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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1974-01-28 Minutes v 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 28, 1974 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Marion L. Massey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., January 28, 1974. PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen Councilwoman Marion L. Massey Norman Ellis Dick Faram Wa lter Smi th James F. Cato JoAn Goodnight STAFF PRESENT: City Manager City Secretary City Attorney City Engineer M. E. Ri ddl e Anna Lee Caudry Tim Truman Dick Perkins ABSENT: Councilmen Tom E. Newman Lloyd McKi nney INVOCATION The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Faram. COUNCILMAN MCKINNEY WAS PRESENT AT THIS TIME. ANNOUNCEMENT A work session for the City Council to study the proposed Civil Service Charter Revision was scheduled for Wednesday night, January 30, 1974, at 6:30 p.m., at the City Hall. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREV IOUS MEETI NG Regul ar Ci ty Counci.l ~1eeti ng - January 14, 1974 The approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 14, 1974, was omitted from tonight's agenda. After discussion it was agreed that rather than adding this item to the agenda, the approval of the January 14, 1974, minutes would be placed on the February 11, 1974, agenda. Page 2 5 YEAR AWARD Certificate of Service Mayor Massey presented Mary Cochran with a 5 year pin and certificate for 5 years of service in the Police Department. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Dr. Donald Weiss Re: Youth Services Bureau Dr. Weiss spoke to the Council regarding the request of the Youth Services Bureau for funding of the Mid Cities Bureau. In the May through October period 15 of 71 youth treated by the Bureau came from North Richland Hills. Most of the problems are family oriented; drug involvement is not the primary problem. Hurst, Bedford, Euless, Richland Hills, North Richland Hills and Grapevine are being asked to aid in the funding of the $6,000.00 which is necessary to pay the salary of the Counselor. The Counselor has had several years of college in behavioral science and sociology but does not have a degree. In response to questions regarding future funding, Dr. Weiss stated that matching local financial support will be necessary for the Federal and State grants which are being applied for. After discussion, Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to table this request. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. TEXAS ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY RATE INCREASE Request of TESCO Rate Increase R. L. Fain, TESCO representative, presented the request of TESCO for a 9.5% overall increase. The kilowatt usage will determine the exact percentage increase. The smaller usage customer will receive a smaller percent increase and the larger usage customer will receive a larger percent increase. The overall increase in both residential and commercial classifications will be 9.5%. Page 3 After discussion, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to table the request until the City has the benefit of the Fort Worth study. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ORDINANCE NO. 516 Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures for Water and Sewer System to allow PVC pipe The City Engineer was asked if the test section of PVC pipe had been laid. Mr. Perkins advised that he had been unable to formulate a testing device that would measure both initial deflection and "creep". The City Manager recommended that the Ordinance be passed. After discussion, Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, to approve Ordinance No. 516, with the stipulation that the intial defection not exceed 10% and no more than 50% of initial ddeflection within 10 years be allowed. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. APPROVAL OF BIDS Approval of Bids for One Vibratory Tandem Ro 11 e r The City Manager recommended the approval of the bid of Hi-Way Machinery for one Vibratory Tandem Roller. Pictures of both units bid were shown and the advantages and disadvantages of both units were discussed. Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, to approve purchase of the Roscoe Vibratory Tandem Roller from Hi-Way Machinery in the amount of $5,130.00, with the funds from surplus. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 74-1 Consideration of Resolution concerning Condemnation Proceedings of the L. T. Hansards property City Attorney Tim Truman, advised the Council the asking price on the Hansard property is $14,841.81 an acre and the City is involved in litigation over the Page 4 tax assessed value of the land of $5,000.00 for one acre and $3,000.00 for another acre. The City offered to buy the .81 acre needed for the permanent utility easement for $3,240.00 and this offer had been rejected. The City Attorney asked approval of the Resolution authorizing condemnation. Mr. Truman also asked for authorization to negotiate with the Hanards for the selection of an independent appraiser acceptable to both parties, with the cost to be equally shared, and the agreement that the appraised value be binding on both parties. Mayor Massey asked if the Hansard's or their attorney was present. No one was present to speak for the Hansards. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve Resolution No. 74-1 and to authorize the City Attorney to continue negotiation as outlined. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. INSURANCE REPORT Insurance Committee Report Councilman Cato advised that each Council member had a summary sheet on the cost estimates received on the City's insurance requirements. The committee did not have a recommendation. After discussion, Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, to authorize the City Manager to continue negotiations with insurance carriers for the City's insurance needs and to not favor self insurance. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. A FIVE MINUTE RECESS WAS CALLED AT THIS TIME. DRUG ABUSE REPORT Drug Abuse Committee Report Councilwoman Goodnight reported on the Drug Abuse Ad Hoc Committee. Each of the five member cities have been asked to form a Citizens I Advisory Committee from which one will be selected to serve on the 5 man Drug Center Advisory Committee. These committees are to act as "sounding boards". Page 5 Each Council member was asked to recommend two persons to serve North Richland Hills Committee with special attention given persons in the following fields: medical, educational, ministry and pharmaceutical. The grand opening of the Mid Cities Drug Abuse Center will be at 5 p.m., February 7, 1974, at the center located at Richland Plaza. BIDS Consideration of Bids for Job #3-515, Big Fossil Creèk Outfall City Engineer, Dick Perkins, explained the proposal to accept L. D. Conatser's bid of $124,274.80 to be completed in 100 days. The developer has agreed to pay the difference between the low bid of Elm Fork Construction in the amount of $100,140.40 and 200 days and L. D. Conatser because of the time differential. The contractor has also agreed to pay the $2,519.48 difference in the city participation. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to accept the bid of L. D. Conatser on Job #3-515, Big Fossil Creek Outfall upon the exection of a city developer agreement. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Dr. E. K. Hahn 7101 Corona Drive Dr. Hahn appeared before the Council to ask for a reassessment of the bond program in regards to streets. He feels the streets are not up to standard and too much work is having to be done to maintain these new streets. Dr. Hahn also suggested the Council consider single member districts. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Mr. James Childress 6732 Corona Drive Mr. Childress advised the Council there was a leak in the water main in front of his home and that his yard was soggy all the way to his home. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: ~~&~ ANNA LEE CAUDRY, CITY SECR ARY Page 6 Mr. Childress had not reported this previously to the City Manager. The City Manager was instructed to investigate this matter. There being no further items on the agenda for consideration, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the regular City Council meeting of January 28, 1974, be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ,/ '/l/l" ~ I )~ . L