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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1953-09-05 Minutes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, was held on the 5th day of September, 1953. Mayor Watson addressed the Council and the resi- dents attending, emphasizing the fact that all meeti~gs are open to the public. Mayor Watson advised that the Telephone Company has not yet completed the franchise contract. Mr. Norman reported on the Gas Company investigation as to a franchise. Application and follow-through will be made by Mayor Watson. A discussion took place concerning a proposed ordin- ance relative to the prohibition of animals. Mr. Christo- pher will prepare an ordinance for presentation and action at the next meeting. Mr. Ellenberg will investigate a franchise with the Water Company. A proposed ordinance will be prepared specifying the necessary repairs to be made if the pavement is torn up by any utility agency or others. This will be presented at the next meeting for action. Speeding trucks in the area was discussed. Mayor Watson will contact personally the officials of all companies using Vance Road, requesting them to slow the drivers down. ....,.'.- Mr. Lambert suggested a Committee be appointed to study the traffic problem of the community and to make recom- mendations to the Council for required action. The fore- ''--- going was agreed to unanimously. Mr. Wood was appointed Chairman; Committeemen: Mr. Tripp and Mr. Lewis. They will report to Mayor Watson within one week. Mr. Norman will contact the Commissioners Court for traffic signs for the community. Mr. Lambert suggested that a proposed ordinance be prepared stating definite building restrictions pattern- ed after the current deed restrictions. After such an ordinance is prepared it will be circularized to all residents and a public meeting held, after which the Council will vote to enact or reject. Suggestion was accepted. Mr. Lambert will work with Mr. Christopher. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. R. F. Lambert, Secretary Approved as read: