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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-11Regular Meeting Euless City Council February 11, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 P. M. in the Council Chamber of Euless City Hall by Mayor Pro Tem Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Ray Ozebek, Wayne Wright, and Harold Copher. (Absent: Mayor A. C. Krause) . Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland and City Engineer Bill Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present were as follows: Messrs. Ken Taylor, Mel McReynolds, Troy Fuller, Wayne Sanderlin, Billy Owens, Howard Evridge, Gordon Swift, W. S. Dubose, John Schackelford, and Gene Vonj Mesdms. Barabara Burke, Sharon Von, Peggy McReynolds, J. R. Keith, and Robert S. Anderson. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Wayne Wright. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated January 28, 1975 were approved as written. I. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 351 CALLING ELECTION APRIL 5, 1975 FOR THE ELECTION OF MAYOR AND COUNCILPERSON PLACE 2 AND COUNCILPERSON PLACE 4 Mr. Wright moved to approve Resolution No. 351 setting April 5, 1975 for the Municipal election of Mayor and Councilperson Place 2 and Councilperson Place 4. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Ozebek, Copher, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick. Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carred, 211 212 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 11, 1975) Mayor Pro Tem Samuels introduced Mr. Wayne Sanderlin, candidate for Mayor and acknowledged Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, candidate for Councilperson Place 4. II. CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL REQUEST OF W. S. DUBOSE CORPORATION, AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK. (PRO- PERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF S11183 AND NORTH OF PIPELINE ROAD. WEST OF EULESS INDUSTRIAL PARK Mayor Pro Tem Samuels introduced Mr. Gordon Swift who stated he represents the Dubose Corporation and introduced Mr. Dubose who was in the audience. Mr. Swift stated that he is requesting approval of Phase 1 of the Airport Business Park. Mr. Swift stated that the developers are in agreement with the recommendations of the Engineer's. letter dated January 29, 1975, except for two (2) items which are for side- walks in an industrial area and a fifty- eight (58) foot side street along SH183. Mr. Swift stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with the deletion of the sidewalks, and they recommended that SH183 be thirty- six (36) feet wide along their development. Mr. Samuels inquired about the drainage ditch that was on that property. Mr. Swift stated that the portion of the land with the drainage ditch was not in this request for plat approval. Mr. Copher inquired i f Mr. Dubose was going to allow a park along the drainage ditch if there wasaperpetual maintenance agreement between the company and the City. Mr. Swift stated this land would be avail- able for a park, and Mr. Dubose would sell the City additional land for a park at a reasonable price. Mr. Ozebek stated he remembered the public hearing on the rezoning of this property, that Airport Drive would extend from SH183 to Pipeline Road, and this part of Airport Drive has a circle drive. Mr. Swift stated that when the second phase i s platted and approved Airport Drive w i l l go through to Pipeline Road. Mr. Copher stated that the Right -of -way of SH183 is set at fifty-eight (58) feet from Martha Drive west to the Community Hospital, and it would be a traffic hazard to go from a fifty- eight (58) foot street into a thirty- six (36) foot street, and he recommends the curb line be held at fifty- eight (58) feet and sidewalks installed in the development. Mr. Copher moved to approve the plat of Airport Business Park plat subject to the Engineer's letter dated January 29, (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council., February 11, 1975) 1975 with a fifty- eight (58) foot Right -of -way along SH183 and that sidewalks be installed, subject to Fire Marshal's letter and subject to dedicatory language per the City Attorney. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Mr. Swift stated that if the street should be sized to fifty-eight (5,8) feet there would be eight (8) lanes of traffic and one parking lane, and that the freeway only has six (6) moving lanes of traffic. Mr. Flowers stated that a fifty-eight (58) foot Right -of -way was a policy four (4) years ago and all developments along the highway were required to have fifty-eight (58) foot Right -of -way. However, the Texas Highway Department states a thirty- six (36) foot wide street is adequate with three (3) lanes of traffic, and that any Right -of -way over thirty- six (36) feet is to be maintained by the City Mr. Troy Fuller stated that everything is three (3) lanes of traffic along SH183 and has been for the past three (3) years. Mr. McFarland stated that the dedicatory language in the dedication of the Right -of -way should be altered to state that the property is owned by Airport Business Park and executed by Dubose Corporation and recommended this be a part of the motion. Mr. Copher added this to his previous motion. Mr. Wright inquired the opinion of the City Manager. Mr. Sustaire stated he recommends a thirty- six (36) foot street along SH183, and he does not know what has happened to create conflict, but he would like to have the street measured to know the exact width of the street. Mr. Copher stated the Council should have a report from the Traffic Safety Coordinator on large plats that are presented for approval. Mr. B i l l Owens stated that there are enough freeways in Euless, and we do not need any more freeways. After discussion the vote on the motion was taken and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, and Ozebek Nays: Messrs. Wright, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormic, Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion failed. 214 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 11, 1975) Mr. Wright recommended this item be tabled until the next agenda; after a meeting with the Texas Highway Department and the Traffic Coordinator. Mr. McFarland stated the City needs to set a policy on street widths. Mr. Sustaire stated the City does not have power to set the street width on highways, that the Texas Highway De- partment sets the street widths. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the Airport Business Park Plat subject to the Engineer's letter dated January 29, 1975, and the Fire Marshal's letter, confirming the City sidewalks in the development, and subject to the dedicatory language per the City Attorney. (See correction - "Approval of Minutes ", Council Meeting dated February 25, 1975). Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Ozebek, Samuels, and Copher. Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF A CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated that the Council has appointed a charter amendment committee to review changes to the City Charter, and they will make recommendations to the Council. The members of the committee are as follows: Mr. Bill Pasteur Mr. W. J. "Doc" Hyde Mr. Blease Tibbets Mr. Bobby Fuller Mr. Lenard Sowell Mrs. Gene Heartsfield Mrs. A. P. Anthony Mr. Grady McAdoo Mrs. Juana Hill Mrs. Glen Ingram Mr. Carl Tyson Mrs. Jolly Rawlings Mr. Gerald Maloney Mrs. Robert Anderson Mayor Pro Tem Samuels instructed the City Secretary to advise the members as soon as possible of their appoint- ment. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated it is the intention of the Council to call an election on April 19, 1975 for the proposed charter amendment. IV. CONSIDER KOEN LANE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Flowers stated that the drainage improvements on Koen Lane were divided into two (2) phases. The first phase is from Dickey Drive, from the pond, to Huntington Drive at an ap- proximate cost of $28,000. Mr. Flowers stated that there is no flooding (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 11, 1975) into homes on this portion of the drainage improvements. He further stated that this would be underground from Dickey Drive to the creek at the east end of Koen Lane. Mr. Flowers stated the second phase is to add curb inlets at Koen Lane and Huntington Drive, and get the water underground to the end of Koen Lane. The approximate cost of this phase would be $30,000. Mrs. McCormick moved to proceed with the second phase of the drainage improvement from Huntington Drive down Koen Lane at the approximate cost of $30,000. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Samuels, Wright, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. V CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Flowers stated he was instructed to check into the hole at the end of Summit Ridge Drive and Trailwood Drive which is at the end of a 40' storm drain. He stated there is a small con- crete head wall with a hole at this location and recent rains have caused erosion there. Mr. Flowers stated they could add a drop inlet and fill the hole at an approximate cost of $1,500 to $2,000, and he recommends the City instruct the Engineers to prepare sketches and the City negotiate with contractors in the City to'repair this hole. Mr. Sustaire stated he recommends that the City staff handle this situation. VI CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated that the Council has instructed him to obtain an easement for a pedestrian and bicycle path between Lakewood Elementary and Trailwood Drive from Mr. Bob Eden. Mr. McFarland stated that the easement had been prepared, but Mr. Eden has some questions, and he would have the easement by the end of the week. VII CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 352 APPROVING FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT BE- TWEEN CITY OF EULESS AND TARRANT COUNTY Mr. Sustaire presented Resolution No. 352 extending the existing Fire Department contract between the City of Euless and Tarrant County. He further stated the City would receive $3,000 for their participation in this contract. 216 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 11, 1975) Mr. Wright moved to approve Resolution No. 352 extending the existing Fire Department contract between the City of Euless and Tarrant County. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Copher, Samuels, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS FOR ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN EULESS Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated that the Council of Social Concerns have recommended three (3) people for the Ad- visory Council for Social Services. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated the Council concurs with the recommendations of the Council of Social Concerns and ap- points the following to the Advisory Council for Social Services. Len Mengwasser Melba Baker (Mrs. Wuyman) Carolyn Griffin (Mrs. James D.) James Ivy (alternate) IX SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated that it has been brought to the attention of the Council that now is a good time to ad- vertise and sell general obligation bonds. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated the Council plans to sell 1.2 million dollars in bonds and advised the audience that this is a portion of the bonds that were voted on in a pre- vious bond election. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated that the money from the sale of the bonds will be divided in the following manner: Public Safety Building, Central Fire Station - $700,000 - Park and Recreation - $100,000 and Street and Drainage - $400,000. Mr. Copher moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for the sell of 1.2 million dollars in General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Ozebek, Samuels, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None 217 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 11, 1975) Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. X DISCUSSION Mrs. McCormick reported that she has contacted Mr. Strawn of T.R.A. concerning the asbestos found in the water lines, and Mr. Strawn stated that if these people would contact him and let him know their addresses, he would send someone out to get a water sample so they could run some tests on it Mr. Strawn stated that they had not received any complaints on this matter. Mrs. McCormick reported she had repre- sented Mayor Krause at a luncheon with the head of the Vocational Education Department, and School Officials, and they are having an open house this week at the Vocational Education Building, and they are inviting everybody to come by. Mrs. McCormick stated she had attended the open house of Bedford City Hall, and if anyone did not go by they should as it is a very pretty building. Mrs. McCormick stated she has gone by the Sunshine House and everybody there is real busy, and they have started a "Friends of the Sunshine House." They are accepting donations of furniture, equip- ment, and money. Mr. Sustaire reported that he has re- ceived word from a minister in the City that has visited the Sunshine House, and he was very impressed, and he stated he would recommend the House to anyone who needed counseling. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels reported that he, the Mayor, and Mr. Copher attended a legislative breakfast in Austin Monday, and they talked with Mr. Meier on proposed legislative action. Mr. Copher stated that Texas League has worked up a draft of utility regulatory legislation. would be an advisory board only and used only when requested. Municipal This board Mr. Ozebek ask if there was any discussion going on concerning arbitration on the Railroad Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated that there was some discussion on the Railroad Commission, but that the Railroad Commission has not done anything to hold down utility cost. He further stated that this utility advisory board would not have any bearing on the Railroad Commission, and the cost of fuel. This legilation would require utility companies to report on a uniform basis and the records be kept in the county and they would be available. This would leave control in the local area, but if the cities need advisement on utility increase, this Utility Board would be there for advisement. Mr. Copher reported that he, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Taylor had been attending meetings in Fort Worth on the 218 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 11, 1975) Community Development Act. He requested Mr. Taylor to report on these meetings. Mr. Taylor reported that this had been a meeting of the Mayors Council of Tarrant County, and they had set up a set of By -laws. The highlights of the By -laws are as follows: Proxy - the chair will recognize any representative as an official voting member unless that representative's validity is challenged; then a vote of the body will determine if the person in question will be allowed to represent his city. 50% of the 31 members will constitute a quorum. Meetings will be the first Monday of February, Arpil, June, and October, except as otherwise determined; place to be determined. Mayor Johnny Lee, of Hurst, addressed the Chairman and Council with two pro- posals: 1. A joint county -wide Fire Support group consisting of one fire station and compliment of equipment in each precinct - $610,000.00 and 2. A senior citizens program consisting of two "shelters" in each precinct - $2,414,200.00 After the Council discussed Mr. Lee's proposal at length, the Chairman entertained suggestions from other members of the Council and a discussion of various projects followed. The Chairman then announced that notification of the Water Extension Project proposed by Euless, Bedford, Colleyville, North Richland Hills, and Grape- vine had been received. After more discussion, a poll was taken among the Council members in an effort to determine what consensus existed regarding priorities of county- wide needs. The results were as follows: 1. Solid Waste 2. Senior Citizens 3. Fire Support. The Council will hold another meeting in Room 277, Tarrant County Convention Center, next Monday, February 17, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. It is expected that several projects will be submitted for discussion and disposition at this meeting. March 1, 1975, is the deadline to have projects prepared inofinal form for submission to HUD. Drive and Alexander Drive. Mr. Copher inquired the status of Marlene (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 11, 1975) Mr. Sustaire stated that Marlene Drive is not available and that the City has an existing Right -of -way on Alexander Drive. Mrs. McReynolds stated she wanted to thank the Council and the City Manager for the help in the traffic problem at Lakewood Elementary School, and she appreciated the signs that have been erected in that area. Mrs. Anderson stated that she represented parents of the North Euless Elementary School, and that a portion of a side- walk at North Euless Elementary is gone. Since the rain, some of these students have been falling in, and she was wondering who is responsible for fixing the sidewalks. Mr. Sustaire stated that this is the City's responsibility, and they will take care of it as soon as possible. XI ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. APPROVED /s/ A. C. Krause Mayor A1 I EST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary 219 220