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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1976-03-08 Minutes --(: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, MARCH 8, 1976, 7:30 P.M. Mayor Dick Faram called the regular council meeting to order March 8, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PRESENT: . Mayor Councilmen ROLL CALL Councilwomen Dick Faram Norman Ellis George Conant John Lamond Tom Newman Jim Cato Dorothy McCl ure JoAn Goodnight STAFF PRESENT: City Manager City Secretary City Attorney City Engi neer M. E. R i dd 1 e Winnie Barclay Rex McEntire Dick Perkins Also recognized were State Representatives Charles Evans and Joe Spurlock, Mr. Thad Biard, member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr. Denver Mills, member of the Civil Service Commission, and Mr. Everett N. Hays, former member of the Park and Recreation Board. PRESS: Fort Worth Star Telegram Mid-Cities Daily News Northeast Community News Dan Frazier Richard McKinney Joe Kent The invocation was given by Councilman George Conant. INVOCATION Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting, February 16, 1976 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vote: 5-0 151 Motion was made by Councilman Cato, second by Councilwoman Goodnight to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried 5-0, with Councilman Conant and Councilwoman McClure abstaining due to their absence from the meeting. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 23, 1976 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vote: 7-0 20' Motion was made by Councilwoman Goodnight, second by Councilman Lamond, to approve the minutes as presented. Councilwoman Goodnight requested that the vote shown on the item regarding payment to Komatsu & Associates be changed to indicate she voted against the motion to table. Correction was made. Motion carried 7-0. Citizens Presentation, Joe Spurlock - Presenting flag to the City. State Representative Joe Spurlock came forward to present a Texas state flag to the City of North Richland Hills. The flag had been flown over the State Capitol on February 22, 1976, the day of the open house for the North Richland Hills Municipal Complex. Representative Spurlock explained the history of the flag and the proper procedure for taking care of the flag. Mayor Faram thanked Repre- sentative Spurlock and expressed his appreciation for the flag on behalf of the citizens of North Richland Hills. Consideration of PZ 76-4 Zoning Mangham Airport, Recall from the Table Upon agreement of the Council, this item was recalled from the table. Mayor Faram explained that the motion on the floor from the previous meeting was, as read by the City Secretary, to refuse the request for rezoning. Discussion followed in which Mayor Faram stated he had received word that the petition presented in the meeting of February 23, 1976, signed by Mr. Louis Engler, Agent, had been withdrawn by Mr. Engler, because, he, in fact, did not have the authority to speak for the other owners of the property. The Mayor further informed the Council that he had just been presented with another petition, and it had not been verified as to being a legal petition. After further discussion by the Council, motion was made by Councilman Newman, second by Councilman Cato, to table the item until March 22, 1976. Motion carried 6-1, with Councilwoman Goodnight voting against the motion. Charles Evans Representing Lowell Hilger Requesting Solution to Water Problem for Mr. Hilger Mr. Charles Evans, representing Mr. Lowell Hilger, made the request to let Mr. Hilger use the water supply presently available to him and give his home the final inspection; and, after these items, to present a certifi- cate of occupancy. City Manager explained to Mr. Evans and the Council that there was a possibility of obtaining city water for the homes involved in Cherokee Estates, that he had received tentative approval from the Bank of North Texas President Bill Daniels for the city to obtain the line. He stated further, however, that the bank board of directors would have to approve this matter. The fact that the families are presently obtaining water from Dan McKee, who is not franchised to sell water in North Richland Hills, was brought out by Council discussion. The City Attorney also stated that the families were in violation of the covenant previously signed by them and the city. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis to defer this item until the next item could be heard. Second was made by Councilman Newman. Motion carried 7-0. March 8, 1976 Page Two CITIZENS PRESENTATION 22' PZ 76-4 Mangham Airport Tabled: 6-1 451 HILGER WATER SOLUTION Action taken under next agenda item 1501 March 8, 1976 Page Three Consideration of city supplying water to Cherokee Estates CITY WATER TO CHEROKEE ESTATES Mayor Faram asked City Manager Riddle to present Vote: 7-0 2391 this portion of the agenda. The City Manager ex- plained that he proposed that city workers finish the inspection, testing and chlorinating of the line to the four homes, the line being owned by the Bank of North Texas, if permission could be received from the bank. He suggested that the four owners be required to pay $150.00 for the service, plus $20.00, regular deposit, and $5.00 service charge, for a total of $175.00. He said he had discussed this with Frank Balch and Frank Yarbrough, who both agreed to this arrangement; he further stated that he had not contacted Lowell Hilger or Zane Hilger. Mr. Lowell Hilger informed the council he would not be willing to go along with this suggestion because Allen Bronstad had told him the water was unsafe due to stagnation in the lines. The City Manager assured the Council and Mr. Hilger that the line could have a valve installed and stagnation would not be a problem, that good water could be obtained through this line. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Councilwoman Goodnight, that the city water supply be made available to residents of the area at the earliest convenient time and certificate of occupancy be issued to the homeowners. After discussion, motion was amended to state this would be done at the normal tap fee, $125.00, plus $20.00 regular deposit, and $5.00 service charge, for a total of $150.00 per resident. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the homeowners I difficulties in obtaining water and the fact that they had installed a line to Dan McKee IS well at their cost. Councilman Ellis yielded to the homeowners to seek their position. Mr. Balch and Mr. Yarbrough agreed to the plan. Mr. Lowell Hilger told the Council to do whatever they wanted to do. Mr. Zane Hilger said he agreed with the plan conditionally. The amendment was voted on first, with a vote of 7-0 in favor of the amendment. The motion was called for a vote, with a favorable vote of 7-0. Mayor Faram called a IS-minute recess. RECESS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Faram called the meeting back to order with all those first above listed present. Also, Mayor Faram recognized Mrs. Mary Jo Shaunty, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission who was now present. Consideration of Awarding Insurance Contract for Municipal Complex AWARDING OF CONTRACT Vote: 7-0 5151 The Council asked for the City Manager1s recommendation on the insurance contract. The City Manager recommended that the contract be placed with the Leffingwell Agency at a cost of $4,294, for the $100 and $250 deductible coverage. Following discussion, motion was made by Council man Lamond, second by Council woman McC.l ure to let the insurance contract to Leffingwell Agency, for the amount of $4,294. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Payment to Thomas Electronics of $26,370, Recall from Table The Mayor recognized Mr. Tim Thomas from Thomas Electronics, who made the presentation from Thomas Electronics. He stated that the sound equipment was bid in accordance with specifications from the contractor. After lengthy discussion regarding the suitability of the sound equipment in the Council Chambers, it was determined that the equipment might have met the specs as they were presented but it did not meet the specifications of what the Council actually wanted. Mr. Thomas indicated he would do- nate his time to install suitable equipment if the city paid for the material used. Motion was made by Councilman Newman, second by Councilman Ellis, to approve payment in the amount of $26,370 and negotiate with Thomas Electronics on a price for installation of the desired equipment. Consideration of Resolution for Criminal Justice Grant Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Council- woman Goodnight, to approve resolution number 76-3 as presented. Councilman Cato questioned how many lines were now in use. The City Manager replied that 7 lines were presently being used. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Disclaimer #48-19418-73 The City Attorney asked that this item be tabled until such time as he had time to study the information. Motion was made by Councilman Newman, second by Council- man Cato, to table the item. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Placing Signs on Property up for Rezoning - Recall from the Table Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, second by Council- man Conant, that the City of North Richland Hills start putting signs on property being considered for rezoning, signs as described in Bob Shade IS memorandum, and that the cost of such, $10.00, be part of the fee for a zoning application. After a short discussion, motion carried 7-0. Consideration of payment to Komatsu & Associates, Recall from Table Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Council- man Conant, to approve payment in the amount of $3,797.09 to Komatsu & Associates. Councilman Ellis asked if all the March 8, 1976 Page Four APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 7-0 5501 RESOLUTION NO. 76-3 Vote: 7-0 7501 DISCLAIMER Vote: Tabled: 7-0 7751 REZONING SIGNS Vote: 7-0 800' APPROVAL OF PAYMENT March 8, 1976 Page 5 items which needed attention had been properly handled. The City Manager responded that everything had been taken care of. Motion carried 7-0. There being no other items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned. ADJOURNMENT /\1ü~1t1m/ DI~ FA~ÄM, YOR ATTEST: