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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1970-07-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, JULY 13, 1970 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills was called to order by Mayor Marion L. Massey at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor: Councilmen: Marion L. Massey M. E. Riddle J. R. Hubbard Dick Faram W. F. Polster Tom E. Newman J. F. Cato Charles L. Owen ROLL CALL STAFF PRESENT: City Manager City Secretary: City Attorney: City Engineer: Jack D. Russell Evalyn R. Huston Dennis M. Morrow William R. Ratliff ABSENT: None -- INVOCATION The invocation at tllis City Council meeting was given by Mayor Pro Tern Dick Faram. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Regular City Council Meeting - June 22, 1970. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Coun- cil approve the minutes of the regu- lar City Council meetlng of June 22, 1970 as presented. The motion car- ried by a vote of 7-0. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager, Jack D. Russell, re- ported on the following items to the City Council: 2 SALES TAX: The City received first quarter sales tax in the amount of $19,034.00. This figure is in line with expectations, however, we will only receive two quarters in this annual budget. Newsletter has been mailed to all citizens of North Richland Hills since the last City Council meeting. Paving assessments invoiced on Har- wood Road and Rufe Snow Drive total $88,883.37. To date we have collect- ed $40,783.55. The Rufe Snow Drive assessment will become delinquent and start drawing interest after July 19, 1970. I Council action is necessary requard- ing the riding of mini-bikes and motor bikes and larger equipment on the City owned property below the dam in North Hills. Complaining of the noise and dust created by the riding of this equipment the following citi- zens spoke before the City Council asking for the City to prohibit these bikes; Mr. Spence, ßrrs. G. W. Drake, Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Spence. Council- man Owen moved, seconded by Council- man Cato, that the City Council pro- hibit the use of the City Park in the North Hills area of the City for the use of riding of motor bikes, minj bikes or any larger motors. Council- man Faram moved, seconded by Council- man Hubbard, that the original motion be amended to permit the City to en- force the prohibition of riding on this property for a period of two weeks with full investigation to be made by the Police Captain with a report by him back to the City Council and a definite recommendation made at that time to cover all details. The motion for amendment carried by a vote of 6-1; Councilman Owen voting no. Upon a call for vote on the original motion as amended, the motion carried by a vote of 4-3; Councilmen Owen, Cato, Newman and Faram voting yes; Councilmen Riddle, Hubbard and Polster voting no. 3 A meeting is scheduled for this week with the City of Azle concerning the dissolution of Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation. Excellent progress is being made on the creation of a library for the City. Council action is needed concerning stop signs on long residential streets. After Council discussion, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the matter of stop signs be turned over to the Police Chief for his evaluation and recommendation with a full report to be made to the City Council for instruction. The motion carried by a vote of 4-3; Councilmen Owen, Cato,Newman and Faram voting yes; Councilmen Riddle, Hubbard and Polster voting no. A work session is needed for review of the 1970-71 budget next Monday even- ing; July 20, 1970. The Fire Department has remodeled the bath and kitchen facilities in the Fire Department at no cost to the City; using Fire Department labor. Monthly activity reports were furnish- ed the City Council on each depart- ment within the City. Stop signs have been placed at all railroad crossings in the City and the railroad company is reimbursing the City as agreed. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney, Dennis M. Morrow, did not have a report for this City Council meeting. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT City Engineer, William R. Ratliff, did not have a report for this City Council meeting. CONSIDERATION OF USE OF EXISTING DRAINAGE EASEMENTS MORGAN MEADOWS Council consideration on this item was - 4 placed on the City Council agenda for final action. Mayor Massey asked per- sons present in favor of opening the channel with the City taking existing 25 foot easement to appear. Mr. O. Stepp appeared before the City Council asking that this be done immediately. Mr. William Bell, 6825 Meadow Creek Road, appeared before the City Council indicating opposition to moving of fences and widening the drainage ditch at this time. Mr. Bell presented a petition supporting this to the City Council, signed by William J. Bell, R. L. Strickland, W. F. Leffingwell, Murray M. Czeczotko, Gene Zobisch, Charlie Longley and W. E. Moody. (THE ORIGINAL OF THIS PETITION IS AT- TACHED TO THESE MINUTES FOR PERMANET RECORD) . Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council leave Morgan Meadows drainage easement, including terrain, fences and excavation in its present form until it is scheduled in Phase 4 of the Capital Improvements Program. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1; Councilman Cato voting no. APPOINTMENT LIBRARY COMMISSION MEMBERS Councilman Polster informed the City Council of meeting and discussion with Miss. Vinita Lee, member of the State Library Association. Follow- ing their recommendation, Councilman Polster moved, secondeð by councilman Hubbard, that the City Council amend Section 1 of Ordinance No. 324 to read as follows: " I. There is hereby created and establish- ed a Library Commission to be composed of seven (7) members. All members shall serve without compensation." Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council add the emergency clause to the amendment of Section 1, Ordinance 324. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. 5 Upon a call for vote on the original motion, as amended, the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Polster informed the City Council the Citizens Library Associa- tion has made the following recommen- dation for Library Commission members: Mr. Charles Brinkley Mrs. Betty Baird Mr. John Scully Mr. J. Fred Davis, Sr. Mrs. Mildred Clinger Mrs. Charles Brinkley Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve the appointment of six members of tile Library Commission as shown above. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. APPOINTMENT OF THE 7TH MEN'illER OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION WILL BE PLACED ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR JULY 27, 1970. Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that tha City Council appoint Councilman W. F. Polster ex-officio member of the li- brary Commission as representative of the City Council. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0; Councilman Polster abstaining. CIP INVOICE 3-302 (2) Estimate No.4 Crowley Construction Company $19,099.91 Mackey Creek Storm Drain - Section 2 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Newman, that the City Coun- cil approve payment of this invoice as verified and recommended by Knowlton- Ratliff-English-Collins. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CIP INVOICE 3-304 - Estimate No. 7 Texas Bithulithic Company $20,730.15 Maplewood, Jerri Jo, Strummer, Odell, Frankie B., Buck and West Main 6 Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve payment of tnis invoice as verified and recommended by Knowlton- Ratliff-English-Collins. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CIP INVOICE 3-305 - Estimate No. 4 Texas Bithulithic Company $45,146.04 Tourist Drive, Holiday Extension, Etc. Councilman Owen moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve payment of this in- voice as verified and recommended by Knowlton-Ratliff-English-Collins. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PS 70-6 Oakvale Subdivision - Revised Norman Kilgore CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Massey declared Public Hearing in continuance and Mr. Norman Kilgore appeared before the City Council asking for approval of this plat. Upon a call by Mayor Massey, no one present appear- ed opposing the approval of this case. Mayor Massey declared the Public Hear- ing closed. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council add the emergency clause to this zoning and approve the plat subject to con- struction plans and Mr. Kilgore secur- ing a quick claim deed from the pre- vious owner and dedication to the City of the triangle adjoining Lot 1. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. FIVE MINUTE RECESS PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 70-16 Educators Developemnt Inc. PUBLIC HEARING-to rezone 10.8477 acres in the J. H. Barlough Survey from 1F-9 Residential to Local Retail Mayor Massey declared the City Council 7 meeting in Public Hearing on this zon- ing case. Mr. Roy Michenel', Director of Educators, Inc., appeared before the City Council asking for approval of this zoning. Upon a call by Mayor Massey, no one present appeared oppos- ing the approval of this zoning. Mayor Massey declared the Public Hear- ing closed. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council add the emergency clause to Ordinance No. 326 and approve the zoning as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0; Councilman Owen abstaining due to being a Director of Fort Worth Christian College. LAND PURCHASE Consideration of purchase of lot ad- joining City Hall City Manager, Jack D. Russell, advised the City Council the lot adjoining the City Hall, Lot 10, Block 10, Hillview, owned by Mr. H. L. Arnold, has been offered to the City for purchase at a price of $2,500.00. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve the purchase of this lot for $2,500.00, with $200.00 to be paid down and the balance of $2,300.00 to be paid in October, after the adoption of the 1970-71 budget. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION 70-9 WATER RATIONING Resolution 70-9 was presented to the City Council; which is as follows: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, SETTING UP A WATER USE SCHEDULE DUE TO THE INABILITY OF TARRANT COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION TO FURNISH THE CITIZENS OF NORTH HICHLAND HILLS ADEQUATE WATER DURING PEAK USE." Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve Resolution 70-9 as outlined in its entirity. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION ADJOURNMENT 8 None There being no further items on the agenda for consideration, Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. --. .. ~ ..~ ~' -_.:~ ;(i~L TY~ARY