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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-11-25211 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council November 25, 1969 CALL TO ORDER Mayor A. C. Krause called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8:05 P.M., i n the City Hall Council Chambers with the following i n attendance: Councilmen Harold Copher, Dwayne Wilcox, Don Warren, Frank Douglass and Dan Shull. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. I I'M l.TMIAd l % The Reverend Mr. Robertson, Minister of the Sheppard Drive Baptist Church, presented the invocation, at the request of Councilman Copher, originally scheduled to give the invocation. VISITORS follows: Messrs. H. Ran Holman, Walter A. Harold D. Samuels, 0. W. H. Jones; Mesdms. Jones, George Eberhe APPROVAL OF MINUTES Visitors in attendance are listed as L. Smith, Ted Houston, J. W. Murr, Ben E. Thomson, Elliott, Jr., Charles Jobe, Jack Ray, Troy M. Fuller, Q Whitley, Rev. R. T. Robertson, Ivan Gregory and Peggy Ray, Josephine Elam, Anne Martin, Helon E. rt and George M i dgley. The City Secretary presented Council Minutes for -the regular meeting, October 28, 1969, which were approved as written. PETITION - RESIDENTS OF HUNTINGTON PLACE AND OAK CREST ESTATES ADDITIONS Mayor Krause recognized Mr. J. W. Murr, who presented a petition with eighty -four (84) signatures of resi- dents of the Huntington Place and Oak Crest Estates Additions, requesting the Euless City Council to intervene on behalf of the residents with legal action, if necessary, to prevent annexation by the City of Fort Worth, or to obtain de- annexation from the City of Fort Worth on these two additions. 212 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the, Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) City Attorney Cribbs accepted the petition and advised Mr. Murr that effort is being made to discuss this matter with the City of Fort Worth; that he has been advised by Mr. Johndro, Fort Worth City Attorney, that proceedings i n the annexation, by Fort Worth, w i l l continue, but negotiations between the two cities w i l l also continue, i n an effort to settle this'ma'tter for a I I concerned. (Petition f led with City Secretary; on file as council exhibit in Office of City Secretary.) PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE N0. 195. SHEPPARD DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Mayor Krause opened the Pub] i c Hearing of Zoning Case No. 195, a request by the Reverend Mr. R. T. Robertson, to rezone tots 20 -R, 21 -R, 22 and z3, Block A, Sheppard Addition from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C -1" Neighborhood Business District, to accommodate a Day Nursery and Kindergarten. (Property located at North end of Sheppard Drive.) Mayor Krause reco�ni zed the Reverend Mr. Robeetson, who stated 'he 'had nothing to add to the, case. Mayor Krause i nqui.red if there were opponents. There were none. Councilman Douglass recal ed that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended "R -3", Multiple Fam ly Dwelling District, instead of "C -1" Neighborhood Business District, and the Reverend Mr. Robertson stated this classification would be satisfactory Mayor Krause declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Wilcox made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve "R -3", Multiple Family Dwelling District as the zoning classification for the aforementioned property. Councilman Copher seconded the motion. Councilman Douglass stated that the procedure, in the past, is to consider a case u nti I the next council meeting. (Pape Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) Councilman Wilcox withdrew his motion, suggesting this case be considered at the next regular meeting of the council. Councilman Copher concurred and agreed to withdraw his second to the motion. City Attorney Cribbs explained that the procedure in all zoning cases, is to delay action in order for members of the council to have the opportunity to explore the case in question and visit the property, if they desire. Mayor Krause inquired if a delay in thi case would be of concern, and the Reverend Mr. Robertson statdd that the State of Texas will not issue a license for the operation of the school until official council action has been finalized. City Attorney Cribbs informed Mr. Robertson to write the City Secretary, requesting that this rezoning be approved as an emergency, and the council, if they so desire, can approve the rezoning on first and final reading, if the required number of council members are present. Councilman Douglass stated, boat consider- ing the statements by Mr. Robertson, he moves that the council deviate from the procedure and approve the rezoning. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion. Mayor Krause inquired if there was further discussion. Councilman Copher stated he is of the opin&n that procedure should be followed. Mayor Krause asked the City Secretary to poll the council and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass and Wilcox Nays: Councilmen Copher, Warren and Shull Mayor Krause declared the motion failed. (Copy of Ordinance, when passed, to be given to church.) PUBLIC HEARING: LONE STAR GAS RATE INCREASE Mayor Krause opened the Public Hearing on M wj 214. (Page Four, Requ.la.r Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) a rate increase, requested by Lone Star Gas Company, and recognized Mr. Ben Thomson, representative of Lone Star Gas Company, Mr. Thomson informed the council that, Mr. W. W. Calhoun, Local Manager of Lone Star Gas Company, is attending the Hurst City Council meeting at this time. However, all information requested by City Attorney Cribbs, at the last council meeting, has been presented. (Members of the council had previously been furnished a copy.) Company is requesting an increase. Mayor Krause .inquired why Lone Star Gas Mr. Thomson presented the following: (1) request the increase to bring earniggs to 7z% allowed by Railroad Commission (2) 41% increase for gas in field since 1953 (3) 27% increase i n construction since !1958 (4) increase i n salaries as follows: Clerks 1958 - 175.00 month 1968 - 315.00 month Sery icemen 1958 - 296.00 month 1968 - 385, 00 month (5) Cost of Bovrowing Money: 4% ten million - 1958 72''X, - thirty million - 1968 Cost anticipated to be greater in 1969 than in 1968 Mr. Thomson stated that rate comparisons had been presented to the City Manager. (Copy presented to each councilman just prior to this meeting.) Mr. Thomson stated that the earning deficiency in Euless and Hurst is so close, the same rate would apply. Mr. Thomson explained the rates w i I I cross when the consumption becomes greater. Councilman Douglass commented that only a few w i I I benefit, as there are not very many large users i n Euless. Councilman Wilcox inquired about the increase from 1958 to 1968 for the average customer. Mr. Thomson stated he could not answer. Councilman Douglass inquired about the advertising budget for Lone Star Gas, and Mr. Thomson stated it had increased since 1953, naturally. r (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Douglass, Copher and Shull In answer to a question by Councilman Douglass, Mr. Thomson stated that Lone Star Gas is a stock company and does pay dividends. Mayor Krause declared Councilman Warren commented that the figures presented by Lone Star Gas Company could not be read. Mayor Krause inquired if there were opponents, and recognized Mr. Ivan Gregory, who informed the council that he is a cost analyst and has prepared a statement concerning the requested rate increase (a copy presented to council members earlier this evening.) Mr. Gregory stated that, perhaps, a rate increase is justified, but he is opposed to an increase until sound earning figures are presented to show j ustif icat ion. order to properly evaluate the request_ Mayor Krause thanked Mr. Gregory for his interest and his report (copy on file in Office of City Secretary). Mr. Gregory commented that he was pleased to have been requested by Mayor Krause to present his views. City Attorney Cribbs stated that he recommends that this hearing be held open in order for the council to be given an opportunity t o study a l l facts presented. Councilman Wilcox made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Attorney and hold the Public Hearing open on the proposed gas rate increase. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows CONSIDERATION OF CRIPPLE CREEK FINAL PLAT a Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter "Dub" 21zoi Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Douglass, Copher and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mr. Thomson inquired the purpose for holding open the Public Hearing, and Mayor Krause stated that he i s of the opinion that more information is needed i n order to properly evaluate the request_ CONSIDERATION OF CRIPPLE CREEK FINAL PLAT a Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter "Dub" 21zoi 216 (Pape Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Counci 1 , November 25, 1969) Elliott, who introduced Mr. Ran Holman, Developer, and Mr. Bill Skipping, owner, of the Cripple Creek property, located east of the City,Hall Complex Mr. Holman reviewed the plat and stated that Mr. Skipping, the owner of the property, is concerned about the City's proposal to extend a street to the east along the north boundary line of his property. Mr. Ratliff stated that he agrees with Mr. S k i p p i n g , t h a t the street w i l l not be worthwhile i f i t w i l l serve only one property owner. Councilman Copher stated that, recently, he has talked with some of the School Board members, who indicated that the street crossing school property is not a closed subject. Mr. Skipping stated that, in most cases, several property owners share in the cost of a street, but, in his case,. there is o n l y one owner and the cost w i l l be in, excess of $30,000.00, and would be a heavy burden. Councilman Douglass inquired if Mr. Skippigg had knowledge of the street prior to his purchasing this land. He stated that he knew that the City of Euless had discussed the street, but he under- stood that the School District did not want to lose any of their land for the I. street. I n answer to a question by the City Manager on time element, Mr. Skipping stated that he could continue with his plans, if the matter of the street could be resolved in sixty (60) to ninety (90) days. Mayor Krause appointed Councilman Copher to arrange a meeting with the School Officials to discuss the street in question. The City Secretary was instructed to place this item on the next council agenda. V. APPEAL FROM QUICK -WAY STAMPING, INC. - BUILDING PERMIT Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Ted Houston, of Sabine Valley Lumber Company, who stated that he is requesting a building permit to allow an addition to an existing building housing Quick -Way Stamping, Inc,, 902 Heather Drive. He stated that a permit was issued earlier this year and then declared void when it was discovered the building was ten (10) feet across the building line. 217 (Page Seven, Reqular Meeting of the Euless City C unci 1, November 25, 1969) t was explained that a structure and /or addition to an existing building must be of masonry construction i n a "C -2" CaTmerc ia1 Zone. Mr, H. L. Smith, of Sabine Valley Lumber Company, stated that the existing slab is of concrete, and the canopy is to offer protection from the weather, and was not intended as a room. Mr. Smith stated that this portion of the building was not intended to be a permanent part of the building, but used as a reception area until a new building, adjacent to the existing building, is constructed. However, he stated thete is not a specific date for the new building, possibly, a yea'r or two. City Manager Griggs stated the applicant could revise their building plans and appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilman Shull made the motion that the council deny the appeal submitted by Quick -Way Stamping, and suggested that the applicant apply to the Zoning Board of Adjustment on the building line set back. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher, Douglass, Warren and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried, VI, ORDINANCE N0. 364. PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF FULL TRAFFIC ACTUATED SIGNAL - MAIN AND HIGHWAY 183 An ordinance providing for approval of an agreement between the State of Texas and the City of Euless for the installation and construction of a full traffic actuated signal at Main and Highway No. 183 was presented. City Manager Griggs stated that Texas Highway Department had completed the plans as previously discussed by Highway Department Officials and members of -the City Council; and the plans had been reviewed and approved by W, M. Sustaire, Director of Public Safety. 2 I.&` (Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 196 Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as fo.l lows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Shull, Douglass, Copher and Wilcox Nays : None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried, UI I. ORDINANCE NO. 365, SECOND AND FINAL READING, OPERATION OF onry uoi i c Councilman Shull made the motion to approve f second and final reading of Ordinance No, 365, governing operation of Pool Halls I i n the City of Euless, ,Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Wilcox, Warren, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried, (Copy of Ordinance on file in Office of City Secretary as council exhibit.) UIII. ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBER Mayor Krause stated that a letter of resignation from Mr. W. J. "Doc" Hyde, who has served on the Park and Recreation Committee since 1963, has been received by the council. Councilman Douglass, after inspecting the plans, stated the plans do not indicate the cut -back of the island as agreed by the Highway Department. Careful inspection of the plans, by other members of the council, confirmed this discrepancy. Councilman Warren made the motion to approve the ordinance on first and fi n a I reading, contingent on the correction of the plans for the island cut -back, as agreed by the Texas Highway Department, Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as fo.l lows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Shull, Douglass, Copher and Wilcox Nays : None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried, UI I. ORDINANCE NO. 365, SECOND AND FINAL READING, OPERATION OF onry uoi i c Councilman Shull made the motion to approve f second and final reading of Ordinance No, 365, governing operation of Pool Halls I i n the City of Euless, ,Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Wilcox, Warren, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried, (Copy of Ordinance on file in Office of City Secretary as council exhibit.) UIII. ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBER Mayor Krause stated that a letter of resignation from Mr. W. J. "Doc" Hyde, who has served on the Park and Recreation Committee since 1963, has been received by the council. 219 (Pape Nine, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) Councilman Douglass made the motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Hyde. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Shull, Warren and Wilcox Nays = None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried and expressed appreciation for Mr. Hyde's contribution to the City as a member of this committee. The City Secretary was instructed to write a letter, expressing appreciation to Mr. Hyde, on behalf of the council, and to order an appropriate plaque. IX. POLICIES - PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Mayor Krause requested Councilman Douglass to read recommendations for guiding the Park and Recreation Committee. Councilman Douglass read as follows: 1. Expand the Committee from three (3) to five (5) members, with two year term for each. 2. Committee to hold a regular, monthly meeting in a City -owned facility -- the date, time and place to be established by Committee Members. 3. Three Members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. 4. Notice of Called Meetings must be issued to each member three days prior to the date of such meeting. 5. Officers of the Committee shall consist of a Chairman and Vice Chairman, to be elected within the Committee for a one year term of office. 6. Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded by a member of the City Secretary's staff. Copies of the minutes w i I I be sent to Members of the City Council, Members of the Committee, and a copy will be placed on file at Euless City Hall. 7. The Parks and Recreation Director w i I I serve as an ex officio member of the Committee, with no voting rights. no ICr`TI\ /CQ The Park and Recreation Committee is to advise and recommend to the City Council, through the Planning and Zoning Commission, certain Park and Recreation needs (i.e. Park site locations and acquisitions, and other recommended major Park and Recreation Improvements) 220 (Pape Ten, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Counci 1 , November 25. 1969) requiring an expenditure of $2,000.00 or more. All requests, progress reports and materials.for cpnsideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission are to be submitted, in written form, to the Office of the City Secretary to be placed on the Agenda. Members of the Council agreed to adopt these guide lines as policies for the Park and Recreation Committee. for the recommendations submitted. X. RESOLUTION NO. 247 - CALL1 NG PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 900 FEET EAST OF WEST CITY LIMIT LINE ON SPUR 350 - ZONING CASE NO. 196 - MR, GENE WELCH The No.: 247, setting Public Heating date for i n T. A. Cash Survey, approximately nine City Limit line on Spur 350, as follows: Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2" South 6.4 acres from "R -1" Single Family Multiple Family Dwelling District - requ City Secretary presented Resolution rezoning a 10.78 acre tract located hundred (900) feet east of the west the north 3.6 acres, from "R -1" Community Business District and the Dwelling District to "R -3" ested by Mr. Gene Welch. It was pointed out that the earliest regular meeting date to comply with statutory requirements is December 23, 1969, Mayor Krause announced the appointment of Mr. Charles Hunt, as temporary Chairman of the Park and Recreation Committee and requested that Mr. Hunt be so advised by the City Secretary; also, to call a meeting of the Committee to allow the membership to select a chairman and vice chairman to serve until April 30, 1970. Mayor Krause announced the appointment of Mr. Jay Theder to f i I I the unexpired term of Mr. W. J. Hyde (April 30, 1970). Mayor Krause announced the appointments of Mrs. David Martin and Mr. Ivan Gregory as new members of the Park and Recreation Committee, to serve until April 30, 1970. Councilman Douglass stated that Mr. W. J. Hyde has informed him that he i s wi I I i n g to work with the Park and Recreation Committee, if needed, and that he has certain facts and figures he would like to submit to the committee, which might aid in future planning. s Mayor Krause thanked Councilman Douglass for the recommendations submitted. X. RESOLUTION NO. 247 - CALL1 NG PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 900 FEET EAST OF WEST CITY LIMIT LINE ON SPUR 350 - ZONING CASE NO. 196 - MR, GENE WELCH The No.: 247, setting Public Heating date for i n T. A. Cash Survey, approximately nine City Limit line on Spur 350, as follows: Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2" South 6.4 acres from "R -1" Single Family Multiple Family Dwelling District - requ City Secretary presented Resolution rezoning a 10.78 acre tract located hundred (900) feet east of the west the north 3.6 acres, from "R -1" Community Business District and the Dwelling District to "R -3" ested by Mr. Gene Welch. It was pointed out that the earliest regular meeting date to comply with statutory requirements is December 23, 1969, 221 (Page Eleven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) . Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve Resolution No. 247, and set December 23, 1969, as the date for Public Hearing of Zoning Case No. 196. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull, Wilcox, Copher and Warren Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XI. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 347 City Manager Griggs reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended amending certain sections of the Zoning Ordinance. However, there are s t i I I areas of concern, specifically, apartment zone deniity. Mr. Griggs commented that this; is, seemingly, a concern to other cities in the area, as it is high on the priority study list of the Northeast Cities Advisory Council, and he recommends that the council instruct the Planning and Zoning Commission to study this matter before the council considers the recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Members of the counci 1 agreed with the City Manager, to consider the recommendations after Planning and Zoning Commission has made further study and submitted a report to the council on apartment zone density. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT XI I. Water Tower Site Skating Rink at Midway Park Mr. Cribbs reported that Mr. Crow, through his Attorney, Mr. Vecchio, has agreed to move the skating rink from Midway Mr. Crtrbbs reported that a site on North Main has been selected for the new water tower, and the cw ner, Mrs. Robert L. Cherry has been made an offer for the property. He stated Mrs. Cherry has not responded to the offer and, it appears it will be necessary to condemn the land. Mr. Cribbs stated that, hopefully, by January 1, 1970, the City w i l l have possession of the land. Skating Rink at Midway Park Mr. Cribbs reported that Mr. Crow, through his Attorney, Mr. Vecchio, has agreed to move the skating rink from Midway 222 (Page Twelve, Regular Meeting of the Euless CitV Council, November 25, 1969) Park, by December 31, 1969, A cash settlement was agreed on just prior to the case being tried in court. work in this long drawn -out case. CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT Mayor Krause thanked Er. Cribbs for his XIII. Pipeline Road 1,4r. Bill Ratliff reported that the City of Bedford has verbally agreed to allow the City of Euless to assess property owners on the north side of the street for their portion of the cost of the curbs and gutters, reportedly in the amount of $22,369.00 and that the City of Bedford will participate in the amount of $20,000.00. Er. Ratliff stated that, in July, and estimate in the amount of $148, 000.00included some county participation, mainly equipment, and is for improvements from the Hurst City limits to Raider Drive. This $148,000.O0aould necessitate using existing culverts in the bridge at Pebble Creek, near Morrisdale. l Mayor Krause stated he is of the opinion and recommends, that the City of Euless pass a resolution, agreeing to the i proposal of the City of Bedford for assessing Bedford property owners on Pipeline Road and participation in the construction costs in the amount of $20,000.00 by the City of Bedford, and requesting the City of Bedford pass a similar resolution. Councilman Shull made the'motion to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor, and approve a resolution pertaining to an agreement on a proposal by the City of Bedford for assessing Bedford Property Owners on Pipeline Road and Bedford's participation in the amount of $20,000.00 for Pipeline Road improvements. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Douglass, Copier and Wilcox Nays .: N cn e Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 223 (Pace Thirteen, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) Stand Pipe City Manager Griggs requested Mr. B111 Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, to present repott on repairs of the stand pipe located at the warehouse yard. I /Ir. Ratliff stated ghat in March, 1969, a price was quoted in the amount of $5,000.00, as follows: $1900.00 cleaning and priming outside and top of tank $1800.00• labor $1300.00- paint (two (2) coats of aluminum and one (1) primer) All of this would be on the outside of the tank. He stated a steel patch would be placed over the leak, which is at the top of the tank. Mr. Ratliff stated the tank may be pitted on the inside and leaks could break through in other places. NIr. Ratliff stated that when the new water tank is completed, this stand pipe will be a storage tank and the top of the tank would not be used. In answer to a question by Councilman Wilcox, Mr. Ratliff stated the painting of this stand pipe would accomplish nothing; it would merely be a "face - lifting ". Councilman Shull stated that he is of the opinion that the tank should be inspected from the inside, rather than spend $5,000.00 just for appearance sake; that an inspection from the inside would present facts on how badly the tank is pitted. He stated that the bottom rings of the tank are thicker, and it could be that onj,y the top of the tank is damaged; that now is the time for an inspection of the inside of the tank while water consump•t 1 orr i;s 1 ow. 'Councilman Shull made the motion that the Consulting Engineers present a repott of the cost of inspecting the inside of the stand pipe, to determine the extent of damages, and a recommendation for aepairs. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Wilcox, Copher and Warren Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 224 (Page Fourteen, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) DISCUSSION: SUBJECTS SUBMITTED BY RESIDENTS OF MORRISDALE XIV. S i dewa I ks Mrs. George Eberhart, 1207 Pebble Creek, inquired about sidewalks on Pipeline Road, expressing concern for children walking from the Morrisdale Sub - Division to Central Junior High and was advised by I/Ir. Ratliff, that sidewalks are not included in the costs presented for the improvements of Pipeline Road. It was pointed out that Woodvine Street will extend from Morrisdale through the Sotogrande Sub - Division, and mould be a route Morrisdale children could use to get to Central Junior High School. Mayor Krause requested Mr. Ratliff to present, to the council, the cost of constructing sidewalks on Ripeline.Road from the Morrisdale Sub - Division to Raider Drive. Bridge at Pebble Creek Mrs. Eberhart inquired about the bridge at Pebble Creek, adjacent to Morrisdale, and was advised by Mr. Ratliff that the bridge will be a standard Highway Department head wall. Straightening Pipeline Mr. Eberhart inquired if Pipeline would be straightened, and NIr. Ratliff replied that it would be - to an extent. Assessment Cost on Pipeline Mr. Eberhart inquired as to the cost of assessment on Pipeline Read; stating that the School Board needs this figure in order to budget this expenditure. City Manager Griggs stated that the State Law allows 100% of curbing costs, and 90% of paving costs, and that, hopefully, figures will be available soon. Councilman Warren inquired as to the time allowed for paying assessment costs; and was advised by the City Manager, the Law allows from four (4) years and thirty (30) days; (five (5) equal payments, the first of which is due thirty (30) days after improvements are carplete),! 225 (Page Fifteen,, Regu I ar Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) Relocating Utilities on Pipeline Mr. Ratliff stated there are a few utility lines and poles to be relocated. Garbage Disposal Mrs. Eberhart inquired if plans were being made concerning garbage and trash pick -up services. Mayor Krause advised that Councilman Wilcox has this matter under study and will report to the council at a later date. Police Protection 14r. W. H. Jones, 1207 Springwood Court, stated he is concerned about police protection in Morrisdale; stating that the Morrisdale Action Committee is considering employing a Opfvate firm to furnish protection in the area. Councilman Wilcox advised that he has checked with Chief Sustaire, who reported that the Morrisdale area is patrolled on a regular basis; that, some police cars are unmarked, and, therefore, may go unnoticed by the residents. Mrs. George Midgeley, 1209 Springwood Court, commented that it usually takes twenty (20) to forty -five (45) minutes for a police car to reach Morrisdale. She inquired about consolidat- ing the Police Departments of Hurst, Euless and Bedfodd, and, was advised by Councilman Wilcox that this is an item being planned for discussion by the Northeast Cities Advisory Council. Councilman Warren commented that a police car is on duty in the western part of the city at night, regularly. City Attorney Cribbs stated that any action taken §y the Morrisdale residents for employing a Security Patrol should be co- ordinated with the Euless Police Department. Mr. Cribbs seated that the Euless Police Department is apprehending violators to the extent that it appears necessary to conduct Municipal Court more frequently - and, possibly, consider some day sessions. Xwe (Page Sixteen, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) Mr. Jones stated that he is of the opinion } that a marked police car would be more effective than unmarked cars; commenting l that Euless Police cars are rarely ever seen in Morrisdale. Mayor Krause suggested that some of the Morrisdale residents meet with him, the City Manager and Police Chief and discuss these matters in an effort to promote a solution. XV. STATUS OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF EULESS AND EULESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FOR USE OF BUILDING AT MIDWAY PARK FOR STORING EQUIPMENT Councilman Douglass stated that Item III, Council Minutes dated October 14, 1969, concerns a meeting of the City Manager, City Attorney, Park and Recreation Committee and members of the Euless Athletic Association to discuss details for a lease agreement on use of building and storage space of equipment by the Euless Athletic Association, and he would like to know the results in this matter. matters (skating rink law suit, the work required on this matter item soon. TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE REGION 8 MEETING City Attorney Cribbs commented that several tank site property, and others) have prevented 4 . However, he will endeavor to schedule this XV I . The Ciity Secretary informed the council that the Texas Municipal League Region 8 Meeting will be held in the City of Hurst, Monday, December 8, and reservations should be made prior to the meeting. XVII OPPOSITION TO ANY LIMITATION ON TAX EXEMPT STATUS FOR INTEREST PAID ON MUNICIPAL BONDS Councilman Copher stated that, at one of the meetings he attended during the recent Texas Municipal League Annual Confeeence, emphasis was placed on the importance of notifying legislative representatives of the City's opposition on limitation on tax exempt status for interest paid municipal bonds. Members of the council were reminded that a resolution was passed by the council to this effect on July 8, 1969. Members of the council agreed that the City's position should be made known again, as a reminder to our legislators, (Page Seventeen, Regula -°r Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 25, 1969) MIN■ e6 .6. INTATEuI The meeting adjourned at 11 :05 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor City Secretary 227 228