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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL,
7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, FEBRUARY 8, 1982
7:30 P.M.
1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order February 8, 1982,
at 7:30 p.m.
2. Present:
Dick Faram
Jim Kenna
J. C. Hubbard
Wiley Thomas
Jim Ramsey
Dave Freeman
Sharyl Groves
Staff :
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Moore
Cecil Forester
Richard Albin
Rex McEntire
3. The invocation was given by Councilman Hubbard.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor
ROLL CALL
Councilmen
Councilwoman
Acting City Manager
City Secretary
Director Public Works/Utilities
City Engineer
City Attorney
INVOCATION
Mayor Faram introduced Mr. Rodger Line, new City Manager
for North Richland Hills.
4. Councilwoman Groves moved, seconded by Councilman Thomas,
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
January 25, 1982.
Motion carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR
MEETING JANUARY 25,
1982
APPROVED
5. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves,
to approve the minutes of the special meeting
January 26, 1982.
Motion carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING JANUARY 26,
1982
APPROVED
6. Mr. Horvath stated that on January 25, 1982, he was instructed
to contact the owners of a three acre site near Area Six.
The homeowners in the area wanted the city to purchase the
property for a park site. A price of $15,000.00 per acre
had been quoted to the homeowners. Mr. Horvath stated he
had contacted the owner of the property, Mrs. Donna Smith,
and she advised him the property had been listed for
$300,040.00. The quote of $15,000.00 per acre had been
underestimated.
REPORT FROM ACTING
CITY MANAGER ON
PARK SITE
ACQUISITION
February 8, 1982
Page 2
Mayor Faram asked if the price was negotiable.
Mr. Horvath stated he did not think the price would
be negotiable.
Mr. McEntire stated he thought there might be some
grounds for negotiation. Mr. McEntire stated if the
Council wanted, he would pursue the matter.
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna,
to authorize the City Attorney to pursue negotiations.
Motion carried 6-0.
7. Mayor Faram advised the Council that the Staff had asked
that this item be postponed for further study.
CONSIDERATION OF
K-9 PATROL UNIT
POSTPONED
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
to postpone this item for further study.
Motion carried 6-0.
8. Mr. Horvath stated the funds to purchase these trucks
would come from Revenue Sharing. Mr. Horvath
stated eight agencies were sent bid forms and four
replied. Mr. Horvath stated the staff recommended
the bid of Dodge of Arlington in the amount of
$18,277.39, be approved.
CONSIDERATION OF
BIDS FOR TWO (2)
ONE TON TRUCKS -
PUBLIC WORKS DEPART-
MENT
APPROVED
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman,
to accept the bid of Dodge of Arlington in the amount of
$18,277.39.
Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Forester if he had a
preference.
Mr. Forester replied no.
Councilman Kenna asked if the trucks were really needed
in light of some other problems.
Mr. Horvath stated the staff felt there was an urgent
need for the two trucks. One would be used with the
asphalt machine and the other for concrete.
Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Groves,
to amend the motion to state "award the bid per the
specifications and bid."
Amended motion carried 5-1; Councilmen Freeman, Ramsey, Kenna,
and Thomas and Councilwoman Groves voting for; Councilman Hubbard
voting against.
Original motion as amended carried 6-0.
9. Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna,
to approve partial payment to Stolaruk Corporation in
the amount of $2,268.22 for Davis Boulevard Water
System Extensions.
Motion carried 6-0.
10. Mr. R. H. Thrasher, 6704 Starnes Road appeared before
the Council. Mr. Thrasher stated he wanted to make
the Council aware of a hidden 1% sales tax on utility
bills. Mr. Thrasher stated he had been trying to find
out for two years what the tax was used for.
City Attorney McEntire advised Mr. Thrasher he would
find out for him what the tax was used for.
Mr. Tommy Beck, 3801 Scruggs, appeared before the
Council. Mr. Beck stated he had been elected as
spokesman for a citizen committee. Mr. Beck stated
he wanted to speak about the lawsuit on Walker
Construction Company's building on Linma Lane.
Mayor Faram advised Mr. Beck this was in litigation
and he would have to let the City Attorney respond.
Mr. Beck stated he was not going to ask questions
concerning the litigation. Mr. Beck stated his
group only wanted the Council to be aware of their
position on the situation.
Mr. Beck stated that they, as a citizen committee wanted
the Council to take action on the matter and make
the Company comply with the City Ordinances and laws.
Mr. McEntire stated there had been some problems
with this suit, but the city intended to go forward
with it.
February 8, 1982
Page 3
CONSIDERATION OF
PARTIAL PAYMENT,
ESTIMATE If 2, TO
STOLARUK CORPORATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,268.22 FOR
DA VI S BOULEVARD
WATER SYSTEM
EXTENSIONS
APPROVED
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
February 8, 1982
Page 4
11. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of February 8, 1982.
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ADJOURNMENT
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