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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1978-02-27 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 ~OOP 820, FEBRUARY 27, 1978 - 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor Newman called the meeting to order February 27, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Councilwoman Councilmen CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Tom E. Newman Dorothy tiJcCl ure Denver ~1i 11 s George Conant, Jr. John Lamond, I I I vJa lter Smith Dave Ft'eeman James F. Cato STAFF PRESENT: City Manager City Secretary Director Public Horks City Attorney City Engi neer M. E. Riddle Jeanette Moore Ray H. Britton Rex McEntire Dick Perkins PLANNING AND ZONING MEfv1BER: Forrest Grubb INVOCATION The invocation \lJas given by Councilman Lamond. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the February 13, 1978, Meeting Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman fv1ills, to approve the minutes of February 13, 1978. Councilman Smith stated that on the discussion of the park, the minutes stated Norich Park. It should state Northfield. Motion to approve as corrected carried 7-0. PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-12 Approval of Woodcrest Addition, Lots 1-3, Block 13, PS 78-12, Tabled from the Meeting of February 13, 1978 Mayor Newman advised he had a request to hear this item with item #11. February 27, 1978 Page 2 PLANNING & ZONING PZ 78-1 Planning and Zoning, PZ 78-1, Request of Claude & Alice Nunley to rezone Lot 1R, Block 4, Richland Oaks Addition from 1F-12 One Family Dwelling, to 2F-9, Two Family DI^/e 11 i ng Mayor Newman advised the Council Mrs. Nunley had requested this be postponed until May. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to postpone PZ 78-1, until May 8, 1978. Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked if the petition against this case would still be valid. City Manager Riddle stated it would. Mrs. Byrd, 8320 Dude Court, appeared before the Council. Mrs. Bryd asked if it was legal for Mrs. Nunley to have the case postponed. City Attorney McEntire stated it was legal. Mrs. Bryd asked how much advance notice the City had to have to postpone this case. City Attorney McEntire stated Mrs. Nunley could have appeared at the meeting tonight and asked for the case to be delayed. Mrs. Byrd asked that the people against this case be allowed to stand. Seventeen were present. Mayor Newman asked how many lived within 200 feet of the property. Three were present. fv1ayor Pro Tem Cato asked if new noti ces woul d be sent. City Attorney McEntire advised new notices \<Joul d be sent. Motion to postpone until May 8, 1978, carried 7-0. February 27, 1978 Page 3 PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-3 ORDINANCE 693 Planning and Zoning, PZ 78-3, Request of Smithfield Methodist Church to rezone approximately 0.752 acres from the John M.Crockett Survey, Abstract 273, from Agriculture to Local Retail Mr. Doug Long, Engineer, Hurst, appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Long stated the Church was going to sell this property. The people buying the property wanted to put in a Day Care Center. Councilman Conant asked what the surrounding property \vas zoned. Mr. Long stated on the south and north it was zoned commercial, to the south is the old postoffice and to the east is the cemetery. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve PZ 78-3, Ordinance 693. Mayor Pro Tern Cato advised the Mayor he had not closed the public hearing. Mayor Newman closed the public hearing. Motion to approve carried 7-0. PLANiHNG & ZONING PS 78-8 Planning and Zoning, PS 78-8, Request of Smithfield Methodist Church for final plat of Lot 1, Block I, Powell Subdivision Mr. Doug Long appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Long stated they were plating to get the property out of metes and bounds. The pro rata on water and sewer would be taken care of. fv1ayor Pro Tem Cato stated there was not a building showed on the plat. Mr. Long stated there was an existing building. Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked if the building should be shown on the plat. Mr. Long stated they normally did not show the building on the plat. February 27, 1978 Page 4 Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve PS 78-8, contingent on the City Engineers letter of January 20, 1978. Motion carried 7-0. PLANNING & ZONING ORDINANCE 694 Planning and Zoning, PZ 78-4, Request of Alan W. Hamm to rezone 31.15 acres of the W. W. Hallace Survey, Abstract 1606 from Agriculture to IF-8, One Family Dwelling Mr. J. B. Sandlin, 5137 Davis, appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Sandlin advised the Council they were asking for 1F-8 zoning, but hoped to build a larger house than IF8 required. The Plánning and Zoning Commission had requested they build 1400 square feet houses. Mr. Sandlin assured the Council they would build the largest house the market would allow. Councilman Smith asked if he would agree to 1500 square feet. Mr. Sandlin stated that in Holiday North they had ask for 1300 square feet whpn it was rezoned and built 1500. They would like to keep it at 1400 for the cost. Councilman Freeman asked Mr. Sandlin what he considered a medium size house in North Richland Hills. Mr. Sandlin asked a new house or old. Councilman Freeman stated one built in 1960. Mr. Sandlin stated 1400 to 1800 square feet. Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to approve PZ 78-4, Ordinance 694. Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked that 1400 square feet be . stipulated on the Ordinance. Councilman Lamond amended his motion tn state 1400 square feet to be stipulated on the ordinance. Motion carried 7-0 February 27, 1978 Page 5 PLANNING & ZONING PS 77- 37 Planning and Zoning, PS 77-37, Request of B. J, Reeves of Reeves Royal Homes for final ~t of North Richland Estates Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer, Fort Harth, appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Elliott stated the easements had been obtained, the City Engineers requests had been met. Counci lman Conant moved, seconded by r~ayor Pro Tern Cato, to approve PS 77-37, subject to the City Engineers letter. Motion carried 7-0. PLANNING & ZONING PS 78-13 Planning and Zoning, PS 78-13, Request of Furr's Cafeteria and Charles D. Reynolds for final plat of Hoodcrest Addition Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer, represented this case. Mr. Elliott stated they had complied with the City Engineers letter. The policies of the City had also been met. Mr. Britton, Director Public Works asked Mr. Elliott about the openings on to Bedford Euless Road. Mr. Elliott stated he would do the opening the way the City of Hurst wanted. He did not anticipate any problems. ANNOUNC E~1ENT Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve PS 78-13 subject to the City Engineers letter. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Newman announced that the President of RYA was present and wished to make an announcement. Mr. Bill Parke appeared before the Council and invited the Council to the General meeting of RYA. Mr. Parke stated the City's Park Board Members would also attend. The meeting would be at Holiday Heights school at 7:30 p.m., Ma rc h 9, 19 78 . February 27, 1978 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Cato advised the Council had not heard item 5. Mr. Britton stated that item 5 and 11 were the same. AIRPORT STUDY Authorization for the Airport Study Committee to sign contract for Airport Study Mayor Pro Tem Cato advised the Council they had received copies of the agenda- and minutes of the last Airport Committee meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Cato stated it had become necessary to sign a contract for the study. The Council had entered into a contract with two other Cities. North Richland Hills would handle all the money. The Chambers were raising the funds. Councilman Mills asked if North Richland Hills would be responsible for the study if the Chamber did not raise the money. Mayor Pro Tem Cato advised the cost of the study would be about $50000. Mr. Charles Owen, 6425 Martin Road, appeared before the Council. Mr. Owen stated he was proud of North Richland Hills for spear heading the study for an Airport. He stated there had been 12 resolutions from different cities and Chamber of Commerence supporting the Airport. Mr. Owen stated $1,000.00 had already been raised for the study. Mr. Owen stated he felt there would be no trouble in raising the money for the study. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign for the study as recòmmended by the Airport Committee, funded 10% by the City of North Richland Hills, funds to be raised by the Chamber. Motion carried 7-0. PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS Approval of Plans and Specifications for new ground storage tank City Engineer Perkins stated this tank would be located north of Watagua Road. Mr. Perkins stated the Council would be approving only the specifications and not authorizing for bids. February 27, 1978 Page 7 Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve the specifications for the ground storage tank. Mortion carried 7-0. FIRE CONTRACT Approval of contract with Tarrant County to provide Service in Tarrant County Area outside City limits for 1978 Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve the contract with Tarrant County for 1978. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSURANCE Consideration and approval of Public Officials Liability Insurance City Manager Riddle advised the Council the City had received bids from Alexander & Alexander and Wm. Rigg Company. The deductible and premium had been raised. UniMark had submitted a quote but only covered elected officials and boards. Councilman Mills asked if the rate was set by the State. City Manager stated it was. Only two companies I^Iritethis type of policy. City Manager. Riddle advised the Council Alexander & Alexander carried all the insurance the ci ty presently has. He asked the Council to award the contract to Alexander & Alexander. Councilman Freeman asked when the present policy would expire. City Manager Riddle advised it would expire ~~arch 15, 1978. Councilman Freeman asked if the insurance company had to pay any claims since the city had taken out the insurance. City Attorney McEntire stated one claim was pending, the company would pay $2000.00 and the city $1000. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to award the contract to Alexander & Alexander. Councilman Freeman asked if we could get a bid from another company. City Manager Riddle stated we could but it would be extra for Fire and Police personnel. CITIZENS PRESENTATION ADJOURNt'1ENT ATTEST: ~ City Secretary February 27, 1978 Page 8 City Manager Riddle stated he was going to a seminar March 9, concerning public official liability. The Council could wait to sign the contract for the insurance until after March 9. Motion to award the contract to Alexander & Alexander carried 6-1; Councilman Lamond against. Mr. J. W. (Chilly) Childress, 6732 Corona, appeared before the Council. Mr. Childress advised the Council the stop sign at Jeanetta and Cúmmings was taken down. He asked the City to weld the sign so it could not be taken down. Mayor Newman advised Mr. Childress that Director of Public Works, Ray Britton would see that the sign was put back up. Mayor Newman adjourned the meeting of February 27) 1978. ~~ca~~ Tom E. Newman - Mayor