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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council Minutes 07-18-1983 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 18, 1983. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Ragan. Present were Councilmen Auld, Donohoo, Pettit, Councilwoman Hurdle, along with City Administrator Woodard and Assistant City Attorney Mike McEntire. Councilman Harvey and Rex McEntire were absent due to being ill. Invocation The invocation was given by Councilman Pettit. Approval of Minutes A motion was made b y Councilman Donohoo with a second b y Councilwoman Hurdle to approve the minutes of the July 5th meeting. The decision was unanimous. Approval of Accounts Paya ble A motion was made by Councilman Donohoo with a second by Councilman Auld to approve the payment of the bills. The decision was unanimous. The check numbers are: Gen. Fund - 7659, 7710-7820, Rev. Fund - 3705-3761. Old Business Consider Ordinance establishing water and sewer line extension policy This ordinance has been drafted by Councilman Pettit, Harvey, Public Works Director Roger Hokanson and City Administrator Woodard. A motion was made by Councilman Pettit to approve Ordinance ~~490, approving this document written to provide the City with rules, regulations, and service fees for the installation and repair of the sanitary facilities of water and sewer. A second was made b y Councilwoman Hurdle, the decision was unanimous. E Discuss Electric Rate Specialist Resumes and documentation have been requested from the Associated Rate Specialist. These have been mailed but not received in City Hall as stated by the Mayor. It was recommended that this item be set aside until we receive the needed information and see if additional action is needed. Discuss Departmental Policies & Procedures Changes This item was postponed until our City Administrator can bring back a complete document. He will try to have it ready for the first meeting in September. A motion was made by Councilwoman Hurdle with a second by Councilman Donohoo to table this item to the first meeting in September. The decision was unanimous. Nera Business A. Consider replat, Lot 5, Block 3, McCoy Addition - 3800 Cagle This is a request for a replat of Lot 5, Block 3, of the McCoy Addition. It is now zoned District "M" - Duplex. Mr. McCarty would like to replat the lot so he could sell the duplex to two separate families. A motion was made by Councilwoman Hurdle to deny the request for the replat. A second was made by Councilman Pettit. The decision was unanimous. There was some question as to whether all the residents were notified of the pro- posed zoning change. The City Administrator will bring back a report for the Council • next meeting concerning this question. B. Consider Plat and Rezone Tract lA, Geo. Akers Survey to "J", Light Industrial - 6642 Baker Blvd. This first item under consideration is the replat of the aforementioned lot. A motion was made by Councilman Donohoo with a second by Councilman Pettit to approve the replat as presented. The decision was unanimous. Regular Council Meeting July 18, 1983 Page two Next the rezoning was considered, from District "I" to District "J". After some discussion a motion was made by Councilman Pettit to leave the zoning as is which is • District "I". A second was made by Councilwoman Hurdle. The decision was unanimous. C. Consider Special Use Permit for Tract A, Block 1, Jordan Addition - 7932 Glenview r Mr. Richard Hitt, owner of the property came before the City Council asking for a 60 day delay of any action on the proposed proposal. Mr. Harry Karr of 7924 Glenview - was opposed to the Special Use Permit. He also presented pictures to the Council to be made a part of these minutes. Anita Jackson - 7924 Leslie - would like to get fence repaired at the back of the business which separates commercial and residential properties. Travis Himes - 7928 Leslie - supported what Mrs. Jackson had to say. The City Administrator is to get with the City Attorney and the building inspector to see that the fence is corrected. Also at the end of Leslie Drive a research of that • fence is to be made. City Administrator Woodard is the one to talk to about City Ord- inances. A motion was made by Councilman Auld to deny the Special Use Permit for Mr. Hitt, with a second b y Councilwoman Hurdle. The decision was unanimous. D. Consider rezoning Lot 24, Block 29, Richland Hills Addition, - 6831 Baker Blvd. Mr. Vincent, Chairman of the Planning d, Zoning Board, came forward and gave the recommendation from the Planning.,& Zoning Board which was to unanimously deny the re- zoning of the back 150' by 125' from District "E", Res. to District "G", Commercial. Mr. Vincent wanted to go on record as saying that the entire lot should be rezoned commercial. Mr. De Tiffany came forward representing the Rhineheart's (owners of the property.) After considerable discussion Mr. Tiffany recommended that the Council to ble this item without harming the Rhineheart's request. Mr. Harris of 3320 Kingsbury requested that the Council vote and not table since this has been going on since 1959. A motion was made by Councilwoman Hurdle to request that the zoning request be denied. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Pettit then moved to zone the proposed lot in question commercial. A second was made by Councilman Auld. The vote was for: Councilmen Auld and Pettit with Councilwoman Hurdle and Councilman Donohoo against. The Planning & Zoning re- commendation stood which was to deny the rezoning because it took a three fourths vote of the Council to change it. Presentation from Clarence Connell - re: City Ordinances and Planning & Zoning Directions • This item was postponed to the next agenda as requested by Mr. Connell. Discuss Participation in TML study of Southwestern Bell Rate Increase Request This is a joint venture with TML to work against a rate increase for Southwestern Bell. The City's share will be $319.08 Councilman Donohoo moved that we participate with TML. A second was made by Councilwoman Hurdle. The decision was unanimous. Consider bids for City Insurance Coverage Two bids were received for the City's General Liability, Automobile Liability, Umbrella Liability, Police Professional Liability, Property and Workmen's Compensation. The two bidders were Grant, McClendon & Dunnaway with a bid of $63,174 and the Texas Municipal League bid was $56,393. City Administrator Woodard had reviewed the bids and recommended that we go with TML bid of $56,393. Councilman Pettit moved_that we accept the recommendation given. A second was made by Councilman Auld. Regular Council Meeting July 18, 1983 Page three Tim McClendon came forward and addressed the aforementioned issue. He asked the Council for a hold harmless agreement since he had drawn up the specifications and also was a bidder for the insurance program. With this the Council voted and the vote was unanimous to go with the TML coverage. At this time the Mayor asked that reports be taken up and the executive session taken up after reports. Reports M.D. King - 7224 Glenview - He brought the Council's attention to an article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram concerning parking in front yards that Fort Worth is adopting. He would like to see the same thing initiated in Richland Hills. He also mentioned some houses for sale in his block that have commercial posted on the "For Sale" signs. He understands they have been told all they have to do is to appear before the Council and get that strip rezoned. The City Administrator will check that out and make a report to the Council. Mr. King also pointed out that some of the businesses on Grapevine Hwy. have North Hills on them. He would like for some- one to contact them and let them know they are in Richland Hills. Councilwoman Hurdle asked about the burned house on Glenview Dr. The Mayor requested that the City Administrator start proceedings to have that removed if he cannot find a party to acknowledge our letter. Since the request for the Hitt property was denied, the Mayor would like to know what we can do to make sure it is adhered to. The City Attorney stated that this will be discussed later in executive session. Councilman Auld was thankful for prompt and courteous response for his lost dog, which he has since found. A citizen also stated a thank you for the removal of an 18 wheeler truck from the A & T Automotive on Baker Blvd. Executive Session per VTCS Article 6252, Sec. 2-G, Personnel A recess was made for an executive session. At this time the meeting was called back to order by the Mayor. The Mayor announced that several subjects were discussed. The City Attorney was directed to take necessary legal action on certain situations in the City. Other subjects were discussed with no decisions final. A motion to adjourn by Councilman Auld was made with a second by Councilwoman Hurdle. The decision was unanimous. Res ectfully submit ed, i Q/~~i Pauline Kempe City Secretary A ST. avid L. agan Mayor Bills to be approved July 18, 1983 Page 1 • Abilities Unlimited Com. Center Contract Labor $ 30.00 Adams Industries, Inc. Garbage Bags 1,872.34 Advanced Air Conditioning Adm Bldg Maint & Sup 85.55 Airco Welding Supply Co. Fire Equip Rep 4.00 American Assoc. of Retired Persons Com. Center Key Dep Refund 5.00 A-1 Auto Parts St Equip Rep 31.70 St Oil & Greast 11.96 Pub Wks Equip Rep 12.43 A-1 Rental St Rental Equip 37.45 Associated Time Instruments Co. Police Office Sup 16.58 ATC Office Machines, Inc. Adm Equip Maint Contract 65.00 Atlas Utility Supply Pub Wks Opr Equip & Sup 206.40 Pub Wks Pipe 16.90 Pub Wks Equip Rep 12.54 Austin Road Pub Wks Asphalt 2,067.07 A.V.C. Police TV Monitor Maint Cont 84.00 A. W. Truck & Trailer Fire Equip Rep 32.71 Baker & Taylor Companies Library Books 525.21 Barbers Book Store Library Books 3.40 C. P. Barrington Customer Deposit Refund 18.30 Gene Barsch Overpaid Final Bill 3.53 B & B Pest Control Police Bldg Maint 20.00 City of Benbrook Police Escrow 222.00 BJ's T-Shirt Shop Fire Uniforms 184.80 Ambulance Uniforms 50.40 Boogie Bear Customer Deposit Refund 7.00 Browder Distributing Co. Pub Wks Oil & Grease 21.10 Bob Bullock, State Comptroller Criminal Justice Planning 1,496.00 LEOSE 306.00 Michael Byrd Summer Rec 140.00 Patricia Byrd Customer Deposit Refund 4.56 William D. Campbell Judge 20.00 Casco Industries, Inc. Reconditioned Air Pacs 1,268.00 Chilton Credit Reporting Credit Bureau 32.23 Classic Engravers Adm Office Sup 16.00 Com Center Bldg Maint & Sup 22.00 Clemons Tractor Co. St Equip Rep 217.92 Clarence W. Connell Police Reserve 10.00 Winnie F. Darden Library Office Sup 14.58 Arnett D. Davis, Jr. Police Uniforms 30.00 Dawson's Tire Service Pub Wks Equip Rep 119.95 P. M. Dodson Ambulance Refund 65.00 Employees Retirement System Social Security 11,038.81 Estes Service Co. Garbage Service 17,677.71 Farmer Bros. Coffee Fire Station Sup & Maint 68.70 Police Bldg Maint 44.88 Fire Protection Publications Fire Training 29.12 Fire Protection Service Co. Fire Equip Rep 14.50 Com Center Bldg Maint & Sup 36.50 Adm Bldg Maint & Sup 7.50 Firestone Stores St Equip Rep 90.24 City of Fort Worth Pub Wks Opr Equip & Sup 75.00 Police Escrow 82.50 Bills to be approved July 18, 1983 Page 2 • Fort Worth Water Dept. Sewer Payment $14,616..67 Fort Worth Standby 1,025.00 Water Purchased 11,623.21 Morris Foster Fire Gasoline 30.49 Bruce Frantz Customer Deposit Refund 21.03 Freese & Nichols Engineers 50.00 David Garrett Police Reserve 10.00 General Office Supply Adm Office Sup 23.68 Police Office Equip & Maint 58.96 Fire Training 39.44 Ambulance Office Sup 18.40 Library Office Sup 66.84 Pub Wks Office Sup 60.36 Gilbert & Associates, Inc. Police Polygraph 50.00 Jo Ann Gilmore Customer Deposit Refund 27.05 Gisco Air Conditioning, Inc. Police Bldg Maint 108.00 Gothard Exxon Police Auto Maint 6.50 City of Grapevine Police Training 140.00 Great-State Machine Co. St Equip Rep 65.50 W. A. Greene Customer Deposit Refund 3.01 Haltom Richland Area Chamber of Commerce Adm City Misc 14.00 Haltom Richland Rotary Police Crime Prevention 6.50 Harris Appliance Service St Equip Rep 10.45 Robin Hays Summer Rec 180.00 • D. C. Holleman Customer Deposit Refund 2.04 Roger Hokanson Pub Wks Training 80.00 Mark Howe Customer Deposit Refund 28.12 Industrial International, Inc. Pub Wks Pipe 451.81 Pub Wks Valves & Fire Hyd. 906.17 Pub Wks Opr Equip & Sup 293.40 Lorene Johnson Adm Office Sup 20.00 Johnson's Lock & Key Service Police Bldg Maint 45.00 St. Equip & Tools 201.00 Kelly-Moore Paint Co., Inc. Park Bldg Maint 28.29 Ladd Uniform Co. Police Uniforms 138.75 Lectric Lites Co. Park Porta-Pots 190.97 Lone Star Gas Co. An. Control Bldg Gas 8.90 Kate Baker Utilities 12.05 Wanda Mc Daniel Com Center Misc Exp 27.18 Tim Mc Donald Customer Deposit Refund 24.51 Mary Mc Parland Customer Deposit Refund 24.62 Manufacturing & Supply Customer Deposit Refund 15.15 Meadlin Petroleum Products Gas Pump 1,973.47 Mid Cities Credit Union Credit Union Withheld 1,367.50 Mid Cities Fence Park Maint 455.00 Pub Wks Opr Equip & Sup 30.00 Mid-Cities Stripping Workshop Adm Equip Rep 30.00 Mills Welding Service Rosebud Basketball Goals 190.00 Modern Sales & Service St Equip Rep 78.65 St Oil & Grease 5.70 Pub Wks Equip Rep 9.95 Motorola, Inc. _ Police Radio Maint 204.30 Bills to be approved July 18, 1983 Page 3 • E. B. Mott Co. St Signs $ 8.15 Pub Wks Misc Exp 21.58 Muffin Shop, Inc. Ambulance Equip Rep 77.90 National Welding Supply Co. Pub Wks Chlorine 12.00 News-Texan, Inc. Legal Advertising 168.00 Johnny Nobles Summer Rec 480.00 North Loop Dodge Police Auto Rep 17.00 Northeast National Bank Income Tax Withheld 5,847.33 Parrish's Generator & Starter St Equip Rep 46.50 Perpetual Lawn Car Service Complex Maint 375.00 Personality Profiles, Inc. Police Psychological 250.00 Fire Training 50.00 Plains Machinery Company St Equip Rep 42.46 Mrs. C. M. Portwood Com Center Deposit Refund 50.00 Purolator Armored., Inc. Armored Car 186.00 Rebelland Auto Supply Fire Equip 24.85 Red Rooster Lumber Co. Police Bldg Maint 1.33 Fire Station Sup & Maint 5.10 St Equip & Tools 148.52 St Paint & Sup 37.03 St Signs 7.50 St Equip Rep 12.25 Ambulance Equip Rep 1.90 Park Maint 37.99 Pub Wks Opr Equip & Sup 4.48 • Pub Wks Concrete 23.12 Pub Wks Veh Sup & Parts 9.99 Remco of Fort Worth Police Office Equip & Maint 72.00 City - Fire Department Fire Volunteers 480.00 - General Fund Parks & Rec Monthly Transfer 1,248.00 - Payroll Fund Payroll Transfer 28,806.51 - Revenue Fund Council Exp 3.68 Adm City Misc 51.29 Police Office Sup 3.15 Police Jail Exp 2.00 Adm Bldg Maint & Sup 4.07 Mrs. G. C. Riddle Customer Deposit Refund 16.65 Jeanette Runyon Com. Center Deposit Refund 50.00 Sargent-Sowell, Inc. St Signs 37.65 Larry Schott Customer Deposit Refund 16.68 Hayden Seay Summer Rec 240.00 Second Opinion Auto Center St Equip Rep 584.57 Pub Wks Equip Rep 425.46 Randy H. Skinner Police Reserve 10.00 SRO Asphalt, Inc. Pub Wks Asphalt 206.44 Wm. T. Stover Co., Inc. Ambulance Sup 33.20 Tarrant Co. Purchasing Dept. Police Office Sup 23.00 Library Office Sup 2.52 Adm Office Sup 57.69 Pub Wks Office Sup 7.96 • Texas Electric Service Co. Power & Light 6,334.60 Community Center Lights 220.54 Kate Baker Utilities 100.59 Power Pumping 3,316.59 Bills to be approved July 18, 1983 Page 4 . Texas Employment Commission Unemployment $ 1,997.06 Texas Municipal League Adm City Misc 79.77 Texas Municipal Retirement Retirement 12,282.80 Garland Tidwell Lot Mowing 45.00 Town & Country Drug Police Criminal Investigation 13.30 Fire Marshal Sup 9.91 Triangle Electric Co. Well Maint 123.35 Trinity Equipment Co. Park Maint 45.05 Adm Bldg Maint & Sup 45.05 Mrs. Clyde Turney Com Center Deposit Refund 50.00 Unicare Sales Com Center Bldg Sup 42.15 Lori Wall Com Center Deposit Refund 50.00 Waples-North, Inc. Fire Station Sup & Maint 14.57 Bill Wesson Custom Homes Customer Deposit Refund 1.22 Earl B. Whitley Police Reserve 10.00 Angie Witcher Overpaid Final Bill 63.01 Mrs. G. W. Wreay Customer Deposit Refund 3.74 Xerox Corporation Adm Copier 87.37 Yurika of Mid Cities Com Center Deposit Refund 50.00 CHECK NUMBERS General Fund - 7659, 7710-7820 • Revenue Fund - 3705-3761 i