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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-12-1416 e_5 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council -- December 14, 1965 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor W. G. Fuller at 7:40 P.M., in the Council Chambers at the City Hall in Euless, Texas, with the following councilmen present: Councilmen Frank Douglass, Don R. Warren, B i I I Byers and Harold Samuels; absent was Councilman Bobby Fuller. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by City Manager Lee Cowell. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting, November 23, 1965, were approved as written. VISITORS Visitors present were: Messrs. V. E. Romine, R. S. Watson, Charles Stipe, Joe B. Hammonds, Gene Schrickel, B i I I Ratliff, Ted Rickenbacher, Charles P. Rickard, J. 0. Lamar, W. W. Cromer, Dwight Morgan, Sam Knight, Jack M. Bullard, Robert V. Lunsford, Donald E. Jarvis, James Bullock, Robert W. Ryan, Jr., W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Duane Jarvis, W. M. Sustaire, Mrs. Marvin W. Stewart and Mrs. Betty Pot - thoff. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS - SOUTH EULESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL council that he has received tions at the Sputh Euless El( Fuller, Chief of Police W. M have frequented the location peak period. City Manager Lee Cowell informed the numerous calls concerning the traffic condi �mentary School. He stated that he, Mayor Sustaire and Park Planner Gene Schrickel and observed traffic in the area during the Mayor Fuller inquired of visitors to the council meeting in regard to the traffic problem. Mr. V. E. Romine stated that the traffic problem is serious at the South Euless Elementary School and that he is very anxious for the City to give consideration to this pro- blem. M r . B i l l Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, stated that he is familiar with the horseshoe drive that was constructed at the school several months ago; however, he has not observed the traffic ,._ and does not feel that he is qualified to comment. Chief of Police Sustaire .166 (Page Two - Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) stated that the cars enter the North entrance of the horseshoe and when the weather is extremely bad, the cars are lined up on South Main Street as far as Jean Lane. He stated that this creates a serious traffic problem. He commented t h a t twenty -five (25) cars can get i n t o the horse- shoe; however, several cars w i l l stop at the horseshoe entrance, thereby, blocking further entry of other cars. As a result, cars must remain out on South Main Street. Mr. Romine commented that the buses in the horseshoe also block the traffic. Mr. Gene Schrickel, Park Planner, stated that when the horseshoe was constructed at the school, the first i n t e n t was t o keep the c h i l d r e n from going i n a l l directions when school was dismissed, and dashing out onto South Main Street. He commented that there is an area near the gym on the South side of the school where trucks unload supplies for the school and for teacher parking. He com- mented that if trucks could unload in an area other than the horseshoe, it would relieve the traffic to an extent. However, the police officer on duty at the horseshoe would have to encourage cars to move to the horseshoe's South side rather than parking at the entrance. Mrs. Marvin Stewart, a visitor to the meeting commented that some parents park and leave their cars in the horseshoe while attending to business in the school, thereby helping to create the problem. After considerable discussion, Mayor Fuller stated that he recommends that the City Manager and Chief of Police formulate a set of regulations to assist in controlling the traffic problem at the school and place it into effect next Monday, December 20, 1965 - these regulations to be tried for a period and should they not be satisfactory, then another method could be co- ordinated in an attempt to relieve this problem. It was pointed out that the City should co- ordinate the plans with the school board and /or school princi- pal. After further discussion, it was agreed that City Manager Cowell, Chief of Police Sustaire and Park Planner Schrickel, should consult with the school board and /or the school principal in an effort to formulate regulations to control the traffic at the South Elementary School. A visitor to the council meeting in- quired if signs were to be placed at the South Euless Elementary School indicating a school zone. Chief of Police Sustaire stated that the signs have been ordered; however, they have not been placed on South Main pending decisions by the engineers in regard to the placement of the signs. 11. 1964 -65 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (A U D I T) Mr. Charles Stipe, representing Arthur Young and Company of Fort Worth, presented each member of the council with a copy of the 1964 -65 Annual Financial Report for the City of Euless. (Page Three - Minutes of the Regular Council meeting, December 14, 1965) Mr. Stipe informed the council that one of the first pages in the Annual Report is a photostat of the Certificate of Conformance awarded to the City of Euless in January, 1964, by the Municipal Finance Officers Associa- tion of the United States and Canada. Mr. Stipe stated that the council should be very proud of this award - that over 2,000 cities have entered annual reports for a certificate of conformance and of the 2,000, only some 200 have been recipients of the certificate of conformance. Mr. Stipe commented on the City's Financial condition and stated that the City is definitely in a classification of "big business ". He commented on the City's insurance coverage and stated that he feels that the City should give considerable consideration to insuring furniture and fixtures in the City offices. Mr. Stipe stated that the auditor's report reflects the City's financial condition as of September 30, 1965, and thanked the council for the cooperation in working with Arthur Young and Company. Mr. Stipe further commented on the revenues of the City during 1964 and 1965 and stated that the City's excess in revenues for this period was due largely to investments of idle funds. He expressed appreciation of the City Manager and City Secretary in their handling of the City's finances. Mayor Fuller thanked Mr. Stipe for the Annual Report. 111. DISCUSSION - ENGINEERING REPORT IMPROVEMENTS OF WATER AND SEWERAGE PROPERTIES Mr. B i I I Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, stated that the engineers are desirous to determine the council's inten- tions of use of the $200,000.00, in escrow for Capital Improvements to the water and sewerage properties. He stated that there is a very pressing need for improvements at the western sewage treatment plant which would result in this plant being able to serve future development in the Little Bear and Big Bear Creek area. IV. PROPOSED PART SITE ACQUISITION - MR. GENE SCHRICKEL SOUTH EULESS PARK SITE Mr. Gene Schrickel presented a small map of the proposed park site near the South Euless Elementary School - the map showing specifically the location of the park in relation to the property to be retained by Mr. Crum, owner of the proposed bcation of the park. M r . Schrickel stated t h a t M r . Crum w i l l sell 4.9 acres to the City for the sum of $2,000.00 providing that the drainage structure needed in t h a t area does not cost over $5,000.00 ($5,000.00 w i l l not be the City's expense). Mr. Schrickel stated that Mr. Crum is desirous of retaining the lake on the property and it is possible that Mr. Crum may donate some of the "so- called'' bottom land to the City. _._ Councilman Douglass inquired as to what type park could be developed in the bottom land, if it should be don- ated to the City. Mr. Schrickel stated that it would be necessary to (Page Four - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) develop the area; made ideal for nature trails and an outdoor rugged type park, and the natural terrain would facilitate the development. In answer to a question pertaining to the drainage structure in the area, Mr. Sch- rickel stated that the need is for a 6 x 8 boxed culvert so that the creek can go under the road in that area. Councilman Byers inquired if the city would have to participate in the building of roads in the section of land retained by Mr. Crum. Mr. Schrickel stated that this had not been dis- cussed in his meetings with Mr. Crum. Fie further stated that his recom- mendation is that the City purchase the 4.9 acres and construct the drainage channel. After considerable discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that the City concur with Mr. Schrickel's recommendation and discuss the purchase of the 4.9 acres offered by Mr. Crum; that Mr. Schrickel report to the council after his meeting with Mr. Crum relative to this proposed purchase. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. (Mr. Schrickel agreed to report to the council on December 28th, his negotiations with Mr. Crum.) DOAK PROPERTY Mr. Schrickel informed the council that he was not familiar with the Doak property; however, he was aware of its' location (acreage near the Wilshire Elementary School). Council- man Byers stated that he had talked with Mrs. Doak by telephone; however, he does not have anything definite to report to the council concerning the purchase of this property. Councilman Samuels stated there are several creeks in this area; that it could be developed into a park, but would possibly be very expensive. Mayor Fuller commented that, in his opinion, Mr. Schrickel should talk with Mrs. Doak concerning the possible purchase of this site. Mr. Schrickel stated that the Doak property would serve the Wilshire area and area to the western Euless City Limits and that he has been informed that the property is available at $2,000.00 an acre. In answer to a question about the type park, Mr. Schrickel stated that this site would be a rustic, more passive than