The Northlake Town Council met on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Below is a recap of the major actions and reports from the meeting.

For a look at the full agenda packet, click here.

To watch the meeting in its entirety, click here.

To view the slide presentation, click here.

Proclamation - National Police Week - May 14-20, 2023:

Council stated that last year the Northlake Police Department responded to 4,769 calls for service, apprehended 280 suspects, made 5,854 traffic stops, removed 48 impaired drivers from our roadways, and provided security and participation in numerous community events.

Congress and the President of the United States have established May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week.

Council recognized the Northlake Police Department, the service they provide to our Town, and thanked them for their professionalism and dedication.

Proclamation - Public Works Week - May 21-27, 2023:

Council acknowledged that the Northlake Public Works Department works in difficult conditions with a focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to our community and essential to our citizens. Council noted that the Northlake Public Works team is dedicated to maintaining our infrastructure, which is important to our quality of life and public safety.

Presentation: Outgoing Council Member William “Bill” Moore:

Northlake Town Council and Staff recognized Bill Moore for his service as a Council Member in Place 5.

Briefing - Emergency Services District #1 Grant Request:

Denton County Emergency Services District #1 Representative reported that the department has experienced a budgetary deficit of approximately $2M. Representative stated that ESD #1 is seeking grants from Northlake and surrounding communities in an effort to balance this years budget.

Council stated that Denton County Emergency Services District #1 is facing a serious situation, but significant improvements have been made. Council added that asking each entity within the department's jurisdiction for proportional contributions to help cover the deficit is a reasonable request.

Staff explained that no funds are currently dedicated to the Denton County ESD, but fund balance and reserves are available. Staff added that the Town can take immediate action or include a grant as a part of the budget process.

Staff requested direction from Council. 

Representative stated that the Denton County ESD is exploring additional avenues to help with the shortfall, and explained that because of the circumstances surrounding this deficit, the ESD has incurred additional expenses that they will not have in the future.

Briefing - Trammell Crow Company Development Project:

Staff explained that this proposed development would be located due west of the Northwest Regional Airport and is currently under contract. Because this is a planned development, Council is required to review the concept plans. Staff noted that the Trammell Crow Company is requesting that the action item on the agenda be tabled until the next Town Council meeting because of traffic concerns raised at the last P&Z meeting.

Trammell Crow Representative explained that the company has approximately $18.5B in projects currently in process and $9.3B pending. Representative presented a list of completed projects that the company has developed over the last 20 years totaling approximately 30M square feet.

Representative stated that Trammell Crow owns a development located approximately four miles south of Northlake at the northwest corner of I35 and Eagle just north of Alliance Airport. 

Representative presented two potential site plans to Council and confirmed that the impact of development traffic on 1171 was a concern at the last P&Z meeting. A traffic study was conducted which showed high and low case possibilities for the amount of traffic possible around the development, which presents a relatively minimal impact compared to the maximum capacity for both east and west bound traffic.

Roadway Representative stated that the I35 frontage road from Dale Earnhardt to FM 407 has been environmentally cleared since June of 2020. He explained that each segment of the frontage roads can be any portion in breakout projects, which can include reconstructing the crossover at its fully-featured design concept in its ultimate configuration.

Roadway Representative stated that corridor utilities are currently being identified and the project is funded with an estimated Ready to Let Date of June 2025. If minimal utilities are located parallel to I35W, the breakaway project could be completed within a 12 month timeframe.

Trammell Crow Representative presented future roadways, water and sewage lines, and discussed how a potential partnership could impact the Town’s Master Plan. Representative stated that utility access is the main conflict with starting construction on the proposed development. 

Council stated that opening up a project like this near the airport will lead to similar projects in the future, and expressed concern with having to expedite delivering utilities to the region. Council explained the benefits of orchestrating diverse uses to support the Town in the future, and stressed the importance of having infrastructure in place without straining the Town’s resources before a new development is built. 

Staff clarified where the developer is in the process and explained the options and rights available to the Town in response to the developers request.  

Staff confirmed that considering approval of the site plan options is on the agenda and that the Developer has acquired the use entitlements necessary to present their request to Council.

Briefing - FiscalYear 2023 Second Quarter Investment Report (Jan - Mar 2023):

Staff stated that the Town's second quarter cash and investment book value is approximately $58M with interest earnings of $373,189.39, which is a 94% increase from last quarter due to raising of the Fed funds rate. These funds will decrease as interest rates slow and the funds will be spent when capital projects are paid out.

Briefing- FiscalYear 2023 Second Quarter Financial Report (Jan - Mar 2023):

Staff stated that financial reports are available to the public online at https://northlaketx.opengov.com. 

Staff explained that 50% of fiscal year has transpired and 47% of revenues have been booked, including 94% of property taxes. 26% of total expenditures have been spent including 40% of budgeted operating expenditures, the largest portion being wholesale purchasing of water and sewer.

Staff confirmed that overall the Town is tracking well on expenditures.

Public Input:

To view public input, please go to Item 3 of the Town Council meeting video here.

Consent Items:

A. Consider approval of the Town Council Meeting Minutes for April 13, 2023.

B. Consider a Resolution of the Town of Northlake, Texas, approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Denton County for the use of the Denton County Radio Communications System, in an amount not to exceed $66,861. 

C. Consider calling and authorizing a public hearing to be held on June 22, 2023,at 5:30 p.m.,at the Town of Northlake, 1500 Commons Circle, Suite 300, Northlake, Texas 76226, in the Council Chambers, regarding the proposed annexation of approximately 806.645 acres of land generally located north of Dale Earnhardt Way and Victory Circle between FM 156 and IH 35W contiguous to the current town limits of Northlake, Texas, in the Town's exclusive extraterritorial jurisdiction. 

D. Consider a Resolution of the Town of Northlake, Texas, approving and authorizing the Town Manager to accept a 0.0413-Acre Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement from Wabtec Manufacturing Solutions, LLC for the Catherine Branch Wastewater Trunk Line. 

E. Consider a Resolution of the Town of Northlake, Texas, approving and authorizing the Town Manager to accept a 0.4058-Acre Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement from Continental US Management, LLC for the Catherine Branch Wastewater Trunk Line.

All consent items approved by Council.

Action Items:

A. Consider a Resolution of the Town of Northlake, Texas, approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a contract with Flock Safety for two stationary license plate readers in North Ridge Estates, in an amount not to exceed $5700 annually. 

Staff explained that a survey was distributed to 166 households in North Ridge Estates. 109 votes were received with 55% in support and 45% opposed. The HOA board was in favor 4-1. 

Staff reviewed Council Goals and explained the advantages of having LPRs within the Town. Staff noted neighborhoods within Northlake where cameras are currently installed and reviewed the cost of installation, relocation and replacement. Staff presented two locations where cameras will be placed within North Ridge Estates.

Approved by Council.

B. Consider an ordinance approving a Site Plan of Northlake Industrial Addition, a proposed industrial warehouse development with up to three buildings with up to a total of 1,504,720 square feet on 115.264 acres generally located east of IH 35W and west side of Cleveland-Gibbs Road at Whyte Road, and zoned Mixed-Use Planned Development (MPD). Henry Northlake Development LLC is the owner. Trammell Crow Company is the applicant/developer. BGE, Inc. is the engineer. 

A public hearing was called with no speakers.

The public hearing was closed.

A motion was made to table until the next Town Council meeting.

Approved by Council.

C. Consider a Resolution of the Town of Northlake, Texas, approving and authorizing the Town Manager to execute contract with Halff Associates, Inc., for design of the West Water Tower as outlined in the Town Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $467,550.

Approved by Council.

The Town Council convened into Executive Session with no anticipated action items.

Meeting was adjourned.

Justin Paulk, Campus Pastor

at Fellowship of the Parks, opened the council meeting in prayer.

Council and Staff recognized William "Bill" Moore for his service as a Council Member in Place 5.

Council recognized Public Works Week, May 21-27, 2023.

Council recognized National Police Week, May 14-20, 2023.