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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1980-03-24 Minutes ------------------.----------------- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETI~G OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, March 24, 1980 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Mayor Faram called the meeting to order March 24, 1980, at 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 2. Present: Dick Faram Denver t·1i 11 s Jim Hood John t·1i chener Sid Cavanaugh Jim Cato Dave Freeman Lena t1ae Reeder t·1ayor ROLL CALL Counci lmen Counci lwomen STAFF: Tom Paul Jeanette Moore Richard Albin Jim Anderson r'1argi e Nash Ci ty ~1anager Ci ty Secreta ry City Engineer Director Public Horks Planning & Zoning Member ABSENT: Rex tkEnti re City Attorney 3. The invocation was given by Councilman t1ichener. INVOCATION 4. Councilwoman Reeder moved, seconded by Councilman r·1ills, to approve the minutes of March 11, 1980. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 2- 11-80 APPROVED Motion carried 7-0. 5. Mayor Faram opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for this request to please come forward. Mr. Paul Gareau, representative of Mother's Restaurants of Texas, appeared before the Council. Mr. Gareau stated Mother's of Texas was a Texas Corporation, an affiliation of Mother's of Canada. Mr. Gareau stated Mother's Restaurants of Canada had 45 restaurants across Canada. Mr. Gareau stated Mother's was a family type restaurant serving foods along the line of spaghetti and pizza. PLANNING & ZOMING PUBLIC HEARING ON PZ 80-5, REQUEST OF WINDERMERE DEVELOP- ·MENT INC., TO REZONE L.OT 3, BLOCK 1 COCfIRM¡ ADDITION . FRBM COMMERCIAL TO cor¥1r~ERCIAL - SPECIFIC USE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. CITY ATTORNEY McENTIRE NOW PRESENT. Mr. Gareau stated they also delivered within a 10 minute radius of the location. Mr. Gareau stated the restaurant employed a number of young people. Mr. Gareau stated the restaurant did have a service bar, but the alcoholic component ranged between 18% to 2m~. r~r. Gareau stated the company had a policy not to serve alcoholic beverages without serving food. ¡v1r. Gareau stated they spend a lot of time doing things within the community, such as sponsoring a lot of junior athletic events. Mr. Gareau stated they had participated strongly in Canada with the Big Brothers campaign. Mr. Gareau stated Mother's had three restaurants in Ohio; this would be the first óne built in Texas. Councilman Michener asked if the percentage of income from the sale of mixed beverages was based on the restaurant in Canada. Mr. Gareau stated that was the experience of all 45 stores and the 45 included the three in Ohio. Councilman Michener asked Mr. Gareau if he expected the percentage would be that high in Texas. Mr. Gareau stated it would probably be 18% to 20%. Councilman Cato asked Mr. Gareau if he had been made aware of the requirements of the city ordinance on agreement to allow the city to go on the premises to check the books. Mr. Gareau stated he had been informed on the ordinance. Councilman Cato asked r·1r. Gareau if the company had any objections to the license being issued in the name of Mother's Restaurant of Texas, Inc., at this specific location. Mr. Gareau stated he was not sure if the restaurant application that had been lodged was in the name of Mother's Restaurant. Mr. Gareau stated it was an american company and was identified on the license and would be operating under Mother's Pizza and spaghetti house. Councilman Cato stated the city issued the specific use permit to a specific location, a specific business. Councilman Cato stated the Council would need this clarified tonight so it could be made a part of the ordinance. March 24, 1980 Page 2 March 24, 1980 Page 3 Councilman Michener stated the Texas Liquor Control Board required a corporation that was controlled by a Texas resident to actually be the holder of the license. Mr. Gareau stated two of the partners of Mother's were residents of Texas. Councilman Michener stated the zoning probably needed to be restricted to that particular corporation or restricted to the property as long as Mother's was operating. Councilman Cavanaugh stated the State Constitution required that in order to hold a liquor license, the corporation had to have a home office in the State of Texas. Councilman Cavanaugh stated this was a joint venture and how would this requirement be effected if the Canada company was in partnership with the Corporation of Texas. Mr. McEntire stated there were no Constitutional provisions for it. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Gareau if he had any restaurants operating without alcoholic beverages. Mr. Gareau stated yes, the original restaurant in Canada did not sell alcoholic beverages. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Gareau if he would be interested in placing a restaurant here if he did not have the liquor license. Mr. Gareau stated their priorities were to locate where they could serve alcoholic beverages. Councilman Mills asked if they would be serving mixed drinks. Mr. Gareau stated it would be mostly beer and wine. Mayor Faram called for anyone present wishing to speak in opposition to this request to please come forward. There being no one wishing to speùk, Mayor Faram closed the Public Hearing. 6. Mayor Faram stated the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of this request subject to the permit being issued to Mother's of Texas and nontransferable. Councilman Michener moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve PZ 80-5, Ordinance No. 809 with the stipulation the permit be restricted to Mother's of Texas, Inc., and nontransferable. ÇONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR PZ 80-5 AP'PROVEO ORDINA~KL!W. 80~ Motion carried 7-0. 7. Mayor Faram opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone present wishing to speak for this request to please come fonvard. Mr. David Hughes, Consulting Engineer, 1004 West Euless Blvd., appeared before the Council representing Mr. Alton Isbell. Mr. Hughes stated Mr. Isbell's request \'!as to rezone approximately 17.3 acres from agricultural to IF-9 with a 1,500 square foot minimum. Mr. Elliott stated the general location of the property was west of Precinct Line Road, east of Crane and north of where Main Street intercepted with Crane Road. There were six tracts of property that Mr. Isbell put together from seven previous owners to come up with this irregular shaped pieces of property. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Hughes if he had looked at the surrounding property to see whether or not he would be foreclosing someone out as a result of this irregular shape. Mr. Hughes stated that to his knowledge the surrounding property should exit in an orderly manner. Mr. Hughes stated that in 1979 they had submitted a zoning case for IF-8 zoning, which was unsuccessful. Mr. Hughes stated the feeling was that IF-9 was more desirable. Councilman Cavanaugh stated the street Jonathan that runs north and south deadends into two pieces of property and he understands that this is a natural drainage flow. Mr. Hughes stated it was more of a natural low point and that was one of the purposes for it being there. Councilman Cavanaugh asked why a cul-de-sac was not made instead of the deadend street. Mr. Hughes stated the natural drainage ran north and south. It would be undesirable to put in a cul-de-sac; in a large storm the run-off had to cross private property. Wlth a cul-de-sac the water would have to go between houses. Councilman Cavanaugh stated his concern was that the two lots to the south wöuld get all the run-off from this addition. March 24, 1980 Page 4 PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING ON PZ 80-6, REQUEST OF ALTON ISBELL TO REZONE TRACTS 381B, 3B1C, 3B, 3B5, 3B6, AND 387, ABSTRACT 1055, FROf' AGRICULTURAL TO IF-9-15 SINGLE F A~lI L Y Councilman Freeman asked where the water would discharge and was there a large enough channel to handle the drainage downstream. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Hughes where his drainage pipe would terminate. Mr. Hughes stated their system would end at their , property 1 i ne. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Anderson where the future pipe would terminate. ~1r. Anderson stated it wou ld depend on how the property to the south developed. Mr. Anderson stated the city subdivision ordinance required the developer to show that the water could be moved off his property into a recognized drainage course without undue damage to the entering property. Mr. Anderson stated the ground rules that had been app1ied on the drainage \'Jas that if it would have to carry the 10 year floòd and the developer was responsible for getting the easements from the property owners. Councilman Freeman asked if the city had a masterplan for the drainage in that area. Councilman Freeman asked if anyone knew what was going to happen when the property was fully developed. ~1r. Anderson stated that particular piece of property was quite steep and it drained into Hurst. Mr. Anderson stated the city did not have a masterplan for that particular tract. Mr. Anderson stated this tract was not developed because the sanitary sewer was not available. Mayor Faram asked how much water would be drained in that particular watershed and would there be a problem getting the channel widened or improved below this property. Mr. Anderson stated he did not recall the cubic feet per second that was out of this subdivision. Mr. Anderson stated the drainage would be one of the things that would be reviewed when the plat was received. Councilman Wood asked Mr. Hughes if he was aware of what the property to the east and south was presently zoned. Mr. Hughes replied it· was zoned Multi-family. Councilman Wood asked Mr. Hughes if he had any intent on buying the property. tl:arch 24, 1980 Page 5 t·1arch 24, 1980 Page 6 Mr. Hughes stated to his knowledge his client had no intent to buy the property. Councilman Wood stated that in essence they were asking the Council to approve residential zoning right next door to an already zoned ~ulti-family area. Mr. Hughes replied that was correct. Councilman Wood stated that this type of zoning had become a major question in the city. Councilman Wood stated he was wondering what effort the developer would use to make the fact known the adjoining property was zoned multi-family. Mr.Alton Isbell, owner of the property, appeared before the Council. Mr. Isbell stated the adjoining property was owned by Mr. Rust and they were working together on this development. Mr. Isbell stated Mr. Rust had advised him he did not plan to build multi-family. Mr. Isbell stated fk. Rust had this property zoned three or four years ago and the situation he had working with Hurst for sewer and water fell through. Mr. Isbell stated he and Mr. Rust decided to develop this together. Councilman Wood asked Mr. Isbell if the lots would qualify for IF-9 with the easements taken off. Mr. Isbell stated the lots were IF-9. Councilman Wood asked if the lots would qualify for IF-9 with a street down the middle. Mr. Isbell replied they would qualify. Councilman Cavanaugh asked if there was a possibility Mr. Rust would a~k for the same zoning. Mr. Isbell stated Mr. Rust had told him ne definitely wanted to be able to develop the property into single family and he fully realized it would be quite impossible for him to do so unless r1r. Isbell's zoning was approved. ~iarch 24, 1980 Page 7 Mr. Isbell stated the Council could approve this request with the condition that Mr. Rust did not develop multi-family. Councilman Freeman asked if Mr. Rust was already zoned multi-family. t1r. Isbell stated yes, but it could be quite impossible for Mr. Rust to build multi-family with a lift station being put in. Councilman Freeman asked what would prevent Mr. Rust from developing the property at the time tk. Isbell completed his development and had put in a lift station. Councilman Freeman stated he understood Mr. Isbell was going to have to put in a lift station before he could develop his property. Mr. Hughes stated he was not representing Mr. Rust tonight but had in the past. Mr. Hughes stated the piece of property that Mr. Rust owned, before Mr. Isbell came into the picture, even though it was zoned multi-family he wanted at that time to develop it into single family. Mr. Hughes stated Mr. Rust's option was to get water and sewer from the City of Hurst and the city deni ed hi s request. r1r. Hughes stated as a result Mr. Rust abandoned his plans. Mr. Hughes stated Mr. Isbell entered the picture and his development would provide water and sewer. ¡'ir. Hughes stated when they came back for a plat of approval of this development it would probably be for Mr. Isbell and Mr. Rust together. Councilman Freeman asked what size the lots would be. Mr. Hughes stated the lots would be approximately 100 x 77. Mr. Alton Isbell, 4333 Alamo, appeared before the Council. Mr. Isbell stated Glenann was to the west of this property and was zoned IF-9. To the south of Tony Drive was zoned IF-12. Mayor Faram called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of this request to please come forward. There being no one to speak, ~1ayor Faram closed the Public Hearing. Mrs. Sharyl Groves, 6521 Chilton, appeared before the Council. Mrs. Groves suggested that the Council concentrate on the drainage situation because Glenann already had a drainage problem. Q u. Mayor Faram stated the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of this request. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ORDI~ANCE FOR PZ 80-6 APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 810 Councilman Wood asked the City Attorney if an approval of zoning be made on this particular property pending the application of rezoning of the adjacent mu It i -family pt~operty. r~arch 24, 1980 Page 8 Mr. McEntire stated it could be done, but would not have accomplished any zoning on that property. It would be conditional and Mr. Isbell could not go forward. Councilman Wood asked that at the time Mr. Rust made application and got it upto the point of matching the request of Mr. Isbell, at that time could the whole thing go through. Mr. McEntire asked Councilman Wood if he was asking if the motion was for the request to be approved and effective at the time when the application of the adj acent property owner, t·1r. Rus t, had zoned for single family. Councilman Wood replied yes. Mr. r'kEntire stated it VJould become zoned at a time when Mr. Rust got his zoning approved. Councilman rlills moved, seconded by Councilman Cavanaugh, to approve PZ 80-6, Ordinance No. 810, with the condition that it be~ome effective upon the application and approval of the like zoning for Mr. Rust. Councilman ~!ood asked if after ~1r. Rust property was completed, would Mr. Isbell's be completed. ~¡r. r:JcEntire stated that once t1r. Rust's property vias rezoned for a 1ike zoning then Mr. Isbell's would be completed. Councilman Mills asked Mr. Isbell if he would be agreeable to this kind of motion. Mr. Isbell stated he knew how important it was to Mr. Rust for the zoning to be approved. Mr. Isbell stated he realized Mr. Rust's property was multi-family and had been for a number of years. Mr. Isbell stated Mr. Rust could not get water and sewer without this zoning being approved. Mayor Faram stilted he hated to See Mr. Isbell tied up contingent on development of someone else. Mr. Garrison, Tarrant Title, appeared before the Council. Mr. Garrison stated that since he was financing Mr. Isbell in the land acquisition, he was interested. Mr. Garrison stated they did not have any assurance that Mr. Rust would file an application. ~j¡~. Garrison stated they were paying market rate interest Just to hold the land and t~r. Rust had the advantage to hold his land longer than Mr. Isbell could hold his. March 24, 1980 Page 9 Mayor Faram asked the City Attorney for a legal opinion on the motion on the floor. Mr. McEntire stated the motion on the floor was to rezone Mr. Isbell IS property at a time that Mr. Rust got his property rezoned. Mayor Faram stated that in effect the zoning would depend upon Mr. Rust, or future owners, getting the adjacent property rezoned. Mr. McEntire stated that was correct. Motion to approve with conditions as stated carried 6-1; Councilmen Wood, Cato, Cavanaugh, Michener, Mills and Councilwoman Reeder voting for; Councilman Freeman voting against. 9. Councilman Michener moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to accept the 1979 Audit and the amendments as reported to the Council by Mr. Jones. APPROVAL OF 1979 AU D IT APPROVED Motion carried 7-0. 10. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the request of the Finance Department to purchase an NCR Model 2140-2000 Series Cash Register in the amount of $1,878.00. Motion carried 7-0. CONSIDERATION & APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM FINANCE DEPART- MENT TO PURCHASE NCR MODEL 2140-2000 SERIES CASH REGISTER IN THE Ar~OUNT OF $1,878.00 APPROVED CONS IDERATION & APPROVAL OF TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY (TRA) CONTRACT/ BONDS APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 80-9 11. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to approve the amendment to the Trinity River Authority contract dated April 25, 1979, by passing Resolution No. 80-9. Mr. Warren Brewer with Trinity River Authority appeared before the Council. Mr. Brewer stated he had submitted an amendment to the city's existing contract with TRA and would be happy to answer any questions the Council might have. Mayor Faram advised the Council that in his opinion the main change was that TRA's forecast of population and water usaoe were different and TRA wanted assurance of the $3,279:00 a month within the 10 year time frame. Mr. Brewer stated that was correct. March 24, 1980 Page 10 Councilman Wood stated he hoped Mr. Brewer could tell him the growth method had been improved. Mayor Faram stated he did not feel that was a fair statement because of the fact we have had some restriced growth pattern and it would be difficult based on last year to project the growth that had been restricted. Mayor Faram stated the additonal water supply would be delivered to the city in June of 1981. Mr. Brewer stated that June of 1981 was TRA's present goal. Councilman Wood asked if the projected growth was based on the problems the city had had or the total area problems of growth. Mr. Brewer stated TRA's plans to expand the system was based on a masterplan in 1976 in the mid-cities area and was done in aspect of an airport in the mid-cities. Mr. Brewer stated some of the growth projections had not been realized, not necessarily because of the limitation of water. Mr. Brewer stated all the cities in the mid cities area did provide a lot of input to TRA's effort. Mr. Brewer stated TRA was closer to being realistic because they had seen about four years of actual history. Councilman Wood stated he realized there were limits to the projections but he was concerned there was no apparent growth basis to base the projections on. Councilman Wood stated he felt that speculation killed a lot of the activity and he wanted it made a matter of record that North Richland Hills did not speculate. The city hoped to have the water in and apparently the growth would be here for the vIa ter . Mr. Brewer .stated TRA's current effort, and the amendment before the Council tonight, was not necessarily a penalty. It guaranteed a fixed time that re-payment effort was accomplished and did not leave it to the area of population growth. Mayor Faram stated the city was given the option in the initial negotiations of paying a lump sum or spreading it out over a ten year time frame and this amendment was simply to give a guarantee to the other cities that they would be r~paid their part to TRA prior to North Richland Hills joining. Mayor Faram stated there were really no changes, only keeping it in the 10 year time frame. Mr. Brewer stated that was correct. - -------------------..--.--.-._._--~_.,._.~-~----,---- . Ma rch 24, 1980 Page 11 Councilman Cavanaugh asked Mr. Brewer what other cities were asked to sign the amendment. Mr. Brewer stated Grapevine and Colleyville. Councilman Cavanaugh asked Mr. Brewer if he had at anyone time had pressure applied by the cities of Bedford and Euless to have this amendment presented to Grapevine, Colleyville and North Richland Hills. Mr. Brewer stated there certainly was concern raised on their part as they unfolded the fact that the pay-back would be a longer time limit. Mr. Brewer stated it had been TRA's effort to negotiate both cities, Euless and Bedford, as well as the three cities that came on board last year to what TRA felt was a fair settlement and a fair resolution to the fact that the original contract that was signed with North Richland Hills provided for a longer time pay-back. Councilman Cavanaugh asked what would happen if North Richland Hills said they did not want to go with the amendment, they wanted to go with the old contract because we did not like Bedford and Euless trying to tell us what to do. Mayor Faram stated he would have to rule Councilman Cavanaugh's question out of order. Councilman Cavanaugh stated he would re-state the question~ Councilman Cavanaugh asked Mr. Brewer at what time would North Richland Hills have an equal partnership in TRA where other cities could not apply pressure for TRA to change the contract. Mr. Brewer stated the construction of the original contract with Tarrant County Water Supply project was with the cities of Euless and Bedford. Mr. Brewer stated that any expansion, until such time the contracts change, it must be approved by the original cities because they are obligated to pay for the bonds that were sold. Councilman Cavanaugh stated his pòint was that if the city agreed to the new amendment to pay back $3,279.00 a month on a 10 year basis, at that time he considered the city equal partners in the contract with TRA. · Ma rch 24, 1980 Page 12 Mr. Brewer stated the five cities in the regional system were partners and it did indeed require that TRA do certain things in conjunction with the others. Mayor Faram stated the contract was on a time frame to serve a certain percent of water to all the cities. Mayor Faram stated he felt North Richland Hills was a full partner in the contract. Councilman Freeman moved to call for the question due to the sensitive nature of the contract and damage that could be done futher down the line in negotiations with sister cities. Councilman Freeman stated he thought the city had a very good position in the contract and would like to call for a vote. Councilman Michener seconded the motion. Motion to call for the question carried 7-0. Mayor Faram called for a vote on the original motion. Motion to approve the original motion carried 7-0. 12. City ~1anager Paul stated this item was a request to withdraw a Planning & Zoning case. Mayor Faram asked why this item was placed on the agenda. CONSIDERATION & APPROVAL OF REQUEST OF CHARLES REYNOLDS REGARDING ZONING ON LOT 6 & 7, BLOCK B, RICHLAND OAKS Mr. Paul stated there had been a lot of problems with this request and thought it might be necessary to vote on it. Councilman Cato stated this was an open ended zoning request that had been tabled and postponed that was now being withdrawn. Mayor Faram stated this request had been withdrawn with the approval of the City Attorney. 