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Regular Meeting
Euless City Council
July 24, 1973
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Harold Copher called
the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order in the City Hall
Council Room at 8 :00 P. M. with the following members present. Mrs. Willie
Mae McCormick, Messrs. B i l l Dunn, Darrel Benson and Harold Samuels. (Absent
was Mayor A. C. Krause.)
Also present were City Secretary Vada
Ferris, City Attorneys' James Cribbs and Bob McFarland, and City Engineer
Bill Ratl iff,
Mr. Copher announced that Mayor Krause
is recuperating from a foot injury and Mr. Griggs is in the hospital.
V IS (TORS
Visitors present were as follows: Messrs.
Ray Ozebek, Noah Cureton, Travis Thomas, D. C. Lowe, H. E. Bretton, Paul
Haberman, Norm Boldt, R. E. Williams, Sneed Kaker, Hugh Waite, John J.
Freiberger, Pat Sullivan, J. V. Beavers, Elden Traster, L. F. Chaney, Marlin
Collier, Robert E. French, V. L. Jennings, John McNary, William C. Goddard;
Mesdms. Debbie Parish, Noah Cureton, Travis Thomas, Katherine L. Freiberger,
Ruth Millican, Beth Hickfang, Helen Carey, and Evone Burger.
INVOCATION
The invocation was presented by Mr.
Darrel Benson.
APPROVAL CF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting dated July
10, 1973 were approved as written.
ORDINANCE NO. 446 SECOND AND FINAL READING FCR
CHANGE CF ZON ING FRCM "C -1" NE IGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
D ISlR ICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUS (NESS DISTRICT WITH
A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL
AMUSEMENT CENTER.
Mrs. McCormick moved t o approve
second and final reading of Ordinance No. 446.
Mr. Benson seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Benson, Samuels, Dunn and Copher
Nays: None
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(Pape Two, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, July 24, 1973)
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the
motion carried.
(Property located on West Midway Drive,
adjacent t o the east side o f Midway Park) (Ordinance w i l l require a
Specific Use Permit with stipulations as outlined, i-n, ltem I,rMaqutesrof
July 10, 1973.)
ORDINANCE NO. 447: SECOND AND FINAL READING
CREATING A COUNCIL CF SOCIAL CONCERNS
Mr. Benson moved to approve second and
final reading of Ordinance No. 447.
Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Benson, Samuels, Dunn, Copher and Mrs.McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro. Tem Copher decl ared the motion
carried.
FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE FCR CHANGE CF ZONING
Rill "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "PD"
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FCR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING
MINI - WAREHOUSES, OFFICES AND CARETAKERS QUARTERS.
(PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE CF SH183
BETWEEN WESTERN HILLS INN AND WILSHIRE SHOPPING
CENTER.) ZONING CASE NO. 232. REQUEST CF MR. JOHN
J. FREIBERGER. (PUBLIC HEARING HELD JULY 10, 1973)
Mayor. Pro Tern Copher recognized Mr. Bart
Bradford, representing Mr. Freiberger who presented a drawing showing the
buildings proposed with an eight foot fence as a barrier - he stated that the
buildings would hardly be visible above the fence.
Replying to a question by Mr. Benson, Mr.
Bradford stated the exterior o f the b u i l d i n g s w i l l be painted, have a flat
roof and the b u i l d i n g s f r o n t i n g on the street w i l l be face brick.
Mr. Samuels inquired about the roof on the
building near the parking lot and Mr. Bradford stated it would be a mansard roof.
Mr. Benson inquired about the cost of
mansered roof on all buildings exposed.
Mr. Freiberger stated he had no idea.
However, a man in the audience replied, it would cost approximately
$10,000.00 .
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Mr. Samuels inquired about signs and Mr.
Freiberger stated he does not t h i n k a l a r g e , exposed s i g n i s necessary --
that a s i g n w i l l be painted on the second story wall.
Mr. Dunn inquired about masonry on the
entire structure, stating he is concerned about the appearance of the
buildings. Mr. Freiberger stated that the cost of bricking the entire
structure would be prohibitive. Mr. Dunn stated that maybe a landscaping
plan would be helpful to the buildings, such as english ivy growing on the
buildings. Mr. Bradford stated that landscaping is a part of the project --
that trees are strategically placed on -the property and that english ivy
would probably grow well on some portions of the buildings. Mr. Freiberger
stated he agrees t o p l a n t e n g l i s h ivy around the b u i l d i n g s and w i l l see it
is properly cared for.
Councilman Samuels moved to approve
first reading of Ordinance, subject to buildings placed on property as
presented on plat, with an eight foot fence around the project and trees and
english ivy placed as agreed by Mr. Freiberger.
Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and
the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Dunn, Benson and Copher
Nays: Mrs. McCormick
carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion
IV.
CERTIFICATE CF OCCUPANCY FCR AUTO STORAGE
ADJACENT TO 316 NORTH MAIN STREET - MR. H.
E. BRATTON
Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr.
Davidson, Attorney for Mr. Bretton.
Mr. Cribbs stated Mr. Davidson contends
the City's Ordinance i s ambiguous -- however, the City Administration has
advised this zoning is not consistant with the City Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Davidson stated his client is
interested in establishing a reputable business in Euless -- has invested
funds for this business -- purchased a wrecker, graveled the lot in prepar-
ation for parking vehicles -- that he plans to build a six foot fence around
the property. He stated his client agrees this will be a storage facility
o n l y -- he w i l l not dismantle vehicles or sell parts. He stated that the
Chief of Police has agreed to place Mr. Bratton's wrecker -on rotation with
the other wrecker service in Euless.
The Council discussed the issuance of
a S p e c i f i c Use Permit which would l i s t the restrictions imposed by the Council.
Mr. Davidson stated his client will agree to a Specific Use Permit.
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The Council proceeded t o discuss a time l i m i t for the permit and was advised
Mr. Bretton has a ten year lease -on the property. Members of the Council
agreed a time l i m i t should be imposed to insure the business would be
operated in an orderly manner - cars not be stacked on top of each other --
no dismantl ing of cars or selling of parts.
The Council discussed sixty days for
storage and was advised by City Attorney McFarland that -the State has a
ninety day period of holding cars before disposing of them.
Mr. Benson moved to approve the request
for a Certificate of Occupancy with a Specific Use Permit for two years,
with stipulations as follows:
6 foot screening fence
no dismantling of cars or sale of parts
cars can remain on property for 120 days
Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the
vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Benson, Copher, Dunn and Samuels
Nays: Mrs. McCormick
carried.
REPORT OF TARRANT COUNTY LIBRARY STUDY
COMMITTEE - MR. HUGH WAITE
Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Hugh
Waite, Chairman of the Library Board. Mr. Waite stated that the Tarrant
County Library Study Committee w i l l hold a meeting on Thursday, July 26, 1973
at the Euless Public Library to discuss the proposed County -wide Library
System. He stated that this Committee has been meeting periodically to review
and discuss the proposal that the Library's throughout Tarrant County be
consolidated under a county -wide Library System, which would take the control
of the Library away from the City and Place it under the jurisdiction of the
Commissioners Court. Mr. Waite stated that this meeting on Thursday, July
26, 1973, is for the purpose of explaining the proposal in more detail and that
he and several other interested persons are attempting to interest people
to attend this meeting. Mr. Waite stated that he and other members of the Study
Committee hope to have a solid proposal from the citizens of Tarrant County
to present to the Tarrant County Commissioners Court, explaining objections
to this county =wi.de library system. Mr. Waite explained that the City
presently receives $2,000.00 from the County for library books and, in his
opinion, the County Commissioners should appropriate funds on a population
basis, which would increase the City of Euless' portion of library funds to
approximately $6,000.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Copher appointed
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Mrs. McCormick to serve as the Council representative at the July 26, meeting
and submit a report to the City Council. Mr. Copher expressed appreciation
to Mr. Waite and the members of the Library Board for their continued efforts
on the behalf of the City of Euless.
VI.
RESOLUTION NO. 329: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING --
ZONING CASE NO. 234, REQUEST OF MR. TROY FULLER
MR CHANGE OF ZONING FRCM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUS (NESS
DISTRICT. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON NORTHEAST CORNER
CF WESTPARK WAY AND PIPELINE ROAD WEST.)
Mr. Samuels moved to approve Resolution
No. 329, setting August 14, 1973 as the date for the Public Hearing of
Zoning Case No. 234.
Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the
vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Dunn, Benson, and Copher, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
carried.
Mayor Pro Tern Copher declared the motion
VI 1.
FINAL PLAT - TRACT C, BLOCK 1, J. E. WHITENER
ESTATES (PORTION CF TRACT A, BLOCK I, J. W.
WHITENER ESTATES) LOCATED EAST SIDE CF SOUTH
MAIN STREET AT INTERSECTION CF SUNSET DRIVE
The City Attorney stated that the plat does
not have the proper dedication of streets and utilities.
