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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1975-06-09 Minutes MINUT~S OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THEI CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD T THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, JUNE , 1975 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Dick Faram called the regularly s heduled meeting to order June 9, 1975, at 7:30 .M. PRESENT: Mayor Counc il men ROLL CALL Councilwoman Dick Faram George Conant, John Lamond Tom E. Newman Jim F .Cato JoAn Goodnight ABSENT: Councilman Norman Ellis Council Place 1 is vacant. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager City Secretary City Attorney City Engi neer Traffic Coordinator I I PRESS REPRESENTATIVE: I Tom Mitchell Mid-Cities Daily News Don Harrison Ft. Worth Star-Te~egram Also recognized at this time was Boy Sc ut Troop #332 from Davis Memorial Methodis Church and their Scout Master, Mr. Schw yer. M. E. Riddle Winnie L. Barclay Tim Truman Dick Perkins Bob Shade The invocation was given by Councilman INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Special eeting for Regular Business - May 27, 1975 I Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, s 'conded by Councilman Conant, that the minutes f the May 27, 1975 meeting be approved as pre ented. Motion carried 5-0. Vote: 5-0 CONSIDERATION OF GROSS RECEIPTS ORDINANCE Motion was made by Councilwoman Goodnig seconded by Councilman Cato to approve ordinance as proposed. Tabled Vote: 3-2 Mayor Faram recognized Mr. Dick Grigsby local manager with Southwestern Bell Telephon Company, ---~·--r-~ I I First State Bank Building, Bedford, Texis, who wished to discuss the proposed ordi1lance. While he acknowledged that Southwestern Bell planned to pay 4% on gross receipts, he'said he was quite sure that the ordinance wo ld not be acceptable to the telephone comp ny. Extensive questioning of Mr. Grigsby by members of the Council failed to derive any def nite objections by the telephone company or definite commitments by the telephone company. Mr. Grigsby indicated that he did not have the authority to approve the ordinance. This approval would have to come from a company vice-president. Mr. Jim Barney, District Manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, joined Mr. Grigsby in representing the telephone company. He requested that the ordinance be tabled until the next Council Meeting in order for the City and the telephone company to arrive at an ordinance accept- able to both. After extensive questioning failed to solve any of the differences associated with the ordinance, motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilman Cato, to table the motion until the next Council Meeting in order that representatives of the telephone company and the City can have time to attempt to arrive at a solution. Motion carried 3-2, with Councilmen Newman and Conant voting against. Consideration of Rate Ordinance Concerning South- western Bell Telephone Company Motion was made by Councilman Newman that action be delayed on this proposed ordinance until information was received on the gross receipts proposed ordinance. Motion was not seconded. Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilman Conant to accept the telephone rates as approved by Fort Worth. Dick Grigsby and Jim Barney were asked several questions regarding the telephone company's earnings in the City of North Richland Hills, none of which received a definite answer. There was discussion regarding whether the proposed rates were the same as those of Fort Worth. Mr. Grigsby and Mr. Barney both expressed the opinion that they thought the rates were the same. Mayor Faram called for a vote on the motion. Motion to accept the telephone rates as accepted by Fort Worth carried 4-1, with Councilman Newman voting against. ORDINANCE #598 Vote: 4-1 Mayor Faram recognized Mrs. Karold Cato, 5033 B Rufe Snow Drive, who wished to discuss telephone rates. Mrs. Cato asked Mr. Grigsby why she had never been offered the measured rate, when it would have saved her approximately $13.00 per month. Mr. Grigsby said that this was an oversight and that the customer service representatives always offered what they though would be the best and most economical for the customer. Mrs. Cato asked why customers weren't offered the different alternatives, and allowed to make their own decision. Mr. Grigsby asked that Mrs. Cato contact him personally and they would work out the best policy for her particular business. Mayor Faram called a recess of 10 minutes. The meeting was called to order. Councilman Newman was absent at this time. The other Council and Staff members were present as recorded at the beginning of the meeting. Traffic Coordinator's Report on Stop Signs in Rich- land Hills West Addition Bob Shade, Traffic Coordinator, gave his Final Report on Stop Sign Study to the Council, recommending that stop signs be erected at Dawn Drive intersecting the north curb line of Onyx Drive North, at Billie Faye intersecting the curb line of Onyx Drive North, and at Fountain and Venice. Mrs. Sondra Webb, 3733 Dawn Drive, came forward at the Mayor's invitation. She disagreed with the number of stop signs recommended, stating that more were required to control speed. Mayor Faram responded that stop signs were not the experts' answer to control of speed, that, in fact, in one area citizens had come forth to protest the large number of stop signs. Mrs. Webb said she had come to the meeting to find a solution to the speeding in her neighborhood. Mayor Faram responded that this was a solution everyone desired. Dennis Scipien, 3620 Billie Faye, received permission to speak at this time. He reported that he had almost been run down by a vehicle at his home on Sunday evening at approximately 9:30 p.m. about three weeks ago. He said that he had reported the incident to the Police Department, along with the make of vehicle and license plate number and that he had wanted to file charges. He further stated that to date he had not been contacted regarding this incident. The Mayor directed the City Manager to follow up on this incident and report back to the Council. RECESS INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS Vote: 4-0 Mrs. Karen Whitmore, 3745 Holland, received permission to speak at this time. She reported that approximately two months ago she called the Police Department reporting vandalism was occurring at her home. According to her report, response time was 1~ hours. She further reported that her husband had caught two boys stealing hubcaps the night after the vandalism, and that response time on that occasion was 5 minutes. She expressed her concern for the vandalism in the neighborhood. Motion was made by Councilman Conant, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight,to install stop signs as recommended by Bob Shade with the addition of stop signs at Fountain Street and Billie Faye and Fountain Street and Dawn. Motion carried 4-0. PS 75-5, Hill 'N Oaks Place Addition, Final Plat FINAL PLAT Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve the plat as presented with the recommendations of the City Engineer. Vote: 3-0 Abstention: 1 Lengthy discussion followed regarding the two- course penetration street, and alternatives for making Simmons an access street for the sub- division. Mayor Faram at this time invited Elmer Allison forward to speak in behalf of the plat. Mr. Allison explained that his request for two- course penetration paving was to allow the subdivision to be developed and that in his opinion his offer would benefit the City. Mayor Faram expressed his opinion that the Council should not allow the contractor to go in with a sub-standard street, because in the long run the tax payers would have to pay for the street which would primarily benefit the developer. Discussion concerning the condemnation of property and assessments for the property owners on the west side of Simmons Road brought an opinion from the City Attorney that they could only be assessed for the amount of increased value the paving would contribute to their property. A motion to amend the original motion to state "contingent on compliance with the engineer's recommendations with the exception of two-course penetration streets, which requires that they wi 11 escrow the money for thei r half of the street. II Motion was seconded by Councilman Lamond. Motion carried by 3-0. with Councilwoman Goodnight abstain- ing. Additional comment by Councilman Cato, not a part of the motion, was that the possibility of con- demning the street for the other $6,500 should be considered. Mr. Allison requested that no escrow be required of the developer since the developer and contractor are one and the same. Motion was made by Councilman Cato, seconded by Councilman Conant that Mr. Allison's request be granted. Motion carried 3-0, with Council- woman Goodnight abstaining. Consideration of Certification to City Council of Approval of Assessment Rolls for 1975 by Board of Equalization Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilman Conant, to table action on this item until the Council Meeting of June 23. Motion carried 4-0. Consideration of Ordinance Determining Necessity for and Orderingand Providing for Improvement of Portions of Honey Lane, Randle Drive, Lynn Terrace, Linma Lane, Deville Drive, Colorado Blvd., Ken Michael Court, Holiday Lane East The Council considered the ordinance as follows: An ordinance determining the necessity for and ordering and providing for the improvement of a portion of the fOllowing streets: Honey Lane from Glenview Drive to Harmonson Road; Randle Drive from Ashmore to Booth Calloway; Lynn Terrace from Rogan to Loop 820; Linma Lane from Scruggs Drive to Flory; Deville Drive from Cummings Drive to end of street; Colorado Blvd., from State Highway 121 to Standley Street; Ken Michael Court from State Highway 121 to Riviera; Holiday Lane East from Riviera Drive to Loop 820 in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas; letting contract to Texas Bitulithic, Inc., for the construction of such improvements and authorizing its execution; making appropriations for the purpose of paying the indebtedness thereby incurred; making