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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-09187 Regu 1 a r Meeting Euless City Council October 9, 1973 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Counci 1 was called to order at 8:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor Pro Tem Harold Copher. Members present were 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 Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney Bob McFarland and City Engineer B i l l Ratl iff. VISITORS Visitors present were: Messrs. Elvin E. Tackett , Walter El 1 iott, Charles Wal den, John Dryden, John Kurecka and Bart Burnett; Mesdms. Debbie Parish, John Dryden, and John Kurecka. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mr. I3rrel Benson. APPROVAL 0 f MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated September 25, 1973 were approved as written. MR. ELVIN TACKETT PRESENTS A PROPOSED RESOLUTION REGARDING THE EULESS POST OFF I C E Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Elvin E. Tackett who advised the Council that he is requesting the City Council approve a proposed Resolution which he w i l l forward to Congressman Jim Wright requesting an expansion or relocation of the Euless Post Office. Mr. Tackett stated that a serious traffic problem exists as well as a parking problem at the Euless Post Office facility in its present location. Mr. Tackett stated that he owns property adjacent to the facility and Euless residents are using his property as a parking lot while transacting business a t the Post Office. He stated that the proposal, i f approved, w i l l request relocation or expansion of the Post Office facility. Mrs. McCormick stated that she agrees that more parking space is needed but that she does not feel that politics has a part in the post office department now and that she does not think that the City Council passing a Resolution would be of any benefit; also, she stated that funds are available to expand the present facility but, of course, it might be several years before this is done. 188 (Page Two, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 9, 1973) Mr. Tackett stated that he thinks that any sort of pressure might help the situation and that Fe thinks the problem needs immediate attention; not several years from now. In reply to a question, Mr. Tackett stated that the present facilities lease will expire in 1975. Mrs. McCormick stated that she understands that the lease can be renewed., Mr." McFarland stated that perhaps the City Council might want to incorporate some of the Euless traffic studies in the Resolution. Mr. Dunn state -d that he agreed that there is definitely a traffic problem in the area; also that the City will outgrow the present post office facility, and that he is of the opinion that this matter should be investigated. He further stated that he thinks that the traffic studies and services should be included in the Resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Copher suggested t h a t a l l of these items be referred to the City Attorney to be incorporated in a Resolution to be considered at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL: JOHN GROVES ADDITION - PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER CF SH183 AND RAIDER DRIVE - MR. RICHARD ROWLAND, TRUSTEE - MR. WALTER ELLIOTT, JR., ENGINEER Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Walter Elliott. Mr. Elliott introduced Mr. Walden and Mr. and Mrs. John Dryden. Mr. Elliott reviewed the City Engineer's letter dated September 28, 1973 and advised the Council that he concurred with all plans set forth in the Engineer's letter. Mr. Elliott located the area on the plat and stated that if the plat is approved, immediate plans are to locate the utilities. Replying to a question concerning egress and ingress, Mr. Elliott stated that a good traffic flow plan has been developed. Mr. Samuels moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat subject to a11 requirements in the City Engineer's letter. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Samuels, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Dunn, Benson and Copher Nays: None carried. Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion 189 (Page Three, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 9, 1973) PROPOSAL FROM NORTH C',EN RAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS W-I I CH I S CONTEMPLATING PREPARATION OF AN AIRPORT VICINITY LAND USE PLAN Members of the Council had been presented a Communication from the North Central Texas Council of Governments dated September 25, 1973 concerning a proposal to undertake preparation of an Airport Vicinity Land Use Plan. Mr. Dunn suggested that the Planning and Zoning Commission be requested to submit a recommendation on this matter. Mr. Samuels moved to request the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations on this proposal and table for further discussion. Mr. Benson seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Benson, Dunn, Copher and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion IV, ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN FOR ENLARGED FIRE DEPARTMENT City Manager Griggs had recently presented a proposed Organizational Plan for the enlarged Fire Department to members of the Council. Mr. Griggs stated that this plan is based on the Council's recent authorization for enlarging the size of the Fire Department. Replying to a question, Mr. Griggs stated that the firemen are on duty 24 hours and off 48 hours. Replying to a question by Mr. Benson, Mr. Griggs stated that salaries for the additional firemen are included in the new budget. Reply- ing to a question by Mr. Samuels, the City Manager stated that most of the firemen have been employed and are presently in training. Also, that there is sufficient supervisory personnel outlined in the Organizational Plan. Mr. Benson moved to adopt the Organizational Plan 'for the Fire Department and the pay scale attached. Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Benson, Dunn, Samuels, Copher, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern copher declared the motion carried. 190 (Page Four, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 9, 1973) V. PROPOSED S IDEWALK CONSTRUCT ION Mr. Griggs reported that the City has received three proposals for the sidewalk construction as follows: G. J. Titus J. A. Titus Tri- Cities Foundation, Inc. $0.80 (eighty cents) per square foot - $0.92 (ninety two cents) per square foot - walks formed on one side - $1.00 sq. foot walks formed on two sides - $1.05 sq. foot Replying to a question by Mr. Dunn, the City Manager advised that the City has the necessary funds for this project and that the sidewalks will be placed in the areas as follows: South Main Street Oakwood Terrace Area North Euless Wilshire Area Mr. Dunn moved to approve the low b i d submitted by G. J. Titus Company in the amount of $0.80 (eighty cents). Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Dunn, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Benson, Samuels, and Copher Nays: None ca rri ed. Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion VI. APPOINTMENT TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE RJR THE TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY CENTRAL WASTE- WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM Mayor Pro Tem Copher announced that Mrs. McCorrnick has agreed to accept the appointment to the Advisory Committee for the Trinity River Authority Central Wastewater Treatment System. Mr. Dunn moved to approve the appointment of Mrs. McCormick as the City's representative on this Committee. Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes : .Messrs. Dunn, Samuels , Benson, and Copher Nays: None Abstained: Mrs. McCormick carried. Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion (Page Five, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 9, 1973) VI I. BART BURNETT VISITS MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Copher recongized and wel- comed Mr. Bart Burnett, Executive Director of the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Chamber of Commerce. VIII. DISCUSSION: DRAINAGE ON KYNETTE Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. John Kurecka who resides at 1808 Kynette. Mr. Kurecka inquired if the Council has considered plans to eliminate the flooding problem on Kynette. Mr. Ratliff stated that a field party has been in the area gathering information, and should have a report available soon. Mr. Samuels stated that the bridge rails on Kynette seem to hold the water on the bridge and when this project is considered, he recommends that the Engineer's consider including a different rail, one that possibly will permit the water to flow off the bridge. Mr. Samuels stated that cars have stalled on the bridge due to the water being unable to flow through the rails. The City Secretary was advised to notify Mr. Kurecka when this matter is to appear on the agenda again. Mrs. Kurecka inquired if something can be done as a temporary measure in an effort to keep the water out of their house. She stated that the water has been in the house several times; that the Fire Department has pumped water from their house. However, the water is ruining the tile and carpets in their house. Mr. Ratliff was instructed to contact Mr. and Mrs. Kurecka on Wednesday, October 10, 1973 in an effort to determine what could be done immediately to divert the water. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 :45 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST : C it Secretary 191 192