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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-21 (special called)Called Meeting Euless City Council October 21, 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. Memb ers present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, Ray Ozebek, and Wayne Wright. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and City Engineer B i 11 Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. W. G. Ragley, Dwayne Wilcox, Hal C. Ferguson, Lynn Shackelford, and Jim Hickerson; and Miss Barbara Burke, Mid—Cities Daily News. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Wayne Wright. I BIDS ON SALE CF 1.4 MILLION DOLLARS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975. Mayor Samuels opened the bids received for the sale of 1.4 million dollars in General Obligation Bonds, Series 1975, and Mr. Morong read the bids, as follows: Underwood Newhouse & Co., Inc.; First National Bank of Euless; E. F. Hutton & Co., Inc.; Loeb Rhoades & Co. Gross Interest Cost $1,124,026.68 Less Premium —0— Net Interest Cost $1,124,026.68 Effective Interest Rate 6.431585% Russ Securities Corp.; Cullen Center Bank & Trust Gross Interest Cost $1,148,290.00 Less Premium —0— Net Interest Cost $1,148,290.00 6.88036% (Page Two Called Meeting, Euless City Council, October 21, 1975) First Southwest; Rouscher Pierce Securities Corp.; Powell & Hatterfield Gross Interest Cost Less Premium Net Interest Cost Effective Interest Rate $1,202,853.32 394.00 $1,202,459.32 6,88036% Rowles, Winston Division; Cowen & Co.; Rotan Mosle; White, Weld & Company, Inc. Gross Interest Cost $1,140,949.99 Less Premium -0- Net Interest Cost $1,140,949.99 Effective Interest Rate 6.528419% Arlington Bank & Trust; First National Bank of Hurst Gross Interest Cost $1,147,591.66 Less Premium -0- Net Interest Cost $1,147,591.66 Effective Interest Rate 6.56642% Republic National Bank of Dallas; Fort Worth National Bank; Texas Bank & Trust Company of Dallas Gross Interest Cost $1,109,344.99 Less Premium 244.00 Net Interest Cost $1,109,100.99 Effective Inter.St Rate 6,3461% Mr. W. G. Ragley stated that he was delighted at the intemat rate submitted in the bids. Room to tabulate the bids. Mr. Morong went into the Conference ORDINANCE NO. 493 ACCEPTING BIDS ON SALE OF 1.4 MILLION DOLLARS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1975. Mr. Morong returned to the Council room and stated that the lowest bidder was Republic National Bank of Dallas; Fort Worth National Bank, and Texas Bank & Trust Co., Dallas; and the second lowest bidder was Underwood Newhouse and Company; First National Bank of Euless, Loeb Rhoades & Company, and E. F. Hutton Company, Inc. Mr. Morong stated he recommends the Council accept the low bid of Republic National Bank of Dallas. Mr. Wright moved to concur with the recom- mendation of Mr. Morong and accept the low bid of Republic National Bank of Dallas, Fort Worth National Bank and Texas Bank and Trust Company and suspend the requirement for two (2) separate Ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No. 493 on first and final reading. Page Thxee Called 1:leetingj, Euless; Cit Council, October 21, 1975) • Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. II RESOLUTION NO. 374 OF INTENT FOR ERECTION OF A RADIO AN- TENNA AND TOWER IN EULESS ON THE EXISTING EULESS WATER 'TOWER Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Dwayne Wilcox who stated he is requesting a lease arrangement with the City of Euless to erect an antenna on' top of the Euless water tower, for an FM radio station. Mr. Wilcox stated that he is part owner of the H -E -B Broadcasting Company and is representing them in this request. Mr. Wilcox stated that the water tower is the highest point in Euless; and there would be erected a 45 foot flag pole, with five (5) rings at the top, that would be a feeder for broadcasting. Mr. Wilcox stated that the radio station would benefit the City because the station would advertise merchants in the City and this would bring added revenue from added sales tax. Mr. Wilcox stated he has talked with the City Engineer, and the Engineers stated it is feasible to put the antenna on top of the water tower, and he is request- ing a Resolution stating the Council is in agreement in principle, subject to the Engineers approval and the legality of the agreement to be worked out between himself and the City Attorney. Mayor Samuels inquired if there would be anything located at ground level. Mr. Wilcox stated there would be a 10' by 10' building on the corner of the property to house the sending equipment, and the City would retain the keys to the gate. Mr. Walker inquired if the tower could handleother radio stations. Mr. Wilcox stated it could, if the Council sees fit . Mayor Samuels inquired if the antenna would hamper the television reception for the houses in the Trailwood Addition and Royal Oaks Estate. Mr. Wilcox answered negatively. 95 Mr. Ozebek inquired if Mr. Wilcox has contacted the FAA on any requirements. Mr. Wilcox stated he has, and the water tower and antenna cannot be over 300 feet above ground level. Mr. McFarland stated that if, in the next ten (10) years, an AM station were to seek a license and if it is cleared with the FCC, the Council could be setting a precedent, and he was wondering if it would be possible to use the same tower by an AM station. Mr. Wilcox stated it could be used by an AM station if the City desires, as long as it did not extend over 300 feet from ground level and the antenna his company is erecting, could be used for an AM station. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve a Rdsolution of intent to erect an antenna, subject to the City Engineer and the City Attorney's legal satisfaction and agreement of a rental fee. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. III MR. RICHARD PARKS PRESENTS ASSESSED VALUE OF TAX FOR 1975 AND PROJECTED OPERATION OF THE TAX DEPAR HVIFNI' Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Richard Parks who presented the total assessed value of tax for 1975 and the projected operation of the Tax Department. Mr. Walker moved that the Assessor's 1975 Certificate of Total Assessed value, in the amount of $151,191.100, be officially accepted. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. :(Pa$e ''iye, Called Meeting, Euless City Council, October 21, 1975) Mr. Parks presented a correction of the official tax rolls in the amount of $826.28. Mr. Ozebek moved that the Assessor be authorized to correct the official tax rolls in accordance with the detailed listing dated August 31, 1975. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Wright, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Parks stated that the collections are up precentage wise, but there is a problem with vacant land owned by speculators, but these delinquent taxes are drawing 9% interest. Mr. McFarland stated he had received a letter prior to the meeting considering the Attorney General's opinion on the City allowing persons over 65 to come in for their tax exemption during the whole year, instead of just through April. Mr. Parks stated that the amount of money is not sufficient, but the problem would be correcting the tax rolls, and he thinks, from the public relations aspect, it would be wise for the City to allow for the extension, if the citizen has not paid his taxes. Mr. McFarland stated he would be in contact with the other City Attorney's of the H —E —B cities and also the School Attorney, and would talk further with Mr. Parks. (Mr. Hunt arrived at 9:00 PM .) IV APPOINTMENTS FOR COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS AND RR COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES Mrs. McCormick stated that the Council for Social Concerns has commended several names for appointments to the Council of Social Concerns and Council of Social Services to replace people who have re- signed. Mrs, McCormick read the list as follows: COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS Rev. David Griffin Mrs. Donna Miller 7,'7 (Page Six, Called Meeting, Euless City Council, October 21, 1975) COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICES Mrs. Fran Powers Mr. Leland Smith Mrs. Robert McMillan Mr. Charles Baldwin Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the recom- mendation of the Council of Social Concerns for appointment of Rev. David Griffin and Mrs. Donna Miller to the Council of Social Concerns. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Wright, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the recom- mendation of the Council of Social Concerns for appointment to the Council of Social Services: Mrs. Fran Powers, Mr. Leland Smith, Mrs. Robert McMillan, and Charles Baldwin. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Wright, Walker, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MR. CHARLES WALLER Mr. Walker stated the Council need to accept the resignation of Mr. Charles Waller from the Planning and Zoning Commission and submit names for a replacement. Mrs. McCormick stated that Mrs. Lightbody has expressed interest in being on this Committee and she has interviewed her and feels she would make a good addition to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mrs. McCormick stated that Mrs. Lightbody lives in the Morrisdale Addition. Mr. Hunt stated that is it were known that there would be a vacancy in the Planning & Zoning Commission, more people would make application to the City for appointment, that he believes we should accept Mr. Waller's resignation and put off for a couple of weeks the appointment for replacement. 120 �PageF even Called Meeting, Euless City Council, October 21, 1975) Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Charles Waller and fill the vacancy at the November llth meeting . Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Wright, Hunt and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI CITY OF EULESS SIGNS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS Mr. Walker inquired if the City Manager had received any word on the erection of the City of Euless signs along Spur 350. Mr. Sustaire stated that he has had a meeting with Mr. Stone and his assistant on this matter, but as of this date, there has been no solution. Mr. Walker inquired if there was any pos- sibility of traffic lights at FM 157 and Trojan Trail and IM 157 and Midway Drive. Mr. Sustaire stated that at this time, the City does not have the required money for installation of the signals. Mr. Ozebek stated this would be something to keep in mind for next year's budget. VII MEETINGS City Manager Sustaire stated that the City Engineer is requesting a meeting with the Bedford City Council and a representative of T.R.A. on Thursday, October 23, 1975 at 7:30 P. M. in the Bedford Council Chambers for a work session on the expansion of the water filtration system. Mr. Sustaire stated that Mr. Irwin of Lone Star Gas is requesting a meeting Thursday night after the meeting in Bedford for a work session on the proposed rate increase. Mr. Sustaire stated that Mr. Irwin said if it was not possible to meet Thursday night, then he would meet with each Councilperson personally. Mayor Samuels stated that since the meeting with Bedford has already been set, perhaps Mr. Irwin could come to the pre - Council meeting on November llth for any questions the Council may have on the rate increase. (Page Eight, Called Meeting, Euless City Council, October 21, 1975) VIII LITTLE BEAR CREEK BRIDGE City Manager Sustaire stated that the bridge over Little Bear Creek is nearing completion, and they aregoing to put a sidewalk along the west side of North Main Street from the bridge to Trailwood Drive. Mr. Flowers stated that this sidewalk was included in the contract on the bridge, and it will cost $2500 to install. Mr. Sustaire stated he recommends going with the contractor of the bridge to install the sidewalks. Mr. Wright moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Manager and authorize M & S Construction Co. to install sidewalks from the bridge to Trailwood Drive. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs . Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IX DISCUSSION Mr. Hunt stated that several Saturdays ago he was driving down State Highway 183 and saw a group of girls policing the median on Highway 183, and he would like to find out who sponsors this group, so the Council could send them a letter of commendation. Mr. Walker stated that he had noticed some teenagers along the median there this past Saturday. Mr. Wright inquired the Council's opinion on painting fire plugs in a Bi- Centennial theme. Mr. Sustaire stated that the fire plug caps are painted specific colors to indicate the size of the water line for the Fire Department. Mr. Sustaire stated that he is not so much concerned with the people getting permission to paint the fire plugs, but it invites other people to paint anything they desire on the plugs, and he feels this should not be allowed. (page Nine, Called ieeting, Euless City Council, October 21, 1975) The Council decided against decorating the fire plugs in the Bi- Centennial theme. Mr. Sustaire stated that a group of young people have contacted City Hall to set up tables in the Civic Center to inspect Trick or Treat candy that kids receive. Mr. Sustaire stated that in his opinion, if the Council gives their approval of inspecting candy or treats and some treats turned out to be bad, the City could be held liable. Mayor Samuels read a Proclamation for Meet 'N Treat Night in Euless, asking the assistance of the people in the neighborhood. Mrs. McCromick inquired ifthe City has some sort of certificate to send to outgoing members of the City's Boards and Commis- sions. Mr. Sustaire stated the City does not have the certificates at this time, but they can be obtained. X ADJOURNEMNT The Council adjourned at 10:00 P. M. APPROVED Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary 4 i