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  
FEBRUARY 10, 2025  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the  
10th day of February at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular  
City Council meeting.  
Present:  
Jack McCarty  
Tito Rodriguez  
Ricky Rodriguez  
Suzy Compton  
Matt Blake  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Blake Vaughn  
Russ Mitchell  
Kelvin Deupree  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Paulette Hartman  
Trudy Lewis  
Caroline Waggoner  
Alicia Richardson  
Bradley A. Anderle  
City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.  
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
Council member Mitchell asked staff to clarify that item E.2, restricting of parking on  
North College Circle is limited to the north side of the road. Director of Public Works Boe  
Blankenship confirmed that parking restrictions would only apply to the north side of the  
road.  
Council member Mitchell asked staff to clarify that item F.4, Ordinance No. 3891, will  
continue to allow the keeping of backyard chickens. City Manager Paulette Hartman  
confirmed that the ordinance removes the sunset provision.  
3.  
DISCUSS THE CITY'S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.  
Mayor McCarty announced that he would take Item 3, City's emergency preparedness,  
out of order.  
Emergency Management Coordinator Raelyn Darnell provided an overview of the City's  
Emergency Preparedness Plan. She reviewed the city's current prevention activities and  
ordinances (building codes/nuisance codes) that assist with mitigation, emergency  
operations center ("EOC"), non-emergency operations center, and community education  
and engagement.  
City Council and staff discussed hypothetical scenarios and the City's Emergency  
Preparedness Plan.  
PRESENTATION ON THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER  
PROGRAM.  
2.  
The City Council received a presentation from Interim Chief of Police Ed Wright  
regarding the history and funds received to date to administer the Texas Anti-Gang  
Center (TAG) North Texas program. In 2016, the City Council approved a resolution  
authorizing North Richland Hills to serve as the fiduciary to oversee the financial and  
administrative components of the TAG grant application. The city's role includes applying  
for the grant (annual basis), fund management and allocation, contract management,  
equipment procurement, and reporting as required by the Governor's Office.  
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis provided City Council with an overview of the  
responsibilities of the fiduciary role for the TAG Grant. The city, upon approval of the  
TAG Board and North Richland Hills City Council, submits an annual grant application to  
the Governor's Office. The grant obligates the city to be accountable for all eligible  
financial activity, grant reporting and compliance standards, and purchases for  
equipment and personnel costs. The purchases are required to comply with the city's  
purchasing policy and procedure compliance, legal review and approval, and City  
Council approval for items over $50,000. The city's reserves funds the grant purchases  
and personnel costs. The Police Department files quarterly reimbursements for grant  
purchases to restore the city's reserves. Due to the amount of funds received from TAG  
each year, the city is required to have a single audit completed. Staff is seeking direction  
from the City Council regarding the city's role as fiduciary. The city is obligated to serve  
as the fiduciary for TAG through August 31, 2025, and have been requested to remain as  
the fiduciary through August 31, 2026. Ms. Lewis provided an overview of the process to  
transition out of the fiduciary role.  
Former Chief of Police Jimmy Perdue provided City Council with a historical perspective  
of the Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) North Texas program. He was originally  
approached by the Governor's Office in 2015, and at that time it was beneficial to serve  
as fiduciary versus allocating one full-time employee at the TAG. He commented that the  
city has the option to allocate a full-time employee at the TAG, and he clarified that a  
non-member city can request TAG resources.  
City Council and staff discussed the fiduciary role versus allocating a full-time employee,  
costs and indirect costs, police department personnel responsible for the grant program,  
percentage of reimbursement for North Richland Hills employees, and the city having  
access to TAG even if they no longer served as fiduciary. The City Council directed staff  
to continue serving as the fiduciary.  
4.  
DISCUSS PROPOSED FUND BALANCE POLICY.  
Director of Finance Jay Patel provided an overview of the proposed fund balance policy.  
The policy outlines a balance for each fund and they will not be the same across every  
fund. The proposed fund balances are based on the needs and use of each fund. The  
fund balance will be equal to the minimum amount of funds required for the current  
budget year. The goal being to exceed the minimum fund balance. Staff recommends  
33% or 120 days for the General and Utility Funds; 25% or 90 days for the Drainage  
Fund; 25% or 90 days for the Economic Development, Parks Development, and Crime  
Control District Funds; 15% or 60 days for the NRH Centre Fund; 10% or 45 days for the  
Aquatic Park and Golf Course Funds; and 50% or 180 days for the Self-Insurance Fund.  
The policy addresses how a fund balance is replenished by the reduction of  
expenditures, delay of capital purchases, increase in fees and/or taxes, salary freeze,  
and hiring freeze.  
5.  
DISCUSS FORMAT AND TOPICS FOR TOWN HALL MEETINGS.  
Mayor McCarty said he would like a town hall meeting conducted at the NRH Centre and  
Iron Horse Golf Course. The format would include a 30-minute presentation provided by  
him and the staff, with an hour allocated for questions from the public.  
City Manager Paulette Hartman asked if the town hall meetings would be conducted prior  
to the election. Mayor McCarty confirmed the meetings would be held prior to the election  
and that the city would have additional town hall meetings later in the year.  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)  
Council member Rodriguez proposed that the city present a resolution to former  
commissioner Gary Fickes for his contributions and support for transportation and roads  
in North Richland Hills.  
CITY MANAGER REPORT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON EFFICIENCY AUDIT  
RFP'S, PLANNING DIRECTOR, REORGANIZATION OF DEVELOPMENT  
SERVICES, AND POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT.  
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Ms. Hartman informed City Council the extension for the Efficiency Audit RFP's is  
extended to February 19. The reason for the one week extension is due to the requests  
of several vendors. The RFP's will be awarded at the second City Council meeting in  
March.  
Ms. Hartman shared that she recruited Cori Reaume from Rowlett for the planning  
director position. Her first day with the city will be February 24. Ms. Reaume is a certified  
planner and has previous experience as a city manager.  
Ms. Hartman informed City Council with the reorganization in development services,  
Stefanie Martinez has been promoted to Managing Director of Community Development.  
In addition to her oversight of Neighborhood Services, Ms. Martinez will oversee building  
inspections and permits.  
Lastly, Ms. Hartman announced that she selected Jeff Garner as the new Chief of Police.  
His ceremonial swearing in will be at the February 24 City Council meeting.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
SECTION  
551.087:  
DELIBERATION  
REGARDING  
ECONOMIC  
1.  
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 7813, 7821, 7829 ARTHUR DRIVE, 7801  
GUY STREET AND 6405, 6413, 6417, 6421 SMITHFIELD ROAD.  
SECTION  
551.071:  
CONSULTATION  
WITH  
THE  
CITY  
ATTORNEY  
2.  
REGARDING OPEN MEETINGS ACT.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:53 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into  
Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically,  
Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations - 7813,  
7821, 7829 Arthur Drive, 7801 Guy Street and 6405, 6413, 6417, 6421 Smithfield Road  
and Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney regarding Open Meetings Act.  
Executive Session began at 6:59 p.m. and concluded at 7:09 p.m.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 7:09 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular  
City Council meeting.  
REGULAR MEETING  
A.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order February 10, 2025 at 7:15 p.m.  
Present:  
Jack McCarty  
Tito Rodriguez  
Ricky Rodriguez  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2  
Suzy Compton  
Matt Blake  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Blake Vaughn  
Russ Mitchell  
Kelvin Deupree  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Paulette Hartman  
Alicia Richardson  
Bradley A. Anderle  
City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
A.1  
Council member Rodriguez gave the invocation.  
A.2 PLEDGE  
INVOCATION  
Council member Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas  
flags.  
A.3  
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)  
A.3.1 RECOGNITION OF FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE STEPHANIE KLICK  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn recognized and presented a proclamation to former  
State Representative Stephanie Klick.  
A.3.2 2024 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN PRESENTATION  
United Way Committee Chair Katherine Ratcliff shared with City Council that the 2024  
United Way Employee Workplace Campaign exceeded their goal of $45,000. She  
thanked the City Council, directors, and employees of North Richland Hills and sponsors  
for their support. Ms. Ratcliff presented United Way of Tarrant County CEO Adam Powell  
and Senior Corporate Relations Manager Patty Morris with a check in the amount of  
$45,900.  
The United Way Committee was comprised of the following employees: Melissa Andrews;  
Courtney Kincaid; Caroline Waggoner; Christy Hardy; Maria Williams; Dakota Ford;  
Kelly Vaughn; Robin Berger; Kathy Corley; Jeff Arnold; Ellen Cooper; Cassandra  
Dominguez; Bryon Bustamante; KayCee Miller; Chad VanSteenberg; Cindy Garvin;  
Samantha Gibson; Samantha Alderson; Lauren O’Brien; Leah Michaels; David Bormann;  
Riley Sargent; Luis Hernandez; Athena Pecskovszky; Allecia Pipkin; and Phylis Mann.  
A.4  
CITIZENS PRESENTATION  
Hayden Casey, 8355 Harwood Road, spoke on behalf of a group of ten or more people.  
He requested financial assistance for Birdville High School’s Theatre Department to  
participate in the International Thespian Festival this summer.  
Bill Finstad, 7701 Terry Drive, discussed road humps, provided City Council with a copy  
of social media posts, and asked the City Council to consider other options.  
A.5  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
Angela Finstad, 7701 Terry Drive, commented on Item E.2, Ordinance No. 3889. She is  
opposed to the parking restriction and asked that there be no parking on either side of  
College Drive.  
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 COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA  
ITEMS AS PRESENTED.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2025 CITY COUNCIL  
MEETING.  
B.1  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTRY SIGN FOR NRH2O FAMILY  
WATER PARK FROM SIGNS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $83,277 USING TIPS CONTRACT #2301040.  
B.2  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BALLISTIC VESTS FROM GALLS,  
THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 670-22 IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$68,930 USING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S FY25 CRIMINAL  
JUSTICE GRANT #4994501 FUNDS.  
B.3  
AUTHORIZE A SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FOR SIXTY FLOCK  
SAFETY FALCON AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS FROM  
FLOCK GROUP INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,479.60 USING TEXAS  
B.4  
ANTI-GANG  
CENTER  
GRANT  
#2848910 FUNDING  
AND  
CONSIDER  
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE CITY OF  
ARLINGTON TO TRANSFER EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF  
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS USING TAG GRANT #2848910 FUNDS.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-010, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF  
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE’S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF  
THE GOVERNOR’S FY2024 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM  
PATROL OUTER BALLISTIC VEST PROJECT, GRANT #4994501.  
B.5  
B.6  
B.7  
B.8  
B.9  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-011, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF  
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE’S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF  
THE GOVERNOR’S FY2024 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT JUSTICE  
AND TRAINING PROGRAM, GRANT #3367207.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-012, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF  
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE’S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF  
THE GOVERNOR’S FY2025 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT JUSTICE  
AND TRAINING PROGRAM, GRANT #3367208.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-013, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF  
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE’S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF  
THE  
GOVERNOR’S  
HOMELAND  
SECURITY  
DIVISION  
FY2025 NORTH  
TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER PROGRAM, GRANT #2848910.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-014, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF  
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE’S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF  
THE  
GOVERNOR’S  
FY2025 GENERAL  
VICTIM  
ASSISTANCE  
GRANT  
PROGRAM, GRANT #3544406.  
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR THE ANNUAL  
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM SUBSCRIPTION IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$153,162.  
B.10  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
There were no items for this category.  
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
There were no items for this category.  
E.  
PUBLIC WORKS  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015, RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF  
E.1  
A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BY TARRANT COUNTY TO CAPITAL  
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, LLC FOR THE MATSON STREET SANITARY  
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR THE 50TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY  
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT IN THE TOTAL CONTRACT  
AMOUNT OF $157,349.  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from City Engineer Nathan Frohman.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3889, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE IV,  
SECTION 54-184 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO RESTRICT PARKING  
ON NORTH COLLEGE CIRCLE.  
E.2  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Public Works Boe Blankenship.  
City Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance, no parking on North College  
Circle, curvature of North College Circle, apartment parking, pedestrian crossing, and  
the recently installed road humps.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3889.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; WITH COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE VOTING  
AGAINST.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3890, AMENDING SECTION 54-121 OF THE  
CODE OF ORDINANCES, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, EXPANDING A  
SCHOOL SPEED ZONE ON NORTH COLLEGE CIRCLE, BOGART DRIVE,  
AND ABBOTT AVENUE AND ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL SPEED ZONE ON  
HOLIDAY LANE FOR THE FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CAMPUS.  
E.3  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Public Works Boe Blankenship.  
City Council and staff discussed the length of the speed zone on Holiday Lane, increase  
in traffic, and the curvature of Holiday Lane at Bogart.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3890,  
AMENDING SECTION 54-121 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, NORTH RICHLAND  
HILLS, TEXAS, EXPANDING  
BOGART DRIVE, AND ABBOTT AVENUE AND ESTABLISHING  
A
SCHOOL SPEED ZONE ON NORTH COLLEGE CIRCLE,  
SCHOOL SPEED  
A
ZONE ON HOLIDAY LANE FOR THE FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CAMPUS  
EXTENDING TO THE 6000 BLOCK OF HOLIDAY LANE AND 7300 BLOCK OF BOGART.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
F.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016, CALLING THE MAY 3, 2025 CITY  
COUNCIL ELECTION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A  
JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY AND OTHER  
POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR ELECTION SERVICES.  
F.1  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
Alicia Richardson. The resolution calls the general election to be held on May 3, 2025 to  
elect Council Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 for a term of two years. The resolution provides for  
early voting to be conducted April 22-29, 2025; identifies City Hall and the Public Library  
for early voting and election day; authorizes the City to enter into a joint election  
agreement with Tarrant County for election services, and provides for a June 7 Runoff  
Election, if needed.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE  
LIBRARY BOARD, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND TEEN  
COURT ADVISORY BOARD.  
F.2  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
Alicia Richardson. The resolution appoints the following citizens to fulfill unexpired terms  
on the Library Board, Planning and Zoning Commission and Teen Court Advisory Board.  
Library Board  
Andrew "Tyler" Chambers, Place 4, term expiring June 30, 2026  
Planning and Zoning Commission  
Paul Epperley, Place 2, term expiring June 30, 2026  
Thomas Kerby, Alternate A, term expiring June 30, 2026  
Teen Court Advisory Board  
Phyllis Scott, Place 2, term expiring June 30, 2026  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED  
BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017, AS  
PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
F.3  
CONSIDER AMENDING OPEN REWARDS SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Economic Development Director Craig Hulse.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE  
PERCENTAGE AMOUNT FOR THE RESTAURANT REWARDS PROGRAM FROM 5%  
TO 10% AND TO EXTEND THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE END OF APRIL OR UNTIL  
FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3891,  
AMENDING  
THE  
CODE  
OF  
F.4  
ORDINANCES, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, BY REPEALING  
SECTION 14-605 “EXPIRATION”, RELATING TO THE NOVEMBER 30, 2025  
SUNSET PROVISION FOR BACKYARD CHICKEN REGULATIONS.  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Managing Director of Community Development  
Stefanie Martinez.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3891.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH READINESS GROUP, LLC  
F.5  
TO  
EXPAND  
THE  
EXISTING  
DEPARTMENT-WIDE  
PEER  
SUPPORT  
PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,660 THROUGH  
NOVEMBER 1, 2026, USING COPS FY24 LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL  
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT GRANT #15JCOPS-24-GG-01407-LEMH  
FUNDS.  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Interim Police Chief Ed Wright.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER MITCHELL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN  
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH READINESS  
GROUP, LLC TO EXPAND THE EXISTING DEPARTMENT-WIDE PEER SUPPORT  
PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,660 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1,  
2026, USING COPS FY24 LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS  
ACT GRANT FUNDS.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY  
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION  
AGENDA  
G.  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty announced that there was action necessary as the result of discussion in  
Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic  
Development negotiations - 7813, 7821, 7829 Arthur Drive, 7801 Guy Street and 6405,  
6413, 6417, 6421 Smithfield Road.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE  
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE  
AND EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH C2C SMITHFIELD  
LP OR ASSIGNS AT 7813, 7821, 7829 ARTHUR DRIVE, 7801 GUY STREET AND 6405,  
6413, 6417, 6421 SMITHFIELD ROAD, AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
H.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
H.1  
Council member Compton made the following announcements.  
The last day for candidates to file for the May 3 City Council election is this Friday,  
February 14. Applications will be accepted by the City Secretary until 5:00 p.m. You can  
find more information about running for office on the city website.  
Common Ground Community Garden invites you to their Spring Gardening Seminar on  
Saturday, February 15, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre.  
Gardening experts will speak on a variety of topics and answer all of your gardening  
questions. Admission is free. Please visit the city’s website for more information.  
New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box returns to the NRH Library on Tuesday,  
February 25, to celebrate the release of his new book, Battle Mountain. This free event  
will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Library. Please visit the library’s website for  
more details.  
Kudos Korner - Teen Court Coordinator Rafael Martinez, Marshal Greg Pena and Deputy  
Marshal Bryan Grote in Municipal Court - A parent emailed appreciation to the staff  
involved with the Teen Court Program. “I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all  
for this invaluable program. My daughter has had her eyes opened and has seen  
first-hand how actions can impact a lot of things. Well done,” she said.  
I.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.  
__________________________  
Jack McCarty, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
________________________  
Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer