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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-08-23Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council August 23, 1966 CALL TO ORDER 129 The Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor W. G. Fuller, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall at 7 :40 P.M., with the folilowing present: Councilmen Bobby R. Fuller, Frank Douglass;, Harold Samuels and Bill Byers. (Councilman Warren was not present.) Also .present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City,Secretary Vada Ferris and Mr. 1311,1 Bondurant, who represe.n.ted Mr. James Cribbs City Attorney, who i s on vacation. INVOCATION Harold Samuels. V IS ITORS Raymond Taylor, W. F. "Doc" Mesdms. Betty Potthoff and APPROVAL OF MINUTES dated July 23, 1966 and the written. The Invocation was given by Councilman Visitors in attendance were:" Messrs. Hyde, Frank Lindsey, B i l l Hendricks, B i l l Ratliff; Dorothy Edge. The Minutes of the Executive Meeting, Executive Meeting dated July 26, 1966 were approved as TEXAS MOTOR COACHES, INC, REQUEST FCR OPERATING BUS ROUTE Mr. Raymond Taylor, representing Texas Motor Coaches, Inc., was present to discuss a letter submitted to the Mayor and City Council, requesting permission to operate a bus route within certain sections of the City bf Euless. Members of the Council had been furnished a copy of the letter, with a map showing the proposed route on the streets in the City of Euless, specifically, Bedford - Euless Road to Highway 157. Mr. Taylor also presented the Members-of the Council with a rate schedule and a time schedule, and it was noted by Councilman 'F.uller that Huffman Road and Highway 157 are listed on the schedules, but do not indicate the City of Euless, whereas, other cities are specifically designated on the schedule. Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Fuller, Byers and Oouglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of rate schedule, passenger sche- dule, pap and letter on file in Office of City Secretary.) After discussion, Councilman Samuels made the motion that a`six month temporary permit be granted to texas Motor Coaches for this operation, pending action by the Northeast Cities Advisory Council and /or recommendations by the City Attorney, and that the time schedule and rate schedule should indlude the name of the City o6 Euless. Councilman Fuller seconded the mo- tion, and'the vote' is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Fuller, Byers and Oouglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of rate schedule, passenger sche- dule, pap and letter on file in Office of City Secretary.) 130 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 23, 1966.) limited, due to Continental Trailways exclusive franchise, Texas Motor Coaches BASKETBALL GOALS, COMMUNITY BUILDING City Manager 'Cowe 1 1 reviewed a letter dated August 22, 1966, from Architects Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis, pertaining to basketball goals for the Euless Community Building and Change Order Number 9, in the amount of $1,585.00, for the basketball back -stops and floor plates. This Change Order consists of furnishing qnd installing four Brunswick 750 wall- attached basketball stops with steel fan - shaped hooks and furnishing and install (ng four Nissen No. 314A nickel- chrome plated floor plates. The basketball goals are a side swinging type. ­ Mr. Lindsey, in answer to a question by the Mayor, stated that these are acceptable to the Recreation Committee and have been viewed and discussed by various coaches in the School District. Councilman Fuller made the motion to ap- prove Change Order No. 9, in the amount of $1,585.00 for basketball goals and floor plates,. as recommended by the Architects. Councilman Byers seconded the mo- tion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Byers, Samuels and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Architect's letter and Change Order No. 9 on f i l e i n Office of City Secretary.) DISCUSSION: APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBER The recent res i,gna t'1 on of � membe r o f ,. t h e Planning and Zoning Commission resulted in consideration of the appointment of a new member...Mayor Fuller previously requested that Members of the Council firnish names for consideration to the City Secretary, and the following names „were sub- mitted: Mr. Al Swain, submitted by Councilman Douglass, Messrs, B i l l Tench and B i l l Blackmon, submitted by Mayor Fuller ' Mayor Ful Ier informed Members -of the *Coun- cil that he had contacted these ,three 'men, discussing the possible appointment, and after careful consideration, he is recommending that Mr. Bill Tench.;be considered as the appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Fuller stated that Mr. Tench is agreeable to the appointment; however; before accepting, prefers to discuss various matters with City Administrative personnel. Mayor Fuller stated further that he recommends that the City Manager contact Mr. Tench for this dis- cussion, Counci lman Samuels stated' that he'had 'not submitted a name and, therefore; made the motion to conf irm the Mayor "s recommenda- tion to appoint Mr. Tench, as a Member of bhe Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: . 131 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, EulessCity Council, August 23, 1966.) Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers and F u l l e r Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Douglass Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (City Manager instructed to contact Mr. Tench.) IV. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FCR NAMING OF CITY PARKS I City Manager Cowell informed the Council that the Park and Recreation Committee had requested the appointment of a committee for naming parks in the City of Euless. Mayor Fuller requested that Mr. W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Committee submit names to the Council for considj-ration. Mr. Hyde submitted the name of Mrs. Boyce Byers 'and requested that Members of the Council submit names; Messrs. Ross Cannon, H. M. Huffman and W. 