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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2025-09-08 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 SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 8th day of September 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 Billy Parks Place 5 Russ Mitchell Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7 Absent: Matt Blake Place 4 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. Mayor McCarty asked if there would be any objection to continuing the public hearing for item C.3, Ordinance 3922, to a later date. There was no opposition from Council. City Manager Paulette Hartman clarified the public hearing for C.3, Ordinance No. 3922, would be opened, receive comments from the public, and continue the public hearing to a later date. She recommended the public hearing be continued to the October 13 City Council meeting to allow the city to receive additional input from the public. She also recommended companion items D.1, Ordinance No. 3925 (short-term rental regulations) and D.2, Ordinance 3926 (short-term rental registration fees) be postponed to the October 13 City Council meeting. September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 13 City Attorney Bradley Anderle recommended the City Council include the time of 7:00 p.m. in their motion to continue the public hearing to the October 13 City Council meeting. City Council and staff discussed the authority of a homeowners association to limit/ban short-term rentals. 2. PRESENTATION ON CURRENT AND ONGOING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN FOR E-BIKE SAFETY. City Council received a joint presentation from Chief of Police Jeff Garner and Director of Parks and Recreation Adrien Pekurney, addressing E-Bike related public safety, education, and community communication. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items. CITY MANAGER REPORT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON EFFICIENCY AUDITS, UPCOMING EVENTS,AND CAPITAL PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an update the following: Efficiency audit progress - staff expects to receive benchmark results for the fleet and permits department studies within a couple of weeks and the final report and recommendations will be presented during the October 27 work session, and the consultant is conducting interviews and utilizing data previously collected for the IT study. Upcoming events - the TML Region VIII meeting, hosted by the City of Burleson, is Wednesday evening; a 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held at City Hall in the front plaza on Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 a.m.; a new event, Fall at the Hall, begins September 27 with The Elton Johns playing at City Hall in the front plaza. Capital Program Advisory Committee - the next meeting for the committee is September 16 at 6:00 p.m. and will include a tour of Fire Stations 1, 2, and 3. The committee will discuss needs to reconstruct Fire Stations 2 and 3 and expansion of the Library. EXECUTIVE SESSION September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 13 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, ET AL, CAUSE NO. 352-366545-25; AND (4) SHORT TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. Mayor McCarty announced at 6:03 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, et al, Cause No. 352-366545-25; and (4) short term rental regulations. Executive Session began at 6:08 p.m. and concluded at 6:55 p.m. Mayor McCarty announced at 7:01 p.m. that City Council reconvened from Executive Session. Mayor McCarty recessed the City Council meeting at 7:02 p.m. Mayor McCarty reconvened the meeting at 7:17 p.m., with all members of City Council present. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order September 8, 2025 at 7:17 p.m. Present: Jack McCarty Mayor Cecille Delaney Place 1 Ricky Rodriguez Place 2 Danny Roberts Place 3 September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 13 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 Anderle City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Rodriguez gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 PROCLAMATION - RECOGNITION OF TRISTA TORRES, MISS NORTH RICHLAND HILLS LATINA Mayor McCarty recognized Miss North Richland Hills Latina Trista Torres and presented her with a proclamation. 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 MITCHELL, 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 AUGUST 25, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 13 B.2 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-037, SUPPORTING EPIC REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LLC'S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) FOR A MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION (MSD) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200, 300, 316 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY, HURST, TEXAS. B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-038, APPROVING THE CERTIFIED TAX ROLL FOR TAX YEAR 2025. B.4 CONSIDER AWARD OF RFP 25-027 DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO MEEDER PUBLIC FUNDS, INC. AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 2-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH TWO OPTIONAL 1-YEAR RENEWALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR THE INITIAL 2-YEAR TERM. B.5 CONSIDER THE PAYMENT TO STEWART & STEVENSON FOR THE REPAIR OF FIRE DEPARTMENT UNIT #9003, A 2018 PIERCE VELOCITY AERIAL Q-221, FOR AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF $10,874.01. B.6 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC FOR CONSUMABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT USING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN FOR A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $228,998 THRU THE END OF THE CURRENT CONTRACT TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC25-0141, ORDINANCE NO. 3920, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES FOR A REVISED SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A HELIPORT/LANDING FIELD AT 6401 NE LOOP 820, BEING 25.09 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1 R, BLOCK 6, TAPP ADDITION. APPROVED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for items C.1 and C.2. He announced that both items would be presented together, but City Council would take separate action on each item. Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a revised special use permit for 25.09 acres located at 6401 Northeast Loop 820. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Urban Village, and the current zoning is C-2, commercial and 1-2, medium industrial. The companion item is a request for a revision to Planned Development 36 for 24.65 acres located at 9101 North September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 13 • Tarrant Parkway. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Retail Commercial, and the current zoning is PD, planned development. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the properties. Applicant representative Ryan Tremble, 8912 Lockhaven Drive, Dallas, Texas introduced Gabby Mac with Walmart, Bernice Espinoza with Kimley Horn and Associates, and Josh Bucci with Wing Aviation LLC, 2999 Olympus Boulevard, Irving, Texas. Mr. Tremble presented the request and was available to answer questions. City Council and applicant discussed usage and weight of the drones. Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The applicant is requesting a revision to expand the drone service area for inclusion of autoloader equipment. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 21, 2025 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0. 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 for items C.1 and C.2. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3920. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 ZC25-0142, ORDINANCE NO. 3921, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES FOR A REVISION TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 36 AT 9101 NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY TO AUTHORIZE A HELIPORT/LANDING FIELD AS A PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE, BEING 24.65 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1A1, BLOCK 1,WAL-MART ADDITION. APPROVED This item was presented in conjunction with item C.1. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3921. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 13 C.3 TR25-05, ORDINANCE NO. 3922, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING CITY-INITIATED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 118-1, 118-631, AND 118-633 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE ADDITION OF THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL HOUSING USE AND ADDITIONAL SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. CONTINUED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for item C.3. He said following comments from the public that he will request.the City Council continue the public hearing to the October 13 City Council meeting to allow staff time to review additional input from the public. City Council received an overview from Director of Planning Cori Reaume for items C.3, D.1, Ordinance No. 3925 (short-term rental regulations) and D.2, Ordinance No. 3926 (short-term rental registration fees). Mayor McCarty asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing. The following individuals spoke during the public hearing: Tracy Bennett, 3825 Scruggs Drive (opposition); Karen Ruff, 7920 Old Hickory Drive (opposition); Treyton Harmening, 3825 Scruggs Drive (opposition); Tiffany Robertson, Sundance Lane, Justin, Texas (opposition to ban short-term rentals); Lain Trammel, 7916 Mimosa Drive (opposition to ban short-term rentals); Eliy Hayes, 6716 Fair Oaks Drive (opposition to ban short-term rentals); Christopher Nelson, 4709 Deville Drive (opposition); Charla Anderson, 7205 Crabtree Lane (opposition); Roger Owens, 6604 Carston Court (support); Michael Doherty, 5613 Mary Court (opposition); Deborah Dodson, 6612 Carston Court (support); Farryn Wright, 1521 Diamond Creek Lane, Kennedale, Texas (opposition); Justin Wright, 1521 Diamond Creek Lane, Kennedale, Texas (opposition); Reign Bezalel, 7547 Ridge Lane, Grand Prairie, Texas (opposition to ban short-term rentals); Qin Jin, 5720 Fuder Drive, McKinney, Texas (opposition); Trey Hudgens, 8205 Fenwick Drive (opposition to ban); Evan O'Brien, 404 Thorntree Drive, Ovilla, Texas (opposition to ban); Jasmine O'Brien, 404 Thorntree Drive, Ovilla, Texas (opposition to ban); Eliot Salazar, 7600 April Court (support); and Lindsey Bednar, 6609 Central Avenue (opposition). The following individuals did not speak during the public hearing, but asked that their support be recorded: Victor Baxter, 4905 Pebble Court; David Dodson, 6612 Carston Court; Janice Owens, 6604 Carston Court; and Ann Johnston, 6609 Carston Court. Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the item to come forward. The following individuals spoke: Charlie Ruiz, 4109 Vance Road; Sean Nutt, 6852 Greenleaf Drive; and Clayton Comstock, 8216 Euclid Avenue. September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 13 There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE OCTOBER 13, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. MOTION TO CONTINUE CARRIED 7-0. D.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3925, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE XII. RENTAL HOUSING, TO ADOPT SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. POSTPONED This item was presented in conjunction with item C.3. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO POSTPONE THE ITEM UNTIL THE OCTOBER 13, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 PM. MOTION TO POSTPONE CARRIED 7-0. D.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3926, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEES. POSTPONED This item was presented in conjunction with item C.3. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO POSTPONE THE ITEM UNTIL THE OCTOBER 13, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 PM. MOTION TO POSTPONE CARRIED 7-0. C.4 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2923, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET, AND RATIFY THE INCREASED PROPERTY TAX REVENUES REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET. APPROVED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing. City Council received a presentation from Director of Budget and Research Chase Fosse who noted that no additional comments had been received. Although state law requires only one public hearing on the proposed budget, the City chose to hold two in order to provide additional opportunities for public input. 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 September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 13 wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing. Mayor McCarty announced that two motions are required for this item. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3923, ADOPTING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS TO RATIFY THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUES REFLECTED IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET. MOTION TO APPROVE • CARRIED 7-0. C.5 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3924, ADOPTING THE TAX YEAR 2025 (FISCAL YEAR 2026) TAX RATE. APPROVED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing. City Council received a presentation from Director of Budget and Research Chase Fosse. 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. Mayor McCarty reminded City Council that three motions are required for this item. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS BE SET AT 34.6946 CENTS PER $100 OF VALUATION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS TO APPROVE THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR INTEREST AND SINKING BE SET AT 15.0895 CENTS PER $100 OF VALUATION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. APPROVED September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 13 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3924 ADOPTING A TOTAL TAX RATE OF 49.7841 CENTS PER $100 OF VALUATION FOR TAX YEAR 2025. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3925, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE XII. RENTAL HOUSING, TO ADOPT SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. City Council considered and took action on this item earlier in the meeting. D.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3926, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEES. City Council considered and took action on this item earlier in the meeting. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 AWARD RFB 25-024 TO DDM CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH RICHLAND BOULEVARD PROJECT (ST2401), FROM HOLIDAY LANE TO DAVIS BOULEVARD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,208,041.50, INCLUDING ALTERNATE #1, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from City Engineer Nathan Frohman. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO AWARD RFB 25-024 TO DDM CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH RICHLAND BOULEVARD PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,208,041.50, INCLUDING ALTERNATE #1, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E.2 CONSIDER AWARD OF RFB 25-022 TO PAVECON PUBLIC WORKS LP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,051,900 FOR THE PREVENTIVE STREET MAINTENANCE ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS. September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 13 APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Public Works Operations Manager Kenneth Garvin. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AWARD RFB 25-022 TO PAVECON PUBLIC WORKS LP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,051,900 FOR THE PREVENTIVE STREET MAINTENANCE ASPHALT OVERLAY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E.3 CONSIDER AWARD OF RFB NO. 25-025 TO TAKNEK LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE CONN PUMP STATION PERMANENT GENERATOR (UT2403), IN THE AMOUNT OF $672,000, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Public Works Operations Manager Kenneth Garvin. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DELANEY TO AWARD RFB NO. 25-025 TO TAKNEK LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE CONN PUMP STATION PERMANENT GENERATOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $672,000, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. CITIZENS PRESENTATION A. "Pete" Peters, 118 Business 820, Bedford, Pennsylvania, 15522 commented on flooding and runoff water entering his mother's residence (7700 Terry Drive). He asked the City Council for assistance to address the runoff water from the Riata Park Apartments. G. GENERAL ITEMS G.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-039, APPOINTING CAROLINE MARTIN TO THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD, PLACE 4. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 13 Alicia Richardson. Council member Blake's recommendation is to appoint Caroline Martin to Place 4 on the Substandard Building Board. The appointment is to fulfill a vacancy, with a term ending June 30, 2026. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-039. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3927, APPROVING A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION REGARDING THE COMPANY'S 2025 RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILING. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Director of Planning Cori Reaume. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3927. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA There was no action necessary as the result of the executive session. I. INFORMATION AND REPORTS 1.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Roberts made the following announcements. Find out what plants you can grow in the fall and how to keep your garden tidy and safe from the upcoming cold weather. A free Fall Garden Prep class will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 11 in the Community Room at the NRH Library. Experience the evolution and blending of music from Europe to America with the phenomenal Sombati! You can expect to listen to and learn about music from Europe, the British Isles, the Mediterranean, along with some Bluegrass and Americana. This free performance will be on Saturday, September 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the NRH Library. September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 13 Our Autumn Sounds Concert Series kicks off on Saturday, September 27 with The Elton Johns performing on the City Hall Plaza. Seating starts at 6 p.m. and concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Seating is on the lawn, so don't forget your blankets and lawn chairs. Kudos Korner - Jason Leachman and Bobby Sudderth in Fleet Services: A note of thanks was sent to Fleet Services for making sure Parks & Recreation vans used for summer camp and Senior Center trips were well-maintained and ready for use. Jason and Bobby provided frequent updates on maintenance timelines and progress. Their clear communication, coordination, and efficiency were appreciated. Keep up the great work! J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m. Jack McCa , Mayor ATTEST: e®�e®�°ct1C1i(� mB�1 o r rw Alicia Richardson 0 City Secretary/Chief G6 erriance Office ®"` ram September 08, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes • Page 13 of 13