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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1970-01-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETIrÐ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE: CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, JANUARY 26, 1970 - 7:30 P.M. . CALL TO ORmR The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Calvin F. Luper at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor: Councilmen: Calvin F. Luper P. M. Dodson J. R. Hubbard Harold B. Daley Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin M. E. Riddle STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, Jack D. Russell City Secretary, Evalyn R. Huston Consulting Engineer, Wm. R. Ratliff ABSENT: City Attorney, Dennis Morrow INVOCATION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Councilman Dick Faram. ---- APPROVAL OF THE: MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Regular City Council Meeting - January 12, 1970 Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the minutes of the meeting of January 12, 1970 be approved as submitted. Councilman Riddle called for discussion due to the possibility of an error in the minutes. Upon question by the chair, Councilman Faramwithdrew his motion and Councilman Sandlin withdrew his second. Upon discussion Councilman Riddle opposed the presentation of the City Attorney's report, however, after review by the City Council it was agreed that the motion and second was correct that this item was tabled until February 9, 1970 and carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the minutes of the City Council Meeting of January 12, 1970 be approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT The City Manager, Jack D. Russell, reported to the City Council on the following items: Animal Control The City has hired an Animal Control Officer, O. F. Godsey, and purchased a used pickup and has it equipped for use. Negotiations are underway for lease of a tract of land for construction of an animal control shelter located on Davis Boulevard. Final plans and arrangements will be submitted to the City Council for approval. Bids have been mailed for four police vehicles and will be opened by the City February 2, 1970. Details are being formulated with Mr. Frank Medanich of the First Southwest Corporation regarding feasibi- lity of bond sale. Information should be ready to submit to the City Council February 9, 1970. Ordinance Violation - Since Mr. Adams appeared before the City Council he has been personally contacted and an on the site inspection made by the City Manager. Mr. Adams has been granted an extension on this viola- tion if he keeps the livestock within a pen. His neighbors are agreeable to this arrangement since the Adams will be moving from this location as soon as possible. Water and sewer acquisition costs have been assigned a separate accounting number in our general ledger for expenditure items being Number 50. An interest and sinking fund account has been established at the Northeast National Bank. A personnel directory is being prepared to be placed in the foyer indicating key personnel - an information sign has been placed on the desk of the receptionist; and a sign will be printed to be placed in the bulletin board on the front entrance indicating meeting dates of all city boards. Handling and processing of right-of-way and easements is being investiga ed. Drainage clean up of trouble spots in North Hills is being handled by the Public Works Department. It is the opinion of the City Manager that several street lights are in need of upgrading in some areas. Barricades are being installed on Fossil Creek at Onyx Drive South by the Public Works Department. These are a permanent type with depth gauge and will be installed in such a manner that they may be operated by the Police Department at any time. North Central Texas Council of Governments is making a survey seeking to adopt a uniform building code. Copies of this code has been ordered. The City Manager attended a meeting last week of the North Texas City Managers' Association where the prime topic was City and School Cooperation. The North Richland Hills Benevolent Fund has been audited and they presently have a balance of $251. A committee meeting has been held recently concerning zoning, consisting of Council members appointed, City Manager and the Zoning Chairman. This committee plans to meet again and completely formulate recommendations to be presented to the City Council. Psychological tests previously used have been eliminated for the Police Department and an examining board established for investigation of a prospective applicant. COUNCILMAN DICK FARAH LEFT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETIrÐ AT 8:15 P.M. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mr. C. C. Rough 6800 Glenview Drive Mr. Rough appeared before the City Council regarding the proposed drainage channel construction crossing his property at Glenview Drive. Mr. Rough proposed that the City construct this drainage across his property with pipe rather than open channel and eliminate the bridge or he would donate 20 feet of his property for construction of the channel rather than the 40 feet the City is now seeking. After discussion by the City Council, Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council refer this matter to the Consulting Engineer and the City Manager to prepare a complete report and recommendation, including cost, size of right-of-way needed, open channel vs. closed channel, etc. to the City Council for consideration. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONItlZ OAKVALE ADDITION Final Plat PS 70-1 NORMAN KILGORE After review of the final plat, Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the City Council approve the final plat, Oakvale Addition, PS 70-1, Norman Kilgore, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. DIAMOND LOCH ADDITION Final Plat PS 70-2 After review of the final plat, Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council approve the final plat, Diamond Loch Addition, PS 70-2, as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Due to the absence of the City Attorney there was no report available for this meeting. CITY EtlZINEER'S REPORT The Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff, did not have a report for the City Council at this meeting. LIABILITY INSURANCE After receiving bids concerning public liability insurance for the City, the City Manager recommended the following bid be accepted by the City: BIDDIiR: DuBOSE, RUTLEIGE AND MILLER Suite 511, Fort Worth National Building Comprehensive General Liability 100/300/300 Bodily Injury 25/75 Property Damage Comprehensive Automobile Liability 100/300 Bodily Injury 25M Property Damage Uninsured Motorists 10/20,000· limits PREMIUM DISCOUNT OOL - Estimate CAL - Estimate $ 5,925.00 1,715.00 1,599.00 1,143.00 63.00 779.00 85.00 '$ 9,581.00 Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council accept the bid of Dubose, Rutledge and Miller in the amount of $9, 581. 00 and approve purchase of this insurance. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that the City Council authorize transfer of funds from surplus for payment of this insurance premium. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the agenda for consideration, Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. c:?~~ MAYOR ~