HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-04-27Regular Meeting
of the
Euless City Council
April 27, 1965
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor W. G. Fuller called the regular
meeting o f the Euless City Council t o order a t 8:04 P. M., with the follow-
ing councilmen in attendance: Bobby F u l l e r , B i l l Byers, Harold Samuels,
Frank Douglass and Don Warren.
Also present were City Manager Lee
Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris.
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The invocation was presented by Coun-
cilman Bobby Fuller.
APPROVAL CF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting April
13, 1965, were approved as written.
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The minutes of the called meeting April 14,
1965, were corrected as follows: the minutes stated that City Architect Donald
Jarvis was present - correction City Architect Duane Jarvis was present.
(Official copy of minutes corrected - records on file in office of City Secretary)'.
V IS ITORS
Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. John
Peyton, B i I I Summers, Kent E. Besley, W. J. Hyde, Henry Keller, G. H. Surrette,
Charles P. Woods, Buck Conway, B. D. Hoffman, Jr., F. H. Patterson, Y. Thompson,
B i l l Pasteur, Jack Bullard, Dr. Richard Thomes, Mrs. Betty Potthoff (News -Texan
Reporter) and Mrs. Jess Alspaugh.
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
City Manager Cowell advised the council that
after careful consideration of the Retirement Program, which was discussed in
previous council meetings, he i s recommending a 5% general salary increase to a I I
fu I I time employees, to off -set the 5% salary deduction based upon the city's enter-
ing into the retirement system. Mr. Cowell stated that he is recommending this in-
crease tocover all of this amount which can be financed from funds set aside in the
budget to cover the city's part of the retirement program. Mr. Cowell 1 stated that
the calculated rate for the City of Euless is 1.4 %, submitted by the retirement
system. Considerable discussion followed - it was discussed perhaps it would be
advisable to grant the salary increase at this time, and delay the entrance into
theretirement system until a later date. After further discussion, Councilman
Samuels made the motion that a I I fu I I time employees of the City of Euless be
given a 5% salary increase effective May 1, 1965. Councilman Fuller seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
Councilman Byers made the motion whereby an
ordinance must have two separate readings be suspended, and that Ordinance
Number 248 be approved as an emergency measure - this ordinance approves the en-
trance of the City of Euless into the Texas Municipal Retirement System effective
May 1, 1965, Councilman Samuels seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
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(Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1965)
(Original copy of Ordinance Number 248 on f i I e in Office of City Secretary).
City Manager Cowell informed the council
that it would probably be advisable to have a probation period for future city
employees pertaining to the enrollment into the retirement plan and /or other
benefit plans in the city's government. After discussion it was agreed that a
90 day probation period should be placed in effect as a policy of the City of
Euless.
DRAINAGE PROBLEM ON EAST CLIFF DRIVE
City Manager Cowell reviewed the East C l i f f
Drive drainage problem which has been an item on the council agenda for several
months. Mr. Cowell recalled that the engineers had recommended the installation
of additional storm sewer inlets as a correction to this problem, and that the
cost of the improvements are estimated to be $4,322.51. Mr, Cowell stated that
he and Mr. B i I I Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, had discussed this drainage with
Mr. Herman Smith, the developer, and Mr, Smith stated that he w i I I give the
necessary drainage easements but w i I I not contribute to any of the cost of the
project. He stated that the plans that were submitted for the project in 1963,
were approved by the city and met the standards as established by the city, and,
therefore, he does not consider the cost of construction his responsibility.
City Attorney Cribbs informed the council that he had information concerning
this matter which was relayed to his office late in the afternoon, just prior
to this council meeting, and he had not had sufficient time to notify the City
Manager of this information, He stated that he had been advised that an exten-
sive report pertaining to the street and drainage in the Wilshire Village area
(East C l i f f Drive) had been presented to the city in December, 1963, and that
this report would have considerable bearing on this matter, Councilman Warren
made the motion to table this item until this report could be substantiated.
Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
111.
COMMERCIAL BUILDII\G PERMIT:
DR. RICHARD THOMES
City Manager Cowell informed the council
that Dr. Thomes had requested to re- appear before the council in reference to
the operation of an animal clinic on North Main. Mr. Cowell reiterated that
Dr. Thomes had presented his request to the City Council, Zoning Commission
and Board of Adjustment.
Mayor Fuller briefed the council on past
events in this matter:
(1) Dr. Thomes had been denied rezoning of his property;
(2) Dr, Thomes had presented statements to the Board of
Adjustment in an attempt to validate his operation of
the Animal Clinic on North Main Street prior to his
property being annexed into the City of Euless (1963 annexed);
(3) Dr, Thomes is now operating, at this location, - a non-
conforming use,
(Page Three - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1965)
Dr. Thomes stated his only request
is to brick the present building. He stated that the pens he has con-
structed on his property will enable him to provide better care for
animals - that they are a means of restraining and animal that needs care
and attention - that he is not desirous of permitting the animals to run
a t large.
Mr. Patterson, Attorney for Dr. Thomes,
stated that Dr. Thomes is not attempting to expand his business. He pre-
sented pictures:
(1) building which Dr. Thomes desires to face with brick;
(2) holding pens for restraining sick and /or injured animals;
Dr. Thomes stated that he had been
advised erronously, by City Hall, in attempt to comply with city regula-
tions and that he, and his attorney, are of the opinion that his request
for a commercial permit is a matter of decision for the City Council and
not the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Considerable discussion resulted and
Councilman Douglass stated that, in his opinion, Dr. Thomes had misrep-
resented himself to all city organizations in this matter.
requesting a commercial b
the council, to leave the
has invested considerable
it adequate and desirable
building.
Dr. Thomes reiterated that he is
uilding permit and is desirous of approval from
holding pens he has constructed. He stated he
monies to the interior of his building to make
for his business, but has not enlarged the
After further discussion, Councilman
Douglass made the motion to concur with the decision of the Board of
Adjustment and, that any improvements that have business tendencies and /or
in contradiction to present zoning ordinance w i I I be enforced against.
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote for the motion 'is as
f o I lows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Fuller and Warren.
Abstained: Councilmen Byers and Samuels.
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, thereby denying a commercial
building permit to Dr. Thomes. (Pictures submitted by Attorney Patterson
on f i le in Office of City Secretary.) (Councilman Douglass motion
verbatum).
SIMMONS DRIVE DRAINAGE
MR. CHARLIE WOODS
IV.
City Manager Cowell read an excerpt
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(Page Four - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1965)
from the council minutes dated September 26, 1963, in which the council
requested that $8,000.00 be placed in escrow with the city for improve-
ments to the drainage ditch on Simmons Drive near apartment houses being
constructed by Mr. Woods. Mr. Cowell stated 'that he and Mr. Rat] iff,
Consulting Engineer, had conferred with Mr. Woods prior to this meeting
and Mr. Woods had advised them he had spent approximately $1,500.00 in
this area and considered this amount should be applied to the $8,000.00.
Mr. Ratliff - upon a question by Mayor
Fuller - stated that he would ascertain that the amount of dirt work per-
formed in this area would be approximately $1,500.00. Mr. Woods stated
he would submit a check for the balance of the $8,000.00 in the near future
and that he would give the necessary easement. Mr. Woods was thanked for
his cooperation and patience in this matter. (Copy of excerpt filed with
council exhibits of these minutes in Office of City Secretary).
V.
AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE:
FISCAL AGENTS
City Manager Cowell stated that a study
had been made of the bonding abilities for the city by the fiscal agents
and that, after a careful analysis, the fiscal agents had advised that a
bond sale in the amount of $530,000.00 could be scheduled for June, 1965,
that would enable th'e construction of the city offices and police building
next year (1966) thereby changing the schedule as previously presented. This
would constitute the construction of three buildings for completion in 1966:
(1) Community Building
(2) City Offices
(3) Police Building
however, the city offices and police building would be adjoined.
City Manager Cowell recommended that the
council approve the sale of $530,000.00 in Bonds, in June 1965, based on
$27,750,000.00 assessed evaluation, rather than schedule a bond sale in
September, 1965, as previously scheduled. Mr. Keller, introduced Mr. Peyton,
representative of Eppler, Guerin and Turner, Inc. Mr. Keller discussed the
amortization schedule which had been previously submitted to the council
members.
After discussion, Councilman Fuller made
the motion that the council concur with the architect's recommendation and
re- schedule the construction of the city offices and police building thereby,
designating their construction in 1965 -66. Councilman Warren seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
After further discussion, it was agreed
to postpone a decision on the amortization schedule and bond sale until the
Board of Equalization has met and tax figures are available.
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(Page Five - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1965)
V1.
PARK AND RECREATION PROGRAM
(ADDITIONAL WORK M I DWAY
PARK AND BELL H I G H SCHOOL):
Mr. Kent Besley, representative of
Gene Schrickel and Associates, presented the following information to the
counci 1 :
General Breakdown of Contract:
1.
Basic approval
$39,368.00
2.
Regulation baseball field
14,000.00
3.
Water line, hose bibs, and
drinking fountains
2,150.00
4.
Future water line and hose bibs
550.00
5.
Grad ing
425.00
6.
West parking l o t
800.00
7.
Central parking lots
(Includes south, north, and side
lots, equipment , extra road,
materials, and labor)
2,475.00
$59,7.68.00„
*Th i s amount is $7,300 above what was earlier approved, which was the
base $39,368.00 and the regulation baseball field was $13,100.00.
Councilman Byers made the motion that the
contract be awarded to Buck Conway for additional work at Midway Park and
Bell High School in the amount of $7,300.00. Councilman Douglass seconded
the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. Besley was thanked for his
presentation to the council.
VI I,
SHEPPARD SUB-DIVISION
LOTS 11 and 12
City Manager Cowell informed the council
that he had been contacted by Mrs, Rose Alspaugh, original owner of lots
11 and 12, Sheppard Sub - Division (adjacent to Civic Center site) and she
and her husband have secured the property from Mr. Hogg She has expressed
a desire to sell the property to the city.
After discussion, Councilman Warren made
the motion that lots 11 and 12, Sheppard Sub - Division be purchased at the
agreed contract price of $10,700.00 and City Manager Cowell be authorized
to investigate financing the purchase of the property, Councilman Douglass
seconded the motion and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Byers and Douglass.
Nays: Councilmen Fuller and Samuels.
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried,
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(Page Six - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 27, 1965)
VI 11,
City Manager Cowell presented bond fund
expenditures as follows:
Bond Funds
1. Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis $5,535 .00
2. Gregory, Knowlton and Ratl i ff 3,024.17
General Fund
1. Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff 1,928.4o
City Manager Cowel 1 ,recommended payment of these expenditures. Counci Iman
Byers made the motion to concur with the City Managers recommendation for
payment of these expenditures. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
IX.
City Manager Cowell read a letter from
Mayor Willard Barr, City of Fort Worth, inviting the council to be guests
of the City of Fort Worth, May 18, 1965, for a discussion of area problems
and future development.
All council members expressed interest in
the meeting. The City Secretary was instructed by the Mayor to inform the
proper Fort Worth officials that the Mayor, council members, City Manager and
the City Attorney, accept the invitation and will attend the meeting,
X.
RECREATION AND POOL ORDINANCE
SIGN AND BILL BOARD ORDINANCE
City Attorney Cribbs presented two ordinances
for council consideration:
(a) Recreation and Pool Ordinance
(b) Signs and Billboard Ordinance
It was agreed that, due to the length and content of these ordinances,
they should be reproduced and each councilman presented a copy to study
prior to the next regular council meeting. The City Secretary, was instructed,
by the Mayor, to execute these instructions and schedule this item for the
next agenda.
XI.
ORDINANCE NO. 249 - AMENDMENT!
ORDINANCE NO. 147 - SUB- DIVISION?
RULES AND REGULATIONS
City Attorney Cribbs presented Ordinance
Number 249, amending Ordinance Number 147, as per council instructions,
(Page Seven - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 1965)
March 23, 1965. Councilman Byers made the motion that the rule requiring
two separate readings of an ordinance be suspended thereby, approving
this as an emergency ordinance. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion
which carried unanimously. Mayor Fuller declared Ordinance Number 249 duly
passed and approved. ( O r i g i n a l copy of Ordinance Number 249 on f i l e in
Office of City Secretary.)
XI I.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
NEW ZONING MAP
City Manager Cowell informed the council
that the new zoning map is being prepared by the Consulting Engineers,
Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, and it was agreed that a joint meeting of
._, the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission should be held to discuss
the new proposed zoning ordinance and map.
"AWMAI n/i= nAy-
Councilman Samuels made a motion to
authorize Mayor W. G. Fuller and City Manager Lee Cowell to represent Euless
at "Show Me Day" with necessary expenses to be incurred by the City.
(Show Me Day - a project for state legislators sponsored by area officials.)
RE -SCHEDULE COUNCIL MEETING
City Manager Cowe11 requested the next
regular council meeting May 11, be re- scheduled in order for him to attend
a Scout Banquet in Fort Worth. Councilman Fuller made the motion that the
next regular council meeting be re- scheduled for Thursday May 13, 1965, in
compliance with the City Manager's request. Councilman Warren seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
XIII.
AR I(lI IRNNAFNT
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 P. M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
City Manager Cowell informed the
council
that
Mr.
Gene Clark,
an appointee to the Board of Equalization, had
notified
the
City
Offices that
he would regretfully be unable to serve on this
Board.
Mr.
Bill
Pasteur and
Mr. Bill Wright have advised they can and will
serve
and
the
School Board
has been informed of the appointments from the
City of
Euless.
NEW ZONING MAP
City Manager Cowell informed the council
that the new zoning map is being prepared by the Consulting Engineers,
Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, and it was agreed that a joint meeting of
._, the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission should be held to discuss
the new proposed zoning ordinance and map.
"AWMAI n/i= nAy-
Councilman Samuels made a motion to
authorize Mayor W. G. Fuller and City Manager Lee Cowell to represent Euless
at "Show Me Day" with necessary expenses to be incurred by the City.
(Show Me Day - a project for state legislators sponsored by area officials.)
RE -SCHEDULE COUNCIL MEETING
City Manager Cowe11 requested the next
regular council meeting May 11, be re- scheduled in order for him to attend
a Scout Banquet in Fort Worth. Councilman Fuller made the motion that the
next regular council meeting be re- scheduled for Thursday May 13, 1965, in
compliance with the City Manager's request. Councilman Warren seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
XIII.
AR I(lI IRNNAFNT
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 P. M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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