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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1975-10-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, OCTOBER 13, 1975 - 6:30 P.M. Mayor Dick Faram called the regular council meeting to order October 13, 1975, at 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen Dick Faram Norman Ellis George Conant John Lamond Tom Newman Jim Cato Dorothy McClure JoAn Goodnight Councilwomen STAFF PRESENT: City Manager City Secretary City Engineer M. E. Riddle Winnie L. Barclay Dick Perkins PRESS REPRESENTATIVE: Dan Frazier Fort Worth Star-Telegram Invocation was given by Mayor Dick Faram. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 22, 1975 Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, second by Councilman Conant to approve the minutes as presented. Councilman Ellis stated that on page 3 in the marginal notes for APPROPRIATION FOR FURNITURE, the vote should be 6-0 rather than 7-0 as shown. The body of the minutes reflected the correct vote. This change is to be made on the original copy. Upon call for a vote, motion carried 7-0. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 29, 1975 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vote: 7-0 12' APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vote: 4-0 15' Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, second by Councilman Conant, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilwomen Goodnight and McClure and Councilman Newman abstaining because of their absence from the meeting. Miss Flame Award Mayor Faram presented a trophy to Miss Beckye Daniels who is the Miss Flame for North Richland Hills for 1975. PRESENTATION Citizens Presentation - Mayor Faram recognized Walter "Dub" Elliott, from the firm of Elliott & Hughes Engineers, requested a public hearing regarding the closing and re-routing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport. After a brief discussion, motion was made by Councilman Newman, second by Councilwoman Goodnight, to have the requested public hearing at the council meeting of November 10, 1975. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Bids for Telephone System in New Municipal Complex Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Councilman Conant, to purchase telephone system equipment from Thomas Electronics in the amount of $24,980 as quoted by Thomas Electronics. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Bids for Conference Room Chairs Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, second by Councilman Ellis, to purchase 10 chairs from East Side Office Supply for $130.00 each. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Southwestern Bell Gross Receipts Ordinance Motion was made by Councilman Conant, second by Councilman Lamond, to approve the ordinance as presented. Following discussion with Mr. Dick Grigsby, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, regarding the proposed information charge for the aged and disabled, motion carried 7-0. Ther-e. was no one present to speak on this item. Discussion on Changing Zoning Ordinance to Require Specific Use Permits for Churches, Schools and Colleges City Manager Gene Riddle explained the possibility of making a change in the zoning ordinance to require specific use permits for churches, schools and schools. This suggestion had been proposed by Councilman Cato. Councilman Cato explained that this was not an intent to control, but to alert the City and citizens that the establishment was coming in. Councilman Ellis asked if this also referred to public schools and colleges and stated that he felt the school officials were in a much better to know the needs for schools than was the City. Councilman Cato replied that it did refer to public schools and colleges and that the -2 CITIZENS PRESENTATION REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING Vote: 7-0 19' PURCHASE OF TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT Vote: 7-0 61' PURCHASE OF CONFERENCE ROOM CHAIRS Vote: 7-0 71' ORDINANCE NO. 615 Vote: 7-0 75' CITIZENS PRESENTATION PROPOSE CHANGE IN ZONING ORDINANCE No formal action 111 ' citizens mayor may not want the schools or colleges where the school officials wanted them. Councilman Lamond suggested that the advice of a clergyman be sought in defining churches and cults. The Mayor later stated that he felt this was probably a good idea. Extensive discussion followed in which Mayor Faram expressed his distaste at placing another burden upon legitimate schools and churches and that he hated to see cults and would prefer to make them completely illegal. However, he stated, it was a difficult situation that would require a great deal of study. Councilman Newman suggested that possibly the zoning fee could be removed from schools and churches. Councilwoman Goodnight expressed her fear that the City would be vulnerable to law suits with this change in ordinance and would end up in court. Councilman Cato said he was sorry that the discussion had taken such a negative turn and that he had not realized that everyone had their own personal little problem area and he would just drop it. Mayor Faram and other members of the council expressed their thoughts that it was a matter of great concern and should be discussed but that additional study must be performed before reaching a decision. As no formal action was required, Mayor Faram stated the council would now move on to the next item. Approval to Pay $50 Dues to Mayor's Council Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, second by Councilwoman Goodnight to approve payment of $50 for membership dues to Mayor's Council. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Membership in American Association of Small Cities Motion was made by Councilman Newman, seconded by Councilwoman McClure, to approve membership and pay dues in the amount of $82.57 to the American Associa- tion of Small Cities. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Payment to Stafford Hardin Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, second by Councilman Newman, to approve payment to Stafford- Hardin in the amount of $74,745.00. Motion carried 7-0. -3- APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 7-0 204' APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP AND PAYMENT OF DUES Vote: 7-0 220' APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Consideration of Reduction of Retainage to Stafford Hardin Extensive discussion revolving around the previously retained payments and performance of the contractor revealed a satisfaction on the part of the council and the city manager in the overall performance of the contractor. The City Engineer informed the council that a cessation of the retainage would be in order, but that it was not expected of the City to stop retainage on the just previously approved payment to Stafford Hardin. Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Council- woman McClure, to cease to withhold retainage to Stafford R. Hardin and hold present retainage. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Payment in Amount of $71,945.63 to Texas Bitulithic Company, Contract No. 14, Job 3-314. Mayor Faram expressed his dissatisfaction with Texas Bitulithic and the way the paving in North Richland Hills has been handled in the future. Members of the Council also expressed their displeasure with Texas Bitulithic. Motion was made by Councilman Conant, second by Council- man Ellis, to approve payment as requested. Motion carried 6-1, with Councilwoman Goodnight voting against the motion as a means of showing her dissatisfaction with Texas Bitulithic. Approval to Hire Wayne Rhone to Collect Delinquent Taxes Discussion revolved around maximum penalty and interest which could be charged on delinquent taxes and the cost to the city. It was determined that further study and additional information would be necessary before formal action was taken regarding hiring Mr. Wayne Rhone to collect the delinquent taxes. Motion was made by Councilman Newman, second by Councilman Conant, to table the item until the meeting of November 10, 1975. Motion carried 7-0. Approval to Dispose of Wire Purchased for City Park Discussion centered on wire purchased by RYA on a city purchase order. The wire was not the proper wire for the job for which it was purchased. The vendor has refused to accept the wire and issue credit. The city manager requested the council to direct him what course of action to take. Lengthy discussion followed on what choices the city had in this problem and other problems with RYA. -4- CESSATION OF RETAINAGE Vote: 7-0 259' APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 6-1 351' APPROVAL TO HIRE TAX ATTORNEY Tabled: 7-0 408' DISPOSITION OF WIRE Vote: 7-0 506' -5- Motion was made by Councilman Newman, second by Councilman Lamond, to return the wire to RYA and to require that RYA reimburse the city for the wire and dispose of it however they could. Motion carried 7-0. There being not further items on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned. ADJOURNMENT // 2!úh~JáM?n/ CK FARAM, MAYOR ATTEST: