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Regular Meeting
_ Euless City Council
September 12, 1972
CALL M 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 Tern Dwayne Wilcox presiding. Members
present were Councilmen Harold Copher, Harold Samuels, and Darrel Benson.
(Mayor A. C. Krause and Counci Iman B i 11 Dunn were absent due to it Iness.)
. Also present were City Manager C. J.
Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney James Cribbs, City
Engineer B i I I Ratliff, and Public Works Director John Bayuk.
VISITORS
Visitors in attendance are listed as
follows: Messrs. James W. 1,tood, Jimmy W. Jones, Ray Ozebek, Charles A
Penry, W. W. McCormick, W. R. Zieschang, George E. Scott, Jr., Charles M.
Hunt, Troy M. Fuller, Jay Theder, and representatives from Lone Star Gas
Company Mr. B i I I Calhoun and Mr. Palmer; Mesdms. Bernard Mathews, W. W.
McCormick, and W. R. Zieschang; Ms. Nita Thurman, Mary Cunningham, and
Sue Marder.
INVOCATION
The invocation was presented by
Councilman Harold Samuels.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting
dated August 22, 1972 were approved as written.
OPEN SPACE PROPOSALS, PRESENTED BY MR. JAY THEDER,
MEMBER CF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
May'or Pro Tern Wilcox recognized Mr.
Jay Theder, who reviewed the Open Space, Proposals outlined in a booklet
prepared by the Council of Governments.
Mr. Theder stated that the Council of
Governments' report is a study of park land in each City in the area and
the Council of Governments' proposal of park land needed in the next ten
years.
Mr. Theder presented the objectives
and standards of the Open Space Program and listed the five (5) classi-
fication of parks as follows:
(Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 12, 1972)
1. Active Outdoor Parks _
2. Passive Outdoor Parks
3. Other Outdoor Recreation
4. Environmental Corridors
5. Historical Sites
He. stated that Council of Governments
study indicated 52 acres of Park land for the City of Euless by 1977;
and a further projection by Council of Governments shows 651.0 acres
in the City of Euless.
as follows:
Mr, Theder 1 isted acquisition of land
(1)
Purchase
(2)
Joint Use of School Land
(3)
Joint Use of City Venture
(4)
Church Land
(5)
Developers
(6)
Federal Land
developments
(a) Purchase
(b) Lease
(1) Appromalooft' theC Councilo6fGGovernment s'0ppen'�pace
Program-,
(2) Formulate plans through 1990 for park sites and
recreational facilities, and forward a report to
the Council of Governments; and
(3) Plan a Park Bond Issue for 1973 -77.
Councilman Samuels made a motion as follows:
(1) Instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of
concurrance with the Council of Governments' Open
Space Program concept;
(2) Instruct the City Manager to write a letter advising
the Council of Governments of the City Council's
concurrance; and
(3) Request the Park and Recreation Committee formulate
a park, open spaces and recreational use plan detailing
present and future needs for Euless for submission to
the Planning and Zoning Commission and ultimate sub-
mission to the Euless City Council for consideration.
He explained that
a program might be
initiated for
the School District
to furnish the land
and the City build
the facility;
that Developers
should give land to the
City at the time
developments
are planned.
Mr. Theder stated
that the Park and
Recreation Committee presents
the following recommendations for Council
considerat ion:
(1) Appromalooft' theC Councilo6fGGovernment s'0ppen'�pace
Program-,
(2) Formulate plans through 1990 for park sites and
recreational facilities, and forward a report to
the Council of Governments; and
(3) Plan a Park Bond Issue for 1973 -77.
Councilman Samuels made a motion as follows:
(1) Instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of
concurrance with the Council of Governments' Open
Space Program concept;
(2) Instruct the City Manager to write a letter advising
the Council of Governments of the City Council's
concurrance; and
(3) Request the Park and Recreation Committee formulate
a park, open spaces and recreational use plan detailing
present and future needs for Euless for submission to
the Planning and Zoning Commission and ultimate sub-
mission to the Euless City Council for consideration.
12.
(Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 12, 1972)
Councilman Benson seconded the motion
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Benson, Copher, and Mayor Pro Tern W 1cox
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Wilcox declared the motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tern Wi1cox cecognized Mr.
Troy Fuller, who stated he had - been contacted by Mr. Ernest Dean, Deputy
Executive Director of Dallas -Fort Worth Regional Airport, who stated that
if Euless is still interested in using some of the airport land for a golf
course or park facility, the Airport Board should be advised immediately.
City Manager Griggs stated that several months ago, members of the Council
and Park and Recreation Committee had met with Mr. Dean and expressed
interest in using some of the airport land not immediately needed for
airport facilities. The City Manager was instructed by the Council to
contact the Airport Authority and report to' hhe Council of plans and
activities in this matter.
FIRST READING: ADJUSTING RATES OF
LONE STAR GAS COMPANY
Mayor Pro Tern Wilcox stated that Lone
Star Gas Company has presented the Council a new proposal on rate adjust-
ments as follows:
First
1,000
cu.
ft.
or
less
$2.20.Gross; $2.00 Net
Next
3,000
cu.
ft.
P
$1.122
per
Mcf Gross;
$1.01
per
Mcf
Net
Next
6,000
cu.
ft.
P
1.033..per
Mcf Gross;
.93
per
Mcf
Net
Next
15,000
cu.
ft.
(@
.956
per
Mcf Gross;
.86
per
Mcf
Net
Next
75,000
cu.
ft.
P
.911
per
Elc6sGross;
.82
per
Mcf
Net
A I I Over
100,000
cu.
ft.
C)
.878
per
Mcf Gross;
.79
Per
Mcf
Net
Minimum Monthly Bi 11 $2.00
Replying to comments by Councilman
Benson, Mr. Palmer, Lone Star Gas Company representative, stated that the
request could have been for a decrease instead of an increase; that an
auditor of the Railroad Commission audits their book every six months;
that each meter is a separate b i l l.
Councilman Benson stated he is in
favor of deleting the clause:
"...this rate ordinance is in compliance with the applicable
general criteria issued by the Price Commission uridertthe
Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, as amended."
since the Council has not verified the price as per the Price Commission
criteria.
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(Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 12, 1972)
Councilman Samuels stated that he is
concerned because the rate is so high for the average user.
Councilman Benson stated that, perhaps,
an across the board increase would be best and fairest that the City could
do for its citizens.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox recognized Mr.
Woods, 804 S. Mills Drive, who stated he opposes the rate increase.
Councilman Copher moved to approve
f i r s t reading of Ordinance approving a 4.55 per cent increase in a l l
use catagories, w i t h a minimum b i l l of $1.57 and deleting the clause
pertaining to Price Commission criteria.
Councilman Samuels seconded the motion
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Samuels, Benson, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox declared the motion carried.
The 4.55 per cent increased net results
are as follows:
First
1,000
cu.
ft.
or
less
$1.57 Net
Next
3,000
cu.
ft.
P $
.99
per Mcf
Net
Next
6,000
cu.
ft.
P
.99
per Mcf
Net
Next
15,000
cu.
ft.
P
.92
per Mcf
Net
Next
75,000
cu.:
ft.
.90
per Mcf
Net
All Over
100.,000
cu.
ft.
.85
per Mcf
Net
Minimum Monthly B i 1 1 $1.57
1972 -73 ANNUAL BUDGET
Pub] i c Hearing
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox opened the
Public Hearing on the 1972- 73.Anhual Budget.
City Manager Griggs stated that, as
instructed by the City Council, the advalorem tax rate is still the same --
$0.85 per $100.00 assessed valuation; that the total budget is $1,962,336.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox recognized Mr.
W. W. McCormick, Chairman of the Library Board, who stated that the Library
Board requests the Council consider extending library service by opening
the library to the .pub] is two additional evenings a week (until 9 :00 P. M.0
on Wednesday and Thursday, which would necessitate increasing library
personnel by one fu I I time and two part time people at an estimated cost'_
of $6300.00 annually.
1.5
(Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 12, 1972)
Mr. Scott, a member of the Library Board,
informed the Council, that several members of the Library Board, have been
contacted about opening the library additional hours and that he requests
the Council's serious consideration, although it is not included in this
new budget.
Councilman Benson suggested that,
perhaps, art adjustment could be made in the present library hours - open
the library at 12:00 Noon instead of 10:00 A. M. and close at 9:00 P. M.
on certain days. Mr. Benson stated a study of the hours the library i s
open and use would probably help in determining the need for library services.
Members of the Council agreed the
City Manager should present a report to- the - Council- of- the'1ibrary hours
and use, possibly considering an adjustment of present hours.
Mr. Theder inquired and was advised
that the Council did consider a full -time Park and Recreation Director,
but, in order to disallow a tax increase, did not include the expense in
this budget.
Hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox declared the Public
Ordinance No. 432: Adopting the
1972-73-Annual Budget
Councilman Samuels moved to suspend the
requirement of two separate Ordinance Readings and pass Ordinance No. 432
approving the 1972 -73 Budget on first and final reading.
Councilman Benson seconded the motion
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, 'Benson; Copher, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox declared the motion carried.
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
fla
Euless-Bedford Waterworks Through
Trinity River Authority
Mr. Ratliff reported that the Housing
and Urban Development Grant has not been completed, at this time; that a
contract could not be let until mid - October. Mr. Ratliff stated the cities
may have to finance the entire project if the grant is not approved.
He stated that serious thought should
be given to the City's future water supply.
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(Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meet ng., .EgIe.s.s_ CJ ty CQun.c.i_1 e t ber _1 -2t .1.972
City Manager Griggs stated the Council
should be t h i n k i n g of d r i l l i n g another well in 1973 or lowering the
pressure and allowing alternate days for watering lawns; that the City
will not be out of water, but the situation would be critical.
Swimming Pools
The Wilshire Pool is virtually
operational and bids w i l l be received on the South Euless Pool on
September 21, 1972.
Boyd Branch Paralleling Sewer
Mr. Ratliff stated that his firm and
City staff have been unable to get necessary easements for this project,
that he recommends the City Attorney be instructed to start condemnation
proceedings, and thatttheEEnv i ronmentaTr Prote( •t,ion,_;Agencyl , shodl debe
notified of these proceedings in order not to delay the project further.
Councilman Copher moved to concur with
the recommendation of the City Engineer and authorize City Attorney to start
condemnation proceedings for the easements needed, and the Environmental
Protection Agency be notified by a letter from the City Attorney.
Councilman Benson seconded the motion
and the vote is"as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Benson, Samuels, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox
Nays: None. , ,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox declared the motion carried.
V.
REPORT ON MEETING VVITH TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT -
SIGNALS AT 157 AND HARWOOD ROAD
City Manager Griggs stated that, at
a recent meeting, attended by Mayor Krause, Councilman Dunn and the City
Manager, Mr. J. R. Stone, Texas Highway Department, placed top priority on
this intersectionn and a study should be available within the next few weeks.
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City Secretary
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VI.
The meeting adjourned at 10 :10 P. M.
APPROVED:
Mayor