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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-08-11Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council August 11, 1970 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Douglass called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8;05 P. M., in the City Hall Council Chambers, with the following in attendance: Councilmen Harold Copher, Dan Shull and Dwayne Wilcox. (Mayor A. C. Krause and Councilman Don Warren were absent.) Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Secretary Vada Ferris. IMUSTaTIrr.IN W! Icox. VISITORS Also present were City Manager C. J. Consulting Engineer W. R. Ratliff and The invocation was given by Councilman Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Ivan Gregory and David Martin; Mesdms. David Martin and Betty Potthoff, representing Mid - Cities Daily News; Misses Trudy Thompson, i Janet Hyde and Any Griggs. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting of City Council of July 28, 1970, were approved, as.written. REPORT ON SOLID VVLS"TE DISPOSAL Councilman Wilcox reported, that the City has agreed with Tarrant County Waste Disposal Company to conduct a city wide solid waste collection experiment for a period of ninety (90) days. He explained the program as follows: (1) All normal household solid waste and trash shall be Fon the back side of the curb (within twelve (12) feet of curb) (2) Allowed one (1) cubic yard of waste per pick -up 136 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 11, 1970) (3) City w i l l b i l l with monthly water and sewer charges (4) September 1st scheduled for curb pick -up (5) October 1st probable date for billing (will be on water and sewer billing, as presently. scheduled) (6) Complaints should be called to City Hall and w i I I be referred to Tarrant County Waste Disposal (7) Service w i I I be mandatory (8) Liquidated damages, bond or withhold percentage of funds accumulated Councilman Wilcox stated that the City should include in the agreement a clause of termination. He also stated that- the ninety (90) day t r i a l period may be extended, if necessary, and that the use of plastic bags may be consideeed at a future date. Councilman Wilcox recomnended the council approve this program. In answer to a question, City Manager Griggs stated that the City of Bedford is also entering into an agreement with Tarrant County Waste Disposal Company. Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with the recommendation submitted by Councilman Wilcox. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher and Wilcox, and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass i Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Douglass declared the motion carried and thanked Councilman Wilcox for his report. CITY ENGINEERS' REPORT schedule. Pipeline Road Cpnstruction The project is progressing ahead of Overhead Storage Tank on North Main Mr. Ratliff reported the center riser is completed and the outer legs are going up. 4. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 11, 1970) North Main Street Well The well is pumping eight hundred twenty (820) gallons per minute (at last reading); originally guaranteed to pump seven hundred fifty (750) gallons per ,minute. Menasco Well Site 'Mr. Ratliff stated that the shaft of the test pump is twisted and the seriousness of this incident will be known in a day o r two. Estimate No. 2: Layne Texas Company - North Main Well Site Mr. Ratliff presented Estimate No. 2 from Layne Texas Company in the amount of $60,418.20. He stated he recommends withholding $5,500 .00, thus, paying $54,918.20. Counci man Shull made the motion to pay $54,918.20, and before final payment s made, the estimate be submitted to the council for approval. the vote is as follows: w Ayes Nays Counc i man Wilcox seconded the motion and Councilmen Sh6l 1 , Wilcox, Copher and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass None Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried. Sewer I nvest i gat i on - 509 West Cliff Drive - Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Mahoney Mr. Ratliff previously submitted a letter to the council, advising recommendations of the sewer problem at t h i s location. (Copy on f i l e as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary) that work is in progress now. PIPELINE ROAD PROJECT Manager and City Attoi Resolution, calling a City Attorney advised the City Secretary in owner. City Manager Griggs advised the council Members of the council agreed the City ney shall, at the next council meeting, present a Public Hearing on the Pipeline Road improvements. The that the assessment rate w i I I have to bb available to order for notices to be sent to each abutting property 137 138 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 11, 1970) IV. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated he hopes to present, at the next meeting, a report from the Trinity River Authority. V. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT VI. REPORT: NORTHEAST CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL Councilman Copher reported that the Northeast Cities Advisory Council met August 6, 1970 and Councilman Wilcox was elected Secretary- Treasurer. He stated that the Advisory Council voted to amend the By -laws to include an alternate member from each City (one of the three members from each City has to bei:an elected official). Also, the By -laws were amended concerning a place for the meeting, and the City of Hurst is presently hosting the Advisory Council. Members of the Council agreed that the appointing of an alternate from the City of Euless wi I I be considered at the next meeting. Mayor Pro_Tem Douglass stated he is hopeful that a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission w i I I be considered, since he would be knowledgeable of the City's problems. VI I . REPORT: YOUTH CENTER Councilman Copher advised the Council that a tenative building has been located for the Youth Center and that three young ladies were present who are very interested in this project. Mr. Griggs advised that a meeting iO scheduled next Tuesday morning, August 18, with Mr. Earnest Dean of the Dallas -Fort Worth Regional Airport, to discuss the Corridor Route of S. H. 360 north of S. H. 183. If 'a reasonable proposed routing, which the State can be expected to accept, the up -dated Comprehensive Plan can be displayed at the'next council meeting. VI. REPORT: NORTHEAST CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL Councilman Copher reported that the Northeast Cities Advisory Council met August 6, 1970 and Councilman Wilcox was elected Secretary- Treasurer. He stated that the Advisory Council voted to amend the By -laws to include an alternate member from each City (one of the three members from each City has to bei:an elected official). Also, the By -laws were amended concerning a place for the meeting, and the City of Hurst is presently hosting the Advisory Council. Members of the Council agreed that the appointing of an alternate from the City of Euless wi I I be considered at the next meeting. Mayor Pro_Tem Douglass stated he is hopeful that a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission w i I I be considered, since he would be knowledgeable of the City's problems. VI I . REPORT: YOUTH CENTER Councilman Copher advised the Council that a tenative building has been located for the Youth Center and that three young ladies were present who are very interested in this project. 139 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City-'Council, August 11, 1970) Mayor Pro Tem Douglass welcomed Miss Janet Hyde, Miss Array Griggs, and Miss Trudy Thompson. Miss Griggs informed the Council that the Youth Group desires to submit a report to the City Council, at a later date. Councilman Copher reported that a letter w i I I be sent to civic organizations, churches and businesses, inviting them to a meeting to acquaint them with the project and solicit their aid. REPORT: PARK AND RECAEAT ION COMMITTEE WORK SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Douglass reported that he had recently attended a work session 6f the Park and Recreation Committee at Mrs. Martin's home. He stated that he attempted to assure the members that the City Council is not ignoring their recommendations and their work is not in vain. He stated he was of the- opinion the meeting was very beneficial. ADJ0URNURT IX. The meeting adjourned at 8;55 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor -4�� 694z";1 City Secretary 140