HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2022-06-27 Minutes 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
JUNE 27, 2022
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
27th day of June at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular City Council meeting.
Present: Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Scott Turnage Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Vacancy: Place 5
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager
Karen Manila Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Council member Compton inquired about item C.1, ZC21-001. She asked what the house
sizes would be for this development. Director of Planning Clayton Comstock shared with
City Council that the minimum dwelling unit size is 2,000 square feet.
Council member Compton also inquired about item C.2, ZC22-0028. In the minutes of
the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant indicated their intent is to construct a
masonry screening fence. She wants to ensure the applicant constructs a masonry
screening fence. Mr. Comstock informed City Council that the City's Subdivision
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Ordinance does not require a masonry screening wall adjacent to a minor collector street
(C2U). The applicant could construct a wood fence for the screening wall. The applicant
has indicated that their intent is to construct a masonry screening wall along Shady
Grove Road.
2. DISCUSSION OF THE CITY'S LOCAL OPTION HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.
Director of Finance Mark Mills shared that staff previously provided a presentation to City
Council regarding the city's local option homestead exemption. At this meeting, staff was
directed to bring back additional information to show properties valued at
$250,000/$450,000/$650,000 with homestead exemptions beginning at 16% and
increasing by one percent to 20%. Mr. Mills shared that Tarrant County estimates the
residential property values will increase 20% and the school districts are estimated to
increase 19% (Birdville) and 22% (Keller). The increase in property values is seen
statewide and the state average is +24%.
The city's current homestead exemption is 15%. The following regional cities have
homestead exemptions Arlington (20%), Euless (20%), Fort Worth (20%), Grapevine
(20%), Hurst (20%), Keller (20%), Southlake (20%), and Haltom City (10%). The cities
of Bedford, Colleyville Richland Hills, and Watauga do not offer homestead exemptions.
Mr. Mills shared that the total appraised value distribution is comprised of residential
homestead (48%), residential non-homestead (17%), commercial (34%), and
industrial/mineral/agricultural (1%). Only homestead residential properties will benefit
from the increase in the homestead exemption.
During City Council's discussion at their May 18 meeting, Mayor Trevino requested that
staff bring back information showing the percentage of total residential accounts with tax
ceilings over the past five years. The percentage of total residential accounts with a tax
ceiling is 24.6% (FY 2018), 26.0% (FY 2019), 27.4% (FY 2020), 27.4% (FY 2021), and
28.3% (FY 2022). The percentage of homestead accounts that have a tax ceiling for the
past five years is 35.6% (FY 2018), 36.4% (FY 2019), 38.2% (FY 2020), 40.2% (FY
2021), and 41.3% (FY 2022).
Mr. Mills shared that the ordinance on the regular agenda for City Council's
consideration includes an exemption for 20%.
City Council concurred to move forward with increasing the homestead exemption to
20%.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY- 6600 DAVIS BOULEVARD
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez announced at 6:16 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn
into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section
551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - 6600 Davis
Boulevard. Executive Session began at 6:20 p.m. and concluded at 6:39 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez announced at 6:39 p.m. that City Council would convene to
the regular City Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called the meeting to order June 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Tito Rodriguez Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Mayor Pro Tern, Place 4
Scott Turnage Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7
Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Vacancy: Place 5
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and
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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
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.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 PLAT22-0022 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BAIRD, HAMPTON &
BROWN FOR A REPLAT OF LOT 6R1, BLOCK 1, NORTH EDGELY
ADDITION, BEING 1.65 ACRES LOCATED AT 4525 CITY POINT DRIVE.
B.3 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BCAC UNDERGROUND LLC FOR
RFB 22-020 MANHOLE - SPRAYED APPLIED EPDXY LINER INSTALLATION
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $432,375.00.
B.4 CONSIDER AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GROD CONSTRUCTION, LLC
FOR RFB 22-021 MANHOLES - CONCRETE CURED -IN-PLACE MANHOLE
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $108,200.00.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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C.1 ZC21-0001, ORDINANCE NO. 3742, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SPIRITAS GROUP LP FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) AND R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO R-PD (RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AT 6744
BURSEY ROAD, BEING 26.042 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1A, 1A1,
1A2A, AND 1A6, THOMAS SPRONCE SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1399.
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning
Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for
26.042 acres located at 6744 Bursey Road. The area is designated on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial on Rufe Snow Drive frontage and
the remainder of the property is low density residential. The current zoning for the
property is C-1 commercial and R-3 single-family residential. Mr. Comstock provided
site photos of the property.
Applicant Steve Spiritas, Managing Partner of Spiritas Group LP, shared that they have
owned the property since 1993. They are requesting to rezone 26 acres to R-PD
residential planned development. The development will include 93 home sites and
approximately 2.96 acres of open space. The open space has some 'design constraints
due to the large easement owned by Atmos Gas Company. The open space will include
a shade pavilion, playground equipment and a jogging/bike trail that will follow along the
easement. Mr. Spiritas stated that they selected David Weekly Homes as the builder for
the development. In attendance with him tonight are representatives from Weekly Homes
and their engineering team from Westwood Professional Services.
Mr. Cole Cappel, Westwood Professional Services, 2901 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Texas
stated that the development includes a variety of screening walls to provide an open
concept. He reviewed the conceptual plan for the entry monument signs, open space,
screening walls, bike trail, and landscaping. The trail will connect to the subdivisions
located to the south and north. He stated that they placed the 70' lots to the east and
south to provide a nice transition for lots located to the north.
Mr. Larry Jackson, David Weekly Homes, 3301 North Interstate 35E, Carrollton, Texas
reviewed the proposed elevations. He shared that the front entry garage doors would be
adjusted. The elevations shown tonight will have a lot of variation and the same design
will be separated by four to five houses. They met with surrounding homeowners and
agreed that the second floor windows would not look into the backyards of adjacent
neighbors.
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In response to Associate Mayor Pro Tern Turnage's drainage question, Mr. Cappel stated
there are two different drainage areas with one going to the northeast and the other to the
southwest. He mentioned that they can tie into existing drainage facilities.
Council member Wright Oujesky inquired about the small space located in the
open/green space. She asked if the open/green space will be irrigated and if there will
be a homeowners association.
Mr. Cappel stated that a homeowner's association will be established and responsible for
maintaining the open spaces with irrigation.
Council member Wright Oujesky inquired about the building materials and color
schemes. She asked Mr. Jackson if there will be other colors besides cream and brown.
Mr. Jackson stated they have a design department in their office and the consultants
work with the customers. He said that houses will include other colors in addition to
cream and brown.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The request is for a 26.04 acre tract with 93
single-family lots with connectivity to adjacent neighborhoods. The development will have
a centralized two-acre open space lot, perimeter landscape setbacks on Rufe Snow
Drive and Bursey Road, and varied fencing and screening to include a 6' masonry
screening wall, 6' ornamental metal fence, and 8' privacy fence . The single family lots
include 50, 60, and 70 foot lot widths. The central open space lot will include a shade
pavilion and playground facilities, and a concrete trail connecting open spaces to Bursey
Road. A homeowner's association will be responsible for the maintenance of all open
space areas. The applicant addressed comments from the Planning and Zoning
Commission related to trail alignment and side yard setbacks. The landscaping plan
includes 279 large trees at build-out, a minimum of ten (10) shrubs in the front yard and
required irrigation. Mr. Comstock reviewed the building design standards that includes a
minimum dwelling unit size of 2,000 square feet; anti-monotony standards for building
elevations and floor plans; required decorative architectural elements; enhanced
driveway finish materials; decorative garage doors; prohibited windows on second story
adjacent to Foster Village and Western Oaks; and a required homeowner architectural
review committee. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 2, 2022 meeting,
recommended approval with a vote of 6-0.
Council member Compton asked if the north side of Bursey and west side of Rufe Snow
have sidewalks. Mr. Comstock informed City Council there are existing sidewalks on
Bursey and Rufe Snow, and that the sidewalk on Bursey would be replaced with a wider
sidewalk.
In response to Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Deupree's question, Mr. Comstock stated that the
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development would have scattered mailboxes, which do not require parking spots.
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a
public meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing. Mr. William Thorne,
412 Ridgegate Drive, Keller, Texas spoke in favor of the development.
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
for or against the item to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak,
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3742.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.2 ZC22-0028, ORDINANCE NO. 3743, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HAT CREEK DEVELOPMENT FOR
A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) AT 8316, 8320, 8340, AND 8400 SHADY GROVE ROAD,
BEING 18.73 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PACE ACRES
ADDITION; TRACTS 1 AND 2, THOMAS PECK SUBDIVISION; AND TRACT 3,
THOMAS PECK SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1209.
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning
Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for
18.73 acres located at 8316, 8320, 8340, and 8400 Shady Grove Road. The area is
designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the
current zoning is agricultural. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant Kosse Maykus, Hat Creek Development Company, 421 Smith, Grapevine,
Texas presented the item. He stated they have been looking to develop in North Richland
Hills. They propose to rezone four properties to construct a single-family neighborhood.
Mr. Maykus clarified that he is committed to constructing a masonry wall along Shady
Grove Road. Due to timing, he informed City Council they did not have time to prepare a
layout of the neighborhood to accompany the zoning change. The lots will be a minimum
of 72.5 feet by 110 feet deep. The lot size allows them to construct a 3,000 square foot
single-story residence with a three-car garage.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The applicant is requesting a zoning change for
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R-2 single-family residential. This request is different than the previous item that had a
lot of robust standards. Mr. Comstock stated that R-2 is the predominate zoning district
in the area. The minimum standards of R-2 single-family residential include 9,000 square
foot lot; lot dimensions being 72.5 feet wide by 110 feet in depth; 2,000 square foot
home, and setbacks that include a 20 foot front yard, 10 foot and 6 foot side (variable),
and 10 foot rear yard with 20% rear yard open space. The Planning and Zoning
Commission, at their June 2, 2022 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez 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 Pro Tern Rodriguez asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak on the item to come forward.
Ms. Laurie Holmes, 8416 Park Brook Court, spoke in opposition to the request. She
stated her concerns with drainage, the easement behind her home,, adjacent neighbors
looking into her backyard, impact on school zones and Liberty Elementary. Ms. Holmes
asked who owns the easement behind her property.
Mr. Don Duplantis, 8417 Park Brook Court, expressed his concern with the drainage
ditches. There are two areas that slant into his backyard. He also has a culvert that takes
up part of his backyard and at his expense he installed a sub-pump to remove the
drainage. Mr. Duplantis asked how the development will address drainage.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez closed the public
hearing.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Deupree asked staff to provide more information about the
drainage issues expressed during the public hearing.
Mr. Comstock explained the process and difference between items C.1 (PD planned •
development) and C.2 (R2 single-family residential). The applicant for C.1 requested
waivers/variances from the minimum standards for R-2 that included smaller and
shallower lots. Mr. Comstock stated the zoning change for item C.2, if approved, will be
followed with preliminary engineering and a preliminary plat. The preliminary plat is
considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. If the preliminary
plat receives approval by City Council, the request goes to final engineering that is
reviewed by the city's engineering department for compliance with the city's development
standards. Upon completion of city staff review, the final plat is considered by the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
Director of Public Works Caroline Waggoner shared that staff provided information in
the agenda packet regarding the drainage. Approximately 200 acres outfalls into the site
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and discharges to the south in to a receiving drainage system between Spence Court
and Parkbrook Court and under North Tarrant Parkway in box culverts. When Forest
Glenn North was developed they accounted for the upstream development. The proposed
development (formerly Pace Property) was not included in the development and accepted
the water into the natural channel. The applicant has an engineer that is aware of the
scope of the drainage and need to convey through the site. All developments are
required to comply with city's criteria regarding drainage, which includes no adverse
impact to properties upstream or downstream. While a complicated situation, it is
manageable for a subdivision of this size.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3743.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.3 ZC22-0027, ORDINANCE NO. 3744, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PATRICK HOLLER FOR A ZONING
CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) AND R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 8609 TIMBER
DRIVE, BEING 2.399 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 3, HOLDER SMITHFIELD
ESTATES, AND TRACT 7A5, STEPHEN RICHARDSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT
1266. •
APPROVED
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez opened the public hearings for item C.3, and companion item
C.4, and called on Director of Planning Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for
2.399 acres located at 8609 Timber Drive. The area is designated on the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is AG agricultural and
R-1 single-family residential. The companion item is a replat for three single-family
residential lots. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Property owner Patrick Holler, 8609 Timber Drive, presented request. He stated that he
owns the entire tract of land and is requesting to rezone and replat the property. He will
construct a new home on one lot, his friend will construct a home on a second lot and he
plans to sell the third lot. Mr. Holler visited with neighbors surrounding his property and
he did not receive any opposition and there were no public comments at the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The purpose of the zoning change is to allow a
subdivision plat for three lots as proposed by the applicant. Lots 3R1 and 3R2 (located at
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the back) would need flagpole extensions to Timber Drive. The properties will share a
common-access easement and drainage/utility easement. The access easement has a
turnaround for driveway and vehicular turnaround. The zoning ordinance and
subdivision regulations require a minimum of 50 feet of frontage on a public street. The
proposed lots 3R1 and 3R2 have 14.5 feet and 12.7 feet of street frontage, respectively.
The owner is requesting a waiver of the standard to approve the lots as presented. Mr.
Comstock provided examples of flag lot properties. The Development Review Committee
did not recommend approval of the three-lot plat. The Development Review Committee
would be in favor and recommend approval of a two-lot plat with a waiver of the street
frontage standard for one lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 16,
2022 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0 for the zoning change. The
Planning and Zoning Commission,` with a vote of 4-2, recommended approval of
PLAT22-0021 for a three-lot plat with a waiver to the street frontage requirements and all
other conditions outlined in the Development Review Committee comments.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Turnage clarified approval of the zoning change does not have
any bearing on item C.4, PLAT22-0021. Mr. Comstock confirmed the approval of the
zoning change to R-1 will require future plats meet R-1 standards.
Council member Wright Oujesky asked if the two-lot plat was discussed with Mr. Holler,
and if so, what was his response. Mr. Comstock stated the applicant wished to move
forward with the three-lot plat.
Mr. Holler stated that he lives in the existing home Lot 3R. He plans to sell the third lot
and use the funds to build his new home and the drive.
Council member Compton asked if the fire department vehicles would be able to access
the properties. Mr. Comstock stated that the properties would share one long driveway.
The fire marshal has reviewed and approved access for public safety.
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez 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 Pro Tern Rodriguez 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 Pro Tern Rodriguez closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO AAPPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3744.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
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C.4 PLAT22-0021 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM WINDROSE LAND SERVICES FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 3R, 3R1,
AND 3R2, HOLDER SMITHFIELD ESTATES, WITH A VARIANCE TO THE
STREET FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS, BEING 2.399 ACRES LOCATED AT
8609 TIMBER DRIVE.
DENIED
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.3.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, . SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO DENY PLAT22-0021.
MOTION TO DENY CARRIED 6-1; WITH DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE
VOTING AGAINST.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were not items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
There were no items for this category.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3745, AMENDING CHAPTER 74, ARTICLE II,
OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE
THE RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES
AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 11.13(N) OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX
CODE.
APPROVED
Director of Finance Mark Mills presented item. City Council received a presentation by
staff at their May 18 and June 27 work session meetings regarding the city's residence
homestead exemption. Residential property values are up across the state and Tarrant
County expects an increase of 20%. The city's current homestead exemption is 15% and
the maximum allowed is 20%. The following regional cities have homestead exemptions
Arlington (20%), Euless (20%), Fort Worth (20%), Grapevine (20%), Hurst (20%), Keller
(20%), Southlake (20%), and Haltom City (10%). The cities of Bedford, Colleyville
Richland Hills, and Watauga do not offer homestead exemptions. In order to qualify for a
homestead exemption, (1) a person must have ownership in the property; (2) the
property is the individual's principal residence; and (3) can not a person can not claim an
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exemption on another residence homestead in or outside Texas. An increase in the
homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a homestead property, there by
reducing the taxes.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3745, AMENDING CHAPTER 74,
ARTICLE II, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCREASE
THE RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AS
AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 11.13(N) OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE FROM
15%TO 20%.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-027, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,850,000
APPROVED
Director of Finance Mark Mills presented item. If approved, Resolution No. 2022-027,
authorizes the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates obligation in an
amount not to exceed $3,875,000. The certificates of obligation will provide funding for an
ambulance replacement ($385,000), Big Fossil interceptor rehabilitation project
($2,510,000), and Tyson 12" and 10" sewer by-pass line ($3,805,000).
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-027,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$3,875,000.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.3 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3746, TERMINATING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 1/1A, AUTHORIZING THE
DISTRIBUTION OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS OF THE ZONE TO TAXING
ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE ZONE, AND APPROVING OTHER
NECESSARY AND RELATED ACTIONS.
APPROVED
Director of Finance Mark Mills presented item. The North Richland Hills Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number 1, known as TIF 1 was created in 1998. In 2009, TIF 1 was
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expanded to include a total of 392 acres along Boulevard 26, Rufe Snow and Glenview
Drive, known as TIF 1A. The participating entities of both TIFs include North Richland
Hills, Birdville Independent School District, Tarrant County, Tarrant County College and
Tarrant County Hospital District. Each entity contributed property tax revenue generated
from increased property values within the TIF to provide project funding. All associated
projects are complete, associated costs for such project have been paid, and the
associated certificates of obligation have been retired. Ordinance No. 3746 terminates
the Board of Directors and authorizes the city manager to distribute all money in the tax
increment fund to the participating entities based on their property tax percentage
contribution.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3746,
TERMINATING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER 1/1A, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS OF
THE ZONE TO TAXING ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE ZONE, AND APPROVING
OTHER NECESSARY AND RELATED ACTIONS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.4 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3747, TERMINATING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2, AUTHORIZING THE
DISTRIBUTION OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS OF THE ZONE TO TAXING
ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE ZONE, AND APPROVING OTHER
NECESSARY AND RELATED ACTIONS.
APPROVED
Director of Finance Mark Mills presented the item. The North Richland Hills Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2, known as TIF 2 was created in 1999 to provide
public improvements for a library, recreation center, conference center, and
infrastructure improvements. The participating entities include North Richland Hills,
Tarrant County, Tarrant County College, and Tarrant County Hospital District. Each
entity contributed property tax revenue generated from increased values within the TIF to
provide project funding. The library and recreation projects were completed in 2008 and
2012, respectively. Upon notice from Tarrant County College that they no longer intended
to pursue a performing arts center, the TIF Board of Directors amended the project and
finance plans to remove the performing arts center. With the removal of the performing
arts center, all associated projects are complete and sufficient funding available to satisfy
all outstanding obligations. The Board recommended to City Council to take necessary
actions to formally close TIF 2. Ordinance No. 3747 terminates the Board of Directors
and authorizes the city manager to distribute all money in the tax increment fund to the
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participating entities based on the Board's recommendation and each entities' property
tax percentage contribution.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3747,
TERMINATING NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER 2, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS OF THE
ZONE TO TAXING ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE ZONE, AND APPROVING OTHER
NECESSARY AND RELATED ACTIONS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-028, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
APPROVED
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson presented item. Mayor
Trevino and Council members Wright Oujesky and Orr forwarded their appointment
recommendations to coincide with their places on the City Council. The nominees also
include Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Deupree's recommendation for a vacancy on the Parks
and Recreation Board. Associate Mayor Pro Tem Turnage's recommendations will come
forward at a future meeting.
KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Kathleen Kaiser Place 4 June 30, 2024
Steve Chaney Alternate June 30, 2024
LIBRARY BOARD
Pam Donahoo Place 2 June 30, 2024
Holly Mitchell Place 4 June 30, 2024
Margaret Nilz Alternate June 30, 2024
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
Kate Beck Place 2 June 30, 2024
Vanessa Copeland Place 4 June 30, 2024
Russ Murdock(fulfill vacancy) Place 7 June 30, 2023
Sammy Robison Alternate June 30, 2024
PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jay Riscky Place 2 June 30, 2024
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Gregory Stamps Place 4 June 30, 2024
Jared Ross Ex-Officio June 30, 2024
SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD
Bill Wait Place 2 June 30, 2024
Michael Gist Place 4 June 30, 2024
TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD
Janet Golightly Place 2 June 30, 2024
Mandi Sullins Place 4 June 30, 2024
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Steve Koons Place 4 June 30, 2024
Capital improvement Projects Committee
Mason Orr Member June 30, 2024
Suzy Compton Member June 30, 2024
Kelvin Deupree Member June 30, 2024
Oscar Trevino Alternate June 30, 2024
CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Kurt Cameron Place 2 June 30, 2024
Marc Trevino Place 4 June 30, 2024
Heath Kirkwood Place 6 June 30, 2024
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
September Daniel Position 2- Fire Association June 30, 2023
Marvin Smith Position 4- Police Association June 30, 2024
Richard Roby Ex-Officio June 30, 2024
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Darlisa Diltz Business Development June 30, 2024
Stefanie Seybert Manufacturing June 30, 2024
Jay Redford Real Estate June 30, 2024
Mike Vasquez Real Estate June 30, 2024
Mark Wood Real Estate June 30, 2024
Jay Garrison (fulfill vacancy) Office/Service June 30, 2023
Mikhail Orlov(fulfill vacancy) Retail June 30, 2023
Joshua Fichter(fulfill vacancy) New Car Dealership June 30, 2023
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PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Oscar Trevino Place 1 June 30, 2024
Tracye Lewis Place 5 June 30, 2024
Casey Daniel (fulfill vacancy) Place 6 June 30, 2023
Kate Beck Place 7 June 30, 2024
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-028, AS
PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez announced there was no action necessary as the result of
Executive Session.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Deupree made the following announcements.
The Northeast Tarrant Chamber is hosting the annual Family 4th Fireworks Show on
Monday, July 4. Attendees will enjoy fireworks starting at approximately 9:30 p.m. Free
parking will be available at the BISD Plaza in North Richland Hills and Wiley G. Thomas
Coliseum in Haltom City. You can find more information on our website or by contacting
the Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce.
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed on the Fourth of July.
NRH2O Family Water Park, Iron Horse Golf Course and the NRH Centre will be open.
Garbage and recycling will not be collected on the holiday. Monday collections will be
made on Tuesday and Tuesday collections will shift to Wednesday.
Kudos Korner - Nathan Frohman in Public Works - A resident emailed his appreciation
for Nathan's assistance with a drainage issue on his property. He was grateful that
Nathan took the time to speak with and listen to both neighbors and to encourage
compromise. He said that Nathan's suggestions and arbitration skills were outstanding
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and he is a "positive asset to the City of NRH Engineering Department."
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
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