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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-25Regular Meeting Euless City Council February 25, 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. Don Harrison, Sevan Denham, Hal C. Ferguson, Walter A. Elliott, Hugh M. Waite, Owen D. Long, Bill Carmichael, Glenn D. Walker, Lynn Shackelford, and Kenneth Taylor; Mesdms. Dena Anderson, Carolyn Griffin, Brenda Eberhart, and Barbara Burke. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Bill Flowers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated February 11, 1975 were approved with the rewording of the motion by Mrs. McCormick on Page 4, Item 2 as follows: Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission except as to side- walks, same to be required throughout the project and approve the Airport Business Park Plat subject to the Engineer's letter dated January 29, 1975, and the Fire Marshal's letter, and subject to the dedicatory language per the City Attorney. RECOGNITION OF CANDIDATES Mayor Pro Tem Samuels recognized Mrs. Carolyn Griffin, candidate for Councilperson Place 4, and Mr. Glen Walker, candidate for Councilperson Place 2. I CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL - FOR LOTS 1, 2, 3, and 4, MORRISDALE SQUARE REQUEST OF MR. C. G. DUNN, (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF ARWINE CEMETERY AND SOUTH OF MORRISDALE SHOPPING CENTER) Mayor Pro Tem Samuels recognized Mr. 0. D. L Long who stated that he is requesting plat approval for Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, 222 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 25, 1975) Morrisdale Square. Mr. Long stated that he agrees with the City Engineer's letter dated January 29, 1975 and the Fire Marshal's letter dated January 29, 1975, and his Engineers have made all the corrections on their plats. Mr. McFarland stated that the dedicatory language on the plat needs to state that the streets, easement, and build- ing lines be dedicated to the City and should read "To dedicate the streets, easement, and building lines as shown on attached plat." Mr. Long stated he concurs with the City Attorney. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve the plat on Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Morrisdale Square, subject to dedicatory language per City Attorney. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Copher, Samuels, and Wright Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. II CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL - REQUEST OF MR. HUGH WRITE 1�R REPLAT CF LOTS 15 AND L6, BLOCK 4= BELL RANCH TERRACE, INTO LOT 15R, BLOCK4, BELL RANCH TERRACE, (PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 157 AND NORTH OF SIGNET DRIVE.) Mayor Pro Tem Samuels recognized Mr. Walter Elliott who stated he represents Mr. Hugh Waite who is requesting replat of Lots 1 5 and 1 6 , Block 4 , B e l l Ranch Terrace, into Lot 15R, Block 4, B e ! ! Ranch Terrace. Mr. Copher inquired the type of business that would be located at this location. Mr. Hugh Waite stated that it would be a club that would also serve food. Mr. Waite presented color pictures of the proposed structure. Mr. Elliott stated that the Texas Highway Department would require a thirty- six (36) foot street to face of curb. Mr. Elliott stated that they also concur with the recommendations. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the re- plat of Lots 15 and 16, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace, into Lot 15R, Block 4, Bell Ranch Terrace. 223 (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 25, 1975 Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Copher, Wright, Ozebek, and Samuels, Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. III CONSIDER BIDS ON FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR MIDWAY PARK' SWIMMING POOL City Manager Sustaire presented the bids received Monday, February 24, 1975 for the complete replacement of the filtration system at Midway Park Swimming Pool which are as follows: Stonegate Pools - $3,100.00, Overhaul present filter Stonegate Pools - $8,140.00, New filter and motor Haggard Swimming Pool Repair Service - $3,950.00, new filter & motor completion date April 20, 1975. Mr. Sustaire stated he recommends the bid of Haggard Swimming Pool Repair Service in the amount of $3,950.00, and Mr. Lindsey, Park and Recreation Director, also recommends this bid. Mr. Copher moved to concur with the re- commendations of the City Manager, and the Park and Recreation Director, and approve the bid of Haggard Swimming Pool Repair Service in the amount of $3,950.00. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Ozebek, Samuels, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. IV RESOLUTION CHANGING F. I.C.A. DEDUCTIONS Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated that this item would be tabled for further study. (32 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 25, 1975) V RESOLUTION NO. 353 CALLING PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 245 - REQUEST OF MR. HAROLD COPHER FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FRUvI "R -1" SINGLE ' AMILY RESIDENTIAL TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON TRACTS A2B1 AND A2A, OAK - CREST ESTATES. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DICKET DRIVE, BETWEEN THE TRIANGLE CLUB AND APARTMENTS ON DICKEY AND ALEXANDER LANE.) Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Resolution No. 353 setting March 25, 1975 for the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 245 request of Mr. Harold Copher for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Residential to "C -2" Community Business District on Tracts A2B1 and A2A, Oakcrest Estates. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, and Samuels. Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Copher Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion carried. VI CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Flowers reported the Little Bear Creek Bridge is in its new home in South Euless Park, and it is complete and adds a great deal to the park area. Mr. Flowers stated the contractor has not moved all the equipment and has not completely cleaned up the area. Mrs. McCormick inquired if the contractor was going to widen the creek bed of Little Bear Creek. Mr. Flowers stated if it was widened, it would be very little; that the channel may be wider at the top approximately twenty (20) feet, and the cleaning of the channel would make it appear wider. Mr. Copher inquired if cleaning the channel would help the flooding situation west of the bridge. Mr. Flowers stated it would help near the bridge about 200 or 300 feet, but would not help upstream. date on the Koen Lane project. Mr. Ozebek inquired if there was a target (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 25, 1975) Mr. Flowers stated he has been in con- tact with the City staff, but they have not advertised for bids as they were doing some research and wanted to be sure they have all the ease- ments that are required. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT VII BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL Mr. McFarland stated that Mr. Bob Eden has executed an easement for a bicycle and pedestrian trail between Trail - wood Addition and Lakewood Elementary School. ORDINANCE NO. 481 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 443 Mr. McFarland presented Ordinance No. 481 amending Ordinance No. 443 which established a Civil Service System and created a Civil Service Commission. Mr. McFarland stated that this Ordinance would allow the appointment of alternate members to the Civil Service Commission, the alternate members would be called in order of their appointment and their appointment would be for one (1) year. He stated the City Manager and Civil Service Commission Chairman concur with the ordinance. Mr. Copher moved to suspend the require- ments for two (2) separate ordinance readings and pass Ordinance No. 481 on first and final reading. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Copher, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Samuels, and Ozebek Nays: None carried. APPOINT ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion VIII Mayor Pro Tem Samuels stated the Council has appointed the following as alternate members to the Civil Service Commission: Messrs. Bill Wray, David Crow, and Bill Pasteur. IX DISCUSSION City Manager Sustaire stated that in his meeting with Mr. Hodges of the Texas Highway Department Mr. Hodges stated the Federal Highway Act will be in three (3) phases, and the City could receive some improvements from this act. Mr. Sustaire stated that the ex- tension of North Main Street to the City limits, from Little Bear Creek (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 25, 1975) to proposed Hwy. 360 and Cheeks - Sparger Road to proposed Hwy. 360, which w i l l be a six (6) lane thoroughfare street, would be funded with Federal money, and the work would be done by the Texas Highway Department. Mr. Samuels stated that several people on the Charter Amendment Committee have called him concerning the first meeting date of the committee. Mr. Sustaire stated that Mr. McAdoo has called all the members of the committee and they have set a meeting date for Thursday night, February 27, 1975. Mr. Copher requested the City Secretary to furnish the two (2) letters from the City Attorney on proposed changes to members of the Charter Amendment Committee. Mr. McFarland stated that Mr. Sustair.e has ask him to m e e t with the committee at the first meeting and he w i l l be able to attend. Mr. Copher stated that his recommendations were for the change of the penalty and interest rate as recommended by Mr. Parks, and to raise the bid l i m i t from $2,000 to $3,000. 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. Mr. Copher inquired about the meeting of the City staff and the Texas Highway Department concerning the width of SH183. Mr. Sustaire reported that the agreement was to set the width at thirty- six (36) feet, and that the Texas Highway Departmentwtuld only maintain the thirty -six (36) feet. Mr. Copher stated the Council should set the policy that on new developments along SH183, curb and gutter should be set at thirty-six (36) feet. Mr. Sustaire stated thatapermit from the Texas Highway Department is required to put in curb and gutter along SH183. Mr. Walter Elliott stated the Texas High- way Department will maintain turn lanes that are required into large shopping centers. Mrs. McCormick stated that the Texas Highway Department is wanting to cooperate with the City and the City should cooperate with them. Mrs. McCormick stated that she went to the Mayors Council meeting in Fort Worth with Mr. Taylor, and the Council agreed to three (3) uses for the funds they w i l l receive from the Federal Government. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 25, 1975) They are: 1. Solid Waste - $300,000; 2. Senior Citizens Center 3. One site and fencing for a fire training center - $60,000; 4. $45,000; and 5. Revolving park fund - $60,000. - $180,000; Contingency Mr. Taylor stated the project submitted by the City of Euless for water extensions among five (5) or more northeast Tarrant County cities was approved for the second and third year funding when more money will be available. Mr. Copher inquired if the City staff has done anything about the hole at the end of Summit Ridge Drive. Mr. Sustarre stated that nothing has been done at this time, but he plans to begin work on it later this week. X RESOLUTION NO. 354 DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF EULESS TO JOIN WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT6FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING AND IMPLEMENTING A COORDINATED WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN Mayor Pro Tem Samuels read Resolution No. 354 from the North Central Texas Council of Government declaring the intent of the City of Euless to join with other government for the pur- pose of preparing and implementing a coordinated waste treatment management plan. City Manager Sustarie stated he recommends approval of this Resolution. Mr. Copher moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Manager and approve Resolution No. 354 declaring the intent of the City of Euless to join with other governments for the purpose of preparing and implementing a coordinated waste treatment management plan. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Ozebek, Wright, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. BICENTENNIAL RECOGNITION DAY Mayor Pro Tem Samuels declared the motion XI Mrs. Brenda Eberhart stated that she is Chairman of the Bicentennial Comrnitte and that they are holding a desig- nation ceremony on Sunday, March 16, 1975, designating the City of Euless (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 25, 1975) as a State and Federal Bicentennial City. Mrs. Eberhart stated that Senator Meier, Senator Tower, and the Trinity High School Band w i l l be there. She stated they are planning to have the ceremony outdoors, weather permitting. She requested the City join forces with the committee and have their open house on the same day. City Manager Sustaire stated that je concurs with Mrs. Eberhart on having a joint designation ceremony and open house on March 16, 1975 beginning at 2:30 P.M. XII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M. APPROVED : /s/ A. C. Krause Mayor Al _LEST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary