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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1954-08-02 Minutes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, was held on the 2nd day of August, 1954, at 8:15 o'clock, P. M. Those present were Messrs. Denny, Nace, Ellenberg, MacCarthy, Hayes, Mayor Norton, Richland Hills, and Mr. Watson. Mr. Denny reported that the Highway Department had sub- mitted recommendation to Austin for signal lights at Pipeline Road and Highway 121, similar to one on Highway 183 near Rich- land Hills School. The State to bear full cost, if approved. Mr. Denny submitted proposed ordinance granting franchise to Richland Hills to operate a water system. Mayor Norton ans- wered questions about water system and operation of same, pro- posed rates, etc. No action was taken at this meeting. Action to be taken at the next regular meeting on September 7. Copies of testimony given at water rate hearing were distributed for study. Mr. Watson suggested that by some means loose gravel in g~tters be swept to center of streets where tar is exposed. Mr. Denny suggested that an official letter of thanks be directed to Mrs. Jones. The City Secretary was directed to have letter-head stationery printed. Proposed ordinance changing title under which village incorporated was read by Mayor Denny. After some discussion Mr. Ellenberg made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. Motion seconded by Mr. Nace. Passed 5 - O. This ordinance was designated Ordinance No. 10. Motion was made by Mr. Ray and seconded by Mr. Mac- Carthy to have Mr. Christopher prepare a franchise to Mr. King for garbage collection service, based on his proposal. Motion carried 5 - O. Bill in the amount of $22.90 for printing permits was submitted. Voted 5 - 0 to pay. Mr. MacCarthy moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr. Nace. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P. M. Secretary Approved as read: ~ ) ¿/ Dce.lled to Present: August 2 Regular Meeting Order 8:15 P. M. Denny, Nace, Ellenberg, MacCarthy, Hayes, Mayor Norton of Rich&and Hills, Mr. watson Denny reported the.t Hwy. Dept. had submitted recomenda tion to Aus tin for signal lights at Pipe Line & 121 similar to the one on Hwy. 183 near Richland School. State to bear full cost if approved. Denny submitted proposed ordinance granting franchise to Richiànd Hills to operate water system. Mayor Norton answered questions about water system and operation of same; proposed rates, etc. No action taken at this meeting. Action to be taken at next regular meeting Sept. 7th. Copies of testimony given at water rate hearing, were distributed for study; Mr. Watson suggested the.t by some means loose gravel in gutters be Dswept to center of streets where tar is exposed. Denny suggested that an official letter of thanks be directed to Mrs. Jones) WHO See~e./) A£ SecAterAltr DVR.IA./t; wA~ ;é'A~ HeA~/.A/6i$. City Secretary was directed to have letterhead stationery printed. Proposed ordinance changing Title under which Village incorpora ted ~vas read by Mayor Denny. After some discussion Mr. Ellenberg made motion ordinance be a.dopted-seconded by Mr. Nace. PaaRed 5-0 Designated Ordinance No. 10. Motion made by Ray and seconded by r'1acCR.rthy to hRve Mr. Christopher prepare a franchise to Mr. King Garbage collecti.. on Service based on his proposal. Carried 5-0. Bill for printing permits in amount of 22.90 was submitted. Voted 5-0 to pay. DMBcCarthY moved adjournment seconded by Nace. Meeting adjourned 11:15 PM. ~t~ ~~ C?>~~ (J