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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD AT CITY HALL, lHOl
MORGAN CIRCLE, JANUARY
13, 1964, 7:30 P. M.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL:
Those Present: Mnyor Hunter; Councilmen Johns, Dowell, Campbell and
Barnett. Councilman Leffingwell absent due to illness.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: City Director, City Attorney, Fire Chief,
Chief of Police and City secretary.
Mayor Sturm and City Manager Don Edmonds of Hurst were introduced and
made welcome.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
December 9, 1963:
Mr. B&rnett pointed out that undcr NÐl BUSINESS, Paragraph 3, last
sentence in motion should read "Additional funds will be considered when
this amount is depleted"; also, under OTHER BUSINESS, Item 1; motion
should read "Mr. Be.rnett then made motion that, due to ci ted recurrences
of this question, sick leave be made policy, and dealt with on an im-
personal basis; sick leave to be administrated by the City Director
with assistance of Department Supervisors -- leave in excess of sick
leave permitted to apply ag inst accrued paid vacation leave at option
of employee." MOTION '1'0 ADJOURN -- Motion carried 3-2 instead of 3-0.
(Original minutes showA correct figure) Mr. Barnett then moved to
approve minutes of December 9, 1963 as corrected. Mr. Dowell seconded
and motion carried 4-0.
December 30, 1963:
Mr. Johns moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting held
December 30, 1963 as submitted. Mr. Dowell seconded and motion carried
4-0.
RECOMMENDATION OF FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Mr. Paul HaPmon passed out a schedule of receipts and disbursements for
the years 1961 through 1963 and then recommended taking $15,000.00 in
Certificates of Deposites for a period of 180 days at 3*% interest;
also, $10,000.00 in Certificates of Deposites for 90 days at 3i% inter-
est with the Northeast National Bank with the proviso that, in case of
emergency, the City can borrow this money back at the same rate of inter-
est. After discussion Mr. BArnett moved to accept the Finance Committee's
recommendation, but would like to place $10,000.00 at Haltom City State
Bank in lieu of the open account the City has at that Bank covering the
loan on the fire truck. Mr. Johns seconded. After further discussion
Mr. Barnett restated his motion to read - for the City to purchase Certi-
ficates of Deposit at the Haltom City State Bank in the amount of
$10,000.00 for a period of six months at 3.% interest, $10,000.00 for
90 days, $5,000.00 for six mohths (90 days at 3t% interest, six months
at 3t% interest) at the Northeast National Bank; all with the proviso
that the City can borrow this money back at the rate of interest.
Mr. 'Dowell seconded. Further discussion followed in which it was point-
ed out that the balance at Hal tom City Bank was j.lst a courtesy balance
to show good faith in regards to loan on fire truck. It was decided
that the Mayor and City Director would negotiate with both banks con-
cerning this matter. Mr. Dowell then moved to amend original motion to
read - that if details can not be met as stated by the original motion,
the Mayor and City Director are to be authorized to invest the city monies
as recommended by the Financial Committee. Mr. Campbell seconded. Amend-
ment to the original motion was put to a vote and carried 4-0. Original
motion was put to a vote and passed 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Widening of Glenview Drive:
Letter from Mr. Tom Cave, City Attorney of Hurst, was read concerning
their project of widening Glenview Drive and a part of a piece of pro-
perty located within North Richland Hills that they need for right-of-
way and a proposed ordinance was enclosed. Mayor sturm and City Mana-
ger Don Edmonds of Hurst presented a map and explained reasons why
they were asking for adoption of said ordinance. Discussion followed
and it was decided not to take any action until next regular meeting
giving Council time to discuss this problem with Mr. Anderson whose
property was concerned and all aspects of problem for possible solution.
Mr. French interjected the thought of City participation.
2. School Crossings: Paased over.
3. City Name Promotion: Passed over.
4. Booth Calloway Road Opening:
Mr. Dan Guest spoke in behalf of Miss Calloway explaihing that Booth
Calloway Road had been closed because of the construction of Loop 820
and unless this road could be reopened a big bottleneck had been creat-
ed as well as hardships on citizens going to and from schools and to the
hospital. Mr. Guest stated he wanted to go on record as pleading with
the City Council to approach the Highway DeDartment to review this sit-
uation and leave Booth calloway Road ODen. Lengthy discussion followed
after Mayor Hunter read a resolution concerning this question~ Mr. Roberts
stated he had a petition at home prOtesting the closing of this road or
making it into a one-way street. Mr. Arnold told of Chamber of Commerce
resolution offering any aid possible, even to sending a delegation to
Austin if needed. Mr. Goodnight stated he would like to redraw resolu-
tion making it stronger in wording. Mr. Johns suggested authorizing Mr.
Goodnight to redraw resolution and for it to be sent or taken to Austin.
Mr. Dowell then moved to instruct Mr. Goodnight to redraw said resolution
renumerating situation as discussed and get this on the road. Mr. Camp-
bell seconded and motion carried 4-0. It was ßuggested that Richland Hills
Council be approached, and Mr. Campbell asked that this subject be placed
on the next agenda and a hearing be requested. City Director is to con-
tact school tax office and Commissioners Court.
5. Hiring Inspector:
Mr. French told of problems of growing city and of inspections, especially
if a Building Code is approved. He explained that monies set aside for
part time Electrical Inspector could be used for salary for remaining
seven months of budget year, and asked for authority to start looking
for a man to qualify for this Job at $375.00 per month with a $50.00 per
month car allowance. Mr. Campbell moved for City Director be instructed
to proceed to seek a man for this job. Mr. Johns seconded and motIon
carried 4-0.
6. Mr. French told of erection of garage and cost of lot paid for within
this budget and stated he would like to continue as long as possible
without borrowing any money towards completion. Council commended Mr.
French.
7. ZONING REPORT:
a. H. L. Arnold: Lots 1 through 18, Blk. D, Lynncrest Addition -
Change from Residential to Local Retail-Business zoning.
b. Mr. Sayers: Tract l606, Blk. 10F, Lynncrest Addition - Change
from Residential to Local Retail-Business zoning.
Mr. French reported that the Zoning Commission recommended the change in
zoning be denied. Lengthy discussion followed in which maps were studied,
Messrs. Arnold and Guest spoke for rezoning, Mr. Richardson spoke against.
Mr. Campbell moved to postpoBe any action until a new plat has been pre-
sented to Council showing suggested changes. Mr. Barnett seconded and
motion carried 4-0.
Mr. French passed out copies of "Employees Benefitsll, told of Bome
changes, and asked Council to study for any other changes.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Johns moved to adjourn at 10:55 P.M. Mr. Campbell seconded and
motion carried 4-0.
(Proceedings taped and on file)
APPROVED:
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