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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-12-10Regular Meeting Euless City Council December 10, 1974 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Euless City Hall by Mayor Pro Tem Harold *Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Ray Ozebek, Wayne Wright, and Harold Copher. (Absent was Mayor A. C. Krause) Also present were Interim City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and City Engineer B i l l Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present were as follows: Messrs. Kenneth Taylor and Don Perkins; and Ms. Barbara Burke. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mrs. Willie Mae WbCormick. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated November 26, 1974 were approved as written with the correction of the spelling of barricade. APPO I NTMENT. CF OOURT CLERK Mayor Pro Tem Harold Samuels stated that Interim City Manager, W. M. Sustaire, recommends the appointment of Mr. Grady McAdoo, Traffic Safety Coordinator, as Court Clerk, and Mrs. Bobbie -Smith and Mrs. Jamie Borja as Deputy Court Clerks. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and appoint Mr. Grady McAdoo as Court Clerk and Mrs. Bobbie Smith and Mrs. Jamie Borja as Deputy Court Clerks. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Copher and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. 175 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 10, 1974) REQUEST TO TAKE BIDS ON THREE UTILITY TRUCKS Members of the Council were given copies of specifications for two 1975 2 -ton pickup trucks, cab and chassis only, one 1975 2 -ton pickup and two utility service bodies. Mr. Sustaire advised the Council that these vehicles were to replace three vehicles used in the Public Works Department. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the request to take bids on three utility trucks, and two utility service bodies. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Copher, Ozebek, Wright and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. REQUEST PERMISSION TO OBTAIN CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES ON SIDEWALKS FRCM WHITENER ROAD TO SOUTH EULESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mayor Pro Tem Samuels read a memo from Mr. McAddo, Traffic Safety Coordinator, on the traffic along South Main from Whitener Road to South Euless; Elementary School . Hi findings are as follows: TRAFFIC SOUTH MAIN AND WHITENER STREETS (December 3, 1974 from 7:35 a.m. t o 8:30 a.m.) 39 children walking north on South Main Street 35 cars, with from one to four elementary school age children, traveling north on South Main Street (weather was clear and cold) Estimate a minimum of 75 students walk (to and from South Euless Elementary) on South Main, south of the school, i n good weather. Mr. Copher inquired if the apartment complex has sidewalks along their development. 177 (Pape Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 10, 1974) Mr. Sustaire stated that probably there are sidewalks there but he would look into the matter. Mr. Copher moved' that the City advertise for bids to install sidewalks from South Euless Elementary School on the East boundary line of South Main Street to the north edge of the apartment complex that exists on the East side of South Main street, and if there are no side- walks in the apartment complex, the City Manager is to negotiate with them to construct sidewalks to the end of their property that extends to the parking lot of the Airport Skate Land subject to not having to purchase any easements. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Ozebek, Wright, Samuels and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. . In reply to a question from Mr. Copher, Mr. Sustaire stated that Mr. Marrs of the First National Bank in Euless, is attempting t o obtain a l l right -of -way easements on H u itt Lane from Cullum Drive to South Main and he has not received a report as of this date. Mr. Sustaire stated that Mr. Marrs volunteered to obtain these easements at a previous Council meeting and the City Staff had furnished him plans for the sidewalks. IV.. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT BOYD BRANCH PARALLELING SEWER Mayor Pro Tem Samuels recognized Mr. B i 11 Flowers, City's Consulting Engineer. Mr. Flowers stated that Boyd Branch Paralleling Sewer is in the final stage; that the contractor did not work for some time, but as of December 6, 1974,, he has completed testing on. the line. Mr. Flowers further stated that weather permitting, the lines should be ready for final inspection with a member of the City Staff and a representative of the Environmental Protection Agency within one and one -half weeks. Mr. Flowers stated the contractor is 341 days over his estimated time of completion, and that the engineers would have a detailed final accounting in the near future to apply for liquidated damages in this contract. Mr. Samuels inquired if there were any vendors of supply that have not been paid. 178 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Ewless City Council, December 10, 1974) Mr. Flowers stated that they have received letters from several- companies that had outstanding bills due on this project from the contractor, and that Feazel1 Construction has gone to the American Arbitration Association for additional payment and that the City Attorney has a I I documents. Mr. Flowers stated that before final payment is made they w i l l present a certificate of payment that contractor has paid all bills for all materials. v. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mayor Pro Tem Samuels recognized Mr. Bob McFarland who stated that he was asked to look into the Drug Abuse contract the City has, and he finds that the present contract expires on December 31, 1974; that the City o f Fort Worth w i l l probably be requesting to appear before the Council for renewal of the contract. V• I . RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REPLACEMENT OF TWO MEMBERS ON COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated that the Counci 1 ' has received a letter from the Council of Social Concerns stating that Rev. Joe Wilkinson and Mr. Bud Hale have resigned from the Council, and that they recommend the appointment of Mrs.. Julia Wakeley and Mr. Mike Wilson to fi these two vacancies. Mr. Copher moved to accept the resignation of Rev. Wilkinson and Mr. Hale and appoint Mrs. Wakeley and Mr. Wilson to fi .these vacancies. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Copher, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Wright and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Copher stated that the City should send letters of appreciation to Rev. Wilkinson and Mr. Hale; a letter of appointment to Mrs. Wakeley and Mr. Wilson; and a letter to Mr. Robert Cowan, Chairman of the Council of Social Concerns, notifying him of the appointments, and the dates of the meetings. RESIGNATION CF MUN I C I PAL COURT JUDGE BRUCE EBERT v41. Mr. McFarland, City Attorney, stated that he 179 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 10, 1974) has received a Ietter from Mr. Bruce Ebert submitting h is resignation as Municipal Court Judge, effective December 6, 1974. Mr. McFarland stated that Mr. Sustaire had advised him that the court docket was on schedule and that the City could keep fhe'docket on schedul�'at this time with one existing Municipal Judge to conduct the court cases. Mr. Wright moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Bruce Ebert. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is, as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Ozebek, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Copher Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII. MIA'S PRAYER VIGIL Mayor Pro Tem Samuels recognized Mr. Don Perkins who stated that he believes it would be meaningful to the families of MIA's if members of the Council were present at the Prayer Vigil. Mr. Perkins stated that probably few people would be at the vigil since it will be at 6:45 a.m. Mr.1Sustaire stated that he had met with Campbe'l1 and that Mr. Campbell explained the program to him. M r . Sustaire stated t h a t they w i l l have an opening prayer while raising the flag, a short talk, and then ask any families of MIA's if they would like to'say a few words, and would have a prayer while lowering the flag to half staff for the remainder of the day. Mr. Perkins stated that in his opinion, it should be in t h e paper t h a t members o f the Council w i l l be representing the City at this vigil. Mr. Copher inquired if Mr. Perkins had pre- sented this 'request to the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary, and the Jaycees. Mr. Perkins stated that he has not, but that his intentions are to appear before these groups. 180 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 10, 1974) IX, EASEMENTS FOR B I CYCLE TRAILS AND GRADED ROADS Mr. Copher inquired if right -of -ways had been obtained for easements from Alexander Lane to Cullur? Drive, from Marlene Drive to West Parkway, and for the bicycle 'trail from Summit Ridge Drive to the Lakewood Development. Mr. Sustaire stated that the City has an easement from Alexander Lane to Cullum Drive, but has no information on ease- ments on Marlene, but that he does have inquiries out. Mr. Sustaire stated that the area from Summit Ridge Drive to the Lakewood Development can be obtai'ned, but that he has no information at this time. X. CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION Mr. Copher inquired if the City can have a vote on Charter Amendments every two (2) years and if so, he ,would like to plan to have a Charter Amendment election at the City election in April. Mr. Copher stated he would like to ,recommend that the City Council upgrade the Charter on the April City Election; appoint a study committee to work with the City Attorney; and, to print a new book, a loose leaf type booklet. He stated' he has two areas he feels needs to be updated; (1) the State has increased negotiable items to $3,000.00 and our Charter limits negotiable items to $2,000.00; and (2) the Municipal Judge will not be required to live in the City limits of Euless. Mr. Sustaire stated he would like to see the Fire Marshal changed from being directly under the City Manager and placed under the supervision of the Fire Chief. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels instructed the City Attorney to compare the updated State statutes with our present Charter; the City Manager to look into Department changes; the City Secretary to prepare a l i s t of the members of the Study Committee at the last Charter Amendment Election; that this item is to be placed on the agenda for the January 14, 1975, meeting; and that members of the 'Council prepare their recommendations for changes. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, December 10, 1974) XI. SEWER PROBLEM I N BELL HIGH ADDITION Mr. Sustaire stated that he would I i ke a recommendation from the City Engineer to correct the sewer problems in Bell High Addition. Mr. Flowers stated that the best solution would be the replacement of the sewer line. Mr. Copher moved to authorize the City Engineer to proceed as necessary on repairs as an emergency measure based on the Engineer's report. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Wright, Ozebek, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carr ied. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy C ity Secretary Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion XI I. The meetingpadjourned at 9:25 p.m. APPROVAL: /s/ A. C. Krause Mayor 9 i� �