HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2022-07-25 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
J U LY 25, 2022
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
25th day of July 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
Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Scott Turnage Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Vacant: Place 5
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager
Karen Manila Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
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.
City Council had no questions for staff.
2. DISCUSS NOVEMBER 8, 2022 SPECIAL ELECTION
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson stated the item before them
this evening is to discuss early voting polling locations for the November 8, 2022 Special
Election. Staff is in receipt of Tarrant County's draft early voting polling locations, which
includes one site in North Richland Hills located at St. Paul Presbyterian Church on Rufe
Snow Drive. Staff seeks direction from City Council to determine if an additional early
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voting polling location should be requested for North Richland Hills. Ms. Richardson
shared with City Council that Dan Echols is not an early voting polling location due to the
Glenview East project and associated gas line relocation by Atmos. Due to this project,
staff determined the location would not be used during 2022. Typically, the library is a
location for early voting during city elections. However, that would not be likely for this
election, with two locations less than two miles from the library. Ms. Richardson shared
that the city, should City Council decide to add an additional voting location, will be
responsible for the additional cost of the location. City Council discussed the need to
have an additional location in the northern portion of the city. City Council directed staff
to request the use of Former Bursey Senior Center as an early voting polling location.
3. FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET WORK SESSION.
City Manager Mark Hindman informed City Council the discussion for this budget work
session focuses on the projects proposed in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget.
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year
2022-2023 Capital Budget. The proposed projects include $1,000,000 for preventive
street maintenance funded by General Fund reserves; $50,000 for sidewalk rehabilitation
and replacement funded by General Fund reserves; $120,000 for Acts Court retaining
wall funded by General Capital Improvements Project reserves; $250,000 for pavement
marking improvements funded by General Capital Improvements Project reserves;
$175,000 for pedestrian connectivity enhancements funded by General Capital
Improvements Project reserves; $140,000 for street assessment project funded by
General Capital Improvements Project reserves; $195,550 for transportation management
equipment (upgrade and synchronize traffic signals) funded by General Capital
Improvements Project reserves; and $15,000 for Sao Paulo Court funded by Community
Development Block Grant and General Capital Improvements Project reserves.
Ms. Hartman provided an update on the 2020 street bond program. The projects
underway include Glenview Drive East; Glenview Drive West; Bedford Euless Road; Iron
Horse West; Iron Horse East; Lariat Trail; Meadow Oak Drive; Pearl Street; Southampton
Drive; and Diamond Loch West Courts. Projects scheduled to begin in fiscal year
2022-2023 include Stonybrooke Drive; Nob Hill Drive; Dawn Drive; Main Street; and
Windhaven Road. Projects scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2023-2024 include Kirk
Lane; Wood View Drive; South Crest; Sierra Drive; Harmonson; and North Richland
Boulevard. Projects scheduled to begin in 2024-2025 include Crystal Lane, Daniel Drive,
and Post Oak Drive.
Ms. Hartman provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Drainage
Capital projects to be funded by Drainage Utility reserves. The proposed projects include
$1,200,000 for Meadow Lakes BFC-7 drainage improvements; $212,000 for Northwest
Stonybrooke Drive drainage improvements; $325,000 for Stream LB-1 bank restoration;
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and $100,000 for street drainage improvement projects.
Ms. Hartman provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Utility Capital
projects. The proposed projects include $250,000 for wastewater manhole replacement
and rehabilitation funded by Utility Fund reserves; $4,855,500 for cellular meter reading
replacement funded by Certificates of Obligation Bonds; $160,000 for Impact Fee Update
funded by Utility Capital Improvements Project reserves; $775,000 for lead and copper
service line assessment funded by Utility Capital Improvements Project, reserves;
$275,000 sewer main replacement (Lowery Lane) funded by Utility Capital Improvements
Project reserves; and $6,150,000 for Watauga Road 24" transmission main funded by
Certificates of Obligation Bonds.
Ms. Hartman provided an operations budget summary of the proposed Fiscal Year
2022-2023 Parks & Recreation Facility Development Fund. The proposed operating
revenue is $7,005,662 (does not include NRH Centre) and proposed total operating
expenses is $6,140,858 (includes debt service, transfers and indirect cost/reserves).
The proposed projects include $25,000 for annual tree planting funded by Park Fund
reserves; $45,000 for Cross Timbers bleacher shade replacement funded by Parks Fund
reserves; $200,000 for Dr. Pillow playground replacement funded by Parks Fund
reserves; $150,000 for Green Valley fence and drainage funded by Parks Fund
reserves; $220,000 for park infrastructure maintenance 2023 funded by Park Fund
reserves; $120,000 NRH Centre equipment replacement funded by NRH Centre reserves;
and $101,689 for weather stations alert system funded by American Rescue Plan
Spending Act ("ARPA") grant funds.
Ms. Hartman provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Aquatic Fund
Capital projects. The proposed projects include $100,000 for general facilities
improvements 2023 funded by NRH2O reserves; $200,000 for Green Xtreme replacement
design funded by NRH2O reserves; and $85,000 for attraction and facility analysis
funded by NRH2O reserves.
Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 Facilities Capital projects. The proposed projects include $710,325 for
two generators funded by Hazard Mitigation Grant Program ($568,260) and Facilities
Fund; $77,500 for carpet replacement funded by ARPA grant funds; $72,500 for building
improvement projects funded by ARPA grant funds; $25,000 for library roof repair
funded by ARPA grant funds; $22,000 to replace and. add LED lighting at fire
maintenance funded by ARPA grant funds; $59,000 to replace overhead doors at Fire
Station #2 funded by Building Services reserves; $98,000 to replace carpet in Grand
Hall, Grand Hall lobby and hallway funded by NRH Centre's reserve fund; $150,000 for
new lighting controller at NRH Centre funded by NRH Centre Fund reserves; $600,000 to
replace HVAC system at the library funded by ARPA grant funds; and $90,000 to replace
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corroding lighting with new LED equipment funded by NRH Centre Capital Improvements
Project reserves.
Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 major capital equipment. The proposed equipment includes $986,000 to
replace 2003 American LeFrance fire engine funded by Certificates of Obligation;
$184,500 to replace 2003 GMC Kodiak crew dump truck funded by Certificates of
Obligation; and $201,750 to replace 2003 GMC Kodiak tandem dump truck funded by
Certificates of Obligation.
Assistant City Manager Karen Manila provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year
2022-2023 Information Technology Fund. The proposed projects include $200,000 for
GIS infrastructure update funded by ARPA grant funds; $50,000 for field data collection
equipment for Public Works funded by ARPA grant funds and $160,000 for network
switches update funded by IT budget.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY- LOT 1, BLOCK 3, SMITHFIELD ADDITION
2. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE
EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES -
MUNICIPAL JUDGE
3. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NEGOTIATIONS - 8358 DAVIS BOULEVARD
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:48 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072:
Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - Lot 1, Block 3, Smithfield
Addition, Section 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and
duties of public employees - Municipal Judge and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding
Economic Development negotiations - 8358 Davis Boulevard. Executive Session began at
6:51 p.m. and concluded at 7:12 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 7:12 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 25, 2022 at 7:17 p.m.
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Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Scott Turnage Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Vacant: Place 5
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Compton gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Compton, with the assistance of Anderson Spisak with Boy Scout Troop
1910, 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.
AA 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
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 11, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 PLAT22-0023 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MANHARD
CONSULTING FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 1 R1 AND 1R2, BLOCK B,
HOMETOWN-DOLCE ADDITION, BEING 5.19 ACRES LOCATED AT 6021
PARKER BOULEVARD.
B.3 CONSIDER AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH FREESE &
NICHOLS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $128,620.00 FOR A
GENERATOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR 9 CITY FACILITIES.
B.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-031, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE
GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE 2022 WALMART LOCAL COMMUNITY GRANT
PROGRAM.
B.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-032, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE
GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR ADVANCED DNA ANALYSIS UTILIZING SEASON OF JUSTICE
GRANT FUNDING.
B.6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-030, APPOINTING ANTHONY BRIDGES TO
PLACE 6 ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-033,
ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT
PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE PROJECT TO REPLACE A WATER LINE
ALONG CYNTHIA CIRCLE.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Assistant Director of
Neighborhood Services Kristin James to introduce the item.
Ms. James shared that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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allocated special Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funds are intended
to respond to COVID-19. As a Direct Entitlement City, North Richland Hills will be
awarded approximately $250,000. Similar to the CDBG program, North Richland Hills
must propose a project for the funds. Staff proposes to replace a two-inch water line with
a six-inch line along Cynthia Circle to address maintenance issues and meet current
standards for domestic flow and fire protection.
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 COMPTON, SECONDED BY DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-033, ADOPTING
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT PROGRAM AND
APPROVING THE PROJECT TO REPLACE A WATER LINE ALONG CYNTHIA CIRCLE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
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 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3749, APPOINTING THE PRESIDING JUDGE AND
SUBSTITUTE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD.
APPROVED
City Manager Mark Hindman shared that City Council met in Executive Session to
discuss the appointment of the Presiding Judge and Substitute Judge. Ordinance No.
3749 appoints Stewart Bass as the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of Record for
a term of two years and paid a salary of $90,105. The ordinance also appoints Lorraine
Irby to serve as the Substitute Municipal Judge when the Presiding Judge of the
Municipal Court of Record is temporarily absent for any reason.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3749, AS
PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.2 AUTHORIZE REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR BID NO. 22-014 FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE AND POLICE TRAINING CENTER WROUGHT
IRON FENCE,LOCATED AT 7204 DICK FISHER DRIVE.
APPROVED
Director of Facilities and Construction Chris Amarante presented the item. The city
requested bids for additional fencing on. the east side of the Fire and Police Training
Center. The city received three bids, all of which exceed the original budget. City
management recommends rejecting all bids and evaluate alternative options.
Council member Orr asked what other alternative options are available. Mr. Amarante
stated that staff will match the style of the south side of Dick Fisher South. The city has
received bids that have come within and below the budget. The dollar amount is within
the City Manager's signing authority and therefore will not come back for action by City
Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE REJECTION OF ALL BIDS
RECEIVED FOR BID NO. 22-014 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE AND POLICE
TRAINING CENTER WROUGHT IRON FENCE LOCATED AT 7204 DICK FISHER DRIVE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.3 RATIFY THE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR EIGHTEEN (18)
PUBLIC SAFETY PORTABLE RADIOS USING HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL (HGAC) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HGAC RA05-21, AS AN END
USER UNDER CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT CSC NO. 50054, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $99,909.63.
APPROVED
Fire Chief Stan Tinney presented the item. Staff seeks City Council's action to ratify the
payment to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of 18 public safety portable radios
in the amount of $99,909.63. The funding for this purchase is in the Fiscal Year
2021-2022 budget. Staff received a quote from Motorola that expired July 21, 2022. Staff
requested an extension to allow City Council to approve the purchase at tonight's meeting
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and allow time to process payment. Motorola did not extend the quote, staff was informed
the cost for the equipment would increase by 30%. Staff purchased the equipment due to
the unanticipated cost increase and to address immediate need to replace "end of
support",radios.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE AND RATIFY THE PAYMENT TO
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR EIGHTEEN (18) PUBLIC SAFETY PORTABLE
RADIOS USING HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC) COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT HGAC RA05-21, AS AN END USER UNDER CITY OF FORT WORTH
CONTRACT CSC NO. 50054, IN THE AMOUNT OF$99,909.63.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.4 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-035, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 TO FULFILL THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM
ON CITY COUNCIL, PLACE 5, AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT
WITH OTHER TARRANT COUNTY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND
CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR ELECTION SERVICES.
APPROVED
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson presented the item.
Resolution No. 2022-035 orders a Special Election for November 8, 2022 to fulfill the
vacancy on City Council, Place 5. The resolution authorizes the city to hold its election
jointly with other Tarrant County entities, contract with Tarrant County to administer the
joint election and establishes voting locations. The candidate filing period begins July 26
and continues through August 25: The City Secretary's Office will accept applications
during business hours. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted October
24 through November 4. The main early voting location is Tarrant County Elections
Center at 2700 Premier, Fort Worth. Qualified voters will be able to vote at any early
voting polling location in Tarrant County. North Richland Hills has one early voting
location at St. Paul Presbyterian Church on Rufe Snow Drive. Per direction provided by
City Council during their work session, staff will request an additional early voting location
at Former Bursey Senior Center. Additional locations close to North Richland Hills
include Northeast Courthouse, Tarrant County College Northeast Campus and Keller
Town Hall. On Election Day the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. As
information becomes available, the city's website will be updated with polling locations.
Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution No. 2022-035.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.2022-035.
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
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino announced there was action necessary as the result of discussion in
Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic
Development negotiations - 8358 Davis Boulevard.
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented the item. The city owns 9.405
acres of property at the northwest corner of Davis Boulevard and Main Street. The city
published notification of accepting bids for the appraised value of the property in the Fort
Worth Star Telegram. The city received one bid that meets the bid specifications. Staff
defers to City Council to take action.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ANY NECESSARY AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH PG INVESTCO, LLC FOR 9.405 ACRES AT LOT 1, BLOCK
3,SMITHFIELD ADDITION IN THE AMOUNT OF$4,500,000.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Wright Oujesky made the following announcements.
The NRH Police Department invites you to meet their team. The department is hosting
informal public meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday this week. Visit the city's website or call the Police Department at
817-427-7000 to find the meeting nearest you.
The Mayor's Summer Reading Club continues through Saturday, August 6 with special
events and activities for all ages at the NRH Library. Stop by the library or visit their
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website for complete details.
The City of North Richland Hills reminds all residents and businesses of our
twice-per-week watering schedule. Please water lawns and landscaping only on your
designated days. You can go online to nrhtx.com/conservation for more information.
Kudos Korner - Richard Whitt, Darren Lance, Jacob Williams, Brent Blevins, John Hipol
and Austin Sanders in the Fire Department, and Dispatcher Diane Skaggs in the Police
Department - Medical City North Hills recently presented these employees with a
Lifesaving Recognition Award for their efforts in saving a 65-year-old man who had
suffered a heart attack. When the call came into 9-1-1, Diane provided detailed
instructions that allowed bystanders to perform CPR until paramedics arrived.
Paramedics had the patient stable and handed him off to the team waiting at the hospital
within 24 minutes from the call being placed. Thanks to their quick work, the man
survived and is making an excellent recovery.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
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