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COUNCIL MEETING
A meeting of the City Council of North Richland Hills,
Texas, was held on the 3rd day of May, 1954, at 8:20 P. M.
The following members were present: Mayor Denny,
Messrs. Nace, MacCarthy, Christopher, Ellenberg, Hays,
Watson and Ray.
Mr. Christopher was sworn in as Alderman and Mr. Hays
was sworn in as Marshall, by Mayor Denny.
Mayor Denny outlined the paving contract submitted by
Mr. Jones, Developer, for paying certain streets in new area.
Said contract between Mr. Jones and The General Construction
Co. Mr. Christopher made a motion that said contract and
maintenance bond which is to be made out to the City of North
Richland Hills be examined by Mr. Denny, and if found satis-
factory that he be authorized to approve same. Motion
seconded by Mr. Ellenberg and passed unanimously.
Mr. Ellenberg proposed a building permit fee. After
general discussion, Mr. Christopher offered to draft a reso-
lution and submit it at the next Council Meeting.
Secretary
Approved as read:
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
North Richland Hills, Texas, was held on the 3rd day of May,
1954·
A signal light at at Blaney, Pipe Line Road and High-
way 121 was discussed as a possible safety device when the
new school opens. Mayor Denney informed the Council that he
had written the state Highway Department, advising of the
imminent danger at this intersection. No reply has been re-
ceived up to this date. Mr. Christopher suggested that the
City annex portion of highway through North Richland Hills.
A suggestion was made by Mr. Hayes that signs be put
up showing speed limits in the City so that he could enforce
same. It was decided to bring the matter up before the Civic
League for provision of signs.
Mayor Denny suggested that the Civic League be asked to
start their next meeting May 14 at 7:00 P.M. and adjourn at
8:00 P. M. so that open hearing on water rates could be held
at that time and place.
Mr. McCarthy made a motion that Petty Cash Fund be set up
for the purpose of City Secretary to purchase postage, station-
ery, etc. The motion was amended to set the amount at $25.00.
Seconded by Mr. Nace. Motion unanimously carried. Mayor
Denny directed the Treasurer to draft a check for that amount.
Motion was made to have Mr. Ellenberg make the necessary ar-
rangements for meeting on May 14. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Christopher made a motion to adjourn. Motion
Seconded by Mr. Nace. Motion unanimously carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was ad-
journed at 10:35 P. M.
Secretary
Approved as read
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Council Meeting May 3. 1954
Meeting called to order at 8120 P. K.
Present were the following: Den.ny, Nace, McCarthy, Christopher,
Ellenberg, Hays, Watson, Ray.
Mr. Christopher and Mr. Hays were sworn in as ald';man and Marshall
respectively by Mayor Dénny .
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Mayor Denny outlined paving contract submitted by Mr. Jones (Developer)
for paving certain streets in new area. Said contract between Mr.
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Jones and The General Oonstruction Co. Mr. Christopher made a motion
that said contract and maintenance bond which is to be made out to
the City of North Richland Hills be examined b y Mr. Denny and if
found satisfactroy that he be authorized to approve same. Motion
seconed by Mr. Ellenberg and passed unanimously.
Mr Ellenberg proposed a building permit fee. After general discussion.
Mr. Christopher offered to draft a resolution and submit at next
council meeting.
A signal light at Blaney, Pipe Line Rd.and Hwy 121 was discussed
as possible safety device when new sohool opens. Mayor Denny informed
council he had written State Hwy Dept. advising of immenent danger
at this intersection. No reply received to this date. Mr. Christopher
suggesteã City annex portion of hwy. ~xB+~ through N. R. H.
A suggestion was made by Mr. Hays that signs be put up showing speed
limits in city so that he could enforce same.
Decided to bring matter up before Civic League tor provision of signs.
Mayor Denny suggested that Civic League be asked to start their next
meeting May 14 at 7:00PM and adJounn at 8:00 PM so that open hearing
on water rates could be held at that time and place.
MoCarthy made motion that petty cash tund be set up tor purpose of
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city Secretary to purchase postage, stationery, etc. Amended to set
amount at $25.00, seconded by Mr. Nace.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Denny directed Treasurer to draft check for that amount.
Motion was made to have Mr. EllenbergLJlake neoessary arrangements
for meeting ~May l4. Passed unanimously.
Mr. Christopher made motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Naoe.
Meeting adjourned 10:35 P. M.
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