active, type park. DOBKINS PROPERTY WESTERN E U L E S S Mr. Schrickel informed the counci 1 that Mr. Searcy Dobkins and his partners have twenty (20) acres located in the western section of Euless, which they are off'Oring as a proposed park site. J69 (Page Five - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) Mr. Schrickel stated that this area '— could be developed into a very desirable park and that the terrain is conduaive to an active park program. After further discussion, City Mana- ger Cowell inquired of Mr. Schrickel if it would be possible to secure an option on the Dobkins property. Mr. Schrickel stated that his recom- mendation is that the City take an option on the property, depending upon investigation of the Doak Property. Councilman Douglass made the motion that Mr. Schrickel attempt to secure a 30 -day option on the Dobkins property at $2,000.00 per acre. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Warren Nays: Councilman Samuels Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. V. BRICK SELECTION FOR CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS -- Mr. Duane Jarvis, Architect, intro - duced Mr. Jim Bullock and informed the council that Mr. Bullock wi I I be the architects' inspector on the site of the civic Center Buildings. Mr. Jarvis informed the council that, after careful consideration and deliberation concerning the brick selection for the new buildings, the architects recommend that brick (brown) similar to that on Fire Station No. 2 be approved for the Civic Center Buildings. Mr. Jarvis pointed out that there will be several areas of the building where materials would be used in contrast to the brick. However, several members of the council expressed a desire to see other samples in a lighter color, rather than the brown that the architects have recommended. Mr. Donald Jarvis informed the council that he would request the contractors to submit several samples of brick and have them erected on the site for the council members to view. After further discussion, Councilman Samuels made the motion that the council delay a decision on brick selec- tion until other samples could be presented. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers and Warren Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. 170 (Page Six - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) VI. PROPOSED TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE - MR, RYAN Mr. Ryan, Attorney for the Bass Broadcasting Company of Los Angeles, California, appeared before the council requesting a franchise agreement for the laying of a television cable, (microwave), i n the City of Euless. Mr. Ryan informed the coun- ci I that this would be a twelve (12) band cablle with four (4) stations in Los Angeles, the five local stations already in the Dallas -Fort Worth area, and one weather station, and that 4% of the gross revenue would be the franchise fee to the City. He stated that Bass Broadcasting Com- pany projects that, within five years, 1500 installations will be in this area. The fee for subscribers to this television is $5.00 per month. He stated that after the franchise is approved, his firm anticipates being in operation within 12 to 18 months, and that in three (3) years, i f the operation i s not i n effect w i t h i n the C i t y of Euless, Bass Broad- casting Company w i l l pay the City 30% of $3,600.00, which is the amount Mr. Ryan anticipates the percentage would be to the City within the three year period as a franchise fee. Mr. Ryan informed the council that 2/3 of the cost of laying the cable w i I I be paid by Bass Broadcasting Company and 1/3 by Mr. William Hunter McClain. He further commented that the possibilities are unlimited in the micro -wave broadcasting. Mr. Gene Cable, formerly of KFJZ, Fort Worth, and now associated with Bass Broadcasting Company, was present and informed the council that the $5.00 fee is a standard fee being charged throughout the county. City Mana- ger Cowell questioned Mr. Cable concerning an amplifier for this system; stating that he had heard that it was necessary that the amplifier be above ground, and where would the a m p l i f i e r be i n s t a l l e d i n a sub- division i f the r u l e s and r e g u l a t i o n s state t h a t there w i l l be no above- ground installations. Mr. Cable stated that they had not been confronted with this, and therefore, he could not reply. Mr. Ryan commented that this system would be applicable to color television sets and the fee for installing this set to a subscriber is $15.00. After further dis- cussion, Mayor Fuller inquired of the City Attorney as to the proposed ordinance which had been submitted by Bass Broadcasting Company. Mr. Cribbs informed the council that there were several phrases in the proposed ordinance which he feels needs clarification. Members of the council concurred with the City Attorney's recommendation to postpone a decision in this matter until the next meeting to allow Mr. Ryan and the City Attorney to confer concerning the proposed ordinance. Mayor Fuller thanked Mr. Ryan and Mr. Cable for their presentation and Mr. Ryan stated that he would be present at the next council meeting for further discussion on this matter. (Copy of the proposed ordinance to be reproduced in City Attorney's office, and forwarded to each member of the council for their consideration prior to the December 28th meeting.) VII. TAX STATUS - MASONIC LODGE Mr. Dwight Morgan requested that the council postpone a decision on the tax status of the Estelle Masonic I 7t (Page Seven - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) Lodge until the next meeting, due to the fact that the spokesman could '—' not be present at this time. This was agreeable to members of the council. VIII. PROPOSAL - C I TY CF FORT WCRTH PURCHASE OF RIGHT OF WAY THROUGH WESTERN SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT City Manager Cowell informed the council that he had received a formal agreement presented by the City of Fort Worth for purchasing 4.64 acres through the City's Western Sewage Treatment Plant for a right -of -way. Councilman Samuels made the motion to accept the proposal and permit the City of Fort Worth to purchase the 4.64 acres at the proposed price of $800.00 per acre. Councilman Byers seconded the motion. The City Attorney was questioned as to his opinion of this written proposal. Mr. Cribbs advised that the proposal had not been submitted to him prior to this meeting, and there- fore, he did not feel he could comment until he had studied the document. After further discussion, Mayor Fuller inquired if the council was desirous to vote on the motion previously made to permit the City of Fort Worth to purchase this property. The vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Samuels and Byers Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Douglass Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. IX. ORDINANCE NO, 270 - SECOND READING MR, M, L, ANDER'S PROPERTY City Manager Lee Cowell presented sec- ond reading of Ordinance No. 270 rezoning Mr. M. L. Anders' property on South Main Street from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial. Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 270. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Warren and Byers Nays: None Mayor W. G Fuller declared the motion carried. (Original copy of Ord - inance No. 270 on f i I e i n Office of City Secretary.) X. ORDINANCE NO. 271 - SECOND READING '— TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY RATE REDUCTIONS City Manager Cowell presented Ordinance 1-72 (Page Eight - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) No. 271 for second reading - this ordinance approving rate reductions as proposed by Texas Power and Light Company. Councilman SEmuels made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 271. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen W rren, Samuels, Byers and Douglass Nays: None M`iyor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Original copy of Ordinance No. 271 on f i l e in Office of City Secretary.) COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 28 STOP °N GO DRIVEIN GROCERY Mr. Robert Watson appeared before the council concerning his request for a drivein grocery to be located at 4319 Pipeline Road, near the Morrisdale Addition. City Manager Cowell read the Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this commercial permit. Mr. Watson presented a plat, showing the location of the drivein grocery and stated that it w i I I be the last building in the Euless City Limits on the west. After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 28. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Warren, Byers and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. X11, ACCESS ROADS City Manager Cowell inquired of the City Inspector, Jack Bullard, if the City's regulations provided for fees for access roads from other cities where the road connects with streets in the Euless City Limits. Mr. Bullard informed Mr. Cowell that the Planning and Zoning Commission had discussed this item at their last regular meeting and this should have been an item for the council agenda. Mayor Fuller requested that the council proceed with the items on the agenda. ENGINEER'S REPORT XIII. THOROUGHFARE NEAR CIVIC CENTER SITE M r . B i l l Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, (Page Nine - Minutes of the Regular City Council Minutes, December 14, 1965) presented a plat of the Civic Center site, depicting the location at the proposed high school and the new Baptist Church. He stated that at the time Ector Derive was designed, there was indication that the possibility existed that the east -west thoroughfare just north of the Civic Center site would become a reality, at least in the right -of -way stage, by early 1966, and that the plans were designed with this in mind. How- ever, at this time, the east -west thoroughfare project has not material's ized to the extent that the engineers feel justified in providing for