HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-08-11 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
AUGUST 11, 2025
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
11th day of August at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular
City Council meeting.
Present: Jack McCarty Mayor
Cecille Delaney Place 1
Ricky Rodriguez Place 2
Danny Roberts Place 3
Matt Blake Place 4
Billy Parks Place 5
Russ Mitchell Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Trudy Lewis Assistant City Manager
Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Bradley A. Anderle City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council had no questions for staff.
2. PRESENTING SENIOR/AGING BOARD RESEARCH
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson shared that staff was
directed to research local cities for advisory boards serving the senior/aging population.
The Economic Development Department estimates that 18.9 % of the North Richland Hills
population are adults aged 65 and older. In North Richland Hills, there are a number of
resources available for the senior population.
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NRH Senior Centre provides a space for residents aged 55 and older to socialize and
participate in various amenities and enrichment activities.
NRH Centre offers discounted memberships for seniors and partners with insurance
programs (SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, Renew Active) allowing policyholders to use the
facility at no cost.
NRH Neighborhood Initiative Program assists senior citizens with exterior home
maintenance, repair and yard work, enhancing safety, comfort, and neighborhood
quality of life.
Community Enrichment Center (CEC)'s Senior Network supports adults aged 62 and
older with housing assistance, a food pantry, activities and entertainment.
Social Transportation for Seniors partners with North Richland Hills, United Way
Group and CEC, offers free transportation to residents aged 62 and older for personal
care trips (shopping, grocery store runs, grooming, and socializing) within the city.
Northeast Transportation Services (NETS) collaborates with Trinity Metro, provides a
door-to-door transportation service for elderly and disabled citizens aged 65 and older in
North Richland Hills, Bedford, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst and Keller,
prioritizing medical, work, and social service trips.
Tarrant County also has a number of resources that supports older adults with services in
transportation, housing, healthcare guidance, and food availability.
Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County assists with navigating healthcare options
such as Medicaid, Medicare and long-term care. Provides services like minor home
modifications and small medical equipment.
Community Action Partners supports low-income seniors with bill assistance, housing,
employment, financial guidance, community development and emergency information.
Empowering Seniors Expo is a free event in Fort Worth that provides information to
seniors and their caregivers access to resources to enhance quality of life. Includes
health screenings, informative workshops and guest presentations.
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County assists with delivering meals to those who are
home bound and unable to prepare food for themselves.
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Serving Our Seniors (Mid-Cities Care Corps) provides free transportation, minor
home repairs, social and fundraising events for older adults in surrounding cities
(Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills,
Richland Hills, Southlake and Watauga).
Tarrant County Seniors/Adults with Disabilities Network offers resources for
seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers.
United Way of Tarrant County Aging and Disability Resource Center with local
support from municipalities, the organization provides assistance for adults aged 60 and
older, individuals with disabilities and their family and caregivers.
Staff surveyed 15 cities, including surrounding municipalities, and found that seven have
an advisory board. Those cities are Arlington, Austin, Bedford, Dallas, Grapevine, Keller,
and Southlake. A summary of the purpose, responsibilities, structure and membership of
the board includes:
Purpose and responsibilities:
- Provide recommendations to City Council on enhancing the quality of life for aging
residents.
- Identify issues and barriers impacting older adults in the city.
- Recommend improvements to policies, practices and programs for seniors
- Enhance communication and engagement between the government and seniors
regarding services.
- Provide an annual report on findings to City Council.
Structure and membership:
- Consists of 7 to 15 citizens appointed by City Council.
- Members must be residents of the city that have knowledge about senior affairs and
representative of the population.
- Monthly board meetings.
City Council discussed existing resources available to the senior population,
communicating available resources to the senior population, utilizing printed resources,
and receiving information from the cities of Southlake and Grapevine regarding their
advisory boards. The consensus of the City Council was to move forward with creating a
senior advisory board. City Manager Paulette Hartman informed City Council that staff
would bring back a proposed ordinance outlining the membership and charge for the
advisory board. She recommended the membership include Senior Center staff and
representatives from agencies that provide resources in North Richland Hills.
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3. REVIEW UPDATED INFORMATION FROM TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT
(TAD) REGARDING CERTIFIED TAXABLE VALUES AND TAX RATE.
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis informed City Council that staff received notification
on Thursday afternoon from the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) regarding an error in
data they provided in Line 10 of the Truth and Taxation worksheet. TAD also provided
staff with an updated amount of $27,095,738 for the city's new absolute value. Staff
revised the city's Truth and Taxation worksheet and the updated information changed the
No-New Revenue rate from $0.497841 per $100 of value to $0.498625 per $100 of value.
Staff still proposes the same rate of $0.497841 per $100 of value for Fiscal Year
2025/2026. Ms. Lewis stated that the voter-approval rate, $0.511490 per $100 of value,
did not change.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items.
CITY MANAGER REPORT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON EFFICIENCY AUDITS.
City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an update on the ongoing efficiency audits.
Staff anticipates receipt of the preliminary reports for the permit and fleet studies. Ms.
Hartman informed City Council an item is on the regular agenda to ratify action taken by
administration to terminate the professional services agreement with Cogent Infotech
Corporation for the Information Technology efficiency study. Staff recommends the city
enter into an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group LTD. for the Information
Technology efficiency study. The item is on the regular agenda for consideration by the
City Council.
Ms. Hartman informed City Council the draft of the short term rental ordinance will be
provided at the August 25th work session meeting. Staff is still receiving input from the
public.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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1. 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) CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS V. MANUEL FINANCIAL NO. 2, LLC ET AL, CASE NO.
CC240015, MUNICIPAL COURT NO. 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; (2) CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS V.
MANUEL OLDSMOBILE, INC., CASE NO. CC240019, MUNICIPAL COURT
NO. 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; (3)
JESSIE GOODFELLOW VS. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, T. OSCAR
TREVINO, JR, ET AL, CAUSE NO. 352-366545-25, AND (4) TERMINATION OF
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COGENT INFOTECH
CORPORATION.
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:01 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) City of North
Richland Hills v. Manuel Financial No. 2, LLC et al, Case No. CC240015, Municipal Court
No. 2, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas; (2) City of North Richland Hills
v. Manuel Oldsmobile, Inc., Case No. CC240019, Municipal Court No. 2, City of North
Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas; (3) Jessie Goodfellow vs. City of North Richland
Hills, T. Oscar Trevino, Jr, et al, Cause No. 352-366545-25, and (4) termination of the
professional services contract with Cogent Infotech Corporation. Executive Session
began at 6:04 p.m. and concluded at 6:45 p.m.
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:45 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 August 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Jack McCarty Mayor
Cecille Delaney Place 1
Ricky Rodriguez Place 2
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Danny Roberts Place 3
Matt Blake Place 4
Billy Parks Place 5
Russ Mitchell Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Bradley A. Anderle City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)AND RECOGNITION(S)
There were no items for this category.
A.4 PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 28, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING.
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B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT
WITH WAYPOINT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR PURCHASES OF
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND ASSOCIATED WARRANTIES THROUGH A
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR A COLLECTIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,418,000
THROUGH APRIL 4, 2030.
B.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES
WITH FREESE & NICHOLS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,253
FOR GENERATORS AT TWO CITY FACILITIES.
B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY'S CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF TEXAS, LTD
FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM
OF THE CONTRACT FOR ONE YEAR, TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2028.
B.5 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF HORNADY RIFLE AND PISTOL
AMMUNITION FROM SOLE SOURCE VENDOR SSD INTERNATIONAL IN THE
AMOUNT OF $18,740.46, WHICH WILL BRING THE TOTAL PURCHASE
AMOUNT WITH SSD INTERNATIONAL TO $61,702 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.
B.6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-035, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A
GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE FY24 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,292.49 AND AUTHORIZE THE
EXECUTION OF THE ASSOCIATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC25-0137, ORDINANCE NO. 3916, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JHF ENGINEERING PLLC FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM U (SCHOOL CHURCH AND INSTITUTIONAL) TO
NR-PD (NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AT 5301 DAVIS
BOULEVARD, BEING 4.411 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 8, BLOCK 33,
NOR'EAST ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0137, Ordinance No. 3916.
Director of Planning Cori Reaume informed City Council the applicant is requesting a
zoning change for 4.411 acres located at 5301 Davis Boulevard. The area is designated
on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as community services, and the current zoning is
U - school, church, and institutional. Ms. Reaume provided site photos of the property.
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MAD Concepts Group representatives Courtney Lindley, 4708 Nashwood Lane, Dallas,
Texas and Cameron Hays provided an overview of the company and their request. The
proposed development is a restaurant park for Jakes (5,008 SF) and Tacos and
Avocados (4,050 SF). The development includes an outdoor yard area with amenities
(30,000 SF), family environment, landscaped parking lot with 151 spaces, cross-access
to the existing community garden, and a cross-parking agreement with the community
garden. The hours of operations are Monday-Thursday, 11:00 am-10:00 pm;
Friday-Saturday, 10:00 am-11:00 pm; and Sunday, 10:00 am-10:00 pm. The submitted
landscape plan includes a sidewalk on the western portion of the property and increased
landscaping to ensure protection along Greenwood Way.
City Council and representatives discussed hours of operation, being responsive to the
community, location and direction of speakers in the park, noise challenges/complaints,
shaded areas/structures, medians and landscaping.
Ms. Reaume presented staffs report and provided an overview of the request. The
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their July 17, 2025 meeting, recommended
approval with a vote of 6-0, subject to the following: installation of a sidewalk adjacent to
Greenwood Way; consideration of installing a short wall in addition to the hedgerow
adjacent to Greenwood Way to screen headlights from residential properties;
consideration of closing the driveway on Greenwood Way if warranted by traffic
analysis; and adding landscaping around the refuse container enclosure. In response to
the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations, the applicant is including a
sidewalk along Greenwood Way; providing six designated spots for the community
garden; proposing shrubs to be bermed up as an alternative to the parapet wall; and
landscape screening around the refuse container enclosure. The applicant proposes to
leave the entrance/exit to Greenwood Way open. The applicant is requesting a wavier to
the height and maximum area for signage. The combined monument sign for both
restaurants is 10 feet in height and has 120 SF area.
In response to Mayor McCarty's question, Director of Economic Development Craig
Hulse provided an overview of the agreement between the City of North Richland Hills and
MAD Concepts Group for the development.
There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak for or against the item.
Shawna Stiles, 3908 Lochridge Court, stated she is happy for the development. She
asked what prevents the applicant from selling the property in the future to make a profit.
Mr. Hulse stated that the agreement has safeguards in place that addresses closure or
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change in use.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS TO APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3916.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2 ZC25-0138, ORDINANCE NO. 3917, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MJ6 ENTERPRISES LLC FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO RI-PD
(RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AT 8301 SAYERS LANE,
BEING 0.461 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 16, BLOCK 2, WOODBERT
ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0138, Ordinance No. 3917.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a
zoning change for 0.461 acres located at 8301 Sayers Lane. The area is designated on
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential, and the current zoning is
R-3, single family residential. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property.
Applicant Jerrod Goff with MJ6 Enterprises, 6217 Price Drive, stated that he and his wife
purchased the property to develop a residence. He is requesting a PD, planned
development, because the lot does not meet the depth requirement. He provided an
overview of his proposed rendering.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to
develop three single-family lots. Each lot is proposed to be 69.3 feet wide, 96.5 feet deep
and approximately 6,690 square feet in area. Following the zoning change request, a plat
will be considered at a later date. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their July 17,
2025 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0.
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. There being no one
wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DELANEY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3917.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.3 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3918,
APPROVING THE ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN UPDATE TO THE SERVICE AND
ASSESSMENT PLAN, INCLUDING THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS, FOR THE
CITY POINT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for Ordinance No. 3918. He announced that
City Council would receive one presentation for item C.3 and companion items F.1, and
F.2, but that Council would take separate action on each item.
City Council received a presentation from Director of Economic Development Craig
Hulse. The 2025 Annual Service Plan Update to the Service and Assessment Plan
includes the assessment rolls for the City Point Public Improvement District (PID) Zones
A and B. Mr. Hulse provided a recap of the City Point Development and explained the
purpose for the PID. Items F.1 and F.2 are three-year agreements for Tax Years 2025,
2026 and 2027 between the city, Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector, and Tarrant
County. The city currently contracts with Tarrant County for tax collection services.
