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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1968-11-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEE'l'Im OF THE CI'l'Y COUNCIL OF . THE CI'l'Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CI'l'Y HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, H>NDAY, mvEMBER 25, 1968 -7:30 P.M. The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Calvin F. Luper at 7: 30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor: Councilmen: .~^.'" -- CALL '1'0 ORDER. ROLL CALL STAFF PRESENT: ABS»JT : Calvin F. Luper P. M. Dodson J. R. Hubbard Harold B. Daley Dick Faram J. F. Cato Morris E. Riddle : t City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt City Secretary, Evalyn R. Reed City Attorney, Dennis Morrow (appointment to be considered at this meeting) Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff Councilman J. B. Sandlin INVOCATION The invocation at this City Council meeting was given by Mayor Calvin F. Luper APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETImS Regular œetinp: of the City Council October 14, 1968 Councilman Dodson noted that the minutes of this meeting, relating to the vote of Ordinance No. 214, PZ 68-23, would indicate a tie vote, however, this should be reflected to reveal that a 3/4 majority vote is required for passage due to the presentation of a petition. . Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle , that the minutes of this œeting be approved with the correction as outlined above. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. Special meeting of the City Council October 29, 1968 Councilman Hubbard mved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that the minutes of this special meeting of the City Council be approved as submitted. The mtion carried by a vote of 5-0, with Councilman Cato abstaining due to absence from this œeting. \ . APPOINTMENT CI'l'Y ATTORNEY Mayor Luper presented the appointment of Mr. Dennis Morrow, Attorney, to the City Council for their consideration and approval as City Attorney for the City of North Richland Hills, at a mnthly retainer of $250.00. Councilman Dodson mved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve the appointœnt of Mr. Dennis Morrow as City Attorney for the City of North Richland Hills at a retainer of $250.00 per mnth. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. CI'l'Y MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, presented progress reports to the City Council relative to the Police Department. He informed the City Council of the resignation of former Detective Wells and his replace- ment has been appointed as former Sgt. R. E. Davis. Mr. Shutt informed the City Council that the City has been notified of and invited to a Town Hall Meeting at the City of River Oaks to be held on December 9, 1968, concerning City Sales Tax. Mr. Shutt, City Manager, again presented Mrs. Irene Ballard's application for building permit to the City Council. After discussion, Mayor Luper instructed the City Manager to place this item on the next regular City Council agenda. PLANNING AND ZONING Ordinance No. 224 - Second Reading - PZ 68-32 DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Councilman Daley mved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 224, PZ 68-32, as presented on second reading. The mtion carried by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Dodson, Hubbard, Daley and Faram voting yes; Councilmen Cato and Riddle voting no. Ordinance No. 227 - Second Reading - PZ 68-2 DYNAMIC DEVEIDPMENT CORPORATION Councilman Dodson JOOved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 227, PZ 68-2, as presented on second reading. The mtion carried by a vote of 5-1; Counciltœn Dodson, Hubbard, Daley, Far8Dl and Cato voting yes; Councilman Riddle voting no. \ Ordinance No. 225 - Second Reading - PZ 68-31 C. J. KINMAN Councilman Dodson JOOved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve Ordinance No. 225, PZ 68-31, as presented on second reading. The mtion carried by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Dodson, Hubbard, Daley and Faram voting yes; Councilmen Cato and Riddle voting no. Ordinance No. 226 - Second Reading - PZ 68-30 E. L. BAKER, JR. Councilman Hubbard JOOved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council deny approval of Ordinance No. 226, PZ 68-30, upon second reading. The mtion carried by a vote of 4-2; Councilmen Hubbard, Faram, Cato and Riddle voting yes; Counciltœn Daley and Dodson voting no. Ordinance No. 230 - First Reading - PZ 68-36 L. L. Chapman Mr. L. L. Chapman appeared before the City Council to present his request for re-zoning. Arter discussion, Councilman Hubbard mved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Comndssion on first reading and adopt Ordinance No. 230. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. Ordinance No. 231 - First Reading - PZ 68-37 North Richland Hills Development Corporation The Planning and Zoning CoJlD'lIission recommends denial of this zoning request. A representative of the Corporation requesting this zoning was not present for appeal to the City Council, therefore, no action was taken by the City Council and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for denial is valid. Ordinance No. 232 - First Reading - PZ 68-38 R. W. Anderson Mr. R. W. Anderson, owner of R. W. Anderson Furniture Company, Harnonson Road, appeared before the City Council to inform them he has been operating this business at this location for approximately 14 years and now finds a need for adding 2,000 square feet to the building. Mr. Anderson was not aware his property was not zoned for this until he applied for a building permit and made application for zoning at that t:iJœ. \__~_______ n --- ORDINANCE NO. 228 ORDINANCE NO. 229 Mr. Anderson assured the City Council that the add-on will conform to all city specifications. Mr. Martynuik, 3615 Rogene, also informed the City Council that he is in favor of this zonig request. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and adopt Ordinance No. 232 on first reading. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. An ordinance determining the necessity for and ordering and providing for the improvement of a portion of Rufe Snow Drive from Hip;hway 121 to Loop 820 The City Council reviewed this ordinance, which consists of the following: AN ORDINANCE DETERMINIID THE NECESSI'l'Y FOR AND ORDERIm AND PROVIDIm FOR THE IMPROVEMEm' OF A PORTION OF Rum SNOW DRIVE FROM HIGHWAY 121 '1'0 LOOP 820, IN THE CI'l'Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; LE'l'TING CONTRACT TO TEXAS BITHULITHIC, INC. AND E. H. SHAW, FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZIm ITS EXECUTION; MAKIm APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PATIID THE INDEgl'El1rŒSS THEREBY INCURRED; MAKIm PRO- VISIONS FOR THE LEVYING OF ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPmTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREFORE FOR A PART OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR METHODS OF PAYMENT; PROVIDIID FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; DIRECTING THE CI'l'Y ENGINEER TO PREPARE ESTIMATES OF COST; DIRECTIm THE CI'l'Y SECRETARY '1'0 FILE A NOTICE OF THE AOOPl'ION OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; DECLARIm THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDImS RELATIVE TO SAID S'l'REE'l' IMPROVEMENTS ARE AND SHALL BE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE l105b OF VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES; DIRECTING THE CI'l'Y SECRETARY '1'0 ENGROSS AND mm0LL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPIIID THE CAPl'ION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE BOOK OF THE CI'l'Y COUNCIL AND BY FIUID THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORD OF THIS CI'l'Y; AND PROVIDIm AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve and adopt Ordinance No. 228 with the correction of the spelling of the name of John Carishner, et ux, be amended correctly as JOHN CARICHNm, ET UX. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0. An ordinance approving and adopting estimates of the cost of improvements and of aJOOunts to be assessed for improvements on a portion of Rure Snow from Highway 121 to Loop 820 The City Council reviewed this ordinance, which consists of the following: ~/) I. C. Deal Investments November 20. 1968 Mr. Stephen K. Shutt Ci ty Manager North Richland Hills, Texas RE: Sewer service for 33.07 acre apartment development by I. C. Deal Inves tments. Dear Mr. Shutt: This is to advise you of our desire to appear before the City Council of North Richland Hills. Texas, on November 25, 1968. to request approval of an alternate sewer service proposal which has been prepared by our consulting engineer. Walter A. Elliott, Jr. It is our understanding that water and sewer service is normally provided within the city of North Richland Hills by Tarrant County Water Supply Corpora- tion. Upon our initial contact with Mr. Allen Bronstad, manager of said cor- poration. we were advised that mains serving the subject site were overloaded. At that time we employed Walter A. Elliott. Jr.. consulting engineer, to make a study of alternate ways to handle the sewage load f~om our development. Mr. Elliott had made informal inquiries and engineering studies regarding the possibility of utilizing existing facilities of the Hurst Sewer System. This study had disclosed that our development can be served by the Hurst System through the installation of a lift station and forced-main. which would be installed. maintained and operated at our expense. We. therefore. request approval of this alternate proposal so that we may proceed with same in the event we cannot be served by Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation. We have this date. requested that Mr. Bronstad advise us of Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation's position as to whether or not they can provide sewer service for our development. We trust that their reply will be forthcoming soon and that we will be in a position to proceed with arrangements for service into the Hurst System. provided. Council approval is granted to do so if needed. In the event we cannot be served by Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation and it is necessary to install the proposed lift station and forced-main to utilize the Hurst System facilities until a larger sewer line can be installed,by the authority serving the North Richland Hills area. we agree to operate and 3603 Hall Street Dallas, Texas 75219 Telephone (214) LA 20550 maintain this equipment. When larger lines are installed and our development can be served by a gravity flow system, we will remove our lift station equip- ment and connect our collection lines to the new lines at our own expense. We will appreciate favorable consideration of this request so that we may proceed with planning and expedite this development. Yours very truly, ~. Bourn I. C. Deal Investments j CC: Letter to Mr. Allen Bronstad - 2 - - ....... (¡g"» I. C. Deal Inves~ments November 20, 1968 Mr. Allen Bronstad. Manager Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation 2300 Race Ft. Worth. Texas RE: Sewer service for apartment development to be constructed on approximately 33.07 acre stte located in the L. C. Walker and E. S. Carder Surveyst East of the Richland Oaks addition and situated north of State Highway 121A and South of Harwood Rd. per the attached exhibit A, B, and C. Dear Mr. Bronstad: We are at this time planning to commence construction on the first phase of approximately 700 apartment units in the city of North Richland Hills. We understand that your company provides water and sewer service in this area, --I and we wish to confirm reports which have reached us through our agent, Don White of Hank Dickerson and Company Realtorst indicating that you may be able to serve our develop~~nt through your existing system. We have conducted pre- liminary studies through our engineering consultant, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., for possible installation of a lift station and forced-main to sewer our deve- lopment into the city of Hurst's system in the event your corporation cannot provide this service. Planning on this development is reaching advanced stages and we wish to be advised as to your position in this matter. We will appreciate a reply from you regarding this matter at your earliest convenience. Yours very truly, ~~ Joe F. Bourn 1. C. Deal Investments ii j 3603 Hall Street Dallas, Texas 75219 Telephone (214) LA 20550 AN œDINANCE APPRQVIm AND AOOPl'IN1 ESTDfATES OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AND OF AMOUNTS '1'0 BE ASSESSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF RUFE SN<1Il DRIVE FROM HIDHW'AY 121 '1'0 LOOP 820, STREET AND PORTIONS OF SUNmY OTHER STREETS, AVENUES AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; FIXIm ~ AND PLACE FOR HEARIm TO THE OWNmS OF ABUT'l'II«} PROPER'l'Y AND TO ALL 0'l'HER INTERESTED PARTIES; DIRECTIm THE CITY SECRETARY TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH REARm:;.; AND DIRECTIID THE CI'l'Y SECRFJI'ARY TO EtUROSS AND ENROLL THIS ORDINANCE BY COPYIm THE CAPTION OF SAME IN THE MINUTE OOOK OF THE CI'l'Y OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CI'l'Y COUNCIL AND BY FILIm THE COMPLETE ORDINANCE IN THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THIS CI'l'Y; PROVIDIm AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve and adopt Ordinance No. 229 with the correction of the spelling of the name of John Carishner, et ux, be amended correctly as JOHN CARICHNER, 'ET UX. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. SE.Wm smvICE I.C. DEAL INVESTMENT CitY" Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, presented a formal request to the City from I. C. Deal Investment Company regarding sewer service for 33.07 acre apartment development by I. C. Deal Investænts. Councilman Daley JOOved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council approve the recommendation as requested by the City Manager and the terms as outlined in the formal letter request from I. C. Deal Investments, the original of which is attached to these original City Council Minutes as a permanent part thereof. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. Following this vote Consulting Engineer, William R. Ratliff, offered the following comments for the Council's information: "I think the City should be extreœly concerned if Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation did say they would take this sewage. The line the Corporation now has is so ::s8verely overloaded that I think the City should actually state a position if they should decide to accept this sewage. If they are going to aggravate a situation that, as you well know, is critical _ _ I don't know what powers you can exercise to keep them from continually adding customers on an overloaded line; but if they were to decide let's go ahead and overload a little JOOre and go ahead and take them, I think it could be terrible. I would hope they didn't change their mind about previous decisions and try to put one mre in that elevator." INVOICE '1'0 ROBERT W. HOLLIN NORTH HILLS DRAINAGE CAPITAL D1PROVEMENTS PROGRAM SECOND PHASE 3-303 ESTIMATE 2 AUSTIN ROAD- WORTH CONSTRUCTION CIP LAND PLANNING INC. FINAL PADŒNT $4,850.00 Proper invoice has been presented to the City from Robert W. Hollin, Municipal Planning Consultant, for final payment. Councilman Dodson JOOved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that the City Council approve this invoice representing final paytœnt as outlined above in the amount of $4,850.00. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. In previous discussions the City Council had instructed the City Manager and Consulting Engineer to prepare and submit specifications and their recommendations on the North Hills Drainage Project. These plans and specifications 'Were presented to the City Council by The City Manager and the City Engineer with the City Manager asking for the addition of a project on North Hills Court. Counc:ilman Daley mved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council give approval for the advertising for bids on the three North Hills Drainage projects as recommended by the City Manager and the Consulting Engineer and allow for adding the North Hills Court project as requested. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, and Consulting Engineer, WilliamR. Ratliff, presented the proposed CIP projects for 1969 to the City Council for consideration. After lengthy review and discussions, Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council instruct the City Manager to postpone this item for two weeks to allow for additional study, review and consideration by all œmbers of the City Council. The JOOtion carried by a vote of 6-0. Invoice for Contractor's Estimate No. 2 on 3-303 was presented by the Consulting Engineers. Councilman Hubbard mved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council follow the recommendations of the Engineers on 3-303 and authorize payment to Austin Road-Worth Construction Company in the amount of $15,58'7.10, Estimate No.2. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. INCINERATOR R~T MONTGOMERY WARD AND COMPANY City Manager, Stephen K. Shutt, presented request to the City from Fire Engineers, Inc. for installation of an incinerator at Montgomery Ward and Company in Richland Plaza. This installation is to be a Fire Engineers Model 720 D-2 trash disposal incinerator adjacent to the MontgoJœry Ward store. Councilman Dodson mved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the City Council approve the request of Montgomery Ward and Company at Richland Plaza for the installation of an incinerator as built by Fire Engineers, Inc. Mr. Crawford Herrick, Fire Engineers, Inc., appeared before the City Council to answer any questions the City Council might have. Mr. Ted Martynuik, 3615 Rogene, appeared before the City Council asking that this permit be denied due to the possibility of it being a fire hazard. Councilman Faram mved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that this item be tabled for further study and additional information from the City Manager regarding governmental regulation. The mtion to table failed to carry by a vote of 2-3; Councilmen Faram and Riddle voting yes; Councilmen Dodson, Daley and Cato voting no. Councilman Hubbard abstained due to an interest in the matter. Upon a vote on the original mtion to approve the request, the JOOtion carried by a vote of 3-2; Councilmen Dodson, Daley and Cato voting yes; Councilmen Far8Dl and Riddle voting no. Councilman Hubbard abstained from voting due to an interest in the case. TAX ADJUSTMENTS Lot 7, Block 1, Meacham Addition Net adjustment S65'2-N35'3, Block 14, Snow Heights Net adjustment Lot 7, Block 6, Westside Addition Net adjustœnt - $18.63 + $96.48 - $682.19 The tax adjustments above were presented to the City Council for approval due to tax computer service errors effecting the tax roll. Councilman Daley mved, seconded by Councilman Riddle, that the City Council approve these tax adjustments as presented. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. 3-302 ESTIMATE 3 WEAVER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Invoice for Contractor's Estimate No. 3 on 3-302 was presented by the Consulting Engineers. Councilman Riddle mved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council follow the recommendations of the Engineers on 3-302 and authorize payment to Weaver Construction Company in the amount of $44,650.00, Estimate No.3. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. INVOICE KNOWLTON RATLIFF EmLISH Street Program Invoice 3-3OO's October, 1968 Statement has been received covering the above for the month of October, 1968 from Knowltòn-Ratliff- English, in the amount of $4,613.16. Councilman Daley JOOved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that invoice in the amount of $4,613.16 to Knowlton- Ratliff-English CIP for October, 1968, be approved by the City Council and placed in line for paynent. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. -... .- INVOICE 3-301 ESTDfATE NO. 1 E. H. SHAW CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Invoice was presented to the City Council by the Consulting Engineers, 3-301, Estimate No.1, E. H. Shaw Construction Company, Drainage, in the amount of $8,177.00. Councilman Daley mved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that this invoice be placed in line for payment, subject to inspection and acceptance by the City Manager. Upon authority and approval by the City Manager that this project is acceptable, this invoice may be paid. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. INVOICE FROM FORMER CI'l'Y ATTORNEY INVOICES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM1I.RION L. MASSEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,168.00 FOR PREVIOUS LIDAL WORK. Councilman Hubbard mved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that these invoices be placed in line for paynent as presented. The mtion failed by a vote of 2-4; Councilmen Hubbard and Daley voting yes; CouncilIœn Dodson, Faram, Cato and Riddle voting no. The City Council instructed the City Manager to ask for a personal presentation before the City Council for verification of these invoices before they be placed in line for paynent. ANNEXATION Green Valley Raceways, Inc. has approached the City regarding annexation and would like to be annexed into our City. They would like to have this accomplished as quickly as possible. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the City Council instruct the City Attorney to take the necessary steps to prepare proper ordinance for annexation of Green Valley Raceways and establish a date for public hearing within the statutes. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. TRA PROPOSAL At the request of the City Manager, the City Council established a special work session to review the Trinity River Authority proposal for sewer mains in the Calloway and Walker Branches for Monday, December 2, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT There being no iIl'ther items on the City Council agenda to be considered, Councilman Cato mved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that this City Council meeting be officially adjourned. The mtion carried by a vote of 6-0. (J~ ~.~ MAYOR ATTE~ ~ J/ /' ~/ . T1: SEe ~ k.. '----