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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-1221 Regular Meeting Euless City Council March 12, 19714. 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 Hall by Mayor A. C. Krause. Other members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick; Messrs. B i l l Dunn, Harold Copher, Darrel Benson, and Harold Samuels. Also present were City Manager C.. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris and City Attorney Bob McFarland, V ISITORS Visitors present were: Messrs. David Byers, Michael A. Logan, Mark Lipman, F. M. Thomas, Jack Watson, Don Perkins, Bobby Perry, David Agan, Terry Castleberry, Noah Cureton, C. M. Hunt, Ivan Gregory, Paul Newman, Hugh Waite, Robert Redford, Joe Wilkinson, Bruce Greensmith, Sydney M. Greensmith, Tom Rowland, George Winter, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., Elden Traster, Bob Eden, Don L. Armstrong, C. E. Bright, Marty Case; Mesdms. Debbie Parish, Carolyn Griffin, Juana Hill, Walter A. Ell iott, Jr. , and Don Armstrong. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mr. Darrel Benson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council minutes were approved as follows: Called Meeting of Euless City Counci 1 , February 2, 1974 Called Meeting of Euless City Council, March 4, 1974, and Mr. Benson moved to correct the minutes of the regular meeting of the Euless City Council, February 12, 1974, Item X, as follows: Mr. Samuels moved to approve the agreement for engineering services deleting Section XIX - Liability, and adding to Section IXX - Arbitra- tion "that either party hereto shall have the right to recourse to the courts without binding arbitration ". Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Benson, Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Samuels, Dunn and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE REVISION REQUESTED Mayor Krause instructed the City Manager to present a revised and updated salary and wage schedule for Council consideration on March 26, 1974• 22 (Page Two, Regular Meet inq Euless City Council, March 12, 1974) REPORT FRCM COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS Youth Services Bureau Mayor Krause recognized Mrs.Juana H i l l who advised the Council that Mr. Cowan,. Chairman, was unable to attend the meeting and she, as Vice- chairman of the Council of Social Concerns, appears to present the Council of Social Concerns recommenda- tion that the City Council participate in the Youth Services Bureau program. She stated that the Youth Services Bureau does lots of street work and goes into homes where there are problems; that several students from the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Schools have been referred to the Youth Services Bureau. . I Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Paul Newman, representing the Youth Services Bureau, who stated that he would answer any questions the Council might have. Mrs. McCormick. stated the Commissioners Court had recommended the Youth Services Bureau appeal to several agencies. for. support and she would like to know what has happened as a result of , this request. Mr. Newman stated endorsements have been received from several groups. Mr. Dunn stated that the Council of Social Concerns at their meeting on March 5, 1974 discus'sed payments to the Youth Services Bureau in $500.00 increments and that the Youth Services Bureau present a quarterly progress report. Mr. Samuels stated that the report should, in his opinion, be on City of Euless activities only. Mr. Dunn made a motion that the City Council approve participation in the Youth Services Bureau, with payments in $500.00 increments with two reports to the Council of Social Concerns and if reports are satisfactory, the Council of Social Concerns requests the City Council allocate additional $1,000.00 in $500.00 increments. Mr. Benson seconded the motion. After further discussion Mr. Dunn withdrew his motion and Mr. Benson withdrew his second. Mr. Dunn moved to approve participation in the Youth Services Bureau for a total of $2,000.00 to be disbursed as follows: $500.00 on April 1, 1974 with a progress report from the Youth Services Bureau to the Council of Social Concerns in ninety (90) 23 (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 12, 1974) days; if report satisfactory, the Council of Social Concerns recommends the City Council disburse $500.00 and another progress report from Youth Services Bureau to Council of Social Concerns in ninety (90) days; if satisfactory, the Council of Social Concerns recommends the City Council disburse additions -1 $1,000.00 Mr. Benson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Dunn, Benson, Copher, Samuels; and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Statement of Agreement with Planning and Research Council of United Way Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Joe Wilkinson, a member of the Council of Social Concerns, who recomme'nded the City Council concur with the recommendation of the Council of Social Concerns and enter into an agreement with the Planning and Research Council, a division of United Way of Metropolitan Tarrant County. He stated that Mr. Govan, of the Research Council , has advised that he and Mr. M i Il ington will arrange their schedule in order for one of them to attend the Council o f Social Concerns meetings; a l s o , w i l l conduct a four hour study session on community services and furnish study materials at no charge to the City. Mr. Dunn stated that this is an excellent means of receiving materials and consulting services for the Council of Social Concerns and he recommends the Council's approval. Mr. Samuels moved to approve the Statement of Agreement with the Planning and Research Council of United Way. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Copher, Dunn, Benson; and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Request for Procedures Mrs. H i l l requested that the City' Manager provide procedures for the Council of Social Concerns to present their recommendations to the Council. City Manager Griggs was instructed to provide procedures to the Council of Social Concerns. (Pape Four. Regular Meeting Euless City Council. March 12. 1974) BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION FINAL PLAT LOT 14, BLOCK 4, (PROPERTY LOCATED ON NORTI -MEST CORNER CF FM157 AND SIGNET DRIVE.) (MR. WALTER ELLIOTT. ENGINEER) Members of the Council had reviewed the plat and were advised by the City Manager that all requirements have been met. Mr. Copher moved to approve concur- rence with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Engineer of the final plat as presented. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr.' Copher, Mrs. McCormick; 'Messrs. Benson, Dunn and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. LAKEWOOD PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The City Manager pointed out equipment recommended by the Park and Recreation Board to be placed at the Lakewood Park. He stated t h a t the City can accept bids on a l l of the quipment or purchase it piece -by -piece as it becomes available for delivery and instal l- at ion. Mr. Copher moved to approve purchase of playground equipment for Lakewood Park as recommended by the Park and Recreation Board in the amount of $4,674.00. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Mr. Copher, Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Samuels, Dunn and Benson Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Mr. Samuels called attention to a letter from Mr. Tom Duncan, Principal of Oakwood Terrace School, which expressed appreciation for the playground equipment at the Oakwood Terrace School, and playground.) 25 (Page Five, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 12, 1974) CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT IV. Agreement for Operation of Tri -City Taxi Service Mr. McFarland reported to the Council that the applicant requesting the taxi service in the City of Euless has decided t o form a corporation which will necessitate a different agreement, require additional insurance and that the Attorney for the applicant is working on the agreement at this time. Contract - Drug Abuse Center Mr. McFarland reported that the proposed contract has been submitted to the City Attorney for the City of Fort Worth after having been redrawn by the *Euless City Attorney at the rrequest of the City Council, Mr. McFarland stated that he has been advised that t h e program w i l l cost more than f i r s t anticipated; however, it will increase the City of Euless' portion from $816.00 to $833.00 annually. Mr. Dunn stated that the City Council had agreed to participate up to $1,000.00. Mr. McFarland stated that as soon as the new contract has been returned to him from the City of Fort Worth, he will submit it to the Euless City Council. Proposed Ordinance Regarding Airport Zonina Board -Mr. McFarland reported that, at the Council's request, he has submitted a proposed ordinance to the Airport Zoning Board and has not received a reply at this time. Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances Ordinance No. 466 adopting and enacting a new code of ordinances was discussed by the Council and City Attorney. The City Attorney stated that he has reviewed the ordinance and recommends approval after changing him to her (referring to City Secretary). Councilman Benson moved to suspend the requirement for two separate readings of the Ordinance and approve on first and final reading. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Benson, Copher, Dunn, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 26 (Pape Six, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 12, 1974) V. CONSIDER PARTICIPATION I N TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RECOMMENDED PLAN FCR COVERAGE UNDER MANDATORY WORKMEN'S CONPENSAT10N INSURANCE City Manager Griggs advised the Council that he recommends that the City write a letter of intent for the City of Euless to participate in the Texas Municipal League Recommended Plan fo r Coverage under the mandatory workmen's comp nsat ion insurance. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager. Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Samuels, Dunn, Copher, and Benson Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VI. ALTERNATE APPOINTMENT TO ADV ISORY COMMITTEE FCR TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY CENTRAL WASTE - W4TER TREATMENT SYSTEM Mr. Samuels agreed to serve as an alternate to the Advisory Committee for Trinity River Authority Central Wastewate • Treatment System. Mrs. McCormick is now serving as the appointee but she stated that the Trinity River Authority has requested that an a ternate be appointed. Mrs. McCormick agreed to serve as an alternate on the Regional 'Transportation Committee. VII. CITY TO MAKE OFFER TO PURCHASE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PROPERTY Mr. Samuels moved that the City Attorney and City Manager notify the First Presbyterian Church that the City of Euless wi l l purchase the church property for $150,000.00 and wi l l deposit 10 %as a down payment and that negotiations on acquisition of property not to exceed eight months. vote is as follows: Mr. Benson seconded the motion and the 27 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 12, 1974) Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Benson, Dunn, Copher and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (The City Attorney was instructed to draw a contract to be presented to the First Presbyterian Church.) Mr. Hunt asked how this differs from the offer made to the church and the City Attorney stated that the City had made an offer to the Church and that the Church had made a counter offer and the City Council had now decided to take this action. VIII. SULPHUR BRANCH DRAINAGE CHANNEL Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Marty Case who stated that several months ago he was advi'sed by the City Council t h a t a l l property owners abutting the Sulphur Branch drainage channel would have to agree to improvements and sign an easement before the Council could take action on the improvements. Mr. Case stated that he had been unable to obtain total participation; that four property owners have failed to sign the easements and in his opinion there are four alternatives: (1) Ignore the problem (2) Take legal action against those who w i 11 not participate (3) Use the funds authori'zed fo r construction as fa r as possible (4)' Start from Pipeline Road and go down the channel with the improvements and stop at the property of the fi rst person who will not participate. The City Manager and City Engineer were instructed to check into this situation and make a recommendation to the City Council at the next meeting. The City Manager asked the Council if they are advising to deviate from the policy requiring 100% participation. Mayor Krause stated that he would recommend that the Council use the funds available for this project as far as possible. Mr. Copher stated that the City Engineer should give a definite recommendation at the next Council meeting. Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Bright, 1503 Pebble Creek, who stated that he lives on the other side of the channel and 28 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 12, 1974) cannot participate in this project. He has lived in'this house eight years and his house has been flooded numerous times. He inquired what will happen to him in this project. The City Engineer was instructed to have an answer available for Mr. Bright's problem at the next meeting. It was explained that there is not enough money to improve the entire drainage ditch. Mr. Bright stated that the City Council has not made the developer live up to, What he was supposed to do. He stated that the channel problem has been passed from City Council to City Council without any action ever taken. Members of the Council agreed that the City Engineer should make a report on improvements to this drainage channel including Mr. Bright's problem even though he is on the other side of the drainage ditch. IX. BOARD CE EQUALIZAT ION Members of the Council reviewed a letter from the Tax Assessor-Collector naming the persons recommended to serve on the Board of Equalization. Mr. Copher moved to approve the appoint- ments of Mr. Walter Elliott, Mr. Vernon Evans, Mr. B. R. Nowell and Mr. B. F. Eden (alternate) as proposed by Mr. Parks, Tax Assessor - Collector. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Mr. Copher, Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Dunn, Benson and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. X. COMVENDATION TO POLICE OFFICERS Mr. Copher commented on a letter from the District Attorney's office commending Police Officers Randy Byers, Mike Moseley and Craig Hubbs on their ability to testify in court, stating they were well prepared and performed admirably. Members of the Council agreed that a letter of commendation should be sent to each of these police officers and the letter should be signed by each member of the City Council. 29 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 12, 1974) XI. COMMENTS OF CITY ACTION ON VANDALISM Mr. Bright stated that he would I i ke to commend the Euless Pol ice Department as a result of the increased patroll ing. He stated he was stopped for circl ing the block twice and that the police officers were very courteous. Mr. Don Perkins stated that he had heard several comments on the Mayor's Newsletter concerning vandalism and all of them have been very favorable. Mr. Samuels stated that although there were some press comments regarding the vandalism in Wilshire there was no comment that the vandals were apprehended by 9:00 A. M. the morning after the occurrence. Mayor Krause stated that immediately after this additional police patrol' was in effect, the vandalism in the City of Euless had decreased. Mr. Dunn stated that the family code of the State of Texas ties the hands of the police department; that the parents can be sued for property damages but -not for criminal charges. He stated that the Council of Social Concerns hopes to get to the root of these social problems. XI I. HURRICANE CREEK DRAINAGE CHANNEL Mayor Krause recognized Mr. David Agan, 411 Westcliff, who presented a petition for channel lining of Hurricane Creek from Kynette South to the existing lining. He stated that in September of 1973 he had appeared before the Council requesting the lining of Hurricane Creek and was advised t h a t he must acquire 100% p a r t i c i p a t i o n of a l l owners abutting the creek; there are about 30 persons involved and his petition has 25 signatures; that he has been unsuccessful in getting the other five (5) to sign. He stated that some of those who failed to sign the petition stated that they wish to see the creek terraced and that ecology seems to be part of the problem. The City Manager was instructed to contact the people who have not signed the petition and perhaps he can encourage them to sign. Mr. Griggs stated that he has talked to these people and that he has been unsuccessful. Mr. Agan stated that it seems to him that the majority of the people are being made to suffer for the minority. Mayor Krause instructed the City Manager 30 (Page Ten, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 12, 1971 4) to get a map and mark the location of owners that do not sign and that the City Manager and City Engineer try again to come up with a solution to the problem. Mr. Griggs pointed out that the easements were platted and dedicated on the subdivision as filed for record. The Council concurred that the City Manager should submit a report at the next Council meeting. XIII. REPORT OF MEETING ON URBAN COJVIH TO BE HELD MAY 6 AND 7 Mayor Krause recongized Mr. Hugh Waite, who stated that he is in the land development business and that he has an invitation to attend a very important meeting in Austin on May 6 and 7 t o hear a discussion on urban growth. He stated t h a t he w i l l be out of the country at this time and that he strongly suggests that the Council send a representative to this meeting. • Mayor Krause stated that if he is in town he w i l l attend the meeting. Mr. Copher stated that perhaps a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Park'and Recreation Director might be sent to this meeting. ADJOURNMENT XIV. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor /s/ Vada Ferris City Secretary