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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-11-09135 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council November 9, 1965 CALL TO ORDER Mayor W. G. Fuller called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8:00 P.M., with the f o l l o w i n g Councilmen i n attendance: Councilmen B i l l Byers, Frank Douglass, Bobby Fuller, and Harold Samuels. (Councilman Don R. Warren was absent) Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. IN\ /n(`ATInrxI The invocation was presented by Councilman Bobby Fuller. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular council meeting, October 26, 1965, were approved as written. VISITORS 0. Hatcher, J Morrison, Ted B i l l Ratliff, Whitley, Mrs. Visitors present were: Messrs. J. )e Hatcher, Cecil Alumbaugh , Herman J. Smith, Gordon Rickenbacher, W. J. "Doc" Hyde, B i I I F. Rivers, Paul Gregory, John Ball, Jack Bullard, Buck Conway, Donald Jarvis, Otis Betty Potthoff and Mrs. Mary Sapp. ZONING CASE NO. 143 MR, M. L. ANDERS City Manager Lee Cowell read the min- utes of the Euless City Council Meeting of October 26, 1965, relative to Mr. M. L. Anders' property on South Main Street. Councilman Bobby Fuller made the motion that re- zoning request, from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial , as requested by Mr. Anders, be approved. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers and Fuller Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (First Reading of Ordin- ance, November 23, 1965.) SECOND READING - ORDINANCE NO. 269 MR. W. B. VEST - EULESS GARDENS N0, 2, REZONING CASE _. City Manager Lee Cowell presented the second reading of an ordinance rezoning from "A" Residential to C Commercial , 136 (Page Two - Minutes of Regular Euless City Council Meeting, Nov. 9, 1965) property in Euless Gardens No. 2, belonging to Mr. W. B. West. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 269. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Original copy of Ordinance No. 269 on fi I e in Office of City Secretary.) MR. ROSS CANNON - PROPERTY ADJACENT TO POLICE AND FIRE STATIONS City Manager Lee Cowell stated that the proposed purchase of Mr. Ross Cannon's property, adjacent to the Police station and Fire station No. 1, which had been tabled at a pre- vious meeting was open for discussion at this time, Mayor Fuller stated that the council should be concerned about the fact that the purchase of this property might possible be considered as speculating with public funds. Councilman Douglass stated that he is opposed to the purchase of this peoperty for the following reasons: (1) The street in front of the building, being one way, would not provide good access for business, (2) The building and property are too small for expansion. (3) The building is in need of extensive repairs, and would be expensive to maintain. Councilman Douglass made the motion to reject Mr. Cannon's offer. The motion died for lack of a second. Further discussion followed and Councilman Bobby Fuller made the motion that City Manager Lee Cowell be authorized to advise Mr. Cannon that the City is not in a position to con- sider the purchase of this property at this time; possible, within the next year,this matter can be given further consideration. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carded. 137 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, November 9, 1965.) 1V. PROPOSED PURCHASE cF 4.64 ACRES NEAR WESTERN SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT BY FORT WORTH, TEXAS Mayor W. G. Fuller stated that the City of Fort Worth is desirous of purchasing approximately 4.64 acres near the western sewage treatment plant. After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that Mayor W. G. Fuller meet with officials of the City of Fort Worth to discuss the feasibility of this proposed purchase. Councilman Harold Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers and Fuller Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. V. MR, HERMAN SMITH - REQUEST SPECIAL PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION CF KINDER- GARTEN IN WILSHIRE VILLAGE Mr. Herman Smith, builder, intro- duced Mr. Otis Whitley, who is desirous of securing a special permit in order to operate a kindergarten in Wilshire Village. Mr. Smith showed maps and plats of the site of this proposed building.. Mr. Smith stated that there was an urgent need in this particular area for a Day Nursery. Mayor W. G. Fuller inquired if the building would be constructed in such a way that it could be converted in the future to a residence or apartment house. Mr. Smith replied affirmatively. City Attorney James Cribbs informed Mr. Smith that he could request a permit from the Zoning Board of Adjust- ments, which could be for a limited period of time. Mr. Smith stated that his client w i 11 have a sizeable investment i n t h i s building, and w i I I need a permit for at least the length of the loan, which he must secure on order to construct this building. City Attorney Cribbs stated that there were two alternatives available whereby a special permit could be approved and granting a conditional use permit. After considerable discussion, Mayor Fuller stated that in his opinion, he considers that a business of this -- type is needed in a residential area, rather than a commercial area. 138 (Page Four - Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, November 9, 1965) After considerable discussion, it was agreed that the City Attorney should be given sufficient time to consider the request o f a s p e c i a l permit, from a l l legal standpoints, and present his opinion at the next regular council meeting on November 23rd. Mr. Herman Smith was in agreement with the council's opinion and City Attorney Cribbs stated that he would notify Mr. $Nmith of the legalities of this request. VI. ARCHITECTS REPORT ON CIVIC CENTER BIDS Mr. Donald Jarvis, Architect from the firm of Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis, read the bid tabulation from the Civic Center Bid Opening , held on Nobember 5, 1965, and introduced a letter of recommendation from his firm to the council. The Architect's recommendation is that contract be awarded to Walker Construction Company of Fort Worth, Texas, at a cost not to exceed $430,000.00. Mr. Jarvis stated that investigation of the qualifications of Walker Construction Company had been thoroughly made. Mr. Jarvis stated that the bid of 210 working days had been an error on the part of Walker Construction Company, and stated that this should be changed to a total of 270 working days. Councilman Frank Douglass inquired if furnishings would be paid out of the $430,000.00 contract cost. Architect Donald Jarvis stated that a separate contract would be entered into for furnishings. Councilman Harold Samuels made the motion that the council concur with the Architect's recommendation and award the contract to Walker Construction Company at a cost not to exceed $430,000.00. Councilman Bobby Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Fuller, Byers and Bouglass Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of letter from Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis on file in Office of City Secretary.) MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS BEDFORD TOWN MEETING IN" Mayor W. G. Fuller informed the council 139 (Page Five - Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, November 9, 1965) that the City of Bedford will hold a town meeting at the Stonegate —^ Elementary School on Thursday, November 11, 1965, at 8 :00 P.M. Mayor Fuller stated that the public is invited and requested that the council members attend if possible. Imago THIRD INSTALLMENT - GREENHILLS PARK City Manager Lee Cowell read from the minutes of the Planning and Zoning meeting of November 2, 1965, Item I11 -A pertaining to the third installment - Greenhills Park, Janann, Inc.. (Copy of this portion of the minutes made part of the official Council Exhibits.) Mr. John Ball, representing Janann, Inc., presented a plat showing the drainage problem in that area, and after considerable discussion, Councilman Samuels made the motion that the plat be approved 2:s presented. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. IX. THIRD INSTALLMENT - MIDWAY PARK After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and approve the plat subject to the recommendations as set forth by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Byers and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor W G. Fuller declared the motion carried. City Manager Lee Cowell read from the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated November 2, 1965, Item III -B, in which a motion was made to recommend that the Plat be approved, provided that the open ditch from Lamar Drive down to Lot 4, Block 30, be a concrete drainage pipe, or a concrete lined ditch. Several other stipulations were set forth by the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Copy of the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission of this meeting filed as official copy in office of City Secretary.) After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and approve the plat subject to the recommendations as set forth by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Byers and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor W G. Fuller declared the motion carried. 140 (Page Six - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, November 9, 1965) X. REPORT COVERING ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT CF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM PROPERTIES Mr. Paul Gregory, Consulting Engineer, presented each council member a bound copy of the Engineering report for the City of Euless, covering acquisition and improvement of water and sewer system properties, dated October, 1965. This report contains the following items: Transmittal and Scope of Commission Introduction and Statement of Conditions Growth Studies and Projections Inventory and Appraisal Recommended improvements Mayor Fuller thanked Mr. Gregory for presenting the brochure. (Official copy of file in Office of City Secretary as Council Exhibit.) XI. BUILDING LEASE AT 201 VEST EULESS BOULEVARD City Manager Lee Cowell informed the council that the contractual agreement with Mr. Ross Cannon, relative to the lease of the building at 201 West Euless Boulevard, states that the City must notify Mr. Cannon, thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the contract with the City, which is J<.'.nuary 1, 1966. The agreement states that the City may lease the building for six months. Councilman S.,muels made the motion that the City exercise the option to lease the building until July 1, 1966. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Fuller and Samuels Nays: None Meyor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. XI I. BIDS - BACKHOE City Manager Lee Cowell informed the council that Mr. Sam Knight, Water Department Superintendent, has evaluated the bids submitted on a Backhoe and has recommended that the City accept the second low bid of $4,929.19, submitted by Hatcher Tractor Company of Fort Worth, Texas. The bid price was X6,977.58, with a trade -in allow- ance of $2,000.00. 141 (Page Seven - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, November 9, 1965) City Manager Cowell explained that the low bid did not comply with the City's specifications. Councilman Samuels made the motion to concur with the recommendation of Mr -. Knight, and accept the second low bid of $4,92919• Councilman B i I I Byers seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Samuels, and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. XIII. BIDS - PICKUP TRUCKS City Manager Lee Cowell informed the council that Mr. Buck Conway and Mr. Sam Knight had evaluated the bids and their recommendation is that the low bid submitted by Bob Cooke Ford, of Arlington, Texas, in the amount of $3,140.7$ for two trucks be accepted. Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendation and accept the low bid. Councilman Herold Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Fuller and Samuels Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. XIV. B I D S - ONE TON TRUCK Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers and Fuller Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. BIDS - TANDUM STEEL WHEEL VIBRATORY ROLLER XV. City Manager Lee Cowell informed the council that Messrs. Buck Conway and Sam Knight had evaluated the bids and submitted on the Tcndum Steel Wheel Vibratory Roller, and their recommendation is that the low bid of $2,462.00, submitted by Highway Machinery Company, be accepted. City Manager Lee Cowell informed the council that Mr. Buck Conway and Mr. Scm Knight had evaluated the bids submitted on a 1 -ton truck, and have recommended the low bid of $2,095.09, submitted by Texas Motor of Fort Worth, Texas, be accepted. Councilman Bobby Fuller made the motion to concur with the recommendation and accept the low bid of $2,095.09• Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers and Fuller Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. BIDS - TANDUM STEEL WHEEL VIBRATORY ROLLER XV. City Manager Lee Cowell informed the council that Messrs. Buck Conway and Sam Knight had evaluated the bids and submitted on the Tcndum Steel Wheel Vibratory Roller, and their recommendation is that the low bid of $2,462.00, submitted by Highway Machinery Company, be accepted. -1.42 (Page Eight - Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting, November 9, 1965) Councilman Billy Byers made the mo- tion to concur with the recommendation and accept the low bid of $2,462.00, as submitted by Highway Machinery Company. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Fuller and Samuels Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. XVI. NORTH MAIN TELEPHONE CABLE City Manager Lee Cowell informed the council that he has been advised by a representative of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company that a I I indications are that North Main Street w i I I not be disturbed in the laying of a telephone cable due to ease- ments being secured from property owners in that area. XVI I, SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO, ONE STREET AND DRAINAGE CONTRACT NO. THREE City Manager Lee Cowell informed the council that the City has received a supplemental agreement relative to the drainage contract No. 3 in the amount of $1,778.20, with a letter from Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, recommending the approval of this supplemental agreement. Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the engineer's recommendation and approve this supplemental agreement. Councilman Frank Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Byers and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Supplemental Agreement and l e t t e r of recommendation on f i l e in Office of City Secretary.) XVIII. THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION City Manager Lee Cowell read a Thanks- giving proclamation for the council's consideration. Councilman Billy Byers made the motion to approve this proclamation as submitted. Councilman Harold Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Fuller and Samuels Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Official Resolution on f i l e in Office of City Secretary.) CHANGING COUNCIL MEETING TIME XIX. Councilman Bobby Fuller made the motion 143 (Page Nine - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, November 9, 1965) that 7;30 P.M. be scheduled as the time for the council meetings during the winter months. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Fuller and Samuels Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. XX . EXPENDITURE STATEMENTS City Manager Lee Cowell presented expenditure statements as follows: Texas B i t u l i t h i c Company $ 5,238-13 S. R. 0. Asphalt Company 29,076.16 Oiscussion followed and several councilmen commented on the lack of cleaning up after a project is complete. Mayor Fuller stated that a manhole on Raider Drive should be adjusted. Councilman Fuller made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and execute payment of these expenditures with the exception that payment to S. R. 0. Asphalt Company be withheld and a letter from the City informing them that the —' council is desirous of the fulfillment of the contract, by cleaning of an area after each job is finished. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Samuels and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. XXI. MR. W. J. "DOC" HYDE FOOTBALL GAME PROCLAMATION M r . W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, informed the council that he was of the opinion that an ordinance or proclamation should be considered, encouraging the Bell High Raider football team to win in the Wichita Falls - Raider Game, Friday night, November l2th, which would decide the district champion- ship. Councilman Byers made the motion to comply with Mr. Hyde's request. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Samuels and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of proclamation ,r on file in Office of City Secretary.) XXII, INTRODUCTION OF MR. BILL RIVERS ME (Page Ten - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, November 9, 1965) M r . B i l l Ratliff, Consulting Engin- eer, from the firm of Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, introduced Mr. B i I I Rivers, an associate with the firm of Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, and stated that Mr. Rivers will be working in the Euless field office for the next -Few months. XXIII. ORDINANCE NO. 268 ABANDONED CARS Ordinance No. 268, regulating in- operative and abandoned automobiles, having been presented previously to the council for consideration, was approved in the following manner: Councilman Harold Samuels made the motion to suspend the rule whereby an Ordinance must be read at two separate meetings and that Ordinance No. 268 be passed as an emergency ordinance. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as f o I lows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Samuels and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Official copy of Ord- inance No. 268 on file in Office of City Secretary.) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT XXIV. DE- ANNEXATION CASE City Attorney James Cribbs informed the council that the De- annexation case which has been pending for some time was heard again in court several days ago; that at this time there is no decision and he is hopeful that the judge w i I I hand down a decision in this case within the next three weeks. LAW SUIT - MRS. KENNEY City Attorney James Cribbs informed the council that a law suit had been filed against the City by Mrs. Betty Kenney in which she stated that the City took seven (7) feet of her property on South Main during the street construction on South Main. Mr. Cribbs stated that he is attempting to determine the facts in this case. CONDEMNATION SUIT - PAUL REVERE COMPANY (HARWOOD ROAD) City Attorney Cribbs advised the council that the condemnation suit against the Paul Revere Company, relative to their property on Harwood Road has been set for November 24th at 10:00 A.M. (Page Eleven - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, November 9, 1965) CONDEMNATION SUIT - R: F G HT OF WAY ON ECTCR DRIVE - PAUL REVERE COMPANY City Attorney James Cribbs discussed a possible condemnation suit for right -of -way owned by Paul Revere Company on Ector Drive. Councilman Douglass made the motion that the City Attorney be authorized to proceed with condemnation pro- ceedings; however, that an additional contract should be made with the officials of the Paul Revere Company in an attempt to secure this right - of -way. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Fuller and Samuels Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. XXV. PROPOSED CALLED COUNCIL MEETING City Manager Lee Cowell informed the council that he has written several firms suggesting the date of November 18, 1965, at 8:00 P.M., for a called council meeting to interview firms for the up- dating of a master plan. XXV II. 1el01 4f-IJzgg►Ti1ag11 The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. APPROVED- MAYOR ATTEST ffz�4�_ City Secretary 14 146