Mayor Pro Tem Copher inquired if a
representative was present to discuss this plat. There being none, this item
was tabled.
VIII.
FINAL PLAT - TRACT 4B - PUENTE DEL OESTE
S U B D I V I S I O N •
Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Paul
Haberman, who reviewed the final plat of Tract 4B, Puente Del Oeste Subdivision.
The Council had reviewed a letter dated July 16, 1973 from Mr. Bill Ratliff,
concerning this tract and Mr. Ratliff stated that entrances, exits, and curb
improvements on SH183 would be subject to Texas Highway Department permits
and that a perpetual maintenance agreement should be submitted for the
drainage facility.
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(Page Six, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, July 24, 1973)
Mr. Samuels moved to approve the plat
as submitted, subject to permits from the Texas Highway Department and
the maintenance agreement for the drainage facility.
Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and
the vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Mr. Samuels, Mrs. McCormick, and Messrs. Benson, Dunn and Copher
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion
carried.
City Attorney James Cribbs stated that
he would contact Mr. Haberman concerning the maintenance agreement.
IX.
BILLBOARD SIGNS PROHIBITED ON MINTERS CHAPEL
ROAD AND PROPOSED HIGHWAY 360
Mr. Dunn moved to concur with the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that no ,billboard signs
shall be allowed on Minters Chapel Road and proposed Highway 360 for a distance
of 3,000 feet either side of said rights -of -way.
Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and
the vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Mr. Dunn, Mrs. McCormick, and Messrs. Benson, Samuels, and Copher
Nays: None
motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the
X.
REPORT ON DRUG ABUSE PROJECT - COUNCILMAN
BILL DUNN
Mr. Dunn informed the Counci 1 that recently
a meeting was held to consider the proposal submitted by Dr. June Garrett,
several months ago on the Drug Abuse Project. Mr. 1)unn stated that several
cities and school districts have not made commitments for this project.
Therefore, he has nothing further to report at this time.
XI.
SIGNALIZATION CF INTERSECTION - FM 157 AND
HARWOOD ROAD
Members of the Council reviewed a letter
from City's Consulting Engineers concerning the bid tabulation for the
signalization at the intersection of FM 157 and Harwood Road. Bids were
received July 17, 1973, at 11:00 A. M. at the Euless City Hall as follows:
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Jack Parrish, Inc. $30,713.00
Sharrock Bros., Inc. 30,848 .00
Big State Construct ion 35,330 .00
Mica Corporation 36,800.00
Mr. Samuels moved to concur with the
recommendation of the Engineers and approve the low bid submitted by
Jack Parrish, Inca in the amount of $30,713.00.
Mr. Benson seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Benson, Dunn, Copher, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion
carried.
(Copy o f B i d Tabulation on f i l e as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary.)
(City Manager's Note: From previous City Manager Report, he w i l l again request
Bedford participation.)
X11.
WATER MAIN FRCIV1 NEW V\ATER TREATMENT PLANT TO
OVERHEAD TANK ON NORTH MAIN STREET
Mr. Ratliff informed the Council that the
Contractor has started this project at the school site in order to finish
construction before the beginning of the fall term.
XI I I .
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS I N THE SOUTI -PAEST
SECTION CF TRA I LV\OCD DR I V E
Mr. Ratliff, City Engineer, advised the
Council that after mailing his report dated July 19, 1973, advising the Council
of the cost and the proposal for improvements in this area, it has been
determined that the plan for approval would cause damage to, several large
trees, and therefore he would propose a different route for the improvements.
He stated that he has discussed this matter with City Manager Griggs and
depending on how quickly the council wants this project under way, the council
needs to decide if they wish this project put out for bids or negotiated. He
stated that if it is negotiated, the project can get under way more quickly.
The C i t Attorney advised that if this i s an
emergency, it can be negotiated. Replying to a question, Mr. Ratliff stated that
if negotiated,the project could possibly be started within two weeks, but if
bids are taken, it will be a minimum of six weeks or an average of eight weeks
before it can be started.
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(Page Eight, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, July 24, 1973)
Mr. Copher stated that if it is legal,
he recommends- negotiating to get the project under way as soon as possible.
Replying t o a question, Mr. Ratliff
stated that this design will be for a fully developed water shed.
Mr. Dunn moved to authorize the City
Engineer to negotiate for a contract on an emergency basis for drainage
improvements in the southwest section of the Trailwood Addition, subject to
the Engineer's securing necessary- easements.
Mr. Sarnuels seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Dunn, Samuels, Benson, Copher, and M.rs. McCormi ck
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Copher declared the motion
carried.
