HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-05-24Regular Meeting
of the
Eailess City Council
May 24, 1966
CALL 100 ORDER
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Mayor W. G. Fuller called the Regular Meet-
ing of the Euless City Council to order at 7 :40 P. M. in the Council Chambers of
the Euless City Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Bobby R.
F u l l e r , B i l l Byers, Frank Doug ass and Harold Samuels. (Councilman Don Warren
was absent from the meeting.)
Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell,
City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris.
MA •
The Invocation was given by City Manager
Lee Cowell.
VISITORS
Visitors in attendance were: Messrs,
R. G. Montgomery, E. U. Karpenko, C. G. Ferrell, W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Miles Pierce,
Henry 'Kel ler, Gene Shull, Dan Shull , Bill Pasteur, Bob.Armstrong, Kent E. Besley,
Gene Schrickel, Merrill C. Morong, Duane Jarvis, Andy Winters; and Mrs. Betty
Pottho'ff.
APPROVAL CF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting, dated
May 10, 1966 and the Executive Meeting, dated May 10, 1966 were approved as
written.
PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 149
MESSRS. PIERCE AND. BECKHAM
(PIPELINE ROAD NEAR MORRISDALE)
City Manager Cowell read minutes of Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission dated April 19, 1966, in which the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommedded approval of the rezoning request from "B" Local Business
to "C" Commercial, as presented by Messrs. Pierce and Beckham.
A letter from property owners in the
Morrisdale Estates Addition was submitted to the City Council which stated that
the'property owners are opposed to commercial zoning in the area.
Mayor Fuller inquired if there were pro-
ponents in this rezoning case. Mr. Bill Pasteur stated that he is representing
Messrs. Pierce and Beckham, owners of the property, who are desirous of this re-
zoning, in order for Phillips Petroleum to locate a service station on the site.
Mr. Pasteur introduced Messrs. Pierce and Beckham and Mr. Bob Armstrong, represera-
ing Phillips Petroleum. Mr. Pasteur submitted a plat of the area and pointed out
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the exact location of the site; also, photographs of the type service station
planned for the site. He stated that he had secured a copy of a Release of Deed
Restrictipms, which releases restrictions placed on Morrisdale Estates by Mrs.
Morris.
A question was raised concerning the neces-
sary right -of -way needed on Pipeline Road, and Mr. Pierce stated that he and Mr.
Beckham are willing to co- operate with the City in the right -of -way matter and
will construct the building on the back of the lot, in order to permit the City to
construct the street necessary for the area.
In answer to a question, Mr.. Bi l l 'Rat] i ff
stated that, at this time, it is not definite exactly -what the right- of -waywi I I be
in this area. He stated that a transition in traffic may be necessary directly in
front of the service station and this will have to be worked out with the City of
Hurst.
(City Attorney Cribbs arrived at 8:05 P. M.)
Mr. Beckham stated that he had been in-
formed by the light company that the pole adjacent to the property, and, in what
w i l l be right -of -way, w i l l be moved.
After considerable discussion,. Couhcilman
Bobby Fuller made the motion that the Council concur with the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommendation and approve the rezoning, as requested. Councilman
Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Douglass, Samuels and Byers
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, (Copy of Karpinko letter and Release on
fi le in Office of City Secretary.)
MR. GENE SCHRICKEL
PROPOSED POOL AT TRfNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Schrickel informed the Council that
his agreement with the City of Euless, and the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Independent
School District, is similar -- he selects and recommends sites and works on Master
Plan Sites. He stated that he has been retained by the School District to perform
relative work at the new Trinity High School, and that his associ_ati.on with the
City of Euless and the School District is not a conflict of interest, but a coneern
of interests; that he is not a structural engineer, but a ,landscape planner'.
Mr. Karpinko, an opponent i n
the zoning
case, stated -that he is speaking
for
several in Morrisdale, and they
intend to
stand firm in their demands -that
the
City comply with the deed restrictions. , He
stated that the Release submitted
by
Mr. Pasteur is invalid, because
it contains a
fallacy - --he stated it refers to
all
the property as Commercial and
it is not
Commercial .
After considerable discussion,. Couhcilman
Bobby Fuller made the motion that the Council concur with the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommendation and approve the rezoning, as requested. Councilman
Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Douglass, Samuels and Byers
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, (Copy of Karpinko letter and Release on
fi le in Office of City Secretary.)
MR. GENE SCHRICKEL
PROPOSED POOL AT TRfNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Schrickel informed the Council that
his agreement with the City of Euless, and the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Independent
School District, is similar -- he selects and recommends sites and works on Master
Plan Sites. He stated that he has been retained by the School District to perform
relative work at the new Trinity High School, and that his associ_ati.on with the
City of Euless and the School District is not a conflict of interest, but a coneern
of interests; that he is not a structural engineer, but a ,landscape planner'.
(Page Three, Minutes of itegular Meeting, Euless City ,Council, May 24, 1966)
.Mayor Fuller stated there are certain
features he considers desirable and necessary for the proposed pool at Trinity
High School. (The pool to be a joint City of ,Euless - School District Project.)
The pool is to be open year- round; schools to use it during the school year; City
to use it during thesummer and to be available for night use. Mayor Fuller
stated that, in his opinion, Mr. Schrickel, representing the City of Euless,
should keep Euless in.mind during planning of the pool and during -the preparation
of'plans for use of the pool
Councilman Byers inquired about funds for
construction of the pool. Mr. Schrickel stated that, i n the near future, the City
of Euless must determine the exact amount to be spent in this project, in order
for final plans.to be made. .
After discussion, City Manager Cowell was
instructed to submit to the Council, the exact amount the City of Euless can par-
ticipate, in the pool construction.
Mr. W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Recreation Committee
Chairman, stated that in a few weeks, his committee will submit recommendations, to
the Council for operating the pool.
-After still further discussion, Councilman
Byers made the motion that Mr. Gene Schrickel be approved as the representative
for the City of Euless, to work with the School District on the pool facilities at
Trinity High School. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as
follows:
.Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Samuels
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. . '
COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 36
BUILDING AT PIPELINE AND HIGHWAY 183
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City Manager Cowell read Planning and Zoning
Minutes dated May 17, 1966, .1.n-which' the Nanning and Zoning Comm_ission;recommend-
ed approval of Commercial Permit No. 36, which permits a Drive -In Grocery Store at
Pipeline Road and Highway No. 183 (requested by Mr, H. C. Williams).
- Councilman Byers made the motion to concur
with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Com-
mercial Permit No. 36. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels, Fuller and Dogg 1 ass
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
(Pape Four, Minutes of Regular- Meeting, Euless City Council, May 24, j
I.V.
FINAL PAYMENT - S;R.0. _ASPHALT., .INC,
STREET AND DRAINAGE CONTRACT N0. 2
Mr. Bill Ratliff, Consulting Engineer,
read a letter from his firm recommending final payment to S. R. 0. Asphalt, Inc.,
in the amount of $47,464.85, and that final payment constitutes the effective -date
of a two (2) year Maintenance Contract.
After discussion, Councilman Douglass made
the motion to concur with the Consulting Engineers' recommendation and authorize
fi n a I payment in the amount of $47,464.85 to S. R. 0. Asphalt, Inc. Councilman
Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers and-Samuels
Nays: None
(Councilman Fuller out of the room at time of vote.)
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried
Office of City Secretary.)
V.
FINAL PLAT -i GREENH.I LLS PARK . . .
FOURTH FILING AND -CONSTRUCION PLANS
(Copy of Engineers' letter on;fi -le it
City Manager Cowell read Minutes of Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission dated May 17, 1966, Item 11.1, i'n which Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat, subject to stipulations
of Engineers' letter dated May 17, 1966. (Copy of letter on file in Office of
city Secretary.)
Mr: Ball, Developer in Greenhi l is Park,
presented a copy of the Final Plat, for the Council's consideration.
In answer to questions tom the Mayd'r and
Council Members, Mr. Ratliff stated that serious consideration has been given to
the drainage in the area, and that he and Mr. Ball have worked out all details
which were previously questionable. Mr. Ratl iffstated that the Engineers recom-
mend approval of this plat. -
Mr. Ratliff stated that the Developer has
agreed to participate in the drainage ditch as follows:
384 feet at $8.00 per foot - total of $3,072.00, and w i I I deposit
same with the City, to be placed in escrow,
Mr. Ratliff stated that the Engineers re-
commend that property owners not be assessed on the abandoned road :(203.47 feet -
$2.75) .
After discussion, Councilman Samuels made
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(Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 24, 1966)
the motion to concur with the Engineers' recommendations and approve the Final
Plat, as ;presented, and that the Engineers' recommendations concerning the con -
structiQn.plaq?, be filed.with the City Secretary, ,i,n.writing.
Councilman Douglass questioned the street
openings in the area, or lack or openings.
Councilman Byers. seconded the motion, .
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes Councilmen Fuller, Byers, Samuels and Douglass
Nays: Npne
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
VI .
REZONING: GODY & CODY PROPERTY
HIGHWAY NO. 157
City Manager Cowe 1 1 read a letter dated
May 20, 1966, in which Mr. Robert Caldwell, City's Land Planner, recommends that
the Council deny the rezoning request in this case.. (Rezoning from "A" Residential
to "C" Commercial, Council Minutes, April. 26; -1966.)
.Councilman Samuels made the motion that
the Council concur with Mr. Caldwell's recommendations and deny the rezoning in
this case. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers and F u l l e r
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman Douglass
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried and the rezoning, from "A" Residential to
"C" Commercial,, ,denied•.
€iounci Iman Douglass recommended the Coun-
cil's consideration for an amendinent to Ordinance No. 33. Whereby commercial
rezoning requests may be approved for a specified period of time and, if at the
end of t h i s period, development has n o t begun, the zoning w i l l revert to its
original status.
After discussion, Councilman Byers made
the motion- that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare an amendment, as re-
quested by Councilman Douglass. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels and Fuller
Nays: None
Mayor, F,ul I e r declared the motion carried.
(City'Attorney Cribbs stated that he recommends the Council's consideration of the
(Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 24, 1966)
of the proposed zoning ordinance which was tabled previously; stating that the
adoption of this zoning ordinance would be an asset in zoning matters of this
nature, as well as other zoning cases.)
VII.
RELOCATION CF SEWER CROSSING AT
SPUR 350 AND SIMMONS -ECTOR INTERSECTION
Mr. Bill Ratliff informed the Council that
consideration should be given to the sewer coossing at Spur 350 and Simmons -Ector
Intersection, with regard to over - sizing this line from eight (8) inch to ten (10)
inch, at a cost of approximately $450.00,
-After discussion, Councilman Samuels made
the motion to concur with the Engineers' recommendation and authorize a ten (10)
inch line at this location, 4n an amount of $450.00. Councilman Fuller secdnded
the motion, and the vote i s as follows:
Ayes; Councilmen Samules, Fuller, Byers and Douglass
Nays; None , . , , . . .
Mayor Fuller declared the motian carried.
VIII.
DISCUSSION: PROPOSED BOND SALE
F INANC IAL ADV I SORS
Keller to the meeting.
tion, current tax rate and other factors
posed $350,000.00, for use as follows:
Library
Park
Street and Drainage
Mayor Fuller welcomed Messrs. Morong and
Mr. Morong 'discussed the assessed valua-
pertinent to the Bond Sale, which is pro-
$120,000;00
75,000.00
155,000.00
(Schedule presented by Financial Advisors)
Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion,
definite figures should be presented to the City Manager, 1n order ,for him to pre-
pare the City's program for next year, and that a tax increase should not be dis-
cussed until the City Manager has prepared a preliminary budget and determines
estimated expeddmtures.
City Manager Cowell stated that it is be-
coming increasingly more difficult to operate the City at the present tax rate,
and that he would like to have the Council's consideration of the City's financial
p rog ram.
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(Page Seven. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 24. 1966)
.After discussion, it was agreed that a
Called Meeting is necessary to discuss the proposed bond sale, due to the time
involved, which would delay the sale considerably, by waiting until the next
Regular Meeting of the Counctl on June 16, 1966.
set for the Called Meeting.
IX.
May 31, 1966, at 7:30 P. M. was the date
STREET CONTRACTS N0. 4 AND 5 AND
MIDWAY PARK STREET IMPROVEMENTS
,' Mr. B i I I Ratl iff presented a Summary of
Construction Items Proposed for Contracts 4 and 5 and informed the Council that
streets in Midway Park are in bad need of repair; however, before necessary im-
provements can be made, the Water Department estimates needed improvements in the
area costing -an estimated $28,000.00.
After discussion, Councilman Fuller made
the motion to authorize the completion of construction plans and specifications
for Contracts No. 4.and 5 and to receive bids to include the items shown on the
Engineers' maps; (Maps (two) filed as Official Council Exhibit in Office of City
Secretary); plans are to be divided into sections which will allow the City to
construct various combinations of items shown, He to the needed water improvements
in Midway Park. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Byers, Samuels and Douglass
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
X,
BID: WATER AND SEWER EXTENSIONS
IN TIMBERLINE ESTATES
Bids were opened and tabulated on Friday,
May 20, 1966, on extensions of water and sewer lines into the Timberline Estates
Subdivision. Mr. Bill Ratliff informed the Council that the Engineers have evalu-
ated the, bids ,and recommend the Council Is acceptance of the low bid submitted by
$h;ul,l Construction Company, in the amount of $23,194.40, based on the use of six
(6) and eight (8). inch A. C. water pipe, with the City's participation in the
amount of $5,052.82. The balance of the estimated project cost, or $18,141.60,
shall be deposited with the City by the Devleper.
-1 ; - After discussion, Councilman Douglass made
the motion to concur with the Engineers' recommendation to accept the bid of Shull
Construction Company and authorize the Mayor to execute the City - Developer agree-
ment,; upon receipt of,-escrow-money from ithe Developer. Councilman Samuels second-
ed rt-he motion -and the. vote is as fol -lows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Fuller and Byers
Nays: None
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Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 24, 1966)
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
(Copy of Engineers' letter dated May 24, 1966, Project No. 6314E.15, on f le in
Office of City secretary.) t
(Mr. Winters requested to be advised of proper procedures to be followed, in order
to expedite this project.)
XI, `
FURNISHINGS FOR C I V I C CENTER BUILDINGS i
Bids were opened and tabulated on Friday,
May 20, 1966, for furnishings for Civic Center Buildings'.
Mr. Duane Jarvis informed the Council that
the architects have reviewed the bids and recommend the Council's acceptance of
the low bids of General Office Supply, in the amount of $3,01$,90 and Ferrell
Office Supply_ in the amount of $9,391.66.
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Councilman Samuels made -the -1m6 i'on•ct`o con-
cur 'with the Architects', recommendation and accept the bids submitted by General
Off i0e Sdoply-'and Ferrell Off! -ce Supply. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion,
add the vote is- as follows: °
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels, Fuller and Douglass
Nays: None I . '1_
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Bids and Bid Tabulation on
f i l e in Office of City secretary.)
XI I,
PLAZA PAVING: CIVIC CENTER SITE
In answer to a question by Mayor Fuller,
City Manager Cowell stated that the City has funds available for this paving.,
After discussion, Councilman Fuller made
the motion that an additional $6,000.00 be added to the Contract for the paving of
the plaza at the Civic Center Site. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and
the vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen FuIIer, Samules and Douglass
Nays: None
Abstained:_ Councilman Byers.
Mr.
Jarvis briefed the
Council on the pro -
gres's of the Vv- i-c 'Center 'Buildings, stating
that the Contractor
indicates August 1
as the completion date.
Mr.
Jarvis reminded the
i
Council that in
March, 1966, approval was giuen to the
plaza
plans, with re9ervati66'k5n
the paving.
However, the Contractor need a definite
decision, at this time,
and the'paving
costs are-estimated at $6,000.00.
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, .
In answer to a question by Mayor Fuller,
City Manager Cowell stated that the City has funds available for this paving.,
After discussion, Councilman Fuller made
the motion that an additional $6,000.00 be added to the Contract for the paving of
the plaza at the Civic Center Site. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and
the vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen FuIIer, Samules and Douglass
Nays: None
Abstained:_ Councilman Byers.
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(Page Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 24, 1966)
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
XIII.
ELEVATED STAGE AND VAULT DOOR
City Manager Cowell 6ngtAred of Council's
opinion of elevated shage in the Community Building, and informed the Council that
funds are available for this item. Councilman Douglass stated that the cost of
the stage should be the same as when previously planned.
Mr. Jarvis stated that the cost would not
be the same, for'several reaaons -- different Contractor, and some modifications,
to mention a few. (No action taken in this matter.,)
Mayor Fuller inquired about the vault door
in the City Office Building, recalling that the door is not as substantial as con-
sidered necessary. Mayor Fuller stated that, perhaps, a door could be secured
from one of the buildings being demolished for downtown improvements in Fort Worth.
Mr. Jarvis informed the Mayor that if he
(Mayor Fuller) found a vault door he considered adequate, the architects will look
at it to determine if it can be used in this building.
XIV.
B(DS; DUMP TRUCK
City Manager Cowell informed the Council
that the bids opened on May 20, 1966 for a 1966 Twp Ton Dump TrUck have been
evaluated by Mr. Sam Knight, Water Department Superintendent, and Mr. Knight re-
commends that the low bid submitted by Bob Cooke, Inc. in the amount of $3,479.21
be accepted.
'Councilman Douglass made the motion to con-
cur with the recommendation of the City Manager and Water Department Superinten-
dent and approve the low bid in the amount of $3,479.21 submitted by Bob Cooke,
Inc. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote rs as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Fuller and Samuels.
< Nays': None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Bids and B,id Tabulation on
f ile i n 0 f f ice' of City Secretary.)
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XV:
DISCUSSION= COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM CONTRACT
(CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT)
City Manager Cowell presented an Agreement
recently signed by the School District, to exist betwee'n the City and School
District, for joint use of recreational facilities.,
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(Page Ten. Minutes of Reqular Meeting, Euless City Council: May 24, 1866)
City Attorney Cribbs, having been request-
ed to review this agreement, informed the Council that this Agreement is basically
the contract prepared two years ago by the City of Euless, and revised by the
School District; however, he is of the opinion that the School District has been
approached by the City of Hurst for a similar agreement and therefore submits this
contract to,Euless.for ratification. Mr. Cribbs questioned several parts of the
contract, but stated that, generally, it is acceptable,
After discussion, Councilman Byers made the
motion that the Council concur with the City Attorney's recommendation and approve
the Agreement;-that the,Mayor be authorized to sign and execute this Contract.
Councilman ,Saipuels _seconded the motion, and the vote-is as follows: t
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels and Douglass
Nays: None
(Councilman Bobby Fuller was absent from the room at the time the vote was taken.)
NEVI .
PIPELINE ROAD ACCESS AND
RIGHT -0F -WAY APPROACHES
A letter dated May 12, 1966 from the Town
of Bedford, was presented, which states that the Bedford Town Council, and a rep-
resentative of the Bedford Engineering Firm wi I I meet with the City Manager and
Engineers to discuss proposals for a driveway approach and access requirements a-
long Pipeline Road =- re: Letter from City of Euless to Town of Bedford, dated'
April 26, 1966.
A f t e r d i sc.uss i on, , it was agreed that a
letter s'hduId be forwarded to' fhe Town of Bedford, advising that the Mayor, City_
Mariager, and Engineers' for the City of Euless are available.
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PLAT REVISION
MORR 1 SDALE I NCRITMENT NO. 1
City Manager Cowell preserlt.ed a plat for
Morrisdale Increment No. 1 and informed the Council that Mr. B i I I Pasteur, Agent
for Messrs. Beckham and Pierce, had requested a revision of this plat, in order to
comply with a City Ordinance that property must be subdivided and platted. There -
vision to'be designated as Tract A is the portion for the location of the Ph,i l lips
Service Station, and the remainder of the local business section to be designated
as Tract B of the J. W. Haynes Survey No. 768. The City Manager informed the Co6n-
cil that Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this plat revision.
After discussion, Councilman Byers made the
motion to concur with the recommeddation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
approve the revised plat, as presented. Councilman Douglass seconded the motiom,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Samuels
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
(Page Eleven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Counci 1 , May 24, 1966)
XV1II.
RESOLUTION NO. 138
INVESTING RESERVE FUNDS
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Resolution No. 138 was presented, authoriz-
ing the investment of Water and Sewer System Reserve Funds. The Council was in-
formed that the investment in Treasury Bonds is made upon the advise of Mr. Merrill
Morong, the City's financial advisor.
Councilman Byers made the motion to ap-
prove Resolution No. 38, as presented. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion,
and the vote is as fo lows:
Ayes: Counci men Samuels, Byers, and Douglass
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Resolution No. 138 on file
in Office of City Secretary.)
X1X.
MR. ROBERT G. MONTGOIVERY
SEWER BACK -UP COMPLAINT
Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Robert G.
Montgomery, who informed the Council that since the time he presented his problem
of a sewage back -up in his home to the Council, on March 8, 1966, the same situa-
tion has occurred twice, and that he has not recovered an amount for his losses,
due to this sewage back -up. He stated that he had been informed by Mr. Knight,
Water Department Superintendent, that there is nothing wrong that will cause this
problem, and that the lines are adequate. Mr. Montgomery stated that he requests
that the City Engineer inspect the lines in this area. Mr. Montgomery further
stated that he has not received the check valve which was promised.
Mr. Montgomery read a letter from his
attorney, which states that Cities may claim Governmental Immunity in such cases
and that, since the City's insurance representative denies the claim in this case,
the only alternative is to appeal to the City Council.
Mr
several months ago, at his appearance
informed, by the City Manager, of any
ceived a communication from the City
Montgomery stated that he was informed
before the Council, that he would be kept
action in this case, and that he had not re-
during this time.
Considerable discussion followed, and the
City Attorney stated that he had advised the City Manager not to correspond with
anyone in this case, because the responsibility is with the insurance firm - not
the City. Mr. Cribbs offered this as an explanation as to why Mr. Montgomery had
not heard from the City Offices in this matter.
Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion,
the Engineers should check the lines to see if they are adequate, and that the
check valve should be installed on the line. Mayor Fuller stated that the Council
owes the citizens a responsibility, and if there are inadequacies in any of the
(Page Twelve, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 24, 1966)
City's system, corrections should be made.
The Council was in agreement with the
Mayor.
Mayor Fuller stated further that if the
City Manager is instructed by the City Attorney not to correspond in any case,
then the City Attorney should answer for the City, and notify the City Manager of
his answer. Mayor Fuller stated that these corrections should be made immediately,
in order for a situation of this nature not to occur again. Mayor Fuller stated
further that he is embarrassed that something has not been done in this matter;
that he had every reason to believe that this situation had been taken care of
immediately following the previous Council Meeting, when Mr. Montgomery made
his original plea.
The City Manager stated that he must speak
in the defense of the City, and does not feel that anyone should be embarrassed.
He further commented that City employees should not make promises, and that the
City should stand up and fight claims. Mr. Cowell stated that Mr. Knight was
instructed not to install the check valve.
Mr. Montgomery stated that he had been ad-
vised by Mr. Cribbs, by telephone, that he should engage a lawyer and write a
letter to the insurance company, in order to expedite this matter.
After further discussion, Mayor Fuller re-
commended that the City Manager, City Engineers, and Water Superintendent proceed f
with plans, immediately, to correct this situation. 1
Councilman Douglass made the motion that
City Manager Cowell be instructed to correct this problem, as soon as possible.
Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Douglass, Samuels, and Byers
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
Council instructed that Mr. Montgomery is
to be advised of any action in this matter, by the Office of the City Manager.
XX.
PEE WEE LEAGUE
Mr. Neal, representing the Pee Wbe League
presented members of the Council with a brochure listing rosters and schedules
of the Mid - Cities Pee Wbe Football Association and asked the Council's support
of the League.
(Page Thirteen, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 24, 1966)
XXI.
MR. BILL RATLIFF
STREET AND DRAINAGE PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Bill Ratliff, Consulting Engineer,
presented Progress Report, Subject No. 6402, City of Euless, Streets and
Drainage Progress Report, Letter being dated May 23, 1966, was addressed to
the'. Mayor and City Council' Is on file i'n eff i ee bf, C i l-' Secretary.
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ATTEST:
City Secretary
The meeting adjouoned at 11:45 P. M.
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