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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1964-02-10 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL. NORTH RICHLAND HILI.ß, TEXAS, HELD AT CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE. FEBRUARY 10, 1964, 7:)0 P. M. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Those Present: Mayor Hunter; Councilmen Leffingwell, Barnett and campbell. Councilman Johns previously reported he would be slightly delayed. Councilman Dowell absent due to illness. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: City Director, City Attorney and City Secr-etary. INVOCATION: Mr. Granville Edwards. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Leffingwell moved to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting held January 27, 1964 as submitted. Mr. Bar- nett seoonded and motion carried )-0. Mr. Campbell stated he would like the words "fiscal year" or lias of February 1" added to motion under OTHER BUSINESS -Adjustment of Police Budget, for better clarifi- cation of motion. This met with agreement. COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hunter told of letter from Haltom City in whioh we were billed $95.00 for our share of safety signs. This item had had approval. Mayor Hunter also told of letter from Mr. C. C. Crutchfield, formerly with the Texas Municipal League, in which he offered to work with our Charter Commission in drawing up City Charter. It was recommended this letter be turned over to the Commission. OLD BUSINESS: 1. School Crossings - Passed Over. 2. City Name Promotion: Mayor Hunter, in Mr. Johns absence, eta.ted Mr. Johns would like to see everyone start using North Richland Hills, Texas, with Zip Code, as their return address. to interest Civic Clubs. Businesses, etc. to use this in an attempt to publisize our City's name. Diecussion followed afterwhich Mr. Barnett moved that from this date all city printing will have North Richland Hills, Texas as return address. Mr. Leffingwell seconded and motion carried )-0. ). Railroad Signal Report: Mr. Goodnight stated that the Cotton Belt Railroad agreed to pay cost 'of signal at the Old Smithfield Road rail crossing and that they sug- gested four (4) stop signs at each of the other crossings, two on each aide of track on both sides of road. and that a letter was on its way in regard to this question. He asked that Mr. French proceed with plans for underground wiring. 4. Report - Widening Glenview Drive: Mr. French told of talking with dignitaries of Hurst, Eules8 and Bedford, and that it was too late for an assessment program now to raise monies to widen said road. $2,000.00 cash was needed now to extend present con- tract either from our City or from Mr. Anderson if Glenview Drive is to be widened along the 400 ft. in question at this time. During discussion it was decided to wait and see what developes. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Audit Discussion - Passed Over. Mayor Hunter mentioned for thought the possibility of the City pur- chasing the vacant lot north of City Hall, building a building large enough to accommodate the Water Company Offices and renting these offices to said Company, rental to apply to pay for cost of this project. Mr. Harrison of the Water Company is in agreement to this plan. Discussion of legality of the City renting such space followed in which it was termed legal by Mr. Goodnight since the Water Company is a non-profit corporation. Mayor Hunter then welcomed Councilman Johns and Fire Chief Cook upon their arrival. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Zoning Report Mr. French told of 8 request from Mr. N. T. Norman to rezone the north portion of Tract 4C, Abatract 1630. of the A. G. Walker Survey from Class "A" Residential to "Local Retail-Business" zoning; this property runs north from the Dairy Cream property to Glenview Dr. and adjourn the Bank ~~nperty to the West. Mr. French stated the Zoning Commission recommended unaniffious approval for change of zoning. Af~er discussion Mr. Campbell moved to accept recommendation of Zoning Commission and approve the "Local Retail-Business" zoning. Mr. Leffingwell seconded and motion carried 4-0. Mr. Campbell stated he would like to discuss proposed addition to City Hall some more but first made a report on progress of Water Board. He stated the Board was making very good progress and was well on the way of a solution to assure abundant supply of water for our city and future growth. This water will probably have to come from the City of Fort Worth. He then asked for discussion on possibility of moving the Water Company out to our city. Mayor Hunter stated the lot on the north of City Hall was available at a reasonable price but felt that with nego- tiation a ~etter and lower price could be reached. Discussion followed , afterwhich Mr. Johns suggested the City Director be instructed to work with the Mayor and Mr. Harrison of the Water Company to start do- ing some preliminary planing on this project, and would like to plan space for a library also. Mr. French to bring some recommendations to Council. This met with approval. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Mr. Johæ moved to adjourn at 8:35 P. M. Mr. Campbell seconded and motion carried 4-0. (Proceedings taped and on file) APPROVED: ~A~ ~:tíi~4/f ~~~dfß my secretary /.