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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1967-03-13 Minutes 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, MARCH 13, 1967 CALL TO ORDER The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Calvin F. Luper at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Those present: Councilmen: Dodson Hubbard Daley Faram Cato Sandlin Chester Mayor Calvin F. Luper City Manager, John P. Hall City Attorney, Marion L. Massey Acting C.i ty Secretary, Evalyn R. Reed INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Calvin F. Luper CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Councilman Sandlin moved, second- ed by Councilman Daley, that the minutes of the meeting held on February 27, 1967 be approved as submitted. The motion carried by a vote 5-0, with Councilmen Faram and Hubbard abstaining due to absence from this meeting. REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Board~eeting of the Tarrant County-Water Supply Corporation Mayor Luper made the report to the council on this matter and read a letter from Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation to the City Council regard- ing payment of special funds to each member City (a copy of which is attached to these minutes for permanent record). Councilman Dodson moved, second- ed by Councilman Sandlin, that the City Council reject the proposal as outlined in the letter from Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Report of Mid-Cities Water De- velopment Council Interim Report No. 1 Long Ranqe Water Supply A report on this item was given by Councilman Chester. This re- port is available in detail for anyone wishing to se- cure it. The general feeling of the Mid-Cities Water Development Council was to take this report to the North Texas Central Council of Governments for their consideration and study. A further report by Coun- cilman Chester will be made at a later date as it progresses. REPORTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL CC G-90 Acquisition and Design of Park Site North Richland Hills Elementary School Area Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that this item be delayed until further information could be secured in relation to it and more thought and thoroughness be given it by the Council. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CC G-91 Investment of City Funds Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, that the City Council approve Council Communication G-91 and authorize the investment of $10,000.00 in a 90 day Certificate of Deposit with the Northeast National Bank at an interest rate of 5 per cent per annum, said amount of investment to be secured in gover,nment- al bonds having a bond rating of BAA or better. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CC G-92 Beautification of State Highway 121-F.M. 1938 Intersection The Haltom-Richland Chamber, re- presented by President Wayne Tidwell, Vice President Elmo Wallis and members of his High- way Beautification Program Com- mittee, Sam Mings, Harry Thornton and Mayor Paul Daniels of Rich- land Hills outlined the plan of a comprehensive and intensive program of median beau- tification within oUr area. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, to accept the recommenda- tion of the City Manager and allow for theinstalla- tion of 5 - 10 foot diameter circles and 16 - 5 foot diameter circles at a cost of $2,645.00 as the plan submitted indicates and that State Highway Department be requested to authorize the installation of these areas and that the City assume maintenance of the specific medians in question. The motion car- ried by a vote of 7-0. Upon direct question Mr. Mings told the City Council the plants would be main- tained for a period of one year and replaced if nec- essary. G-93 Master Plan Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, that Coun- cil Communication G-93 be tabled until the City Coun- cil could arrange a meeting with the Planning Consult- ant to review each section and item and establish definite dates and plans. The motion éarried by a vote of 7-0. Status of Projects Report A report of each project was sub- mitted to the Council as outl.ined in the attached re- port (to become a permanent part of these minutes) ADJOURNMENT Councilman Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City Council meeting be adjourned at 8:50. ~~~¿ MAYOR ATTEST: ~ib .. Ii '...-'J.! '\1 ¡~.:J' ,t :·1 ~~' TARRANT COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORP. P. O. BOX 7·3-36 2300 RACE ST. FORT WORTH. TEXAS 76111 March 8, 1967 Mayor Calvin Luper and City City of North Richland Hills 4101 Morgan Circle Fort Worth, Texas Council Re: Payment of Special Funds to Each Member City Gentlemen: During the last regular Board Meeting of Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation, I was instructed to request each member city to consider the need of continued payment of the special funds to each city for street rental. In order to present this in the proper perspective, I will include the history of how this fund was established. Prior to the forming of this Corporation by the four member cities, a private utility was ~eing operated under a franchise in each of the cities. It was normal practice that a utility of this nature secure a franchise, and in lieu of ad valorem taxes, would pay 2% on gross receipts. The individuals considered and discussed whether the member cities wished to continue this type of operating, and in each case each member granted a franchise to the Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation, and the normal 2% was included as was previously paid by the private utility. During the recent history of the tax problem, the Corporation took great pain in disguising the name of this franchise tax. No problem exists at the present time except these monies paid to the member cities preclude expending that amount in extensions. This amounts to approximately $12,000 per year. ,These extensions would be included into the systems to improve the ~c. It is recognized that $12,000 would not provide any great amount of extensions, however, at this particular time it would be significant. Another area in which this would be beneficial to the towns and to the Corporation is in bond coverage. In order to expand the system to meet ., the needs of the existing area serviced, some additional financing is going to be required. The only method the Corporation has for financing is the sale of revenue bonds. The revenue bonds cannot be sold unless adequate coverage is existing. The $12,000 paid to the member cities does lower the bond coverage, therefore, if this $12,000 was reduced, it would increase our ability to secure additional financing. Another benefit to the cities is one of actual ownership of the water system. No other town requires its water and sewer system to pay a street rental for use of streets. It is requested that you consider waiving the requirement of payment of the franchise tax which will provide better service to the cities, as explained above, as well as truly represent the fact that the water systems are operated by the cities and owned by the cities. Sincerely your s, TARRANT COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION 21 C.tI.L1Jl. ~1- CZ~j,u.~-.-v F~~FL. Robertson, Chairman of the Board and President flr / tc STATUS OF PROJECTS REPQBI ~TEVEN STREET DRAINriGE Status: Necessary ease~ents are being purchased for $200.00 each under Council authorization. Acquisition sho~ld be co~plete this week. Contractor is to evaluate the bids on the project to deter~ine if he will be able to perfor~ under the year old prices. May negotiate contract on basis of construction cost index, adjusted. IQURIST DR!VE STORM DRAI~ Nork order issued Thursday, March 9, 1967. ~lork should start on ~·¡ednesday, March 15, 1967. ~~ DRIVE BRIDgE Stat~s Status: ~ork order issued Thursday, ~mrch 9, 1967. t·¡ork on project has begun. 701 MASTER PL.\N APPLIC~TION ~... .'-' Status: Project on Council agenda, Þ~rch 13, 1967 for consideration. RICHLA~D OAKS DR\INAGE STUDY Status: Independent appraisal study to be submitted to City Hednesday, March 15, 1967. Informal report will be prepared and forwarded to the City Council concerning the project. HOLIDAY L~J'¡E-M.~RIL"(N INTERSECTION Status. Contractor is to apply surfacing :naterial to stop surface fro~ beco~ing rough. Project with final pay~ent to be ~de upon co~plet1on of project. LOOP 820 ACCESS ROADS Status: In accordance with Special Assess~ent Policy of the City, letters are to be sent to all property owners concerning project to determine willingness to participate in special assess- ~ent proceedings. Highway Engineer is to submit cost est1.~tes for the proJect. ~~!l.S,C. STUDY Status: Engineers are preparing inventory balance sheets, fiscal and systen information before doing on-site analysis of the system.