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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1973-03-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLNAD HILLS, TEXAS, HELD Aï THE CITY HALL, 4101 ì'iORGAN CIRCLE, r'¡OND,:;Y, ~1ARCH 26, 1973, AT 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Counci1 of the City of North Richland Hills was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Marion L. Massey. ROLL CALL PRESENT: t·1ayor: Councilmen: Councilwoman: Marion L. Massey Lloyd McKinney Norman Ellis Dick Faram ~ a 1 ter Smith Tom E. Newman James F. Cato JoAnn Goodnight CITY STAFF PRESENT: Ci ty Manager: City Secretary: City Engineer: M. E. Riddle Donna Parish Dick Perkins ABSENT: City Attorney: Tim Truman INVOCATION The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Norman Ellis. APPROVAL OF THE NINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING RESOL:UTION 73-8 Regular City Council Meeting - March 12, 1973 Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 12, 1973, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0; Councilman McKinney abstaining due to absence from the March 12, 1973 City Council Meeting. Resolution canvassing returns and decTaring the result of a bond election held on March 20, 1973. Mayor Massey presented the following resolution to the City Council for cons i derati on: "R~SOLUTION NO. 73-8 A RESOLUTION by the City Council of the City of North Richla~d Hills, Texas, canvassing returns and declaring the result of a bond _n_-c: election held in the said City on the 20th day of March, 1973. WHEREAS, this governing body resolved and ordered that an election be held within this City on the 20th day of March, 1973, for the purpose of submitting certain propositions fer the issuance of bonds to the resident qualified electors of the City, including those who had duly rendered their property for taxation: and, WHEREAS, the returns of the said election have been made to this governing body and from an examination of those returns, it appears that in conformity with the proceedings of this groverning body calling the election: (i), Two separate ballot boxes were provided at the polling place or places designated by this groverning body; and (ii) All resident qualified electors who owned taxable property in the City and who had duly rendered the same on the tax rolls of the City (hereinafter called IItaxpaying electorsll) were permitted to vote in the box designated for their ballots and the ballots cast in such box were recorded or tabulated separately; and (iii) All resident qualified electors' (who were otherwise qualified but did not own taxable property which had been duly rendered for taxation on the tax rolls of the City)--hereinafter called lIelectorsll_- \lJere permitted to vote in the box designated for their ballots, and the ballots cast in such box were recorded or tabulated separately; and (iv) The total of the votes cast by the resident qualified electors (including those who owned taxable property which had been duly rendered for taxation on the tax rolls of the City) was shown on the said returns (the same being hereina'fter referred to as IITotal All Electorsll); and WHEREAS, upon the consideration of the returns of the said election, it appears that the same was held in accordance with the authorizing proceedings and was in all respects legally held after due notice had been given, and the said returns were duly and legally made, and such returns showed the following results: " Column (1) Column (2) Column (3) Tota 1 A 11 El ectors (Columns 1 & 2) Taxpaying Elect~rs Electors PROPOSITION NU~1BER 1 liTHE ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 GENERAL OBLI- GATIoN MUNI- CIPAL BUILD- ING BONDS II FOR 274 AGAINST 476 TOTAL VOTES CAST 750 PROPOSITION NUr1BER 2 liTHE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 GENERAL OBLI- GATION FIRE STATION BUILD- ING BONDS II FOR 318 AGAINST 432 TOTAL VOTES CAST 750 16 16 290 492 32 782 17 15 335 447 32 782 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHlAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION I: That all of the recitals contained in the preamble of this resolution are found to be true and are adopted as findings of fact by this governing body and as partcif its judgment. SECTION 2: It is further found and determined' that the results of the election as canvassed and tabulated in the preamble hereof reflect the expressed desires of the taxpaying electors, electors, and total all electors (as such terms are difined in the preamble hereof). 4 SECTION 3: That in conformity with law, this governing body is ¡authorized to issue the bonds on behalf.of said City in the amounts and for the purposes mentio~ed in the propositions set forth in the proceedings calling the election with respect to Proposition Number 1 and Proposition Number 2. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 26th day of March, 1973. MAYOR, CITY of NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CITY SECRETARY, CITY of NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS MINUTES PERTAINING TO PASSAGE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULT OF CITY BOND ELECTION THE STATE OF TEXAS ~ COUNTY OF TARRANT ~ CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ~ ON THIS, the 26th day of March, 1973, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, convened in regular session at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall, the meeting being open to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, place and subject thereof, having been posted as prescribed by Article 6252-17, Section 3A, V.A.T.C.S., with the following members present and in attendance, to wit: MARION l. MASSEY WALTER SMITH NOR~1AN ELL I S LLOYD ~1cKINNEY DIe K FA RAr-1 J. F. G.L\TO TOM E. NEW·JAN JOANN GOODNIGHT ~tß. YOR ) ) ) ) ) ) ) COUNCIU~EN and with the following absent: NONE ;,) constituting a quorum; and among other proceedings had were the following: Mayor Massey introduced the following resolution: "A ·RESOLUTION by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, canvassing returns and declaring the result of a bond election held in the said City on the 20th day of March, 1973. The resolution was read in full. Thereupon, Councilman Newman moved its adoption, and the motion was seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight. The motion earring with it the adoption of the resolution prevailed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Smith, Ellis, ~1cKinney, Faram, Cato, Newman and Mrs. Goodnight. NOES: None. The Mayor announced that the resolution had been passed and adopted. MINUTES APPROVED, this the 26th day of March, 1973. Mayor, City of North Richland Hills, Texas ATTEST: City Secretary, City of North Richland Hjlls, Texas Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Council- woman Goodnight, that the City Council accept Resolution No. 73-8, canvassing returns and declaring the result of a bond election held in the City on March 20, 1973, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. SOUTHWESTERN BELL GROSS RECEIPTS ORDINANCE Discussion of Ordinance concerning Southwestern Bell Telephone Company gross receipts. Councilman Newman advised he would like to see 6 some type of increase in the franchise fee. Gerry Cozby, representing Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, appeared before the City Council stating that the two (2%) percent was the normal franchise fee and stating that there has been some deviation from it, but the policy is two (2%) percent. She also added that the City of Dallas has a four (4%) percent franchise fee which was the same franchise fee at the time Southwestern Bell Telephone Company took over. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council enter four (4%) percent as franchise fee on this ordinance for consideration by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and then by the City Council. Councilman McKinney said since the City Attorney was not present at this time to interpret he would like to wait on a decision. Mayor Massey advised that this was a negotiable item at this time and would be submitted to the telephone company for their consideration. After discussion, the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 461 Ordinance No. 461 concerning nuisances. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 461. Councilman Cato questioned if the City was ready at this time to say that Section 2.oi shall constitute a nuisance. After discussion, Councilman McKinney moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council table consideration of Ordinance No. 461 concerning nuisances and set up a work session on Monday, April 2, 1973, at 7:00 p.m. to look into this ordinance. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION 73-3 Resolution No. 73-3 amending Developer Policies, dated September 30, 1968. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that the City Council accept Resolution No. 73-3 with the recommended revisions in 7 in paragraph 2-05 B(7) & (4) to include Fossil, Little Bear and Mesquite Branch Creeks and in Paragraph 2-04 A(l), second sentence as folim'¡s: "The City will only participate on streets in excess of thirty six (36') foot width, to extent of all cost in excess of those for a street width dee~ed as necessary for traffic patterns in ~rea in question as determined by the City Engineer and City Manager." and delete Paragraph 2-05 B(17). The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 462 Ordinance No. 462 amending Ordinance No. 195, Subdivision Regulations, Volume I, Section 1-06, Paragraph B. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 462 as recommended by the City Manager and City Attorney. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0 ORDINANCE NO. 463 Ordinance No. 463 amending Ordinance No. 234, Subdivision Regulations, Volume II, Section 2-02, Paragraphs A, B, C, D, E and F; Section 2-03, Paragraphs A, B, C, 0, E, F and G; and Section 2-04, Paragraphs A, Band C. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Council- woman Goodnight, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 463 as recommended by the City Manager and add on Page 3, Paragraph C, the amount of 1500 gallons per acre per day as recommended by the City Engineer. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council amend the motion to change on Page 6 the 3" Type IIAII H.~t.A.C. to 411 Type "A" H.M.A.C. The motion to amend failed by a vote of 2-5; Councilmen Cato and Councilman Smith voting for; Councilmen McKinney, Ellis, Faram and Newman and Council- woman Goodnight voting against. The original motion carried by a vote of 6-1; Councilmen ;kKinney, Ellis, Faram, Newman and Cato and Councilwoman Goodnight voting for; Councilman Smith voting against. ORDINANCE NO. 464 Ordinance No. 464 concerning motürcycles in City Parks. . Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 464 a~ amended with Section 4 deleted. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 8 PROPOSED CONET HIGHWAY STUDY REQUEST Consideration of request by Haltom-Richland Area and Hurst-Euless-Bedford Chambers of Commerce that City of North Richland Hills contribute $0.05 per capita for the proposed CONET Highway Study. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve request by the Haltom-Richland Area and Hurst-Euless- Bedford Chambers of Commerece and that the City of North Richland Hills contribute $0.05 per capita for the proposed CONET Highway Study for the Northeast area. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PRESENTATION Mr. Walter Nass, Exective Vice President Childrens Safety Signs, Inc. Re: Contract with City to erect safety signs No one was present at this meeting to represent the Childrens Safety Signs, Inc. ITE~1 ADDED TO AGENDA Consideration of purchasing land for City's future use. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council add consideration of purchasing land for City's use to this agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City purchase land which is an outstanding value for the City's future use, located between Maplewood and Loop 820, east of Holiday lane at a price of $10,000.00 per acre for 4. plus acres, subject to survey. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITIZENS · PRESENTATION Mr. Wm. L. Morgan 3640 Wendell Drive Re: Storm Ora i n Mr. William L. Morgan, 3640 Wendell Drive, was present at this meeting to check on the City Engineer's report concerning his storm drain. City Engineer Dick Perkins reported that the City could extend the flume on down to the asphalt roadway in Fossil Park but that this may create a problem in the park or the City could carry the flume across the asphalt 9 through the park and into Fossil Creek. City Engineer also advised that this would cost $17.00 per lineal foot and the figure he has come up with to take this flume to the rear of Mr. Morgan's property would probably be $2,500.00 and'to take it on through the park into Fossil Creek wou1d probably some where in the neighborhood between $8,000.00 and $9,000. No action was taken at this time by the City Council. ADJOURNr,1ENT There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, that this City Council meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Z~Yfjf~ AO~ !2A~)) CITY SECRETARY