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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1967-09-11 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1967 7:30 p. M. CALL TO ORDER The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Calvin F. Luper. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Calvin F. Luper Counci Ufien: p. M. Dodson J. R. Hubbard Harold B. Daley Dick Faram J. F. Cato J. B. Sandlin Fred Chester STAFF: City Secretary: City Attorney Acting City Manager Eva1yn R. rteed Marion L. Massey C. _. Adcock INVOCATION: The invocation for this City Council meeting was given by Mayor Calvin F. Luper. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Auqust 28, 1967 - Regular Meeting Councilman Sandlin moved, seconded by Councilman Hubbard, to approve the minutes of the August 28, 1967 City Council meeting as submitt4d. The Motion carried by a vote of 8-1, with councilman Dodson abstaining due to absence from this meeting. ., September 6, 1967 - Special Meeting Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, to approve the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of September 6, 1967 as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2, with Councilman Faram and Councilman Cato abstaining due to absence from this meeting. PRESENTATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Mayor Luper presented the following recommendations as members of the Board of Equalization: Mr. Dick H. King Dr. O. G. Tobias Mr. Asa Short Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, to approve the appointment of this Board as submitted. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Cato voting no. Councilman Daley moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, that the Board of Equalization would receive no compensation from the City of North Rich1and Hills for serving on this Board. The motion carried by a vote of 5-2, with Councilman Chester and Councilman Sandlin voting no. GENERAL CC C-39 RETENTION OF FISCAL ADVISORS FOR THE CITY Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, to approve Council Communication CC C-39 and retain the First Southwest Company of Dallas, Texas as Fiscal Advisors for the City under the terms of the contract as submitted by this firm. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. CC G-113 CITY TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY FOR EDUCATION Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, to approve Council Communication CC G-113 as submitted and adopt the policy O.R. No. IV-1, Tuition Reimbursement for Municipal Employees (a copy of which is attached to these original minutes for permanent record). Themotion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Councilman Faram voting no. SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE NO. 175 Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, to table action on this item until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting so that more information may be prepared by the administrative staff and submitted to the City Council for review and consideration. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PLANNING AND ZONING PS 67-3 NORMAN KILGORE Subdivision of Lots 11 and 12, Block 6, Smithfield Acres After review and discussion by the City Council, Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Sandlin, to table this item for further information from the administrative staff, with this item to be placed on the agenda for the Special City Council meeting to be held September 13, 1967. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PS 67-7 DON CHAMBLESS Subdivision of Tract 3B, Abstract 1652, Landon C. Walker Survey. Councilman Hubbard moved, seconded by Councilman Chester, to add this item to the City Council agenda for consideration. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Upon consideration by the City Council, Councilman Chester moved, seconded by Councilman Cato, to table this item until the Special City Council meeting of September 13, 1967 in order for the administrative staff to furnish maps and plats and all necessary information for council review. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. PS 67-5 KENNETH G. WILSON Councilman Sandlin moved,seconded by Councilman Cato, to add the appearance of Mr. Hugh Jaquess, propsed builder for Mr. Kenneth G. Wilson to this .City Council agenda. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. After presentation by Mr. Jaquess as to Mr. Wilson's position in this case, and his as builder, and presentation by the City Attorney, Mr. Marion L. Massey, of the City's position under our Subdivision Ordinance as previously outlined in this case, Councilman Faram moved, seconded by Councilman Dodson, that this item and discussion on this matter be closed from this meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. REPORTS TARRANT COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION Councilman Dodson reported to the City Council that the three representatives of the City of North Rich1and Hills, Mayor Calvin F. Luper, Councilman Harold B. Daley and Councilman P. M. Dodson, attended the Board meeting of the Tarrant County Water Supply CJrporation on September 9, 1967 and when discussing the water rate changes, the following facts were related by the North Rich1and Hills representatives: After considerable discussion to the motion to raise the water and sewer rates, when the North Rich1and Hills representatives requested a 60 day delay to allow the receipt of the report regarding the investigation by the Chicago engineering firm, it fell on deaf ears. Statements were made by other city representa- tives (one of which does not even use Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation water) that we could not afford to wait any longer. It was brought out that these rates have prevailed since the formation of the Corporation which was sometime in the late 1950's. The representatives of the City of North Rich1and Hills brought out the facts regarding the latest trend in Corporation cost at the experience rate since the change in management, i.e., at the June rate projected for 12 months versus the first five month rate projected for 12 months there is a $96,657.76 net difference in total operating expenses.....at the combined June and July projected for 12 months versus the first 5 months projected for 12 months. There is a $62,845.06 net difference in total operating expenses. It was pointed out that in July there was $5,943.22 "over budget" expenditure for water purchase and that this projection made no adjustments, therefore, it reflects this element of all 12 months which will not be required. After it was apparent these facts were not going to be considered and a requested five minute recess for conference, it was decided to lay all cards on the table. We then related our own opinions and stated that we believed it was also the consensus of the Council. Councilman Dodson related the conditions in North Rich1and Hills which prompted the hiring of the engineering study. These conditions related to the tremendous growth potential of North Rich1and Hills, the Master Plan and the 9pinion that this ,growth will be "controlled" by the availability of water and sewer service. He stated that it was extremely important that the City government of North Rich1and Hills needed to have control of pro- viding these services so as to control our own destiny. The same statement would also be true of the towns in the Northwestern portion of the system. North Rich1and Hills should not have to vote on these factors in their areas, neither should they have to vote on these factors in our area. Prior to the vote on the motion North Rich1and Hills moved to delay an action on the rate increase until the first meeting in November. This was for the specific purpose of allowing the City to receive the information and report from the Chicago engineering firm. This motion was lost 5 to 3 with the vote breakdown as follows: NO Rich1and Hills 2 Az1e 2 Lakeside -L TOTAL 5 North Rich1and Hills ..L TOTAL 3 YES The vote on the original motion to approve the rate increase was exactly the same except in reverse: NO Rich1and Hills 2 Az1e 2 Lakeside -L TOTAL 5 North Rich1and Hills ..L TOTAL 3 YES We were successful, however, in obtaining an agreement that only preliminary action would be taken prior to the November meeting regarding the new bond issue ($l.5 million). ADJOURNMENT There being no further items to be considered on this agenda, Councilman Dodson moved, seconded by Councilman Faram, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. -c~ ~Jti~J Mayor Calvin F. Luper ' ATTEST: ~-v.<-¿W!~ City Secretary Evalyn R. Reed ~<.,~_.~.^._._~.------,,-----_._"... O. R. NO. IV-l SeC1:ions 1-6 AUfJust. 28, 1967 TUITION REI~œURSEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES 1. PURPOSE It 1s the purpose of this policy and the policy of the City Council of the City of North R1chland Hills to encourage ~unicipal employees in the development and accomplishment of excellence of performance by sharing in the cost of university and college educat.ional prOfJrams which are relat.ed to the employees aSlined or anticipated responsibilities as an employee of t.he City. The purpose of this operating regulation is to set forth the conditions and proced~res under which t.he City's tuition reimbursement program for approved university and college courses will be made t.o employees of the City. 2. RESPONS¡SILITY The employee's Department Head shall have primary responsibility for the approval or d1.approval of reque.t- ing reimbursement for oolleqe or university courses. The Department Head shall evaluate all factors and reco~~end approval or disapproval of enrollment t.o the City Manager. The City Manager shall make the final determination as to the employees enrollment under the City's established polley. 3. COURSES FQR WHICH REIMBURSEMENt' HAY ªE MAJ?E 3.1 The City of North Richland Hills will participate in the cost of those courses which are determined to be directly related to the assigned or antici- pated duties of the position head by the employee, or the position to which he 1s to be promoted in the course of his professional development and advancement. 3.2 The City will pay the cost of tuit.ion tor such courses and lab fees, if any, but not fees tor books, supplies, or other expenses in connection with course to be taken. _....._..__'~_~_T',_,.~..,~"',,..~'"_ "m".~..__._"_.~~._~____.,,_~~_____ o. R. No. IV-l Sections 1-6 August 28, 1967 3.3 The City will not pay the cost of tuition which may have been advanced from other sources such as scholarships, grants, or other subsidies. In the event of a partial scholarship or grant, reim- bursement will be based on the actual expense to the employee. 3.4 The cost of only those courses which prtor to re~- tstration have received approval of the Department Head and The City Manager shall be eligible for re1~ubursement . 3.5 Courses must be taken from an accredited college or university, for a full semester or term to be eligible for reimbursement. Correspondence or IIshort courses" shall not qualify for reimburse- ment under this program, but shall be considered separately in accordance with standard procedures. 3.6 An employee, to be eligible to receive reimburse- ment, must receive a grade of "c" or better in any approved course. This applies when IIC'· is considered passing and earning credit. No pay_ ment will be made unt.il the employee has furnished satisfactory evidence of having completed the course with an acceptable grade. 4. METHOD OF APPLYING FOR APPROVAL OF COURSES 4.1 Requests by employees for reimbursement of tuition shall be made on an inter-office co~~unication directed to the employee's department head. The employee shall indicate the college or university at which the course is to be taken, the semester 1n which the course is to be taken, the title of the course, the catalog number of the course, the estimated cost to the City, the number of semester hours and a detailed statement of how the course will be applicable to the work of the employee and to the benefit of the City. 4.2 The request submitted to the department head shall be prepared in triplicate and forwarded to the employee's i~mediate supervisor, who shall indicate his ,'\.pproval or disapproval, giving reasons there- fore, and forward to the employee's department head. The department head shall indicate his O.R. NO. IV-l Sections 1-6 August 28, 1967 approval or disapproval of the requested course or courses, and forward the forms to the City Manager for his review and action. l 4.3 Upon receipt of the completed inter-office communi- cation, the City Manager shall indicate his approval or disapproval basad upon the considerations set. forth in Section 3 of this Operating Regulation. One copy of the completed inter-office communication shall be kept in the employee's Personnel File, and one copy shall be returned to the department head and one copy to the &~ployee, who shall retain his copy until completion of the course. 5. METHOD OF PAYl~ 5.1 Upon successful completion of the course, as defined herein, it shall be the responsibility ot the employee to obtain the information regarding the co~pletion of the course. The employee must receive a certifi- cation from the college or university of his grade and completion and upon receipt of that certifica- tion, submit sa~e to the Persannal Division for reimbursement. The expenditure order shall be pre- pared by the department. 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS 6.1 All courses under this program shall be taken on the employee's own time unless otherwise approved by the City Manager. 6.2 No blanket approval of programs shall be granted. Only specific courses for a particular semester shall be approved. 6.3 If any employee resigns or is terminated for any reason prior to receiving reimbursement., there shall be no obligation on the part of the City to reim- burse any part of the expense.