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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1972-04-24 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1972 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Marion L. Massey. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor: Councilmen: Marion L. Massey W. N. Ratcliff J. R. Hubbard W. F. Polster Tom E. Newman STAFF PRESENT: Acting City Manager: City Secretary: Consulting Engineers: M. E. Riddle Donna pairsh Bill Ratliff Dick Perkins Tim Truman City Attorney: ABSENT: Councilmen: Councilwoman: Dick Faram J. F. Cato JoAnn Goodnight INVOCATION The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Mayor Massey. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS Regular City Council Meeting - April 10, 1972 Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 10, 1972 as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Special City Council Meeting - April 17, 1972 Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 17, 1972 as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Special City Council Meeting - April 19, 1972 Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 19, 1972 with the correction on Item II last paragraph to read as follows: ~~YOR'S PRESENTATION PURCHASE OF LAW BOOKS FOR CITY NORTH HILLS TANK ORNAMENTAL PAINTING 2 "After discussion, Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council amend the motion to include that the City Council legislatively finds that the present condition of the bridge is a nuisance and the City of North Richland Hills should enter into this agreement as a means of abating said nuisance." The motion to approve with the above correction carried by a vote of 4-0. Mayor Massey presented the following Certificate of Service to G. W. Williams, Police Officer: "City of North Richland Hills North Richland Hills, Texas CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE TO G. W. WILLIAMS In recognition of Five (5) years of faithful service to the City in the Police Department. Dated at North Richland Hills, this 24th day of April, 1972. S/ Marion L. Massey Mayor S/ M. E. Riddle City Manager S/ Hamp S. Scruggs Department Head" Consideration of purchasing law books for City Hall Acting City Manager, M. E. Riddle, recommended that the City Council approve the purchase of the complete set of Texas Statutes in the amount of $722. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council follow the recommen- dation of the City Manager and approve purchase of the complete set of Texas Statutes in the amount of $722. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Consideration of payment to Chicago Bridge & Iron for ornamental painting on the North Hills Tank in the amount of $1,500. 3 Mayor Massey informed the City Council that this item had previously been considered by the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 72-6 Consideration of Resolution authorizing filing of application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant to aid in financing the construction of Basic Water and Sewer Improvements. Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve Resolution No. 72-6, authorizing filing of application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant to aid in financing the construction of Basic Water and Sewer Improvements. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. RESOLUTION NO. 72-7 Consideration of Resolution authorizing and directing Acting City Manager to make application for a federal grant for outfall sewers under Public Law 660. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve resolution No. 72-7, authorizing and directing Acting City Manager to make application for a federal grant for outfall sewers under Public Law 660. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. CONTRACTOR'S ESTIMATE Consideration of payment to Big State Construction Company, Estimate #2, for signalization of Rufe Snow- Glenview Drive intersection, in the amount of $S,l88.S0. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council follow the recommen- dation of the City Manager and approve for payment Estimate #2, to Big State Construction Company, for signalization of Rufe Snow-Glenview Drive intersection, in the amount of $5,188.50. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. CONTRACTOR'S ESTIMATE Consideration of payment to Texas Bitulithic Company, Contract #9, Estimate #8, for water system replacements and street reconstruction, in the amount of $30,882.45. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve for payment Contract #9, Estimate #8, to Texas Bitulithic Company, for water system replacements and street reconstruction, in the amount of $30,882.45. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. 4 CONTRACTOR'S ESTIMATE Consideration of payment to Texas Bitulithic Company, Contract #8, Estimate #6, for water system replacements and street reconstruction, in the amount of $6,588.45. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve for payment Contract #8, Estimate #6, to Texas Bitulithic Company, for water system replacements and street reconstruction, in the amount of $6,588.45. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. WATAUGA FIRE CALLS Consideration of Watauga Fire Calls on weekends being dispatched by our dispatcher. Acting City Manager Riddle advised the Council that this was a request of a Watauga Councilman and that Watauga would pay for the installation and ~5o.00 per month for the service. The hours would be from 5:00 p.m. on each Friday through 8:00 a.m. on each Monday. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman that the City Council authorize the City Manager to work out agreement with Watauga and approve Watauga Fire Calls being dispatched by our dispatcher on weekends so long as it does not detract from our own efficiency and the City can cancel service upon 30 days notice. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Acting City Manager Riddle was instructed to direct the City Attorney to confirm this agreement by letter. PLANNING & ZONING PZ 72-15, request of Continental Housing Consultants to rezone 10 acres out of the William Cox Survey from "Agriculture" to "Commercial". SECOND READING Mayor Massey declared the meeting to be in Public Hearing, second reading, on PZ 72-l5 and called for interested persons present to speak for this zoning request. Mr. Red Rutledge, representing Continental Housing Consultants, appeared before the City Council requesting approval of PZ 72-15. Mr. Rutledge advised the Council that there were no definite plans on what type buildings would be constructed. He also added that they were planning a shopping area and not an industrial area. Mayor Massey called for interested persons present to speak against this zoning request. 5 There being no further persons present to speak for or against PZ 72-15, Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing, second reading, closed. After discussion, Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that PZ 72-15 be disapproved as Commerical. COUNCILWOMAN GOODNIGHT WAS PRESENT FOR THE MEETING AT THIS TIME. After discussion, Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, to amend the motion to give permission for PZ 72-15 to go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission without an additional fee if Mr. Rutledge wants to request Local Retail. The motion as amended carried by a vote of 4-0; Councilwoman Goodnight abstained due to absence from discussion of this case. PLANNING & ZONING PZ 72-16, request of David Moak to rezone 29.318 acres out of the William Cox Survey from "Agriculture" to "IF-9 One Family Dwelling." SECOND READING Mayor Massey declared the meeting to be in Public Hearing, second reading on PZ 72-16 and called for interested persons present to speak for this zoning request. Mr. David Moak appeared before the City Council requesting approval of PZ 72-16 and stated there would be approximately 102 lots w~th restrictions of 1,500 sq. feet minimum varying throughout the addition with some of the homes being built up to approximately 1,700 sq. feet and 2 car garages, brick construction and possibily with shingle roofs. Acting City Manager Riddle asked that it be stipulated to include the following; There be at least 25 1,500 square feet houses, at least 20 1,300 square feet houses and at least 16 1,400 square foot houses. Consulting Engineer Bill Ratliff advised the Council that at the present time there was not adequate thoroughfare, or sewer or water. There being no further persons present wishing to speak for this zoning request, Mayor Massey called for intersted persons present to speak against PZ 72-16. 6 Mrs. Ed Max appeared before the City Council stating that she was not for of against this zoning case, but advising that the road fronting the property is too narrow and requesting that the City Council stipulate that the road be improved. There being no further persons present wishing to speak for or against this zoning request, Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing, second reading, on PZ 72-16 closed. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council approve PZ 72-16, rezoning 29.318 acres out of the William Cox Survey from Agriculture to IF-9 One Family Dwelling with stipulation that no building permits be issued or building commenced until Council rules on adequate street facilities of Smithfield Road and adequate water and sewer facilities for the surrounding area and recommended stipulation of Acting City Manager to include 25 l,500 square foot houses, 20 l,300 square foot houses and l6 l,400 square foot houses. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA NORTH HILLS SEWER BREAK Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council add 3-400, North Hills Sewer Break to this agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Consulting Engineer Bill Ratliff appeared before the City Council advising that the sewer break was a result of land slides experienced on Lot 8, and recommended that the existing sanitary sewer line be temporarily re-routed for a construction cost of approximately $2,300.00 and to negotiate with Haltom City the installation of a storm sewer in the drainage ditch that runs from Denton Highway, East along the North property lines of the lots North of Dent Road. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers and re-route the sanitary sewer line. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA calloway Outfall Condemnation Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council add Calloway Outfall Condemnation to this agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 7 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the Consulting Engineers get with the City Manager and City Attorney to proceed with condemnation if necessary. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATIONS Mrs. Edna Dodson 1313 Coronet 281-2074 Mrs. Edna Dodson appeared before the City Council asking when Lloyd McKinney will be seated in Place One of the City Council. Mr. John H. Green 7328 De Ville Drive 281-8463 Mr. John Green appeared before the City Council giving a speech calling for unity from the citizens of North Richland Hills. Mrs. Ed Max 7001 Smithfield Road 281-5841 Mrs. Ed Max appeared before the City Council requesting traffic signs on Smithfield Road and stating that the problem was parking on this road. Mayor Massey advised that if there were further information needed, the City Manager would contact her and the traffic department would check into this problem. Mrs. Mary Ivey 5616 Belfast 281-3717 Mrs. Mary Ivey appeared before the City Council stating that Mr. Green, previous citizen presentation, said it well but that she didn't agree on one point. She stated that one is not a very good Citizen if one doesn't voice an opinion and everyone is entitled to thier own opinion and her opinion is that she would have liked for it to come out another way. ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA SEATING LLOYD MCKINNEY, PLACE ONE Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council add seating Lloyd McKinney in Place One of the City Council to this agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 8 Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that Lloyd McKinney be seated in Place One of the City Council. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. OATH OF OFFICE The oath of office was administered by City Attorney Tim Truman to Councilman, Place 1 - Lloyd McKinney as follows: "I, Lloyd McKinney, do solemnly swear or affirm, that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of City Councilman Place One of the City of North Richland Hills, state of Texas, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United states and of this state; and I furthermore solemnly swear that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment as a reward for the giving or withholding a vote at the election at which I was elected. So help me God." ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 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