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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2026-10-12 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 12, 2026 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met.in work session on the 12th 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 Brianne Goetz 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 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 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Council had no questions for staff. 2. DISCUSS TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE (TML) REGION 8 DIRECTOR ELECTION. City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson informed City Council that the city is in receipt of the official ballot from the Texas Municipal League (TML) for the election of the Region 8 Director position. The two candidates are Council Member Mike Browning, City of Aubrey and Council Member Mary Sarver, City of Grandview. The ballot is due to TML by 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2026. Following discussion, the consensus of the City Council was to move forward with Council Member Mike Browning, City of Aubrey. Staff will place an item on the October 26, 2026 City Council agenda for formal action. October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 9 3. SIGN ORDINANCE DISCUSSION City Manager Paulette Hartman stated that this discussion item was requested by Council Member Parks and that Managing Director of Community Development Stefanie Martinez and Director of Planning Cori Reaume would provide a joint presentation on the City's current sign ordinance. Staff presented an overview of the purpose and objectives of the sign ordinance, including safety and visibility, community aesthetics, and economic impact. The presentation addressed distinctions between permanent and temporary signs; statutory requirements and relevant court precedent; alternatives to traditional on-premise signs such as digital billboards, on-site wayfinding signage, and temporary signs and banners; and corrective measures for non-compliant or signs that pose a traffic hazard. City Council and staff discussed temporary signs and the number of signs allowed per year. Following discussion, the consensus of the City Council was to make no changes to the current sign ordinance. 4. DISCUSS BOND ELECTION EDUCATION INFORMATION. Director of Communications Mary Peters provided an update on the city's public education and communication initiatives for the November 3, 2026 Bond Election. The initiatives includes multi-channel outreach through city newsletters, social media highlights, push notifications via the NRHTX app, an informational video, and a direct-mail postcard with voting information (early voting and election dates, propositions and project timing and property tax impact.). FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items. EXECUTIVE SESSION October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 9 1. SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH 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) JESSIE GOODFELLOW V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, ET AL, CAUSE NO. 352-366545-25; (2) BANK OF THE WEST V. G.Q. ENTERPRISES CORP., ET AL, CAUSE NO. 141-376075-26; (3) AMY VORE V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, CAUSE NO. 2026-008722-3; (4) HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATIONS; AND (5) CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING 6401 WULIGER WAY. 2. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AT (1) 5332 AND 5336 DAVIS BOULEVARD, (2) 4517 RUFE SNOW DRIVE, AND (3) 7656 BOULEVARD 26. 3. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES - MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE. 4. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES - CITY SECRETARY/CHIEF GOVERNANCE OFFICER. 5. SECTION 551.087: 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 GOVERNMENTAL, BODY AND WITH WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IS CONDUCTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR DELIBERATION OF THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVE TO SUCH A BUSINESS PROSPECT AT (1) NORTHEAST CORNER OF BOULEVARD 26& HARWOOD ROAD, (2) 5332 AND 5336 DAVIS BOULEVARD, (3) 4517 RUFE SNOW DRIVE, AND (4) 7656 BOULEVARD 26. Mayor McCarty announced at 5:32 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 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) Jessie Goodfellow v. City of North Richland Hills, et al, Cause No. 352-366545-25; (2) Bank of the West v. G.Q. Enterprises Corp., et al, Cause No. 141-376075-26; (3) Amy Vore v. City of North October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 9 Richland Hills, Cause No. 2026-008722-3; (4) Housing Finance Corporations; and (5) Correspondence regarding 6401 Wuliger Way, Section 551.074: Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, and duties of public officers or employees - Municipal Court Judge and City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer and Section 551.087: 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 governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development or deliberation of the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect at (1) Northeast Corner of Boulevard 26 & Harwood Road, (2) 5332 and 5336 Davis Boulevard, (3) 4517 Rufe Snow Drive, and (4) 7656 Boulevard 26. Executive Session began at 5:38 p.m. and concluded at 6:50 p.m. Mayor McCarty announced at 6:50 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 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Jack McCarty Mayor Cecille Delaney Place 1 Brianne Goetz 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 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. October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 9 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 GOETZ, 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SIX NIRLAB PORTABLE NARCOTIC IDENTIFICATION SCANNERS WITH A 5-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION FROM 908 DEVICES, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,700.00 FOR THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER USING THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT#2848911 FUNDING. B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-053, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,671 FOR THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS' BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (BJA) FY 2026 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM - LOCAL FORMULA. B.4 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH GARVER, LLC FOR THE WATAUGA GROUND STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $132,494. October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 9 B.5 CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT FRAZER AMBULANCE FROM STERLING MCCALL FORD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $431,250.90 UTILIZING H-GAC CONTRACT #AM10-23 AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE CUSTOMER AGREEMENT. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC26-0174, ORDINANCE NO. 3980, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CHRIS JOHNSON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 8701 RUMFIELD ROAD, BEING 0.956 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 14D, STEPHEN RICHARDSON SURVEY,ABSTRACT 1266. APPROVED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC26-0174, Ordinance No. 3980. Director of Planning Cori Reaume informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 0.956 acres located at 8701 Rumfield Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is AG, agricultural. Ms. Reaume provided site photos of the property. Applicant Chris Johnson, 8701 Rumfield Road, stated that the request is to rezone the property to remove the existing structure and construct a new house. Ms. Reaume presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 17, 2026 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0. 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 DELANEY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3980. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 PLAT26-0119 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NEEL-SCHAFFER INC. FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SMITHFIELD TERRACE, BEING 7.494 ACRES LOCATED AT 6821 SMITHFIELD ROAD. October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 9 APPROVED Director of Planning Cori Reaume informed City Council the applicant is requesting a preliminary plat for 7.494 acres located at 6821 Smithfield Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is RI-PD, residential infill planned development. Ms. Reaume provided site photos of the property. Applicant Jodi Boyd (Sandlin Homes), 3517 Davis Boulevard, was available to answer questions. Ms. Reaume presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their October 1, 2026 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0, with the conditions outlined in the Development Review Committee comments. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY . COUNCIL MEMBER GOETZ TO APPROVE PLAT26-0119 WITH THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E. PUBLIC WORKS There are no items for this category. F. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Janie Jackson, 5208 Bob Drive commented that she is in support of the bond election. She also commented on the number of people not adhering to the no parking sign located across the street. G. GENERAL ITEMS G.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-054, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from City Manager Paulette Hartman. The resolution appoints the following new Youth Advisory Committee members for the 2026/2027 Academic Year: Kaelin Vigil; Liah Shoshani; Youssef Luka; Chloe Cortez; Abigail Allen; McKenna Maine; and Ava Scarborough. October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 9 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DELANEY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-054. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G.2 CONSIDER A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL RESTAURANT REWARDS PROGRAM TO OPEN .REWARDS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $104,740. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse. The program is scheduled to run from January 1, 2027 through April 30, 2027 and offers residents 10% cash back on all North Richland Hills restaurant purchases via the Open Rewards application. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPEN REWARDS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$104,740. 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 a result of the executive session. I. INFORMATION AND REPORTS 1.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Deupree reviewed upcoming events and recognized the Library staff and Friends of the Library for receiving kudos from members of the public. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. C Jack McCa Mayor October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 9 _.0;z1gmig8 W ATTEST: .„, . . n ...,... . ... -,----1. .411, Alicia Richardson Ii.0 .. h City Secretary/Chief Governant.9,',051O7.° ,r4 ,i , '''.4.48RN:f.00,1' October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 9