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 9, 2023  
WORK SESSION  
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 9th  
day of January at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 5:30 p.m. regular  
City Council meeting.  
Present:  
Rita Wright Oujesky  
Suzy Compton  
Mason Orr  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Blake Vaughn  
Scott Turnage  
Kelvin Deupree  
Place 5  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Council Absent: Oscar Trevino  
Tito Rodriguez  
Mayor  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1  
Staff Members:  
Mark Hindman  
City Manager  
Paulette Hartman  
Jimmy Perdue  
Traci Henderson  
Maleshia McGinnis  
Deputy City Manager  
Director of Public Safety  
Assistant City Secretary  
City Attorney  
Staff Absent:  
Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
CALL TO ORDER  
1.  
DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  
City Manager Mark Hindman stated there was one area of clarification for related items  
on the consent agenda and called on Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue to provide  
an overview of The Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) Grant.  
Mr. Perdue shared with City Council that in 2014 he asked City Council for permission  
for North Richland Hills to be the fiduciary for the Texas Anti-Gang group . The TAG  
group came from Governor Abbott's program, which indicated the state needed a more  
centralized way of combating gangs across Texas.  
As the fiduciary, all funds go through the city to pay for anything related to TAG. Mr.  
Perdue continued that the city is a pass through, all the employees are contract  
employees and the city does not reap any direct benefit. The city provides a 30% fringe  
benefit to the employees but they are not on the city's benefits. These items go through  
our purchasing department and the city is reimbursed by the state. There are a total of  
16 entities in the TAG (seven local, three county, two state and four federal).  
Since 2014, the city has administered over 17 million dollars that is supported by police  
staff, legal and purchasing departments. There is a small five percent (5%) administrative  
fee benefit that the city receives. The items on tonight's agenda to purchase cars, the  
extension of the staff agreements, and the addition of the analyst position is consistent  
with what the city has done in the past. Mr. Perdue was available for questions.  
DISCUSS REQUEST TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE CITY'S CODE OF  
ORDINANCES ARTICLE II. PUBLIC NUISANCES GENERALLY AND  
2.  
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ARTICLE V. SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 118-715  
TEMPORARY USES AND BUILDINGS.  
Mr. Hindman indicated there were items Council member Vaughn wanted to bring  
forward that included public nuisances, specifically chickens and special events.  
Council member Vaughn stated in visiting with residents the question of chickens came  
up quite often with opinions on both sides. Citizens shared that with the rising costs of  
groceries, they would like the ability to provide their own eggs for their families. Mr.  
Vaughn stated through his minimal research that three chickens would feed a family of  
five. Currently, citizens must have one (1) acre before any chickens are allowed. Mr.  
Vaughn would like staff to research neighboring cities regulations and potential  
alternatives to the city's current regulations. He wants to understand why we have the  
regulations that we do, the pros and cons of the regulations and potential changes that  
could be made.  
Mr. Hindman stated staff had prepared some information and called on Deputy City  
Manager Paulette Hartman.  
Ms. Hartman shared the current North Richland Hills ordinances addressing chickens:  
AG agriculture and R-1-S special single-family zoning districts one (1) acre or larger.  
Restricted to properties for the first acre and one for every full acre thereafter.  
Kept at a distance of greater than 50’ of any residential structure or inhabited building.  
Kept within enclosures or cages at all times.  
Must adhere to all other provisions of Chapter 14 of City Code such as providing basic  
care, food, water, and shelter.  
Ms. Hartman stated staff researched 29 DFW municipalities to compare ordinances  
specific to chickens and roosters. Below are the averages of the 29 municipalities.  
Allow backyard chickens on residentially zoned properties:  
23 - allow backyard chickens  
Five (5) - average number of chickens allowed on a residential property  
53.7’ - average distance from any regulated or adjacent structure  
Six feet- average distance from property line  
Prohibit backyard chickens on residentially zoned properties:  
Six (6)- prohibit backyard chickens  
Roosters:  
17- ownership prohibited  
Four (4) - ownership allowed  
125’ - minimum distance from inhabited residence, business, or structure  
1.3 - average number allowed  
Ms. Hartman provided a brief survey of surrounding communities.  
Fort Worth  
Allows 12-50 chickens depending on lot size  
50’ minimum from any regulated structure  
Richland Hills  
Allows 15 hens or 14 hens and one (1) rooster  
Haltom City  
Allows up to 20 chickens  
Lot must be 10,000 + square feet  
100’ minimum from an any adjacent residential structure  
Colleyville  
Allows an unspecified number of hens  
Five (5) foot minimum from any property line- (Animal Ordinance)  
50’ minimum from any property line- (Environmental Ordinance)  
Watauga  
Allows six (6) backyard chickens  
Requires permit ($60 permit fee)  
Requires attendance in an educational program regarding ownership of backyard  
chickens  
Five foot (5) minimum from any property line  
Keller  
Allows up to 12 chickens  
Lot must be 8,400 + square feet  
Five foot (5) minimum from any property line  
Grapevine  
Allows chickens as long as they are kept 50’ from any building  
Zoning requires100’ minimum from an any property line  
Flower Mound  
Allows four (4) hens  
10’ minimum from any property line  
Zoning requires 50’ minimum from any property line  
Ms. Hartman stated that staff is currently working on updating the Animal Control  
Ordinance and other city ordinances to ensure they are not contradicting. Ms. Hartman  
was available to answer questions.  
Council member Wright Oujesky asked if the current regulations were one chicken per  
acre, two chickens per two acres and if the chickens had to been penned or cooped?  
Ms. Hartman responded that this is currently how the ordinances would be interpreted  
and the chickens are required to be penned. Ms. Hartman stated that the current zoning  
ordinance allows for chickens in agricultural (AG), single family residential (R1S) and on  
one (1) acre lot size.  
Council member Orr asked how much time code spent enforcing the number of  
chickens?  
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez stated the department receives four  
to five calls a year. Typically, once staff visits and educates the resident, they will reduce  
the number of chickens. The department has experienced an increase in calls.  
Council member Vaughn asked if there was any distinction between chickens and  
roosters in the current ordinance?  
Ms. Hartman stated there is no distinction between chickens and roosters in the current  
ordinance.  
Ms. Martinez stated that the noise ordinance could come into effect with roosters.  
Council member Vaughn stated other feedback he received regarding chickens were  
attracting coyotes, wildlife and rats and the city should consider this when moving  
forward with any changes that may be made.  
Council member Compton asked that of the cities polled, did they provide any pros or  
cons on this matter?  
Ms. Hartman responded that staff had not reached out to the cities individually, staff  
researched their ordinances online.  
City Council discussed the restrictiveness of the city's ordinance; chickens being a  
nuisance; additional work for code enforcement; actual cost of raising chickens;  
attraction of wildlife and rodents; leaving the ordinance in place; responsibility of citizens;  
flexibility for citizens; roosters; potential educational opportunities for home schooled  
children; "rolling back" portions of an ordinance once put in place; property rights;  
property values; and enforcement issues.  
Mr. Hindman stated staff would come back with pros and cons and perspectives from  
other cities. Staff will bring back options based on comparisons and conversations with  
cities. Mr. Hindman said staff would also look at other animals as well.  
Ms. Hartman stated this would be a good time to address this issue as it falls in line with  
updating the Animal Control Ordinance.  
Mr. Hindman introduced the item regarding special events and stated that staff could  
come back with a history of how we got to the current restrictions and tonight Ms.  
Hartman would provide an overview on the current ordinance.  
Ms. Hartman shared there is an appeals process in the regulations. Currently Christian  
Classic Cruisers filed an appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the  
limit of four events per location.  
Council member Orr asked if the Planning and Zoning Commission has the final say or  
could it come to City Council?  
Mr. Hindman responded that yes it could come to City Council.  
Council member Vaughn asked if it is one appeal per event or one appeal to finalize their  
schedule for the rest of the year?  
Ms. Hartman responded that it depends on how they apply for their permit. Christian  
Classic Cruisers applied for all four permits at one time and is appealing the denial of the  
fifth permit. Ms. Hartman shared that this is the first time the city has taken a request  
through the appeals process.  
Mr. Hartman provided current provisions in the current North Richland Hills ordinance.  
Zoning Ordinance adopted 1993 (Ord. No. 1874)  
Permit required  
"For-Profit" temporary events.  
Only one event shall be allowed for not more than 30 consecutive days per calendar  
year  
Freeway or large site events allowed six (6) special sales events per calendar year  
200,000 sq ft or >5 acres  
Maximum of 10 days each with a minimum 30 days between events  
“Non-Profit" temporary events.  
A maximum of four (4) permits for non-profit fund raising per calendar year  
Exception for public school sponsored events held on school property  
For-profit business may allow the use of their property for non-profit sponsored fund  
raising (no more than four (4) per calendar year)  
One non-profit sponsored circus or carnival may be counted as one (1) of the four (4)  
annual non-profit events  
No more than three (3) consecutive days  
Shall demonstrate adequate parking and sanitary facilities  
Maximum of 10 days each with a minimum 30 days between events  
Operation allowed between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.to Midnight  
Ms. Hartman continued that staff researched 29 DFW municipalities to compare  
definitions ranging from special event, mass gathering (500+) to community events.  
Permits:  
28 - Require permits  
26 - Have fees associated with permits  
10 - Limit number of events per year  
13 - Limit number of days per event  
Ms. Hartman provided a brief survey of surrounding communities:  
Fort Worth  
Permit required (timeline based on attendance)  
Permit fee required at the time of application  
Richland Hills  
Permit required (carnival, community sale, parade, block party)  
Permit fee $50.00  
Haltom City  
Permit required  
Permit fee $25.00  
Colleyville  
Permit required  
Permit fee ($250 Mass gathering)  
Watauga  
Permit required  
Permit fee $25.00  
Keller  
Permit required  
Considered a temporary use in zoning ordinance  
Limited to 30 day sale, twice annually  
Carnival/circus permit required ($500 fee limited to five (5) days  
Grapevine  
Permit required  
Permit fee $25.00  
Flower Mound  
Permit required  
Permit fee $100.00  
Maximum of six (6) special events per year to same address/property, owner/business  
owner  
Ms. Hartman was available to answer questions.  
Council member Vaughn shared his thoughts on event limitations to a certain property;  
arbitrary/particular number of events; limitations to businesses holding a non-profit event  
on their own property; recognizing unused properties who gain income from certain  
events on their property over time takes away the incentive of the owner to make  
something of the property; responsibility of the business owner and event coordinators;  
and more convenient appeals process.  
Council member Wright Oujesky stated she would like the city to have a permit fee.  
Ms. Hartman replied that a permit fee is something that will be included.  
Mr. Hindman stated that staff would come back to City Council with more information at a  
later date.  
DISCUSS CHARTER REVIEW TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR  
2023 CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION.  
3.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem and Charter Review Task Force Chair Scott Turnage stated  
that City Council would have other opportunities to speak about the updates to the City  
Charter and recommendations from the Task Force. Mr. Turnage acknowledged the  
citizen volunteers and noted the changes were housekeeping items to ensure the City  
Charter did not conflict with state law and other city ordinances.  
Council member Compton commented that she appreciates the committee and the work  
done on the City Charter.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Deupree announced at 5:41 p.m. that the City Council would not  
convene into executive session. These items would be moved to the next scheduled City  
Council meeting.  
SECTION  
551.087:  
DELIBERATION  
REGARDING  
ECONOMIC  
1.  
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 8735, 8859 AND 8867 BOULEVARD 26.  
SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR  
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - 8735, 8859 AND 8867 BOULEVARD 26.  
2.  
REGULAR MEETING  
A. CALL TO ORDER  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Deupree called the meeting to order January 9, 2023 at 5:47  
p.m.  
Present:  
Rita Wright Oujesky  
Suzy Compton  
Mason Orr  
Place 2  
Place 3  
Place 4  
Blake Vaughn  
Scott Turnage  
Kelvin Deupree  
Place 5  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 6  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7  
Council Absent: Oscar Trevino  
Tito Rodriguez  
Mayor  
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1  
Staff Members:  
Staff Absent:  
Mark Hindman  
Paulette Hartman  
Jimmy Perdue  
Traci Henderson  
Maleshia McGinnis  
City Manager  
Deputy City Manager  
Director of Public Safety  
Assistant City Secretary  
City Attorney  
Alicia Richardson  
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer  
A.1  
Council member Wright Oujesky gave the invocation.  
A.2 PLEDGE  
INVOCATION  
Council member Wright Oujesky 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  
There were no requests to speak from the public.  
A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA  
No items were removed from the consent agenda.  
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)  
B.  
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  
APPROVED  
A
MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY  
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 12, 2022 REGULAR CITY  
COUNCIL MEETING.  
B.1  
B.2  
B.3  
MODIFY THE 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.  
PLAT22-0030 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CONVERGENCE  
A
CAPITAL FOR A FINAL PLAT OF BERRY CREEK VILLAGE PHASE 1, BEING  
4.141 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 9000 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD.  
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3774, AMENDING CHAPTER 50 OF THE CODE  
B.4  
B.5  
OF  
ORDINANCES,  
BY  
ADOPTING  
ARTICLE  
V,  
SECTION  
50-60,  
POSSESSION OF A USED CATALYTIC CONVERTER.  
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD EXPLORERS FROM SAM  
PACK’S FIVE STAR FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,254.32 USING  
BUYBOARD CONTACT NO. 601-19 AND THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER  
GRANT #2848908 FUNDING, AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-002  
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET  
TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE DALLAS COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT  
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE  
ELEVENTH  
B.6  
B.7  
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST  
AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT  
#2848908, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE  
TAG CENTER ANALYST TO $89,477.25.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT  
TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT,  
AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG)  
CENTER, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE  
TAG CENTER ADMINISTRATOR TO $171,607.12.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG)  
CENTER ANALYST AGREEMENT WITH JESSICA MAST IN AN AMOUNT OF  
$49,649.25 PRO-RATED FOR SEVEN MONTHS.  
B.8  
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001, APPOINTING AND REMOVING  
MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2022/2023  
ACADEMIC YEAR.  
B.9  
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE NRH CENTRE  
FROM ADVANCED HEALTHSTYLES FITNESS EQUIPMENT INC., IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $119,736.40, USING BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 665-22.  
B.10  
APPROVE PURCHASE FROM VECTOR CONCEPTS, INC. FOR FLOOR  
COVERINGS FOR THE NRH CENTRE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, SENIOR  
CENTER ACTIVITY ROOMS A & B, SENIOR CENTER DINING ROOM AND  
THE GRAND HALL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $129,880.81 USING  
BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 641-21 AND 642-21.  
B.11  
C.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
There were no items for this category.  
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT  
There were no items for this category.  
E.  
PUBLIC WORKS  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL  
E.1  
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HALFF  
ASSOCIATES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $199,879 FOR  
DESIGN OF THE MEADOW LAKES BFC-7 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS  
PROJECT (DR2303).  
APPROVED  
Public Works Director Caroline Waggoner presented items E.1, E,2 and E3.  
Ms. Waggoner provided information and site-photos of the Meadow Lakes - BFC-7  
drainage improvements, Northwest Stonybrooke drainage improvements and the Stream  
LB-1 bank restoration project. Ms. Waggoner was available to answer questions.  
Council member Orr asked about possible efficiencies using the same firm instead of  
three different firms?  
Ms. Waggoner responded that these existing firms have specialties in the specific project  
areas. However, one firm is new and the city is currently building relationships with them.  
Ms. Waggoner also indicated staff is always considering efficiencies and looking for a  
bundled approach when possible.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Turnage asked if there was some type of obstruction at the  
bank failure location?  
Ms. Waggoner responded that there was a build up of dirt on the culverts and heavy  
vegetation had occurred on top of the apron causing flooding conditions.  
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Turnage asked about the homes on the Meadow Lakes  
project. He asked for confirmation that the homes outlined in blue on the map were now  
in the flood plain and the homeowners have been notified?  
Ms. Waggoner confirmed the homes were new to the floodplain area and the  
homeowners had been notified.  
Council member Wright Oujesky asked if the trash coming through the culvert from the  
north side of 820 into the Meadow Lakes area could be addressed?  
Ms. Waggoner responded that the city had retrofitted a number of storm drain inlets,  
specifically on the north side with screens to assist with capturing floatables into the  
system. Some of the inlets are in both commercial and residential areas which would  
include leaf clippings. Ms. Waggoner said that the scope of the project is limited to this  
area. Staff will look into the issue.  
City Council had no more questions for staff.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY  
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO  
EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES  
WITH HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $199,879 FOR  
DESIGN  
OF  
THE  
MEADOW  
LAKES  
BFC-7 DRAINAGE  
IMPROVEMENTS  
PROJECT  
(DR2303).  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NATHAN D. MAIER  
A
PROFESSIONAL  
CONSULTING  
E.2  
ENGINEERS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,400 FOR DESIGN  
OF THE NW STONYBROOKE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT  
(DR2302).  
APPROVED  
This item was presented in conjunction with item E.1 and E.3.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE  
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NATHAN D. MAIER CONSULTING  
ENGINEERS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,400 FOR DESIGN OF THE  
NW STONYBROOKE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (DR2302).  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL  
E.3  
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAIRD HAMPTON & BROWN, INC., IN AN  
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $111,577 FOR THE STREAM LB-1 BANK  
RESTORATION PROJECT (DR2301).  
APPROVED  
This item was presented in conjunction with item E.1 and E.2.  
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL  
MEMBER  
VAUGHN  
TO  
AUTHORIZE  
THE  
CITY  
MANAGER  
TO  
EXECUTE  
A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAIRD HAMPTON  
&
BROWN, INC.,  
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $111,577 FOR THE STREAM LB-1 BANK  
RESTORATION PROJECT (DR2301).  
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.  
F.  
GENERAL ITEMS  
There were no items for this category.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY  
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION  
AGENDA  
G.  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Deupree announced that City Council did not convene into  
Executive Session.  
H.  
INFORMATION AND REPORTS  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
H.1  
Council member Compton made the following announcements.  
Registration is open for the next Citizens Police Academy. Classes will be held on  
Thursday evenings from February 2 through April 27. You can find more information and  
register online at nrhtx.com/cpa.  
The city reminds residents and businesses to turn irrigation systems off when freezing  
weather is expected. This will prevent water from freezing on streets and sidewalks, which  
creates a dangerous situation. Newer irrigation systems come equipped with rain and  
freeze sensors. Those sensors should be checked periodically to verify they are still  
operating.  
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed next Monday, January 16  
for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The Library, Animal Adoption & Rescue Center  
and Senior Center will also be closed. The NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course will  
be open. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normally scheduled.  
Kudos Korner - Parks Maintenance Division - Tipps Canine Hollow Dog Park had to  
temporarily close last month after a tornado knocked down several trees and damaged  
the fence. A resident praised the Parks staff for finishing the cleanup and repairs so  
quickly. He stated: "Re-opening just a few days after a tornado? Now that's true  
dedication there. Hats off to the city of NRH for doing a great service to its citizens."  
Way to go Parks team!  
I.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Deupree adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m.  
_______________________________  
Kelvin Deupree, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem  
________________________________  
Traci Henderson, Assistant City Secretary