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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, HELD
AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN
CIRCLE, MARCH 28, 1966
7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor John P. Hunter.
ROLL CALL
Those present:
Faram, King, Sandlin
Administrative staff
and City Secretary.
Mayor Hunter, Councilmen: Dodson, Dowell,
and Chester. Absent: Councilman Daley.
present: City Attorney, City Manager
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilman Chester.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Mr. Chester pointed out that the minutes should reflect
a unanimous vote by the Council for the payment of dues to
the Texas Municipal League. Mr. King then moved, seconded
by Mr. Chester, that the minutes of the previous meeting be
approved. The motion carried unanimously with Councilman
Sandlin abstaining due to absence at the last meeting.
REPORTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Dowell gave a report to the Council on the
First Texas Governor' s Conf erence on Libraries.
Mr. Chester reported to the Council on Northeast Cities
Advisory Council matters.
REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
CC G-50 INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS
CC G-50
Mr. Chester moved, seconded by Mr. Dowell, that the
action of the Investment Committee, purchase of $15,000.00
in U. S. 90 day Treasury Bills, be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
CC G-51
STREET PRESERVATION STUDY PROGRAM
CC G-51
After considerable discussion, Mr. Chester moved,
seconded by Mr. King, that the City purchase "Peneprime"
at $.26 per gallon for experimental street preservation
program. Additional discussion followed, with Councilman
Sandlin moving to table the matter until the City's Engineers
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could give an accounting of the controls that would be
placed on the experiment. Mr. Sandl.in' s motion carried
u nan.imously.
CC G-52
FIRE DEPARTMENT INSURANCE
CC G-52
Mr. Dowell moved, seconded by Mr. Sandlin, that the
insurance coverage on the volunteer Fire Department be
secured through the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance
Company at an estimated annual premium of $300.00. The
motion carried unanimously.
CONTRACTS
CC C-14
HOLIDAY LANE-MARILYNINTERSE~LON
CC C-14
Mr. Chester moved, seconded by Mr. King, that the
City Engineers be authorized to prepare detailed plans
and specifications for the realignment of the intersection
of Holiday Lane and Marilyn Lane. Mr. Dowell then amended
the motion, by requesting that an alternate plan be sub-
mitted by the Engineers that might be more economical.
Vote on the amendment was unanimous. Vote on the motion
was 5-1 with Councilman Chester voting no.
CC C-15
FINAL PAYMENT - SHAUNA DRIVE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
CC C-15
Mr. Dodson moved, seconded by Mr. Dowell, that E. H.
Shaw Construction Company be paid $1,163.15 as final pay-
ment for bid work on Shauna Drive drainage improvements.
This amount also includes $60.45 over the bid price for
additional hot mix asphalt. The motion carried unani-
mously.
PLANNING AND ZONING
CC PL-14 PLANNING AND ZONING, HOLIDAY EAST ADDITION CC PL-14
Mr. King moved, seconded by Mr. Chester, that the
final plat of the Holiday East Addition, Section 2 to the
City of North Richland Hills be approved. The motion
carried unanimously, with Councilman Sandlin abstaining.
TAX ADJUSTMENTS
CC TA-15~ CC TA-16 and CC TA-17
TAX ADJUSTMENTS-CANCELLgTION
CC TA-15
CC TA-16
CC TA-17
Mr. Dowell moved, seconded by Mr. King, that Tax Adjust-
ments TA-15~ TA-16 and TA-17 be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FIRE ALERTING SYSTEM
Mr. Chester advised the Council that, at his request,
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he had received a letter from the City Manager outlining
the City's Fire Alerting System and the alternative methods
that might be initiated for improved and updated fire
alerting for the City's Volunteer Fire Department.
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
Councilman Dodson introduced a Resolution stating
opposition to a personal property tax, i.e., household
furnishings, autos and such items that are not real
prope.rty. Afte.r considerable discussion it was pointed
out that Section 3 of the Charter provides that such items
may not be taxed. Mr. Dodson stated that he would like
to vote on the Resolution for a clarification to the
citizens as a part of the citizenry were not aware of this
section of the Charter. Mr. Dodson then stated that he
thought that the Council should individually give their
opinions on a personal property tax. Each Councilman
then stated individually that he was opposed to taxing
household items of property owners.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Chester moved, seconded by Mr. Sandlin, that the
meeting be adjourned.
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