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Home My WebLink AboutCPA 2025-10-08 Minutes CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS 2025 CAPITAL PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2025, 6:00 PM PUBLIC LIBRARY, 9015 GRAND AVENUE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 The 2025 Capital Program Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Community Room at the North Richland Hills Public Library. The following members were present: Tito Rodriguez, Chair, Richard Davis, Vice Chair, Mona Bailey, Suzy Compton, Rodney Glenn, Brianne Goetz, Patti Hourihan, Mike Kerby, Dave Lambson, David Newhouse, Kyle Pekurney, Ann Perchard, Gary Vieregger, Justin Welborn, Mark Wood, Darlisa Diltz, Bill Whitsett, Elouise Kennedy, Marc Trevino, Joe Tolbert The following member(s) were absent: Jason Roberts, Miles Maze, Julia Miller, Sean Nutt, Brad Pipes, Adam Pope, John Schleeter, Steve Tate, Jane Birkes. Staff present at the meeting were: Paulette Hartman, City Manager, Trudy Lewis, Assistant City Manager, Cecilia Barham, Director of Library Services, Erik Cook,Assistant Fire Chief, Chris Amarante, Director of Facilities & Construction, Mary Peters, Communications Director, Raelyn Darnell, Emergency Management Coordinator CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Tito Rodriguez at 6:00 p.m. II. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 MEETING A motion was made by Committee Member Mike Kerby, seconded by Committee Member Mark Wood to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2025, Capital Program Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. III. REVIEW FIRE STATION 2 AND FIRE STATION 3 PROPOSED PROJECTS AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS Thank you was expressed from the Committee to the fire department for their time in the previous two meetings. IV. REVIEW AND DISCUSS NEEDS AND PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES FOR LIBRARY PROJECTS Library Director Cecilia Barham started the Library presentation by reviewing various numbers to provide some background on Library statistics. She also went over various Library collections, programs, and services offered. Ms. Barham emphasized the importance of"Citizens First"; stating that Library decisions are driven by citizen need and desire. Ms. Barham provided a brief history of the previous and current library buildings. Ms. Barham explained this Library project has 5 goals. • Goal 1 is Expand Library Community Room. The Library is experiencing a 379% increase since 2013 in program participation, along with continually exceeding room capacity. Estimated costs were shared with the committee, as well as a remodel plan, increasing capacity to 500 people. Questions and discussions followed. • Goal 2 is Create a Family Friendly First Floor. Collection location strategy has changed and protection of young readers is a priority. Collection location re-design was shared. Questions and discussions followed. • Goal 3 is Expand the Children's Area. • Goal 4 is Additional Study and Collaboration Rooms. Since 2022, there has been a 63% increase in the monthly average of study room reservations. • Goal 5 is Expand Circulation Workroom. This goal would allow for various efficiencies in both use of space and staff time. Ms. Barham then presented the cost estimates at a total of$15,960,000 for all five goals. Cecilia Barham, Chris Amarante, and Paulette Hartman took several questions from the committee on the presentation and recommended floor plans. Ms. Barham noted that the goals are presented in order of prioritization. V. REVIEW MEETING DATES AND DISCUSSION ITEMS Future meeting dates were confirmed without objection. The next meeting will be at the NRH Library. The library tour will start in Community Room at the NRH Library on October 21st VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS An opportunity for citizens to address the 2025 Capital Program Advisory Committee on matters which are scheduled on this agenda for consideration by the 2025 Capital Program Advisory Committee but not scheduled as a public hearing. In order to address the 2025 Capital Program Advisory Committee during public comments, a Public Meeting Appearance Card must be completed and presented to the recording secretary prior to the start of the 2025 Capital Program Advisory Committee meeting. There were no requests to speak from the public. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. APPROy • ,.- Ii14) JIMA Tito Rodriguez, Ch 'r 1 Raelyn Darnell, Secretary