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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1970-04-13 Minutes CALL TO ORDffi ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETIIDS RESOLUTION NO. 70-7 \ .;\ MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, APRIL 13, 1970 - 7:30 P.M. The meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills was called to order by Mayor Calvin F. Luper at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor: Councilmen: Calvin F. Luper J. R. Hubbard Harold B. Daley Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin M. E. Riddle STAFF PRESENT: City Manager: City Secretary: City Attorney: Consulting Engineer: Jack D. Russell Evalyn R. Huston Dennis Morrow William R. Ratliff ABSENT: Councilman: P. M. Dodson The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Mr. Charles L. Owen. Regular City Council Meeting - March 23, 1970 Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Coun.cil approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 23, 1970 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0; Councilmen Hubbard and Daley abstaining due to absence from this meeting. Special City Council Meeting - March 31, 1970 Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 31, 1970 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CANVASS OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION Mayor Luper read the following letter to the City Council from City Attorney, Dennis Morrow: April 13, 1970 Mayor Cal Luper 4101 Morgan Circle North Richland Hills, Texas 76118 Dear Mayor: This is to certify that Evalyn Huston, City Secretary of North Richland Hills, Texas, did canvass and verify the election returns for the City Council election held on April 7, 1970, according to the election laws of the State of Texas. This is to further certify that I, Dennis Morrow, City Attorney of North Richland Hills, Texas, assisted the City Secretary in the canvass and verification of the returns and I hereby certify that all things have been done according to the laws of the State of Texas and that all things have been done properly in certifying and verifying the City Council election held on April 7, 1970, and such returns are ready to be canvassed by the City Council in their regularly scheduled meeting on April 13, 1970. Sincerely yours, s/ Dennis Morrow Ci ty Attorney 1J.f:pl cc: Jack Russell Evalyn Huston (THE ORIGINAL OF THIS LETTER IS ATTACHED TO THESE MINUTES FOR PERMANENT RECORD) Mayor Luper presented Resolution No. 70-7 to the City Council which reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 70-7 WHEREAS, on the 7th day of April, 1970, being the first Tuesday in April, the regular municipal election was held within the corporate limits of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, for the election of a Mayor and seven City Councilmen; and WHEREAS, the following candidates for the respective offices plus any write-in candidates received the number of votes shown opposite their names as follows: NAME OF CANDIDATES Calvin F. Luper Marion L. Massey P. M. "Tex" fudson M. E. "Gene" Riddle J. R. "Buck" Hubbard Charles C. Rough Dick Faram Harold B. Daley W. F. "Bill" Polster Oscar E. Reeder Tom E. Newman Tonnny Brown J. B. Sandlin James G. Black J. F. "Jim" Cato Charles L. Owen Write-In Candidates James D. Ragsdale Alan Hannn Hiram Peters Raymond Sprinkle OFFICE NUMBER OF VOTES Mayor 562 votes Mayor 1,147 votes Councilman, 561 votes Place One 1,147 votes Councilman , 838 votes Place Two 819 votes Councilman, 1,113 votes Place Three 589 votes Councilman, 1,009 votes Place Four 686 votes Councilman, 1,011 votes Place Five 684 votes Councilman, 506 votes Place Six 294 votes 916 votes Councilman, 1,425 votes Place Seven Mayor 2 votes Councilman, Place Seven 8 votes 1 vote 1 vote WHEREAS, as i:3 provided in the City Charter of the City of North Ric~Land Hills, Texas, it is the duty of the City Council t() canvass the returns and declare the results of said election; and WHEREAS, after a full and complete canvass thereof, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, that the following candidates for the respective offices, having received a ma;jority number of votes in their respective offices, be and they are hereby declared elected to the respective offices named below for and during the term of two years and until the next duly constituted election is held in said City, being the first Tuesday in April, 1972. OFFICE: IXJLY ELECTED OFFICIAL: Mayor Councilman, Place One Councilman, Place Two Councilman, Place Three Councilman, Place Four Councilman, Place Five Councilman, Place Six Councilman, Place Seven Marion L. Massey M. E. "Gene" Riddle J. R. "Buck" Hubbard Dick Faram W. F. "Bill" Polster Tom E. Newman J. F. "Jim" Cato Charles L. Owen PASSED AND AOOPTED this day of April, 1970, there being Councilmen present and Councilmen voting for the passage and adoption hereof and Councilmen voting against the assage and adoptio hereof. ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY APPROVED FOR I.mAI.ITY AND FORM - CITY ATTORNEY Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution No. 70-7 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. OATH OF OFFICE The oath of office was administered by City Attorney, Dennis M. Morrow to the following newly elected City Council members: Mayor Councilman Place 1 Councilman Place 2 Councilman Place 3 Councilman Place 4· Councilman Place 5 Councilman Place 6 Councilman Place 7 Marion L. Massey M. E. Riddle J. R. Hubbard Dick Faram W. F. Polster Tom E. Newman J. F. Cato Charles L. Owen The oath of office to all members was as follows: "I,............................, do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of ...........................of the State of Texas, and will to the best of nw ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State; and I furthermore solemnly swear that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, eontributed, nor promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or promised any public office or employment as a reward for the giving or withholding a vote at the election at Which I was elected. So help me God." COUNCIL PRESENTATION Mayor Marion L. Massey asked for the appearance before the City Council of former Mayor Luper, former Councilman Daley and former Councilman Sandlin. On behalf of the newly elected Council members Mayor Massey presented name plates and plaques to Luper, Daley and Sandlin reading: Presented to..................for dedicated service as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . years. . . . . . . . . NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Mr. P. M. fudson, former City Councilman Place 1, will be invited to attend the City Council meeting of April 27, 1970 for formal presentation of a plaque at this meeting. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM Mayor Massey opened the City Council meeting for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro-Tem for the Council term 1970-1972. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, for the nomination of Councilman Dick Faram for the office of Mayor Pro-Tem. Upon a call for additional nominations for this office and there being no others, Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that nominations for this office cease. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0; Councilman Faram abstaining. Upon a call for vote on the original motion, the mtion carried by a vote of 6-0; Councilman Faram abstaining. Mayor Massey declared Councilman Dick Faram duly elected Mayor Pro-Tem of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills for the term of office of 1970-1972. TEN MINUTE RECESS MAYOR MARION L. MASSEY CALLED FOR THE CITY OOUNCIL MEETIID TO RECONVENE CITY MANAGER t S REPORT City Manager, Jack D. Russell, asked for City Council action on a request of Speciality Sign Company to place safety signs in sc:hool areas. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, to follow the recommenda- tion of the City Manager and disapprove the placement of advertising public safety signs in school areas within the City. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The summer recreation program is being coordinated at this time with the cooperation of supervisor Mr. Tom Connell. The dates for the program have been established as June 15, 1970 through August 7, 1970. There is a need for City Council action for the over- sizing of sewer lines necessary for the developænt of the Diamond Loch Addition. Three blocks of Susan Lee Street is in the process of being reconstructed. Recently the City Manager asked for employee suggestions relating to improvement of their positions and production. C. R. Ballenger received special recognition for his suggestion which pertains to the summer weed control and mowing problems. BANK SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the signatures of Calvin F. Luper, as Mayor, and J. R. Hubbard as Mayor Pro-Tem, be removed from all bank accounts of the City. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council approve the addition of Mayor Marion L. Massey and Mayor Pro-Tem Dick Faram to the bank authorization signatures on all bank accounts for the City. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. OOUGLAS LANE WATER NOTE The renewal of this original note is necessary by the new City Council members as the previous City Council cannot legally obligate this type indebtedness on the new City Council. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve the renewal of the fuuglas Lane Water note in the amount of $12,670.00, payable, $4,229.00, plus 5% interest, on October 1, 1970, the balance due April 15, 1971. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CIP PAYMENT ESTIMATE 3-307 (1), Contract 7, Estimate No.3, Mackey Creek Storm Drain, J. D. Morgan & Company, $21,827.26 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council approve and place in line for payment, Estimate No. 3,3-307 (1), to J. D. Morgan & Company for Mackey Creek Storm Drain, in the amount of $21,827.26 as verified and recommended by the Consulting Engineers. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 3-307 (2), Contract 7, Estimate No.1, Mackey Creek Storm Drain, Crowley Construction Company, §18,029.70 Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve and place in line for payment, Estimate No.1, 3-307 (2) to Crowley Construction Company for Mackey Creek Storm Drain, in the amount of $lS.,029.70 as verified and recommended by the Consulting Engineers. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITY EmINEER There was no formal request by the City Engineer for a report to the City Council for this meeting, however, at this point in the meeting Mayor Massey introduced Mr. William R. Ratliff to the new members of the City Council. Mr. Ratliff invited the City Council for any questions they may have to direct to him concerning the Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Ratliff asked that the City Council consider the addition of Frankie B. and Bu<:k Streets improvements to the City Council agenda for consideration. Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council add the consideration of the improvement of Frankie B. and Buck Streets to this City Council agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. After review and discussion by the City Council, Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council authorize the improvement of Frankie B. and Buc:k Streets in the Capital Improvements Program as previously awarded under Contract No.4. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PLANNIOO: AND ZONING Ordinance No. 314 - PZ 70-7 PUBUC HEARIID - ¡"irst Reading JOHN W. BARFIELD A request to rezone property as described in Ordinance No. 314 from Agriculture to Planned Development. Mayor Massey declared the City Council meeting to be in Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 314 and invited any member of the audience interested in speaking for the proposed zoning to come forward. Mr. John W. Barfield of 401 Crestwood Drive, Hurst, Texas, appeared along with his engineer, Mr. David Moak, to discuss the proposed zoning with the City Council and ask for approval. Upon a call from Mayor Massey there were no other interested parties to speak for this zoning case. Upon a call from Mayor Massey no one from the audience appeared before tr~ City Council to speak against the proposed zoning. Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 314 closed. Ordinance No. 315 .- PZ 70-8 PUBLIC HEARIID - First Reading JOHN W. BARFIELD A request to rezone property as described in Ordinance No. 315 from Agriculture to Specific Use. Mayor Massey declared the City Council meeting to be in Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 315 and invited any member of the audience interested in speaking for the proposed zoning to come forward. At this point in the City Council meeting Mr. Barfield declared he had made presentations for Ordinance No. :314 and 315, with Council approval, upon his original .appearance before the City Council. Upon a call from Mayor Massey there were no other interested parties to speak for this proposed zoning. Upon a call from Mayor Massey no one from the audience appeared before the City Council to speak against the proposed zoning. Mayor Massey declared the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 315 closed. ITEM TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA Prior to the City Council meeting Mr. Leo C. Britt, 7424 Jade Circle, .281-3496, presented completed request to the City Secretary to appear before the City Council concerning drainage and cleaning of creek between Lola Drive and Loop 820. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that this item be added to the agenda. The mtion carried by a vote of 7-0. Mr. Leo C. Britt, '7424 Jade Circle, appeared before the City Council and asked Council consideration for the cleaning of the creek between Lola Drive and Loop 820. Mr. Britt informed the City Council of the litter, trash and debris in his area and his concern for the health hazard as the weather turns warmer. The City Manager was instructed by the City Council to investigate this request and make a report and recommendations to the City Council for the correction of this situation at the next City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the agenda for consideration, Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. - / / I DENNIS M. MORROW ATIORNEY AT LAW 820 NORTHEAST BUILDINC 231 LOOP 820 N.E. HURST, TEXAS 76053 284-2441 April 13, 1970 Mayor Cal Luper 4101 Morgan Circle North Richland Hills, Texas 76118 Dear Mayor: This is to certify that Evelyn Haston, City Secretary of North Richland Hills, Texas, did canvass and verify the election returns for the City Council election held on April 7, 1970, according to the election laws of the State of Texas. This is to further certify that I, Dennis Morrow, City Attorney of North Richland Hills, Texas, assisted the City Secretary in the canvass and verification of the returns and I hereby certify that all things have been done according to the laws of the State of Texas and that all things have been done properly in certifying and verifying the City Council election held on April 7, 1970, and such returns are ready to be canvassed by the City Council in their regularly scheduled meeting on April 13, 1970. ~.n.. rely yours, / . I.~~~ Dennis Morrow City Attorney DM:pl cc: Jack Russell Evelyn Haston r Ii LJ