'J. "Doc" Hyde were suggested by Members of the Council, and after discussion, Councilman Byersf made the motion that the Committee for selecting names for City Parks be appointed, as follows: Messrs. W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Ross Cannon and H. M. Huffman 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. V. MASTER PLAN OF CIVIC CENTER SITE AND RECOMMENDATION OF BEAUTY SPOTS City Manager Cowell informed the Council that the Park and Recreation Committee has recommended that the Council consider authorizing the Landscape Architect to prepare a Master Plan for the Civic Cedter Site and to recommend beautification spots throughout the City. Mr. Cowell ex- plained that the Master Plan for the Civic Center Site would, possibly, include four or five greens for a practice golf course. The City Manager stated that the Park and Recreation Committee has indicated that this is an urgent item and request- ed that the City Manager discuss this with the Council for immediate approval. The City Manager commented that it had been suggested that various civic groups would agree to assume -the responsibility for beautifying 'some areas. It was pointed out that the preparation of a Master Plan would be a preliminary, with cost estimate to be presented fpr Council approval. After discussion, Councilman Fuller made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Committee and authorize the Landscape Architect to prepare a preliminary Master Plan and cost 132 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 23., 1966.) estimate for the Civic Cefater Site, including plans for a practice golf course and various areas throughout the City for beautification. 'Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: . , i Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Samuels, Douglass and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VI . ENGINEER'S REPORT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS - BEN S IRA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Mr. Bill Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, presented three Supplemental Agreements. to the Ben Sira .Construction Company con- tract, which are as follows: Supplemental Agreement No. 1 - Add to contract $2,840.00- Estension of line on Kynette Street from Yorkshire to Benbow Drive. Supplemental Agreement No. 2 - Deduct from confract - $92..00- Subs- fi.tute Curb Stop No. H -15275 in l i e u of Adapter H -15425 and Yoke H -14033 on single service connections. Supplemental Agreement' No. 3 - Add to contract $284.,86 -Extra pay . for removing valves at Dallas, Tarrant and I rion. Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the Engineer's recommendatign and approve the three Supplemental Agree- ments as presented. ' Councilmen Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and,Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copies of Supplemental Agreements on f i le in Office of City Secretary.) Councilman Byers asked Mr. Ratliff if brands could be placed on curbs indicating the location of utilities, rather than having a red "W" for water, "G" for gas, etc; Mr. Ratliff stated! tha't•he has know= ledge of brands of this nature and wi11 investigate -,the p6ssibflll''-8f the use of these brands in the City of Euless. SUMMARY OF STREET AND DRAINAGE BOND FUNDS Mr. Bill Rat] iff presented a summary of Street and Drainage Bond Funds, listing Street Contracts, with expe;ndi.tur.es to date, improvements to date, cost to complete and funds available. (Copy of summary on f i l e i n Office of City Secretary.) REPORT: MORRISDALE DRAINAGE CHANNEL PROPERTY Mr. Bi.11 Rat] iff presented p sketch show- ing a portion of the Euless and Hurst City Limits, in the Morrisdale Estates Sub- division, and stated that it has definitely been determined, by Mr. David Moak, Surveyor, that twenty -six (26) feet of the Morrisdale Drainage Channel-As Jocated in the City of Hurst; therefore, it will be necessary to negotiate with the City of Hurst, in obtaining permission to condemn this property, if negotiations with the property owners fa i I to materialize. 133 (Page .Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 23, 1966.) Members of the Council reviewed the sketch presented by Mr. Ratliff, and it was agreed that Mayor Fuller should continue his efforts with the City of Hurst, in this matter. (Copy.of sketch- omfile in Office of City Secretary.) VI I. RESOLUTION No. 147, AWJTHORI Z I NG DISBURSEMENT OF WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ESCROW FUNDS Councilman Fuller made the motion to ap- prove Resolution No. 147, authorizing the Mayor and City Secretary to issue certifi- cate of approval for disbursement of $575.25 from the Water and Sewer Capital Im- provement Escrow Fund to Crowley Construction Company. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: � Counci lmen Fuller, Samuels, Douglass and Byers Nays: None Maygr Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Resolution No. 147 on f i I e i n 0 f f ice of City Secretary.) VIII. RESOLUTION NO .' 148-; AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF RESERVE FUNDS City Manager Cowell presented Resolution No. 148, authorizing investment of $6,000.00 of Water and. Sewer Reserve Funds in United States Treasury Bonds, bearing interest at the rate of 4o and maturing on May 15, 1974. It was pointed out that this investment is based upon the advice of Mr. Merrill. Morong, City Financial Advisor, who states that prices on this issue range between 94 and 942, with the yield approximately 5.151. Councilman Fuller made the motion to ap- prove Resolutlom No. 148 authorizing the investment of $6,000.00 Water and Sewer Reserve Funds. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes:. Councilmen Fuller, 1 Douglass, Samuels and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Resolution No. 148 and Mr. Morong's- letter of recommendation for investment on f i le in Office of City Secre- tary.) City Manager Cowell informed the Council that the estimate submitted by the Consulting Engineers for Crowley Construction Company was in the amount of $3,907.75, and the Council had approved $3,332.50, which was the bid price. Resolution No. 147 authorizing an expenditure of $575.25 to Crowley Construction Company, which is the difference in the estimate approved by the Engineers, for the improvements to water main crossing at-Sulphur 13`anch'in Pipeline Road adjacent to Morrisdale Estates, was presented for Council considera- tion. , Councilman Fuller made the motion to ap- prove Resolution No. 147, authorizing the Mayor and City Secretary to issue certifi- cate of approval for disbursement of $575.25 from the Water and Sewer Capital Im- provement Escrow Fund to Crowley Construction Company. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: � Counci lmen Fuller, Samuels, Douglass and Byers Nays: None Maygr Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Resolution No. 147 on f i I e i n 0 f f ice of City Secretary.) VIII. RESOLUTION NO .' 148-; AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF RESERVE FUNDS City Manager Cowell presented Resolution No. 148, authorizing investment of $6,000.00 of Water and. Sewer Reserve Funds in United States Treasury Bonds, bearing interest at the rate of 4o and maturing on May 15, 1974. It was pointed out that this investment is based upon the advice of Mr. Merrill. Morong, City Financial Advisor, who states that prices on this issue range between 94 and 942, with the yield approximately 5.151. Councilman Fuller made the motion to ap- prove Resolutlom No. 148 authorizing the investment of $6,000.00 Water and Sewer Reserve Funds. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes:. Councilmen Fuller, 1 Douglass, Samuels and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Resolution No. 148 and Mr. Morong's- letter of recommendation for investment on f i le in Office of City Secre- tary.) 134 (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Counc i 1, August 23, 1966.) IX. PETITION REQUESTING CALLING -OF ELECTION FOR VOTE ON CONSOLIDATION CF CITY CF EULESS AND TOWN CF BEDFORD Mayor Fuller informed the Council that a Petition requesting the calling of an election on the question of the Town of Bed- ford consolidating with and becoming a part of the City of Euless had been received in the Office of the City Secretary and contained sixty -four (64) names 'of Euless residents. After discussion, Councilman. Samuels made the motion that:Mayor Fuller meet with Mayor. Wolf, of the Town -of Bedford,; to dis- cuss and determine a date for omll ing an. election simultaneously, i n the Town of Bedford and City of Euless, for voting on consolidation of the Town of'Bedford and City of Euless, Councilman Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote, is,as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Fuller, Byers and Douglass Nays: None Mayor-Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy o f petition, on f i l e in Off -ice of city Secretary.) (Councilman Douglass stated that he is of the opinion that the City of, Eu.hess.should comply with the State Statutes and set an election date within ten (10) days follow- ing receipt of petition. Members of the Council were in agreement on this matter.) X. REQUEST FCR BUILDING PERMIT - JACK APWISCH. . 'Mr. Jack Apwisch appeared before the Coun- c i I requesting a Building Permit for a commercial type building to be located in the Euless Industrial Park Subdivision (Lot 4, Block 3, 1008 Pamela Dri•ve), Plans were submitted and reviewed by the Council', and the City Manager informed -the' Coun- c i I that Mr. Jack Dobbs, City Engineer- Inspector, had reviewed the plans earlier today and recommended that a stronger outer -wall should replace the type wall as indicated i n the plans. Mr. Apwisch stated thibt these plans were drawn by a reputable licensed architect and that, in his opinion, the wall was adequate. Councilman Fuller inquired of Mr. Apwisch if these plans had, been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. r Mr. Apwisch stated that plans were ap- proved several years ago for a building of this type which is now located on a lot adjacent to location of this proposed building. .Councilman Fuller inquired of Mr. Apwisch if'he was familiar with the procedure that pthans must be reviewed by the `Inspector and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, prior to their presentation to the City Council. 135 (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 23, 1966.) Mr. Apwisch stated that he is aware of this procedure; however, that the financing had not been completed on these plans until several days ago, and that he could not submit the plans prior to that time. Councilman Fuller stated that, in his opinion, the City should not deviate from the procedure of granting Building Per- mits and informed Mr. Apwisch that while waiting for the financing to be approved, the plans could have been submitted to the City Cor evaluation. Mr. Apwisch stated that the City of Euless' procedure for securing a Building Permit is obsolete and antiquated, and this pro- cedure is not followed in any other city. Mr. Apwisch stated, further, that if the City of Euless expects to be a progressive city, it should eliminate some of the obsolete requirements and that if the City employed a competent City Manager and Inspector that he considers that a Building Permit could be secured without having to go before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. After considerable discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the plans be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval, before being given consideration of Euless City Council. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Samuels and Douglass Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Byers Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Councilman Fuller stated that, in his opinion, Mr. Apwisch comments on our procedure for securing a Building Permit should be considered, and City Manager Cowell was instructed to check into the pro - cedures to determine if the City of Euless is in accordance with other cities. XI. 0n.Ir)i PKIN PKIT Councilman Fuller made the motion to ad- journ the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Samuels, and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST - Mayor z , C ity Secretary 136