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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH
RI CHLAND HILLS. TEXAS, HELD
AT CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN
CIRCLE, ~~RCH 25, 1963,
7:30 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER AND RO LL CALL:
Those Present: Mayor Hunter; Councilmen Johna, White, Campbell and
Edwa.rds.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Attorney
and City Secretary.
INVOCATION: Councilman Campbell.
APPROVAL OF HINUTES: Mr. Edwards brought up question of City Secretary's
salary in regard to budgeted figure. It was pointed out this had no bearing
on the minutes and Mr. Edwards then moved to approve the minutes of the reg-
ular meeting held March 11, 1963 and of the special meeting r.e1d March 18,
1963 as submitted. Mr. Campbell seconded and motion carried 4-0.
1. REPORT - RAILROAD CROSSING - SMITKFIELJ:
Mr. Goodnight reported talking with Mr. C. C. Mitohe11, Claims Depart.ent
of the Cotton Belt R.R. He wanted the City to get bids on blinking lights
and stop signs, submit estimates to him, stating he was sure such bids
would be authorized for payment. Mr. Goodnight suggested adoption of a
City ordinance and enforcing of same. Mr. Johns moved to authorize Mr.
Goodnight to work with Mr. French to get bids, this motion to cover obtain-
ing of estimates only. Mr. Campbell seconded and discussion followed after-
which motion was put to a vote. Motion carried 4-0.
2. STREET REPORT:
Due to Mr. French's illness no progress report was given except for Meyor's
report that Mr. Latham had given permission for City to temporarily to,
Map1ewood and after area developed developer would curb, gutter and ,ave
street. A letter to this affect was requested from developer.
3. REPORT - CHARLES STREET:
Mayor reported that developer would curb and gutter the area in question
and City would do paving.
4. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Chief Oxford turned in report of expenditures of de~rtment up to date
and proposed expenditures and withdrew request for raises for his men, recom-
medding pay stay as is. Mr. Johns explained reasons for purchp.,se of wea-
pons carriers and jeeps and moved to approve $727.00 thus far spent as
originally approved and for proposed items to be approved. Mr. White se-
conded and motion carried 4-0.
5. PONY LEAGUE:
Mr. Dick Farum spoke of leagues for all boys who wlèhto play base ball
and of idea of lighting ball park at the High school, this having approval
of school officials and told of cost. He asked for aid from the Council.
It was explained a study of the budget would have to be made before Council
could commit itself to suoh expenditure.
6. CHARLES STREET:
Mr. White moved for work on Charles street to be done if not to exceed
$450.00 and a firm committment gotten from developer concerning the curb
and gutter. Mr. Edwards seconded and motion carried 4-0.
7. INDUSTRIAL PARK BOARD:
Mr. Kamm not present - no report.
8. DOG REPORT:
Truck available but kenneling of dogs not resolved.
9. RE CREAT ION:
Mr. Short not present.
10. TEXAS ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY:
Mr. J. D. Foster reporte* a lower èlectric rate to be given to all consumers
and gave examples and asked for adoption of resolution effective one month
from this date. Mr. Johns moved to adopt Resolution. Mr. Edwards seconded
and motion carried 4-0. Resolution signed by Mayor and City Secretary and
see.l affixed.
11. MASONRY AND STEEL BUILDING - INDUSTRIAL AREA:
After discussion concerning legality of such a building on Industrial
property Mr. Goodnight stated he felt all Mr. McElroy needed was a building
permit. Council agreed.
12. LETTER & RESOLUTION:
Letter and Resolution from Christopher and Bailey in regards to compromise
agreement between Tarrant County Water Supply Corp. and Tarrant Utilities
was read and explained by Mayor Hunter. Mr. Cam~bell moved Resolution be
adopted. Mr. Johns seconded for ~rpose of discuAsion. Lengthy dis-
cussion followed afterwhich motion wa. put to a vote and carried 4-0.
13. STATEMENT - FIRE DEPARTKENT INSURANCE:
Mr. Johns moved for premium to "The Fund" in the amount of $339.07 be
paid. Mr. Campbell seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Mr. Campbell seconded,
motion carried 4-0.
14. MEMBERSHIP SUES - TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE:
Mr. White moved for dues in the amount of $285.00 be ~aid. Mr. CamBbell
seconded and motion carried 4-0.
Messrs. Carn.vell and Edwards moved to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Mr. White
seconded and motion carried 4-0.
(Proceedings taped and on file)
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