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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1968-02-26 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Calvin F. Luper. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Calvin F. Luper COUNCILMEN: P. M. Dodson J. R. Hubbard 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 MAYOR'S PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL Curtis Ramey Tom Connell Bill Moore Tirey Samsill John Crawford INVOCATION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Councilman J. B. Sandlin. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, that the minutes of the regular city council meeting of February 12, 1968 be approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 5-1, with Councilman Cato not voting since he had not arrived at the council meeting at this time and Councilman Hubbard abstaining from this meeting. due to absence '--" Mayor Luper introduced Mr. Curtis Ramey, Chairman of the Mayor's Planning Advisory Council to the City Council who presented a committee report and formal resolution, the original of which is attached :to these minutes for permanent record, recommending that the City Council submit to the citizens of North Richland Hills a Capital Improvements Program for the period 1968-1975 in the amount of $5,000,000.00 with the understanding that such a program will necessitate a 40¢ tax rate increase. The resolution further recommended that the City Council appoint a steering committee to coordinate all efforts to inform the citizens of the Capital Improve- ments Program and that the City Council call an election on Tuesday, April 2, 1968 in which the citizens of North Richland Hills may vote on the proposed Capital Improvements Program. Mayor Calvin F. Luper pre- CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDA- TION OF MAYOR'S PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL sented Resolution 68-4, which is a resolution recognizing and accepting the recommendations of the Mayor's Planning Advisory Council for the calling of a bond election for major street, drainage, park and public facility improvements and calling for a special city council meeting of the City Of North Richland Hills to be held the 4th of March, 1968 at 7:30 P.M., in the city hall, 4101 Morgan Circle for the purpose of calling a bond election for the City of North Richland Hills to accom- plish the recommendations of the Mayor's Planning Advisory Council. Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Council Sandlin, that the City Council approve and adopt Resolution 68-4 as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. At this point in the meeting City Manager Shutt introduced Mr. C. R. Ballenger to the City Council. Mr. Ballenger has been employed by the City as Director of Public Works and is ih the progress of orientation of city programs. A report will be submitted to the City Council each council meeting of the functioning of the department. INTRODUCION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Due to the increase in Corporation Court sessions and the volume of work, due to recent State legis- lation primarily, City Attorney, Marion L. Massey, requested the City Council to consider an increase of attorney's fees for the prosecution in Corporation Court from $50.00 per month to $100.00 per month, thus making the retainer $250.00 instead of $200.00 per month. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Chester to approve this request and grant the $50.00 per month increase. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Cato voting no. REQUEST OF THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR INCREASE IN CORPORATION COURT PROSECUTOR FEE CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REQUIRING SET BACK ON CERTAIN COUNTY ROADS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS CITIZEN REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN SEWER CON- NECTION WITH THE HURST SYSTEM \ After discussion and consideraëion by the Council, Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance, to be submitted to the City Council for review, requiring set back on certain county roads within the city limits of the City of North Richland Hills, The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. l The City Manager reported to the Council that a Mr. Lucas owns property in the City of North Richland Hills at Highway 121 and Precinct Line Road. The State and the City of Hurst is presently conducting sewage improvements along Precinct Line Road and Mr. Lucas is asking for permission to participate in this connection while the work is under construction as it will save him considerable cost in the future. Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Manager be given the authority to grant this request and inform all parties involved. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. POLICE CAR SPECIFICATIONS PUBLIC WORKS TRUCK SPECIFI- CATIONS CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEE Specifications for consideration of purchase of a police vehicle were submitted to the City Council. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the specifications for police vehicle be approved as submitted by the City Manager with the stipulation that trade in allowance must be included. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The City Manager presented bid request form and specifications to the City Council for the considera- tion of purchase of one 1968 ~ ton pick-up for the use of the Public Works Department. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, that the City Council approve the specifications and authorize the securing of bids. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of North Richland Hills provides for the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy and this presentation was for determination by the governing body if a fee shall be charged for this issuance. After consideration, Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the Occupancy Permit section of Zoning Ordinance No. 179 be eliminated from this ordinance. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2, with Councilmen Daley and Cato voting no. EXIT RAMP AT LOOP 820 AND RUFE SNOW DRIVE Councilman Faram apprised the City Council of the hazards involved, possibly endangering life and pro- perty, at this location and informed the City Council that the Chief of Police is of the opinion that some solution is necessary at this location of preventirtg danger. The City Council discussed this situation and instructed the City Manager to contact the State Highway Department immediately to determine the methods and possibility of correcting th~s serious problem. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER The City Manager reported to the City Council on the following as progress reports: 1. The entire Police Department, including all offices, dispatchers area and the jail has been painted within the past two weeks. 2. A 3/4 Dodge truck previously assigned to the Fire Department has not been utilized by this Department and has been transferred to the Public Works Department to be used as a utility truck. 3. The initial stages of the slurry seal program is almost completed with the exception of some minor repairs due to recent weather conditions. 4. Richland Oaks drainage is one half complete and has been held up due to weather, however, if this weather continues it should be complete within a week to ten days. 5. The City received federal funds for disaster relief. ADDED ITEM TO AGENDA Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to add Codification of Ordinances to this agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Chester reviewed a proposal to the City by the Municipal Code Corporation for the codification of all city ordinances and explained the needs for this service by all departments of the city. After consideration of this item it was decided by the City Council to delay any further discussion of this matter until review of the budget for the year 1968-69. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council meeting be adjourned, there being no further items to be considered. _&.~~.~.¿ MAYOR ' Calvin F. Luper ATTEST: ~~ ,-.J~ ~retaly