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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1973-02-12 Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING PRESENTATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1973, AT 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Dick Faram at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern: Councilmen: Councilwoman: STAFF PRESENT: City Manager: City Secretary: City Attorney: City Engineer: Fiscal Agent: ABSENT: Mayor: Dick Faram Ll oyd Mc Ki nney Norman Ellis Walter Smith Tom Newman James F. Cato JoAnn Goodnight M. E. Riddle Donna Pairsh Tim Truman Dick Perkins Hardy Eubanks Marion L. Massey The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by City Attorney Tim Truman. Regular City Council Meeting - January 22, 1973 Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 22, 1973, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0; Councilman Newman abstaining due to absence from the January 22, 1973, meeting. Park Naming Contest Awards Mayor Pro Tern Faram called upon Everett Hays, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, to present the awards in the North Richland Hills Park Naming Contest. Mr. Everett Hays appeared before the City Council to present the following awards in behalf of Mayor Massey: 2 "CERTIFICATE OF AWARD To Bobby Lusk for 2nd Runner-Up in the North Richland Hills Park Naming Contest. It is with great pleasure that I present you with this $50 Gift Certifidate awarded by the owners of Richland . Plaza. Name submitted: Norich Park" "CERTIFICATE OF AWARD To Ann Conant for 1st Runner-Up in the North Richland Hills Park Naming Contest. It is with great pleasure that I present you with this $50 Gift Certificate awarded by the owners of Richland Plaza. Name submitted: Northfield Park" "CERTIFICATE OF AWARD To Kay Betts for successfully submitting the winning name in the North Richland Hills Park Naming Contest. It is with great pleasure that I present'you with this $500 Scholarship which will be deposited in Northeast National Bank to draw interest until such time that you enter college. Name submitted: Richfield Park" PUBLIC HEARING City Manager Riddle advised that the 1st and 2nd runner~up names of Northfield Park and Norrich Park will probably be used as the names of the two new proposed city parks. Ordinance determining the necessity for and ordering and providing for the improvement of a portion of Bedford-Euless Road from State Highway 121 East to New State Highway 121 Freeway. Mayor Pro Tern Dick Faram called the meeting in public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 447 and presented Ordinance as follows: "ORDINANCE NO. 447 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING STREETS: BEDFORD-EULESS ROAD FROM STATE HIGHWAY 121 EAST TO NEW STATE HIGHWAY 121 FREEWAY IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; LETTING CONTRACT TO ASHLAND OIL COMPANY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION; r~AKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE INDEBTEDNESS THEREBY INCURRED; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREFORE FOR A PART OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR METHODS OF PAYMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATED I~ EVIDENCE 3 OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES OF COST; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO SAID STREET IMPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL BE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 1105b OF VERNON' TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ENGROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYING THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND BY FILLING THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORD OF THIS CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. II Mayor Pro Tern called for interested persons to come forward to speak for or against Ordinance No. 447. Mr. Bob Neill, 4804 Grove, appeared before the City Council representing Mrs. Effie McIver of 4801 Grove who was in the audience. Mr. Neil advised that the assessment shows Robert E. Lee as the ownership instead of Mrs. Effie McIver. Mrs. Effie McIver presented the Quick Claim Deed to the City Attorney for varification. Mr. Neill also stated that since the City zoned the area where the Sub-Court House is now located from single family this did not help Mrs. McIver's property and that she has had flooding in her home. Therefore, it is unfair to her that she is assessed for paving of Bedford-Euless Road. r~r. Neil also requested information as to what arrangements could be made to pay this assessment out. City Manager Riddle advised that anyone could pay 20% down and four annual equal payments plus 6% interest per annum. Mr. Billy Johnson, 4800 Nevada, appeared before the City Council advising that Lone Star Gas Company dug a hole and it had been left for a week which has been inconvenient for him and he asked if the Council knew when the project was to be completed. City Engineer Dick Perkins advised Mr. Johnson that the contract was let· and under the maintenance of the State and that the last word he had received was the construction was supposed to start this date, but as yet they have not started. City Council requested that the City Engineer check into this matter and find out when Bedford-Euless Road will be completed. 4 Mrs. Sam Henry, 1224 Harrison Lane, Hurst, Texas, appeared before the City Council asking if the city is taking any right-of-way off her property, and if so, how much. City Engineer Perkins advised Mrs. Henry that the City was not taking any right-of-way off her property. There being no further persons present wishing to speak for or against Ordinace No. 447, Mayor Pro Tern Faramdeclared the public hearing closed. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 447 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITY PARKS Consideration to approve constructing two new city parks. City Manager Riddle advised that at this time there was no information available concerning this item, but did recommend approval of constructing two new city parks. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, that the City Council table this item for further consideration. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. BIDS Consideration of bids of $500,000 CIP General Obligation Bonds, Series 1973. Mr. Hardy Eubanks, First Southwest Company, appeared before the City Council advising that 4:30 p.m. this date bids were received on CIP $500,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1973, and 4,9906 was the low bid from Republic National Bank of Dallas and recommending that the City Council accept this bid. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the City Council accept the low bid from Republic National Bank of Dallas with effective interest rate of 4.9906, as recommended by Fiscal Agent Hardy Eubanks. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. The following ordinance was presented to the City Counci 1 : "ORDINANCE NO. 448 AN ORDINANCE by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, authorizing the 1i APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION 73-2 DEVELOPER POLICIES A~1ENDMENT 5 issuance of $500,000 I1CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1973," dated March 1, 1973, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to wit: constructing street improvements in and for said City and incidental drainage; prescribing the form of the bonds and the form of interest coupons; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax on all taxable property within the limits of said City to pay the interest on said bonds and to create a sinking fund for the redemption thereof and providing for the assess- ment and collection of such taxes; enacting provisions incdident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance and declaring an emergency. II Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 448 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Member to Tarrant County Study Committee City Manager Riddle advised that Rev. J. Don Hazlewood was unable to continue serving on the Tarrant County Study Committee. Councilman Ellis suggested taking Library Board's recommendation and advised that the Library meets every 4th Wednesday of each month. Councilman McKinney moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council temporaily appoint Librarian Laura Prewitt to Tarrant County Study Committee until Councilman Ellis can get back to the Council the recommendation of the Library Board. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Resolution 73-2 in support of the Trinity River Multi-Purpose Channel Project. Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve Resolution No. 73-2 in support of the Trinity River Multi- Purpose Channel Project, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Resolution amending Developer Policies dated September 30, 1968. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council change Paragraph 1-01 D7 to 1-01 08 of Resolution No. 73-3. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. OROINANCE NO. 195 A~1ENO~1ENT ORDINANCE NO. 234 AMENor'1ENT RESOLUTION NO. 73-4 CONTRACTOR'S ESTIMATE Alan Hamm appeared before the City Council stating in behalf of the developers and builders in the area, that they were greatful for the input on these pOlicies and appreciated members of the City Council working with them. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the City Council table this item until the developers and builders have a chance to review the changes as presented and the instructed the city staff to furnish changes to the developers and builders. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 195, Subdivision Regulations, Volume I, Section 1-06, Paragraph B. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the City Council table ~his item as it relates to the above tabled item. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Ordinance amending Ordinace No. 234, Subdivision Regulations, Volume II, Section 2-02, Paragraphs C, 0, E & F; Section 2-03, Paragraphs A, B, C, 0, E, F & G; and Section 2-04, Paragraphs A, B, & C. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the City Council table this item as it relates to the above tabled items. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Resolution indicating City's willingness to commit funds for purchase of high- speed landline communications system. Councilman McKinney moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve Resolution No. 73-4, indicating the City's willingness to commit funds for the purchase of a High-Speed Landline Communications System in the amount of $2,257.00 for the City's share to be paid out of Police Department Communications Fund. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Shaw Construction, Inc. Partial Payment #1 Foster VillAGE Addition water and sewer service. Councilman Ell is moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the City Council approve payment to Shaw Construction, Inc., Partial Payment #1, PLANNING & ZONING PLANNING & ZONING FINAL PLAT PLANNING & ZONING FINAL PLAT for Foster Village Addition water and sewer service, in the amount of $19,973.88, as recommended by the City Engineers. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PZ 73-1, request of Robert L. Wells to rezone the North 160.0 feet of Lot 5, Block 2, Jack M. Estes Subdivision from Local Retail to Commercial. Mayor Pro Tern Dick Faram declared the meeting in public hearing to consider PZ 73-1 and call for all interested persons present to come forward to speak for or against this zoning case. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman . Smith, that the City Council table consideration of PZ 73-1 until the next regular City Council meeting of February 26, 1973, as no one was present to represent Mr. Robert L. Wells. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PS 73-1, request of Holiday North Joint Venture - Holiday North, Section 4 Mr. Calvin Luper, 5009 Eldorado, representing Holiday North Joint Venture, appeared before the City Council requesting approval of PS 73-1, Holiday North Section 4, Final Plat as presented. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the City Council approve PS 73-1, Holiday North, Section 4, Final Plat, as presented~ The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PS 73-2, request of Camo Enterprises, Inc. - Glenann Addition, Section 2. Mr. Glen Buckner, 7728 Mary Drive, appeared before the City Council requesting approval of PS 73-2, Glenann Addition, Section 2, Final Plat as presented. Mr. Jerry C. Shafer, owner of property south of the Glenann Addition, appeared before the City Council asking if the final plat was approved would he be able to continue running his cattle and would he have to move his fence 100 feet from the property owners in the Glenann Addition and if the property owners would be able to file complaints for nuisances. Mr. Shafter also wanted to know if the City is putting any money into sewer service to the Glenann Addition and if he would be able to tie onto the sewer. Mr. Shafter also requested that a through street be put in between Amundson and Martin, and also wanted to · ':8 know if there were any fire plugs in the area. City Manager Riddle advised Mr. Shafter that the City was not putting any money into sewer service to the Glenann Addition and Mr. Shafter would be able to tie onto the sewer at Simmons and Martin Road. City Manager Riddle also advised that fire plugs within 500 foot radius is included in the subdivision. City Manager Riddle also advised Mr. Shafter that just being 100 feet from the cattle would not constitute a nuisance, but if one could prove his cattle a nuisance under the nuisance ordinance then he would have to keep his cattle 100 feet away from that property line. Mr. Jim Martin, 7809 Grapevine Highw~y, appeared before the City Council in opposition to Glenann Addition because he would like to have a street put in between his property and the Glenann Addition. COMMENDATION Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council table PS 73-2, Glenann Addition, Section 2, for further study with the City Engineer. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0; Councilman Smith abstaning due to an interest in the property. Councilman McKinney commended the police depart- ment for a decrease in the burgulary rate of 30.9 during the year 1971-72 and the fire department for making tremendous advancements in training and inspections. ITH1 ADDED TO AGENDA CIP BASIC WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS City Manager Riddle requested that CIP BASIC water and Sewer Projects as recommended by the City Engineer be added to the agenda for consideration. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the City Council add CIP BASIC Water and Sewer Projects to the City Council agenda for consideration. The motion failed by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Ellis, McKinney and Cato and Councilwoman Goodnight voting for adding this item to the agenda; Councilmen Newman and Smith voting against. . CITIZENS I PRESENTATION None ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council Meeting of February 12, 1973, be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. { dJd-Cf1#¿ ¿ 'TEM " /J~~ CITY SECRETARY