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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1971-09-13 Minutes L- MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NO RTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, SEPTEMBER 13, 1971 - 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council of North Richland Hills, Texas, was called to order by Mayor Marion L. Massey at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor: Councilmen: Marion L. Massey W. N. Ratcliff J. R. Hubbard Dick Faram W. F. Polster Tom E. Newman James F. Cato Charles L. Owen í I .~ STAFF PRESENT: City Manager: City Secretary: City Engineer: Chief of Pol ice: Jack D. Russell Evalyn R. Huston J. Richard Perkins J. R. Price ABSENT: City Attorney: Dennis Morrow INVOCATION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Councilman Dick Faram. APPROVAL OF TH E MIN UTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Regular City Council Meeting - August 23, 1971 Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of August 23, 1971, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0; Councilman Owen abstaining due to absence from the meeting. -- MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORY BID FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 Special City Council Meeting - August 31, 1971 Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council approve the minutes of the special City Council meeting of August 31, 1971, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-'"0; Councilman Hubbard abstaining due to absence from the meeting. City Manager, Jack D. Russell submitted bank depository bids received to the City Council as follows: "Bank Depository Bids Opened 11 :00 A.M. - September 8, 1971 BANK OF NORTH TEXAS Item #1 - Joint receipt will be made with The Fort Worth National Bank. Item #2 - a - 4~'10, b - 4~'10, c - 4 3/4%, d - 4 3/4%, e - 5%, f - 5%, g - 5%, h - 5~'10, i - 5~'10, j - 5~/o Item #3 - Overdraft not to exceed the amount of $200,000.00 for 30 days. Interest rate is 3% after 10 days. Item #4 - De leted Item #5 - All items will be furnished if requested. NORTHEAST NATIONAL BANK Item #1 - Joint receipt will be made with the Fort Worth National Bank. Item #2 - a..., 5%, b - ~/o over bi 11 rate as quoted in the Wall Street Journal for previoLS day, not to exceed maximum allowed by law for single maturity Certificates, c - 5%, d - Same as 2b, e - 5%, f - Same as 2b, g - 5%, h - Same as 2b, i - 5~'10, j - Same as 2b. Item #3 - Overdraft not to exceed the amount of $200,000.00 for 30 days. Interest rate is 3 3/4% ,after 30 days. Item #4 - Deleted Item #5 - All items will be furnished if requested. " PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve and accept the bid of the Northeast National Bank as submitted and they be designated as the official depository of the City for the fiscal year 1971-72. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0; Councilman Owen abstaining due to a personal interest in the Bank of North Texas. 1971-1972 BUDGET Mayor Marion L. Massey declared the City Council meeting to be in public hearing for consideration and discussion of the 1971-72 Budget for the City. Mayor Massey invited anyone present interested in speaking for or against the 1971-72 Budget to appear before the City Council. No one present appeared to speak for or against the Budget as presented. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council include Option #2, as presented by the City Manager, in the 1 971- 72 Budget. The motion carried by a vote of 4-3; Councilmen Ratcliff, Polster, Newman and Cato voting yes; Councilman Hubbard, Faram and Owen voting no. Counci Iman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council remove $1,550.00 from the Uniform Patrol Police Department Radar Account. The motion failed by a vote of 3-4; Councilmen Ratcliff, Hubbard and Faram voting yes; Councilmen Polster, Newman, Cato and Owen voting no. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council app rove the transfe r of $1 , 550.00 from 80-2-431 7, . other equipment, into the account 80-2-4306, motor vehicles. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Owen moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Cru ncil approve the addition of $415.00 to the Police Department for the rental of radar for the fiscal year. The motion carried by a vot e of 4-3; Councilmen Newman, Owen, Cato and Polster voting yes; Councilmen Ratcliff, Hubbard and Faram voting no. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council approve the transfer of $1,450.00 into the account. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Mayor Marion L. Massey declared the Public Hearing on the 1971-72 Budget closed. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council approve and adopt the 1971-72 Buq;¡et, as amended. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman J. R. Hubbard left the City Cru ncil meeting at this point in the meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 373 Mayor Marion L. Massey presented Ordinance No. 373 to the City Council for consideration, being an ordinance as follows: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 1971 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1971; LEVYING TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1971 TO BE ASSESSED ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY." Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 373 as presented. The motion carried by a vote or 6-0. The City Attorney, Dennis Morrow, came into the City Council meeting at this portion of the meeting. BIDS - CIP CONTRACT 8 The City Engineer presented bids received by the City for Contract 8 as follows: Texas Bitulithic Alt. I & Alt. IV Alt. II & ALt. IV Alt. In & Alt. IV $153,384.54 $235,359.58 $276,343.13 S.R.O. Asphalt Alt. I & Alt. IV Alt. n & Alt. IV Alt. III & Alt. Iv Austin Road Co. Alt. I & Alt. IV Alt. II & ALt. IV Alt. In & Alt. Iv Glade Const. Co. Alt. I & Alt. IV Alt. n & Alt. IV Alt. III & Alt. IV $171,468.71 $255,220.38 $294,251.90 $152,167.54 $236,498.25 $281,746.35 $162,217.04 $256,518.73 $305,575.44 Counc ilman Cato moved, seco nded by Councilman Newman, that the Clty Council table consideration of this item until the next Clty Council meeting, enabling the City Engineer to have more time for preparation of a complete tabulation and recommendation on this contract. The vote on this motion being as follows: Councilmen Fa ram , Newman and Cato - yes Councilmen Ratcliff, Polster and Owen - no Mayor Massey voting to break a tie voted no. After further discussion by the City Council with the City Engineer, J. Richard Perkins and the City Manager, JaCK D. Russell, Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council approve the acceptance of bid known as Alternate III and Alternate IV, and award the contract to Texas Bitulithic Company in the amount of $276,343. 13. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ORDINANCE NO. 374 Taxi-Cab Franchise Mid Cities Checker Cab Company Mayor Marion L. Massey presented Ordinance No. 374 to the City Council for consideration, being an ordinance as follows: CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION APPOINTMENT PLANNING AND ZONII\G "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MID-CITIES CHECKER CAB COMPANY THE RIGHT, PREVILEGE, POWER AND AUTHORITY TO USE THE STREET, ALLEYS, AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE FOR A PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15, 1971, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 15, 1972; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH TH E GRANTING OF SUCH RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND AUTHORITY SHALL BE GOVERNED; AND DECLARING AN EFF ECTIVE DATE." Counci Iman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 374 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Asa Short Re: Needy family project for four city area of Birdville Independent School District This item will not be considered on the agenda tonight as Mr. Short informed the City Manager he could not be present. Member of Planning and Zoning Commission Counci Iman Ratcl iff moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council table this item for later consideration. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PZ 71-24 Ordinance No. 372 Request of M. C. Johnson to rezone 1.65 acres out of the J. C. McComas Survey from Agriculture to a proposed classification of IF-12 One Family Dwell ing Publ ic Hearing Mayor Massey declared the City Council meeting to be in public hearing for consideration of this zoning case. Upon a call from the Mayor no one present appeared to speak for or against the approval of this zoning case. Mayor Massey AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BIDS MAYOR'S PRESENTATION declared the first reading, public hearing, on this zoning case closed. On Improvement of Water and Sewer System Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council table this item for further consideration. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Ratcliff, Polster, Newman, Cato voting yes; Councilmen Faram and Owen voting no. Consulting Engineer William R. Ratliff appeared at this portion of the City Council meeting and the City Council had lengthy discussion with him concerning this item. After consideration, Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve addirg this item to the City Council agenda for consideration. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council authorize the City Engineer to prepare speci- fications and plans for bids on improvements of water and sewer system as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1; Councilman Ratcliff voting no. Mayor Marion L. Massey presented the following award to Chief J. R. Price: NATIONAL COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING: BE IT KNOWN, THAT THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS OF THE CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS ADJOURNMENT AMERICAN FEDERATION OF POLICE, UPON THE NOMINATION AND RECOMMEN- DATION OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS, DOES HEREBY CONFER UPON JOHNNY R. PRICE THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT SCIENCE TOGETHER WITH ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVI- LEGES AND HONORS APPERTAINING THERETO. None There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITY SECRETARY