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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1971-09-27 Minutes CA L L TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, SEPTEMBER 27, 1 971 - 6: 00 Po M 0 The meeting of the City Counci 1 of North Richland Hills, Texas, was called to order by Mayor Marion L 0 Massey at 6:00 P oM 0 PRESENT: Mayor: Councilmen: Marion L 0 Massey WoN 0 Ratcliff J 0 R 0 Hubbard Dick Faram W 0 F 0 Polster Tom E 0 Newman James F 0 Cato Charles L 0 Owen STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer: Bill Ratliff J 0 Richard Perkins Frank Medanich Elbert Morrow Donna Pairsh Fiscal Agent: Secretary: ABSENT: City Manager: City Secretary: Jack D. Russe 11 Evalyn R. Huston The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Counci Iman Charles L. Owen. Regular City Council Meeting - September 13, 1971 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 13, 1971, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. APPOINTMENT City Manager Jack D. Russell entered the meeting at this point. CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council table the approval of City Developer Agreement with Educators Develop- ment, Inc. to extend water and sewerage service to the 5th increment of the College Hills Addition. The agreement was tabled to include cost of over- sizing in contract and to change wording to specify line installed according to City specifications. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Ratcliff, Polster, Newman and Cato voting yes; Councilmen Hubbard and Faram voting no; Councilman Owen abstaining due to having a personal inte rest. Authorizat ion to appropriate $9,950.00 from budgeted street repair funds to seal coat Smithfield Acres and overlay with hot mix portions of Shauna, Manor and Morgan Circle Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Ccuncilman Newman, that the City Council approve the authoriza- tion to appropriate $9,950.00 from bu dgeted street repair funds to sealcoat Smithfield Acres and overlay with hot mix portions of Shauna, Manor and Morgan Ci rc Ie. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Authorization to order fire engine for which funds were budgeted in the 1971-72 Budget Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council follow the recommend- ation of the Fire Chief and approve the authorization to order the American La France fire engine stating that it is an emergency situation. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Acting City Attorney Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council accept the City Attorney's, Dennis Morrow, resignation effective November 1, 1971, and to be paid at a rate of $650.00 per month for the month of October. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. APPOINTMENT CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION City Secretary Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council accept the resignation of the City Secretary, Evalyn R. Huston, effective October 1, 1971. Mayor Marion L. Massey appointed Donna Pairsh as City Secretary. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council approve the appoint- ment of Donna Pairsh as City Secretary. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Asa Short Re: Needy family project for four-city area of BirdviUe IDS - Summer youth employment project. Asa Short appeared before the City Council reporting on the Summer Youth Employment Project and advised the City Council that there were 473 jobs. Mr. Short also advised the Council that he would like to start a needy family project and that he would like to make this an annual affair. The name of this project is "Operation Joy" . Dissolution of Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation - Closing procedures Mr. Elbert Morrow appeared before the City Council to discuss the closing procedures, dissolution of Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation. Mr. Morrow advised the Council that the closing date would be October 28, 1971. Ordinance amending bond Ordinance No. 371, authorizing issuance of $5,275,000.00 Revenue Bonds Frank Medanich appeared before the City Council requesting an ordinance amending bond Ordinance No. 371, authorizing issuance of $5,275,000.00 Revenue Bonds. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council amend Section 3 of previous Ordinance No. 371 reducing interest rate from 7% to 6.7861 % and ratify the sale of the bonds to the First Southwest Company and Rauscher Pierce Securities Corporation. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Authorization to place operation of Library under control and authority of the Library Commission Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council leave the operation of the Library as it is presently controlled. Councilman Faram moved to amend the motion to include repealing Ordinance No. 324. After discussion, Councilman Faram withdrew his motion to amend the original motion. The original motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The City Manager was instructed to prepare a new library ordinance reflecting the desire of the City Council that the Library be operated as a Ci ty department under the supervision of the City Manager. Councilman Hubbard left the meeting at this point. PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 71-24, Ordinance No. 372, Request of Mr. 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 Dwelling - Second Reading Mayor Massey declared the City Council meeting to be in public hearing, second reading, for con- sideration of this zonirg case. Upon a call from the Mayor no one present appeared to speak for the approval of this zoning case. Upon a call from the Mayor for interested persons wishing to speak against this zoning case, Mr. G. W. Welborn, 6817 Meadow Road, appeared before the City Council stating he was not against the zoning as proposed, but wanted to ask the Council if this property could be subdivided into 6 lots which was undesirable to him. Mr. Welborn was informed that a plat would have to be approved by the City Counci 1. There being no other interested persons present wishing to speak against this zoning, Mayor Massey declared the public hearing, second reading, closed on this zon ing case. Counci Iman Ratc 1 iff moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 372, PZ 71-24, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS Mr. Joe Barnett Mr. Joe Barnett appeared before the City Council in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Caroll Lee Swayne whose residence flooded, making commendation regarding the Fire Department in this matter. Mr. Barnett also requested a meeting with the City Manager and City Engineer. This meeting was arranged. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. 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