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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1968-05-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH- LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, MAY 13. 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 STAFF: City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt City Secretary, Evalyn R. Reed City Attorney, Marion L. Massey Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff INVOCATION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Mayor Calvin F. Luper. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS Reqular City Council Meetinq of April 22. 1968 Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the minutes of this City Council meeting be approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Special City Council Meetinq of May 2. 1968 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the minutes of this Special City Council meeting be approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2, with Councilmen Faram and Daley abstaining due to absence from this meeting. CANVASS OF RUN OFF ELECTION Mayor Luper read a Resolution to the City Council declaring the results of the Special Election held on May 7, 1968, for election of a candidate for Councilman Place 7. The results of this election were as follows: Morris E. Riddle Fred Chester 268 247 Whereas, after a full and complete canvass thereof, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that Morris E. Riddle, having received a majority number of votes in said run-off election, be, and he is hereby, declared elected as City Councilman Place 7 for and during the term of two years and until the next duly constituted election held in said City, being the first Tuesday in April, 1970. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that this Resolution be approved and Morris E. Riddle be duly declared elected as Councilman Place 7. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. OATH OF OFFICE City Attorney Marion L. Massey administered the oath of office to Morris E. Riddle and officially declared him elected and seated as Councilman Place 7 for a period of two years. ELECTION OF MA YOR PRO TEM Mayor Luper opened nominations for the election of Mayor Pro Tern for the two year term of office of this City Council. Nominations were as follows: Councilman Faram nominated Councilman J. R. Hubbard for Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Sandlin nominated Councilman Harold Daley for Mayor Pro Tern There being no further nominations for this office, nominations were closed. The vote was as follows: Councilman J. R. Hubbard Councilman Harold Daley 3 2 As a result, Councilman J. R. Hubbard was duly elected Mayor Pro Tern. RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES .Mayor Luper presented Certificate of Service to Mr. Marlin Miller in recognition of four years of faithful service to the City of North Richland Hills as Fire Marshall. Mr. R. C. Haltom 4100 Denton Highway, appeared before the City Council as spokesman for the Land Owners Tax Payers Association advising the council that members of this association was requesting the council to review and con- sider the recent increase in appraisal evaluation of Property they own in the City of North Richland Hills Also protesting the increase were Mr. F. L. Vollentine, Rufe Snow Drive and Mr. Joe Drummond, representing Clarence Jones Estate. These represent- atives were advised to make application to appear before the Board of Equali- zation as provided for in the City Charter. REPRESENTATIVES OF LAND OWNERS TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION ELECTRICAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS The City Manager asked the Council to establish an elect- rical board for the City of North Richland Hills in compliance with Electrical Ordinance No. 49, Page 24, Section 11 as follows: Electrical Engineer: Inspector: Chief Inspector: Master Electrician: Fred Chester J. M. West C. R. Ballenger Floy Jones After review and consideration Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that this matter be tabled for further study, review and investiga- tion. The motion carried by a vote of 4-3; Councilmen Hubbard, Faram, Cato and Riddle voting yes; Councilmen Dodson, Daley and Sandlin voting no. DETERMINING PAYING AGENT FOR REVENUE BONDS Mr. Frank Medanich, First Southwest Corporation, advised the City Council, they are now ready to declare a paying agent for the revenue bonds. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that Northeast National Bank be declared paying agent with the Fort Worth National Bank as correspondent agent for the revenue bonds for the City of North Richland Hills. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the revenue bonds be callable after 15 years~ up to 20 years to be callable at par value. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Mr. Medanich suggested to the Council, since we are new to the bond market, that the City be reviewed and rated by D. W. Moody and Standard and Poer. There is no charge for the D. W. Moody review and rating, however, the Standard and Poer review and rating charge will be from $500.00 to $750.00. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City also engage in the Standard and Poer review and rating of the City of North Richland Hills as suggested by Mr. Medanich. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Riddle voting no. Mr. Medanich suggested June 4, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. be approved as the date for the bid opening of revenue bonds. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to authorize June 3, 1968, 7:30 p.m. as the official date for the opening of revenue bond bids. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. APPOINTMENT OF CORPORATION COURT CLERK Ordinance No. 185 provides for the appointment of Ronnie C. Vaughn as Clerk of the Corporation Court. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that this ordinance be approved as presented, providing for the appointment of Ronnie C. Vaughn as Clerk of the Corporation Court. The motion carried by vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. 184 was presented to the City Council amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 79, which reads as follows: liThe office of Fire Marshall, be and is hereby created. Such office shall be filled by appointment by the Fire Chief, by and with the consent of the City Manager. The said Fire Marshall shall be properly qualified for the duties of his office and shall be removed only for a cause. He shall receive such salary, and same be payable, as the City Council may decide, as full compensation for his services. II FIRE MARSHALL ORDINANCE Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that this item be tabled for further study and investigation. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. RICHLAND PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION Mr. Harold Warthoe, Executive Secretary of the Richland Plaza Merchants Association, appeared before the City Council asking that the Richland Plaza Merchants Associ- ation be allowed to use the services of Haley's Waste D.isposal and that the City Council consider the granting of franchise and contract to Haley's Waste Disposal for this purpose. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to study commercial rates now in effect in the City of North Richland Hills and report their findings and recommendations to the City Council before any further action is taken on this request. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Counèilman Hubbard abstaining. As a result Mayor Luper appointed the following study committee: INVOICE FROM LAND PLANNING, INC. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO SECURE RIGHT OF WAY FUNDS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Counc.i lman Cato Councilman Faram Councilman Daley The City has received final invoice from Land Planning, Inc~ for the Comprehensive Planning Contract indicating a balance due from the City of $4,850.00. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, to table action on this invoice presented by Land Planning, Inc. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Counc.ilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the Northeast National Bank in our City for any funds necessary for acquisition of right of way under the bond program, not to exceed $5,000.00. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Studv of Street Department and problems Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that this item be added to the agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, recommended appointment of a committee to review, study and on-site inspect the various street problems within the city. As a result the committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, May 20, 1968, at 5:00 p.m. to include all members of the City Council, members of the Mayor's Advisory Council, City Engineer, City Manager and Public Works Director. A report of findings will be presented at the next city council meeting. Chief of Police A decision has not been reached on the selection of a Chief of Police, how- ever, due to recent testing it is anticipated that a decision can be announced on Tuesday, May 14, 1968. Keller Rural Water Supply Corporation Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that this item be incluåedon the agenda. The Motion carried by a vote of 7-0. City manager, Stephen K. Shutt and City Engineer, William R. Ratliff recently attended a Board Meeting with the Keller Rural Water Supply Corporation and as a result the city has received confirmation from them that they are in a position to serve a maximum of thirty customers at the point of delivery discussed (Bursey Road and Green Valley Estates) for a period of two years and the City is a commercial user. As a result Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to authorize the City Manager to proceed as quickly as possible to arrive at cost figures and all necessary items involved to furnish water to this area under this plan and return to the city council with a full report as soon as possible so that a decision may be reached. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. APPOINTMENTS It being necessary for new appointments to the Mid Cities Advisory Council and the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Council- man Daley, that these items be added to the agenda. Mayor Luper submitted that Councilman Far8l.m and Councilman Hubbard be appointed as official city representatives to the Mid Cities Advisory Council. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that these appointments be approved. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2, with Councilmen Hubbard and Faram abstaining. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that Mayor Calvin F. Luper be appointed by the City Council as the official voting repre- sentative to the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the City Council agenda for consideration, Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Counc.ilman Cato, that this City Council meeting be adjourned. ¿JtZ/~ ~~~ MAYOR CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ATTEST: ~~~<~ C 'l'¥ SEC RY CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS