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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-05-250 Regular Meeting of the -- Euless City Council May 25, 1965 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8;08 P. M. by Mayor W. G. Fuller, with the following councilmen in attendance: Messrs. Bob Fuller, Harold Samuels, B i I I Byers, Don Warren and Frank Douglass. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION Councilman Harold Samuels presented the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular council meeting, May 13, 1965, were approved as written. V I S.1 TORS : Visitors i n attendance were: Mrs. Tommy Sparks, Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Adding- ton, Mrs. Shannon Geddie (Star - Telegram Reporter), Mrs. Betty Potthoff (News -Texan Reporter), Messrs. H. D. Morgan, F. T. Taylor, M e rri I I C. Morong, George E . Scott, B i l l Ratliff, Ted Rickenbacher (Euless Herald), Ralph E. Zeitz, Paul D. Gregory, Warren Fuller, and Jack Bullard. ORDINANCE NO. 252 SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS City Manager Cowell presented Ordinance Number 252 for Second Reading. Considerable discussion followed: Mayor Fuller inquired as to the reason the ordinance stipulates that a license for a billboard shall not be granted for location on Spur 350 within the Euless City Limits (Article IV c). Building Inspector Jack Bullard stated that he had requested this stipulation in order to conform with a similar ordinance executed by the City of Hurst. Mayor Fuller inquired as to the responsibility of removal of signs, specifically, political signs. City Attorney Cribbs read Article 111, Section 10 - Locations, Prohibited and explained that a person can be prosecuted for violation of this Ordinance, however, if a political sign is posted, you cannon designate the politi- cian as the person having posted the sign; you must actually see the per- son posting the sign. After sti I I further discussion, City Attorney Cribbs stated that the ordinance should be changed to read - and the min- utes should reflect the change - Article II, Section I, line 2, should read - "display sign or billboard." Councilman Warren made the motion to concur with the City Attorney's recommendation. Councilman Byers sec- onded the motion which carried unanimously. (Article 11, Section I - Ordinance No. 252, changed in accordance with council motion in Office of City Secretary). Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 252 with the recommended change. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 13 U (Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 25, 1965) (Original Copy of Ordinance No. 252 filed in Office of City Secretary.) ORDINANCE NO. 251 RECREATION AND POOL ORDINANCE City Manager Cowell presented Ordinance No. 251, Pool and Recreation Ordinance, for Second Reading. Considerable discussion followed concerning the height of the fence around the pool, gates and gate latch; and, as a result, Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 251 with the following changes: Article IV, Section 3, paragraph 2 - add the following phrase: "device or latch to be a minimum of four (4) feet above the ground;" and Article IV, Section 3, paragraph 3, line 3, - delete the word "minimum" and add "in excess of 18 inches;" line five - delete the word "minimum" and add "water depth in excess of 18 inches;" (Changes reflected in min- utes and changed in all copies of Ordinance No. 251 in Office of City Secretary.) Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously (Copy of Ordinance No. 251 on f i l e in Office of City Secretary.) DRAINAGE: WILSHIRE VILLAGE AND -OAKWO ©D TERRACE NORTH M r . B i l l Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, presented a small map of certain lots in Oakwood Terrace North Sub -Divi- sion with detailed information of the inlet capacity and pipe capacity in the area. The council, having requested a detailed report of the drain- age problems in this area, was informed by Mr. Ratliff that he had found large pieces of concrete, bricks, lumber, tree limbs, and various other debris that would not permit the water to drain properly. He stated that he had found the drains on Sagebrush to be almost completely blocked. Mr. Ratliff stated that by corrective measures to the inlets on Sagebrush and Eastcliff that the drainage situation would be improved in the area below these inlets. After considerable discussion, Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve the Engineer's recommendations for correcting the drain- age problems in Wilshire- Oakwood Terrace North with the corrections as follows: Enlarge the west inlet in Sagebrush and west inlet on Eastcliff. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Copy of i l l u s t r a t e d map as presented by the Engineer on f i l e as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary.) Mayor Fuller requested that the Engineers present a report of costs, projects, amount of work completed and other pertinent information in order for the city administration and council to be informed, at all times, of the Street and Drainage Project. Mr. Ratliff stated that the Engineers would comply with the Mayor's request and Mr. Gregory stated that, perhaps, a monthly report would be feasible. IV. CITY- DEVELOPER POLICY: PARTICIPATION THOROUGHFARE STREETS Mr. Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, pre- sented a report to the council pertaining to Street Participation Policies in other cities. The report also contained the engineer's recommendation for the City of Euless in street participation. . The recommendations are: 31 (Page Three - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 25, 1965) City participate in additional cost above 311; however, not in additional depth of section required. C i t y l i m i t length of laydown to 45' continuous without at least 20' of regular section curbing without written approval of City Engineer and Chief of Police. Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve and accept the engineers recommendation as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Recommendation to be established as City Policy.) (Written Report from Engineers - Official Exhibit on fi I e in Office of City Secretary.) 0 WATER AND SEWER NEGOTIATIONS Mr. Paul Gregory, Consulting Engineer, informed the council that negotiations with Mr. Wisenbaker for the purchase of the water and sewer systems had been inactive for several months due to other. matters of business on the part of Mr. Wisenbaker. After dis- cussion, Mr. Gregory recommended that negotiations be resumed and that a personal contact should be made with Mr. Wisenbaker from a representative of the City. The council agreed that Mayor W. G. Fuller and Mr. Gregory should resume negotiations with Mr. Wisenbaker as soon as possible. UN PROPERTY ADJOINING POLICE STATION AND FIRE STATION City Manager Cowell briefed the council concerning ther postponement of a decision (at last regular council meeting) on the possible purchase of property adjacent to the present Fire Station No. One and Police Station. Mr. Cowell stated that Mr. Ross Cannon had proposed the sale of property adjoining the police station at a proposed price of $2,725.00 to the City, and Mrs. Ann Lawther had requested an offer from the City for her property directly behind the Fire Station. After considerable discussion, Councilman Byers agreed that City Manager Cowell should secure a plat or survey of the Ross Cannon property and present a method of financing the proposed purchase to the council. (It was agreed that the developer, Mr. Cannon, should furnish the plat.) Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Councilman Byers made the motion that it be definitely determined if Mrs. Lawther will sell her property for $1,750.00 and a method of financing be presented to the council in relation to the possible purchase of this property. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. =I EDGAR HOGG PROPERTY: SHEPPARD DRIVE (ADJACENT TO CIVIC CENTER SITE) City Manager Cowell presented the option on the Hogg property located on Sheppard Drive, adjacent to the Civic Center Site, and informed the council that Lot 13, Blook C of the Sheppard 32 (Page Four - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 25, 1965) Addition could be purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hogg for $7,625.00 City Manager Cowell stated that his recommendation would be to purchase the property subject to the existing loan; that when the loan is paid off, the City could acquire full title to the property. (Loan balance - $6,664.25). After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and purchase the Hogg Property subject to the loan. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VIII. MIDWAY PARK SKATING RINK City Attorney James Cribbs briefed the council on the trial held in Justice of the Peace Hall's court on May 20th in which a jury ruled in favor of Mr. Crow, thereby, permitting Mr. Crow to con- tinue the operation of his skating rink at Midway Park. Mr. Cribbs stated that Mayor Fuller and City Manager Cowell had been placed on the witness stand during the trial by Mr. Vecchio, attorney for Mr. Crow, and that Mrs. Ferris, City Secretary, had been a witness for the City, however, had undergone exten- sive questioning by Mr. Crow's attorney. Mr. Cribbs stated that he would rec- ommend to the council that the City make an offer, in writing, to Mr. Crow for the removal of his skating rink to a different location. (Mr. Cribbs stated that a verbal offer had been made previously). Councilman Bobby Fuller made the motion that the council concur with the City Attorney's recommendation that the attorney be authorized to make a firm offer in writing (not to exceed $2,000.00) to Mr. Crow toward cost of removal of the skating rink facility from Midway Park and that the City Attorney proceed with efforts to determine the term and /or validity of the lease held by Mr. Crow. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion which carried unanimously. I X. JOHN BARFIELD PLAT (W I LSH I RE V I LLAGE WEST) City Manager Cowell presented a plat of Wilshire Village West and read Item ILIA, Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission, May 18, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission rec- ommended the approval of the plat which had been presented to the City by Mr. John Barfield. Members of the council viewed the plat, and after discussion, Councilman Warren made the motion to concur with the rec- ommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat as pre- sented. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. III COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 17 DAIRY QUEEN City Manager Cowell informed the council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of a Commer- cial Permit for a Dairy Queen to be constructed on Lot 4 and 10 feet of Lot 5 Block 2, S. W. Mills Sub- division -- this request having been submitted to the City by Messrs. William Short and C. T. Beck. Councilman Fuller made the motion that the council concur with the Planing and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 17. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 33 (Page Five - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 25, 1965) XI. SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM Mr. Ralph Zietz, Recreation Director for the City of Euless, informed the council that personnel had been employed for the operation of the swimming pool as well as playground instructors for the Oakwood Terrace Elementary School and North Euless Elementary School; also, the recreation program at the Euless Junior High School. He stated that an interest inventory had been distributed in the Euless Schools to determine the interest of the students in this area. He further advised that Mr. Jimmy Gage would manage the swimming pool and that Friday night, May 28, at 6:30 P. M., Mayor Fuller would throw the first baseball to signify the opening of the recreation season in Euless these activities to be held at Pony Field in Midway Park. City Manager Cowell stated that the city officials would be introduced at these ceremonies. City Manager Cowell presented members of the council a bro- chure which contained information of the recommendation program and the City's new recreation ordinance. Councilman Samuels inquired when it might be possible to secure a playground program at the Wilshire Elementary School and the South Euless Elementary School. Mr. Zeitz was requested to present a report, to the council, concerning interest of operating play- grounds at these two schools. XI I. TAX ASSESSED VALUATION AND AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE City Manager Cowell informed the council that he had been advised by Tax - Assessor - Collector Smith that the Assessed Valuation for the City of Euless would be $29,500,000.00 for 1965. Mr. Morong, Financial Advisor, presented an amortization schedule for the Pro- posed Bond Issue in the amount of $430,000.00, and after considerable dis- cussion, it was agreed that a date for a Bond Sale be discussed at the next council meeting, June 8, 1965, (Copy of amortization schedule on f i le in Office of City Secretary). Councilman Samuels made the motion that the council accept and approve Amortization Schedule No. 11 (or B). Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CONCESSION STAND CONTRACT XIV. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING - BIDDLE AND CRUM City Manager Cowell stated that it is necessary for the council to determine the percentage to be paid to the city by the operators of the Concession Stands at Midway Park; the Sertoma Club and Euless Jaycees. City Manager Cowell stated that he would rec- ommend 10 %of the gross receipts and liability insurance furnished to the City. Councilman Samuels made the motion to concur with the City Manager's "-' recommendation. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unan- imously. XIV. RESOLUTION NO. 96 - CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING - BIDDLE AND CRUM 34 (Page Six - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 25, 1965) Resolution No. 96, establishing June 22, 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. XV. RESOLUTION NO, 97 - CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING - DR, RALPH ROBERTS Resolution No. 1965, as the date for a Public Hearing before the approved by a motion made by Councilman Fuller. the motion which carried unanimously. XVI. BOND FUND EXPENDITURES 97, establishing June 22, Euless City Council was Councilman Samuels seconded City Manager Cowell presented a statement from Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff i n the amount of $6,292.38 for project administration - Contracts One and Two and construction layout and inspection. City Manager Cowell certified to the authenticity of this statement, and rec- ommended payment of same. Councilman Fuller made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve this statement for payment. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XVII. APPRECIATION LETTER FROM CITY CF FORT \A,ClF2TH Mayor Fuller informed the council that he had been in receipt of a letter from Mayor Willard Barr, City of Fort Worth, expressing appreciation for Resolution No. 94, which was adopted by the City of Euless April 13, 1965, and forwarded to the City of Fort Worth. This Resolution complimented the City of Fort Worth for having been selected as "All- American City.'' City Manager Cowell read the communication to the council. (Copy of Mayor's communication on file in Office of City Secretary.) FAIDUSININihltld \ kk ATTEST- City Secretary XVI11. The meeting adjourned at 11:25 P. M. APPROVED Mayor