13. City Manager Paul stated he had a request from Mr. Griffin to pick up wet garbage at Luby's cafeteria. Mr. Paul stated Luby's had asked to be placed on the agenda to represent this request. Mr. Mike Hedtke, Manager, Lyby's appeared before the Council. Mr. Hedtke they had a problem with the garbage pick up on the weekends. Mr. Hedtke stated the manager. of the shopping center had asked them to keep the area cleaned up. Mr. Hedtke stated the Health Department was aware of the situation. CONSIDERATION & APPROVAL OF REQUEST OF JAMES GRIFFIN FOR A FRANCHISE ORDINANCE TO PICK UP ~~EJ GARBAGE AT LUBY'S RO~~NA CAFERERIA APPRûVED Mayor Faram asked Mr. Hedtke if the present garbage contractor had any objections to someone else picking up the garbage. March 24, 1980 Page 13 Mr. Hedtke stated the present contractor had no objections to Mr. Griffin picking up the garbage. Mr. Herb Alread, Representive of Estes, appeared before the Council. Mr. Alread stated they were aware of the agreement and had no objections. Councilman Michener asked Mr. Alread if there was a problem with other cafererias in the city. Mr. Alreacl stated that to his knowledge there were not any problems with pick up with the other cafererias. After futher discussion, Councilman Wood moved, ~econded by Councilman Freeman, to work out the best solution for all concerned. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Faram called a ten minute recess. RECESS BACK TO ORDER Mayor Faram called the meeting back to order. The same Staff and Council members were present as recorded at the beginning of the meeting with the exception of Councilman Mills. Motion carried 6-0. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ESTABLISH- ING POLICE OFFICER III (CORPORAL) SALARY APPROV ED 14. Councilman Michener moved, seconded by Councilman Cavanaugh, to approve a monthly salary of $1,198.05 for corporal. COUNCILMAN MILLS NOW PRESENT. Councilman Cato asked what account the funds would come from for the adjustment. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER APPROVED 15. Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve the salary adjustment for Public Safety Dispatcher. Mayor Faram stated there were enough funds in the present account to allow the adjustment. Mayor Faram asked if this request had been before the Civil Service Commission. Chief Williams replied no. March 24, 1980 Page 14 Mr. Paul stated he felt this should be brought up at this time because the Police Department was very short handed. Mr. Paul stated he did not feel there was enough time to go through the Civil Service Commission and then back to the Council. Mr. Paul stated there would not be an increase in that particular account. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Paul if he intended to take the request back to Civil Service after Council approval. Mr. Paul stated that at the last Council meeting the Council had said he could go to six months on the police officer and it was the thought of the Police Department that the dispatcher was included at that time. Mr. Paul contended that the Council did not approve the adjustment for dispatchers. Mr. Paul stated he would normally take it back to the Civil Service Conrnission but in this case he was not going to. Councilman Freeman stated it was his understanding it would be brought back to the Council because there was not a specific number of dollars in the previous proposal. Mr. Paul stated that was for the corporal position that was recently passed. Councilman Freeman asked if the dispatcher was the most pressing problem in the Police Department. Mr. Paul stated that in his opinion it was. Chief Williams stated he was asking for approval for experienced dispatchers to start at the six month salary. Councilman Freeman asked if the police officers salary and organizational chart had been through the Civil Service Commission. Chief Williams replied yes. Council~an Freeman stated it seemed to him thè boards and Commissions were being bypassed that had been set up but not utilized. Councilman Freeman asked if this request could be passed without approval of the Civil Serivce Commission. Chief Williams stated it was his understanding it could be done with the approval of the City Manager and Council. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Paul if this request needed to go to Civil Service first. Mr. Paul stated that normally he would go through Civil Service first, but felt the Police Department as having so much trouble in keeping the individuals and it was something he felt was very necessary so he brought it to the Council. Mayor Faram stated he concured with Councilman Freeman. Mayor Faram stated he felt the salary certainly was necesary because of the loss of personnel. Mayor Faram stated it seemed to him it would be alright under an emergency situation to get in touch with the Civil Service Commission and have them call an emergency meeting. Mr. Paul stated that at the last Council meeting it was his understanding that the Council gave him and the chief permission to go ahead and take the six month salary to hire an employee who was experienced this request was basically the same thing. Mayor Faram stated he thought the Council was talking about a police officer II coming on board as experienced, but did not recall having discussed the dispatcher situation. Councilman Cavanaugh stated he thought the Council agreed if an experienced person could be hired, the City Manager had the option to do that. Councilman Cato stated the way he understood the request was that they were not asking the Council to revise the salary schedule that currently existed, but was asking for blanket approval to hire in at the six month salary. Chief Williams replied hire experienced personnel only. at the six month salary. Mayor Faram stated he would recommend approval, but would caution the staff to go through Civil Service and he did not like to see the Commission by passed. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 16. Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to approve applying for a grant for funding of a motorcycle safety education program. Councilman Freeman asked if city personnel would run the school. Chief Williams replied no, the city was just sponoring agent. Councilman Freeman asked if it would be State personnel. Chief Willimas replied yes. Officer Ron McKinney appeared before the Council. Mr. McKinney stated this was a grant funded by the State and the program would be handled by UTA. Mr. McKinney stated UTA had instructors .who would instruct the classes. They had the motorcycles and would provide the insurance. March 24, 1980 Page 15 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR GRANT FOR FUNDING FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGR~~ APPRQVED Councilman Freeman asked where the people would come from that would enroll in the school. Mr. McKinney replied from civic groups and the YMCA. Councilman Cato asked if the city would have to go out for bids on the insurance. Mr. McKinney stated UTA had an agreement to lease motorcycles from five dealers and the company would provide insurance. Mr. McKinney stated UTA would bring the city the bill and as sponsor the city would remit. At the end of the first quarter the city would send in a report and be remibursed from the State. Councilman Cavanaugh amended his motion, seconded by Councilwoman Reeder, to state the fund would come from General Fund Surplus. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 17. Councilman Michener moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to approve payment to Universal Tank and Iron Works, Inc. in the amount of $18,105.30. Motion carried 7-0. 18. Mayor Faram stated this item would be passed o~er because it had not been through the Planning and Zoning Commission. 19. Mayor Faram advised the Council the agenda needed to be correctEd to state Donald E. Pentecost. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Michener, to ratify action taken at the March 10, 1980, meeting including tracts lAl and 2F, Abstract 1606, William W. VIallace Survey. Motion carried 7-0. March 24, 1980 Page 16 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO UNIVERSAL TANK & IRON WORKS, INC. FOR 2. 0 ~1G ELEVATED STORAGE TANK (BURSEY ROAD) - ESTIMATE NO. 7 IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,105.30 APPROVED CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 179 (ZONING ORDINANCE) - BOWLING ALLEYS & SKATING RINK~ NO ACTION TAKEN RATIFICATION OF ACTIO~ TAKEN AT 3-10-80 COUNCIL MEETING ON PS 79-69 - HOLIDAY NORTH, SECTION 7 - DONALD A. PENTECOST AND Oìv1AR HARVEY APPROVED 20. Councilman Michener moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to approve payment to Richland Hills in the amount of $2,642.84 for right-of-way map. Motion carried 7-0. 21. Councilma.n Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Michener, to approve Resolution N~. 80-10. Motion carried 7-0. 22. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of March 24, 1980 ~ /~ &~-dät~ þ;i/c k If a ram - Mayor ATTEST: ~~~~ March 24, 1980 Page 17 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS FOR RIGHT-OF- WAY MAP ON GLENVIEW DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,642.84 APPROVED CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION BET\~EEN CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND MOBIL PIPE COM- PANY FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST OF CASING GAS & OIL LINES - BOOTH CALLOWAY ROAD APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 80-10