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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1972-03-27 Minutes ~HNUTE2 OF THE REGULAE MBETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOETH HICHLAND HIlL~, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 ~mRGAN CIRCLE, MARCH 27, 1972 - 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDFR The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Hichland Hills was called to order by Mayor Marion L. Massey at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRE~ENT: !"!ayor : Councilmen: Marion L. Massey W. N. Ratcliff J. R. Hubbard W. F. Polster Tom E. Newman James F. Cato Charles 1. Owen ~'TAFF PRESENT: Acting City Manager: City 2,ecretary: City Attorney: Consulting Engineers: M. E. Riddle Donna pairsh Tim Truman Dick Perkins Bill Ratliff Financial Advisor: Frank }viedanich ABSENT: Councilmen: Dick Faram INVOCATION The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Mayor Marion L. Massey. APPROVAL OF T!IE MIN1JTES OF THF PRTiiVIOF2 I'fT>'ETING Regular City Council Meeting -March 13, 1972 Councilman Owen moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard that the City Council approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of ~'[arch 13, 1972 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. RESOLUTION NO. 72-3 ANTI-BUSING RESOLUTION Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman that the City Council pass a resolution supporting anti-busing. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PRESENTATION Frank Medanich, Financial Advisor He: Financing Calloway Branch Sewer Outfall Mr. Frank fiIedanich, Financial Advisor, appeared before the City Council discussing financing the 2 Calloway Branch Sewer Outfall. Mr. Medanich advised that the Trinity River Authority's next regular session would be April 17, 1972 and that the City Council needs to decide if the City wants to finance 25%, or finance 45% and avoid a 90 day delay. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council authorize financing 45% and avoid the 90 day delay. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. SEWER OUTFALLS GRANT APPLICATION Approval to proceed with grant application of Sewer Outfalls. Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve authorization to proceed with grant application of Sewer Outfalls. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Approval to proceed with plans for a Municipal Airport Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council authorize Consulting Engineers to proceed with plans for a municipal airport as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. LAW ENFORCEMENT STAFF STUDY Acting Chief of Police Hamp Scruggs appeared before the City Council requesting approval of the Law Enforcement Staff study. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council approve the Law Enforcement Staff Study as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1; Councilmen Ratcliff, Polster, Newman, Cato and Owen voting for; Councilman Hubbard voting against. CIP - INVOICE Texas Bitulithic Company Contract # 8 - Estimate # 5 $8,264.70 For Water System replacements and street reconstruction Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve payment to Texas Bitulithic Company, Contract # 8, Estimate # 5, in the amount of $8,264.70, for water system replacements and street reconstruction, as recommended by the Consulting Engineers. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. 3 CIP - INVOICE Southern Laboratories Contract # 9 - Harwood Road 3950.00 For Laboratory Test. Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve payment to Southern Laboratories, Contract #9, Harwood Road, in the amount of $950.00, for laboratory test as recommended by the Consulting Engineers. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 72-5, request of H. C. Allison and Continental Housing Consultants & Agents to rezone 123.894 acres out of the W. D. Barnes and A. Hood Surveys from "Agriculture" to "IF-9 One Family Dwelling". SECOND READING Mayor Massey declared the meeting to be in Public Hearing, second reading, on PZ 72-5 and called for all interested persons present to speak for this case. Mr. Red Rutledge, representing Continental Housing Consultants and Agents, appeared before the City Council requesting approval of case PZ 72-5. Mayor Massey called for all interested persons present to speak against this zoning request. There being no further persons present wishing to speak in favor or against case PZ 72-5, Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing, second reading on PZ 72-5 closed. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council approve PZ 72-5, Ordinance No. 396, request of H.C. Allison and Continental Housing Consultants and Agents to rezone 123.894 acres out of the W.D. Barnes and A. Hood Surveys from "Agriculture" to "IF-9 One Family Dwelling. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 72-8, request of J. M. West for a Public Hearing to consider rezoning 1.452 acres out of Smithfield Estates from "Agriculture" to "Commercial". Councilman Hubbard moved that the City Council approve request of J. M. West for a Public Hearing on PZ 72-8. The motion died for a lack of a second. No action was taken on PZ 72-8. COUNCILMAN HUBBARD LEFT AT THIS TIME 4 PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 72-3, request of Mr. John Hay and Mr. John Taylor to subdivide 12.8781 acres out of the John~s Addition into 3 lots, being Tract 6, 7 and 8. PRELIMINARY & FINAL PLAT Mr. John Hay appeared before the City Council request- ing approval of PZ 72-3. Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Counoilman Owen, that the City Council approve plat as drawn up provided that changes are made that owner maintains drainage channel as per Consulting Engineer's letter of March 16, 1972. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. (Copy of Engineer's letter attached to these minutes as permanent record.) VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION Councilman Polster reported that a check in the amount of $1,717.28 was received, which $858.64 goes to Parks and $858.64 goes to Library for books, which represents 41% of citizens of Watauga contributed and 56% of citizens of North Richland Hills. CITIZENS PRESENTATIONS Hugh Briscoe 5101 Laurel North Richland Hills 281-9333 Mr. Hugh Brisco appeared before the City Council presenting one of his political signs which was torn up by vandalists. Peter J. Morant Rt.l, Box 297 Smithfield 281-5703 Peter J. Morant appeared before the City Council requesting the City Council consider a Public Hearing on Planning and Zoning case PZ 72-8 which was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The procedure in Planning and Zoning cases which has been denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission was explained to Mr. Morant by Mayor Massey. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. r,ITY ~~y¿_lD01~~ #' KNOWLTON - RATLIFF - ENGLISH - COLLINS GONSULTll'W ENGINEERS FORT WORTH - AUSTIN R.L.KNOWL.TON,P. E. WM R. RATL.IFF, P. E. K. E. ENGL.ISH. P. E. TYE COL.L.INS. p, E. B. P. FL.OWERS. P. E. ASSOCXA.TES EDDIE C. NEWBY W. A. SATTERWHITE..JR.,P. E. .J. RICHARD PERKINS, P. E. March 16, 1972 Mr. Gene Riddle, Acting City Manager City of North Richland H~lls 4101 Morgan Circle Fort Worth, Texas 75118 Subject: 3-844, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, JOHNS ADDITION Dear Gene: We have reviewed the information submitted for Johns Addition, and it is our understanding that it is submitted on both preliminary and final. We furnish you our comments as follows: 1. In order to provide fire coverage to the rear of the tracts involved, the fire hydrant placement was necessary as shown. The utility easement for that purpose should be satisfactory; however, we would also recommend a 20 foot fire lane be dedicated on the plat which will allow access to these hydrants by the fire fighting equipment. 2. The drainage facilities shown are not in compliance with your Subdivision Ordinance. Your Ordinance provides that such open ditches must be concrete lined, except as otherwise determined by the City Council. One alternative to such lining that has been used in other of our Client Cities is the filing with the plat of a covenant which runs with the land stipulating that the Owner of the property containing the drainage easement and channel acknowledges his respons- ibility in the maintenance and up-keep of this channel in a manner that will allow unrestricted flow and that will provide adequate capacity for upstream run-off. The City Council might want to consider allowing such a covenant \'here the tract involved is large enough so that there is one property owner responsible, rather than a series of small lots, each responsible for only a portion of the facility. 2727 AVENUE ·E· EAST. POBOX 5507, ARLINGTON. TEXAS 76011 . PHONE 1817\ 265.3171 Page 2 - 3/16/72 - Mr. Gene Riddle, Acting City Manager 3. The City's Water Master Plan indicates the necessity for a 12-inch water main along the West boundary of this property; thence Northeasterly to the connection with the existing 8-inch line. We would interpret your Policies to require an 8-inch line by this Developer and our interpretation would, therefore, necessitate participation by the City in the difference between the 8 and 12-inch pipe for a distance of approximately 1,310 feet. If we can be of further assistance in your processing of this subdivision, please do not hesitate to call. Yours very truly, ~~ wr~. R. RA LIFF, P.E WRR-hr