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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1974-01-14 Minutes r \ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, JANUARY 14, 1974 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Marion L. Massey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., January 14, 1974. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayo r Councilmen Marion L. Massey Norman Ellis Dick Faram Wa lter Smith James F. Cato JoAnn Goodnight Councilwoman STAFF PRESENT: Ci ty Manager City Secretary M. E. Riddle Anna Lee Caudry ABSENT: Councilmen Lloyd McKinney Tom E. Newman City Attorney City Engineer Tim Truman Dick Perkins INVOCATION The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Ellis. Councilman Faram presented Councilman Cato with a plaque making him City Attorney Pro Tern. SPECIAL PRESENTATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREV IOUS MEETI NG Regular City Council Meeting - December 10, 1974 Coucilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to approve the minutes with the following correction on page 2: Councilman Cato also reported on the Criminal Justice Committee. With the correction the motion carried by a vote of 4-0; Councilwoman Goodnight abstaining due to absence from this meeting. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING Special City Council Meeting - December 20, 1974 Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting as presented. The motion carried by Page 2 a vote of 4-0; Councilman Ellis abstaining due to absence from this meeting. Dick Perkins, City Engineer, was present at this time. 5 YEAR AWARD Certificate of Service Mayor Massey presented Cecil D. Proctor with a 5 year pin and certificate for 5 years of service in the Police Department. ANNUAL POLICE AWARDS Annual Police Awards Mayor Massey presented the Annual Police Awards to the following: M. D. Chenault, Supervisor T. R. Shockley, Patrolman R. C. Shiflet, Dispatcher J. M. Autrey, School Crossing Guard These men were selected by their fellow employees for these awards. Mayor Massey presented Lt. G. W. Williams with the Sliver Star for Bravery, an award given by the American Federation of Police for outstanding service. CRC REPORT Charter Revision Committee Status Report Councilman Cato asked the Mayor for a status report on the Charter Revision Committee. Mayor Massey advised he had requested Calvin Luper, Chairman of the Charter Committee to submit a report as soon as possible. Councilman Cato stated the Council would decide what Charter revisions, if any, would appear on the ballot and also the Council would chose the date of the election. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance closing hearing and levying assessemts for a portion of the cost of improving a portion of the following streers; Keller-Smithfield Road from Davis to Turner Dr., Rita Beth from Glenview Dr., to the South to Dead end, Jackie Lee from Glenview Dr., to South to Dead end. Mayor Massey declared the meeting in public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 515 and presented the Ordinance as follows: Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. 515 ORDINANCE CLOSING HEARING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVING A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS: KELLER-SMITHFIELD ROAD FROM DAVIS BOULEVARD TO TURNER DRIVE, RITA BETH STREET FROM GLENVIEW DRIVE TO THE SOUTH TO DEADEND, JACKIE LEE STREET FROM GLENVIEW DRIVE TO SOUTH TO DEAD END IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: FIXING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST PROPERTY ABUTTING THEREON, AND AGANIST THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS AND THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE THEREOF: RESERVING UNTO THE CITY COUNCIL THE RIGHT TO ALLOW CREDITS REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE RESPECTIVE ASSESSMENT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY CREDIT GRANTED; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THE ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND BY FILING THE ORDINANCE IN THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Massey called for all interested persons to come forward to speak for or aganist Ordinance No. 515. Lawrence Barnett, 6201 Turner Road, spoke in opposition of the assessments. He stated the Council had promised no assessments when the bond program was passed. He also objected to one part of his land being assessed at the $5.50 rate: and one being assessed at $2.50. All this land is used as residential and should be assessed at the $2.50 rate. Mr. Barnett further pointed out that the lowering of the street would make his drive-way drop 19 inches in four and one half feet. Mayor Massey explained the paving assessment policy and instructed the City Manager and the City Engineer to work out an equitable arrangment with Mr. Barnett on the grade of his driveway. Mr. K. W. Martin, owner of Martin Lumber Company, explained a discrepancy in the front footage of his property. The City Engineer was instructed to check and adjust if necessary. Mrs. Clyde Tittle, 4125 Dailey Ave., represented Phillip Grammer in requesting a reduction in Mr. Grammer's assessment, due to a sewer line easement given to Tarrant County Water Supply some four years ago. The City Engineer was Page 4 instruced to locate the easement and ascertain whether there was compensation given or promises made as to further compensation. Mr. Thurman F. Moore appeared in favor of the assessment and wanted to know when. Mr. Ross Gutierrez, 1405 Brookside, Hurst, representing Glenview Bible Chapel, appeared in favor of the assessment and requested a double driveway opening. His request was granted. Mr. E. F. Robertson, 6482 Camp Bowie, requested an explanation as to why his vacant lot was assessed at $5.50. Mayor Massey closed the public hearing. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, to approve Ordinance No. 515, subject to possible adjustments for Phillip Grammer and K. W. Martin. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. RECESS Mayor Massey declared a 5 minute recess. The meeting re-convened and the same Council and staff members were present. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Mr. Dean Alexander 6721 Hewiett Re: Flooding of Property Mr. Dean Alexander appeared before the City Council requesting some help in the flooding problem he is experiencing. In the beginning a large rain, 5-7 inches, would bring flooding. Since the development of the Briarwood Addition, a small 2 inch rain brings flooding. The City Engineer reported he had visted the area and there was indeed a pro blem. The drainage ditches are not clean and are not big enough to carry the quantity of water that flows during a large rain. Mr. Alexander explained that a drainage ditch down stream from him needed to be cleaned out. The City Engineer was instructed to investigate and see if the City has an existing easement and report back to the Council on a solution to this problem. Page 5 CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Dr. Donald Weiss Youth Services Bureau ORDINANCE Dr. Donald Weiss was not present and this item was passed. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures for Water and Sewer System to allow PVC pipe Councilman Cato asked the City Engineer whether he agreed with the proposed changes which would only allow PVC pipe in lieu of vetrified clay pipe. Mr. Perkins recommended that a test section of the pipe be laid with improper back fill and after 10 days a plug be drawn through the pipe to determine the stability of the pipe. Mr. Perkins also stated he believed both type of pipe should be allowed. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Council man Faram, to table this Ordinance for two weeks and change the wording to make PVC pipe permissible but not mandatory. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. APPOINTMENT Consideration of Appointment of Permanent City Secretary Councilwoman Goodnight moved that Anna Lee Caudry be appointed as permanent City Secretary. Councilman Faram noted that by the City Charter the City Secretary was appointed by the Mayor. Mayor Massey polled the Council as to their opinion of the appointment of Mrs. Caudry. The vote was 5-0 in favor of the appointment. Mayor Massey then appointed Mrs. Caudry as permanent City Secretary. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Consideration of payment to Universal Tank and Iron Works, Inc., for Estimate #2, in the amount of $55,233.00, for Overhead Storage Tank Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to approve payment of $55,233.00 to Universal Tank and Iron Works. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Page 6 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Consideration of payment to M & L Construction Company for Estimate #2. Job #3-005. Comfort Station Construction in the amount of $6.494. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to approve payment to M & L Construction in the amount of $6,494. Councilman Ellis noted that this was the amount of the bill, but not the amount on the Engineer's Letter. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS Consideration of approval of two agreements with Texas Electric Service Company to construct sewer lines in their easement Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to authorize Mayor Massey to sign agreements with Texas Electric Service Company to allow the City to construct sewer lines ôn TESCO property. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Consideration of payment to Crookham & Vessels, Inc., for Estimate #1, Job #3-512, Walker Branch Outfall Sewer Line for $50,685.40 Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to approve payment to Crookham & Vessels. Inc., in the amount of $50,685.40. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. CITIZENS' PRESENTATION Mayor Massey noted that under the new open meetina law. it would be impossible for the City Council to act upon an item presented to them by a citizen that had not appeared on the agenda. However, Mayor Massey stated he intended to leave the Citizen's Presentation on the agenda until the Council was advised by the City Attorney that it should be removed. There were no citizens' presentations. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the agenda for consideration, Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, that the City Council meeting of January 14, 1974, be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Page 7 ATTEST: (k~k(?¿UL~ ANNA LEE CAUDRY - CITY SECR ARY