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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, JULY 24, 1978 - 7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Faram called the meeting to order
July 24, 1978, at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayo r
Councilmen
Dick Faram
Denver Mills
Jim Wood
Sidney Cavanaugh
John Michener
Lena Mae Reeder
James F. Cato
ROLL CALL
Councilwoman
Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
Director Public
Works
M. E. Riddle
Jeanette Moore
Rex McEntire
Ray H. Britton
BOARD MEMBER:
Board of Adjustment
Jo Ann Williams
ABSENT:
Cou nci 1 man
City Engineer
Dave Freeman
Dick Perkins
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilman
Michener.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JUNE 26, 1978
Approval of the minutes of the City Council
meeting June 26, 1978
Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Reeder, to approve the minutes of the
June 26, 1978, meeting.
Councilman Mills stated that on page 7,
paragraph 6, concerning Resolution 78-11,
it should state suspend instead of sustain.
Motion to approve as corrected carried 6-0.
Approval of minutes of the Emergency City
Council meeting July 12, 1978
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
JULY 12, 1978
EMERGENCY MEETING
Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman
Michener, to approve the minutes as written.
Motion carried 3-0; Councilmen Mills, Cavanaugh
and Cato abstaining due to absence from the
meeting.
July 24, 1978
Page 2
CITIZEN REQUEST
Citizen request, Mr. L. 8. Hall requesting
a permit to drill a water well
Mr. L. 8. Hall, 6504 Circleview, appeared
before the Council. Mr. Hall stated he
would like to have a permit to drill a well
on his property for outside watering purposes.
Mayor Fararn asked Mr. Hall what the depth
the well would be.
Mr. Hall stated he was advised he could not
drill deeper than 200 feet.
Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked Mr. Hall if he
was' on the city sewer or had å :septic tank.
Mr. Hall replied he was on city sewer.
Councilman Cavanaugh asked Mr. Hall the
size of his lot'.
Mr. Hall replied the lot was 140 X 90.
Councilman Michener asked Mr. Hall if
he had been advised on what the water
table would be.
Mr. Hall stated he talked with a gentlemen
in Haltom City and he felt water could be
reached at 200 feet.
Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by
Councilman Michener, to approve to
grant Mr. Hall a permit to drill a well
not to exceed 200 feet.
Councilman Cavanaugh requested that if
Mr. Hall sold his property the new owner
should be informed the water'·wàs not for
human consumption.
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Councilman Mills asked Mr. Hall what diameter
the well would be.
Mr. Hall replied it would be small, four to
five inches in diameter.
Councilman Mills asked if the well would
be èncased'.
Mr. Hall replied it would be encased.
Motion to approv~ carried 6-0.
July 24, 1978
Page 3
CITIZEN REQUEST
Citizen request, Mr. M. Bovea requesting
to drill a water well
Mr. M. Bovea, 3307 Matson, appeared before
the Council. Mr. Bovea stated he would
like to have a permit to drill a water
well for watering his yard and foundation
of his horne.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. Bovea if he was
requesting essentially the same as Mr. Hall.
Mr. Bovea replied yes.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked Mr. Bovea if
he had a septic tank or city sewer.
Mr. Bovea replied he was on city sewer.
Councilman Cavanaugh asked Mr. Bovea the
size of his lot,.:
Mr. Bovea stated the lot was 85 X 160.
Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Reeder, to grant Mr. Bovea a perrnit to drill
a water well not to exceed 200 feet and for
outside watering purposes only. Motion
carried 6-0.
CITIZEN REQUEST
Citizen request, Mr. Henry Besson requesting
a permit to drill a water well
Mr. Henry Besson, 6719 Harmonson Road,
appeared before the Council. Mr. Besson
stated he would like a permit to drill a
shallow water well. Mr. Besson stated he
felt the wéll would be shallow because of
a spring on his property. Mr. Besson advised
the well would be encased and have concrete
on the top.
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Councilwoman Reeder asked Mr. Besson if h ~as
su):'e this water was caused by a spring and
not coming from septic tank or the sewer.
Councilwoman Reeder asked Mr. Besson if he
had a septic tank or on city sewer,
Mr. Besson stated the City Staff knew he had
a problem with water on his parking lot.
Mr. Besson stated he was on city sewer.
July 24, 1978
Page 4
City Manager Riddle stated the City Staff
was not sure this was spring water because
some of the houses in the neighborhood are
on septic tanks. City Manager Riddle stated
he thought Mr. Besson's store was on city
sewer, but not his house.
Mr. Besson replied his house was also on
city sewer.
Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked if there was a test
the County Health Department could take
to see if this was spring water or sewer
water.
City Manager Riddle stated the County could
test the water for bacteria.
COUNCILMAN FREEMAN PRESENT.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked if the city would
accept a test initiated by Mr. Besson and
checked by the Health Department.. to assure
the water is not septic tank water.
City Manager Riddle stated the city would
have the County make the test.
Councilman Cavanaugh advised Mr. Besson
the City wanted the test made to protect
the citizens and Mr. Besson.
Councilwoman Reeder moved, seconded by
Councilman Cavanaugh, to grant Mr. Besson
a permit to drill a water well contingent
on having the water tested by the Health
Department and the well not to exceed 200
feet.
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Councilman Mills asked Mr. Besson if he
accepted the stipulation on the well the
city was asking for~
Mr. Besson replied he accepted the stipulation.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
CITIZEN REQUEST
Citizen request, Mr. B. C. Reddi'ng requesting
a permit to drill a water well
Mr. B. C. Redding, 7909 Main Street, appeared
before the Council. Mr. Redding stated he
was requesting a permit to drill a water
well for outside watering.
July 24, 1978
Page 5
Mr. Redding stated the well would be about
32 inches in diameter and about 40 feet
deep.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. Redding if he was
asking for a permit to drill only 40 feet:
Mr. Redding stated his surrounding neighbors
had water wells and had reached water at
about 40 feet.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked Mr. Redding if he
had a septic tank or on city sewer:
Mr. ~edding stated he had a septic tank.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato stated he felt Mr. Redding
should be required to have the water tested.
Councilman Mills asked Mr. Redding if the
well would be lower than the septic tank:
Mr. Redding stated the septic tank was on
the west side of the property and the well
would be on the east side.
Councilman Mills asked if the well would be
encased.
Mr. Redding replied the well would be encased.
Councilman Mills moved, seconded by
Councilman Cavanaugh, to grant Mr. Redding
a permit to drill a water well for outside
watering, not to exceed 40 feet.
After discussion, Councilman Mills amended
his motion to state, Mr. Redding be granted
a permit to drill a water well not to
exceed 200 feet and upon completion of the
well the water be tested by the County.
Amended motion carried 7-0.
CITIZEN PRESENTATION
Citizen presentation and request concerning
the routing of a sewer line from Kingswood
Estates to Little Bear Creek
City Manager Riddle advised the Council
Mr. Don Miracle, who had requested this
item be placed on the agenda would not be
present because the sewer line must be
routed as the City Engineer stated.
July 24, 1978
Page 6
Mr. Riddle stated he had talked to Mr. Miracle
and Mr. Miracle stated he would work out
the details on the sewer line with the
City Engineer.
Mayor Faram stated no action on this item
would be required by the Council.
CITIZEN REQUEST
Citizen request, Mr. Joe V. Henry making
request
Mr. Joe V. Henry, 125 Cooper, Hurst, appeared
before the Council. Mr. Henry stated he
owned two lots located at ,6805 and 6809
Harmonson Road that does not have sewer.
Mr. Henry stated he had built a new building
which was completed two years ago, at that
time assumed the sewer 1 ine would be buil t.
Mr. Henry stated he wanted to know when the
line would be built.
City Manager Riddle stated that at the
particular locations the city, at the
present time, has no plans to extend the
sewer. The sewer line is approximately
one-half block away frorn the location.
Mr. Riddle stated the property owners in
the neighborhood could get together and
for a minimal amount the sewer could be
extended.
Mr. Henry stated he felt the city should
approach the citizens on participation
on the line.
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City Manager Riddle stated the city sent
out notices last year on the upgrading
of Flory Street and only two people attended
the meeting.
Mr. Henry stated at. that time he understood
there were no funds available to improve
the water, sewer and street. This portion
was removed from the agenda and the Council
voted to improve the bridge.
City Manager Riddle stated the Public Hearing
on the project was held and only one person
spoke and was not in favor of the project.
July 24, 1978
Page 7
Mr. Henry stated he was going to have
to pay for the sewer whether he got
it or not. He would have to put in
a septic tank.
City Manager Riddle stated about a year
ago the Council put a stipulation on one
of the lots to pay a pro rato share of
the street, water and sewer.
Councilman Mills asked what the city policy
was at the present time and whethe~' or
not the city could extend the sewer to
Mr. Henry. Councilrnan Mills asked if there
was a way to resolve the problem~
City Manager Riddle stated if the complete
project was done it would include curb,
gutter, street, the water main and the
sewer main. City Manager Riddle stated that
all of the project could be completed, or one
or two of the items.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked City Manager
Riddle how it was normally handled when
someone wanted to extend the sewer.
Mr. Riddle sai.d. the policy states they
must extend the sewer line themselves and
the city more less enter into a contract
with the one extending the line. The
city wilì recoupe from other property owners
as they tie on to the line.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked if the City
remibursed the person extening the line
as the other property owners between the
person extending the line and the origin
of the new lineó
City Manager replied yes.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato advised that Mr. Henry
had stated he wanted to extend the line,
what seemed to be the problem.
Mayor Faram aSKed Mr. Henry if talking about
just extending the line in front of his
house was the cost he was referring to.
July 24, 1978
Page 8
Mr. Henry stated he was referring to
the pro rata share.
Mayor Faram asked what the cost. would be
to extend the line to where Mr. Henry could
tie on to it~
City Manager Riddle stated about $5,000.
Councilman Freeman asked how much of the
$5,000.00 could Mr. Henry recoupe,
City Manager Riddle stated about $2,000.
Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked the City Manager
if he was referring to residences or
users that are currently there or did
he anticipate future building in the area.
City Manager Riddle stated there currently
two vacant lots in the location and they
will eventually have to be platted, or all
the lots on one side of the street will
have to be platted. At the time the lots
are platted they will have to pay pro rata
per foot. Mr. Riddle stated the policy
has been that existing single family homes are
allowed to tie on the sewer line for paying
the normal tap fee of $300.
Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked if that would be
true if they had to extend the 1 ine .
Mr. Riddle stated if they have to extend
the line, the policy could state the group
of owners must split the pro rata evenly
amoung themselves.
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Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked the City Manager
if the residents;tied on'to the line that
Mr. Henry extended would they tie on for
a normal tap fee or would they have to
pay a pro ,rata share of the extension,
Mr. Riddle stated they would have to pay
one normal tap fee.
Mayor Fararn asked if it would be feasible
to ask the City Manager to make a survey
of the area and see what the possibilitiy
was for total participation on the line.
Mr. Henry stated he would be agreeable.
Mr. Henry ~sked if there was some reason
why he could not put in a septic tank.
July 24, 1978
Page 9
Mayor Pro Tem Cato advised Mr. Henry he
would have to get a percolation test
from the County Health Department.
Mr. Henry stated he had a percolation test
and a plan approved by the County Health
Department.
Mr. Britton, Director Public Works, stated
the stipulation placed on the plat when
the property was platted, with reguard to
the payment of the water and sewer, whether
the water and sewer are there or not, that
is still the condition that will have to
be såtisfied before any permit was issued
on the property, including a permit for
the septic tank.
After further discussion, Mayor Faram
asked Mr. Henry if he would be agreeable
to letting the City Staff make a survey
and see what could be gotten in the way
of occupants cooperation for participation
on the line and then have the City Staff
make a recommendation to the Council.
Mr. Henry asked how long this would take~
Mr. Riddle stated about 30 days.
Mayor Faram instructed the Staff to make
the survey and make a recommendation
within 30 days.
CITIZEN REQUEST
Citizen request, Mr. Jeff Outlaw requesting
a change in the Throughfare Plan
Mr. Jeff Outlaw, 7305 Riveria Drive, appeared
before the Council. Mr. Outlaw advised
the Council he had been requested by the
citizens in area of Riveria to request the
Council to revise the Master Throughfare
Plan by deleting the planned intersection
of Riveria and Rufe Snow, maintaing Riveria
in its present status., rather than secondary
as itis;shown on the Master Throughfare Plan.
Mr. Outlaw stated the citizens feel that
the present plan for Riveria,to be completed
as a secondary throughfare from Grapevine
Highway west across Rufe Snow and near the
boundary of Haltom City,would be determinantal
to the city as a whole and particularity to
the area between Rufe Snow and Grapevine
Highway. Mr. Outlaw stated the compl~tìon
July 24
Page 10
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of the area has changed considerately
since the present Throughfare Plan was
last amended. Mr. Outlaw stated that
since the new Sanger Harris store had been
built and with the commercial property west
of Grapevine Highway along Riveria is near
development and the development of Meadow
Lakes to the west of Rufe Snow has brought
this to the citizens attention. Mr. Outlaw
stated the citizens in the area were not
aware until they saw the development going
on, that the citizens on Riveria were about
to be living on a throughfare. Mr. Outlaw
stated he would like to point out that
a lot of converstation had been going on over
the ~roperty east of Rufe Snow and south
of Riveria and the citizens he had been
talking to do not have any objections
to the development of the property, the
only objection the citizens have is Riveria
Drive being a secondary throughfare across
Rufe Snow. Mr. Outlaw stated they futher
felt that due to the devleopment, if Riveria
is opened across Rufe Snow it will become
a throughfare even though it is desiginated
a secondary throughfare, since Riveria
is the only stright street through this
section of North Richland Hills. Mr. Outlaw
stated the citizens in the area could see
no reason why Riveria would not become another
Glenveiw Drive and they say this is not needed
because the area is small and almost 100 %
residential. Mr. Outlaw stated the area
is bounded on the north by Loop 820, on
the south by Glenview Drive, on the east
by Grapevine Highway and on the west by
Rufe Snow. Mr. Outlaw stated these streets
were already throughfares, well planned and
take care of all the traffic in the area.
Mr. Outlaw stated the citizens in the area
feel it would create a number of hazards
if Riveria was brought through. Mr. Outlaw
stated that all the school children in the
area would have to proceed along Riveria
to get to the schools and be exposed to
heavy traffic. Mr. Outlaw stated that
in addition to the hazards this would create
he felt it would be an added and unecessary
expense to the city. Mr. Outlaw stated
the citizens in the area felt it would also
devalue their property. Mr. Outlaw stated
that for these reasons the citizens feel
the Master Throughfare Plan needed to be
changed by deleting the intersection of
Riveria and Rufe Snow.
July 24, 1978
Page 11
Councilman Freernan asked Mr. Outlaw if
he had a planto<change the qonfiguration
of Riveria:
Mr. Outlaw stated the primary concern
was to get the designation of a secondary
throuthgfare changed and deleting the
intersection of Rufe Snow and Riveria.
After discussion, Mayor Faram advised
Council action on this item would
be taken after items 13, 14 and 15 were
heard.
PUBLIC HEARING
Publ~c Hearing on PZ 78-28, request of
B. J. Britt to rezone Tract 4A, Abstract
1606, W. W. Wallace Survey, from its
present classification of 1-F12 One Family
Dwelling to a proposed classification of
IF-8-15 One Family Dwelling
The Public Hearing was opened.
Proponents were asked to speak.
Mr. Gordan Swift, Cousulting Engineer,
representing Mr. Britt appeared before
the Council. Mr. Swift advised the Council
Mr. Britt had made arrangements to accquire
19. 4. aces of land on the east side of
Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Swift stated the
request was for IF-8-15 the city's normal
zoning classification with the understanding
and a stipulation the owners would Deed
restrict the minimum square footage of 1,700
square feet for each house on every lot.
Mr. Swift stated there had been a number of
requests in the past to develope this property
for a number of different land uses. Mr. Swift
stated the city records showed that in July
of 1978 Multiple Family request was denied
by Planning and Zoning, August of 1970 a
Planned Unit Development was proposed and
was denied, in March of 1975 a request for
Local Retail, Multiple Family and some
single family was also denied. Mr. Swift
stated that Mr. Britt as a developer, had
the ability of putting together the economics
of the the property and developing it into
single family units and make the' project a
profitable one or at least a return for
his investment. Mr. Swift stated he was
asking to Council to approve this zoning
request.
July 24, 1978
Page 12
Councilman Cavanaugh asked Mr. Swift
the approximate lot size and square
footage of the surrounding homes in
the area.
Mr. Swift replied he could not quote all
the lot sizes, they varied.
Mrs. Jo Ann Hodges appeared before the
Council. Mrs. Hodges stated she would
like for the request to be granted.
Mrs. Hodges stated she lived next door to
the property and it has been a problem
because there were snakes, rats, ball fields,
and.motorcycles on the property. Mrs. Hodges
stated she felt the property should be
developed.
Those in opposition were asked to speak.
Mr. Robert White, 7853 Riveria, appeared
before the Council. Mr. White stated
he was aganist the request as it exists
on Mr. Britts original plat.
Mayor Faram advised Mr. Hhite the plat
was not being discussed. Mayor Faram
asked Mr. White if he was aware there
had been an alternate plat drawn up.
Mr. White replied he was aware of the
alternate plat.
Mayor Faram asked if he was speaking for
the plat or the zoning:
Mr. White stated he had not seen the revised
plat. Mr. White stated he would like for
the Council to withhold any motion on this
agenda item until itern 14 had been considered.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato advised Mr. White the
Council was discussing the zoning, the plat
is not a part of the zoning, it does not
necessarily mean the plat will be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato stated the plat could
not be considered until the zoning is decided.
Councilman Michener advised that if the
zoning was approved, it did speak to the
issue of whether or not Riveria would open
on to Rufe Snow. Councilman Michener stated
that question would be decided as item 15.
July 24, 1978
Page 13
Councilman Cavanaugh advised Mr. White
the only issue now was the size of the
houses, 1,700 square feet, agreed to by
Mr. Britt and the lot size will be discussed
when the plat is discussed.
Mr. White stated he was in opposition of
the rezoning to IF-8 due to the fact he
felt it would degrade the neighborhood.
Mr. White stated he thought the lot sizes
were not adequate, therefore, he was
speaking in opposition of the rezoning.
Councilman Mills asked Mr. White if he
was speaking as an individual.
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Mr. White stated he was speaking as an
individual and would like for the lot
size of 1,200 square feet remain.
Mr. Bob Taylor, 4724 Mackey, appeared before
the Council. Mr. Taylor stated he was
opposed to the lot size being reduced.
Mr. Taylor stated he was no longer objecting
to the size of the houses.
The Public Hearing was closed.
ORDINANCE 712
PZ 78-28
Consideration and approval of Ordinance
for PZ 78-28
Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by
Councilman Cavanaugh, to approve PZ 78-28,
Ordinance No. 712, from IF-12 to IF-8
with the stipulation the minimum living
area for each structure within the zoning
district be 1,700 square feet, with the
added condition that if for any reason
PS 78-50 is not approved this zoning will
be null and void.
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Councilman Wood stated he would like to
point out(in case sòmeone misunderstood)
there are only about seven lots that are
8,400 square feet per' lot and go up to
approximately*1,200 square feet.
Councilman Mills stated that having seen
the property, he felt it would be in the
best interest of the city to approve the
1F-8 zoning.
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Mayor Pro Tem Cato stated the only reason
it was being zoned IF-8 is because there
were a ~ew lots that did not meet the
IF-9 or JF-12 criteria.
July 24, 1978
Page 14
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 712
carried by a vote of 6-1; Councilrnan
Cavanaugh voting against.
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 78-50
PS 78-50, Request of B. J. Britt for final
plat of Skyline Homes Addition
Mayor Faramadvised the Council they had
been given an alternate plat by Mr. Britt.
Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman
Freeman, to approve PS 78-50, alternate plat,
subject to the City Engineers comments.
Mrs. Rosie Reeves, 7224 Riveria, appeared
before the Council. Mrs. Reeves stated
the motion Councilrnan Mills had made was
what the citizens in the area would like
to see the Council approve.
Motion to approve the alternate plat
carried by a vote of 7-0.
Mary Jo Shanuty, Planning and Zoning
member present.
Mayor Faram advised the Council they
would go back to item 12, requesting
the Master Throughfare Plan be. revised.
ITEM 12
Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by
Councilman Wood, to revise the Master
Throughfare Plan, to ¡delete the designation
of Riveria Drive as a secondary throughfare.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Faram stated he wished to thank the
citizens and the developer for working
together on the project.
Mayor Faram called a 15 minute recess.
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Mayor Faram called the meeting back to order.
The same Council members and Staff were
present as recorded at the beginning of
the meeting.
Public Hearing on PZ 78-26, request of
Pizza Hut & Gerald L. Anderson to rezone
Lot 1, Block 25, Clearview Addition, from
its present classification of Local Retail
to a proposed classification of Local Retail
Specific Use - Mixed Beverages
The public hearing was opened.
Proponents were asked to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING
PZ 78-26
July 24, 1978
Page 15
Mr. Gerald L. Anderson, President and
owner of Pizza Hut, Coproration, appeared
before the Council. Mr. Anderson stated
this Pizza Hut was located at 7901 Grapevine
Highway. Mr. Anderson advised the Council
they would only retail beer by the glass
or by the pitcher. Mr. Anderson stated
the Pizza Hut operated from 11:00 a.m.,
until 12:00 p.rn., Sunday thru Friday and
until 1:00 a.m., on Saturday night. Mr.
Anderson stated the State Law prohibits
the carring out of any alcoholic beverages
under a Specific Use Permit. Mr. Anderson
stated no one could carry any alcoholic
beverage on to the prernises. Mr. Anderson
stated they would sell the beer only
incidental to the sale of food. Mr. Anderson
stated they had twenty locations in Tarrant
County and find the gross sales for the
percentage of alcoholic beverage runs
about 3% to 5%. Mr. Anderson stated they
would like to provide beer for on premise
consumption for their customers. Mr. Anderson
stated they had many requests for beer to
be sold. Mr. Anderson stated he urged the
Council to grant the Specific Use Permit.
M~yor Pro Tem Cato advised Mr. Anderson
that the City Ordinance pertaining to
the sale of alcoholic beverage for on
premise consumption stated you must obtain
a minimum of 60% of your gross income from
the sale of prepared food for on premise
consumption.
Mr. Anderson stated there would be no
problems rneeting the requirements of the
ordinance, because Pizza Huts gross sale,
percentage wise was only 3% to 5% in alcoholic
beverage and the rest is prepared food.
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Mayor Pro Tem Catoasked Mr. Anderson if
the books would be set-up in such a manner
the city could investigate and get the
information necessary to determine they
were meeting the requirements,
Mr. Anderson stated they would submit an
audit to the city upon request.
Councilman Mills asked Mr. Anderson if
the twenty locations in Tarrant County
all sold beer,
July 24, 1978
Page 16
Mr. Anderson replied only those located
i n we t a rea s .
Councilman Mills asked if there were
any Pizza Huts that did not sell beer?
Mr. Anderson stated the Pizza Huts located
in Saginaw, Watauga, Haltom City and Bedford
did not sell beer.
Councilman Mills asked Mr. Anderson the
difference in the businesses that sell
beer as opposed to the ones'that do not sell
beer, and had any had to close for the
lack of business because beer was not sold.
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Mr. Anderson stated they were in a di?advantaged
position in an area where it is wet and haveto
compete against, their competitors whosserve
alcoholic beverage and have a location
near by that can not sell alcoholic beverage
then they experience some economical problems.
Mr. Anderson stated they have not closed any
Huts i ri Tarrant County, but have cl osed some
in other areas···of. the State.
Mrs. Pat Wolverton, 4800 Colorado~ 'appeared
before the Council., Mrs. Woverton stated
the Pizza Hut was a hangout for teenagers.
Mrs. Woverton stated she objected to any
kind of alcoholic beverage being served
where young people gether. Mrs. Woverton
advised they were exposed to enough temptation
which we have no control over, but we do
have control over granting this request
for the sale of beer. Mrs. Woverton stated
she felt it was the Councils responsibility
to help in the area and she would appreciate
it if the Council would vote against the
Pizza Hut allowing beer to be sold in their
restaurant.
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Councilman Cavanaugh stated he understood
Mrs. Wovertons feelings, but in a situation
of a free enterprize market, is it fair
having one restaurant down the street serving
mixed drinks because it caters to an older
group and a restaurant where the kids are
going to go because it is cheaper, is that
going to be fair to the business man.
July 24, 1978
Page 17
Mrs. Woverton stated Steak and Ale was
the only restaurant in the area that
served mixed drinks and there was no
comparison to Steak and Ale and the Pizza
Hut.
Councilman Cavanaugh asked Mrs. Woverton
if she felt if the Council did not '
approve the Specific Use permit would it
hurt the Pizza Huts business?
Mrs. Woverton stated she did not feel
it would hurt the business.
Councilwoman Reeder stated that if the
Counéil approved this request it was
going to cost him sales because she
had children and would not allow thern
to go to this Pizza Hut. Councilwoman
Reeder asked Mrs. Woverton if she would
allow her children to go there:
Mrs. Woverton stated that what you allow
your children to do and what they do are
two different things. Mrs. Woverton stated
you would not always be able to protect
your children. Mrs. Woverton stated she
felt it was the Councils responsibility
to help protect the younger people in
the community, therefore, she was asking
the Council to deny this request.
Mr. Paul Duckett, 6540 Tabor, appeared before
the Council. Mr. Duckett stated he would
like to speak against the Council approving
this request for all the reasons the lady
before him presented.
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Mr. Marvin Reed, limerick Lane, appeared
before the Council. Mr. Reed stated he
was a High School Teacher at Haltom High.
Mr. Reed stated the·school had an open
carnpus, which meant the kids could come
and go as they pleased. Mr. Reed stated
he often took kids from the church to
the Pizza Hut and he would not want to
take them to one that served beer. Mr. Reed
advised the Council he would like for them
to please think about this request before
something was done that might cause more
problems.
July 24, 1978
Page 18
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Mrs. Judy Lyde, 6725 Hewitt, appeared before
the Council. Mrs. Lyde stated she had
just come from a :meeting of 700 citizens
of the City who were objecting to a Council
decision that was made in the past.
Mrs. Lyde stated she did not know how many
of the 700 citizens would object to having
the Pizza Hut serve beer, but she did
know that a majority of them would. Mrs. Lyde
stated that at this meeting she had registered
100 new voters. Mrs. Lyde stated this
was a conservative community and because
of the conservativeness we have held back
some-of the problerns suffered by Fort Worth,
Arlington and other neighboring areas that
are growing as North Richland Hills is and
as far as the environment of the cornmunity
a decision against serving mixed drinks
would go along with the attitude of the people.
Mrs. Lyde stated that by some method the
wet-dry election was overturned. Mrs. Lyde
stated she did not know how many signatures
were on the petition, but felt like those
people would disapprove of the request of
Pizza Hut. Mrs. lyde advised the Council
she intended to inform these people of the
Councils decision and hoped that in the
interest of the environment of the community
the Council would deny this request.
Mr. Duckett reappeared before the Council.
Mr. Duckett stated he had lived in North
Richland Hills for twelve years, one of
the reasons he moved to the city was because
it was dry. Mr. Duckett stated he was a
Baptist Preacher and worked with young
people. Mr. Duckett stated his interest
was the young people and he felt that
allowing the Pizza Hut to sell beer would
be a temptation to the young people.
Mr. Duckett stated he was ~equesting the
Council to deny thi s request.
Mr. Steve Boyd, 5013 Susan Lee, appeared
before the Council. Mr. Boyd stated he
felt if the Council approved this request
it would add to the traffic problem on
Grapevine Highway.
July 24, 1978
Page 19
The public hearing was closed.
PZ 78-26
Consideration and approval of Ordinance
for PZ 78-26
Councilman Cavanaugh moved, seconded by
Councilman Michener, to deny PZ 78-26,
request of Pizza Hut for a Specific Use
Permit- Mixed Beverages. Motion to deny
carried 7-0.
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 78-40
PS 78-40, request of J. H. Williams &
Associates for final plat of Blocks 43,
44, 45 & 46, Richland Terrace Addition
Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilman
Mills, to approve PS 78-48, subject to
the City Engineers letter.
Councilman Freeman asked the City Manager
where the water was coming from for this
subdivision:
City Manager Riddle replied the water
would come out of the present system.
Councilman Wood asked the City Manager if
the developer was aware of the building
permits bei ng 1 irni ted;
City Manager Riddle stated the developer
would not be ready for building permits
unti 1 next year.
Councilman Cavanaugh stated the plat
show~d agaslinè going through a culdesac.
Councilman Cavanaugh asked Mr. Williams,
the developer, if a house would be built
on this gasline:
Mr. Williams stated there would be no
houses built on the easement.
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Mayor Pro Tem Cato asked Mr. Will iams
when the first house would be available
for sale,
Mr. Williams replied the first house would
not be for sale until sometime next year.
Motion to approve carried 7-0.
July 24, 1978
Page 20
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 78-42
PS 78-42, request of F. E. Harrington
for final plat of Harrington Subdivision
Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by
Councilwoman Reeder, to approve PS 78-42,
subject to the City Engineers letter.
After lengthly discussion by the Council,
Mayor Pro Tem Cato moved, seconded by
Councilman Mills, to postpone PS 78-42,
until the August 14, 1978, Council meeting.
Motion to postpone carried 7-0.
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 78-44
PS 78-44, request of Wayne W. White & James
A. Robinson for final plat of Lots 1 & 2,
Blöck 2, McMurray Addition
Councilman Wood moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Reeder, to approve PS 78-44, subject to
the City Engineers letter.
Mr. Britton, Director Public Works, advised
the Council that Mr. White had taken
exception to item 3 in the Engineers letter
of June 9, 1978. ,
Mr. Delbert Stembridge, 5213 Cloyce Court,
Engineer, appeared before the Council.
Mr. Stembridge stated Mr. White owned two
lots on Harmonson Road which had never been
platted. Mr. Stembridge stated that when
Mr. White applied for2a building perrnit
he was advised he would have to plat the
property. Mr. Stembridge stated he was
not farniliar with the exception and asked
Mr. Britton to briefly inform hirn.
Mr. Britton stated Mr. White had already
paid his pro rata for water and sewer and
he objected to paying pro rata for
Harmonson Road.
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Mr. Stembridge stated that Mr. White had
advised him he was willing to give the
City a letter stating at the time the street
was improved he will pay his share.
Motion to approve carried 7-Q.
July 24, 1978
Page 21
PLANNING & ZONING
PS 78-46
PS 78-46, request of Folsom Investments,
Inc., for replat of University Plaza
Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by
Councilman Wood, to approve PS 78-46.
Mr. Britton recomrnended the Council postpone
action on this plat for an indefinite
period of time.
Mayor Faram asked what the reason for
postponement was.
Mr. Britton stated there was still a
problem with the Oil Company pipeline
and the City did not have a letter on
resolving the problem. Mr. Britton
stated it was his desire the plat not
be approved until the problem was resolved.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato moved, seconded by
Councilman Mills, to table PS 78-46.
Motion to table carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENT
Appointment of four (4) members to the
Planning and Zoning Board
Mayor Fararn reappointed Mrs. Mary Jo Shaunty and
Mr. Forrest Grubb to the Planning and Zoning
Board~ Terms to expire May 1, 1980.
Mayor Faram appointed Mr. Warren Eckhardt
to the Planning and Zoning Board, term to
expire May 1, 1980.
Mayor Faram appointed Mr. Arthur Murnan
to the Planning and Zoning Board, term
to expire May 1, 1979.
Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilman
Michener, to approve Mayor Faram's appointments.
Motion carried 7-0.
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APPOINTMENT
Appointment of four (4) members to the
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Mayor Faram stated the Council needed more
time to discuss these appointments, therefore,
he would like to pass over this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato moved, seconded by
Councilwoman Reeder, to postpone action
on this item until the August 14, 1978,
Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
PAYMENT
PAYMENT
July 24, 1978
Page 22
Approval to pay $1,000.00 to Forurn
Insurance Company as deductible on
an insurance case
Councilman Mills asked the City Manager
what case this was?
Mr. Riddle advised it was· the Willie Nelson
case.
After discussion, Councilman Michener moved,
seconded by Councilman Cavanaugh, to
approve paying $1,000.00 deductible to
Forum Insurance Company. Motion carried
7-0.
Approval of payment of $70,662.56 to Red
River Construction Company
Mayor Pro Tem Cato moved, seconded by
Councilwoman Reeder, to approve payment
to Red River Construction Company.
Mayor Faram stated the contract documents
were available to anyone who wished to
inspect them.
City Manager Riddle stated the 24 inch
pipe for the line had been delivered today.
The Contractor has two crews working on the
1 i ne... The Ci ty Engi neer has heen in touch
with the contractor and the Contractor has
made an offer to bring in larger equipment
and add another crew. Mr. Riddle stated
the contractor was willing to sign a change
order on the contract that he will get
water into the system by September 25, 1978,
if the Council will pay him approxirnately
$21,000.00 more.
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Councilman Freeman asked how many days
would be saved by advancing the schedule:
City Manager Riddle stated about 8 weeks,
but there maybe a delay on the meter to
put on the system.
Mayor Pro Tem Cato stated he had understood
the City Engineer, at the last Council meeting~
to give a date of water availability as the
middle of October.
July 24, 1978
Page 23
City Manager Riddle stated the contractor
felt that bringing in the larger equipment
and adding another crew he could rnove
the date up.
Councilman Freeman asked the City Manager
if there was any room to negotiate with
the contractor and move the date to
September 1, 1978.
City Manager Riddle stated the City Engineer
would be negotiating with the contractor.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. Riddle how many
days the contractor suggests he would be
saviñg the city?
Mr. Riddle stated the contractor was saying
8 weeks and he will have water in the line.
If the contractor does not meet the deadline
the city can fine him $100.00 per day for
every day he goes over the deadline.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. Riddle if there was
some way a meeting with the contractor could
be set for sometime this week?
Mr. Riddle replied the contractor was
leaving town this week ànd it would be
Thursday before he came back. Mr. Riddle
stated the Council rieeded to have-the
City Engineer negoiate with the contractor
on the contract.
Mayor Faram instructed the City Manager
to set up a meeting with the City Engineer
and the contractor and discuss the matter.
Motion to approve payment carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
REVENUE SHARING
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Hearing on proposed use of Revenue Sharing
funds for the year beginning October 1, 1978,
and ending Septernber 30, 1979, approximately
$164,000.00
City Manager Riddle advised the Council
this would be the first of two public
hearings on Revenue Sharing.
Mayor Faram asked the City Manager to
make the presentation on the proposed
use for the funds.
City Manager Riddle stated he proposed the
the funds ce used for construction of a
new Fire Station and for the purchase of
a pumber truck.
ANNOUNCEMENT
July 24, 1978
Page 24
Mayor Faram called for anyone present
wishing to speak on this item to please
come forward.
Mr. Bill Pruitt, 6633 Victoria, appeared
before the Council. Mr. Pruitt asked if
the City Manager could be more specific
on the use of the funds:
Mr. Riddle stated the city was going to
have to put in another Fire Station location
that would be rnore centralized. Mr~,Riddle
stated the city owned some property in
Emerald Hills, but did not want to put
the Station there because the area"was
most1y residential. Mr. Riddle stated
the city would have to look for a place
to build the Station.
Mayor Faram closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Cato asked if any changes
could be made pertaining to the use of
the funds.
Mr. Riddle stated changes could be made
at the next public hearing.
Mayor Faram asked the requirement for the
next hearing:
Mr. Riddle stated the next public hearing
would be in conjunction with the budget
hearing.
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Councilman Michener asked what kind of notice
was given prior to the public hearing.
Mr. Riddle stated the notice would be
published in the newspaper.
Councilman Freeman advised the Council he
would like to discuss the meeting that was
held by the PTA concerning the school crossing
on Rufe Snow and let the Council know of
their recommendations.
Letter from PTA attached.
July 19, 1978
Memo To: Councilman Dave Freeman
From: Mrs. Pat Johnson
Subject: Pedestrian Safety - North Richland Hill Jr. High and
Snow Heights Elementary
1. Crossing Guard - now - beginning of school - 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.rn.,
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
a. Painted crossing walkway on the north side of Shauna
(presently on the south side and worn)
b. Police surveillance and backup the Guard
2. Sidewalk on Rufe Snow
3. Double acting light - time delayed - in conjuction with crossing guard
4. 4 way stop signs at Redondo and Shauna
(presently two-way stop signs on Redondo only)
5. No parking on school ~ide of streets on Marilyn, Vance and Shan~a
during school hours
6. One way traffic on Marilyn (east), Vance (south), Shanua (west) during
school hours - 7:30 a.rn. - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.. - 4:00 p.m.
7. Yellow triangle signs or school zone signs placed further back at least
one block, to remind traffic they are in a heavy pedestrian area, as
well as signs now located close to the school
We have met and studied the school pedestrian area and feel very strongly that
our children need more protection going to and frorn school. Because of the'
increase in housing and traffic more hazards have been cr~ated. Last December
there were over 85 elementary school children crossing Rufe Snow without .
protection. This is extremly dangerous. We have also found that many cars
are traveling thru the area that are not aware it is a school area. Atpresent
school signs are posted only where school is in view. We feel that. added signs
back further would remind people they are in a concentrated pedestrlan area.
We want to thank the Mayor and Council for, thei r concern in our çhi 1 drens ,saf,eJ:¥
and are willing to do whatever we can to help make this area safer for our children.
ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Jeanette Moore - City Secretary
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July 24, 1978
Page 25
Mayor Pro Tem Cato announced there would
be a meeting of the Airport Study Commission
August 30, 1978~ at 7:30 p.m. A second
progress report would be given.
Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of
July 24, 1978.
Dick Faram - Mayor