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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD
AT CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN
CIRCLE, FEBRUARY 26, 1962,
7:;0 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Hunter; Councilmen White, Terrell, Campbell, Johns and
Bell.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT:
City Inspector, City Attorney, Chief of Police, Fire Chief and City
Secretary.
INVOCATION: Councilman Johns.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. White moved to approve the minutes of the last
regular meeting held February 12, 1962 as submitted. Mr. Terrell second-
ed and motion carried 5-0.
COMMUNIrÂTIONS: Letters and telegram received from Congressmen, Senators
and citizens in reply to Resolution approved by Council were passed around
and then Mayor Hunter read letter of invitation to the Southern Regional
Conference of Public Personnel AssOc~åtion.
1. RESOLUTION - ELECTION OFFICIALS:
After reading names of appointed election officials Mr. Bell moved for
approval and Mr. Campbe11 seconded with motion carrying 5-0.
2. ADDED ITEM TO AGENDA - TRUCK ROUTE ORDINANCE:
Mr. Terrell moved, Mr. White seconded to add ordinance to agenda and
motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Hunter then read heading of said ordinance and after discussion
Mr. Johns moved to adopt ordinance. Mr. Campbell seconded and motion
carried 5-0. Ordinance to be known as Ordinance No. 105.
;. DISCUSSION - PENSION PLAN - SOCIAL SECURITY:
Mr. Traywick presented figures of Pension plan and explained same to
Council. After questions and discussion it was the feeling of Council
that further study of Socail Security benefits was necessary; also,
City Attorney should be consulted, both programs presented to employees.
Mr. White suggested a meeting between City Attorney, Messrs. Dennington,
Traywick, Carpenter and Council after Mr. Bell looked into Pension plan
further which was agreed upon.
4. VEHICULAR INSURANCE PROGRAM:
Mr. Campbell stated the Committee's report on a vehicular insurance pro-
gram was not complete but would be ready by next Council meeting.
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5 . REQUEST FOR REPORT ON FIRE HALL:
Mayor Hunter requested a report from Mr. French on Fire Hall at next
Council meeting.
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6. COMMITTEE - OPEN HOUSE:
Mr. CamDbell stated that as soon as possible he would like to have an
open house of the City Hall and new Fire Station and would like to have
a Committee appointed to start work on this. After discussion Mayor
Hunter appointed Messrs. French, Goodnight, Fuchs, Fincher, Bell, White
and Mrs. Chester to committee with Mr. Goodnight as Chairman. Mayor
Hunter to see to invitations to adjoining City's officials.
7. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF - ITEM TO AGENDA - FIRE MARSHAL:
Mr. Fuchs reported on partial inventory of the Fire Department and
stated he had been told new truck should be delivered March 1. Mr.
Fuchs then recommended Mr. French as Fire Marshal. After some discussion
Mr. Johns moved to add new Fire Marshal to agenda, Mr. Campbell seconded
and motion carried 5-0.
Mr. White moved to appoint Mr. French Fire Marshal in place of Mr. Porter
as Mr. Porter had to travel so much. Mr. Johns seconded and motion
carried 5-0.
Mr. Bell moved for Mayor to write Mr. POrter a letter of thanks for his
services. Mr. White seconded and motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Fuchs tàan stated he would have the revision of Fire Department budget
ready by next Council meeting.
8. SCHOOL BUS ORDINANCE DISCUSSION:
Mr. Campbell explained his reasons why he felt City should adopt a school
bus ordinance and as state laws do not apply within a City's city limits
he felt such an ordinance was needed. Mr. White agreed and stated he
would co-sponsor such ordinance. After discussion it was agreed City
Attorney would draw up such ordinance after contacting the School Board.
Chief Lewis stated he would like included in the ordinance that bus
driver load and unload at an intersection only.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Campbell moved to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. with Mr. White
seconding. Motion carried 5-0.
(Taped and on file)
APPROVED:
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