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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1970-02-09 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETIID OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, FEBRUARY 9, 1970 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 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: STAFF PRESENT: City Manager: City Secretary: City Attorney: Consulting Engineer: Financial Advisor: Planning and Zoning Chairman: ABSENT: Calvin F. Luper P. M. Dodson J. R. Hubbard Harold B. Daley Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin M. E. Riddle Jack D. Russell Evalyn R. Huston Dennis Morrow William R. Ratliff Frank Medanich Ray E. Porter None INVOCATION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Mayor Calvin F. Luper. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MlmTIID Regular City Council Meeting - January 26, 1970 Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 26, 1970 as presented. 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: MUNICIPAL COURT - The City Manager informed the City Council of a recent meeting of the City Judge, City Attorney, City Manager, City Secretary, Mayor and the Court Clerk concerning court procedure concerning schedule of fines and warrants. The City Attorney and City Judge are reviewing this matter and will report to the City Manager as soon as they have a recommendation. - FINANCIAL ADVISOR'S REPORT FIRE EQUIPMENT - The City has advertised for bids to be received on a new fire truck, 275 h.p. engine, 1,000 gpm pump. Alternate bids will be received for a diesel engine and 2,400 feet of 2! inch fire hose. Bids will be opened at 11:00 A.M., February 25, 1970. Mr. Russell met with Mr. Howard McMahan, City Manager of the City of Fort Worth and discussed the future ability of Fort Worth to handle our sewage and furnish water to the City of North Richland Hills in the event we obtain the Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation system. Mr. McMahan was very optimistic about the long range ability of the City of Fort Worth to continue selling these services to the City of North Richland Hills. Mr. Russell met with Mr. Bob Thorp, Regional Manager of the Trinity River Authority to discuss the status of Walker-Calloway Outfall Sewer which we are constructing with Hurst and TRA. The project is 70% complete and should be finished in April. In May, TRA will begin to bill the City of North Richland Hills $83.33 per month for operation and maintenance and $2,835.83 per month for debt service. This is an unbudgeted item and will con- siderably reduce our surplus balance. We have recently purchased treasury bills to mature July 1, 1970 at 8.20%. This is the highest interest rate we have ever received for invested City funds. We have recently asked Southwest Lab to obtain core samples to test the thickness of our streets which have been improved under the Capital Improvements Program. All streets exceeded the thickness specifications except Blaney Street, which was 1 7/8" instead of 2". Oak Cliff Savings and Loan has repossessed the Diamond Oaks South Subdivision. They have been furnished a list of our requirements to bring this deteriorated subdivision back to city standards before we can permit building in this area. They seem to be agreeable to our requirements. The City Manager has received requests for more strict ordinance enforcement in the Smithfield area. This item is being investigated, particularly in regard to junked automobiles. Normal monthly departmental reports and activity was presented to the City Council. Mr. Frank Medanich of First Southwest Company appeared on the City Council agenda for discussion of the possibility of the sale of bonds. Mr. Medanich advised the City Council that under the present market the -- .~ interest rate could be expected to be 7! to 7 3/4%. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Daley that the City Council authorize the advertisement of bids to be received for the sale of bonds in the amount of $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00 respectively; separate bids on each amount. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the sale date for these bonds be established as March 23, 1970. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER As instructed at the previous City Council meeting, the City Manager informed the City Council of estimated costs for proposed building for an animal control shelter to be built for the City of North Richland Hills by the Public Works Department. Considering the possibility of the acquisition of a site for construction costing the City approximately $4,000.00 and the construction of the shelter in the amount of $6,500.00, the total cost to the City would be $10,500.00. After consideration, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Council- man Hubbard, that this item be tabled until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of February 23, 1970. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1; Councilman Daley voting no. RESOLUTION 70-2 RESOLUTION AND ORDER BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, CALLIID AN ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 7, 1970. Resolution 70-2 was presented to the City Council for consideration calling an election for seven City Councilmen and the Mayor of the City of North Richland Hills, to be held April 7, 1970 as provided by the Charter. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council adopt Resolution 70-2 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The City Manager asked that the City Council consider the use of voting machines for this election. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the City Council authorize the use of four voting machines; two machines to be placed at the City Hall precinct and two machines at the Smithfield Fire Station precinct. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. TESCO EASEMENT AGREEMENT The City has received Easement from Texas Electric Service Company of construction of Mackey Street storm drain, 78 inch, which requires City Council approval for acceptance. Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council authorize approval and signature by the Mayor of this easement as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. POLICE CAR BIDS The City has received and opened bids, February 2, 1970 on police vehicles as follows: FREEWAY DOIDE 4 1970 4 door sedan WORTHEY'S FOREST PARK PLYMOUTH 4 1970 4 door sedan HUmBURG CHEVROLET 4 1970 4 door sedan CHAPARRAL 4 1970 4 door sedan MID-CITY CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH 4 1970 4 door sedan $12,995.00 $11,763.40 $10,775.08 $11,417.20 $11,398.40 Councilman Daley IOOved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that the City Council approve and award the bid of Hudiburg Chevrolet for the purchase of 4 1970 4 door sedan in the amount of $10,775.08. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1; Councilman Riddle voting no. C. C. ROUGH EASEMENT This item appeared on the agenda for City Council decision due to the contract being awarded for construction of the bridge at Glenview Drive and Mackey Creek. After discussion, Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council authorize the drainage channel to be constructed up to Clenview Drive and discontinued. As a substitute IOOtion, Councilman Cato IOOved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the City Council authorize construction of the lined channel 28' wide, contingent on a written committment from Mr. Rough that he will donate the right-of-way for this channel, the Glenview Drive culvert and the widening of Glenview Drive. Councilman Hubbard IOOved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that this item be tabled for further consideration. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORY The City Manager presented depository bids to the City Council as received by the City Secretary and opened at 11:00 A.M. - February 4, 1970. Bids were received from the following: Northeast National Bank Bank of North Texas First National Bank of Hurst Haltom City State Bank Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council accept the bid of Northeast National Bank as official depository and to exclude Item 4, fee for legal expenditures. After discussion, Councilman Riddle IOOved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council accept the bid of Northeast National Bank as official depository to include Item 4, fee for legal expenditures. At this point in the meeting, Mr. Charles Brinkley, President of the Northeast National Bank was recognized as officially withdrawing Item 4 from the depository bid of Northeast National Bank. Mr. Thurman Weatherred, President of the Bank of North Texas was recognized as officially withdrawing Item 4 from the depository bid of the Bank of North Texas. Councilman Riddle withdrew his IOOtion, with Councilman Faram withdrawing his second, that the City Council accept the bid of the Northeast National Bank as the official depository to include Item 4, fee for legal expenditures. Upon a call for vote on the original motion, as underlined above, the IOOtion carried by a vote of 4-1; Councilmen Hubbard, Faram, Cato and Riddle voting yes; Councilman Dodson voting no and Councilmen Sandlin and Daley abstaining after declaring a vested interest. Ordinance No. 296 - First Reading PZ 69-41 - Clint M. Smith PLANNIID AND ZONIID "- Mayor Luper declared the City Council meeting to be in Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 296, PZ 69-41. Mr. Delbert Montgomery, representing Mr. Clint M. Smith, appeared before the City Council presenting planned development and asking for City Council approval of this zoning case. Upon direct question, Mr. Montgomery advised the City Council that a fence as requested would be constructed either of cinder block or some related product, but definitely not wooden. Mr. R. L. Young, 7416 Jade Circle, appeared asking for approval of this zoning and had secured favorable petition from 26 of his neighbors within 200 feet of the proposed zoning. Mr. Glen Caudel, 5117 Cloyoe Court informed the City Council he had signed this petition in favor of the zoning after being informed that something would have to be done with this land and it would possibly be low income housing if the apartment zoning was not approved. The following persons appeared to speak before the City Council opposing approval of this proposed zoning: Mr. Kenneth Chestnut, Attorney representing Messrs. Ferguson, Bird and Gilley. ADJOURNMENT --- - Mrs. Wood, 7417 Jade Circle. Richard Johnston, Attorney representing Mrs. Beverly Cooper. Mrs. Beverly Cooper, 5129 Cloyce Court. There being no further persons, upon call from the chair, to speak in favor of or against this proposed zoning, Mayor Luper declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council add the emergency clause to Ordinance No. 296, PZ 69-4l. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1; Councilman Riddle voting no. Councilman Dodson IOOved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 296, PZ 69-41 as amended with the emergency clause. Councilman Sandlin IOOved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that this Ordinance No. 296 - pz 69-41 be subject to the same engineering requirements as specified by the Subdivision Ordinance. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Upon a call for a vote on the original motion as amended, the IOOtion carried by a vote of 4-3; Councilmen Dodson, Hubbard, Daley and Sandlin voting yes; Councilmen Faram, Cato and Riddle voting no. There being no further items on the agenda for consideration, Councilman Dodson IOOved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. The IOOtion carried by a vote of 7-0. MA;;:~ ~ ') ~/ £/li /CI y ~ .