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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-02-2839 Regul at' Meeting of the Euless City Council February 28, 1967 CALL TO ORDER Mayor W. G. Fuller called the Regular Meeting of the' 'Euless City Council to order at 8;00 P.M. in "thd Euless City Hafl Council Chambers, with the following 'in' attendance' 'C'ouncilmen Don Warren,' Bobby Fuller, B i I I Byers, Harold Samuels and Frank Douglass. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attdrney James Cribbs'and City Secretary Vade 'Ferris. INVOCATION Councilman Don Warren presented the invocati'bn. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The Minwtes of the February 9, 1967 Cal led Meeti ng ' and February 14, 1967 Regular Meeting were approved as written. VISITORS Visitors i n attendance were Messrs. Walter A. Elliott, Jr., Jerry Baker, C. E. Bright, Fred W. Bowers, Darrel Benson, J . L. Gregg, K. G . B u t l e r , Leonard R u s s e l l , E . D. Alexander, B i l l Ratliff, Merrill C. Morong, Wayne B. O'Daniel, 0. W. Miller, Newell H. Odell, H.'F. Ball; Mesdms. Betty Potthoff, Martha Hand and Pat Payne. AS -BUILT WATER. AND SEWER PLANS'- BEDFORD COURT ADDITION Mr. Bill Ratliff, the City's Consulting Engineer, stated that the engineers have reviewed the as -built plans on the Bedford Court Addition Water and Sewer Lines, prepared by Mr.' John-'Ball, Engineer, and that, insofar as can be determined, the water and sewer installations are constructed as represented on the plans. After discussion, Councilman Byers -made the motion that the City accept the As -Built Water and Sewer Plans of the Bedford Court Addition subject to the receipt of the title. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of the As -Built Plans on file in the office of the City Secretary) APPOINTEES TO COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Messrs. Blease Tibbets, S. H. Osborne and Dr. Burt Hyde Mayor Fuller called for comments. Councilman Douglass made the motion that Mr. Warren Fuller be appointed to serve on the Hospital Committee instead of Mr. Osborne. After considerable discussion concerning the fact that M r . Warren F u l l e r is i l l a t the present time and w i l l be unable to serve on any committee, and that, in two years, new appointments w i l l be made, Councilman Douglass withdrew his mot on. After s t i I further discussion, the following were appointed: Hospital Authority: Mr. Blease Tibbets, Dr. Burt Hyde and Mr. S. H. Osborne. Planning and Zoning Commission: Mayor'Fuller recommended Mr. Sterling Ward to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Douglass recommended Mr. Al Swaine. However, after further discussion, Mr. Sterling Ward was appointed as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Community Action Committee: Councilman Bobby Fuller had been recommended by Mayor Fuller; however, it was pointed out that the'Community Action Committee meetings conflict with City Council Meetings, and it would be wise to consider someone other than a Councilman. City Secretary, Mrs. Ferris, was instructed to determine if an appointee can be other than a City Counc i 1 man. Members of the Council'were in agreement on the appointments. (No vote was taken.) Members of the Council had previously been furnished a I i st indicating several vacancies on committees and commissions and were requested to submit their recommendations to fill these vacancies. The first group of appointees to be considered is for the Hospital Authori'ty, and, not having received recommendations from Council Members, Mayor Fuller recommended the following: Messrs. Blease Tibbets, S. H. Osborne and Dr. Burt Hyde Mayor Fuller called for comments. Councilman Douglass made the motion that Mr. Warren Fuller be appointed to serve on the Hospital Committee instead of Mr. Osborne. After considerable discussion concerning the fact that M r . Warren F u l l e r is i l l a t the present time and w i l l be unable to serve on any committee, and that, in two years, new appointments w i l l be made, Councilman Douglass withdrew his mot on. After s t i I further discussion, the following were appointed: Hospital Authority: Mr. Blease Tibbets, Dr. Burt Hyde and Mr. S. H. Osborne. Planning and Zoning Commission: Mayor'Fuller recommended Mr. Sterling Ward to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Douglass recommended Mr. Al Swaine. However, after further discussion, Mr. Sterling Ward was appointed as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Community Action Committee: Councilman Bobby Fuller had been recommended by Mayor Fuller; however, it was pointed out that the'Community Action Committee meetings conflict with City Council Meetings, and it would be wise to consider someone other than a Councilman. City Secretary, Mrs. Ferris, was instructed to determine if an appointee can be other than a City Counc i 1 man. Members of the Council'were in agreement on the appointments. (No vote was taken.) 41 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 28, 1967) ORDINANCE NO. 299, RECALLING REVENUE BONDS City Attorney James Cribbs presented Ordinance No. 299 recalling $2,200,000.00 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds. Councilman Douglass made the motion that Ordinance No. 299 be approved as presented, and the rule whereby a'n ordinance must have second reading be suspended, and the ordinance be passed as an - emergency measure. Council- man Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as fo I tows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Doug. lass,- Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Ordinance No. 299 on file in the Office of the City Secretary.) IV, DISCUSSION CF DRAINAGE CF SPUR 350 THROUGH ALEXANDER AND FULLER PROPERTIES M r . B i l l Ratliff presented 'a letter dated February 28, 1967, commenting on the Texas Highway Department's proposed drainage plan to accommodate Spur 350 through the Alexander and Fuller property on Highway' 183 east of Main Street. Mr.'Ratl iff reviewed the letter and commented that the Engineers are of the opinion that the City should not support any action on this project which could presently or ultimately require City funds, since the Texas Highway Department is willing to construct the lined channel in a manner which would ordinanily be in accordance with City policies. Mr. Ratl iff's letter stated the engineers recommend that -the City take the positions as follows: (1) The City's Master Drainage Plan shows a watercourse in this area and makes the general statement that an open channel be= comes economical ;when the storm sewer reaches 60 inches in- diameter. This drain is antici- pated to be 72 inches in diameter. 42 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 28, 1967) (2) In the implementation of the Master Drainage Plan, such drains are not normally constructed until the property develops. At that time, the property owner pays $16.00 per foot p l u s a l l costs above what the City would normally have constructed. Therefore; i.f.the property owner desires a type of construction not anticipated, he is free to initiate it at that time and stand the additional cost. (3) Because the property owners in this case are not presently ready to develop and therefore cannot reasonably be expected to be willing to stand the additional cost of underground .drains at this time, and because the facility to be constructed is to be deeper than could have been contemplated by the Master Plan since the plan did not anticipate the underpass causing the present problem, that Master Plan and the developer policies are not applicable i n this matter. (4) -VVe would suggest that the City grant the Texas Highway Department what rights it now has in the present easement. However, we believe the City should notify all parties that it assumes no responsibility for any possible damages re- sulting to the property owners as a result of the variance from the City's established policies or from the additional depth required greater than that which could have been anticipated by the Master Plan. Vb would a l s o suggest t h a t the land owners be advised t h a t whatever s e t t l e - m e n t is made in t h i s matter, the C i t y w i l l not hereafter participate with the developers of this property in any drainage construction within the 600 feet covered by these negotiations. Mr. Alexander was present and stated that he desires that the City recommend that the Highway Department put in the storm sewer which he mentioned previously, a 62" pipe. Considerable discussion followed, and the City Attorney stated that the City cannot transfer the responsibility to the State. Mr. Alexander stated that the Highway Department has indicated that he would have to deal with the City; not the State. Mr. Alexander stated that he would do everything that he can in this 43 (Pape Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 28, 1967) matter; that this i s very important to him. He stated that he would like for the State to be advised .of Mr. Ratl i ff's comments. I . After considerable discussion, Mayor Fuller informed Mr. Alexander that the City Attorney and members of the Council have discussed this matter previously and wi I I discuss it again, and Mr. Alexander wi I I be advised at a later date of their-decision. Mr. Wayne Floyd, a visitor to the meeting, asked if the Highway Department places the pipe in the area indicated, what will happen to the water when it gets to Alexander Drive. Mr. Ratliff stated that it-will drain into the creek in that area. It was agreed-by members of the Council that the Mayor, Engineer and City Attorney should meet with Mr. Crook of the Highway Department and discuss this matter further. N INTRODUCTION CF COUNCIL CANDIDATE Mayor Fuller recognized and introduced Mr. Leonard Russell, a candidate for City Council. VI. REVISED PRIORITY SCHEDULE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mr. Bill Ratliff stated that the Council had previously discussed projects for the coming year's Capital Improvement Program, and that the Consulting Engineers place the improve- ments to Pipeline Road as the first priority. However, if the Council does not wish to comply with their recommendation, the water courses as previously discussed are still in line for these Capital Improvement projects, which are as follows: (1.) Watercourse C -2, Sect. 1 - estimated cost - $65,100.00 (2) Watercourse D, Sect. 1 - estimated cost - $21,600.00 and the balance of a I I funds available used. to continue construction and reconstruction in Midway Park and South Euless Park. Councilman Samuels inquired if there is a deadline on the Engineer's having the Counci 1's decision on the Capital Improvement Projects. Mr. Ratliff stated that the bonds have been issued in early summer the last two years, and should f he same procedure be followed, the delay of a decision in the projects would merely mean a delay in construction getting under way on the approved projects. Councilman Samuels stated that he desires time to study the Engineer's alternate Pipeline Road route, (submitted previously), and it was agreed that a decision on these projects would be tabled at the present time. FAIVII MIMI (Page Six, Minutes of Reaular Meetina, Euless City Council, February 28, Igi;Z) Un FINAL PLAT - TRAILWOOD ADDITION SECOND FILING City Manager Cowell read °the Planning and Zoning Cotrmission Minutes pertaining to the final plat of Trailwood Addition in which considerable discussion followed resulting in'a motion that the final plat of Trailwood Addition, Second Filing, be approved subject to corrections as stipulated in the'Engineer's letter dated February 20, 1967. Mr. Elliott, Engineer for the Trailwood Addition project, stated that his clients are prepared to meet all of the'stipulations indicated in the Engineer's letter and request the Council's approval of the final plat'as presented, with Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, and Lot 22, Block 4 indicated on- the plat as a high water area, and the construction of houses is prohibited on these lots. Considerable discussion followed concerning whether or not this should be indicated on the plat, or be a deed restriction. After still further discussion, City Attorney Cribbs stated that the Council may approve the plat, if they so desire, but before the signatures are affixed, the plat should be discussed more thoroughly; that it should be marked as a high water area on the particular lots indicated. Councilman Douglass inquired of the advisability of a 90° angle at the corner lot of Summit Ridge Drive and Trailwood Drive,' Er. Ratliff stated that the Ordinance allows for an angle down to 600. Councilman Samuels stated that he questions if moving vans could make the turn at this corner.' Mr. Ratliff stated that he was sure that moving vans would have a problem;'however, that he is of the opinion that they could maneuver in this area. (Councilman Warren returned to the Council Chambers at this time.) After still further discussion and review of the final plat, Councilman Samuels made the motion that the final plat be approved as presented, subject to stipulations on Lots 9a and IOa, Block 4, and Lot 22a, Block 4 regarding the high water conditions and subject to all seven requirements in the engineer's letter dated February 20, 1967, Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels. and Warren Abstained: Councilman Bobby Fuller Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Engineer's letter and final plat on file'in the Office of the City Secretary.) W1 (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 28, 1967) VIII. PROPOSED SWIMMING POCL - TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL City Manager Cowell stated that Mr. Newell Odell, Superintendent of the Hurst - Euless- Bedford School District, and Mr. Jeff Ball, a School Board Member, were present concerning the proposed swimming pool at Trinity High School to be constructed in the City of Euless within the next few months. He stated that Mr. Odell is desirous of a School District - Council meeting to discuss the plans for the new swimming pool, and. that the meeting should be held very soon since the bids are to be opened March 7, 1967, for the construction of the school. Mr. O,de11 stated that the School Board has not had the City's plan for the Participation in the pool project in writing, and that time is of the essence to determine the City's plan in this proposal. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that City Attorney James Cribbs should meet with representatives of the school district and prepare an agreement for the Council's consideration concerning the City's participation in the swimming pool project. IX. MR, MILLER - DISCUSSION CF EXTENSION OF' TRA I LER COURTS Mayor Fuller welcomed Mr. 0. W. Miller to the meeting, and inquired if he had a request of the Council. Mr. Miller stated that he was advised some time ago that the land planner was preparing a zoning ordinance for the City which would designate land usage and enable the Council to make a decision in his zoning request to enlarge his trailer court on Highway No. 183. Mr. Miller stated he is desirous of knowing the status of the zoning ordinance. He was advised that the land planner plans to have the zoning ordinance prepared within approximately thirty days. Mr. Miller inquired about dirt which he anticipated. would be used to f i I I the abandoned creek bed which runs through his property. After discussion, Mayor Fuller informed Mr. Miller that the City's administration would check into this matter. N/I& Miller inquired about a fire plug in the trailer court area. He was advised by Mayor Fuller that he should submit a written request to the City for a fire plug, and proper methods would be taken to determine the need in the area. X. DISCUSSION: COLLECTION CF AMBULANCE SERVICE FEES Councilman Douglass stated that he has inquired, of. the City Attorney, methods of collecting fees due for ambulance services. City Attorney Cribbs stated that several cities have an ordinance governing these collections and that, if the Council so desires, he will prepare an ordinance for their consideration. Councilman Douglass stated that, in his opinion, an ambulance service should be offered to our citizens and that every effort should be made to assist the ambulance services in collecting their fees. Members of the Council agreed that City Attorney Cribbs should present an ordinance and /or recommendation to assist ambulance services in this matter. (No vote taken.) X1. LETTER OF RESIGNATION: CITY MANAGER LEE COWELL Mayor Fuller informed the Council that a letter of resignation had been submitted by City Manager Lee Cowell. The Mayor requested the City Secretary, Mrs. Vada Ferris, to read the letter. Following Mrs. Ferris' reading of the letter, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the resignation of City Manager Cowell be accepted; and, that the minutes reflect that the Council has been aware of the City Manager's plan to resign for some time - and.- express appreciation for his diligence, moral character and intelligence - and wish him well - and continued success in future endeavors. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilman Douglass, Byers, Warren, F u l l e r and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of letter of resignation on file in Office of City Secretary.) (Page Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 28, 1967) Qw The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor f 47 I • •