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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963/02/25-Agenda-Pre-Council A G E N D A PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE 8 :30 A.M. , FEBRUARY 25, 1963 1 ) Charles Hawes, President of Park Board 2) M&C's of February 25, 1963 3) Other Items OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY w .0b„ PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE February 25, 1963 Members Present : Late Arrivals: Members Absent: 1. Justin 1. Geo. Thompson (Item 5) 1. J. F. Keeton 2. McLeland 2. T. D. Thompson 3. McKnight 3. Gene Moore 4. Cagle 5. Friedman I t e m Follow-up Referred to 1. Park Department Problems Line Line - coordinate preparation of M C Park Board Chairman Charles Hawes appeared before the Council informally iur the purpose of clarifying problems being confronted by the Park Board. A discussion generally followed the out- line of a letter submitted to the Coun- cil members on the subject. Six general observations were made by Mr. Hawes: 1. Th-At the contribution of parka is aesthetic and that there is not normally a demand for park "service" as such; 2. that the Park Board desires to protect public land intrusted to it; 3. The Park Departments budget appears to be in danger of be- ing nibbled away, mostly by a peripheral paving costs; 4. The Fort Worth needs more neigh- borhood parks, and that money formerly used for paving be put to more useful use in acquiring additional park land; 5. The Park Board finds it inequit- able to pay $24,000 for peri- pheral paving and bridge improve- ments near Bunche Park, to benefit an area originally costing only $45,000; 6. The administrative fees paid to OFFICRL RECORD the general fund by the Park Board lJ luiri is in excess of that being paid CITY 'SECRETARY by the Aviation Department. The t y bill for services was neither FT. VION11, TEA. itemized nor substantiated. Page 2 1 t e m Follow-up Referred to Mr. Hawes made the following rec- ommendations; 1. That the administrative charge be reduced; 2. That peripheral paving around parks be paid out of funds other than Park Funds unless the street improvements directly benefit the park property; 3. That the Park Board be consulted on any plans or plats approved in which there is any land desig- nated as park; 4. That traffic islands and medians be maintained by the Street Divis- ion, except in such instances where the Park Board can be in- strumental in beautifying signifi- cant parkways on major thorough- fares. 5. That further consideration be given to the problems on land sale at Greenway Park. In response to questions, Mr. Hawes said that the Board was examining those properties which were not considered to be suitable for development for possible sale. It was a consensus that the mat- ter of policy changes to meet problems was by the Park Department be studied by the Manager and report in the near future in order that action may be taken during the remaining term of the present Council. 2. Firemen's Retirement Fund CKD CKD - work with Johndroe for resolution Councilman Cagle reported that the attitude of the firemen was "good" dur- ing his meeting with Firemen's repre- sentatives on Saturday morning. He stated they seemed to be willing to enter the City Fund, providing the gen- er.il membership approved and certain problem areas were resolved between the City and the Firemen's Association. Two areas of discussion included (1) survivor benefits, (2) the age of retirement at nn which there would be no penalty. Be- cause RECORD firemen's suggestions in these areas T were more liberal than that provided by CITy SECRr ARY the City's Fund, it was agreed that any action on the proposals would be deferred V for two weeks at which time an acturial FT. �'JGRTN, TL1�. study of the fund, and the affect of lib- eralized benefits, could be evaluated. Page 3 I t e m Follow-up Referred to In conclusion, Councilman Cagle remarked that it appeared that the Firemen would be agreeable to somewhat lesser benefits than that contained in legislation pend- ing before the State House , providing the problem areas stated above could be successfully negotiated. General dis- cussion followed in which the advantages and disadvantages of scheduling an eight hour work shift , forty hour week for Fire- men was considered. Councilman Mc Leland suggested that the City pass a resolution requesting that the legislators pass no local bills without notifying the City Council. There was a general agreement that added communication between the State Representatives and the City Coun- cil would be desirable. 3. Zoning Case 63-Z-4 NAN NAN Councilman Mc Leland indicated that he had inspected the property, and in his opinion the improvements proposed would be of benefit to existing neigh- borhood. 4. Police Escort Service NAN NAN Councilman Cagle asked if it was the City's intention to continue both Alter- natives lter- natives Two and Three in M&C G"426, to which City Manager Brownlee replied that the City prefers Alternative No. Three in preference to other i.lternatives. The Council approved Alternative Three in the regular meeting. _ 5. Performance of House Wrecking Companies EHD Larson Mayor Justin discussed a series of in- stances in which House Wrecking Firms were known to have contracted for the removal of substandard or obsolete improvements, and had failed to completely clear the debris from the lot. He stated the be- lief that certain house wreckers merely take the valuable materials and leave the debris on the lot. There was general consensus that the City should investi- gate means of establishing a bond or time limit to more effectively control the � removal of debris from lots within the OFFICIAL V-41010 City. Councilman Friedman expressed ��TY �rr�.,Fn � some concern whether the City should en- i 1► Ler into the contractural arrangement be- tween the house wrecker and the owner of f 1. WORTH, , the improvements. But there was general agreement that the City should stiffen Page 4 I t e m Follow-up Referred to its requirements with regard to such contractors. 5. Sale of Land to the Water Board EHD Martin Councilman George Thompson suggested that the City attempt to negotiate a more favorable price for land sold to the Water Board as included in M&C L-24. City Man- ager Brownlee replied that the )%C had been withdrawn from consideration for further study. i. Completeness of Council Information EHD EHD and Waters Councilman Friedman complained that not all copies of his Mayor and Council Communications were being included in the packet being delivered to his home and requested that greater care be given in the future to including all copies of correspondence being sent to the Council. OFFICIAL RICO"D CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TEX.