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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-04-274T. Minutes Regular Meeting Euless City Council April 27, 1971 CALL TO ORDER 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 Pro tem Frank Douglass presiding.., aOther Councilmen present are 1 isted as follows: Messrs. J. Dwayne Wilcox, Harold Copher, Don R. Warren and Dan Shull. (Absent: Mayorrm-A.. C. Krause) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney James Cribbs, Public Works Director John Bayuk, Administrative Assistant, Charles Jordan and City Engineer. William R. Ratliff. VISITORS, Visitors in attendance are listed, as follows: Misses Gayla Shipp, Mary Ann Ingram, Jeanett Frank, Anne Cunning- ham and Molly Ludwig, Messrs. Terry Hassmann, David Murray, Allan Priest, John N. Cooper, Mark Warren, Roy Harris, Kenneth Oehler, Wayne Widner, Lloyd R. Cook, Michael G. Wyles, Bob McFarland, W. E. Pierce, Lewis 0. Bruum, B. D. Brown, B i l l Summers, Charles M. Hunt, Ivan Gregory, Jr., George Eber- hart, Larry .H, Manier, A. R. Meine, Jr., Rodney A. Waschka, A. Hardy Eubank, David Cooke, Terry Dorsey, James E. Packer, Edward R. Van Sant, Charles Page, Jim Mones, and Warren Hathaway, Mesdms, Betty Harris, Dale L. King, Cecil R. McPheeters, M. C. Boardway, Linda Cook, Nettye Gregory, Brenda Eberhart, Bobbye Manier, Betty Potthoff and John Floyd. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mr. Charles M. Hunt. APRROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Called Meeting dated April 10, 19,b1, and the Regular Meeting dated April 13, 1971, were approved as written. RECEIVE BIDS FOR SALE OF $800,000 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS AND $500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS --i Mayor Pro tem Dmuglass staked that the City has received bids for the sale of $800,000 Water and Sewer 4 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971) Revenue Bonds and $500,000 General Obligation Bonds. City Manager Griggs announced that the Bids w i l l be opened by the City Secretary and read by Mr. Merrill Morong, President of Municipal Bond Associates of Texas. The Bids were opened and tabulated-as f I lows: CITY OF EULESS. TEXAS. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 1971. , DATED MARCH 1 1971 I EFFECTIVE INTEREST INTEREST BIDDER LIMATU1111T I ES COUPONS COST RATE Columbian Securities 1972 / 79 4.50 % Gross $ 252105.00 Corporation, Dallas 1900 / 84 5.00 % Prem. -0- 1985 / 85 5.50 % Net $ 252.105.00 5.16079 % 1988 / - 5.60 % Fi rst Sou.thwes.t, 1972 / 79 4.00 °% Gros.s $ 238,435.00 Company and Rauscher Pierce 1980 / 84 4.75 °% Rrem. 254.50 Securities Corp. 1985 / 86 5.20 % Net. $ 238,180.50 4.8 % 1987 / 88 5.40 % First National Bank 1972 / 80 5.00;% Gross $ 274,655-00 Dallas 1981 / 84 5.60 % Prem. 85.85 1985 l 5.75% Net. $ 274,569.15 5,6206 % 1986 / 88 6.00 °% Fort Worth National 1972 / 80 4.50 °l° Gross $ 262 000.00 Bank, Fort Worth 1981 / 85 5.40 "% Prem. -0- 1986 / 87 5.80 % Net. $ 262,000.00 5.36336 1988 / 6.00-% Underwood Neuhaus 1972 / 83 4.80 % Gross $ 248 722. 0 Co., Inc., Houston 1984 / 85 5.10 % Prem. -0- 1986 / 5.25 % Net. $ 248,722.50 5.091556 % 1987 / 88 1 5.50 1 IM (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971) CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1971, nATFn AAARr..H 1 q 1 Q71 After tabulating the Bids, Mr. Morong, City Manager Griggs, City Attorney Cribbs and several of the Bidders present retired to the Conference Room to check the Bids. The City Attorney returned to the Council Room and announced that the Bids had been evaluated, and he requested the Council's approval for release of the cashier's checks to the unsuccessful Bidders. Attorney's recommendation. The City Council concurred with the City EFFECTIVE INTEREST INTEREST BIDDER IATURITIES 972 / 79 COUPONS COST RATE Columbian Secur i t i e= 5.00 % Gross $ 574, 208_.27 Corporation, Dal 1 as 980 / 86 5.50 % Prem. -0- 987 / 5.75 % Net a 574,208.27 5.70972 % 988 / 91 6.00 % 9 / -- F i r s t Southwest 972 / 82 4.75 % Gross $ 557,147-44 Company and Rauscher Pierce 983 / 5.00 % Prem. 395.00 Securities Corp. 984 / 86 5.40 % Net $ 556 752.44 5.53615 % 987 / 88 5.80 % 989 / 91 6.00 % Underwood Neuhaus 972 / 73 7.00 % Gross $ 574 438.33 Co. & A. S. Hart & co. 974 / 85 5.40 % Prem. -0- 986 / 7 5.60 % Net $ 574,43$.33 5.71 2015% 988 / 89 5.8,5 % 990 / 91 6.00 % After tabulating the Bids, Mr. Morong, City Manager Griggs, City Attorney Cribbs and several of the Bidders present retired to the Conference Room to check the Bids. The City Attorney returned to the Council Room and announced that the Bids had been evaluated, and he requested the Council's approval for release of the cashier's checks to the unsuccessful Bidders. Attorney's recommendation. The City Council concurred with the City 50 The City Attorney announced that the low bid for the $800,000 City of Euless, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 1971 was submitted by First Southwest Company and Rauscher Pierce Securities Corporation, with an effective interest rate of 5.53615 %, and the low bid for the $500,000 City of Euless, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 1971, was 'submitted by First Southwest Company and Rauscher Pierce Securities Corporation, with an effect4ve interest rate of 4.87575 %. II. ORDINANCE NO. 400, FIRST AND FINAL READING, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF —800,000CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS WATER- WORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVHNUE BONDS, SERIES 1971 Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Shull, Warren and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 401, FIRST AND FINAL READING, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $500,000 CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1971 'Councilman Shull made a motion that the Charter provision requiring ordinances to be read at two regular council meetings be suspended, and Ordinance No. 401 be passed on First and Final Reading, authorizing issuance of $500,000 City of Euless General Obligation Bonds, Series 1971 , and confirming sale of bonds to F i rst Southwest Company and Rauscher Pierce Securities Corporation. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Counci men Wilcox, Copher, Shull, Warren and Mayor Pro tem ,Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Doug ass declared the motion carried. Councilman Shull made a motion that the Charter provision requiring ordinances to be read at two regular council meetings be suspended, and Ordinance No. 400 be passed on First and Final Reading, authorizing issuance of $800,000 City of Euless Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, and confirming sale of bonds to First Southwest Company and Rauscher Pierce Securities Corporation. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Shull, Warren and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 401, FIRST AND FINAL READING, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $500,000 CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1971 'Councilman Shull made a motion that the Charter provision requiring ordinances to be read at two regular council meetings be suspended, and Ordinance No. 401 be passed on First and Final Reading, authorizing issuance of $500,000 City of Euless General Obligation Bonds, Series 1971 , and confirming sale of bonds to F i rst Southwest Company and Rauscher Pierce Securities Corporation. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Counci men Wilcox, Copher, Shull, Warren and Mayor Pro tem ,Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Doug ass declared the motion carried. 51 (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971) Councilman Copher expressed appreciation to the City Manager for his determination and continuation of the Capital Improvements Program during the last two years and placing the bonds in a more favorable market. The Council concurred with Councilman Copher and was pleased with the bids submitted. Iv. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Mayor Pro tem Dou §(lass stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee has submitted recommendations, as follows: "l. Start plans for two (2) swimming pools at $75,000.00 each, but not to exceed $90,000.00 each. 2. Authorize submission of an application to request funds ,fnoai the Texas Park and Wild Life Department. 3. Authorize the Mayor to sign said application and reso- lutions to accompany it." Mayor Pro tem Doug l a..sA recognized Mr. Charles Hunt, Chairman. of the Parks and Recreation Committee and requested Mr. Hunt to elaborate on the recommendations. Mr. Hunt stated that the three recommenda- tions submitted to the Council are self - explanatory; however, there is one additional recommendatian in Ithe Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes dated-April 19, 1971, Item III -- that the City of Euless formally dedicate the twenty (20) acres of land presently referred to as West Park, at the earliest possible date. Councilman Warren made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee and approve the dedication of West Park. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Wilcox stated that, in his opinion, West 'Park would not be suitable for a swimming pool because a major thoroughfare is scheduled to be completed in this area. Councilman Warren stated that ,there are thoroughfares all pver the City, and children have to cross them every day i on their way to school, and that the City was aware of a proposed thorough- fare in this area when the site was purchased. 52 M (Page Six, Minutes of 'Regular Meeting, Euless City Council , April 27., 1971) Mayor Pro tem Douglass commented that the area might be suitable for a playground and picnic area but, in his opinion, fiot for a swimming pool. Councilman Copher stated that he was not in favor of a pool in an area where children have to cross a thoroughfare. In answer to a question by Councilman Copher, Mr. Hunt stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee recommended the construction of two (2) pools as a result of the citizens' opinion that neighborhood pools should be b u i It on park sites already owned by the City. He commented that opinions were obtained in response to the Mayor's News- letter requesting citizens' preference of neighborhood or community type pools. Mr.Hunt stated that the construction of two pools at the same time would not be as costly as constructing two pools separately. In a d:escussion, it was mentioned that if West Park is dedicated, it cannot be sold without a vote of the people. The Council mentioned that an -offer for trade of the property had been discussed; however, they could not approve the proposed trade because of the potential value of the property. Councilman Douglass inquired about recom- mendation number two (2): ''Authorize submission of an application to request funds from the Texas Park and Wild Life Department." Mr. Hunt stated that Mr. Ratliff, the City Engineer had information on funds available from the Texas Parks and W i l d Life Department. Mr. Ratliff stated that if the City should qualify for etching funds, these funds could be disbursed in August, 1971, He stated that the next step i s to determine if the City of Euless can qualify for these funds. Mr. Ratliff stated that -the construction of the swimming pool would have to begin in September, in order to be finished by summer, 1972, and i f the C ity i s undecided on the second s i t e f o r a pool at this time, a few months' delay would not make a great deal of difference; however, it would be necessary to bid two pools, in order to construct them at the cost specified by the Parks and Recreation Committee, which i s $.75,000 each, not to exceed $90,000 each. Councilman Copher made the motion to approve Items Two and Three of the Parks and Recreation Committee recommedda- tions dated April 21, 1971, as follows: 112. Authorize submission of an application to request funds from the Texas Park and Wild Life Department. 3. Authorize the Mayor to sign said application and resolu- tions to accompany it.'' (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971) Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote i s as f o I lows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Shull and Mayor Pro tem Doug1-bss Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Warren Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. Councilman Wilcox made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Committee and authorize plans and specifications for construction of a swimming pool at South Euless Park. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: 53 Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Shull, Copher, Warren and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Councilman Warren stated he wants the minutes to reflect that he voted for this pool in order not to delay the project any further, but in his opinion, the Council is being very short -sited in failing to dedicate West Park and construct a second pool. Mayor Pro tern Douglass declared the motion carried. I V. ORDINANCE NO. 402 SECOND AND FINAL READING ZONING CASE NO. 209 REQUEST OF MR.-KEN GOOD AND ASSOCIATES FOR CHANGE FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -2" TWO - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, "P D" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT D I STR I CT . "R -4o MULT I P L E FAMILY CU\ElL ING DISTRICT AND "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF FM 15,7, NORTH OF GREEN HILLS PARK ADDITION AND ASH LANE EXTENDED) Mr. Wilcox made a motion to approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 402, rezoning property as requested in Zoning Case No. 209. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Shull , Copher and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None (Councilman Warren was absent frow.1he room at the time of the vote.) I Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. 54 (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971), VI. CONSIDER GARBAGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE Mayor Pro tem Douglass stated that Mayor Krause had requested Councilman Wi cox to form a committee to study the City's garbage disposal ordiinance, and this committee has made several recom- mendations -- that discussion by c tizens present should be limited to short remarks directed to the City Counc 1. (Councilman Warren returned to the Council Chambers at this time.) Comments were made by citizens, as f o I lows: Mr. W. E. Pierce, 608 Eastcl iff, asked who w i I I pay for the garbage disposal bags. Mayor Pro tem Douglass stated that this is optional. Councilman Wilcox stated that the City could purchase the bags and have several points of distribution; however, the proposed ordinance does not allow the City to go into the plastic bag business. Mr. Pierce stated that he has heard bhat plastic bags are not disposable and inquired concerning plans for disposing o f them. Councilman Wilcox advised that an 'investi- gation has determined that at sanitary landfills the contents in plastic bags is destroyed by heavy equipment. Councilman Wilcox asked Mr. Jordan to explain the reason for curb -side pick up service. Mr. Jordan stated that, primarily, curb- _- side pick up service is because of the labor problem -- that the City Ordinance does not state that the waste disposal haulers have to pick up garbage at the house, and Tarrant County Waste Disposal is not obligated to pii:k up the garbage at the house unless it is specified in the Ordinance Mr. James E. Packer, 1208 Shady Creek, asked about curb -side pick up, stating that the ninety (90) day trial period has long passed. He commented that, in his opinion, garbage cans at'the curb are very unattractive -- that they are turned over by dogs,and garbage is scattered in yards and the street -- that they blow into the street'and are flattened by cars and trucks, and they are a nuisance to carry to the curb -- that if curb -side pick up service is optional, he is of the opinion citizens should have the opportunity to have curb -side pick up service or side -of -house pick up service. Councilman Wilcox asked Mr. Jordan to explain the reason for curb -side pick up service. Mr. Jordan stated that, primarily, curb- _- side pick up service is because of the labor problem -- that the City Ordinance does not state that the waste disposal haulers have to pick up garbage at the house, and Tarrant County Waste Disposal is not obligated to pii:k up the garbage at the house unless it is specified in the Ordinance 55 (Paae Nine. Minutes of Reaular Meetina, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971} Mr. Jordan stated that it is not a good idea to have this matter optional, and that there would be a sizable increase in rates if garbage is to be picked up at the side or back of the house. Mr. Wayne Widner, 209 Ridgecrest, stated thatthb!r-has heard that Tarrant County Waste Disposal is not losing money, and if this is true, why did the waste disposal company want the changes proposed in th -is ordinance. He al so asked i f the C i ty knows how much money is made by Tarrant County Waste Disposal Company. Councilman Wilcox stated that this ordinance does not have anything to do with - Tarrant County Waste Disposal Company -- that the garbage disposal ordinance would apply to any firm and regulate the rates for service of the citizens of Euless. Mr. Widner commented that he did not understand why Tarrant County Waste Disposal could not pick the cans up at the side of the house -if they were making so much money. He'asked who is responsible for picking up garbage when it is spilled or dropped in the street, stating that, in his opinion, it is no longer the resident's problem, but a City prob,tem. Mr. Widner recommends that, instead of a rate reduction, the ordinance be changed to read that the garbage wi I I be picked up at the side of- the house. Mr. Rodney A. Waschke, 4105 Hollow Oak, stated that he wants the City to provide for trash to be picked up at the side of the house -- that he travels, ard,.he does not want his wife to carry garbage cans to the street -- that he would rather pay extra for this service and have garbage picked up at the house. Mrs. Brenda Eberhart asked that the City make a study to determine if it would be feasible for garbage service to be city- owned. The City Attorney explained that this has been done and, at this time it is not feasible nor possible. Mrs. Eberhart stated that Article Nine (9) should! have an additional clause stating that a fine would be imposed for meddling or tampering with garbage containers. She stated that the problem in the area where she lives is mostly teen -agers ripping the bags open and scattering the contents. The City Attorney explained that this ordinance will have a penalty clause when it is final. Mrs. Eberhart mentioned Article Sixteen i (16) - prohibiting trash burning - and inquired if this appl -ies also to burning in incinerators. Councilman Wilcox staked that it is a violation of State law to burn trash, garbage or rubbish. 56 (Pape Ten, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971) Mrs. Eberhart stated that she thinks this law should be enforced -- that many businesses use incinerators. Mr. Warren Hathaway commented that the business firms are required to have -tops on their incinerators. He stated that land is available in the City of Euless for a sanitary landfill. . I I Councilman Copher stated that it is almost impossible for Euless to have a sanitary landfill at this time -- that there are numerous permits from the State, and the operation would be very ex- pensive -- that the City is investigating a packer, which may be the answer to the City's garbage disposal problems. Mr, Hathaway stated that he does not think Tarrant County Waste Disposal employees cooperate with the citizens of Euless -- that on one occasion he had a container filled and, as it was being pick up, he carried two boxes out and asked the man to put them on the garf age truck, and the driver told him that Mr. Hathaway had paid for the one container and they were not picking up anything else -- that they did not take the boxes even though Mr. Hathaway carried them to the truck. Councilman Wilcox stated that the7City welcomes other trash hauling firms who meet the City requirements. Mr. Lloyd Cook, 114 Fannin, expressed con- cern that there are citizens with fixed incomes who cannot afford to purchase plastic bags. He stated he i s of the opinion they ,should be given consideration. Mr. John Floyd, West Euless Blvd., stated that she takes her trash to the Mosier Valley dump and asked if she needs a permit to do this. Councilman Wilcox rep] ied negatively, explaining that a permit is not required if you make an occasional haul to t h e trash dump, and the ordinance w i l l have a clause providing for an oc- casional haul. Mr. Mark Warren, 1211 Driftwood, requested that the City provide several places where citizens can take items to be re- cycled. He mentioned items such as newspapers, glass, tin cans and aluminum cans, stating that if the City had several bins for these various items and could furnish a truck to transport the items to re- cycling plants, a group interested in ecology measures would furnish the manpower. Mr. A. R. Meine, 1807 Toplea, stated that the ordinance does not specify what a person has to do to get a permit to haul garbage. City Attorney Cribbs explained that, in the f i n a l form of the ordinance, a ppovision w i l l be provided explaining this procedure. . 57 Page Eleven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971) Mr. Meine commented that the ordinance is working well for Tarrant County Waste Disposal Company, but he does not think it is working well for the citizens of Euless. Mr. Widner stated that he has petitions with over :two hundred (200) signatures which he has gotten since August, 1970, and that the opinion of the citizens is that they are opposed to curb -side pick up, and they want it picked up at the back or side of the house without a rate increase -- that the City Council should be concerned about the citizens of Euless instead of Tarrant County Waste Disposal Company. Mr. Packer suggested that, in order not to inconvenience anyone, each neighborhood should be allowed to petition for curb -side service or pick up at the side or back of the house -- that he does not think this is -the best solution to the problem but at least citizens would have the right to have the type of service they want. Councilman Copher made a motion that the City Attorney be authorized to amend the proposed garbage ordinance, as follows: 1. Section 17: Change the amount of the fine from $10.00 a day to $25.00 a day. 2. Negotiate with people who want to haul trash. 3. Indicate that there will be no additional cost to the home owner, if plastic bags are used -- that the cost of plastic bags will be negotiated. 4. To provide for pick up at the curb or side of the house. 5. Change the garbage service rates. 6. To establish strict regulations for persons .and /or firms applying for trash hauling perm ts. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Warren, Shull , Wi cox and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. VII. FINAL .PLAT APPRQVAL OF TRACT 2, CRIPPLE CREEK ADDITION (TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPWNY TRACT LOCATED ON EAST SIDE CF NORTH ECTOR, 300 FEET NORTH CF SPUR 350) Mayor Pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. (Page Twelve, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971) Charles Page, Manager of the local .Texas Power and Light Company office Mr. Page advised the Council that all recommendations and requirements of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City's Engineers had been met, and that Texas Power and Light Company requests approval of this Final Plat. Councilman Wilcox made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the Final Plat of Tract 2, Cripple Creek Addition. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Shull, Copher, Warreb and Mayor Pro tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tern Dougt,ass declared the motion carried. VIII. ENGINEER'S REPORT: STATUS CF HURRICANE CREEK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN OAKWOOD TERRACE NORTH SUBDIVISION BETWEEN EASTCL I FF DR IVE AND WESTCL I FF DR IV E I Mr. B i I I Rat] iff advised the Council that ' Mayor Krause bad notified property owners abutting Hurricane Creek of a I meeting to discuss the proposed improvements, and 'about forty -five (45) citizens attended this meeting at the City Hall on April 15, 1971. Mr. Ratliff stated that the majority of the property owners present agreed that the creek should be concrete lined, and the Mayor had authorized the Engineers to proceed with .plans and specifications for these improvements. Mr. Ratliff advised that the City will accept bids for these improvements on May 7, 1971. NORTHEAST CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Mayor Pro tem Douglass stated that the Northeast Cities Advisory Council Chairman, Mr. Bruce Wi I I is, has requested the Council consider the appointment of members representing the City of Euless to the Northeast Cities Advisory Council. Councilman Shull made a motion that Councilmen Copbeir and Wilcox be re- appointed as representatives and Mr. Richard Leggett appointed as an alternate member. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: 59 (Page Thirteen, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1970- Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Wilcox, Copher and Mayor Pro tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. (Mr. Leggett's appointment is contingent upon his acceptance to serve as an alternate on the Northeast Cities Advisory Council.) X. REPORT: AUSTIN MEETING ON TAXATION OF LEASEHOLD INTERESTS AT THE REGIONAL AIRPORT Councilman Wilcox reported that he and Councilman Douglass appeared before the State Affairs Committee on taxa- tion of leasehold interests at the Regional Airport, which was held in Austin on April 19, 1971. Councilman Wilcox advised that they were favor- ably received. He requested that citizens call or write the Legislators, endorsing House Bill 1099, which is the Bill for taxation on leasehold interests at the Regional Airport. Councilman Wilcox stated that cities i n t h e area o f the Regional A i r p o r t , and the School D i s t r i c t s , w i l l benefit from this legislation. EXIIII CITY COUNCIL ENDORSES SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUTH Councilman Copher made a motion that the City Council endorse the HEB Youth Emp'loyment Service, which was organized to help find summer employment for students. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Shull , Warren and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. Mr. Jerry Wilhelm reported that the Hu'rst - Euless- Bedford Chamber of Commerce has endorsed this program. XI I. REPORT ON STATIONARY PACKER Mr. B i I I Rat] iff reported that, at the request of the Council, he investigated the possibility of using a sta- tionary packer transfer station and had observed a Dempster Bros. Inc. 6.0 (Page Fourteen, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971 packing mechanism, which w i I I hold forty -two (42) cubic yards per load, Mr. Ratliff stated that the use of one or two of these packers would not be as costly as operating a sanitary landfill, if you could locate a sanitary landfill. He stated that the packer is very clean and might be placed at points where re- usable materials could be collected also. He stated that he recommends that the Council request the Dempster Company, to make a survey in the City of Euless to determine the cost to the City for the use of the Dempster Bros. packer. Councilman Copher made a motion to con- cur with the recommendation of the City Engineer, for the Dempster Bros. Inc. to make a survey in the City of Euless and submit a report on the- cost of this operation. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Shull, Warren, Wilcox and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. XIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLEAN UP, PAINT UP, FIX UP CAMAMON Councilman Copher stated that Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up, Sparkle Week began April 26th and w i I I end on May 1 st. He stated that large trash containers have been placed in Midway Park and Wilshire Shopping Center for the convenience of citizens, to place items which w i I I not be picked up by the regular garbage disposal service. ANNOUNCEMENTS XIV. Commission and Committee Appointments appointments to the various at the next regular meeting He suggested that, i f there serving on any of the City' with the City Secretary and for consideration. Mayor Pro tem Douglass announced that commissions and committees w i l l be announced of the Euless City Council on May 11, 1971. are people present who are interested in s Committees, they should leave their names they w i l l be presented to the City Council Euless Census Mayor Pro tem Douglass announced that, accordirig to the last Census Report, the City of Euless is fifty- eighth (58th) (Page Fifteeh, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1971) largest city in the State, and of these fifty -eight (58) cities, Euless is the fastest growing city. XV. C IT I ZEN"'S REQUEST FCR INVESTIGATION OF RAW SEWAGE IN LITTLE BEAR CREEK Mayor Pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. John Cooper, 200 Trailwood Drive, who stated that the rear of his proper- ty abuts Little Bear Creek, and he is present to learn what the City has done since the last council meeting when vaw sewage running into Bear Creek was reported by Mr. Richard Hodges. Mr. Cooper stated he had checked the area mentioned by Mr. Hodges, and that he had also observed raw sewage and the odor is very offensive. The City Manager was instructed to investigate this matter and contact Mr. Cooper advising him of the City's handling of this matter. XVI. STATUS REPORT CF PIPELINE ROAD PROJECT In answer to a question, Mr. B i I I Ratliff advised that the curb and gutter work on Pipeline Road is 60% complete and that the Contractor hopes to have the project finished before school opens in the Fall. Mr. Ratliff stated that, essentially, the project is on schedule. XV 1 I . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 P.M. APPROVED: 4 ATTEST: City Secretary 61 r