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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2021-05-11 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE MAY 11, 2021 REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2 Suzy Compton Place 3 Mason Orr Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 4 Mike Benton Place 5 Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Deupree gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Deupree led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 CANVASS ELECTION RESULTS A.3.1 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2021-023, CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE MAY 1, 2021 GENERAL ELECTION. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed City Council the item before them this evening is to canvass the results of the May 1, 2021 General Election. Resolution No. 2021-023 formally accepts and declares the winning candidates. The agenda packet included a draft of the unofficial results from Tarrant County. The city is in receipt of the official May 11, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 results from Tarrant County. CANDIDATE NUMBER OF VOTES Council member, Place 1 Tito Rodriguez 2,343 Council member, Place 3 Suzy Compton 2,325 Council member, Place 5 Patrick Faram 1,863 Crystal Ndidi Ibe 633 Emmanuel Ngemto 155 Council member, Place 7 Kelvin Deupree 2,218 Staff recommends Council approve Resolution No. 2021-023, declaring the following elected to office: OFFICE NAME Place 1 Tito Rodriguez Place 3 Suzy Compton Place 5 Patrick Faram Place 7 Kelvin Deupree A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2021-023, CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE MAY 1,2021 GENERAL ELECTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)AND RECOGNITION(S) A.4.1 OATHS OF OFFICE AND SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS - COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR PLACES 1, 3, 5 AND 7. May 11, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 Mayor Trevino acknowledged and thanked former Council member Tim Welch for his service to the City of North Richland Hills. Mr. Welch was elected in 2002 and re-elected nine times. He served our city and region as a member of various boards and committees. Mayor Trevino also acknowledged Council member Mike Benton for his service to the City of North Richland Hills as an elected official and a teacher in the Birdville Independent School District. Council member Benton was appointed in 2017 to fulfill a vacancy and served on Council for three years. The ceremonial oath of office was administered to the following officials: Tito Rodriguez, Suzy Compton, Patrick Faram and Kelvin Deupree. The official oaths of office was administered by the City Secretary's Office. Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 6:31 p.m. for a brief reception. Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 6:48 p.m., with the following present. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2 Suzy Compton Place 3 Mason Orr Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 4 Patrick Faram Place 5 Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.5 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. A.6 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. A.7 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the consent agenda. May 11, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM ORR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2021 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS WITH APEX CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND DFW DOUBLE D CONTRACTING LLC, TO PERFORM CITY-WIDE SUPPLEMENTAL CONCRETE CONTRACTOR SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFP 21-014IN THE COLLECTIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,022,812 ANNUALLY. B.3 APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ITERIS, INC., FOR CUMULATIVE PURCHASES OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $245,550 USING A BUYBOARD CONTRACT AND A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CARROLLTON FOR THE PURCHASE OF SLURRY SEAL AND OTHER GOODS AND SERVICES FROM VENDORS SELECTED THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS. 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 There were no items for this category. May 11, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY - CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE VII, SOLICITORS AND HANDBILLS. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:50 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with the City Attorney- City of North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article VII, Solicitors and Handbills. Executive Session began at 6:53 p.m. and concluded at 7:20 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:21 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. 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. Keep NRH Beautiful has partnered with Tarrant Regional Water District and Tarrant County Master Gardeners to bring you a free online class each month through the end of the year. Topics will include lawn care, composting, sprinkler repair and more. Watch for information about each class and a link to join on the Keep NRH Beautiful Facebook page and the city's website. Summer fun has returned to NRH2O Family Water Park! The park is now open on Saturdays and Sundays and will be open daily starting on May 22. For hours and admission information, stop by the park office or visit nrh2o.com. Kudos Korner - Amber Corley at the Grand Hall - A citizen emailed her appreciation to Amber for helping to coordinate her wedding. The event planning was a little tricky as the bride was in Germany and was trusting that it would all be correct when she arrived. She said all of the details were perfect and Amber and her staff were incredibly helpful and kind. "It was with you and your assistance that our big day came to life, so thank you so, May 11, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 so much!" I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. \\"utoinfilloi�., O ar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: `��,S%j;.•• .. . ,'l' Alicia Richardson Q.4/11NIffill11dr ..........'' �. City Secretary/Chief Govef ' Of May 11, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6