HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2024-06-24 MinutesMINUTES 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 24, 2024
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
24th day of June at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular
City Council meeting.
Present: Jack McCarty
Tito Rodriguez
Ricky Rodriguez
Suzy Compton
Russ Mitchell
Kelvin Deupree
Absent: Mason Orr
Blake Vaughn
Mayor
Place 1
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2
Place 3
Place 6
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7
Place 4
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Trudy Lewis Assistant City Manager
Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Cara White Interim 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.
Mayor McCarty asked staff to provide an overview on item B.4, RFP No. 24-019, the
point -of -sale system for park facilities.
Director of Parks and Recreation Adrien Pekurney stated that the point -of -sale system is
for the NRH Centre, Richland Tennis Center, Grand Hall, Senior Center and reservations
for park facilities. Ms. Pekurney provided a summary of the agreement outlining the
annual fees for software maintenance and support, technology improvements
(membership notification, mobile app features, and increase member guest experience),
membership analytics, integration of one communication software and eliminating third
party communication support, use of digital cards/fobs, and integration of new credit
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card readers. Ms. Pekurney shared that the city will realize a $28,000 savings over the
current provider.
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE.
Chief Young introduced Social Media Coordinator/Public Information Officer Sarah
Chilutti.
Chief Young also introduced the city's new therapy service dog, Neddie.
3. PARK SAFETY POLICIES AND OPERATIONS DISCUSSION.
Director of Parks and Recreation Adrien Pekurney provided an update on park safety
policies and operations. The rules and regulations for the city's park system is outlined in
Chapter 62 of the City's Code of Ordinances. The rules and regulations provide the
framework for safe usage of the space and supports the police department and city staff
to address any misuse of the space during or after park hours. City staff may adopt
additional rules, regulations, and policies as needed to address management and
operation of the city's park facilities. Ms. Pekurney reviewed the park hours of operation
for neighborhood and community parks and the park maintenance standards for the
city's park system. Ms. Pekurney shared that the park and recreation department will be
integrating an additional conditions assessment with the community resources division of
the police department. The assessment is based on "crime prevention through
environmental design" and include the following principles: natural surveillance, natural
access control, territorial reinforcement, maintenance practices, and activity support.
Police Chief Mike Young provided an update on police activity at city park facilities for
years 2021 to present. The calls related to city park facilities is approximately 1.25% of
the calls received by the police department and 1/3 of the calls are non -crime related.
The number of reports for police related activity shows a decline from 2021 with 71
reports, 2022 with 70 reports, 2023 with 66 reports and 41 reports for 2024 (as of June
6, 2024). The category report types includes: alcohol, assault, auto theft, burglary of
vehicle, civil, criminal mischief, drug, DWI, evading, fail to provide identification, found
property, fraud, graffiti, other (abandoned vehicles, information reports and other
non -criminal items), sexual, suicide attempt, theft, traffic, and warrant. Chief Young
reviewed the six geographical areas, known as beats, that are patrolled by the police
department.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked staff to provide City Council with data for the
past two years involving incidents at all intersections in North Richland Hills.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 661.071: 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.
-- HALE V. WALTERBACH
-- APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AND SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTOR
2. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - MANNING, DELILAH C SURVEY ABSTRACT
1046 TRACT 4.
3. SECTION 551.074: DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT,
EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL OF A
PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE - APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL COURT
PROSECUTOR.
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:35 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) Hale v. Walterbach
and (2) Appointment of a special municipal court judge and special municipal court
prosecutor; Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property - Manning, Delilah C Survey Abstract 1046 Tract 4; and Section 551.074:
Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer or employee - Appointment of a Special Municipal Court
Judge and Special Municipal Court Prosecutor. Executive Session began at 6:39 p.m.
and concluded at 7:12 p.m.
Mayor McCarty announced at 7:12 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 June 24, 2024 at 7:17 p.m.
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Present: Jack McCarty
Tito Rodriguez
Ricky Rodriguez
Suzy Compton
Russ Mitchell
Kelvin Deupree
Absent:
Staff Members:
Mason Orr
Blake Vaughn
Paulette Hartman
Alicia Richardson
Cara White
A.1 INVOCATION
Mayor
Place 1
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2
Place 3
Place 6
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7
Place 4
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5
City Manager
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Interim City Attorney
Council member Tito Rodriguez gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Tito Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and
Texas flags.
A.3 CANVASS ELECTION RESULTS
A.3.1 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030, CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF
THE JUNE 16, 2024 RUNOFF ELECTION.
APPROVED
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson informed City Council the
item before them this evening is to canvass the results of the June 15, 2024 Runoff
Election for Council member, Place 4. Resolution No. 2024-030 formally accepts and
declares the winning candidate.
CANDIDATE NUMBER OF VOTES
Council member, Place 4
Matt Blake 1,558
Jeff Arwine 1,369
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030, CANVASSING THE
RESULTS OF THE JUNE 15, 2024 RUNOFF ELECTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
A.4.1 OATHS OF OFFICE AND SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR NEWLY ELECTED
OFFICIALS - COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE 4.
The oath of office was administered to newly elected official Matt Blake.
A.5 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. Joseph Villarreal, 6760 Greenacres Drive, congratulated the newly elected officials.
He informed City Council that he would be at a future meeting to comment on Texas
Penal Code 25.03, Interference with Child Custody.
Mr. Bob Johnson, 1828 Forest Bend Lane, Keller, commented on election integrity and
provided a video and correspondence for each member of the City Council.
Mr. Eli R. Paterno, 5533 Meadow Oak Street, discussed his concern for recreational
trails and road crossings.
Mr. Daniel Bennett, 408 Pemberton Street, White Settlement, commented on the Tarrant
Appraisal Review Board. He is speaking to local officials to encourage participation from
each municipality in Tarrant County.
A.6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
A.7 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 10, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF BUYBOARD CONTRACT #724-23, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $60,165, TO PURCHASE ONE 2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV
FROM CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET.
B.3 AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF BUYBOARD CONTRACT #685-22, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $13,800, TO PURCHASE ONE SG30 STUMP GRINDER
ATTACHMENT FROM ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
B.4 APPROVE RFP NO. 24-019 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PERFECTMIND, INC. FOR XPLOR
RECREATION POINT -OF -SALE SYSTEM TO INCLUDE IMPLEMENTATION
COSTS NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, SOFTWARE FEES OF $255,000 AND
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES AT THE NRH CENTRE, RICHLAND
TENNIS CENTER, AND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR A
FIVE-YEAR PERIOD.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
CA ZC23-0087, ORDINANCE NO. 3854, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SAGE GROUP INC FOR A ZONING
CHANGE FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (RI-PD) AT 7825 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, BEING 0.97 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 3, RED GATE ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 0.97
acres located at 7825 Mockingbird Lane. The area is designated on the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan as retail commercial and the current zoning is C-1, commercial. Mr.
Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Curtis Young with Sage Group, Inc. presented the request. The
property owner is seeking approval for a zoning change to construct four (4) residential
homes. The property owner has not been able to market the property for commercial. All
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commercial tracts along Davis Boulevard have direct access to Davis Boulevard.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The applicant's proposal is to develop four (4)
single-family lots on 0.97 acres. The development proposes a masonry wall between the
development and commercial property and a cedar fence along Lot 4 and the trail. The
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 6, 2024 meeting, recommended denial
with a vote of 3-2. The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended denial
based on the Vision 2030 Plan and site being incompatible for single-family residential
development.
City Council and staff discussed on -street parking, traffic, and median on Mockingbird
Lane.
Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
for or against the item to come forward.
Mr. David Eiland, 8232 Ulster Drive, shared his concerns with parking on Mockingbird
Lane, proposed fence and no homeowner association.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3854,
WITH THE CONDITIONS FOR TWO DRIVEWAYS FACING MOCKINGBIRD LANE AND
TWO DRIVEWAYS FACING IRISH DRIVE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.2 ZC23-0090, ORDINANCE NO. 3865, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE DOG FOUNDRY INC FOR A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PET LODGING AT 8100 BEDFORD EULESS
ROAD, BEING 1.42 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GARVON
ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item.
Mr. Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for
1.42 acres located at 8100 Bedford Euless Road. The area is designated on the
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Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial and the current zoning is C-2,
commercial. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Christina Mailloux, 502 Dominion Drive, Euless, Texas presented
the request. She provided an overview of their approach to dog daycare, hours of
operation, rates, overnight dog boarding services, and other services.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
June 6, 2024 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 4-0.
Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
for or against the item to come forward.
Ms. Tracye Lewis, 6504 Woodcreek Lane, spoke in support of the request.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY MAYOR
PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3855.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.3 ZC24-0092, ORDINANCE NO. 3856, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CELESTIAL LONE STAR HOMES
LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO RESIDENTIAL
INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RI-PD) AT 8220 TURNER DRIVE, BEING
4.293 ACRES DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF THE COMMERCIAL TRACT IN
BLOCK 12, SMITHFIELD ACRES ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for
4.293 acres located at 8220 Turner Drive. The area is designated on the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan as office commercial and the current zoning is C-1, commercial. Mr.
Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Osama Nashed with the ANA Consultants, located at 5000
Thompson Terrace, Colleyville, Texas presented the request. He shared that the property
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has been vacant for a long time and is difficult to develop as commercial property. The
biggest challenge is having access to/from Davis Boulevard. The proposed development
is for 18 single-family lots with an expected home value between $500,000 and $650,000.
The development team is comprised of Celestial Star Homes LLC, Silver Bay Group, LLC
and ANA Consultants, LLC.
City Council and Mr. Nashed discussed the property's topography.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. He provided an overview of the development to
construct 18 single-family residential lots on 4.293 acres. The development will also
include 17.4% common open space, which will be maintained by a homeowner
association. The fencing and screening includes a 6-foot cedar fence along Turner Road
between Lots 2-6 and a 6-foot masonry fence with openings for vegetative screening
along Davis Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 6, 2024
meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 3-1. Mr. Comstock stated that the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the cedar fence along Turner Road be
changed to a masonry wall.
City Council and staff discussed the dedicated property (northern tip at Turner
Road/Davis Boulevard intersection) by the applicant to the city; possible future
realignment of Turner Road, sight visibility, drainage, common area, sidewalk connection
to Davis Boulevard, and the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to have
a masonry screening wall along Turner Road.
Mr. Nashed explained that they propose a board on board with masonry columns at each
property line along Turner Road.
Mr. Comstock advised that City Council would need to include the language in their
motion if they are amenable to masonry columns with cedar infill along Turner Road.
Mayor McCarty 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak
for or against the item to come forward.
Ms. Julia Miller, 7009 Timberlane Drive, expressed concern with not being able to find
information on the developer. She also expressed her concern with the lots being
purchased by investors.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3856, WITH THE
CONDITION OF ALONG TURNER ROAD BEHIND LOTS 1-7 THEY HAVE MASONRY
COLUMNS WITH CEDAR INFILLS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
There were no items for this category.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 APPROVE AWARD OF BID RFP NO. 24-009 TO WHIRLIX, INC. FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT TOMMY AND SUE
BROWN PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $270,169 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Parks and Recreation Director Adrien
Pekurney.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE AWARD OF BID RFP NO. 24-009 TO WHIRLIX,
INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT TOMMY AND SUE
BROWN PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $270,169 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KIDDIE
AREA RENOVATION PROJECT AT NRH2O FAMILY WATERPARK IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000.
APPROVED
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City Council received a presentation from Parks and Recreation Director Adrien
Pekurney.
A MOTION WAS MADE
BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE,
SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN
AND
ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
FOR
THE KIDDIE AREA
RENOVATION PROJECT AT
NRH2O FAMILY WATERPARK IN
AN
AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $155,000.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-031, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Alicia Richardson. Resolution No. 2024-031 outlines the nominees from Mayor McCarty,
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez and Council member Mitchell for appointment to
various boards, commissions and committees. The nominees also include
recommendations from Council member Compton, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn and
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree for vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Board. The
vacancies are the result of the recent general election. The resolution also includes staff
recommendations for the Construction Code Board of Appeals and Economic
Development Advisory Committee.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Sally Bustamante
September Daniel
Marvin Smith
Gregory Hoffa
Renee Shiflet
Eric C. Bales
Position 1
Position 2 - Fire Association
Position 4 - Police Association
Position 5
Alternate A
Alternate B
CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS
Kurt Cameron
Place 2
Marc Trevino
Place 4
Heath Kirkwood
Place 6
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Darlisa Diltz Business Development June 30, 2026
Jay Redford Office/Service June 30, 2026
Mark Wood Real Estate June 30, 2026
Curtis R Nash Retail June 30, 2026
Stefanie Seybert Manufacturing June 30, 2026
KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Byron Bradford Place 2 June 30, 2026
Mark Seay Place 4 June 30, 2026
Kathy Luppy Place 6 June 30, 2026
Traci Maze Alternate June 30, 2026
NAMING BOARD
Russ Mitchell Council June 30, 2025
Ricky Rodriguez Council June 30, 2025
Blake Vaughn Council June 30, 2025
PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
Shannon Kidd Place 2 June 30, 2026
Thomas Osen (fulfill vacancy) Place 3 June 30, 2025
Kieran McMahon Place 4 June 30, 2026
Charles Mather(fulfill vacancy) Place 5 June 30, 2025
Cecille Delaney Place 6 June 30, 2026
Sean Nutt(fulfill vacancy) Place 7 June 30, 2025
Andrew Rivera Alternate June 30, 2026
PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Russ Mitchell Place 1 June 30, 2026
Ricky Rodriguez (fulfill vacancy) Place 3 June 30, 2025
Jack McCarty (fulfill vacancy) Place 4 June 30, 2025
Tracye Lewis Place 5 June 30, 2026
Cecille Delaney (fulfill vacancy) Place 6 June 30, 2025
Sean Nutt Place 7 June 30, 2026
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Bryan Kidd
Place 2
June 30, 2026
Gregory Stamps
Place 4
June 30, 2026
Amy McMahon
Place 6
June 30, 2026
Paul Epperley
Alternate A
June 30, 2026
Aaron Carpenter
Alternate B
June 30, 2026
SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD
Matt Reed
Place 2
June 30, 2026
Michael Gist
Place 4
June 30, 2026
Brian Crowson
Place 6
June 30, 2026
TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD
Vicki Seay
Place 2
June 30, 2026
Mandi Sullins
Place 4
June 30, 2026
Karen Russell
Place 6
June 30, 2026
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Steve Koons
Place 4
June 30, 2026
Michelle Foster
Place 6
June 30, 2026
Eric C. Bales
Place 2A
June 30, 2026
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
2024-031, AS PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
FA CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-032, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
LIBRARY BOARD.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Alicia Richardson. Resolution No. 2024-032, outlines the nominees from Mayor McCarty,
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez and Council members Blake and Mitchell for
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appointment to the Library Board.
Mayor McCarty announced that Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez and Council
member Mitchell would abstain from voting.
Holly Mitchell
Place 2
June 30, 2026
Lisa Martinez
Place 4
June 30, 2026
Deborah Smith
Place 6
June 30, 2026
Erin Rodriguez
Alternate
June 30, 2026
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-0321 AS PRESENTED AND
DISCUSSED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0; WITH ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM
RODRIGUEZ AND COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL ABSTAINING.
F.6 CONSIDER CANCELING THE JULY 8, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from City Manager Paulette Hartman.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO CANCEL THE JULY 8, 2024 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
GA EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty announced that action is necessary as the result of discussion in
Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property - Manning, Delilah C Survey Abstract 1046 Tract 4.
City Council received a presentation from Director of Economic Development Craig
Hulse. A prospective business, 1611 Golf Club Bar & Craft Kitchen, would like to locate at
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6021 Parker Boulevard, but they require additional parking and have approached the city
to utilize the space owned by Oncor, but licensed by the city. The 0.36 acre is located
south of 6021 Parker Boulevard. If approved, the 10-year lease has two five (5) year
extensions and will provide 46 additional parking spaces. The city will own the parking
improvements upon expiration of the lease.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE OR OTHER AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS WITH SOVEREIGN AT HOMETOWN, LLC FOR 0.36 ACRES ON TRACTS
4 AND 4A, ABSTRACT 1046, MANNING, DELILAH C SURVEY.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
G.2 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty announced there was action necessary as the result of discussion in
Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074: Deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee -
Appointment of a Special Municipal Court Judge and Special Municipal Court
Prosecutor.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPOINT JAMES ABEL AS SPECIAL MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGE AND CRAIG MAGNUSON AS SPECIAL MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTOR.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
HA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez made the following announcements.
Stop by the Friends of the NRH Library Book Sale this Saturday, June 29, 2024 and
grab some good books for a great price. The sale will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. in the Library Community Room. All proceeds support the Friends of the NRH
Library's mission to enhance literacy events and services.
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The Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce invites the community to their annual
Family 4th (on the 3rd) Celebration. This year's event will be on Wednesday, July 3,
featuring entertainment and food trucks starting at 5:00 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
The event will take place in the BISD Plaza parking lot at 6351 Boulevard 26. Parking will
also be available at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum. Admission and parking are free. Please
visit our website for more details.
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 July 4, 2024. Thursday routes will be
picked up on Friday and Friday routes will be collected on Saturday.
Kudos Korner - Nick Hempel, Doug Borow, and Roger Salazar at Iron Horse Golf Course
- We received an email this week praising the team at Iron Horse Golf Course for being
welcoming and encouraging to youth who are learning to golf. The email said: "I wanted
to take the time to let y'all know how great the employees at Iron Horse are. Doug, Roger,
Nick, and their staff have been so gracious to our homeschool golf team... It speaks a lot
of their character to want to pour into youth and the next generation of golfers." Great
job, guys!
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
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Jack McCarty, Mayor