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  
NOVEMBER 13, 2023  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the  
13th day of November 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.  
City Council had no questions for staff.  
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE KEEPING OF  
BACKYARD CHICKENS IN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS.  
2.  
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez provided an overview of the  
proposed changes (Ordinance No. 3825) to address the keeping of backyard chickens.  
City Council will consider and take action on the ordinance during their regular meeting.  
The proposed ordinance provides for amendments and creation of new sections in  
Chapter 14.  
Section 14-442 - clarifies the section pertains to livestock and that backyard chickens  
are addressed in a new article, XVI in Chapter 14.  
Section 14-2 - amended to include definitions for backyard chicken, chicken coop,  
exercise area, nesting box, and rooster.  
Section 14-600 - provides for the keeping of backyard chickens in the rear yard;  
prohibition of roosters and fowl; and responsibility for keeping, protecting, and enclosing  
of backyard chickens. Assigns department authorized for enforcing the ordinance.  
Section 14-601 - establishes requirement and process to obtain permit; grace period for  
implementation; allowance for current properties with backyard chickens to house the  
same number of chickens until reduced through attrition; and length of permit and  
renewal process.  
City Council discussed the requirement for an inspection to obtain a permit and a  
re-inspection to renew the permit compared to the inspection and permit for a fence. City  
Council also discussed the number of chickens allowed for properties that currently have  
chickens and the training class requirement.  
Council member Orr asked staff to update the wording to remove re-inspection required  
for renewal of permit.  
Ms. Hartman informed City Council that temporary structures require a permit and an  
inspection. Staff's recommendation to permit and inspect the chicken coop would be  
similar to the process for other temporary structures. Ms. Martinez informed City Council  
the training class is the recommendation of the residents who approached the city to  
allow chickens.  
Section 14-602 - requirements (distance, fencing, and nesting box) for chicken coop and  
exercise area.  
Section 14-603 - compliance with sanitary conditions as established in Chapter 34,  
Nuisance Code; daily removal of droppings from yard and coop; storage of droppings as  
established by Chapter 66, Solid Waste Code; use of impervious containers or platform  
for feeding of vegetables or scraps; requirements for watering troughs or tanks;  
putrescible material not allowed to accumulate; and establishes violation and punishment  
by citation.  
City Council discussed the storage of manure and the requirement to pick up droppings.  
Section 14-604 - restrictions regarding the maximum number of backyard chickens; lot  
sizes; distance from adjacent residential structures; no sale of byproducts; backyard  
chickens running at large is a violation; and prohibition to surrender backyard chickens  
or fowl of any type.  
Lot Size  
Distance from adjacent  
residential structures  
Maximum  
less than 10,890 sq ft less than 30 ft  
0
less than 10,890 sq ft 30 ft or greater, but less than 50 ft  
less than 10,890 sq ft 50 ft or greater  
4
6
10,890-21,780 sq ft  
21,780-32,670 sq ft  
32,670-43,560 sq ft  
43,560-54,450 sq ft  
50 ft or greater  
50 ft or greater  
50 ft or greater  
50 ft or greater  
6
12  
18  
24  
Staff proposes for lots larger than 54,450 sq ft that six (6) additional backyard chickens  
may be kept for every 1/4 acre (10,890 sq ft) of additional lot area. The distance of the  
chicken coop and attached exercise area from an adjacent residential structure shall be  
50 ft or greater.  
City Council discussed the proposed number of allowable chickens.  
Section 14-605 - establishes a sunset review of November 30, 2027 unless modified  
earlier or extended by City Council.  
City Council discussed decreasing the length of time before the ordinance is due for a  
sunset review.  
DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF  
PROCEDURE.  
3.  
City Manager Mark Hindman provided an overview of the proposed changes. The  
changes are based on City Council's discussion at its September 25 Work Session  
regarding the process to add items on future meeting agendas. The proposed ordinance  
also includes modifications to comply with state law and current practice; alignment of  
subject matter within sections; updated naming conventions (e.g., work session);  
antiquated terminology; and process to request items on the agenda.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn asked if the proposed ordinance still allows City  
Council the ability to suspend the rules.  
City Attorney Maleshia McGinnis advised that the Council Rules of Procedure had  
conflicting language by providing two options to suspend the rules either by majority vote  
or unanimous vote. Robert's Rules of Procedure recommends a two-thirds (2/3) vote or  
more to suspend rules. Staff kept the unanimous vote language in the ordinance. The  
City Council has the option to change the vote required to suspend the rules.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn commented that the rules would not allow him to add  
an item on a future agenda following comments made by the public during the regular  
meeting.  
Mr. Hindman stated that Section 2-64(c)(2) in the proposed ordinance provides a  
provision for City Council to place an item on a meeting agenda. He reminded City  
Council the item on the regular agenda tonight is to introduce the amendment. The  
ordinance will be placed on a future agenda for discussion and action by the City  
Council.  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)  
City Council had no items for this category.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR  
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - 6701 DAVIS BOULEVARD  
1.  
2.  
SECTION  
551.087:  
DELIBERATION  
REGARDING  
ECONOMIC  
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 7656 BOULEVARD 26  
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:55 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive  
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section  
551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - 6701 Davis  
Boulevard and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development  
negotiations - 7656 Boulevard 26. Executive Session began at 6:59 p.m. and concluded  
at 7:01 p.m.  
Mayor Trevino announced at 7:01 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 at 7:10 p.m.  
Present:  
Oscar Trevino  
Mayor  
Tito Rodriguez  
Rita Wright Oujesky  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Suzy Compton  
Mason Orr  
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  
Alicia Richardson  
Maleshia B. McGinnis  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
A.1  
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree gave the invocation.  
A.2 PLEDGE  
INVOCATION  
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas  
flags.  
A.3  
There were no items for this category.  
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS  
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)  
Ms. Nikki Douglas, 7525 Cimarron Drive, commented on the presentation provided by  
staff in work session regarding the number of backyard chickens, lot sizes and distance  
requirements from adjacent residential structures.  
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 ORR, SECONDED BY DEPUTY  
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL  
MEETING.  
B.1  
B.2  
APPROVE AWARD OF RFP NO. 23-028 TO AMUSEMENT RESTORATION  
COMPANIES LLC FOR THE REPAIR AND RE-COATING OF THE  
ACCELERATOR WATERSLIDE AT NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $67,500 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
THE ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
TR23-01, ORDINANCE NO. 3824, PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER  
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 118, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 7, OF THE NORTH  
RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING BUILDING HEIGHT  
AND FENCING STANDARDS IN THE OC (OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL) ZONING  
DISTRICT.  
C.1  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton  
Comstock to introduce the item.  
Mr. Comstock stated that the proposed ordinance is a text amendment to the zoning  
ordinance, specifically Chapter 118, Article IV, Division 7. Staff's research shows that  
zoning district OC, outdoor commercial, is only located in two locations in the city. A 1.69  
acre portion of area in the Meadow Lakes subdivision and along Boulevard 26 (former  
Mountasia, golf driving range, and a small portion of NRH20). Currently the outdoor  
commercial district sets the maximum height of structures at 38 feet. The remaining  
commercial districts maximum height varies according to adjacent residential districts.  
The proposed ordinance aligns the outdoor commercial district with the remaining  
commercial districts to match the building height. The proposed ordinance also provides  
for perimeter fencing around an amusement park or theme park. Such fencing may be  
located on the property line and within the front yard. If located within the required  
landscape, the fencing must be behind the required landscaping. The Planning and  
Zoning Commission, at their October 19, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a  
vote of 6-0, subject to removing artwork on perimeter fences from the proposed text  
revision. Staff removed the language from the proposed ordinance.  
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 WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3824.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
D.  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
PLAT23-0049 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KIMLEY-HORN AND  
ASSOCIATES FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WILLOW SPRINGS, BEING  
18.97 ACRES LOCATED AT 6900-7100 DAVIS BOULEVARD AND 8205-8217  
ODELL STREET.  
D.1  
APPROVED  
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a preliminary plat for  
18.97 acres located at 6900-7100 Davis Boulevard and 8205-8217 Odell Street. The  
area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as medium density residential  
and urban village and the current zoning is residential planned development. Mr.  
Comstock provided site photos of the property.  
Andrea Saavedra, 14151 Montfort Place Drive, Dallas, Texas presented the request. The  
preliminary plat conforms with the zoning ordinance and they are not seeking any  
variances.  
Mr. Comstock presented staff's report. The City Council approved the zoning for this  
property at their June 26, 2023 meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
October 19, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, with conditions  
outlined by the Development Review Committee, which have been addressed.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE PLAT23-0049.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
E.  
PUBLIC WORKS  
CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH R&D BURNS  
BROTHERS, INC., FOR UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION WORK ON SIX  
RESIDENTIAL STREETS DESIGNATED AS BOND PROJECTS IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $2,180,522 FOR THE KIRK LANE, WOOD VIEW LANE, SIERRA  
DRIVE, DANIEL DRIVE, LAKESIDE CIRCLE AND POST OAK DRIVE BOND  
PROJECTS.  
E.1  
APPROVED  
Assistant Public Works Director Boe Blankenship presented the item. The construction  
contract provides necessary utility work for six residential streets approved in the 2020  
Street Bond program. R&D Burns Brothers, Inc., will perform the reconstruction of the  
existing water and sanitary sewer mains located beneath the pavement in early 2024 and  
the paving work for the streets will begin in summer of 2024.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH R&D  
BURNS BROTHERS, INC., FOR UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION WORK ON SIX  
A
RESIDENTIAL STREETS DESIGNATED AS BOND PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$2,180,522 FOR THE KIRK LANE, WOOD VIEW LANE, SIERRA DRIVE, DANIEL DRIVE,  
LAKESIDE CIRCLE AND POST OAK DRIVE BOND PROJECTS.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
AWARD RFP 23-024 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A  
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH VANGUARD UTILITY SERVICE, INC.,  
TO PERFORM CITY-WIDE WATER METER INSTALLATION SERVICES IN AN  
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,741,989.29.  
E.2  
APPROVED  
Assistant Public Works Director Boe Blankenship presented the item. The construction  
agreement provides for the installation of water meters and water metering equipment.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER ORR TO AWARD RFP 23-024 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE  
A
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH VANGUARD UTILITY SERVICE, INC.,  
TO PERFORM CITY-WIDE WATER METER INSTALLATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT  
NOT TO EXCEED $1,741,989.29.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
F.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3825 AMENDING THE NORTH RICHLAND  
HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 14, ANIMALS, TO MODIFY  
ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 14-442, ADD ARTICLE XVI FOR THE KEEPING OF  
BACKYARD CHICKENS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY  
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE II,  
SECTION 34-33 TO DECLARE SPECIFIC NUISANCES.  
F.1  
APPROVED  
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez provided an overview of the  
proposed changes (Ordinance No. 3825) to address the keeping of backyard chickens.  
The proposed ordinance provides for amendments and creation of new sections in  
Chapter 14.  
Section 14-442 - clarifies the section pertains to livestock and that backyard chickens  
are addressed in a new article, XVI in Chapter 14.  
Section 14-2 - amended to include definitions for backyard chicken, chicken coop,  
exercise area, nesting box, and rooster.  
Section 14-600 - provides for the keeping of backyard chickens in the rear yard;  
prohibition of roosters and fowl; and responsibility for keeping, protecting, and enclosing  
of backyard chickens. Assigns department authorized for enforcing the ordinance.  
Section 14-601 - establishes requirement and process to obtain permit; grace period for  
implementation; allowance for current properties with backyard chickens to house the  
same number of chickens until reduced through attrition; and length of permit and  
renewal process.  
Ms. Martinez shared that during the work session presentation, City Council discussed  
the process to obtain a permit and the requirement for an onsite inspection for the  
original permit and reinspection for renewals.  
Section 14-602 - requirements (distance, fencing, and nesting box) for chicken coop and  
exercise area.  
Section 14-603 - compliance with sanitary conditions as established in Chapter 34,  
Nuisance Code; daily removal of droppings from yard and coop; storage of droppings as  
established by Chapter 66, Solid Waste Code; use of impervious containers or platform  
for feeding of vegetables or scraps; requirements for watering troughs or tanks;  
putrescible material not allowed to accumulate; and establishes violation and punishment  
by citation.  
Ms. Martinez shared that during the work session presentation, City Council discussed  
the frequency of removing droppings from the yard and coop.  
Section 14-604 - restrictions regarding the maximum number of backyard chickens; lot  
sizes; distance from adjacent residential structures; no sale of byproducts; backyard  
chickens running at large is a violation; and prohibition to surrender backyard chickens  
or fowl of any type.  
Lot Size  
Distance from adjacent  
residential structures  
Maximum  
less than 10,890 sq ft less than 30 ft  
0
less than 10,890 sq ft 30 ft or greater, but less than 50 ft  
less than 10,890 sq ft 50 ft or greater  
4
6
10,890-21,780 sq ft  
21,780-32,670 sq ft  
32,670-43,560 sq ft  
43,560-54,450 sq ft  
50 ft or greater  
50 ft or greater  
50 ft or greater  
50 ft or greater  
6
12  
18  
24  
For lots larger than 54,450 sq ft, staff proposes that six (6) additional backyard chickens  
may be kept for every 1/4 acre (10,890 sq ft) of additional lot area. The distance of the  
chicken coop and attached exercise area from an adjacent residential structure shall be  
50 ft or greater.  
Ms. Martinez shared that during the work session presentation, City Council discussed  
the staff's proposed lot sizes and number of allowable chickens.  
Section 14-605 - establishes a sunset review of November 30, 2027 unless modified  
earlier or extended by City Council.  
Ms. Martinez shared that during the work session presentation, City Council discussed  
decreasing the length of time before the ordinance is due for a sunset review.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3825,  
WITH THE STIPULATIONS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF YEARS FROM FOUR TO  
TWO FOR THE SUNSET REVIEW AND REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR  
REINSPECTION TO RENEW PERMIT.  
A
MAYOR PRO TEM DEPUREE ASKED FOR  
A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO REMOVE  
THE REQUIREMENT OF AN INSPECTION FOR THE INITIAL PERMIT. COUNCIL  
MEMBER COMPTON DID NOT ACCEPT THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.  
Council member Compton stated that an inspection for the initial permit eliminates any  
misunderstandings regarding the keeping of chickens.  
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE ASKED FOR  
THE FREQUENCY OF REMOVING DROPPINGS FROM THE YARD AND COOP  
FROM DAILY TO WEEKLY. COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON ACCEPTED THE  
AMENDMENT.  
A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE  
MAYOR  
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHICKENS FROM FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) FOR LOT  
SIZES LESS THAN 10,890 SQ FT. COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON DID NOT  
ACCEPT THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.  
PRO  
TEM  
DEUPREE  
ASKED  
FOR  
A
FRIENDLY  
AMENDMENT  
TO  
Council member Compton stated that her motion is based on previous ordinances and  
her research regarding chickens. The city has been accommodating when considering  
the proposed ordinance and number of chickens.  
City Council discussed the number of chickens, required inspection with the initial  
permit, attrition rate, and rules for the keeping of chickens not being followed.  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN MOVED, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO  
TEM DEUPREE TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR  
THE INITIAL ONSITE INSPECTION.  
MOTION  
TO  
APPROVE  
THE  
AMENDMENT  
CARRIED  
4-3;  
WITH  
COUNCIL  
MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, ORR, VAUGHN AND DEUPREE IN FAVOR AND COUNCIL  
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, COMPTON, AND TURNAGE AGAINST.  
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE MOVED, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO  
TEM VAUGHN TO AMEND THE MOTION TO CHANGE THE LOT SIZES AND  
NUMBER OF ALLOWED CHICKENS.  
Lot Size  
Distance from adjacent  
residential structures  
less than 30 ft  
30 ft or greater, but less than 50 ft  
50 ft or greater  
Maximum  
less than 8,400 sq ft  
less than 8,400 sq ft  
8,400 sq ft - 1/2 acre  
1/2 acre - 3/4 acre  
3/4 acre - 1 acre+  
0
6
10  
15  
18  
50 ft or greater  
50 ft or greater  
MOTION  
TO  
APPROVE  
THE  
AMENDMENT  
CARRIED  
4-3;  
WITH  
COUNCIL  
MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, ORR, VAUGHN AND DEUPREE IN FAVOR AND COUNCIL  
MEMBER WRIGHT-OUJESKY, COMPTON, AND TURNAGE AGAINST.  
CITY COUNCIL TOOK ACTION ON THE REMAINDER OF THE MAIN MOTION  
(APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3825, WITH THE STIPULATION TO CHANGE THE  
NUMBER OF YEARS FROM FOUR TO TWO FOR THE SUNSET REVIEW AND  
CHANGING THE FREQUENCY OF REMOVING DROPPINGS FROM THE YARD AND  
COOP) AND VOTED 5-2; WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, COMPTON,  
ORR, VAUGHN, AND DEUPREE VOTING FOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS WRIGHT  
OUJESKY AND TURNAGE VOTING AGAINST.  
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO.  
2023-082,  
ADOPTING  
THE  
CITY’S  
F.2  
INVESTMENT POLICY, ADOPTING THE CITY’S INVESTMENT STRATEGY  
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
APPROVED  
Director of Finance Mark Mills presented the 2023 Investment Policy and Investment  
Strategy and reviewed the proposed changes.  
- update cover page to reflect the new effective date;  
- change the word “aggressive” to “effective” in the preface and objectives; and  
- adding two funds newly adopted as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO  
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-082, ADOPTING THE CITY  
INVESTMENT  
POLICY,  
ADOPTING  
THE  
CITY'S  
INVESTMENT  
STRATEGY  
AND  
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER  
RESOLUTION  
2023-083,  
APPOINTING  
EIGHT  
F.3  
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX INCREMENT  
REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH TO  
SERVE  
A
TWO-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024, AND  
APPOINTING A CHAIRPERSON, TO SERVE A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING  
JANUARY 1, 2024.  
APPROVED  
Director of Finance Mark Mills presented the resolution for consideration regarding  
appointments to the Tax Reinvestment Zone Number 3. Mr. Mills stated the board is  
comprised of nine (9) appointed members. The City Council holds eight (8) positions and  
one (1) position is appointed by Tarrant County. Staff is requesting City Council appoint  
eight (8) representatives and a Chairperson for the period of January 1, 2024 through  
December 31, 2024.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-083,  
APPOINTING MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX  
INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH TO  
SERVE  
A
TWO-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024, AND APPOINTING  
OSCAR TREVINO AS CHAIRPERSON, TO SERVE  
JANUARY 1, 2024.  
A
ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER  
RESOLUTION  
NO.  
2023-084,  
CASTING  
THE  
37 VOTES  
F.4  
ALLOCATED TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR ONE OR MORE  
CANDIDATES IN THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF  
DIRECTORS ELECTION.  
APPROVED  
City Manager Mark Hindman presented information on the allocation of the city's 37  
allocated votes to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors election. Mr. Hindman  
stated that the City Council could cast their votes for one or more candidates for a total of  
37 combined votes.  
Mayor Trevino asked for a motion to identify the process of allocating votes among  
members of the City Council.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE THE PROCESS FOR EACH COUNCIL  
MEMBER TO HAVE FIVE VOTES AND THE MAYOR HAVING TWO VOTES.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
Mayor Trevino - Alan Blaylock 1, Vince Puente 1  
Council member Rodriguez - Alan Blaylock 2, Vince Puente 3  
Council member Wright Oujesky - Alan Blaylock 2, Vince Puente 3  
Council member Compton - Alan Blaylock 1, Vince Puente 4  
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree - Alan Blaylock 2, Vince Puente 3  
Council member Orr - Alan Blaylock 1, Vince Puente 4  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn - Vince Puente 5  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Turnage - Alan Blaylock 5  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY DEPUTY  
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-084, CASTING  
23 VOTES FOR VINCE PUENTE AND 14 VOTES FOR ALAN BLAYLOCK TO BE ELECTED  
TO THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; WITH ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN  
VOTING AGAINST.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE 3826, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES  
ARTICLE III BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, AS THEY  
PERTAIN TO EX-OFFICIO AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING  
AND ZONING COMMISSION, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND MEETINGS  
OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  
F.5  
APPROVED  
Director of Planning Clayton Comstock presented the item. As a result of the May 2023  
Charter Amendment Election, the City's Code of Ordinances regarding membership on  
the Planning and Zoning Commission requires an update. Proposition F provided for the  
appointment of alternate members to the Commission who would serve in the absence or  
disability of a Commissioner. The proposed ordinance provides for the appointment of  
two alternate members (Alternate A and Alternate B) appointed by the mayor. Alternates  
are allowed to participate in deliberation, but shall only vote in the absence or disability of  
a regular commissioner.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3826.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
INTRODUCE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, RULES  
OF PROCEDURE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH  
RICHLAND HILLS.  
F.6  
City Manager Mark Hindman provided an overview of the proposed changes. The  
changes are based on City Council's discussion at its September 25 Work Session  
regarding the process to add items on future meeting agendas. The proposed ordinance  
also includes modifications to comply with state law and current practice, alignment of  
subject matter within sections, updated naming conventions (e.g., work session),  
antiquated terminology, and process to request items on the agenda.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY  
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION  
AGENDA  
G.  
APPROVED  
Mayor Trevino announced there was action necessary as the result of discussion in  
Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 for 6701 Davis Boulevard.  
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman informed City Council the item before them is to  
consider a third amendment to the purchase and sale agreement with PG Investco, LLC  
for property located at 6701 Davis Boulevard. The amendment extends the closing date  
by six (6) months to June 7, 2024. The amendment also provides for three (3) options to  
extend the closing date an additional 30 days.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND  
EXECUTE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND  
A
EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH PG INVESTCO, LLC OR  
9.405 ACRES AT LOT 1, BLOCK 3, SMITHFIELD ADDITION.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
H.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
H.1  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Turnage made the following announcements.  
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed November 23 and 24 for the  
Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day.  
Thursday's collections will be made on Friday, with Friday's collections shifting to  
Saturday.  
Join us on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the annual NRH Christmas  
Tree Lighting. The event will take place at Stormy Plaza Park, next to the library. Families  
will be able to enjoy the Christmas Tree and the holiday lights and scenery along Hawk  
Avenue through January 2, 2023. Please visit the city’s website for more information  
about the Christmas Tree Lighting and other upcoming holiday activities.  
Kudos Korner - Trish Watson in Neighborhood Services - A business owner emailed  
praises for Trish saying: “She was a tremendous wealth of information from day one.  
She walked us through the process of many things and took the time to give us  
suggestions and educate us so we could do it right the first time. She responds quickly to  
her emails and phone calls, which is a lost courtesy these days with many people. We  
think the city is lucky to have a great health inspector to watch out for us business  
owners and consumers. Thank you!"  
I.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.  
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Oscar Trevino, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
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Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer