North Richland Hills public meetings in 2021

Keep NRH Beautiful Commission

The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission will hold a special meeting to judge the 2021 Christmas Lighting Contest. Board members will meet at City Hall and board a van to conduct the judging. No other business is scheduled.

• Judge the 2021 Christmas Lighting Contest

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Iron Horse Golf Course management contract RFP and staff recommendation, then move to a regular meeting with a consent agenda and multiple public hearings. Key decisions include approving a solid waste and recycling franchise with Republic Waste Services, several zoning changes, and a budget amendment. The consent agenda includes purchases for police and fire software maintenance, first responder uniforms, and heavy equipment.

• Second reading of Ordinance 3716 granting a solid waste franchise to Republic Waste Services of Texas, Ltd.
• Public hearings on zoning changes at 8008 Valley Drive (AG to R-1-S), 5300 Rufe Snow Drive (C-1 to NR-PD), 7509 Chapman Drive (AG to RI-PD), 8600-8800 blocks of Boulevard 26 (OC to RD-PD), and 7601 Boulevard 26 (C-2 to NR-PD).
• Authorize payment to Motorola Solutions for CAD/RMS software maintenance not to exceed $269,000.
• Purchase of first responder uniforms from Galls, LLC for up to $250,000 over five years.
• Authorize purchase of a Frazer ambulance for $360,000 through BuyBoard contract.

City Council approved the consent agenda (7-0), including purchases for police/fire software, uniforms, heavy equipment, and other items. A final plat at 8463 Shady Grove Road and a preliminary plat for Rumfield Estates at 7501 Precinct Line Road were both approved 7-0. An interlocal agreement for remote video magistation services was removed from the consent agenda and deferred to January 10, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda 7-0 (except item B.5 deferred)
• Approved final plat for 1.02 acres at 8463 Shady Grove Road (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Rumfield Estates, 27 residential lots and 1 commercial lot at 7501 Precinct Line Road (7-0)
• Deferred interlocal agreement for remote video magistation services to Jan 10, 2022

Keep NRH Beautiful Commission

The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission is holding a special meeting to judge the 2021 Christmas Lighting Contest. Members will meet at City Hall and board a van to conduct the judging.

• Judge the 2021 Christmas Lighting Contest

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will vote on recommending that City Council readopt the NRH Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance. They will also review the Park Amenity Request Policy and make recommendations for the FY2022/23 Capital Improvement Program budget. Additionally, the board will approve minutes from the October 4, 2021 meeting and receive updates on NRH2O, parks capital projects, and other facilities.

• Consider recommendation to City Council to readopt the NRH Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance
• Review Park Amenity Request Policy and make recommendations for FY2022/23 Capital Improvement Program budget
• Approve minutes of the October 4, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board meeting
• Receive updates on NRH2O Family Water Park, parks capital projects, and maintenance
• Community service monthly reports for September and October

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two zoning changes: one from commercial to residential infill planned development at 7704 Davis Boulevard, and one from commercial to nonresidential planned development at 7601 Boulevard 26 (continued from November 18 meeting). They will also consider a special use permit for a drive-through building under 1,400 square feet at 8900 North Tarrant Parkway. Three plat approvals are on the agenda, including a preliminary plat for Rumfield Estates on Precinct Line Road.

• Public hearing for zoning change from C-2 to RI-PD at 7704 Davis Boulevard (3.353 acres)
• Public hearing for zoning change from C-2 to NR-PD at 7601 Boulevard 26 (6.2 acres, continued from previous meeting)
• Public hearing for special use permit for a drive-through at 8900 North Tarrant Parkway
• Preliminary plat of Rumfield Estates (9.273 acres) at 7501 Precinct Line Road
• Final plat of Wolff Iron Horse Addition (2.618 acres) at 6301 Northeast Loop 820

The commission approved all six agenda items unanimously (6-0). Key actions include rezoning 3.353 acres at 7704 Davis Boulevard from C-2 (Commercial) to RI-PD (Residential Infill Planned Development), rezoning 6.2 acres at 7601 Boulevard 26 from C-2 to NR-PD (Nonresidential Planned Development), and granting a special use permit for a drive-through building under 1,400 sq. ft. at 8900 North Tarrant Parkway.

• Approved preliminary plat for Rumfield Estates at 7501 Precinct Line Road (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Slay Addition at 8463 Shady Grove Road (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Wolff Iron Horse Addition at 6301 NE Loop 820 (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from C-2 to RI-PD at 7704 Davis Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from C-2 to NR-PD at 7601 Boulevard 26 (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for a drive-through building at 8900 North Tarrant Parkway (6-0)

Library Board

The North Richland Hills Library Board meeting is largely procedural, with action limited to approving October minutes. The board will receive updates on strategic planning, October usage statistics, and upcoming events, and will discuss Christmas gifts for library staff.

• Approve October 27, 2021 Library Board minutes
• Library Strategic Planning meetings update
• October 2021 library usage and statistics report
• Discuss Christmas gifts for library staff
• Updates on holiday events and programs

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting. It will then hold public hearings on several zoning change applications, including requests from Torino LLC, MMA Texas, ClayMoore Engineering, Jason Haynie, and Rollup LLC. The commission may also enter an executive session to seek legal advice on agenda items.

• Approve minutes of the October 21, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
• Public hearing for Torino LLC: change from AG to R‑1 at 7509 Chapman Drive (2.74 acres).
• Public hearing for MMA Texas: change from OC to RD‑PD in the 8600‑8800 blocks of Boulevard 26 (24.31 acres).
• Public hearing for ClayMoore Engineering: change from C‑1 to NR‑PD at 5300 Rufe Snow Drive (0.517 acres).
• Public hearing for Jason Haynie: change from AG to R‑1‑S at 8008 Valley Drive (2.21 acres).

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three zoning changes, denied one, and continued a fourth to a later date. The vote was 5-0 on all items except one, which passed 4-1.

• Approved ZC21-0014 (AG to R-1-S) at 8008 Valley Drive (5-0)
• Approved ZC21-0008 (C-1 to NR-PD) at 5300 Rufe Snow Drive (5-0)
• Approved ZC 2020-07 (AG to R-1) at 7509 Chapman Drive (4-1)
• Denied ZC21-0006 (OC to RD-PD) at 8600-8800 blocks of Boulevard 26 (5-0)
• Continued ZC21-0015 (C-2 to NR-PD) to Dec. 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 21, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Keep NRH Beautiful Commission

The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission will approve minutes from September and discuss results of several 2021 programs, including the Trash Bash, Litter Index Study, and virtual seminars. They will also review applications for the Green Campus Award and Environmental Education Grant, and plan for 2022 activities.

• Approve minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting
• Discuss results of 2021 Trash Bash
• Review and discuss results of 2021 Litter Index Study
• Review and discuss Green Campus Award Program applications
• Discuss Christmas Lighting Awards judging and December Adopt A Highway Cleanup

Substandard Building Board

The Substandard Building Board will hold three public hearings to determine if properties at 7220 Riviera Drive, 1 Country Place Drive, and 6320 Skylark Circle are nuisances or substandard under city ordinances, and order abatement, repair, or demolition. The board will also vote on minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on structures and accumulation at 7220 Riviera Drive (SBB 2021-83) to declare nuisance and order abatement
• Public hearing on residential building, accessory building, and accumulation at 1 Country Place Drive (SBB 2021-84) to order repair or demolition and/or removal
• Public hearing on accessory building at 6320 Skylark Circle (SBB 2021-85) to order demolition and/or removal of accessory structure
• Approval of minutes from the August 10, 2021 Substandard Building Board meeting

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and act on multiple items, including a public hearing for a special use permit, several final plats, and consent agenda items. Key decisions include a first reading of a solid waste and recycling franchise contract with Republic Waste Services, and authorization of large purchases for technology and vehicles.

• Public hearing for special use permit for permanent accessory building at 7612 Shady Grove Road
• First reading of Ordinance 3716 granting solid waste and recycling franchise to Republic Waste Services
• Authorize purchase of 16 vehicles for $724,995.61 from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford
• Authorize $638,498 for annual hardware/software maintenance and technology purchases
• Approve interlocal agreement with Birdville ISD for COPS School Violence Prevention grant with local match of $26,750

The City Council denied a request for a permanent accessory building at 7612 Shady Grove Road. The council approved several final plats for residential developments and authorized interlocal agreements for school safety grants and road maintenance.

• Denied special use permit for permanent accessory building (5-1)
• Approved Smithfield Addition final plat with lot standard waivers (6-0)
• Approved Fox Hollow Addition replat with DRC conditions (6-0)
• Approved Century Hills Addition final plat with DRC conditions (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including BISD COPS grant ($26,750)
• Authorized payment for Motorola Solutions public safety radio maintenance ($278,691.06)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Red Oak for slurry seal goods and services
• Approved October 25, 2021 City Council meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The North Richland Hills Zoning Board of Adjustment meets for a work session and regular meeting. The main item is a public hearing on a variance request from Engin Calvin to deviate from carport regulations (Section 118-718(d)) at 4704 Ridgeside Drive. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from June 24, 2021.

• Public hearing on variance request ZBA21-0001 from Engin Calvin for carport regulations at 4704 Ridgeside Drive
• Election of board officers
• Approval of June 24, 2021 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for a carport at 4704 Ridgeside Drive. The approval includes specific requirements regarding masonry cladding, roof pitch, square footage, and setbacks.

• Nominated Steven Koons as vice chair (4-0-1)
• Nominated Tom Duer as chair (4-0-1)
• Approved June 24, 2021, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved carport variance at 4704 Ridgeside Drive with conditions (5-0)

Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee

The Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee will consider a recommendation on providing pet microchipping for owner reclaims and public walk-ins. The committee will also receive updates on FY2021 statistics, special events, staffing vacancies, veterinarian contract expiration, and new hours of operation, and vote on minutes from September 22, 2021.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on offering microchipping for owner reclaims and public walk-ins
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2021 meeting
• FY2021 final divisional statistics for shelter, field, volunteer, and veterinarian services
• Updates on Clear the Shelters and Doggie Beach Bash events
• Expiration and renewal of veterinarian contract

Library Board

The North Richland Hills Library Board will vote on a proposal to eliminate overdue fines and elect officers for the coming term. Board members will also receive monthly usage statistics and updates on upcoming events. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items.

• Consider approval of overdue fee elimination proposal
• Elect Library Board Officers
• Approve minutes of September 23, 2021 regular meeting
• Receive September 2021 library usage and statistics report
• Updates on fall concert series, teen book fest, and holiday events

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning change request from C-2 Commercial to Nonresidential Planned Development at 6721 Boulevard 26. The consent agenda includes several financial items: applying for Tarrant County 9-1-1 District grants totaling $109,649 and authorizing software maintenance contracts worth up to $487,934.66. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential acquisition of multiple properties on Davis Boulevard, Main Street, Mickey Street, and Snider Street, as well as personnel matters for the City Attorney and City Manager.

• Public hearing on zoning change (ZC 2021-08) for 6721 Boulevard 26 from C-2 to NR-PD
• Resolution No. 2021-032: apply for Tarrant County 9-1-1 P25 Radio grant ($52,709)
• Resolution No. 2021-033: apply for Tarrant County 9-1-1 PSAP grant ($56,940)
• Authorize $107,934.66 annual maintenance for HTE legacy software from Central Square Technologies
• Authorize up to $380,000 annual maintenance for Tyler Technologies ERP and court systems

City Council approved a zoning change for a 0.87-acre site to allow for an office-warehouse development. The council also authorized several software maintenance contracts and grant applications for public safety equipment.

• Approved zoning change from C-2 to NR-PD at 6721 Boulevard 26 (7-0)
• Approved $136,997.04 grant application for freeway blocking equipment (7-0)
• Approved $107,934.66 for HTE software annual maintenance
• Approved up to $380,000 for Tyler Technologies software and hardware maintenance
• Approved reimbursement application for Tarrant County 9-1-1 Radio Interoperability program ($52,709)
• Approved reimbursement application for Tarrant County 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points program ($56,940)
• Authorized interlocal purchasing agreement with City of Denton for outdoor warning siren repairs

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its October 7 meeting. It will consider three plat applications for properties on Smithfield Road, Parkview Drive, and Davis Boulevard. A public hearing will be held on a special use permit request for an accessory building at 7612 Shady Grove Road.

• Approve minutes of the October 7, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Consider final plat for Lot 4, Block 2, Smithfield Addition at 6816 Smithfield Road (0.133 acres)
• Consider replat for Lots 5R1 and 5R2, Block 12, Fox Hollow Addition at 6617‑6619 Parkview Drive (0.287 acres)
• Consider final plat for Lot 1, Block A, Century Hills Addition at 8381 Davis Boulevard (3.459 acres)
• Public hearing on special use permit for a permanent accessory building at 7612 Shady Grove Road (1.105 acres)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three final plats and a special use permit for a permanent accessory building. The accessory building at 7612 Shady Grove Road was approved 4-2-1 after a public hearing with several neighbors speaking in opposition. Three plat requests were approved unanimously with conditions.

• Approved minutes of October 7, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved final plat at 6816 Smithfield Road with conditions (7-0)
• Approved replat at 6617-6619 Parkview Drive with conditions (7-0)
• Approved final plat at 8381 Davis Boulevard with conditions (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for accessory building at 7612 Shady Grove Road, subject to removal of 540-sq-ft covered area (4-2-1)

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board will consider appointing officers and accepting annual reports for 2016-2020. They will also discuss a notice that Tarrant County College District canceled the planned Performing Arts Center project and hear a presentation from Artisan Theater requesting an amendment to the project plan and potential funding for a theater.

• Approve minutes of June 27, 2016 meeting
• Appoint Vice-Chair and Secretary for the board
• Accept annual reports for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
• Receive notice that Tarrant County College District no longer plans to pursue the Performing Arts Center project in the TIRZ
• Artisan Theater presentation requesting amendment to TIRZ project plan and allocation of funding for theater construction

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board will consider appointing a vice-chair and secretary, accept annual reports for 2016-2020, and receive a status report on the project and financial status, with a recommendation to the City Council to close the TIRZ.

• Approve minutes from the June 27, 2016 TIRZ No. 1/1A Board meeting.
• Appoint a Vice-Chair and Secretary for TIRZ No. 1/1A.
• Accept annual reports for TIRZ No. 1/1A for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
• Discuss and consider recommending closure of TIRZ No. 1/1A to the City Council.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a reimbursement resolution not to exceed $16,365,000, a $104,011 sewer design contract with Freese & Nichols, and an interlocal agreement with NCTCOG and TxDOT for land banking at the TEXRail Smithfield Station to support transit-oriented development. Also up for discussion is the appointment of a voting member and alternate to the Fort Worth Wholesale Customer Advisory Committee.

• Reimbursement Resolution 2021-031 in an amount not to exceed $16,365,000
• Professional services agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for $104,011 for design of Tyson 12" and 10" Sanitary Sewer By-Pass Project
• Interlocal cooperative agreement with NCTCOG and advance funding agreement with TxDOT for land banking at TEXRail Smithfield Station
• Appointment of a voting member and alternate to the Fort Worth Wholesale Customer Advisory Committee for 2021-2022
• Consent agenda includes approval of September 27, 2021 regular City Council minutes

City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including meeting minutes and an appointment to the Fort Worth Wholesale Customer Advisory Committee. They then approved three substantive items: a reimbursement resolution of up to $16,365,000 for fiscal year 2021/2022 capital projects funded by bond issuance; a $104,011 engineering design contract for the Tyson sanitary sewer bypass project; and an interlocal cooperative agreement with NCTCOG for up to $2,000,000 in regional toll revenue funds to acquire and bank land for transit-oriented development at the TEXRail Smithfield Station. All votes were 6-0 with one member absent.

• Approved consent agenda including September 27, 2021 minutes and advisory committee appointment (6-0)
• Approved Reimbursement Resolution 2021-031 for up to $16,365,000 for capital projects funded by GO bonds or COs (6-0)
• Approved $104,011 professional services agreement with Freese & Nichols for Tyson sanitary sewer bypass design (6-0)
• Authorized city manager to execute interlocal agreement with NCTCOG and ratify advance funding agreement with TxDOT for $2M land banking at TEXRail Smithfield station (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request from MEL/ARCH Architecture Studio LLC to rezone 6721 Boulevard 26 (0.87 acres) from C-2 Commercial to NR-PD Nonresidential Planned Development. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and an executive session if needed.

• Public hearing on zoning change ZC 2021-08: 6721 Boulevard 26, 0.87 acres, from C-2 to NR-PD
• Applicant: MEL/ARCH Architecture Studio LLC
• Approve minutes from September 16, 2021 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change at 6721 Boulevard 26 from C-2 (Commercial) to NR-PD (Nonresidential Planned Development) for a 0.87-acre lot. The commission also approved the minutes of the September 16, 2021 meeting. Both votes were 4-0.

• Approved zoning change ZC 2021-08 from C-2 to NR-PD at 6721 Boulevard 26 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will consider approving minutes from the August 2, 2021 meeting and discuss a recommendation to City Council to amend Article 1 of Chapter 62 of the city's ordinances regarding park rules and regulations. The board will also receive updates on NRH2O Family Water Park, capital projects, maintenance and operations, and other facilities.

• Approve minutes of August 2, 2021 meeting
• Review recommendation to City Council on amending Article 1 of Chapter 62 (park rules and regulations)
• NRH2O Family Water Park update
• Parks Capital Projects update
• Parks Maintenance and Operations update

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will hold public hearings on two requests to rezone agricultural land to single-family residential use at 8463 and 8312 Shady Grove Road. The proposed changes would alter the permitted land use for the parcels. The council will also discuss a request for proposals to manage the Iron Horse Golf Course and consider a resolution nominating a candidate for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board. Executive session will address personnel matters for three city positions.

• Public hearing on zoning change from AG to R-2 at 8463 Shady Grove Road for Cindy and Lamar Slay.
• Public hearing on zoning change from AG to R-1 at 8312 Shady Grove Road for Edward Khalil.
• Work session to discuss the RFP for the Iron Horse Golf Course management contract.
• Consideration of Resolution No. 2021-030 to nominate a candidate for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board.
• Executive session to deliberate on personnel matters for the Municipal Court Administrator, City Attorney, and City Manager.

The City Council approved two residential zoning changes on Shady Grove Road and nominated Kathryn Wilemon to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. Additionally, the council approved a contract amendment for the Municipal Court Clerk.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for 8463 Shady Grove Road from AG to R-2 (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for 8312 Shady Grove Road from AG to R-1 (7-0)
• Approved nomination of Kathryn Wilemon to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board (7-0)
• Approved 5th amendment to Municipal Court Clerk Rebecca Vinson's contract (7-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will consider approving revised policies for The Maker Spot, including usage and equipment reservations. They will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on library statistics, summer reading, events, and a presentation on overdue fees.

• Approve revised The Maker Spot Usage and Equipment Reservations Policy
• Approve minutes from May 27, 2021 regular and July 22, 2021 special meetings
• Library Usage and Statistics report for July–August 2021
• Final 2021 Summer Reading Club report
• Presentation and discussion on overdue fees

Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee

The Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee will discuss a permanent reduction of adoption fees and donation alternatives, as well as a potential name change for the center. They will also hear department updates on fiscal year 2021 statistics, upcoming special events, and current staffing vacancies. The only action item is approval of minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting.

• Discuss permanent reduction of adoption fees and donation alternatives
• Discuss name change for the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center
• Receive Fiscal Year 2021 divisional statistics for shelter, field, volunteer, and veterinarian services
• Upcoming special events: Clear the Shelters and Doggie Beach Bash
• Current staffing vacancies

Keep NRH Beautiful Commission

The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission will approve the minutes from its July 20, 2021 meeting. It will discuss the Trash Bash event scheduled for September 25, 2021 and review the remaining 2021 event schedule. The meeting also includes citizen presentations and public comments on agenda items.

• Approve minutes of the July 20, 2021 Keep NRH Beautiful Commission meeting
• Discuss Trash Bash event scheduled for September 25, 2021
• Discuss remaining schedule of events for 2021
• Citizen presentation opportunity for unscheduled matters
• Public comments on scheduled agenda items

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests to rezone properties on Shady Grove Road from agricultural (AG) to single-family residential (R-1 and R-2). The commission will also elect officers and approve minutes from the August meeting.

• Public hearing on ZC21-0002: request to rezone 0.726 acres at 8463 Shady Grove Road from AG to R-2
• Public hearing on ZC21-0003: request to rezone 2.0 acres at 8312 Shady Grove Road from AG to R-1
• Election of officers
• Approval of August 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved two zoning changes to allow single-family residential development on Shady Grove Road. The body also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and elected new officers.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Elected Justin Welborn Chair, Jerry Tyner Vice Chair, Kathy Luppy Secretary (6-0)
• Approved ZC21-0002 zoning change to R-2 at 8463 Shady Grove Road (6-0)
• Approved ZC21-0003 zoning change to R-1 at 8312 Shady Grove Road (6-0)

Sign Review Board

The Sign Review Board will hold a public hearing and consider a request from RaceTrac for a variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) of the city code at 5640 Rufe Snow Drive. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its June 28, 2021 meeting.

• Approve minutes of June 28, 2021 Sign Review Board meeting
• Public hearing on variance request (SRB21-0001) from RaceTrac for sign code relief at 5640 Rufe Snow Drive (Lot 3, Block 35, Holiday West Addition)

The Sign Review Board denied a request from RaceTrac to update their existing sign with LED number displays. The board voted 4-0 against the proposal following a public hearing.

• Approved June 28, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied RaceTrac sign variance request for 5640 Rufe Snow Drive (4-0)

City Council

The council will consider a professional services agreement for engineering design of the Iron Horse Boulevard East Reconstruction Project. Other consent agenda items include audio visual hardware purchases, an investment management contract, and amendments to Texas Anti-Gang Center agreements. A public hearing is scheduled for a special use permit at 7504 Bursey Road and a budget amendment. The council also will discuss a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy on its 2021 Rate Review Mechanism Filing.

• Consider engineering design contract with Halff Associates for $332,308 for Iron Horse Boulevard East Reconstruction Project (ST2101)
• Approve additional audio visual hardware and services from Designs That Compute dba Visionality for $88,830.10, ratifying previous purchases totaling $252,778.50
• Award 2-year discretionary investment management contract to Meeder Public Funds for up to $66,000 with two optional 1-year renewals
• Public hearing on special use permit (SUP 2021-07) for an addition to a permanent accessory building at 7504 Bursey Road
• Consider negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the 2021 Rate Review Mechanism Filing

The City Council approved a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy that will increase residential natural gas rates by $1.28 per month starting December 1, 2021. They also approved a special use permit for an accessory building addition at 7504 Bursey Road, a budget amendment reducing the general fund by $2.1 million, and a teen court interlocal agreement with neighboring cities. All votes were unanimous 4-0 with three council members absent.

• Approved negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy for 2021 rate review, increasing residential bills $1.28/month and commercial $4.03/month (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for 300 sq ft accessory building addition at 7504 Bursey Road, with stipulation for screening fence using rough cedar (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3710 amending FY 2021/2022 budget, reducing general fund by $2,106,960 and debt service fund by $1,659,215 (4-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement for Teen Court program with Watauga, Haltom City, and Richland Hills for one year with optional extension (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AV purchases ($252,778.50), investment management contract ($66,000), TAG Center compensation increases, engineering design services ($332,308), and traffic signal construction contract ($250,000) (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an interlocal agreement for combined public safety dispatching and jail services. The council will also consider Ordinance No. 3708 to amend various city fees.

• Interlocal Agreement for Combined Public Safety Dispatching and Jail Services between North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Watauga, and Richland Hills
• Ordinance No. 3708: amendments to solicitor permit and handbill fees (Section 18-424 and Section 18-483)
• Ordinance No. 3708: addition of child care facility reinspection fees to Appendix A
• Executive Session regarding extension of injury leave for police officer Michael Luther

The City Council approved a motion to authorize the city manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Haltom City, Watauga, and Richland Hills for combined public safety dispatching and jail services. The council also approved a fee schedule ordinance and extended injury leave for a police officer.

• Approved consent agenda items 7-0
• Authorized interlocal agreement for public safety dispatching 7-0
• Approved ordinance 3708 amending fee schedule 7-0
• Extended injury leave for police officer Michael Luther 7-0

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request for a special use permit to add to a permanent accessory building at 7504 Bursey Road. The meeting also includes a work session with a training presentation and approval of the July 15, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing for SUP 2021-07: special use permit for an addition to a permanent accessory building at 7504 Bursey Road (2.015 acres, Lot 4 Block 1 Oakvale Addition)
• Approve minutes of the July 15, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Planning and Zoning Commission training presentation by City Attorney and staff

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2021 meeting and granted a special use permit for an addition to an accessory building at 7504 Bursey Road. The meeting concluded with an executive session.

• Approved July 15, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved SUP 2021-07 special use permit (5-0)

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will consider Ordinance No. 3706 to set the 2021 property tax rate. The council will also review Ordinance No. 3707, which covers the revised 2020/2021 budget and the proposed 2021/2022 budget. Additionally, the council will ratify a property tax revenue increase and approve the certified 2021 tax roll. These actions establish the official tax rate, allocate city funds, and finalize the list of taxable properties for the year.

• Ordinance No. 3706: adopting the tax rate for Tax Year 2021
• Ordinance No. 3707: adopting the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Revised Budget and the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Proposed Budget
• Ratification of an increase in property tax revenues for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
• Resolution No. 2021-029: approving the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2021

The City Council approved the 2021 tax rate, the revised 2020/2021 budget, the proposed 2021/2022 budget, and the certified tax roll. All items passed with a 7-0 vote.

• Adopted 2021 tax rate of $0.572184 per $100 valuation (7-0)
• Adopted revised 2020/2021 operating budget (7-0)
• Adopted proposed 2021/2022 operating budget (7-0)
• Adopted revised 2020/2021 capital projects budget (7-0)
• Adopted proposed 2021/2022 capital projects budget (7-0)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase in 2021/2022 budget (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Certified Tax Roll (7-0)

Park & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation

The Park & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation will hold public hearings on the revised 2020/21 and proposed 2021/22 annual operating budget, and on the proposed 2021/2022 capital projects budget, with authorization to adopt. The board will also consider approving minutes from its August 13, 2020 meeting. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Public hearing on the revised 2020/21 and proposed 2021/22 annual operating budget and adoption authorization
• Public hearing on the proposed 2021/2022 annual capital projects budget and adoption authorization
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2020 board meeting

The Park & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation approved its revised 2020/21 and proposed 2021/22 annual operating budget, as well as the proposed 2021/22 capital projects budget, both unanimously (6-0) and recommended approval by City Council. The board also approved the minutes of the August 13, 2020 meeting. No public comments were made during either public hearing.

• Approved revised 2020/21 and proposed 2021/22 annual operating budget (6-0) and recommended City Council approval
• Approved proposed 2021/22 annual capital projects budget (6-0) and recommended City Council approval
• Approved minutes of the August 13, 2020 Park & Recreation Facilities Development Corporation board meeting (6-0)

Crime Control and Prevention District Board

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will hold a public hearing on the revised budget for FY2020/2021 and the proposed budget for FY2021/2022, after which adoption may be authorized. The board also plans to approve minutes from the August 13, 2020 meeting.

• Approve minutes of August 13, 2020 meeting
• Public hearing on Crime Control and Prevention District Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Revised Budget and Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Proposed Budget and authorize adoption

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board approved the revised budget for fiscal year 2020/2021 and the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021/2022, recommending adoption by the City Council. The board also approved the minutes of the August 13, 2020 meeting (7-0).

• Approved minutes of August 13, 2020 meeting (7-0)
• Approved revised FY 2020/2021 and proposed FY 2021/2022 crime district budgets, recommending City Council approval (8-0)

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will hold two public hearings at this special meeting: one on the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Revised Budget and the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Proposed Budget, and another on the Tax Year 2021 (Fiscal Year 2021/2022) Proposed Tax Rate. No other substantive items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Public hearing on the FY2020/2021 Revised Budget and FY2021/2022 Proposed Budget
• Public hearing on the Tax Year 2021 (FY2021/2022) Proposed Tax Rate

The City Council held public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2020/2021 revised budget and the fiscal year 2021/2022 proposed budget. A hearing was also conducted for the proposed tax rate of $0.572184 per $100 of valuation. No action was taken on these items during this meeting.

• Held public hearing on FY 2020/2021 revised and FY 2021/2022 proposed budgets
• Held public hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.572184 per $100 valuation

Substandard Building Board

The Substandard Building Board will hold public hearings to determine whether properties at 7405 Hightower Drive and 5600 Newman Drive are substandard or nuisances under city ordinances, and may order repair, demolition, or abatement. The board will also vote on approval of minutes from the July 13 meeting.

• Public hearing on 7405 Hightower Drive (Tracts 4B, 4B1 & 4B1B) to consider substandard status and order repair/demolition
• Public hearing on 5600 Newman Drive (Block 6, Lot 21, Irish Meadows) to consider accumulation violation and possible abatement/penalties

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY2021/2022 budget and tax rate. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on the City Point Public Improvement District's 2021 Annual Service Plan Update, and a consent agenda with two plat requests, a traffic signal equipment purchase up to $100,000, and amendments to solicitors regulations. The council will also consider a $511,064.10 contract for active transportation projects and appoint members to several boards.

• Discussion of proposed FY2021/2022 budget and tax rate
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 3705 approving 2021 Annual Service Plan Update for City Point Public Improvement District
• Preliminary plat of Century Hills Addition (8.991 acres at 8351 Davis Boulevard)
• Final plat of Lots 12-14, Block A, Hewitt Estates Phase 2 (1.744 acres at 7524 Frankie B Street)
• Contract with Select Maintenance, LLC for $511,064.10 for Active Transportation Projects (trails/on-road)

The City Council approved a $511,064 contract for active transportation projects and a resolution appointing board members. Staff also discussed a proposed tax rate and a discrepancy with the Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector's Office regarding debt collection calculations.

• Approved $511,064 contract for active transportation projects (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-028 appointing board members (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3705 for City Point PID service plan (6-0)
• Approved amended plat for College Hill Addition (6-0)
• Staff proposed allocating $2.8M from general fund balance for tax rate compliance

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on excess debt collections reported by the Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector. During the special meeting, they will receive the July 21, 2021 appraisal roll and collection rates, and vote to set August 12, 2021 as the tax rate public hearing date, with tax rate adoption scheduled for the August 16, 2021 meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of excess debt collections from Tarrant County Tax Assessor/Collector
• Submission of July 21, 2021 Appraisal Roll and Tarrant County Assessor/Collector collection rates
• Setting August 12, 2021 as date for Tax Rate Public Hearing
• Planning to place Tax Rate Adoption on agenda for August 16, 2021 City Council Meeting

City Council approved setting a public hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.572184 per $100 valuation for August 12, 2021, and placed the adoption vote on the August 16 agenda, voting 5-0. Council also discussed a disputed $2,875,923 excess debt collection report from the Tarrant County Tax Office but took no action.

• Approved setting Aug. 12, 2021 as date for public hearing on proposed $0.572184 tax rate and placing adoption on Aug. 16 agenda (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Board will consider approving minutes from June and elect a chair and vice-chair. They will discuss the FY 2022 operating and capital budgets for the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation plus hear an annual presentation from the Youth Sports Association. Department updates cover NRH2O Family Water Park, park capital projects, and maintenance.

• Approve minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Youth Sports Association Annual Presentation
• Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation FY 2022 Operating Budget
• Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation FY 2022 Capital Budget

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning changes for properties at 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road, one for residential infill and one for nonresidential planned development. The consent agenda includes a $2.15 million contract for the Conn Pump Station Rehabilitation Project and $88,000 for software maintenance. Also up for discussion are a sole-source purchase of communications solutions for $106,998 and setting dates for budget public hearings. A special use permit request for 7100 Bursey Road has been withdrawn.

• Public hearing and consideration of zoning change from C-1 to RI-PD at 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road (8.506 acres)
• Public hearing and consideration of zoning change from C-1 to NR-PD at 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road (0.767 acres)
• Award of $2,151,884 contract to Felix Construction for Conn Pump Station Rehabilitation Project (UT2008)
• Sole-source purchase of Critical Response Group communications solutions for $106,998
• Authorize $88,000 for annual software maintenance for Incode (Tyler Technologies) for Municipal Court software system

The City Council approved a zoning change for a new residential subdivision and commercial lot. The decision includes requirements for an eight-foot sound barrier wall with a 12-inch mow strip. Additionally, the council authorized several payments and set dates for upcoming budget public hearings.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Authorized $88,000 for municipal court software maintenance (7-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with City of Graham for goods and services (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3704 regarding Sayers Lane right-of-way (7-0)
• Awarded $2,151,884.00 contract to Felix Construction for pump station rehabilitation (7-0)
• Authorized $106,998.00 purchase of communication solutions (7-0)
• Set August 12 public hearing dates for city and district revised budgets (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3702 zoning change for Precinct Line Road (7-0)

Crime Control and Prevention District Board

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will hold a budget work session to discuss the revised 2020-2021 budget and the proposed 2021-2022 budget. Public comments are allowed on agenda items. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Discussion of revised 2020-2021 Crime Control and Prevention District budget
• Discussion of proposed 2021-2022 Crime Control and Prevention District budget

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the revised 2020-2021 operating budget and the proposed 2021-2022 operating budget. They will also review revised and proposed capital projects budgets, as well as the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation operating and capital budgets. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Revised 2020-2021 operating budget
• Proposed 2021-2022 operating budget
• Revised 2020-2021 and proposed 2021-2022 capital projects budgets
• Revised 2020-2021 and proposed 2021-2022 Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation budgets

Library Board

The Library Board will vote on approving the revised Study Room Policy and the minutes from the May 27, 2021 meeting. They will also receive updates on library usage statistics, the Mayor's Summer Reading Club, Free Comic Book Day, and the reopening of The Maker Spot.

• Approve revised Study Room Policy
• Approve minutes of May 27, 2021 Library Board meeting
• Library Usage and Statistics Reports for May-June 2021
• Mayor's Summer Reading Club Update
• Free Comic Book Day Update

Keep NRH Beautiful Commission

The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving June minutes and electing a chair and vice chair. Discussion items cover beautification along Boulevard 26, results of the 2021 Photo Contest, an Environmental Education Survey, the Trash Bash event scheduled for September 25, the Adopt A Spot Program, and planning for remaining 2021 events and future 2022 ideas.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the commission
• Discussion of beautification efforts along Boulevard 26
• Review of results from the 2021 Photo Contest
• Discussion of Trash Bash event scheduled for September 25, 2021
• Discussion of the Adopt A Spot Program and remaining 2021 event schedule

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two zoning change requests from FW Western Ridge LLC for properties at 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road: one to Residential Infill Planned Development (RI-PD) and one to Nonresidential Planned Development (NR-PD). They will also discuss Transit Oriented Development zoning district standards and residential driveway standards, and consider several plat approvals.

• Public hearing for zoning change to RI-PD at 7201/7501 Precinct Line Road (8.506 acres)
• Public hearing for zoning change to NR-PD at 7201/7501 Precinct Line Road (0.767 acres)
• Preliminary plat of Century Hills Addition (8.991 acres at 8351 Davis Boulevard)
• Final plat of Lots 12-14, Block A, Hewitt Estates Phase 2 (1.744 acres at 7524 Frankie B Street)
• Amended plat of Lots 22R1 and 23R, Block 17, College Hill Addition (0.55 acres at 7400 College Circle South)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved two zoning changes for a Precinct Line Road property and approved three plat applications with conditions. A special use permit request was withdrawn.

• Approved PP 2021-01 (Century Hills Addition) with conditions (7-0)
• Approved FP 2021-02 (Hewitt Estates Phase 2) with conditions (7-0)
• Approved AP 2021-03 (College Hill Addition) with conditions (7-0)
• Approved ZC 2021-02 (C-1 to RI-PD) at 7201 & 7501 Precinct Line Road (7-0)
• Approved ZC 2021-04 (C-1 to NR-PD) at 7201 & 7501 Precinct Line Road (7-0)
• Withdrawn SUP 2021-06 (Permanent Accessory Building) at 7100 Bursey Road
• Approved June 17, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Continued discussion of residential driveway standards to next meeting

Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee

The Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on operations, including COVID-19 response, live release rates, and staffing. They will also discuss officer safety equipment and strategies to increase pet owner retention. The only action item is approval of minutes from December 2019.

• Approve minutes of December 11, 2019 meeting
• Animal Services response to COVID-19 and impact on operations
• Live animal release rates during pandemic
• Discussion of officer safety in the field and future equipment
• Discussion of current pet owner relinquishment practices and options to increase retention

Substandard Building Board

The Substandard Building Board will hold a public hearing to determine whether the structures and accumulation at 7405 Hightower Drive (Tracts 4B, 4B1 & 4B1B) are substandard or a nuisance and may order repair, demolition, or removal. The board will also consider approving minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting. Citizens may address the board on agenda or non-agenda matters during designated periods.

• Public hearing on substandard/nuisance status at 7405 Hightower Drive (Tracts 4B, 4B1 & 4B1B)
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2020 meeting
• Opportunity for citizen presentations and public comments

Landscape Review Board

The Landscape Review Board will consider a request from Embree Construction Group for a permit for nonconformity to Chapter 114 (Vegetation) of the city code at 5501 Rufe Snow Drive. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its April 12, 2021 meeting.

• Permit for nonconformity to Chapter 114 (Vegetation) at 5501 Rufe Snow Drive (0.602 acres, Lot 3 Block 4 Industrial Park Addition)
• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting

The Landscape Review Board approved a permit for nonconformity to the city's vegetation code for a 0.602-acre site. The request relates to a remodel and site upgrade project by Embree Construction Group. The board also approved the minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the April 12, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved LRB 2021-02 permit for nonconformity to Chapter 114 (Vegetation) at 5501 Rufe Snow Drive (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on the upcoming fiscal year budget, then meet in executive session to discuss potential real estate purchases and a code amendment on solicitors. During the regular meeting, they will consider a consent agenda that includes a $141,375 water meter purchase and an ordinance expanding school zones on Davis Boulevard and Northeast Parkway.

• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Work Session
• Executive session to deliberate purchase, exchange, or lease of 9111 Hawk Avenue, 6020 Walker Boulevard, and 5301 Davis Boulevard
• Purchase agreement with Atlas Utility Supply Company for Badger water meter reading units up to $141,375 as sole source
• Ordinance No. 3701 expanding school zone on Davis Boulevard (FM 1938) and establishing school zone on Northeast Parkway for Smithfield Elementary School
• Amendment No. 1 with GT Distributors for firearm equipment, increasing total contract to not exceed $219,000

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included approving the June 28 meeting minutes, a purchase agreement for water meter units, an ordinance expanding school zones, and an amendment to a cooperative purchasing agreement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 28, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved purchase agreement with Atlas Utility Supply for water meters up to $141,375 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance expanding school zones on Davis Boulevard and Northeast Parkway (7-0)
• Authorized city manager to execute amendment to cooperative purchasing agreement with GT Distributors (7-0)
• No action taken on items discussed in executive session

Sign Review Board

The North Richland Hills City Council, sitting as the Sign Review Board, will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Revest LLC for a sign code variance at 6428 Davis Boulevard. The item was postponed from the June 14, 2021 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and allow citizen comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on SRB 2021-02: variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) for 6428 Davis Boulevard (2.454 acres, Lot 7A, Johns Addition) requested by Revest LLC
• Approve minutes of the June 14, 2021 Sign Review Board meeting
• Citizen presentations on non-agenda matters
• Public comments on agenda items not scheduled as public hearings

The Sign Review Board approved a variance for Revest LLC to install non-typical vintage signage at 6428 Davis Boulevard, including wall signs on three building sides and a monument sign. The board amended the north side signage from 180 to 200 square feet. The board also approved the minutes of the June 14, 2021 meeting. Both votes were 7-0.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 Sign Review Board meeting (7-0)
• Approved SRB 2021-02 variance for signage at 6428 Davis Blvd, amending north side sign area from 180 to 200 sq ft (7-0)

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a consent agenda, public hearings, and general items. Key decisions include approving a replat for 4036 Rita Beth Street and another for 8114 Boulevard 26, as well as authorizing several contracts for equipment and services. The council will also consider appointing members to various boards and commissions.

• Authorize contract amendment with GT Distributors for public safety supplies not to exceed $219,000
• Replat of 0.163 acres at 4036 Rita Beth Street (RP 2021-05)
• Replat of 1.053 acres at 8114 Boulevard 26 (RP 2021-06)
• Approve copier lease ($169,365.12) and managed print services ($117,293.60)
• Approve $97,732.00 for fire station alerting system repairs from Motorola Solutions

The City Council approved the consent agenda, two replat requests, equipment leases, and a resolution appointing members to various boards and commissions. The manager was authorized to execute contracts for public safety supplies and copier equipment.

• Approved consent agenda 7-0
• Approved replat at 4036 Rita Beth Street 7-0
• Approved replat at 8114 Boulevard 26 7-0
• Authorized manager to execute copier lease agreement up to $169,365.12 7-0
• Authorized manager to execute managed print services agreement up to $117,293.60 7-0
• Approved purchase of fire station alerting system repairs from Motorola Solutions for $97,732.00 7-0
• Approved Resolution 2021-027 appointing members to boards and commissions 7-0
• Authorized manager to execute contract amendment with GT Distributors for public safety supplies up to $219,000 7-0

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Jim Fentress for property at 7905 Irish Drive. The request seeks relief from lot and area requirements and rules for accessory buildings under the city's zoning ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 28, 2021, and public comments.

• Variance request BA 2021-02 for 7905 Irish Drive (Lot 2, Block 1, Irish Meadows Section 1)
• Variance sought from Section 118-313 (lot and area requirements) and Section 118-718 (accessory buildings and structures)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a request for a variance regarding lot and area requirements and accessory buildings at 7905 Irish Drive. The board determined the hardship was self-imposed. The board also approved the minutes from the January 28, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the January 28, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Denied variance request BA 2021-02 for 7905 Irish Drive (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will first hold a work session to discuss Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning district standards. The regular meeting will then consider a replat request for a 1.053-acre lot at 8114 Boulevard 26 and approve minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting.

• Discussion of Transit Oriented Development zoning district standards
• Consideration of replat request RP 2021-06 for Lot 1R, Block H, Richland Oaks Addition (8114 Boulevard 26)
• Approval of June 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comments on scheduled agenda items
• Possible executive session for legal advice

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a replat request for a property in the Richland Oaks Addition. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 3, 2021, meeting.

• Approved RP 2021-06 replat of Lot 1R, Block H, Richland Oaks Addition at 8114 Boulevard 26 with conditions (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2021, meeting (6-0)

Keep NRH Beautiful Commission

The commission will consider approving minutes from the May meeting and discuss results from the first Adopt-a-Highway cleanup. Members will also review the Keep Texas Beautiful Conference, the 2020 Governor's Community Achievement Award application, and environmental education programs. Ideas for 2021 events and activities will be discussed.

• Approve minutes of May 18, 2021 meeting
• Discuss results of Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup #1
• Discuss Keep Texas Beautiful Conference
• Discuss results of 2020 Governor's Community Achievement Award Application
• Discuss Environmental Education Programs and ideas for 2021 events

Sign Review Board

The North Richland Hills Sign Review Board will hold public hearings on two requests for variances to the city's sign code at 5036 Rufe Snow Drive (from Barnett Signs) and 6428 Davis Boulevard (from Revest LLC). The board will also vote on approving minutes from a 2016 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance from Barnett Signs at 5036 Rufe Snow Drive (1.04 acres, Lot 2R Block 25 Snow Heights Addition)
• Public hearing on variance from Revest LLC at 6428 Davis Boulevard (2.454 acres, Lot 7A Johns Addition)
• Approval of June 27, 2016 meeting minutes

The Sign Review Board approved a variance request from Barnett Signs for Raising Cane's restaurant at 5036 Rufe Snow Drive, allowing wall signs on three sides and an oval logo sign and mural. The board also approved the June 27, 2016 meeting minutes (6-0) and postponed a separate variance request from Revest LLC at 6428 Davis Boulevard to June 28, 2021 due to the applicant's absence.

• Approved June 27, 2016 Sign Review Board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved SRB 2021-01 variance for Raising Cane's wall signs, oval logo, and mural (6-0)
• Postponed SRB 2021-02 variance request from Revest LLC to June 28, 2021 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the financial impact of Winter Storm Uri on ancillary electric costs during a work session. In the regular meeting, they will vote on consent agenda items including replats, a $69,000 engineering contract for a water storage tank rehabilitation, and a $63,750 software license renewal. Public hearings are scheduled for two zoning changes, while two other zoning requests have been withdrawn by the applicant. A resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act funds is also up for approval.

• Discussion of Winter Storm Uri's impact on electric ancillary service charges
• Replat of Lots 2R1 and 2R2 at 8605 Davis Boulevard (Watermere on the Preserve)
• Professional services agreement for design of College Hills Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation, not to exceed $69,000
• Renewal of Commvault Backup and Recovery software licenses, first-year payment $21,250, total $63,750
• Resolution accepting American Rescue Plan Act coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds

The City Council approved a zoning change from AG to R-PD for a 55-unit independent senior living complex at 8337 Davis Boulevard (6-0), and approved a zoning change from AG to R-2 for a single-family residence at 8400 Franklin Court (6-0). The consent agenda was approved 6-0, including replats, an engineering services contract for the College Hills Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation project (up to $69,000), and a three-year software license renewal ($63,750). A zoning request for 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road was withdrawn by the applicant. The council also discussed Winter Storm Uri electric costs but took no action.

• Approved senior-living zoning at 8337 Davis Blvd (6-0)
• Approved single-family zoning at 8400 Franklin Court (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0) including replats, engineering contract, and software renewal
• Withdrawn zoning request for 7201 & 7501 Precinct Line Road
• Discussed Winter Storm Uri electric costs ($481,029.97 owed); no action taken

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hear presentations on youth sports associations and TxDOT grant projects for trails, roadway, and sidewalk improvements. The board will also receive department updates on the Common Ground NRH Community Garden, NRH2O Family Water Park, capital projects, and maintenance. Previous meeting minutes are scheduled for approval.

• Approval of minutes from April 5, 2021 meeting
• Youth Sports Associations annual presentations
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) grant projects for trails, roadway and sidewalk improvements
• Common Ground NRH Community Garden and NRH2O Family Water Park updates
• Parks capital projects and maintenance operations updates

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss Transit Oriented Development zoning standards and items from the regular meeting. During the regular meeting, they will consider a replat at 4036 Rita Beth Street and hold a public hearing on a zoning change from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential at 8400 Franklin Court.

• Work session discussion on Transit Oriented Development zoning district standards
• Replat request for Lot 2R, Block 3, J.L. Autrey Addition at 4036 Rita Beth Street
• Public hearing for zoning change from AG (Agricultural) to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) at 8400 Franklin Court
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2021 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zoning change from Agricultural (AG) to Single-Family Residential (R-2) for 0.32 acres at 8400 Franklin Court, and approved a replat at 4036 Rita Beth Street with conditions. Both items passed 4-0. The commission also discussed potential revisions to transit oriented development district standards during the work session.

• Approved zoning change ZC 2021-06 from AG to R-2 at 8400 Franklin Court (4-0)
• Approved replat RP 2021-05 of Lot 2R, Block 3, J.L. Autrey Addition at 4036 Rita Beth Street with conditions (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will hear updates on the post-pandemic strategic plan, library usage statistics, and several programs including outdoor storytime, the Mayor's Summer Reading Club, and Free Comic Book Day. They will also discuss personnel updates, officer elections for September, and the next meeting date. The only action item is approving the April 22, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Post Pandemic Strategic Plan Report
• Library Usage and Statistics April 2021 Report
• Outdoor Storytime at Stormy Plaza Report
• Mayor's Summer Reading Club Update
• Free Comic Book Day Update

City Council

The council will consider approval of a consent agenda that includes several items. Items include authorizing a $111,112.57 purchase of grounds maintenance equipment for Iron Horse Golf Course. The council will also discuss a replat request for lots on Snider Street, a grant agreement for the North Texas Anti‑Gang Center, a zoning change from agricultural to single‑family residential on Precinct Line Road, and a resolution denying Oncor Electric’s cost‑recovery amendment.

• Authorize $111,112.57 purchase of grounds maintenance equipment for Iron Horse Golf Course
• Consider replat of Lots 3R and 4R, Block F, Smithfield Addition at 6525 and 6529 Snider Street
• Approve $17,500 (three‑month) and $70,000 per year grant agreement for North Texas Anti‑Gang Center with James Anthony Beisert
• Public hearing on zoning change from AG to R‑2 at 7351 Precinct Line Road
• Resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application to amend its distribution cost recovery factor

The City Council approved the consent agenda 7-0 and a special development plan for the Fountains at Iron Horse (7-0) with a dog park, and denied a special use permit for a secondhand goods dealer at 7651 Davis Boulevard. The work session included discussion of the quarterly financial report but no decisions.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0): minutes, grounds maintenance equipment purchase, replat, anti-gang center analyst agreement, bulletproof vest grant application
• Approved SDP 2020-03 for Fountains at Iron Horse with dog park location (7-0)
• Denied SUP 2021-01 for secondhand goods dealer at 7651 Davis Boulevard

Planning and Zoning Commission

The North Richland Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 3.459 acres at 8337 Davis Boulevard from Agricultural to Residential Planned Development. The commission will also discuss Transit Oriented Development zoning district standards and consider two replat requests. Two previously scheduled zoning cases at 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road have been withdrawn by the applicant and will be readvertised.

• Public hearing on ZC 2021-01: rezone 3.459 acres at 8337 Davis Boulevard from AG to R-PD
• Discussion of Transit Oriented Development zoning district standards in work session
• Replat RP 2021-03: 2.52 acres at 8605 Davis Boulevard (Watermere on the Preserve)
• Replat RP 2021-04: 0.42 acres at 4904 Marilyn Lane (Richland Terrace Addition)
• Two zoning cases (ZC 2021-02, ZC 2021-04) at 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road withdrawn by applicant

The Commission approved a zoning change from agricultural to residential planned development for a 3.459-acre site. Two replat requests were also approved with conditions. Two other zoning change requests were withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved zoning change ZC 2021-01 from AG to R-PD at 8337 Davis Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved replat RP 2021-03 for 2.52 acres at 8605 Davis Boulevard with conditions (6-0)
• Approved replat RP 2021-04 for 0.42 acres at 4904 Marilyn Lane with conditions (6-0)
• Withdrew zoning change ZC 2021-02 at 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road
• Withdrew zoning change ZC 2021-04 at 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road
• Approved May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Postponed discussion of Transit Oriented Development zoning district standards

Keep NRH Beautiful Commission

The Keep NRH Beautiful Commission will consider approving minutes from April and discuss several items including rescheduling the Adopt A Highway Cleanup, the Yard of the Month program, the Keep Texas Beautiful Conference, and 2021 event ideas. No formal votes on policy or spending are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from April 20, 2021 meeting
• Discuss rescheduling Adopt A Highway Cleanup #1
• Discuss Yard of the Month program
• Discuss Keep Texas Beautiful Conference
• Discuss 2021 events and activity ideas

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 2020 and receive informational reports. The agenda includes a director's report on 2020 year in review and development trends, along with updates on the November 2020 Street Bond Project, an Economic Development Administration Grant, and City Point Development. Marketing initiatives such as online communications and Dine NRH will also be reviewed.

• Approve minutes of the March 11, 2020, Economic Development Committee meeting
• Director's report: 2020 Year in Review and development trends
• Update on November 2020 Street Bond Project
• Update on Economic Development Administration Grant
• Update on City Point Development

Teen Court Advisory Board

The Teen Court Advisory Board will discuss, interview, and award the Teen Court Scholarship. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the June 15, 2020 meeting and receive an update on Teen Court proceedings. Citizens may address the board on agenda items or unrelated matters during the public comment periods.

• Approve minutes of the June 15, 2020 Teen Court Advisory Board meeting
• Teen Court Scholarship – discuss, interview, and award
• Receive update on Teen Court proceedings

City Council

The City Council will canvass the May 1 general election results and swear in newly elected council members for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7. Under the consent agenda, they will consider authorizing a $1,022,812 annual contract for citywide concrete services and a $245,550 agreement for traffic signal software. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal advice on the City's solicitors and handbills ordinance.

• Canvass election results and swear in new council members for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7
• Authorize $1,022,812 annual contract with Apex Concrete Construction and DFW Double D Contracting for citywide concrete services
• Approve $245,550 agreement with Iteris, Inc. for traffic signal software and equipment via sole source
• Authorize interlocal agreement with City of Carrollton for slurry seal purchases
• Executive session on legal advice regarding Chapter 18 solicitors and handbills ordinance

The City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-023 to canvass the results of the May 1, 2021 General Election, officially declaring the winners for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing contracts for concrete services, traffic signal software, and an interlocal agreement with Carrollton for goods and services.

• Approved Resolution 2021-023 canvassing May 1 election results (7-0)
• Approved April 26, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Authorized non-exclusive concrete contracts with Apex Concrete and DFW Double D (up to $1,022,812 annually)
• Authorized agreement with Iteris, Inc. for traffic signal software and equipment (up to $245,550)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with City of Carrollton for purchase of goods and services

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning changes and special use permits. Items include a replat for two lots on Snider Street, zoning changes for properties on Precinct Line Road (with two requests to postpone), and special use permits for a vehicle storage facility and a secondhand goods dealer.

• Replat of Lots 3R and 4R at 6525 and 6529 Snider Street (RP 2021-02)
• Zoning change from AG to R-2 at 7351 Precinct Line Road (ZC 2021-05)
• Zoning change from C-1 to RI-PD at 7201 and 7501 Precinct Line Road (ZC 2021-02) – applicant requests postponement to May 20
• Special use permit for vehicle storage at 4005 Rufe Snow Drive (SUP 2020-07)
• Special use permit for secondhand goods dealer at 7651 Davis Boulevard (SUP 2021-01)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a replat and three zoning changes, including one to convert agricultural land to single-family residential. The commission also approved a special development plan and a special use permit for a secondhand goods dealer. A request for a vehicle storage facility was denied, and two zoning requests were continued to a future meeting.

• Approved replat of Smithfield Addition (RP 2021-02) with conditions
• Approved zoning change from AG to R-2 at 7351 Precinct Line Road (ZC 2021-05)
• Continued public hearing for zoning changes at 7201/7501 Precinct Line Road to May 20
• Approved Special Development Plan for Fountains at Iron Horse (SDP 2020-03)
• Denied Special Use Permit for vehicle storage facility at 4005 Rufe Snow Drive (SUP 2020-07)
• Approved Special Use Permit for secondhand goods dealer at 7651 Davis Boulevard (SUP 2021-01)
• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting
• Met in work session to discuss agenda items

City Council

The council will consider several agenda items, including approval of a services agreement up to $91,000, amendments to mobile food vendor regulations, and public hearings for special‑use drive‑through permits. It will also discuss extensions for Grand Opening Sign Permits and consider two financing measures: a general‑obligation bond series and waterworks/sewer revenue certificates. The meeting includes a work session, a regular session, and an executive session for legal advice.

• Approve services agreement with Nasser Ozzie dba NTX Umpire Association, not to exceed $91,000 for FY2021
• Amend Ordinance No. 3689 to modify rules for Mobile Food Vendors and establish an annual permit fee
• Public hearing on Triangle Engineering’s special use permit for a drive‑through building at the 8600 block of Davis Boulevard
• Consider Ordinance No. 3691 authorizing issuance of "General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2021" with a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax levy
• Consider Ordinance No. 3692 authorizing issuance of "Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System (Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021" with an ad valorem tax levy

The City Council approved a special use permit for a Dutch Bros Coffee drive-through at 8600 Davis Boulevard and another at 5205 Rufe Snow Drive. The council also approved an ordinance establishing an annual permit fee for mobile food vendors and approved the consent agenda items, including a $91,000 agreement for umpire services.

• Approved SUP 2020-09 for Dutch Bros Coffee at 8600 Davis Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved SUP 2021-04 for Dutch Bros Coffee at 5205 Rufe Snow Drive (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3688 for mobile food vendor regulations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3689 establishing mobile food unit permit fee (7-0)
• Approved Services Agreement with NTX Umpire Association up to $91,000 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved replat of Tapp Addition lots 3R2R and 4R1R (7-0)
• Approved amended plat of Urban Trails Addition Phase 1 (Mayor abstained)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss Transit Oriented Development zoning district standards. The regular meeting includes public hearings for three special use permits: a cigarette and cigar shop at 5121 Davis Boulevard, and two drive-through buildings in the 8600 block of Davis Boulevard and at 5205 Rufe Snow Drive. Also on the agenda are a replat at 5205/5207 Rufe Snow Drive and an amended plat for Urban Trails Addition Phase 1 on Reis Lane.

• Public hearing for special use permit for cigarette/cigar shop at 5121 Davis Boulevard (SUP 2021-02)
• Public hearing for special use permit for drive-through building in 8600 block of Davis Boulevard (SUP 2020-09)
• Public hearing for special use permit for drive-through building at 5205 Rufe Snow Drive (SUP 2021-04)
• Replat of Lots 3R2R and 4R1R, Block 1, Tapp Addition at 5205 and 5207 Rufe Snow Drive (RP 2021-01)
• Amended plat of Urban Trails Addition Phase 1 in the 7500 block of Reis Lane (AP 2021-02)

The Commission approved special use permits for two drive-through buildings and an amended plat for Urban Trails Addition Phase 1. A request for a cigarette and cigar shop permit was denied. The body also approved a replat for properties on Rufe Snow Drive with conditions.

• Approved minutes of April 1, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Denied SUP 2021-02 for cigarette and cigar shop at 5121 Davis Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved SUP 2020-09 for drive-through building in 8600 block of Davis Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved SUP 2021-04 for drive-through building at 5205 Rufe Snow Drive (6-0)
• Approved RP 2021-01 replat at 5205 and 5207 Rufe Snow Drive with conditions (6-0)
• Approved AP 2021-02 amended plat for Urban Trails Addition Phase 1 in 7500 block of Reis Lane (5-0-1)

Landscape Review Board

The Landscape Review Board (City Council sitting as the board) will consider a request from Younger Partners for a permit for nonconformity to Chapter 114 (Vegetation) of the city code at 5503 Rufe Snow Drive. They will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 2019 meeting. Public comments are accepted before the items are discussed.

• Approve minutes of October 28, 2019 Landscape Review Board meeting
• Consideration of LRB 2021-01: permit for nonconformity to vegetation code at 5503 Rufe Snow Drive (5.4 acres, Lots 1R and 2, Block 4, Industrial Park Addition)

The Landscape Review Board approved a permit for a nonconformity at 5503 Rufe Snow Drive, allowing the applicant to use native grass and specific trees in areas without irrigation. The board also approved the minutes from a previous meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved October 28, 2019 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved landscape nonconformity permit at 5503 Rufe Snow Drive (6-0)

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will discuss revisions to the Mobile Food Unit Ordinance and consider joining the 2021 Tarrant County Transportation Bond program to secure matching funds for local roadway projects. The council will hold public hearings on a special development plan for industrial use at 6608 Davis Boulevard and a secondary living unit request at 8213 Forrest Lane. Additionally, the council will vote on consent agenda items including fire department equipment purchases, annual food service contracts, and pool repair agreements. These actions will determine local business regulations, neighborhood infrastructure funding, and land use approvals.

• Consider Resolution No. 2021-022 to join the 2021 Tarrant County Transportation Bond program for roadway projects
• Public hearing on SDP 2021-02 for industrial use at 6608 Davis Boulevard
• Public hearing on SUP 2021-03 for a secondary living unit at 8213 Forrest Lane
• Approve $59,453.52 for Fire Department wireless routers from CDW-Government and Crosspoint Communications
• Approve annual food service contracts with Sysco, Ben E. Keith, and Flowers Baking Co. up to $200,000

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including wireless routers and food service contracts. They also approved a special development plan for industrial uses at 6608 Davis Boulevard.

• Approved consent agenda items (6-0)
• Approved wireless routers purchase ($59,453.52)
• Approved food service products contract ($200,000)
• Approved pool repair amendment ($75,000)
• Approved SDP 2021-02 for 6608 Davis Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved SUP 2021-03 for 8213 Forrest Lane (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will vote on forwarding a recommendation to City Council to readopt the NRH Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance. They will also discuss the draft FY 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program Budget. The meeting includes department updates on NRH2O Family Water Park, parks capital projects, and maintenance.

• Approval of minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting
• Forward recommendation to City Council to readopt the NRH Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance
• Discussion and presentation of draft FY 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program Budget
• Update on NRH2O Family Water Park operations
• Community Service Monthly Reports for January and February

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider a special use permit for an accessory building and secondary living unit at 8213 Forrest Lane, and a special development plan for industrial and light manufacturing uses at 6608 Davis Boulevard. The work session will discuss Transit Oriented Development zoning district standards.

• PUBLIC HEARING: Special Use Permit SUP 2021-03 for an addition to a permanent accessory building for a secondary living unit and carport at 8213 Forrest Lane (1.943 acres, Woodbert Addition)
• PUBLIC HEARING: Special Development Plan SDP 2021-02 for industrial and light manufacturing uses at 6608 Davis Boulevard (1.317 acres, Smithfield Addition)
• Work session to discuss Transit Oriented Development zoning district standards
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for a secondary living unit and a Special Development Plan for industrial uses. No public comments were heard during the public hearings.

• Approved minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP 2021-03 for 8213 Forrest Lane (6-0)
• Approved Special Development Plan SDP 2021-02 for 6608 Davis Boulevard (6-0)

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council meets via video conference to consider a consent agenda with several contracts and bids, a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant program, a parking restriction on Janetta Drive, and a salary adjustment for public safety employees. The council also will discuss real estate acquisitions in executive session.

• Approve 2.5% salary increase for sworn public safety employees and restore prior pay reduction for general and contract employees
• Award bids for North Hills Drive and Nor'East Drive: $278,255 concrete and $761,841 asphalt work
• Authorize $210,000 media advertising agreement with StraTact Media Group for NRH 2O Family Water Park
• Consider final plat of 9.067 acres in the 6300-6400 blocks of Iron Horse Boulevard (Wolff Iron Horse Addition)
• Executive session to deliberate purchase/exchange/lease of 5301 Davis Boulevard and properties on Smithfield Road and Center Street

The City Council approved a consent agenda, a 2.5% salary increase for public safety employees, and a $334,106 Community Development Block Grant program. The council also awarded contracts for North Hills Drive and Northeast Drive road projects.

• Approved consent agenda 7-0
• Approved 2.5% pay increase for sworn public safety employees 7-0
• Approved restoration of pay reduction for general service employees 7-0
• Approved $334,106 CDBG grant program 7-0
• Awarded concrete work contract $278,255.50 7-0
• Awarded asphalt work contract $761,840.95 7-0
• Approved tree trimming services not to exceed $95,862 7-0
• Authorized media advertising agreement not to exceed $210,000 7-0

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session on NRH2O Water Park operations. Agenda includes a public hearing for a special use permit for a quick service restaurant at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive, and consideration of suspending building permit fees for home repairs related to the February 2021 disaster. Consent items include a $737,815.50 sewer project contract and a $57,317 annual document management services agreement. Council also will consider issuing up to $875,000 in certificates of obligation.

• Public hearing on special use permit for quick service restaurant at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive
• Award of $737,815.50 contract to Insituform Technologies for Big Fossil 24" Interceptor Project
• Ordinance temporarily suspending building permit fees for home repairs after February 2021 disaster
• Resolution to issue $875,000 in certificates of obligation
• Cooperative purchase agreement with MCCi for document management services at $57,317 annually

The City Council voted 7-0 to temporarily suspend building permit and inspection fees for home repairs related to the February 2021 winter storm, valid through May 14. Council also approved a special use permit for a Smoothie King at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive with drive-through waivers, a replat on Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line Road, and authorized publication of a notice to issue up to $875,000 in certificates of obligation. All other agenda items, including a sewer project contract and a document management agreement, were approved unanimously.

• Approved temporary suspension of building permit and inspection fees for winter-storm home repairs for 90 days (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for a quick-service restaurant (Smoothie King) at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive with two drive-through waivers (7-0)
• Approved replat of 3.31 acres at 8616 and 8624 Davis Boulevard and 8612 Precinct Line Road (7-0)
• Received FY2020 audited financial report and single audit as presented (7-0)
• Authorized publication of notice of intention to issue up to $875,000 in certificates of obligation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, document management contract, anti-gang grant application, Big Fossil interceptor project award, and committee appointments (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a final plat request for a 9.067-acre property on Iron Horse Boulevard. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a quick service restaurant at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive.

• Final plat request for 9.067 acres in the 6300-6400 blocks of Iron Horse Boulevard
• Special use permit request for a quick service restaurant at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the January 21 meeting and two development requests: a final plat for Wolff Iron Horse Addition and a special use permit for a quick-service restaurant at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive. The meeting was conducted via video conference.

• Approved January 21 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Wolff Iron Horse Addition (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for quick-service restaurant at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the quarterly financial report and hold an executive session on real property in the 6800-7100 block of Glenview Drive. During the regular meeting, they will consider consent agenda items including a $58,112.88 contract for landscape chemicals and a $120,000 purchase of fitness equipment, as well as several grant resolutions for fire and police equipment. A key action is a proposed declaration of local disaster due to the severe winter storm event.

• Quarterly financial report for period ending December 31, 2020
• Executive session to deliberate purchase/exchange/lease of real property in 6800-7100 block of Glenview Drive
• Approve RFB No. 21-003 to Horizon Distributors for landscape chemicals and supplies, $58,112.88
• Authorize purchase of fitness equipment for NRH Centre from Advanced Healthstyles Fitness Equipment, $120,000
• Declaration of local disaster due to severe winter storm event

The City Council approved the 2021 Preventive Street Maintenance Program covering 74 streets at a cost of $1,763,978, and authorized an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County to rehabilitate Stonybrooke Drive. The consent agenda, including purchases and grant applications, was also approved 7-0. No action was taken on the disaster declaration for the severe winter storm.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0): minutes, landscape chemical purchase ($58,112.88), fitness equipment ($120,000), and three grant applications
• Approved $1,763,978 preventive street maintenance program for 74 streets (7-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Tarrant County to resurface Stonybrooke Drive (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a quick service restaurant at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive. They will also consider a replat of lots at 8616 and 8624 Davis Boulevard and 8612 Precinct Line Road, and receive a development activity report. The meeting is conducted via video conference due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing and consideration of special use permit (SUP 2020-08) for a quick service restaurant at 5600 Rufe Snow Drive (1.98 acres)
• Consideration of replat (RP 2020-11) of Lots 1R, 3R, 4R, Block 1, Gibson Addition, 3.31 acres at 8616/8624 Davis Blvd and 8612 Precinct Line Road
• Review of 2019-2020 Development Activity Report

City Council

The City Council will discuss service level requirements for solid waste and recycling proposals. They will also consider consent agenda items including amendments to TAG Center administrator and analyst agreements, grant applications for violence against women and victim assistance programs, and interlocal agreements for slurry seal purchases. An executive session is scheduled to deliberate on real property at Lot 8, Block 33, Nor'East Addition, north of 5301 Davis Boulevard.

• Discuss service level requirements for solid waste and recycling services
• Authorize fourth amendment to TAG Center Administrator Agreement increasing compensation to $157,660.10
• Authorize seventh amendment to TAG Center Analyst Agreement increasing compensation to $77,381.20
• Consider resolutions for FY22 grant applications: Violence Against Women, General Victim Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial
• Call May 1, 2021 City Council Election and appoint ex-officio member to Planning and Zoning Commission

The City Council approved a resolution calling the May 1, 2021 general election for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 and authorized a joint election agreement with Tarrant County. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included pay increases for the Texas Anti-Gang Center administrator and analyst, several grant applications, and interlocal agreements for slurry seal services. Greg Stamps was appointed as an ex-officio member of the Planning and Zoning Commission through June 2022. During the work session, the council discussed solid waste and recycling service requirements but took no formal action.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-011 calling May 1, 2021 City Council election (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, anti-gang agreements, grant applications, and interlocal agreements (7-0)
• Appointed Greg Stamps as ex-officio member to Planning and Zoning Commission through June 30, 2022 (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting via video conference due to COVID-19. Action items include approval of minutes from December 7, 2020. Discussions will cover updates on the Common Ground NRH Community Garden, NRH2O Family Water Park, and various parks capital projects and maintenance.

• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes
• Common Ground NRH Community Garden update
• NRH2O Family Water Park update
• Parks Capital Projects update
• Parks Maintenance and Operations update

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from its September 24, 2020 meeting, hear public comments, and hold a public hearing on a variance request from Sterling Woods for a lot at 8721 Everglade Drive. The variance seeks relief from Section 118-313 lot and area requirements for a 0.207‑acre parcel (Lot 2, Block 1, Harmon Farms). The meeting is being held by telephone and video conference due to COVID‑19 health guidelines.

• Approve minutes of the September 24, 2020 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting
• Public comments period for citizens to address agenda items
• Public hearing on variance request (BA 2021-01) from Sterling Woods for 8721 Everglade Drive, 0.207 acres
• Meeting conducted via telephone and video conference per COVID‑19 safety measures
• Public may submit written comments by email or use appearance cards available online

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance from lot and area requirements for a patio cover at 8721 Everglade Drive, with a condition that the applicant use upgraded building materials. The vote was 4-1, with Board Member Koons opposing. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the September 24, 2020 meeting.

• Approved variance BA 2021-01 from Section 118-313 for a patio cover at 8721 Everglade Drive, conditioned on upgraded building materials (4-1)
• Approved minutes of September 24, 2020 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The North Richland Hills City Council will meet via video conference to consider infrastructure contracts, equipment purchases, and changes to floodplain parking regulations. The agenda also includes appointments to local boards and a public hearing on parking surfaces. The proposed parking regulation changes and solicitation moratorium extension directly affect property use and local business operations.

• Construction contract for Matson Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements with Excel 4 Construction, LLC for $228,896.50
• Engineering design agreements for Glenview Drive West Project (up to $352,400) and Bedford Euless Road Project (up to $402,000)
• Public hearing on amendments to floodplain parking regulations (Ordinance No. 3679)
• Purchase of a valve maintenance trailer for Public Works for $89,653.56
• Purchase of an explosive ordnance disposal robot for law enforcement for $62,801.38

The City Council approved an ordinance allowing permeable parking surfaces in floodplains and authorized construction contracts for sewer and road improvements. They also approved professional service agreements for street projects and appointed members to a tax reinvestment zone board.

• Approved Ordinance 3679 for permeable parking surfaces in floodplains (7-0)
• Approved Matson Street sanitary sewer improvements contract ($228,896.50) (7-0)
• Approved engineering design services for Glenview Drive West project ($352,400) (7-0)
• Approved engineering design services for Bedford Euless Road project ($402,000) (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1/1A board (7-0)
• Approved purchase of valve maintenance trailer ($89,653.56) (7-0)
• Approved purchase of explosive ordnance disposal robot ($62,801.38) (7-0)
• Approved grant application for homeland security program ($5,000) (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to parking surface regulations in floodplain areas, and consider an amended plat for a property at 7625 Glenview Drive. They will also approve minutes from the December 2020 meeting.

• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 118, Article VII regarding parking surfaces on public property within a floodplain
• Consideration of an amended plat for Lots 7R1 and 7R2, Block A, Calloway Farm Addition, 3.517 acres at 7625 Glenview Drive
• Approve minutes of the December 3, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Public comments accepted on agenda items (excluding public hearings)

City Council

This meeting includes a public hearing on a budget amendment (Ordinance No. 3678), consideration of a reimbursement resolution not to exceed $20,225,000, a second one-year contract extension with Republic Waste Services for solid waste and recycling, and a vote to fill a City Council vacancy. Consent agenda items include payments for medical supplies ($123,998) and public safety radio infrastructure ($174,240), along with acceptance of a $62,801.38 homeland security grant.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 3678, amending the FY 2020/2021 Adopted Budget
• Reimbursement Resolution No. 2021-002 for up to $20,225,000
• Second one-year contract extension with Republic Waste Services for solid waste and recycling
• Action to fill a City Council vacancy per City Charter Article V, Section 7
• Consent items: medical supplies payment ($123,998) and radio system infrastructure payment ($174,240)

The City Council approved a budget amendment for street projects and authorized a final one-year contract extension for waste services. The council also appointed Kelvin Deupree to fill the vacant Place 7 seat.

• Approved budget amendment for street bond projects ($16.1M)
• Approved final one-year contract extension for Republic Waste Services
• Approved reimbursement resolution for street projects ($20.2M)
• Appointed Kelvin Deupree to fill Place 7 council vacancy