Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1968-03-11 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, MARCH 11, 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 Councilmen: Calvin F. Luper 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 INVOCATION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Councilman Dick Faram. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS February 26, 1968 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, to approve the minutes of this meeting as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Special Meeting March 4, 1968 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to approve the minutes of this special meeting as sub- mitted. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0, with Councilmen Daley, Sandlin and Chester abstaining due to absence from this meeting. PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 68-1 This planning and zoning case represents a request of Mr. Don Forman to rezone Lots 1 and 2, Block 8A, Richland Heights Addition from the present classi- fication of IF-9 residential to a proposed classification of Commercial. After review of this case, plat presented and all available information from the Public Works Department, Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that this case be tabled until March 25, 1968, for further review, investigation and on-site inspection by the City Council. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2, with Councilmen Faramand Cato voting no. PZ 68-2 Request of Mr. F. C. Reconnu to rezone 9.1 acres out of the W. W. Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606 from its present classification of Agriculture to a proposed classification of Industrial. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson that the city council acc~pt and approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant and approve this request as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mr. Lucian Smith Smithfield, Texas Mr. Smith appeared before the City Council stating that ~ater to his area was not available through Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation and advised that Keller Water System will supply water to the area if the City of North Richland Hills will allow it. He asked consideration and a report from the council on this matter. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Dr. H. C. Allison Route 1, Box 17, Smithfield, Texas Dr. Allison appeared before the City Council stating he was representing the North Richland Civic League, a newly formed organization of the citizens of the Northwest portion of North Richland Hills. Dr. Allison presented a petition to the City Council stating that certain land was annexed about six years ago and city utilities such as sewer and water have not been extended, there- fore, asking and petitioning the City Council to deannex a certain portion of land, indicated on map attached to the petition. Mayor Luper advised Dr. Allison of a Policy for Review of Annexation and Deannexation Requests adopted by the City Council on April 10, 1067, which in part states that all requests for annexation and deannexation shall be referred by the City Council to the Planning and Zoning Com- mission of the City for its study, evaluation and recommendation to the City Council. Analysis of the request by the City Planning and Zoning Commission shall be based on the criteria listed below~ l. Conflict in Ordinances 2. City Growth Needs 3. Municipal Services Provided by City 4. Municipal Services Provided by Other Municipalities 5. Ultimate Responsibility for Services 6. Growth Plans of Other Municipality 7. Land Use Controls 8. Land Use Conflicts 9. Other Considerations Unique to the Land in Question CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE SUB- DIVISION ORDINANCE This item was tabled until a future regular city council meeting in order to allow the City Council to arrange for a study session on this ordinance prior to its adoption. CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT OF GREELEY AND HANSEN INVOICE This item was tabled until March 25, 1968, in order to allow the City Manager to have a full report for the City Council of all items involved in this invoice and the accuracy of the total amount now due Greeley and Hans en. COMMITTEE REPORT CONCERNING ROMEX After a report from the Romex committee consisting of Councilmen Sandlin, Chairman and Faram and Cato, Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Councilmen prepare and approve an ordinance designed to allow the use of Romex in two story garden type apartments, the ordinance to be presented to the City Council at its March 25, 1968 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF STORAGE BUILDINGS OTHER THAN 50% MASONRY The City Manager informed the City Council of the many requests the City is having for the use of these type storage buildings to be constructed. After consideration of this item and the application of Ordinance 179, the instructed the City Manager to prepare and present to the an ordinance pertaining to various out buildings on residential City Council City Council property. ~ CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PICK-UP City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, presented a tabulation of bids received by the City for the consideration of purchase of a pick-up truck for the use of the Public Works Depa~tment Summarizing the bids the City Manager recommended that the City Council accept the low bid of Bill McKay Chevrolet Company. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the City Council accept the bid of Hudiburg Chevrolet in the amount of $1,848.67 even though it was a late bid, since they are an "in the city"dealer. The motion failed by vote of 2-5, with Councilmen Dodson, Faram, Cato, Sandlin and Chester voting against. Councilman DodsOn moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council accept the low bid of Bill McKay Chevrolet, including 'alternate number l, in the amount of $l,834.58. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2, with Councilman Hubbard and Daley voting no. The City Manger advised the City Council he has received confirmation and approval from the Birdville Independent School District for the continuance of the Summer Recreation Program on the same basis as previously handled. This approval had been requested of the Birdville Independent School District by the City Manager. MOWING The City is besieged each spring until fall with requests for cleaning and mowing of property over the entire city. Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the city council instruct the City Manager to prepare specifications and bid forms for contract mowing for this year, these in turn to be submitted to the city council for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. LOOP 820 ACCESS ROADS The City Manager advised the city council that all funds have been received, and are presently in Savings-Escrow Account, with the exception of one property owner. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the city council instruct the City Attorney to immediately take whatever action necessary to secure the pro rata funds from this property owner for the Loop 820 Access Roads. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Mr. Joe B. Owen asked to appear before the City Council regarding property in College Hills Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman HUbbard, to allow Mr. Owen to appear before the Council. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Mr. Owen advised the council that water is standing and unable to drain from Lot 1, Block 2, College Hills Addition, which is located at the corner of Ross Road and Owens Drive. Mr. Owen is of the opinion that this is due to a city failure. The City is going to pump the standing water from this lot and make a complete study of the situation. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. ~~~~ MAYOR CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ATTEST: HILLS