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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-03-281201. Regular Meeting Euless City Council March 28, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council wes called to order at 8:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Members present were Council- men Frank Douglass, Harold Copher, Don Warren, and Dan Shull. (Absent was Councilman Dwayne Wilcox.) Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, Engineer Bill Ratliff. VISITORS Also present were City Manager C. J. City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Don L. Armstrong, G. A. Holzer, George Barrowcliff, Hugh Waite, George E. Scott, Jr., Kimberly D. Zieschang, L. C. Smith, B i l l Dunn, L. D. Gann, Dwight Gann, Don Raper, and W. W. McCormick; Mesdms. Anna R. Holzer, and W. R. Zieschang. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by City Engineer B i l l Ratliff. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated March 14, 1972 were approved as written. ORDINANCE NO. 422 SECOND AND FINAL READING: REZONING 6.23 ACRES FRCM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR LOW DENSITY APARTMENTS REQUESTED BY MAIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Councilman Shull moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 422. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Shull, Douglass, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 2 02 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 28, 1972) MR. HUGH WAITE, REPRESENTING THE LIBRARY BOARD, TO PRESENT A REPORT ON 4 STUDY OF 4 PROPOSED COUNTY -WIDE LIBRARY SYSTEM Mayor Krause recognized Mr-. Hugh Waite, Vice Chairman of the Euless Library Board, who stated that the Library Board requests the Council write the Tarrant County Commissioners Court advising that the City of Euless does not wish to consolidate it's library with other Tarrant County libraries and create a Tarrant County Library System. Mr. Waite stated that the City will lose control of the library should this system be created; the Library Board suggests letters written to other cities with libraries in Tarrant County stating the position of the City of Euless. Also, that Library Board members appear before the Tarrant County Commissioners Court and voice their objections. Councilman Shull moved for the adoption of a resolution prepared by the City Attorney to be sent to the Tarrant County Commissioners Court stating the City of Euless' opposition to the Tarrant County Library System as proposed. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote ISM as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher, Warren, and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mayor Krause stated t h a t he w i l l send a letter to other Tarrant County Cities advising of opposition of the City of Euless. Mr. McCormick, Library Board Chairman, stated that he has been notified that a meeting is scheduled for April 19, 1972, at 7:00 P. M. in the Fort Worth Council Chambers for discussion of this project. Mayor Krause stated he plans to attend this meeting. Councilman Copher expressed the Council's appreciation of the Library Board for their services'to the City of Euless. CITY ENGINEER REPORT: BID TABULATION AND APPROVAL FOR STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND BATHHOUSE AT POOL IN WILSHIRE AREA bid tabulation as follows: Harwood Road and Ector Drive Bids C i t y Engineer B i I I R at I i ff presented a 9� 0 3 , (Pape Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 28, 1972) Contractor's Name L. Grimes Uvalde Const. Co. Austin Road Co. Texas Bitul ithic S. R. 0. Asphalt Working Week Days 90 90 85 80 125 Total Amount Bid 104,956.00 124,630.81 107,865.70 99,316.40 109,643.30 Mr. Ratl iff recommended awarding the contract to Texas Bitulithic in the amount of $99,316.40 ,stating that the 80 days will not begin until after the hearing is held on the Harwood Road portion of the project. Councilman Douglass moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Engineer. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Warren, and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Bathhouse and Restrooms at Wilshire Neighborhood Park Mr. Ratliff presented a bid tabulation as follows: Consecutive Contractor's Name Calendar Days Gann Construction Co. 90 Seaside Pools of Tex., Inc. 80 Ed A. Wilson, Inc. 60 Gilmore & Walker, Inc. 120 Cope & Smith, Inc. 120 Tom W. Foster 75 E & M Construction Co. 45 Total Amount Bid 23,722.00 25,481 .00 27,500.00 28,052.00 27,400.00 25,988.00 24,000.00 Mr. Ratliff stated that he recommends alternates ##3,4,5, and 6 be included and the bid be awarded to Gann Construction Company. City Manager Griggs stated he recommends awarding the contract to the low bidder, Gann Construction Company. Councilman Shull moved to concur with the City Manager and City Engineer and approve the bid submitted by Gann Construction Company. 204 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 28, 1972) Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is' as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Warren, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copies o f b i d t a b u l a t i o n s are on f i l e as Council Exhibits i.n the Office of the City Secretary.) NAMING OF PARKS Councilman Douglass stated that recently he suggested the Park and Recreation Committee consider naming City Park sites for former Mayors and reaction seemed favorable. V. :7�Yi7IL111 Ile] ► ► ■LHe =111PMi7_1II1041 1111111201113 1 1011111111M I V-01.1 I 041elcum • ► ► �7.F���N>���i REQUEST OF J -P DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR REZONING 3.09 ACRE TRACT IN KITTY HOUSE SURVEY, A -678, FROM ''C -2" TO ''L -1" LIMITED INDUSTRIAL. (LOCATED IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF INTERNATIONAL/ REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX PLAT ON S. H. 183) Councilman Copher moved to approve Resolution No. 301, setting April 25, 1972, at 8:00 P. M., as the date and time for Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 221. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Douglass, Warren, and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. An Vll 1DAIMGAfT ATTEST: C ity Secretary VI, The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor