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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1974-10-21 Minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, OCTOBER 21, 1974 CALL TO ORDER The Special City Council meeting of October 21, 1974, was called to order by Mayor Faram at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen Councilwoman Dick Faram Jim Wood Dr. Norman Ellis George Conant, Jr. John Lamond Tom E. Newman Jim Cato JoAn Goodnight STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ci ty Secretary City Engineer Gene Riddle Anna Lee Caudry Dick Perkins ABSENT: City Attorney Ti m Truman PRESS REPRESENTATIVES: Tom Mitchell Don Harrison PLANNING AND ZONING REPRESENTATIVE: Denver Mi 11 s INVOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT Councilman Conant gave the invocation. Mayor Faram expressed special plea~ure at having Mrs. Staple's Advanced Social Science Problems class from Richland High School in the audience. The students present were Andrea Martin, Carolyn Wilson, Gary Bailey, Jayson Haggard, Ann Conant, Randy Seal, Mike Woodhouse, Tim Greer, Cindi Cochran, Verena Hood, Cindy Pearson and Calvin Simpson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 7, 1974 Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to approve the minutes of the Special Council meeting of October 7, 1974. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. October 21, 1974 Page 2 DELAYS Item 5, Presentation of 5 Year Pins and Item 6, Citizen's Presentation Marvin B. Simpson, III, and Item 7, PZ 74-45, were delayed as the principals were not present. PZ 74-46 ORDINANCE 564 Presentation of 5 Year Pin to Margie Bolton, Inspection Department, and Sgt. Bobby Becknal. Police Department Mayor Faram presented 5 Year Service Awards and pins to Mrs. Margie Bolton, Inspection Department,and Sgt. Bobby Becknal, Police Department. PZ 74-46, Request of Calvin E. Stewart to rezone Tract 17B, Abstract 1606 from Local Retail to Local Retail Specific Use - Sale of Beer for Off Premises Consumption Mayor Faram declared the Public Hearing on PZ 74-46 open and requested those wishing to speak in favor of the zoning to please come forward. PRESENTATION OF 5 YEAR PINS Mr. Calvin Stewart, 4913 Katherine Drive, owner and operator of the property, asked the Council to grant his request for a Specific Use permit for Sale of Beer for Off Premise Consumption. He agreed to the stipulation of the Zoning Commission that if groceries ever ceased to be sold at this location, the zoning would revert to Local Retail. City Manager Riddle asked Mr. Stewart if he was willing to sign a covenant that would stipulate the same. Mr. Stewart agreed to the covenant. Mr. Stewart has owned the property since 1971 and has operated a restaurant at this location. He is now running a grocery store and delicatessen. He stated that he intended to leave the booths in the store but would not allow any beer to be consumned regardless of where it was purchased. There being no one else wishing to speaK for or against, Mayor Faram declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Conant moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, to approve PZ 74-46, Ordinance 564, with the covenant giving the City the right October 21, 1974 Page 3 to rezone the property if groceries ever cease being sold at this location. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Consideration of Payment to Texas Bitulithic for Estimate #7 in the amount of $68,247.45 for Contract 13, C.I.P. Street and Drainage Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to approve payment to Texas Bitulithic on Estimate #7 for $68,247.45. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PZ 74-45 ORDINANCE 565 PZ 74-45, Request of William H. Smith to rezone 7.59 acres from Agriculture to Commercial Mayor Faram declaared the Public Hearing on PZ 74-45 open and requested those wishing to speak in favor of the zoning to please come forward. Mrs. Chelsea Edwards represented Mr. William H. Smith in his request to rezone 7.59 acres from Agriculture of Commercial. Mrs. Edwards stated that nothing was planned for this property at the present time. She also stated that Mr. Smith had spoken with the developers of Stoneybrooke but that no agreement had been made. Mayor Faram closed the public hearing as there was no one else wishing to speak for or against. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight to approve PZ 74-45, Ordinance 565. After discussion concerning the location of single family zoning in the abutting Stoneybrooke Addition, the motion carried 7-0. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Marvin B. Simpson, III Re: Tarrant County's Technical Assistance Program Mr. Marvin B. Simpson, III, Director of Planning for Tarrant County, talked to the Council about the Community Development Act of 1974. Mr. Simpson explained that every city over 50,000 population was eligible October 21, 1974 Page 4 to receive formula funding but that cities under 50,000 would be funded out of the non-discretionary funds. If Tarrant County cities join together and apply as an urban County, there is four million dollars available for the next 3 years. Some of the things the money can not be used for are building sports stadiums, building houses and building courthouses. Some of the things that can be done are buying land, building multi-purpose community centers, solid waste disposal, flood control and parks and open spaces. In order that each community can be made aware of the program, there will be a precinct meeting on November 6, 1974 at the Hurst City Hall. As many of the Council as possible are urged to attend. Mr. Simpson was asked what the City must do if we decide to participate. He stated there would be a cooperative agreement which must be signed but the form of the agreement has not been released by HEW. We must also be willing to ask the County for help when we have a problem. Under questioning Mr. Simpson stated the County Commissors would actually decide which projects would be funded. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT Consideration of Payment to Crookham and Vessels, Estimate #10 and Final, Job 3-512, Walker Branch Outfall Sewer in the amount of $62,848.19 Councilman Lamond moved, seconded by Councilman Wood, to approve payment to Crookham and Vessels in the amount of $62,848.19 for Estimate #10 and final on the Walker Branch Outfall Sewer. The motion carried 7-0. APPROVAL OF BIDS Consideration of Bids for Telephone and Radio Transmission Recording Equipment City Manager Riddle stated that three bids were received on the Telephone and Radio Transmission Recording Equipment. They were: Dictaphone Motorola Magnasync $12,080.24 13,593.00 12,227.50 October 21, 1974 Page 5 Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, to accept the low bid of Dictaphone in the amount of $12,080.24. The motion carried 7-0. VACATION OF CENTER STREET - ORDINANCE 566 Consideration of an Ordinance Vacating Center Street Between st. Louis Southwestern Railroad and South Alley Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, to approve Ordinance 566, vacating Center Street from St. Louis Southwestern Railroad to South Alley. The motion caried 7-0. RECESS Mayor Faram called a five minute recess at this time. The meeting was called back to order with the same Council and Staff present as recorded at the begining of the meeting. CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS Consideration of Ratification of Mayor's Appointments to Civil Service Commission Mayor Faram appointed the following men as Civil Service Commissors: Mr. Paul Churchman Mr. Ken Littlefield Mr. John Green one year two years three years Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Conant, to ratify the Mayor's appointments. The motion carried 7-0. Consideration of Policy Change from Solid Color to Two-Tone Police Vehicles POLICE CARS Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to approve a change in policy for two- tone police cars. Councilman Cato questioned what policy was being changed, where it was written and why this required Council action. After discussion Councilman Newman withdrew the original motion and moved to approve two tone police cars. This motion was seconded by Councilman Cato. A discussion ensued on whether two tone cars would reduce the accident rate and what this change would cost in original bid price and resale value. After futher discussion, the motion carried by a vote of 4-3, with Councilmen Conant, Cato, Newman and Councilwoman Goodnight for and Councilmen Lamond, Wood and Ellis against. RATIFICATION OF PARK FUND COMMITTMENT ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: th~1/Í.A1./~~ &-£[?¿/L~ Anna Lee Caudry, City Secretary October 21, 1974 Page 6 Ratificiation of Committment to Fund Up to $10,000.00 for Improvements to Richfield Park Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to ratify prior Council action committing up to $10,000.00 for improvements to Richfield Park. The motion carried 7-0. Mayor Faram announced that the Council members would stay in their chairs after adjournment so that the audience. could ask any questions which they might have. Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. !4~ VOick Faram, Mayor