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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1977-05-09 Minutes i.' '-I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, MAY 9, 1977, 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Newman called the meeting to order May 9, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen ROLL CALL Counci hmman Mayor Pro Tern Tom E. Newman Denver Mills George Conant, Jr. John Lamond, III Dave Freeman Dorothy McClure James F. Cato STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ci ty Secretary Ci ty Attorney Director Pub. Works City Engineer M. E. Riddle Jeanette Moore Rex McEntire Ray H. Britton Dick Perkins ABSENT: Councilman Wa 1 ter Smith INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Invocation was given by Councilman John Lamond, III. Approval of Minutes of April 25, 1977, Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Cato stated Councilman Smith had advised him that an omission of a motion he had made had been left out. Councilman Smith would be late for the meeting, therefore, he moved to postpone the minutes until the end of the meeting. Councilman Lamond seconded the motion carried 6-0. HaltomjRichland Chamber Requesting July 18 thru 23, be declared "Western Week" PROCLAMATION Virgel Daniels, President, HaltomjRichland Chamber of Commerce was present to accept the Proclamation. Mr. Daniels stated "Western Week" would highlight the the Chamber's Youth Open Rodeo, which is promoted to encourage good sportsmanship and Youth participation in America's first sport, Rodeo, and thus preserve one of our Nation's heritages. Proceeds will go to the Haltom Richland Area Development Fund. Mr. Daniels ask the Council to appoint one of the Council to represent North Richland Hills in a parade that is to be held. Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to appoint Councilman Freeman to represent North Richland Hills in the parade. Motion carried 6-0. May 9, 1977 Page 2 PROCLAMATION Proclamation - "Gymnastics Week II Mayor Newman advised the Council this proclamation had been presented to the Gymnastics Club earlier. Mayor Newman stated the Cl ub had won the State Championship. PLANNING AND ZONING PS 77-11 PS 77-11, Torpedo Finance, Inc., to Replat Lots 7-R, 8-R, 9-R,lO and 11, Block 3, Richland Terrace Addition Mr. Hudiburg appeared before the Council representing this case. Mr. Hudiburg advised the Council they wanted to replat in order to expand their truck facilities. Council man Conant moved, seconded by Counc il woman McClure, to approve PS 77-11. Councilman Mills ask Mr. Hudiburg if the Zoning had reverted on the property. Mr. Hudiburg stated the property had been zoned commercial since he had owned it. Mayor Pro Tern Cato stated that in the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission, when this case was heard, Mr. Hudiburg had stated a sight barring fence would be installed. Mr. Hudiburg stated he was going to erect the fence. Motion carried 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PS 77-12 PS 77-12, J. E. Box, Jr., to Replat Lots 66 and 67, Block 2, Diamond Loch Addition Mr. Box appeared before the Council to represent this request. Mr. Box stated he wanted to build his home in Diamond Loch and most of the homes were two story. He chose this type plan because his daughter was confined to a wheelchair. Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve PS 77-12. Motion carried 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PS 77 - 1 3 PS 77-13, Joe V. Henry, to replat Lot 1, Block 1, Henry Addition Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve PS 77-13. Mr. Britton advised the Council he would like to bring their attention to item #1, of the Engineer's May 9, 1977 Page 3 letter dated April 11, 1977, which stated Mr. Henry pay his pro rata shõre of the future 6" water line to be constructed in Harmonson and Flory (total frontage 292.41) and pay his pro rata portion of the future street construction of Harmonson and Flory (total frontage 292.41). Total for the water line would be $1,754.40 and streets $3,508.80. After discussion, Councilman Lamond amended his motion to read, subject to Item #2 of the April 11,1977, Engineer's letter. Also, reduce Mr. Henry's pro rata share for utilities to $577.20 for Lot lA and $607.20 for Lot lB. Mr. Henry will sign a covenant on the streets. Motion carried 6-0. CONDEMNATION Authorization of Condemnation of a Portion of Tract 6, Abstract 953, for the Purpose of a Fossil Creek Drainage Easement Mr. Tom Na1er appeared before the Council representing ALCO Development. Mr. Na1er stated he would like to present a proposal to the Council. One, in return for the easement the City would back fill the old creek bed to a level above the flood plane; two a small tract on the east would be of no use to ALCO, he recommended the City purchase this tract. He stated the City had a well on this property. City Attorney McEntire stated the City did not have a well on this property. Mr. Na1er stated the City used it for access to the well. His second proposal was that in return for the easement, the City would construct a drainage that would not go across the property; inclose the inlet and backfill the washout. Mr. Naler stated he felt the market value of the property should be raised, the value exceeds the figure being offered for the easement. City Attorney McEntire advised the Council that they should act on the condemnation and let the Staff check the proposals. Council man Lamond moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Cato, to proceed with condemnation and the City Manager and City Attorney to study the proposals. Motion carried 6-0. May 9-, 1977 Page 4 APPOINTMENT OF ELECTRICAL BOARD Appointment of One Engineer to the Electrical Board Mayor Newman recommended the appointment of A. E. Amos to the Electrical Board. Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cato, to approve the appointment of A. E. Amos to the Electrical Board. Motion carried 6-0. COUNCILMAN SMITH NOW PRESENT. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to: Park and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Civil Service and Library Board ~1ayor Newman recommended the following appointments: Park and Recreation; reappoint Bill Polster, Don Wilson and JodyWi11iams, for three year terms; Planning and Zoning Commission; Lee Waldrop and Claude Morrison, two year terms; Board of Adjustment: Jesse Range a two year term and Jo Ann Williams to fill the balance of unexpired term; Civil Service; Leslie Trotter to fill an unexpired term (expires 10-1-77); Library Board; reappoint Mrs. Oscar Reeder and J. Fred Oavis for two year term and appoint Mrs. Mattie Belle Lewis for a two year term to that board. Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Mills to approve the appointments as stated. Motion carried 7-0. PAYMENT A. E. SHULL COMPANY Approvõl of Payment to G. T. Utilities Construction Company Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Mills, to approve payment to G. T. Utilities in the amount of $22,142.25. Motion carried 7-0. Approval of Payment to A. E. Shull and Company Councilman Mills moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to approve payment to A. E. Shull and Company in the amount of $65,328.26. Motion carried 7-0. PAYMENT G. T. UTILITIES RESOLUTION 77-7 Consideration of Resolution Opposing Modification of Wastewater Limitations within the Trinity River Basin Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Mills to approve Resolution 77-7. Motion carried 7-0. MINUTES ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: -j ~/"\ ) ( j~('~~ / / J~ J~nette Moore, City Secretary >. ~> t/ May 9, 1977 Page 5 Councilman Smith advised the Council that on Page 2, Paragraph 7, it should be 25 acres rather than 5. Councilman Smith stated that on Page 2, concerning the Knowles request for refund of water escrow deposit a motion was left out. It should have been as follows: Councilwoman McClure inquired concerning the condemna- tion passed at the previous meeting. Mayor Newman ask that the easement not be di scussed. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Lamond, to table this item. Councilman Smith wanted to be assured that the ease- ment offered would be accepted before deciding on the water line escrow. Mayor Newman stated the chair refused to accept the motion. Councilman Mills stated he felt it should be brought to a vote. The motion to table was put to a vote. Motion was defeated 4-3; Councilmen Lamond, Smith and Cato voting for; Councilmen Mills, Conant, Freeman and Councilwoman McClure against. After discussion, the original motion was considered. Motion carried 6-1; Councilman Smith voting against. Councilman Lamond stated that on Page 4, he wanted the minutes to show that Mayor Newman showed his disapproval of the motion concerning the escrowing of funds for future street plans for Nor'East Drive by depressing the red button. Motion to approve the minutes as amended carried by a vote of 6-1; Councilwoman McClure voting against the second-amendment. Mayor Newman adjourned the meeting of May 9, 1977. \. ~X r2f<Æ~ Tom E. Newman, or