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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-08-13Regular Meeting Euless City Council August 13, 1974 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber of-Euless City Hall by Mayor Pro Tem Samuels. .Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick; Messrs. Wayne Wright, Harold Samuels, Harold Copher, and Ray Ozebek. (Absent: Mayor A. C. Krause) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and City Engineers B i I I Ratl i ff and B i 11 Flowers. V I S I TORS Visitors present were as follows: Messrs. Don Perkins, Sam Taylor, Ken Taylor, Dr. Eric Concors, Richard B i r d , Ray Spooner, Don L. Armstrong, James C. McKinney, W. J . Hyde, B i l l Toppe, Robert Cowan, and Troy Fuller; Mesdms, Candy Tuttle, Shirley Concors, and Mrs. Don L. Armstrong. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the called meeting. dated July 20, 1974 and called meeting dated August 3, 1974 were approved as written. INCREASE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated that the Council has reviewed and discussed several times the Employee Benefit pro- gram. He stated that after several meetings with the Civil Service Council, the Council has agreed upon employee benefits to be implemented immediately. Mr. Copher moved to approve employee benefits as discussed and revised. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Wright, Samuels and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. 110 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 1974) (A copy of the Benefits Program is on file as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary) The City Secretary was instructed to furnish a copy of the Benefits Program to members of the Civil Service Commission and t o a l l City of Euless Employees. Mr. Samuels advised that the salary and wage classification has been modified slightly. However, the titles submitted by the Civil Service Commission remain the same and it will be applied in compliance with the City salary schedule. RESOLUTION NO. 342 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION CF A CONTRACT CF SALE FCR PURCHASE CF THE FIRST PRESBY- TER IAN CHURCH PROPERTY Mr. Bob McFarland advised the Council the First Presbyterian Church has approved sale of the church property to the City -of .Euless, previously discussed several months ago and presented a resolution authorizing the execution of a contract of sale for purchase o f t h i s property. The Council was advised that the Cit -y w i l l take posses- sion of the church property upon payment by the City. The City Manager stated that the church has been vacated and the City can assume immediate possession as soon as the closing occurs. The City Attorney advised that the closing should take a matter of a few days. Mr. Wright moved to approve Resolution No. 342. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Copher, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. BIDS FCR RUBBER TIRED ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE AND 2 - 6 TCN SELF - PROPELLED TANDEM VIBRATORY ROLLER (BIDS OPENED AUGUST 6, 1971+) City Manager C. J. Griggs advised the Council that bids have been requested from several firms, however, - - -- only one bid was received for the pieces of equipment. He recommended that the Council award the bids to Cooper Machinery Company in the amount of $5,988.60 for the rubber tired asphalt paving machine and $8,486.50 for the self - propelled Tandem Vibratory Roller. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 1974) Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with recommendation of the City Manager and approve the bid as submitted by Cooper Machinery Company. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Wright, Samuels, and Copher Nays: None motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the IV BIDS FCR NORTH MAIN STREET IMPROVE- MENTS AND LITTLE BEAR CREEK BRIDGE (BIDS OPENED AUGUST 6, 1974) Members of the Council have been fur- nished a tabulation of bids submitted by the City Consulting Engineers as follows: NAME CF BIDDER M & S Const. Company Texas Bitul ithic Bridge Builders Navarro Cont r . Company W. H. Simmons Company Concha Const_ Company Jeske Const. Company K i dwell Const. Company NORTH MAIN STREET CONSTRUCTI ON $141,782.41 $118,327.25 $.145,284.36 $118,327.25 $150,821 .50 $167,462.00 $139,077.95 $177,595.25 LITTLE BEAR CREEK BRIDGE $179,035.20 $209,917.75 $195,799 .90 '$230,487.25 $207 ,769.25 $215,665.50 $260,300.50 $222,365.48 111 Mr. Ratliff stated that M & S Construction Company has a good credit rating and some of their work is on the inter- change going into the new airport. He stated after the bids had been mailed, Mr. Odom requested some additional items and the City Engineer has negotiated with the low bidder and an additive has been made in the amount of $7,013.00. However, this increase changes the low bid by a very small amount because o f concrete work included i n the s p e c i f i c a t i o n s which w i l l not be needed. He stated that the City needs to concur with these addi- tions. The Engineers recommend that the bid be awarded to M & S Const. Company. Mr. Ratliffrstated that he has been advised that Mr. Charles Hunt, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board, has knowledge of a contractor who will move the bridge from its present location to the South Euless Park at no cost to the City. Mr. Ratliff stated that he feels that it is his duty and responsibility to advise the 112 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 19714.) Council that this bridge is very old and is constructed differently than bridges constructed at the present time, and if the bridge is not picked up very carefully it will fold in the middle and fall in the creek where, of course, it cannot remain. He stated'that'there are permits to be ac- quired, and utility lines to be moved. The City needs to be sure that the firm moving the bridge has adequate insurance and permits to protect the City. Mr. Ratliff stated that it will cost about $34,000.00 to move the bridge and the Council needs to be specific about the moving of the bridge before work orders can be issued for the work to be done on North Main Street and Little Bear Creek Bridge. Mr. Ratliff stated that he also needs to know if the Council wants the Contractor (M & S) to place piers at South Euless Park for the Bridge. Mr. Ratliff stated that the Engineers need guidance from the Council before issuing a work order. Mr. Copher stated that there is a man who has offered to move the bridge to South Euless Park free of charge and has i n d i c a t e d t h a t he w i l l acquire the necessary permits and comply with all City requirements for moving the structure. Mr. Copher stated that he would suggest that the bridge be moved if it can be done for $9,000.00 which is what i t w i l l cost for the contractor to cut it up and dispose of it. Mr. Ratliff also stated that there is a question of time involved for moving the bridge and that the general con- tract to M & S Construction Company subject to successful negotiations of change orders for the following items: 1. Additional utility work. 2. Deductions for concrete, over estimated quantity. 3. Foundation work at South Euless Park, and Instructions to the City Engineers to attempt negot'iations for the moving of the bridge as suggested by Mr. Hunt. If moving the bridge can be negotiated within three weeks at a cost of no more than $9,000.00, proceed to move the bridge to South Euless Park. If unsuccessful within three weeks, M & S Construction Company will dispose of the bridge at a cost of no more than $9,000.00. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Copher, Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Wright, and Samuels Nays: None motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the 112 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 1974) V CANVASS BALLOTS CF RUN -OFF ELECTION HELD AUGUST 3, 1974 10 ELECT COUNCIL MEMBER TO PLACE FIVE Mayor Pro Tem Samuels announced that 376 ballots were cast in the run -off election to elect a Council Person to Place Five and that Mr. Raymond J. Ozebek received 225 votes and Dr. Don R. Warren received 151 votes. Mr. Wright moved to approve the can- vassing of the ballots and declare Mr. Ozebek elected to Council Place Five to f i l l the unexpired term of Darrel Benson. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Copher, Samuels; and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. VI ADMINISTER OATH CF OFFICE 10 MR. RAYMOND OZEBEK ELECTED 10 COUNCIL, PLACE FIVE Mr. Bob McFarland administered the oath of office to Mr. Raymond J. Ozebek, who was elected to Council, Place Five. Mr. Ozebek was welcomed by other members of the Council and City Staff. VI I EULESS JAYCEES PRESENT A PROPOSAL FCR A CONTEST FCR A CITY SLOGAN Mayor Pro Tem Samuels recognized Mr. Richard Bird who stated that the Euless Jaycees are requesting the C o u n c i l ' s assurance t h a t the Council w i l l approve a winning slogan which w i l l be selected by a contest where there w i l l be f i v e judges who w i l l select the winning slogan. Replying to a question from the members of the Council, Mr. Bird stated that the Euless Jaycees have not considered p l a c i n g signs w i t h the winning slogan but w i l l take it under advisement. Mr. Copher inquired if the Jaycees would be interested in having a contest to determine a log for the City. M r . B i r d stated t h a t the Jaycees w i l l be pleased to do this for the Counci 1. 114 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 1974) Mr. Wright moved to concur with the request of the Euless Jaycees to hold a contest for determining a City slogan and a City logo. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Samuels, Copher and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. Vl1I APPOINTMENT CF MEMBERS 10 SERVE ON COUNCIL CF SOCIAL CONCERNS - MR. ROBERT COWAN Mayor Pro Tem Samuels recognized Mr. Robert Cowan, Chairman of the Social Concerns Council, who submitted names for consideration as appointments to the Social Concerns Council. He stated that replacements are needed for Mr. Gary Hendley, Miss Martha Farmer, and Mr. Charles Blackwell. The recommendation is as follows: Vicky Black 803 Collin Mike Jacoby 1009 Collins D r . B i I I 'Leslie 109 Midway Phyllis White - alternate 702 Ector Rick Griffin - alternate 201 Ector Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the I i s t as submitted by Mr. Cowan. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Ozebek, Wright, Samuels, and Copher Nays: None motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the IX CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS FOR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERS 10 FILL VACANCIES CREATED BY RESIGNATION CF MR. HERMAN WALLACE AND MR. RAY OZEBEK Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated that this item w i l l be considered at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. 1.15 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 1974) X AUTHORITY 10 RECEIVE BIDS FCR MIS- CELLANEOUS WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS City Manager C. J. Griggs stated that he recommends that bids be received for certain water main connections in order to complete loops as follows: 1. Complete extension of 16" line from 16" line on the east side of Sotogrande to 10" 'line on Monterrey Drive. 2. 16" l i n e from TRA meter located north side of SH183, southwesterly t o connect w i t h 16" l i n e on Raider Drive. 3. 12" line to cross under SH157 approximately 200' of SH183 inter- section. 4. 8" line to connect 24" line on Sheppard Drive with 8" line at Euless Jr. High School. 5, Complete extension of 8" line on south side of SH183 to existing 8!', 1 ine at south Main Street intersection. Estimated cost - $90,000.00 The City Manager advised that funds w i l l be expended from the bond program. Replying to a question by Mr. Samuels, Mr. Ratliff stated that the City can ask for a bid on each line item, and Mr. Samuels stated that he thinks that it will be wise to ask for a bid in this manner, so that if the bids are too high, one or two line items could be deleted from the bid. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager authorizing receipt of the water l i n e bids as outlined; Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as fo I lows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Copher, Wright, Samuels, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. XI SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE Mayor Pro Tem Samuels recognized Dr. Eric Concors and his wife Shirley. Dr. Concors stated that his family lives in Sotogrande, and they have become concerned that the school system I1 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 1974) does not pick up school students within a 2 mile radius of a childs re- spective school. He stated his wife has an idea of establishing a bus service to transport children in the Sotogrande, Brookhollow, Euless Square, and Green Oak Additions to the Bell Manor Elementary School. Mr. Concors stated that this service will be on a monthly basis, and he has been advised that it is necessary to acquire a permit for such a service. He s'tated that before he invests money in a bus for this pro- gram, he needs to know exactly what the City requirements are. The Council concurred that the City Attorney should discuss this matter with Dr. Concors after the meeting and advise him of the procedures to be followed to make an application for bus service. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: /s/ Vada Ferris City Secretary XII The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. APPROVED: