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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(WORK SESSION) OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHALND
HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 7301
NORTHEAST LOOP 820, OCTOBER 21, 1976-7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Newman called the Special meeting to
order October 21, 1976, at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Mayor
Councilmen
Tom E. Newman
George Conant
Denver Mills
John Lamond
Walter Smith
Dorothy McCl ure
James Cato
Councilwoman
Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF PRESENT:
Ci ty Manager
Ci ty Secretary
M. E. Riddle
Jeanette Moore
APPOINTMENT
Appointment of Civil Service Commission
Member
Mayor Newman appointed Mr. Don Waters to
replace Mr. John Green and re-appointed
Mr. Tim Moore for a three year term on
the Civil Service Commission.
APPOINTMENT
Councilman Conant moved, seconded by
Councilman Lamond, to approve the
appointment of Mr. Don Waters and re-appointment
of Mr. Tim Moore. Motion carried 5-1;
Councilwoman McClure voting aganist.
Appointment of Park and Recreation Commission
Member
Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by
Councilwoman McClure, to postpone this
item. Motion carried 6-0.
ZONING ORDINANCE
Discussion of Changes in Zoning Ordinance
and Building Code
After discussion, it was agreed the Council
would have a joint meeting with the Planning
and Zoning Commission on the proposed
changes. The City Manager was instructed
to arrange the meeting.
Discussion of a City Judge
Councilman Conant stated that he had
attended the last Court session and felt
we did not need to change Judges at this
time. It was agreed by all Council members
to retain the present Judge.
CITY JUDGE
October 21, 1976
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INDUSTRIAL TEAM
Discussion of Industrial Team
Mayor Newman advised the Council he had
formed an Industrial Team. This Team
consisted of citizens who encouraged
Industrial development in the city. He
stated that as soon as the Team formed a
foundation the city would not have an
active roll on the team. All Council members
approved of the Industrial Team.
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
AND PRIORITIES
Discussion on Engineering Projects and
Priorities
After discussion on the up-coming CIP
projects in the city, it was decided
to place the priorities on the next
City Council agenda to authorize the
City Engineer to proceed with the design.
AIRPORT COMMISSION
Airport Commission
Mayor Newman stated the Airport Commission
would consist of citizens who would set-up
rules and regulations on policing the
airport. They would report to the Council.
All Council members agreed on the appointment
of an Airport Commission.
RENTAL OF OLD CITY HALL
Discuss Rental of Old City Hall
After discussion, tt was agreed to use the
old City Hall for a Recreation Facility.
The City Manager was instructed to get a
cost estimate for repairing the old City
Hall.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES
Approval of Travel Expenses for Denver
and Dallas Convention
City Manager Riddle presented a cost
estimate to the Council for the Conventions.
$700.00 per person was approved for
the Denver Convention this included~ meals,
air fare, hotel and conviences. $100.00
per person was approved for Dallas. The
City Manager will pay the major expenses in
Dallas.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
ADJOURNMENT
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Ci ty Secretary
October 21, 1976
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A policy was set by the Council stating
if anyone spent in excess of 10% of the
amount disbursed, they would go before
the Council for approval. The expense
reports will be checked on periodicially
by the Counci 1.
Approval of Travel Expenses for Out-of
Town City Business
City Manager Riddle advised the Council
this approval was needed for unexpected
travel, on short notice, for the purpose of
encouraging new business to locate in the
the city. Approval of estimated expense
up to $500.00 per person was approved.
Mayor tlewman adjourned the Special meeting
October 21, 1976.
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