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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-03-23Regular Meeting of the Euless City Countil March 23, 1965 CALL TO ORDER Mayor W. G. Fuller called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8:03 P. M. with the following councilmen i n attendance: Messrs. Bobby F u I I e r, Don Warren, B i I I y Owens, Billy Byers and Frank Douglass. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. I M/OCATI ON City Attorney James Cribbs presented the invocation. lay APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of 'the Called Meeting, March 8, 1965, were approved as written. Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 9, 1965, were approved with the following correction by Councilman Frank Doug- lass - Item XIX, Paragraph 3, Delete - The Pipeline Road alternate is defi- nitely a dead issue as far as the council is concerned... should read The Pipeline Road Alternate is tabled. Minutes of Called Meeting, March 18, 1965, were approved as written. VISITORS Visitors present were: Messrs. Ben B. Zurgot, W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Tommy E. Wright, Harold D. Samuels, Richard N. Leg - ett, Marvin W. Stewart, Johnny Wilcox, B i I I Ratliff, Jack Bullard, Mrs. Betty Potthoff (News- Texan), and Mrs. Shannon Gettie (Star Telegram.) PUBLIC HEARING: OAKCREST ESTATES ANNEXATION Mayor W. G. Fuller opened the Public Hearing for the annexation of portions of several lots in the Oakcrest Estates Addition (east Euless). Mr. Marvin Stewart stated he was i n favor of the annexation, however, he questioned the legal description which appeared i n the official newspaper, The Euless Herald, on March 11, 1965. Mr. Stewart, City Engineer B i l l Ratliff, and City Inspector Jack Bullard, adjourned to the City Manager's Office and after reviewing the plat, legal description and other pertinent data, it was determined that an error had been made in the legal publication. Therefore, City Attorney Cribbs advised that the Purl is Hearing be dismissed and April 13, 1965, be set as the date for the Public Hearing on the Oakcrest Estates Annexation. City Attorney Cribbs advised that the notice of publication must be published again and the expense be borne by the Publisher. WILSHIRE VILLAGE DRAINAGE EAST CLIFF DRIVE City Manager Cowell informed the council C�J (Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, March 23, 1965) that he had received from the engineers an estimate of $4,822.51, and detailed sketch o f the drainage problem on East C l i f f Drive in Wilshire Village. Mr. Cowell further stated that he had contacted Mr. Herman Smith, the developer, and Mr. Smith informed him that the street specifications had been approved by the City before the construction of the street, and therefore, he did not consider the correction to the street is his responsibility. After discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that this matter be referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for clarification of the City's commitment at the time of the street installation. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously , PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 147 City Manager Cowell informed the council that consideration should be given to a proposed amendment to Ordinance Number 147, prepared by the engineers, (copies having been given to the councilmen earlier) . After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that the proposed amendment be presented to the City Attorney i n order that the amendment may be edited in the proper form for presentation to the council at the next regular meeting, April 13, 1965. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Iv. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR FULLER CIVIC LEAGUE MEETING Mayor Fuller informed the council that he had been advised that the Euless Civic League will hold a public forum on April Ist, at 7:30 P. M. at the Euless Junior High Cafeteria, at which time the candidates for City Council and School Board will have an opportunity to "meet the people." Mayor Fuller requested that the City Secretary inform the council candidates of this meeting and urge them to be present, CALLED MEETING OF COUNCIL Mayor Fuller announced that a Called Meeting will be held at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, April 6th, to canvass the votes of the City election. V. RESOLUTION NUMBER 89: CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING - STANLEY KLIR (PROPERTY ON HIGHWAY 157 Resolution Number 89, establishing April 13, 1965, as the date for a Public Hearing before the Euless City Council was approved by a motion made by Councilman Douglass. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. BOND FUND EXPENDITURES VI. City Manager Cowell presented statements z (Page Three - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, March 23, 1965.) from Gregory, Knowlton, and Ratliff, Consulting Engineers for the council's consideration. Councilman Owens made the motion that the following state- ments be approved upon recommendations of the City Manager: Statement No. 6402 - $ 2,695.90 Statement No. 6403 - $ 343.68 Statement No. 6314 - $ 3,169.46 Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. V1 I. RESOLUTION NO. 90 CLEAN -UP CAMPAIGN City Manager Cowell 1 read Resolution No. 90, designating March 28th through April 2nd, 1965, as "Clean -Up Week" in the City of Euless. Mr. Cowell stated that city street department employees wi-11 participate in this campaign by cleaning streets, right -of -ways, and city properties. He emphasized that each citizen should be responsible for the cleaning of his own property and stated that the local paper w i I I publish an article urging all citizens to participate in this "Clean'Up Week" cam- paign. Councilman Fuller made the motion that Resolution No. 90 be approved as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimous- ly. (Resolution No. 90 on f i le with Official transcript of Minutes in Office of City Secretary). Discussion followed in this manner: Councilman Byers inquired about trash being dumped in areas where dumping is prohibited. City Manager Cowell informed Mr. Byers that when an article can be recovered from these areas that wi.l l permit the pol ice department to iden- tify the person who dumped the trash, a complaint can be filed in corporation court. Councilman Owens inquired of the City Manager concerning the absence at council meetings, of a reporter, from the official paper, the Euless Herald. Mr. Cowell explained that Mr. Rickenbacher is contemplating changing the publication time of his paper, as he is working to get the paper published on Tuesdays and, therefore, unable to attend the meet ings . VIII. ORDINANCE: TRAFFIC LIGHT AT MAIN STREET AND HIGHWAY 183 City Attorney Cribbs stated he had studied the ordinance as submitted by the Texas Highway Department which per- tains to the traffic light at Highway No. 183 and Main Street. Mr. Cribbs read an article from a Fort Worth newspaper pertaining to the service roads in Euless. After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that the First Reading of the Ordinance be approved and more detailed information obtained concerning the ordinance before the next regular meeting, April 13th. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Warren, Fuller and Owens. Abstained: Councilman Douglass. (Page Four - Minutes of Regular Counci 1 Meeting, March 23, 1965) Mr. Douglass stated he abstained because he did not understand just what the highways intentions were concerning the traffic signal). Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried and the First Reading of the Ordin- ance approved. (Second Reading - April 13, 1965.) (Copy of Ordinance and Newspaper Article on f le in the Office of the City Secretary.) IX. FINAL PLAT: MARYDELL ADDITION City Manager Cowell read Item IB, Min- utes of Planning and Zoning Commission, March 16, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat of the Marydell Addition as presented by Mr. Tex Jones. Considerable discussion followed concerning the right -of -way needed on Main Street and Pipeline Road. Councilman Byers made the motion that the final plat be approved contingent on three (3) feet of property to be donated by Mr. Jones for the necessary right -of- way... that if Mr. Jones w i I I not agree to donate three (3) feet, then the plat approval is denied. After further discussion, Councilman Byers withdrew his motion. Councilman Owens made the motion that City Manager Cowell confer with the Engineers to determine exactly how much easement right -of -way is necessary at South Main and Pipeline Road... that City Manager Cowell notify Mr. Jones of the council Is-posi.tion in this matter, and request that Mr. Jones submit, in writing, the number of feet he will dedicate to the City for the right -of- way easement, (Specifically eight (8) feet). Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Owens, Douglass, Warren and Fuller. Abstained: Councilman Byers. Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. X. DEDICATION CF PARK STREET City Manager Cowell read from the Plan- ning and Zoning Minutes, Item IIA, March 22, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the dedication of Park Street, providing that the drainage is approved by the engineers and the curbing corrected. Councilman Owens made the motion that this item be tabled to allow the engineers to det- ermine that the drainage is adequate and that there is sufficient right -of- way. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XI. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT MIDWAY PARK City Manager Cowell informed the council that the Land Planner is proceeding in Midway Park with the clearing of dead trees, shrubs and underbrush, and preparing the park for more extensive work as soon as a contract is let for the ball fields. Mr. Cowell stated that the bid opening on park equipment (Midway Park) scheduled for last Friday, March 19th, had not materialized as there was only one bid submitted and several firms stated that they had not had sufficient time to study the specifications 243 (Page Five - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, March 23, 1965) and submit a bid. Mr. Cowell stated that the one firm bidding had agreed to withdraw their bid, unopened. Bids will be opened at the City Hall, at 2;00 P. M.. Tuesday, April 6th, with construction to start April 7th. It was agreed that the bids would be considered and a contract let, Tuesday night, April 6th, at the Called Council Meeting. Councilman Owens stated that some of the Home Owners in Midway Park were desirous of having a hedge, fence, or some type shield near the ball diamonds. City Manager Cowell stated he would in- form the land planner. BILL BOARD ORDINANCE, FENCE ORDINANCE AND JUNK CARS ORDINANCE City Manager Cowell informed the c o u n c i l t h a t he and City Attorney Cribbs had not had s u f f i c i e n t time t o d i s - c u s s these ordinances.. . . . t h a t , they w i l l be presented at the next regular meeting of the council, April 13, 1965. ANIMAL VACCINATION City Manager Cowell advised the council that 46 dogs had been vaccinated at the Fire Station during the first day, (Saturday, March 20), of the animal vaccination clinic, and, that Saturday, March 27th, citizens w i I I have another opportunity to vaccinate their pets. Councilman Douglass asked if the veterinarians who conduct the vaccination program are rotated. City Manager Cowell informed the council that Dr. Hall had been in charge of a clinic last fall; that Dr. Thomes is conducting the present one. City Manager Cowell suggested that another vaccination drive will be held i n May. CONTRACT NO. ONE (SLURRY SEAL) City Manager Cowell informed the council that he had been advised by the engineers that the streets scheduled for main- tenance under street contract No. . One are nearing completion, and, that app- roximately two weeks of favorable weather w i I I terminate the work. (Copy of map designating streets in Contract No. One filed in Office of City Secretary) XI I. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT REMOVAL CF SKATING RINK City Attorney Cribbs informed the council that the cost for moving the skating rink from its present location to another would be approximately $2,000.00. Mr. Cribbs inquired i f the council i s de- sirous that the City Manager and City Attorney attempt negotiations with Mr. Crow, owner of the skating rink, and attempt to help him find another location for the skating rink, but not to obligate the City in this venture. After discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that the City Manager and City Attorney negotiate with Mr. Crow in an attempt to locate another site for the skating rink without cost to the City. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. GLADE ROAD - MINTERS CHAPEL ANNEXATION City Attorney Cribbs advised the council z44 (Page Six - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, March 23, 1965) that a Summary Judgement Hearing is scheduled for April 1, 1965, at 3:00 P. M. in the 4th District Court; re: annexation by the City of Euless certain properties north of Euless in the Glade Road - Minters Chapel area. Mr. Cribbs stated that City Manager Cowell, City Secretary Vada Ferris and City Engineer R a t l i f f w i l l possibly be requested to be at this hearing. NORTON PROPERTY ON HUFFMAN DRIVE City Attorney Cribbs informed the counci 1 that he had contacted Mr. Brett Horton, (Son of Mrs. Norma Horton) concerning the sale of her property on Huffman Drive. Mr, Cribbs stated that $2,500.00 plus cost of transfer of title for the approximately one -half (12) acre site was discussed; however, Mr. Horton had indicated that a decision by the Horton family placed a value of $4,000.00 on the property. Mr. Cribbs stated that he informed Mr. Horton that he did not have the authority to agree to the $4,000.00 figure, After discussion, it was agreed that City Attorney Cribbs should continue negotiations with the Horton family. PROPERTY ON SHEPPARD DRIVE City Attorney Cribbs informed the council that he had been advised that Mr. Hogg, owner of three (3) lots and two (2) houses on Sheppard Drive, (near the Civic Center site), had reduced the price on these properties $500.00 from the original price of $20,500.00. No action taken in this matter. XII1. TAPE RECORDER XIV. Mr. Ratliff stated that there is a possibility that a formal proposal wily be forthcoming soon from Mr. Wisen- baker pertaining to the water and sewer systems. Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion, minutes should be kept of the proceedings between Mr. Gregory and Mr. Wisenbaker and these minutes sent as a Confidential Report to the City Manager. MIDWAY PARK GROUND BREAKING Recreation Committee, stated that he ing conducted at Midway Park. It was held when the work at Midway Park is I_191i� NW011►TIM I ATTEST: XV. Mr. W. J. "Doc" Hyde, chairman of the is desirous of groundbreaking ceremonies be- suggested that groundbreaking ceremonies be completed. XVI. The meeting adjourned at 10 :20 P. M. APPROVED - - mayor Councilman Owens requested that City Manager Cowell consider the possibility of using a tape recorder at the council meetings. Mr. Cowell stated that he did not think a tape recorder would be adequate unless each councilman had a speaker. However, he would comply with Councilman Owens request to determine if there is a method by which the minutes can be recorded by tape. XIV. Mr. Ratliff stated that there is a possibility that a formal proposal wily be forthcoming soon from Mr. Wisen- baker pertaining to the water and sewer systems. Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion, minutes should be kept of the proceedings between Mr. Gregory and Mr. Wisenbaker and these minutes sent as a Confidential Report to the City Manager. MIDWAY PARK GROUND BREAKING Recreation Committee, stated that he ing conducted at Midway Park. It was held when the work at Midway Park is I_191i� NW011►TIM I ATTEST: XV. Mr. W. J. "Doc" Hyde, chairman of the is desirous of groundbreaking ceremonies be- suggested that groundbreaking ceremonies be completed. XVI. The meeting adjourned at 10 :20 P. M. APPROVED - - mayor