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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-2211 CALL TO ORDER Council was called City Hall by Mayor McCormick, Messrs. Wright. Regular Meeting Euless City Council April 22, 1975 The regular meeting of the Euless City to order at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Euless A. C. Krause. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae Ray Ozebek, Harold Samuels, Charles Hunt, and Wayne 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, Cecil Samuels, Scott Samuels, Arthur Denys, Jerrell Sartor, D. E. Hammond, G. A. Speed, Don L. Armstrong, Col. Don Perkins, Carl P. Hankins, George Guyner, Ron Shields, Merrill C. Morong, Robert E. Holland, W. Boyd London, Matt Cushing, Glenn D. Walker, W. G. Ragley, Matthew Krause, Dick Wells, and Roy Trahan; Mesdms. Cecil Samuels, Carole Samuels, Tommie Samuels, Cleo Hammond, G. A. Speed, E. M. Goodwin, Ruth Hunt, Geneva M. Armstrong, Barbara Guyner, Carla Shields, W. Boyd London, Patricia Krause, and Barbara Burke. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Wayne Wright. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated April 8, 1975 were approved with the following correction to Page 5, Item 8: Mr. Ozebek stated he is disturbed by some of the arbitration that has started out in the Planning and Zoning Meeting when developers come before them about rezoning and then a group of citizens negotiate with the developers. Mr. Ozebek stated a proposal was made to donate four (4) acres of land to the City for a park, and this proposal was not even considered. Mr. Ozebek stated this property could have been used for a fire station since it was so close to the City water tower. The minutes of the called meeting dated April 19, 1975 were approved as read. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 22, 1975) I OATH OF OFFICE City Attorney Bob McFarland administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Harold Samuels, and Mr. Charles Hunt, and they were officially seated as Mayor and Councilman. (Copy of oath of office is on file in office of City Secretary.) II CONSIDER BIDS ON SALE OF 1.2 MILLION DOLLARS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Merrill Morong who opened and read the bids received on 1.2 million dollars General Obligation Bonds. The bids are tabulated as follows: Rowles, Winston Division, Cowen & Co. - White, Weld & Co., Inc. - Rotan Mosle, Inc. Gross Interest Cost $ 1,328,110 Less Premium -0- Net Interest Cost $ 1,328,110 Effective Interest Rate 6,968048% Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Inc. - First National Bank in Euless Gross Interest Cost $ 1,321,211.65 Less Premium 0 Net Interest Cost $ 1,321,211.65 Effective Interest Rate 6.931855% Russ Securities Corporation, Manager - Cullen Center Bank, Houston Gross Interest Cost $ 1,341,788.40 Less Premium -0- Net Interest Cost $ 1,341,788.40 Effective Interest Rate 7.039812% First National Bank in Dallas - Tex as Commerce Bank N.A. - Texas Bank & Trust Company Gross Interest Cost Less Premium Net Interest Cost Effective Interest Rate $1,308,166.73 26.03 $ 1,308,140.70 6.86324% (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 22, 1975) First Southwest Company - Rauscher Pierce Securities Corporation Gross Interest Cost Less Premium Net Interest Cost Effective Interest Rate $ 1,385,320.90 210.00 $ 1,385.110.90 7.267108% Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis, Inc. - Mercantile National Bank At Dallas - Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Manager) & Associates. Gross Interest Cost $ 1,342,537.50 Less Premium -0- Net Interest Cost $ 1,342,537.50 Effective Interest Rate 7,043743% Mr. Morong stated that as financial advisor for the City of Euless he recommends that the City reject all the bids at this time. Mr. Morong stated that in several months the City could advertise for another bid sale. Mr. Morong stated that the lowest bid received was First National Bank of Dallas for $1,308,140.70. Mr. Wright moved to reject all bids re- ceived for the sale of 1.2 million dollars General Obligation Bonds. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Ozebek, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Samuels stated he appreciates Mr. Morong and the bidders for submission of the bids, but the bid interest rate had a higher figure than the City anticipated. III DAN VANCE - TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY EXTENSION LITTLE BEAR CREEK SE,WFR SYSIEVI Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Dan Vance, representative of the Trinity River Authority. Mr. Vance stated he is pre- senting an ordinance to begin construction on an interceptor sewer line. Mr. Vance stated that this interceptor line would go along the North side of Little Bear Creek. Mr. Vance stated that in the past Trinity River Authority had built the lines with 75 %participation of EPA and the Trinity River Authority System providing the 25 %balance. Mr. Vance stated that several cities have approached Trinity River Authority to build a line without EPA funds and with the cities participating in the cost. Mr. Vance stated that Trinity River Authority agreed and that the interceptor line would benefit Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Colleyville, and North Richland H i 11 s and would terminate at the city limits ;eof Keller. Mr. Vance stated that Euless' participation in the agreement would be $150,000 and the completion date of the line would be approximately three or four years earlier than if theyreceived a Federal grant. 