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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1964-04-27 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, APRIL 27, 1964, 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Those Present: Mayor Hunter; Councilmen stevens, Barnett, Roberts, Dowell and Falcone. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PP~SENT: CJty Director, Fire Chie~, Chief of Police, and City secretary. City Attorney absent due to injuries received in auto wreck. . INVOCATION: Councilman Barnett. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Dowell moved, Mr. Roberts seconded, to approve minutes of the la.st regular meeting held April 13, 1964 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS: (1) Letter; Mr. J. E. Flory, Re: Protest of Garage operation on Rufe Snow Drive - asking for legal opinion. Mr. Roberts moved to table this question until City Attorney i8 able to study. Mr. Falcone seconded and motion carried 5-0. (2) Letter: Mr. W. L. Brewer, Re: Clean Up, Paint Up Week. Some dis- cussion followed with Mr. DO\'lell suggesting putting posters on Garbage trucks 8.S well as street Department equipment. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: (1) Mr. Roberts stated the committee to meet with Judge M~ssey were to attend the Court session of May 7, 1964 and would have a report after that time. (2) ZONING: A. Mr. Roberts moved to a.pprove the tempora.ry appointment of Mr. Roy Jones to the Zoning Commis8ion a.t the hea.ring held April 9, 1964. Mr. Dowell seconded and motion carried 5-0. B. Lot 28, Block 2, Odell Addition: Request to change from Resi- dential to Local Retail-Business - Mr. Dock Dutton: Mr. French told of public hearing on this request, petitions for and against a.nd of the unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Commission that rezoning of this property be denied and gpve reasons. After discussion, study of map, petitions and some statementa from audience, Mr. Roberts moved to ~ccept recommendations of Zoning Commission and that chB.nge of zoning be denied. Mr. stevens seconded and motion carried 5-0. C. Portion of Lot 2 and s.11 of Lot 3, Block 1, Parchman Addition- Mrs. Joyce Parchman a.nd Mr. C. R. Creamer - Change from Residential to Local Retail-Business: Mr. French reported on hearing of above requests and told of no one ap- pearing in protest. This property located behind the Rapid Mart property, across Vance Road from Bank and property North was owned by Church. Zoning Commission recommended una.nimous approv~l for change of zoning. After discussion Mr. Barnett moved to accept recommendations of Zoning Commiasion on both requests. Mr. Dowell se6œnded and motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: l. Appointment to Water Board: Mayor Hunter reported that Mr. Campbell had withdrawn his resignation to the Water Board and recommended leaving hin on this Board because of ex- perience and knowledge especially aince the Birdville Tax Office had filed Bu1t for delinquent taxes against Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation, which is a part of North R1chland Hills. Mr. Falcone moved to remove Mr. Campbell from the Water Board and Mr. Robertv seconded. Mr. Barnett moved to table said motion until further study can be made. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Roberts called for vote on original motion and Messrs. Falcone, Roberts and Stevens voted FOR, Mr. Barnett voted AGAINST. Mr. Dowell abotaining. Motion carried 3-1.--- Mr. Stevens moved to apPoint Mr. Wade Ba.no~sky to fill Mr. Campbell's un- expired term of office to Water Board. Mr. Falcone seconded and motion cprried 5-0. Mr. Falcone moved to terminate Mr. Johns from Water Board as of this date. Mr. Stevens seconded. Messrs. Falcone, Stevens, Roberts and Dowell voted FOR, Mr. Barnett AGAINST. Motion carried 4-l. Mr. Roberts moved to appoint Mr. Granville Edwards to fill Mr. Johns un- expired term to Water Board. Mr. Falcone seconded and motion carried 5-0. 2. Zoning Commission Appointments: Mr. Stevens stated he felt that a new Zoning Commission should be formed as he felt that the present one had been lax. The present members were named and it was pointed out that they were all business men and it was sometimes unavoidable that they could not be present at a hearing. Mr. Oxford and Mr. McCoy were pointed out as being very diligent and interest- ed in this Board, and it was pointed out that experience was very im- portant to this Board. Mr. Stevens moved to set up appointments for a complete new Zoning Commission for the City of North Richland Hills. Mr. Roberts seconded. It was pointed out these members had staggered terms and then Mayor Hunter read Articles of Ordinance No. 33 concerning appoint- ments and terms. He then recommended for the active members be retained. After discussion Mr. stevens withdrew his motion, Mr. Roberts his second. Mr. Roberts then moved to table Item 2 (Appointments to Zoning Commission) at this time. Mr. Barnett seconded and motion carried 5-0. 3. Report - Athletic Association - Mr. Bill Martin: Mr. Martin, President of the Richland Area Athletid Association, gave a report on activities, setup and expenses of Association for both boys and girls in this area, and asked for recognition and aid by this city. He expressed thanks and appreciation for the $500.00 donation last year and the wish a like amount be budgeted for this year. It was explained the new Council members would like time for study, and Mr. Roberts expressed thanks and appreciation to Mr. Martin. NEW BUSINESS: l. Permission to Change Building Lines on Lots 1 through 6, Block l, Richland Plaza Addition: Mr. G. L. Cummings explained that said property was zoned Commercial but for better placement of a.partment units he would like a variance to the building line requirements so as to construct buildings or porches to the front property line at Plaza Drive and 00 the West property line at Venice Drive; this would enable best usage of land in regards to appear- ance, parking at rear and construction of concrete retainer wall at rear of property. (15 foot at front, 15 foot on West side) After lengthy discussion and study of plats and plans Mr. BArnett moved to grant per- mission as proposed for Lots 1 through 6, Block 1 of Richland Plaza Addition. Mr. Roberts seconded and motion carried 5-0. (Proposal at- tached to and becoming a part of these minutes.) 2. Setting Dàte for Special Budget Study Meeting: Mr. French told of budget preparation for fiscal year 1964-65, and asked for a special meeting date to be set. Mr. James B. Huff, C.P.A., stated he would like for Aprils' financial statement to be gotten out first so as to have a bet~er picture of this years budget standing. Tax rate re- quested by May 15 if possible and no later than June 1st. It was agreed that Mayor Hunter would notify Council of date for this meeting. 3. Reinvestment of City Funds in Certificate of Deposit: Mr. French told of Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 maturing April 15, 1964 at the Northeast National Bank. It was stated that reinvestment had been authorized but because of new Council members Mr. French wanted their opinions. After discussion it was decided to reinvest the $10,000.00 for 90 days with the Northeast National Bank. 4. Tri-County Electric Co-Op. - Mr. Casparis: Mr. Casparis introduced Mr. Sinclair, Attorney, and requested permission to continue serving pr~sent customers within the city limits of North Richland Hills and for consideration for nermits or franchise for custo- mers now served and any future homes under their lines. Lengthy dis- cussion followed on pros and cons of legality of this company taking in new customers or furnish service in our city. It was pOinted out that customers served at this time were not in question but adding new custo- mers was, a.nd the feeling was expressed that the ruling of the Chief Justice was law. Mayor Hunter apollgized ~or the absence of the City Attorney and commended Mr. Sinclair for ~g way of presenting his cBse. Mr. Dowell then mOIl ed that Tri-County Electric Co-Op. could continue to serve customers presently served, including two empty homes formerly served, but that no new senices be sta.rted, and for this item be placed on next agenda for consideration. Mr. Barnett seconded and motion carried 5-0. 5. Recommended Changes to Electrical Ordinance: Mr. French passed out copies of Articles and recommended changes to these articles and explained reasons the Inspector, Electrical Board and he were r&commending these changes. After discussion and study Mr. Barnett moved to approve recommended changes except for adding sentence "that where not standard equipment on the devicell - Section 4, Article 1, Paragraph llO, Page l2, and to be incorporated in next publishing of Electrical Ordinance Manual. Mr. Dowell seconded and motion carried 5-0. (COpy of Articles and changes attached to and becoming a part of these minutes.) OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Dowell asked Mr. John Wofford, President of the Greater Richland Junior Chamber of Commerce, to make announcement. Mr. Wofford reported on state convention where their group took many honors and Mr. Goodnight was elected State Vice President. He then introduced new local president, Mr. Larry Lightfoot. Mr. Stevens commented on size and order of audience and expressed the wish they would continue to come to the Council meetings. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Mr. Dowell moved to adjourn at 10:28 P. M., Mr. Roberts seconded and motion carried 5-0. (Taped and on file) APPROVED: ~ÆÆjøIo1{~