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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1968-09-23 Minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION APPROVAL OF THE 1-1nmTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS HINUTES OF THE MEETIID OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, SEPrEMBER 23, 1968 The regular 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 Harold B. Daley 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 1. Massey Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Mayor Calvin F. Luper ~ecial Meetin~ - se~tember 3, 1968 : RICHT.A D OAK DRAINAGE PROJECT Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that these minutes be corrected to read that the City Cotmcil authorize advertising for drainage bids now and put in a temporary gravel road to serve Mr. Howard's property and at a later date the City Council ì~ll decide whether to put an asphalt road in or a bridge. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Regular Meeting - September 9, 1968 Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the minutes of this meeting be approved as submitted, with the correction properly made as shown above. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0, with Councilman Sandlin abstaining due to absence from this meeting. Special Meeting - September 10, 1968 Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that the minutes of this meeting be approved as subm:i..tted. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0, with Councilmen Sandlin and Faram abstaining due to absence. PUBLIC HF...ARING 1968-69 Operating Budget Mayor Luper declared the City Council in Public Hearing and invited all persons in attendance to appear before the City Council to speak in favor of or against the Proposed 1968-69 Operating Budget. Mr. R. E. Falls, 3708 Denton Highway, appeared before the City Council to speak against the Budget since he does not feel he is receiving proper service from the city in his area. Mr. Falls was asked to contact the City Manager for an appointment to discuss his problems and a full report to be subnrl.tted to the City Council. There being no further citizens to appear, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 222 Approving and Adopting the 1968-69 Operating Budget Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that Ordinance No. 222 be adopted and approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ORDINANCE NO. 221 TAX LEVY AND ASS1:ï:SS:ME1IJT ORDINANCE Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that thÜ5 ordinance be approved ì~th Section 1 being corrected to read as folloÌ'JS: "There is hereby levied ,--md there shall be collected as provided by law, an annual direct special ad valorem tax for the year 1968-69, for General Ftmd operations or ninety cents (0.90) on every One Hundre d Dollar ($100.00) valuation, being 55% of the appraised evaluation on all property', real, personal and mixed, situated in the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, on the first day of January A.D., 1968, Hable under the law to t,,'3.xation and not exempt therefrom by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas." The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ~H~~HRRHH~ ADDED I'm·'! TO AGENDA Councilman Faram asked permission to add an item to the City Council agenda relative to Occupancy Tax on Apartments. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that this item be added to this City Council meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 4-3; Councilmen Hubbard, Faram, Cato and Riddle voting yes; Councilmen Dodson, Daley and Sandlin voting no. Councilman Faram asked that the City Council give consideration to the idea of instructing the City Attorney to research and investigate the legality of levying an occupancy tax on apartment dwellers within the corporate limits of the City of North Richland Hills. CouncilmEn Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Attorney be instructed and authorized to research and render an opinion to the City upon the legality of leVYing an occupancy tax on apartment dwellers. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Sandlin voting no. PLANNING AND ZONIID Ordinance No. 215 - Second Reading PZ 68-24 Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the City Council follow the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and deny approval of this zoning case on second reading. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. 216 - Second Reading PZ 68-25 Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council adopt and approve Ordinance No. 216 on second reading. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. 217 - Second Reading PZ 68-27 Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the City Council adopt and approve Ordinance No. 217 on second reading. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. 218 - Second Reading PZ 68-28 Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 218, Case PZ 68-28 on second reading, including Exhibit B providing for Major Thoroughfare widening of 6.22 acres. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Ordinance No. 219 - Second Reading PZ 68-29 Councilma.n Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 219, Case PZ 68-29 on second reading, including Exhibit B providing for Major Thoroughfare widening of 6.22 acres. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2; Councilmen Dodson, Hubbard, Daley, Faram and Sandlin voting yes and Councilmen Cato and Riddle voting no. CITIZEN PRESENTATION Mrs. Irene Ballard Mrs. Ballard appeared before the City Council asking that they issue her a building permit to construct a residence on her property at Smithfield which is in violation of the Subdivision Regulations. Upon presentation of her facts Councilman Doòson moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that this item be tabled with the City Manager being instructed to work out a formal presentation on this item, including coordination with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Mr. James Luttrell City Realty Company Mr. Luttrell is the owner of the undeveloped portion of 'Emerald Hills and appeared asking City Council permissi.on to eliminate installation of two drainage pipes in previously designated areas of this subdivision. Consulting Engineer, Ratliff, informed the City Council that in his opinion these plans should be followed as he recommended. Councilman Riddle moved, seconded by Councilrmm Cato, that the City Council follo1,-! the recommendation of the Consulting Engineer. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. INVOICE lIJEA VER CONSTRUCTION CONP A}JY 3-302 City of North Richlanò Hills Estimate No.1, Drainage Contract This invoice was presented to the City Council through the City Engineers, Knm,rlton-Ratliff-English, with their recommendation that it be approved for payment. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council approve this invoice, estimate number one, job no. 3-302, CIP - Contract No. 2 - Drainage Improvements - in the amount of $35,510.74. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CONSIDERATION OF VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS BANK LOAN DOUGLAS LANE 1fIA TER SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE VEHICLE Specifications were presented by the City Manager for consideration of purchase of a 1969 Police vehicle. After review, Cmmcilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Dodso~ that the City Council authorize the advertising for bids for purchase of a police vehicle according to the specifications subnitted, specifications being minimum and the equivalent engine specifications for Ford and Plymouth to be acceptable. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2; Councilmen Dodson, Daley, Faram, Cato and Sandlin voting yes; Councilmen Hubbard and Riddle voting no. SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE CAR Specifications were presented by the City Hanager for consideration of purchase of a 1969 vehicle to be known as an Executive Car. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council authorize the advertising for bids for purchase of an executive car with specifications as presented, with the exception of the elimination of white sidewall tires, wheel covers and top line series. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the motion be amended to include lOO level or four ply tires. Upon a vote on the amendment the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Upon a call for a vote on the original motion, the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, asked the City Council for approval to negotiate a loan with the Northeast National Bank in the amount of $16,899.00 to finance the water system installation on Douglas Lane. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to authorize the necessary approval for preparation and presentation to the City Council of a Resolution to cover the financing of this project. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CITY }f..ANAGER' S REPORT City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, advised the City Council of the status of the negotiation of right of way on Rufe Snow Drive and asked Mr. Ben Shilcutt to appear before the City Council expressing his reasoning on his property. Mr. Shilcutt informed the City Council he had attempted to secure bids from four nurseries relative to replacement of his trees and shrubs. The only bid he was successful in receiving was from Sam Ming in the amount of $1,064.00. Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council authorize the City Manager to accept the low bid of $1,06h.OO for improvements on the property in the name of Mary Catherine Shilcutt, along with the 7¢ per foot bid on the land. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. ADJOURNHENT There being no further items on the agenda to be considered, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Sa.ndlin, that the City Council meeting be adjourned. ~~~~~¿ ~~ . ATTEST: ~./ H~9f!~Ø'__ I '-' CRETA