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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1964-05-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, MAY 25, 1964, 7:30 P. M. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Those Present: Mayor Hunter; Councilmen Dowell, Falcone, Roberts, Bar- nett and Stevens. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney, City Director, Chief of Police, Fire Chief and City Secretary. INVOCATION: Mr. Wade Banowsky. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Barnett moved, Mr. Roberts seconded, to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting held May 11, 1964 as they stand. Motion carried 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS: (1) Letter - Mr. Ken Johns - Re: Wanting to know reasons why removed from Water Board. , , (2) Letter - (Reread) - Mr. Ralph Stafford - Re: Summer Recreation Pro- gram - request for City to pay $15.00 per week for Coach's salary. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: 1. RUFE SNOW DRIVE: Mr. Falcone reported that he and Mr. McWhorter had contacted all of the 10 or 11 people concerned on the West side of Rufe Snow Drive and all but one were in agreement to giving the City at least 4 feet for widening said street. Mr. Falcone stated Mrs. Parker was not in agreement, and asked Council what should be done in this regards in order to hasten this project; to use City funds to buy this property, solicit public donations or what. Mr. McWhorter stated he still felt- there was a chance of getting this property if he could talk further with Mr. Parker. It was estimated this property may could be had for $250.00 to $300.00. Discussion follow- ed after which this committee was asked to continue this project and try to bring a plat, proposal and costs to next Council meeting. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance - Tri-Co. Electric Co-Op.: Mayor Hunter read proposed ordinance granting said Co-Op. a franchise covering customers presently served. After some discussion Mr. Barnett moved, Mr. Dowell seconded, to approve said ordinance. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance to be known as Ordinance Number 121. 2. Summer Recreation Program: Mr. Roberts stated he and Mr. French had discussed this item and requested Mr. French to tell of a similar program being tried in Haltom City. After Mr. French told of this project some questions were brought up concerning the proposed program for this City and Mr. French stated he would be happy to contact Mr. Stafford for more information. This met with agreement and this item requested to be placed on agenda for next meeting. 3. Discussion - Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation: Mayor Hunter told of having Mr. Jay Cornelius' 8 ~lTa ter me ter pulled and tested; Mr. French told of results of test. After some discussion Mr. Jack Smith reported on financial condition of the Water Company, report taken from audit report. Mr. Gregory of Reaves, Gregory & Knowlton Engineering firm, gave a history of establishment and other data of the Water Company. A question and answer period followed. Thanks and appre- ciations were expressed. 4. Appointment - Corporation Courtßu~: Mr. Falcone pointed out that Mr. Massey's tenure would be ended May 31st. and consideration should be given now for new appointment. Mr. Barnett requested of City Attorney any ruling of how this should be handled, who appoints said officer, tenure of office, resignations, etc. Mr. Good- night read from Articles of the Texas State statutes governing General Law Cities whereas it was the opinion of the Attorney that it be the duty of the Mayor to make such appointment, confirmed by Council. It was point- ed out this appointee had to be a resident of the City for six months. During discussion Mr. Goodnight read City Ordinance No. 31 and declared it to be in conflict with the State Statutes in regards to qualifications. After further discussion Mayor Hunter stated that he had no one in mind at this time; that Mr. Massey, according to law, would continue as Judge until such time that a new appointee could be named, qualified and con- firmed. NE\1¡ BUSINESS: 1. Zoning Complaint - Mr. E. R. Taft, 390~ Flor¡: Mr. Taft told of complaints he had, made in the past concerning signs, trailers and a metal building in his area that he said he was told would be of a temporary nature but learned that the whole area had been zoned Commercial without his notification and knowledge. He stated manufactor- lng was being done in this building even on Sundays, and that he had talked with Mr. French about this problem. Mr. French reported that letters had been typed and mailed to all interested home owners in re- gards to Public Hearing and rezoning. He told of contacting the owner of the Company concerned and had been assured that he would move out within thirty (30) days. Discussion followed in which it was suggested sending such letters by Certified mail, cost of publishing notices in other newspapers was discussed. Mr. Goodnight Buggested lengthy in- vestigation be done into this matter and brought up at next Council meeting. This met with agreement. Mayor Hunter stated it had been pointed out to him that the Council's action in the removal of Messrs. JohnA and Campbell from the Water Board had been illegal and asked Mr. Goodnight to read Articles from state Statutes that applied to this question. After reading statutes and discussion Mr. Goodnight was asked to study thiR problem and report at next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Garbage Complaint - Mr. Rough: Mr. Rough not present, Mayor Hunter told of his complaint -- that a Garbage Company employee had supposedly damaged Mr.' Rough's car. Mayor Hunter told of working with Mr. Rough and contacting Mr. Hubbard of the Estes Company about this problem and since Mr. Rough was not present, assumed the matter had been aettled. Mr. Brinkley told of matter concerning the North Richland Hills Baptist Church, wishing to add it to the agenda for discussion. This was given unanimous approval. Rev. Hal Brooks told of Church owning several frame houses with some brick trim and of the desire to move two of these houses on Vance Road back to connect with ones facing Parchman Street. The Church wanted to pour slab for these houses including lip to take care of future bricking but, because of finances, did not want to add masonry at this time so would like to be granted a temporary variance to the City Zoning Ordinance No. 33. After discussion Mr. Goodnight read statutes fitting this problem and suggested referring it to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. This met with accord. MOTION TO ADJOURN: Mr. Dowell moved, Mr. Roberts seconded, to adjourn at 9:54 P. M. Motion carried 5-0. (Proceedings taped and on file) APPROVED: 1 \ ~- fA,\J.. I P :lh·-~~·~ ZL~--- MJ{YOR