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. There being no one
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. 3918.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3919, AMENDING SEC. 106-13 (B) (1)
RELATED TO WALL SIGNS.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Director of Planning Cori Reaume. Staff
recommends that City Council approve an ordinance amending Section 106-13 (b) (1) to
remove restrictions related to the placement of wall signs on building faces with street
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frontage or public entrances.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ROBERTS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3919.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
There were no items for this category.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR AND TARRANT COUNTY
FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED FOR THE CITY POINT PID IMPROVEMENT ZONE A.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.3.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR AND TARRANT
COUNTY FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED FOR THE CITY POINT PID IMPROVEMENT ZONE A.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR AND TARRANT COUNTY
FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED FOR THE CITY POINT PID IMPROVEMENT ZONE B.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.3.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR AND TARRANT
COUNTY FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED FOR THE CITY POINT PID IMPROVEMENT ZONE B.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.3 ACTION SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE, SETTING AUGUST 25, 2025
AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AS DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND
PLACING ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Director of Budget and Research Chase
Fosse. The City Council is requested to set the proposed tax rate of $0.497841 per $100
of taxable valuation and to set August 25, 2025 and September 8, 2025 as public hearing
dates on the proposed tax rate. Staff also requests that City Council place the adoption of
the tax rate for FY 2025/2026 on September 8, 2025.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE OF 49.7841
CENTS PER $100 OF VALUATION, SET AUGUST 25, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
AS DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND PLACING ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE AS
AN ACTION ITEM ON THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.4 ACTION SETTING AUGUST 25, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AS DATES
FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FY 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET, AND
PLACING ADOPTION OF FY 2026 BUDGET AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Director of Budget and Research Chase
Fosse. The City Council is requested to set the public hearing dates for the FY
2025/2026 proposed budget on August 25 and September 8, 2025. Staff also requests
that City Council place the adoption of the FY 2025/2026 budget on the September 8,
2025 agenda.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DELANEY TO SET AUGUST 25, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AS DATES
FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FY 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET, AND PLACING
ADOPTION OF FY 2026 BUDGET AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.5 TO RATIFY THE TERMINATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH COGENT INFOTECH CORPORATION FOR RFP 25-014
FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT,
EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2025.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis. Staff
recommends that City Council formally ratify the termination of the professional services
contract/agreement with Cogent Infotech Corporation, dated May1, 2025 for RFP 25-014
Information Technology (IT) operational efficiency audit, for non-performance effective
June 30, 2025.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO RATIFY THE TERMINATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COGENT INFOTECH CORPORATION FOR RFP 25-014
FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT,
EFFECTIVE JUNE 30,2025.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.6 TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX
CONSULTING GROUP LTD. FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$69,080 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis. Staff
recommends that City Council approve a professional services agreement with Matrix
Consulting Group LTD. for the Information Technology (IT) operational efficiency audit in
an amount not to exceed $69,080.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ROBERTS TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP LTD. FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $69,080 AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.7 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-036, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,AND COMMITTEES.
APPROVED
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson presented the nominees for
appointment to the city's boards, commissions, and committees.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - Sally Bustamante, Position 1, term expiring June 30,
2026; September Daniel, Position 2, term expiring June 30, 2026; Melissa Kates,
Position 3, term expiring June 30, 2027.
CONSTRUCTION CODE APPEALS BOARD (terms expiring June 30, 2027) - Philip
Varughese, Place 3; and John Klein, Place 5.
LIBRARY BOARD (term expiring June 30, 2026) - Laura "Lo" Linford, Alternate.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD (term expiring June 30, 2026) - Turquoise
Banks, Place 5.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (term expiring June 30, 2026) -Jacob Whittaker, Alternate B.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (terms expiring June 30, 2026) - Byron Bradford,
Place 2-Alternate; and Kristen Whittaker, Place 4.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-036, AS PRESENTED
AND DISCUSSED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
Mayor McCarty announced there was no action necessary as the result of Executive
Session.
H. CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mark Hindman, 7605 Acorn Drive, presented on behalf of Christmas Providers. He
recognized the City of North Richland Hills for supporting 650 families in 2024. He noted
that 42% of providers were from the City of North Richland Hills.
Karran Martin, 5614 Westchase Drive, commented on the lack of parking spots at the
NRH Centre when events are being held at Grand Hall.
I. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
1.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Matt Blake apologized for his absence and thanked city staff and City
Council for their support.
Council member Delaney made the following announcements.
The NRH Animal Services is waiving pet adoption fees during the month of August in
support of the national "Clear the Shelters" campaign. A wide variety of dogs and cats
are available for adoption. Stop by the shelter or visit their website for more information.
Learn from local gardening experts at the annual Fall Gardening Seminar on Saturday,
August 16. This free event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Grand Hall at NRH
Centre.
The Budget Roadshow is coming up on:
• Saturday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Kindred Coffee
• Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the NRH Centre Lobby
• Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Golf Course
Drop by at the time that works best for you to learn about the City's proposed budget and
tax rate, ask questions and share your feedback.
Kudos Korner - Karla Bagsby in Municipal Court - A recent customer gave Karla a 5-star
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Google review for her exceptional assistance with a citation issue, saying: "She is so
nice and helpful!" Thank you, Karla, for your dedication to providing excellent customer
service.
Council member Mitchell recognized the NRHPD for their vacation watch program.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
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