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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1968-03-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1968 at 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. Councilmen: Luper p. M. Dodson Harold B. Daley Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin Fred Chester STAFF PRESENT: City Secretary: City Attorney: Evalyn R. Reed Marion L. Massey AB SENT : City Manager: Councilman: Stephen K. Shutt J. R. Hubbard INVOCATION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Mayor Calvin F. Luper. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the minutes of the meeting of March II, 1968, be approved as submitted with the exception that the re- corded vote on the Committee Report concerning Romex be included in the official city council minutes which was 7-0. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Miss Jackie Jackson, Miss Richland Area, appeared before the city council to express her appreciation during her reign to the city and members of the City Council for their support and confidence during this past year. Mr. Toby Baird, immediate past President of the Greater Richland Jaycees and Director of the State Jaycees presented the awards for the annual Heritage of Freedom Contest. The winner of a $25.00 Savings Bond for her theme on"What Freedom Means to Me" was awarded to Miss Pamela Ann Bryson and the three runner-ups were presented bound copies of Heritage of Freedom Document. Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that Miss Bryson be made an honorary city council member for the remainder of this meeting. The vote was unanimous 6-0. LOOP 820 ACCESS ROADS Mayor Luper reported to the city council that funds were available from all abutting property owners for the Loop 820 access roads with the exception of Mr. William A. Jackson and asked that the city council authorize the placing of these funds, $5,250.70, in the Loop 820 Escrow Savings Account to be turned over to the State of Texas when they are ready for them. The City Attorney advised the city council that all legal work has been completed for the asessment lien against the Jackson property, therefore, the city will be protected in this case. Council- man Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that the Mayor be authorized to proceed immediately with the satisfying of the assess- ment for the Loop 820 access roads and these funds, $5,250.70, be authorized to be placed in thE account, from the General Fund account, for the expediting of this project. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mr. Harry Hansen, Route 1, Smithfield, Texas, owns property in the northwest corner of our city and appeared asking for water to his property and some thirteen property owners in his area. He advised that Keller Water District is willing to service his area and asked for this permission until such time as the city can suppiy water. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Council- man Sandlin, to authorize the city manager to negotiate a contract with the Keller Water District to serve water to residents in this area and to present this contract to the city council for review as soon as possible. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PROPOSED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Haley's Waste Disposal Mr. Harold Warthoe, Executive Secretary of Richland Plaza Merchant's Association advised the City Council that the majority of the merchants in Richland Plaza had expressed a desire to change their garbage service to Haley's Waste Disposal and would like to have franchise granted for this purpose so that this service may begin April l, 1968. Due to the lack of information supplied to the City Council, it was agreed that the city manager be instructed to determine more of the details con- cerning the handling of this service and report back to the City Council with a full report of all particulars on April 8, 1968. RESOLUTION A resolution was presented to the City Council supporting the construction and improvement of the road presently known as Watauga-Smithfield Rœa.d and the designation of same as a State of Texas Farm-to-Market Road as endorsed by the Haltom- Richland Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the city council adopt and approve this Resolution as read. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PZ 68-1 Don Forman This item is second reading befoœ the city council on the request of Mr. Don Forman to change the present zoning classification on Lots land 2, Block 8A, Richland Heights Addition from IF-9 residential to a proposed classification of Commercial. The following citizens of the area appeared before the city council asking that the classification be allowed to remain IF-9: Mr. W. R. Willing- ham, 4208 Booth Calloway Road~ Mr. Jack Michael, 4232 Ashmore~ Mr. Carl Holt, 4212 Booth Calloway Road~ Mr. James D. Lomax, 4224 Ashmore and Mr. King of 4217 Ashmore. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the city council approve the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and deny the request to change the zoning classification of this property from IF-9 residential to Com- mercial. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS Mayor Luper presented Ordinance No. l8l to the City Council for consideration which is an ordinance providing for the approval of the agreement dated March 25, 1968, between the State of Texas and the City of North Richland Hills for the installation, construction, existence, use, operation, and maintenance of highway signal projects at Loop 820 and State Highway l21 in the City of North Richland Hills, providing for the execution of said agreement and declaring an emergency. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, that the City Council approve and adopt Ordinance No. l8l as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mrs. Billie Harrington, 3808 Dawn Drive Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that this item be added to this council agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Mrs. Harrington informed the city council that she has lived at this present location for seventeen years, her street is unimproved and noticed that it is not included in the proposed bond issue. Mrs. Harrington is asking that her street be included for improvement. After considerable review and discussion the city council agreed to instruct the city manager to contact the city engineers and to instruct them to check this location, to determine if this is a dedicated street and make what recommendations are needed at this location. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items to be considered on this agenda Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Daley, that this city council meeting be adjourned. carried by a vote of 6-0. 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