Public Meetings - North Richland Hills, Texas

The North Richland Hills Crime Control and Prevention District Board met in regular session on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:46 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The board unanimously approved two sets of meeting minutes and adopted the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Revised Budget with a recommendation for City Council approval. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Call to Order - President Jack McCarty called the meeting to order at 7:46 p.m. All eight board members were present: Jack McCarty, Cecille Delaney, Ricky Rodriguez, Danny Roberts, Matt Blake, Billy Parks, Russ Mitchell, and Kelvin Deupree. Public Comments - No requests to speak were submitted, and no members of the audience came forward to address the board. Action Items - Motion by Matt Blake, seconded by Ricky Rodriguez, to approve the amended minutes of the August 2, 2024 regular Crime Control and Prevention District Board meeting. Approved 8-0. - Motion by Ricky Rodriguez, seconded by Cecille Delaney, to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2024 regular Crime Control and Prevention District Board meeting. Approved 8-0. Public Hearing: FY 2024/2025 Revised Budget - Director of Budget and Research Chase Fosse presented the revised budget overview. - Revised revenue highlights: sales tax increased by $88,374 (1.2%); interest income increased by $14,600 (18.6%); appropriation of fund balance decreased by $636,141 (100%). - The adopted FY 2024/2025 budget was $8,959,579; the revised budget is $8,424,012, an overall decrease of $535,567, or 6%. - Expenditure highlights: overtime increased by $23,755 (29.6%); salary savings totaled $497,210; contribution to fund balance decreased by $113,849 (31.3%). The revised budget has an ending balance of $0. - President McCarty opened the public hearing; no forms were submitted and no one in the audience wished to speak for or against the item, so the hearing was closed. Key Outcomes - Motion by Kelvin Deupree, seconded by Danny Roberts, to approve the Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Revised Budget and recommend City Council approval. Motion carried 8-0. - The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

The Park & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation (PRFDC) of North Richland Hills, Texas, met on Monday, June 9, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chamber at 4301 City Point Drive. The agenda listed the meeting for 7:00 PM, but Chair Jack McCarty called the meeting to order at 7:34 PM and adjourned at 7:41 PM. All seven board members were present, and the board unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes and the FY 2024/2025 revised operating budget, recommending City Council approval. Public Comments & Testimony - No appearance cards were submitted, and no citizens addressed the board during public comments. - Chair McCarty opened the public hearing on the revised operating budget; no speaker request forms were submitted and no one in the audience wished to speak, so he closed the public hearing. Discussion Items - Director of Parks and Recreation Adrien Pekurney presented the PRFDC FY 2024/2025 revised operating budget. Revised revenue is $13,955,221, a $7,644 (0.001%) decrease from the adopted budget of $14,002,865. - Revenue increases highlighted included sales tax of $77,081 (1.1%), Tennis Center lessons of $50,000 (9.2%), and NRH Centre fitness services of $34,000 (7.1%). Revenue decreases included interest income of $45,700 (15.7%) and a $114,000 (100%) decrease related to delayed deployment of a planned consumer credit card service fee, which is expected to be revisited in FY 2025/2026. - Expenditure increases included Tennis Center operations of $31,874 (4.5%), NRH Centre operations of $12,558 (0.3%), and overtime of $3,847 (17.5%). These were offset in part by $63,000 in salary savings from vacancies in park operations and maintenance; staff stated two positions were expected to be filled before the end of the fiscal year. The revised budget was presented with an ending balance of $0. - In response to a board member's question about a senior citizen center item listed in the public hearing notice, staff clarified that the notice lists potential projects as required by state law for the half-cent sales tax fund, but the revised budget does not include expenditures for senior center operations or activities. Key Outcomes - Approved the minutes of the September 9, 2024 PRFDC board meeting; motion by Board Member Ricky Rodriguez, seconded by Board Member Sean Nutt, carried 7-0. - Approved the PRFDC FY 2024/2025 revised operating budget of $13,955,221 and recommended City Council approval; motion by Board Member Ricky Rodriguez, seconded by Board Member Sean Nutt, carried 7-0. - Chair McCarty adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM.

The North Richland Hills City Council convened a work session on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 5:31 PM in the City Hall Council Workroom. The meeting covered the Fiscal Year 2026 budget overview, updates to single-family rental inspection and short-term rental regulations, and proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure. No formal votes were taken, but council reached consensus on several directives. The council also received a report on efficiency audits and later entered executive session for legal and personnel matters. Discussion Items - FY2026 City Budget Overview: Director of Budget and Research Chase Fosse presented a detailed overview of the budget development process. He provided comparisons with neighboring cities (Colleyville, Southlake, Hurst, Keller) for population, general fund budget, employees per capita, and average residential tax bill, showing North Richland Hills near the bottom in tax burden. The Tarrant Appraisal District's preliminary taxable value estimate is $9,246,563,633, a 1.19% increase over the 2024 certified value of $9,137,479,508. However, inflation is outpacing this growth, and staff noted a 4.4% property tax revenue loss experienced in the current fiscal year. The presentation covered legislative changes: the business personal property exemption increase from $2,500 to $125,000 (subject to voter approval, potentially reducing Tarrant County's assessed valuation by about $2 billion), the school district homestead exemption increase from $100,000 to $140,000 (also voter-approved), and enhanced budget notice requirements. The budget timeline includes: June 23 – proposed special revenue funds; July 25 – certified values from TAD; July 28 – proposed budget delivered to council; August 1 – budget work session at Grand Hall. Council members asked about the availability of physical budget copies, the impact of late tax payments, and the remaining balance in the defunct red light camera fund (restricted for traffic safety improvements). - Single Family Rental Inspection Program: Director of Planning Cori Reaume presented the draft ordinance to update the program. Goals include enabling owners/landlords to self-inspect and self-certify, freeing up city inspectors for critical inspections, maintaining tenant protections (e.g., ability to complain about life safety issues), and moving the requirement from the International Residential Code amendment into the general Code of Ordinances. New homes with a certificate of occupancy within the last five years are exempt from city inspection. Council had no questions; Mayor McCarty encouraged members to review the draft and send feedback. Staff will bring the ordinance to the June 23 regular council meeting for action, with an implementation target of August 1, 2025. - Short-Term Rental Regulations: Cori Reaume presented proposed regulations to limit negative impacts and ensure registration of short-term rentals (STRs). The draft ordinance would permit STRs in C-1 and C-2 Commercial Zoning Districts (limited to existing residential units) and in the Town Center center and core subdistricts. Council discussed requiring a local point of contact able to respond within 60 minutes, registration enforcement with potential permit revocation, and inclusion of multifamily properties with a percentage cap to prevent conversion of entire complexes. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas were also suggested for inclusion. The city attorney said legal advice on grandfathering existing non-compliant STRs would be provided in executive session. The public hearing schedule includes Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 and City Council on August 11. Staff will develop a draft exhibit and public information materials. Council expressed support for including multifamily and TOD districts, referencing Grapevine's ordinance. - Amendments to City Council Rules of Procedure: City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson reviewed proposed changes. The rules, originally adopted in 1965, were last amended in March 2020 to add Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and Associate Mayor Pro Tem titles for continuity during COVID-19. Staff recommended removing these titles, as the need has passed. Additionally, House Bill 1522 (effective September 1, 2025) requires posting meeting notices three business days before the meeting, conflicting with current code that requires agenda packets be delivered to council on the Thursday before a Monday meeting. Council concurred to (1) remove references to Deputy and Associate Mayor Pro Tem from Sections 2-65(a) and (b), and (2) remove specific day-of-week references in Sections 2-67(a) and (c) in favor of a relative timeline. The amendments will be introduced on June 23 and final action will be taken on August 11. Key Outcomes - FY2026 Budget: Council received the information; further discussion on special revenue funds will occur June 23, with the full proposed budget presented July 28 and a work session August 1. - Single Family Rental Inspection Program: Ordinance to be brought to June 23 regular council meeting for approval; implementation set for August 1, 2025. - Short-Term Rentals: Council directed staff to include multifamily (with percentage caps) and TOD areas in the proposed districts; prepare public exhibits and conduct public hearings in July and August. - Council Rules of Procedure: Staff to draft ordinance removing extra mayor pro tem titles and adjusting agenda delivery language to comply with HB 1522; introduction June 23, adoption August 11. - Future Agenda Items: Council agreed to place items on a future work session to (1) define a process for gaining council consensus and (2) improve website transparency with a one-page resource. A proposal for standing desks did not achieve consensus and will not be placed on the future agenda. - City Manager Report: Efficiency audits are progressing well; preliminary recommendations will be presented at the second council meeting in August. Executive Session The council entered executive session at 6:34 PM under Texas Government Code Sections 551.087 (economic development negotiations at 9005 North Tarrant Parkway), 551.071 (consultation with city attorney regarding threatened litigation by Blake Vaughn and Paulette Hartman v. Blake Vaughn), and 551.074 (deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the city manager). The session concluded at 7:29 PM, after which the work session reconvened at 7:30 PM and then adjourned to the regular city council meeting.

The North Richland Hills Charter Review Commission met Monday, June 9, 2025, in the Council Workroom at City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. and adjourned at 4:27 p.m. with a quorum present. No public comments were offered. The commission approved its prior meeting minutes, unanimously recommended final ballot language for proposed charter amendments, and discussed Senate Bill 1173 and its implications for the City Charter. Minutes Approval - Commissioner Mitchell moved, and Commissioner Roberts seconded, to approve the minutes of the May 27, 2025 Charter Review Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Charter Amendment Ballot Recommendations - Staff member Bradley Adderlee presented the final ballot proposition language and redlined charter revisions prepared after the May 27, 2025 meeting. - Discussion focused on Proposition A (moving city council terms to three years) and Proposition E (making planning and zoning (P&Z) commission terms consistent with council member terms). Staff explained that if voters approved Proposition A but rejected Proposition E, the charter would be inconsistent because the P&Z term would remain two years. - One commissioner suggested wrapping the P&Z term into Proposition A so the two would be approved together. Commissioner McCarty and Commissioner Blake objected to combining propositions, saying it would make the ballot language longer, more confusing, and harder for voters to understand; Commissioner Blake said the commission's job would be to educate voters. - The commission reached consensus to keep the propositions as presented (A, B, C, D, E). Commissioner Blake moved, and Commissioner Dupree seconded, to recommend the presented ballot provisions to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. - The amendments are expected to appear on the November 2025 ballot; commissioners noted that turnout may be low and that they would need to promote and explain the measures. Senate Bill 1173 Discussion - Mr. Adderlee briefed the commission on Senate Bill 1173, which raises the state competitive bidding threshold from $50,000 to $100,000. The City Charter, Article 9, Section 4, currently sets the threshold at $50,000 but includes language stating that the figure changes as state law changes. - Staff said a charter amendment may not be required because of that adaptive clause, but the City may choose to remain more stringent than state law. Staff also noted that the City's internal purchasing policy would still require formal procurement, likely through request-for-quotes rather than sealed bids, for purchases between $50,000 and $100,000. In the past year, there were 27 purchases in that range; the process is expected to reduce bidding packet documentation from roughly 30 pages to 10 pages and could increase vendor interest. - The City does not have set-asides for HUB (historically underutilized business) or minority-owned businesses, though it has outreach requirements above certain dollar amounts. - Commissioners McCarty and Dupree supported amending the charter to remove the specific dollar figure and instead reference state law, noting that a fixed number could create confusion. Staff said no formal action was appropriate because SB 1173 is outside the commission's term-limits scope, but there was consensus to prepare a proposed amendment for the City Council's future consideration. - Commissioners also confirmed that council members may promote the ballot measures privately but cannot use city funds or resources; city staff may provide purely educational materials only. Key Outcomes - Unanimously approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes. - Unanimously recommended the final ballot provisions (Propositions A-E) to the City Council. - Directed staff to prepare a future charter amendment removing the $50,000 bidding threshold figure to align with Senate Bill 1173.

The North Richland Hills Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session (noted as starting at 6:00 PM per agenda, 6:30 PM per minutes) and a regular meeting at 7:09 PM on June 5, 2025. All seven voting members were present. The commission approved all five agenda items unanimously (7-0), including a preliminary plat, three special use permits/zoning changes, and a text amendment regarding data centers. Key topics included a new 200-unit residential subdivision, an accessory dwelling unit, a church daycare, a detention pond, and new regulations for data centers. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (May 15, 2025): Approved 7-0. Public Comments & Testimony - Detention Pond (ZC25-0136): Brittany Roach (8609 Timber Drive) expressed concerns about long-term maintenance of the pond, mosquito remediation, and the project timeline. Staff and the applicant addressed the maintenance agreement and noted construction was awaiting a TxDOT variance. Discussion Items - Preliminary Plat – Greenway Parks (PLAT25-0088): Staff presented a 13.815-acre, 200-lot subdivision (mix of attached and detached single-family homes) at 8851 Bud Jensen Drive. The plat complies with the previously approved residential planned development zoning. The commission discussed lot differentiation and parking concerns. Approved with conditions from Development Review Committee. - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ZC25-0131): James and Lisa Jennings requested a special use permit for a 803 sq ft pool house/ADU (exceeding the 650 sq ft by-right limit) at 6129 Abbott Avenue. The structure is detached and houses a golf simulator. The commission noted the outdated ADU standards and approved the SUP. - Zoning Change for Church Daycare (ZC25-0135): ANA Consultants requested a change from C-1 to NR-PD at 8251 Bedford Euless Road to allow a daycare center (previously prohibited in the Freeway Corridor Overlay District). The existing building is being converted into a church; the daycare would be open to the public. Staff explained the overlay restrictions and noted that allowing the daycare would require a zoning change. Approved. - Detention Pond (ZC25-0136): Samuel Tulley requested a special use permit for a detention pond at 8320 Davis Boulevard as part of a six-lot office development. The pond is needed due to insufficient downstream capacity. Staff described the required maintenance agreement and landscaping. A resident raised maintenance and mosquito concerns. Approved. - Data Center Text Amendment (TR25-02): A continuation from the May 15 meeting. Staff proposed adding data centers (small scale ≤10,000 sq ft and general 10,000 sq ft) to the use table with regulations. Extensive discussion occurred during both the work session and regular meeting regarding noise, generator testing, location restrictions, and the need for special use permits. The commission moved to approve with modifications: (1) small-scale data centers in C-2 require a special use permit (instead of by-right), (2) a noise study is required for all applications, (3) generator testing restricted to 10 AM–5 PM daily, and (4) sites within 200 feet of residentially zoned property require a special use permit even in industrial districts. Key Outcomes All items were approved by a vote of 7-0. - Minutes: Approved. - PLAT25-0088: Approved with conditions from Development Review Committee. - ZC25-0131: Approved. - ZC25-0135: Approved. - ZC25-0136: Approved. - TR25-02: Approved with the four modifications listed above. Next steps: Items will be forwarded to City Council for the June 23, 2025 meeting.

The North Richland Hills Term Review Commission convened on May 30, 2025, to deliberate a series of proposed amendments to the city's home rule charter regarding the terms of the mayor and city council. The commission reviewed five distinct propositions for the upcoming ballot. Discussion Items - Proposition A: Three-Year Terms – The commission discussed a proposal to elect the mayor and council members to three-year terms, including transition language and a provision that service of 730 days constitutes a full term. - Proposition B: Term Limits – A separate proposition was considered to limit individuals to three terms as mayor or three terms as a council member, irrespective of the term length. - Proposition C: Resign to Run – The commission debated a provision based on Article 16 of the Texas Constitution requiring candidates to resign if they run for another office with more than one year and 30 days remaining in their term. Commissioner McCurry expressed concern over the rigid time threshold and successfully motioned to amend the language to require automatic resignation upon officially declaring candidacy for another office, regardless of time remaining. Commissioner Mitchell raised procedural considerations regarding the appointment of a successor following a resignation. - Proposition D: Municipal Court Judge Term – Discussion centered on striking the charter requirement that the municipal court judge's term must coincide with the mayor's term to avoid inconsistencies created by the term length changes. The commission decided not to combine this proposition with the three-year term amendment, accepting potential temporary inconsistencies that could be resolved in a future charter cleanup. - Proposition E: Planning and Zoning Commission Terms – The commission amended this proposition to align Planning and Zoning Commission terms with council terms, removing specific year designations from the charter. Staff noted the historical inclusion of the P&Z commission in the charter but supported the alignment. Key Outcomes - The commission voted to approve the amended language for the resign-to-run proposition (Proposition C) and the Planning and Zoning term alignment proposition (Proposition E). - The commission voted to recommend the three-year terms (Proposition A), term limits (Proposition B), and municipal court judge term adjustment (Proposition D) as drafted. - The commission deferred final approval of the precise ballot language and scheduled a follow-up meeting for June 9, 2025, to verify the exact wording before referring the package to the city council. - The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 PM.

The North Richland Hills City Council, sitting as the Sign Review Board, met on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the Council Chamber at 4301 City Point Drive. The meeting convened at 9:03 p.m. following the regular City Council meeting and adjourned at 9:18 p.m. All seven board members were present; member Kelvin Deupree was absent. The board approved the previous meeting minutes and unanimously approved two sign variances requested by Birdville ISD. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the March 3, 2025 Sign Review Board meeting by a 7-0 vote. Motion by Board Member Parks, seconded by Board Member Roberts. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public signed up to speak, and none approached the podium during either public hearing. Discussion Items - SRB25-0017 – 7020 Mid-Cities Boulevard: Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented a request from Birdville ISD for a variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) to allow a 12-foot-tall monument sign at the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning (BCTAL) property (14.894 acres, Lot 1, Block 1, Career & Technology Addition). The standard monument sign height is 7 feet; the proposed structure area of 68 square feet and message area of 37 square feet comply with code, but the required masonry surround around the message area is not proposed. The sign would include an electronic messaging area and BCTAL, BISD, and Unity One Credit Union logos. Applicant representative Wayne Reynaud of HKS Architects spoke in support, citing branding consistency and precedent of larger signs along the boulevard. - SRB25-0018 – 4100 Flory Street: Mr. Husband introduced a request from Birdville ISD for a variance to allow a 96-square-foot, 8.4-foot-tall monument sign at Mullendor Elementary School (8.52 acres, Lot 12, Block 10, Hillview Addition). The sign exceeds the 7-foot height and 75-square-foot structure area standards; the message area is within limits and masonry is provided. The sign includes a full-color electronic message center, permitted for school properties. Applicant representative John Klien of VLK Architects presented the design. Board discussion addressed the sign's orientation near a residence, and staff confirmed that the sign would be required to be turned off at night because it is within 100 feet of residential property. Key Outcomes - Motion by Board Member Rodriguez, seconded by Board Member Delaney, to approve SRB25-0017 carried 7-0. - Motion by Board Member Blake, seconded by Board Member Rodriguez, to approve SRB25-0018 carried 7-0. - The board adjourned at 9:18 p.m.

The North Richland Hills City Council held a work session at 5:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 8:21 p.m. on May 27, 2025. The council discussed the State Comptroller's Transparency Stars Program, received a quarterly financial report, reviewed the Compliance Court update, and debated a draft rental registration and inspection ordinance for single-family and short-term rentals. During the regular meeting, the council approved consent agenda items, nominated Tyson Prepared Foods for an Enterprise Project designation, reappointed municipal court judges, selected Kelvin Deupree as Mayor Pro Tem, and appointed members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation. The council also authorized three economic development agreements following executive session. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the May 14, 2025 City Council meeting. - Awarded Bid No. 25-020 to Driscoll Automatic Inc. LLC for City Hall UPS battery and module replacement ($283,392). - Authorized the purchase of seven 2025 Ford 4x2 Explorers, three 2026 Chevrolet PPV Tahoes, and one 2025 Ford F-150 Regular Cab Truck ($507,341.25) from Lake Country Chevrolet Inc. using BuyBoard Contract 724-23. - Approved Resolution No. 2025-028 authorizing a regional asset transfer addendum for tracking device subscription renewals ($300) using TAG Grant 2848910 funds. Public Comments & Testimony - Doug Orr (6628 Carston Court) expressed support for stronger regulation of short-term rentals, noting a negative experience with a short-term rental in his neighborhood. - Shawna Stiles (3908 Lochridge Court) thanked the council for the proposed long-term rental oversight compromise and suggested keeping short-term rentals near the hospital and attractions like NRH2O. She also recommended inspections for hidden cameras. - Ann Johnston (6609 Carston Court) described disruptive behavior from a VRBO next door, including large parties, noise, and police calls, urging the city to address short-term rental issues in single-family residential zones. Discussion Items - State Comptroller Transparency Stars Program: Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis presented the four award categories (traditional finances, contracts and procurement, debt obligations, and public pensions). Staff aims to receive all four awards by the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. Council commended the effort as aligning with transparency and stewardship goals. - Quarterly Financial Report (ending March 31, 2025): Director of Budget and Research Chase Fosse reported that actuals are in line with expectations. Property tax is a challenge, sales tax is strong but may be weakening, other revenues (permits, court fines) are strong, and vacancy savings partially offset overtime costs. A budget revision will be presented on June 9. - Compliance Court Update (Court No. 2): Managing Director Stefanie Martinez, Prosecutor Nathan Eastland, and Court Administrator Rebecca Vinson detailed the program since its July 2023 establishment. Statistics: 150 citations issued, 96 resolved (64%), 43 pending, 28 search/seizure warrants, 79 pre-hearing meetings (about 50% of cited individuals attended), 11 enforcement orders, 5 abstracts of judgment, and one Chapter 54 lawsuit. The court focuses on collaborative enforcement and accessibility (virtual hearings). - Draft Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance: Director of Planning Cori Reaume outlined current and proposed requirements for single-family rentals (annual registration, inspections upon first registration, tenant changes, or complaints; exceptions for new homes and self-certification). For short-term rentals, proposed annual registration, inspections upon first registration, complaints, and up to once per quarter. Council discussed zoning restrictions, property rights, public input, and a software tool for tracking. Consensus directed staff to bring back a comprehensive ordinance with options. - Future Agenda Item: Mayor McCarty suggested amending the City Council Rules of Procedure to eliminate the Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and Associate Mayor Pro Tem positions. No opposition; item to be placed on a future work session. - City Manager Report: Paulette Hartman reported efficiency audits are underway with preliminary results expected in August. Vacancies include Information Technology Director (interim: Amy Stephens) and Public Information Officer (NRHPD, assisted by Communications Director Mary Peters). Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved 7-0. - Resolution 2025-029 (Tyson Prepared Foods Enterprise Project Nomination): Approved 6-0. The city nominated Tyson for state incentives (up to $625,000 over five years) for a $5 million+ capital investment. - Ordinance No. 3904 (Appointment of Presiding and Associate Judges for Municipal Court of Record Division 2): Approved 6-0, reappointing Judge Whelan and appointing Judge Huey for two-year terms. - Selection of Mayor Pro Tem: Kelvin Deupree selected for a one-year term, approved 6-0. The council will consider eliminating the Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and Associate Mayor Pro Tem positions in the future. - Resolution 2025-030 (Appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation): Approved 4-0-2 (Councilmembers Delaney and Blake abstained due to conflicts of interest). Appointments: - Parks and Recreation Board: Crystal Blake (Place 2) and Mel Delaney (Place 6), terms expiring June 30, 2026. - Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation: Cecille Delaney (Place 2, council member) and Thomas Osen (Place 6, citizen), fulfilling unexpired terms through June 30, 2025. - Executive Session Actions (Authorized Economic Development Agreements): 1. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with MAD NRH, LLC and subsidiaries at 5301 Davis Boulevard (6-0). 2. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Patriotic Pig Holdings, LLC at 6504, 6508, 6512 Smithfield Road and 6517 Center Street (6-0). 3. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with 16:11 North Richland Hills, LLC at 6001 Parker Boulevard (6-0).

The North Richland Hills Charter Review Commission met on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom at City Hall, 4301 City Point Drive. Chair Ricky Rodriguez presided, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:53 p.m. The Commission voted 7-0 to approve the minutes and ballot propositions concerning City Council terms, term limits, resign-to-run, Municipal Court judge terms, and Planning and Zoning Commission terms. Commissioner Kelvin Deupree was absent. Consent Calendar - C.1 – Approval of Minutes (March 24, 2025): Motion by Russ Mitchell, seconded by Jack McCarty, to approve the prior meeting minutes. Motion carried 7-0. Public Comments & Testimony - No citizens requested to speak. There were no public comments. Discussion Items - C.2 – Proposition A (Three-Year Terms): City Attorney Bradley Anderle presented proposed ballot language to amend Article V, Sections 3 and 7, and add Section 3A. The proposition would: elect Mayor and Council members for three-year terms; require election by majority vote; establish a transition election schedule; define 730 days served as a three-year term; treat a person vacating office after serving 360 days as having served a term; allow vacancies with 364 days or less remaining to be filled by Mayoral appointment with Council approval; and require special elections within 120 days for vacancies with more than 364 days remaining. Commissioners discussed that the provision would apply prospectively, so only terms served after adoption would count toward term limits. Motion by Billy Parks, seconded by Russ Mitchell. Motion carried 7-0. - C.3 – Proposition B (Term Limits): Mr. Anderle presented language to add Section 3A limiting Council members to three terms as Council member, with up to three additional terms as Mayor; and limiting the Mayor to three terms as Mayor, with up to three additional terms as Council member. The Commission noted that if voters approved term limits but rejected three-year terms, the limits would still apply under two-year terms. Motion by Danny Roberts, seconded by Russ Mitchell. Motion carried 7-0. - C.4 – Proposition C (Resign to Run): Mr. Anderle presented two options from the Texas Constitution that would require automatic resignation for candidates with more than one year and 30 days remaining in their term. Commissioners expressed support for removing any time limitation, stating that an elected official should resign upon becoming a candidate for another office regardless of time remaining. Commissioner Jack McCarty said he did not see the point in a time limit, and Vice Chair Matt Blake agreed that a candidate's focus shifts after announcing. The Commission reached consensus to strike the time limitation. Motion by Matt Blake, seconded by Danny Roberts, to approve the amended proposition stating that a Mayor or Council member shall automatically resign upon becoming a candidate for any office of profit or trust other than the office then held. Motion carried 7-0. - C.5 – Proposition D (Municipal Court Judge Term): Mr. Anderle presented language to strike the requirement that the Municipal Court judge's term coincide with the Mayor's term, noting that if three-year Council terms were approved while the judge remained on a two-year term, the existing requirement would be impossible to satisfy. The Commission discussed whether to combine this with Proposition A but decided to keep it separate to avoid making the ballot proposition too long. Motion by Cecille Delaney, seconded by Matt Blake. Motion carried 7-0. - C.6 – Proposition E (Planning and Zoning Commission Terms): Mr. Anderle presented language providing three-year terms for Planning and Zoning Commission members, with appointment and duration coinciding with Council terms. Discussion noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission is the only board whose term details are in the charter. Commissioner McCarty suggested removing the specific three-year language and simply requiring terms to coincide with Council terms, so the term would automatically match whatever term Council members have. The Commission adopted that amendment. Motion by Matt Blake, seconded by Jack McCarty. Motion carried 7-0. Key Outcomes - All six action items were approved unanimously, with each carrying 7-0. - The Commission approved five ballot propositions (A–E) for potential submission to voters, with amendments to Proposition C (removing the time limitation) and Proposition E (removing the specific three-year term language). - The Commission decided not to combine the Municipal Court judge provision with the three-year terms proposition. - The next Charter Review Commission meeting was scheduled for June 9, 2025, prior to the City Council meeting, to review the final language before referral to Council.