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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-10-08Regular Meeting Euless City Council October 8, 1974 CALL 10 ORDER 141 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. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Wayne Wright, Harold Copher and Ray Ozebek. (Absent was Mr. Harold Samuels.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, C i t y Attorney Bob McFarland, City Engineer B i l l Flowers, and Recording Secretary Della Houy. VISITORS Visitors present were as follows: Messrs. Philip Nichols, W. J. "Doc" Hyde, James L. Strawn, Jack Cavaness, B i l l Tappe, Lea M. Neal, Frank Medanich, B. J. M i l I e r, Don L. Armstrong, Ken Taylor, Dan Frazier, Eldon Bottom, Richard Dillingham, Jeff Ault, and Hugh Waite; Mesdms. Barbara Burke and Barbara Zieschang. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mr. Wayne Wright. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated September 24, 1971+ and the called meeting dated September 28, 1974 were approved as written. ORDINANCE NO. 477 - AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE CF TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS I N AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR COMPLETION OF EULESS- B E D F O R D W4TER TREATMENT PLANT Mayor Krause recognized Mr. James L. Strawn, Regional Manager, Northern Division, Trinity River Authority of Texas. Mr. Strawn stated that previously the Cities of Bedford and Euless have approved bonds in the amount of $3,525,000 for the construction of the water treatment plant and that the plant is now 95% complete, and at this time Trinity River Authority is requesting revenue bonds in the amount of $250,000 to complete the project. 142 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 8, 19714) Mr. Ozebek moved to approve the issuance of $250,000 Trinity River Authority Revenue Bonds for completion of the Bedford - Euless Water Treatment Plant. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Copher, and Wright;. arid Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mr. McFarland stated that this ordinance should be declared an emergency and requested that the Council pass it on an emergency vote. Mr. Copher moved to suspend the requirement for two separate ordinance readings and pass Ordinance No. 477 on first and final reading. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Ozebek, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 478, SECOND AND FINAL READING: 'REZONING FROM "C -l" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT 10 "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACTS IJI AND 1I, J.P. HALFORD SURVEY Mr. Wright moved to approve second and fi n a l reading of Ordinance No. 478. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes:, Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Copher and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 8, 1974) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - LOT 2A, BLOCK 2, OAK FOREST ADDITION (PROPERTY LOCATED ON VEST SIDE CF NORTH MAIN STREET AND SOUTH SIDE CF FAIR OAKS BLVD.) Members of the Council had reviewed the Final Plat of Lot 2A, Block 2, Oak Forest and the Engineers letter dated September 25, 1974. Mr. Copher moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the fi n a I Plat of Lot 2A, Block 2, Oak Forest Addition. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Ozebek, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. lv AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY MR. BILL TAPPE REGARDING UTILITY RATES Mayor Krause recognized M r . B i l l Tappe, who stated that he is present to protest the increase in the utility rates. Mr. Tappe stated that the natural gas has increased 10 %or better and the sewer rate has doubled over the past few months. Mayor Krause stated that the increase in the water and sewer rates was to pay on city revenue bonds. Mr. Tappe inquired about the amount of revenue the City receives from the u t i l i t y companies, and Mr. Griggs stated that based on each companys gross revenue the City receives 3% from Texas Power and Light Company -, 2% from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and 4% from Lone Star Gas Company. Mr. Tappe inquired if some of the interest rate received could not be passed on to the citizens. Mr. Ozebek stated that the revenue received from the utility companies goes into the income of the City and this income helps keep property taxes down. Mr. Charles Page, manager of Texas Power and Light Company, explained the rate charges for their utility bills. Mr. Jack Cavaness stated that he has lived in Euless since 1959 and would like an explanation of the inflation clause in the Texas Power and Light schedule. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 8, 1974) Mr. Page explained the commodity clause and the inflation clause. Mr. Page stated that if any citizen would like an explanation of his bill, they could come to the office and their personnel would be glad to explain it to them. V CONSIDER REQUEST CF COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS RJR PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONS WITH OTHER COUNCIL, BOARDS, AND AGENCIES Mayor Krause recognized Mrs. Barbara Zieschang, who reviewed the Procedures for Communication and Relhtions with other Councils, Boards and Agencies which the Members of the Council had been furnished. Mrs. Zieschang reported that some members of the Council of-,Social Concerns have attended some of the meetings sponsored by the Drug Abuse Council. Mrs. Zieschang stated that the Council of Social Concerns' wi l 1 i n c l u d e in t h e i r minutes the procedures they w i l l follow and the Chairman and Committee members for the projects so the Council w i l l be aware of these projects. VI CONSIDER REQUEST CF MR, ELDON BOTTOM FOR EXTENSION CF TEMPORARY METAL BUILDING PERMIT, QUICK -WAY STAMPING. COMPANY, 902 HEATHER DRIVE Mr. Copher moved to approve a one (1) year extension of the Temporary Metal Building Permit, Quick -Way Stamping Company. . Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes:. Mr. Copher, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright and Ozebek Nays: None . Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VII RESOLUTION NO. 345 FOR COMPLETION CF INSTALLATION CF LAW ENFORCEMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Mayor Krause explained the request for the completion of the installation of Law Enforcement Radio Communications Equipment and stated that a Federal and State grant would pay 75% of the total cost. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 8, 1974) !Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Resolution No. 345 for the completion of installation of Law Enforcement Radio Communi- cations Equipment. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Ozebek, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VIII CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR DEDUCVON CF $5600.00 FFCIVl TRI CITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FCR OVER -RUN CF TIME CF WATER LINE INSTALLATION CONTRACT City Manager Griggs stated that the City's Engineers recommend deduction of $5,600.00 from Tri -City Construction Company as liquidated damages for over -run of time of water line installation contract. Mr. Copher moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Manager and the City Engineer and deduct $5,600.00 from Tri -City Construction as liquidated damages for over -run of time of water line installation contract. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs, Copher, Ozebek, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None . IX RESOLUTION NO. 346 AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY TO CONTINUE TO DEFEND FCRVER EMPLOYEE I N LAV\EJ I T Mr. McFarland stated that the lawsuit has been pending for 22 to 3 years on a former employee of the City of Euless and he would like to know if the Council would like for them to continue to &fend, t h i s former employee. Mayor Krause stated that he believes the City is committed to continue in this man's defense. Mr. Copher moved to approve Resolution No. 346, authorizing the City Attorney to continue to represent Mr. Recce Brewer in this lawsuit. 146 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 8, 1914) . Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Ozebek, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. X REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT FURTHER TRAGEDY ALONG EAST HUITT LANE AND SOUTH MAIN STREET Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Wayne Marrs, 413 Dunaway, who stated that his neighbors are asking for help from the City to prevent another tragedy I i ke the h i t and run accident that occurred in the 200 block of East Huitt, 596 feet East of South: Main last. week on Saturday, October 5th, at 7:52 p.m. Mr. Marrs stated that there are no sidewalks and no street lights along East Huitt and that this is a very bad situation and dangerous for the children; Mayor Krause stated that Mr. Ozebek has brought this matter to the attention of the City and there has been a traffic counter installed to assist in the research of the traffic situation in the area. Mr. Clayton Conley, 304 Dickey Drive, stated that the traffic counter has been put in place, but the City needs to open some of the back streets to take some of the traffic off South -Main Street. Mr. Ozebek asked Mr. Hyde if any of the children use the trail across the property in the area he lives. Mr. Hyde stated that in the daytime some children use it but that section of town is a bottle -neck and extremely dark at night, that the children have to walk in the street and a driver has to be very careful when driving down these streets. He further stated that sidewalks were needed very badly. Mr. Copher inquired if bond money i s avail- able why the City can't put in sidewalks from South Main Street to Huntington Drive, subject to obtaining easements from the pcoperty owners. Mr. Copher recommended that the City proceed to make a study and obtain easements from property owners along East Huitt from South Main to Huntington and make a study of other areas. Mr. Marrs stated that the sidewalks were a good. idea but-they wouldn't solve the problem, that he bel ieves a committee should be appointed to further study the problem. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 8, 1974) Mayor Krause appointed Mr. Marrs as Chairman of a Committee and to meet with Mr. McAdoo, Traffic Safety Administrator. Mayor Krause advised Mr. Griggs to see about obtaining street lights along East Huitt Lane. XI ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: /s/ Vada Ferris City Secretary 143