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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-08 (special called)Called Meeting of the Euless City Council November 8, 1968 CALL TO ORDER 195: Mayor W. G. Fuller called the meeting to order at 6:05 P. M., in the Euless City Hall Council Chambers, with the following in attendance: Councilmen Dan Shull, Bill Byers, Frank Douglass, Harold Samuels and Don Warren. (Councilman Warren arrived after the meeting had convened.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. (City Attorney Cribbs arrived later in the meeting.) VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Mr. Bill Ratliff, the City's Consulting Engineer and Mr. Mark Warren, son of Councilman and Mrs. Don Warren. CONSIDER SALE CF CERTAIN WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES 10 CITY CF BEDFORD The City Manager briefed the Council on negotiations between Bedford City Officials and Euless City Officials and stated that he recommends that the Euless City Council authorize the sale of certain water and sewer facilities to the City of Bedford for $1,910,000.00 cash. Mayor Fuller stated that he wants to be very certain that the $1,910,000.00 is the total price — that this includes the improvements in the City of Bedford, since the City of Euless purchased the system in 1965. Mr. Bill Ratliff stated that the City of Euless paid $1,610,640.63 for the water and sewer facilities at the time of purchase from Mr. Wisenbaker and that the difference in the two figures is the improvements in the City of Bedford. I n answer to a question, City Manager Griggs advised t h a t the C i t y of Bedford w i l l pay for separation of the system, certain financial expenses to Bond Agents, legal fees and any other attendant costs. Councilman Byers inquired about the improve- ments after this date and was informed that a specific cut -off date will be established and w i l l be handled as it was at the time of the purchase of the system from Mr. Wisenbaker. 196 (Page Two, Called Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 8, 1968) City Manager Griggs advised the Council that the Bedford Council will meet sometime next week and have indicated this proposal will be on their agenda. Councilman Douglass made the motion that certain water and sewer facilities in the City of Bedford be sold for $1,910,000.00 cash, as recommended by City- Manager C. J. Griggs. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels and Shull Nays: None (Councilman Warren was not present at the time of the vote.) Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. II. CONSIDER B IDS ON WATER MA I N REPLACEMENT . SEWER TAP EXTENSIONS I N SOUTH PART CF CITY Members of the City Council were presented b i d t a b u l a t i o n s by Mr. B i l l Ratliff, which are as follows: Crowley Construction Company, Colleyville Lloyd Brothers, Colleyville Thompson Construction Company, Azle Feazelle Construction Company, Arl ington H. M. Huffman Construction Company, Euless $28,482.00 31,525.00 25,470.00 32,806.50 31,760.00 80 days 200 days 55 days 95 days 150 days Mr. Ratliff stated that he recommends the Council accept the low bid submitted by Thompson Construction Company of Azle, Texas, in the amount of $25,470.00. Councilman Samuels made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the City's Consulting Engineers and award the contract to Thompson Construction Company in the amount of $25,470.00. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers, Shull, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Councilman Shall stated that he is of the opinion that an inspector from the City should be on the job site -- that, p o s s i b l y , i t w i l l not be necessary to have a full -time inspector, and, in the future, the City should consider having an inspector on all projects of this type. Councilman Shull stated that in the past the City Manager has instructed the Water Superintendent to inspect the facilities, but that a5 more and more 197 (Page Three, Called Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 8, 1968) p ,rojects are constructed in the City, that he is of the opinion an inspector who can spend more time on the job site would be advantageous to the City. City Manager Griggs stated that, presently, there are three on the City Staff who can serve as inspectors on projects of this type and, if, at any time, additional services aee needed, he can request Mr. Bill Ratl iff to inspect the job. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT CONCERNING NEGOTIATIONS WITH DALLAS AND FORT MIRTH ON REGIONAL AIRPORT City Attorney James Cribbs presented members of the Council a letter dated November 8, 1968, entitled "Matters Discussed With Airport Board Attorneys And To Be included in Letter of Agreement." Mr. Cribbs stated that at this time, he needs the Council's decision on the following, in order to proceed with the negotiations with the Airport Board. He stated that the discussions have reachdd a point in negotiations where the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, acting through t h e i r Regional Airport Board, w i l l request the City of Euless to close certain streets and roa'ds located within the proposed Regional Airport boundaries. Mr. Cribbs stated that the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth have agreed to certain wording in their revenue bond ordinances, if the City of Euless will agree to close certain streets. Mr. Cribbs then proceeded to discuss the following topics. 1. Taxation of Leasehold interests 2. Boundaries of the Airport 3. Property required in fee as opposed to property under "Easement" 4. Wording of Avigation Easements 5. Definition of Airport Facilities and Airport Related Facilities 6. Policing of the territory within the -boundaries•of the airport and the filing of cases with the Municipal Corporation Court 7. Fire protections 8. Utility services to the airport 9. Joint Zoning Board 10. Building permits 11. Establishment of a permanent line of communication between the Airport Board and the City 12. Legislation (A copy of Mr. Cribbs' report discussing these twelve points are a part of the Official City Council Exhibits of this meeting, on file in the Office of the City Secretary.) Mr. Cribbs stated that his letter explains what appears to be the best route for the City to follow; however, he cannot say ddfinitely that the City will not have difficulty in taxing the leasehold.businesses on the airport site. 196 (Page Four, Called Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 8, 1968) Councilman Douglass inquired about the sales tax and the City Attorney explained t h a t the C i t y o f Grapevine w i l l get a l l of the sales tax, as most of the facilities are located in the City of Grapevine. Mr, Cribbs stated, however, that Mr. Alex Bickley, Dallas' City Attorney, is of the opinion that, possibly, legislation could be passed which would result in the Cities of Irving and Euless receiving a pro -rata portion of the tax revenue from the City of Grapevine. Mr. Cribbs stated that he is not certain that this is feasible or possible and that, possibly, Mr. Bickley has an idea that the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth could benefit also. Mr. Cribbs stated that it is estimated that the City of Grapevine will receive one -half million dollars a year from sales tax at the airport facilities. Mr. Cribbs stated that His report does not include the sales tax beaause this is a matter that is still unsettled in the group that has been meeting on the negotiations. Councilman Douglass i n q u i r e d as t o who w i l l get the property when the streets are closed. City Manager Griggs statdd that the abutting owners will receive the property and, in this case, the airport will be the Owner. Councilman Byers made the motion that the City Attorney be authorized to proceed with the negotiations, as indicated in his report to the Council. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Warren, Shull, Douglass and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. IV. RESOLUTION FCR INVESTING BALANCE OF FUNDS IN REVENUE BOND RESERVE FUND City Manager Griggs stated that Revenue Bond Reserve Fund has a balance s u f f i c i e b t for i n v e s t i n g in Treasury B i l l s and requests the Counci t °'s consideration of passing a resolution to this effect. Mayor Fuller stated that he *recalls that recently the Council was asked to pass a resolution for investment of these funds, and he does not understand why one resolution could not be responsible for future investments. City Manager Griggs explained that this has been discussed prior to his becoming Euless' City Manager, and it seems to be a matter of opinion on the part of the attorney. However, if the Council so desires this will be investigated further by the City Attorney to determine if one r e s o l u t i o n w i l l suffice for future investments. 199 (Page Five, Called Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 8, 1968) In response to a request by Mayor Fuller, City Secretary Vada Ferris read a sample resolution on the investment of funds in the Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Reserve Fund. Counci Iman Shull made the motion to approve Resolution for investment of funds presently in the Revenue Bond Reserve Fund deposited in Bankers Trust Company, New York. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Byers, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. V. PIPELINE ROAD DISCUSSION At the request of Mayor Fuller, City Manager Griggs informed the Council that recently a group from the Bedford City Council and the Euless City Council met to discuss the Pipe'line Road construction, and the City of Bedford has agreed to participate in the paving, curb and gutter of Pipeline Road, bearing 50 %of the expense, provided the City Limit Lines on the North side of Pipeline Road are adjusted. Mayor Fuller stated that Bedford City Manager, Bob Blevins, has advised that the Bedford City Council plans to consider this matter at their next meeting. Mr. Griggs stated that the County Commissioner, itlr. Dick Lewis, has been contacted about possible County participation on the cost of the construction of the bridge near the Morrisdale Subdivision, and this informa- tion should be available sometime within the next few weeks. Mr. Griggs stated, also, that the improvements to Pipeline Road wi I I consist of widening Pipeline from the Hurst City Limits to just East of Central Junior High School to four lanes, paved, curbed and guttered, with County assistance on the grading and base, and that, from this point East the County will pulverize the existing road and re- surface to Highway 183. I n answer to a question by Mayor Fuller, Mr. Griggs stated that he did not feel that an assessment to property owners on the South side of Pipeline will be necessary. He stated that he is hopeful that the property owners will be willing to participate without an assessment. He recounted that Sabre Realty (Sotogrande Apartment Development) has informed the City that they will participate for one -half of the cost of the street construction adjacent to their property, which is a sizeable portion of the property involved. Mayor Fuller stated that he would like to know where the bond money voted f o r improvements t o P i p e l i n e Road w i l l be spent, if it w i l l not be spent for Pipeline Road improvements. 200 (Page Six, Called Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 8, 1968) City Manager Griggs and City Attorney Cribbs stated that the Capital Improvement Program can be adjusted. Mayor Fuller stated that he plans to keep faith with the people; that the citizens were informed if they voted for the Capital Improvements Program that a certain amount would be spent on certain specific improvements. Councilman Byers stated that the $2.75 per foot (assessment) was not for Pipeline Road and considerable discussion followed concerning the levying of the assessment tax. City Manager Griggs stated that future assessments will have to be higher. Councilman Byers stated if the County is willing to assist the City in this most important project, he is of the opinion the City should certainly accept without question. Mayor Fuller stated that the citizee5 voted on how the Bond Funds should be spent in this Capital Improvement Program and, in his opinion, they should be permitted the right to vote if there is a change in the use of these funds. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: City Secretary vt. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor l /