permanent street construction of this intersection, and the engineers propose the construction of a temporary section near the Civic Center area. Mr. Ratliff stated that this section would not have curb and gutter and would need to be rebuilt with the construction of the east - west thoroughfare. City Manager Cowell stated that, in his 'opinion, it would be to the best interest of citizens in Euless to construct a thoroughfare from Highway 157 to North Main Street. After considerable discussion, the council authorized the engineers to prepare a strip map of the streets in this area and present it to the council for their cons ide rat ion. BARF I ELD CUT -OFF Mr. Ratliff presented a photostat of the proposed Barfield Cut -off and requested the councils' considera- tion of its' intersection with Pipeline Road. After considerable discussion, the council members agreed that the engineers should present a strip map of the street location and their recommendation. MRS. LAVERNE HORTON'S PROPERTY ON SOUTH MAIN STREET M r . B i l l Ratliff stated that he was not familiar with the matter; that Mr. Gregory had knowledge of this situation and, therefore, he did not feel that he could made a recommen- dation to the council. This item was tabled for Mr. Gregory's consideration. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 STREET AND DRAINAGE CONTRACT NO. of Supplemental Agreement No. 2, provides for the monthly deductii amount due the Contractor, Texas XIV. 3 City Manager Cowell presented a copy Street and Drainage Contract No. 3, which )n of the field office allowance from the Bitulithic Company. The supplemental 1.13 There was considerable discussion concerning the driveway at the home of Mrs. Laverne Horton on South Main Street. City Mcnager Cowell informed the council that Mrs. Horton has advised his office that due to the construction on South Mein and re- vampi,ng of the entrance to her driveway, the water from the street runs into her driveway across her yard and washes soil onto her driveway, and that she is desirous of the City's consideration of this problem as it did not exist prior to the improvements to South Main Street. M r . B i l l Ratliff stated that he was not familiar with the matter; that Mr. Gregory had knowledge of this situation and, therefore, he did not feel that he could made a recommen- dation to the council. This item was tabled for Mr. Gregory's consideration. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 STREET AND DRAINAGE CONTRACT NO. of Supplemental Agreement No. 2, provides for the monthly deductii amount due the Contractor, Texas XIV. 3 City Manager Cowell presented a copy Street and Drainage Contract No. 3, which )n of the field office allowance from the Bitulithic Company. The supplemental 1.13 M � � (Page Ten - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) agreement had been approved by Mr. Paul Gregory and, after discussion, Councilman Ssmuels made the motion to concur with the engineers recom- mendation and approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels, W.rren and Douglass Nays: None Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. XV. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT N0. 4 STREET AND DRAINAGE CONTRACT NO. 2 City Manager Cowell presented a copy of Supplemental Agreement No. 4, Street and Drainage Contract No. 2, which provides a basis for payment for extra work contemplated on the subject project (S.R.O. Asphalt , Inc.). After discussion, this item was tabled, pending discussion with Mr. Paul Gregory. XVl. CITY DUMP GROUND City Manager Cowell informed the council that Mr. Jeff BGl i has suggested that the City of Euless is large enough to operate a City dump and that he feels it is needed in this area. Mayor Fuller stated that in prefer- ence to City dump ground, he would prefer an incinerator. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that the Mayor and City Manager should contact the County concerning the possible placement of an incinerator in this area. XVI I. CHRISTMAS PROCLAMATION A copy of the Mayor's Christmas Proclamation pad been placed in the Councilmen's folders for this meeting. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve the proclamation as presented. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Samuels z.nd Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Official copy of proclamation on file in Office of City Secretary.) IU1 I-AI2:a010 V- 0SU 1 LTA 1001■: City Manager Cowell informed the council that he did not have the budget for the Water Department pre- pared for the council's consideration and that he was having some 17 0 (Page Eleven - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) difficulty in the preparation of this budget. He advised the council that he wi I I present a preliminary budget to the council within the next week and that Mr. Morong w i I I assist him in certain areas of the budget. XIX. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT LITIGATION ECTOR AND HARWOOD ROAD PROPERTIES City Attorney Cribbs informed the council that the litigations concerning the condemnation of properties at Ector and Harwood Road (Paul Revere and Company) have been settled to the City's satisfaction as well as the property owners. HUTCHINSON PROPERTY [RAI DER DRIVE) City Attorney Cribbs informed the council that the property at Highway 183 and Raider Drive belonging to Mr. John Hutchinson had been condemned and the court had approved pay- ment of $650.00, to Mr. Hutchinson from the City for this right -of- way. City Manager Cowell stated that the Highway Department is desirous of having data on the Raider Drive intersection as soon as possible. DE- ANNEXATION LAW SUIT MINTERS CHAPEL - GLADE ROAD PROPERTY OWNERS occnrriorinni City Attorney Cribbs informed the council that he anticipates the de- annexation hearing before the first of the New Year, 1966. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT XX. MEETING WITH PLANNER City Manager Cowell stated that Mr. Prokosch of Tippets, Abbott, McCarthy and Stratton requested an audience with the council on Thursday, December 16th at 10:00 A.M., to discuss the possibility of his firm up- dating the C;ty's Master Plan - this being one of the firms invited for interview by the council. TAX STATEMENTS HIGHWAY RESOLUTION City Manager Cowell presented adjust- ments to the tax roll which have been received in the City offices from the Tax Office. After discussion, it was agreed by members of the council thatthis item should be tabled until the City Manager could secure sufficient clarification from the Tax Office for adjustments to the tax ro I I . HIGHWAY RESOLUTION 176 (Page Twelve - Minutes of the City Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) City Manager Cowell presented a resolution from Mr. R. W. Crook, District Engineer, Texas Highway Depart- ment, pertaining to additional construction of Spur Highway 350, from State Highway 121 to State Highway 183, in the City of Euless. In executing this resolution, the City agrees to adjust or cause to be adjusted, those privately or publicly owned utilities which require adjustment that are not the res- ponsibility of the Highway Department and also authorizes the execu- tion of a standard maintenance highway agreement with the State Highway Department upon completion of this project. After considerable discussion, Mayor Fuller recommended that this resolution and letter of transmittal be submitted to the City Attorney for his legal opinion. XXI. STREET AND DRAINAGE CONTRACT NO. 2 ESTIMATE NO. 9, S.R.O. ASPHALT COMPANY, INC. City Manager Cowell presented Esti- mate No. 9, Street and Drainage Contract No. 2, in the amount of $11,419.94 with a letter from Mr. Gregory, Consulting Engineer, in which he states that the engineers feel that its within the jurisdiction of the contract documents and in the best interest of the City to hold any further payment in abeyance until the contractor exhibits his ability to properly prosecute the construction for a period of at least (30) consecutive working days. City Manager Cowell presented a letter addressed to Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff, from Mr. Woody, General Manager of S.R.O. Asphalt, Inc., in which he comments concerning Mr. Gregory's letter. Mr. Cowell informed the council that the engineering ataff and S.R.O. Asphalt, Inc., have discussed the differences at various times and these letters seem to be the result. M r . B i l l Ratliff informed the council that Mr. Gregory is scheduled to meet with Mr. Woody of S.R.O. Asphalt, Inc., on Wednesday, and discuss this matter. Mayor Fuller stated that he is very displeased with the manner in which some of the street projects have pro- gressed and that in hi's opinion, that payment for these projects should not be executed until the projects are completed. No action was taken in this matter. XXI I. STRIPING CF SOUTH MAIN STREET City Mangger Cowell informed the council that the striping on South Main Street will cost $1,651.00. Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve the striping of South Main Street at the price of $1,651.00, as quoted by the City Manager. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Samuels and Byers Nays: None (Page Thirteen - Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, December 14, 1965) Mayor W. G. Fuller declared the motion carried. XXIII. EXPENDITURE STATEMENTS City Manager Cowell presented the following statements and recommended payment of same: Gregory, Knowlton &Ratliff II 11 11 If ri ii Texas B i t u l i t h i c Company $ 316.06 (General Fund) 992.68 (Water Fund) 2,260.43 (Street & Drainage) 31,901.53 (Street & Drainage Contract No. 3, Estimate No. 2) Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and approve the payment of these expenditure statements. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilman Byers, Fuller, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XXIV. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 P.M. APPROVED MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary 177 178