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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-03-11�4) Regular Meeting Euless City Council March 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 A. C. Krause. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Ray Ozebek, Harold Samuels, and Harold Copher. (Absent: Mr. Wayne Wright). 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 Perkins, William G. Fuller, Carl Hankins, Glenn D. Walker, Hal C. Ferguson, Charles Hunt, Walter Elliott, Ken Taylor, and Lynn Shackelford; Mesdms. Dena Anderson, Carolyn Griffin, Iris Elliott, Brenda Eberhart, and Barbara Burke. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated February 25, 1975 were approved as written. I CONSIDER BIDS ON LIGHTING TWO (2) BASEBALL FIELDS - WEST EULESS PARK Mayor Krause read the bids for the lighting of two (2) baseball fields at West Euless Park as follows: Star Electric Arc Electric Sitzes Electric Elmore Electric Elmore Electric (Alter) Blackburn Electric $36, 977.00 $41,860.25 $41,258.74 $39,607.00 $37,486.00 $34,850.00 6 weeks completion 8 -10 weeks completion 5 -6 weeks completion 90 working days. (Bids opened & tabulated on March 3, 1975 at 10:00 a.m. by City Secretary) Mayor Krause stated that Blackburn Electric has submitted a new completion date at the request of the City Staff by using a Whitco pole which would have a shorter delivery date. 230 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1975) City Manager Sustaire stated he recom- mends the low bid of Blackburn Electric using the alternate pole with a five (5) week delivery and an addition of conduit to be used on underground wiring around the ball fields per the City Staff. Mr. Sustaf.e stated the conduit would add an additional $500 to the cost of the lighting. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the low bid of Blackburn Electric using the alternate pole with a completion date of six (6) weeks, and the addition of the conduit for underground wiring at an additional cost of $500. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is ad follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Samuels, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. CONSIDER REQUEST OF MR. WALTER ELLIOTT FOR PLACEMENT OF SUNDIAL ON CITY PROPERTY DURING BI- CENTENNIAL CEREMONY Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter Elliott who stated that he is requesting permission from the City Council to erect a sundial in the courtyard at the City Hall Complex. Mr. Elliott stated that this sundial would be erected with no expense to the City. Mr. Elliott is requesting donations from civic organizations and citizens of Euless. Mr. Elliott stated that Mr. W. G. Fuller, a former mayor of Euless, has visited several cities to find an appropriate monument. Mr. Elliott presented slides of a sundial that they are considering erecting. Mr. Elliott stated that the sundial would be erected in the center of the City complex and would have sidewalks from four (4) directions to the monument, and the next year have flowers planted around it. In reply to a question from one of the Councilmen, Mr. Elliott stated the cost would be approximately $14,000, and they hoped to have it completed by 1976. Mrs. McCormick moved that the committee be permitted to erect the sundial in the City courtyard. Mr. Carl Hankins stated that he has great interest in this sundial, and that it was brought to his attention by Mr. Fuller. They feel that a City must have artifacts and this sundial would be a historical monument to Euless. Mr. Hankins stated that this marker would be visible from Spur 350, and it would become a conversation piece and people would relate Euless with the airport; this would help the City to establish its identity. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1975) Mr. Don Perkins stated that he is in agreement with Mr. Hankins and he believes the City Council should ap- propriate some money this year and next year to begin this project, and stated he recommends $5,000 to begin. There being no further discussion the vote on the motion by Mrs. McCormick that the committee be permitted to erect the sundial in the City Courtyard. Mr. Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Samuels, Copher, aid Ozebek. Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mrs. Brenda Eberhart stated that as Chairman of the Bicentennial Steering Committee she thinks this project i s very worthwhile and it w i 1 1 be a lasting monument to the City. III DISCUSS BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ON GENEALOGY SECTION IN LIBRARY Mayor Krause recognized Mrs. Brenda Eberhart who stated that she has received a letter from the State Bi- centennial Committee and Euless is being granted a $1,200 Federal Grant for a Genealogy Section in the Library. Mrs. Eberthart stated that one require- ment is that the City match this Federal Grant in the amount of $1,200. Mrs. Eberhart stated that the State Bicentennial Committee request proof of match- ing the Federal Grant by letter or resolution. Mr. Samuels inquired if the Library Board as a whole has discussed this grant, and if they are in favor of the grant. Mrs. Eberhart stated that they have discussed it, and that they are in favor of it Mr. Samuels moved that the City parti- cipate in the amount of $1,200 on the Genealogy section in the Libary based on the Federal participation of $1,200.00. Mr. Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Me'ssrs. Samuels, Copher, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick. Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 11 e9 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1975) CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT IV LITTLE BEAR CREEK BRIDGE Mr. Flowers stated that 70% of the fill on the south approach has been completed, and 75% of the fill on the north side has been completed, that all cut sections have been made, and the project is 17% complete and 14% of time has been used, that they are approx- imately 2% ahead of schedule. HURRICANE CREEK Mr. Flowers stated that Hurricane Creek was completed last week, and they are making final closings at this time. Mr. Samuels inquired if the gentlemen that allowed the contractor to use his yard for storage is satisfied. cleaned to his satisfaction. Mr. Bullard stated that everything was SUSAN STREET STORM SEWER Mr. Flowers stated they have started this project and it is 20o complete at this time. V CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated that the Charter Revision Committee is working on a preliminary draft to present to the Council for their approval. Mr. McFarland stated that he has been requested to prepare an ordinance calling an election for some time in April. Mr. Copher inquired if the Charter Amend- ment Committee was going to have any additional meetings. Mr. McFarland stated that the recom- mendations were going to be mailed to each member, and if they had any questions and needed another meeting, they would call another meeting. VI APPOINTMENT OF CITY HEALTH OFFICER Mayor Krause stated that he has received a letter from the Texas State Department of Health stating the appointment of Dr. Burt E. Hyde, as City Health Officer, terminates April 1, 1975. Mayor Krause stated that Dr. Hyde has been contacted concerning reappointment and he has agreed to serve. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1975) VII OPEN HOUSE Mrs. Eberhart stated that she is requesting the Council and the citizens attendance at the open house and Bicentennial ceremony to be held March 16, 1975 at 2:30 P.M, Mrs,.. Carolyn Griffin presented a picture of the bridge from Little Bear Creek that was moved to South Euless Park to be Pyt on the bulletin board for the open house. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P. M. APPROVAL: /s/ A. C. Krause Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary ° 0 234 fe-