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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1968-07-08 Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS 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, JULY 8, 1968 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tern J. R. Hubbard. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern Councilmen: J. R. Hubbard P. M. Dodson Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin M. E. Riddle STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt City Attorney, Marion L. Massey City Secretary, Evalyn R. Reed Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff Consulting Engineer, Don Edmonds ABSENT: Mayor Calvin F. Luper Councilman Harold B. Daley The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Councilman Dick Faram. Regular Meeting - June 24, 1968 Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that the minutes of this meeting be approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Special Meeting - July 1, 1968 Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the minutes of this special meeting be approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0, with Councilman Faram abstaining due to absence from this meeting. 1. Mr. Jerry Walker, St. Paul Presbyterian Church Mr. Walker appeared before the City Council asking for a determination on the request of his church board that favorable consideration be given to applying the residential rate, or lesser rate, to all churches on the assessment pro- gram under the bond program. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that since this church property is presently zoned residential and the usage of the property is compatible with residentially zoned property that the St. Paul Presbyterian Church be assessed at the residential rate of $2.50 under the bond program. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. The City Council further instructed the City Manager to prepare an ordinance relating to this type property and submit it to the City Council for consideration. CONSIDERATION OF INSPECTOR FOR S'lREET PROJECTS CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH KELLER RURAL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM COMPUTER SERVICE, INC., FOR TAX BILLING CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 195 2. ROYALTY PROPERTIES, INC., DALLAS, TEXAS RE: VERA CRUZE APARTMENTS, MAPLEWOOD AVENUE Mr. Jack Wilson of Royalty Properties, Inc., and Mr. Frank Campbell of Campbell Bros., Inc., appeared before the City Council relating to the quality of apartments being con- structed on Maplewood Avenue. There was lengthy explanation and discussion concerning quality and type of materials being used on the exterior of these apartments. After recess the City Council instructed Mr. Campbell to stucco one end of one building to cover all phases of the stucco process and to advise the city manager when this process would be ready for the City Council to inspect. After this has been accomplished the matter will be placed on the City Council agenda for a formal decision on this project. Upon the reconnnendation of the City Engineer, the City Manager advised the City Council it would be necessary that the City employ a full time inspector for the street and drainage projects if they desire full time inspection on these projects. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the selection of an inspector to cover the street and drainage projects under the bond program. After additional review of this need, Councilman Dodson withdrew his motion as outlined above and Councilman Faram withdrew his second of the motion. Additionally Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram that the City Engineer be instructed to secure and furnish the necessary inspector to furnish full time inspection of the street and drainage projects covered under the Capital Improvements Program. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the contract be approved as submitted between the City of North Richland Hills and Keller Rural Water Supply Corporation. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. The formal proposal of Computer Service, Inc., was presented to the City Council concerning tax billing for the City. Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council approve the proposal from Computer Services, Inc., for the purpose of tax billing for the City of North Richland Hills, as outlined in a letter dated June 11, 1968, addressed to Mrs. Evalyn R. Reed of the City of North Rich- land Hills and signed by Mr. L. T. Thomas, Account Repre- sentative of Computer Services, Inc., the original of which is attached to these original minutes for permanent record. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that Volume I of the Subdivision Ordinance No. 195, of the City of North Richland Hills be approved and the emergency clause be added to the ordinance and the correction on page 22 be changed to read, Section 1-01, D-3, page 7. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIONS Carl A. Water, Parcel #9 3909 Rufe Snow Drive This is connnercial property and the standard offer of 10¢ a square foot was made for the land, plus consideration for improvements. The counteroffer of Mr. Water was $500.00 for all land and improvements, which the Consulting Engineer, Don Edmonds and the City Manager feel is high. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council accept the reconnnendation of the City Manager and make a counteroffer to Mr. Waters of $350.00. If this offer is not accepted the City staff is instructed to proceed with condemnation. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 1. 2. Floyd E. Peavler, Parcel #28 Rufe Snow Drive The Consulting Engineer and City Manager reconmend approval of $300.00 total as follows: $115.00 fence relocation; $120.00 for shrubs and $65.00 for land. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to approve the re- connnendation of the Consulting Engineer and City Manager and approve $300.00 right of way acquisition for this parcel. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 3. C. J. Kinman Property on Harwood Road Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council accept the offer of Mr. Kinman of $1,815.20 for right of way and fence relocation covering his property on Harwood Road. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. The City Council instructed the City Manager to send a letter to Mr. Kinman, after it being approved by the City Attorney, advising Mr. Kinman that the City would not require that he pay assessment for that portion of his property which might wind up in a drainage easement or in front of a drainage easement. ADDED ITEM TO AGENDA Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council add Mr. James F. Parker to this agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Mr. James F. Parker, 3616 Winifred Drive, AX2-0562, appeared before the City Council representing his mother Mrs. Parker who owns property on Rufe Snow Drive. Mrs. Parker has been contacted by our Consulting Engineer regarding right of way for improvement of Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Parker was asking for a clarification of the City's intent on this program and was advised that the City Attorney and City Manager would meet with him and explain the program in detail. Mrs. Wilson, located at Tabor Drive and Rufe Snow Drive, has contacted the City Manager in regard to a fence located with- in the easement on her property. The City Council instructed the City Manager to secure a legal opinion from the City Attorney on the relocation of this fence and to present it to the City Council for consideration. STATEMENT FROM CONSULTOO ENGINEER The City has received a statement English as follows: June, 1968 Design Phase: Contract 2s - 7.5% x $89,246.28 Contract 2d - 6.5% x $124,438.50 Credit for Portion of Preliminary: ~13 ~84. 70 ,3 ,000.00 x $11,000.00 Amount Due from Knowlton-Ratliff- $6,693.47 $8,088.50 $( 536.58) $14,245.39 Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that this statement be approved by the City Council and placed in line for payment when bond funds are received. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. ENGINEEROO PLANS Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff, presented con- struction plans for Harwood Road and Rufe Snow Drive to the City Council asking for approval of plans and author- ization to receive bids on these projects. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle that the City Council accept and approve plans and specifications on Harwood Road and Rufe Snow Drive and authorize the City Engineer to receive bids on the projects. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. CITY MANAGER t S REPORT The City Manager asked that the street report be delayed to the Special City Council meeting called for July 15,1968. L-. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items on the agenda, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. ~yœ~ CITY F NORTH RICHLAND HILLS