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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1968-06-10 Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS CONSULTING ENGINEER 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, JUNE 10, 1968 - 7:30 P.M. The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Calvin F. Luper. PRESENT: Mayor Councilmen: Calvin F. Luper P. M. Dodson J. R. Hubbard Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin M. E. Riddle STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt City Secretary, Evalyn R. Reed City Attorney, Marion L. Massey Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff Financial Advisor, Frank Medanich ABSENT: Councilman Harold B. Daley The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Mayor Calvin F. Luper. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MAY 27, 1968 Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard that the minutes of the meeting of May 27, 1968, be approved with the following correction: Accessory Building Ordinance The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Upon the vote on the original motion, as amended, the motion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Riddle voting no. With the necessary correction duly reflected, the motion to approve the minutes carried by a vote of 6-0. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 3, 1968 Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 3, 1968, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR RUFE SNOW DRIVE Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff, presented a preliminary plan, which was a schematic plan, for Rufe CONSULTING ENGINEER CITIZEN PRESENTATION PLANNING AND ZONING Snow Drive for the City Council's perusal. This plan was reviewed by the City Council, however, at this time, there was no need for formal action by the council. UTILITY ADJUSTMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff, informed the Council his firm would arrange for the adjustment and replacement of water lines on Contract No. 2 of the street and drainage improvement project. As far as the engineering costs for this work it would be on the same basis as the right of way preparation and surveys. The estimated cost of the project would be $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 for labor with the city furnishing the materials and the labor to be on an hourly basis. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council authorize the Consulting Engineer to negotiate a force account agreement for these improvements with the city furnishing the materials and the labor for this project not to exceed $2,000.00. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Mr. Ronald Ellis, 3739 Charles Street Re: Draina e Problem - On x Drive North Mr. E lS appeare be ore t e Clty Councl an presented a petition to the City Council reading as follows: "We, the undersigned, all being residents of the Richland Hills West Addition to the City of North Richland, Texas, do hereby respectfully request that the City of North Rich- land Hills, Texas, and or Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation, either separately or jointly be directed as a result of this petition to do whatever is necessarx as soon as ossible to eliminate the undue health hazar t at as ~reval e or sometlme ue to a sewer maln over- flowin~ wlth human waste and other undesirable matter in- to sma I draina e ditch after each rain which runs t roug our property. T e orlglna petltlon, containlng 28 signatures is attached to these original minutes for permanent record.) After considerable discussion by the Council, Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City representatives to the Board of Directors of Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation be directed to seek the Tarrant County Water Supply Corp- oration Directors to discuss this item in detail and seek a solution for correction from them at their next regularly scheduled Board Meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PS 68-1 Mrs. Beulah Bailes Brown Vacate - Planning and Zoning recommends a~!roval Councilman Faram moved, seconded by CounCl man Cato, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopt Ordinance No. 188 indi- cating approval of this case. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. PZ 68-4 Mrs. Beulah Bailes Brown Rezone from Agriculture to MF - Planning and Zoning recom- mends approval Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopt Ordinance No. 189, indicating approval of this case. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2, with Councilmen Dodson, Hubbard, Sandlin and Riddle voting yes and Councilmen Faram and Cato voting no. PZ 68-5 Mrs. Beulah Bailes Brown Rezone from Agriculture to Commercial - Planning and Zonin~ recommends approval from A~riculture to Local Retail Councllman Hubbard moved, seconde by Councilman Dodson, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopt Ordinance No. 190 indicating approval of this Planning and Zoning case as re- commended. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2, with Councilman Dodson, Hubbard, Sandlin and Riddle voting yes and Councilman Faram and Cato voting no. PZ 68-9 Marvin Browder Rezone from Local Retail to Commercial - Planning and Zoning recommends approval Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopt Ordinance No. 191 indicating approval of this Planning and Zoning Commission as recommended. The vote was as follows: Councilmen Dodson, Sandlin and Hubbard voting yes; and Councilmen Cato, Riddle and Faram voting no. This vote resulting in a tie, Mayor Calvin F. Luper voted yes on the motion, therefore, making the motion carry by a vote of 4-3. PZ 68-3 McClennahan and Folsom Rezone from Residential to Local Retail - Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval Upon presentation of this case the following citizens appeared before the City Council asking for denial of approval of this case: Mr. Sheldon Anisman, Attorney representing residents of Woodcrest Addition Mr. Charles Hager, 4832 Wedgview Drive Mr. C. F. Goddard, 4812 Weyland Mr. James E. Owen, 4800 Wedgview Drive Mrs. Bill Koerner, 4917 Weyland Mr. J. D. Sanders, 4820 Wedgview Drive Mr. Joe Geary, Attorney, representing McClennahan and Folsom, appeared and asked the City Council for consid- eration and approval of this case as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. CITIZEN PRESENTATION FINANCIAL ADVISOR Considerable discussion resulted concerning this case and as a result Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that this case be postponed to allow the City Council to have a work session on this case to assemble and review all the facts in the case and secure legal advice if necessary and the item shall appear on the City Council agenda of June 24, 1968. The vote on the motion was as follows: Councilmen Dodson, Hubbard and Sandlin voting yes; Councilmen Faram, Cato and Riddle voting no. The vote resulting in a tie of 3-3, Mayor Calvin F. Luper voted yes, therefore, the motion to postpone carried by a vote of 4-3. PZ 68-7 Henry H. Dickerson, Jr. Rezone from Agriculture Planning and Zoning Commission recommends a CounCl man u ar move , secon e y ounCl man Sandlin, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopt Ordinance No. 193 indicating approval of this Planning and Zoning case as recommended. The motion carried by a vote of 4-2, with Councilmen Dodson, Hubbard, Sandlin and Riddle voting yes and Councilmen Faram and Cato voting no. PZ 68-8 Henry H. Dickerson, Jr. Rezone from Agriculture to Commercial - Planning and Zonin Commission recommends a roval to Local Retail Councl man an In move , secon e by CounCl man Cato, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopt Ordinance No. 192 indicating approval of this Planning and Zoning case. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. Mr. D. E. Chilcoat, 4728 Mackey Drive Mr. Chilcoat had asked to be placed on this City Council, however, he was not present, therefore, no action could be taken on this item. Mr. Frank Medanich of the First Southwest Company, Dallas, Texas, appeared before the City Council presenting a pro- posed contract for the City of North Richland Hills in the contemplated acquisition of all, or part, of certain water and sewer properties now owned and operated by the Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation. A copy of this proposed contract is attached to these original minutes for permanent record. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council authorize the First Southwest Company to proceed with this project as outlined in this document and that the Mayor and City Secretary be authorized to execute the contract as pre- sented. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. FIRE MARSHALL ORDINANCE NO. 184 REFUSE SERVICE COMMITTEE REPORT CITY MANAGER'S REPORT RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that this item be tabled for further study. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. This committee comprised of Councilmen Dick Faram, Harold B. Daley and J. F. Cato has not had an oppor- tunity to meet on this matter, therefore, the item was tabled until a report can be submitted. POLICE VEHICLE City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, informed the City Council he feels it is necessary that the City purchase an addi- tional new police vehicle and trade in the present Unit 143. This action is necessary due to the amount of mileage, 118,000 on the present vehicle, the adverse condition of the vehicle and the enormous amount of repair expense necessary. After due consideration Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council authorize the addition of a police vehicle, specifications and bid previously approved, based upon the same cost factor to the City. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. The City Manager advised the City Council that a complete review of the present budget is being conducted and a re- port of budget adjustments will be prepared and presented to the City Council within the next two weeks. City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, presented a report on Right of Way Acquisition to the City Council for action as follows: (1) Location: Ken Michael-Winnell Way Storm Sewer Owner: Arcon, Inc.; Shannon Properties, Inc.; and Clint Smith Standard Offer $1,059.00 accepted by owner Special Conditions upon acceptance: No installation of any kind in easement above ground. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, for approval by the City Council as recommended by the City Manager. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. (2) Location: Parcel #13 - 4019 Rufe Snow Drive Owner: R. D. Killingsworth Standard Offer: $7.88 - accepted by owner Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, for approval by the City Council as recommended by the City Manager. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. (3) Location: Parcel #12 - Rufe Snow Drive - legal description as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of a tract con- veyed to Marvin A. Brown, et ux, Mary L. Brown, as ADJOURNMENT recorded in Volume 4553, Page 580, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas; said point being in the existing West R.O.W. line of Rufe Snow Drive and being 32.9 feet West of center line of Rufe Snow Improvement Project; THENCE West, 1.1 feet to a point; THENCE North 75.0 feet to a point; THENCE East, 0.9 feet to a point in said west R.O.W. line of Rufe Snow Drive and being 33.1 feet West of center line of Rufe Snow Improvement Project; THENCE South, 75.0 feet to the place of beginning. Standard Offer: $7.50 - accepted by owner Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, for approval by the City Council as recommended by the City Manager. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. (4) Location: Parcel #10 - Rufe Snow Drive - legal description as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of a tract con- veyed to City of North Richland Hills, as recorded in Volume 3766, Page 494, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas; said point being in the existing West R.O.W. line of Rufe Snow Drive and being 30.5 feet West of center line of Rufe Snow Improvement Project; THENCE West 3.5 feet to a point; THENCE North 149.5 feet to a point; THENCE East 2.7 feet to a point in said West R.O.W. line of Rufe Snow Drive and being 31.3 feet West of center line of Rufe Snow Improvement Project; THENCE South, 149.5 feet to the place of beginning. Standard Offer: None (Owned by City) Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council authorize the execution of this document by the Mayor for this right of way acquisition necessary under the street and drainage improvement pro- ject. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. There being no further items on the Cato moved, seconded by Councilman City Council meeting be adjourned. by a vote of 6-0. agenda, Councilman Faram, that this The motion carried (ì~~~ MAYOR CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ~ HILLS