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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1971-03-22 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETIID OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHIAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1971 - 7:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER The Iœeting 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. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor: City Councilmen: STAFF PRESENT: City Manager: City Attorney: City Engineer: Chief of Police: Mayor of Hurst: ABSENT: City Councilmen: City Secretary: INVOCATION Marion L. Massey M. E. Riddle Dick Faram Tom E. Newman J. F. Cato Charles L. Owen Jack D. Russell Dennis Morrow William R. Ratliff Johnny R. Price B. J. Hampton Bobbie McCorkle J. R. Hubbard W. F. Polster Evalyn R. Huston The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Charles L. Owen. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETIID Regular City Council Meeting - March a, 1971 Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March a, 1971 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. APPOINTMENT LIBRARY COMMISSION The appointment of Mrs. Fred W. Parker was presented to the City Council by Councilman Riddle for the vacancy on the Library Commission. The rotion was made by Councilman Faram, seconded by Councilman Riddle that the City Council approve and appoint Mrs. Fred W. Parker to fill the vacancy on the Library Commission. The term of office to expire May 1, 1972. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 2 Mayor Massey requested the City Secretary to notify Mrs. Fred W. Parker by letter and advise her of this appointment and appreciate her willingness to serve. APPOINTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION The terms of Harold Hunkele, Place 6, and Asa Short, Place 7, expire May 1, 1971. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, to reappoint Asa Short to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The second appointment to be rescheduled for the next regular meeting, contacting Mr. Harold Hunkele to see if he would accept another term. The rootion carried by a vote of 5-0. APPOINTMENT PIANNIW AND ZONING COMMISSION The terms of H. P. Peters and Louis Rinn expire April 1, 1971 on the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. The new appointments will be for a term of two years. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, to appoint Louis Rinn and Delbert Stembridge to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The rootion carried by a vote of 4-1; Councilmen Riddle, Faram, Cato and Owen voting for and Councilman Newman voting against. APPOINTMENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The terms of H. B. Helton, Chairman, and Leslie Trotter expire May 1, 1971 on the Board of Adjustment. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that Mr. Helton and Mr. Trotter be contacted to see if they will accept another term on the Board of Adjustment. The rootion carried by a vote of 5-0. PRESENTATION Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council consider the presentation of B. J. Hampton, Mayor of Hurst, and the citizen's presentation of Mr. Asa Short at this point of the meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. B. J. Hampton, Mayor of City of Hurst A presentation by B. J. Hampton, Mayor of Hurst, requesting the City of North Richland Hills to release claim under extraterritorial jurisdiction to certain properties located in northeast Tarrant County ~ Councilman Faram rooved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that this be referred to the City Staff and City Attorney for advice and to work with the City of Hurst and to give the City Council the Staff's recommendation at the next regular City Council meeting. 3 CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION Mr. Asa Short, 5633 Tourist Drive Re: Request for City to coordinate youth employment agency during summer roonths. The agency would be operated by the young people through the Police Department. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that this item be turned over to the City Manager and Chief of Police. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. ESTES SERVICE RATE INCREASE OR ELIMINATION OF TUB OUT SERVICE Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, for curb service at $2.50 a month for a 90 day trial period. Councilman Cato rooved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to amend the motion to include the Garbage Committee Report. Councilman Faram stated he was against Recommendation #E in this report. The root ion to amend was denied by a vote of 3-2; Councilmen Faram, Riddle and Owen voting against and Councilmen Cato and Newman voting for amend- ment. The original motion for a 90 day trial period carried by a vote of 5-0. Leland Wolf of Estes Service Company will put out a letter and the date of inception will follow. "-- CIP TEXAS BITUUTHIC COMPANY CONTRACT #9, PARTIAL PAYMENT ESTIMATE NO. 3 Water System replacements and Street Reconstruction Councilman Owen moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve for payment Contract #9, partial payment, Estimate #3, to Texas Bitulithic Company for water system replacements and street reconstruction, in the aroount of $27,621.70. FIRE TRUCK Authorization to purchase ladder truck from the City of Fort Worth for use in the Fire Department for $1,000. Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City purchase the ladder truck and that the City Manager be instructed to check on the pumpers. The rootion carried by a vote of 5-0. 4 RESOLUTION Consideration of Resolution asking County Commissioner's Court to apply for a grant and conduct a study of county-wide solid waste disposal problems. GASOUNE BIDS Councilman Faram roved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council table this item. The rotion carried by a vote of 5-0. Gasoline Purchases by the City from 3/23/71 to 3/23/72 Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City accept the bid from Atlantic Richfield Company with the authority given to the City Manager, Jack D. Russell, to switch to the County bid. The rootion carried by a vote of 5-0. CIP, CONTRACT #9 Authorization to add construction of storm drain inlet to (Jontract #9, CIP, for approximately $1,000.00 at the point on Corona Drive where it turns south and becomes Blaney Avenue. Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve the authorization to add construction of storm drain inlet to Contract #9, CIP, for approximately $1,000. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. '-- PLAmrroo AND ZONIOO ORDINANCE NO. 34a - PZ 71-4 J. R. Frost, Charles Yates and Lucian Smith Rezoning 6 acres out of the John Condra Survey Mayor Massey declared the City Council meeting to be in Public Hearing on the presentation of PZ 71-4. Mayor Massey asked for those present wishing to speak for the approval of the rezoning to appear before the City Council. No one present came forward to speak for the approval of the rezoning. Mayor Massey asked for those present wishing to speak against the approval of this rezoning. No one present came forward to speak against the approval of this rezoning. Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Faram roved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council add the emergency clause and approve Ordinance No. 348. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 5 PLANNIOO AND ZONIOO PS 71-2, Smith Addition - Tracts 1, 2 & 3 FINAL PLAT Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council accept the final plat, PS 71-2. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS ADJOURNMENT None There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. The rootion carried by a vote of 5-0.