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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1971-11-08 Minutes CALL TO ORDER HOLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, NOVEMBER 8, 1971 - 6:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills was called to order by Mayor Marion L. Massey at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor: Counc ilmen: Marion L. Massey Dick Faram W. N. Ratcliff J. R. Hubbard W. F. Polster Tom E. Newman J. F. Cato Charles L. Owen STAFF PRESENT: Ci ty Manager: Secretary: Consulting Engineers: Jack D. Russell Bobbie McCorkle William R. Ratliff Dick Perkins ABSENT: City Secretary: Donna Pairsh The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Councilman Charles L. Owen. Regular City Council Meeting - October 25, 1971 Councilman Owen moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 25, 1971, subject to the following corrections: CITY DEVELOPER AGREEMENT 1a. The developer agrees to place in escrow with the City the necessary funds to construct a drainage pipe on Whitfield Drive through the subdivision at a cost of $18.00 per foot, and to reconstruct Whitfield Drive through the subdivision at a cost of $11.00 per foot. The developer also agrees to construct J~me Lane to City standards provided a satisfactory replat eliminating the necessity for Jayroe Lane is not filed with the City within 30 days. Developer agrees to pave the cul-de-sac and Maple Drive and understands that building permits may be issued immediately on the portion of the addition which has been improved to City standards. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. WATER WELL SITE G ITY -DI!,YfSLOPE:R AGREEMENT - - STREET & DRAINAGE APPOINTMENT CITIZENB PRESENTATION 2 Authorization to purchase water well site in vicinity of Rumfield and Eden Road for location of pumping station and ground storage for improvement of water system. Consulting Engineer William R. Ratliff made a presentation to the City Cmlncil requesting to purchase a water well site in the vicinity of Rumfield and Eden Road for location of pumping station and ground storage for improvement of water system. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Manager select a si te and establish prices giving several alternatives and bring again before the City Council. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Request for Council interpretation of following terminology used in City-Developer Agreement for Street and Drainage improvements in College Hills Addi tion, 5th filing: "through the subdivision". After lengthy discussion, no action was taken on the request for Council interpretation of following terminology used in City-Developer Agreement for Street and Drainage improvements in College Hills Addition, 5th filing: "through the subdivision". The City Manager was instructed to make the interpretation based upon the agreement as approved at the previous City Council meeting. PARKS & RECREATION CO~~ISSION Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council appoint Everett Hays of 6766 Briley to replace Ray Sprinkle who resigned from the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Mayor Massey requested that the City Secretary advise Mr. Hays of his appointment. Mrs. M. C. Johnson 3305 Edith Lane - 838-9798 Re: Request to verify existing dedication of Frankie B. from Mabell Street to Meadow Road Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council table this item ~~d reschedule for the next City Council meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. NIASTER WATER AND SE~f.ER PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 381 AGREEl>1ENT - ST. LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING SURPLUS VEHICLE 3 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council approve the Master Water and Sewer Plan as submitted by the Consulting Engineers. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. 381, adopting rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the North Richland Hills water and sewer system. Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 381 subject to the revisions recommended by the City Engineer as approved by the City Council in the work session of November 1, 1971. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. COUNCILMAN OWEN LEFT THE MEE.~ING AT THIS TIME Agreement with st. Louis Southwestern Railway to install 24 inch sewer line under tracks of said company. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council accept the agreement with St. Louis Southwestern Railway to install 24 inch sewer line under tracks of said company. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Public Hearing on proposed annexation of 1.595 square miles of territory lying to the North of and adjacent to the City of North Richland Hills. Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing open on proposed annexation of 1.595 square miles of territory lying to the North of and adjacent to the City of North Richland Hills. Mayor Massey invited anyone present to speak for or against this proposed annexation. No one present appeared to speak for or against this proposed annexation, Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing closed. Authorization to transfer surplus vehicle in Utility Department to Police Department Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to make this car a pool car for all departments to use. The motion failed by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Ratcliff, Polster, Newman and Cato voting no; Councilmen Hubbard and Faram voting yes. RESOLUTION 71-16 CITY COUNCIL POLIC Y #4 CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION APPOINTMENT 4 After discussion, Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, to sell the vehicle. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. The City Manager was instructed to sell the surplus car along with the other surplus vehicles. Resolution No. 71-16, authorizing City to intervene in Cause No. 71-H-983, U. S. District Court in order to support the continuation of the Wallisville and Trinity River Projects. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the City Council approve Resolution No. 71-16. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1; Councilmen Ratcliff, Hubbard, Faram, Newman and Cato voting yes; Councilman Polster voting no. City Council Policy #4 No permits shall be issued for street cuts in the City of North Richland Hills on streets which have been constructed or reconstructed less than four years prior to the date of the proposed street cut without Council approval. The City Manager recommended that the City Council not adopt Policy #4. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and deny approval of City Council Policy #4. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Asa Short Re: Damage to drainage channel in North Hills Addn. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council instruct the City Manager to consult with the Engineers and Director of Public Works and make arrangements to get the damage repaired. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. LIBRARY CO)!MISSION Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council table the Library Commission appointment. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Mayor Massey requested that the City Secretary to invite Clydia Askew of 4212 Mackey Drive to come to the next regular Council work session on November 22, 1971, at 5:30 p.m. for an interview. RESOLUTION 71-17 OR1nNANCE NO. 382 ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA t:; ~ With regard to the proposed Resolution No. 71-17, establishing Library as a department of the City of North Richland Hills, Councilman Hubbard presented as a substitute the following Resolution: "RESOLUTION NO. 71-17 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, recognizes the need to acquire its own water and sewer system for the citizens of North Richland Hills, and; WHEREAS, the I'layor and City Manager of the City of North Richland Hills have spent great amounts of their valuable time involved in acquiring this system, and; WHEREAS, more particularly Jack D. Russell, City Manager, has given generously of his time and without his work and coordination the acquisition of our own water and sewer system would not have been possible. BE IT HEREBY RESOL~1) THAT, the City Council wishes to express its appreciation to Mayor Marion L. r.iassey and City F-ïanager Jack D. Russell for a job well done. Signed this____day of , 1971." MAYOR PRO TEM CITY SECRETARY" Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve Resolution No. 71-17 as presented. The motion oarried by a vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. .382, Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 376 which authorized issuance of $820,000.00 in Certificates of Obligation. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 382, repealing Ordinance No. 376. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the following item be added to the agenda: CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS ADJOURNTvŒNT 6 City developer agreement with Bent Nail Developers, Inc. for the water and sewer service to the first increment of the Watauga Heights East Addition to approve the above with section five amendment approximately 1894 feet of 12 foot sewer outfall in excess of a 8 foot line. Developer will escrow cost of 1220 feet of 8 foot water line from ex- tremities of subdivision a.long Rufe Snow Drive in lieu of construction of that line. Amounts to be determined by competitive bids. Councilman Ratcliff moved, seoonded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve city developer agreement with Bent Nail Developers, Inc. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. None There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the regular City Council meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ~ ../~~~ lIT SECRETARY