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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1960-08-22 Minutes REGULAR COUNCIL A~ING.........................AUGUST 22. 1960. The City Council of North Richland Hills held a regular Council meeting on August 22. 1960 at the Richland Bowl ~s meeting room. 6601 Grapevine Hwy.. and was called to order at 7:35 P. M. with Mayor Pro Tem Graner. Councilmen Bell, Campbell and Johns present. Reverend Hal Brooks. minister of the North Richland Hills Baptist Church gave the Invocation after which the minutes of the last regular Council meeting were read. Mr. Campbell pointed out that Paragraph 7. Page 1 should have read: "Mr. Graner moved to appoint Mr. W. Jack Smith to the Park Board. Mr. 'Johns seconded the motion which carried." Mr. Campbell also suggested adding the phrase "at least" to the motion on Page 3. Paragraph 2. MOtion should have read: "Mr. Campbell moved to adopt the balance of Police Budget with the understanding the individual items of equipment are based on the lowest of at least three bids." Mr. Johns then moved to approve corrected min&tes and Mr. Campbell seconded the motion which carried. The minutes of the special Council meeting were then read and approved. During Mr. French's report it was brought up that the Zoning Commission had investigated a request from Mr. and Mrs. Hewett. developers of the Hewett Estates located in the former Smithfield area wherein the said Addition had been platted for class "c" residential size homes and since 11 lots remained unsold in this addition, did not feel the City should impose class "A" re- quirements on this addition. After discussion. Mr. Johns moved to grant a variance concerning the remaining 11 lots so as to permit the same ~e and size construotion a'*~{r~ing structures in the addition. Mr. Campbell se- conded and motion carried. It was suggested that the Zoning Commission look into other additions which may involve the same problem and study a solution to this problem. During discussion of payment of bills for the Fire Department and workable so- lution to handling funds of the Department. it was pointed out the City had already assumed utility bills and Mr. Campbell stated he felt that until Council had time to study and work out a workable solution. that the Fire Dept. con- tinue as they are now. Mr. Leon Collins told Council that the Fire Dept. would like to purchase a resusitator and suggested the Department purCDase the unit out of building funds and then when the City could afford it. to p~ back the fund. It was decided to defer action until next meeting. Mr. French told of finding a company who could furnish street signs and de- liver within 30 days. Mr. Bell suggested deferring action until a survey of the City could be made to ascertain how many signs were needed. Vacation policy was discussed and since the City does not have a schedule set up. Mr. Campbell moved to grant Mr. French a weeks paid vacation and to be taken whenever Mr. French deems wisest. Mr. Bell seconded with all mem- bers voting for. Study concerning vacations will be made. Discussion concerning phone senup brought up the advisibility of having three lines because of the Fire and Police Departments and it was suggested that Mr. French look into the cost of installation and if we can get the third line in sequence with present numbers. Mr. Bell moved for Mr. French to order third line for p~one if City can get the No. AT-4-3408. if not. retain the present two lines with 3 extentions to be installed from the main instrument. Mr. Campbell seconded and motion carried. / u~" PAGE 2.............................REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. AUGUST ~. 1960. The Mayor Pro Tem opened gas bids from Humble. Mobile Oil. Sinclair and Gulf Refining Companies and after discussion and comparison of bids. Mr. Bell moved to accept bid from Sinclair Refining Co for Power X gasoline at the firm price of 16.9 cents per gallon for one year and to cancel previous action taken on same matter. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried. Chief Coe pointed out that many of his compakL~ts received were concern- ing tall grass and weeds on lots and vacant property and suggested the City adopt a weed ordinance. It was pointed out that Mr . Christopher was work- ing on one now but for the City Secretary to call Mr. Christopher to re- mind him of the importance of this ordinance. Mr. Graner reported that Mr. O. P. Leonard has contrac-p on his desk raady to sign to install curbs and gutter on Onyx Drive S. After lengthy discussion conoerning liability on Police cars and the fact that Riohland Hills and Haltom City having no liability on their emergency vehioles. Chief Coe told of applying for 5-10-5 and since Council had al- ready authorized such insurance, if aocepted by an insuranoe oompany. it would be allowed to stand. Study of proposed office space in rooms 4. 5 and 6 in the Richardson Bldg. was discussed. Mr. Johns moved for the City Office be moved to rooms 4. 5 and 6 in the Richårdson Bldg. and for Mr. Graner workout offioe arrangement with Mr. Riohardson. Mr. Campbell seoonded and motion oarried. At this time it was decided to send for coffee and invite any questions or disoussion from the Quests present. and City Secretary asked permission to be exous !ed from rest of meeting and for Mr. French to take rest of minutes. Counoil granted this request. Mr. Leon Collins came before the Counoil and stated that the City would have to have a Fire Marshall and that the Department had voted to reeom- mend Mr. Bill French to the Counoil for oonsideration. Previous Fire Marshall was unable to devote enough time to the job. Mr. .Campbell moved For Mr. Frenoh to be Fire Marshall with Mr. Johns seoonding and motion oarried. Discussion conoerning moving Fire base station to dispatohers office at the City Offices then followed and Mr. Bell moved to move the Fire Dept. Base station to City Office. Mr. Campbell seconded and motion carried. The purohase of desk for dispatoher and Clerk was discussed and it was voted to approve purchase of desk for the low bid of $90.00 fÐom Tri-State Freight Company. Motion was made by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Bell and carried. Mrs. Gillent in was appointed to serve as dispatoher instead of Mrs. Ray. Sal- ary WaS discussed. It was brought out that Mrs. Gillentine would be shared for olerioal work. The question of Mrs. Gillentine's typing was brought up. It was brought out that $1.25 per hour would figure more than $200.00 per month on a 40 hr. week which would be more than the other dispatohers are paid. Mr. Johns suggested the situation be deferred and Mr. Graner to gather more information on the matter. Page 3..............................REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. AUGUST 22, 1960. A bill from Christopher and Bailey was brought up for payment on tax ordinance for $250.00. Mr. Bell moved for the City to pay Mr. Christopher the $250.00. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion with Mr. BèUþ Graner and Campbell voting for, Mr. Johns not vot ing . Mr. Johns moved to leave Oity Offioe open until 6:00 P. M. on August 23. 24 and 25 to accomßdate those who wish to vote absentee. Mr. Bell seoonded and motion carried. Chief Coe recommended the Counoil hire a Warrant Officer to serve warrants out of our City. It was explained that the Warrant Offioer would reoeive the sum of warrant set by Council plµs any expenses he might incur in the process of serving the warrant. Mr. G. C. Coggins was introduced as a candidate for the position. The duties and powers of a Warrant Officer were explained to the Council. It was brought out that the Warrent Officer would reoeive his War- rant fee from the City if the defendent he served a warrant on was found in- nocent or appealed the oase to a higher court. Mr. Coggins is now Warrant Officer for Samson Park and Lake Worth. Mr. Johns moved to commission Mr. Coggins. 4317 Cockrell, as Warrant Officer for the City of North Richland Hills. Mr. Bell seoonded and motion carried. All fees paid to the Warrant Officer would be derived from defendants' fines. Warrant charge to be ten dollars plus lO¢ per mile for milage expenses driven in the process of serving the warrant. Bonding of Police personal and dispatohers was discussed. Mr. Zellers stated that a blanket bond was probably the best route. It would guarantee faithful perform- ance of duty. Mr. Zellers is to gather further information on this matter. Chief Coe recommended that the drag strip be required to have telephone service ~~d some sort of first aid station for emergencies. Mr. Johns moved for the Chief to contact owner again and explain what we would like and if we don't get results. bring it to the Counoil for further action. Mr. Cempbell seconded and motion carried. Mr. Herring was r~oognized by Coµnoil to disouss insuranoe matters. He stated his primary purpose waS to present hospitalization group plan to Council. Mr. Jerry Cotton WaS introduoed as group representative. He stated that it would require ten participants and would prefer the contributory plan. but could be either way. All oity employees would be elegible. The plan was explaiP.ed to the Council. The plan included $2.000.00 life insurence. Mr. Bell stated this was a bad time financially for the City to engage in contributory plan but would be in favor of further study and eventual participation. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Johns felt the Council and employees should meet and discuss the situation. Mr. Keeton next appeared before the Council to present his plan. He was short in his explaination .. -* Mr. Dick Beall. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Johns expl ained to the insuranoe agents that the Counoil h~4 had no time to study the plans or even needs for suoh a plan and would require some time for thought and study. Mr. Johns moved to adjourn at 12:07 A. M. and was seconded by Mr. Bell and mo- tion carried. / /~~::.1~1' Ct/~,\/v~r MAYO l READ AND APPROVED this /2 day of September. 1960.