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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1982-04-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTH- EAST LOOP 820, APRIL 26, 1982, 7:30 P.M. 1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order April 26, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. 2. Present: Dick Faram Harold Newman Jim Ramsey Dick Fisher J. C. Hubbard Richard Davis Jim Kenna Marie Hinkle Staff: Rodger N. Line Jeanet te Moore Dennis Horvath Richard Albin Rex McEntire Cecil Forester Margie Nash Mark Hannon Carl Greenfield CALL TO ORDER Mayor ROLL CALL Councilmen Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Manager City Engineer City Attorney Director Public Works/Utilities Planning and Zoning Member Planning and Zoning Member Planning and Zoning Member 3. The invocation was given by Councilwoman Hinkle. INVOCATION 4. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 1982. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEET- ING, APRIL 12, 1982 APPROVED 5. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to approve partial payment to J. D. Griffith Company in the amount of $86,244.30, Estimate Number 1, Lewis Drive Storm Drainage System, funds appropriated from General Fund Surplus. Motion carried 7-0. CONSIDERATION OF PARTIAL PAYMENT ESTIMATE NUMBER 1, TO J. D. GRIFFITH COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,244.30-LEWIS DRIVE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM APPROVED 6. Mayor Faram advised the Council that bids were advertised in the newspaper for three consecutive weeks and bid speci- fications were sent to three prospective bidders. Only one bid was submitted. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to accept the bid of Gene Hill Company in the amount of $23,900.00, funds to be appropriated from Revenue Sharing. Councilman Hubbard asked Mr. Forester if he knew why the other companies did not submit a bid. Mr. Forester stated he had contacted one of the prospective bidders and they advised him they could not meet the speci- fications and felt it would be too time-consuming to explain their exceptions to the specifications. Mr. Forester stated the third company had just recently asked to be placed on the bidding list and did not respond. Councilman Kenna asked if the input would be by card and if two cards would be needed. Mr. Forester stated the input would be by card, but only one card would be needed. Mr. Line read the specifications which stated the system was designed as a one card system, but cards could be simultaneously entered in order to activate two fuel pumps at the same time. Councilman Fisher asked if there would be any return on the investment. Mr. Forester stated control cards would be kept. Mr. Forester stated there was a control problem at the present time. Mayor Faram asked what safeguards there would be and would you be able to know what person was using the card. Mr. Horvath stated there would be a daily and monthly print-out of who used the card and what vehicle they were driving. Mayor Faram asked if there would be one card per vehicle and one card per person. Mr. Forester stated there would be one card per person but there could be more than one card per vehicle. Each card would have a vehicle code number and a personnel number as well. Motion to approve carried 7-0. April 26, 1982 Page Two CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR NEW ELECTRONIC FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM APPROVED 7. Mayor Faram advised the Council this resolution would remove the former Mayor Pro Tem and authorize Mayor Pro Tem Jim Ramsey. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to approve Resolution Number 82-13. Motion carried 7-0. 8. Mayor Faram presented the following resolution: "Whereas, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas must maintain adequate insurance protection to prevent any liabili- ties or losses incurred by the City from becoming an unnecessary burden to its taxpayers; and WHEREAS, the costs to provide such insurance are rising annually at an alarming rate; and WHEREAS, the time had come to renew the City's insurance policies; and WHEREAS, the City desired to obtain the best insurance coverage at the best price; and WHEREAS, Mr. Vic Smith, a Citizen of North Richland Hills and a member of the insurance profession, providing his pro- fessional advice and guidance at no cost to the City; and WHEREAS, Mr. vic Smith's recommendations, based upon his review of the City's insurance needs and his evaluation of the bids that were received, will save the taxpayers more than $100,000 during the next three years; now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, hereby recognizes and commends Mr. Vic Smith and extends its appreciation on behalf of all of the Citizens of North Richland Hills for his good citizenship and outstanding service to the City." Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Ramsey, to approve Resolution Number 82-14. Motion carrried 7-0. April 26, 1982 Page Three CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHOR- IZING SIGNATURES FOR CITY'S BANK ACCOUNTS APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 82-13 RESOLUTION - SPECIAL RECOGNITION APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 82-14 April 26, 1982 Page Four 9. Reverend James Madnick, Christian Temple School, appeared before the Council. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Reverend Madnick stated he wanted to comment on the recent acci- dent that caused a part of the City to have to be evacuated, in- cluding the school. Reverend Madnick stated it was a job well done. The response and assistance from the Fire, Police, Public Works, utility and Staff was great. Reverend Madnick stated the police Department and utility Department were on hand and arranging transportation. Reverend Madnick made special note of the profes- sionalism exhibited by the Water Superintendent in assisting with the evacuation. Reverend Madnick stated the evacuees were met at the church by a lady from the Library, Mrs. Tiffany Nourse, who had everything well organized and under control. Reverend Madnick stated that upon his arrival, thanks to Mrs. Nourse, he had little to do. Reverend Madnick stated the City Manager, Mr. Rodger Line, personally visited the church to check on the evacuees. Reverend Madnick stated there was not one injury or anyone upset. Reverend Madnick stated the evacuation was used as an example in class the next day to show how the City government worked and cooperated with the citizens. Reverend Madnick stated he could only find one thing that needed to be improved in the evacuation plan and that was to provide Mrs. Nourse at the church with an identification badge. Reverend Madnick stated that Mrs. Nourse was firm in her leadership and by her warm personality many of the evacuees felt she was a church social worker. Reverend Madnick presented the following scroll signed by the teachers and students of Christian Temple: "We the students and Staff of Christian Temple School present this scroll as an expression of our appreciation of the officials and employees of the City of North Richland Hills as set forth in the following: During a recent emergency caused by the breakage of a liquid petroleum gas line, we were required to evacuate the school. This was accomplished quickly, smoothly, gently, and comfortably because of the fine performance of the police and fire personnel. On arrival at the shelter, provided through preplanning of the city officials, we were met by more city employees and our comfort was provided for in a rather nice way. The cooperation of the city personnel with the Red Cross personnel created a solution that proved to be more than workable; it was very impressive for its consideration of spiritual needs in addition to the physical needs of all involved. April 26, 1982 Page Five We have always received the very finest and prompt response from the Police and Fire Departments. We have now seen all of the city staff, including the very fine personnel of the utility Department, work in unison for the good of citizens of the city. A real lesson in American government and history. God bless you and thank you - each one." Mayor Faram, on behalf of the staff, expressed his appreciation to Reverend Madnick for his comments. Mayor Faram advised Reverend Madnick that Mr. Line had called a meeting of his staff members after the emergency to try and find out how the plan could be improved. Councilman Ramsey stated, that based on Reverend Madnick's fine presentation, he would like to recognize Mr. Dennis Horvath for getting the plan together. 10. There being no further items on the agenda for consideration, Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of April 26, 1982. ADJOURNMENT dÍ;.v~ l.ck Faram, Mayor ATTEST: