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CALL TO
ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF THE
MINUTES OF THE
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD
AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE,
JANUARY 10, 1972 - 7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of North Richland Hills was called to order by
Mayor Marion L. Massey at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor:
Councilmen:
Marion L. Massey
W. N. Ratcliff
J. R. Hubbard
W. F. Polster
Tom E. Newman
James F. Cato
Charl es L. Owen
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager:
Ci ty Secretary:
City Engineers:
Jack D. Russell
Donna Pairsh
Bill Ra t 1 iff
Dick Perkins
ABSENT:
Councilman:
Dick Faram
The invocation at this·regular City Council meeting was
given by Councilman Charles Owen.
Regular City Council Meeting - December 13, 1971
Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Newman,
that the City Council approve the minutes of the regular
City Council meeting of December 13, 1971, with the
following correction on Page 5, Paragraph 4:
"Councilman Cato recommended that Mr. Bradford furnish
the City Manager elevation drawing, back building line
location, screening fence line and provide for a 2 to 1
parking ratio prior to presentation to the City Council
as a prel iminary plat. II
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0; Councilman Owen
abstaining due to absence from this December 13, 1971
meeting.
Special City Council Meeting - December 17, 1971
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Cato,
that the City Council approve the minutes of the special
City Council meeting of December 17, 1971 as submitted.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
RESOLUTION 71-21
TRINITY WELL BIDS
VOLUNTARY DONATION
ADDED TO UTILITY
BILLS
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Resolution No. 71-21, endorsing the statement of goals,
objectives, and strategy of the North Central Texas
Council of Governments detailed in the 1971-73 Overall
Program Design.
Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Owen,
that the City Council approve Resolution No. 71-21,
endorsing the statement of goals, objectives, and
strategy of the North Central Texas Council of Govern-
ments detailed in the 1971-73 Overall Program Design.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
The 1971-73 Overall Program Design attached to
Resolution No. 71-21 as permanent record.
Acceptance for bids for drilling and testing two Trinity
Water Supply Wells and furnishing and installing Deep
Well pumping equipment at the College Hills and Amundson
sites.
The following bids were submitted to the City Council
for consideration:
Texas Water Wells, Inc., Houston, Texas - $230,985.54
Sections 1 & 2
Layne Texas Company, Dallas, Texas - $262,696.50
Sections 1 & 2
Katy Drilling, Inc., Katy, Texas - $308,773.50
Sections 1 & 2
Mr. Jim O'Connor, with Layne Texas Company, appeared
before the City Council advising the Council of the use
of Layne Texas pumps for a savings to the City of
$12,282.
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman,
that the City Council accept the low bid of Texas Water
Wells, Inc. on Sections 1 & 2, both wells, in the
amount of $230,985.54 less $12,282.00 to use the Layne
Texas pumps. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
The City Manager was instructed to submit the contract
to the City Attorney for approval as to warranty before
the contract is signed.
Report by Councilman Polster on details of implementation
of voluntary donation of 50¢ per month added to utility
bills for purchase of library books and park equipment.
Councilman Polster advised that the stamps to be used to
put the information on the bills were made. Councilman
Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that a
ANIMAL SHELTER -
DISPOSAL OF DEAD
ANIMALS
ANNUAL
INDEPENDENT AUDIT
ADOPTION OF
COUNCIL POLICY #4
MAYOR'S
PRESENTATION
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detailed explanation of this voluntary donation of 50¢
per month to be added to the utility bills be placed in
the January newsletter of the City instead of being
explained in two letters as previously approved, and
that this voluntary donation be added on the first bill
in February if possible and every month thereafter, and
shall be stamped in red ink. The motion carried by a
vote of 6-0.
Recommendation by Councilman Polster concerning animal
shelter facilities and disposal of dead animals.
As requested by Councilman Polster, Councilman Hubbard
moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City
Council table this item until Councilman Polster is
ready to present his recommendation to the Council.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
Acceptance of annual independent audit and approval of
additional fee.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman,
that the City Council accept annual independent audit
and approve additional payment to Allen W. Wilkerson,
CPA, in the amount of $2,175.62. The motion carried by
a vote of 6-0.
Adoption of City Council Policy No.4, concerning
assessment rate for curb and gutter on street construc-
tion projects where no curb and gutter exists.
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
that the City Council table this item and schedule a
worksession for discussion on Thursday, January 13, 1972
at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
Mayor's presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to
Lois Free, Acting Librarian for the City of North Richland
Hi 11 s.
Mayor Massey presented the following Certificate of Award
to Lois Free, Acting Librarian for the City of North
Rich 1 and Hill s :
"CERTIFICATE OF AWARD
The State of Texas
City of North Richland Hills
CONTRACTOR'S
ESTIMATE
ORDINANCE NO. 390
APPOINTMENT
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Know All Men By These: That I, Marion L. Massey, Mayor
of North Richland Hills, Texas, in the name and by the
authority of the people of the State of Texas, as vested
in me by the Charter of the City of North Richland Hills,
Texas and consistant with a recommendation from the
City Council, do hereby award a certificate to Lois Free,
for her achievements toward the improvement and expansion
of the North Richland Hills Public Library during her
term as Acting Librarian.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Corporate Seal of the City of North Richland
Hills, Texas, to be affixed on this 10th day of January
in the year 1972.
S/ Marion L. Massey
Mayor, City of North Richland Hills, Texas"
Jack Russell, City Manager, announced that effective
January 17, 1972 Laura E. Prewitt will be the new
librarian for the North Richland Hills Public Library.
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Contract #8, Estimate #3
Partial Payment - $7,005.69
Texas Bitulithic Company
Water System replacements and street construction
Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
that the City Council approve for payment Contract #8,
Estimate #3, partial payment to Texas Bitulithic Company,
in the amount of $7,005.69, for water system replacements
and street reconstruction, as recommended by the
Consulting Engineer. The motion carried by a vote of
6-0.
Ordinance No. 390, abandoning a sanitary sewer line and
authorizing the Mayor to convey such line to the City
of Hurst. .
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff,
that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 390, abandoning
a sanitary sewer line and authorizing the Mayor to convey
such line to the City of Hurst together with all appur-
tenant easements and rights of way,for $8,100. The
motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
Board of Equalization
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster,
that the City Council reappoint the Board of Equalization
members as follows:
James K. Norwood
Dr. Robert D. Keith
Charles O. Lyksett
APPOINTMENT
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The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Massey instructed the City Secretary to advise
the reappointed members by letter of the appointment
and express appreciation from the City Council for
serving on the Board of Equalization.
City representative to the Fort Worth Chamber of
Commerce Metropolitan Highways Committee
After discussion, Mayor Massey appointed Councilman
W. N. Ratcliff to serve on the Fort Worth Chamber of
Commerce Metropolitan Highways Committee.
PARTIAL RELEASE
OF PAVING ASSESSMENTS
FOR EDUCATORS DEVELOP-
MENT, INC. Approval of partial release of paving assessments on
Holiday Lane Extension for Educators Development, Inc.
Councilman Hubbard moved that the City Council approve
the partial release of paving assessments on Holiday
Lane Extension for Educators Development, Inc. The
motion died for lack of a second.
RESOLUTION 71-22
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Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Polster,
that the City Council table this item until the next
regularly scheduled Council meeting of January 24, 1972.
The motion carried by a vote of 5-0; Councilman Owen
abstaining due to having an interest in this matter.
The City Manager was instructed to submit this release
to the City Attorney for study.
Resolution No. 71-22, holding Explorer Pipeline Company
harmless from any damages or injuries as result of
construction of City water line across Explorer Pipeline
easement.
Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Newman,
that the City Council approve Resolution No. 71-22 as
presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
Authorization to prepare construction plans for next
phase of Capital Improvement Program.
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Cato,
that the City Council table this item for further study
at a worksession scheduled for January 13, 1972 at 7:00
p.m. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
INVOICE
CITIZEN'S
REQUEST
PROPOSAL TO
DISSOLVE CONTRACTS
PLANNING AND ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
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Consideration of payment to Allison and Henry Contractors,
final estimates #1 & #2, Water and Sewer System Improve-
ment Bond Funds, in the amounts of $1,900.00 and $1,600.00
respectively.
Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
that the City Council approve for payment to Allison and
Henry Contractors invoices on final estimates #1 & #2,
Water and Sewer System Improvement Bond Funds, in the
amounts of $1,900.00 and $1,600.00 respectively. The
motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
John Curtis, 5608 Belfast, Smithfield
Request to drill a water well for irrigation purposes
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff,
that the City Council approve the request of John Curtis
to drill a water well for irrigation purposes. The
motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
Consideration of proposal to dissolve contract assumed
by North Richland Hills in dissolution of Tarrant County
Water Supply Corporation between Smithfield Land Company
and Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation for extension
of sewer line.
Consideration of proposal to dissolve contract assumed
by North Richland Hills in dissolution of Tarrant County
Water Supply Corporation between Birdville Independent
School District and Tarrant County Water Supply Corpora-
tion for extension of sewer line.
Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff,
that the City Council table these two items for study at
a worksession scheduled for January 13, 1972 at 7:00 p.m.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
PS 71-14, request of George Macatee to*vacate existing
plat of 21.484 acres at Loop 820 and Highway 121.
Mr. Bart Bradford with Carter & Burges, representing
Mr. George Macatee, appeared before the City Council
explaining this vacation in case PS 71-14.
Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster,
that the City Council approve the*vacating and replatting
in case PS 71-14 as recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
PZ 71-28, Ordinance No. 392, request of Dorothy Kipp to
rezone Lots A & B, Block 23, Clearview Addition on
Highway 121 between Loop 820 and Harwood Road from Local
Retail to Commercial.
*The City Council approved these minutes with word vacating to be deleted. and
the word vacate be changed to replat.
PLANNING AND ZONING
PLANNING AND ZONING
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Mayor Massey declared the meeting to be in public hearing
on PZ 71-28, Ordinance No. 392, first reading, and called
for interested persons present to speak for or against
this rezoning.
Mr. Steve Bezner, 5101 Jennings, North Richland Hills,
representing his father, Mr. Bezner at same address, and
asking for Council approval of this rezoning for a used
car lot.
There being no other interested persons present speaking
for or against this rezoning, Mayor Massey declared the
public hearing, Ordinance No. 392, on PZ 71-28 closed.
Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 392,
PZ 71-28, with the emergency clause added. The motion
carried by a vote of 6-0.
PS 71-15, Ordinance No. 393, request of Educators Develop-
ment Corporation to replat revision of Lot 20-R, Block 17A,
and Lots 21, 22 and 25, Block 17, and Jayme Lane, College
Hi 11 Additi on.
Councilman Hubbard moved to approve Ordinance No. 393,
PS 71-15, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Cato,
that the City Council table this item for further study
at a worksession scheduled for January 13, 1972 at
7:00 p.m. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0;
Councilman Owen abstaining due to an interest in this case.
PZ 71-27, Ordinance No. 389, request of Royalty Properties
to rezone 8.7 acres of Richland Terrace Addition, East of
Cloyce Drive and North of Short Street from Multiple
Family to Community Unit Development for the purpose of
constructing Condominium Town Houses. - Second Reading
Mayor Massey declared the meeting to be in public hearing
on PZ 71-27, Ordinance No. 389, second reading, and called
for interested persons present to speak for or against
this rezoning.
There being no one present to speak for or against this
case, Mayor Massey declared the public hearing on PZ 71-27,
Ordinance No. 389, second reading, closed.
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Cato,
that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 389, case
PZ 71-27 with the typical floor plans attached to and
made a part of Ordinance No. 389. The motion carried
by a vote of 6-0.
PURCHASE OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM
E. R. ANDERSON
CITIZENS I
PRESENTATIONS
APPOINTMENT
COMMENDATION
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY SECR~Y
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Authorization to purchase right-of-way from E. R. Anderson
for widening and reconstruction of Bedford-Euless Road.
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff,
that the City Council follow the recommendation of the
City Manager and trade right-of-way from E. R. Anderson
for his assessment. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
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City Attorney
Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard,
that the City Council add the appointment of a City
Attorney to the City Council agenda. The motion carried
by a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Massey recommended the appointment of Tim Truman
as the City Attorney for the City of North Richland Hills.
Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman,
that the City Council accept the recommendation of Mayor
Massey and appoint Mr. Tim Truman as the City Attorney.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Massey commended the City Council for their work
on Item #13, Ordinance No. 390, abandoning a sanitary
sewer line and authorizing the Mayor to convey such line
to the City of Hurst.
There being no further items on the City Council agenda
for consideration, Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by
Councilman Newman, that the City Council meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
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