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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-04-13ka I Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council April 13, 1965 CALL TO ORDER Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. MKX`.AT I n N City Attorney James Cribbs presented the invocation at the request of Mayor W. G. Fuller, who explained that this prayer had been presented at the inauguration exercises of the Municipal Council of Gloucester, Massachusetts, on January 3, 1916, by the Reverend Levi M. Powers, D. D. The Mayor explained that the Gloucester Daily Times stated that some of those present "sat as if stunned, some were plainly shock- ed while others smiled.. . and there was a noticeable tendency ... to applaud at the close." (Copy of prayer on file in Office of City Secretary). APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular council meet- ing, dated March 23, 1965, were presented for approval. Councilman Owens made the motion that the minutes be approved as written. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The minutes of the called council meeting dated March 29, 1965, were presented for approval. Councilman Owens made the motion that the minutes be approved as written. Councilman Warren seconded which carried unanimously. The minutes of the called meeting of April 6, 1965, were presented for approval. Councilman Douglass made the motion that the minutes be approved as written. Councilman Fuller seconded the mo- tion which carried unanimously. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Braley, Mr. and Mrs. Priest Baze, Mrs. Harold Samuels, Mrs. Don L. Armstrong, Mrs. Mrs. Wm. G. Fuller, Mrs. Betty Potthoff (News -Texan Reporter), Messrs. Paul Gates, Ai Brown, D. F. Pittman, G. W. Poteet, Jimmy Payton, L . N. Neal, Gene S c h r i c k e l , W.. J. Hyde, P h i l l i p Stanley, Stanly J. KI ir, Jr., Ted Rickenbacher, Jr., John Greb, Don Campbell, Howard R. Kuehn, Gordon Morrison and Harold Samuels. I. r--. PUBLIC HEARING: OAKCREST ESTATES ANNEXATION FIRST READING - ORDINANCE Mayor W. G. Fuller announced that a Public Hearing was in order for the annexation of portions of several lots in the Oakcrest Estates Addition in the City of Euless. City Manager Cowell stated Mayor W. G. Fuller called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8:00 P. M., with the following councilmen present: Messrs. B i I I Byers, Don Warren, Frank Douglass, Billy Owens and Bobby Fuller. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. MKX`.AT I n N City Attorney James Cribbs presented the invocation at the request of Mayor W. G. Fuller, who explained that this prayer had been presented at the inauguration exercises of the Municipal Council of Gloucester, Massachusetts, on January 3, 1916, by the Reverend Levi M. Powers, D. D. The Mayor explained that the Gloucester Daily Times stated that some of those present "sat as if stunned, some were plainly shock- ed while others smiled.. . and there was a noticeable tendency ... to applaud at the close." (Copy of prayer on file in Office of City Secretary). APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular council meet- ing, dated March 23, 1965, were presented for approval. Councilman Owens made the motion that the minutes be approved as written. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The minutes of the called council meeting dated March 29, 1965, were presented for approval. Councilman Owens made the motion that the minutes be approved as written. Councilman Warren seconded which carried unanimously. The minutes of the called meeting of April 6, 1965, were presented for approval. Councilman Douglass made the motion that the minutes be approved as written. Councilman Fuller seconded the mo- tion which carried unanimously. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Braley, Mr. and Mrs. Priest Baze, Mrs. Harold Samuels, Mrs. Don L. Armstrong, Mrs. Mrs. Wm. G. Fuller, Mrs. Betty Potthoff (News -Texan Reporter), Messrs. Paul Gates, Ai Brown, D. F. Pittman, G. W. Poteet, Jimmy Payton, L . N. Neal, Gene S c h r i c k e l , W.. J. Hyde, P h i l l i p Stanley, Stanly J. KI ir, Jr., Ted Rickenbacher, Jr., John Greb, Don Campbell, Howard R. Kuehn, Gordon Morrison and Harold Samuels. I. r--. PUBLIC HEARING: OAKCREST ESTATES ANNEXATION FIRST READING - ORDINANCE Mayor W. G. Fuller announced that a Public Hearing was in order for the annexation of portions of several lots in the Oakcrest Estates Addition in the City of Euless. City Manager Cowell stated 2 (Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 13, 1965). that this public hearing had been rescheduled for this time due to a mis- print in the newspaper of the metes and bounds. Mayor Fuller inquired if there were opponents or proponents to this case. There being neither Mayor Fuller closed the public hearing. City Attorney Cribbs read an Ordinance annexing this territory as described in the metes and bounds in Exhibit A, attached to said Ordinance. Councilman Warren made the motion that the First Reading of Ordinance be approved. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Second Reading of Ordinance - April 27, 1965). PUBLIC HEARING: STANLEY KLIR PROPERTY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 15 7 Mayor W. G. Fuller stated that a Publ is Hearing was now in order for Zoning Case No. 136 - a rezoning request submitted by Mr. Stanley J. K1 ir, Jr., for the rezoning of 9.95 acre tract in the L. Frank] in Survey from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial. City Manager Cowel 1 read Item I, Planning and Zoning Minutes dated March 16, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the rezoning request. Mayor Fuller inquired if there were opponents or proponents in this case. Mr. W. Burnham was recognized by Mayor Fuller. Mr. Burnham stated that he has a home near the site in question and he is not desirous of having a trailer park in the area. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. V. M. Braley who stated that several persons have sizeable tracts of land in that area and that trailer parks do not add to the appearance of an area; that he thinks the homeowners in the area should be given some consideration. Mayor Fuller recognized Mrs. Burnham who stated that the people near the tract considered for a trailer park, had worked very hard to establish a quiet, residential area with comfortable country homes and they were not anxious to have a t ra i I e r park near them. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Don Campbell who stated that he had no particular interest in the matter, but would like to know what type trailers Mr. KI i r planned to permit in his trailer park. Mr. Campbell stated that there are many beautiful trailers constructed now - some with two and three bedrooms, two baths- and are considered very luxurious. Mr. K I i r stated that he had not given this consideration, however, trailers might be limited as to size. Mr. Campbell stated that there are different type trailer parks - that some trailer parks have sections designated for eld- erly, retired people who would be quiet and therefore, this section could be near homes - and people with children could be placed further into a trailer park to prevent the noise of children being obnoxious to home owners in the area. M r . Stanley K I i r stated that he was desirous of placing a trailer park in this area and would build according to F. H. A. specifications; that he would comply with the City of Euless plumbing and electrical codes, and submit his plans to the Planning and Zoning Commiss- ion for approval as soon as he was certain he would be permitted to have the trailer park. Mr. W. Burnham was recognized by Mayor Fuller. Mr. Burnham stated that he has a home near the site in question and he is not desirous of having a trailer park in the area. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. V. M. Braley who stated that several persons have sizeable tracts of land in that area and that trailer parks do not add to the appearance of an area; that he thinks the homeowners in the area should be given some consideration. Mayor Fuller recognized Mrs. Burnham who stated that the people near the tract considered for a trailer park, had worked very hard to establish a quiet, residential area with comfortable country homes and they were not anxious to have a t ra i I e r park near them. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Don Campbell who stated that he had no particular interest in the matter, but would like to know what type trailers Mr. KI i r planned to permit in his trailer park. Mr. Campbell stated that there are many beautiful trailers constructed now - some with two and three bedrooms, two baths- and are considered very luxurious. Mr. K I i r stated that he had not given this consideration, however, trailers might be limited as to size. Mr. Campbell stated that there are different type trailer parks - that some trailer parks have sections designated for eld- erly, retired people who would be quiet and therefore, this section could be near homes - and people with children could be placed further into a trailer park to prevent the noise of children being obnoxious to home owners in the area. (Page Three - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 13, 1965). Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Braley who stated that he had seen fifty (50) trashy trailer parks to one (1) beautiful one. He inquired what type Mr. KI i r planned to have. He stated that he has a large investment in the area and does not care to have a trailer park near his property. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Priest Baze, who stated that he does not think the city council should permit Mr. K I i r to proceed with plans for a trailer park until the lawsuit (Minters Chapel -Glade Road) is settled. He stated he has lived in this area forty -two (42) years and that if the area is to be zoned commercial, that it should be for some- thing valuable; something that the City could be proud of. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Klir again who stated that he did not want the people concerned to feel badly about this matter. However, that with the new highway that is scheduled for this area and the possibility of the airport being located here, he feels that a trailer park w i l l be an asset t o the area. Mr. K I i r stated he would be pleased to talk to anyone concerning this matter and explain his plans to them. Councilman Douglass stated that he did not feel that Mr. Kl i is use of the land was feasible. Councilman Douglass made the motion that this matter be tabled and a study be made as to the feasi- b i l i t y of a trailer park in this area. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Councilman Byers stated that a I I zoning had been tabled until the new zoning ordinance is passed - this having been established at a previous meeting. DEDICATION CF PARK STREET I V. MR. GENE SCHRICKEL: PROGRESS I N NAin WAV PARK Mr. Gene Schrickel reported to the council that following the called meeting of the council on April 6, 1965, at which time a contract was awarded to Conway Construction Company for a portion of the work to be done at Midway Park, specifically, Items fourteen (14) through nineteen (19), and item twenty -one (21), deleting item twenty (20), and item twenty (20) to be negotiated, he had proceeded to negotiate item twenty (20) of the contract. He stated that, after some hassel and possibilities of different conditions, Conway Construction Company, along with their sub - contractor, Euless Electric, offered this proposal in order to expediate the work at Midway Park: A. Reduce item twenty (20) (a) and item twenty (20) (b) and item twenty (20) (d) by 6% (Conway and sub plainly took 3% off his price which totaled $1,480.00). City Manager Cowell read a letter from the Consulting Engineers, Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, in which Mr. Carl Smith, had been notified of the council's decision concerning the dedication of Park Street (near Park Centers Hospital). This matter did not require council action. (Letter filed with official minutes in Office of City Secre- tary) . I V. MR. GENE SCHRICKEL: PROGRESS I N NAin WAV PARK Mr. Gene Schrickel reported to the council that following the called meeting of the council on April 6, 1965, at which time a contract was awarded to Conway Construction Company for a portion of the work to be done at Midway Park, specifically, Items fourteen (14) through nineteen (19), and item twenty -one (21), deleting item twenty (20), and item twenty (20) to be negotiated, he had proceeded to negotiate item twenty (20) of the contract. He stated that, after some hassel and possibilities of different conditions, Conway Construction Company, along with their sub - contractor, Euless Electric, offered this proposal in order to expediate the work at Midway Park: A. Reduce item twenty (20) (a) and item twenty (20) (b) and item twenty (20) (d) by 6% (Conway and sub plainly took 3% off his price which totaled $1,480.00). II WAI (Page Four - Minutes of Regular Meeting April 13, 1965). b. In addition to this, the "extra heavy" thickness of the twelve (12) metal poles at the lower 11' -6" and 5' -6" of the varied length poles shall be reduced to the heaviest of the standard pipe poles. This reduction amounted to $700.00 from the total of items twenty (20) (a) and twenty (20) (b). Item twenty (20 (c) was left for both negotiating and possible re -bid under direc- tion of Gene Schrickel and Associates. Mr. Schrickel reported that the Plan- ner's Estimate was in the amount of $42,950.00 for items fourteen (14) through twenty -one (21), deleting items 20c and that Conway Construction Company's bid for the same items was $39,368.00 ($3,582.00 below the Planner's Estimate). After discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that the low bid submitted by Conway Construction Company be accepted on the recommendation cf the Park Planner, Mr. Schrickel. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. Schrickel reported that negotiations are st i I I under -way for the park site at South Euless. Mr. Schrickel complimented the council on their decision concerning the trailer park, stating that trailer parks need to be in a special zone and it is not advisable to have one on a major thoroughfare. V. OATH ADMINISTERED TO MAYOR, TWO COUNCILMEN City Attorney James Cribbs administered the Oath of Office to Mayor W. G. Fuller and Councilman B i I I Byers and Council- man Harold Samuels. (Mayor Fuller, Councilman Byers and Councilman Samuels signed copies of Oath; filed in Office of City Secretary). VI. RESOLUTION NO. 93: APPRECIATION TO COUNCILMAN BILLY OWE NS M" CERTIFICATES CF APPRECIATION Mayor Fuller presented framed Certifi- cates of Appreciation to the following persons retiring from city service: Mr. B i l l y Owens - Councilman - 1961-1965. Mr. Grover Howard - Fire Marshal - 1959-1965. Mr. Jimmy Payton - Corporation Court Judge - 1957 -1965. Mayor Fuller expressed appreciation to each of these men, on behalf of the council for their years of service to the City of Euless. VIII. ELECTION CF MAYOR PRO -TEM Mayor Fuller informed the council that nominations were in order for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Douglass made the City Manager Cowell read Resolution No. 93 expressing appreciation to retiring Councilman Billy Owens for his services and devotion t o t h e Euless City Council during h i s tenure o f o f f i c e . Council- man F u l l e r made t h e motion t h a t the r e s o l u t i o n be approved as read, and present- ed t o M r . Owens. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimous- ly. (Copies o f Resolution No. 93 on f i l e in Office of City Secretary). M" CERTIFICATES CF APPRECIATION Mayor Fuller presented framed Certifi- cates of Appreciation to the following persons retiring from city service: Mr. B i l l y Owens - Councilman - 1961-1965. Mr. Grover Howard - Fire Marshal - 1959-1965. Mr. Jimmy Payton - Corporation Court Judge - 1957 -1965. Mayor Fuller expressed appreciation to each of these men, on behalf of the council for their years of service to the City of Euless. VIII. ELECTION CF MAYOR PRO -TEM Mayor Fuller informed the council that nominations were in order for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Douglass made the (Page Five - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 13, 1965)• motion that Councilman Bobby Fuller be designated as Mayor Pro Tem. Council- man Warren seconded the motion. Councilman Byers moved that nominations cease and Councilman Fuller be elected Mayor Pro Tem by acclamation. A unanimous decision of the council declared Councilman Bobby Fuller - Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Pro Tem Fuller expressed appreciation to be so honored by his fellow councilmen. IX. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS 5 CCKAVENCATI0N TO CITY CF FORT VVRTH RESOLUTION NO. 94 Mayor Fuller stated that he considers it appropriate for the City of Euless to compliment the City of Fort Worth on their recent selection as an A11 American City and recommends that a resolution be presented to the City of Fort Worth effecting Congratulations. Councilman Fuller made the motion that City Attorney Cribbs prepare a Resolution of COMMENDATION to the City of Fort Worth as recommended by Mayor Fuller. Council- man Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Copy of Resolution No. 94 on f i l e in Office of City Secretary). CALLED MEET I NG Mayor Fuller announced that a Called Meeting of the Euless City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission w i I I be held Wednesday, April 14, 1965, at 7:30 P. M., for the purpose of viewing the architect's revised sketches of the Community Building and City Hall/Police Building. FOLDERS FCR COUNCILMEN AND CITY OFFICIALS Mayor Fuller informed the council mem- bers, that with the beginning of a new council year, he was presenting each councilman, City Manager Cowel 1 , City Attorney Cribbs, and City Secretary Vada Ferris, a folder which would remain at the City Hall and material placed in the folder prior to each council meeting; this folder to contain minutes and other data pertinent to the council meetings; that this material would be filed at the City Hall when it is necessary to remove a portion from the folders. Each f o l d e r has t h e name o f the i n d i v i d u a l , therefore, any notes placed i n t h e f o l d - e r by a councilman w i l l remain there for his future needs. X. COMM I SS I ON AND COMM 1 TTEE APP01 NTMENTS Mayor Fuller informed the councilman that a copy of the commission and committee appointments are in their folders. Mayor Fuller read the appointments which are as follows: V (Page Six - Minutes - Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 1965 ). APPO I NTMENTS APRIL 1965 CITY OF EULESS Plannina and Zonina Commission Bert Hey] term expires 1967 Don Hastings term expires 1967 Henry Uselton term expires 1966 La Vern Lee term expires 1966 Edward A. Smith term expires 1966 Board of Ad i ustment Board Don McNeil term expires 1967 Glenn Walker term exp1 res 1967 Walter Hicks term expires 1966 Robert Baker term expires 1966 Paul Gates term expires 1966 Library Board N. W. Tillinghast, Chairman - term expires 1966 R. L. White term expi res 1966 Mrs. Jack Browne term expires 1966 Mrs. George Goss term expires 1967 Mrs. Judy James term expires 1967 Mr. Walt Nelson term expires 1967 (All appointees on the following list are appointed each year). Board of Equalization B i I I Pasteur Gene Clark B i I I J. Wright (alt.) Health Officer Dr. Burt E. Hyde Regional Airport Zoning Board W. G. Fuller Bert Heyl Electrical Board George Gordon B i I I Cumbie Paul Huffhines Jack Bullard Howard Kuehn Adv isors Recreation Committee W. J. "Doc" Hyde Don Brown Ralph Zeitz Metropolitan Highway Committee Searcy Dobkins Walt Nelson Corporation Court Judge- Gordon Morrison Corporation Clerk - Mrs. Anita Bartlett Financial Advisors Blease Tibbetts Lee Eaves O f f i c i a l Newspaper Euless Herald Contract Agents Engineers (Consulting) Architects Gregory, Knowlton and Rat] iff Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis Fiscal Agents First of Texas Corp. (Henry Keller) Eppler, Guerin & Turner (B i I I Estes) (Page Seven - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 1965). Councilman Douglass made the motion that the appointments be approved as pre- sented by Mayor Fuller. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XI. ORDINANCE N0. 246: TRAFFIC LIGHT AT HIGHWAY 183 AND MAIN STREET City Manager Cowell presented the second reading of Ordinance No. 246 which provides for the approval of an agreement between the State of Texas and the City of Euless for the installat- ion, construction, existence, use, operation and maintenance of Highway Signal installation at Highway 183 and Main Street. Councilman Warren made the motion that Ordinance No. 246 be approved on second reading. Councilman Fuller sec- onded the motion which carried unanimously. XI I. COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 14: G. W. POTEET - DAIRY MART City Manager Cowell read Item IA, Min- utes of Planning and Zoning Commission, April 6, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a request for a building permit for the construction of a Diary Mart at 901 West Euless Boulevard. Mr. Cowell stated that the Building Inspector, Jack Bullard, had examined the plans as submitted by Mr. G. W. Poteet, and found them in proper order. Councilman Byers made the motion that the City Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 14. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XIII. COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 15: D. F. P I TTMAN - ADDITION TO 183 MOTEL City Manager Cowell read Item IB, Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission, April 6, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a request for a building permit for the add -on at the 183 Motel. Mr. Bullard, Building Inspector, stated that a l l requirements had been complied with. Councilman Warren made the motion that the City Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zon- ing Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 15. Councilman Douglass sec- onded the motion which carried unanimously. XIV. City Manager Cowell presented statements of expenditures, to be paid from Bond Funds, as follows: Gene Schrickel and Associates $2,902.50 (Park & Rec. Bond Fund) KAS Construction Company $20,456.60 (Building Bond Fund) S. R. 0. Asphalt, Inc. $4,961.14 (Street & Drainage Bond Fund) City Manager Cowell explained that these statements were in order, therefore, Councilman Byers made the motion the proper payment of these statements be (Page Eight Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 1965). executed. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XV. ORDINANCE NO. 247: (AMENDMENT) F I R E MARSHAL City Attorney Cribbs read Ordinance No. 247, which creates the Office of Fire Marshall and provides for the appointment of a Fire Marshal. City Manager Cowell informed the council that one of the paid fireman w i l l be appointed F i r e Marshal and w i l l be sent to Fire Marshal School later in the year. Councilman Warren made the motion that the rule whereby an Ordinance must be read at two separate council meetings be suspended and Ordinance No. 247 be passed as an emergency measure. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mayor Fuller declared Ordinance No. 247 duly approved and in full effect. (Copy of Ordinance No. 247 on file in 0 f f ice of City Secretary). XVI . PROPOSED ORDINANCE: SWIMMING POOL City Attorney Cribbs read a proposed ordinance requiring swimming, bathing, and wading pools to be properly fenced and equipped w i t h s e l f - c l o s i n g gates, providing f o r the inspections o f a l l plans for the construction of swimming, bathing and wading pools. Considerable discussion followed with comments as follows: Mr. Don Campbell inquired about existing pools and fences - it was explained that if there is a fence around a yard that has a pool , it is not necessary to have a fence around the pool . Mr. Braley stated that he had a stock pond - used exclusively for watering stock, however, he stated that children could swim in the pond without his knowledge. City Attorney Cribbs stated that this would not apply in his care, if it is definitely established that the purpose of the pond is for watering cattle and is not a swimming pool. No action was taken on this ordinance. XV11. HEARING: MINTERS CHAPEL -GLADE ROAD ANNEXATION CASE City Attorney Cribbs stated that a summary judgement hearing had been held April 1st in Judge Walter Jordan's court which had been attended by Mayor Fuller, City Engineer B i I I Ratliff, and City Secretary Vada Ferris. Mr. Cribbs stated that Mr. Shirley Peters, representing the Minters Chapel -Glade Road Property Owners had presented a brief, and, subsequently, he (Mr. Cribbs) had also filed a brief with the court. Judge Jordan heard both lawyers and then dec ded to grant ten days for the presenta- tion of additional briefs in the case. City Attorney Cribbs stated that, basic- ally, the lawsuit wi I I be very close. XV II. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT CONCERNING SKATING R INK AT MIDWAY PARK City Attorney Cribbs stated that he had informed Mr. Crow, owner of the skating rink, by letter, that the City would be �7 (Page Nine - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 1965 ). forced to take legal action if the operation of the skating rink has not ter- minated by May 1st, 1965. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT TAX COLLECT 10 N am CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES City Manager Cowell informed the council that he had several quotations from firms for the codifying of the City's Ordinances. Mr, Cowell stated that money had been approved in the Budget for this project and that the codifying of the ordinances would greatly aid the personnel who work with the ordinances at City Hall. After discussion, it was suggested that representatives be invited to meet with the council to present data pertaining to their services, ,_. MARYDELL ADDITION .City Manager Cowell informed the counci 1 that he had contacted Mr. Tex Jones, developer of the Marydell Addition, as re- quested by the council concerning the right -of -way at South Main and Pipeline Road. Mr. Cowell stated that Mr. Jones informed him that he had decided to withdraw his plat of the Marydell Sub - division at this time, and, furthermore, that he had given five (5) feet for the right -of -way. (It was explained that thirteen (13) feet had been requested,) RETIREMENT SYSTEM City Manager Cowell read a letter from the Texas Municipal Retirement System which explained that the calculated contribution rate for the City of Euless is 1.4 %. Mr, Cowell stated that funds had been provided in the budget for the participation in the retirement system and that, he is recommending that the council consider a five percent (5 %) pay increase for a I I city employees to off -set the deduction from the employees salary. After discussion, it was agreed. that each council member should be supplied with a copy of the report from the Municipal Retirement System and this item would appear on the agenda, April 27, for a vote. XX. MID - CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORT COUNCILMAN FRANK DOUGLASS INVITATION TO ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6th Councilman Douglass informed the council members that the Mid - Cities Advisory Council had been in session in North Richland Hills on April 1st and that the next meeting is scheduled for May 6th in Bedford - that all Mayors and City Councilmen are invited to this meeting City Manager Cowell informed the coun- cil members that he was in receipt of a letter and tax collection report from Tax Assessor Collector W. E. Smith, which indicates the tax collections for the period September 1, 1964, through March 31, 1965. The report for Euless - $235,435.70. (A copy of the report had been placed in the council folders prior to the meeting). CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES City Manager Cowell informed the council that he had several quotations from firms for the codifying of the City's Ordinances. Mr, Cowell stated that money had been approved in the Budget for this project and that the codifying of the ordinances would greatly aid the personnel who work with the ordinances at City Hall. After discussion, it was suggested that representatives be invited to meet with the council to present data pertaining to their services, ,_. MARYDELL ADDITION .City Manager Cowell informed the counci 1 that he had contacted Mr. Tex Jones, developer of the Marydell Addition, as re- quested by the council concerning the right -of -way at South Main and Pipeline Road. Mr. Cowell stated that Mr. Jones informed him that he had decided to withdraw his plat of the Marydell Sub - division at this time, and, furthermore, that he had given five (5) feet for the right -of -way. (It was explained that thirteen (13) feet had been requested,) RETIREMENT SYSTEM City Manager Cowell read a letter from the Texas Municipal Retirement System which explained that the calculated contribution rate for the City of Euless is 1.4 %. Mr, Cowell stated that funds had been provided in the budget for the participation in the retirement system and that, he is recommending that the council consider a five percent (5 %) pay increase for a I I city employees to off -set the deduction from the employees salary. After discussion, it was agreed. that each council member should be supplied with a copy of the report from the Municipal Retirement System and this item would appear on the agenda, April 27, for a vote. XX. MID - CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORT COUNCILMAN FRANK DOUGLASS INVITATION TO ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6th Councilman Douglass informed the council members that the Mid - Cities Advisory Council had been in session in North Richland Hills on April 1st and that the next meeting is scheduled for May 6th in Bedford - that all Mayors and City Councilmen are invited to this meeting to (Page Ten - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 13, 1965). which wi I I be a discussion by Messrs. Ben Hickey and Ralph Hardy on the future needs of surface water. RESOLUTION NO, 95 (SUB COURT HOUSE) Councilman Douglass stated that the Mid - Cities Advisory council members agreed to request that each member council submit a resolution requesting a sub - courthouse for this area to County Com- missioners Court, Councilman Fuller made the motion that City Attorney Cribbs prepare a resolution requesting a sub - courthouse and stating that the City of Euless will offer land in the Civic Center Site for the location of a sub - courthouse. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Resolution No, 95 on f i I e i n Office of City Secretary.) XX 1, LEGAL NOTICE FRCM CITY OF BEDFORD RE -- PUBLIC HEARING XX11. RECREATION PROGRAM City Manager Cowell informed the council that a report concerning the summer recreation program w i I I be submitted to the council i n the near future. XXII1. MR. W. J. "DOC" HYDE - MID - CITIES PEE WEE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Mr. W. J. i1Doc" Hyde was recognized by Mayor Fuller. Mr, Hyde stated that he had been contacted by members of the Mid - Cities Pee -Wee Football League, who state that they are in desperate need of a site for football fields for the boys in the Mid - Cities area who plan to participate in their program, Mr, Hyde stated that a site of approximately four (4) acres is needed and that an approximate cost of $2,000.00 is needed t o grade, l e v e l , sod and water the proposed f i e l d s . Councilman B i l l Byers stated that, perhaps, Mr. Dick Lewis, County Commissioner, would consent to do the grade and level work. Mr. Hyde stated that the cities consenting to joint use of the fields would be most helpful, After discussion, Mayor Fuller re= commended that City Manager Cowell, City Manager Don Edmonds of Hurst, and Mr. Hyde meet and discuss this matter and report back to the council. Councilman Samuels made a motion this effect, Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously, ADJOURNMENT C itv Secreta XXIV. The meeting adjourned at 10 :40 P. M. ��� Mavor City Manager Cowell read a letter from Mr. B i I I G. Poplin, Chairman, Bedford Planning and Zoning Commission, stating that a Public Hearing w i I I be held at the Town Hall, Bedford, at 8:00 P. M., April 15, 1965, to consider a rezoning request pertaining to eight (8) acres of land on the northeast corner of Pipeline Road and Bedford - Pipeline Road. (Copy of letter on f le in office of City Secretary). XX11. RECREATION PROGRAM City Manager Cowell informed the council that a report concerning the summer recreation program w i I I be submitted to the council i n the near future. XXII1. MR. W. J. "DOC" HYDE - MID - CITIES PEE WEE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Mr. W. J. i1Doc" Hyde was recognized by Mayor Fuller. Mr, Hyde stated that he had been contacted by members of the Mid - Cities Pee -Wee Football League, who state that they are in desperate need of a site for football fields for the boys in the Mid - Cities area who plan to participate in their program, Mr, Hyde stated that a site of approximately four (4) acres is needed and that an approximate cost of $2,000.00 is needed t o grade, l e v e l , sod and water the proposed f i e l d s . Councilman B i l l Byers stated that, perhaps, Mr. Dick Lewis, County Commissioner, would consent to do the grade and level work. Mr. Hyde stated that the cities consenting to joint use of the fields would be most helpful, After discussion, Mayor Fuller re= commended that City Manager Cowell, City Manager Don Edmonds of Hurst, and Mr. Hyde meet and discuss this matter and report back to the council. Councilman Samuels made a motion this effect, Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously, ADJOURNMENT C itv Secreta XXIV. The meeting adjourned at 10 :40 P. M. ��� Mavor