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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-05-13Regular Meeting Euless City Council May 13, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 P. M. in the Council Chamber of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick; Messrs. Ray Ozebek, Charles Hunt, 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 are as follows: Messrs. Carl P. Hankins, Dick Wells, Gene Beaty, Don L. Armstrong, Hal C. Ferguson, Sevan Denham, Lynn Shackelford, Ken Taylor, and Walt A. Elliott; Mesdms. Barbara Burke, Cathy Knappenberger, and Geneva M. Armstrong. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Charles Hunt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated April 22, 1975 were approved as written. Mayor Samuels read a letter from Reverend Anderson as follows: Dear Friends: The First Baptist Church recently experienced a nightime burglary which seriously impaired the worship services in our new auditorium. We lost in excess of four thousand dollars ($4000.00) of public address equipment which is vital to our services. As soon as we were aware of the burglary, we reported it to the Euless Police Department. Officers responded within minutes and made detailed reports after conducting an extensive investigation. During the course of the investigation, the police were hindered because we were not able to provide serial numbers on all stolen items. As soon as adequate information was made available, the police acted upon a clue received from one of our staff members, and in a few hours, all of our equipment was returned to our facilities. iWe,, were more than gratified, not only to have all our equipment in place, but also because of the cooperation of a very efficient group of law enforcement officers. 24 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 13, 1975) We take seriously the words of the Apostle Paul as expressed in the widely -used LIVING BIBLE, Romans 13:3 -5: "For the Policemen does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policemen. is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should." On behalf of the twenty four hundred (2400) members of the First Baptist Church of Euless, we wish to express our gratitude to the Euless Police Department and to assure each member that we pray for their success spiritually, physically and financially." I PLAT APPROVAL - REQUEST CF ELVIN E. TACKETT FOR REPLAT OF A PORTION C LOT 24, BLOCK 1. EULESS GARDENS ADDITION AND A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 7, WESTWOOD VILLAGE SECTION 1, TO LOT 24R, BLOCK 1, EULESS GARDENS ADDITION Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Walter Elliott who stated he is representing Mr. Elvin Tackett for a replat of Lot 24, Block 1, Euless Gardens Addition and a portion of Lot 2, Block 7, Westwood Village, Section 1, to Lot 24R, Block 1, Euless Gardens Addition. Mr. Elliott stated that all water and sewer lines and all streets are on this property. Mr. Elliott stated that Mr. Tackett does not have any development for this property at this time, but sidewlaks will be installed when any building is done. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve the replat of Lot 24, Block 1, Euless Gardens Addition and a portion of Lot 2, Block 7, Westwood Village, Section 1, to Lot 24R, Block 1, Euless Gardens Addition. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Wright, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - REQUEST OF L. B. TURNER AND WALTER A. ELLIOTT, JR., OF LOT 3, BLOCK 45, MIDWAY PARK ADDITION. Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. II Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Walter Elliott (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 13, 1975) who stated he is requesting approval of this plat so they can begin selling lots to builders for construction of homes. Mr. Elliott stated that they would be under the Urban Committee on construction money, but the develop- ment should be started in the later part of May. Mr. Elliott stated that sidewalks w i l l be constructed on both sides of Pecos Drive when the homes are constructed. Mayor Samuels inquired what was on the property surrounding this development. Mr. Elliott stated that there were two (2) churches on the west side of the property and Midway Park Elementary School was on the south side of the property. Mr. Wright moved to approve the request for plat approval on Lot 3, Block 45, Midway Park Addition, subject to com- pliance with the recommendation from Mr. McAdoo, Traffic Safety Coordinator, for stop signs at Pecos Drive and Ector Drive, and Pecos Drive and Midway Drive. 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. III REQUEST OF MR. GENE BEATY INSCO, FOR ERECTION OF A METAL BUILDING (1111 STANLEY DRIVE . ) Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Gene Beaty who stated he is requesting permission to erect three (3) portable buildings at 1111 Stanley Drive. Mr. Beaty stated that INSCO is experiencing growing pains and they would like permission to have these buildings until construction of a permanent addition can be built. Mr. Beaty stated that they would probably only need them for six (6) or eight (8) months, but they are asking for a one year permit. Mr. Beaty stated these buildings would be located at the rear of the property. Mr. Hunt moved to approve the request of INSCO to erect three (3) portable buildings at 1111 Stanley Drive for a period of one year. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Hunt, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Wright. Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Ozebek 26 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Eu1ess City Council, May 13, 1975) Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IV ORDINANCE NO. 486 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY ON LITTLE BEAR INTERCEPTOR SEWER LINE Mayor Samuels stated that the Council had tentatively approved the contract with Trinity River Authority at the last meeting pending a study by the City Attorney. Mayor Samuels stated that Trinity River Authority has revised the contract and request the Council's approval of the new contract. City Manager Sustaire stated he recom- mends approval of the new contract. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve Ordinance No. 486, contract with Trinity River Authority on Little Bear Interceptor Sewer Line. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion. Mr. Ozebek inquired if it should be in the motion that we approve the contract, but the Mayor will not execute the contract at this time, but wait till all the other cities have signed their contract. Mr. McFarland stated the Ordinance autho- rizes the Mayor to execute the contract and the Mayor can sign the contract at a later date. The vote on the motion by Mrs. McCormick is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, Wright, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V APPROVAL OF THE MEDALLION CONTEST BY THE BI- CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Mayor Samuels stated that several months ago the Council approved the contest selecting a medallion for the City of Euless. Mayor Samuels stated that the Bi- Centennial Committee has submitted the winning entry. Mayor Samuels read the explanation of the winning entry prepared by Mr. Mel 0. Sepulveda as follows: (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 13, 1975) FRONT SIDE The 13 stars symbolize the original 13 colonies and the bell our freedom from England, thus giving a patriotic theme to the medal. BACK SIDE Showing Fort Bird Euless' first settlement in this area, which is part of our Texas Historical Landmarks here in Euless. Mrs. McCormick stated that the Arlington Sportsman have a target range on the property that was Fort Bird along the Trinity River. Mr. Carl Hankins stated there was a contest and this design was selected by the Steering Committee. Mr. Hankins stated there will be two (2) prizes awarded, a $25 dollar bond, and a $50 dollar bond. Mr. Wright inquired if these medallions will be sold by the Bi- Centennial Committee. Mr. Hankins stated that not at this time because of the high cost of having these medallions made but a blow up of the design will be in the Library for everyone to see. Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the entry of Mr. Mel 0. Sepulveda's design for the medallion of Euless. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels delcared the motion carried. (Mr. Ozebek Left the meeting at 8:25 P.M.) VI RESOLUTION NO. 362 REOUESTING TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO AMEND H. B. 1463 Mr. McFarland stated that the Legislature is attempting to pass a bill creating a central tax assessing office in the County. This resolution supports amendments to this bill to remove the county appraisals offices from the County Assessor's office. Mr. Don Meyer, 203 Oak Forest, inquired if this meant that all property would be assessed by the same person and the cities received the money. Mayor Samuels stated his understanding of this bill is that there would be a level value of tax assessing across this state, and then the tax money would be dispersed on needs of the area. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 13, 1975) Mr. McFarland stated that they are trying to establish a system of assessing the appraised value of the property evenly around the state. Mr. Wright moved to approve Resolution No. 362 requesting Texas Legislature to amend H.B. 1463. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Samuels instructed the City Secre- tary to send copies of Resolution No. 362 to the Tarrant County Legislative Delegation and the Texas Municipal League. VII CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT - BIDS ON UTILITY ADJUSTMENT ON PRO- POSED HIGHWAY 121A. Mr. Flowers presented bids received on May 6, 1975 for Utility Adjustment of Highway 121A and stated the Engineers recommend the low bid of James Main in the amount of $29,924.10 with sixty (60) days completion. Mr. Hunt inquired if the Engineers could anticipate when construction would begin. Mr. Flowers state -d the earliest the contractors could begin work was three (3) weeks and it would probably be a month before it began. Mr. Hunt inquired where the construction would be. Mr. Flowers stated that it would be approximately 200 or 300 feet east of the well on Harwood Road. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Engineer's and accept the low bid of James Main in the amount of $29,924.10. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Hunt, Mr. Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 13, 1975) VIII CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mayor Samuels inquired if the City could give the location on property in zoning cases for public hearings and when they are published in the newspaper thereby letting the City know the exact location of the property. Mr. McFarland stated that as long as the metes and bounds of the field notes are listed first, the description and location of the property could be listed at the bottom. Mr. McFarland stated this location could also be included on the Council Agenda. MEMORANDUM AGAINST SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY IN EULESS Mr. McFarland presented a memorandum on current status of action against substandard property within the City. Mr. McFarland stated this memorandum details actions that can be taken and suggests steps the Council can take. Mr. McFarland suggested the Council study the memorandum and give him their thoughts on this at the next meeting. ORDINANCE RR A MUNICIPAL DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE Mr. McFarland presented an Ordinance for a Municipal Disaster Emergency Services Committee. Mr. McFarland stated that passing this Ordinance would be an advantage to the City, allowing them to apply for Federal funds. City Manager Sustaire stated that applying for Federal funds would pay approximately one -half of the proposed public safety building, and this would save the City some $200,000.00. Mayor Samuels stated the City Manager has met with the Airport Board on disasters and worked with them to up date a plan for our City. City Manager Sustaire stated that the disaster plan worked up by the City staff has been sent to Austin for their approval. Mayor Samuels read the caption of the Ordinance as follows: (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 13, 1975) AN ORDINANCE CREATING A MUNICIPAL DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING THE POWERS OF THAT COMMITTEE; CREATING THE OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL DISASTER DIRECTOR /COORDINATOR AND PRO- VIDING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THAT OFFICE; CREATING AN OPERATIONAL ORGANIZATION; GRANTING NECESSARY POWERS TO COPE WITH EMERGENCIES THREATENING LIFE AND PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE AND MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS FOR RELIEF WORK BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS AND OTHER CITIES OR COUNTIES AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES; PROHIBITING CERTAIN UNAUTHORIZED ACTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve first reading of the Ordinance creating a Municipal Disaster Emergency Service Committee. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IX LEASE OF COMPUTER SYSTEM City Manager Sustaire stated that he needs the Council's authorization to lease some type of posting machine as the present posting machine is in bad need of repairs. City Manager Sustaire stated that he has checked several places concerning a replacement and the type of machine we now use is no longer manufactured and a machine that would do the same process as ours would cost $15,000. Mr. Sustaire stated that he would like to go into data processing at this time, and the system he found to be more reasonable is Phillips System out of Dallas. Mr. Sustaire said he has checked into several types and the system that best meets our needs and is the most reasonable on the lease purchase system is the Phillips System. Mr. Wright moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the lease purchase of a data process system. Mr. Hunt stated he would like another opportunity to evaluate this. City Manager Sustaire said it would take approximately 45 days to complete this system; that we are having to hand post at this time, but he is willing to give the Council the time they desire. Mr. Sustaire stated he can get this system at $22,000 on a purchase lease plan on a six (6) months arrangement. 4 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 13, 1975) Mrs. McCormick stated she has no objection to a computer system but she would like to look into it further. Mr. Hunt stated that with that type of expense he would like to study the system with the City Manager and would like to get the present machine to work for approximately thirty (30) more days in order to have time to look into this matter. City Manager Sustaire stated he has been reviewing several types of computers, but would lddk at any type the Council desired. Mrs. McCormick inquired if any other City our size uses this system. City Manager Sustaire stated the only City using this same system is Oklahoma City. Mr. Wright stated the City of Grapevine is on a similar system and they told him they were 100 %please with the system. Mrs. McCormick stated she would be ready at the next meeting to vote on thi s matter. Mayor Samuels stated they would take the information manual with them to Amarillo and discuss the matter and be ready for the next meeting. Mayor Samuels stated that the motion by Mr. Wright died for lack of a second. Mr. McFarland stated that a communication to the City Manager authorizing him to proceed would be all that would be required; that an item as this did not require Council action. City Manager Sustaire stated in answer to a question from the audience that the City presently has two ladies that have had approximately two (2) years experience in computer operation. X NEW DEVELOPMENT City Manager Sustaire stated that Airport Business Park would begin construction next week on a new development along State Highway 183, east of Industrial Regional Complex. XI DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING CASE NO. 244 AND STREET REPAIRS Mr. 0. S. Denham, 102 Walnut Way, inquired about the overlay of North Main Street and the resurfacing of Harwood Road from North Main Street to Minters Chapel Road. C age Ten, Regular Meeting,_ Eule $s City Council, May 13, 1975) City Manager Sustaire stated that work should begin in approximately two (2) weeks on Harwood Road to Minters Chapel; that the weather has prevented the work on this road. Mr. Flowers stated that the Engineers w i l l receive bids on the overlay of North Main Street on Monday, May 19, 1975. Mr. Denham inquired the status on the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 244 by Dr. Thomes. Mayor Samuels stated that at the request of several people in the audience at the last meeting, the date was set at May 27 and with Trinity High School graduation that night, it was first thought the Council would not have a quorum, but in talking with members of the Council it was decided to leave the Public Hearing on May 27, but set the starting time at 7:00 P. M. so members of the Council could go to the graduation. Mayor Samuels stated that the offer of the park land did not materialize because Mr. Thomes has sold several of the lots. Mr. Denham stated that the starting time of 7:00 P.M. would not be a long enough meeting to hear the zoning case and if one of the Council members left before the conclusion of the meeting there would not be a quorum for a vote. Mayor Samuels stated that the date of May 27, 1975 has been officially set and he is going to allow fifteen (15) minutes for proponents and fifteen (15) minutes for opponents with a five (5) minute rebuttal for each side. Mayor Samuels stated that all the members of the Council have been to the Planning and Zoning Meeting when this Public Hearing was discussed and they have received packets to study on the case so there is no need for another four (4) or five (5) hour meeting. Mr. Hunt stated that last year graduation fell on Tuesday night of the Council meeting and Council had al early meeting also. Mr. Hal Ferguson inquired about the status of the fire station to be located in that vicinity as was mentioned in the last Council meeting. Mayor Samuels stated that the Council has not been in contact with Dr. Thomes concerning land for a fire station or park, because Dr. Thomes has a prospect on some property so he is not interested in selling to the City. Wage Eleven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 13, 1975) ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: ad 44, Gecretar'i V XII The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. APPROVAL: Mayor 4