MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING  
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS  
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE  
FEBRUARY 9, 2026  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 9th  
day of February at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular City  
Council meeting.  
Present:  
Jack McCarty  
Cecille Delaney  
Brianne Goetz  
Danny Roberts  
Matt Blake  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Billy Parks  
Place 5  
Russ Mitchell  
Kelvin Deupree  
Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Paulette Hartman  
Trudy Lewis  
Caroline Waggoner  
Alicia Richardson  
Bradley A. Anderle  
City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
Assistant City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
City Attorney Bradley Anderle informed City Council that item G.2, Ordinance No. 3947  
inadvertently included language for the International Property Maintenance Code in  
Section 98-140(1)(k). Staff's review of the International Property Maintenance Code is  
not complete and the reference to it needs to be removed in the motion for Ordinance  
No. 3947.  
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER  
31, 2025.  
2.  
The City Council received a presentation from Director of Budget and Research Chase  
Fosse.  
DISCUSS  
BOARD/COMMISSION  
APPOINTMENT  
ALIGNMENT  
WITH  
3.  
REVISED CITY COUNCIL TERMS.  
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
Alicia Richardson regarding the length of term and term limits for City Council appointed  
boards, commissions, and committees. The consensus of City Council is to align the  
length of term for these members with the City Council's term length and not to implement  
term limits.  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)  
There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY TO SEEK  
ADVICE ABOUT PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION OR ON A  
1.  
MATTER  
IN  
WHICH  
THE  
DUTY  
OF  
THE  
ATTORNEY  
TO  
THE  
GOVERNMENTAL BODY UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF  
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY  
CONFLICTS WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT - (1) JESSIE GOODFELLOW  
V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, ET AL, CAUSE NO. 352-366545-25;  
(2) TRAVIS SCOTT GRAY V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, ET AL,  
CIVIL  
ACTION  
NO.  
4-25CV1276-09;  
AND  
(3)  
NRH  
CITY  
LOGO  
ENFORCEMENT.  
SECTION  
551.087:  
DELIBERATION  
REGARDING  
COMMERCIAL  
OR  
2.  
FINANCIAL INFORMATION THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAS  
RECEIVED FROM A BUSINESS PROSPECT THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL  
BODY SEEKS TO HAVE LOCATE, STAY, OR EXPAND IN OR NEAR THE  
TERRITORY OF THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY AND WITH WHICH THE  
GOVERNMENTAL BODY IS CONDUCTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR  
DELIBERATION OF THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVE  
TO SUCH A BUSINESS PROSPECT.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:21 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 to seek advice about pending or  
contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the  
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the  
State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act - (1) Jessie Goodfellow v.  
City of North Richland Hills, et al, Cause No. 352-366545-25; (2) Travis Scott Gray v.  
City of North Richland Hills, et al, Civil Action No. 4-25CV1276-09; and (3) NRH City  
Logo Enforcement, and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding commercial or financial  
information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the  
governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the  
governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic  
development or deliberation of the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a  
business prospect. Executive Session began at 6:24 p.m. and concluded at 6:57 p.m.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:57 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular  
City Council meeting.  
REGULAR MEETING  
A.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order February 9, 2026 at 7:04 p.m.  
Present:  
Jack McCarty  
Cecille Delaney  
Brianne Goetz  
Danny Roberts  
Matt Blake  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Billy Parks  
Place 5  
Russ Mitchell  
Kelvin Deupree  
Place 6  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Staff Members:  
Paulette Hartman  
Alicia Richardson  
Bradley A. Anderle  
City Manager  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
City Attorney  
A.1  
Council member 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
INVOCATION  
A.5  
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 COUNCIL  
MEMBER GOETZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS, AS PRESENTED.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2026 CITY COUNCIL  
MEETING.  
B.1  
B.2  
CONSIDER  
RESOLUTION  
NO.  
2026-012,  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
CITY  
MANAGER TO EXECUTE REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM B_17  
WITH THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO TRANSFER A 12-MONTH  
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FOR THREE TRACKING DEVICES IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $1,800 PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND  
HILLS USING TAG GRANT #2848911 FUNDS.  
CONSIDER  
RESOLUTION  
NO.  
2026-013,  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
CITY  
B.3  
MANAGER TO EXECUTE REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM B_18  
WITH THE CITY OF ARLINGTON TO TRANSFER EQUIPMENT TOTALING  
$91,575.00, PURCHASED USING TAG GRANT #2848911 FUNDS BY THE  
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ACTING AS THE FIDUCIARY OF THE  
NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-014, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE HOMELAND SECURITY  
DIVISION FY 2027 NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT #2848912 IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $5,280,038.71.  
B.4  
B.5  
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE  
FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER  
ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG  
CENTER GRANT #2848911, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF  
COMPENSATION (FUNDED BY TAG GRANT) FOR KEVIN SCOTT MCRORY,  
TAG CENTER ADMINISTRATOR, TO $201,461.  
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SIXTH  
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST  
AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT  
#2848911, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION (FUNDED  
BY TAG GRANT) FOR JESSICA MAST, TAG CENTER ANALYST, TO  
$98,863.70.  
B.6  
B.7  
B.8  
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE  
SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER  
ANALYST AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER  
GRANT #2848911, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION  
(FUNDED BY TAG GRANT) FOR REBECCA CIFERRI, TAG CENTER  
ANALYST, TO $104,681.20.  
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN EVOFINDER BALLISTIC  
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FROM LEEDS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, INC IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $345,400, USING THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER  
GRANT #2848911 FUNDING, AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-015,  
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REGIONAL ASSET  
TRANSFER ADDENDUM B_19 WITH THE CITY OF PLANO.  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
ZC25-0153,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3945,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.1  
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MICHAEL MADDOCK FOR ZONING  
CHANGE FROM RE-1 (RESIDENTIAL ESTATE) TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY  
RESIDENTIAL)  
AT  
7609 NORTH  
FORTY  
ROAD,  
BEING  
1.22 ACRES  
DESCRIBED AS LOT 4R, BLOCK 4, MCCOMAS SUBDIVISION.  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0153, Ordinance No. 3945.  
Director of Planning Cori Reaume informed City Council the applicant is requesting a  
zoning change for 1.22 acres located at 7609 North Forty Road. The area is designated  
on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is  
RE-1, residential estate. Ms. Reaume provided site photos of the property.  
Applicants Michael and Michelle Maddock, 7225 Plumwood Drive, stated that the request  
is to divide the property into two lots with the intention of building their residence on the  
rear lot.  
Ms. Reaume presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
January 15, 2026 meeting, recommended approval of the zoning change request with a  
vote of 7-0.  
There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the  
audience wishing to speak in favor 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 ROBERTS, SECONDED BY MAYOR  
PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3945.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
TR25-05A, ORDINANCE NO. 3946, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION  
REGARDING CITY-INITIATED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 118-633  
FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATION (31)  
(E) RELATED TO CONTINUANCE OF OPERATION FOR SHORT-TERM  
RENTALS AND AMENDING SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATION (31) (F) (1)  
RELATED TO DISCONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS AND SHORT-TERM  
RENTALS.  
C.2  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for TR25-05A, Ordinance No. 3946.  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Planning Cori Reaume. The  
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 5, 2026 meeting, recommended  
approval of the text amendments to Section 118-633, with a vote of 7-0.  
There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the  
audience wishing to speak in favor 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 DELANEY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3946.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
TR25-07, ORDINANCE NO. 3948, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION  
REGARDING POSSIBLE UPDATES TO CHAPTER 118 RELATED TO  
IMPLEMENTING MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN LIEU OF  
REAR-YARD OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS.  
C.3  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for TR25-07, Ordinance No. 3947.  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Planning Cori Reaume. The  
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their January 15, 2026 meeting, recommended  
approval of updates to Chapter 118 related to maximum lot coverage and rear yard open  
space requirements with a vote of 7-0.  
There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the  
audience wishing to speak in favor or against the item to come forward.  
Sean Nutt, 6852 Greenleaf Drive, spoke in support and inquired about the penalty clause  
in the ordinance. City Attorney Bradley Anderle stated that all zoning violations have an  
applicable penalty.  
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER PARKS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3948.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010,  
ADOPTING THE 52ND YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT  
PROGRAM (PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 27, 2026  
MEETING).  
C.4  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty announced that the public hearing for Resolution No. 2026-010 was  
opened at the January 27, 2026 City Council meeting and continued to the February 9,  
2026 City Council meeting.  
City Council received a presentation from City Engineer Nathan Frohman.  
There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the  
audience wishing to speak in favor 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 GOETZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010, ADOPTING THE 52ND  
YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
ORDINANCE NO. 3943, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION TO  
CLOSE COLORADO BOULEVARD TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BETWEEN  
HARWOOD ROAD AND BOULEVARD 26 (PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED  
FROM JANUARY 27, 2026 MEETING).  
C.5  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty announced that the public hearing for Ordinance No. 3943 was opened  
at the January 27, 2026 City Council meeting and continued to the February 9, 2026  
City Council meeting.  
City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner.  
Mayor McCarty asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public  
meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing.  
The following individuals spoke in support: Bill Finstad, 7701 Terry Drive; Literally  
Anybody Else, 6319 Christy Court; and Jeff Paul, 5125 Colorado Boulevard.  
Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor 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 PARKS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3943.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
D.  
There were no items for this category.  
E. PUBLIC WORKS  
There were no items for this category.  
F. CITIZENS PRESENTATION  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
G. GENERAL ITEMS  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016, CALLING THE MAY 2, 2026 CITY  
COUNCIL ELECTION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A  
JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY AND OTHER  
POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR ELECTION SERVICES.  
G.1  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
Alicia Richardson. The resolution calls the general election to be held on May 2, 2026 to  
elect a Mayor and Council Places 2, 4, and 6 for a term of three years. The resolution  
provides for early voting to be conducted April 20-28, 2026; identifies City Hall and the  
Public Library for early voting and election day; authorizes the City to enter into a joint  
election agreement with Tarrant County for election services, and provides for a June 13  
Runoff Election, if needed.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER DELANEY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3947, AMENDING CHAPTER 98 OF THE  
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT THE 2024  
G.2  
INTERNATIONAL  
CODES  
WITH  
LOCAL  
AMENDMENTS,  
THE  
2023  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS, AND THE 2024  
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS.  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from Building Inspector/Interim Chief Building  
Official Cody Payne.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3947, WITH THE AMENDMENT TO  
SECTION 4 OF THE ORDINANCE TO REMOVE SUBPARAGRAPH FROM  
K
SUBSECTION 1 IN SECTION 98-140.  
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  
H.  
I.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
I.1  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Council member Parks made the following announcements.  
The last day for candidates to file for the May 2 City Council election is this Friday,  
February 13. Applications will be accepted by the City Secretary until 5:00 p.m. You can  
find more information about running for office on the city website.  
Common Ground Community Garden invites you to their Spring Gardening Seminar on  
Saturday, February 21, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre.  
Gardening experts will speak on a variety of topics and answer all of your gardening  
questions. Admission is free.  
New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box returns to the NRH Library on Wednesday,  
February 25, to celebrate the release of his latest Joe Pickett novel, The Crossroads.  
This free event will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the library. You can find more  
details on the library’s website.  
Kudos Korner - Jeff Reid in Public Works - A resident said he recently called Public  
Works after hours regarding a water meter leak at his home. Jeff arrived within 30  
minutes and handled the problem right away. The resident expressed his gratitude,  
saying: "He is the greatest employee!" Thank you, Jeff, for delivering exceptional  
customer service to our residents. We appreciate you!  
J.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.  
__________________________  
Jack McCarty, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
________________________  
Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer