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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1968-04-08 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, APRIL 8, 1968 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council 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 Engineers: Dick Knowlton & Don Edmonds APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, that the minutes of the regular city council meeting of March 25, 1968, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Hubbard abstaining due to absence from the meeting of March 25, 1968. CANVASS OF ELECTION BOND ISSUE Mayor Luper read the Resolution Canvassing returns and declaring result of election to the City Council, showing that Proposition number one results were 1,404 votes for and 811 votes against~ Proposition number two - 921 votes for and 1,284 votes against~Proposition number three - 928 votes for and 1,268 votes against. The resolution therefore declares that proposition number one was sustained and proposition number two and three was not sustained. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the resolution be adopted as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Luper read the Resolution canvassing returns and declaring result of election to the City Council, showing the following results: MAYOR Calvin F. Luper Asa Short 1,331 816 COUNCILMAN PLACE ONE P. M. IITexll Dodson 1,342 C. I. Falcone 760 COUNCILMAN PLACE TWO J. R. IIBuckll Hubbard 1,290 A. F. Stepp 888 COUNCILMAN PLACE THREE Harold B. Daley 1,314 Everett N. Hays 857 COUNCILMAN PLACE FOUR Dick Faram 2,107 COUNCILMAN PLACE FIVE J. F. IIJim" Cato 1,619 COUNCILMAN PLACE SIX J. B. Sandlin 1,265 W. G. Roberts 912 COUNCILMAN PLACE SEVEN Morris E. IIGenell Riddle 781 C. R. French 626 Fred Chester 720 The following candidates for the respective offices having received a majority number of votes are hereby declared elected to the respective offices during the term of two years and until the next duly constituted election to be held the first Tuesday in April, 1970: Mayor Councilman Place One Councilman Place Two Councilman Place Three Councilman Place Four Councilman Place Five Councilman Place Six Calvin F. Luper p. M. IITexll Dodson J. R. IIBuckll Hubbard Harold B. Daley Dick Faram J. F. "Jim II Cato J. B. Sandlin Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that this resolution be adopted as presented above. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. OATH OF OFFICE The oath of office for the position to which each candi- date was duly elected was administered by City Attorney, Marion L. Massey. INVOCATION The invocation for this city council meeting was given by Rev. James E. Bass, Minister of Richland Hills Baptist Church. SPECIAL ELECTION ORDINANCE NO. 182 was presented to the city council for consideration, which is an ordinance calling a special municipal election to be held within the corporate limits of the City of North Richland Hills on the 7th day of May, 1968, for the purpose of a run off election between Fred Chester and Morris E. Riddle for the office of councilman place 7, since neither candi- date received a majority in the previous election. The ordinance estab- lishes the designated polling places, names and designates the election officers and/or officials chosen to hold and conduct said election~ provides for the payment by the City of the expenses of holding said election~ pre- scribes the hours the polls will be open for the casting of ballots~ provides for absentee voting~ provides for the posting of notice of said election by the City Secretary, provides and prescribes the form of ballot to be used~ defines qualified ~oters for said election~ provides for the mak.ing and delivering of the returns of said election and for the del.i very of the stubs of ballots used in said election to the district clerk of Tarrant County, Texas~ provides for the canvassing of the returns by the City Council~ provides an effective date and a savings clause~ provides that such election shall be held and conducted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that Ordinance No. 182 be adopted as presented~ the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. VOTE OF THANKS Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, that the City Council express a vote of thanks to all of the election officials during the recent municipal election and bond issue election for their loyalty to the city and for the many tireless hours devoted to the completion of this tremendous task. This was the largest election ever held in the city and all the election officials have the sincere thanks of the City Council for a job well done. The motion carried unanimously. ANIMAL CONTROL COMPLAINT The City Council was presented a report from the Police Department relative to a complaint of Mrs. Edna Pearl Johnson as a result of the Animal Control Officer handling her dog. Mrs. Johnson elected not to appear before the City Council, but advised the Mayor she would ask her attorney to appear at a later date. As a result, Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that this item be tabled until the next regular City Council meeting for further investigation and the possibility of the attorney re- presenting Mrs. Johnson appearing. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PAYMENT TO GREELEY AND HANSEN A report on the invoice received from Greeley and Hansen as a result of the water study was submitted to the City Council by the City Manager, advising them that a partial payment has been made in the amount of $9,280.83 and final payment is now due in the amount of $17,546.11. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that this item be tabled for one more meeting so that he could make further investigation into these charges. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM PAYMENT City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, reported to the City Council that slurry seal work as approved by the City Council on August 28, 1967, has been completed, inspected and accepted by the Public Works Department. Invoice for payment to Dalworth Slurry Seal in the amount of $3,240.00 is in line for payment. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that payment to Dalworth Slurry Seal in the amount of $3,240.00 be approved and that a full report be presented to the City Council by the City's engineers concerning the use of catonic on this project. The motion carried by a ?ote of 7-0. BILLING FROM CITY ATTORNEY OF TAFT CASE Invoice has been received from City Attorney, Marion L. Massey, on the handling of Taft vs. City of North Richland Hills. The invoice is in the amount of $337.50 and in- cludes review of original petition, research, preparat.ion of defendant's answer, conference with attorney for defendant, research and dictation of trial brief and appearance in trial. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that this invoice be approved for payment. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. GASOLINE BIDS Gasoline bids have been taken by the City for one year on an estimated purchase of 25,000 gallons of ethyl gasoline and 7,000 gallons of regular gasoline. From bid tabulations Texaco submitted the low bid of 14.8 for regUlar. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, as an amendment that the bid be submitted to Texaco contingent upon suitable arrangements for use of pumps and all equip- ment at no cost to the City. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Council- man Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council approve and accept the bid of Texaco. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. MOWING BIDS Mowing bids for penalty mowing have been received by the City. Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the city council accept and approve the bid of Mr. William E. French of $5.90 per hour, equipment _ 800 Ford - 5 foot Mohawk Mower. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. POLICE VEHICLE BIDS Police vehicle bids have been received by the city and Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Chester that the City Council accept the bid of Hudiburg of $1,701.18 for the purchase of this vehicle as per speci- fications. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. As an amendment Council- man Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that power steering be added to this vehicle. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. AMENDMENT TO WATER CONTRACT 4947 CITY OF FORT WORTH MUNICIPALITY MAY BECOME PART OF THE TARRANT COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. ONE. The City of North Richland Hills and the areas furnished water service by the Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation has determined not to be a part of the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District Number 1 at this time but such City and areas are in no way precluded by this contract from becoming a part of the District at any time in the future. It is understood and agreed that this contract is made subject to the terms of the Cedar Creek project contract between Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 and the City of Fort Worth as it now exists or may hereafter be amended. If the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 is required to levy ad valorem taxes to support its Cedar Creek project or other additional raw supplies, the purchaser shall pay to the City of Fort Worth for water purchased under this contract an additional raw water charge on such basis as the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 and the City of Fort Worth shall determine to be ratable, considering the proportion of raw water sold by the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 for use outside the boundaries of said District and for use inside such boundaries. The additional raw water charge for water pruchased hereunder during the calendar year shall be reflected on the December bill from the City of Fort Worth to the purchaser and shall be paid with the December bill. The City of Fort Worth agrees to transmit such additional raw water pay- ment to the Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No.1. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the amend- ment to Contract 4947, Section 10, be approved by the City Council as outlined above. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt reported to the City Council of the resignation of the Chief of Police, Chester M. Lewis as of 5:00 p.m., April 5, 1968. Also, resignations were received from Lt. Robert A. Morris, Sgt. Olin E. Wooddall, Officer Edmund Kelly, Sgt. Wayne Stapp and Mrs. Bobbie J. McCorkle, Dispatcher. Sgt. Stapp has returned to duty today and Officer Kelly has asked for re-employment and is being considered. Sgt. Stapp has returned as Sgt. At the present time the five Police Reserve are not covered under the Workmen's Compensation carried by the City. The City Manager has asked for approval to place the reserve officers on the Ciyt payroll at the rate of $10.00 per month so they may be covered under Workmen's Compen~ sation. Also, he asked that the City Council approve the reimbursing on the reserve officers at the rate of $200.00 per man as a one time clothing allowance. Concilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, that the five volunteers be paid a $10.00 per month salary and an expenditure of $1,000.00 be provided for clothing allowance. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The City Manager presented a map to the City Council showing priority list of proposal of projects on certain streets and drainage under the recently approved $4,380,000 streets and incidental drainage bond program. The copy of this map is attached to the original minutes for permanent reference. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Sandl.in to accept the recommendation of the Consulting Engineers for Project 1, 2, 3 and 4, as presented by the City Manager. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Securing of Right of Way proposal - Knowlton, Ratliff and English asked that the city secure proposals from real estate firms regarding the securing of right of way for these projects. Their firm, if requested to handle this phase, would charge $12.50 per hour. The City Manger was instructed to secure the proposals from the real estate firms and report his findings to the City Council at the next meeting. A work session was scheduled for April 10, 1968, for the City Council to meet with Perry, Adams and Lewis, Inc. to review and consider a preliminary study of the water and sewer system problems and their proposal for arriving at a satisfactory solution. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be considered at this meeting, Councilman Faram moved, seonded by Councilman Sandlin, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ()~ ~:r-~' MAYOR CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ATTEs'r: c£~-/! ¡f2~ CTY F NORTH RICHLAND HILLS