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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council Minutes 01-11-1988 CITY COUNCIL MEETING • JANUARY 11, 1988 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M, by Mayor Daniels. Councilman Bode, Logan, Vincent were present along with Councilwoman Adams, City Attorney Wieneskie, and City Manager Pratt. This meeting was held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. 2. INVOCATION A moment of silent prayer was called for all to pray. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilwoman Adams moved to accept the minutes as presented. A second was made by Councilman Vincent. The decision was unanimous. The Mayor deviated from the agenda and considered item 8C. 8C. Applicant for Parks and Beautifir_ation Advisory Board • The names of Reta P. Boyle and Judy McWilliams were submitted for the Parks and Beautification Advisory Board. A motion was made by Councilman Vincent to approve the aforementioned. A second was made by Councilwoman Adams. The decision was unanimous. Mr. Rodney Bland, our new I.,ibrary Director, was introduced to all present. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Certain zoning ordinance changes in comprehensive zoning ordinance concerning pools, spas, and carports. Changes proposed were read by our attorney. Several Citizens spoke concerning this ordinance. Kenneth McKinney - 6816 Davidson Jim Cobb - 7600 Glenview After additional discussion a motion to table this matter was made by Councilwoman. Adams with a second by Councilman Logan. The vote was for: Logan, Adams against: Bode, Vincent. The Mayor broke the tie by voting for the motion. • • • CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 1988 PAGE 2 At this time the carport issue was discussed. A recess was called to make copies of the proposed ordinance. Then the session was called back to order by Mayor Daniels. A number of cards were filled out for citizens to speak. The following were called upon to speak on the carport issue as being against. Jean Smith - 3628 Labadie Kenneth McKinney - 6816 Davidson Melvin Brantley - 2900 Faye Lloyd Hunt - 3813 Labadie Richard Gladstone - 6737 Bridges Oliver Pettit - 7505 Hovenkamp Jim Cobb - 7600 Glenview Wanda Elledge - 3617 Ruth Rd - needs a carport Don Dyk - 2740 Ash - is for carports After a great deal of discussion a motion was made by Councilman Vincent to table this for the next meeting. The motion died for lack of a second. Ed. Bachner - 7132 Dover - spoke to deed restrictions After additional discussion amongst the Council, a motion was made by Councilman Logan to adopt this ordinance as it has been drafted. A second was made by Councilman Vincent. Judy McBrayer - 3629 Granada - mentioned opinion poll After additional discussion a vote was called. For: Vincent, Logan Against: Bode, Adams, the Mayor broke the tie by voting against the motion. The ordinance failed. 5. REQUEST TO APPEAR A. Wayne Tidwell Mr. Wayne Tidwell came forward and spoke concerning a road transportation committee in Northeast Tarrant County called CONET. Mr. Tidwell is the cities representative. Mr. Tidwell had prepared short term goals for the committee that he desired input from the Council on. Those goals were passed out to the Mayor and Council and read by Mr. Tidwell. CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 1988 PAGE 3 A motion was made by Councilman Vincent to reappoint Mr. Tidwell to the CONET Committee. A second was made by Councilman Logan. The decision was unanimous. B. Ed Backner - 7132 Dover Mr. Bachner came forward and read a letter concerning a patio cover constructed in violation to the zoning ordinance at 6808 Reeves. Mr. Wendell Davis - 3311 Ruth Rd. - spoke concerning an appeal he filed on 7-21-87. A lengthy discussion followed. No action was taken. 6. ORDINANCE A. Allowing attached carport in front yards and establish requirements for construction. B. An ordinance amending subsection B(2) of section 13, "C-2 general commercial district" of chapter 12, "zoning" of the code of ordinances, City of Richland Hills; allowing outside storage and display for sale of large items which are structurally permanent, designed to be marketed for residential use. Providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. Both these items were considered previously. 7. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE A. Fire hose A motion was made by Councilman Logan to allow the Fire Chief to go ahead and take bids for fire hoses. A second was made by Councilman Vincent. The decision was unanimous. 8. OTHER BUSINESS A. Representation, objectives and goals of CONET. This item wa.s discussed previously. CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 1988 • PAGE 4 B. Handley-Ederville and Midway Road report. C. Applicant for Parks and Beautification Advisory Board. This item was considered previously. 9. COMMENTS Jean Smith - 3628 Labadie - feels need competent City Code Enforcement Officer. Kenneth McKinney ask about Handley-Ederville, Midway Rd. report. The City Manager read his report concerning Handley-Ederville and Midway Rd. 10. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Logan with a second by Councilwoman Adams. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted ~ ~ ity Secretary Attest Mayor