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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1971-12-13 Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING CONTRACT FOR GRANT -IN-AID MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, DECEMBER 13, 1971 - 6:00 P.M. The 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: Councilmen: Marion L. Massey W. N. Ratcliff J. R. Hubbard Dick Faram W. F. Po 1 s te r Tom E. Newman James F. Cato STAFF PRESENT: Ci ty Manager: Ci ty Secretary: Consulting Engineers: Jack D. Russell Donna Pairsh Bill Ratliff Dick Perkins ABSENT: Councilman: Charles L. Owen The invocation at this regular City Council meeting was given by Mayor Marion L. Massey. Regular City Council Meeting - November 22, 1971 Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 22, 1971, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0; Councilmen Hubbard and Cato abstaining due to absence from the November 22, 1971, meeting. Approval of contract for grant-in-aid in the amount of $115,500.00 for development of North Richland Hills Park and authorization to prepare construction plans. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve the contract for grant-in-aid in the amount of $115,500.00 for development of North Richland Hills Park and authorize preparation for construction plans. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. r--- UTILITY AUTOMATED BILLING SYSTEM CONSTRUCT FENCE AROUND CITY OWNED PROPERTY ORDINANCE NO. 384 ASSESSMENT ROLLS: GLENVIEW, PARCHMAN, HARWOOD AND ROGAN 2 Consideration of proposals for automated billing system for City Utilities. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council table this item until the next regular City Council meeting and that specifications be prepared for acceptance of bids. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Authorization to construct fence around City owned property on Rufe Snow Drive for material storage yard. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council authorize construction of a fence around City's property located on Rufe Snow Drive for material storage yard and accept the low bid of Northeast Fence Company in the amount of $3,500. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. 384, defining a common boundary with the City of Keller - Second Reading Mayor Massey declared the meeting to be in public hearing on the second reading of Ordinance No. 384. Mayor Massey called for all interested persons to come forward to speak for or against Ordinance No. 384. There being no interested persons present speaking for or against this ordinance, Mayor Massey declared the public hearing, second reading, on Ordinance No. 384 closed. Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council table this item until the Council can obtain legal varification of Ordinance No. 384. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Ratcliff, Polster, Newman and Cato voting yes; Councilmen Hubbard and Faram voting no. COUNCILMAN CHARLES OWEN WAS PRESENT AT THIS TIME Public Hearing to approve the assessment rolls for improvements on Glenview Drive, Parchman Street, Harwood Road and Rogan Drive Mayor Massey declared the meeting to be in public hearing and called for all interested persons present to speak for or against the assessment rolls for improvements on Glenview Drive, Parchman Street, Harwood Road and Rogan Drive. AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR POLICE PATROLMAN L~.___~~________.__ 3 Mrs. Andrew J. Halteman, 6524-28 Glenview Drive, appeared before the City Council asking whether or not the Highway Department will reimburse part of the property owners' assessment. The City Manager informed her that they woul d not. Mr. Earl Key of Richland Hills Masonic Lodge No. 1348 appeared before the City Council asking whether or not a non-profit organization should be assessed at $2.50 per front foot or $5.50 per front foot. Mrs. Fred Shearer, 4100 Morgan Circle, appeared before the City Council stating that she was concerned about the relocation of the gas line along her property. Mr. Harry J. Harner, 4100 Cummings, appeared before the City Council asking how much his assessment is and how and where to pay for the assessment. The City Manager informed him of the amount and that it could be paid at the City Hall. Mr. W. A. Blessing, 6415 Glenview Drive, appeared before the City Council wanting to know if there were plans to provide sewer stub outs to the North of Glenview. The City Engineer informed him that this had been done. Mr. R. L. Fortenberry, 4037 Scruggs Drive, appeared before the City Council asking if his assessment was assessed as residential. The City Manager informed him that it was. There being no other interested persons present to speak for or against the assessment rolls, Mayor Massey declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve the assessment rolls for improvements on Glenview Drive, Parchman Street, Harwood Road and Rogan Drive subject to the establishment of a $2.50 rate in lieu of the $5.50 rate for schools, churches and other non-profit organizations. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Acceptance of agreement with Tarrant County for County to furnish one police patrolman to the City under Section 6 of the Emergency Employment Act. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council authorize signing of and acceptance of agreement with Tarrant County for County to furnish one police patrolman to the City under Section 6 of the Emergency Employment Act. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CIP CONTRACTOR I S ESTIMATE VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT FOR PARKS & LIBRARY PLANNING AND ZONING L 4 CONTRACT #8, ESTIMATE #2 PARTIAL PAYMENT TEXAS BITULITHIC COMPANY Water System replacements and street construction ;$10,915.65 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve for payment Contract #8, Estimate #2, partial payment to Texas Bitulithic Company for water system replace- ments and street construction in the amount of $10,915.65 as recommended by the Consulting Engineers. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Consideration of voluntary assessment of 50¢ per person per month to be added to utility bills for maintenance and improvement of North Richland Hills Parks and Library. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve billing the assessment of 50¢ per person per month on the utility bills and that the money collected be divided equally for books for the library and equipment for the parks. The motion carried by a vote of 4-3; Councilmen Ratcliff, Polster, Newman and Cato voting yes; Councilmen Hubbard, Faram and Owen voting no. After discussion, Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, that the assessment be added in the total bill by reprinting or by rubber stamp with the option of subtracting the difference and that letters be sent to the citizens two consecutive months explaining what this assessment is and that it is voluntary. The motion carried by a vote of 4-3; Councilmen Ratcliff, Polster, Newman and Cato voting yes; Councilmen Hubbard, Faram and Owen voting no. PZ 71-27, ORDINANCE NO. 389 Request of Rayalty Properties to rezone 8.7 acres of Richland Terrace Addition, East of Cloyce Drive and North of Short Street from Multiple Family to Community Unit Development for the purpose of constructing Condominium Town Houses. Mayor Massey declared the meeting to be in public hearing on PZ 71-27, first reading, Ordinance No. 389. Mayor Massey called for interested persons present to speak for or against this zoning case. RESOLUTION 71-19 CITIZEN IS PRESENTATION REQUEST BY MRS. B. L. AUTREY ANIMAL SHELTER FACILITIES 5 Mr. Bart Bradford with Carter & Burges appeared before the City Council requesting approval of this rezoning. No other interested persons present appeared to speak for or against this rezoning, Mayor Massey declared the public hearing, first reading on PZ 71-27, Ordinance No. 389, closed. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council approve the preliminary plan. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Cato recommended that Mr. Bradford furnish the City Manager elevation drawing, back building line location, screening fence line and provide for a 2 to 1 parking ratio prior to presentation to the City Council as a final plat.* Resolution No. 71-19, requesting the Federal Insurance Administration to declare the City of North Richland Hills eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve Resolution No. 71-19 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Adrian C. King 7404 College Circle South - 281-1985 Re: Prevention of concentration of "235" homes or "236" apartments in any area of North Richland Hills. Mr. Adrian C. King of 7404 College Circle South appeared before the City Council discussing geographic di stributi on of FHA "235" home loans and FHA "236" apartment loans. Consideration of request by Mrs. Bessie L. Autrey for the City to purchase her land (Tract 4A, Abstract 321, William Cox Survey) at 8100 Turner Drive consisting of .268 acres. After discussion, Councilman Ratcliff moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council table this item for further study. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Discussion of animal shelter facilities and method of disposal of dead animals. After discussion, Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council appoint *At the regular Council meeting of January 10, 1972, the Council approved these minutes with the word final to be changed to preliminary. DECEMBER 27, 1971 COUNCIL MEETING ITEMS ADDED TO THE AGENDA 6 Councilman Polster as a committee of one to find a solution to this problem and make a recommendation to the City Council. Consideration of cancellation of regularly scheduled December 27, 1971, City Council Meeting. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council cancel the regularly scheduled December 27, 1971, City Council meeting and schedule the next meeting for January 10, 1972. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Authorization to sell Fire Chief's car to Keller. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the consideration of authorization to sell the Fire Chief's car to Keller be added to the agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council authorize selling the Fire Chief's car to Keller in the amount of $775. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Resolution No. 71-20, designating Library as a Community Library. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that consideration of Resolution No. 71-20 be added to the agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Council approve Resolution No. 71-20. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Authorization for Ruth Pinner, Director of Personnel and Finance, to sign City checks. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that consideration of authorization for Ruth Pinner to sign City checks be added to the agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council authorize Ruth Pinner, Director of Personnel and Finance, to sign City checks. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITIZENS' PRESENTATIONS ADJOURNMENT [J ~ CITY SEC~Y 7 Hazel Fetner Corner of Mackey and Glenview Drive Hazel Fetner appeared before the City Council asking information about easement and right-of-way regarding her assessment. There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Newman moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. p~