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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1975-11-10 Minutes y MINUTES OF THE IŒGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, NOVEMBER 10, 1975 - 6:30 P.M. Mayor Dick Faram called the regular council meeting to order November 10, 1975, at 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen ROLL CALL Councilwomen Dick Faram Norman Ellis George Conant John Lamond Tom Newman Dorothy McClure JoAn Goodnight STAFF PRESENT: City Manager M. E. Riddle City Secretary Winnie L. Barclay City Attorney Rex McEntire City Engineer Dick Perkins PRESS REPRESENTATIVE: Dan Frazier Fort Worth Star-Telegram Councilman Jim Cato is now present. Invocation was given by Councilman Conant. INVOCATION Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 1975 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vote: 7-0 14' Motion was made by Councilman Newman, second by Councilman Ellis, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried 7-0. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 23, 1975 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vote: 7-0 17' Motion was made by Councilman Newman, second by Councilman Conant, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried 7-0. Public Hearing and Consideration for Closing Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport PUBLIC HEARING Postponed: 7-0 21' Mayor Faram declared the public hearing open and asked those who wished to speak in favor of the closing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport to come forward. Mr. Walter Elliott, Elliott and Hughes, appeared in behalf of the owners of Mangham Airport to request the closing of Cardinal Lane. -2- Mr. Bill Pasteur, Realtor, First National Bank Building, Euless, one of the owners of Mangham Airport,spoke in favor of the closing of Cardinal Lane, stating that the closing of Cardinal Lane was absolutely essential for safety. Mr. Troy Fuller, First National Bank Building, Euless, one of the owners of Mangham Airport, made a film presentation which depicted other areas in the nation and the development of airports in the various areas. In addition, he gave a brief description, with pictures,of the projects he and other investors in Mangham Airport were associated with. During questioning from the Council, Mr. Fuller assured the Council that the closing of Cardinal Lane and proposed lengthening of the north-south runway was for safety purposes and to encourage light industrial development. He further stated that under no circumstances would jets be using the airport and that there would be no cargo plane traffic. Mayor Faram called for any others speaking in behalf of the proposed closing of Cardinal Lane to come forward. Others speaking in behalf of the closing of Cardinal Lane were: Mr. Dan Echols, instructor at Tarrant County Junior College Mr. Harry Neese, 7909 Emerald Hills Way Mr. Oscar Oggiere, 8600 Martin Drive, who stated he didn't really know which side he was taking; Mr. Bob Hensley, 7967 B. Harwood Road Mr. Gary Lavender, Accident Prevention Specialist, FAA, who responded to questions regarding safety that the longer runway would make the airport safer in the summer and who also stated he would furnish additional safety statistics to the Council; Mr. Charles Owen, 8600 block of Martin Road, who brought the resolution of the Haltom-Richland Chamber of Commerce supporting the closing of Cardinal Lane; Mr. Rex Betzel, Hurst Mr. Elmo Tucker, 4912 Roxie, Haltom City Mr. Bobby Osborne, 8701 Cardinal Lane. Mayor Faram asked if there were others to speak in favor of the closing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport. There being no others to speak in favor of the proposed closing, Mayor Faram asked for those opposed to the proposed closing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport to come forward. Lowry Davison, Attorney, 403 Bedford-Euless Road, appeared representing a group of citizens opposed to the closing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport. He outlined the groups opposition to the closing, indicating that additional air traffic would be undesirable and make the homeowner's property more unsafe and lower the value of the property. Councilwoman*inquired of Mr. Davison is there were a way to compromise on the proposed closing. Mr. Davison replied that the group might approve the closing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport if the airport owners agreed not to extend the runway. He further indicated that if the homeowners agreed he was not opposed to negotiation. Others speaking against the closing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport were: Dave Norman, 6504 Collard Court, the leader of the citizen group, who expressed the fear that with the closing of Cardinal Lane and the increased length of the runway there would be an increase in volume of air traffic and increase in size of aircraft handled at Mangham Airport; Mrs. Kathryn Robinson, 6463 Chilton Drive, who appeared and presented a petition signed by citizens against the proposed closing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport; Mr. James Simmons, 6824 Flint Street Mrs. Phillip Webb, 3021 Mesquite Road, Fort Worth, who was assured the closing would not leave her property isolated; Mr. Daniel Preston, 6513 Collard Court Mrs. Mikel Brown, 8401 Main Street, who presented information she had received from the FAA office; Mr. Russ Lewis, 6409 Simmons Road Mr. Charles Foreman, 8425 Randy Drive Mr. Larry Flash, 8405 Glenann Drive. -3- Side 2 of Tape *Goodnight -4- At this point Glenn Baker, 304 Glenn Drive, Hurst, Texas, came forward to speak. After ascertaining that Mr. Baker was actually a proponent of the closing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport, Mayor Faram explained to Mr. Baker that the proponents' portion of the hearing had been completed and Mr. Baker left the speaker's stand. Mayor Faram again called for opponents to the proposed closing. Those coming forward were: Mr. James Harlow, 8700 Main Street Mr. Byron Williamson, 6413 Simmons Mr. Dave Phelps, 6505 Riddle Drive Mr. E. J. Mikeska,6621 Crane Road. Mayor Faram asked if there were others who wished to speak against the proposed closing of Cardinal Lane at Mangham Airport. There being no one else to speak, Mayor Faram declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilman Newman to postpone action on this matter until December 8, 1975. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight. Motion carried 7-0. Citizen's Request - Mai Ratliff's Request to Have House Moved in on Her Property GRANTING OF CITIZEN'S REQUEST Mayor Faram recognized Mai Ratliff who came forward and made her request to move a non-con- forming two-bedroom house on her property. She explained to the Council that the house would be her home and would be a definite im- provement over what she presently had on the property. Vote: 7-1 402' Side 2 Councilman Lamond asked about the easement which will be required for the TRA Little Bear Creek sewer line. Ms. Ratliff replied that she handled only one item at a time and that she was now seeking approval to move the house to her property. Discussion followed which indicated the necessity for Ms. Ratliff to bring the house up to standard to meet the electrical code, which she agreed to do. Councilman Lamond once more brought up the subject of the required easement. Ms. Ratliff replied that -5- she would not consider the easement at this time. Councilman Ellis asked Ms. Ratliff for favorable consideration in the future when the easement question does arise again. Ms.. Ratliff indicated her stand would probably not be favorable and she was informed that the City could condemn the property for the easement. Motion was made by Councilman Cato, second by Councilman Newman, to approve the moving of the two-bedroom house on to Ms. Ratliff's property with the stipulation that only the masonry re- quirements were being waived. Motion carried 7-0. Appointment of Civil Service Commissioner APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER Mayor Faram appointed Mr. Denver Mills to the Civil Service Commission for a three-year term to expire October 1, 1978. Vote: 7-0 509' Side 2 Motion was made by Councilwoman Goodnight, second by Councilman Ellis, to ratify the appointment of Mr. Denver Mills to the Civil Service Commission. Motion carried 7-0. Discussion on Letter from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company DISCUSSION No action 530' Side 2 Mayor Faram read a letter from D. W. Grigsby, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, which explained the telephone company's position on the directory assistance charge. Brief discussion followed with the Council and Mr. Grigsby. It was established that since this charge is not an exchange rate in- crease the City had no formal action to take. Approval of Payment to Texas Bitulithic Company, in the Amount of $43,015.62, on Contract No. 13, Job No. 3-313 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 7-0 585' Motion was made by Councilman Lamond, second by Councilman Conant, to approve the payment as presented. Motion carried 7-0. Approval of Payment to Texas Bitulithic Company. in the Amount of $96,486.17, on Contract No. 14, Job No. 3-314 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 5-0 623' Discussion centering around Texas Bitulithic's tearing up of streets and leaving them lead to a statement from the City Engineer that Lone Star Gas was causing a great deal of the problem by not doing their work when necessary, thereby delaying Texas Bitulithic. The Council indicated their displeasure with Texas Bitulithic. -6- Motion was made by Councilman Newman, second by Councilman Ellis, to approve payment in the amount of $96,486.17 to Texas Bitulithic Company. Motion carried 5-2, with Councilwomen McClure and Goodnight voting against the motion. Approval of Payment to Stafford R. Hardin in the Amount of $61,200 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 5-2 691 ' Side 2 Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Councilman Newman, to approve payment as requested. Motion carried 7-0. Approval of Payment to Sears, Parker, Quisenberry, and Spurlock in the Amount of $430.70 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Vote: 7-0 701' Motion was made by Councilman Conant, second by Councilman Newman, to approve payment in the amount of $430.70 to Sears, Parker, Quisenberry, and Spurlock. Motion carried 7-0. Approval of Specifications for 1/2 Ton Pick-up Truck and 3/4 Ton Pick-up Truck for Utility Department APPROVAL OF SPECIFI- CATIONS Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Councilwoman Goodnight, to approve specifications as presented. Motion carried 7-0. Vote: 7-0 708' Approval for Installation of Voting System at Council Table APPROVAL OF INSTALLA- TION OF VOTING EQUIP~ MENT Discussion was held regarding the voting system and Councilman Cato made his recommendation. for Option IV for the Council Table Voting System. Councilman Newman questioned the necessity of obtaining the system. Vote: 7-0 718' Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Councilwoman Goodnight to purchase the council voting system outlined as Option IV for the amount of $899. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Participation in Water Study for Cities in Northeast Tarrant County APPROVAL OF PARTICI- PATION Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Councilwoman Goodnight, to approve the participation in water supply studies, contingent upon the 701 grant in the amount of $4,000. * Motion carried 7-0. Vote: 7-0 747' Consideration of Hewitt Street Drainage *contingent upon the 701 grant of $8,000, the city's part not to exceed $4,000. CONSIDERATION OF HEWITT STREET DRAINAGE City Engineer Dick Perkins referred to his letter of October 17, 1975, in which he discussed the Hewitt No action -7- Street Drainage problems. He felt that possibly the Council thought the previously approved plan would accomplish more than it actually would. He stated that the property owners didn't feel the solution was adequate. Extensive discussion followed in which the Council stated they under- stood that the solution was not perfect but would accomplish some relief for the property owners. Motion was made by Councilwoman McClure to table the item for further study; motion died for lack of a second. The Engineer was directed to proceed as previously approved by the Council. Consideration and Approval of Proposed Organization Chart and Proposed Evaluation Form ORDINANCE NO. 616 Vote: 7-0 New Tape Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Councilman Newman, to approve Ordinance No. 616, designating the proposed organization chart and proposed evaluation form as accepted by the City Council. Motion carried 7-0. Consideration to Proceed with Litigation Against C. R. Shaw Construction Company APPROVAL FOR LITIGATION PROCEEDINGS Motion was made by Councilman Ellis, second by Councilman Newman, for the City Attorney to proceed in the litigation against C. R. Shaw Construction Company. Motion carried 7-0. Vote: 7-0 30' There being no other items on the agenda the meeting was adjourned. ADJOURNMENT ~¿-dm~ CK FARAM, MAYOR ATTEST: WINNIE L. BARCLAY, CITY SECRETARY