XIV.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON PIPELINE ROAD
Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Bedford
City Councilmen, Mr. Jay Beavers and Mr. Pat Sullivan. Mr. Beavers stated
that they are attending the Euless City Council meeting on behalf of the
Bedford City Council, requesting the City of Euless concurrance for
installation of a traffic signal at Forest Ridge and Pipeline Road; that
the City of Bedford will pay for the cost of installation and - maintenance
of the traffic signal. Mr. Beavers stated that he understands the Bedford
City Manager and the Euless City Manager have been talking back and forth
about traffic signals on Pipeline. Road and that the Bedford Council would
like to get this out of the discussion stage. Mr. Sullivan stated the signal
at Forest Ridge would not be a f u l l y actuated one.
Mr. Benson stated that he would rather see
a traffic signal at Wade and Pipeline; that the City of Euless and City of
Bedford agreed several years ago to participate in the cost of installation
of a traffic signal at Wade and at Driftwood.
. Mr. Copher inquired if Mr. Beavers and Mr.
Sullivan thought the Bedford City Council might approve participation in
signals at Wade, Driftwood and Forest Ridge which would mean that Bedford would
only be paying for one half of one of the signals at Driftwood or Wade since
they have approved'payment of the signal at Forest Ridge.
Mr. Beavers stated that Bedford's problem is
money for any project. However, that he will present this proposal to the
Bedford City Council to see if they would agree to participation in three
fully actuated signals -- one at Driftwood, and Wade, at Forest Ridge.
Mr. Benson moved to approve the City of
Euless participation for one half: of -=the cost of three fully actuated traffic
signals located at Wade and Pipeline, Driftwood and Pipeline, and Forest
Ridge and Pipeline.
(Page Nine, Regular Meeting. Euless City Council, July 24, 1973)
Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Benson, Dunn, Samuels, Copher and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion
carried.
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Mr. Ratliff, City Engineer, was instructed
by the Council to work with the City of Bedford on this project, if the
Bedford Council approves participation in the cost and maintenance of the
three signals.
XV.
TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY AGREEMENT MR PROVIDING
MR FACILITIES TO ADEQUATELY RECEIVE, TRANSPORT
TREAT, AND DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER
Mr. Cribbs informed the council that the
Master Contract w i t h a l l of the Cities has been 'approved subject to the
acceptance by Trinity River Authority of contract redrawn, concerning Bedford.
XVI.
PROPOSED CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY CF
FORT WORTH TO CONNECT SANITARY SEWER TO THE
EULESS SYSTEM AND MUTUAL USE CF RIGHT -OF -WAY
City Attorney James Cribbs presented a
proposed contract to exist between the City of Euless and'the City of Fort
Worth to connect with the City of Euless Sanitary Sewer System for the dis-
charge of sewage waste. Mr. Cribbs stated that this agreement provides for
the procedure of connecting to the Euless line, determination of excess
capacity, metering and payment by the City of Fort Worth to the City of Euless,
use of public rights -of -way for construction and operation of sanitary sewer
foci 1 ity.
. Mr. Benson moved to approve the agreement
subject to approval by the City Manager and City Engineer.
Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the vote
is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Benson, Samuels, Dunn, Copher, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion
carried.
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(Page Ten, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, July 24, 1973)
XVII.
RESOLUTION NO. 330: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY RATES
Mr. Williams, representing the telephone
company was present and answered several general questions of the Council.
Mr. Samuels moved to approve. Resolution
No. 330 setting August 28, 1973 as a date for a Public Hearing to consider
telephone ' rater by Genera 1 Telephone Company.
Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the
vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Dunn, Benson, Copher and Mrs.McCormick
Nays: None
carr ied.
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion
XV_1 II.
RESOLUTION NO. 331: APPROV ING AND ADOPT ING
RIGHT -OF -WAY EASEMENT AND R IGHT-OF -WAY AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS AND TRINITY
INDUSTRIES. (BOYD BRANCH PARALLELING SANITARY
SEWER LINE)
City Attorney Bob McFarland presented
a Resolution and addendum agreement to exist between the City of Euless and
Trinity Industries for construction of the Boyd Branch paralleling sanitary
sewer 1 ine.
Mr.. McFarland. advised the Counci 1 that
the Attorneys have acquired the necessary easements from Trinity •Industries.
Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the
Resolution and addendum agreement as presented by the City Attorney.
Mr. Benson seconded the motion and the
vote i s as fol lows:
Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Benson, Dunn, Samuels and Copher
Nays: None
carri ed.
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion
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(Page Eleven, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, July 24, 1973)
XIX.
ORDINANCE NO. 448: FIRST AND FINAL READING AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 347 PROVIDING FCR ZONING AND
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FiCR THE OPERATIONS OF CERTAIN
ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Mr. McFarland presented an Ordinance
providing that a tavern, bar, or other establishment serving alcoholic
beverages for on- premises consumption (not incidental to the service of food
prepared at such location for on- premises consumption as a restaurant or
cafe or incidental to the providing of lodging at such location as a hotel,
motel, or motor inn) shall be in a "C -2" or "I -1" district with a Specific
Use Permit approved by the Euless. City Council. This ordinance amends 7 -1002
of zoning ordinance No. 347. A Specific Use Permit w i 1 I be required with
respect to operation and establishment of certain property uses within the
city limits of the City of Euless with respect to the sale and consumption
of alcoholic beverages. Mr.McFarland stated that this ordinance provides
for a penalty if the owner of the building or establishment fails to comply
with rules and regulations of the State and City.
Mr. Samuels moved to suspend the
requirements for two separate ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No.448
on first and final reading changing the district from "C -1" and "1 -1" to
"L -1" and "1 -1 ".
Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and
fu rtherA i scuss i on f o l lowed:
Mr. McFarland stated that if the Council
approves the "L -1" district, taverns can be established in a general area
in the City rather than spread' out as it might in the "C -2" district.
Mrs. McCormick stated that she recalled
that the Chief of Police stated that if taverns are limited to one geographical
location it would require more policing and create more problems. Therefore,
Mrs. McCormick withdrew her second of the motion.
Mr. Cribbs stated that the City cannot
regulate except through zoning and /or a Specific Use Permit.
Mr. ,Gopher stated that he would like to
see the ordinance passed as it was drawn, by the •City Attorney with the
permissive district "C -2" and "1 -1 ".
Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the requirements
of two separate ordinance readings and approve on first and fi n a l reading
Ordinance No.. 448 with a'Specific Use Permit for taverns, as prepared by
the City Attorney.
Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and
the vote is as follows:
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Ayes: Mr. Dunn, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Benson, Samuels and Copher
Nays: None
motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the
XX.
ORDINANCE 449: FIRST AND FINAL READING
PROHIBITING THE SALE CF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WITHIN 300 FT. OF ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL. CHURCH,
OR HOSP ITAL
Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the requirements
for two separate ordinance readings and approve .Ordinance No. 449 on first and
final reading.
Mrs. McCormi c.k seconded the motion
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Mr. Dunn, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Benson, Samuels, and Copher
Nays: None
motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the
XXI,
CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE RIGHT -OF -WAY
KR NORTHWEST CENTRAL FEEDER MAIN
Members of the Council concurred with
the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tern Copher that the City Attorney be
authorized to obtain the necessary easements needed for the construction
of the northwest central water feeder main.
XXII.
FLOODING FROELE MS - HUNTINGTON PLACE ADDITION
Members of the Council have received a
letter signed by several residents in the Huntington Place Addition requesting
the City investigate and improve drainage facilities in the Koen Lane area.
The City Engineer was instructed to investigate the drainage problem as
soon as possible and make a recommendation to the Council.
The City Secretary was instructed to
w r i t e a l e t t e r t o M r . Noah Cureton and a l l persons who signed the letter dated
July 10, 1973, advising them that the Council is investigating this problem.
XXIII.
LETTER COMMENDING SGT. RONNIE FOSTER
Mr. Dunn stated that he is of the opinion
(Page Thirteen, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, July 24, 1973)
that the City should be aware of the commendation to Sgt. Ronnie Foster
of the Euless Police Department. Mr. Dunn stated that he is knowledgable
of the incident referred to in a letter from several Trailwood citizens
commending Sgt. Foster, and in his opinion Sgt. Foster should be commended
by the City Council.
XX IV.
COMMENTS
Mr. Benson stated that he would 1 ike
for the City Attorney to study the section in the ordinance referring to
storage of automobiles in order to el iminatee"any ambiguities in the wording.
Mr. Copher appointed Mr. Benson to work
with the Civil Service Commission on new proposals.
Mr. Cottrell, 713 Live Oak, stated that
he would like for the City to spray for mosquitos.
The City Secretary advised that the
City had sprayed several weeks ago for mosquitos.
Mr. Cottrell stated that his area was
missed because he would have known about it since his children always chase
the fogging equipment.
City Secretary stated that the Public
Works Director would be advised of this complaint.
XXV .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 P. M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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