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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1977-04-11 Minutes " MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, APRIL 11,1977 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Newman called the meeting to order at 7: 30 p. m., Apri 1 11, 1977. PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen Tom E. Newman Denver Mills George Conant Walter Smith Dave Freeman Dorothy McClure James F. Cato Councilwoman Mayor Pro Tern STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney City Secretary Dir. Pub. Works Director Utilities City Engineer Rex McEntire Jeanette Moore Ray H. Britton Allen Bronstad Dick Perkins ABSENT: City Manager Councilman M. E. R i dd 1 e John Lamond, I I I MEMBERS OF THE PRESS: N. E. Community News Joe Kent Henry Besson CIVIL SERVICE MEMBER: Doug Carter INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES The invocation was given by Councilman Conant. Approval of Minutes of the March 28, 1977, Meeting Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Mills to approve the minutes of the March 28, 1977, meeting. Motion carried 4-0; Councilman Conant and Councilwoman McClure abstaining due to absence from the meeting. CITIZEN REQUEST Citizen Request, Mr. Doug Carter requesting permission to hold election April 26, 1977, in the Council Chamber Mr. Doug Carter appeared before the Council. Mr. Carter stated the County had been ordered to hold an election on April 26, 1977, to vote for or against beer for off premise consumption and the sale of mixed drinks in the City of North Richland Hills. The official polling place is the City Hall. Mr. Carter stated he wanted to use the Council Chamber for the election. April 11, 1977 Page 2 Councilman Mills ask Mr. Carter if he had looked at Room 100. Mr. Carter stated he had, but it had only one door and that would create a problem. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Cato, to approve the request of Mr. Carter to hold the election in the Council Chamber. Motion carried 6-0. CITIZEN REQUEST Citizen Request, Mr. Alan Hamm to discuss and determine alignment of a Collector Street Mr. Alan Hamm, 408 Woodbriar, Bedford, appeared before the Council representing Northeast Construction Company. Mr. Hamm stated Lewis Street, South of a proposed sub-division Northeast Construction was getting ready to develop was not a dedicated street. They have been advised they would have to pay for construction of the street. He advised it was not to their benefit to construct the street. It would only benefit the City. Mr. Hamm ask the Council to consider relocating Nor'East Drive. Mayor Newman ask the City Engineer if the Master Plan showed Nor'East as being brought all the way thru. City Engineer Perkins stated it did. Mayor Newman stated he did not see how this street could be a major thoroughfare since the school had been bu il t. City Engineer Perkins stated he had only one comment, moving a thoroughfare means someone else will end up paying for it. He stated he stood on his recommendation not to reroute the street. Councilman Mills ask Mr. Hamm if they would be willing to share in the construction cost. Mr. Hamm replied he did not want to pay for something they could not use. Councilwoman McClure moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to table this item for further study. City Engineer Perkins was requested to check the cost involved for rerouting as apposed to use as it now exists using present right-of-way. Motion to table carried 5-1; Councilman Smith voting against. Apri 1 11, 1977 Page 3 CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mayor Newman stated a work session would be held April 18, 1977, to discuss this item. Citizen Request, Mr. Hugh M. Waite requesting He Be Granted a Taxicab Permit and not Meet Our Insurance Requirements Mr. Hugh M. Waite, 912 Monterry, Bedford, appeared before the Council. Mr. waite stated he was representing Metroplex Cab Company. He stated he had eight taxicabs, four in operation at the present time. The other four are having radios installed. Mr. Waite stated he did not feel he could meet our insurance requirements and still make a profit. The Cities of Hurst, Bedford, Euless and Southlake are allowing him to operate with the insurance coverage he presently has. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask Mr. Waite what limits of liability he intends to carry. Mr. Waite stated he wanted to carry 10/20/5, the North Richland Hills Ordinance calls for 20/50/10. It would cost approximately $2,320.00 more to carry the additional insurance. Mr. Waite advised he is paying $2,300.00 per year for three vehicles. Councilman Mills ask Mr. Waite what the other cities he had been servicing required. Mr. Waite replied all seven cities accepted the insurance he was presently carrying. Councilman Mills ask Mr. Waite what rates he proposed to charge. Mr. Waite stated $0.90 for the first mile; $0.20 each one third mile thereafter, minimum trip $2.00. Councilman Mills ask Mr. Waite what percentage his franchise was in the other cities. Mr. Waite stated 2% in some cities. Mr. Waite stated that Yellow Cab had a service for Welfare recipients, a flat charge of $5.00 per month. Mayor Newman ask Mr. Waite if he planned to make the same offer. Mr. Waite stated he planned to offer special lower rates for handicapped citizens, elderly and medically incapacitated citizens. Apri 1 11, 1977 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask the City Attorney if the Counc il had the power to grant Mr. Wa i te ' s request to waive the insurance requirements. City Attorney McEntire stated if the Council granted the permit, the Ordinance would have to be amended. Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to table this request until the next regular meeting. He instructed the City Staff to check the surrounding cities concerning their requirements and check with Alexander & Alexander to verify what the cost would be. Motion carried 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING Planning and Zoning, PS 77-9, Request of J. C. Taylor for Preliminary and Final Plat of Lots A and B, Block ll-B, Richland Terrace Addition Mr. J. C. Taylor, 7029 Gibbons, appeared before the Council to speak for this case. Mr. Taylor stated he wanted to have this property platted so it could be sold at a later date. The property is located on Davis Blvd. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to approve PS 77-9, subject to the City Engineers letter. Motion carried 6-0. APPOINTMENT Called from the Table of February 28, 1977, Appointment of Two (2) people to the Electrical Board Mayor Newman recommended Ray Counts for the Electrical Board. Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilman Conant to approve the appointment of Mr. Ray Counts to the Electrical Board. Motion carried 6-0. A Five minute recess was called. GARBAGE FRANCHISE When the meeting was called to order, the same Staff and Council members were present. Consideration and Approval of a Garbage Franchise Ordinance (Tabled March 28, 1977) Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Cato, to table this item until the first meeting in May, and additional information to be obtained, such as a local Financial Statement and dump ground status. Motion carried 6-0. April 11, 1977 Page 5 This item will also be discussed at the April 18, 1977, worksession. CONDEMNATION Consideration and Approval to Condemn an Easement Across Block 18, Lot 14, North Hills Addition Mayor Newman advised the Council action was not necessary on this item. The owners signed the easement. CONDEMNATION Consideration and Approval to Condemn an Easement Across Abstract 953, Tract 18A Mr. Bronstad, Director of Utilities, advised the Council the easement would go along the side and back of this property. Mr. C. E. Jackson wanted the route of this line changed. Councilman Mills ask Mr. Bronstad if Mr. Jackson had been given a chance to sign the easement. Mr. Bronstad stated he had. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask that in the future, a note be made on the letter specifying when citizens had been contacted. Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to proceed with condemnation. Motion carried 6-0. CONDEMNATION Consideration and Approval to Condemn an Easement across Abstract 683, Tracts 2A and 2Al Mr. Bronstad advised the Council he had contacted Mr. Knowles twice concerning signing the ease- ment. Mr. Bronstad stated Mr. Knowles had been offered $346.45 for the easement. ORDINANCE NO. 659 After discussion, Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Mayor 'Pro Tern Cato, to proceed with condemnation on Abstract 683, Tracts 2A and 2Al, with the stipulation that Mr. Knowles be contacted again before the proceedings are filed. Motion carried 5-1; Councilwoman McClure voting against. Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance Regulating Food Service Establishments City Attorney McEntire advised the Council the Tarrant County Health Department had requested this Ordinance. Mr. McEntire stated the Health Department was having trouble closing places that Apri 1 11, 1977 Page 6 did not meet their requirements. This Ordinance would help them. Mr. McEntire advised the Council that they would need to set a fee for the permit required for all places dealing with food. Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve Ordinance 659, the fee would be $10.00 for one year and $5.00 for six months. Motion carried 6-0. ORDINANCE NO. 660 Consideration and approval of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 351, Water and Sewer Ordinance Mr. Bronstad stated this ordinance would increase the water tap fee to $50.00. Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve Ordinance 660. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask the City Engineer if the Ordinance complied with the guidelines set at the March 30, 1977, worksession. City Engineer Perkins replied he would have to check and see. PAYMENT Mayor Newman advised the Council would pass over this item until the City Engineer could check. Consideration of Payment to A. E. Shull and Company for Water and Sewer System Extension in the Amount of $31,049.71 Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to approve payment to A. E. Shull and Company, in the amount of $31,049.71. BIDS Consideration of Bids for Cab and Chassis for Public Works and Utility Departments Mr. Ray Britton advised the Council that bids were advertized for a 108t Cab and Chassis for the Utility Department and an 86' for the Public Works Department. There were fifteen bids mailed out, only eight submitted bids were sent back. Wendell Conditt Motor Company submitted the low bid of $7,765.15 for the 108' and $7,69l.32 for the 86 I . Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to accept the low bid of Wendell Conditt. Motion carried 6-0. ORDINANCE NO. 660 City Engineer Perkins advised the Council this Ordinance was in compliance with the guid~ines ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Apri 1 11, 1977 Page 7 set in the worksession. Motion to approve carried 6-0. Mayor Newman adjourned the meeting of April 11, 1977, at 10:00 p.m. ~~t.~ Tom E. Newman, ayor