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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH
RI CHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD
AT 7:30 P. M., CITY OFFICES,
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1961
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Zellers; Couno1lmen Graner, Bell, Johns, OWens
and Campbell.
Administrative Staff Present: City Attorney, City Inspeotor, Chief
of Police, City Clerk and City Secretary.
INVOCATION: Father Toal of st. Nioholas Episcapal Church.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Durihg discussion of the minutes of the Regular and Speoial Counoil
meetings Mr. Campbell Buggested 1nserting "adjustment of rates" and
delet1ng the word "raise", first sentenoe of Artiole 4, Page 37 of the
Speoial minutes. Mr. Campbell moved oorreotion be made and with such,
both regular and speoial minutes be approved. Mr. Johns seconded and
motion carried 5 - o.
1. PETITION - DE-ANNEXATION - SMITHFIELD.
Mr. John Hay presented signed petitions asking Council to de-annex
area North of Watauga-Smithfield Road No. 3022 from Rufe Snow Drive
on the West to Prec~int Line Road on the East. The c1tizens in that
area feel 1t would be years before city sewage and natural gas can be
brought out to them, that because of rural route numbers the Police
Department have difficulty proteoting that area and that Zoning
would be a problem. He stated over 50 % of the citizens wanted to
be de-annexed. Lengthy discussion followed with Dr. H. C. Allison,
Mr. Hay, Mr. Morrison, Mr. Ross, Mr. Worthington, Mr. Smith, Mrs.
Green and Mr. Goodnight, City Attorney,making comments and statements
concerning Pros and Cons of this petition. Mr. Campbell then moved
to reject petition as drawn as it was not a legal petition with no
affidavits attaohed. Mr. Owens seoonded.
Further discussion brought out the question of the City going Home
Rule holding elections to do so then de-annexing the Smithfièld
area and then taking it back on first reading. Mr. Campbell said he
wanted to go on record as sta~ing that if this step was taken that
he was in favor of no action~taken in the Smithfield area if taken
on first reading.
Question was put to the Council and motion carried 5 - 0 to reJeot
petition as presented.
(a) COMMITTEE FORMED.
Mr. Campbell suggested that sometime this year, as soon as
possible, vote as a Council oalling for an election to go home rule,
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then call an election for de-annexing the Northeast corner, then
take back on on first reading, exempting from taxation until advan-
tagous to both sections. As to the question of the Fire Department,
anything reasonable can be worked out. Mr. Johns suggested a com-
mittee composed of three members appointed by Council and three by
the Smithfield group be formed to study a oomprðmise of boundaries
to be de-annexed. After discussion Mr. Johns moved that a committee
of six be formed, three appointed by Council, three from the Smith-
fiel~ area, to study metes and bounds for a compromise section for
de-annexing, to bring recommendations before Council and an election
be called after submission of a qualified petitiòn; that Mr. Hay,
who had been chosen as spokesman for the people of Smithfield, carry
this proposal baak to the people he represented. Mr. Campbell se-
conded the motion. Mr. Graner amended the motion to also include a
study for a solution to the Fire Department problem, also to have
ready for presentation at the next regular meeting on April 10, 1961.
Mr. Johns and Mr. Campbell agreed to the amendment and Mr. Campbell
seconded the motion as amended and motion carried 5 - O.
(2) Committee Members.
Messers. Fred~tll, Woody Vardeman, Jack Arbuckle and Allen
Hamm as alternate ~$suggested as representatives of Council and
Mr. Campbell moved that the above be appointed as committee from
North Riohland to work with three from Smithfield. Mr. Johns se-
conded and motion carried 5-0.
RECESS, 9:50 P. M.
2. ACCIDENT INSURANCE - FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Meeting reconvened at 10:10 P. M. with Mr. Dick Jones of the Insurance
Committee explaining the bids for accident insurance covering fire
trucks and any amount of men on the trucks. After discussion Mr.
Campbell moved to take out the $50.00 Per week plan with a $339.07
yearly premium. Mr. Owens seconded and motion carried 5-0.
(a) INSURANCE BID AS SUBMITTED.--FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
$25.00 weekly indemnity payable while totally disabled
from date, of accident for a period of 10~ weeks---------$ 40.00
$2,000.00 Payable for loss of Life, Both Hands or Both
Feet, one hand and one foot or sight of both eyes. One-
half of principle sum for 10s8 of either hand or foot--- 20.00
$1,000.00 Medical Expenses--Pays for cost of medical or
surgical treatment, hospital confinement or trained nurse
if any such expense commences within 26 weeks of date of
accident, up to the limit specified in the policy------- 55.00
Emergency Coverage--Covers persons impressed into ser-
vice during an emergency by a member, for the same
benefits as provided for regular designated members.---- 28.75
Cost of Initial Vehicle----------------Total----------~
Each additional $5.00 weekly ben- Truck #2
efit will amount to $17.50 annuall~Truck #3
Truck #4
Complete Total
35.94
35.94
35.94
$25l.57
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ACCIDENT INSURANCE
FOR
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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$25.00 weekly indemnity payable while totally disabled from
date of accident for a period of 104 weeks------------_____ . 40.00
$2,000.00 P~able for loss of Life# Both Hands or Both Feet
one hand and one foot or sight of both eyes. One-
half of principle sum for loss of either hand or foot------ 20.00
$1,000.00 Medical Expenses--Pays for cost of medical or surgi-
cal treatment, hospital confinement or trained nurse if
any such expense commences within 26 weeks of date of accident, up
to the limit specified in the policy ------------------____ 55.00
Emergency Coverage--Covers persons impressed into service during
an emergency by a member, for the same benefits as provided
for regular designated members.---------___________________ 28.75
Cost of Initial Vehicle------------ TOTAL----------_______
$143.75
Truck #=2
Truck:{fg
Truck #4
35.94
35.94
35.94
Complete Total---
$251.57
Each additional $5.00 weekly benefit will amount to $17.50 annually
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3. BIDS TO REPAIR TWO INTERSECTIONS ON BLANEY.
Mr. French reported that Mr. J. N. Bruten had submitted a bid of
$350.00 to patch two intersections and Texas Bith., $345.00 with
$9.00 per ton for hot mix up and above the quoted price for any
other work to be done between the two interseotions. Turner Terr.
and Blaney and Briley Drive and Blaney are the two intersections in
question.
Mr. Owens moved to accept Texas Bith.'s low bid of .345.00 for tempo-
rary repairing of above intersections. Mr. Johns seconded. Mr.
Marshall and Mrs. Smith protested as they felt it would be a waste
of money. Mr. Graner, Mr. Owens and Mr. Johns voted FOR, Mr. Bell,
Mr. Campbell voted AGAINST. Motion carried.
4. WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION.
Mayor Zellers told of meeting with local insurance agents to study
insurance needs of the City. Workman's Compensation was discussed
at great length and the premium for present City paid employee's
was stated as coming to $678.99 per year. After further discussion
Mr. Campbell moved to defer taking action on all of insurance pro-
gram until after the City election with the exceptions of Mayor,
Mayor Pro Tem and City Secretary bonds. Mr. Johns seconded and
motion oarried 5-0. Bonds of Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem up for renewal
April 1, 1961, City Secretary, April 6, 1961. Mr. Owens moved to
renew bonds on Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Secretary. Mr. Johns
seconded and motion carried 5-0.
5. REPORT OF PHYSICAL CONDITION OF PATROLMAN.
Chief Wise gave Dr. Pillow's report concerning Officer Beltram.
After discussion Mr. Campbell stated he felt the Chief should be the
one to decide what should be done. Mr. Johns stated he felt it was
of such a ser10us nature that Counoil should deoide and he personally
was in favor of Mr. Beltram's replacement. Mr. Bell said he would
like to defer action until Dr. Pillow gave further report on the
mans condition.
Mr. Bell moved that the matter be turned over to the Chief with in-
structions to obtain Dr. Pillow's recommendation and O. K. before
putting this man back to work, further that Mr. Beltram follow Dr.
Pillow's reoommendations for his condition to assure Council that he
is in good condition. Mr. Graner seconded. Messers. Bell, Graner,
Owens, Campbell voting FOR, Mr. Johns voting AGAINST. Motion carried.
Mr. Johns moved that due to Mr. Beltram's physical condition be be
replaoed. Motion died for laok of a second. Mr. Johns stated he
wanted to be obsolved of all liability due to the physioal condition
of Mr. Beltram and being retained as a City employee.
6. REQUEST TO REDRAW ZONING ORDINANCE.
Mr. Goodnight asked permission to redraw our Zoning Ordinance as
old one outdated. All Counoil members will sponsor new Ordinance.
7. HAZARD AT SMITHFIELD ROAD, HIGHWAY 12l AND BEDFORD ROAD.
Mr. Owens stated he felt the Meridians at the intersections of
Smithfield Rd., Bedford Rd. and Hwy. 12l were still a hazard even
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though vapor lights had been installed and he thought that some type
of reflectors should be installed on the Meridians to aid motorists
at night. Mayor Zellers said he would be glad to contact the High-
way Department concerning this problem.
8. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
Discussion concerning a uniform building code for the City followed
with Messers. Johns and Campbell stating they would sponsor such a
code. Mr. Goodnight to draw up after investigating and studying codes
of surrounding Cities.
9 . RAI BE FOR CITY CLERK.
After discussion Mr. Bell moved and Mr. Johns seconded to raise Mrs.
Bradford's salary $15.00 per month effective April 1, 1961 and motion
carried 5-0.
10. PURCHASE OF TAPE RECORDER AND TAPES.
The Council agreed uaaniMousll to purchas. a Tape Recorder and 25 tapes
from Mr. Woodie VardeMan for $353.55 total. Council agreed that all
meetings, regular and special, would be taped and that the City Secre-
tary would identify the tapes as to dates and file them with our re-
.cords. Thses tapes will be public information to those who would like
to investigate any prior proceedings of the Council. Tapes must not
be removed from the City Office and anyone desiring to play them back
must do so at the City Office.
11 . ADJOURNMENT.
Hr. Campbell moved to adjourn at 11:30 P. M. and Mr. Bell seoonded with
motion carrying 5-0.
APPROVED:
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