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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1961-10-09 Minutes ~ Page 87 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS. HELD AT 7:30 P.M.. CITY HALL 4101 MORGAN CIRCLE, OCTOBER 9, 1961. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Those present: Mayor Hunter; Councilmen Johns, White, Bell and Terrell. Councilman Campbell absent. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney and City Secretary. INVOCATION: Councilman Bell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: . Mr. JohnA moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 25, 1961 as submitted. Mr. Bell seconded and motion carried 4-0. J. NEW BANK-ZONING CLARIFICATION-MR. DICK KING & ASSOCIATES. Mr. Dick King introduced Mr. Cook as spokesman for representatives of the new bank proposed to be built in North Richland Hills. Mr. Cook presented a plat of the Monty Commercial Center anê explained tt.at the whole plat was zoned Commercial in years past but for some reason the City Zoning just shows the area zoned commercially 250 ft. back from Hwy. 121. Mr. Cook asked for Council to adopt an Ordinance permitting the entire Monty tract, running from Hwy. 121 back to Pipe Line Road, to be clarified by Council as being entirely Commercial. After study and lengthy discussion Mr. Johns moved for the City Attor- ney to draw up such an ordinance, including the metes and bounds as furnished by Mr. Cook by letter and Mr.Terrell seconded the motion which carried 4-0. Mr. Cook also requested a resolution by Council abandoning areas de- signated on tract as alleyways and service roads so as to best utilize property for the Bank. This would include allowance of property for right-of-way asked for by the state HighwaY Department. After dis- cussion Mr. Bell moved to approve abandonment of alleys and service roads in said plat and Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried 4-0. 2. GENERAL DISCUSSION-TARRANT COUNTY WATER CORP.-MR. DICK RICHARDSON. Mr. Dick Richardson. General Manager of T. C. W. S. Corp. was introduced- as were Messrs. Gregory, Norman and Lofland. Mr. Richardson reported to Council on the approximate value of water properties in North Rich- land Hills and proposals for future growth and operation. Lengthy discussion, questions and answers between Council, Messrs. Gregory, page 88 Richardson and Norman followed with Mr. Gregory stating the better the relationship between the Cities, Board and Manager the better the understanding. He said he liked the idea of such meetings as this one as they were beneficial to both the City as'well as the Water Company. J. STATEMENT - MR. GOODNIGHT. A statement submitted by Mr. Goodnight for work done in conjunction with Haltom City and drawing up an Ordinance adjusting the City Limit line between the two Cities was discussed. Mr. Bell moved the bill, as submitted, be paid. Mr. Johns seconded and motion carried 4-0. 4. ORDINANCE - HALTOM CITY AND NORTH RICHLAND HILLS. Ordinance between Haltom City and North Richland Hille as submitted by Mr. Goodnight resolving overlapping of annexation ordinances was dis- cussed and area involved was pointed out on the big map after which Mr. Johns moved to adopt ordinance, said ordinance to be known as Ordinance No. 92. Mr. Terrell seconded and motion carried 4-0. 5. DISPOSITION OF DONATED LIBRARY BOOKS. Mr. Bell told of 150 books donated to the City by Mr. Douglas and of the books being stored a.t the home of Mr. Baze. He felt these books should be brought to City Hall and moved that appropriate steps be taken by Mayor Hunter to recover these books and a report be given at the next regular meeting. Mr. Terrell seconded and motion carried 4-0. 6. FINAL PLANNING-GROUNDS OF CITY HALL-COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT. Mr. Bell stated he felt the City should make final plans on the City Hall property improvements as promised to citizens liming around the area and distributed a sketch of ideas he had on imprOvements to Council members. After discussion Mayor Hunter stated he would like to appoint a committee to work on this plan and report their recom- medations at the next Council meeting. Mr. Goodnight, Mrs. Chester, Mr. Dennington and Mr. Minton, if he would, were appointed with Mrs. Chester serving as Chairman. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Johns moved to adjourn at 9:05 P. M. with Mr. Terrell seconding and motion carried 4-0. (All proceedings taped and on file) APPROVED: