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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1973-01-22 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 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: Counei 1 men: Councilwoman: Marion L. Massey Lloyd McKinney Norman Ellis Dick Faram Walter Smith James F. Cato JoAnn Goodnight STAFF PRESENT: City Manager: City Secretary: City Attorney: City Engineer: M. E. Riddle Donna Pairsh Tim Truman Dick Perkins ABSENT: Councilman: Tom E. Newman INVOCATION The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Lloyd McKinney. MAYOR MASSEY REQUESTED A FEW MINUTES OF SILENCE FOR FORMER PRESIDENT L. B. JOHNSON WHO PASSED AWAY EARLIER TODAY. APPROVAL OF THE ~1I NUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Regular City Council Meeting - January 8, 1973 Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 8, 1973. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, to amend the motion to include the following corrections: Page 2, 1973 Phase of Cip, third paragraph - "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." 2 Page 4, Personnel Regulation Change, third paragraph - "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 one swing day and these holidays will be granted to all city employees including Police Department and Fire Department. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Ellis, Faram, Smith and Cato voting for; Councilman Newman and Councilwoman Goodnight voting against. II Page 2, Codfication of City Ordinances, first paragraph - "City Manager Riddle advised the Council that the city would pay $2,000.00 this year and $2,800.00 would be budgeted for 1973-74.11 COMMENDATION The motion as amended to include the above corrections carried by a vote of 5-0; Councilman McKinney abstaining due to absence from the January 8, 1973 meeting. Chief of Police Scruggs advised that Officer Shockley happened to stop a young man on a minor traffic violation and in so doing lead to the arrest of the individual and recovery of 450 pounds of marijuana. Chief Scruggs said that it was an outstanding arrest on the Officer's part and added that Officer Shockley has been with our Police Department a very short time and this was his fourth felony arrest on the street so far, which is really unusual. Mayor Massey presented to Officer Shockley the following plaque: "OUTSTANDING FELONY ARREST AWARD OF 1973 PRESENTED TO T. R. SHOCKLEY IN RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING POLICE ABILITIES THAT LEAD TO THE ARREST AND SOLVING OF AN UNUSUAL CRIMINAL CASE, DISPLAYING THIS OFFICER'S SKILL, TECHNIQUES AND DEDICATION TO HIS PROFESSION. THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT. II RESOLUTION NO. 73-1 Resolution amending Section 6.3 of the City Council Rules of Procedure concerning second reading on zoning. Mayor Massey presented Resolution 73-1 as foll ows: AGREEMENT - NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, HALTOM CITY&. TARRANT COUNTY 3 "RESOLUTION NO. 73-1 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that "Section 6.3" of the IICity Council Rules of Procedure adopted by the City Council on May 10, 1965, be amended to hereafter read as follows: "6.3 Ordinances -- When Effective Unless otherwise provided by applicable law, all ordinances, except those prescribing a fine or penalty, shall be effective from and after the date of passage, which may be upon one reading only; any ordinance prescribing a fine or penalty shall be effective from and after the publication thereof, or a newspaper of the City. II PASSED THIS day if ,1973. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY APPROVED CITY ATTORNEY Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that the City Council approve Resolution No. 73-1 as written. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of agreement between North Richland Hills, Haltom City and Tarrant County concerning Glenview and Fossil Creek Bridge and Onxy Drive South and Fossil Creek Bridge. . Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, that the City Council enter into the contract as written. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. (Copy of contract attached to these minutes as permanent record.) 4 RICHLAND YOUTH ASSOCIATION PROPOSAL Consideration of proposal by Richland Youth Association. Richland Youth Association submitted the proposal as foll ows: The City of North Richland Hills provide the area in the existing Fossil Creek Park for a new girls softball field between the existing softball fields illustrated in diagram 1. This wolud be accomplished by the City of North Richland Hills removing the trees, re-routing the road in the city park as illustrated in diagram 1, extending the drainage pipe and providing the fill dirt. It is the opinion of the RYA Board that it would be essential that the City of North Richland Hills complete this by Febuary 28, 1973 in order for RYA to complete the new girls ball field, for use May 1, 1973. The RYA will provide for the above mentioned field. 1. Lighting 2. Fence 3. Bleachers. II Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the City Council accept the recommendation of Parks and Recreation Board of proposal by Richland Youth Association. City Manager Riddle advised he would recommend against the proposal as it would remove approximately 30 large oak trees and there would not be very much picnic area left. The motion failed by a vote of 6-0. Mayor Massey advised the Richland Youth Association members that were present that the City Council felt that the one park the city now has is the one RYA has requested that a ball diamond be constructed and that moving out trees which is now a useful area available to everyone who wishes to use it, and due to the small percentage of park area we have and donating 75% or 80% of that park to softball or baseball and only for that reason did this body turn down the proposal. Mayor Massey added that if at any time the city can be of financial assistance or assist in any way to construct another ball diamond at another location, the City Council was eager to do so. CONTRACTOR'S EST! MA TE PLANNING & ZONING SECOND READING 5 Councilman Cato added that he felt the proposal was just ill timing and the agreement just passed with Haltom City would create approximately twice as