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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-04-08Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council April 8, 1969 CALL TO ORDER 37 The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :05 P. M., in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor W. G. Fuller presiding. Councilmen present are listed as follows: Messrs. B i l l Byers, Frank Douglass, Harold Samuels, Don Warren and Dan Shull. Also present were City Attorney James Cribbs, City Manager C. J. Griggs and Recording Secretary Florence Murr. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by City Attorney James C r. i bbs . V1 S (TORS Visitors present are listed as follows: Messrs. and Mesdms. E. E. Replinger, C. J. Soles, Audie L. Morris and Don Lincoln; Mesdms. June Graves, David A. Martin, Pat Veal and Betty Potthoff, representing the Mid- Cities Daily News; Miss Linda Montgomery, reigning Miss Euless - Hurst; Messrs. Walter A. Elliott, Jr., Bernard J. Meyer, James C. Holdner, Carl L. Evans, Charles G. Holt, R. E. Eastwood, A. C. Dunn, C. V. Harvey, M. C. Michand, Samuel M. Harrington, Harold Copher, Paul Huffhines, Jim Michaels, Bob Wright, Attorney - at -law representing Mr. Paul Huffhines, and Mr. Bill Ratliff, the City's Consult- ing Engineer. INTRODUCTION OF MISS LINDA MONTGOMERY MISS EULESS -HURST FCR THE YEAR 1969) Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Richard Parks, President of the Hurst - Euless Chamber of Commerce, who introduced Miss Linda Montgomery, who will represent the Cities of Euless and Hurst at the Miss Texas Contest and Pageant this year. Mr. Parks also introduced Mrs. June Graves of Hurst, who is serving as Manager for Miss Montgomery and w i I I accompany her, as chaperone, to the Miss Texas Contest. Mr. Parks recognized Mr. Audie L. Morris, who served as Chairman of the local Pageant Committee, and commended Mr. Morris for his fine work. Mayor Fuller expressed appreciation to Miss Montgomery for her appearance and wished her luck in her campaign for the Miss Texas title. 39 FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE REZONING THE WEST 150 FEET OF 1.0 ACRE TRACT CUT CF B. HARRINGTCN SURVEY, ABSTRACT 808, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C'-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT '(ZONING CASE NO. 186) Mayor Fuller announced that the Council had given consideration to Mrs. Sam Harrington's request for rezoning a 1.0 acre tract out of the -B. Harrington Survey, Abstract 808, from 11R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2" Community Business District, which is identified as Zoning Case No. 186. (Public Hearing held on March 25, 1969). Councilman Shull made the motion to approve First Redding of an ordinance, rezoning the west one hundred,,fifty (150) feet of the one acre tract owned by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harrington, providing the building is set back fifty (SO) feet from the front property line. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuals; Warren and Shull Nays : None Mayor Fuller declared the motion• carried. CONSIDER ZONING CASE NO. 187, MAYFLOVER INVESTMENT COMPANY'S REQUEST FCR REZONING A PORTION. OF A 28.5384 ACRE TRACT CUT CF J. P. HALFORD SURVEY ABSTRACT 711 FROM ICT TO "R -3" MULTIPLE FAMILY DV\E1L I NG DISTRICT Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion, apartments in this area of the City are not conducive to,our schools. Mayor Fuller stated further, that he is aware the City does not have enough apartments; however, he considers there are other locations more suitable as apartment sites. Mayor Fuller announced that a Public Hearing was held on March 25, 1969, to consider the request of Mayflower Investment Company for rezoning 28.5384 acres out of the J. R. Halford Survey, Abstract 711, exclusive of the West 300 feet which is presently zoned "C -2" Community Business District, from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -3" Multiple Family Dwelling District (Zoning -Case 187:) The Mayor advised that the City Council will consider that request at this time, Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion, apartments in this area of the City are not conducive to,our schools. Mayor Fuller stated further, that he is aware the City does not have enough apartments; however, he considers there are other locations more suitable as apartment sites. 39 (Page Three, Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 8, 1969) Councilman Shull made the motion to deny the rezoning request submitted by Mayflower Investment Company (Zoning Case No. 187). Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:' Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels, Warren and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carr'ied. Councilman Douglass stated that he is in agreement with Mayor Fuller -- that he has talked with school officials earlier on this date, who advised that it is their preference that the property in question is not rezoned for apartments. Councilman Douglass advised that he talked with one Counselor from MacArthur, in Irving, who told of many problems created by children going to the apartments , adjacent to the school. Councilman Douglass said he understands that another Developer, who proposed an apartment development in the vicinity of a school in the City of Irving was turned down because of the problems experienced at MacArthur. Councilman Samuels commented that rezoning this property would be in conflict with the Master Plan. I V. DISCUSSION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO LITTLE SULPHUR BRANCH THROUGH MORRISDALE ESTATES, MR. PAUL HUFFH I N E S . DEVELOPER Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Paul Huffhines, who stated that he is present to discuss the drainage channel through Morrisdale Estates. Mr. Huffhines referred to minutes of the regular meeting of the Euless City Council dateCApri 1 9, 196$, which states in part as follows: "The Developer ( M r . Huffhines) w i l l completely clear and grade the entire width surface to carry calculated drainage agea, provide sufficient width and proper slope not to exceed three (3) to one (1) on the east side of the channel, and finish with mulch seeding and sodding. The maintenance of the channel will continue to be the responsibility of the owner, Mr. Griggs advised that a document pertaining to the maintenance of the channel has been reviewed by City Attorney Cribbs and, basically, relieves the City of responsibility for maintenance of the channel. In answer to a question, M r . Griggs stated t h a t the channel w i l l not be concrete lined, at this time. Mr. Huffhi-nes stated that the months of July and August are about the only time that this work can be done." J (Page Four, Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 8, 1969) 1 In reply to a question, Mr. Huffhines stated � it he was of the opinion he was supposed to slope the banks, trim the trees and sod thel banks. Mr. Huffhines agreed that the channel was discussed at the March 26, 1968, meeting, stating that at that meeting he had expressed opposition to the requirement for concrete lining of the channel. Mayor Fuller stated that a $20,000.00 expendi- ture was discussed in a previous meeting. The Mayor asked Mr. Huffhines what the $20,000.00 was to be spent for. Mr. Huffhines advised that the City proposed to concrete line the' entire channel -- that he was supposed to pay one -half of what four (4) foot 'pipe would cost. Mr. Huffhines stated further that the money was in the bank, and he was waiting for the City to send him something to sign -- that his attorney wrote Mr. Cribbs, the City Attorney. Mr. Huffhines stated that the agree- ment was that the money would be put up for eight (8)' years =- if improvements were not made during that' time, the money-was 'to 'be 'returned to the 'Developer. Mayor Fuller advised that the discussion concerning the $20,000.00 occurred in the year 1966 -- and was referred to again at the regular City Council meeting held on March 26, 1968. Mr. Huffhines advised that he agreed to make the channel eight (8) feet deep, straight through, and to dead end the channel. Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion, Mr. Huffhines owns the creek between Woodvine Drive and Pipeline Road, Mr. Huffhines stated that he is of the opinion it was agreed that the City would end up with that part. Councilman Shull asked Mr. 'Huffhines when the sides of the channel were mulched. Mr. Huffhines replied that there was no emulsion, advising that it is impossible to get a piece of equipment into the channel. Mr. Huffhines stated that he had it sodded with St. Augustine, and that bermuda seed has a l s o been sowed. He commented t h a t they s t i 11 have to f i 1 1- in. Councilman Shull inquired concerning the feelings of the property owners of that area. Mr. Huffhines replied that there i s one or two who are in the political campaign; however, the rest of the property owners are satisfied. He commented that two persons have threatened to sue if he does anyth ing. The Ci,ty Attorney asked if the lots extend across the creek. W Mr. Huffhines rep] ied affirmatively, stating that the purchaser of the lots is responsible for them. Mr. Huffhines presented colored snapshots of the area, to point out the difficulty of keeping the area clean. Mr. Huffhines called attention to one snapshot, stating that one property Owner trimmed his shrubbery and threw the c l i p p i n g s over the fence, where they s t i l l lay. Mayor Fuller inquired concerning maintenance of the property North of the creek. Mr. Huffhines advised that it wi I I , in his opinion, be the City's responsibility -- that it is a public creek. Mr. Huffhines stated that he thought they woald appreciate our going i n there and cleaning out the trees -- that i t was a difficult operation. Mr. Huffhines stated, further, that he feels he has met his obligation -- that he widened the channel to an estimated thirty (30) foot width at the bottom. Councilman Samuels asked the City's Consulting Engineer, M r . B i l l Ratliff, if a concrete bottom would make the channel easier to maintain and eliminate erosion, Mr. Ratliff replied that a concrete bottom will make it possible to maintain -- that in its present state, you can go down in the bottom only about two months of the year, and track machinery would be necessary to do that, Mr. Ratliff stated that his firm recommended a concrete bottom last year and that their recommendation still stands -- that they are of the opinion the channel cannot be maintained without some kind of bottom in it- . In reply to• a question from Councilman Samuels, Mr. Huffhines stated boat, in his opinion, twelve feet is not good. Mr, Ratliff stated that he has heard statements that the bottom would not be any good; however, he has seen, and the Council saw pictures presented by I. C. Deal, which showed a ditch with a six foot bottom. Mr. Ratliff advised that the secret is that the sides must be grassed -- without grass you will get under — mining of the channel. Councilman Byers stated he recalls that the Council required a concrete bottom in the channel from Pipeline Road to Mr. Huffhine's bridge -- that the statement was made that the sides would not be concrete lined at this time. Councilman Shuml asked Mr. Huffhines what concrete lining means. Mr. Huffhines replied that it meant two sides and a bottom. 42 (Page Six, Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 8, 1969) i Councilman Shull stated that, in his opinion,': Mr. Huffhines stated that he would put a bottom in the channel and would mulch the sides on a three to one slope. City Attorney Cribbs stated that, in his opinion, the final plat would not have been approved without Mr. Huffhines' agreement. to put a concrete bottom in the creek. Councilman Byers said he recalls that Mr. Huffhines stated he would put up $20,000.00 and let the City do the work -- that he was advised the City was not in that type of business -- that Mr. Huffhines could retain the balance,' if the improvements cost less than $20,000.00. Councilman Byers stated further that this discussion concerned the creek from the bridge to Pipeline Road -- that the City's Consulting Engineers recommended that the bottom be concrete lined. Mr. Huffhines stated. that this was not the agreement and referred to the minutes of the meeting when the Final Plat was approved. Mr. Huffhines stated that this requirement came as a complete surprise to him about ten days ago, Councilman Byers stated that he also was surprised when he learned that Mr. Huffhines did not intend to line the bottom of the channel. Councilman Shull asked Mr. Huffhines why he gave up the idea of mulching the sides of the channel. Mr. Huffhines replied that he could not get a piece of equipment into the channel -- that the banks were hand -raked and squares of grass were set out approximately every two feet -- that bermuda seed was sowed all over the banks and it was fertilized. Councilman Shull asked Mr. Huffhines which would be the cheaper way of getting grass on the banks -- emulsion or hand - sowing and sodding. Mr. Huffhines stated that the estimated cost for emulsion was $5,000.00, if you could get equipment in to blow it on the area; however, it is impossible to get the equipment into the area. Councilman Shull stated he recalls that it was pointed out during the discussion that there would be a concrete bottom to travel on. Mr. Huffhines said that it might have. been discussed in the meeting before, but that he was opposed to it, In reply to a question from Councilman Shull, Mr. Huffhines advised that between eight and ten thougand dollars has been expended on improvement of the creek, and he considers that 90% of it has been completed. 43 (Page Seven, Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 8, 1969) Councilman Shull refdrred to discussion in a previous meeting when it was determined that a twelve (12) foot concrete bottom would enable maintenance of the channel and allow access of equipment in order to mulch the sides, Councilman Shull stated he thought this was the interpretation of what was going to happen -- that the banks cannot be mulched from the property. Mr. Huffhines repeated that it was his understanding there was to be no concrete bottom in the channel. City Attorney Cribbs addressed Mr. Huffhines, stating that he (Mr. Huffhines) was going to spend $20,000.00 for improvement of the channel and was concerned about being able to do the job for that amount of money. Councilman Shull stated that on the night this matter came before -the Council he was s i t t i n g i n the audience -- t h a t M r . B i l l Ratliff asked him if the improvements to the creek could be done for $20,000.00. Councilman Shull advised that he calculated that it could not be done for that amount. Mr. Huffhines stated that he did not agree to any concrete -- that he was opposed to putting a twelve foot bottom in the channel. Councilman Shull stated that he recalls that Mr. Huffhines said for the City to take the $20,000.00 and do what they wanted to. Councilman Warren'advised that the City Council did not agree to what Mr. Huffhines is doing to the creek. I n reply toe question, Mr. Huffhines re- peated that he is 90% through with -the work and that he did not mulch the sides. Councilman Shull asked Mr. Huffhines if he did not agree to mulch the sides. Mr. Huffl#bines stated that he agreed to mulch the banks or have them sodded with grass -- that he could not get equipment into the creek bed to spray the emulsion on the banks, so he sodded the banks with grass and sowed bermuda seed. Councilman Shull advised that the banks could have been mulched, if the bottom of the creek was concrete lined. Mr. Huffhines referred to the minutes of the council meeting held on March 26, 1968, and it was suggested that all of the minutes be taken into consideration -- not just portions of them. City Attorney Cribbs read a portion of the minutes of the March 26, 1968, meeting, as follows: "Considerable discussion followed, and City Attorney James Cribbs stated that the City Council is of the opinion that the entire channel should have a concrete bottom." I (Page Eight, Minutes of req�lar council meeting, dated April 8, 1969) Mr. Cribbs stated that the minutes do not say that it will be dirt lined or concrete lined; however, he is of the opinion Mr. Huffhines said he would put i n the concrete bottom and mulch the sides. Mr. Huffhines stated that he does not think 'the City Council agreed to it_ City Attorney Cribbs suggested that Mr. Huffhines poll each Councilman and see what they thought they agreed to. In a discussion, it was determined that the creek was not included in the first installment -- that it was not included in the second one until the City Council mentioned it_ Mayor Fuller asked Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer, who owns the land. Mr. Elliott replied that it i s not dedicated to the City, therefore, he is of the opinion it belongs to the original owner. Councilman Warren asked if the original plat included the creek. Mr. Huffhines replied affirmatively -- that it was included in 1961. At the suggestion of City Attorney James Cribbs, t h i s item was tabled. M r . Cribbs, M r . B i l l Ratliff, the City's Consulting Engineer, Mr. huffhines and his attorney, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Walter Elliott, 'Engineer, retired to the Conference Room for discussion. V. ► 1 ► ORDINANCE. N0. 351, SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE REGULATING SPEED ON HIGHWAY 157 WITHIN THE CITY OF 41111MRV City Manager Griggs stated that, previously, the City of Euless requested that the State Highway Department make a further study of traffic on Highway 157, within the corporate City Limits. Mr. Griggs advised that a traffic study was made and the Texas Highway Department recommends certain changes in the speed limit. Mr. Griggs presented Ordinance No. 351, regulating the speed limits on Highway 157, within the corporate limits of the City of Euless, as follows: From the South City Limits (Pipeline Road) North, just beyond Trinity High School, a speed I i m it of 45 miles per hour; Continuing North to a point South of Little Bear Creek, the speed l i m i t of 60 miles per hour, and from there to GladE Road, a I i m i t of 70 miles per hour. r 45 X{?age Nine, Minutes of regular meeting of Euless City Council, April 8, 1969) Councilman Samuels made the motion to suspend the rule requiring that ordinances be read at two regular council meetings, and approve Ordinance No. 351 on First and Final Reading, as an emergency measure. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels, Warren and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declardd the motion carried, VI. INTRODUCTION CF CANDIDATES Mayor Fuller recognized candidates in the Municipal Election to be held on April 12, 1969, as follows: Mr. Audie Morris, candidate for Councilman, Place 4, Mr. Harold Copher, candidate for Councilman, Place 2, Mr. Don Lincoln, candidate for Councilman, Place 2, and his wife, Kathy. Mr. Jim R. Michaels, who was recently elected to the Hurst - Euless- Bedford School Board of Trustees was in.tr.oduced at this time. VII. APPOINTMENT CF REPRESENTATIVES TO HURST- EULESS- BEDFORD HOSPITAL AUTHOR I TY Mayor Fuller announced that the City's representatives to the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Hospital Authority have been contacted concerning their acceptance of reappointment to serve in this capacity, and each advised that he would accept this responsibility. For new terms to expire May 1, 1971, Mayor Fuller reappointed representatives listed as follows: Mr. 131ease Tibbets, Doctor Burt Hyde and Mr. S. H. Osborne. IN1IIIIIl1 DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE SERVICE Councilman Samuels advised that he has received several telephone calls this week concerning commercial trash pick -up. Councilman Samuels stated that the first calls were received from businessmen in Wilshire Shopping Center, and more recently, he received a call from Shields Pharmacy. Councilman Samuels stated that one of the persons has received a summons because trash was strewn on the ground -- it was necessary to hire someone to come i n and clean up trash which was not removed by the garbage men from whom he con- tracted service =- that the f i r m he hired was not franchised to operate i n the City and was told that he could not operate. Mayor Fuller commented that the City wants the merchants to keep it clean, but won't let them. The Mayor stated further that he has not been pleased with the service offered by Tarrant County Waste Disposal for EVINKI (Pape Ten, Minutes of regular meeting, Euless City Council. April 8 some time, and he has brought it to the Council's attention on several occasions. Mayor Fuller advised that he also had a call from a gentleman in the Wilshire area who does not know what to do -- that they pick up the garbage but drop most of it on the ground, and he has to hire another contractor to clean up after them. The Mayor stated that he has always been of the opinion that heavy waste disposal is a part of the City's function which we should do ourselves -- that in his opinion the City can do it after a survey is made to determine if it is profitable. Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion, if the present contractor does not live up to his agreement, the City should make a change. In a discussion of garbage service within the City, it was determined'that the City does receive complaints from citizens. The Mayor advised that this should be included in the survey concerning the service. - Councilman Shull advised that several citizens, including himself, haul off their own trash and he asked if it would not be practical for the City to find a place for them to dump. I i Councilman Byers stated that he has received numerous calls concerning the lack of a City dump -- that many of the citizens are unhappy with their garbage service, and he considers it would be helpful if the City had a designated area i n which to dump. A discussion followed, and Councilman Shull advised that the Arlington dump can be used for a fee of $15,00. He pointed out that the citizens of Arlington can dump free. Councilman Byers suggested that the Cities of Grapevine and Euless might work together -- that the Grapevine dump is located out North Main Street, and it might accommodate both cities. IX. DISCUSS ION .CONCERN ING FURCHASE OF TAPE RECORDER FCR RECORDING COUNC I L MINUTES Councilman Shull proposed that the City Manager be instructed to investigate the cost of equipment for recording City Council minutes . Members of the Council were' in a'greement that an investigation should be made. Mayor Fuller instructed the City Manager to make a study of heavy waste disposal -- possibly, to appoint a committee to see how other cities are handling it_ The Mayor advised that a survey can be made on the efficiency of every waste disposal, and a recommendation should be made to the City Council, as to whether or not the City should handle the operation or continue with the present contractor. ' In a discussion of garbage service within the City, it was determined'that the City does receive complaints from citizens. The Mayor advised that this should be included in the survey concerning the service. - Councilman Shull advised that several citizens, including himself, haul off their own trash and he asked if it would not be practical for the City to find a place for them to dump. I i Councilman Byers stated that he has received numerous calls concerning the lack of a City dump -- that many of the citizens are unhappy with their garbage service, and he considers it would be helpful if the City had a designated area i n which to dump. A discussion followed, and Councilman Shull advised that the Arlington dump can be used for a fee of $15,00. He pointed out that the citizens of Arlington can dump free. Councilman Byers suggested that the Cities of Grapevine and Euless might work together -- that the Grapevine dump is located out North Main Street, and it might accommodate both cities. IX. DISCUSS ION .CONCERN ING FURCHASE OF TAPE RECORDER FCR RECORDING COUNC I L MINUTES Councilman Shull proposed that the City Manager be instructed to investigate the cost of equipment for recording City Council minutes . Members of the Council were' in a'greement that an investigation should be made. 47 (Page Eleven, Minutes of regular meeting, Euless City Council, April 8, 1969) X. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM .CITY LAND PLANNER, MR. ROBERT CALDWELL Councilman Samuels stated that, at the regular Council Meeting on February 11, 1969, he requested the City Manager to secure information from Mr. Robert Cal.dwell, Land Planner, concerning recommended density of apartments, i n terms of people per acre or units per acre, and a recom- mendation of total ultimate ratio of apartment units to individual dwelling units when Euless is fully developed. Councilman Samuel's advised that the request- ed information has not been furnished at this time, and he would like for the minutes to reflect that he considers it important in City planning and is desirous that the information be obtained. X I . DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC ON Gf`Trw nDl \/G Mrs. Anthony Veal, who resides at 803 Ector inquired concerning the procedure to be followed in petitioning the Council for investigation of dangerous traffic traveling on Ector Drive. Mrs. Veal reported that autoinobi les travel at excessive speeds and that she has tire marks in her yard, where cars have run up over the curb into the yard. Mayor Fuller asked if the Police Department has been notified. 'Mrs. Veal' replied affirmatively -- that the only thing they have heard is that the Police Department is under - staffed. Councilman Samuels asked if Mrs. Veal has seen a radar unit in the vicinity. Mrs. Veal replied negatively and asked if there is a physical object which can be placed in the street. In reply to a question, Mrs. Veal advised that the problem is mostly between the hours of 3;.00 and 4; 00 p.m., when school is dismissed -- that the cars come down Midway Drive and turn North on Ector. Mayor Fuller suggested that Mrs. Veal con- tact the City Manager, advising him of the situation and telling him that the Police have been notified -- and, if conditions have not been improved, a petition be submitted. XII. CALLING TOM HALL MEETING FCR THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1969 Mr. C. J. Soles stated that he was dis- appointed that a Town Hall Meeting has not been called, giving the citizens an M I • • (Page Twelve, Minutes of regular meeting, Euless City Council, April 8, 1969) opportunity to meet all candidates for election in the Municipal Election to be t held on April 12, 1969. After considerable discussion, it was sug- gested that the City Manager make necessary arrangements for a Town Hall Meeting, to be held in the Community Building of the Civic Center Complex, at 7;30 P. M. on Thursday, April 10th. The Recofding Secretary was instructed to motify all candfdates of the meeting, advising them that their speeches will be limited to five (5) minutes -- that all candidates will speak in the order of their appearance on the b a l l o t , and t h a t a question and answer session w i l l be conducted following the speeches. Councilman Frank Douglass (Mayor Pro tem) was appointed as moderator for the meeting. Mr. Soles recommended that Town Hall Meetings be scheduled each year. He suggested 'that the meetings be scheduled early enough for c i t i z e n s to meet a l l of the candidates and suggested that one be held ,soon after all candidates have filed, with a second meeting scheduled for the week of -the election. XIII. FURTHER ACTION CONCERNING MORRISDALE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (CONTINUATION OF ITEM IV) City Attorney Cribbs returned to the Council Chambers from the Conference Room, a d v i s i n g t h a t the meeting is s t i l l in progress that they are attempting to work out an agreement with Mr. Huffhines concerning the lining of the ditch north of the bridge. Mr. Cribbs advised that they wi I I try to have a definite commitment at the rText regular council meeting. Mr. Eberhart stated that the problem is the bank of the channel. Mr. Cribbs stated that he is aware of that -- that, possibly, in some future capital improvements program the channel will be lined completely; however, at this time the City has a potential law suit -- that Mr. Huffhines' attorney is with him this evening, and he, as City Attorney, is, attempting to avoid litigation. Mr. Eberhart requested that the City Attorney determine whose responsibility it, is to maintain the channel. Councilman Byers stated that the responsi- bility is set out in the maintenance contract which was mentioned- previously. Councilman Douglass made the motion to table the matter concerning improvements to Little Sulphur Branch through Morrisdale Estates. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: (Page Thirteen, Minutes of regular meeting, Euless City Council, April 8, 1969) Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels, Warren and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. X(V. nIq III rain] _ikq i,Tmkq rr The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor / City Sec= ret-ary we 50 I..: