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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-06-1312 T Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council June 13, 1967 CALL TO ORDER Mayor William G. Fuller called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8;10 P.M :, in the Council Climbers of Eu1`ess City Hall, with the following present: Counci i- men Bobby R. Fuller, B i I I Byers, Frank Douglass, Harold Samuels and Don R. Warren . Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION man Harold Samuels. VISITORS The Invocation was presented by Council- Visitors in attendance were: Mesdms. Pat Payne, Betty Potthoff and Martha Hand; Messrs. Hugh M. Waite and B i I I Ratliff, representing the City's Consulting Engineers. INTORDUCTION OF NEW CITY MANAGER Mayor Fuller intorduced Mr. C. J. Griggs, City Manager, to persons in attendance and welcomed Mr. Griggs to the City of Euless.- _'r'rG• _ � 11 ► 1 The Minutes of the following meetings were approved as presented: Regular meeting of May 9, 1967 (Reconvened), dated May 23, 1967 ,Regular meeting dated May 23, 1967 Called meeting dated May 29, 1967 Councilman Samuels stated that Item XII, dated May 23, 1967, referrdd to the proposed lighting of the East side of South Euless Park -- a matter which was to be discussed with Fort Worth City Officials. Councilman Samuels inquired of the Mayor, the status of this matter . Mayor Fuller stated that he did not have information,. at the present time, on this matter. 128: (Pape Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 13, 1967) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - WESTWOOD VILLAGE Mr. Hugh Waite, Developer of Westwood Village, was present to discuss the Final Plat, which was reviewed by members of the Council. It was 'noted that the drainage problems in the area at the time of the Preliminary Plat Approval are st i I I in existance, and easements have not beencobtained which would possibly correct the drainage problems. Mr. Waite commented that he would like to have the plat approved by the Council, put in a storm drain, and be allowed to'proceed with the construct'ion of houses in the area, and secure the ease- ments by condemnation. City Manager Griggs inquired if the applicant would post sufficient funds to secure the easements. Mr. Waite stated that he will have the necessary information available for the next regular council meeting. Mr. Ratliff, the City's Consulting Engineer, informed the Council that Tarrant Land Company has been made aware that the City might, possibly, condemn a portion of the property, in order to obtain the necessary easements -- these easements are necessary in order to route the storm water adequatel'y. Mr. Ratliff stated that he recommends approval of the Final Plat, pending the securing of easements and routing of the storm wafers; however, that he would hesitate to recommend that building permits be issued without the drainage channel to adequately handle the waters. Members of the Council reviewed the Consulting Engineer's letters pertaining to this subdivision dated June 1, 1967, May 18, 1967, January 30, 1967 and September 1, 1966. Mr. Ratl iff's letter dated June 1, 1967 states that the Engineers recommend that Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 3 and Lots 10, 11 and 12 of Block 2 be built up to provide at least four (4) feet between finished floor elevation and sewer line; also that sewer service lines to Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 3 be cast iron beneath Town Creek Drive. Mr. Waite stated that he would comply with the Engineer's recommendations. The City Attorney inquired as to the size of the drainage channel and approximate cost. Mr. Ratliff stated that he has recommended to the City that the Developer bear the cost of the drainage channel and legal fees for condemnation. 129: (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 13, 1967) (1) Al I stipulations in the Engineer's letter must be met. (2) Financial backing, by Mr. Waite's firm, can be assured. (3) An agreement that the Developer bear the cost of condemnation, i f necessary. (4) Assurance of Easements -- City Attorney;.to start condemnation proceedings if necessary. Councilman Warren stated that he would I i ke t o have information presented t o the Council on a l l requirements having been met, securing of Easements, and know the disposition of this matter before, voting. Councilman Samuels commented that, if all requirements in his motion were met, it would not be necessary for the Council to-.have this matter presented to them again. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Samuels Nays: Councilman Warren In answer to a question, Mr. Waite stated that the - drainage channel will run North. Mr. Waite stated that Mr. Claer of Tarrant Land Company has stated that he is aware that the drainage channel is needed and has almost "suggested" condemnation of the property needed for the easements. Mayor Fuller inquired of Mr. Waite Tf his firm can afford condemnation costs. 'Mr. Waite replied that, in his opinion, he is not sure his firm should bear the cost of condemnation proceedings. Mayor Fuller- stated that, in his opinion, the,City of Euless should not be respogsible for expending funds to secure these particular easements. Mr. Waite stated that he will furnish the information at the next Council Meeting, as to whether or not his firm will support condemnation costs. In answer to a question, the City Attorney stated that condemnation will require a minimum of three (3) weeks, and if appealed, it could take months to secure the necessary easements. Mr. Ratl iff stated that he had explained to Mr. Claer that the drainage channel wi 11 have to be continued further into the area by the Developer, and Mr. Claer stated that he was aware of this and would not mind, but he did not want, his property "chopped" up. Councilman Samuels made the motion that the Final, Plat of Westwood Village be approved, as recommended by the Engineers, subject to the following: (1) Al I stipulations in the Engineer's letter must be met. (2) Financial backing, by Mr. Waite's firm, can be assured. (3) An agreement that the Developer bear the cost of condemnation, i f necessary. (4) Assurance of Easements -- City Attorney;.to start condemnation proceedings if necessary. Councilman Warren stated that he would I i ke t o have information presented t o the Council on a l l requirements having been met, securing of Easements, and know the disposition of this matter before, voting. Councilman Samuels commented that, if all requirements in his motion were met, it would not be necessary for the Council to-.have this matter presented to them again. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Samuels Nays: Councilman Warren 130 (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council., June 13, 1967) Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (It was pointed out that signatures w i l l be withheld from the Plat until all requirements have been met, and the plat will be held in the Office of the City Secretary until such time.) CITY - DEVELOPER AGREEMENT D Q L V V O R T H O I L COMPANY Mr. Bill Ratliff reviewed a letter dated June 5, 1967, pertaining to the request from Dalworth 0 i I Company's Service Station for extending water and sewer lines to their service station site located at Highway 183 and Mills. Mr. Ratliff reported that the City's participation in extending these lines is in the amount of $732.50 ($180.00 was approved by the Council on April 28, 1967). Mr. Ratliff stated that the Developer, in this instance, should be treated as a single customer, and that the expense involved i s for breaking out a considerable amount of concrete in laying of two hundred twenty -five (225) feet of eight (8) inch water line. The f rst fifty (50) feet of the water line is the City's responsibility. Mr. Ratliff reported that this area was platted many years ago, and that the City is not obligated to extend these lines -- that the Contractor could bear a I I of the expense. approved would be necessary for the The City Secretary reported that the necessary easements have been provided Councilman Samuels stated that he cannot understand why the City should spend $900.00 to serve one customer; however, it was pointed out that there w i I I be more than one customer tying on to these particular lines, and that you cannot deny that the City w i I I benefit from these extensions over a period of years. Mayor Fuller inquired about funds for the City's participation i n this project. Mr. Ratliff• stated that this i s definitely a Capital Improvement to the Water and Sewer System and could be expended from the Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Escrow Fund. Councilman Samuels stated that the City had previously approved $180.00 and signed a City - Developer Agreement for this project. Mr. Ratliff explained that the $732.50 plus the $180.00 previously approved would be necessary for the City's participation in this project. Councilman Byers made the motion that the City Administration be authorized to expend $732.50 from Water and Sewer Capital improvement Escrow Funds, as the City's participation for water and sewer extensions for Dalworth 0 i I Company. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: 13f (Pape Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 13, 1967) Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Fuller and Warren Nays: Councilman Samuels Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Counci lman'_Byers inquired if there is a provision in the Policies and Procedures for the Water and Sewer System that would taka care of a situation of this type. Mr. Ratliff answered negatively, stating that the City Council would have the prerogative of matters of this nature. STATUS REPORT: lR I N I TY RIVER AUTHOR 1 TY (SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT) ,Mr. Ratliff reported that the Cities of Grand Prairie and Irving have agreed to participate in the Bear Creek Sewage Treatment Plant Report, which the Euless City Council ratified at a previous meeting. Mayor Fuller inquired of Mr. Ratliff his opinion in the effect on the Sewage Treatment Plant, as the result of the failure of the approval of the Regional Airport Authority. Mr. Ratliff stated that, possibly, this would result in a few changes in the plans but would not scuttle the entire project. IV. CHANGE. .ORDERS -. EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY City Manager Griggs briefed the Council on the following Change Orders for the Euless Public Library. Change Order Number Two i s a deduction, in the amount of $1,472.45, for variation of pier depth. Change Order No. Three is an addition to the general contract, in the amount of $94.50, to increase the size and install wall louvre approximaitely two (2) feet by nine. (9) feet six (6) inches, in,the mechanical room, in'lieu of louvre previously shown. Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve Change Orders Numbers Two and Three, as presented. Councilman F u l l e r seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilman Fuller, Douglass, Byers, Samuels and Warren Nays: None 13t (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council; .June -1.3, 19671 Mayor F u l l e r declared the motion carried. (Copy o f Change Orders on f i l e in office of the City Secretary.) V. CEILING AND FIXTURES - GYMNASIUM - COMMUNITY BUILDING Councilman Samuels stated that he has observed that the ceiling and light fixtures in the gymnasium of the Community Building are being damaged considerably by basketballs and vol leyballs. Councilman Samuels inquired if perhaps the Architects could suggest or recommend a preventive maintenance -- a guard of some type over the light fixtures. Mayor Fuller commented that the main- tenance for replacing light bulbs is extensive, and that this is a matter which definitely should be checked into. Members of the Council agreed that this matter should be referred to the City Manager. VI. EULESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Members of the Council had previously been furnished a letter from Mr, Al Swain, Commissioner of the Euless Athletic Association, reporting anticipated income and expenditures in their Baseball Program for the Summer,of 1967. The letter stated that the Athletic Association assumed that the City would be responsible for lighting the Baseball Fields, at no expense to the Association. The City Manager informed the Council that there was not'a member of the Athletic Association present at the Council Meeting tQ discuss this matter, and he recommends that the-Council refer this matter to the City Manager. Councilman Warren stated that -he feels the Council should have more information on the financial status of the Athletic - Association. . Councilman Douglass stated that he had done some research on this matter, and the City i s paying for some of the equipment used by the Association, and although he agrees that i t i s a fine program,. in his opinion, �if the City is going to subsidize the Baseball Program, the same consideration should be given to the PeeWee Football League, as well as other programs of this type. 1'33 (Page Seven. Regular Meeting of 'the FuIess City Council. June 13, 1q ) The City Manager inquired as to the Council's feelings concerning the electricity bill for the Park which had not been paid last year. He stated that he needs to know if the Council wants the Association to pay this expenditure. Councilman Byers stated that if the City 1-nfon..med the Association that it would bear this expenditure, he is of the opinion they should; however, Councilman Byers requested the City Secretary to- brief the Council on the details of this matter. Mrs. Ferris informed the Council that the Association had paid the electricity bill for the year 1964 -65 and that, although they were not billed for the Summer of 1966, she is of the opinion they were aware of the expenditure, and that, to her knowledge, they were not advised that the City would furnish electricity for the Baseball Program. Mr, Hugh Waite was recognized by the Mayor, and. -stated there are approximately 480 Boy Scouts in this area and their program is not subsidized by any means, and he considers the Boy Scout Program is as fine as any others offered to the children and youth. Councilman Warren. stated that he is def- initely of the opinion the Council should have more figures in relation to this. program and perhaps a contract or agreement- between the City and the Baseball Association. All Members of the Council agreed that this matter should be referred to'Ci:ty Manager Griggs. UN RESOLUT,I0Nj.NOr-j82, AUTHORIZI`NG� DISBURSEMENT OF WATER AUR SEWER, -SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ESCROW FUNDS City Manager Griggs presented Resolution No. 182 authorizing an expenditure of $67.20 to.be disbursed from the Water and Sewer System Capital Improvements Escrow Fund, payable to the City's Consulting Engineers, Knowlton - Ratliff - English, for professional services for the Hurricane Creek 0 u t f a I I Sewer Line relocation, Councilman Fuller made the motion to approve Resolution No, 182 as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motio.n,.and, the vote is as follows: i Ayes: Councilman Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: None (Councilman Byers absent from room at the time the vote was taken.) Mayor Fuller declared the mot ion carried. 134 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 13, 1967) VIII. NORTHEAST CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORT WATER FCR NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY AREA Mr. Frank Douglass, the City's repre- sentative' to the Northeast Cities Advisory Council, reported that at the last regular meeting of the Advisory Council, it was reported that Members of the Mid - Cities Water Development Council had met with Mr. Henry Grasser of Dallas, who commented that he sympathizes with this area in their water problems, and he is in favor of assisting the area in acquiring water. The basic ,proposal is to sell the water to Trinity River Authority, who w i I I transport it to various areas, with the Cities agreeing to replace these waters (i.e., invest in'g in future water reservoir projects) .' JOINT FIRE TRAINING FACILITY • Councilman Douglass reported that the site for the Fire Training Facility for t'he North,eas,t Cities Area is located South of Highway 121A and North of Haltom City Sewer Treatment Plant. The site consists of approximately three (3) acres and wi 11 have a 12,000 gallon fuel tank, an over -head water storage tank, a butane tank, old cars, etc., for training purposes. He stated that Carswell Air Force Base has agreed to donate jet fuel; however, i t w i I be neces'5 ry to secure a truck to transport the fuel to the Joint - Training Facility. Mr. Douglass also reported that the date for occupancy of the facility is September 1, 1967. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION i • Councilman Douglass reaa a Resolution of Appreciation from the Northeast Cities Advisory Council Members to City Secretary Vada Ferris, expressing appreciation for services rendered' in performing the clerical duties of the Advisory Council. Mrs. Ferris requested that Councilman Douglass convey her sincere appreciation to Members of the Advisory Council for this commendation. I , IX. COMMUNICATION - ROBERT CALDVVELL & ASSOCIATES REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE At the request of the City Manager, the City Secretary read a letter dated June 1, 1967, from Robert Caldwell and Associates, i n which he advised that the revised zoning ordinan -ce w i I I be available during the month of June, for presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for their consideration. 135` (Page Nine, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 13, 1967) X. RESOLUTION NO. 183 SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL AIRPORT Councilman Samuels presented Resolution No. 183, in which the City of Euless commends. the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth for their efforts in plans to proceed in a joint effort to develop 'the,, proposed Regional Ai rport 'and informs al 1 - concerned -that the City of Euless Will consider favorably participation in this project: Mayor Fuller reported that he had received a -letter from Mayor Tom Vandergriff, stating that he was dis- turbed that the Airport Authority Election had failed; however, encouraged that the Cities of 'Dallas'and Fort Worth are desirous of proceeding with plans to effect the original airport project. Councilman -Samuels made the motion that Resolution No. 183 be approved as read. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers, Warren and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. A14gOUNCEMENT CF DEMISE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBER Mayor Fuller expressed the City Admin- istration and Employees' sadness at the sudden death of Mr. Sterling Ward, a Member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Mayor stated that he had been. acquainted with Mr. Ward for many years in aviation fields, and that, although Mr. Ward had served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for a very short time, he had shown interest and concern in the City's welfare. . XII. PROPOSED BEDFORD-EULESS MERGER Mayor Fuller informed the Council that a Citizens' Meeting w i I I be held at the Stonegate Elementary School on June 15, 1967, in an effort to acquaint citizens of the area of the advantages of the consolidation of the Cities of Bedford and Euless. Mayor Fuller also announced that a similar meeting will be held in the. Euless Community Building on Tuesday night, June 20, 1967, at 8:00 P.M., and encouraged a l l Councilmen to be present. 136 (Page Ten, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, June 13, 1967) XIII. COUNCIL CF GOVERNMENTS MEETING JUNE 28, 1967 City Manager Griggs informed'the'Counci 1 that the Council of Governments w i I I host a meeting on June 28, 1967, at 12;00 Noon, at the Inn of Six Flags, for the public presentation of -PROGRAM DESIGN STUDY, by Mr. Harold F. Wise. Mr. Wise is the nationally known planning and economic consultant from Washington, D. C., who is employed by the Council of Governments to prepare a program design study for the dynamic North Central Texas Region. The City Manager announced that this is a luncheon meeting and requested to be informed on Members of the Council who plan to attend, in order that reservations may be made. Those planning to attend the meeting are as follows: Mayor W. G. Fuller .Counc i Iman Bobby R. Fu 1 le r . Councilman Frank Douglass Councilman Bill Byers (City Manager Griggs plans to attend.,) Councilman Samuels announced that he w i I I be out of the Stat -. on vacation on this date. Councilman Warren stated that he would not know until a short time prior i to the meeting. Vila's ri7IL]\IAld \d Councilman Fuller made the motion that the meeting adjourn, Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Douglass, Samuels, Warren and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 9;40 P.M. ATTEST = City Secretary APPROVED: Mayor