14 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 22, 1975) Mr. Ozebek inquired what would happen when other cities tie on to the system. Mr. Vance stated that if other cities wanted to tie into the system they would have to pay their share of the pro- rata. Mayor Samuels inquired if the construc- tion would start on the East side of the project and Mr. Vance replied affirmatively. Mayor Samuels inquired if the City could use any of the line during construction. Mr. Vance stated that Trinity River Authority would not accept any of the line until it passes inspection, but he thought portions of it could be finished and then that portion used. Mr. Arthur Denys inquired how long the present line as it exists will be sufficient for Euless. Mr. Vance stated that the existing line would serve until 1990. Mr. Vance stated that EPA w ill participate only to a central sized line. Mr. Perkins inquired if we have a double standard, one for Cities and one for Federal Government. Mr. Vance stated that the Council of Governments is not participating i n the line, and there w i l l be no Federal funding. Mr. Vance stated that the completion date can be sooner without Federal funding b ecause a project of this size will be competing with several other projects, and it usually takes four or five years to receive the grant. In reply to a question from the audience, Mr. Vance stated that Trinity River Authority looks at every City's total flow and this is the amount that is charged every City. Mr. Denys inquired what would be the advantage of Euless' participation in the project. Mr. Vance stated that if Euless did not participate the line could not be_ built, as the Eastern section of the line goes through the Euless city limits . Mayor Samuels stated that taking into consideration the time and cost to go into 1979 with Federal funding, Euless' participation will be approximately the same. Mr. Vance stated that the line as proposed now would not be available for a Federal Grant, as you cannot receive a Federal Grant on a oversized line. Mr. Sustaire stated that with the installa- tion of the oversized line, it would open up development in the North sec- tion of Euless, and if we delayed several years, the line could cost as much as $320,000 instead of $150,000 by participating now. Mr. Hunt inquired the anticipated completion 15 (page Five, Regular Meeting, Euleas City Council, April 22, 1975) date of the project. Mr. Vance stated they estimated the completion date to be the latter part of 1976. Mayor Samuels inquired if a portion of the line could be put into operation while the remainder was being con- structed. Mr. Flowers stated it was quite possible that the construction could be let in two (2) phases. A test could be run in the City limits, and then that line would be ready for use. Mr. Flowers stated that there is a pollution problem in the creek at this time. Mr. Perkins inquired if all cities were participating now. Mr. Vance stated all the cities but Keller. In reply to a question from Mr. Wright, Mr. Vance stated that if Keller ties into the system, they will be assessed their portion of the project plus interest, and this would reduce the City's monthly bill to Trinity River Authority. Mr. McFarland stated if it is the City's pleasure to enter into this contract, the Attorneys could work with Trinity River Authority on the final contract. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Ordinance No. 484 entering into a contract with Trinity River Authority with the study and insertion of clauses by the City Attorney. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote ias as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Hunt, and Ozebek. Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Iv PROCLAMATION FOR SPARKLE WEEK IN EULESS Mayor Samuels read the Proclamation for Sparkle Week in Euless on May 3 through May 10 which is being sponsored by the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Chamber of Commerce as follows: WHEREAS : PROCLAMATION The City of Euless, in a cooperative effort with the local Chamber of Commerce, has joined in a clean -up campaign, and WHEREAS: citizens of the City are encouraged to participate in this clean-up program, and 16 (Wage Six, Regular Meeting,.Euless. City Council, April 22, 1975) WHEREAS: the Hurst - Euless - Bedford Chamber of Commerce has designated Sparkle Week in the Mid- Cities area, and WHEREAS: WHEREAS: our City can "sparkle" if business establishments, interested individuals, and civic organizations will combine their efforts in this worthwhile project, and City officials and others have endorsed this program and encourage all citizens to participate in this project for a "sparkling" community. NOW THEREFORE, I, Harold Samuels, Mayor of the City of Euless, Tarrant County, Texas, do hereby proclaim May 3 through May 10, 1975, as SPARKLE WEEK IN THE CITY OF EULESS IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Euless to be affixed, this twenty- second day of April, 1975. V BIDS ON 1975 TRACTOR FOR PARK EQUIPMENT Mr. Sustaire presented bids received on the 1975 tractor for the Park and Recreation Department. The bids are as follows: Den Tex Ford, Inc. $ 4,424.00 7 Days Ben Griffin Tractor 4,857.51 30 -60 Days Clemons Tractor 4,619.88 2 Weeks Riverview Equipment 4,950.00 60- 90 Days Cotton Equipment Co. 5,147.06 Immediate T & C Equipment 3,985.00 3 Days (Bids opened and tabulated in Office of City Secretary at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 18, 1975) Mr. Sustaire stated he recommends the low bid of Den Tex Ford in the amount of $4,424.00 with seven (7) days delivery. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Manager and accept the low bid of Den Tex Ford in the amount of $4,424.00. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion (_„Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 22, 1975) VI RESOLUTION NO. 359 CALLING PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 244 - REQUEST OF DR. RICHARD J. 'IHOMES FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FRONI "R -1" SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ON LOT 9, 10, 11, AND PART OF LOT 12. RAY SHEI_'ION SUB- DIVISION (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH, EAST, AND SOUTH OF ELEVATED WATER TANK. ) Mayor Samuels stated the City Staff had contacted a man concerning the building of the new fire station and ask him to make a recommendation of the location for the new fire station. Mayor Samuels stated that the man recommended the water tank located on North Main Street and Midway Park as a site for a fire station. Mayor Samuels stated there was not enough property available at the water tank so they were con- sidering Midway Park, the City would lose a baseball field, and the location would not be real suitable for large pieces of equipment and it would be hard leaving the station going to a fire. Mayor Samuels stated the ideal location would be adjacent to the water tower. Mr. Wright moved to approve Resolution No. 359 and set June 10, 1975 as the Public Hearing date on Zoning case No. 244. Mr. Denham, 102 Walnut Way, inquired if the City could have the Public Hearing in May as some residents have vacations in June and it would be a conflict. Mayor Samuels stated the motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Hunt moved to approve Resolution No. 359 and set May 27, 1975 as a Public Hearing date on Zoning Case No. 244. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Ozebek, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VII CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT OVERLAY OF NORTH MAIN STREET Mr. Flowers stated at the Council's instruc- tions they have prepared specifications for the overlay of North Main Street from Hwy 183 to Harwood Road and if it please the Council, they are ready to 18 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Eu1es City Council, April 22, 1975) advertise and receive bids. Mr. Flowers stated that the first cost estimate was $40,000, but since that time the street has undergone deterioration and they would need to repair the surface before putting on the overlay, and the cost estimate at this time is $84.000. Mayor Samuels inquired if the Engineers knew of any water or sewer lines that would need to be considered before the overlay was done in order to prevent cutting the street. Mr. Flowers stated that he knew of no crossings planned in the future and he recommends the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids. Mr. Ozebek stated he noticed on the estimate there were cross cut and curb and gutter, and he was wondering the location for these cuts. Mr. Flowers stated that South of the Mobil Station at North Main and the West access road there is a drainage problem at this intersection that they need to correct. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve the recom- mendation of the City Engineer authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the overlay of North Main Street. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. UTILITY ADJUSTMENT ON HWY. 121 AND KOEN LANE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT Mr. Flowers stated they are taking bids on the Utility adjacent on Hwy. 121 on May 6, 1975, and they are taking bids on the Koen Lane Drainage Improvement on May 20, 1975. VIII CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated per the City Charter, the City should give consideration for the election of Mayor Pro Tem by the Council members and the Council also needs to call an election for Council- man, Place 3. Mr. McFarland stated that the recent Charter Amendments are being sent to the Secretary of State for filing. Mr. McFarland stated that one of the amendments passed by the citizens in the election was to allow the Council (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 22, 1975) to set the penalty and interest rate on delinquent taxes. Mr. McFarland further stated that the Council has elected to allow the old penalty and interest rate to expire on June 30, 1975 per request of Mr. Richard Parks and after July 1, 1975 the new interest rate would be in effect. Mr. McFarland stated that the new interest rate would be in line with current interest rates charged by banks. Mayor Samuels read the caption of Ordinance No. 485 providing for and establishing the penalty and interest applicable to delinquent ad valorem taxes. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Ordinance No. 485 providing and establishing the rate of penalty and interest appli- cable to delinquent ad valorem taxes of the City of Euless, Texas, providing a severability clause, and providing an effective date. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Wright, and Hunt. Nays: None Mayor Samuels delcared the motion carried. IX RESOLUTION NO. 360 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EULESS TO PURCHASE TECHNICAL EOUIPMEN]T I N BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ETJLESS City Manager Sustaire stated he is re- questing authorization for the City of Euless to enter purchase of technical equipment on behalf of the City through a Federal Grant. Mr. Sustaire stated that they have been working on this project for the past 18 months and they have been working through the Council of Governments and State Government in Austin. Mr. Sustaire said there are eight (8) cities involved in this project which is a computerized record system, and the Police Department will have access to all records of these cities. Mr. Sustaire stated that this is a pilot program, that at a later date 38 cities will be in the program, and this will bring our Police Department to a level with Fort Worth and Dallas, and will tie in with Austin and Washington Crime Intervention Centers. Mr. Sustaire stated that there are no City funds required for this program. Mr. Wright moved to approve Resolution No. 360 authorizing the City of Euless to purchase technical equipment in behalf of the City of Euless. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows; Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 22, 2975) X PRACTICE BASEBALL FIELDS Mr. Sustaire stated that the City has a shortage of practice baseball fields and last week he obtained use from the school for forty (40) acres for practice fields. Mr. Sustaire stated that one would be on Ash Lane, east of North Main Street, and the City Staff was in the process of opening a road to this site, and the other location is on Midway Drive, east of North Main Street. Mr. Sustaire stated the City Staff is in the process of preparing these fields so they can be used as soon as possible. Mr. Sustaire stated that when these schools are developed the City will lose a portion of the fields, but the City has a working agreement with the school district to continue using part of the property and the City plans to obtain additional park land in the future. XI LETTER OF APPRECIATION FROM REVEREND ANDERSON Mayor Samuels read a letter from Reverend Anderson of the First Baptist Church as follows: "I want to thank you for several things you have been responsible for doing recently which I believe will enhance life in Euless immensely. The placing of a police officer at Trinity High School, the establishing of the "Sunshine House ", and the vote to establish the counseling and referral center will prove to be, I believe, investments that will pay rich dividends. Knowing the impossibility of pleasing all the citizens of the com- munity, and of even doing all you personally want to do, I commend you for taking the aforementioned steps in the interest of the Mid - Cities area, and of the citizens of Euless in particular." ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Pro Tem. XII Mr. Hunt nominated Mrs. McCormick as Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Mayor Samuels stated that he could not vote any longer as Mayor, but he declared the nomination cease and stated he agrees with the Council and would be pleased to have Mrs. McCormick as Mayor Pro Tem. The vote on the nomination of Mrs. McCormick as Mayor Pro Tem is as follows: (Page Eleven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 22, 1975) Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Wright, and Ozebek. Nays: None Abstained: Mrs. McCormick Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XIII RESOLUTION NO. 361 CALLING AN ELECTION RR COUNCIL, PLACE 3 Mr. McFarland stated that the City Charter requires elections to be held within 60 days of a Council vacancy, unless a general election is held within 90 days, and then a special election could be called for at that time. Mr. McFarland stated if the election was held on May 31, 1975, candidates could file until April 30, 1975 with absentee voting from May 12, until May 27, 1975. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Resolution No. 361 calling an election for Council Place 3 on May 31, 1975. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Wright, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XIV DISCUSSION Mr. Perkins stated he wanted to thank the Euless Bi- Centennial Committee and the City Council for being at the bridge dedication on Sunday, April 20, 1975. Mayor Samuels inquired if this was the first accomplishment of the Bi- Centennial Committee. Mr. Perkins stated that the Bi- Centennial Committee has started a Genealogy section in the Library, the Fuller Room, the proposed Sun Dial, and the Bridge as their goals. Mr. Ozebek stated that he has had several calls inquiring why Euless does not enforce the leash law. Mr. Ozebek wondered if some of the citizens may not know that letting their dogs run loose is against the law. Mr. Sustaire stated he has been working with one warden and that there is a problem getting a good man as Animal Warden. Mr. Sustaire stated Euless will have a problem as long as it is the dump grounds for animals from surrounding areas. Mr. Ozebek inquired what the citizens can do and if a citizen can impound a stray animal. {,Page Twelye2 Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 22, 1975) Mr. Sustaire answered affirmatively and then they should call the animal warden to pick them up. Mr. Ozebek stated there is a traffic hazard at Heather Drive and Pipeline Road and since it is owned by Fort Worth can Euless put a stop sign at this location. Mr. Ozebek stated that there is a yield sign, but people going to work in the morning do not yield, and it has become a traffic hazard. Mr. Sustaire stated that Euless can erect a stop sign inside the city limits, and he will present this matter to Mr. McAdoo, Traffic Safety Coordinator. City Manager Sustaire stated that the City has a franchise with Metro -plex Cab Company, and they are having a problem with Surtran Company. Mr. Sustaire stated that Surtran proposes to erect a building at the airport and unless Surtran complies with City requirements for taxi cabs, he feels some action should be taken to defend the rights of Euless. Mr. Sustaire stated that Surtran is delivering passengers into Euless and this is against the ordinance. Mr. Sustaire stated he would like to refer this to the City Attorney to get them to comply with the City requirements and stop transporting passengers into Euless. Mr. Hammond, owner of the Metro -plex Cab Company, stated they are using taxi cabs that are marked Surtran and that they are under the jurisdiction of the City. Mr. McFarland stated he will look into this matter and report to the Council. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST : City Secretary XV The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. APPROVAL :