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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1973-01-08 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1973, AT 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Marion L. Massey. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor: Councilmen: Marion L. Massey Norman Ellis Dick Faram Walter Smith Tom E. Newman James F. Cato JoAnn Goodnight Councilwoman: STAFF PRESENT: City Manager: City Secretary-: City Attorney: City Engineer: M. E. Riddle Donna Pairsh Tim Truman Dick Perkins ABSENT: Councilman: Lloyd McKinney INVOCATION The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Dick Faram. APPROVAL OF THE ~lINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Regular City Council Meeting - December 11, 1972 Councilman Newman move~, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 11, 1972, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. . APPOINTMENT BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEMBERS FOR 1973. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council reappoint the present Board of Equalization which is Dr. Robert Keith, Mr. Charles Lyksett, and Mr. James Norwood to serve on the Board of Equalization for 1973. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Mayor Massey instructed the City Secretary to notify the above members of their reappointment and express the Council IS appreciation for their ---_._...._--~--~"_._~--~~--~-_.-.----------_.._'------~._-- r t PRESENTATION CONDENNATION - DELETED FROM AGENDA ¡O_ \ ¡~ - 1973 PHASE OF CIP f 1':' CODIFICATION OF CITY ORDINANCES 2 willingness to serve again this year. Mr. Donald H. Weiss, Youth Services Bureau of Tarrant County. Mr. Donald H. Weiss of the Youth Services Bureau of Tarrant County appeared before the City Council explaining that the Youth Services Bureau of Tarrant County works with troubled youths and keeping youths out of trouble and that the Youth Services Bureau is seeking to create a multi- governmental partnership to sustain the Bureau's program after the Federal pilot projeçt money runs out next year, which our city's share would be $19,596.75. Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Council- man Faram, that the City Council take this request under advisement until some future date. The . motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration to authorize condemnation for' drainage on property north of Maplewood and "'lest of Cloyce. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council delete this item from the agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration to approve projects ,on next phase of Capital Improvements Program. City Engineer Dick Perkins appeared before the City Council recommending authorization of construction plans on Keller-Smithfield Roaq from F.M. 1938 North to Turner Drive and possibly adding Mr. Rough's drainage channel, Jackie Lee Street and Rita Beth Street to the Keller-Smithfield Road Contract. Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Council- man Ellis, that the City Council authorize designing plans and specifications and taking bids on Keller- Smithfield Road. After discussion, Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that the City Council amend the motion to include Mr. Rough's drainage, construction of Jackie Lee and Rita Beth Street in this order of preference. The motion as amended carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration for codification of city ordinance. City Manager Riddle advised the Council that the 3 .. city would pay $2,000.00 this year and $2,800.00 . would be budgeted for 1973-74. ( l Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council authorize codification of city ordinances. After discussion, the motion carried by a vote of 6-0. SIGNALIZATION OF GLENVIEW & HWY. 121 Consideration of proposed signalization and rechannelization of Glenview Drive and Highway 121. Coúncilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that the City leave signalization of Glenview Drive and Highway 121 asis presently. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1; Councilmen Ellis, Faram, Newman,and Cato and Councilwoman Goodnight voting for; Councilman Smith voting against. POLICY CHANGE Consideration of changes in policy on subdivision plats. City Manager Riddle advised the Council that preliminary plats would be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission only and the Council would not approv~ preliminary plats, but would receive a copy for their information~ } '. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilwoman "Goodni ght, that the Ci ty Counci 1 change pol icy to eliminate preliminary plats being presented before the City Council for consideration. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. POLICY CHANGE Consideration of changes in policy on second reading on zoning. City Manager Riddle advised this policy change would eliminate necessity for two readings on zoning matters and the City Council would take action on first reading, amending Section 6.3 of Council Rules of Procedure. Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council authorize City Attorney to draft policy change, amending Section 6.3 of Council Rules of Procedure, to dispense with second reading on all ordinances with exception of penal ordinances and that this policy change be placed on the next regular City Council meeting of January 22, 1973. ' The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PERSONNEL REGULATION CHANGE Consideration of changes in personnel regulations. City Manager Riddle requested that the following -~-~~~----~-~---~---~-~--,~-_.,,--_._._- --------.. ----...------,------ ...._---_._._----~_.._- fj¡ i *As approved by City Council to correct motion as follows: "grant one swi ng day, and these. holidays will be granted to all city employees including Police Dept. and Fire Dept." CONTRACTOR'S ESTmATE PLANNING & ZONING FIRST REJ-\DING 4 holidays be declared for city employees: January 1 - New Year's Day Febuary - Washington's Birthday May - Memorial Day July - Independence Day September - Labor Day October - Veteran's or Armistice Day November - Thanksgiving Day Òecember - Chirstmas Day Three additional swing days Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council declare holidays requested by City Manager Riddle with exception of Washington's Birthday for a total of 7 holidays and grant*swinq dav.* The motion carried by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Ellis, Faram, Smith and Cato voting for; Councilman Newman and Councilwoman Goodnight voting against. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, that if an employee is off sick before or after a holiday, then the holiday would also be charged as a sick day and the holiday would not be carried over as comp time. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. H. M. Huffman Construction Company Partial Payment #4 Glenann Addition $13,018.50 Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, that the City Council approve for payment to H. M. Huffman Construction Company, Partial Payment #4, in the amount of $13,018.50, Glenann Addition, as recommended by the City Engineer. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PZ 72-43, request of Camco Enterprises, Inc. to rezone 46.36 acres out of the T. K. Martin Survey from Agriculture to IF-9 One Family Dwell ing. Mayor Massey declared the meeting in public hearing, first reading, to consider Planning and Zoning case PZ 72-43 and called for all interested persons present to come forward to speak for this zoning request. Mr. O. D. Long, representing Mr. Glen Buckner appeared before the City Council requesting approval of PZ 72-43 with homes being a minimum --.-~.~-~--..-.~-~--~--..~-------~~--..-,-~~-..---.------.-------- -.._---,--_..._--_._---_.._~._._-_._..._. ._------_.._-_._-_.._-~_.__._----- 5 . of 1500 square feet. Mr. Long also requested that the emergency clause be added. There being no further persons present wishing to speak for PZ 72-43, Mayor r'1êissey called for all interested persons present to come forward to speak against this zoning request. Mr. Jim Martin, property located on Simmons, appeared before the City Council opposing zoning request as he would like to have a street put between his property and Glenann Addition. There being no further persons wishing to speak against PZ 72-43, Mayor Massey declared the public hearing, first reading, on PZ 72-43 closed. Second reading on PZ 72-43 is scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on January 22, 1973. PLANNING & ZONING PRELIMINARY PLAT PS 72-27, Glenann Addition, Section 2 and Section 3. PS 72-27, Glenann Addition, Section 2 and Section 3, preliminary plat will be considered at the next regular City Council on January 22, 1972, after consideration of Planning and Zoning case PZ 72-43. PLANNING & ZONING FIRST READING PZ 72-45, request of Gulf Oil Corporation to rezone a portion of Lot 7, Block 4, North Richland Hills Addition from Local Retail to Commercial. Mayor Massey declared the meeting in public hearing, first reading, to consider Planning and Zoning case PZ 72-45, and called for all interested persons present to come forward to speak for this zoning request. Mr. Tom Cook, Gulf Oil Corporation, appeared before the City Council requesting approval of PZ 72-45 to allow dealer at location to rent or sell motor homes, trailers, ect. and also requesting the emergency clause be added. There being no further persons wishing to speak for PZ 72-45, Mayor Massey called for all interested persons present to come forward to speak against this zoning request. There being none Mayor Massey declared the public hearing, first reading, on PZ 72-45 closed. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilwoman . Goodnight, that the City Council approve PZ 72-45 rezoning a portion of Lot 7, Block 4, North Richland Hills Addition to Commercial, Ordinace 6 No. 443 with the emergency clause added. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PLANNING & ZONING FI RST READ I NG PZ 72-46, request of P & S Construction Company to rezone Lots 1 and 2, Block 17 and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 16, Richland Hills West Addition, Section 3, from IF-9 One Family Dwelling to_ 2F-9 Two Family Dwelling. Mayor Massey declared the meeting in public hearing, first reading to consider PZ 72-46 and called for all interested persons present to come forward to speak for this zoning request. Mr. Calvin F. Luper, representing Mr. John Parish, appeared before the City Council requesting approval of PZ 72-46 and adding the emergency clause. There being no further persons present wishing to speak for PZ 72-46, Mayor Massey called for all interested persons present to come forward to speak against this zoning request. There being none, Mayor Massey declared the public hearing, first reading, on PZ 72-46 closed. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve PZ 72-46 rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 17, and Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 16, Richland Hills West Addition, Section 3, to 2F-9 Two Family Dwelling, Ordinance No. 444 with the emergency clause added. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PLANNING & ZONING FI RST READ I NG PZ 72-47, request of Catherine Calloway to rezone 10.0 acres out of the W. W. Wallace Survey from Local Retail to Commercial. Mayor Massey declared the meeting in public hearing, first reading to consider PZ 72-47 and called for all interested persons present to come forward to speak for this zoning request. Mr. Tom Law, 1500 Fort Worth National Bank Building, representing Catherine Calloway, appeared before the City Council requesting approval of PZ 72-47 and stating that this proposed zoning would permit Helfman Pontiac to build their facilities at this location which is the purpose of this request. Mr. Law also requested that the emergency clause be added. -------.- ~.,-----_._~_._---~.~_._.- 7 There being no further persons present wishing to speak for PZ 72-47, Mayor Massey called for all interested persons present to come forward to speak aganist this zoning request. There being none, Mayor Massey declared the public hearing, first reading, on PZ 72-47 closed. ORDINANCE NO. 442 Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve PZ 72-47 to rezone 10.0 acres out of the W. W. Wallace Survey to Commercial, Ordinace No. 445 with the emergency clause added. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. 442, fixing the time of the first meeting of the Board of Equalization. The following ordinance was presented to the City Council: "ORDINANCE NO. 442 WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, provides, at Article XIII, Section 8, that the City Council shall, at the same meeting it appoints the Board of Equalization, fix the time of the first meeting of the board, which shall be the second Monday in May, or as soon thereafter as practicable, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that the first meeting of the Board of Equalization for the year 1973 be fixed as Tuesday, May 15, 1973, beginning at 5:30 p.m. 1973. PASSED AND APPROVED this_____day of Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 442, fixing the time of the first meeting of the Board of Equalization for 1973 as Tuesday, May 15, 1973, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITIZENS I PRESENTATIONS ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA None Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that the City Council add consideration of purchasing of city hall complex to the agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council authorize the City --._--_._._~~~--_.~--_._---- ...~_.__.._._~--_...._-----_.__..,----~- - Manager to offer $6,000.00 per acre for option on tract of land located on Watauga Road owned by Educators Development, adjacent to Fort Worth Christian College and fronting on Watauga Road. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITY MANAGER I S ANNOUNCEMENT City Manager Riddle announced that the Arthur Rubloff Company has donated three $50.00 gift cerificates to the runner ups of Name the Park Contest. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the regular City Council Meeting of January 8, 1973 be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ~o~ il,"/) City Secretary .