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 9, 2024  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 9th  
day of December 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 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.  
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree inquired about item C.6, ZC24-0115. He clarified that the  
storage unit per capita ratio is one unit per 9.00 residents. Mr. Comstock informed the  
City Council that North Richland Hills has approximately 7,000 storage units.  
2.  
DISCUSS 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Office Alicia Richardson reviewed the proposed 2025  
City Council meeting schedule. The March 10 meeting conflicts with the National League  
of Cities Conference. Staff recommends the March 10 meeting be rescheduled to March  
3. There was no opposition from City Council. Staff recommends the May 12 meeting be  
rescheduled to May 14 to canvass the election results of the city's general election. The  
May 26 meeting is Memorial Day and a designated holiday for city employees. Staff  
recommends the May 26 meeting be rescheduled to May 27. There was no opposition  
from City Council. The budget calendar was prepared to conduct presentations related to  
the Fiscal Year 2025 revised budget and Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget in the  
months of June, August, and September. The proposed 2025 City Council meeting  
schedule includes a break in the month of July. Lastly, the City Council traditionally  
directs staff to cancel the second meetings in November and December.  
City Council directed staff to reschedule March 10 to March 3, May 12 to May 14 and  
May 26 to May 27. City Council also directed staff to cancel the July 14, July 28,  
November 24, and December 22 meetings.  
3.  
DISCUSS THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS' LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM  
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis presented the City's State Legislative Program for  
the 89th Texas Legislative Session.  
Guiding Principles:  
(1) Cities represent the level of government closest to the people. They bear primary  
responsibility for the construction and maintenance of capital infrastructure and for  
ensuring citizens' health and safety. Thus, they must be enabled to provide a predictable  
and sufficient level of revenue.  
(2) City will oppose the imposition of any state mandates that do not provide for a  
commensurate level of compensation.  
(3) City will not support legislation that erodes the authority to govern our own local  
affairs.  
(4) City will support legislation that enhances the quality of life for our citizens.  
Priority of Legislative Issues:  
- Preserve cities ability to govern their own affairs  
- Preserve local control of land use planning and zoning  
- Preserve local revenue sources  
- Preserve the ability to use debt financing for capital projects  
- Preserve public safety support  
City Council and staff discussed the city's engagement approach for elected officials and  
staff networking with their counterparts in other cities, no dedicated resources for outside  
firm to support legislative activity, debt financing for capital projects, the role of local  
government, unfunded mandates, and the city submitting letters of support or opposition  
that meet the city's guiding principles. City Manager Paulette Hartman informed City  
Council that staff is seeking consensus on the program presented tonight. If necessary,  
staff will present additional information on proposed legislation for consensus by the City  
Council.  
REVIEW CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF  
ORDINANCES THAT ESTABLISHED THE CREATION OF THE NAMING  
BOARD AND RULES FOR THE NAMING OF CITY FACILITIES TO BRING  
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE NAMING OF CITY  
FACILITIES.  
4.  
City Manager Paulette Hartman commented that Council member Mitchell requested this  
item to discuss his concern with the city's inability to rename a facility once it has been  
named after a person.  
Council member Mitchell commented that he wants the city to have the option to rename  
a facility if a concern is associated with the person for whom the facility is named. He  
recommended that no facility be named within 90 days of retirement or leaving office.  
City Council discussed the current language in the City's Code of Ordinances, timing of  
naming facilities, including language to allow the renaming of a facility after it has been  
named after a person if said person is no longer in good standing, the ordinance not  
being specific to elected officials, streets named after citizens, and parks named in  
honor of citizens, e.g., Tipps Canine Hollow Dog Park and Tommy & Sue Brown Park.  
Ms. Hartman informed the City Council that the citizens approved a City Charter  
amendment to include language that removes an elected official from office. Staff will  
utilize the same language approved for the charter amendment to amend guidelines for  
naming facilities.  
DISCUSS TXDOT'S PROPOSAL TO INSTALL RAISED MEDIANS ON  
BOULEVARD 26 (SH 26).  
5.  
Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner provided an overview of the Texas  
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Boulevard 26 raised median project. The safety  
improvement project encompasses 1.5 miles from Rodger Line Road to Rufe Snow Drive.  
TxDOT's current budget for the project is $675,000, and they seek support from North  
Richland Hills and Richland Hills for the raised median project. The City of Richland Hills  
has concurred with the project. The consensus of the City Council was to support  
TxDOT's Boulevard 26 raised median project.  
CITY MANAGER REPORT  
- UPDATE ON POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT  
- NRH LINKS UNIT AND MANAGER OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES  
- UPDATE ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  
City Council received an update from City Manager Paulette Hartman on the city's  
search for a new police chief. She looks forward to announcing a new police chief by the  
end of February.  
Ms. Hartman introduced the Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Jennifer Castellanos. The  
position and the NRH LiNKS Unit are a new initiative to drive excellence, efficiency, and  
innovation through all city operations. Ms. Castellanos will work with the City Manager's  
Office and department directors. As an employee with 20+ years of experience in the  
city, Jennipher's unique skills and knowledge are perfect for this new position.  
Ms. Hartman provided the City Council with two draft documents--a schedule of  
upcoming items for work sessions as requested by the City Council and staff-identified  
objectives to support the City Council's new mission, vision, and goals identified in July.  
Ms. Hartman shared that staff would poll City Council for availability in February to  
discuss the objectives associated with the city's new mission, vision, and goals, and the  
City Council's Rules and Procedures and house rules; staff will place an item on a future  
meeting to appoint City Council as the charter review committee and begin work in  
February; in preparation for a bond election in May 2026 for facilities and street  
maintenance, City Council will need to appoint a capital improvements advisory  
committee to look at future projects. Lastly, the City Council requested that staff update  
the city's comprehensive land use plan. Ms. Hartman shared that the process to update  
the land use plan is citizen-led by a committee whose work must begin by the end of  
2025. City Council has identified these items as a priority, and staff is working on them  
within the time, resources, and availability of staff and City Council.  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez proposed that an item be placed on a future work  
session to discuss the creation of a committee to look at city efficiencies.  
City Council and staff discussed the new initiative, NRH LiNKS Unit, which was presented  
earlier in the work session. Ms. Hartman requested that the City Council allow staff to  
kick off the NRH Links Unit and conduct identified efficiency audits requested by the City  
Council. With no opposition, staff will place an item on the work session for a meeting in  
February to discuss a committee.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING  
LEGAL ADVICE RELATED TO COMMUNICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.  
1.  
2.  
SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR  
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AT (1) 5301 DAVIS BOULEVARD, (2) 6701  
DAVIS BOULEVARD, AND (3) 7913 MAIN STREET.  
SECTION  
551.087:  
DELIBERATION  
REGARDING  
ECONOMIC  
3.  
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 5301 DAVIS BOULEVARD.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:22 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 City Attorney regarding legal advice related to  
communication on behalf of the City, Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase,  
exchange, lease, or value of real property at (1) 5301 Davis Boulevard, (2) 6701 Davis  
Boulevard, and (3) 7913 Main Street and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding  
Economic Development negotiations - 5301 Davis Boulevard. Executive Session began at  
6:30 p.m. and concluded at 7:29 p.m.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 7:29 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 December 9, 2024 at 7:35 p.m.  
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 Anderle  
City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
A.1  
Council member Blake gave the invocation.  
A.2 PLEDGE  
Council member Blake led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.  
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)  
There were no items for this category.  
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS  
INVOCATION  
Ms. Shauna Stiles, 3908 Lochridge Court, and Ms. Mary Michaels, 8401 Revenue Way,  
commented on work session item No. 5, Texas Department of Transportation's proposal  
to install raised medians on Boulevard 26 (SH 26).  
Ms. Sayeda Syed, 6705 Sapphire Circle North, Colleyville, Texas, spoke about agenda  
item F.3, Resolution No. 2024-051, casting 37 votes allocated to North Richland Hills for  
one or more candidates in the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors Election.  
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 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  
B1-B16.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 11, 2024 CITY COUNCIL  
MEETING.  
B.1  
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3875, ABANDONING A PORTION OF GUY  
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM  
DEED AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH C2C SMITHFIELD, LP.  
B.2  
B.3  
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3876, ABANDONING  
A
PORTION OF  
STARDUST DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A  
QUITCLAIM DEED AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH SOMERIK  
REALTY, LLC.  
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3877, ABANDONING A UTILITY EASEMENT ON  
LOTS 7R1 AND 7R2, BLOCK 8, SMITHFIELD ACRES ADDITION, AND  
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS AND HOLD HARMLESS  
AGREEMENTS WITH CWT HOMES LLC AND WITH ADRIAN J. RAABE AND  
TIMOTHY J. RAABE.  
B.4  
B.5  
AWARD  
COMPANY, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRIBUTARY CB-1  
CONCRETE LINED CHANNEL REHABILITATION PROJECT (DR2102),  
RFB  
24-033 TO  
HUMPHREY  
&
MORTON  
CONSTRUCTION  
SOUTH OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD NEAR THE COTTON BELT TRAIL, IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $189,661, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.  
APPROVE AND AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO IT  
NEXUS, INC. FOR GIS SERVICES (CAPITAL PROJECT IT2306) IN AN  
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 UTILIZING ARPA FUNDING.  
B.6  
B.7  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO  
CONTRACT #32400057 WITH DESIGNS THAT COMPUTE DBA VISIONALITY  
FOR THE PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, PRODUCTS, AND  
SERVICES UTILIZING THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS)  
CONTRACT 230105 FOR  
$188,000 THROUGH 2028.  
A
CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO  
CONTRACT #32200136 WITH FREEIT DATA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE  
PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS, SOLUTIONS, AND SERVICES  
UTILIZING DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT  
DIR-CPO-4863 FOR A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.  
B.8  
B.9  
APPROVE VOTING AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE FORT WORTH  
WHOLESALE CUSTOMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM  
FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A FRAZER AMBULANCE FROM STERLING  
MCCALL FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $460,460.00 UTILIZING H-GAC  
CONTRACT #AM10-23.  
B.10  
B.11  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A CASE BACKHOE AND A 3-YARD SIFTER  
BUCKET IN THE COMBINED TOTAL AMOUNT OF $189,150, FROM  
ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. (ASCO) USING BUY BOARD  
CONTRACT # 685-22.  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS FROM BAKER AND TAYLOR IN  
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,000 UTILIZING STATE CONTRACT NO.  
715-M2.  
B.12  
B.13  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2  
WITH CGC GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$209,178.50 TO THE NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK NITRO BLAST  
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.  
APPROVE AWARD OF RFP NO. 25-005 TO AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY  
FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF MOUNTAIN BIKE PUMP  
TRACK AND SKILLS PARK EQUIPMENT AT FOSSIL CREEK PARK IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $185,665.50 USING ARPA FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY  
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.  
B.14  
B.15  
B.16  
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SIX COMMERCIAL TREADMILLS FOR THE NRH  
CENTRE FROM RISHER FITNESS EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$90,711.32 UTILIZING BUY BOARD CONTRACT NO. 665-22. PURCHASE IS  
BUDGETED IN THE ADOPTED FY2024-2025 CAPITAL BUDGET AND  
FUNDED BY NRH CENTRE RESERVES.  
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3878 CLARIFYING THE CORRECT SPELLING  
OF DENNEY DRIVE IN CITY POINT ADDITION  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
ZC24-0114,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3879,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.1  
CONSIDERATION OF  
A
REQUEST FROM JUSTIN AND MICHELLE  
COMPTON FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING  
UNIT AT 7421 HIGHTOWER DRIVE, BEING 1.962 ACRES DESCRIBED AS  
TRACT 4B9, JOHN CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 311.  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty 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  
1.962 acres located at 7421 Hightower Drive. The area is designated on the  
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as residential estate, and the current zoning is RE-1,  
residential estate. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property.  
Applicant Justin Compton, 7421 Hightower Drive, presented the request.  
Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The request is to convert a portion of the  
permanent accessory building into an accessory dwelling unit. The Planning and Zoning  
Commission, at their December 2, 2024 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of  
7-0.  
Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak  
for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor  
McCarty closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3879.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ZC24-0119,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3880,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.2  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KEVIN AND SUSAN HOLDEN FOR  
A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO RE-1 (RESIDENTIAL  
ESTATE) AT 8033 VALLEY DRIVE, BEING 1.89 ACRES DESCRIBED AS  
TRACT 2B21, STEPHEN RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1266.  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of  
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 1.89  
acres located at 8033 Valley Drive. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land  
Use Plan as residential estate, and the current zoning is AG, agricultural. Mr. Comstock  
provided site photos of the property.  
Applicants Kevin and Susan Holden presented the request. The purpose of the zoning  
change is to add a permanent accessory building and consolidate two existing structures  
on the property.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. If the zoning change is approved, the applicant  
can plat the property. Staff received their plat application, which is currently under  
review. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 2, 2024 meeting,  
recommended approval with a vote of 7-0.  
Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak  
for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor  
McCarty closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3880.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ZC24-0117,ORDINANCE NO. 3881, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION  
OF A REQUEST FROM RICK FIGUEROA FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM  
RE-1 (RESIDENTIAL ESTATE) TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT  
8800 KIRK LANE, BEING 720 SQUARE FEET DESCRIBED AS A PORTION  
OF LOT 5, BLOCK 1, TAYLOR’S PLACE.  
C.3  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty announced that items C.3 and C.4 would be presented together and that  
the City Council would take separate action on each item. He opened the public hearings  
and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the items.  
Mr. Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 720  
square feet located at 8800 Kirk Lane and a zoning change for 1,140 square feet located  
at 7536 Kirk Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low  
density residential, and the current zoning is RE-1, residential estate for 8800 Kirk Lane  
and R-2, single-family residential for 7536 Kirk Road. Mr. Husband provided site photos  
of the property.  
Applicant Rick Figueroa, 8800 Kirk Lane, presented the request.  
Mr. Husband presented staff's report. If approved, the owner intends to do a land swap  
between the lots to accommodate the construction of a sanitary sewer service line for  
8800 Kirk Lane. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 2, 2024  
meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0.  
Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak  
for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor  
McCarty closed the public hearings for items C.3, ZC24-0117 and C.4, ZC24-0118.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3881.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ZC24-0118,  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RICK FIGUEROA FOR A ZONING  
CHANGE FROM R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO RE-1  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3882,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.4  
(RESIDENTIAL ESTATE) AT 7536 KIRK ROAD, BEING 1,140 SQUARE FEET  
DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, TAYLOR’S PLACE.  
APPROVED  
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.3.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED  
BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3882.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ZC24-0113,  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SCOTT HOBERER FOR A ZONING  
CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY  
RESIDENTIAL) AT 8900 AMUNDSON DRIVE, BEING 0.73 ACRES  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3874,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.5  
DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2N, TANDY K MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1055.  
CONTINUED FROM THE NOVEMBER 11, 2024, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty announced that the public hearing was opened at the November 11 City  
Council meeting and postponed to the December 9 City Council meeting. He called on  
Managing Director of Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 0.73  
acres located at 8900 Amundson Drive. The applicant submitted a permit application for  
a carport, but the property was not platted or zoned. The applicant was notified of the  
requirement that the property needs to be properly zoned and platted before a building  
permit is approved and issued. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use  
Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is AG, agricultural. Mr. Comstock  
provided site photos of the property. The applicant is present and is requesting the City  
Council postpone the case to the January 27 City Council meeting. Mr. Comstock  
requested that City Council take action on the item tonight.  
Applicant representative Scott Hoberer, 8900 Amundson Drive, stated that he started the  
zoning process at the recommendation of Mr. Comstock. The fees associated with the  
plat process is more than the cost for the constructed carport. He wants to seek a waiver  
for the platting process with the Planning and Zoning Commission before moving forward  
with the zoning request.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council that the applicant wishes to apply for an exception,  
modification, or waiver to the platting requirement as allowed by Section 110-42 of the  
subdivision ordinance. Mr. Hoberer's property does not meet the minimum two-acre lot  
required by Section 110-41 of the subdivision ordinance to obtain a building a permit for  
unplatted property. Mr. Hoberer has submitted an application for a waiver of the building  
permit that will be considered at the January 16, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission.  
Mr. Comstock requests the City Council take action this evening on the zoning change  
request, because regardless of action by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the  
property remains a non-conforming use and non-confirming district for the property. The  
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their November 7, 2024 meeting, recommended  
approval for the zoning change with a vote of 6-0.  
Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak  
for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor  
McCarty closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3874.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ZC24-0115,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3883,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.6  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DCG ENGINEERING INC FOR A  
REVISION TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT ORDINANCE 2068 AT 8213  
BOULEVARD  
26 AND  
A
SPECIAL  
USE  
PERMIT  
FOR  
A
NEW  
SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 8225 BOULEVARD 26, BEING 5.832 ACRES  
DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK A, AMERCO ADDITION; AND TRACTS 14B1,  
14B1A, AND 14C1, WILLIAM WALLACE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1606.  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of  
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a revision to a special  
use permit, Ordinance 2068, at 8213 Boulevard 26. The applicant is also requesting a  
special use permit for a new self-storage facility for 5.832 acres located at 8225  
Boulevard 26. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail  
commercial and the current zoning is C-2, commercial. Mr. Comstock provided site  
photos of the property.  
Applicant Matt Merrill with UHaul Company, located at 8221 Boulevard 26 presented the  
request. He provided an overview of the property's history, site enhancements, proposed  
site plan, proposed elevations, landscape plan, and UHaul's security features.  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council that staff does not recommend the approval of a  
special use permit. Due to the scope of the project, the Development Review Committee  
recommends the special use permit be converted to a NR-PD, nonresidential planned  
development. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their December 2, 2024 meeting,  
recommended approval subject to revising the application to a NR-PD with a vote of 7-0.  
The ordinance provided in the agenda packet is drafted as a nonresidential planned  
development. The NR-PD allows for shared administrative and business operations  
between the two properties.  
City Council and staff discussed the location of the stairs, the recommendations of the  
Planning and Zoning Commission, photometric plan, and staff's request for 3000k for  
night lighting vs 5000k proposed by the applicant.  
Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak  
for or against the item to come forward.  
Mr. L.C. Tubb, 8333 Davis Boulevard, commented on the lighting for the property.  
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3883 WITH AN  
ALLOWANCE FOR 5000K LIGHTS.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
D.  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
There were no items for this category.  
E. PUBLIC WORKS  
There were no items for this category.  
F.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TYLER  
TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS,  
PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES UTILIZING THE SOURCEWELL CONTRACT  
090320-TTI FOR A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000  
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2030.  
F.1  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Information and Technology Eric  
Von Schimmelmann.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER COMPTON TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY  
SOLUTIONS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES UTILIZING THE SOURCEWELL CONTRACT  
090320-TTI FOR  
A
CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000 THROUGH  
DECEMBER 31, 2030.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-050, APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AND  
ALLOCATION OF KROGER OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS WITHIN THE  
STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE  
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT  
DOCUMENTS ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.  
F.2  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE  
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024-050, APPROVING  
THE SETTLEMENT AND ALLOCATION OF KROGER OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS  
WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE  
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS  
ON THE CITY'S BEHALF.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-051, CASTING 37 VOTES ALLOCATED  
TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR ONE OR MORE CANDIDATES IN THE  
TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION.  
F.3  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.  
2024-051, CASTING 37 VOTES ALLOCATED TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR MIKE  
ALFRED IN THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-052, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE  
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR.  
F.4  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from City Manager Paulette Hartman.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE  
2024-052.  
MAYOR  
PRO  
TEM  
RODRIGUEZ  
TO  
APPROVE  
RESOLUTION  
NO.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-053, DESIGNATING COMMERCIAL  
RECORDER AS THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS' OFFICIAL  
NEWSPAPER.  
F.5  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
Alicia Richardson.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED  
BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-053.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3884, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “CITY  
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS AND  
F.6  
SEWER  
SYSTEM  
(LIMITED  
PLEDGE)  
REVENUE  
CERTIFICATES  
OF  
OBLIGATION, SERIES 2025”; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH  
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BY THE LEVY OF AN AD VALOREM TAX  
UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY AND A LIMITED  
PLEDGE OF THE NET REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE OPERATION OF  
THE CITY'S WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING THE  
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH CERTIFICATES AND RESOLVING  
OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE,  
PAYMENT, SECURITY AND DELIVERY OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF  
OBLIGATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Finance Jay Patel.  
Ms. Laura Alexander with Hilltop reviewed the bids received for the Certificates of  
Obligation Bonds, Series 2025. She recommends the City Council award the bid to  
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3884, AUTHORIZING THE  
ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, TAX AND WATERWORKS  
AND SEWER SYSTEM (LIMITED PLEDGE) REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION,  
SERIES 2025" TO ROBERT W. BAIRD &  
CO., INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT  
OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BY THE LEVY OF AN AD VALOREM TAX  
UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY AND A LIMITED PLEDGE OF THE  
NET REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE OPERATION OF THE CITY'S WATERWORKS  
AND SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH  
CERTIFICATES AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE  
ISSUANCE, PAYMENT, SECURITY AND DELIVERY OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF  
OBLIGATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
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 advised that City Council met in Executive Session, pursuant to Section  
551.071: Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal advice related to communication  
on behalf of the City, Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or  
value of real property at (1) 5301 Davis Boulevard, (2) 6701 Davis Boulevard, and (3)  
7913 Main Street and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development  
negotiations - 5301 Davis Boulevard.  
Mayor McCarty announced there was action necessary as the result of discussion in  
Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange,  
lease, or value of real property at 6701 Davis Boulevard and 7913 Main Street.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER MITCHELL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO  
A
TERMINATION  
PURCHASE  
AGREEMENT  
AND SALE  
WITH  
AGREEMENT  
PG  
INVESTCO  
THE  
LLC  
PROPERTY  
TERMINATING  
THE  
FOR  
AT  
6701 DAVIS  
BOULEVARD, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF $1,020,000 IN EXCHANGE FOR OTHER  
CONSIDERATION, AND THAT WE APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE  
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PG INVESTCO LLC AND TERRY N.  
SNIDER CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND  
DAVIS BOULEVARD.  
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  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND  
EXECUTE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY  
A
AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH EL TRUST INVESTMENTS, LLC, AND ANY OTHER  
OWNER, FOR 7913 MAIN STREET, ALSO KNOWN AS, LOT 2R2, BLOCK A,  
REDDINGS REVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
H.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
H.1  
Council member Mitchell 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.  
Mayor Jack McCarty is competing against other area Mayors to see who can raise the  
most money for the Salvation Army. If you would like to help, you can donate through the  
Mayor’s virtual red kettle link. Helpers will also be ringing the bell at NRH Kroger and  
Wal-Mart locations on Saturday, December 14. All donations help the Salvation Army  
assist local families in need at Christmas time and throughout the year.  
There are many holiday activities for families to enjoy this month in NRH including  
Christmas in Color at NRH2O, Breakfast with Santa at Iron Horse Golf Course and a  
Holiday Drone Show. You can find details for these events and more on the city’s  
website or by contacting the Parks Department.  
Kudos Korner - Jeff Reid in Public Works - A resident extended appreciation for the level  
of service Jeff provided when he was sent to investigate a possible water leak. She  
shared that Jeff took a lot of time to help her understand the issue. She was impressed  
with his professionalism, attention to detail and patience. Additionally, when she shared,  
she was anxious about her neighbor's reaction to the leak, Jeff offered to speak to her  
neighbor as well. She said, “Jeff was truly heaven sent!” Keep up the great work!  
I.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m.  
__________________________  
Jack McCarty, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
________________________  
Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer