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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1982-10-11 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, OCTOBER 11, 1982 - 7:30 P.M. 1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order October 11, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. 2. Present: Dick Faram Jim Ramsey Jim Kenna Richard Davis J. C. Hubbard Dick Fisher Harold Newman Marie Hinkle STAFF: Rodger N. Line Jeanette Moore Rex McEntire Dennis Horvath Richard Albin Gene Riddle Lou Spiegel BOARD MEMBERS: George Tucker Margie Nash Don Bowen PRESS: Jeff Yeates CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mayor Pro Tem ROLL CALL Councilmen Councilwoman City Manager City Secretary City Attorney Assistant City Manager City Engineer Director Public Works/Utility Director Finance Planning & Zoning Planning & Zoning Planning & Zoning Mid Cities News 3. Councilman Harold Newman introduced Reverend Jim Olney, Smithfield Methodist Church, who gave the invocation. INVOCATION 4. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve the minutes of september 27, 1982. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1982 APPROVED AS CORRECTED Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated that Councilman Newman was present, but was not listed on the roll call. Hotion to approve as corrected carried 6-0; Councilman Fisher abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 5. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey, to approve the minutes of the special meeting september 30, 1982. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 30, 1982 APPROVED Motion carried 5-0; Councilmen Hubbard and Fisher abstaining due to absence from the meeting. 6. Hayor Faram, on behalf of the City, presented Thomas Gaylor with a five year certificate and service pin for five years of service with the City. 7. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey, to grant an appeal hearing on PZ 82-24, Byrd's Automotive. Mayor Faram stated he had been advised that the Appeal Hearing could be held on November 8, 1982. Councilman Hubbard amended his motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey, to state "grant the appeal hearing on PZ 82-24, to be held on November 8, 1982." Amended motion carried 7-0. 8. Hr. Don Hurphy, Lexus Investment, Dallas, appeared before the Council. Hr. Murphy stated they were planning to build an apart- ment complex and wanted to use fiberglass reinforced cement on the exterior walls. Hr. Murphy stated the complex would consist of 188 units and would be located at Glenview Drive and King Arthur Circle. Hr. Murphy stated they planned to do extensive landscaping, have brick driveways, stained windows and brick retaining walls. Hr. Hurphy stated all of the units would have a view of the golf course. Hr. Hurphy stated that Dr. Kulaga was interested in purchasing part of the complex and was present to speak in his behalf. Hr. Murphy introduced Hr. Bill Nicholes, Manufacturer of the fiberglass reinforced cement, and advised the Council that Hr. Nicholes was available to answer any questions pertaining to the product. Mayor Faram asked Hr. Nicholes to verify that the product was equivalent to fire as brick. Hr. Nicholes stated it has the same equivalence. Councilman Fisher asked if the concrete panels would be on the first floor only. Hr. Nicholes stated the code permitted this type of covering up to the ceiling line of the first floor. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey asked if the ordinance only required brick up to the second story. October 11, 1982 Page 2 PRESENTATION OF FIVE YEAR CERTIFICATE AND SERVICE PIN TO THOMAS E. GAYLOR OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING AN APPEAL HEARING ON PZ 82-24, BYRD'S AUTOHOTIVE GRANTED CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF LEXUS INVESTMENT/DEVELOP- MENT FOR VARIANCE FROM THE BRICK ORDINANCE - HR. DON MURPHY DENIED Hr. Riddle stated that was correct; the ordinance was changed in 1976 or 1977. Councilman Davis asked Hr. Nicholes if the concrete panels would cover all four sides. Yæ. Nicholes stated they would be on all four sides. Councilman Davis asked what the cost difference was on brick and the concrete panels. Hr. Nicholes stated the cost was the same on both. Councilman Davis asked why they wanted to use the concrete panels instead of brick. ~rr. Nicholes stated because the panels would allow more flexibility in design. Councilman Kenna asked if each unit would be sold. Hr. Murphy stated the units would be sold to investors. Councilwoman Hinkle asked how large the apartments would be. Hr. Nicholes stated each unit would have 800 square feet. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey, to deny the request of Lexus Investment for a variance to the Brick Ordinance. Hotion carried 6-1; Councilmen Kenna, Hubbard, Fisher, Ramsey and Newman and Councilwoman Hinkle voting for; Councilman Davis voting against. 9. Yayor Faram opened the public hearing on PZ 82-22 and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Hr. Loren Howerton appeared before the Council representing the applicant. Hr. Howerton stated the request was to rezone Tract A, Block 13, from Commercial to IF-9-1300. Hr. Howerton stated he would answer any questions the Council might have. Hayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed the public hearing. October 11, 1982 Page 3 PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING PZ 82-22, REQUEST OF HERMAN SMITH, STONY- BROOKE, INCORPORATED TO REZONE A PORTION OF TRACT A, BLOCK 13, STONYBROOKE ADDITION FROM COMHERCIAL TO IF-9-1300 - ONE FAMILY DWELLINGS (PUBLIC HEARING RECESSED AT 9-27-82 COUNCIL MEETING) (LOCATED EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF HIGHTOWER BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY BROOKHAVEN DRIVE) 10. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve PZ 82-22, Ordinance No. 982. Hotion carried 7-0. 11. Mayor Faram opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of this request to please come forward. Hr. Marion Massey, Attorney, appeared before the Council representing the applicant. Hr. Hassey stated that Hr. Gary Teague who was representing the buyer of the property would assist him in making the presentation. Hr. Massey stated that on July 22, 1982 the Planning and Zoning Commission denied this request. Hr. Hassey stated the request had been presented to the Planning and zoning Commission on two previous occasions and they had approved it. Hr. Massey stated the Council had denied the request on two previous occasions. Hr. Massey stated the subdivision his client planned on developing would be compatible with the existing buildings. Hr. Massey stated the development would be a definite improvement for the overall community. Hr. Massey stated they planned to bring the sewer service from the north and it would be available to the existing homes. Hr. Massey stated the main objection from the present property owners in the area was the condition of Eden Road and the added traffic. Hr. Massey stated that the developer would be instrumental in getting the road improved and the drainage. Hr. Hassey stated the County Commissioner had indicated the County would furnish the equipment and the City would furnish the materials for the improvement of the street and drainage. Hr. Massey stated that the developer was willing to put up $10,000 for material for the work that was to be done. ~rr. Massey stated another objection was the overcrowding of the schools. Hr. Hassey stated he had been in contact with the superintendent of the School District and he had advised him that at such time it was warranted a school would be built in the area; the land had already been dedicated. Hr. Massey stated that at the time the case was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission a petition was presented against the request that had ten signatures out of the twenty-two property owners that were notified. October 11, 1982 Page 4 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 82-22 APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 982 PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING PZ 82-20, REQUEST OF ELMER ALLISON TO REZONE TRACT 3A, ABSTRACT 1150, DAVID HOSES SURVEY FROM AGRICULTURE TO IF-12-1800, IF-9-1700 AND IF-9-1500 (LOCATED EAST OF EDEN ROAD AND NORTH OF AMUNDSON ROAD WITH PORTIONS FRONT- ING ON EDEN ROAD) October 11, 1982 Page 5 Hr. Massey stated he had been in contact with Doug Long, Engineer for Hr. John Barfield who owned the property adjacent to this tract of land and if this request before the Council tonight was approved they intended to open a thoroughfare to Precinct Line Road. Hr. Massey stated that at the present time Hr. Barfield's property was landlocked. Councilman Hubbard asked Hr. Massey if the developer was willing to put $10,000 to $12,000 up front for the road improvements. Hr. Massey stated yes. Councilman Hubbard asked Hr. Massey if Mr. Barfield had made any comments on the development of his property. Hr. Teague stated that Mr. Barfield was pursuing his plans and would work in conjunction with the developers of the property in question. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey asked how far the sewer line would be taken and how it would benefit the present property owner s . Mr. Teague stated the sewer would be brought from Little Bear Creek and extend to the most westerly property line, it would be approximately 1/2 mile closer to the present property owners. Councilman Davis asked if Mr. Barfield owned the property all the way to Precinct Line Road. Mr. Teague stated there were approximately 300 feet between Mr. Barfield and Precinct Line Road that he did not own. Councilman Davis stated that even if Mr. Barfield developed his property there would still be 300 feet of property between his property and Precinct Line Road. Councilman Kenna stated the City needed some assurances that the stubbed out street in the proposed development did not go through to the Barfield property until a street could be cut through to Precinct Line Road. Mr. Massey stated they would do whatever the City wanted. Councilman Kenna asked if the City had a comment from the County on the improvements. Mr. Riddle stated yes, all that was needed was the easements for the drainage. October 11, 1982 Page 6 Councilman Kenna asked who needed to dedicate the easements. Mr. Riddle replied the developer. Mr. McEntire asked Mr. Teague if the developer would dedicate the easements. Mr. Teague stated they would dedicate the easements. Councilman Kenna asked if the street could be finished before the development was finished. Hr. Riddle stated the street could be finished except for the surface. Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to this request. Mr. Billy Wallace, 7401 Eden Road, appeared before the Council. Hr. Wallace stated he was speaking for around him and up and down Eden Road. the property owners still wanted 1,800 and 12,000 foot lots. the homeowners Mr. Wallace stated square foot homes Hr. Wallace stated he felt that if the houses and lots were smaller it would devalue his property. Mr. Wallace stated there were seventeen houses in the area over 1,800 square feet and five with 1,300 square feet that had been there for years. Mr. Wallace stated the Planning and Zoning Commission denied this request because of the condition of the street. Hr. Wallace stated he had a contractor friend give him an estimate on fixing the road and it would cost approxi- mately $67,000. Hr. Wallace stated that he had talked to the property owner that owned the 300 foot strip next to Mr. Barfield and was advised he was holding on to the strip of land for commercial. Hr. Wallace stated the houses that were there now had sewer, septic tanks, and they were adequate. Mr. Wallace stated that if the City wanted to help the people in the area, fix Eden Road first then let the property be developed. Mayor Faram asked Hr. Wallace if the $67,000 was for curb, gutter and drainage. Hr. Wallace stated it included putting in new base, surfacing and headwalls. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Wallace if that figure included using county labor. Hr. Wallace stated no, it was just an estimate on what it would cost to fix the road right. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Wallace if the street was fixed like he was talking about, would there still be objections from the neighbors. Hr. Wallace stated he would still want the homes to be 1,800 square feet and the street fixed properly. Councilman Hubbard stated that ~rr. Wallace mentioned access, sewer, drainage, streets, bridges and funding. Councilman Hubbard stated that according to the Planning and Zoning minutes of July 22nd, Yæ. Wallace had stated that if the houses were brought up to a larger square footage, they would not complain. Hr. Wallace stated he would not have any objections to the development as long as the houses were around 1,800 square feet and something was done to the street. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated that Mr. Wallace had referred several times that he wanted the Council's help. Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated he had taken it upon himself and contacted Hr. Goins and asked him to get in touch with the neighbors so they could set down with the developer and iron out some of the problems. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated he got word back that the neighbors had rather deal with this in the form of the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated it was difficult to work out these type of problems in this type of form. Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated the City had tried to help because they wanted the issue resolved. Mr. Wallace stated no one had contacted him about setting down and discussing it. Hr. Wallace stated the homeowners and the Council had discussed it for the last eighteen months and had not agreed on how to settle the matter. Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated that every time things were about settled, a new item came Pro Tem Ramsey stated the problem with the came up. they up. road thought Hayor always Hr. Wallace stated the road was still one of the problems. October 11, 1982 Page 7 October 11, 1982 Page 8 Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated the City felt they had the road problem resolved and the homeowners still wanted 1,800 square foot houses. Councilwoman Hinkle asked what was to be done to Eden Road and when. Hr. Riddle stated the roadbed would be rebuilt, the culverts extended and the road resurfaced. Mr. Riddle stated the easements would have to be obtained first. Councilwoman Hinkle asked if the City was unable to get the easements. Mr. Riddle stated the developer had agreed to let the City have the easements. Councilwoman Hinkle asked if the City was ready to start work on the road. Hr. Riddle replied yes. councilman Davis asked Mr. Riddle if the construction would get the water to drain to the east. Hr. Riddle replied yes. Councilman Davis asked Hr. Wallace if he would object to the development if construction was not started until the road was built. Hr. Wallace stated he still wanted larger houses, why should he cause his house to deteriorate in price in order for someone else to make a gain. Mayor Faram asked Mr. Wallace if he would agree that to build all 1,800 square foot homes adjacent to the existing smaller homes would devalue them. Mr. Wallace stated the houses on the west side of Eden Road were larger than the ones on the east side. Mayor Faram stated that in the proposed development the first lots in the subdivision would be 1,800 square feet, the second 1,700 square feet and the third 1,500 square feet; if the existing homes with less square footage did not devalue Mr. Wallace's property, did he still feel the development would devalue his property. Hr. Wallace replied yes. Mayor Faram called a five minute recess. Mayor Faram called the meeting back to order. The same Council members and Staff were present as recorded at the beginning of the meeting. Hrs. Jean Wollenschlager, 7308 Eden Road, appeared before the Council. Mrs. Wollenschlager stated that there were only ten names on the petition because five of the neighbors were on vacation. Mrs. Wollenschlager stated that Birdville School District did not have the money in hand to build another school. Mrs. Wollenschlager stated that if this development was approved the City was asking the present property owners to put up with extra traffic. Dr. Raymond Pankey, 7405 Eden Road, appeared before the Council. Dr. Pankey stated that if the road was fixed and sewer brought in, he would not object to the development. Mayor Faram advised Mr. Pankey that the sewer would not be put in at City expense. Dr. Pankey stated he realized this, but the sewer would be closer to the existing residents. Hr. R. T. Koonce, 7244 Eden Road, appeared before the Council. Hr. Koonce stated he would not object to the size of the houses if the lots were larger. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Faram closed the public hearing. 12. Hayor Faram advised the Council this was an Appeal Hearing and would require three-fourths vote of the Council. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve PZ 82-20, Ordinance No. 983. Councilman Kenna stated he personally felt the improve- ment of Eden Road would be an asset to the community and that the street should be started before the develop- ment. Councilman Kenna stated that at the time the plat was approved the City needed to make sure the stubbed out street did not go through to the adjacent property until a street could be put through to Precinct Line Road. Councilman Kenna stated he also felt the size of the homes were adequate. October 11, 1982 Page 9 RECESS BACK TO ORDER CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 82-20 APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 983 October 11, 1982 Page 10 Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey called for the question. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. Mr. Line stated a correction needed to be made in the Ordinance on page two, Section 6, the collection per- centage should be 15% and not 20%. Mr. Line stated the tax proposal was based on the Tarrant Appraisal District tax roll. Mr. Line stated Tarrant Appraisal intended to reduce the rate 10% on single family homes. Hr. Line stated it was projected that the tax roll would be $621,889,157. Hr. Line stated the city taxes would be reduced from $0.69 to $0.60 per 100% valuation. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 980 PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AD VALOREH TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TEXAS, ON THE 1ST DAY OF JANUARY, 1982 APPROVED Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to approve Ordinance No. 980. Hotion carried 6-1; Councilmen Kenna, Fisher, Hubbard, Ramsey and Newman and Councilwoman Hinkle, voting for; Councilman Davis voting against. 14. Hr. Line stated this bid was to replace the outdated two-way radios in the Police Department. Hr. Line stated it was recommended that the low bid for the ten hand- held radios and chargers be awarded to General Electric for $9,231.00 and the bid of Hotorola in the amount of $9,020.00 for the mobile radios. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR PORTABLE AND HOBILE RADIOS - POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to award the bid for the hand-held radios and chargers to General Electric and Hotorola for the mobile radios, total amount of $18,251.00. Hotion carried 7-0. . 15. Mr. Line stated this bid would replace the outdated base station in the Police Department. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hinkle, to award the bid to Com Center Corporation in the amount of $12,610.00. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR COHPLETE RADIO COMHUNICATIONS CONSOLE - POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVED Hotion carried 7-0. 16. Hr. Line stated the Capital Improvement Program was submitted to the Council in July and there had been several discussions since that time and some changes had been recommended. Mr. Line stated the recommendation was for the Council to approve the Program as revised. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF CAPITAL IHPROVEMENT PROJECTS APPROVED October 11, 1982 Page 11 Councilman Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Kenna, to approve the Capital Improvement projects as revised. Motion carried 7-0. 17. Hayor Faram advised the Council this Change Order was to replace a water line in Dawn Drive. Councilman Kenna moved, seconded by Councilman Davis, to approve Change Order #2, in the amount of $17,998.27. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER # 2 , DAWN DRIVE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,998.27 APPROVED Hotion carried 7-0. 18. Councilman Fisher moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to approve partial payment to Dallas Aerial Surveys, Incorporated in the amount of $20,000. Hotion carried 7-0. CONSIDERATION OF PARTIAL PAYMENT TO DALLAS AERIAL SURVEYS, INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 - TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING APPROVED Councilman Davis asked if there were any time scheduling on the maps. Hr. Albin stated the maps were 70% complete, the Company was ahead of schedule. 19. Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to deny the Public Works Hanagement Study. Hotion carried 7-0. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT STUDY DENIED 20. Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to approve the revised Council Rules of Procedure. Hr. Line advised that the Council Rules were only being introduced; they would have to be approved at the next Council meeting. INTRODUCTION OF REVISED RULES OF CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey amended his motion, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to state "accept the filing of the Council Rules of Procedure." Mayor Faram asked the City Attorney for a ruling on Section 2.2 of the Rules. Hr. McEntire stated a quorum would require four members and the Hayor Pro Tem. Hayor Faram asked the City Attorney to rule on Section 6.8, on who would excuse the member from voting. Hr. HcEntire stated the Council members could excuse the member from voting or the member himself. Hayor Faram stated he preferred that it be left up to the Chair if the member could be excused from voting. Mayor Faram stated he felt more study needed to be done on the Rules before final approval. Hotion to accept the filing carried 7-0. 21. Hr. Blanton stated he was a resident of North Richland Hills and a retired school teacher and administrator. l~. Blanton make the following presentation: "Ladies and gentlemen, let me first express my appreciation and thanks for your permission to allow us to appear before this Council to present our petition to you at this time. We are here as members and officers of the Tarrant County Senior Alliance, an organization registered as a non-profit, non-partisian and non-sectarian organization functioning primarily to aid and assist Senior Citizens of Tarrant County in many phases and needs of their lives. People, who are over 65 years of age and older, and own their homes here in Tarrant County and in North Richland Hills are confronted with the possibility of having to pay increased homestead taxes in the future, due to the recent re-evaluation of their homes by the Tarrant Appraisal District. While some older citizens are well off financially, the large portion of citizens over 65 are dependent mainly on Social Security or other limited retirement annuity for their livelihood. Including the recent cost-of-living and adjustment, the average SS retired worker receives $406.00 per month and the average for an elderly couple is $695. According to a study by the National Council on Aging 75% or all persons 65 and over depend on Social Security or other pensions. A study by a Texas Senate Committee concluded that the income level of persons 65 and over in Texas is about half that of those 65 and under. Certainly these figures indicate that most older citizens have no margin for increased taxes, utilities, medical costs, etc. When these go up, some necessities such as food, clothing, and other items must be cut. The Texas Constitution and laws recognize that older citizens who have paid full taxes during their working years, in fairness and equity, are entitled to relief from taxation on their October 11, 1982 Page 12 CITIZEN PRESENTATION HR. HENRY BLANTON AND GEORGE PARKER SENIOR CITIZEN ALLIANCE OF TARRANT COUNTY, INCORPORATED RE: REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN SENIOR CITIZENS HOMESTEAD EXEHPTION FOR 1983-84 TAXES homesteads in their retirement years when most of them are living on fixed incomes near or below the national poverty level. Unlike most other States, in Texas, a person's homestead is cherished and protected, especially in his retirement years. We recognize and appreciate the $12,730 homestead exemption granted by North Richland Hills, which has given a substantial measure of tax relief until the recent Peveto legislation and Constitutional amendment approved by the voters, it was recognized that additional adjustments might be necessary to avoid hardships. Many citizens in Richland Hills, North Richland Hills, Haltom City, and other nearby towns in Tarrant County, have received their tax appraisals and have found that their property has been appraised at a much higher rate than before, therefore, we are asking that you consider an exemption for the Senior Citizens of North Richland Hills be increased in proportion to percent of increase in the value of their property. As an example, Fort Worth, has increased their exemption from $18,000 to $23,091, a 27~%, Arlington from $15,000 to $25,000 and Tarrant County from $23,000 to $40,000. Last Monday evening we asked Richland Hills City Council to consider at least a 15% increase in exemptions for homestead taxes for their Senior Citizens. We believe most City Councils in Tarrant County can also match these requests. Thank you again for giving us a few minutes of your time, and, one more thought, if you find an increase impossible for this year, we would appreciate your consideration on this matter next year when you present your tax rate to Tarrant Appraisal District in 1982. Any question you may have we will try to give you our best answer. Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated that Tarrant Appraisal District had added to all property in the Birdville School District, which included North Richland Hills, 15% even though it was all ready at a market value of 70%. Hayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated several endeavored with the City of Hurst and went to the Tarrant Appraisal District Review Board and it was not final yet, but they agreed to roll back the appraised values 10% of the present value shown. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated the value shown would be 10% less. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated that hopefully later this month, with the action just taken on establishing the tax rate, there would be an 8% to 15% reduction in the tax rate. Hr. Blanton asked if consideration was for all homes or just Senior Citizens. Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey stated it would include all homes. Hr. Blanton stated their main concern was with houses occupied by people over 65 years of age. October 11, 1982 Page 13 Hr. Blanton asked if North Richland Hills had already passed the budget for the coming year. Hr. Line stated that the budget had already been passed for the coming year. Mr. Blanton stated any consideration on the request would be appreciated. Councilman Hubbard stated he was in sympathy with the Senior Citizens, but was more burden going to be put on the young people to protect the Senior Citizen. Hr. Blanton stated he really could not answer that question. Councilman Kenna stated the City was already committed this year, but felt a close look should be taken at what was provided for the elderly citizens as compared to the neighboring cities. Hayor Faram stated that he felt that some kind of equity had to be found for the young people also. 22. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of October 11, 1982. -.::J t I ~iv //_-- . . ill ~/ \_/. 'jA/yn'Y Dick Faram - Mayor ATTEST: October 11, 1982 Page 14 ADJOURNMENT