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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-26Regular Meeting Euless City Council March 26, 1974 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 Pro Tem Harold Copher. Other memebers present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick; Messrs. B i 1 I 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 Attorneys Bob McFarland and James Cribbs and City Engineer B i l l Ratliff. VI S ITORS Visitors present were: Messrs. Paul Taylor, Don Perkins, Jay Theder, Carl Hankins, Bob Pippin, Carl Tyson, Jim Purvis, James Hines, Joe Gilbert, Fred Bowers, Wayne Marrs, William Wray, Wayne Wright, . B i 11 Byers, W. R. Trahan, Glenn Walker., Bobby Baker, Robert Baker, George Goss, Ray Mixon, Bryce Covington, Lloyd A. Graham, Bruce Greensmith, Roy Petersen, Jimmie Mays, Larry Schonerstad, Mark Anderson, James McKinney, Ivan Gregory, David Mixon,. Doug Mixon, Lyn McKinney, W. H. McNei l ly, J. H. Shepard, R. Muce, D. F. Hammond, David Ebert, E. Bruce - Ebert, Bob Eden, B i l l y F. Owens, Ray Ozebek, Jack Stoltze, Dwayne Wilcox, T. J. M i t c h e l l , K. C. L i n d q u i s t , Frank Douglass, Bob W i l l iamson, W. J. "Doc" Hyde and B i 1 1 Anderson; and Mesdms. Kathleen A. Gilbert, George B. Goss, Ray Mixon, Kim Hunt, Charles Hunt, L. A. Graham, Darrel Benson, R. A. Johnson, Wanda White, C. D. Davis, Carolyn Griffin, T. P. Earles, 1. Rosecrans, and Norma Morelock. 1 NVCCATI ON The invocation was presented by Mr. B i 1 1 Dunn. APPROVAL CF MINUTES .The minutes of the regular meeting dated March 12, 1974 were approved with the following correction: ITEM X 1 11: REPORT CF MEETING ON URBAN COIVf1H TO BE HELD MAY 6 AND 7 last sentence should read "Mr. Copher stated that perhaps a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Park Board Director might be sent to the meeting." (Page Two, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 237 REQUEST CF MR. RAY MIXON FOR CHANGE CF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE FCR OUTSIDE STORAGE OF CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT ON LOT 2, BLOCK 10, BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION NO. 1. (PROPERTY LOCATED ,70.0' SOUTH OF SIGNET DRIVE ON PROPOSED CROWE DRIVE.) Members of the Council discussed the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and it was pointed out that the request is for temporary use. . The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of Zoning Case No. 237 for change of zoning on Lot 2, Block 10, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition No. 1 from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "SP" Specific Use for outside storage of contractors equipment with the following conditions: that the permit be granted for a one (1) year d u r a t i o n and granted t h a t M r . Mixon s t i l l own the property and equipment and that screening not be required, using the present shrubbery and any future shrubbery Mr. Mixon wishes to place around the lot. Mayor Pro Tem Copher inquired if there were proponents or opponents. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and informed Mr. Mixon, the applicant, the City policy is to consider the case at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - LOT 1., WAFFLE HOUSE ADD I T ION (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHVVEST CORNER BYERS DRIVE AND HUFFMAN ROAD) REQUEST OF WAFFLE HOUSE CORPORATION - MR. JIMMY STONE, REPRESENTATIVE Members of 'the Council had previously reviewed the plat and letter from Knowlton - Ratliff - English- Flowers, as follows: SUBJECT: 2 -863, CITY CF EULESS, WAFFLE HOUSE ADDITION, NO. 1 Dear Sirs: VA have received the final plans for Waffle House No. 1, and submit to you our comments as follows: All of the items discussed in our previous letter have been satisfied, and we have only one other comment. The typical street section subgrade stabilization is not indicated underneath the curb and gutter section. Present City policy is to require such stabilization to be carried 6 inches back of the curb prior to construction of that curb. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) Subject to revision of the typical section, we would recommend your approval of this project. Mr. Samuels moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat, subject to compliance with the City Engineer's letter. Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the vote is as 'follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Dunn, Benson, Copher and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion ca.rr ied. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT CF 1973 -74 BUDGET FCR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. W. J. Hyde who presented a recommended salary adjustment schedule (copy on file in Office of City Secretary as Council Exhibit.) This exhibit included an area survey of salaries for Police and Fire personnel for several area cities, a schedule of salaries for Police and Fire personnel and a list of employees presently working for the City of Euless, the position they hold and their present salary and a proposed salary. Mayor Pro Tem Copher stated that this discussion should not deal with specific names, only salary classifications. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Rev. B i l l Anderson who stated that he speaks as a minister, Chairman of the Goals of Euless and a resident of the City of Euless for the past 8 years. He stated that one of the items of most concern to the people approached during the program for the Goals, of Euless was for adequate Police and Fire protection. He stated that the increase averages approximately 22% for Police and Fire personnel and 10 %for all other person- nel. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Buddy Ragley who stated that he speaks for a group of citizens concerned about the salaries presently paid to the employees of the City of Euless and he recommends the Council adopt these salaries as proposed on April 1, exclusive of the City Secretary and City Manager and that the Civil Service Commission report in sixty days for readjustments that might be necessary. (Page Four, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 19740 He commented that the City has numerous commercial enterprises which will add substantially to the City tax base, i.e. Roller Skating Rink, Pilgrim Warehouses, Long John Silvers, and Passport Inn. - He stated that the City Manager had been successful lin obtaining an ''A" rating for the City of Euless General Obligation bonds and that he feels that the City Manager could find sufficient funds in the current budget to finance these salaries. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Carl Hankins who stated that he owns a business in the City of Euless and lives here; that he -is a concerned citizen and he would like the City of Euless to be No. 1 and he earnestly requests the City Council consider salary increases for the Police and Fire Department personnel. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. B i l l Wray who stated he is a former FBI agent and presently is in charge of security at the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and that because of his background and present position, he can appreciate the statistics presented by Mr. Ragley. He stated that the City of Euless has a good Police Department, that the men have to be certified by the State of Texas and that the pay scale of the City of Euless at this time may cause the City of Euless to lose some of its good personnel. The City Attorney, James Cribbs, stated that this matter does have some legal impact; that such a proposal means amending the budget. He stated that the City budget year is from October 1 through Setpember 30. The City Attorney stated that he thinks that this comes up at a bad time; that it possibly could set a precedent having salary increases granted just before an election. He stated that he urges those concerned to stop and think. He is not saying that the personnel should not have a raise; but, that something like this should not come up just before an election. Also, it will necessitate a tax increase to project into future budgets. He cited Section 7, Article 7 of the City Charter which stated that the City Manager may recommend for action by Council an unallocated reserve fund to be used for unexpected items of expense which were not contained of original items of expenditures. He stated that he thinks that this proposal of the citizens has been caused by some of the area cities giving salary increases recently and t h a t i t w i l l require a majority vote of those present. Mr. Cribbs stated that it is a concern to him that the names and salaries of all employees were circulated throughout the City of Euless; that salaries are a private and confidential matter. 35 (Page Five, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. B i l l Anderson who stated that as a citizen he is concerned about the men who are suffering; the men who risk their lives in the line of duty. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Ragley who stated that public employees are "public employees ". He stated that this proposal does not have any concern with the election; that the City Council had an opportunity to give salary increases to their employees and that this can be passed as an emergency measure. Mr. "Doc" Hyde stated that these figures presented by this group are not out of line; that the 10% increase for all others is f o r an i n t e r i m period and w i l l be given consideration and perhaps readjusted by the Civil Service Commission and the City Council. Mr. McFarland asked and Mr. Hyde answered that the Civil Service Commission had not given out this employee - salary information. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Bruce Greensmith who read a statement from Mr. George Winter, candidate for Place One in the April 6 election, as follows: endorse the proposed pay increase for employees of the City of Euless. It is unfortunate the timing on bringing this matter under consideration places this most important issue in the spotl ight of the upcoming elections. The March 25th edition of the Mid - Cities Daily News in a front page story published the agenda for this meeting.' No .mention was made of an agenda item to consider a pay increase for City employees. I•t would seem that the issue of pay increases for City employees is of such importance and concern to the citizens of this .City that it would warrant a public hearing and mention in the news release on the agenda. The opportunity is in hand tonight for the elected representatives of the citizens of Euless to take appropriate action to initiate reform in our City Government which w i l l provide the basis for avoiding a reoccurance of the issue before them tonight. Approving a pay increase is the easy solution to the problem. However, 1 feel the real need is a reorganization of the City Government. It is rry hope the Council will recognize the importance of such action and come to grips with the problems and initiate the appropriate motions to solve them. suggest the organizational structure recommended by the Civil Service Commission be adopted, and the job classification and salary rates established for all categories of City employees. Also., promotional qualifications be defined and job performance reviews be initiated. 36 (Page Six, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) 1 an proposing a reorganization of City Government utilizing the expertise of our present City employees and administrators, not one of sweeping personnel change. Furthermore„ I urge the Council to appropriate the funds for the Police Department to hire the necessary personnel to put another patrol on our City streets, so that the Police Department can function without need of our off duty officers, who rightly deserve their time away from the rigors of duty. As a candidate for City Councilman I would surely be fool hearty to oppose a pay raise for City employees. However, I feel very strong- ly that a pay increase without action to create a viable, functional City administration is a step backward for the City of Euless. (Copy of. Mr. Winter's prepared statement on file as exhibit in the Office of City Secretary.) Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Frank Douglass who stated that he is a former City Councilman and the records w i l l show that he has always been a fighter for City salary increases. He stated that the City Manager has been able to come up with increases when requested and that he feels that Mr. Griggs can do so at this time. Mr. Douglass asked the City Manager if there is money available for these increases. M r . Griggs stated t h a t the money w i l l have to be taken from the City's reserves and that he is not of the opinion that we can rely too much on the growth factor to take care of these increases. Mr. Griggs commented that the increase in salaries would mean that the City would have a tax increase during the next fiscal year. Mr. Douglass stated that he did not think the citizens of Euless would mind having a tax increase. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. B i I ly Owens who stated that he is for the increase but not because other cities have been giving salary increases. The City of Euless needs to have good people to represent its City; that we do have a good Police Department and that he is in favor of the 'raises, and that he does not think that giving salary increases is politics. This matter should not be confused with politics. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Steele, property manager of Sotogrande who stated that there are many fine people in the Euless Police Department, but that many of them are taking second jobs after they finish their police work to supplement their income; that this is a growing City and he does. not think the requested increase is out of line. 3r, (Page Seven, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) He stated that if anyone is embarrassed by this matter, it should be the City of Euless for not paying enough money for men who risk their lives. Mayor Pro Tem Copher stated that the City had a tax increase by way of assessments that he does not oppose the salary increases, but he does feel that this matter arises at an inopportune time, being presented just prior to an election. Mayor Pro Tem Copher read from the City Charter, Article 7, Section 8, which reads "Under extreme emergency conditions which may arise and which could not reasonably have been foreseen in the normal process of planning the budget, the Council may, by a majority vote of the full membership, amend or change the budget to provide for any additional expense in which the general welfare of the citizenry is involved. These amendments shall be by ordinance, and shall become an attachment to'the original budget." Mr. Copher stated that this matter must be decided upon as an emergency. Mr. Dunn stated that these are unusual times in our Country from the standpoint of inflation, that the City should provide good Police and Fire protection, that this should not be a political matter. Mr. Dunn made the following motion: 1. Police and Fire personnel salaries increase 18 %. 2. 10% for other personnel. 3. That the reclassification submitted by the Civil Service Commission be finalized before the 10% increase. 4. Increase would also include the City Manager and City Secretary. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Mr. Benson stated that he does not think this matter has been given sufficient consideration. He stated that Mr. Hyde had commented that nothing has been done about salaries for employees, but he (Mr. Benson) has been working on a salary schedule with the City Manager and was within a matter of days of presenting the figures to the City Manager and presentation to the City Council; that last Friday, March 22, he had received a whole new sat of figures. He commented that he agrees that some changes need to be made, but he does not think this Council can make up its mind in a matter of moments; that the City Council should take this matter up at a later date to allow more time for study. Mr. Copher stated that the Civil Service Commission had been slow in its program, but it does take time to do these jobs adequately. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 197k) Mr. Dunn stated that it appears to him that this is an extreme emergency and that we need to get some money for the Police and Fire Department personnel. He stated that s a l a r i e s w i l l have to be adjusted at some time in the future. Chairman Hyde stated that 10% w i l l be fine with the Civil Service Commission until the Commission can finalize the reclassification and salary schedules. Mr. Samuels inquired if Mr. Dunn's motion to raise. all people who work in the Department of Public Safety would include Dispatchers and Animal Wardens. Mr. Dunn stated that this included only 1 ine personnel. The City Manager stated that Police Department and Fire Department personnel are State certified. Mr. Dunn withdrew his motion with the permission of Mrs. McCormick who withdrew her second of the motion. Mr. Dunn stated that he considers this an extreme emergency and in his opinion, should be acted on at this time. Mr. Dunn moved that in order to comply with the City Charter, Section 8, Article 7, that the Council approve an ordinance on an emergency measure to increase State Certified Pol ice Officers and Fire fighters salary 18% and all other personnel 10%. Mr. Dunn stated that under Article 7, Section 8 of the City Charter an extreme emergency can be declared and in his opinion this is an extreme emergency and he thinks the City Council should authorize an 18% increase effective April 1, across the board salary increase for State Certified Police Officers and Fire fighters and a 10°% across the board for all other employees except the City Manager and City Secretary and the Civil Service Commission recommendation on new classifications be given consideration by this Council following authorization of the 10% salary increase for all other personnel except the City Manager and City Secretary. He stated that he would recommend to waive the requirement and pass this on First and final reading. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Dunn, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: Mr. Benson Abstained: Mr. Copher The City Attorney explained that it requires four affirmative votes to pass on first and final reading; therefore, the motion failed. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) Mr. Copher stated that on April 6, the City Council w i l l meet to canvass the votes cast in the April 6 election and he recommends that the Council convene in an executive session u n t i l they could come up with a salary schedule for City employees that could be financed by the City. He stated that he does not feel that the Council should be stampeded into making a decision; that he thinks this matter should be given more study. Mr. Dunn stated that if the Council does not act on this at this time, they may lose several good employees. Mr. Copher commented that if these good employees cannot wait eleven days when they know a salary increase is eminent, then maybe they are not as good as we think they are. Mr. Samuels made the following motion for first reading of the Ordinance: that all State Certified Police and Fire Department personnel be given a 18% salary increase, effective April 1, 1974, and that all other City employees with the exception of the City Manager and City Secretary be given a 10% increase effective April 1, 1974; that the 10% increase is for the interim period until the Civil Service Commission can finalize the reclassification of the employees and salary schedule. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Dunn, Samuels and Mrs. McCormick Nays: Messrs. Benson and Copher Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Copher stated that this ordinance w i l l be given second reading at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on April 9, 1974. Mr. Benson stated that he is of the opinion that this matter needs additional study. Iv. LIGHTS FOR T'RIN ITY BASEBALL FIELD APPROVAL Mr. Jay Theder presented a report to the Council, recommending installation of lights at Trinity High School Baseball Field. He stated this project has been approved by the Hurst - Euless- Bedford School District and City Inspector and is another joint use of facilities with the School District. He stated costs other than installation will be absorbed in the current budget. M r . Copher explained the cost o f i n s t a l - lation w i l l be from funds voted in the bond election. (Page Ten, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) Mr. Benson moved to approve the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Board for installation of lights at Trinity High School Baseball Field in the estimated amount of $17,000.00. Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Benson, Dunn, Copher and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. room at this time.) Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion (Councilman Samuels was absent from the (Copy of Park and Recreation Board recommendation on f i l e as Council Exhibit i n Office of City Secretary.) V. LAND USE MAP - (PUBLIC HEARING) -Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Carl Tyson, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission who introduced other members present: Messrs. Leggett, Ozebek, Johnson, Perkins, and Bob Pippin; and informed' the Council Mr. Wal lace. is absent due to a prior committment. Mr. Tyson explained the recommended changes on the land use map. Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plan as presented and to authorize the City Engineer to update the map as presented. Mr. Benson seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Benson, Dunn, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion carried. (It was pointed out this is to update the map as a guide; not a zoning change, and does not include parks.) (A copy of map attached as part of minutes of this meeting.) Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were commended for their work on this project. (Mr. Samuels was absent from the room at the time of the vote.) 41 (Page Eleven, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) v!. MR. GEORGE GOSS REPORTS RECENT INCIDENT INVOLVING LINE STAR GAS COMPANY Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. George Goss who stated that on March 17 he received a notice from the Lone Star Gas Company that the gas had been turned off and was advised that his yard line would have to be replaced. He stated that he contacted the Gas Company and was advised that the Lo'ne Star Gas Company would have to install the gas line and would do so the next day. He stated that his family was without gas until March 21 during a period when this area experienced several cold days and he requests the City Council to ask the Gas Company to advise citizens when they are going to turn the gas off. Mr. McFarland stated that perhaps the gas was turned off because the Gas Company considered it an emergency measure. Mr. Goss stated that he nor any member of his family detected gas and that he is present to request only that the Gas Company notify people that they have a problem and allow an opportunity to have the problem repaired, which can be done in only a matter of minutes, whereas, in his case, it required several days. The City Manager was instructed to write a letter to the Lone Star Gas Company requesting that citizens be notified if they have a gas problem and the gas is to be turned off. CITY ENGINEER" S REPORT VII. Hurricane Creek Members of the Counci 1 reviewed a letter and p l a t from M r . B i l l RatTiff dated March 21, 1974, concerning the improve - ment s' of Hurricane Creek. Mr. Copher stated that the map indicates that there are five lots belonging to people who have not signed the petition for channel improvements. Mr. Benson stated that there are about 30 people involved in this project and 25 of these people want the channel improved, and that he does not think that the job should be done piecemeal. Mr. Benson moved to authorize the City Engineer to complete the plans for channel improvement as far as the City has the necessary rights -of -way. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: 42 (Page Twelve, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) Ayes: Messrs. Benson, Dunn and Copher, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Samuels Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion carried. (Mr. Samuels was absent from the room at the time of discussion and therefore, chose. to abstain in the voting.) Sulphur Branch Mr. Ratliff had presented a letter dated March 21, 1974, to the Council concerning the improvements to the Sulphur Branch drainage channel. Mr. Ratl iff's letter stated that the Engineers are of the opinion that the discussion of the flooding problems on the far south end of this channel as discussed by Mr. Bright in the previous Council meeting deserves separate comments from the improvement program on Sulphur Branch. -He commented that there is no doubt that to completely concrete line both the bottom and sides of the channel would assist. in the overall flow characteristics'of the channel and could have some positive effect on Mr. Bright's situation; however, in his opinion, kr. Bright's problem is largely created 'by the undersized bridge. at Bluebonnet Road in Hurst. Mr. Benson stated that he does not think that the City should do anything to this channel since all of the citizens do not agree to improve the channel. Mr. Ratliff stated that it might help if Bluebonnet Bridge was a low water crossing; as it exists now it creates a dam for the water channeled down Sulphur Branch. It was discussed that possibly, although the bridge is in the City of Hurst, perhaps the City of Euless could make improvements to the bridge with the permission of the City of Hurst. However, the City Manager, Mr. Griggs, stated that this is not a usual procedure because of legal implications. Mr. Copher inquired if the City could possibly work out some agreement with the City of Hurst to make Bluebonnet Bridge a low water crossing in trade with the City of Hurst for another project. Mr. Fred Bower of 1409 Pebble Creek was recognized and he advised the Council that his house has been flooded several times. He commented that in 1964, he was t o l d by the City Council that the channel would be concrete lined; that Mr. Huffines the developer, would clear the ditch and that the City would concrete line it. A A `� (Page Thirteen, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) He stated at that time the Council assured they had the right -of -way, and Mr. Huffines thought he had given the right -of -way to the City. He stated that each time a house was built it created a greater problem. He stated that after several Council elections, the Council decided the property owners should maintain the creek. Mr. Bower stated that he recommends that the work be done now; that he does not understand why many property owners should be condemned because a few do not wish to participate in the project. • Mr. Copher stated that its not the policy of the Council to condemn any property owner; when the City acquires the easements the City w i l l spend the $150,000.00 for channel improvements. Mr. Copher suggested that Mr. Bowers might work with Mr. Marty Case in an effort to obtain the other easements needed. Mr. Benson stated that he is in sympathy with Mr. Bowers but the City Council's hands are tied; that the City has the funds for these improvements and they are ready to proceed with the improvements if necessary easements are provided. Mr. Bowers stated that the City of Euless residents cannot buy flood insurance because the City of Euless did not join the Federal Flood Program and that most of the -flood insurance premium is paid by the Federal government. • - The City Manager was instructed to investigate the Federal Flood Program. and report to the Counci 1. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Frank Douglass, who inquired if the City could request the County to help with the improvements and if the County refused, could Mr. Bowers and the City sue the County. The City Attorney advised that he would have to check on this matter. Mr. Ratliff was instructed to contact the City of Hurst to see if an agreement could be reached with the City of Hurst which would help solve this drainage problem. Penoak Court The City Council reviewed a letter, from the City's consulting engineers concerning the Penoak Court drainage problem in Morrisdale Estates dated March 19, 1974 which the engineer's stated that channel protection is recommended for the drainage stretch; the drainage ditch east from Driftwood Drive to Sulphur Branch. Two alternatives were considered - underground pipe and l i n e channel. The engineers had included (Page Fourteen, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26. 1974) engineers estimate for construction - channel liner in the amount of $24,000.00 and underground pipe in the amount of $22,000.00. Mayor Pro Tem Copher recognized Mr. Petersen, who stated that the plat of his property located at 1106 Penoak Court, shows that the City of Euless has an easement. He stated that the water that is causing the erosion in this area is coming from property located in the City of Hurst. It was pointed out that possibly these casements are not located on City plats but maybe on County records. The City Engineer was instructed by the Council to check for existing easements in this area, make a study of the problem and report back to the City Council. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT VIII. Agreement for Operation of Taxi Service Mr. McFarland reported that he and Mr. Wilcox are working on the papers necessary to present to the Council for the operation of the Taxi Cab Service. Drug Abuse Center Contract Mr. McFarland reported that the contract as amended by the Euless City Attorney at the request of the City Council has been submitted to the City of Fort Worth. There has been no action taken on it by the City of Fort Worth Attorney's Office. The City Secretary was instructed to write Dr. June Garrett advising that this contract is in the City Attorney's office of the City of Fort Worth. Proposed Ordinance Regarding Airport Zonina Board Mr. Cribbs advised the Council he has written a letter to Mr. Robert Powers, Chairman of the Airport Zoning Board concerning the proposed ordinance but has not received a reply as of this date. U t i l i t i e s Easement Across Lots 13 and 14, Block 18, Morrisdale 'Estates Mr. Cribbs stated that this drainage and utilities easement is signed by Mr. Huffines, representing the Morrisdale Development Corporation across Lots 13 and 14, Block 18, Morrisdale Estates and he recommends the Council's approval. Mr. Samuels moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Attorney and approve the easement as presented. 45 (Page Fifteen, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, March 26, 1974) Mr. Dunn seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Dunn, Benson, Cophers; and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the Confirmation of Agreement with Youth Services Bureau Mr. McFarland stated that he has talked with Dr. Weiss concerning the agreement with the Youth Services Bureau of Tarrant County and has been advised that this agreement must be approved by a Council Resolution. He stated he w i l l submit a Resolution to the City Manager for Council's approval. IX. RESOLUTION NO. 337 DESIGNATING AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND F I REARMS. authority to execute on behalf of the City any and all documents required Mr. Griggs explained this is necessary for the use of the Breathalizer in the Euless Police Department. Mr. Copher moved to approve Resolution No. 337 as presented. Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Samuels, Benson, Dunn and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion carried. X. LIBRARY CONTRIBUTION Mrs. McCormick stated that M. L. E. Hartnett has presented the Euless Public Library a framed resume of early Euless history. She suggested that members of the Council might wish to drop by the Library to see this contribution. 45 Page Sixteen, Regular Meeting Euless-City Council, March 26, 1.974) . XI . SCHEDULING OF an BUSINESS MR APRIL 9 COUNCIL MEETING The Council agreed that at the next regularly scheduled meeting April 9, all old business will be considered before the newly elected Council members are sworn into office. XII. RESOLUTION NO. 338 COMMENDING MR. BILL DUNN Mr. Copher stated that he recommends the Council approve a Resolution commending M r . B i l l Dunn for his term as City Councilman from 1972 -1974. Mr. Benson moved to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor Pro Tem and approve Resolution 33$ commending Mr. Dunn. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Benson, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Samuels and Copher Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Dunn carried. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: /s/ Vada Ferris City Secretary Mayor Pro Tem Copher declared the motion XIII. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. APPROVED: Mayor