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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964/11/09-Agenda-Pre-Council AGENDA PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE 8:30 A.M. NOVEMBER 9, 1964 1. National Municipal League Conference a) Itinerary of November 19-22, 1964 ( I.R. 4638) b) Council Meeting - Week of November 23, 1964 2. Life and Hospital Group Inaux once Program (M&C C-396) 3. Paddock Viaduct Renovation (M&C C-397) 4. Paving Improvements - Eight Locations on the West Side (M&C G-718) S. Proposed Street Names Changes a) Kellis Street (M&C PZ-116) b) Wrey Crest Farm Road (M&C W-117) c) Bowman Springs Road (M&C PZ-117) 6. Other M&C's of November 9, 1964 7. Other Items PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE MINUTES NOVEMBER 9, 1964 Present: Late: Absent: 1. Friedman 7. Hoover (Item 1) 9. Kemble 2. Harding 8. Shannon (Item 1) 3. Jones 4. Barr 5. Stovall 6. Hamm I T E M Follow-up 1. Agreement with Kimbell Art Foundation KD - memo to Johndroe re (M&C C-399) ordinance closing affected streets to lbe Mayor reported that the first item for traffic consideration at the regular Council meeting was KD - memo to Public Works Lo an appearance by Mr. Byrd regarding the agreement proceed with street with the Kimbell Art Foundation. The Mayor also construction plans reported that there was a Mayor and Council communication which should be acted on by the City Council at the time of Mr. Byrd's presentation. Consensus of Council was to approve the agreement of the Kimbell Art Foundation, and this action was taken at regular Council meeting. 2. National Municipal League Conference GD - follow-up with another I.R. on plans The City Manager reported that a brief itinerary had been prepared regarding the National Municipal League Conference, and asked if Council members had any questions or suggestions regarding the itinerary. Mayor Friedman stated that he had observed that there was a 10:00 A.M. briefing for Mayors regarding the All-American City competition and that the proposed flight would not arrive in San Francisco until 9:00 A.M. The Mayor stated that } he felt fie should leave the night before if he were going to attend this meeting. The City Manager stated that the Council members had reservations at the Sheraton Hotel, which was to be the Conference Hotel, but that most of the other people in the party would be staying at the St. Francis. Council members who desired to stay at the St. Francis were requested to notify the City Manager in order that the reservations could be changed. 3. Council Meeting - Week of November 23, 1964 BATEMAN The City Manager requested information from the Council concerning postponing the Council meeting A^ -2- scheduled for November 23rd since the Council members would not arrive back in Fort Worth until late on :,unday evening. Consensus of Council was to set November 24th as Council meeting day, and this action was taken at regular Council meeting. 4. Life and Hospital Group Insurance Program EIED - agenda November loch (M&C C-396) The City Manager reported that approximately one year ago the Life and Hospital Group Insurance Program for City employees had been discussed with the Council, and that a committee of City employees with J. F. Wood as chairman had been appointed to review tine program. It was also reported that the committee had reached a point where it had determined that a consultant was needed to assist the committee, and that a sub-committee headed by Charles Cimpbell had made a recommendation for the appointment of a consultant. Councilman Harding inquired as to why an out- of-town firm had been recommended by the committee, and was informed by Mr. Campbell that every effort had been made to obtain a local firm to do the work, but that there were not too many local actuaries. It was reported that Mr. Tom Chamberlin had been considered to perform the work, but that his partner was connected with a possible bidder on the insurance plan, and that it had been decided to recommend the firm of Arthur Stedry Hansen to be retained to perform the work. It was reported that this firm, while a nation wide organization, had .i local office in Fort Worth. Councilman Hoover asked if the proposed cost of a revised insurance plan had been considered by the committee and if any maximum premium limits had been established. Mr. Wood replied that this was one reason the committee desired to employ an actuary in order that the proposed benefits could be compared with the cost of the plan. Mr. Wood also reported that it was anticipated that there would be some increase in the total contributions, both by City and employees, which would not necessarily be shared equally since the City was now paying about 40 per cent of the premium and the employees approximately 60 per cent. Councilman Hoover inquired about the total cost to the City at present of the insurance plan, and was informed that the cost was approximately $166,000 per year which represented only the City's share for cost of the employees, since the insurance for members of the employee 's family is paid entirely by the employee. Ank -3- Councilman Hamm stated that Mr. Chamberlin should be considered to perform the study if his fee was acceptable. Councilman Shannon and !larding agreed with this statement by Councilman Hamm. Councilman Barr also stated that Mr. Chamberlin had resigned from the Library Board in order to be eligible for employment by the City for this study. Councilman Hoover stated that the proposal from the firm of Arthur Stedry Hansen, provided for a maximum cost not to exceed $3500 while the proposal from Mr. Chamberlin provided that the maximum cost would not exceed $1500. Mr. Wood reported that the connection of Mr. Chamberlin's partner with the insurance company was that he was on a retainer by the American Hospital and Life Insurance Company and that it was felt that there might be some question if this firm submitted the best proposal on an insurance plan. Mr. Wood also reported that Arthur Stedry Hansen firm had assured the committee that they were not connected with any possible bidders on the proposed plan. At regular Council meeting, Council delayed action on this item for one week. 5. Paddock Viaduct Renovation (M&C C-397) NAN Council had no questions concerning this proposed project, and contract for Paddock Viaduct renovation was awarded at regular Council meeting. 6. Paving Improvements - Eight Locations on the NAN West Side (M&C G-718) Council had no questions concerning this proposed project, and benefit hearing was closed and assessments levied at regular Council meeting. 7. Proposed Street Name Changes NAN Councilman Jones inquired if the proposed change of Bowman Springs Road to Wilbarger would eliminate all streets in the City with the name of Bowman Springs Road, and was informed that this was the case. Council approved the proposed street name changes at the regular Council meeting. 8. Acquisition of Right-of-Way, Northeast Transmission NAN Main (M&C L-499) Councilman Jones referred to this proposed purchase of right-of-way for the Northeast Transmission Main, Ink -4- and inquired as to the method for determining the payment for loss of sand and gravel in connection With acquisition of the right-of-way. The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, reported that it was proposed in this M&C to pay the royalty value for the loss of sand and gravel, which was considerably below the price of sand and gravel delivered to the site of a proposed project. Council approved the acquisition of the right-of-way at the regular Council meeting. i� f r