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  
JANUARY 12, 2026  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the  
12th day of January at 5:00 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 5:00 p.m.  
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.  
Mayor McCarty called on Director of Planning Cori Reaume to comment on item C.2,  
Ordinance 3941. Ms. Reaume informed City Council the public hearing date was  
corrected to reflect January 12, 2026.  
Council member Blake inquired about item B.9, STEP Grant for FY27. Chief of Police  
Jeff Garner confirmed the grant authorizes the city to apply for grant funds to subsidize  
costs associated with overtime to address speeding, impaired drivers and inspection  
control.  
2.  
DISCUSS 2024 ICC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES ADOPTION  
City Council received a joint presentation from Managing Director of Community  
Development Stefanie Martinez, Interim Chief Building Official Cody Payne, Assistant  
Fire Chief Jase Smith and Assistant Fire Marshall Lance Ludtke.  
3.  
2025 RESIDENT SURVEY RESULTS  
Mr. Ron Gailey with OnPointe Insights provided an overview of the results of the 2026  
Resident Survey. The city received 910 responses and the data is provided in a  
dashboard that will be available on the city's website. The dashboard allows the public,  
city employees, and elected officials to see results by demographics and sections of the  
city. The survey had five main question groups (1) city facilities, (2) city benefits, (3)  
development/growth, (4) safety/security, and (5) leadership. The citizens (75%) agree  
that the city is headed in the right direction. The survey will help leaders prioritize  
projects/programs.  
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)  
There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items.  
CITY MANAGER REPORT PROVIDING UPDATE ON SHORT TERM RENTAL (STR)  
REGISTRATIONS; FACILITIES AND UTILITY BILLING EFFICIENCY STUDIES; AND  
UTILITY BILLING STAFFING CHANGES.  
City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an update on the following:  
Short-Term Rental (STR) Registrations  
Of the 38 operators registered for the program, three have completed the process, 17  
are scheduled for inspection, and the remaining registrations are still in progress. Ms.  
Hartman noted that the registration deadline may need to be extended to the end of  
February.  
Facilities and Utility Billing Efficiency Studies  
A request for proposals will be issued tomorrow, with responses due by February 17.  
Staff anticipates presenting the item to City Council at a meeting in March.  
Utility Billing Staff Changes  
Angel Holbert will assist the department as Interim Utility Billing Manager until the position  
is permanently filled.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH THE 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; (3) LIABILITY CLAIMS AGAINST THE  
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; AND (4) EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION  
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION  
AND MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MEADOW  
LAKES BFC-7 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND FOR OTHER  
PUBLIC PURPOSES PERMITTED BY LAW.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 5:54 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 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; (3) liability claims  
against the City of North Richland Hills; and (4) eminent domain action for the acquisition  
of real property for the construction and maintenance of drainage improvements for the  
Meadow Lakes BFC-7 Drainage Improvements Project and for other public purposes  
permitted by law. Executive Session began at 6:01 p.m. and concluded at 6:36 p.m.  
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:36 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 January 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.  
Present:  
Jack McCarty  
Cecille Delaney  
Brianne Goetz  
Danny Roberts  
Matt Blake  
Mayor  
Place 1  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Place 5  
Billy Parks  
Russ Mitchell  
Place 6  
Kelvin Deupree  
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 Goetz gave the invocation.  
A.2 PLEDGE  
Council member Goetz led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.  
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)  
INVOCATION  
A.3.1 CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE - BRIANNE GOETZ, COUNCIL, PLACE 2.  
The oath of office was administered to newly appointed Council member Brianne Goetz.  
A.3.2 2025 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AWARDS  
Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission Chair Kathy Luppy recognized the 2025  
Christmas Lighting Awards winners - 4008 Diamond Loch East; 6908 Corona Drive;  
4809 Fairway Court; 7717 Bogart Drive; 8101 Emerald Hills Way; 7520 Chapman Road;  
8913 Martin Drive; 8313 Oak Court; and 8132 Lost Maple Drive.  
A.4  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
No items were removed from the consent agenda.  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
B.  
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  
APPROVED  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER PARKS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 8, 2025 CITY COUNCIL  
MEETING.  
B.1  
B.2  
B.3  
APPROVE THE 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
AWARDED FOR THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY2025  
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-002, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT  
RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT FOR THE JOHN BARFIELD TRAIL SPRING  
OAK EXTENSION.  
B.4  
B.5  
B.6  
B.7  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-003, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
AWARDED FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC SAFETY  
OFFICE FY27 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, GRANT  
#3544408.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-004, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE FY27  
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN JUSTICE AND TRAINING PROGRAM, GRANT  
#3367210.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-005, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE  
DIVISION FY2027 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE  
GRANT PROGRAM, GRANT #5697401.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-006, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF  
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF  
B.8  
B.9  
AWARDED  
FOR  
THE  
TEXAS  
GOVERNOR'S  
OFFICE  
FY2027  
RIFLE-RESISTANT BODY ARMOR GRANT PROGRAM, GRANT #5699401.  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007, APPROVING THE APPLICATION  
FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT  
FOR THE FY 2027 PROGRAM GRANT YEAR.  
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ANNUAL HARDWARE AND  
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE UTILIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF  
INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RED  
RIVER TECHNOLOGY, LLC, FOR CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO  
EXCEED $550,000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2029.  
B.10  
B.11  
A
CONSIDER  
AMENDMENT  
NO.1 TO  
THE  
COOPERATIVE  
PURCHASE  
CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH RED RIVER TECHNOLOGY, LLC TO  
INCREASE SPENDING FOR THE PURCHASES OF HARDWARE AND  
ANNUAL RENEWAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND RATIFY PURCHASES  
UTILIZING  
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR  
EXCEED $697,300 THROUGH MAY 31, 2029.  
THE  
INTERLOCAL  
PURCHASING  
SYSTEMS  
(TIPS)  
A
CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO  
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT  
WITH STRATACT MEDIA GROUP, LLC FOR MEDIA ADVERTISING FOR  
NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $291,500.  
B.12  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
ZC25-0152,  
ORDINANCE  
NO.  
3940,  
PUBLIC  
HEARING  
AND  
C.1  
CONSIDERATION OF  
A
REQUEST FROM BLANCHEDIM LLC FOR  
A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN EVENT CENTER AT 7620 NE LOOP 820,  
BEING 12.98 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 5, BLOCK 1, NORTH HILLS  
VILLAGE.  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0152, Ordinance No. 3940.  
Director of Planning Cori Reaume informed City Council the applicant is requesting a  
special use permit for 12.98-acre property located at 7620 Northeast Loop 820. The area  
is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial and the current  
zoning is C-2, commercial. Ms. Reaume provided site photos of the property.  
Applicant representative Franck Mukengeshayi, 8316 Comanche Springs Drive, Fort  
Worth, Texas, provided an overview of The Hill Center's mission and vision and plan for  
the event center.  
City Council and staff discussed the former event center located in the retail strip,  
current vacancies, and the number of restrooms.  
Ms. Reaume presented staff’s report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their  
December 11, 2025 meeting, recommended approval of the request with a vote of 5-0.  
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 MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER DELANEY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3940 WITH NO AMPLIFIED  
SOUNDS AS STATED IN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
TR25-08, ORDINANCE NO. 3941, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION  
REGARDING CITY-INITIATED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 118  
(ZONING) FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY  
C.2  
RESIDENTIAL  
ENCLOSURES.  
PARKING  
REQUIREMENTS  
RELATED  
TO  
GARAGE  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for TR25-08, Ordinance No. 3941.  
Director of Planning Cori Reaume presented staff’s proposed text amendments to  
Chapter 118 (Zoning). The proposed amendments address and increase process  
improvement and efficiency to address older homes that have non-permitted converted  
garage enclosures. The revised language allows applicants to move forward with  
permitting and remove the requirement to seek approval from the Zoning Board of  
Adjustment.  
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.  
Thomas Ridl, 6962 Crabtree Lane, spoke in support.  
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3941.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3942,  
ADOPTING THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS YOUTH PROGRAMS  
STANDARDS OF CARE.  
C.3  
APPROVED  
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing.  
City Council received a presentation from Director of Parks and Recreation Adrien  
Pekurney.  
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 PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER DELANEY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3942.  
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.  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
G.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
CONSIDER THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO CONDEMN PROPERTY AND  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF  
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING THE  
NECESSARY REAL PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE  
OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE MEADOW LAKES BFC-7  
G.1  
DRAINAGE  
PURPOSES PERMITTED BY LAW.  
APPROVED  
IMPROVEMENTS  
PROJECT  
AND  
FOR  
OTHER  
PUBLIC  
City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER ROBERTS TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH  
RICHLAND HILLS AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO  
ACQUIRE THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008, AS  
PRESENTED,  
SPECIFICALLY  
0.0127 ACRE  
(555 SQ.  
FT)  
PERMANENT  
DRAINAGE  
EASEMENT ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER D211294110 IN  
THE OFFICIAL RECORDS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY  
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT  
SQ. FT.) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN  
DOCUMENT NUMBER D211294110 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS, TARRANT  
COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT TO  
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008, FOR THE PUBLIC USE IN CONSTRUCTION AND  
A TO RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008; AND 0.0229 ACRE (997  
B
MAINTENANCE  
OF  
DRAINAGE  
IMPROVEMENTS  
AND  
FOR  
FURTHER  
MEADOW  
MOVE  
LAKES  
TO  
BFC-7  
ADOPT  
DRAINAGE  
IMPROVEMENTS  
PROJECT,  
I
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008, AS PRESENTED.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.  
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF AD-HOC COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO DRAFT  
AN ETHICS POLICY AND ORDINANCE FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL  
REVIEW.  
G.2  
APPROVED  
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
Alicia Richardson regarding the formation of an ad-hoc council committee. The purpose  
of this committee is to draft an ordinance for consideration and discussion by the City  
Council.  
At the recommendation of Mayor McCarty, the committee will be comprised of Council  
members Delaney, Roberts, and Mitchell. The ad-hoc committee will dissolve upon  
submission of its final report and recommendation to the City Council.  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER GOETZ TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBERS CECILLE DELANEY, DANNY  
ROBERTS, AND RUSS MITCHELL TO SERVE ON AN AD-HOC COUNCIL COMMITTEE  
TO DRAFT AN ETHICS POLICY AND ORDINANCE FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL  
REVIEW.  
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.  
There was no action necessary as result of executive session.  
I.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
I.1  
Council member Roberts made the following announcements.  
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed next Monday, January 19  
for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The Library and Senior Center will also be closed.  
The NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course will be open. Garbage and recycling are not  
impacted and will be collected on your usual days.  
A runoff election to fill the vacancy in Texas Senate District 9 will be held on January 31,  
with early voting taking place January 21 through 27. You can vote early at NRH City Hall  
or the Northeast Tarrant Courthouse. Visit the Tarrant County Elections website for  
additional information.  
Kudos Korner - Nichole McInis, Suzy Tucker, Jennifer Owen and Laura Hayes at the  
Grand Hall for their exceptional work during a recent annual conference. The organizers  
praised the Grand Hall team for their attention to detail, smooth execution, and warm  
hospitality. They added that it “feels like home when we are there” and they plan to return  
next year. Thank you for making the Grand Hall a venue that people love and  
recommend!  
J.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.  
__________________________  
Jack McCarty, Mayor  
ATTEST:  
________________________  
Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer