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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-05-28Regular Meeting Euless City Council May 28, 1974 CALL 10 ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 5:05 p.m. in the. Council Chamber of Euless City Hall by Mayor A. C. Krause, Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick; Messrs. Harold Samuels, Harold Copher, and Wayne Wright. (Absent was Mr. Darrel Benson.) Also present were City Manager C. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris and City Attorney Bob McFarland. v IS (TORS Visitors present -were as follows: Messrs. R. N. Carder, Hartly Hampton, J. W. Wilcox, Robert W. Cowan, Bobby Fuller and Kenneth Taylor; Mesdm. Debbie Parish. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mr. Harold Samuels. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated May 14, 1974 were approved as written. APPOINTMENTS 10 CITY BOARDS AND. COMMISSIONS Mayor Krause announced that Council members were i n agreement fo r appointments as follows: PLANNING AND ZON ING COMMISSION Bob Johnson Carl Tyson Ray Ozebek . Carl Maas 1974 -7G 1974 -76 1974 -76 1974 -76 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Charles Hunt Jay Theder Dave Williams 1974 -76 1974 -76 1974 -76 77 78 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 28, 1974) ORDINANCE NO. 470, SECOND AND FINAL READING: REZONING FROM "R -1" 10 "C -2" ON PROPOSED TRACTS 1, 2, & 5 AND "SP" SPECIFIC USE FOR ONE FAMILY DWELLING ATTACHED (TOWNHOUSES) ON .PROPOSED TRACT 3 & 4 REQUESTED BY MR. H. K. HUIE, ZONING CASE NO. 238. Mr. Samuels moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 470. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels and Wright; and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Copher Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Mr. Copher abstained because he owns property in the vicinity of the property in question.) ORDINANCE NO. 471, SECOND AND FINAL READING: ZONING CASE NO. 241 - REQUEST OF JOHNSON -CAMPBELL LUMBER COMPANY FOR CHANGE CF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT 10 "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR WAREHOUSE SPACE FOR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS, SERVICE CON- TRACTORS AND SIMILAR TYPE BUSINESSES AND SOME SMALL ANIOL T CF RETAIL SPACE, (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH CF SPUR 15, NORTH CF C NTI NENTAL VILLA APARTMENTS, AND VEST CF PARK CRESTMOOR ADDITION.) Mr. Wright moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 471. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Copher and Mr. Sarnuels Nays: None carried. Mayor Krause declared the motion (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 28, 1974) IV. ORDINANCE NO. 472: FIRST AND FINAL READING ADJUSTING MIER AND SEWER RATES Members of the Council had reviewed Ordinance No. 472 and the City Manager explained that at the last meeting the Council had expressed a desire for the water and sewer rate increase to be compatible with the rates of the City of Bedford. Mr. Griggs stated that this ordinance reflects this with the exception that the City of Euless charges are less than the City" f Bedford for services outside the City. Replying to a question by Mr. Wright, the City Manager stated that this i s approximately a 20% average increase. Mr. Copher stated that, in the past, the City of Euless has had water and sewer problems and has made progress over the past few years, which has been quite expensive and that it is necessary for the water and sewer rate increase at this time. Mr. Copher moved to suspend the require- ment for two separate ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No. 472 on first and final reading. Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Samuels, Wright; and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. v. CONSIDER ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PRO-RATA CHARGE FGR THE COST OF SANITARY SEWER INSTALLATIONS Members of the Council had been presented materials explaining the pro -rata charge for cost of sanitary sewer installations. Mrs. McCormick stated that she does not feel that she i s informed adequately on this matter and would prefer not to vote on this ordinance at this time. She stated that she is aware that this matter was discussed with previous Council's but she has not had time to talk to anyone about the ordinance and therefore she would like to table this matter. 79 80 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 28, 1974) Mr. Griggs stated that the basic premise is that the City of Euless will be responsible for sewage treat- ment and water supply; that the developer is responsible for the property to be serviced. He stated that the City of Euless, City of Dallas, and City of Fort Worth have been remise in treating sewage going to the area systems; that the Environmental Protection Agency and Texas Water Qua] ity Board now insist that this practice be stopped. He stated that nine entities entered an agreement with the Trinity River Authority to provide lines that are needed or will be needed in the future. He stated that it has been the policy of the City of Euless to keep its funds at home and that if the money stayed in the City, the Euless citizens will benefit i n it Mayor Krause stated that he would like to see this ordinance passed at this time and if Mrs. McCormick is not satisfied with it after talking with other citizens and other people, she can propose an amendment to the ordinance. Mr. Wright stated he wonders 'if other cities have this same policy and Mayor Krause advised that most cities have a similar policy; that the City of Euless is one of a very few cities who do not have a policy of this nature. Mr. Samuels stated that since this matter was discussed in 1972, he is concerned that perhaps the figures proposed in 1972 require adjustment. It was pointed out that the developer would have to pay his pro -rata portion before a final plat would be signed. The City Secretary was instructed to advise Mrs. McCormick and Mr. Wright the names of the persons who served on the Committee several years ago who investigated this program. Mr. Wright moved that the ordinance establishing a pro -rata charge for cost of sanitary sewer installation be tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting, June 25, 1974. Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Samuels and Mrs. McCormick Nays: Mr. Copher Mayor Krause declared the motion carried, and instructed the City Secretary to place this matter on the Council agenda for June 25. Mr. Copher stated that he would like to see this ordinance passed now; that he will not be able to attend the next meeting on June 25 and that he would like to be present to vote when this matter comes up again. 81 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Eule'ss City Council, May 28, 1974) VI. WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Bobby Fuller, who informed the Council. that the Texas government has passed a statute r e q u i r i n g a l l cities to come under the Workmen's Compensation Act on or before July 1, 1974. He stated that his company can and will do the same thing for the City of Euless that the Texas Municipal League can do and that he requests the City's consideration for his firm to handle the workmen's compensation program for the City. He presented an estimated outline, Plan Three, which is a floating schedule, and stated that it has been estimated that the annual cost to the City would be $20,000.00. He commented that the Texas Municipal League is not offering the employees liability and his program does include liability. He stated that under the Texas Municipal League plan the City has to appoint a coordinator to attend four meetings a year which would be an extra expense t o the C i t y ; t h a t h i s f i r m w i l l do a l l of the paper work and that the program is subject to a review annually. The City Manager stated that he recommends consideration of the floating plan as presented by Mr. Fuller; one reason being that the City does not have a lot of high risk jobs. Mr. Wright moved to .concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the City's participation in workmen's compensation on the floating plan presented by Mr. Fuller. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, Mr, Copher and Mr. Samuels Nays: None Mayor: Krause declared the motion carried. VI 1. CONSIDER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Members of the Council had been presented a proposed copy of employee benefits to be considered fo r adoption. Mrs. McCormick inquired if the Civil Service Commission has been furnished copies of this proposed program and the City Manager stated that not unless Mr. Benson has given the information to them. Mrs. McCormick stated that she does not think that the City Council should pass this proposed plan without the Civil Service Commission being consulted, 82 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 28, 1974) Mr. Copher moved that this item be tabled and the members of the Civil Service Commission be presented a copy of the proposed program with a request to review and submit their comments. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as f o l lows: Ayes: Mr. Copher, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Samuels and Mr. Wright Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carr ied. (Mr. Copher stated that he recommends that the Council meet with the Civil Service Commissi'on to discuss this proposal if the Civil Service Commission feels it necessary.) VI 11. BIDS FOR 1900 GALLON PER MINUTES CLASS A 'SINGLE CENTR I FUGAL PUMPER AND 85' AERIAL LADDER WITH BASKET P L A T F O R M AND 1000 G.P.M. PUMPER - M I DSH I P MOUNTED" Members of the Council were pres @nted a copy of bid tabulations and a letter of recommendation from the Fire chief, Mr. C. C. Livingston as follows: BID OPENING 85' AERIAL LADDER WITH BASKET PLATFORM AND 1000 G.P.M. PUMPER - M I DSH I P MOUNTED BIDDER May 23, 1974 11:00 A. M. 2.0.0. BASE BID DAYS Fire Trucks, Inc., Mr. Clemons, Michigan Yes $143,178.00 440 working days Ward LaFrance, Elmira, New York Yes $153,486.00 400 working days 1500 GALLONS PER MINUTE CLASS A SINGLE CENTRIFUGAL PUMPER Fire Trucks, Inc., Mr. Clemons, Michigan Yes . $ 64,472.00 310 working days Ward LaFrance, Elmira, New York Yes $ 61,983.00 360 working days (Bids were opened May 23, 1974 at 11 :00 A. M. at Euless City Hall and tabulated by the City Secretary.) 83 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 28, 1974) "To" Mr. C. J. Griggs Manager, City of Euless From: C. C. Livingston, Chief Euless Fire Department Sir: V\ have studied the proposal's and bids of both Fire Trucks Inc. and Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. as per your request. Proposal for the custom 1500 G.P.M. pumper, we recommend the low bid made by Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. Proposal for the 3 section 85' aerial ladder with platform basket and 1000 G.P.M. two -stage pump, we recommend the bid made by Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. This recommendation i s based briefly on three main points: 1. Fire Trucks Inc. proposed an aerial ladder that is not on the market and does not exist. 2. Fire Trucks Inc. has never built an apparatus of this design. 3, Fire Trucks Inc. do not have a factory in which to build this apparatus. The d e t a i l s of these p o i n t s are numerous and we w i l l supp y them upon your request." Mr. Copher moved to concur w th the recommendation as submitted by Chief Livingston and accept the bid of Ward LaFrance Corporation. Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Samuels, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS FCR EMERGENCY REPAIRS ON THE SEWER LINE CROSSING SULPHUR BRANCH NORTH CF BLUEBONNET D R 1 VE Mr. Griggs stated that he recommends the Council consider authorization of negoti'ations for emergency repairs on sewer line which will cost approximately $6,000.00; that i f the City 84 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 28, 1974) goes out for bids on this project, it will take several. months, but by negotiating, the project could be finalized in two or three weeks. Mr. Samuels moved to concur with the recommendation by the City Manager to authorize negotiations fo r emergency repairs on the sewer line crossing Sulphur Branch north of Bluebonnet Drive. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Copher, Wright and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. X. BY-LAWS FOR COUNCIL CF SOCIAL CONCERNS Members of the Council had been presented a copy of the proposed by -laws drafted by the Council of Social Concerns. Mr. Robert Cowan, Chairman of the Council of Social Concerns, stated that the members of the Council of Social Concerns recommend the City Council approve the by -laws. Mr. Copher moved to approve the by -laws as presented by the Council of Social Concerns. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Copher, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Samuels and Mr. Wright Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Xf. RESIGNATION CF HURST - EULESS- BEDFORD HOSPITAL AUTHORITY MEMBER Members of the Council had been furnished a copy of a letter from Mr. Blease Tibbets, stating that he is resigning from the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Hospital Authority. Mayor Krause announced that the Council should consider an appointee to this Authority and this item will be placed on the agenda for June 25. 85 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 28, 1574) RESIGNATION OF DARREL BENSON, COUNCIL. PLACE FIVE Mayor Krause announced that the City Council regretfully accepts the resignation of Mr. Darrel Benson as Councilman, Place Five. Mr. Benson has advised that he is moving to the City of Houston. Mr. Samuels moved to approve a Resolution calling a City election to be held on July 20, 1974 to ballot on Council, Place Five. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Wright, Copher and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XIII. COUNCIL REQUESTED 10 CONSIDER ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CLOSING TIME FCR CITY PARKS Mr. Copher stated that the Park Board and Mr. Lindsey, the Park and Recreation Director, request the Council consider an ordinance which would establish a closing time for City parks except during regularly scheduled city activities. The City Attorney was instructed to consult with the City Manager, Chief of Police and Park and Recreation Director in an attempt to prepare an ordinance of this type to be considered. XIV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: /s/ Vada Ferris 86