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Home My WebLink About1975-03-25Regular Meeting Euless City Council March 25, 1975 CALL TO ORDER 237 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, Harold Copher, and 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. Lynn Shackelford, Ken Taylor, Merrill C. Morong, Dwayne Wilcox, Jerry B. Jackson, W. E. Sanderlin, Glenn D. Walker, Don Perkins, Mike Lemmon, Carl P. Hankins, George Guyner, Gene Voss, and Mel McReynolds; Mesdms. Pat Krause, Carolyn Griffin, Vicki Lemon, Barbara Guyner, Sharon Voss, and Peggy McReynolds. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Ray Ozebek. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated March 11, 1975 were approved with the restating of the motion by Mrs. McCormick before the vote was taken, on page three (3) of the minutes, they have been retyped to show the restating of the motion. The minutes of the called meeting dated March 18, 1975 were approved as written. I RESOLUTION NO. 355 AUTHORIZING SALE OF 1.2 MILLION DOLLARS IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Mr. Copher moved to approve Resolution No. 355 authorizing bond associates to advertise for sale of 1.2 million dollars in General Obligation Bonds to be presented to the Council on April 22, 1975. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Ozebek, Wright, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause ceclared the motion carried. 238 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 25, 1975) RESOLUTION NO. 356 INDICATING A NEED FOR A COMMUNICATION MEDIUM FOR NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY Mr. Dwayne Wilcox stated he is requesting a Resolution from the City of Euless to the Federal Communications Commission for an AM radio station in Northeast Tarrant County, that would have a radius of 10 to 15 miles. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Resolution No. 356 indicating a need for a communication medium in Northeast Tarrant County. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozbek, Mrs. McCorfflick, Messrs. Wright, Copher, and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. III PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 245 - REQUEST OF MR. HAROLD GOPHER FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "C -2" COMMERCIAL ON TRACTS A2B1 and A2A, OAKCREST ESTATES. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF DICKEY DRIVE. BETWEEN THE TRIANGLE CLUB AND APARTMENTS ON DICKEY AND ALEXANDER LANE.) Mayor Krause opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 245, request of Mr. Harold Copher for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family to "C -2" Commerical on Tracts A2B1 and A2A, Oakcrest Estates and recognized Mr. Dwayne Wilcox. Mr. Wilcox stated that he is representing Mr. Harold Copher on this rezoning case. Mr. Wilcox stated that Mr. Copher purchased this tract of land in 1970 and at that time, the property was in the City of Fort Worth, and the property was zoned "C -2" Commercial while in the City of Fort Worth. Mr. Wilcox stated that when Euless annexed that property, the zoning reverted to "R -1" Single Family, and he is requesting the Council rezone it to "C -2" Commercial because the property surrounding it are all commercial and apartments at this time. Mayor Krause inquired if there was anyone present in opposition to the rezoning case. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Zoning Case No. 245 for change of rezoning from "R -1" Single Family to "C -2" Commercial on Tracts A2B1 and A2A, Oakcrest Estates. 239 (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 25, 1975) Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Wright, Samuels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Copher Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IV APPOINTMENT OF CITY HEALTH OFFICER Mayor Krause stated that the Council appoints Doctor Don Warren as City Health Officer to replace Doctor Burt Hyde. V. BIDS FOR A TORO GROUNDMASTER 72 FOR PARK DEPARTMENT City Manager Sustaire stated that bids were received for a Toro - Groundmaster 72 on Friday, March 21, 1975. The bids are as follows: Paul Burge Hardware Goldthwaites of Dallas Goldthwaites of Fort Worth $4,625.00 $4, 750.00 $4, 495.00 30 days 4 -14 days (Bids opened and tabulated by City Secretary on Friday, March 21, 1975) City Manager Sustaire stated he recommends the Council reject all bids and advertise for a tractor that better suits the City's needs. Mr. Copher moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Manager and reject all bids received on the Toro - Groundmaster 72. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Copher, Wright, Samuels, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mr. Samuels moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for a tractor for the Park Department. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: 240 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 25, 1975) Ayes: Mr. Samuels, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Copher & Ozebek Nays: None CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VI MULTI PURPOSE ATHLETIC FIELD Mr. B i 11 Flowers stated that he has sub- mitted a letter for payment of Estimate No. 4 to Big State Construction Company on the Multi- Purpose Athletic Field in West Euless Park. Mr. Flowers stated this estimate provides for the withholding of $500 pending installation of pipe rails at the lower edge of upper screen at both back stops, and $7,800.00 to cover any anticipated liquidated damages. Mr. Flowers stated he is recommending a payment i n the amount of $10,102.14. Mr. McFarland stated that he concurs with Mr. Flowers, that the City has a legal obligation to make this payment. Mr. Samuels moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Engineer and pay Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $10,102.14 to Big State Construction Company and retain $8,300. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Samuels, Ozebek, Copher, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. SUSAN STREET SEWER LINE Mr. Flowers stated that they have had some problems with installing the sewer line on Susan Street in the Bell- Hi Addition, but the problem has been resolved at this time, and the project is 80 %complete. KOEN LANE STORM DRAIN Mr. Samuels inquired of the status of Koen Lane Storm Drain. Mr. Flowers stated that the City Staff is researching the easement on the East end of Koen Lane, but that the Engineers have the plats ready when these easements are secured. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 25, 1975) VII CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT Mr. McFarland stated that he has been in contact with Mr. Flowers, the City's Consulting Engineer, and there is a problem on dedicated easements on plats presented by developers. Mr. McFarland stated that with the cost of land the developers are scrimping on easements dedicated to the City for utilities. Mr. McFarland stated the City should try to get temporary working easements, as necessary, in case any type of repairs are needed on City utilities. VIII DISCUSSION Mr. Copher stated that as soon as the dirt trucks get through with North Main Street, it will need to be improved. Mr. George Guyner inquried why the Council recommended approval of Amendment No. 9 on conflict of interest in the proposed City Charter Amendment Election. Mr. McFarland stated that the Council did not recommend approval, that they only passed an ordinance calling an election on the Charter Amendment as recommended by the Charter Amendment Committee, and that the voters have the final say as to whether these amendments w i 1 1 be adopted. Mr. McFarland stated that six (6) of these amendment changes were recommended by the City Attorney's Office to bring the City Charter in compliance with State laws. IK RECOGNITION OF CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES 241 Mayor Krause recongized Mr. Wayne Sanderlin and Mr. Harold Samuels, candidates for Mayor; Mr. Glenn Walker, candidate for Cor,ncil Place 2; and Mrs. Carolyn Griffin and Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, candidates for Council Place 4. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P. M. APPROVAL: /s/ A. C. Krause Mayor ATTEST : /s/ Della Houy City Secretary 242