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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2020-10-12 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 OCTOBER 12, 2020 WORK SESSION CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the work session to order October 12, 2020 at 6:01 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Suzy Compton Council, Place 3 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6 Absent: Mason Orr Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 4 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney 1. DISCUSS ITEMS ON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Council had no questions for staff. 2. DISCUSS FOSSIL CREEK PARK "PUMP TRACK" CONVERSION ON FIELD #1 FOR MOUNTAIN BIKE USE. Managing Director Vickie Loftice informed City Council the item before them this evening is to discuss an opportunity for a pump track at Fossil Creek Park. The City Council and the Park Board have expressed an interest for improvements to Fossil Creek Park, which was established in 1964 and encompasses 58.5 acres. If approved, the construction of the mountain bike trail will begin November 15, 2020 and will include 4.32 miles of trail. This trail will be a partnership with Fort Worth Mountain Bike Association and Bonsai Bike in North Richland Hills. The trail will be funded and built by volunteers. Once complete, the trail will be maintained by Fort Worth Mountain Bike Association. Staff recommends and seeks City Council's direction to convert ball field number 1 to a mountain bike pump track. October 12, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7 CityCouncil and staff discussed liability, insurance, hours of operation and maintenance Y for the pump track. City Council had no objection with staff moving forward with implementation of a pump track at Fossil Creek Park. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY TO SEEK ADVICE ABOUT PENDING OR THREATENED LITIGATION OR SETTLEMENT OFFER - CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS V. LAFONDA JOY DIXON, AKA LAFONDA MOORE DIXON AND 4916 ELDORADO DRIVE, IN REM, CAUSE NO. 352-313751-9, IN THE 352ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS. 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 6:18 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney to Seek Advice About Pending or Threatened Litigation or Settlement Offer - City of North Richland Hills v. Lafonda Joy Dixon, aka Lafonda Moore Dixon and 4916 Eldorado Drive, in rem, Cause No. 352-313751-9, in the 352nd Judicial District Court, Tarrant County, Texas; and Section 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - (1) City Manager and (2) City Attorney. Executive Session began at 6:20 p.m. and concluded at 7:14 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:14 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 October 12, 2020 at 7:18 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Suzy Compton Council, Place 3 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6 October 12, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 Absent: Mason Orr Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 4 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Deputy Mayor Pro Tern 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. Pat Coyle, 7536 Terry Drive, informed City Council that he addressed them two years ago regarding vehicles parking on city streets. He visited with Jimmy Perdue prior to the meeting and informed him that he would look at options to address his concerns. 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 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0. October 12, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AP 2020-02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SPRY SURVEYORS FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF PARKSIDE PLACE, BEING 5.805 ACRES LOCATED AT 5600 WYNWOOD DRIVE. B.3 FP 2020-08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM OUR COUNTRY HOMES INC FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, WOODBERT ADDITION PHASE II, BEING 0.239 ACRES LOCATED AT 8136 WOODS LANE. B.4 APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 PURCHASES FOR AUDIO VISUAL HARDWARE, INCLUDING VIDEO CONFERENCING EQUIPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, FROM DESIGNS THAT COMPUTE DBA VISIONALITY IN A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $103,158.72 UTILIZING THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS) COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 171001. B.5 AUTHORIZE THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR THE CITY'S FINANCIAL/HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING LEGACY SOFTWARE PLATFORM (HTE) FROM CENTRAL SQUARE TECHNOLOGIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,607.83. B.6 APPROVE PURCHASE OF SIX POLICE VEHICLES FROM CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $228,820.00 THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT#601-19. B.7 APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE MOTORCYCLES FROM LONGHORN HARLEY-DAVIDSON IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,028.88 THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT#601-19. B.8 APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE VEHICLES FROM SAM PACK'S FIVE STAR FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,360.00 THROUGH TARRANT COUNTY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT #2019-014. B.9 APPROVE PURCHASE OF SIX LIGHT-DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS FROM SAM PACK'S FIVE STAR FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,703.00 THROUGH A TARRANT COUNTY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT#2019-041. B.10 APPROVE PURCHASE OF A JETTER TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FROM RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, LP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,607.75 THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT#601-19. October 12, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 B.11 AWARD BID NO.20-027 TO ENVISIONWARE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED MATERIALS HANDLER FOR THE LIBRARY AT 9015 GRAND AVE., IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,554. B.12 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. D/B/A NMS LABS (NMS LABS) FOR FORENSIC LABORATORY SERVICES TO MODIFY THE TESTING CAPABILITIES AND APPROVE YEAR THREE CONTRACT PRICING IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,235. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items for this category. 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 APPROVE RESOLUTION 2020-037, DESIGNATING METHOD FOR MAKING WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND NAMING A PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER DESIGNEE. APPROVED Assistant City Secretary Traci Henderson presented item. Ms. Henderson informed City Council the resolution for their consideration is to designate a method of delivery for making written requests for public information and appointing a designee for the officer for public information. Upon approval of Resolution No. 2020-037, the following methods of delivery for acceptance of written requests for public information include: (1) Mailing Address City of North Richland Hills Office of the City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer P.O. Box 820609 North Richland Hills, Texas 76182 (2) Electronic email address openrecords@nrhtx.com (3) Officer for receipt of hand delivery during business hours October 12, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 City of North Richland Hills Office of the City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer 4301 City Point Drive North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 (4) Designating electronic submission through the city's website "Public Information Request Center" Upon approval, the city's website and sign required by the Public Information Act informing the public of their basic rights will updated to include the new methods of delivery. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-037. MOTION TO APPROVE CARR IED 5-0. 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 Wright Oujesky made the following announcements. Early voting for the November 3, 2020 election starts tomorrow and continues through October 30, 2020. Registered voters can vote early at the Dan Echols Center or at any of the early voting locations in Tarrant County. In addition to the race for president and other political offices, the November 3, 2020 election will include a bond proposition for North Richland Hills street improvements. Please visit our website for more information. Volunteers will make a difference in our community during the annual Fix It Blitz on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Projects will include mowing, tree trimming, fence repair, debris removal, light construction and painting for neighbors in need. For more information, please visit our website or contact the Neighborhood Services Department. The city will also hold the annual Fall Community Cleanup on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Bulky items like brush, tree limbs, fence panels, building materials, old furniture, October 12, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 etc. can be dropped off for disposal from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the TCC Northeast Campus. Paper shredding will also take place at this event. Household hazardous waste, refrigerators, tires, electronics and trailers of loose bricks, rocks or concrete will not be accepted. Please contact the Code Compliance Office or visit our website for more details. Kudos Korner - Rebecca Vinson at the Municipal Court - A citizen sent an email to thank Rebecca for showing patience and kindness to her daughter. She said her daughter experiences ticking and stuttering when she is in stressful situations. During a phone call with the court, Rebecca helped calm her daughter's nerves and give her peace. She said she could feel Rebecca's compassion radiate through the phone call and it was a relief to see her daughter smiling by the end of the call. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Os ar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: `\`�``tu'�\CHllC,oq�y'''%.,,��% n •:ti A J •�` Alicia Richardson %y.(� ••..••5; ��`� City Secretary/Chief GoNtvgaftieticer October 12, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7