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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1973-10-08 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, OCTOBER 8, 1973. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:20 p.m. by Mayor Marion Massey. ROLL CALL PRESENT Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmen Marion Massey Dick Faram Norman Ell is Lloyd McKinney Walter Smith James F. Cato JoAnn Goodnight Councilwoman STAFF PRESENT City Manager City Secretary City Engineer M. E. R i dd 1 e Anna Lee Caudry Dick Perkins ABSENT Councilman City Attorney Tom E. Newman Tim Truman INVOCATION The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Lloyd McKinney. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Regular City Council Meeting - September 24, 1973. Councilman McKinney moved that the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 24, 1973, be approved as presented. Councilman Smith noted that on page 5 of said minutes, it states that a motion by Councilman McKinney to table the designation of a City Depository died for a lack of a second. Councilman Smith stated that he seconded this motion. He also noted on page 6 that Councilwoman Goodnight should be added to the list of no votes on the payment of Shaw Construction. Councilman Cato moved that the approval of the minutes be tabled until the tape recording of this meeting be checked. Councilman Faram seconded the motion and the motion passed by a vote of 6-0. CITY ATTORNEY WAS PRESENT AT THIS TIME. Page 2 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Mr. Frank Medanich, Financial Consultant, Re: Capital Improvement Bonds Mr. Medanich presented two schedules of General Obligation Bonds for Capital Improve- ments. The recommended Schedule "B" requires payment of more principal in early years but less interest cost over total life and an over-all lower interest rate. Mr. Medanich recommended that bids be taken on November 12, 1973, at 4:00 p.m. and presented to the Council for consideration at the regularly scheduled Council meeting that night. Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Council- woman Goodnight, to direct Mr. Medanich to proceed with the collecting of bids on Schedule "B". The vote was 6-0. A copy of Schedule "B" is attached to these minutes as part of the permanent record. CONSIDERATION OF DAMAGES Mr. J. W. Childress, 6732 Corona Re: Sewer Damages Mr. Childress appeared before the Council on September 24, 1973, to ask for damages and he stood on his previous statement. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City award Mr. Childress $188.75 in sewer damage due to the two trips the City had to make in two days in order to rectify the situation. '* immunity Dr. Ellis asked the City Attorney if the city was legally liable. The City Attorney responded that the City could not be held negligent due to governmental*indemnity. The motion to pay damages was approved by a vote of 5-1. Councilman Faram, Smith, Cato, McKinney and Councilwoman Goodnight voted yes; Councilman Ellis, no. CITIZEN'S'PRESENTATION Mr. Jack Schwartz Re: Portable Building at St. John's Catholic Church Mr. Jack Schwartz appeared before the Council asking for approval of a 12 X40 portable metal building to be placed on the St. John's Catholic Church property behind the school classrooms off Frawley Drive. This building will house the maintanence equipment and work shop. Page 3 Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, to approve the location of the portable building for St. John1s Catholic Church. Councilman Cato moved to admend the motion to include a twelve (12) month time limit for the use of this building. The admendment died for lack of a second. The original motion was passed by a vote of 5-1. Councilman Faram, Ellis, McKinney, Smith and Councilwoman Goodnight voted for; Councilman Cato, against. APPROVAL OF BIDS Consideration of Bids on Utility Billing Machine Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Council- woman Goodnight, that the Burroughs bid of $21,229.62 be accepted. Councilman Cato asked if this was the only bid received and were the specifications written for a particular machine. Councilman Ellis responded yes to the first question and no to the second. APPROVAL OF BIDS The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Bids on Six Automibles APPROVAL OF BIDS Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, that the bid of Larry Langes Chrysler in the amount of $3,769.50 per unit be accepted. Councilman Cato noted that Langes was the only bidder who met the specifications and due to the need for frequent servicing, it behoves the City to have service locally. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Consideration of Bids on six One-half Ton Pick-up Trucks Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Council- woman Goodnight, the City accept the bid of Charlie Hillard Ford in the amount of $2,921.18 per unit. The motion was approved, 6-0. APPROVAL OF BIDS Consideration of Bids on One Three-Quarter Ton Truck Councilwoman Goodnight moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, to adapt, Mr. Ray Brittan's, Director of Public Works, recommendation to purchase the three- quarter ton truck from Charlie Hillard Ford in the åm ount of $2,933.55. Page 4 APPROVAL OF BIDS Consideration of Bids on One Backhoe Machine Councilman McKinney moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, that the City accept the bid of Clemons Tractor Company in the amount of $11,805.10 for one backhoe machine. The motion carried, 6-0. APPROVAL OF BIDS Consideration of Bids on One Asphalt Distributor Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Council- woman Goodnight, that we accept the bid of Hi-Way Machinery for a Rosco Model RHU asphalt distributor in the amount of $6,147.00. The motion carried, 6-0. APPROVAL OF BIDS Consideration of Bids on One Cab and Chassis Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works to purchase a GMC Truck for $4,700. Questions arose concerning the validity of purchasing from the high bidder. Mr. Britton explained that the GMC truck was available for immediate delivery and that it exceeded the specifi- cations with heavy duty equipment which would prolong the useful life of the truck. The motion carried, 6-0. APPROVAL OF BIDS Consideration of Bids on Two General Purpose Tractors with Mowers Councilman McKinney moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, to accept the bid of International Harvester for two tractors and mowers in the amount of $10, 398.84. The motion carried, 6-0. APPROVAL OF BIDS Consideration of Bids on Colorado Blvd. Drainage Program City Engineer, Dick Perkins, presented information he had received on the low bidder, Edarp Corporation, for the Colorado Blvd. drainage program. Edarp Corporation did not receive good recommendations from any city contacted. Also the Corporation did not submit financial statements as requested by Mr. Perkins. The recommendation was to accept the second low bid of E. H. Shaw Contractor. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, to accept Alternate II with negotiating rights II Page 5 to revert to Alternate I if the Garcia tract can be obtained by means other than condemnation. The motion carried, 6-0. CONTRACTOR'S ESTIMATE Shaw Cons truct i on Company, In c., for $54,075.41, Contract 12, Job #3-312, Estimate #8, Street and Drainage Improvements Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to approve payment of Estimate #8 on Contract 12, Job #3-312, in the amount of $54,075.41. The motion carried, 6-0. CONTRACTOR1S ESTIMATE Shull Construction Company, on Job #3-514, Estimate #3, CIP for $25,700.94 Councilman McKinney moved, seconded by Councilman Ellis, to approve payment of $25,700.94 to Shull Construction Company on Job #3-514. ORDINANCE 500 Ordinance to Change the Name of Edmonds Spronce Road James L. Clark, who lives at the intersection of Valley Road and Edmonds Spronce, spoke opposing the renaming of Edmonds Spronce Road to Edmond Road. Mr Clark explained that the proposed name change would not eliminate the confusion that now exists and rèquested the name be Bursey Road. Councilman Faraffi moved, seconded by Council- woman Goodnight, that Ordinance 500 be adopted, changing the name of Edmonds Spronce Road to Bursey Road. The motion carried, 6-0. CONDEMNATION Consideration of Condemnation of Garcia Tract The City Manager recommended that the Garcia Tract be condemned so that the Colorado Blvd. drainage program could proceed. Councilman Smith moved, seconded by Councilwoman Goodnight, to give the City Attorney authorization to condemn the Garcia Tract at Grapevine Highway and Harwood Road. The motion carried, 6-0. Page 6 RESOLUTION 73-17 Tarrant County Library Study CommitteeJs Budget Recommendations Councilman Ellis moved, seconded by Council- woman Goodnight, to adopt Resolution 73-17. The motion carried 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PS-73-20 Fox Hollow Addition--Final Plat Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman McKinney, to accept the Final Plat of Fox Hollow Addition, D & D Investment Company as presented by Mr. O. D. Long. The motion carried, 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PS-73-2l Preliminary and Final Plat, LaQuinta Motor Hotel, Somerset Addition Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Smith, to accept the Preliminary and Final Plat of LaQuinta Motor Hotel. The motion was approved by a vote of 6-0. National Guard and Reserve Week PROCLAMATION The Mayor proclaimed the week of October 21, 1973, National Guard and Reserve Week. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Mr. A 11 en Ham Re: Sidewalk Ordinance Mr. Allen Ham appeared before the Council requesting a variance from the sidewalk ordinance on his property on Davis Blvd. He explained that there was to be a parking lot where the sidewalk should be and he felt the sidewalk was unnecessary. ADD TO AGENDA Consideration of Variance to Sidewalk Ordinance Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Council- man McKinney, to add this item to the agenda at this time. The motion carried, 6-0. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Council- man Smith, to grant variances to Hudiburg Chevy, Jack Roseberry & Associates and Allen Ham on Ordinance 478. The motion was approved, 6-0. The City Attorney was instructed to consider changes to this ordinance so that variances such as these would not be necessary and to place this item on the agenda as soon as practicable. ADJOURN~1ENT ~v4u ¿JtL«~ ANNA LEE CAUDRY, CITY SECRE R Page 7 There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Mayor Massey adjourned the meeting. Þ-., ,( '¡t -~ /;{j)k<,J::7,,~/ ~ MARION L. MASSEY, MAYOR (J 'SCHEDULE "Bit $ 880,000 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS G.O. BONDS, SERIES 1973-A DATED: 12/01/73 FIRST CPN DUE: 9/01/74 PRINCIPAL DUE: 3/01/75 INTERE ST DUE: 3/01 & 9/01 YEAR END PRESENT THIS $ 880,000 ISSUE GRAND 'IOTAL 9/30 REQUIREMENTS . PRINCIPAL INTEREST* TOTAL REQUIREMENTS 1974 $ 252,072 $ $ 37,950 $ 37,950 $ 290,022 1975 247,915 35,000 49,594 84,594 332,509 1976 273,722 35,000 47,581 82,581 356,303 1977 267,772 35,000 45,569 80,569 348,341 1978 266,822 35 ,000 43,556 78,556 345,378 1979 270,880 35,000 41,544 76,544 347,424 1980 269,728 35,000 39,531 74,531 344,259 1981 263,740 35,000 37,519 72,519 336,259 1982 262,878 35,000 35,506 70,506 333,384 1983 266,319 35,000 33,494 68,494 334,813 1984 264,273 35,000 31,481 66 ,481 330,754 1985 266,957 35,000 29 ,469 64,469 331,426 1986 259,020 35,000 27,456 62,456 321,476 1987 260,770 35,000 25,444 60,444 321,214 1988 257,1 23 35,000 23 ,431 58,431 315,554 1989 258,027 35 ,000 21 ,419 56,419 314,446 1990 258,289 35,000 19,406 54,406 312,695 1991 257,804 40,000 17,250 57 , 25 ° 315,054 1992 256,823 40 ,000 14,950 54,950 311 ,773 1993 255,126 40,000 12,650 52,650 307,776 1994 247, 83 5 40,000 10,350 50,350 298,185 1995 187,040 40,000 8,050 48,050 23 5, 090 1996 103,930 40,000 5,750 45,750 149,680 1997 1 03 ,720 40,000 3,450 43,450 147,170 1998 63 ,240 40,000 1 ,1 50 41 ,1 50 104,390 $ 5,941,825 $ 880,000 $ 663,550 $ 1,543,550 $ 7,485,375 1973 ASSESSED VALUATION $ 93,626,750 1976 PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST REQUIRENENTS ( MAXIMUH ) $ 356,303 $0.397 TAX RA'IE AT 96% COLLECTIONS PRODUCES $ 356,830 AVERAGE ANNUAL REQUIREHENTS 1974-98 $ 299,415 $0.334 TAX RATE AT 96% COLLECTION PRODUCES $ 300,205 * NaTE: IN'IEREST HAS BEEN CALCULATED AT A RATE OF 5.75 % FOR PURPOSES OF ILLUSTRATION.