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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1974-03-11 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS~ TEXAS~ HELD AT THE CITY HALL~ 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE~ MARCH 11~ 1974 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Marion L. Massey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.~ March 11~ 1974. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen Councilwoman Marion L. Massey Lloyd McKinney Norman Ell is Dick Faram Walter Smith Tom E. Newman James F. Cato JoAn Goodnight STAFF PRESENT: Ci ty Manager City Secretary City Attorney Ci ty Engi neer M. E. Riddle Anna Lee Caudry Tim Truman Dick Perkins INVOCATION The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Faram. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Re9ul ar Ci ty Counci 1 Meeti n9 - February 25 ~ 1974 Councilman Newman moved~ seconded by Councilman Ellis~ to approve the minutes of the February 25~ 1974~ meeting as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Mr. Wendell Davis 3311 Ruth Road~ Richland Hills Re: RYA Girl's Softball Mr. Wendell Davis~ representing RYA~ requested permission from the City to build a third girls softball field at Fossil Creek Park. The new diamond will be located between the two existing diamonds. This would necessitate the removal of approximately 35 trees. The possibility of transplanting the trees was discussed. Also RYA requested permission to close the road that runs between the restrooms and concession stand. Page 2 March 11 ~ 1974 There are 494 girls registered and without another field one hundred of these girls will have to be cut from the program. Councilman McKinney moved~ seconded by Councilman Newman~ to give RYA authority to close the existing road between the concession stand and the restrooms and permission to build a third ball diamond between the two existing diamonds. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The City Manager was instructed to obtain a report from the City's Traffic Safety Coordinator to ascertain an orderly flow of traffic for the park. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Mr. Shelton Aninson Re: Request of 121 Inc.~ for Appeal Hearing on PZ 74-6 Mr. Shelton Aninson requested the Council grant 121 Incorporated an appeal hearing on PZ 74-6. The property is located at the corner of Highway 121 and Loop 820 Access Road. It is presently zoned local retail and the request that was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission was for the sale of beer for off premise comsumption. Mr. Aninson indicated he felt the Planning and Zoning Commission had been arbitrary in its decision that the sale of beer at this location would increase the traffic hazards. ORDINANCE NO. 519 Councilman Cato moved~ seconded by Councilman Newman~ to grant appeal hearing on PZ 74-6 without attesting to the arbitrariness of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The hearing will be April 8~ 1974. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The City Manager was asked to have the Traffic Safety Coordinator present at this meeting. Consideration of Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 337~ Plumbing Code~ to allow PVC pipe After discussion~ Councilman Faram moved~ seconded by Councilman Ellis~ to approve Ordinance No. 519 which allows for PVC pipe between a building and the main sewer line. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Page 3 March 11, 1974 ORDINANCE NO. 520 Consideration of an Ordinance Granting Texas Electric Service Company's Requested Rate Increase Councilman Newman stated TESC had been very cooperative in answering his questions but he was not a rate expert and felt that he could not determine whether the rate structure was fair or not. The City Attorney explained that the Council could~ if they wished, approve the Ordinance with an additional section which contained a reversionary clause that could be enforced if they did hire a rate expert who determined the increase was inequitable. This would allow the TESC to go ahead with the rate increase while the Council studied. Councilman McKinney moved to request the City Attorney to contact a recommended rate analysist in Austin to determine the cost of a study. This motion died for a lack of a second. Councilman Faram moved~ seconded by Councilman Ellis~ to pass Ordinance No. 520 with the added paragraph in the City Attorney's own wording which in effect gives the City two months to hire a rate expert if that be necessary. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. SEWER CONTRACT Consideration of Sewer Contract with Fort Worth After discussion, Councilman Cato moved~ seconded by Councilman Ellis, to table the consideration of the contract with Fort Worth regarding sewer rates until the additional information requested is received. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. HEWITT DRAINAGE PROBLEM Consideration of Engineer's Report concerning the Hewitt Street Drainage Problems City Engineer stated there were several alternatives available that would temporarily or permanently solve the drainage problems. After discussion~ Councilman Faram moved~ seconded by Councilman Newman~ to approve Alternate 2 and to investigate further what can be done on the property to the South of Chapman Road. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. (Copy of the Engineer's report is attached.) Page 4 March 11, 1974 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Consideration of Payment to Texas Bitulithic~ Inc.~ for Estimate #2~ Contract 13~ Job 3-313~ in the amount of $66~498.49 Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, to approve payment to Texas Bitulithic in the amount of $66~498.49. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Consideration of Payment to Crookham and Vessels for Estimate #3, Job 3-512, Walker Branch Outfall Sewer Line in the amount of $62~157.37 Councilman Ellis moved~ seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight~ to approve payment to Crookham and Vessels~ Inc.~ in the amount of $62~ 157.37. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PLANNING & ZONING PZ 74-2 ORDINANCE NO. 521 Request of Donald Kerr Associates~ Inc. ~ to rezone 286.54 acres from Agriculture to Industrial The Mayor stated that the Public Hearing was held at the previous meeting and asked if Mr. Stembridge had consulted his clients regarding a compromise. Mr. Stembridge stated that his clients felt that a request to have 15% developed in three years was reasonable. Councilman Ellis moved~ seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight~ to approve PZ 74-2~ Ordinance No. 521~ to rezone 286.54 acres from Agriculture to Industrial with a buffer zone where bounded by single family residential and that 15% of acreage must be developed within three years or the Council can rezone the undeveloped part to any more restricted classification. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PLANNING & ZONING PS 74-4 Request of D & D Investment for Final Plat Approval on Briarwood Estates O. D. Long represented D & D Investment in their request for Preliminary and Final Plat approval. After discussion~ Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis~ to approve PS 74-4~ the Prelininary and Final Plat for Briarwood Estates. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Page 5 March 11, 1974 PLANNING & ZONING PS 74- 5 Request of J. Barfield for approval of Preliminary and Final Plat on Brentwood Es tates O. D. Long representated John Barfield in requesting the Preliminary and Final Plat approval on Brentwood. Mr. Long stated the only reason for platting at this time was so Southwestern Bell could lay a cable. Mr. Barfield is not ready to develop this land at this time and the only thing they know is where the street will be. After much discussion~ Councilman Faram moved~ seconded by Councilman Ellis~ to approve PS 74-5~ preliminary and final plat of Brentwood Estates. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1. Councilmen McKi~ney~ Ellis~ Faram~ Smith~ Cato and Councilwoman Goodnight for; Councilman Newman against. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Bob Harvey North Richland Hills Fire Fighters Re: Wage Increase Mr. Bob Harvey~ president of the North Richland Hills Fire Fighters Association appeared before the Council to ask for a wage increase and for collective barganing. Mr. Harvey explained the reasons for the needed increase and agreed that it was very difficult in mid year to grant increases. Mr. Harvey requested a work session with the Council. It was suggested that the Civil Service Committee meet with the fire fi ghters. After discussion it was agreed that the entire Council would have a meeting with representatives of the Association~ Monday~ March 18~ ]974. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Billy R. Griffin 4891 Susan Lee Lane Mr. Billy R. Griffin told the Council that for more than one year he and his family had been constantly harassed by his neighbor~ Mr. Myers. He explained in great detail some of the incidents that had happened~ such as banging garbage cans at midnight~ cursing his wife~ motorcycles starting under their windows and beer bottles thrown over the fence. All he asked was some help in controlling the problem. Page 6 March 11, 1974 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Griffin was advised of his legal rights under the law by the City Attorney. Mayor Massey advised Mr. Griffin to file a complaint in Municipal Court every time anything happened. The Council agreed that Mr. Griffin had one of the most frustrating problems there is and that there is very little if anything the City Council can do. There being no further items on the agenda for consideration, Councilman Ellis moved~ seconded by Councilman Newman~ that the City Council meeting of March 11~ 1974~ be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ATTEST: ·a~~ (!~~ Anna Lee Caudry~ City Secret ry x- ,-,~ . KNOWL TON-RA TLlFF-ENGLlSH-FLOWERS, INC. ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS/ Fort Worth - Dallas a TGB company Mr. Gene Riddle~ City Manager City of North Richland Hills 4101 Morgan Circle Fort Worth~ Texas 76118 C.'. I/.'...JI ~.."{= 1} . I,p \. 'f' >' ¥ y,,( February 20~ 1974 Subject: 3-006~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS~ HEWITT DRAINAGE PROBLEM Dear Gene: We have studied the subject drainage problem and offer a variety of alternative solutions for the Council IS review. Alternate No.1 -- The improvements covered under this alternate include all necessary work to install drainage facilities~ street replacement (including curb and gutter) and utility adjustments as called for in the Master Drainage Plan and in accordance with standard City specifications and policies regarding street and utility construction. This alternate would provide permanent relief and would be considered an ultimate solution to drainage~ street and utility needs for this subdivision. Alternate No.2 -- This alternate would be considered as a minimum solution to Mr. Alexander's problem. This work includes channel improvement from the bend in Hewitt Street South to Chapman Road. There are existing easements available to perform this construction. This alternate is shown in orange on the enclosed aerial photo print. Alternate No.3 -- This alternate provides the same minimum solution to the drainage problem as Alternate No. 2~ but is somewhat cheaper due to the shorter routing of the proposed channel improvements. Construction of this alternate would require the acquisition of one drainage easement (approx. 20 feet wide). This may be difficult to obtain due to its physical location on thè property in question. This alternate is shown in green on the enclosed aerial photo print. Alternate No.4 -- This construction could be done in addition to either Alternate No.2 or No. 3~ as the need demands. This construction 600 FIRST STATE BANK BLDG. . BEDFORD, TEXAS 76021 . B17/2B3-6211 ^ .-. '~..._.~~._._."..__.~-_.~--,---~.!.-__.~---~._.~-'-'"'.._---~-,~-- Page 2 - 2/20/74 - Mr. Gene Riddle~ City Manager includes replacement of all obstructed driveway culverts~ or those culverts which are too small~ along both sides of Hewitt Street from Mr. Alexander's house North to the end of the street and the regrading of the bar ditch on the East side of the street. If you elect to make any improvements in the subject drainage problem~ we would recommend the following course of action: Construct Alternate No. 2 now~ and if the problem still persists, continue with Alternate No.4 later. Alternate No.4 should not be constructed without prior construction of Alternate No.2 or No. 3~ anyway. We trust that the information provided will assist you in your decision regarding Mr. Alexander's problem. Should you need further information pertaining to this matter~ please do not hesitate to call. Yours very truly~ ~~ HARD PERKINS~ P.E. JRP-hr Enc. f,":: f -¡,. .... " co "* ~ d E ~ N '=II j ë:r , -"""~ .. \. ,/ 6j7;j KNOWLTON-RATLIFF-ENGLISH-FLOWERS, INC. ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS Fort ~'!orth Dallas I li -º- llL~ I R ~ ~ I ~ II r~ A I I DinE FEBRUARY 11, 1974 JOB NO. 3-006 O~~ER CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PROJECT DESCRIPTION HEWITT STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT~ ALTERNATE NO. 1 ITa~ TOTAL r DESCRIPTION OF ITEM NO. Ui'! IT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE COST 6" Cas t Iron ~ater Pi pe ~ C. I. P. L. F. ~ n'in 7.00 21. 