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MIRUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH
RICHI~ND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD
AT CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN
CIRCLE, AUGUST 26, 196J,
7:Jo P. M.
CALL TO ORDER AND RO LL CALL:
Those Present: Mayor Hunter; Councilmen Johns, Dowell, Barnett and
Leffingwell. Councilman Camnbell absent.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney, Fire Chief, Director of
Public Works, Chief of Police and City Secretary.
INVOCATION: Councilman Barnett.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. August 12, 196J: Mr. Barnett moved, Mr. Dowell seconded for the
minutes td be anproved as submitted. Motion carried 4-0.
2. August 19, 196J: Mr. Johns moved for the minutes of the Budget Study
to be ratified. Mr. Barnett seconded and motion carried 4-0.
1. FURTHER DISCUSSION - BUILDING PERMITS - REGULATING USED CAR LOTS:
Both of these items were discussed and Mr. Goodnight pointed out that a
new Zoning Ordinance had been drawn up some time ago that would probably
cover both these subjects. He stated he would study old and new ordi-
nances and would either recommend changes in old ordinance, taking in con-
sideration these two items or adoption of new.
2. RATIFICATION - SALE OF SMALL ROLLER:
Mr. Dowell moved to ratify motion to sell the small roller that carried
at meeting of August 19, 196J. :Mr. Leffingwell seconded and mot ton carried
4-0.
3. RATIFIOATION - REPAIR OF FIRE TRUCK NO. 22J:
Mr. Johns moved to ratify motion to repair No. 22J that carried at meeting
of August 19, 196J. Mr. Barnett seconded and motion carried 4-0.
4. STREET DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Mr. French gave Council a detailed account of work done by Street Depart-
ment and of proposed plans. Discussion followed.
s. ORDINANCE - HOME RULE CHARTER OOMIHSSION ELECTION:
Mr. Goodnight had City Secretary pass out proposed ordinance on calling an
election, and advised Council to study carefully and take plenty of time
on this subject. He advised voting on this proposed ordinance at next
regular meeting to give time to choose Judge and Clerks and Council to de-
cide on date to h~ld election. Mr. Johns moved to accept Mr. Goodnight's
recommendations; in the meantime giving time to contact the Professors at
T.C.U. in regards to ~,etting up an educational program.
Mr. Leffingwell seconded and motion carried 4-0.
6. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - EDDIE FUCHS:
Mr. Fuchs reported on progress of repair on No. 22) and stated the cost
would not exceed quoted price. He also stated that Mr. French would like
to be relieved as Fire Marshall and recommedned Mr. Marlen Miller to fill
this vacancy. Mr. Fuchs announced that because of business Mr. Oxford had
resigned as Fire Chief and that he had been appointed åcting Chief until
the electìon Tuesday night. Discussion followed and it was decided that
Council would like to meet with the Firemen at the meeting after the
electton meeting.
7. RESOLUTION - RATIFICATION - CITY DIRECTOR:
Resolution was read in which Mr. William E. French was appointed City
Director in charge of all Departments was read by Mayor Hunter. Mr. Bar-
nett moved to ratify resolution and commended Mr. French highly as did
other members of Council. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried 4-0.
8. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE:
Ordinance and speed zones were discussed. Mayor Hunter stated the 70
mile per hour sign erected just past Ken Michael had been erected by
mistake and that~ would be removed. Mr. Leffingwell moved to approve
new speed zone ordinance as proposed by the Highway Department. Mr.
Dowell seconded and motion carried 4-0. Ordinance to be known as Ordi-
nance No. 115.
9. DISCUSSION:
~r. Leffingwell asked Mr. Goodnight on progress of requested ordinances--
House of III Repute, Malicious Mischief and Fire Arms--. Mr. Goodnight
stated an ordinance for Houses of III Repute would be illegal as this
fell under County jurisidction and that he - ~ .. and Chief Lewis were
discussing the other two and would report on them later.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Johns moved to adjourn at 8:2) P. M:, Mr. Barnett seconded and motion
carried 4-0.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
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