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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD
AT CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN
CIRCLE, APRIL 23, 1962, 7:30
P. M.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL:
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Present: ~or Hunter; Councilmen Johns, Bell and Campbell. Council-
man White absent.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT:
Electrical Inspector, City Inspector, Chief of Police, City Attorney,
Fire Chief and City Secretary.
INVOCATION: Councilman Bell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Campbell moved for the minutes of the meeting
held April 9, 1962 be approved as submitted. Mr. Bell seconded and mo-
tion carried 3-0.
COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hunter read a letter from Dr. Sumner commending
Council'~ action in regards to zoning action. He then read copy of a
letter sent to County Engineer in regard- to possibly widening Rufe Snow
Drive.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mr. French reported that the County Commissioner has promised use of
County machinery for work on Mackey Creek problem as SODn as possible.
Council expressed their appreciation and di8cus~ed whether anything
could be done by street crew until this machinery becomes available.
Mr. Goodnight reported that the Committee for Open House was waiting for
the arrival of the new fire truck before announcing a date for such open
house.
Mr. Fuchs reported on Fire Department. Several bids have been received
on painting fire trucks but he felt they were too high and was still
looking for a lower bid. Lengthy discussion on a siren for City Hall
~iation brought out opposition from some in the audience, possible ans-
wer to problem to be phone system and Council then stated more study
should be made concerning siren or some ether mean. of alerting fire men.
Red lights on private cars of Volunteer firemen was then discussed and
it was decided Mr. Goodnight should look into legality of Volunteer
firemen uìing such lights on their private cars.
1. DATE SET FOR PENSION PLAN VB. SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM:
After discussion Council agreed to hold a special meeting on May 7, 1962
at 7:30 P. M. at City Hall, everyone concerned to be present.
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2. NURSERY STOCK SALESMEN:
Mr. Goodnight stated Mr. Rhinehart was not present because he had ex-
plained to him that such salesmen were regulated by our Peddler's ordi-
nance.
3. ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS:
Mr. Reconnu passed out lists of licensed electricians and copies of elect-
rical ordinance to Council and after going over suggested changes Mr.
Bell moved for changes to ordinance be adopted. Mr. Johns seconded and
motion carried 3-0. List of changes attached and becomes a part of these
minutes.
Mr. Reconnu then requested a change in hi. pay rate, asking for a guarantee
of $250.00 per month or 60% if inspections exceed the 1250.00 figure and
a $50.00 per month car allowance. After lengthy discussion Mr. Johns
moved that for the balance of this budget year Mr. Reconnu be guaranteed
$250.00 per month, 60% if figure exoeeds, but no car allowance. Mr. Bell
se conded and motion carried 3-0.
4. LETTER TO TAX OFFICE:
After discussion Mr. Campbell moved to send a letter to Mr. James of the
Tax Office stating the present tax of 35~ would oo~inue to be the tax
rate for the coming year. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried 3-0.
Council requested City Secretary contact the News-Texan to have a notice
published that the City had not raised the City tax and will not do so.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Campbell stated he would like to 8ee two permanent Boards formed, one
a Water Supply Planning Board, one, an Industrial Planning Board, and
asked Mr. Goodnight if a Resolution or an Ordinance should be adopted.
Mr. Goodnight stated either one would do but leaned to ordinance form.
Mr. Campbell moved to add the above to agenda. Mr. Johns seconded and
motion carried 3-0.
After further discussion Mr. Bell ~tated he would like these Boards
formed by Ordinance and moved for Mr. Goodnight to draw up euch ordinances
. for Council approval. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried 3-0. Mr.
Bell stated he felt proposed members should be chosen and be ready for
announcement at the time the ordinances are presented for approval.
Mr. Johns suggested letters be sent to Par~k Board members asking for
their attendance at the next regular Council meeting, and asked City
Secretary to present Council with a list of memberø of each Board formed
at present.
M~yor Hunter announced possible replacement of Mr. Stalcup of the Zoning
Commission and Mr. Lofland on the Board of Adjustment.
Mr. Johns brought up the problem of accesses to the new High School and
stated he felt the City shoulð do every thing pos~ible to secure access
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roads to the school and to try to work with the Highway Department with
this problem. After lengthy discussion Mr. Johns moved to add above
di~cussion to the agenda. Mr. Bell seconded and motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Johns moved to adjourn at 10:00 P. M. Mr. Campbell ~econded and
motion carried 3-0.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
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~ity Secretary,
(Proceedings taped and on file)
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