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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/10/14-Minutes-City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER OCTOBER 14, 1986 ABSENT: None ITEMS 1. ITEMS CONTINUED/WITHDRAWN None 2. ITEMS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None 3. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD/COMMISSION Ms. Vicky Bailey, Ms. Wilba Alaman and Mr. 011ie Reed were confirmed by Council as being elected bodies to the Neighborhood Resource Development Council. Councilman Williams appointed Adolphus Price to the Charitable Solicitations Commission and Lenora Rolla to the Historic and Cultural Advisory Board. Councilman Zapata appointed David Vasquez to the Citizen's Cable Board, Danny Astan to the City Zoning Commission and Reuben Vallejo to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Councilman Bagsby appointed Walter Day to the Aviation Advisory Board, William Batts to the Charitable Solicitation Commission, Edward Briscoe to the Community Development Council, Izean Davidson to the Fort Worth Status on the Commission of Women, Hazel H. Peace to the Historical and Cultural Advisory Board and Ophelia Furlow to the Park and Recreation Advisory Board. Mayor Bolen appointed Ken Landers to the Aviation Advisory Board. Councilman Lancaster appointed Edward Valderde as the Substitute Municipal Court Judge. Councilman Lancaster also mentioned that Judge Hollifield had turned in his resignation, therefore, Council should consider having this position fill. 4. COMMENTS AND REQUESTS M&C G-6844 - Revision of Chapter 14, City Code, "Garbage." OFFICIAL RCUiimJ Councilman Bagsby opposed the manner in which this M&C had been handl d% ta�it� ETA�II he felt that much of the information had been held back from him and h h UR FT. V 0 TIII, TFX. � Councilmen during the budget process. This opposition came about after Mr. Ford stated that there would be an estimated revenue impact of approximately $50,000 as a result of the revision of certain fees. Mr. Ford stated that the budget did include this amount; however, this amount was not listed as a separate line item. Councilman Bagsby commented that this type of information should be made known up front. The M&C was approved. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATIONS Marilyn Hart who is the co-owner of a business with her husband came before Council asking for help in controlling crime in her area. Mrs. Hart stated that she and other business owners in the vicinity are frustrated by the lack of police visibility and the lack of follow-up on calls that they make. Mrs. Hart mentioned that she has been receiving assistance from Deputy Chief Culpepper, who promised to attend to the problem and meet with the business owners to discuss the problem. Mr. Glen Hausenfluck came before Council speaking in behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Martin, prospective Pawn Shop owners in the Berry Street vicinity. Mr. Hausenfluck mentioned that he had met with opponents of the shop but came to no agreement with them. He asked that the moratorium be lifted. Mr. Martin stated that the building should have been opened 2 weeks ago and that it will take at least one month for him to move the business to the vicinity. He also mentioned that if a business is closed, after moving, for over 72 hours, it must notify the State of its reasons for doing this. Mr. H.A. Walters, President of the Tarrant County Pawn Brokers Association asked that the moratorium be lifted. He feels that Pawn Shops are deterrers of Crime. According to Mr. Walters, Pawn Shops have given out $300,000 a year in loans and $15,000,000 goes on the street. Ms. Judy Nelson, Nina Gillger and Mr. Douglas Clark, Jr. spoke to Council as opponents of the Pawn Shop and asked Council to let the moratorium remain until something can be worked out. Mr. Clark stated that they do plan to go before the Zoning Board tomorrow. Council voted to have the item brought back to the table next week. OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TEX.