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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1968-02-12 Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING CITIZEN PRESENTA- TIONS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1968 - 7:30 p. M. The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Calvin F. Luper PRESENT: Mayor Calvin Councilmen: F. Luper p. M. Dodson Harold B. Daley Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin Fred Chester STAFF: City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt City Attorney, Marion L. Massey City Secretary, Evalyn R. Reed Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff ABSENTl Councilman J. R. Hubbard The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Mr. Charles Owens Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the minutes of the regular city council meeting of January 22, 1968, be approved, with Councilman Cato asking that the top line of page two be corrected to read as follows: IIRICHLAND HILLS JAYCEES Mr. Pete Peters and Mr. Vernon Samply of II The motion carried by a vote of 5-1, with Councilman Dodson abstaining due to absence from this meeting. Mr. James T. Owens, Route I, Box 797, Smithfield, Texas 1 re: Denial of Building Permit - Parkman Addition - Mr. Owens was absent from this meeting, therefore, no action necessary on this item. Mr. Edward Nail and Mr. John Linyard, Dallas, Texas, Valley Park Estates. Mr. Nail and Mr. Linyard did not appear at this meeting, h~eveI'; 1i:he1C:1ty Manager in- formed the City Council that Mr. Nail appeared in his office and his problem has been solved to his satis- faction and that of the City. SALARY INCREASE SCHOOL GUARDS The City Manager asked that the City Council approve salary increase on three school guards from $1.40 to $1.60 per hour as provided for in the Personnel Regulations. Councilman Daley recommended, seconded Councilman Cato, that the recommendations of the City Manager accepted and this proposal be approved. The motion carried a vote of 6-0. by be by MUNICIPAL BUILDING JANITORIAL SERVICE RATE INCREASE The City Manager advised the City Council that the janitorial service under contract, Milraney Janitorial Service, has asked for an increase of the contract from $124.00 per month to $150.00, primarily due to the expansion of area to be serviced and the minimum wage law now prevailing. Due to the service the city is receiving, the City Manager asked that this increase be approved. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to approve the recom- mendations of the City Manager and increase this contract rate to $150.00 per month. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING CASE PS 68-1 HOLIDAY EAST ADDITION, SECTION 3 The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this PS case in a meeting held February 10, 1968, and recom- mended approval by the City Council. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to accept the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve PS 68-1. The mot.ion carried by a vote of 5-1, with Councilman Sandlin abstaining. CITY ANORNEY I S RECOMMENA_ TION CONCERNING CLAIM City of North Richland Hills vs Zora Davis McMurtray (damage to Police Car) The City Attorney informed the City Council the adjuster for Mrs. McMurtray has offered to settle this claim for 50% of the property damage to the police car, which amounts to $71.29. Mr. Massey recommends to the City Council that the City accept this offer in light of the fact that the police car did not have on its emergency signals at the time of the accident. Coun~ilmen Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the recommendations of the City Attorney be accepted and this claim be settled in the amount of $71.29. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CLAIM OF TEXAS BITHULITHIC COMPANY The City has been invoiced by Texas Bithulithic Company in the amount of $3,014.92 for paving work on Cloyce Court and Janetta Drive. On August 10, 1966 the Republic National Life Insurance Company informed the City, through our City Attorney, their firm had re- served $3,061.00 to pay for this paving work and these funds would be reserved and paid to the City of North Richland Hills when the paving work is completed and they are notified that the work has been accepted by the City of North Richland Hills. The City has notified Republic National Life Insurance Company that this work has been completed and accepted by the City and asked that they forward their payment immediately. The City Manager asked that the City Council approve payment of this invoice and collection be made as outlined above. Mr. Daley moved, seconded by Mr. Chester, that the recommendations of the City Manager be approved and accepted as outlined above. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ESTABLISHMENT POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OF The City Manager requested the City Council to establish the position of Director of Public Works for the City due to the need for more effective supervision and implementation of the city's street programs and to establish a salary range at between $600.00 and $750.00 per month. Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to approve the recommendations of the City Manager as outlined above. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. ADOPTION OF MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN The City Manager outlined the Major Thoroughfare Plan, as corrected, to the City Council. As con- siderable discussion Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to approve the Major Thoroughfare Plan, incorporating with it the recently annexed territory. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Cato for an amendment to this motion to provide for westward access from Richland High School to Rufe Snow Drive. This motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Upon the original motion, the vote carried 6-0. CONSIDERATION OF DISSOLUTION OF EXCLUS IVE AMBULANCE CONTRACT program and Upon considerable discussion with the City Attorney in regard to the ambulance contract, this item was deferred for further study. Mayor Calvin F. Luper appointed the following committee to study this report its findings to the City Council as soon as possible: Councilman Faram City Manager, S. K. Shutt City Attorney, M. L. Massey Councilman Chester REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Monthly departmental reports are available by the City Manager for individual review. Richland Oaks work started today by independent contractor. The slurry seal program previously approved by the city council is well under way, however, some repair work will have to be done by the contractor due to the recent weather. The City Manager asked that the council review and consider the possibility of the use of Romex wiring in garden type apartments. The city council has previously considered this issue and asked for additional information on this matter before reconsidering their decision. Mayor Calvin F. Luper appointed the following committee to investigate this item and report back to the council on their recommendations: Councilman Sandlin, Chairman Councilman Cato Councilman Faram On the December 11, 1967 city council agenda the City Manager had asked for consideration of setting fee for occupancy permit in compliance with Zoning Ordinance 179. At this City Council meeting the council requested more study by the City Manger regarding this item. The City Manager is to furnish this information at the next regular city council meeting. Loop 820 Access Roads - The City Manger advised the City has re- ceived signed contracts and escrow funds from two abutting property owners~ Mobil Oil Corporation and Joe B. Owen. Mr. Shutt is to follow up contact with all other parties involved immediately. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, that this city council meeting be officially adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. d ~~ MAYOR ~ ~ ATTEST: ~~#yJ~~~ CIT SECRETA Y .