pro- visions for the levying of assessments against abutting properties and the owners thereof for CERTIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS Tabled Vote: 4-0 ORDINANCE NO. 599 a part of the cost of such improvements; providing for the methods of payment; providing for the issuance of assignable certificates in evidence of such assessments; directing the City Engineer to prepare estimates of cost; directing the City Sec- retary to file a notice of the adoption of this ordinance with the County Clerk of Tarrant County, Texas; declaring that this ordinance and all sub- sequent proceedings relative to said street improve- ments are and shall be pursuant to Article 1105b of Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes; directing the City Secretary to engross and enroll this ordinance by copying the caption of same in the minute book of the City Council and by filing the complete ordi- nance in the appropriate ordinance record of this City; and providing an effective date. Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve the proposed ordinance as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Consideration of Ordinance Approving and Adopting Estimates of the Cost of Improvements and Amounts to Be Assessed for Improvements on Portions of Honey Lane, Randle Drive, Lynn Terrace, Linma Lane, Deville Drive, Colorado Blvd., Ken Michael Court, Holiday Lane East The Council considered the ordinance as follows: An ordinance approving and adopting estimates of the cost of improvements and of amounts to be assessed for improvements on the following streets: Honey Lane from Glenview Drive to Harmonson Road; Randle Drive from Ashmore to Booth Calloway; Lynn Terrace from Rogan to Loop 820; Linma Lane from Scruggs Drive to Flory; Deville Drive from Cummings Drive to end of street; Colorado Blvd. from State Hwy. 121 to Standley Street; Ken Michael Court from State Hwy. 121 to Riviera; Holiday Lane East from Riviera Drive to Loop 820 in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas; fixing time and place for hearing to the owners of abutting property and to all other interested parties; directing the City Secretary to engross and enroll this ordi- nance by copying the caption of same in the minute book of the City of North Richland Hills City Council and by filing the complete ordinance in the appropriate ordinance records of this City; providing an effective date, and declaring an emergency. ORDINANCE NO. 600 Vote: 4-0 Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, to approve the pro- posed ordinance as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Consideration of Payment to Water Tank Service Co. for Estimate #3, Job #3-524, in the amount of $9,922.50 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 4-0 Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight to approve payment as requested. Motion carried 4-0. Consideration of Payment No. 1 to Stafford R. Hardin, General Contractor in the amount of $73,938.00 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 4-0 Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilman Conant, to pay the contractor as requested. Motion carried 4-0. Consideration of Payment to City of Ft. Worth for NRH Proportionate Share of SRI Telephone Rate Study in the amount of $500.00 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 4-0 Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, seconded by Councilman Cato to approve payment as requested. Motion carried 4-0. Consideration of adding purchase of microfilm equipment to agenda Motion was made by Councilman Cato, seconded by Councilman Conant, to add the consideration of pur- chasing microfilm equipment to the agenda. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA Vote: 4-0 Consideration of Purchase of Microfilm Equipment Motion was made by Councilman Cato, seconded by Councilman Contant to purchase the microfilm equip- ment requested for the price of $1,000.00. Motion carried 4-0. PURCHASE OF MICROFILM Vote: 4-0 Consideration of adding various commission appoint- ments to the Agenda Motion was made by Councilman Cato, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight to add various commission appointments to the Agenda. Motion carried 4-0. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA Vote: 4-0 Consideration of Various Commission Appointments to Commissions LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS Vote: 4-0 Motion was made by Councilman Cato, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, to reappoint Mrs. Oscar Reeder, Aliene Mullendore and Fred Davis, Sr. to the Library Board. Motion carried 4-0. Motion was made by Councilman Cato, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, to appoint Mr. Thad Biard to the Planning and Zoning Board. Motion carried 4-0. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD Vote: 4-0 There was no one present to speak on this item. There being no other items on the agenda, Mayor Faram declared the meeting adjourned. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION ADJOURNMENT a~,~d~ CK FARAM, MAYOR ATTEST: @. .k¿ BARCLAY, CITY SECRE RY