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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1971-01-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, JANUARY 25, 1971 - 7;30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills was called to order by Mayor Marion L. Massey. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor: Councilmen: Marion L. Massey M.E. Riddle J.R. Hubbard Dick Faram Tom Newman J.F. Cato Charles L. Owen STAFF PRESENT: . City Manager: City Secretary: City Attorney: Chief of Police: Jack D. Russell Evalyn R. Huston Dennis M. Morrow ABSENT: Johnny R. Price Councilman W.F. Polster INVOCATION The invocation at this Regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Charles L. Owen. AFPROV AL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Regular City Council Meeting - January 11, 1971 Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 11, 1971 as presented. The motlon carried by a vote of 5-0: Councilman Owen abstaining due to absence from the meeting. BIDS ON POLICE UN IFORMS City Manager Jack D. Russell, presented low bids to the City Council on necessary equipment to convert police uniforms from the western style to conventional uniforms amounting to $2,110.50. This program is by continuing to use the present shirts and pants, while changing hats, gun belts, badges and boots. This will require an appropriation from the Reserve for Contin- gency account to cover this conversion. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Owen that the City Council approve the recommendation of the City Manager for the purchase of uniform equipment as outlined above and authorize the transfer from Reserve for Contingency account covering the cost of these items in the amount of $2,110.50. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1; Councilman Cato voting no. ORDINANCE NO 343 Void Ordinance establishing a common boundary with the City of Hurst City Manager, Jack D. Russell, informed the City Council this item has been worked out with the City of Hurst and is no longer needed. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council deny the approval of Ordinance No. 343. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ROW ACQUISITION Authorization to acquire right-of-way for street proposed in Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan. Jack D. Russell, City Manager advised the City Council our major thoroughfare plan calls for a road connecting Turner ROad with Hightower Road. This road would go between the new house Ed Max is construct- ing on Smithfield Road and the small house located to the south. The owner of the house south of Mr. Max has applied for a building permit to add on to the north side of his house. If we issue the permit and later decide to put in the road the house will have to be purchased. If we want to put the street in, now is the time to acquire the right-of-way. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council table this item and refer it back to the city staff for additional study and referral of a substitute location for construction of an alternate route for construction of ~ major thoroughfare. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. APPOINTMENT Board of Adjustment Due to the death of Board Member, Glenn Goodnight, it is necessary that the City Council make appointment of member to this board. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that this item be tabled. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. AFPOINTMENT Board of Equalization This item was on the City Council for tax board of equalization appointment for the year 1971. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilamn Newman, that this item be tabled. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. STREET NAME Establishment of name for street north of Richland High School between HOliday Lane and Rufe Snow Drive. City Manager, Jack D. Russe21, asked the City Council to establish a temporary name for this street for the use of Police and Fire identification. The west end of the street was not dedicated and has been called Lewis Lane, but we have an- other Lewis Lane located in the City. After consideration by the City Council, Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that this entire street be temorarily named Nor'East Drive all the way to Rufe Snow Drive. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mrs. Clyde C. Tittle 4125 Daley Street Fort Worth, Texas 76118 Mrs. Tittle appeared before the City Council opposing statement received from the City for assessment on Lot 2, Block 3, Hewitt Street, being on an 80 foot front lot at $5.50 per front foot, in the amount of $440.00. Mrs. Tittle asked that the City Council change her assessment to $2.50 per front foot. No formal action was taken on this item by the City Council. COUNCILMAN HUBBARD MOYED, SECONDED BY COlmCILMAN FARAM, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION INTERPERTING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS TO VACANT LOTS AND LOTS THAT ARE ADJACENT TO LOTS THAT HAVE HOMES ON THEM WHERE THERE IS A COMMON OWNER, HENCEFORTH THEY ARE TO BE JUDGED AT THE ASSESSMENT RATE OF $2.50 AND SHALL APPLY ONLY TO THE LOT HAVING A RESIDENCE ON IT. THE ADJACENT LOT, IF IT IS INDEED A SEPARATE LOT, WILL COME UNDER THE $5.50 ASSESSMENT RATE. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ORDINANCE NO. 341 ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE DETERMINING A NECESSITY ROGAN DRIYE Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that this ordinance be tabled until the next regular City Council meeting of February 8, 1971. ORDINANCE NO. 342 ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE DETERMINING A NECESSITY HARWOOD ROAD Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that this ordinance be tabled until the next regular City Council meeting of February 8, 1971. DELINQUENT TAX ATTORNEY The Tax Assessor-Collector has requested that the City Council appoint Dennis Morrow, City Attorney, as the Delinquent Tax Attorney for the City on a contingency basis of 15% of gross recovery. Council- man Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council apPoint Dennis Morrow, Delinquent Tax Attorney for the City of North Richland Hills, effective immediately, as outlined above. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Glenview Drive The City Engineer and City Manager asked for City Council approval for improvement of Glenview Drive under the Capital Improve- ments Program. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve authorization for sub- mission of bids on Glenview Drive from Highway 121 to Rufe Snow Drive at an approximate cost of $116,000.00, plus utility adjustments. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. After consideration by the city council, and the appearance of rÆr. M.B. Fleet of Sabine Valley Lumber Company, before the city council giving a progress report on Diamond Loch, Council- man Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the city council authorize the city engineer to secure alternate bids as follows on Glenview Drive: From Highway 121 to Rufe Snow Drive From Highway 121 to Diamond Loch entrance From Highway 121 to City Limits The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. The City Council instructed the City Engineer to prepare plans in advance for Glenview Drive extending from present plans to the City limits. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS ADJOURNMENT None There being no further items on tEe agenda for consideration, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the city council meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ~ ,<? . //FJll c~