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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS,
HELD AT 7:)0 P. M., CITY OFFICES,
MONDAY. FEBRUARY I), 1961.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Zellers; Councilmen Owens, Graner, Johns and
Campbell.
Absent: Councilman Bell.
Administrative Staff Present: City Attorney, City Clerk, City
Secretary, City Inspector and City Engineer.
Invocation: Mr. Ray Porter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Owens moved and Mr. Johns seconded to approve the minutes of
the last regular meeting held January 23, 1961 and motion carried.
Mr. Johns moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting held
January )0, 1961 and Mr. Graner seconded with motion carrying. Mr.
Johns praised new form of minutes.
1. BIDS ON STREET SIGNS:
Mr. FrencÞ turned in written bids from the Smith Municipal Sign
Co. and Bowles & Edens Supply Co. During discussion Mr. Dick
Jones stated he thought the City could get the signs cheaper through
the state Junior Chamber of Commerce and that he would call their
headquarters to get more information. Action was deferred until
such information could be obtained.
2. FINAL PAYMENT - PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Bayment of the final payment owed for the Fire Department purchase
now rather than when due was discussed and Mr. Campbell moved to
pay the $1,928.00 to the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
now. Mr. Graner seconded and motion carried.
). FISCAL YEAR CHANGE:
Mr. Glenn Goodnight stated the City could change the fiscal year
and without an ordinance or resolution. After discussion Mr. Gra-
ner moved to change fiscal year to October 1st. through September )Oth.
beginning October 1, 1960. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried.
4. TARRANT COUNTY WATER SUPPLY COMPANY ORDINANCE:
Mayor Zellers explained the purchase of Tarrant utilities and
stated that the Franchise Taxes would be continued. A new ordi-
nance has been drawn up, the same as the old one except for a
change of dates for payment of the Franchise Taxes. Adoption was
deferred so as to give the City Attorney time to study.
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5. TAX ADJUSTMENT:
A tax adjustment, No. 627, in the amount of $3.64 was read. Mr.
Graner moved, Mr. Campbell seconded to approve said adjustment
and motion carried.
6. CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE'S REPORT:
The Mayor praised the citizen's committee for their work and ex-
pressed the Councils thanks and appreciation. He then turned the
meeting over to Mr. Burl Daniel, General Chairman of the Committee,
who explained to other guests present the different groups formed
and the subjects studied. He then introduced Mr. Jack Smith, Chair-
man of the Steering Committee, who then told of more study and then
recommended the following motion to the Council for their study:
"Col. Paschall moved to present to the Council one plan, that be-
ing the total bond issue plan with a miximum inct'ease in taltee of
17¢ which would bring the total tax structure to 52¢. This 52¢
includes the anticipated necesßary maintenance funds for 1962 and
on a continuing basis and includes the necessary funds to retire
the $827,000.00 bond indebtedness for1he street and drainage pro-
gram. Motion WEd~ seoonded by Mr. Ray Porter and motion carried. II
After discussion it was decided to adjourn 80 the Council could
study the plan with the Engineers and the Fiscal Agent, Mr. Henry
Keller, while the Committee started drafting plans for a publicity
group.
7 . ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Johns moved to adjourn at 8:40 P. M. Mr. Graner seconded and
motion carried.
APPROVED:
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