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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1967-06-12 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, JUNE 12, 1967 - 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Calvin F. Luper at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor Calvin Councilmen; F. Luper P. M. Dodson J. R. Hubbard Harold B. Daley Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin Fred Chester STAFF; City Secretary: City Attorney: Evalyn R. Reed Marion L. Massey ABSENT; City Manager; John P. Hall INVOCATION; CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The invocation was given by Mr. Claude Griffith. Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Daley, that the minutes of the City Council meeting of May 22, 1967 be approved after being amended to show the following corrections: Council Communication CC G-104, page 2 should read: Establishment of Tax Office. The Council approved the purchase of tools for the North East Car Club in the amount of $195.95 with such purchase to be paid for by the City out of the Public Works budget rater than the Police Department. With these corrections, the motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PRESENTATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL A. Report by Mayor Pro-Tern Fred Chester Mid Cities Advisory Council Mr. Chester reported in detail to the Council the results of the last meeting held in Euless on water development, ambulance service and fire training facilities. Mr. Chester reported there is greater inte- rest and participation in each area by all member cities. Mr. Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, that the City prepare and forward a check in the amount of $1,192.00 to the Mid Cities Water Development Council for the payment of engineering report on the long range water program. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. B. Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation Councilman Daley Councilman Daley advised the Council to the T.C.W.S.C. Board of Directors meeting held on June 3, 1967. At this meeting and the meeting of the Executive Board Mr. Allan Bronstad was promoted to Manager of the Corporation and is in the process of reducing employees and operating cost. Also, the Azle Office has been closed and other arrangements made for the payment of water bills in that area. CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS A. Mr. o. A. Wilson 4101 Daley Street BUtler 1-3583 Mr. Wilson appeared before the council represent- ing the residents of Daley Street, which is only one block, seeking the City's help to eliminate the traffic problem on this street caused both by trucks using the street and an influx of vehicular traffic avoid- ing the signal lights on the Grapevine Highway. Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, to establish a committee to study this matter and report back to the Council on their findings and recommendations within thirty day! The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The Committee appointed by Mayor Luper consists of; Councilman Harold B. Daley, Chairman Councilman Dick Faram C. W. Adcock, Street and Inspections Supervisor C. M. Lewis, Police Chief Mr. O. A. Wilson B. Mr. Curtin - Richland Oaks Addition Mr. Curtin was absent from this meeting, however, Mr. Lewis Howard, 2320 Hilldale, Arlingto n , Texas GL1-0330, did ask to appear before the City Council since he has purchased property in this area, been issued a building permit by the City, has his home under construction only to find that the proposed drainage channel in this area may be detri- mental to his property located on Jerri Jo. After Mr. Howard's pre- sentation to the City Council and discussion with the Council, Council- man Cato moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that a committee be appointed to investigate this matter and report back to the Council and Mr. Howard at the next Council meeting of June 26, 1967. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. The Committee appointed by Mayor Luper consists of: Councilman J. B. Sandlin, Chairman Councilman P. M. Dodson Councilman J. F. Cato Mr. Lewis Howard PRESENTATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER CC G-106 Street Light Installation After review and consideration by the City Council, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, to postpone action on th~s communication until June 26, 1967 in order that the City Council might have information whether or not the only problem involved is vandalism and if it is vandalism why it 'should not encompass the grade school and also determine what type of lights are actually needed. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CC G-107 Investment of City Funds Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Council- ~ man Chester, to accept the recommendation of ~ the City Manager as outlined in Council Communication CC G-107 to reinvest Certificate of Deposit 136 on June 14, 1967 in the amount of $10,000.00 at an interest rate of 5% per annum with the total investment to be secured by governmental bonds with a Baa Fating or better. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CC C-35 Final Payment-Tourist Drive Storm Drain Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, to accept the recommendations as out- lined in CC C-35 in the amount of $5,110.50 to Crowley Construction, representing final payment on the Tourist Drive Drain Project. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY Ordinance No. 54 Mr. Marion Massey outlined the City's position and authority as covered under this ordinance. After much discussion by the Council with the City Attorney, it was agreed that this matter would be discussed with the City's Planning Consultant, Mr. Bob Hollin, at the scheduled meeting on June 13, 1967 before any formal action is taken on the subject. DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE NO. 153 After a legal opinion from the City Attorney, Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Council- man Dodson, that the City Council adopt Ordin- ance No. 153 as presented. Councilman Dodson moved for an amendment to the motion, seconded by Councilman Chester to add a paragraph to the ordinance No. 153 to state that this ordinance supercedes any previous ordinance or the Southern Standard Building Code in conflict therewith. The original motion failed to carry by a vote of 5~2; Councilmen Hubbard, Daley, Faram, Cato and Sandlin voting no and Councilmen Dodson and Chester voting yes. The amendment motion failed to carry by a vote of 4-3; Councilmen Dodson, Chester and Cato voting yes and Councilmen Hubbard, Daley, Faram and Sandlin voting no. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Councilman Da¡ey, seconded by Councilman Chester, the City Council meeting Adjourned. ~~.r.....L Mayor Calvin F. Lu ef ATTEST: L~¡(~ C TY SECRETARY