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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2019-11-12 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 NOVEMBER 12, 2019 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 12th day of November 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 Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Suzy Compton Council, Place 3 Vacant Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Absent: Tim Welch Council, Place 7 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 ON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Council member Turnage asked what uses the police department would have for a pickup truck (item B.7). Mr. Perdue shared with City Council the truck would be used to pull the sky tower trailer and motor officer's trailer. Mayor Trevino commented that item F.1, Resolution No. 2019-049 is to consider casting 37 votes for Tarrant Appraisal District Board candidates. He recommends the city cast all 37 votes for Kathryn Wilemon. There was no objection from City Council. November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 14 Mayor Trevino announced that Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky has a conflict of interest on item F.6, and would abstain from discussion and voting. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky is employed by Raymond James and Associates. At the recommendation of legal counsel, Mayor Trevino is disclosing that he has a personal and business relationship with Raymond James and Associates. Mayor Trevino commented that item F.7, resolution appointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission did not include names. Council member Turnage is recommending the current ex-officio Kelvin Deupree be appointed to Place 6 and Mayor Trevino recommends Patrick Faram be appointed as ex-officio. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH KODIAK TRENCHING AND BORING LLC FOR PAVING IMPROVEMENTS ON RUFE SNOW DRIVE. 2. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - CITY MANAGER. 3. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - CITY POINT ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 2; BLOCK 2, LOTS 1A AND 1B; AND BLOCK 3, LOT 1 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:07 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.071: Consultation with the City Attorney - Construction contract with Kodiak Trenching and Boring LLC for paving improvements on Rufe Snow Drive; Section 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - City Manager and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations - City Point Addition, Block 1, Lot 2; Block 2, Lots 1A and 1B; and Block 3, Lot 1. Executive Session began at 6:13 p.m. and concluded at 7:04 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:04 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 November 12, 2019 at 7:08 p.m. November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 14 Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Suzy Compton Council, Place 3 Vacant Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Absent: 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 Compton gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Compton 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 There were no requests to speak from the public. A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TOAPPROVE CARRIED 5-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR OCTOBER 14 AND OCTOBER 28, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. B.2 RP 2019-10 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JAMES BECK FOR A REPLAT OF LOT 13R, BLOCK 9, FOREST GLENN ADDITION, BEING 0.381 ACRES LOCATED AT 8148 VINE WOOD DRIVE. B.3 RP 2019-08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JAMES BECK FOR A REPLAT OF LOT 26R, BLOCK 9, FOREST GLENN EAST ADDITION PHASE II, BEING 0.308 ACRES LOCATED AT 8151 WESTWIND COURT. B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 3 YEAR CONTRACT WITH SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST YEAR PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $189,347.72. B.5 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR THE SPILLMAN CAD/RMS SOFTWARE PLATFORM USED BY THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,891.32, THROUGH A DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES COOPERATIVE CONTRACT. B.6 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE NRH CENTRE FROM LIFEFITNESS IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,651.53, THROUGH SOURCE WELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT#120215-LFF. B.7 APPROVE PURCHASE OF POLICE PICKUP FROM SAM PACK'S FIVE STAR FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,246.00 THROUGH TARRANT COUNTY CONTRACT #2019-041. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 14 C.1 ZC 2019-16, ORDINANCE NO. 3620, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEATEN PATH DEVELOPMENT FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT 8141 AND 8145 PRECINCT LINE ROAD, BEING 5.007 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 5B AND 5B3, WC NEWTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1182, AND TRACTS 8C AND 8C3, STEPHEN RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton Comstock to present the item. Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 5.007 acres located at 8141 and 8145 Precinct Line Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is agricultural. Mr. Comstock presented site photos of the property. Applicant representative John Pitstick, 700 West Harwood Road, Suite 2, Hurst,Texas presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. The development will connect to an existing street in the Thornbridge North subdivision. Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their October 17, 2019 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0-1, with Commissioner Welborn abstaining. 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 for or against 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 BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVE ZC 2019-16,ORDINANCE NO. 3620. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C.2 ZC 2019-07, ORDINANCE NO. 3621, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KIMLEY-HORN FOR A REVISION TO REDEVELOPMENT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 77 FOR A QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT AT 6800 NE LOOP 820, BEING 1.152 ACRES DESCRIBED LOT 1R2R2, BLOCK 25, SNOW HEIGHTS ADDITION. APPROVED November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 14 Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to present the item. Mr.Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a revision to a redevelopment planned development for the construction of a Braum's quick service restaurant located at 6800 Northeast Loop 820. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial and the current zoning is redevelopment planned development. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant representatives Helen Pacione, Director of Real Estate, Braum's Incorporation, 1710 West Randol Mill Road, Arlington, Texas and Anna-Blaire Ozdil with Kimley-Horn, 13455 Noel Road, Two Galleria Office Tower, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas presented request. Ms. Pacione informed City Council that Braum's is a privately held business with stores in Colleyville, Hurst, Keller and Haltom City. Ms. Ozdil informed City Council the site plans have been updated pursuant to comments from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their October 17, 2019 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, subject to wall signs being limited to two building faces, the southern drive aisle connection to the property to the east be eliminated, and the drive-through speaker and menu board be located at least 35 feet from the south property line. Mr. Husband reviewed the proposed elevations. He informed City Council the site is entitled to a pole sign. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky's question, Mr. Husband informed City Council the masonry wall behind the restaurant will match the wall behind Babe's and Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes. 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 for or against 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 RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ZC 2019-07, ORDINANCE NO. 3621. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 14 C.3 ZC 2019-17, ORDINANCE NO. 3622, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KIMLEY-HORN FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 8364 DAVIS BOULEVARD, BEING 1.202 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R6R, BLOCK 1, DAVIS-NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY ADDITION. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to present the item. Mr. Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 1.202 acres located at 8364 Davis Boulevard. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial and the current zoning is commercial. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant representatives Helen Pacione, Director of Real Estate, Braum's Incorporation, 1710 West Randol Mill Road, Arlington, Texas and Anna-Blaire Ozdil with Kimley-Horn, 13455 Noel Road, Two Galleria Office Tower, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas presented request. Ms. Blair informed City Council their original request included three wall signs for the building. They want the third wall sign to attract customers entering and exiting Alamo Drafthouse. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation included the stipulation for only two wall signs. In response to Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky's question, Ms. Blaire informed City Council Braum's will have a monument sign located on Davis Boulevard. Ms. Pacione informed City Council construction for the Braum's store is scheduled for 2021. Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their October 17, 2019 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, subject to wall signs being limited to two building faces. 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 for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE ZC 2019-17, ORDINANCE NO. 3622, WITH THREE WALLS SIGNS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. C.4 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LEVY AND ASSESSMENTS WITHIN IMPROVEMENT ZONE A AND IMPROVEMENT ZONE B OF THE CITY POINT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse to present the item. Mr. Hulse presented item. The purpose of the item this evening is to conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed assessments to be levied against assessable property within Improvement Zone A and Improvement Zone B of the City Point Public Improvement District. Staff recommends City Council hold a public hearing to hear and pass on any objections, and continue the public hearing to December 9, 2019 to coincide with City Council consideration of an ordinance adopting the levy of Improvement Zone A and Improvement Zone B assessments alongside a Final Service and Assessment Plan. 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 for or against the item to come forward. Mayor Trevino asked for a motion to continue the public hearing to December 9, 2019. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO DECEMBER 9, 2019. MOTION TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING CARRIED 5-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 14 F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-049, CASTING THE 37 VOTES ALLOCATED TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR ONE OR MORE CANDIDATES IN THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION. APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers presented item. The City Council is asked to consider casting 37 votes allocated to North Richland Hills for one or more candidates to be elected to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. Based on the direction provided in work session, 37 votes will be cast for Kathryn Wilemon. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-049, CASTING 37 VOTES FOR KATHRYN WILEMON. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. F.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO RENEW THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS, LTD FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES AND APPROVE NEW RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2020. APPROVED Assistant City Manager Karen Manila informed City Council the item is to consider a one year extension to the city's contract with Republic Waste Services of Texas, LTD. At the October 28, 2019 City Council work session, staff discussed Republic's request for an adjustment to the recycling rate, trash collection rate and the possibility of extending Republic's contract for the first one year extension as provided for in their current contract. The new monthly rate for residential trash and recycling will be $16.84 and the senior rate will be $16.09. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO RENEW THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS, LTD FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES AND APPROVE NEW RATES EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1,2020. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 14 F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-050, ADOPTING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY. APPROVED Director of Finance Mark Mills presented item. The item before City Council this evening is to approve the city's investment policy and investment strategy. If approved, the investment policy will be effective November 13, 2019. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-050, ADOPTING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. F.4 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2019, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3623, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE OBLIGATIONS BEING REFUNDED, AND ALL INCIDENT AND RELATED MATTERS. APPROVED Director of Finance Mark Mills presented items F.4 through F.6 Mr. Adam LanCarte, Vice President with Hilltop Securities, LLC presented items F.4 and F.5. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3623, AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2019, PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE OBLIGATIONS BEING REFUNDED, AND ALL INCIDENT AND RELATED MATTERS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 14 F.5 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2019A, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3624, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. APPROVED Item previously presented. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3624, AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION,SERIES 2019A,AND ALL INCIDENT AND RELATED MATTERS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. F.6 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, TAXABLE SERIES 2019B, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3625, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH TAXABLE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky has a conflict of interest and would abstain from discussion and voting on the item. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City Secretary stating that she is employed with Raymond James Associates. Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky left the dais at 7:57 p.m. Mayor Trevino disclosed that he has personal and business investments with Raymond James and Associates. Council member Rodriguez disclosed that he has personal investments with Raymond James and Associates. Mr. Adam LanCarte, Vice President with Hilltop Securities, LLC presented the item. November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVED. APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3625, AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TAX AND WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, TAXABLE SERIES 2019B, AND ALL INCIDENT AND RELATED MATTERS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0-1, WITH MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY ABSTAINING. F.7 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-051, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky returned to the dais at 8:01 p.m. City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed City Council the item before them is to consider Resolution No. 2019-051, appointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The recent election of Mason Orr to City Council, Place 4 creates a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council member Turnage recommends Kelvin Deupree (current ex-officio) to Place 6 to fulfill the unexpired term. Mayor Trevino recommends Patrick Faram as ex-officio to fulfill vacancy. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVED. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-051, WITH TERMS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2019. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. 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 that City Council would take action as a result of discussion in Executive Session, specifically Section 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - City Manager. November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CITY MANAGER MARK HINDMAN AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH A SIX PERCENT (6%) INCREASE. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Rodriguez made the following announcements. City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed November 28 and November 29, 2019 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday's collections will be made on Friday, with Friday's collections shifting to Saturday. As a reminder, the November 25, 2019 City Council meeting has been canceled. The next meeting regular City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019. Join us for a month of holiday activities including the Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Lighting & Family Festival on Friday, December 6 and the Run Run Rudolph 5K on Saturday, December 7, 2019. You can find complete details about all of our holiday events at nrhtx.com/holidaymagic. Kudos Korner - Brian Thomas from Neighborhood Services - A resident called to thank Brian for stopping to help in a time of need. Brian was on his way to an inspection when someone flagged him down because a woman had fallen in a nearby ditch and needed help. The woman had no shoes on, was soaking wet and had hurt her knee. Brian climbed into the ditch to help the woman and he kept her calm until EMS arrived. The caller wanted Brian's supervisors to know how caring, helpful and professional he was. He went above and beyond to help out, and they appreciated his actions. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. s r Trevino, Mayor November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 14 ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary November 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 14