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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1975-04-14 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, APRIL 14, 1975 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Dick Faram called the regularly scheduled meeting to order April 14, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen Dick Faram Dr. Norman Ellis Jim Wood George Conant, Jr. John Lamond Tom E. Newman James Ca to ROLL CALL: ABSENT: Councilwoman JoAn Goodnight STAFF PRESENT: Ci ty Manager Acting City Secretary M. E. Ridd1 e Ruth Pinner STAFF ABSENT: Ci ty Attorney City Engineer Tim Truman Dick Perkins PRESS REPRESENTATIVE: Tom Mi tche 11 Mid-Cities Daily News INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES The invocation was given by Mayor Dick Faram. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting - March 24, 1975 Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the minutes of the March 24, 1975 meeting be approved as presented. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting - March 31, 1975 Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the minutes of the special meeting of March 31, 1975, be approved as presented. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0 with Councilman Ellis abstaining due to his absence from the meeting. City Engineer Dick Perkins was present at this time. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS - SPRING CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN Presentation of Awards - Spring Clean-Up Campaign Mayor Faram requested Mrs. John Lamond to come forward to assist in the presentation of awards. Mrs. Lamond made the following report. "We'are very pleased with the response we had to the North Rich1and Hills Spring Clean-Up Campaign. We had enough participation from the citizens and merchants to warrant trying again next year. I would like to say thanks to all the merchants who participated. Estes Service Company provided the large red trash bins free of charge. The Pizza Inn provided the pizza dinners and the Cinema at Rich1and Plaza Center provided the theatre passes free of charge to be awarded to the winners. Sunshine Nursery donated space in their flyer to the event and the following merchants donated their marquee-type signs to the project: Weddings by Margee on Davis Blvd. Dairy Queen on Davis Blvd. Roseberry & Assts - Real Estate on Davis Blvd. Quality Decorating on Grapevine Highway Pizza Inn on Grapevine Highway Rich1and Bowl on Grapevine Highway Travelers Protection Agency at Rich1and Plaza Fleming Sign Company for the sign behind Northeast National Bank on G1enview Northeast National Bank for providing the property on which to park the sign Taylor Sign Company for the sign at Rufe Snow and G1enview Also, we would like to say thanks to the news media, the Star-Telegram and Mid-City Daily News, and to the radio stations and KTVT-TV for their often and comprehensive coverage. The following people won the prizes on the contest: Group Bringing in the Most Trash: Girl Scout Troup #652 - 20 bags of trash plus several larger items like boards, etc. Leaders: Shirley Marcum Valerie Chance Girls: Holly Furr Darby Doug1 as Janie Crocker Leah Chance Shauna Marcum Group Bringing in Most Trash Per Person: Tie: Group I - Phillip Williams and Marcia Williams with 3 station wagons full. Group II - R. G. Daniell and his two sons, Larry Daniell and Charlie Daniell with 3 pickups full Individual Bringing in Most Trash: John Dansby: 2 wagon1oads and 1 old 1awnmowers. Also, thanks to the "B" shift of the Fire Depart- ment, who provided coffee, moral support, and lunch, and I still have most of my sanity left. Thanks to all the city personnel who he1ped." Mayor Faram presented each award to the recipients. CITIZENS PRESENTATION: Mayor Faram expressed his and the Council IS appreciation to Mrs. John Lamond for her efforts. Citizens Presentation Mr. Bill Polster Re: Report on Parks Mr. Polster stated that work on the parks was progressing well. He said that May 5th was the opening date for boys baseball and that with good weather the parks would be ready for the opening of the season. Mr. Polster stated that poles for light standards were needed, and that it would require $7,500.00 to complete the job. This would purchase 113 fixtures at $30.00 each and pay for installation. Mr. Polster requested funds from the City to pay for one-half the cost with the balance being paid by Rich1and Youth Association. Motion was made by Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that the Council approve ex- penditure of $3,750.00 from the Park and Library Fund with the understanding that we receive $3,750.00 from Rich1and Youth Association, or the balance of the cost of the job. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Mr. Don Harrison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram was present at this time. REQUEST FOR APPEAL HEARING - LA QUI NT A Consideration of Granting an Appeal Hearing for La Quinta Motor Inn - Specific Use Permit - Private Club Mr. Dennis Morrow represented the La Quinta Motor Inn. He stated the Private Club was intended to serve the patrons of the motel. Ms. Barbara Marks, of K P S Management Corpora- tion, presented a market feasibility study. Councilman Ellis asked Mr. Clayton B1akeway of the La Quinta Motor Inn if he had presented this information to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. B1akeway stated he had not and after discussion with the Council, Mr. B1akeway agreed it would be advantageous to go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission with the current facts. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the Planning and Zoning fee be waived and that the Planning and Zoning Commission be requested to re-hear this case. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Consideration of payment to Water Tank Service Company in the amount of $18,112.50, Estimate No.1, Job 3-524, College Hills and Rufe Snow Storage Tanks. RESOLUTION 75-8 Motion was made by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Conant, that payment to Water Tank Service Company in the amount of $18,112.50 be approved. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the City of Eu1ess to Purchase Technical Equipment in Behalf of the City of North Rich1and Hills RESOLUTION 75-5 Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Wood, that Resolution 75-8 be approved. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the City Secretary to be one of the Signers of Checks for the City of North Rich1and Hills Motion was made by Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Conant, that Resolution 75-5 be approved. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. DRUG ABUSE CONTRACT Consideration of Drug Abuse Contract Motion was made by Councilman Cato, seconded by Councilman Conant, that the Drug Abuse Contract be approved subject to the limits called out in the contract and that funds be paid from Revenue Sharing. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ANNUAL LICENSE AGREEMENT - ST. LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY Consideration for Annual License Agreement with St. Louis Southwestern Railway for Sewer Line Construction Near Main Street City Engineer Dick Perkins stated that the annual license agreement was needed to enable the City to lay sewer lines on railroad right-of-way since we had been unable to secure easements for the sewer line on Main Street at the east end. The annual license fee would be $50.00 per year. Motion was made by Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that Mayor Dick Faram be authorized to enter into an agreement with St. Louis Southwestern Railway for the sewer line construction. Motion carried by a vote of 5-1 with Councilman Lamond voting against. ORDINANCE 585 Consideration of Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a new Code of Ordinances for the City of North Rich1and Hills - Tabled at the March 24, 1975 meeting Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Newman, that Ordinance 585 be approved with the following ordinance numbers: 53, 138, 379,99 and 106, saved from repeal. Motion carried by the vote of 6-0. ORDINANCE 586 Consideration of Ordinance Authorizing Texas Electric Service Company to Serve All Citizens of North Rich1and Hills and Tri-County to Discontinue Service Motion was made by Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilman Conant, that Ordinance 586 be approved authorizing Texas Electric Service Company to serve all citizens of North Rich1and Hills and such service to begin within 30 days of passage of this ordinance. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Resolution Concerning Texas Woman's University RESOLUTION 75-6 Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, seconded by Councilman Newman, that Resolution 75-6 be approved. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Citizens Presentation There was no one present to speak on this item. RESOLUTION 75-7 Consideration of Resolution Authorizing Condemnation of 15' Permanent Drainage Easement across Lot 17, Rich1and Oaks Motion was made by Councilman Conant, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that Resolution 75-7 be approved. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the agenda, Mayor Faram declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: / ~,¿, JaUrrv) Di Faram - Mayor