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  
DECEMBER 11, 2023  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the  
11th day of December at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.  
regular Council meeting.  
Present:  
Oscar Trevino  
Tito Rodriguez  
Rita Wright Oujesky  
Suzy Compton  
Mason Orr  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Blake Vaughn  
Scott Turnage  
Kelvin Deupree  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Mark Hindman  
City Manager  
Paulette Hartman  
Karen Manila  
Caroline Waggoner  
Alicia Richardson  
Maleshia B. McGinnis  
Deputy City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
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.  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Turnage inquired about items B.20, B.21 and B.22. He asked if  
the city is cancelling one purchase contract and approving the purchase of two separate  
contracts for two vehicles.  
Special Project Coordinator Jimmy Perdue confirmed the city is purchasing two units  
and cancelling the purchase of a new Frazer ambulance from Rush Truck Centers of  
Ohio, Inc. Staff recommends purchasing the Ford chassis from McCall Ford due to Rush  
Truck Centers of Ohio, Inc. not being able to guarantee a delivery date. Mr. Perdue  
informed City Council the memorandum for item B.22 had an error. The memorandum  
referenced an International chassis and it is a Ford chassis.  
City Manager Mark Hindman informed City Council that item B.19 is related to item D.2.  
Staff recommends item B.19 be removed from the consent agenda and presented in  
conjunction with item D.2  
2.  
DISCUSS 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson reviewed the proposed 2024  
City Council schedule. Staff is seeking direction from City Council regarding the March  
11, May 27, November 25 and December 23 meetings.  
The March 11 meeting conflicts with the school district's Spring Break and the National  
League of Cities Conference. Staff recommends the March 11 meeting be rescheduled  
to March 4. There was no opposition from City Council.  
The May 27 meeting is Memorial Day and a designated holiday for city employees. Staff  
recommends the May 27 meeting be rescheduled to May 28. There was no opposition  
from City Council. Lastly, the City Council traditionally directs staff to cancel the second  
meetings in November and December.  
City Council directed staff to reschedule the March 11 meeting to March 4 and the May  
27 meeting to May 28. City Council also directed staff to cancel the November 25 and  
December 23 meetings.  
3.  
DISCUSS POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITING AND HIRING.  
Chief of Police Mike Young provided an overview of the department's recruiting and  
hiring efforts. The city is competing with other police agencies to hire police officers.  
Potential candidates seek competitive pay and benefits, positive work environment,  
supportive community and stable government. The city is providing a hiring bonus,  
employee referral incentive, temporary waiver of 30-hour college requirement, directing  
candidates who may not be ready to be a police officer to positions within the  
department, developing existing and new employees interested in transitioning to a police  
officer position, and working with the Birdville Center of Technology & Advanced  
Learning Criminal Justice program to prepare graduating students for entry-level  
positions and potential transition to police officers. The department created a website  
devoted to recruiting and hiring police officers. In addition, the department is placing  
literature at participating business, attending recruiting events/hiring fairs, and advertising  
on billboards.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn commented that the city needs innovative and creative  
ways to recruit police officers.  
Council member Compton asked what the percentage of city officers is that live in the  
metroplex (Northeast Tarrant County). Chief Young commented that the city has a  
considerable number of officers that commute to North Richland Hills.  
Council member Rodriguez acknowledged that all entities are challenged in recruiting  
and hiring police officers. There has been a generational change and the youth are not  
interested in being a police officer.  
DISCUSS  
PROPOSED  
AMENDMENTS  
TO  
THE  
CITY’S  
CODE  
OF  
4.  
ORDINANCES TO COMBINE PROVISIONS ADDRESSING COMMUNITY AND  
SPECIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING OCCASIONAL SALES.  
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez provided an overview of the  
proposed amendments for community and special events. City Council, at its June 12,  
2023 meeting, received a presentation from staff and provided feedback regarding  
community and special events. Staff proposes the following recommendations for  
residential and neighborhood sales:  
- Occasional sale definition is no longer exclusive to garage sale  
- no more than two (2) sales per calendar year  
- no more than four (4) consecutive calendar days per sale  
- clarifies food products or prepared items which would require a food establishment  
permit may not be sold at the occasional sale  
- clarifies that no new merchandise may be sold which was solely acquired for the  
purpose to be sold at the occasional sale  
- allows one (1) sign on the subject property with two (2) additional temporary signs off  
premise with permission of the property owner where displayed; may not be within the  
public right-of-way; the permit must be affixed to all sale signs  
- no sale shall begin before 7:00 a.m. nor continue after 7:00 p.m.  
- a permit must be obtained no less than 24 hours prior to the sale  
- permit must be kept and displayed on the premises during the sale and made available  
if requested by authorized city staff  
- signs may not be placed within 10 feet from the edge of the roadway, within a median  
or in a parkway  
- permit must be affixed to all signs  
- no change to fees  
Ms. Martinez shared that special event requirements are located in different sections of  
the City's Code of Ordinances. Staff proposes the following recommendations for  
commercial business events:  
- move from Chapter 118, Zoning - Temporary Use and Buildings to Chapter 10 -  
Amusements and Entertainment, Temporary Commercial Events  
- eight (8) events per year for no more than a total of 30 days in a 12-month period  
- if location is occupied by multiple tenants, written permission must be obtained from the  
owner and other tenants of the property  
- events shall not operate before or after the regular operating hours of the business  
applying for the event  
Ms. Martinez reviewed the following proposed recommendations for non-profit events:  
- non-profit organizations are limited to eight (8) events per calendar year per  
organization including one (1) circus or carnival (except school events)  
- appeals heard by City Council  
Staff also recommends City Council implement a $150.00 (per event) fee for special  
events. Currently, the city does not assess a fee for special event permits.  
City Council and staff discussed garage sale complaints, time restrictions for commercial  
business events, and the number of days allowed for each commercial business event.  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)  
City Council had no items for this category.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY - CHAPTER  
551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.  
1.  
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:57 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive  
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section  
551.071: Consultation with the City Attorney - Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.  
Executive Session began at 7:00 p.m. and concluded at 7:28 p.m.  
Mayor Trevino announced at 7:28 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City  
Council meeting.  
REGULAR MEETING  
A.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order December 11, 2023 at 7:34 p.m  
Present:  
Oscar Trevino  
Tito Rodriguez  
Rita Wright Oujesky  
Suzy Compton  
Mason Orr  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Blake Vaughn  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5  
Scott Turnage  
Kelvin Deupree  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Mark Hindman  
City Manager  
Alicia Richardson  
Maleshia B. McGinnis  
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)  
RECOGNITION OF DON BOWEN'S SERVICE TO THE CITY OF NORTH  
RICHLAND HILLS.  
A.3.1  
Mayor Trevino and City Council recognized Don Bowen for his service on the Planning  
and Zoning Commission.  
A.4  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
CITIZENS PRESENTATION  
Council member Wright Oujesky removed item B.19 from the consent agenda.  
Mayor Trevino announced that item B.19 would be presented with item D.2.  
B.  
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  
APPROVED  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, WITH THE  
EXCEPTION OF ITEM B.19.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2023 REGULAR CITY  
COUNCIL MEETING.  
B.1  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS, AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS, AND  
MAINTENANCE RELATED ITEMS FROM BAKER AND TAYLOR, LLC FOR  
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 USING STATE OF TEXAS COMPTROLLER TEXAS  
SMART BUY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 715-M2 IN AN AMOUNT NOT  
TO EXCEED $150,000.  
B.2  
CONSIDER  
RESOLUTION  
NO.  
2023-085,  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
CITY  
B.3  
B.4  
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM  
WITH THE CITY OF FORNEY TO TRANSFER TEN GALLS TACTICAL VESTS  
IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,294.10 PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH  
RICHLAND HILLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY’S APPROVED  
PURCHASING POLICIES USING TAG GRANT #2848909 FUNDS.  
CONSIDER  
RESOLUTION  
NO.  
2023-086,  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
CITY  
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM  
WITH THE CITY OF ARLINGTON TO TRANSFER TWO SPEC OPS ENTRA  
RAMS AND ACCESSORIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,916.04 PURCHASED BY  
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY’S  
APPROVED PURCHASING POLICIES USING TAG GRANT #2848909 FUNDS.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL  
B.5  
B.6  
B.7  
AGREEMENT  
WITH  
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS  
INDEPENDENT  
SCHOOL  
DISTRICT (CFISD) FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM  
VENDORS SELECTED THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS.  
PLAT23-0050 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SOCIETY OF SAINT  
PIUS X OF FORT WORTH INC FOR A REPLAT OF LOT 4R, BLOCK 1,  
CALLOWAY ACRES, BEING 1.147 ACRES LOCATED AT 3900 SCRUGGS  
DRIVE.  
PLAT23-0051 CONSIDERATION OF  
CRAWFORD LLC FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 1R1, 1R2, AND 1R3, BLOCK N,  
RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION, BEING 0.634 ACRES LOCATED 5033  
WYOMING TRAIL.  
A
REQUEST FROM BRITTAIN  
&
PLAT23-0053 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WHITFIELD HALL  
SURVEYORS FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 4R1 AND 5R1, BLOCK 2,  
RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION, BEING 0.617 ACRES LOCATED AT 8312 AND  
8316 JERRIE JO DRIVE.  
B.8  
B.9  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FROM  
SARATOGA RACK MARKETING USING TARRANT COUNTY ANNUAL  
CONTRACT NO. 2023-070 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $850,000  
ANNUALLY.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-087, APPROVING THE APPLICATION  
FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT  
FOR THE FY 2025 PROGRAM GRANT YEAR.  
B.10  
B.11  
AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL CONTRACT AND PURCHASE OF THE  
MOTOROLA  
ASTRO  
SYSTEM  
ESSENTIAL  
PLUS  
PACKAGE  
FOR  
CONNECTIVITY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$51,127.84.  
APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT  
WORTH FOR PRISONER DETENTION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE  
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.  
B.12  
B.13  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 10 BULLARD QXT THERMAL IMAGERS  
FROM METRO APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC., TO REPLACE CURRENT  
IMAGERS THAT HAVE REACHED END OF SERVICE LIFE USING  
BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 698-23, IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$54,152.  
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE  
ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $215,794.53.  
B.14  
B.15  
B.16  
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR THE ANNUAL  
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM SUBSCRIPTION IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$152,724.00.  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS  
FROM FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL  
PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS) CONTRACT 220105 IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$101,594.40.  
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM SAFEWARE, INC., FOR X-RAY EQUIPMENT  
UTILIZING THE 2023 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP)  
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$71,409.32, USING OMNIA PARTNERS (FORMERLY THE U.S. COMMUNITIES  
GOVERNMENT PURCHASING ALLIANCE) CONTRACT NO. 4400008468.  
B.17  
B.18  
B.20  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SERVICES AGREEMENT  
WITH KFT FIRE TRAINING, LLC, TO UPGRADE THE TECHNOLOGY AND  
RESTORE THE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT  
BURN BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,612 AS APPROVED IN THE  
CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECT FC2405.  
CANCEL PO #22301050 AND THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RUSH  
TRUCK CENTERS OF OHIO, INC., FOR A NEW FRAZER AMBULANCE,  
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS AGENDA ITEM B.14 ON JUNE 12,  
2023, IN THE AMOUNT OF $297,064.  
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A FRAZER AMBULANCE FROM STERLING  
MCCALL FORD TO REPLACE A 2009 MODEL-YEAR AMBULANCE IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $294,105 USING BUY BOARD CONTRACT # 650-21.  
B.21  
B.22  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A FRAZER AMBULANCE FROM STERLING  
MCCALL FORD TO REPLACE A 2014 MODEL-YEAR AMBULANCE IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $419,438.00 USING BUY BOARD CONTRACT #650-21.  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
ZC23-0083,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3827,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.1  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MONUMENT SOLAR LLC FOR A  
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAY AT 6708  
LITTLE RANCH ROAD, BEING 3.67 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2,  
BLOCK 5, MORGAN MEADOWS.  
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  
3.67 acres located at 6708 Little Ranch Road.  
The area is designated on the  
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as residential estate and the current zoning is R-1-S,  
special single-family. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property.  
Applicant representative Denver Blackwell, 524 Hazlenut Court, Saginaw, Texas  
presented the request to install a ground mount solar system. Mr. Blackwell informed City  
Council they have the approval of adjacent property owners who did not express concern  
with the ground mount solar system.  
Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
November 16, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0. The ordinance  
for City Council's consideration includes the applicant's requested waivers to the  
maximum number of buildings, maximum floor area, and screening.  
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.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO  
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3827.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ZC23-0084,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3828,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.2  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BARTON SURVEYING AND LASER  
SCANNING LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO  
R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 7609 BUCK STREET, BEING 0.50  
ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT A17, BLOCK A, HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION.  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton  
Comstock to introduce the item and it's companion item D.1.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 0.50  
acres located at 7609 Buck Street. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land  
Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is AG, agricultural. The  
companion item for this request is to consider a final plat, PLAT23-0054 to create one  
single-family residential lot to construct a residence. Mr. Comstock provided site photos  
of the property.  
Applicant representative Nikole Baron with Baron Surveying & Laser Scanning, located at  
2333 Minnis Drive, Suite G, Haltom City, Texas presented request and was available to  
answer questions.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
November 16, 2023 meeting, recommended approval of ZC23-0084, Ordinance No.  
3828, with a vote of 6-0. At this same meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission  
recommended approval of PLAT23-0054, with the conditions outlined by the Development  
Review Committee with a vote of 6-0. Mr. Comstock stated that the applicant revised the  
plat to address all conditions.  
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.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3828.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3829,  
C.3  
AMENDING  
THE  
FISCAL  
YEAR  
2023-2024 ADOPTED  
CAPITAL  
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET.  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and Research  
Trudy Lewis to introduce the item.  
Ms. Lewis stated that additional funding is necessary for an existing project in the Capital  
Improvement Budget. The Tyson 12" and 10" sanitary sewer by-pass project was  
adopted in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Budget. Initial project funding  
from certificates of obligation in the amount of $910,000 and project savings in the  
amount of $646,860 will not cover the amount to award the construction contract. The  
construction bids for the project came in over budget and staff is recommending an  
amendment of $655,000 from the Utility Fund Reserves for the remaining construction  
contract amount.  
In response to Council member Orr's question, Assistant City Manager Caroline  
Waggoner informed City Council the increase is due to construction costs and the  
requirement for steel casing pipe that was not included in the original budget.  
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.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY DEPUTY  
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3829.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
D.  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
PLAT23-0054 CONSIDERATION  
OF  
A
REQUEST  
FROM  
BARTON  
D.1  
SURVEYING AND LASER SCANNING LLC FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 5,  
BLOCK 1, HEWITT HEIGHTS, BEING 0.50 ACRES LOCATED AT 7609 BUCK  
STREET.  
APPROVED  
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.2.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE PLAT23-0054 SUBJECT TO ACTION ON  
THE ZONING APPLICATION.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
PLAT23-0052 CONSIDERATION OF  
A
REQUEST FROM SPOONER  
&
D.2  
ASSOCIATES FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 3E-R1 AND 3E-R2, BLOCK 1,  
NORTHEAST CROSSING ADDITION, BEING 2.827 ACRES LOCATED AT  
9020 GRAND AVENUE.  
APPROVED  
Director of Planning Clayton Comstock introduced item D.2, PLAT23-0052 and  
companion item B.19, Ordinance No. 3830. On behalf of the City of North Richland Hills,  
Spooner & Associates is requesting approval of a replat for 2.827 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. The companion item is an abandonment of  
a portion of Walker Boulevard right-of-way and to authorize a quitclaim deed and hold  
harmless agreement with Cromwell Hospitality, L.P. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of  
the property.  
Applicant representative Sanjiv Melwani, 643 NE Loop 820, presented request and was  
available to answer questions.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
November 16, 2023 meeting, recommended approval of PLAT23-0052, with a vote of 6-0,  
subject to conditions outlined in the Development Review Committee. Mr. Comstock  
stated that the plat has been revised to address all conditions.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE PLAT23-0052.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3830, ABANDONING A PORTION OF WALKER  
BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF  
B.19  
A
QUITCLAIM DEED AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH CROMWELL  
HOSPITALITY, LP.  
APPROVED  
This item was presented in conjunction with item D.2.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3830.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
E.  
PUBLIC WORKS  
AWARD RFB 23-031 TO BRCT, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TYSON  
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (UT2207) IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$2,080,788, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE  
RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.  
E.1  
APPROVED  
Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner stated that this project is a companion item to  
C.3, which was previously discussed.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AWARD RFB 23-031 TO BRCT, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION  
OF THE TYSON SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (UT2207) IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $2,080,788, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE  
RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3831, AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE  
SCHEDULE, OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, TO ADJUST FEES CHARGED FOR PUBLIC WORKS  
CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS (CHAPTER 98).  
E.2  
APPROVED  
City Engineer Nathan Frohman presented the item. The proposed ordinance adjusting  
fees for public works construction plan review is required to comply with House Bill 3492  
approved during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3831, AMENDING  
APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, TO ADJUST FEES CHARGED FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION  
PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS (CHAPTER 98).  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3832, REVISING THE SPEED LIMIT ALONG  
THE LOOP 820 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD FROM RUFE SNOW DRIVE TO  
HOLIDAY LANE.  
E.3  
APPROVED  
Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner presented the item. The speed limit of 35  
miles per hour was implemented during the commercial construction activity along the  
frontage road between Rufe Snow Drive and Holiday Lane. The construction is complete  
and staff recommends the section of the frontage road be posted at 45 miles per hour.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO  
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3832, REVISING THE SPEED LIMIT  
ALONG THE LOOP 820 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD FROM RUFE SNOW DRIVE TO  
HOLIDAY LANE.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3833, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE IV,  
SECTION 54-166 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO RESTRICT PARKING  
AT THE INTERSECTION OF TOWN WALK DRIVE AND CHASE STREET.  
E.4  
APPROVED  
Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner presented the item. Staff seeks City Council  
approval of Ordinance No. 3833, restricting parking, stopping and standing at the  
intersection of Town Walk Drive and Chase Street.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY DEPUTY  
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3833.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
F.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
F.1  
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MID YEAR REPORT  
APPROVED  
Assistant to the City Manager Billy Owens introduced the item and Youth Advisory  
Committee Chair Joseph Ray.  
Mr. Ray presented the mid-year report.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MID  
YEAR REPORT.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-088, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE  
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR.  
F.2  
APPROVED  
Assistant to the City Manager Billy Owen presented the item. The following persons are  
recommended for appointment to the Youth Advisory Committee.  
Parker Meek - Birdville High School  
Hunter Creecy - Birdville High School  
Clark Lordanescu - Birdville High School  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-088.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL  
F.3  
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH EMA  
ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
$80,000 FOR A HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) DESIGN  
AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY FOR THE NRH CENTRE INDOOR AQUATICS.  
APPROVED  
Special Projects Coordinator Jimmy Perdue presented the item.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN  
SERVICES WITH EMA ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO  
EXCEED $80,000 FOR HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)  
A
A
DESIGN AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY FOR THE NRH CENTRE INDOOR AQUATICS.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
AUTHORIZE A LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH  
RICHLAND HILLS THROUGH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE  
DENTON COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR THE  
PURPOSES OF RECEIPT OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS.  
F.4  
APPROVED  
Police Chief Mike Young presented the item.  
Council member Orr asked staff to provide information on forfeiture stats at a future  
meeting.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN  
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS THROUGH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND  
THE DENTON COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE  
A
PURPOSES OF RECEIPT OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3834, REPEALING CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE II OF  
THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES, CURFEW  
FOR MINORS.  
F.5  
APPROVED  
Police Chief Mike Young presented the item. Staff requests City Council repeal Chapter  
50, Article II of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. House Bill 1819 became  
effective on September 1, 2023 that prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or  
enforcing a curfew for persons under the age of 18.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY DEPUTY  
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3834, REPEALING  
CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE II OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, CURFEW FOR MINORS.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3835, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II,  
DIVISION 2, RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF  
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS.  
F.6  
APPROVED  
City Manager Mark Hindman stated that City Council received a presentation and  
discussed the proposed amendments at their September 25, 2023 Work Session. As  
required by Section 2-62 of the Code of Ordinances, new rules or amendments to the  
Rules of Procedure shall be introduced at a meeting prior to adoption. The Rules of  
Procedure were introduced at the November 13, 2023 City Council meeting. Mr.  
Hindman provided an overview of the proposed changes to Sections 2-52. Quorum; 2-53.  
Minutes of meetings; 2-55. Right of floor; 2-60. Rules of order; 2-61. Suspension of  
rules; 2-63(b) Special meetings; 2-63(c) Recessed meetings; 2-63(d) Emergency  
meetings; 2-64. Meeting agendas; 2-64(b) Work session meetings; 2-64(c) Placing items  
on a meeting agenda; 2-64(d) Items scheduled for discussion or action on the regular  
city council meeting agenda; 2-64(e) Vote on items of procedure; 2-67. Order of  
business for regular or special meetings; 2-67(a) Regular or special city council meeting  
agenda; 2-67(e)(1) Citizens presentation; 2-67(e)(2) Public comments; 2-67(e)(3) Public  
hearings; 2-67(e)(7); 2-67(e)(9); 2-67(e)(10); 2-68(a) Printed or typewritten form;  
2-68(f) Majority vote required and 2-68(j) Reconsideration.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn expressed his concern with the proposed  
amendments.  
ASSOCIATE  
MAYOR  
PRO  
TEM  
OF  
VAUGHN  
MOVED  
NO.  
TO  
POSTPONE  
THE  
THIS  
PARTICULAR  
CONSIDERATION  
ORDINANCE  
3835 UNTIL  
FIRST  
MEETING OF MARCH 2024 AND DIRECT THE CITY TO FORMALLY REQUEST AN  
ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION ON THE CONFLICTING LEGAL OPINIONS ON THE  
POLICY CHANGES. THE MOTION FAILED DUE TO NO SECOND.  
Mayor Trevino announced the motion to postpone died due to lack of a second.  
Mayor Trevino called for a motion.  
COUNCIL  
MEMBER  
WRIGHT  
OUJESKY  
MOVED,  
SECONDED  
BY  
COUNCIL  
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3835, AMENDING CHAPTER  
2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CODE OF  
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS.  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO  
ALLOW COUNCIL MEMBERS TO REQUEST ITEMS BE ADDED TO FUTURE  
AGENDAS FROM WITHIN  
TO NO SECOND.  
A
CITIZENS PRESENTATION. THE MOTION FAILED DUE  
Mayor Trevino announced the motion to amend died due to lack of a second.  
Council member Compton called for the question, seconded by Council member Wright  
Oujesky.  
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED 6-1; WITH ASSOCIATE  
MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN VOTING AGAINST.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY  
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION  
AGENDA  
G.  
Mayor Trevino announced there was no action necessary as the result of Executive  
Session.  
H.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
H.1  
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree made the following announcements.  
The NRH Fire Department is partnering with the Community Enrichment Center to assist  
families in need this holiday season. You can help by donating new, unwrapped toys and  
nonperishable food items at any NRH Fire Station. Donations will be accepted through  
Christmas.  
Join us this Thursday, December 14, 2023 for a free holiday concert by the Texas Guitar  
Society. This hour-long event in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre will feature beautiful  
Christmas music by some of the most gifted classical guitarists in North Texas. In  
addition, holiday-themed artwork will be displayed for concertgoers to enjoy before and  
after the program.  
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed for the holidays on  
December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024. Garbage and recycling collections will be  
delayed by one day.  
Kudos Korner - our volunteer bell ringers - The Mayoral Kettle Challenge was held on  
December 9th, 2023. The City of North Richland Hills and area cities rang The Salvation  
Army Bell at local stores. While a friendly competition among municipalities, the monies  
collected are far-reaching to cure hunger, provide a safe place for our neighbors to  
sleep and comfort during the holidays and beyond. As they say…it takes a village, and  
we are thankful for the many volunteers who rang the bell on Saturday.  
I.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.  
__________________________  
Oscar Trevino, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
________________________  
Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer