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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-06-1043 Regular Meeting Euless City Council June 10, 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 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. Don Perkins, Bill Fuller, W. G. Ragley, W. W. Trahan, Jan; K. Boyd, 0. S. Denham, Glenn D. Walker, Thomas E. Evans, Mel McReynolds, Ed Hertberg, Mel Sepulveda, Tom Bender, Billy Hemphill, Harold Briggs, G. W. Wylie, Terry Castelberry, Carlos Thomas, Douglas Wagner, Pat Gilliland, John Dickinson, Gene Voss, Robert Olsen, Denzill Goode, Douglas Maper, Mark E. Riddle, Larry Rush, W. Sanderlin, J. Jennings, Hal C. Ferguson, Richard J. Thomes, Glen Ingram, Paul Thomes, Lynn Shackelford, Bruce Greensmith, Ken Taylor, Dan Frazier; Mesdms. Jimmie Woodard, Sharon K. Boyd, Teresa Walker, Beverly A. Evans. Faye DeMarque, Sue Ferguson, Pam Bender, Lola Thomas, Elaine Wagner, Wynona Sanderlin, Mary Davis, Fay Hemphill, Alice A. Bavol, Nettie Gregory, Patricia Gilliland, Martha Jeffers, Peggy McReynolds, Sharon Voss, Carolyn Griffin, Betty Dickinson, Jan Wallace, Jean Kidd, Tommie Samuels, Connie Bennett, Brenda Eberhart, Ranelle Bolton, and Barbara Burke. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Charles Hunt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting May 3, 1975 and the called meeting of May 31, 1975 were approved as written. The minutes dated May 27, 1975 were approved with the correction on Page 5, Paragraph 7, which should read as follows: Mr. Hunt further stated that the City is an independent entity capable of making its own decision regarding future development. The minutes of May 27, 1975 were corrected as instructed. 44 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 10, 1975) I SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE N0. 488 REZONING LOTS 9. 10. 11. AND PART OF LOT 12, RAY SHELTON SUB- DIVISION FROM "R -1" SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - REOUEST OF DR. RICHARD J. THOMES Mr. Wright moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 488 requesting change of zoning on Lots 9, 10, 11, and part of Lot 12, Ray Shelton Sub - Division from "R -1" Single- Family Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development District - request of Dr. Richard J. Thomes Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Mr. Hunt stated that he was wanting to correct the impression stating that the zoning policy could be dictated perhaps by a disinterested lending agency. Mr. Hunt stated probably the town would not like to see a distant or disinterested lending agency setting the decision of the Council and setting a pattern on how our City is to be zoned. The vote on Mr. Wright's motion is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Ozebek Nays: Mr. Hunt Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. II CANVASS BALLOTS OF ELECTION HELD MAY 31, 1975 TO ELECT COUNCIL MEMBER TO PLACE THREE Mayor Samuels stated that the Council did not accept the tabulation of votes at the Council Place Three (3) Election held May 31, 1975; that there would need to be a motion accepting this tabulation. Mr. Hunt moved to accept the tabulation of votes on the Council Place Three (3) Election. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Hunt, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Ozebek, and Mr. Wright Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Rage Three, Regular Meeting., Euless City Council, June 10, 1978'4 OATH OF OFFICE III 45 City Attorney Bob McFarland administered the oath of office to Mr. Glenn D. Walker, and he was officially seated as Councilman. (Copy of Oath of Office is on file in Office of City Secretary.) IV CONSIDER SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY Mr. Ozebek moved to set the Public Hearing date for a rate increase as requested by Texas Power and Light Company on June 24, 1975. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motionand the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCoLuiick, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR MEDALLION CONTEST & INITIATE A FUND RAISING KICK -OFF CAM- PAIGN FOR THE BI- CENTENNIAL SUN DIAL PROJECT Mayor Samuels recognized Mrs. George Eberhart, Chairman of the Bi- Centennial Committee for a presentation of awards for the medallion contest. Mrs. Eberhart stated that the Bi- Centennial Committee has been able to complete three (3) projects of the Bi- Centennial goals which are the completion of the bridge at South Euless Park, the Genealogy Section in the Library, and the selection of the medallion for the City of Euless. Mr. Carl Hankins and Mr. Buddy Ragley pre- sented the awards to Mr. Mel 0. Sepulveda. Mr. Ragley presented a $50 Savings Bond to Mr. Sepulveda from the First National Bank of Euless, and Mr. Carl Hankins presented a $25 Savings Bond from Carl's Clothes. Mr. Hankins stated that the Bi- centennial Committee has undertaken these projects to re- affirm the countries faith in America. Mr. Hankins explained the works of the Euless Bi- Centennial Committee and the goals of the committee, and he stated that this was the kick -off campaign for the Bi- Centennial sun dial project. Mr. Buddy Ragley read from the minutes of the April 24, 1975 Board of Directors meeting in the First National Bank of Euless (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 10, 1975) noting their pledge in the amount of $8,000 to begin the campaign. Mr. Ragley stated that the condition for this pledge is that the citizens will need to match this amount and w i l l be withdrawn if any City money is used. Mr. W. G. Fuller pledged support to the Bi- centennial projects by the presentation of a check for $100. VI APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Samuels advised that the Council members had reviewed the list of Boards and Commissions to consider appointments and submit the following list of persons to serve on various Boards and Commissions: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION C. D. Wells Bob Pippin Charles Waller LIBRARY BOARD 1975-1977 1973 -1977 1975 -1977 Mrs. Wallace Zieschang 1969 -1977 B i l l McCray 1975 -1977 Roy Blood 1975 -1977 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Lucian Holmes James Banks 1974 -1977 1970 -1977 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Elden Traster Mrs. Zelia Stierwalt Mrs. Jolly Ralaings Olin Steele 1975-1977 1975 -1977 1973 -1977 1975 -1977 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION B i 11 Wray Frank Douglas 1975 -1978 1973 -1977 COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS Mrs. Juana Hill 1973 -1976 Mrs. Julia Walkeley 1974 -1976 Mr. Mike Wilson 1974 -1976 Mr. Robert D. Cowan 1973 -1976 Mrs. Barbara Zieschang 1973 -1976 Miss Vicki Black 1974 -1976 Miss Carla Jordan 1975 -1976 Mr. Mike Jacoby 1974 -1976 Miss Phyllis White 1974 -1976 Mr. Rick Griffin 1974 -1976 Mrs. Marvin Powers 1975-1976 4 7 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Eu1es$ City Council, June 10, 1975) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Marland Ernest 1975 -1977 JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD ments as submitted. W. G. "Bill" Fuller Harold Samuels Bob Pippin Mr. Wright moved to approve the appoint- Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Mr. Hunt moved that the appointments be postponed until a meeting can be held where all Council members can be present. Mayor Samuels stated the motion died for lack of a second. The vote on the motion by Mr. Wright is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, and Walker Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Hunt Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VII BIDS FOR SIDEWALKS ON SOUTH MAIN STREET City Manager Sustaire presented the bids for sidewalks on South Main Street which are as follows: Tri- Cities Foundation Austin Road Company C. C. Hall Const. Co. DeSoto Concrete Const. T. R. Eddings $4, 350.00 $5, 206.00 $4, 385.00 $7,250.00 $5, 025.00 45 Calendar days, 20 Working days 30 Calendar days 30 Calendar days 45 Calendar days (Bids opened and tabulated by City Secretary Wednesday, May 21, 1975 at 2:00 P.M.) Mr. Sustaire stated that he recommends the low bid by Tri- Cities Foundation. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of City Manager and accept the low bid of Tri- Cities Foundation in the amount of $4,350.00. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. age. Si`x, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, dune 10, 1975) Mr. Hunt inquired why the second lowest bid was not considered for only $35 more with 15 less working days. Mr. Sustaire stated that there is no dif- ference in the firms as they are both from Euless, but he recommends the low bid to save money. Mrs. McCormick inquired if the contractor could start right away. Mayor Samuels inquired if Tri- Cities work could be completed within 30 days. Mr. Sustaire stated that Tri- Cities can be- gin right away and have the work done in a short period of time. The vote on the motion by Mrs. McCormick is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Walker, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII BIDS ON NORTH MAIN STREET OVERLAY Mr. Flowers presented the bids for the overlay of North Main Street which are as follows: SRO Asphalt, Inc. $63,699.68 60 Calendar days Metro Asphalt Co. $69,656.64 60 Calendar days Texas Bitulthic $73,431.90 90 Calendar days Uvalde Const. Co. $82,419.70 60 Calendar days Zack Burkett Co. $89,421.60 60 Calendar days Circle Const. Co. $109,407.90 100 Calendar days Mr. Flowers stated that he recommends the low bid of SRO Asphalt, Inc. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Engineer and award SRO Asphalt, Inc. the contract for the overlay of North Main Street. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Wright, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Wage Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 10, 1975) BIDS ON KOEN LANE STORM DRAIN Mr. Flowers presented the bids for the Koen Lane Storm Drain received May 20, 1975 as follows: S & T Plbg. Inc. Cowart Const. Co. Lloyd Bros. Const. Weaver Const. Co. Crawford Utility Contr. Birl V. Davis Co., Inc. James Main, Inc. Ben Sira & Co. Rambo Const. Co. E. H. Shaw Mackey B. Allen, Inc. Circle Const. Co. $23,963.17 $25,229.75 $27, 645.74 $27, 855.65 $27, 946.03 $28,269.65 $29, 194.00 $31, 726.57 $32, 527.95 $32,572.70 $34,018.80 $34,566.50 45 Calendar days 45 Calendar days 90 Calendar days 60 Calendar days 25 Calendar days 120 Calendar days 60 Calendar days 75 Calendar days 60 Calendar days 75 Calendar days 90 Calendar days 49 Mr. Flowers stated that after investigation they do not recommend awarding the contract to the low bidder as this contractor has not done this type of work before. Mr. Flowers stated that they recommend the second low bidder of Coward Construction Co. in the amount of $25,229.75. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Engineer and approve the second low bidder of Coward Construction Co. in the amount of $25,229.75. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Ozebek, Messrs. Wright, Walker, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. BOYD BRANCH PARALLELING SEWER Mr. Flowers stated that on June 6, 1975 members of the City staff, EPA representatives, and a representative of the Texas Water Quality Board made a final inspection of the Boyd Branch Paralleling Sewer, and the sewer line was approved. Mr. Flowers stated that the total cost of the final line was $270,674.47 and the Federal Government is participating in the amount of $239,617.00. Mr. Flowers stated a representative of EPA stated the City should receive a check within the next thirty (30) days for final payment in the amount of $29,692.00. BICYCLE PATH AND STORM DRAIN Mayor Samuels ask the City Manager about the status of the bicycle path and the storm drain in the Trailwood Addition. Mr. Sustaire stated that all that is lacking on these projects is installation of a fence and this should be completed shortly. 5 0 Pale Eight Regular Meetin �Eule.s City Counc It ,June 10, 1975) IX RESOLUTION NO. 364 PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NO. 246 FOR JUNE 24. 1975 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the date of June 24, 1975 for the Public Hearing date on Zoning Case No. 246. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Hunt stated that the Council should familiarize everyone and explain Zoning Case No. 246. Mr. Hunt explained that the rezoning re- quest is for a specific use permit for a coin - operated amusement center in the Wilshire Shopping Center. X REVISED LAND USE MAP SUBMITTED BY THE BEDFORD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mayor Samuels stated that the City of Bedford is requesting the City of Euless's consideration to clarify our land use map with their land use map. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recommen- dation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the joint land use map in cooperation with the City of Bedford subject to the change that the northwest corner of Westpark Way and Pipeline Road be designated as "R -1 ". Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Wright, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuelsdeclared the motion carried. Mr. Ozebek stated he disagrees with a re- quest of having an entrance into the park from Bedford and he hopes that Euless w i l l have an entrance into the park from the Wilshire Addition before the en- trance from Bedford is built. 51 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 10, 1975) XI PLAT APPROVAL: RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF TRACT 10. ALEXANDER - CULLUM SUBDIVISION INTO LOTS 1 THROUGH 6, BLOCK 10, (PRO- PERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF EAST HUITT AND CULLUM DRIVE.) Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. David Hughes who stated that he is appearing on behalf of the developers requesting the plat approval for part of Tract 10, Alexander - Cullum Subdivision into Lots 1 through 6, Block 10. Mr. Hughes stated that the plat has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the developers have agreed to the stipulations as re- quired by the Planning and Zoning commission. Mr. Ozebek inquired what platting will be done on the west side of Lot 5, where the access for the present dwelling on Lot 5 will be and if they own all of Lot 5. Mr. Walter Elliott stated that David Bar- field has sold the portion of Lot 5 that he owns to the owner of the house on that lot, and that Mr. Barfield's development will be platted as such. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recommen- dation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the replat of Resub- division of part of Tract 10, Alexander - Cullum Subdivision into Lots 1 through 6, Block 10. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Wright, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCoLLILick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XII RESOLUTION NO. 365 REFUNDING OVERPAYMENT OF PAVING ASSESS- MENT TO LODGE City Manager Sustaire presented Resolution No. 365 refunding overpayment of paving assessment on Trojan Trail to the Masonic Lodge. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve Resolution No. 365 refunding the Masonic Lodge for overpayment of paving assessment on Trojan Trail. 53 (Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Euless, City Council, June 10, 1975) Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Hunt, Ozebek, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XIII DISCUSSION Mr. E. C. Hertberg, 204 Oak Forest Trail, inquired how new appointees to Boards and Commissions are selected, and why all Councilmen were not present at the meeting of reviewing the applicants. Mayor Samuels stated a notice was posted at City Hall for a budget work session, and there was some mix -up in the time of the work session. Mayor Samuels stated that citizens apply to the City Secretary's office and some talk to members of the Council by telephone, and they decided that if someone has been a member of a board for several years they will replace them with new citizens in order to get new ideas. Mrs. Mary Davis, 406 Summit Ridge, inquired where the meeting was held. Mayor Samuels stated the meeting was held at Payton - Wright Lake Cabin on Grapevine Lake. Mrs. Davis stated that several people were not reappointed to the Board because they ran for Council or Mayor's office. Mrs. McCormick stated that a number of people had called her requesting to be put on boards and of the ones that called her, she recommended the ones she felt were best qualified for the position. Mayor Samuels stated the Council had more names than they had positions to fill. Mayor Samuels further stated that a person does not need to serve on a committee to be of service to the City. Mr. Mel McReynolds, 208 Oak Forest Trail, inquired of the City Attorney how many people are allowed at the place where votes are being tallied. Mr. McFarland stated that he was not pre- sent at the time the votes were tallied and the City used voting machines; that there is no regulation on the number of people at the location when the votes are being tallied. Mr. McFarland further stated that the City Charter states that the machines cannot be opened until after the election is closed. Mr. McFarland stated that after the election is closed, the election judge takes the count and reports to the Council. 53 (Page Eleven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 10, 1975) Mr. McReynolds stated that he feels that certain people are allowed to enter polling places as they see fit, and he does not think this is right. Mr. McReynolds stated that he thinks the polling place should be moved from the lobby of the City Hall. Mr. McReynolds inquired why Mr. Cromer and Mr. Ray are continually appointed as the election judges. Mr. McReynolds stated that he feels everyone should be required to come into the Council room at the time of counting the ballots and not just certain people. Mayor Samuels inquired i f any friend or supporter of Mr. McReynolds was asked to leave at the time of counting the ballots. Mr. McReynolds stated that at the Mayor's run —off election ten (10) or fifteen (15) people were ask to stand outside while the ballots were being counted and Mr. Wayne Wright and Mr. Buddy Ragley were seated at the table in the lobby while the votes wereb'eing tallied. Mr. McReynolds stated that at the Council Place Three Election everybody was ask to come inside and Mr. Bobby Fuller walked out into the lobby. Mr. McReynolds stated he walked outside and after the votes were counted Mr. Cromer was in the Police Station showing the count to Mr. Fuller. Mr. McReynolds stated that the people in the Police Department stated they were embarressed by some of the people taking part in the political campaign and four (4) of the reserve policemen were terminated because they took part in Mr. Sanderlin's campaign, but they waited until after the Council Place Three Election was over. Mr. McReynolds stated that in the newspaper article it stated that Mr. Smith talked to business and prominent people in the community, and he was wondering who was the boss of Mr. Smith. Mayor Samuels stated he can say without any reservation that any member of the Council did not have anything to do with the dismissal of the reserve police officers, but that he did look into the rules and regulations that govern the police force. Mr. McReynolds stated that over 200 people petitioned against the rezoning of Dr. Thomes Zoning Case No. 244 on North Main Street and they were told that they could get all the petitions they wanted, that they would do them no good as the zoning case was all "sewed up ". Mayor Samuels inquired who the gentlemen was that told them the zoning case was all "sewed up ". Mr. McReynolds stated Mr. Paul Thomes made that statement, and he is a brother to the petitioner Mr. Richard Thomes. Mr. McFarland inquired of Mr. McReynolds if it would be more satisfactory if the election was held in the north end of the City building, and each candidate can have a poll watcher present at the polling place. 5 4 ('age Twelve.,Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 10, 1975) Mr. Ozebek inquired the law regarding the number of people at the polling place. Mr. McFarland stated thee1tion judge should get voters in and out as quickly as possible, and have no loitering at the polling place. Mr. McFarland reminded Mr. McReynolds not to forget his comments and objections at the next election and offer himself as an election judge. Mr. George Winter gave his opinions on the newspaper article concerning the dismissal of the reserve policemen, and in- quired of the City Attorney when Chief Smith contacted him concerning the political activities. Mr. McFarland stated that he was never contacted by Mr. Smith. Mr. Don Perkins stated he suggests that all voters that vote at Euless City Hall come in one entrance only. Mr. Perkins further stated that he is from Morrisdale and there is not a member of the Council or a member of any commission from the Morrisdale area. Mr. Perkins stated he has enjoyed serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission and believes he has served the City well. Mr. Harold Briggs inquired if the meeting held June 7, 1975 was a open meeting. Mayor Samuels answered affirmatively. Mr. Harold Briggs inquired if all meetings shouldn't be held in Euless. Mayor Samuels stated that the Council met in a work session while they were attending a convention in Amarillo in May, and they also met with the cities of Hurst and Bedford, Mr. Briggs stated that no meeting should be held outside of the Council Chambers. A man from the audience inquired what the City Council plans to do about the allegations brought about the Council appointments and the reinstatement of the reserve officers. Mr. McFarland explained the Council -City Manager Form of Government to the audience. Mayor Samuels stated that when these ap- pointments are considered they assume the people that make applications and are appointed are qualified for the position. Mr. McReynolds stated that during the Mayors race, experiencewas important and he inquired why the appointees experience is not considered in appointments. (Pace Thirteen, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 1975) Mr. Ozebek stated he believes a turn over in commissions are just as important as changes in Council members; that all people should have an opportunity to serve on commissions. Mrs. Gregory asked if all meetings are to be published in the newspaper. Mr. McFarland stated that the State Statutes states that the newspaper should publish the regular meetings of the City Council. Mr. Ozebek stated that when he became a Council member in August of 1974 and inquired why the Coumcil did not have a budget as the City Charter stated that a budget should be presented to the Council by July 1, 1975. Mr. Ozebek stated that the Coucil has the budget this year at this time and he believes the Council should have work sessions before presenting it to the citizens at a public hearing. Mr. George Winter stated he was in the City Manager's office in April, and he saw a preliminary budget. Mayor Samuels stated that this was the first time that the department heads have been able to present their budgets to the Council and explain their needs. Mr. Bender asked Mayor Samuels to identify the members being replaced on the Board and Commissions to see i f they were all candidates for a Council position. Mayor Samuels read the members being re- placed. Mr. Larry Rush inquired how long the Can- missions have been this large. Mayor Samuels stated the Planning and Zoning Commission and Park and Recreation Board are designed under the City Charter on the number of members and the length of the term. Mr. Castleberry inquired why some people that apply for positions on the commissions must do so by writing and some can do it by telephone. Mr. Castleberry stated that he was informed that it is a policy that they come to City Hall and sign a written application. Mr. Castleberry ask the City Manager the reason he asked the reserve officers to resign. City Manager Sustaire stated that he did not ask the reserve officers to resign and he would not answer anything in a public meeting, but w i l l meet with anyone who wants to talk with him in his office. Mr. Mel McReynolds inquired i f there were other reasons for dismissal or ifit was all political. City Manager Sustaire stated he considered t personal and would not answer in public. \(gage Fourteen Regular Mee.ti,ngz Euless City Council, June 10, 1975) Mr. Walter Elliott stated that he has been before many boards and has been involved in many zoning cases and when he reads in the newspaper what is printed, he cannot really tell what went on in the meeting as sometimes the editor trims the story. Mr. Cecil Falls, 1709 Mary Drive, in- quired if any precautions were being taken to prevent large gas tankers from being parked at the old service station on Highway 183. City Manager Sustaire stated that an ordinance has been passed to prevent such a thing like that from happening. Mayor Samuels stated that if citizens see trucks parked on this location to call City Hall as this is against the law. Mr. Falls inquired if anything is being done to have arrows pointing the direction of traffic at Highway 157 and Highway 183 to keep traffic left when making a left turn. Mayor Samuels stated that Mr. McAdoo has contacted Texas Highway Department concerning this matter. City Manager Sustaire stated that we should have some relief in the next twelve (12) months. Mr. Falls stated that there is a trash container in the Wilshire Village Shopping Center that was put there by the Euless Jaycees and these containers are never emptied which makes this a bad site for the City. Mayor Samuels instructed the City Manager to contact the Jaycees about cleaning up this site. Mr. John Dickinson, 200 Oak Forest, ques- tioned the City Manager if it is possible for other reserve police officers that had signs in their yards or made telephone calls to be fired. Mr. Marland Ernest stated that there have been some serious allegations made and the Council should commit themselves to see if these allegations are true. Mrs. Carolyn Griffin stated that she is confused about a few things, that before running for office she was important to the City, and now that she has been defeated she is no longer needed. Mr. Denham inquired what type of commit- ment the citizens can have that the Council w i l l look into these allegations. Mayor Samuels stated that there may have been statements that are not allegations. He further stated that the appointments will not be looked into; that the termination of the reserve police officers had been looked into and they were terminated for just reason, and he will look into the matter concerning the man saying that Zoning Case No. 244 was fixed. 57 (age Fi. teen, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 10, 1975) Mayor Samuels stated the Council uses the theory that one person serves on one committee in order to give other citizens a chance to serve on boards. Mrs. Eberhart inquired if the Council's decision on the appointments were considered at a closed meeting. Mayor Samuels stated that the appointments were considered at a Pre -City Council meeting, and a member of the Fort Worth Star Telegram was at the meeting and invited to stay and that no decision was made at that meeting. Mrs. Eberhart inquired if theecdon judge need not be a chairman of the precinct. Mr. McFarland stated that that is not required. Mr. Terry Castleberry stated the Softball Association appreciates having the park for their games, and he does not know the amount of dollars spent, but that it was wasted on the field; that the water stands in the field and is very bad to have to play on. City Manager Sustaire stated that the City staff is aware of the situation and when the weather clears, the matter will be corrected before next season. Mr. Hunt stated that the contractor called for a 2% grade between homeplate and outfield which could cause as much as a four (4) foot drop. Mr. Castleberry inquired concerning the paved parking lot to be put out at West Park. City Manager Sustaire stated that had the schedule been up to date the parking lot would have been completed at this time, but with the rainy weather we have been having it has caused the delay. Mr. Sustaire stated that the county is paving Harwood Road from North Main to Minters Chapel Road at this time and the park is next on the schedule. Mrs. Carolyn Griffin stated that the City Attorney recommended that the Council pay the remaining $10,000 to the contractor on the park project, and the City Attorney was not aware of the problem. Mr. McFarland stated that he was aware of the problem and the City still owes the contractor approximately $8,000, and they will not pay the contractor until all the work is completed and liquidated charges are deducted. Mr. Ozebek inquired of the Engineers if the project was done to specifications and completed to specifications. Mr. Flowers stated that someone in the City staff started the inspections and when the project was one -half (2) complete the Engineers were called in and grading was completed. 58 (Page Sixteen, Regular Meeting, Euless, City Council, June 10, 1975) Mr. Hunt stated that the City staff was not qualified to make the decisionand called in the City Engineers. Mr. Ozebek recommends that on the zoning case that the Council approved at this meeting, the project be monitored to see that all stipulations as set forth by the Planning and Zoning and the City Council are met. Mr. McFarland stated that he wanted to assure the City that there is no municipal meeting in the Dallas -Fort Worth area that is as open to the citizens as this Council. Mr. McFarland stated that only good can come out of the citizens coming to meetings, that it can benefit both the citizens and the Council and their presence is always welcomed at the Pre - Council meeting as well as the regular meeting. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST : City Secretary XIV The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. APPROVAL : Vades litops Mayor