much park in that area as there is now, but would not be until 1974. Councilman Cato also stated that there probably would not be any problem getting a baseball diamond in the park at that time and recommended holding in abeyance and bring back to the City Council. S. M. Farquhar & Company Job #3-510, Estimate #5 and Final For booster pump station improvements $16,113.07 Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council approve payment to S. M. Farquha & Company, in the amount of $16,113.07, for booster pump station improvements, Job #3-510, Estimate #5 and Final as recommended by 'the City Engineers. The. motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PZ 72-43, request of Cameo Enterprises, Inc. to rezone 46.36 acres out of the T. K. Martin Survey from Agriculture to IF-9 One Family Dwelling. Mayor Massey declared the meeting in public hearing, second reading, to consider PZ 72-43 and called for all interested persons present to come forward to speak for this rezoning request. Mr. Glen Buckner appeared before the City Council requesting approval of PZ 72-43 and agreeing to a minimum housing of 1500 square feet. There being no further persons present wishing to speak for PZ 72-43, Mayor Massey called for interested persons present to come forward to speak against this rezoning request. Mr. James H. Martin, 7809 Grapevine Highway, appeared before the City Council stating that he had no objection to rezoning, but he was interested in the platting only. City Manager Riddle advised that Glenann Addition, Section 2, Final plat, if this zoning case is approved by the City Council this date, would be considered by the Panning and Zoning Commission at the next regular meeting of Thursday, January 25, 1973. There being no further persons present wishing to 6 speak against PZ 72-43, Mayor Massey declared the public hearing, second reading, on PZ 72-43 closed~ Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 446, PZ 72-43, Cameo Enterprises, Inc. rezoning 46.36 acres out of the T. K. Martin Survey to IF-9 One Family Dwellign. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PLANNING & ZONING FINAL PLAT PS 72-25, Richland Terrace Addition. Mr. Bart Bradford with Carter & Burgess appeared before the City Council requesting approva1 of PS 72-25, Richland Terrace Addition Final Plat as presented. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council approve PS 72-25, Richland Terrace Addition Final Plat with a 60 foot R-O-W and 40 foot driving surface as shown on plat. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITIZENS I PRESENTATIONS ADJOURNMENT None There being no further items on the regular City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, that the City Council Meeting of January 22, 1973, be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ~/L~ CITY SECRET RY J " ( /\ ... ( / ì. ( -# 1 THE STATE OF TEXAS I COUNTY OF TARRANT I This agreement, made and entered into, this day of , 1973, by and between the City of Haltom City, Tarrant County, Texas, acting herein by and through its duly authorized agents and officers, hereinafter referred to as Haltom City, the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, acting herein by and through its duly authorized agents and officers, hereinafter referred to as North Richland Hills, and the County of Tarrant, acting herein by and through its duly authorized officers, hereinafter referred to as Tarrant County, all of Tarrant County, State of Texas, witnesseth: WHEREAS, there exist two hazardous low-water crossings, one in Haltom City, located at Glenview Drive and Big Fossil Creek, and one in North Richland Hills, located at Onyx Drive and Big Fossil Creek; and, WHEREAS, Tarrant County, acting by and through its Precinct 3 Commissioner R. F. "Dick" Lewis, can and is willing to make funds available for assistance in constructing, in place of the existing hazardous low-water crossings, bridge structures, channelization and roadway fill as set forth in Items I and II. Said funds are available for such financial assistance in 1973 and in 1974 fiscal years; and, WHEREAS, the parties hereto, in order to facilitate the financing and erection of the needed structures, and in order to facilitate the distribution of the mtnil"hlA The structure to be erected in Haltom City is to be approximately 48 feet wide by 150 feet long, and have a 4 foot walkway on the north side of the structure, as per plans and specifications to be prepared by the Public Works Department of T arrant County. The project shall include channelization on each side of the structure for a distance of approximately 200 feet, and a fill over the existing roadway for a distance of approximately 1,250 feet. Haltom City will furnish all necessary right-of-way for this project. The above project to be financed and commenced in the fiscal year 1973. II The structure to be erected in North Richland Hills is to be approximately 36 feet wide by 150 feet long, as per plans and specificati.ons to be prepared by the Public Works Department of Tarrant County. The project shall include the relocation of the existing channel to a channel of approximately 1,170 feet and a fill over the existing roadway for a distance of approximately 1,485 feet. North Richland Hills will furnish all necessary right-of-way for this project. The above project is to be financed and commenced in the fiscal year 1974. III Each of the three (3) parties hereto hereby agree to share equally in the financing of each of the projects herein above mentioned, to the extent of each .. contributing one-thirq of the sum of $1l2,000.00on the Haltom City project in 1973, said $112,000.00 to be a maximum with the partic:ipation paid by the parties herein to be limited to one-th¡r,. rot: f.J..... _...~.._I ___I. L LL ...~t IV Tarrant County wiN be responsible for the administration of each project, including the preparation of plans and specifications, the advertising for and receiving and opening of bids, the letting of the contract¡ necessary for the structures anticipated, and inspection of construction. Witness our hands this day of , 1973. ATTEST: Deputy County C lerk Howard Green, County Judge Tarrant County , Texas City Secretary City of Haltom City, Texas Johnnie B. Lee, Mayor City of Haltom City, Texas City Secretary A.A__!__ A.A____._ ~J