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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-23193 Regular Meeting Euless City Council October 23, 1973 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City H a l l by Mayor A. C. Krause. Members present were Mrs. W i l l ie Mae McCormick, Messrs. B i l l Dunn, Darrel Benson, Harold Samuels, and Harold Copher. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney's James Cribbs and Bob McFarland, and City Engineer Bill. Ratl iff. VISITORS V i s i t o r s present were: Messrs. B i l l Wirth, Charles M. Hunt, Robert D. Cowan, R. L. Cox, Elvin E. Tatkett, M. M. Monroe, and H. N. Larson; Mesdms. Debbie Parish, F. A. Wirth, and H. N. Larson. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by M r . B i l l Dunn. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated October 9, 1973 were approved as written. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL: WILSHIRE SHOPPING CENTER PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF WI LSHIRE DRIVE BETWEEN HIGHWAY 183 AND SAGEBRUSH TRAIL Members of the Council reviewed the final plat as presented. Mr. Samuels moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Wilshire Shopping Center. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows:. Ayes: Mr. Samuels., Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Dunn, Benson and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 194 (Page Two, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 23, 1973) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL: HOWARD JOI -NSON ADDITION TO CITY CF EULESS. (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST CF METHODIST CHURCH BETWEEN SPUR 350 AND HIGHWAY 183) Members of the Council reviewed the final plat of the Howard Johnson Addition. Mr. Copher moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat subject .to the City Attorney's approval of property descriptions. Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Dunn, Benson, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: Nqne Mayor Krause declared .the motion carried. 111. REPORT FRCM PARK AND RECREATION BOARD - MR. CHARLES HUNT, CHAIRMAN DEVELOPMENT AT VEST EULESS PARK Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Charles Hunt, who stated that the Park and Recreation Board recommends the Council approve an expenditure in the amount of $42,790.00 for the development of West Euless Park. He stated that recently he had been contacted by Mr. Spivey, President of Euless Athletic Association, advising of the urgent need of additional baseball fields. Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Mike Monroe o f the City Engineer's office who presented plans prepared fo r consideration of the West Euless Park development. Mr. Monroe stated that the Engineers had been requested to determine estimates feasible to place baseball diamonds, soccer and football fields in the West Park area. He commented that it has been determined to be feasible and the Engineer's were requested to give a preliminary estimate of- cost. Mr. Monroe stated that he presented this estimate to the Park and Recreation Board at their meeting on October 15, 1973 as follows: Earthwork Off Site Water Sprinkler System Soil Treatment and Seeding Clay Infield Back Stops Fencing Concrete Work $.. 6',000 .00 5,000.00 `, 053000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 9,400.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 195.. (Page Three, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 23, 1973) Benches and Bleachers $ 8,000.00 Lighting 40,000 .00 SUB TOTAL $85,400.00 Engi neer & Contingencies 8 ,540.00 TOTAL . $93,940.00 He commented -that the Park and Recreation Board had determined that this cost could be reduced by eliminating the lights, benches, and bleachers, which would make the cost of the project $42,790.00. Mr. Copher stated that in his opinion, the improvements should include all items mentioned except the lighting. Mr. Dunn commented that the baseball games on the program he was associated with earlier this year were all played at night and the lighting was necessary. Mr. Hunt stated that the Park and Recreation Board would like to have the lights but due to the excessive expense, the Board agreed to eliminate the lighting in this years program and possibly the fields could be lighted in next years program. Replying to a question, Mr. Griggs stated that this would be paid from bond funds. Mr. Monroe pointed out the location of the football fields,soccer fields and baseball fields. Mr. Benson inquired if the Park: -and Recreation Board- would be agreeable to including the lighting in this years program. Mr. Hunt stated that the Board had recom- mended that the lights be deleted at this time and he could not speak for the Board. Mr. Dunn moved to concur with the recommendation of the Park ,and Recreation Board and approve the West Park project with the exception of the lights. Mr. Benson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Dunn, Benson, Samuels, Copher and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. OAKWOOD TERRACE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Mr. Hunt advised the Council that the Park and Recreation Board requests concurrance for the purchase of playground equipment for the Oakwood Terrace School in the amount of $4,416.00. 196 (Page Four, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 23, 1973) Mr. Samuels moved to concur with the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Board for purchase of playground equipment for the Oakwood Terrace School in the amount of $4,416.00. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Copher, Benson, Dunn, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IV. EULESS BASEBALL ASSOCIATION REQUESTS RELIEF F R C f V 1 OBLIGATION F C R COST C F STORAGE B U I L D I N G AT MIDWAY PARK Mayor Krause stated that he had recently been contacted by Mr. Spivey, President of the Euless Baseball Association, requesting the Council relieve the Baseball Association of the $1,000.00 obligation for the building at Midway Park. Mayor Krause stated that several years ago the City constructed the building and an agreement was signed by the Baseball ,Association to pay $2,000.00 of the cost of construction and the Association would use a portion of the facility to store baseball equipment. The Mayor stated that the Baseball Association paid the City $1,000.00 and that Mr. Spivey has advised that the Association has the additional $1,000.00 to pay this installment; however, the Baseball Association would like to use their funds for something they feel is more worthwhile. Mayor Krause stated that he asks the Council's consideration in this matter and they may feel free to call Mr. Spivey and discuss the matter with him. He announced that t h i s w i l l be considered at the -next regularly scheduled Council meeting. V. RESOLUTION NO. 332 - UNITED STATES POSTAL AUTHORITIES REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS OR RE- LOCATING C F P O S T OFFICE I N EULESS Mr. Bob McFarland read the Resolution prepared at the request of Mr. Elvin Tackett, which Mr. Tackett plans to submit to the United States Senators from this area and local postal authorities. Mr. Samuels moved to approve Resolution No. 332 as presented. Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes : Messrs. Samuels , Dunn, Copher, Benson, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 197 (Page Five, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 23, 1973) VI. INCREASE IN LONGEVITY PAY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AS NOW REQUIRED BY STATE STATUTE FOR FIREMEN. AND POLICEMEN. PRESENTLY $3.00 PER MONTH FOR EACH YEAR CF SERVICE UP TO TWENTY (20) YEARS, THIS INCREASE WILL BE $3.50 FOR EACH MONTH BEGINNING 1974 AND $4.00 FCR EACH MONTH BEGINNING 1975 Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the increase i n longevity pay f o r a l l City employees. Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. 'McCormick, Messrs. Dunn, Benson, Samuels, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VII. BIDS RECEIVER FCR NEW 1974 MODEL FOUR DOOR SEDANS Members of the Council reviewed bid tabulation for seven new 1974 four door sedans as follows: B IDDER BID .TOTAL PER UNIT B I D DELIVERY Payton - Wright Ford Company Ted Ar'endale Ford Hudiburg Chevy City $3,687.00 $3,711 .12 $3,804.99 Hooker Vandergriff Chevrolet $3,660.43 $25,809.00 Approximately 45 Days $25,977.84 $26,634.93 Approximately 45 Days $25,623.01 (Bids were opened at Euless City Hall, October 18, 1973, at 2:00 P. M. and tabulated by the City Secretary.) The Council reviewed .a memorandum from Mr. W. M. Sustaire recommending approval of the bid submitted by Payton - Wright Ford Company in which Mr. Sustaire stated that Ford cars have the solid state ignition system which is not on the Chevrolet. Replying to a question, Mr. Griggs stated that he concurs with recommendation Submitted by Chief Sustaire. Mr. Dunn moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Manager and approve the bid submitted by Payton - Wright Ford Company. 198 (Page Six, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 23, 1973) Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Dunn, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Copher, Benson and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VIII. TROY FULLER RESIGNATION FROM HURST- EULESS- BEDFORD HOSPITAL BOARD Mayor Krause announced that Mr. Troy Fuller has submitted h is resignation from the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Hospital Board. Mayor Krause stated that Mr. Fuller has advised that urgent business matters has prompted his resignation. Mr. Copher moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Fuller as requested. Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Dunn, Samuels, Benson and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None for the fine work of Mr. agreed that the Hospital their efforts. Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Members -of the Council expressed appreciation Troy Fuller as a member of the Hospital Board and Board deserves to be complimented on their work and The City Secretary was instructed by the Mayor to write a letter .to the Hospital Board expressing the City's appreciation, t o be signed by a l l members of the Counci. IX. COUNCIL CF SOCIAL CONCERNS MEMBERS APPROVED Mr. Dunn advised the Council that he has six persons to recommend to the Council to serve on the Council of Social Concerns. Mr. Dunn listed these recommendation as follows: Charles Blackwell Bud Hale Joe Wilkinson Mrs . Z ieschang Hugh Waite Sgt. Tommy Free Robert Cowan P.harmacolog ist Pha rmacol og i s t Pastor, Central Church of Christ Library Board Ligrary Board, Alternate Euless Pol ice Department Park and Recreation Board, Alternate 199.- (Page Seven, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 23, 1373) Mr. Dunn stated that Mr. Cowan's appoint- ment is contingent on appointment by the Park and Recreation Board approving Mr. Cowan to serve as a 1 iason to the Committee. Mr. Dunn stated that he has spent much time with each of these people; has interviewed and screened them very carefully and that he is convinced of their dedication and effort to do something about the social problems in the City of Euless. Mr. Dunn stated he appreciates the Council's support and approval of these persons to serve on the Council of Social Concerns. Mayor Krause stated that he recommends acceptance o f the l i s t as submitted by Mr. Dunn. Mr. Copher moved to approve the appoint- ment of members of the Council of Social Concerns as listed by Mr. Dunn. Mr. Benson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Benson, Samuels, Dunn and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mr. Benson commented that the Council is very appreciative of the many hours of work IVt Dunn has spent on this project. Mr. Dunn stated that he is still attempting to find a representative from the School District and the young people, who are to serve as members and when the list is final, confirmed and approved he would like for the members and their spouses or dates to gather socially with the members of the Council - that he wants this Committee to know that they have the City's support in this most worthwhile endeavor. X. DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM (DR. JUNE GARRETT) Mayor Krause stated that several months ago the City Council approved participation in the Drug Abuse Program proposed by Dr. June Garrett and that the City of Euless participation was contingent on the other entities participation. Mayor Krause stated'that he has been advised that one city has declined to participate. Mayor Krause recognized Mrs. Annecia Larson, who advised the Council that the City of Haltom City has declined participation and that Dr. Garrett is requesting that the other cities proceed with the project. Mrs. Larson stated that plans are tentatively to open the drug abuse center about November 1, 1973. Mayor Krause stated that he would like the Council to amend their previous motion that all entities had to participate in order for the City of Euless to be a participant. Mrs. Larson stated that the amount agreed upon by the City of Euless for participation remains the same. 200 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 23, 1973) Mr. Copher moved to amend the motion as requested by Mayor Krause which allows the City of Euless to participate in the Drug Abuse Program. Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Samuels, Benson, Dunn, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE CONTRACT FM DRUG ABUSE CENTER PROGRAM Mr. Copher moved that the Euless City Attorney be authorized to prepare the agreement between, the Drug Abuse Center and the entities involved. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Copher, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Samuels, Dunn and Benson Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XI. TRAILW00D DRAINAGE - STATUS REPORT Replying to a question by Mr. Dunn, 'Mr. B i l l R a t l i f f advised t h a t t h e City w i l l accept bids on November 9, 1973 for the Trailwood Drainage improvements and that if the bids are acceptable, work should be underway in this area approximately December 1, 1973. XI I. DRAINAGE P R O J E C T S I N THE AREA CF KYNETTE SIERRA AND WILSHIRE''PARK Mr. Ratliff stated that the drainage problem has been resolved at the residence of Mr. John Kurecka, 1808 Kynette. He advised that more work will have to be done in the same area, in the future. Mr. Samuels inquired about the bridge on Kynette which was discussed at the October 9 meeting and Mr. Ratliff stated that it appears that the problem would have to be taken care of before the water gets to the bridge; that he expects to have an engineer's report available in the near future. 201 - (Page Nine, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, October 23, 1973) XIII. STATUS REPORT: BRIDGE ON BLUEBONNET DRIVE I N CITY CF HURST Mayor Krause stated that he has talked with Bob Hampton, Mayor of the City of Hurst, concerning the bridge on Bleubonnet Drive in the City of Hurst. He stated that Mayor Hampton stated that he would contact the County Commissioners to see if the County could assist in correcting the problem. Mayor Hampton stated the City of Hurst is not interested in de- annexing this area to the City of Euless. XIV. DISCUSSION: TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT WADE DRIFTWJOD AND FOREST RIDGE Mr. Benson inquired the status of the traffic signals proposed by two Bedford City Council members several months ago. M r . Griggs stated t h a t i t i s h i s under- standing t h a t t h i s matter is s t i l l under consideration by the Bedford City Counci 1. Mr. Gopher stated that recently he had talked informally with members of the Bedford City Council and they expressed a desire to have traffic signals at Wade Drive and Forest Ridge, but did not feel that one was necessary at Driftwood. XV . VISITORS RECOGNIZED Mrs. Fay Wirth and her son Billy were recognized for their presence at the - meeting. XV I . ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary 202: