HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2022-11-14 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 14, 2022
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
14th day of November at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular City Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tem, 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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE
EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - CITY
MANAGER.
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2. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 8735, 8859 AND 8867 BOULEVARD 26
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically 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 - 8735, 8859 and 8867 Boulevard 26. Executive Session began
at 6:02 p.m. and concluded at 6:37 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:37 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 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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 Tem, 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 Turnage gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Turnage led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
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There were no items for this category.
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
There were no items from this category.
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 DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE,TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 24, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CUSTOMER AGREEMENT
WITH CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS FOR CELL
PHONE SERVICE, MOBILE BROADBAND SERVICE, AND RELATED
PRODUCTS UTILIZING DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $110,000 FOR THE CURRENT BUDGET YEAR.
B.3 APPROVE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH DELL MARKETING, L.P.,
FOR ADDITIONAL PURCHASES OF HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND
ASSOCIATED WARRANTIES THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
RESOURCES CONTRACT DIR-TSO-3763, IN THE COLLECTIVE AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $372,400 FOR THE CURRENT BUDGET YEAR.
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B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC., USING OMNIA PARTNERS
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. R200901, TO PROVIDE VOICE AND DATA
CONNECTIVITY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000
ANNUALLY.
B.5 AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE
CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, LP,
USING BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 601-19, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A TANDEM DUMP TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $201,750.
B.6 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-047, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ESTABLISHING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR SHARED LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
NORTHEAST CAMPUS AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 791 OF THE TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE.
B.7 AUTHORIZE A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE SERVICES AND
PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR
BODY-WORN AND FLEET-MOUNTED CAMERA SYSTEMS, TO INCLUDE
DATA STORAGE AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES, USING BUYBOARD
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NO. 648-21, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$145,944 FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC22-0030, ORDINANCE NO. 3766, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ABCONS CORPORATION FOR A
REVISED SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A HOTEL AT 9020 GRAND AVENUE,
BEING 2.83 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 3E, BLOCK 1, NORTHEAST
CROSSING ADDITION, AND TRACT 5E1, LANDON C WALKER SURVEY,
ABSTRACT 1652.
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 revised special use
permit for 2.83 acres located at 9020 Grand Avenue. The area is designated on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as urban village and the current zoning is town center.
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Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Sanjiv Melwani with Abcons Corporation, located at 643 North
East Loop 820, presented the request and was available to answer questions.
City Council had no questions for Mr. Melwani.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The original application for a special use permit
was approved by City Council in 2018 and the project was delayed due to the COVID-19
pandemic. The request before City Council this evening includes three revisions to the
special use permit standards (1) to increase the number of guest rooms from 120 to 130;
(2) relocate the swimming pool from indoor to an outdoor location behind the building;
and (3) the business meeting room(s) be changed to a multipurpose flex room(s). The
relocation of the swimming pool modifies the footprint of the building by eliminating a
vehicle entrance on Walker Boulevard. Mr. Comstock informed City Council the site plan
is required to go through a third party architect.
City Council and staff discussed the pool and screening for the pool; the empty space
located on the north side that was originally planned for a porte-cochere; the space for
the additional ten rooms is the result of the removal of the porte-cochere and changing
the pool from indoor to outdoor; and parking for the project.
Council member Wright Oujeksy stated that she wants the pool to have a backside
screening wall and the east side and remaining sides that face the hotel to have a
wrought iron fence.
Council member Deupree asked if parking would be sufficient for the hotel. He also
asked if the parking along Walker would count toward required parking count. Mr.
Comstock confirmed that the project will have sufficient parking and the on-street parking
would count toward the required parking.
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.
Council member Wright Oujesky asked for the number of parking spots specifically for
the hotel. She expressed concern regarding . adequate parking for the hotel. Mr.
Comstock informed City Council that he did not know the number off hand.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3766, TO INCLUDE A
MASONRY SCREENING WALL FOR THE POOL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH AND EAST
SIDE PAST THE DUMPSTER.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.2 ZC22-0035, ORDINANCE NO. 3767, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HARRISON FRENCH &
ASSOCIATES FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A QUICK SERVICE
RESTAURANT AT 8376 DAVIS BOULEVARD, BEING 1.001 ACRES
DESCRIBED AT LOT 2R3R1, BLOCK 1, DAVIS-NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY
ADDITION.
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and announced that the applicant requested the
public hearing be continued to the December 12, 2022 meeting.
C.3 ZC22-0042, ORDINANCE NO. 3768, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION
AREAS WITH ELEVATED LIGHTS AT 6200 HOLIDAY LANE, BEING 41.07
ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1 R, BLOCK A, COLLEGE HILL ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item.
Mr. Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for
41.07 acres located at 6200 Holiday Lane to place elevated lights for outdoor recreation
areas. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as community
services and the current zoning is for school, church, and institutional. Mr. Husband
provided site photos of the property.
Mr. Kent Means, Fort Worth Christian School, 6200 Holiday Lane presented the item.
The school is seeking approval of elevated lights at the softball field and future tennis
courts. Mr. Means mentioned the school has funding for the softball field lights. If
approved, the elevated lights for the tennis courts will be installed when funding has been
secured for the project. Mr. Means reviewed the proposed light fixtures that includes a
cap to control light overspill.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. He reviewed the site plan and conceptual master
plan for the campus. The request for the installation of elevated lights at the softball field
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includes four (4) light poles with LED luminaries (25) with a mounting height of 60 to 70
feet above grade. The request for the installation of elevated lights for the future tennis
courts includes eight (8) light poles with LED luminaires (24) with a mounting height of 60
feet above grade. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their November 3 meeting,
recommended approval with a vote of 4-0.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing.
Mr. Scott Walsh, 7405 Maple Drive, stated that he lives in the vicinity of the proposed
lights and he can see the lighting from the football field in his backyard. He suggested the
planting of trees to shield adjacent neighborhoods.
There being no other citizens wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE,TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3768.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.4 ZC22-0040, ORDINANCE NO. 3769, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEN LOIBL FOR A ZONING
CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-1-S (SPECIAL SINGLE-FAMILY)
AT 8900 KIRK LANE, BEING 1.45 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 18A1,
STEPHEN.RICHARDSON SURVEY,ABSTRACT 1266.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing for Ordinance Nos. 3769 and 3770 and called
on Director of Planning Clayton Comstock to introduce the items. Mayor Trevino
announced that items C.4, C.5 and D.1 would be presented together, but separate action
will be taken on each item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for
1.454 acres located at 8900 Kirk Lane from AG (agricultural) to R-1-2 (special
single-family) and a special use permit for a permanent accessory building. In
connection with these requests is a final plat for the property to create one single-family
residential lot. 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 and property owner Ben Loibl, 8900 Kirk Lane presented the request. He
mentioned that he owns the house next door to 8900 Kirk Lane. The purpose for the three
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requests tonight is to build a permanent accessory building and to update the existing
residence. The brick facade accessory building will be located at the southwest corner of
the lot. He mentioned that he would like to increase the footprint of the existing house by
adding a pergola and a master bedroom suite. He mentioned that he would like the
accessory building to be 10' wider.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The applicant's request is for a zoning change, a
special use permit for a permanent accessory building and a final plat. The purpose of
the final plat and zoning change allows the applicant to request building permits to update
the existing residence at 8900 Kirk Lane. Currently the lot is a legal non-conforming lot
and the subdivision and zoning ordinances require zoning and platting prior to issue of
building permits. The applicant's proposed accessory building is more than 40,000
square feet and a special use permit is required for variances from accessory building
standards. The applicant proposes a maximum wall height of 14 feet vs. 12 feet; a
maximum floor area of 2,200 square feet (3.4% of lot area) vs. 1,583 square feet (2.5%
of lot area); and a permanent accessory structure to exceed square footage of the
primary residence. The primary residence is 1,962 square feet and the accessory
structure is 2,200 square feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their October
17, 2022 meeting, recommended approval of items C.4, ZC22-0040 and C.5, ZC22-0043
with a vote of 7-0. The Planning and Zoning Commission also recommended approval of
PLAT22-0029 with the conditions outlined in the Development Review Committee
comments.
Associate Mayor Pro .Terror Turnage asked if the accessory building includes a concrete
driveway to the accessory building. Mr. Comstock confirmed there will be a concrete
driveway.
City Council and staff discussed the applicant's proposed modifications, the size of
adjacent permanent accessory structures, and the amount of additional square footage
needed for the primary residence to exceed the accessory structure.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearings. 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 DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR,TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3769.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
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C.5 ZC22-0043, ORDINANCE NO. 3770, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEN LOIBL FOR A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 8900 KIRK LANE,
BEING 1.45 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 18A1, STEPHEN RICHARDSON
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with items C.4 and D.1.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, TO APPROVE ZC22-0043, ORDINANCE
NO. 3770.
Mayor Trevino mentioned that he did not see a problem with the applicant's request for a
2,750 square foot accessory building on the property. The applicant's neighbors on both
sides have larger accessory buildings. The City Council can consider tying the size of
the accessory building to the expansion of the home to accommodate the accessory
building.
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Turnage asked Council member Wright Oujesky if she is
amenable to amending her motion.
Council member Wright Oujesky stated that her motion is for a 40X55 accessory
building.
THE MOTION FAILED 2-4; WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS WRIGHT OUJESKY AND
COMPTON VOTING FOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS ORR, TURNAGE AND DEUPREE VOTING AGAINST.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED
BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ZC22-0043, ORDINANCE
NO. 3770, WITH APPROVAL FOR A 2,750 SQUARE FEET PERMANENT
ACCESSORY BUILDING, PROVIDED THAT THE FOOTPRINT OF THE HOUSE WILL
BE EQUIVALENT TO THE SIZE OF THE OUTBUILDING WITHIN FIVE (5)YEARS.
Mr. Loibl shared that he plans to sell his home next year and he would not have time for
the additional construction on the residence.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Turnage commented that the city will provide him five years.
Mr. Comstock expressed his concern regarding enforcement and asked City Council if
they would consider approving the 2,200 square feet for the accessory building today
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and at such time the footprint of the residence is enlarged the accessory building can be
increased.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Turnage amended his motion.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ZC22-0043, ORDINANCE NO.
3770, WITH APPROVAL FOR A 2,750 SQUARE FEET PERMANENT ACCESSORY
BUILDING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-1, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY
VOTING AGAINST.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1 PLAT22-0029 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BARTON CHAPA
SURVEYING FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CASWELL ADDITION,
BEING 1.454 ACRES LOCATED AT 8900 KIRK LANE.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with items C.4 and C.5.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, TO APPROVE PLAT22-0029 WITH THE CONDITIONS
OUTLINED IN THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
D.2 PLAT22-0028 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BENJAMIN ALICEA
FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, ANTINONE ADDITION,
BEING 1.740 ACRES LOCATED AT 7200 MID-CITIES BOULEVARD.
APPROVED
Mr. Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a final plat of Lots 1 and
2, Block 2, Antinone Addition for 1.740 acres located at 7200 Mid-Cities Boulevard.
Currently the lot is vacant and located in front of the North Richland Hills Animal Adoption
and Rescue Center. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as
office commercial and the current zoning is C-2 commercial. Mr. Husband provided site
photos of the property.
Applicant representative Benjamin Alicea, Vertical Arts Design, 3170 Rigsby Lane,
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Celina, Texas presented the item on behalf of property owner Western Texas, LLC. They
propose to develop a Dollar Store on Lot 1 and Lot 2 will remain vacant for future
development. Mr. Alicea mentioned that staff is in receipt of their site plan and is
currently under review.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
October 17, 2022 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0 with the conditions
outlined in the Development Review Committee comments.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM RODRIGUEZ, TO APPROVE PLAT22-0028, WITH THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED
IN THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 CONSIDER AWARD OF RFB NO. 22-026 TO BEAN ELECTRICAL, INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHTOWER / DAVIS BLVD. TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PROJECT (ST2103) IN THE AMOUNT OF $434,362.50 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT.
APPROVED
Director of Public Works Caroline Waggoner presented the item. Staff recommends City
Council award RFB No. 22-026 to Bean Electrical, Inc., for the Davis Boulevard /
Hightower Drive traffic signal project. The project is to provide a traffic signal at the
three-leg intersection of Hightower Drive and Davis Boulevard. Bean Electrical, Inc.
submitted the lowest bid and has completed a number of traffic signal installations as a
subcontractor on Rufe Snow and Mid Cities Boulevard. Bean Electrical, Inc. is also a
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) certified contractor.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, TO AWARD RFB NO. 22-026 TO BEAN ELECTRICAL,
INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHTOWER DRIVE / DAVIS BOULEVARD
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $434,362.50 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
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F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-048, ADOPTING THE CITY'S
INVESTMENT POLICY, ADOPTING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPROVED
Director of Finance Mark Mills presented the item.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-048,
ADOPTING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY, ADOPTING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT
STRATEGY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3771, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS AND
SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION, SERIES 2022A"; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BY THE LEVY OF AN AD VALOREM TAX
UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY AND A LIMITED
PLEDGE OF THE NET REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE OPERATION OF
THE CITY'S WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH CERTIFICATES AND RESOLVING
OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE,
PAYMENT, SECURITY AND DELIVERY OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPROVED
Director of Finance Mark Mills introduced the item.
Ms. Laura Alexander, Senior Managing Director Hilltop Securities Inc., presented the
results of the bid and the lowest cost came from Fidelity Capital Markets at a rate of
3.963488%. She recommended that City Council approve the bid from Fidelity Capital
Markets.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3771, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND
WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION, SERIES 2022A"; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BY THE LEVY OF AN AD VALOREM TAX UPON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY AND A LIMITED PLEDGE OF THE NET
REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE OPERATION OF THE CITY'S WATERWORKS AND
SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH CERTIFICATES
AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE,
PAYMENT, SECURITY AND DELIVERY OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-046, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
APPROVED
City Secretary / Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson presented the item. The
request before City Council this evening is to approve Resolution No. 2022-046
appointing Larkin Hoberer to Place 1 on the Teen Court Advisory Board, term expiring
June 30, 2023 and Scott Walsh to Place 3A on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, term
expiring June 30, 2023.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY MAYOR
PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ,TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-046,AS PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-045A, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO A
CHARTER REVIEW TASK FORCE.
APPROVED
City Manager Mark Hindman presented the item. The City Council, at its October 24,
2022 meeting, approved Resolution No. 2022-045 creating a Charter Review Task Force.
Tonight's item includes the citizens appointed to the Charter Review Task Force. The
following citizens will serve on the task force: Mike Benton, Brianne Goetz, Phil Beckman,
Jason Winans, Melissa Kates and Patti Hourihan. The task force also includes Council
members Rita Wright Oujesky, Mason Orr and Scott Turnage.
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Mayor Trevino recommends that City Council add two members to the committee for
newly elected official Blake Vaughn to be effective upon his swearing into office.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-045A,
WITH THE AGREEMENT THAT PLACE 5 BLAKE VAUGHN WILL APPOINT TWO
MEMBERS AT A FUTURE DATE.
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 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the
employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - City Manager.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, TO APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH CITY MANAGER, MARK HINDMAN, AS
DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Orr made the following announcements.
The City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 to canvass
the results of the November 8 election.
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed November 24 and 25, 2022
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.
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Join us on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for the annual NRH Christmas Tree
Lighting. The event will take place at Stormy Plaza Park, next to the Library. Families will
be able to enjoy the Christmas Tree and all of the holiday lights and scenery along Grand
and Hawk Avenues through January 2, 2023.
Kudos Korner - the Public Works Utility Division - We received an email from a resident
thanking the Public Works staff who repaired a water main break in the Stonybrooke
subdivision. "These guys were out in the cold rain all day working to restore water service
to us. Sometimes we take people like this for granted...l certainly do not. These people
are to be commended," the resident said.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:41pm.
Oscar evino, Mayor
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November 14, 2022
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