free with paid admission to the park. Visit NRH2O's
website for more information.
Summertime is here and so are the mosquitoes. Make sure you are protected by using
insect repellent whenever you spend time outdoors and by eliminating standing water
where mosquitoes breed around your home. You can find a backyard checklist of
eliminating mosquitoes on the city's website.
Kudos Korner - Mike Barker, Jeff Blalock, Chad Johnston and Jason Ticknor in the Fire
Department. Several residents shared comments of appreciation for the firefighters who
recently rescued ducklings from a storm drain on North Tarrant Parkway. "I know y'all
have bigger things to do, but thank you for caring!," one resident wrote. Another citizen
said our Fire Department is "absolutely wonderful in so many ways." Thanks to the
efforts of these firefighters, and some citizens who stopped to help, the ducklings and
their mom were safely relocated to nearby pond.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
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