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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1964-12-14 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 'rHE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, DECEMBER 14, 1964 7:30 P.M. CÆLL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Those present: Mayor Hunter. Councilmen: Stevens, Barnett, Roberts, Dowell and Falcone. Administrative Staff Present: City Attorney, City Secretary, Fire Chief, Chief of Police and Animal Control Officer INVOCATION Mr. Stevens APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Dowell motioned and Mr. Roberts seconded that the minutes be approved. The motion passed 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Roberts made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Barnett t that discussion of a donation to the Trinity Improvement Association be ta.bled. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Dowell voting no, all others voting yes. Mr. Robertson of Tarrant County Water Supply Corporation explained the reasons for the sewer rate increase to the Council. Mr. Dowell made a motion that the sewer rate invrease be granted. Mr. Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilmen Stevens, Barnett, Roberts and Dowell voting yes and Councilman Falcone voting no. Mr. Dowell motioned adopt state ordinance to changing the speed limit on highway 121 from Rufe Snow Dr. to Loop 820 during construction. Mr. Barnett seconded the motion. The motion passed with all councilmen voting yes. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES It was decided that the pension fund would be transfered from Haltom City State Bank to Northeast National Bank. Mayor Hunter appointed Mr. B.C. Redding a trustee on the pension fund. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Dowell made a motion that the Daily News Texan be adopted as the official newspaper. Mr. Roberts seconded the motion and made the ammendment that there be a one year written contract. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Falcone voting no. Mr. Roberts made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Falcone that the Southern Standard Building Code with the City or Arlington's amendments, with the exception of the minimum permit fee, be adopted. Mr. Dowell made a motion that the matter be tabled. Mr. Stevens seconded the motion. Mr. Stevens and Mr. Dowell voted to table, all others voted no¡ Mr. Roberts motion passed 3-2, with councilmen Dowell aDd Stevens voting no. Discussion of lighting Highway 121 and 1938 and thorofa~es with shielded 289 watt bulbs. It was decided that C.W. Adcock would recommend street to be lighted. Mr. Roberts made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Barnett that upon delivery of $1,500.00 by the builde~ or develope~~ the City would be authorized to issue contracts not to exceed $3,000.00, for repair of the drainage on North Hills Drive The motion passed 4-0, with Mr. Stevens abstaining. Mr. Barnett made a motion that the one way street ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded bb Mr. Falcone. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. Falcone made a motion that ordinance #127 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barnett. Motion passed 3-2, with Councilmen Dowell and Stevens voting no. It was decided that the City Attorney should write a letter to the State stating that the City is not obligated tomove utilities. Mr. Barnett made a motion that the City share half of the cost for a tranqualizer gun to be used by the Animal Control Officer. Mr. Roberts seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Mr. Barnett made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Roberts that the spedifications for a booster truck for the Fire Department, presented by the Fire Chief be accepted and that bids be taken. Mr. Barnett made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Roberts that all of the City ordinances be typed on master units, the cost of labor not to exceed $125.00. The motion passed 3-2, with Councilmen Dowell and Stevens voting no. Mr. Barnett adviseà that he wanted to discuss secret ballot on zoning changes at the next regular meeting. Mr. Barnett made a motion that the trial court costs be paid in the case of Calvin Luper et al vs the City of North Richland Hills, predicated upon the refund of the supersedous bond; also that the City Attorney's fees be paid. Mr. Falcone seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. Barnett made the motion to adjourn. Mr. Falcone seconded the motionl Council adjourned at 10:50 P.M. ~ ~ÆAA/ f ~<'~/ YOR - ~_/ , CITY SECRETARY (PRO~EEDINGS TAPED AND ON FILE)