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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1977-05-23 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, MAY 23, 1977, 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Newman called the meeting to order May 23, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen Tom E. Newman George Conant, Jr. John Lamond, III Dave Freeman Dorothy McClure ROLL CALL Councilwoman STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ci ty Secretary City Engineer Dir. Pub. Works M. E. Riddle Jeanette Moore Dick Perkins Ray H. Britton ABSENT: Councilmen Denver Mills Walter Smith James F. Cato Rex McEntire Mayor Pro Tern City Attorney INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Councilman George Conant, Jr. COUNCILMAN SMITH AND MAYOR PRO TEM CATO PRESENT PROCLM~ATION Proclamation APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Newman read a Proclamation proclaiming Wednesday, May 25, 1977, as Gertrude Tarpley day in the City of North Richland Hills. Approval of Minutes of May 9, 1977 Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to approve the Minutes of May 9, 1977. Mayor Pro Tern Cato advised the correction of the Minutes of April 25, 1977, and May 9, 1977, were different. Mayor Pro Tern Cato advised statements had been added on page 4, and page 5. Councilman Smith stated he objected to the word "Blackmail" being added to the correction he had made. Mayor Newman stated he had made the changes because he wanted the record to show what had been stated at the April 25, 1977, meeting. May 23, 1977 Page 2 Councilman Smith stated he also objected to the Mayor making changes in the minutes after they had been approved. Mayor Newman advised that Councilman Smith was out of order and stated he would have him removed from the Council Chamber if he continued making statements when he did not have the floor. Councilman Smith stated he felt the Mayor was out of order, and he did not feel the Mayor could remove him from the Chamber. Mayor Pro Tem Cato advised the statements that were added were not approved May 9, 1977. If the minutes were approved the added statements would have to be struck. Mayor Newman instructed the City Secretary to check the tape of the May 9, 1977, meeting. Councilman Conant amended his motion, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to approve the minutes of the May 9, 1977, meeting contingent on the tape being checked. Motion carried 6-0. CITIZEN REQUEST Citizen Request, Mr. Henry Besson, 6719 Harmonson Road, appeared before the Council representing Northeast Community News. Mr. Besson stated he would like to submit a proposal to the Council concerning the use of Northeast Coummunity News for the City's legal advertising. Mr. Besson stated he would charge $0.03 per word and $5.50 per insertion. He advised he had made a survey based on an ad the City had paid $22.60 to print, it Norhteast Community News had run the same ad it would have cost $6.60. Mr. Besson stated he felt he could cut the City's cost of legal adversting two thirds per year. Mayor Pro Tem Cato ask Mr. Besson what affiliation he had with the newspaper. Mr. Besson replied he was the working partner. Mayor Pro Tem Cato ask if Mr. Besson had any control over the policy making of the paper. Mr. Besson replied it was a 50/50 deal. Mayor Pro Tem Cato ask Mr. Besson how many paid subcribers he had. Mr. Besson stated he had 1800. Mayor Pro Tem Cato ask how many were in North Richland Hi 11 s . Mr. Besson replied between 2200 and 2500, in North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Watauga. May 23, 1977 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Cato ask if the majority of these copies were not complementary copies. Mr. Besson replied that with the exception of those on news stands they were. Mayor Pro Tern Cato stated the Northeast Community News had a 3rd Class Bulk Rate mailing permit, and a 2nd Class permit was required to be a Legal Newspaper. Mr. Besson stated a 2nd Class rate was not required by the State. Richland Hills and Watauga had accepted the Northeast Community News as an official newspaper. North Richland Hills City Attorney had ruled Northeast Community News an Official Newspaper. Councilman Freeman moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to accept Northeast Community News as the City's Official Newspaper. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask the City Manager if using a weekly newspaper would interfere with Planning and Zoning cases. City Manager Riddle advised it could possibly delay the cases for two weeks. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask the City Manager if he had given the Council an up-to-date copy of Vernon's Statues concerning the mailing requirements. City Manager Riddle advised the copy given was an up-to-date copy. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Lamond to table this item because of a conflict in information. Councilman Smith stated he could see no reason to table this item. He wanted to stay with the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Motion failed 2-4; Councilmen Freeman and Conant voting for; Councilmen Smith and Lamond, Councilwoman McClure and Mayor Pro Tern Cato voting against. Mayor Newman stated he was not sure the Star Telegram was the City's Legal Paper, the Resolution designating the legal paper had not been signed by the former Mayor. May 23, 1977 Page 4 Mayor Pro Tern Cato stated if the Resolution was not signed, according to the Charger, it did not have to be signed by the Mayor to be legal. If the Council approved the Resolution it was automatically passed. Mayor Newman stated he did not care what the Charter said, he felt the Resolution was not legal. Mayor Newman stated the Council would go back to the original motion. RESOLUTION 77-8 Motion to accept Northeast Community News failed by a vote of 2-4; Councilwoman McClure and Councilman Freeman voting for; Councilmen Conant, Lamond, Smith and Mayor Pro Tern Cato voting against. Consideration and Passage of Resolution Authorizing a Contract for Signal Repair Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve Resolution 77-8. Mayor Newman advised the cost would be $400.00 per month. He also stated that according to the Charter, if the amount to be spent was over $2,000.00 bids would need to be taken. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask if the City had a contract in effect now. City Manager Riddle advised we did, but it was expired. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask why the contract was dated October 1,1977. Mr. Britton stated the company had agreed to continue services until October 1,1977. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask if there were any other companies in the area. Mr. Britton replied there were two more. They did not have the equipment the present company had. COUNCILMAN MILLS PRESENT. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask Mr. Britton if he could write the specifications so the City could go out for bids. Mr. Britton replied he could, but could not cover every item. May 23, 1977 Page 5 Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to table this item for further study. Motion carried 6-1; Councilman Freeman voting against. PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 77-8 ORDINANCE 664 Approval of PZ 77-8, Request of Precept to Rezone Lot 1, Block 2, Industrial Park Addition from Agriculture to Industrial Mr. David Hughes, Engineer, appeared before the Council to represent this case. Mr. Hughes stated this property was located south of the Rail Road and west of Rufe Snow. Platting of this property had been approved in October 1976 and all monies had been escrowed with the City. When the property was rezoned in 1974, there was a stipulation on the Ordinance that if one third of the property was not developed in three years it would revert back to Agriculture. Precept had taken longer than planned to arrange financing with the home office, but all was in order now. They have their building Permit and are ready to start construction. They now were asking the Council to approve the rezoning. Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to approve PZ 77-8, Ordinance 664. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Newman recognized students from Paschal High School. Mayor Newman stated he wanted the record to show Councilman Smith was out of order. Councilman Smith ask Mayor Newman why he felt he was out of order. Mayor Newman stated Councilman Smith was making funny faces. Councilman Smith stated he was sorry, but he was born with this face. ENGINEERING SERVICE Consideration and Passage of Agreement for Engineering Services Councilman Conant stated he would like to have more time to study this agreement and also have the advice of the City Attorney before passing this item. Mayor Newman stated the City Attorney was in New York, May 23, 1977 Page 6 After discussion, Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Lamond, to table this item and discuss this at a PreCouncil next meeting. Motion carried 7-0. PAYMENT Approval of Payment to Texas Bitulithic Company Councilman Conant moved, seconded by McClure, to approve payment to Texas Company in the amount of $31,350.33. carried 7-0. Councilwoman Bitulithic Motion PAYMENT Approval of Payment to G. T. Construction Company Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Cato, to approve payment to G. T. Construction Company in the amount of $16,445.97. Councilman Mills ask what would happen to the retainer since this was a final payment. City Engineer Perkins replied the retainer would be held until all clean up work was done and the inspector made final approval. Mayor Pro Tern Cato ask the City Engineer to explain why there was an overage on this job. City Engineer Perkins stated there were two factors, the time was one and the sewer line had had to be encased in concrete at $12.00 per foot. This was not anticipated at the time the contract was awarded. Mayor Pro Tern Cato stated he felt some justification in writing for the overage should be done before the retainer was released. City Engineer Perkins stated he would write a letter giving the reason for the increases. Motion carried 7-0. DIVIDER SCREENS Approval to Purchase $1,353.25 of Divider Screens for the Secretarial Pool Mayor Pro Tern Cato stated this had been discussed in the joint meeting with the Civil Service Commissior Mayor Pro Tern Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve $1,353.25 for the purchase of the divider screens. Councilman Mills ask what account the money would come from. PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR May 23, 1977 Page 7 City Manager Riddle stated the funds would come from the Surplus Account. Councilman Lamond ask where they were being purchased. City Manager Riddle replied from an office supply in St. Louis. Mayor Pro Tem Cato amended his motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, to state the funds would come from surplus. Motion carried 7-0. Approval to Hire and Director of Recreation as Recommended by the Park and Recreation Board Councilman Mills stated he was out of town when the Council and the Park and Recreation Commission had their joint meeting and ask that some one explain the salary and benefits for the part time director. City Manager Riddle advised this would be a part time job. About 20 hours a week at $4.00 an hour. This person would be responsible for setting up the recreational program. Mayor Pro Tern Cato advised the Park and Recreation Commission was checking with other cities for the requirements needed for this position. Motion carried 7-0. PLAQUE FOR RECREATION BUILDING Discussion of Plaque for Recreation Building Mayor Newman stated he would like for Councilman Lamond to present this item. Councilman Lamond stated there was a lot of people that had served on Boards and Commissions for the City. The Park Board had worked especially hard for a Recreation program. Councilman Lamond stated he would like for the City to purchase a Plaque for the Recreation Building listing the names of the Park and Recreation Commission. City Manager Riddle stated the Council might like to list the names of the Council and Mayor. Councilman Lamond stated if there was room on the plaque the names of the Council and Mayor could be listed. Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Freeman, to purchase the plaque for the Recreation ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: May 23, 1977 Page 8 Building, to be paid out of Surplus, not to exceed $50.00. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Newman adjourned the meeting of May 23, 1977 . ~./¿.~n~ Tom E. Newman, yor