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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1970-08-10 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINJ OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CmCLE, AUGUST 10, 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 Pro Tem Dick Faram at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem: Councilmen: Dick Faram M. E. Riddle W. F. Polster J. F. Cato Charles L. Owen STAFF PRESENT: City Manager: City Secretary: City Attorney: City Engineer: Jack D. Russell Evalyn R. Huston Dennis M. Morrow William R. Ratliff ABSENT: Councilman: Councilman: Mayor: J. R. Hubbard Tom E. Newman Marion L. Massey INVOCATION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by City Councilman Charles L. Owen. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINJ: Regular City Council Meeting - July 27, 1970 Councilman Gato roved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of July 27, 1970 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0; Councilman Riddle abstaining due to absence from the æeting. APPOINTMENT 7th Member of LIBRARY COMMISSION Councilman Polster IOOved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council appoint Rev. J. Don Hazelwood, Pastor of the D9.vis Memorial Methodist Church as the 7th member of the Library Commission. The rotion carried by a vote of 4-0. RESOLUTION 70-10 APPRAISAL AND SALE OF NORTH HILLS IAKE AND ADJACENT PROPERTY Mayor Pro Tem presented the resolution as follows to the City Council for consideration: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHUND HILLS, TEXAS, TO PUCE CERTAIN CITY LAND UP FOR SALE THROOOH SUBMITTINJ: BIDS. ~S, the City of North Richland Hills, owns certain lands described below; and, WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has no further use of these lands; and, WHEREAS, it would be for the good and welfare of the people and the City of North Richland Hills to sell this land." Councilman Riddle roved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution 70-10 as presented. The following residents of North Hills area appeared before the City Council asking that the governing body not approve this resolution to dispose of the City property, but to consider improvement and use of the lake and park as a recreation area: Mrs. Stephen Dunkelberg 5829 Tourist Drive Mr. Garrett 3762 North Hills Drive Mr. Stephen Dunkelberg 5829 Tourist Drive Mr. Asa Short 5633 Tourist Drive After discussion by the City Council, Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council table this item until the first City Council meeting in September in order to allow all interested persons in North Hills or any other area or any other board members to formulate plans and make formal presentation to the City Council for use of this land, with the contingency that any plans should include utilization plans for ingress and egress and right-of-way around the lake; with additional instructions from the City Council being plans for financing any improvements if recoDllœnded. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. CIP PAYMENT Texas Bitulithic Company 3-304 Contract 4s Partial Estimate No. 8 Map1ewood, Jerri Jo, Str1.11Illœr, Odell, Frankie B., Buck and W. Main $10,003.15 Councilman Owen moved, seconded by Councilman Polster, that the City Council approve and author- ize payment of invoice in the amount of $10,003.15 to Texas Bitulithic Company, 3-304, 4s, Partial Estimate No.8, as recommended by Knowlton-Ratliff- English-Collins. Mr. Bill Tillison, 8013 Odell, asked permission to appear before the City Council and informed them of new paving on Odell Street being tom out apparently caused by water leaking under the street and he was of the opinion these were new water lines placed down by Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation prior to construction of the street. Upon a call for vote on the rootion, the motion carried by a vote of 4-0. Texas Bitulithic Company 3-305 Contract No. 5 Partial Estimate No. 5 Tourist Drive, Holiday Extension, etc. ,;1)63,097.98 Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council approve and authorize payment of invoice in the amount of $63,097.98 to Texas Bitulithic Company, 3-305, Contract No.5, Partial Estimate No.5, as recommended by Know1ton-Rat1iff-Eng1ish-Collins. The rootion carried by a vote of 4-0. Crowley Construction Company 3-307 (2) Contract 7 Section 2 Partial Estimate No. 5 Mackey Creek Storm Drain, Section 2 $33,471. 90 Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that the City Council approve and authorize payment of invoice in the amount of $33,471.90 to Crowley Construction Company, 3-307 (2), Contract 7, Section 2, Partial Estimate No.5, as recommended by Knowlton-Ratliff-English-Collins. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. FIVE MINUTE RECESS PLANinG AND ZONINJ REPLAT - Block 42 - Richland Terrace Addition PS 70-7 ROYALTY PROPERTIES - VERA CRUZ LIMITED Mr. Gary Curtis, Surveyor, appeared be fore the City Council representing the owners of this property to answer any questions concerning the plat since he had prepared this case for the owner. Mr. William R. Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, informed the City Council additional lab reports had been secured as they instructed and the lab reports on the subgrade, base and hot mix were all satisfactory and according to City specifications. Mr. Ratliff advised them that core samples received indicate a variance of thicknesses which he cannot approve. Mr. Ratliff recommends to the City Council that approval of this item be tabled for an additional two weeks in order to secure additional reports on this project for the protection and conformance with City specifications. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council table action on PS 70-7 until the next regular City Council meeting of August 24, 1970. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0. PLANNINJ AND ZONINJ ORDINANCE NO. 328 PZ 70-19 DOCK DUTTON PUBLIC }{EARIti} Mayor Pro Tem Faram declared the City Council meeting to be in Public Hearing to hear the application of Mr. Dock Dutton, with the recom- mended approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission, to rezone 0.446 acres, being portions of Lots 27 and 28, Block 2, Odell Addition, from lF -9 One Family Dwelling to CODllœrcial. Upon invitation from the Mayor Pro Tern for interested persons in favor of approval of this zoning case, Mr. Don Praeger, Attorney representing Mr. Dock Dutton appeared before the City Council asking for approval. Also, Mrs. Dock Dutton spoke in favor of this zoning case. Upon an invitation for persons opposing this zoning case, Mr. Clyde Marshall of the firm of Davis, Calloway and Marshall appeared before the City Council asking for denial of this zoning, repre- senting Mr. and Mrs. J. C.. Hukill and Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Gibson. There being no further persons wishing to appear be fore the City Council, Mayor Pro Tern Faram declared the Public Hearing closed. ADDED ITEM TO AGENDA Purchase of Lot 10, Block 10, Hillview Addition Councilman Polster rooved, seconded by Councilman Owen, that consideration of the terms of purchase of Lot 10, Bloc.k 10, Hil1view Addition, be added to the City Council agenda for consideration. The rootion carried by a vote of 4-0. City Manager Jack Russell informed the City Council of the need to change the purchase plan of this lot adjoining the City HalL Previous arrangements have been made, however, it now appears it would be to the advantage of the City to purchase this lot from Mr. H. L. Arnold for $2,500.00 cash. Mr. Arnold will pay all outstanding taxes on this property up to date and furnish the City a title policy and deed. Arrangements can be made with the Northeast National Bank to secure note in the amount of $2,500.00 to be due and payable November 1, 1970. Councilman Polster rooved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council approve the purchase of this lot as outlined above and authorize the securing of a loan from the Northeast National Bank in the amount of $2,500.00, payable November 1, 1970. The rootion carried by a vote of 4-0. ADDED ITEM TO AGENDA 1952 MACK, 500 GFM FIRE ENJINE Councilman Owen rooved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council approve this item to be added to the City Council agenda. The rootion carried by a vote of 4-0. City Manager Jack Russell asked the City Council to authorize purchase of 1952 Mack, 500 gpm fire engine from the City of Mount Holly, New Jersey for $8,000. The old 1948 Ford Tanker must be replaced. It needs a new engine (there is no oil pressure), the fuel pump is inoperative, the clutch is slipping, and the transmission will not remain in gear. It is not practical to spend the $1,200.00 required to fix this unit. The New Jersey unit appears to be in excellent condition. It has a portable pump which the fire department can use to pump out basements and draft water. The department has no such pump at present although they have needed one for a long time. It also has a power operator which is needed for lights, operating smoke ejectors and power tools. This would give us two units which the state Board of Insurance will classify as engines, thereby reducing our key rate. The funds to cover this purchase were budgeted this year, but I would prefer to pay $2,000.00 out of the budget this year, and finance the remainder with the bank. This is acceptable to the bank. This would reduce the proposed budget request from $9,000.00 to $2,000.00 in anticipation of an additional $2,000.00 being paid out of next year's budget. Captain Holland will make thorough inspection and run tests prior to purchase. Other area fire departments have had good experience with these eastern units due to the limited nature of their use in the east (no grass fires, etc.). We would try to sell the old unit. Mount Holly will only hold this unit until tomorrow. Councilman Polster moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council authorize purchase of this fire unit as outlined above. This item was discussed at length by the City Council with the City Attomey, City Manager and Fire Captain. Upon a call for vote on the rootion, the motion failed by a vote of 1-3; Councilman Polster voting yes; Councilmen Riddle, Cato and Owen voting no. ADJOURNMENT Further instruction to the City Manager was not to repair the 1948 Ford Tanker, Unit 2203, at an approximate cost of $1,200.00 at this time. There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Polster rooved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. ~ri~1! ~ ,