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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD
AT CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN
CIRCLE, JANUARY 27, 1964,
7:,30 P. M.
C'ALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Those Present:
and Leffingwell.
Mayor Hunter; Councilmen Dowell, Campbell, Barnett
Councilman Johns absent being out of town.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney, City Director, Chief of
Police, Fire Chief and City Secretary.
INVOCATION: Councilman Barnett.
Mr. Goodnight introduced Senator Don Kinnard, Representatives Green,
Shannon, McLaughlin, Richardson and Finney, who were made welcome, and
because they had another meeting they wished to attend the order of
business was passed in order to take up question these gentlemen were
interested in.
d. BOOTH CALLOWAY ROAD OPENING:
Mr. Dan Guest presented a map showing the street in question in re-
lation to Loop 820 that is under construction explaining that the
first map had indicated that Booth Calloway Road would be open all the
way but on the latest map there was doubt as it showed no provision
of an overpass or underpass for this street. He also pointed out the
various problems this would impose if this street continued closed.
It was pointed out that a hearing with the Highway Commission at Austin
had been requested, and a plea was made to the Senator and Representa-
tives for their support in trying to settle this problem. Questions,
discussion and study of maps were followed by Mr. Kinnard stating he
would try to put this problem on the agenda of the Highway Commission
to-morrow if possible, if not, for the agenda in February and would
let the Mayor know the results. All the gentlemen, Mr. Arnold, Mr.
Guest and Mr. Campbell stated they would go to Austin for this hear-
ing when necessary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Barnett moved to approve the minutes of the last regular Council
meeting held January 1,3, 1964 as submitted. Mr. Dowell seconded and
motion carried 4-0.
CORRESPONDANCE: Mayor Hunter read an invitation to a meeting honoring
Mr. W. G. Thomas of the Birdville Schools on February 2, 1964.
:REPORT OF COMMITTEES:
CHARTER COMMISSION:
Mr. Ray Sprinkel told of speakers, purpose of these speakers and of
expenses to date of the Charter Commission. He stated that at the
four meetings held so far that 1) to 14 members had been present out
of the 15 elected and that committees would soon be appointed to start
breaking down the charter. After discussion the Charter Commission
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were commended highly.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Holiday Heights 1st. filing approval - Mr. Alan Hamm presented
linen of 1st. filing of said addition and asked for approval and
signing of plat. After study of plat and some discussion Mr. Camp-
bell moved to approve plat. Mr. Dowell seconded and motion carried
4-0.
b. School Crossings - Passed over.
c. City Name Promotion - Passed Over.
e. Widening of Glenview Drive - Hurst City Limits:
Mayor Hunter reported that Mr. Anderson, who owned property concerned,
had told him that this property was for sale and that he did not feel
widening Glenview would enhance the value of this property, nor did
he feel it would be right for the City to grant the City of Hurst the
right to assess him to widen said street. Council was in agreement
in this. After discussion it was decided to wait and see what would
develope.
f. DOG POUND:
Mr. French reported that the Dog Pound was in operation, Pound Master
was picking dogs up upon complaint at this time until details could
be worked out further. Mr. French stated as soon as complete costs
are compiled he would have those figures to present. Details of
water and electricity problems have yet to be worked out and Mr.
Dowell stated he would contact Richland Hills concerning these matters.
g. RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNALS:
Mr. Goodnight told of letter sent giving cost of construction of
signals and of receiving no reply at this time but that he hoped to
have something to report by next meeting.
h. ADDED ITEM TO AGENDA - NEW PLAT LAY-OUT - LOTS 11 -1), HILLVIEW
ADDITION:
Mr. Leffingwell moved to add above to agenda. Mr. Campbell seconded
and motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Guest presented plat showing proposed lay-out of proposed Commer-
cial business; also, a painting of building showing wall and plant-
ing as discussed at last meeting. Mr. campbell stated he wanted to
go on record as being in sympathy with home owners and did not want
to do something that would be determental to their best interests but
could not see that anyone would be benefited by a weed patch and felt
that these plans would not hurt the area. After discussion Mr. Leff-
ingwell moved to approve rezoning of Lots 11 through 1,3, Blk. 6, Hill-
view Addition to Local Retail-Business. Mr. Campbell seconded and
motion carried 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. FULL TIME DAY FIREMEN:
Mr. French stated he just wanted to report that because of the report
in the Daily News Texan of dire need for day firemen trained boys
from Carswell had been coming over and donating their off days here
in our city and were doing a very good job. The regular volunteers
were in full support of these boys. Discussion followed in which it
was decided that the city would buy these boys lunches for them and
other donations to the department were offered. Chief Cook told of
need for helmets, boots and coats and submitted two bids of which
$246.60 by A-I Fire Extinquisher Company was low bid. After some
discussion Mr. Campbell moved to accept Volunteer firemen's recommen-
dation to accept low bid of $246.60 from A-I Fire Extinquisher Company.
Mr. Barnett seconded and motion carried 4-0. Other discussion of Fire
Department followed.
OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Adjustment - Police Budget:
Mr. Dowell stated due to shortage of dispatchers patrolmen were havihg
to dispatch causing hardship on the whole Police Department. Chief
Lewis presented figures of days patrolmen have worked the radio, of
vacation time soon to come, and asked for some solution to this problem
stating difficulty in finding and keeping dispatchers. Chief Lewis
stated he would like to rearrange his budget and hire a patrolman to
act as relief dispatcher and relief patrolman at a difference of
$1,000.00 in present budget. Mr. Dowell stated he felt we should go
by how the budget was originally approved allowing the hiring of one
more patrolman and a relief dispatcher. Lengthy discussion foll~~
Mr. Dowell then moved that we authorize Chief Lewis, for rest of'~ear,
to operate as approved budget indicated for him to do. (2/) amount of
budget) Mr. Campbell seconded and motion carried 4-0. #¿£"v,."':¡¿:þ.,
Mr. Goodnight read Resolution concerning the Booth Callow~y Opening
and Mr. Campbell moved and Mr. Barnett seconded adoption of Resolu-
tion. Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Campbell moved to adjourn at 11:05 P.M., Mr. Dowell seconded and
motion carried 4-0.
(Proceedings taped and on file)
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