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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1970-03-23 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETIOO OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MARCH 2.3, 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: Calvin F. Luper P. M. Dodson Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin M. E. Riddle STAFF PRESENT: City Manager: City Secretary: City Attorney: Consulting Engineer: Financial Advisor: Attorney: Jack D. Russell Evalyn R. Huston Dennis Morrow William R. Ratliff Frank Medanich Paul C. Cook ABSENT: Councilmen: J. R. Hubbard Harold B. Daley IWOCA TION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Mayor Calvin F. Luper. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETIID Regular City Council Meeting - March 9, 1970 Councilman Dodson suggested the Council to review Page 2 of these minutes specifically Citizen Presenta- tion, seconded by Councilman Sandlin. These minutes should read as follows: Mr. V. L. Gibson 833.3 Odell Street, Smithfield, Texas Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to proceed on Odell Street with lowering the water lines and then with paving and guttering as soon as possible. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 9, 1970 as presented with the corrections as shown above. The IDDtion carried by a vote of 4-0; Councilman Sandlin abstaining due to absence from the meeting. \ CITY MANAGER IS REPORT Mr. Jack D. Russell presented reports on the following items to the City Council: Property owners on Holiday Lane, north of Janetta, have asked the City Manager to install "no parking" signs during school hours on Holiday Lane. The prime problem seems to be the students having lunch in their automobiles and littering the property. The City Council, after discussion, instructed the City Manager to delay this project for further study by the members of the Council before erecting no parking signs as requested. Effective April 1, 1970, the Tax Office will begin billing the title companies requesting tax search at the rate of $0.50 per title search. The new police vehicles have been delivered to the City and are equipped and operating. The City Manager has adopted a maintenance procedure and the City Council will be kept informed on this. The City Manager has denied a request to retain one old police vehicle. The purchase of the fire truck is still in abeyance. Arrangements are being made to secure the installation of three fire plugs to be located on Odell Street, Davis Boulevard and Booth-Calloway. The Fort Worth vs. Keller law suit has been filed. Susan Lee Lane citizens have asked the City Manager for permission to petition the City Council for rebuilding their street. The City Manager was instructed to present cost figures to the City Council for review. ORDINANCE NO. .311 The City Manager will contact Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation regarding oversizing sewage facilities for Diamond Loch Addition as recommended by the Engineers, upon instruction from the City Council. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Manager be instructed to contact Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation concerning over- sizing within our City. The IOOtion carried by a vote of 5-0. GRANTIr.G FRANCHISE - FORT WORTH CAB & BAGGAGE COMPANY Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. .311 - An ordinance granting Fort Worth Cab and Baggage Company, a Corporation, the right, privilege, power and authority to use the streets, alleys, and public thoroughfares of the City of North Richland Hi:Ds for the purpose of transporting passengers for hire for a period beginning the 1st day of April, 1970, and ending the 1st day of April, 197.3; providing the terms and conditions under RESOLUTION NO. 70-6 ORDINANCE NO. .310 which the granting of such right, privilege and authority shall be governed, and declaring an effective date - as presented. The IDDtion carried by a vote of 5-0. Mr. Paul C. Cook, Attorney, appeared before the City Council to present a status report concerning the acquisition of the water system. Mr. Cook informed the City Council a letter to the members would be mailed from his office on Tuesday, March 24, 1970 concerning the deadline for negotiations prior to filing of condemnation proceedings. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 70-6, which reads as follows: "WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills desires and feels an urgent need to acquire its own water and sewer system.; and WHEREAS, the existing water and sewer system serving the City of North Richland Hills is owned and controlled by Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND 'HILLS that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to employ the firm of Knowlton-Ratliff-English-Collins, Consulting Engineers, to prepare the delineation of the portions of the water and sewerage systems to be assigned to each one of the five cities involved (Azle, Lakeside, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Watauga), and to determine the apportionment of acquisition costs corresponding to the facilities assigned to each of the five cities respectively, provided a signed copy of Mr. Paul C. Cook's letter of March 24, 1970 to the other cities involved is returned within the time indicated, being March .31, 1970." The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that the City Council schedule a meeting with Mr. Paul C. Cook at 7:.30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 31, 1970 to review the results of Mr. Cook's letter and make plans to proceed with negotiations or instructions for condemnation proceedings if necessary. The IDDtion carried by a vote of 5-0. Electrical Ordinance Proposed Ordinance No. .310, Electrical Ordinance, was presented to the City Council for consideration. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that consideration of this ordinance be tabled until April 27, 1970. The IDDtion carried by a vote of 5-0. NECESSITY ORDINANCES Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council consider all necessity ordinances, being Numbers 297, 299, .301, .30.3, .305 and .30g in one review and amend all ordinances listed above to include the emergency clause. Councilman Dodson IDDved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the Ordinance No. 297 be excluded from this consideration due to Councilman Sandlin having a vested interest in property described in this ordinance. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Upon a call for vote on the original motion, as amended, the motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council adopt Ordinances No. 299, .301, .30.3, .305 and 30g as amended to include the emergency clause. Mayor Luper declared the City Council meeting to be in Public Hearing on the following Ordinances: Ordinance No. 299 - Necessity - Blackman and Strummer Ordinance No. .301 - Necessity - Buck, Frankie B., Odell and West Main Ordinance No. .30.3 - Necessity - Harwood Road Ordinance No. .305 - Necessity - Holiday Lane and Bogart Drive Ordinance No. .30g - Necessity - Onyx Drive South and Bewley Street Mayor Luper asked for interested persons present to appear for the approval of these Ordinances. No one present came forward. Mayor Luper asked for interested persons present to appear against the approval of these Ordinances. No one present came forward. MAYOR LUPER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARIl'n CLOSED. Mayor Luper called for a vote on the original motion above (to approve Ordinances No. 299, .301, .30.3, .305 and .30g as amended to include the emergency clause). The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. ORDINANCE NO. 297 Necessity Ordinance - Harwood Road Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council amend Ordinance No. 297 to include the emergency clause. The IOOtion carried by a vote of 4-0; Councilman Sandlin abstaining due to a vested interest. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 297 as amended to include the emergency clause. Mayor Luper declared the City Council Meeting to be in Public Hearing on the following Ordinance: Ordinance No. 297 - Necessity - Harwood Road RECESS FIVE MINUTES RECONVENE ORDINANCES NO. 29g, .300, .302, .304, .306, .309 Mayor Luper asked for interested persons present to appear for the approval of this Ordinance No. 297. No one came forward. Mayor Luper asked for interested persons present to appear against the approval of this Ordinance No. 297. No one came forward. MAYOR LUPER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARIOO CLOSED. Mayor Luper called for a vote on the original IDDtion above (to approve Ordinance No. 297 as amended to include the emergency clause). The motion carried by a vote of 4-0; Councilman Sandlin abstaining due to a vested interest. MAYOR LUPER DECLARED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETIOO TO BE IN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWIm ORDINANCES: Ordinance No. 29g - Levying Assessment - Harwood Road Ordinance No. .300 - Levying Assessment - Blackman and Strwmner Ordinance No. .302 - Levying Assessment - Buck, Frankie B., Odell and West Main Ordinance No. .304 - Levying Assessment - Harwood Road Ordinance No. .306 - Levying Assessment - HOliday Lane and Bogart Drive Ordinance No. .309 - Levying Assessment - Onyx Drive South and Bewley Street Mayor Luper asked for interested persons present to appear for the approval of these Ordinances. No one present came forward. Mayor Luper asked for interested persons present to appear against the approval of these Ordinances. No one present came forward. MAYOR LUPER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARIN3: CLOSED. ORDINANCE NO. 29g - Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that the City Council add the emergency clause to Ordinance No. 29g. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0; Councilman Sandlin abstaining due to a vested interest. Councilman Riddle roved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 29g, as amended to include the emergency clause. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0; Councilman Sandlin abstaining due to a vested interest. Councilman Riddle IDDved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council add the emergency clause to Ordinances No. .300, .302, .304, .306 and .309. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council approve Ordinances No. .300, .302, .304, .306 and .309, as amended to include the emergency clause. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. ORDINANCE NO. .31.3 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIm ISSUANCE OF $500,000.00 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES, 1970, DATED MARCH 15, 1970 Mr. Frank Medanich, Financial Advisor, appeared before the City Council and informed them the following bids were opened in the office of the City Manager at 7:00 P.M. ACCOUNT MATURITIES INTEREST NET INTEREST EFF. INTEREST RATE COST RATE FIRST SOUTHWEST CO. 1972-7g 7% 5g6,172.50 6. 92g15 GOODBODY AND CO. 1979-g2 6% HORNBLOWER AND WEEKS 199.3-S7 6-.3/4% HEMPHILL, NOYES 1999-91 7% 1992-95 7.10% FIRST OF TEXAS, INC. 1972-7.3 71.% 592,012.50 6.9977g WEEDEN AND CO. 1974-g5 6!'1. McCLUNG, KNICKERBOCKER 1996 6.60% 19S7 6.75% 1999 6.90% 19S9-95 7.20% UNDERWOOD, NEUNAUS 1972-74 6-.3/4% 594,S72.50 7.0.31590 FT. WORTH NA TL. BANK 1975-g5 ~~% COLUMBIA SECURITIES 1996-g9 '--- 1990 7.10% 1991 7.20% 1992-95 7~'1. DITTMAR AND CO. 1972-76 6!'1. 606,050.00 7.16.3g RUSS AND CO. 1977-S7 7% 1999-95 7~'1. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. .31.3, approving the issuance of $500,000.00 City of North Richland Hills, Texas, Street Improvement Bonds, Series, 1970, Dated March 15, 1970 and award the bid to the lowest bidder being First Southwest Company, Goodbody and Company, Hornblower and Weeks and Hemphill, Noyes, net interest cost of $5g6,172.50, effective interest rate 6.92g15%. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. PLANNIN3: AND ZONIID Ordinance No. .312 - First Reading - Public Hearing PZ 70-6 - James T. Wood, Sr. Mayor Luper declared the City Council meeting to be in ~ Public Hearing and asked for interested persons present to appear wishing to speak for this proposed zoning case. ADJOURNMENT Mr. W. H. Green of Vincent-Green Realtors appeared to speak before the City Council asking for approval of this zoning case. Mayor Luper invited other persons interested in speaking for this zoning case to come forward. No one pre sent appeared. Mayor Luper opened the floor to persons interested in speaking against this zoning case. No one present appeared. After considerati.on by the City Council of this case, Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council refer PZ 70-6 back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for re-consideration, as in the opinion of the City Attorney, the City Council could not grant this zoning request as proposed. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. There being no further items on the agenda for consideration, Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. ~~~~ MAYOR ~ JLL