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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-08-27Regular Meeting Euless City Council August 27, 1974 CALL 1D 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 A. G. Krause. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick; Messrs. Wayne Wright, Harold Samuels, Harold Copher, and Ray Ozebek. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and C i t y Engineer B i l l Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present were as follows: Messrs. Don L. Armstrong, Richard M. Dooley, Dwayne Wilcox, Richard Dillingham; Mesdm. Candy Tuttle, Mrs. Richard Dill ingham, Mrs. Don L. Armstrong. I NVOCAT ION The invocation was presented by Mr. Ray Ozebek. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The mi'nutes of the regular meeting were approved with the following correction; Item IV, Mr. Copher's motion should be $9,900.00 instead of $9,000. MR. OZEBEK CONGRATULATED Mayor Krause congratulated Mr. Ozebek on having been elected to Council Place Five and welcomed him to the Council Ifami 1y. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - REPLAT CF BLOCK 2, OAK FOREST ADDITION (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHVVEST CORNER CF HARWOOD ROAD AND NORTH MAIN STREET) Members of the Council had reviewed the Preliminary Plat and Mr. Copher stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval, subject to Engineers letter dated August 15, 1974. It was pointed out that dedicatory language omitted 118 (Pape Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 27, 1974) on the Preliminary Plat wi l l appear on the final plat. Mr. Samuels moved to concur with rec- ommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the Preliminary Plat as presented, subject to the Engineers letter dated August 15, 1974. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Copher, Wright, Ozebek and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion ca rri ed. BIDS FCR SEEDING AND INSTALLATION CF IRRIGATION SYSTEM ON MULTI- . PURPOSE ATHLETIC FIELDS I N WEST EULESS PARK Members of the Council reviewed the bid tabulation for bids on the seeding and installation of irrigation system in West Euless Park, which were received on Monday, August 26, 1974, opened, and tabulated by City Secretary. The Council was ad- vised that the Park and Recreation Board recommends the acceptance of the low bid submitted by Turf Management Systems, Incorporated in the amount of $8,320.00. In reply to a question from the Council, Mr. Griggs stated that he recommends concurrance with the Park and Rec- reation Board. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the C i t y 'Manager and the Park and Recreation Board and award the contract to Turf Management Systems, Incorporated in the amount of $8,320.00. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Samuels, Copher, Wright. Nays: None carried. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mayor Krause declared the motion lit Consider authorization for receipt of bids for Civic Center Wheelchair Ramp (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 27, 1974) Mr. Flowers advised the Council that several months ago his firm was authorized to prepare plans for a wheel- chair ramp for the Civic Center Complex. He stated that two smaller ramps have been added t o the project, which w i l l include three parking places designated by white s t r i p e s f o r the handicapped people a t an es- timated cost of $4,500, M r . Flowers stated t h a t the low ramps w i l l have handrails. Mr. Copher inquired if a contract of this nature could be negotiated. Replying to a question from the Council, the City Manager stated that he recommends that the City advertise for bids on the ramp with handrails. The City Manager was instructed to proceed with publication of notice to bidders. Consider participation in cost for extension of the .Little Bear Creek interceptor Sewer Mr. Flowers stated that an adjustment in the share of estimated cost of the Little Bear Creek interceptor Sewer has been made by the Trinity River Authority. However, the cost for the City of Euless has not changed. He mentioned the cost for the various participants as follows: SHARE CF ESTIMATED COST City of Bedford $ 50,000 City :of Colleyville 333,334 City of•Euless . 50,000 City of Keller 723,333 City of North Richland Hills 133,333 Trinity River Authority of Texas 430,000 Estimated Sub -Total Const. cost $1,720,000 All Right -Of -Way by Trinity River Authority $ 133,000 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $1,853,000 He stated that the City of Euless needs to send a letter to the Trinity River Authority reaffirming its support in the proposed project. He stated there is a provision for refund if the project does not cost as much as anticipated. Mr. Flowers stated that some of the Cities have already entered into this agreement. - Mr. Copher stated that the City of Euless should be reimbursed for a part of the sewer 1ine that the City paid for several years ago. Mr. Griggs stated that the bonds have been assumed by the Trinity River Authority and that the City of Euless now pays for the usage per gallon. 120 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 27, 1974) Mayor Krause stated that he recommends that the Council approve the participation of this proposed project. Mr. Samuels moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and Mayor and approve the City's participation in the Little Bear Creek Interceptor Sewer. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Samuels, Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Copher, Wright and Ozebek Nays: None carried. Mayor Krause declared the motion Little Bear Creek Bridge Mr. Flowers stated that at the last Council meeting, the City Council had approved the contract with M & S Construction Company for the construction of the Little Bear Creek Bridge and the.improvement of the North Main Street approaches to the bridge. He stated that the Council had authorized the Engineers to work with Mr. Hunt, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board, and the firm which offered to move the Little Bear Creek Bridge to the South Euless Park site free of charge. Mr. Flowers stated that after many telephone calls, he talked with Mr. DeVelbis, who advised that he had not inspected the bridge i n detail but had briefly seen the bridge i n the dark. He stated he had planned to move the bridge at his leisure which would be some time this winter, probably in late November. Mr. Flowers stated there is a sewer line attached to this bridge, which must be detached before the bridge can be moved or torn down. Mr. Flowers stated that he had been contacted by another firm who offered to move the bridge at a cost from $20,000 to $30,000. . Mr. Griggs stated that he recommends that the Council authorize City Engineer's to proceed with the basic contract. Mayor Krause stated that he would like to see the bridge disassembled, set aside and moved to the South Euless Park some time in the winter. Mr. Copher stated that the bridge is 85 years old and is a historical marker. Mayor Krause stated that with the C o u n c i l ' s permission he recommends the Engineers'contact M & S Con- struction Company and see i f they w i l l move the bridge to a site near its present location and allow Mr. DeVelbis to move the bridge to the South Euless Park some time this winter. Mayor Krause stated that as soon as he has the information from the City Manager, to be furnished by Mr. Flowers, he w i 1 I contact each member of the Council. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 27, 19J4) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT - PROCEDURE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS I N THE CITY CF EULESS IV Board of Appeals Mr. McFarland advised the Counci 1 that his firm has been requested by the City to prepare procedures for abatement of public nuisances and that the first step in establishing procedures is for the Council to appoint a Board of Appeals. Mayor Krause announced names of persons to serve on the Board of Appeals as follows: Mr. Walter Elliott M r . B i l l Pasteur Mr. Bill Dunn Mr. Ed Smith Mrs. Mary L. Saleh Johnson - Campbell Plat on Block 10, Park Crestmoor Addition (Property located South of Spur 350, North of Park Drive, East of Villa Drive) Mr. McFarland stated that Mr. Dwayne Wilcox has requested Council consideration concerning the Johnson - Campbell Plat. He stated that Mr. Wilcox is requesting approval by the Council of the proposal of Johnson Campbell Lumber Company for disposing storm water until such times as the storm drain recommended by the City Engineer is constructed in its entirety. Mr. McFarland stated that Mr. Wilcox has agreed to furnish an instrument which will indemnify and hold harmless the City from any law suit the adjoining property owner may file for damages. Mr. McFarland stated he recom- mends the Council concur with this procedure. Mr. Wilcox stated he would draft the agreement and submit to the City Attorney for approval. Mr. Wright moved to approve the re- commendation as outlined by the City Attorney. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Copher, Samuels, Ozebek; and Mrs. McCormick 'Nays: None carried. RESIGNATION ACCEPTED Mayor Krause declared the motion V Members of the Council accepted the 122 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 27, 1974) resignation of Mr. Ray Ozebek and Mr. Herman Wallace from the Planning and Zoning Commission. VI APPOINTMENT 10 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mayor Krause announced that Mrs. Jackie Comola and Mr. Troy Fuller have been appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired terms of Mr. Ray Ozebek and Mr. Herman Wallace. Mayor Krause stated that Mr. Troy Fuller -is a gentleman of high integrity and honesty. However, he is opposed to appointing Mr. Fuller to the Planning and Zoning Commission since Mr. Fuller is in the Real Estate business i n the C ity of Euless. Mr. Gopher stated that he concurs with the Mayor's statement about Mr. Troy Fuller, because of the nature of his business. Other members of the Council concurred with appointments as announced by Mayor Krause. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: /s/ Vada Ferris City Secretary VII The Council adjourned at 8:55 p.m. APPROVED: