HEAR PRESENTATION OF MR. OLIVER PETTIT -- Consider hearing presentation of Mr. Oliver Pettit regarding Kate Baker Park Building. This item was placed on the agenda by Mayor Ragan.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 PROPOSED TAX RATE -- Consider the following: A) Conducting a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2010-11 ad valorem property tax rate and B) Close public hearing. 8/24/2010 2010 Property Tax Rates in City of Richland Hills; Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 8 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 PROPOSED BUDGET – Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing on Fiscal Year 2010-11 proposed budget and capital improvements plan and B) Close public hearing.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RP 02-10, A PROPOSED AMENDED REPLAT APPLICATION, CASE NO. RP 02-10, TO CREATE ONE 1.11 ACRE RESIDENTIAL LOT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7008 HOVENKAMP AVENUE AND 3432 FAITH CREEK LANE, ZONED R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -- Consider the following: A) Conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed amended replat application combining two residential lots located at 7008 Hovenkamp Avenue and 3432 Faith Creek Lane, to create one 1.11 acre lot with frontage on both streets. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a 3-2 vote.) and B) Approve a proposed amended replat application combining two residential lots located at 7008 Hovenkamp Avenue and 3432 Faith Creek Lane, to create one 1.11 acre lot with frontage on both streets. 8/24/2010 Documents 8/2/2010 Planning & Zoning Agenda
APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE AT A TWO CENTS PER CAPITA FEE -- Consider discussing and approving a resolution authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and authorizing the payment of two cents per capita fee ($167) to fund regulatory and related activities related to Atmos Energy Corporation. 7/21/2010 Resolution; Model Staff Report; ACSC city membership list and July 21, 2010 memorandum from Mr. Jay Doegey and Odis Dolton , Co-Chairs, ACSC to member cities.
DISCUSS PROPOSED WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY RATE INCREASES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CONSULTING FIRM PALMER AND ASSOCIATES, REVIEW PLAN OF ACTION AND SCHEDULE ORDINANCE ADOPTION DATE -- Consider discussing proposed water and wastewater utility rate increases as recommended by the professional engineering consulting firm Palmer and Associates, review plan of action to addressed deficiencies in the wastewater system and schedule an ordinance adoption date of Tuesday, September 14, 2010. 8/24/2010 Action Plan 8/24/2010 E-mail from the Director of Publice Works to the City Manager. 8/24/2010 Revised Action Plan
APPROVE RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTION ORDINANCE AS DEVELOPED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY – Consider discussing and approving a rental property inspection ordinance as developed by the City Attorney designed to protect rental property occupants and improve the condition of rental properties in the City. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Regular Meeting. 6/22/2010 Agenda Item Number 10 from Council``s Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVE LIBRARY ITEMS FOR AUCTION VIA THE INTERNET – Consider discussing and approving the auction by the Library of withdrawn outdated books and media via the internet. 8/24/2010 Auction items
HEAR AND ACCEPT CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING PRIORITY LIST AS PRESENTED BY THE RICHLAND HILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS -- Consider discussing and accepting capital project funding priority list as presented by the Richland Hills Development Corporation Board of Directors regarding expenditure of Economic Development 4B Sales Tax revenue. 8/24/2010 RHDC August 24, 2010 Meeting Agenda
APPROVE FUNDING OPTIONS FOR PROPOSED CONVERSION OF ROSEBUD PARK WALKING PATH -- Consider discussing and approving funding options to support the conversion of the Rosebud Park walking path from gravel to concrete. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 9 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting.
13. CONSIDER CALLING TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS, ONE FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 AND ANOTHER FOR OCTOBER 14, 2010 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING INFORMATION TO OUR CITIZENS REGARDING: A) FACTUAL INFORMATION ON THE CITY’S EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND B) FACTUAL INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT COULD BE ACTIVATED SHOULD CITIZENS VOTE NOT TO CONTINUE THE FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN RICHLAND HILLS -- Consider calling two town hall meetings (one on 9-19-2010 and another on 10-14-2010) to inform citizens of factual information regarding the existing transportation system and the alternate transportation system that would or could be provided by the winning bidder(s) should a majority of citizens vote No to the question on the November 2nd ballot of whether the Fort Worth Transportation Authority should be continued in Richland Hills. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 14 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 14. CONSIDER TASKING CITY STAFF TO CONTACT QUALIFIED MEETING MODERATORS TO ARRANGE FOR A MODERATOR FOR EACH OF THE TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS CALLED ON THE CITY’S CURRENT AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS -- Consider tasking City Staff to contact qualified moderators to host and moderate the two town hall meetings. Consider first contacting the LWV Arlington, which hosted one of the earlier such town hall meetings first and then other appropriate and acceptable groups should the LWV Arlington not be available. Staff should present options to Council at the next meeting for consideration, discussion and approval. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 15 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting 15. CONSIDER DISCUSSING THE FORMAT, RULES AND CONTENT FOR THE TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON THE CITY’S CURRENT AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS -- Consider discussing the format, rules and content for the two town hall meetings on the city’s current and alternate transportation systems. Review the rules of the LWV and the format and rules of the last town hall meetings conducted Agenda, August 24, 2010 Regular Council Meeting Page 4 on the city’s transportation system. Discuss the content of the presentations to be given and who the presenters will be. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 16 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 16. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PLACE A NOTICE IN THE NEXT APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSLETTER REGARDING THE TIME, DATE AND LOCATION OF THE TOWN HALL MEETINGS. ALSO CONSIDER PLACING A NOTICE ON THE CITY’S WEB SITE AND ON ANY AVAILABLE SIGNS AROUND THE CITY, INCLUDING THE ONE LOCATED AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER. CONSIDER USING THE CITY’S AUTOMATED TELEPHONIC NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND EMAIL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM TO ALERT CITIZENS TO THE MEETINGS -- Consider authorizing staff to use the city newsletters, web site, animal shelter sign, other available signs, the city’s email notification system and the city’s automated calling system to inform citizens regarding the upcoming town hall meetings. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 17 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting.
CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A CODE ENFORCMENT ABATEMENT SINKING FUND – Consider discussing and approving establishment of a code enforcement sinking fund to effect abatement of nuisances and substandard buildings with such fund receiving contributions from Oil and Gas Fund, Richland Hills Development Corporation, General Fund and grants from NCTCOG and solid waste franchise provider. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Head.
CONSIDER REVIEWING THE MISSION, COMPOSITION, FUNDING, LEADERSHIP, DIRECTION AND PAST ACTIVITIES OF THE KEEP RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION AND PROVIDING DIRECTION TO ITS CHAIR AND MEMBERS REGARDING CURRENT AND FUTURE PRIORITIES, EXPECTATIONS AND AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES -- Consider reviewing the mission of the KRHB Commission and discussing what specific activities this commission was originally appointed to address, what its current and future focus should be, and activities which should and should not be part of this commission``s focus. Provide direction to the commission on the expectations of Council for it``s role in keeping Richland Hills beautiful, its leadership, what that mission entails, where it``s scarce funding is to be spent to achieve its stated mission, and that all non-mission related activities are to be immediately suspended. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Marrs. 8/10/2010 E-mail from Council Member Marrs to the City Manager.
DIRECT STAFF AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DEVELOP ORDINANCE REGARDING REMOVAL OF DEAD AND DANGEROUS TREES -- Consider discussing and directing staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission to develop a ordinance governing the removal of dead and dangerous trees. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Blyn.
21. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 22. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes and Tuesday July 20, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes and B) Call public hearing regarding FY 2009-10 Budget Amendment for Tuesday, September 14, 2010 regarding unbudgeted abatement costs associated with 3721 London Lane. 8/10/2010 Approval of Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes 7/19/2010 Tuesday,July 20, 2010 Special Meeting
Aug 24, 2010 City Council
HEAR PRESENTATION OF MR. OLIVER PETTIT -- Consider hearing presentation of Mr. Oliver Pettit regarding Kate Baker Park Building. This item was placed on the agenda by Mayor Ragan.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 PROPOSED TAX RATE -- Consider the following: A) Conducting a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2010-11 ad valorem property tax rate and B) Close public hearing. 8/24/2010 2010 Property Tax Rates in City of Richland Hills; Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 8 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 PROPOSED BUDGET – Consider the following: A) Conduct public hearing on Fiscal Year 2010-11 proposed budget and capital improvements plan and B) Close public hearing.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RP 02-10, A PROPOSED AMENDED REPLAT APPLICATION, CASE NO. RP 02-10, TO CREATE ONE 1.11 ACRE RESIDENTIAL LOT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7008 HOVENKAMP AVENUE AND 3432 FAITH CREEK LANE, ZONED R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -- Consider the following: A) Conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed amended replat application combining two residential lots located at 7008 Hovenkamp Avenue and 3432 Faith Creek Lane, to create one 1.11 acre lot with frontage on both streets. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a 3-2 vote.) and B) Approve a proposed amended replat application combining two residential lots located at 7008 Hovenkamp Avenue and 3432 Faith Creek Lane, to create one 1.11 acre lot with frontage on both streets. 8/24/2010 Documents 8/2/2010 Planning & Zoning Agenda
APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE AT A TWO CENTS PER CAPITA FEE -- Consider discussing and approving a resolution authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and authorizing the payment of two cents per capita fee ($167) to fund regulatory and related activities related to Atmos Energy Corporation. 7/21/2010 Resolution; Model Staff Report; ACSC city membership list and July 21, 2010 memorandum from Mr. Jay Doegey and Odis Dolton , Co-Chairs, ACSC to member cities.
DISCUSS PROPOSED WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY RATE INCREASES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CONSULTING FIRM PALMER AND ASSOCIATES, REVIEW PLAN OF ACTION AND SCHEDULE ORDINANCE ADOPTION DATE -- Consider discussing proposed water and wastewater utility rate increases as recommended by the professional engineering consulting firm Palmer and Associates, review plan of action to addressed deficiencies in the wastewater system and schedule an ordinance adoption date of Tuesday, September 14, 2010. 8/24/2010 Action Plan 8/24/2010 E-mail from the Director of Publice Works to the City Manager. 8/24/2010 Revised Action Plan
APPROVE RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTION ORDINANCE AS DEVELOPED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY – Consider discussing and approving a rental property inspection ordinance as developed by the City Attorney designed to protect rental property occupants and improve the condition of rental properties in the City. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Regular Meeting. 6/22/2010 Agenda Item Number 10 from Council``s Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVE LIBRARY ITEMS FOR AUCTION VIA THE INTERNET – Consider discussing and approving the auction by the Library of withdrawn outdated books and media via the internet. 8/24/2010 Auction items
HEAR AND ACCEPT CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDING PRIORITY LIST AS PRESENTED BY THE RICHLAND HILLS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS -- Consider discussing and accepting capital project funding priority list as presented by the Richland Hills Development Corporation Board of Directors regarding expenditure of Economic Development 4B Sales Tax revenue. 8/24/2010 RHDC August 24, 2010 Meeting Agenda
APPROVE FUNDING OPTIONS FOR PROPOSED CONVERSION OF ROSEBUD PARK WALKING PATH -- Consider discussing and approving funding options to support the conversion of the Rosebud Park walking path from gravel to concrete. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 9 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting.
13. CONSIDER CALLING TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS, ONE FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 AND ANOTHER FOR OCTOBER 14, 2010 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESENTING INFORMATION TO OUR CITIZENS REGARDING: A) FACTUAL INFORMATION ON THE CITY’S EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND B) FACTUAL INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT COULD BE ACTIVATED SHOULD CITIZENS VOTE NOT TO CONTINUE THE FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN RICHLAND HILLS -- Consider calling two town hall meetings (one on 9-19-2010 and another on 10-14-2010) to inform citizens of factual information regarding the existing transportation system and the alternate transportation system that would or could be provided by the winning bidder(s) should a majority of citizens vote No to the question on the November 2nd ballot of whether the Fort Worth Transportation Authority should be continued in Richland Hills. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 14 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 14. CONSIDER TASKING CITY STAFF TO CONTACT QUALIFIED MEETING MODERATORS TO ARRANGE FOR A MODERATOR FOR EACH OF THE TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS CALLED ON THE CITY’S CURRENT AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS -- Consider tasking City Staff to contact qualified moderators to host and moderate the two town hall meetings. Consider first contacting the LWV Arlington, which hosted one of the earlier such town hall meetings first and then other appropriate and acceptable groups should the LWV Arlington not be available. Staff should present options to Council at the next meeting for consideration, discussion and approval. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 15 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting 15. CONSIDER DISCUSSING THE FORMAT, RULES AND CONTENT FOR THE TWO TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON THE CITY’S CURRENT AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS -- Consider discussing the format, rules and content for the two town hall meetings on the city’s current and alternate transportation systems. Review the rules of the LWV and the format and rules of the last town hall meetings conducted Agenda, August 24, 2010 Regular Council Meeting Page 4 on the city’s transportation system. Discuss the content of the presentations to be given and who the presenters will be. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 16 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 16. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PLACE A NOTICE IN THE NEXT APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSLETTER REGARDING THE TIME, DATE AND LOCATION OF THE TOWN HALL MEETINGS. ALSO CONSIDER PLACING A NOTICE ON THE CITY’S WEB SITE AND ON ANY AVAILABLE SIGNS AROUND THE CITY, INCLUDING THE ONE LOCATED AT THE ANIMAL SHELTER. CONSIDER USING THE CITY’S AUTOMATED TELEPHONIC NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND EMAIL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM TO ALERT CITIZENS TO THE MEETINGS -- Consider authorizing staff to use the city newsletters, web site, animal shelter sign, other available signs, the city’s email notification system and the city’s automated calling system to inform citizens regarding the upcoming town hall meetings. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting. 8/10/2010 Agenda Item Number 17 from Council``s Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting.
CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A CODE ENFORCMENT ABATEMENT SINKING FUND – Consider discussing and approving establishment of a code enforcement sinking fund to effect abatement of nuisances and substandard buildings with such fund receiving contributions from Oil and Gas Fund, Richland Hills Development Corporation, General Fund and grants from NCTCOG and solid waste franchise provider. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Head.
CONSIDER REVIEWING THE MISSION, COMPOSITION, FUNDING, LEADERSHIP, DIRECTION AND PAST ACTIVITIES OF THE KEEP RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION AND PROVIDING DIRECTION TO ITS CHAIR AND MEMBERS REGARDING CURRENT AND FUTURE PRIORITIES, EXPECTATIONS AND AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES -- Consider reviewing the mission of the KRHB Commission and discussing what specific activities this commission was originally appointed to address, what its current and future focus should be, and activities which should and should not be part of this commission``s focus. Provide direction to the commission on the expectations of Council for it``s role in keeping Richland Hills beautiful, its leadership, what that mission entails, where it``s scarce funding is to be spent to achieve its stated mission, and that all non-mission related activities are to be immediately suspended. This item was added to the agenda by Council Member Marrs. 8/10/2010 E-mail from Council Member Marrs to the City Manager.
DIRECT STAFF AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DEVELOP ORDINANCE REGARDING REMOVAL OF DEAD AND DANGEROUS TREES -- Consider discussing and directing staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission to develop a ordinance governing the removal of dead and dangerous trees. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Blyn.
21. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 22. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes and Tuesday July 20, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes and B) Call public hearing regarding FY 2009-10 Budget Amendment for Tuesday, September 14, 2010 regarding unbudgeted abatement costs associated with 3721 London Lane. 8/10/2010 Approval of Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes 7/19/2010 Tuesday,July 20, 2010 Special Meeting