210.00 r.¡:¡,t Trnn Fitt.inn, Ton 1 1.050.00 1 050.00 Fire Hydrants Ea. 300 4.00 1 200.00 Short Single Service Connections Ea. 19 195.00 3,705.00 Lonq Sinqle Service Connections Ea. 21 270.00 5.670.00 ~sphalt Replacement L. F. 651 4.00 2,604.00 I . I SUB-TOTAL UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS I 35~439.00 I L. F. -+ -j 21" R.C.P. Inlet Leads 300 13.20 3,9§0.OO -1 54" q.C.P. Storm Drain IL.F. 750 42.60 . 31,950.00 60 ~. C. P. Storm Drain I I L.F. 600 53.00 L.2h800.00 - - .. i Cr for Box Culverts C.V. 70 180.00 ,12.600.00 He'h it, Chapman, Watauqa-Smithfiel d I Reinf. Steel for Box Culverts Lb. 11 815 0.50 5,907.5b Unclassified Channel Excavation I r. V 21 667 3.25 70 417.75 Standard 10' Curb Inlets I Ea. 6 700.00 4.200.00 Þ I Ea. 6 1,390.00 .. Standard 20' Curb Inlets ! 7 800.00 --.--- SUB-TOTAL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 1,68,635.25 6" Base Stabilized Hydrated Lime S.Y. 7 810 9.50 I- 3.905.00 Hydrated Lime I Ton 109 26.00 2~834.00 Curb & Gutter I L.F. 4,260 265.00 I 11 ~ 289 .00 6" Rei nf. Conc. vá 11 eys S.LJ 1,220 1.00 . 1,220.00 5" Reinf. Drainaae Walks. etc. S F 1 .140 o9~1 1.026.00 t·1C-¡ Prime Coat I Sy _Q..,_2.-30 0.10 l 69~~_ RC-l Tack Coat S V 6 930 0.05 . 346.50 -H~':AC l}J' Type "0" I S.Y. 6.930 1.25 1_ 8,662.50 __ Unclassified Excavation I C.Y. 3,670 _;h~1 ,927~5-º--_ ... j .. SUB-TOTAL STREET IMPROVEMENT I 41 ,903.50 P I L-d --.---- ~ F I ~ I J --- PR :U:O BY: ---------- -- I¥~Jd~ TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS 6/73 KNOWLTON-RATLIFF-ENGLISH-FLOWERS, INC. ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS Fort \.Jorth Dallas ------------ -------- E N GIN E E R 'S EST I MAT E FEBRUARY11~ 1974 JOB NO. 3-006 DATE OWNER CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PROJECT DESCRIPTION HEWITT STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT~ ALTERNATIVE NO.2 ITEt1 TOTAL ¡ DESCRIPTION OF ITEM NO. UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE COST j - , I UnClaSsltled Channel I::.xcavatlOn C.Y. 1.017 3.25 3.305.25 Remove Drivewav & Drainaoe Pioe Ea. ' 1 150.00 150.00 22" x 36" Corruqated Metal Pipe Arch [.F. 20 30.00 600.00 Gravel for Driveway (6" Th~ck) C.I.P. C.Y. 2.8 20.00 56.00 Concrete Riorao Slope Protection (41 Thick) S.Y. 60 10.00 600.00 - ; j - ~ - ,) -.--J - ~ I - l j I - Sub-Total Construction Cost - - - 4~711.25 Plus PR .RE!). BY: n j) . ( ()1 :/1 ,(1Y1.~~drl \h ~ TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS ¡;.r 9 eer 6/73 DATE FEBRUARY 11~ 1974 KNOWLTON-RATLIFF-ENGLISH-FLOWERS, INC. ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS Fort ¡'Jorth Dallas I N -º-l.tLIIR~~ I~Il f~ .ð.II JOB NO. 3-006 OWNER CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PROJECT DESCRIPTION HEWITT STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT, ALTERNATIVE NO.3 II EM TOTAL DESCRIPTION OF ITEM NO. UNIT QUANTITY 'UNIT PRICE COST Unclassied Channel Excavation C.Y. 855 3.25 2~778.75 Concrete R,1 prap Slope Protect1On t 4"- Tf11 Ck) S.Y. 77 10. 770.00 I - ~ - I - - I -- I I I I I I I I Sub-Tota ') Construction Cost - - - $3~548.75 Plus PRr Rt;.D BY: / / 1JJT/Ái/ fit. " TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS '. , Eñ~~2r ~ 6Jï3 . KNOWLTON-RATLIFF-ENGLISH-FLOWERS, INC. ENGINEERS-ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS Fort ~'orth Da 11 as E N GIN E E R I S EST I MAT E ----------- -------- DATE FEBRUARY 11~ 1974 JOB NO. 3-006 m!NER CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PROJECT DESCRIPTION HEWITT STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT AL"'_ No.4- ITEr~ TOTAL , I I DESCRIPTION OF ITEM NO. UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE' COST , ¡ J Unclassified Channel Excavation C.Y. 2,558 3.25 8,313.50 i ~ Orivewav & Drainaae Pipe Ea. 12 150.00 1~800.00 1 24" R.r. P. (Cl III) L. F. 75 15.00 1,125.00 I 36" X 58" Corruaated Metal Pipe Arch . L. F. 250 45.00 11 ,250.00 Gravel for 0 r i v ew a v (6 II T h i c k ) C. I. P . C.Y. 50.4 20.00 1~008.00 ì ! - ! ¡ -, I . -- 1 - - ; ¡ . - ì J I -- I --, - -J ~ ., -- ~ - Sub-Total :þL.),'t~D.:JU j Construction Cost - - - Plus I PRLPARED BY: /, ~ 'I çqI(}¡¡mt~'j1J . , \ '" 1 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS ¡~ngi neeì' ' ~9