HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-10-27 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
OCTOBER 27, 2025
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
27th day of October at 5:00 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 5:00 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
City Manager Paulette Hartman noted that she received inquiries regarding Item G.1
(Nitro Blast contract) and requested that City Council reserve questions for Executive
Session to receive legal advice from the City Attorney.
2. REVIEW RESULTS OF 2025 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
City Manager Paulette Hartman presented the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey
results, conducted by Probolsky Research. Highlights include: 96% understand job
expectations; 94.2% believe employees are committed to high-quality service; 93% rate
the City as a great place to work; 88% agree leadership is effective; 93% see strong
teamwork; 81% feel well-informed; and 92.7% feel their work area is safe. Areas for
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improvement include interdepartmental communication (65.7%), decision-making at
appropriate levels (47.8%), adequate staffing in their work groups (58.8%), effectively
addressing poor performance (64.2%), and sharing ideas/resources (71.2%). City
Council discussed the results and next steps.
3. DISCUSS PROPOSED WORK PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT-RELATED
ORDINANCE UPDATES.
Director of Planning Cori Reaume presented the department's work plan focused on
updating ordinances to streamline development processes, reduce the need for special
use applications, and resolve conflicting sections within the City's Code of Ordinances.
No major policy shifts are proposed-only refinements to improve clarity and efficiency.
For the remainder of 2025, staff will bring forward proposed ordinance language to the
Planning and Zoning Commission addressing:
- Garage enclosures (for homes built prior to the 1999 enclosed parking requirement)
- Residential parking
- Rear-yard open space
- Maximum lot coverage
In 2026, proposed updates will include:
-Accessory structures and related regulations
- Platting process improvements (based on efficiency study recommendations)
- Uniform code updates (building and inspections)
-Alternative landscape plans
- Monument and real estate signage
As time permits, staff may also address:
- Building materials references
- Noise ordinance
- Battery energy storage systems
- Drone regulations
4. DISCUSS SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFRASTRUCTURE CALL FOR PROJECTS.
Director of Planning Cori Reaume presented an overview of the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Call for Projects.
NCTCOG received $15 million in federal funding to support EV charging stations on
public property. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. was selected to assist applicants and
provide implementation support. The grant covers infrastructure and operational costs for
five years; municipalities assume maintenance beginning in year six. Staff reviewed
potential North Richland Hills sites, including:
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- Babe's Parking Lot (6700 NE Loop 820)
- City Hall (4301 City Point Drive, near public safety doors)
- NRH2O Parking Lot (9001 Boulevard 26, along Boulevard 26)
-Animal Adoption & Rescue Center(7301 Iron Horse Blvd.)
City Council and staff discussed costs, reimbursement, and site suitability. City Council
directed staff to proceed with the grant application.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
In response to Council member Parks question, Ms. Hartman shared that staff will have
an item on the December work session to receive an update on Colorado Boulevard.
CITY MANAGER REPORT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
ENGAGEMENT AND CAPITAL PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an update on the following:
Social Media Engagement - the city's social media post regarding Patriotic Pig has
received an overwhelming response.
Capital Program Advisory Committee - the committee met last month and received an
update from Director of Library Services Cecilia Barham on the library's function and
space needs. The committee will meet in November and subsequent months to discuss
and review streets.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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; (4) SHORT TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS; AND
(5) CGC GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. CONTRACT.
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2. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE, OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 8851 BUD JENSON DRIVE, 6020 WALKER
BOULEVARD, AND 9015 GRAND AVENUE.
3. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 8851 BUD JENSON DRIVE, 6020
WALKER BOULEVARD, 9015 GRAND AVENUE, AND 5301 DAVIS
BOULEVARD, AND DELIBERATION REGARDING COMMERCIAL OR
FINANCIAL INFORMATION THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAS
RECEIVED FROM A BUSINESS PROSPECT THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL
BODY SEEKS TO HAVE LOCATE, STAY, OR EXPAND IN OR NEAR THE
TERRITORY OF THE CITY AND WITH WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY
IS CONDUCTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS OR
REGARDING THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVE TO
SUCH A BUSINESS PROSPECT - 4401 CITY POINT DRIVE AND 8800 MID
CITIES BOULEVARD.
4. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE
EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - CITY
MANAGER, CITY SECRETARY/CHIEF GOVERNANCE OFFICER, AND CITY
ATTORNEY.
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:00 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; (4) short term rental regulations; and (5) CGC
General Contractors, Inc. contract, Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property at 8851 Bud Jenson Drive, 6020 Walker Boulevard, and
9015 Grand Avenue, Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development
negotiations - 8851 Bud Jenson Drive, 6020 Walker Boulevard, 9015 Grand Avenue, and
5301 Davis Boulevard, and deliberation regarding commercial or financial information
that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental
body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with
which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations or
regarding the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect - 4401
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City Point Drive and 8800 Mid Cities Boulevard, and Section 551.074: Personnel Matters
to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - City Manager,
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer, and City Attorney. Executive Session began at
6:06 p.m. and was recessed at 7:51 p.m.
Mayor McCarty announced at 7:51 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 October 27, 2025 at 7:56 p.m.
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 Tern, Place 7
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Bradley A. Anderle City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Parks gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Parks led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)AND RECOGNITION(S)
A.4 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charles Scoma, 8300 Cardinal Lane, commented on item G.2, Ordinance No. 3933,
Advisory Committee on Senior Affairs.
A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
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B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2025 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUED ANNUAL PURCHASE OF CYBERSECURITY
MANAGED DETECTION AND RESPONSE ASSESSMENT AND SERVICES
UTILIZING THE STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACT DIR-CPO-5687 WITH FREEIT DATA
SOLUTIONS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 ANNUALLY
THROUGH MAY 19, 2031.
B.3 APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE
CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH VERTOSOFT, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE
OF OPENGOV ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TO BE USED BY THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND RATIFY PREVIOUS
PURCHASES TOTALING $122,494.28 UTILIZING DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR A
CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $437,990 THROUGH OCTOBER
19, 2027.
B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM VENDORS SELECTED THROUGH THE
COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE.
B.5 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
NOVATECH, INC. FOR COPIER EQUIPMENT LEASE AND MANAGED PRINT
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $360,864 FOR A TERM OF
FIVE YEARS, USING DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
CONTRACT DIR-TSO-CPO-5424.
B.6 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 2025 HINO DUMP TRUCKS
FROM RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF TEXAS, LP USING BUYBOARD
CONTRACT NO. 723-23 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $512,450.01.
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B.7 CONSIDER THE CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
JULIA GESKE FOR PROVIDING TENNIS INSTRUCTION SERVICES AT THE
RICHLAND TENNIS CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $99,000 FOR
FY2026.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC25-0144, ORDINANCE NO. 3931, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JAMES STEWART FOR A ZONING
CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO RE-1 (RESIDENTIAL ESTATE) AT
8912 EDEN ROAD, BEING 2.001 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1 F AND
1K, OZIAH RUMFIELD SURVEY,ABSTRACT 1365.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0144, Ordinance No. 3931.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a
zoning change for 2.001 acres located at 8912 Eden Road. The area is designated on
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is
AG, agricultural. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property.
Applicant Kelly Stewart, 6028 Bosque River Court, presented the request and was
available to answer questions.
Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to plat
the property for future construction. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
October 2, 2025 meeting, recommended approval of the request with a vote of 7-0.
There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the
audience wishing to speak in favor 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 MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3931.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2 ZC25-0145, ORDINANCE NO. 3932, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SANTOS CATALAN FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) AT 8459 SHADY GROVE ROAD, BEING 1.319 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS TRACT 13A4, THOMAS PECK SURVEY,ABSTRACT 1209.
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APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for item ZC25-0145, Ordinance No. 3932.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a
zoning change for 1.319 acres located at 8459 Shady Grove Road. The area is
designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the
current zoning is AG, agricultural. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property.
Santos Catalan, 3836 State Oak Drive, Dallas, Texas presented the request and was
available to answer questions.
Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
October 2, 2025 meeting, recommended approval of the request with a vote of 7-0.
Mayor McCarty asked the City Secretary to call on those who submitted a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. Kevin Leckey and Linda Leckey,
residing at 8625 Caddo Court, addressed the City Council regarding the item.
Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor or
against the item to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor
McCarty closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3932.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3934, AMENDING CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE IV -
"SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM", SECTION 78-213 "PROHIBITED
DISCHARGES" OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CODE
OF ORDINANCES.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Public Works Operations Manager Kenneth
Garvin.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DELANEY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3934.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.2 CONSIDER THE AWARD OF RFB 25-018 TO C. GREEN SCAPING, LP, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SMITHFIELD SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
PROJECT (SD2404), IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,445, 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 ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AWARD RFB 25-018 TO C. GREEN SCAPING, LP, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SMITHFIELD SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $472,445, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F. CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Gopi Kantamneni, 7012 Bursey Road, commented on the short-term rental ordinance.
G. GENERAL ITEMS
G.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
WITH CGC GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC., CONTRACT #32500004 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $453,349.52 FOR THE NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK NITRO
BLAST CONSTRUCTION.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Director of Parks and Recreation Adrien
Pekurney.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE
ORDER NO. 4 WITH CGC GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC., CONTRACT #32500004 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $453,349.52 FOR THE NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK NITRO
BLAST CONSTRUCTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
G.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3933, AMENDING CHAPTER
2-ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE Ill-BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, ADDING A NEW DIVISION 5-ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Alicia Richardson.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ROBERTS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3933.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H.1 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 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property at 8851 Bud Jenson Drive, 6020 Walker Boulevard, and
9015 Grand Avenue and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic
Development negotiations - 8851 Bud Jensen Drive, 6020 Walker Boulevard, 9015 Grand
Avenue, and 5301 Davis Boulevard, and deliberation regarding commercial or financial
information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the
governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the
City and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development
negotiations or regarding the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business
prospect-4401 City Point Drive and 8800 Mid Cities Avenue.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BLAKE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH GREENWAY PARKS, LLC AT 8851 BUD JENSEN DRIVE,
6020 WALKER BOULEVARD,AND 9015 GRAND AVENUE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H.2 EXECUTIVE SESSION. ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH CONVERGENCE CAPITAL, LLC AT
8800 MID CITIES AVENUE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H.3 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty announced at 8:44 p.m. that the City Council would reconvene into
Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically,
to discuss 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 and Section 551.074:
Personnel Matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public
employees - City Manager, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer, and City Attorney.
Mayor McCarty recessed the City Council meeting at 8:44 p.m. Executive Session began
at 8:45 p.m. and concluded at 9:24 p.m. Mayor McCarty reconvened the City Council
meeting at 9:25 p.m., with the same members present.
Mayor McCarty announced that there was action necessary as the result of discussion in
Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074: Personnel Matters to deliberate the
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employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - City Manager, City
Secretary/Chief Governance Officer, and City Attorney.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ROBERTS TO APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CITY
MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H.4 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DELANEY TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CITY
SECRETARY'S FIRST AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AS DISCUSSED IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0-1; WITH COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE
ABSTAINING.
I. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
1.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Mitchell made the following announcements.
Early voting for the November 4 election continues through this Friday, October 31.
Polling locations include North Richland Hills City Hall and the Northeast Tarrant County
Courthouse. You can find more information on NRHTX app or website.
Join us for a craft fair filled with handmade treasures created by talented senior crafters.
The Senior Center's Craft Fair takes place on Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday,
October 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre. See the
calendar on the NRHTX app or website for more information.
Protect yourself from identity theft by having your financial statements and other personal
documents shredded. The City of NRH is holding a shredding event on Saturday,
November 1 in the parking lot of the BISD Plaza on Boulevard 26. The event begins at
9:00 a.m. and is open to NRH residents only. See the calendar on the NRHTX app or
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website for more information.
Kudos Korner - Belinda Pruitt in the Water Office - We recently received a handwritten
letter from a resident who wanted to recognize Belinda for her outstanding customer
service. When the resident received an unusually high-water bill, Belinda went above and
beyond, reviewing the resident's hourly water usage data and introducing her to the
EyeOnWater app. Thanks to her help, the issue was identified and resolved. The resident
shared how much she appreciates living in a community where staff not only do their jobs
but go the extra mile. Great job, Belinda. Keep up the good work.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
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