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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-23CALL TO ORDER Council was called City Hall by Mayor McCormick, Messrs. Hunt. Regular Meeting Euless City Council September 23, 1975 The regular meeting of the Euless City to order at 8:00 P,M, in the Council Chamber of Euless Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae Wayne Wright, Glenn Walker, Ray Ozebek, and Charles 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, Hal Ferguson, Bill Toppe, Pete Krause, and Don Wooldridge; Mesdms. Barbara Burke, Amanda Moses, Betty Sees, Mary Ann Walker, Debbie Millican, Patricia Krause, and Donna Miller. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Ray Ozebek. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated September 9, 1975 were approved as written. I PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO FORMER MAYOR A. C. KRAUSE Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. A. C. "Pete" Krause and presented a plaque to him showing the City's appreciation for his six (6) years as Mayor of Euless. ) ('age -rTWo, k egular .Iieeting, Euless City Council, September 23, 1975) II ORDINANCE NO. 491 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FFIM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT AND "C- 1 "NEIGHBOR- HOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF LOTS 9, 10, 11, 22, 23, & 24, BLOCK 2, J. E. WHITENER ESTATES. REQUEST OF DON WOOLLRIDGE AND ASSO- CIATES (PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH PIPELINE ROAD.) Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Ordinance No. 491 for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -2" Two Family Dwelling District and "C -1" Neighborhood Business District on a portion of Lots 9, 10, 11, 22, 23, & 24, Block 2, J. E. Whitener Estates. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mr. Hunt inquired if there was a repre- sentative present to speak on behalf of the petitioner` on this zoning case. Mr. Hunt stated that at the previous meeting there was not a representative present. Mr. Ozebek stated the question he had concerns the litigation on the property. City Manager Sustaire stated that the litigation was settled in favor of Mr. Wooldridge. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Don Wooldridge who apologized for not ,being at the last meeting, but he stated he was not aware that a hearing had been set or that he was required to be at the meeting, that in other cities he is not required to be present at the Council hearing. Mr. Hunt stated since there was no one present at the last Council meeting to speak for the change of zoning, the request of Mr. Wooldridge almost failed; that the Council had questions concern- ing the litigation, on the property and they were unable to get the answers at that meeting. The vote on the motion by Mrs. McCormick is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Wright, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (PageThr eel $eguler Meetin &, Euless City Council, September 23, 1975) III RESOLUTION N0. 368 DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EULESS IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS DE- PARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE "701" PLANNING & MANAGE- MENT PROGRAM City Manager Sustaire presented Resolution No. 368 qualifying the City of Euless to make application for "701" monies and stated that the deadline for making application is September 26, 1975. Mrs. McCormick stated that the Resolution only makes the City eligible to apply for funds. Mrs. McCormick moved to designate the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Euless in dealing with the Texas Department of Community Affairs for the purpose of participating in the "701" Planning and Management Program. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCromick, Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Walker, and Wright Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IV RESOLUTION NO. 369 REQUESTING TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE AIRPORT DRIVE FROM ITS PRESENT LOCATION TO THE PROPOSED INTERSECTION OF SH 360 AND PROPOSED CHEEK - SPARGER ROAD Mr. Hunt moved to approve Resoltuion No. 369 requesting Texas State Highway Department to complete Airport Drive from its present location to the proposed intersection of SH 360 and proposed Cheek - Sparger Road. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Hunt, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 23, 1975) V RESOLUTION NO. 370 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY'S FINANCE CONSULTANTS TO ADVER- TISE FOR THE SALE OF 1.4 MILLION DOLLARS IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Mayor Samuels stated that the City needed to approve a resolution for the sale of bonds in the amount of 1.4 million dollars. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Resolution No. 370, for advertisement of bids for the sale of 1.4 million dollars in General Obligation Bonds to be accepted or rejected on October 21, 1975. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Wright, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATE Mayor Samuels stated that the meeting scheduled for October 28, 1975 will haveto be changed to October 21, 1975, as the Council will be out of town on October 28th for the Texas Municipal League Annual Convention. Mr. Walker moved to change the meeting date of the Council meeting form October 28th to October 21st. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Wright, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VII CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated that at the Pre - Council meeting he furnished members of the Council with the status of pending litigations against the City. n age_ Y _Regular ie eting, Euless City Council, September 23, 1975) CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT VIII NORTH MAIN STREET OVERLAY Mr. Flowers stated that the final inspec- tion and acceptance of the overlay of North Main Street has been completed. Mr. Flowers stated that the Contractor has had an eleven (11) day over -run. Mr. Flowers stated that on August 22nd the Engineers received a letter from the Contractor requesting an extension of time, but the Engineers did not act on it at that time and they have prepared a letter recommending an eleven (11) day extension at this time. Mr. Hunt inquired if the Contractor worked the first eight (8) days in August. Mr. Flowers stated it was approximately two (2) weeks after the work order was issued before the Contractor began work. Mr. Hunt inquired if the drainage problem at SH 183 and North Main was ever going to be repaired. Mr. Flowers stated that this would require assistance from the State Highway Department, as the repairs would be very costly and this problem is on highway right -of -way. Mr. Hunt stated that it appears, that the contracts have a trend of over -runs; that projects cannot be completed in the amount of time designated in the contract. Mr. Flowers stated some projects have been completed on time, but the Council should consider that if the Contractors get liquidated damages, Euless would get a bad name and as long as the over -run is reasonable and the City gets a good job, the Council should extend the time limit. Mrs. McCormick inquired the feelings of the City Manager. City Manager Sustaire stated that we had approximately eleven (11) days of rain during the time of the contract, and he recommends the extension. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Engineer and the City Manager and approve the extension of time for the eleven (11) days. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Hunt, Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 23, 1975) UTILITY ADJUSTMENT FIUv1 HWY. 121 Mr. Flowers stated that the State Highway Department has accepted the work on the Utility Adjustment of State Highway 121. T.R.A. — LITTLE BEAR CREEK SEWER LINE Mr. Flowers stated that T.R.A. will be taking bids on October 9, 1975 for Section 1 of the sewer line from North Main Street to Colleyville. Mayor Samuels inquired i f T.R.A. was going to relocate the first portion of the line a little north of the proposed site in order to save some of the trees. Mr. Flowers stated he has heard a good deal of discussion concerning saving the trees, but he does not know for sure. Mayor Samuels advised him to inquire further into this matter and notify the City Secretary of his findings. Mrs. McCormick inquired if State Highway 121 was going to go into FM 157 at Glade Road, as the stakes indicate it would be going through a man's house at that location. Mr. Flowers stated that according to his information, the proposed State Highway 121 would tie into IM 157 at approximately L i t t l e Bear Creek. IX STREET PROJECTS City Manager Sustaire reported that the reconstruction of Janann Street, Vine Street, and Ector Drive are completed and the contract was completed in 21 days. X APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS Mr. Walker stated that the Council of Social Concerns has not had a quorum at their meetings, and Richard Griffin has presented his resignation to this Committee. Mr. Walker moved to accept the resignation of Richard Griffin and appoint Mr. Bob Olsen to fill his term. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Wright, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels delcared the motion carried. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 23, 1975) XI ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. APPROVED: Mayo ATTEST: City Secretary 1