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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-11Regular Meeting Euless City Council November 11, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8100 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels, Members present were Mrs. W i 11 i e N1a McCormick; Messrs. Glenn Walker, Ray Ozebek, and Wayne Wright. (Absent: Mr. Charles Hunt) 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. Dan Frazier, Matt Poslick, Francis Sees, Gene Voss, Fenton Alley, Jack Barnes, Lynn Shackelford, Jim Hickerson, Terry Irwin, and W. G. Flowers; Mesdms. Barbara Burke, Peggy McReynolds, Evelyn Poslick, Betty Sees, Mary Ann Walker, Phyllis Griggs, Sharon Voss, Jean Traster, and Brenda Eberhart. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. B i l l Flowers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on October 14, 1975 were approved as written, and the minutes of the called meeting on October 21, 1975 were approved as written. I PUBLIC HEARING: RATE INCREASE REQUESTED BY LONE STAR GAS COMPANY Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing on the rate increase as requested by Lone Star Gas Company and recognized Mr. Terry Irwin, District Manager of Lone Star Gas Company. Mr. Irwin stated that he appeared before the Railroad Commission in March, 1975 and the Railroad Commission approved the rate increase effective July 1, 1975, and Lone Star Gas Company has been absorbing the higher cost of gas since that time. Mr. Irwin stated that he was not asking for recovery for operational expense but only to off- set the rise in the cost of gas to enable them to have gas available for the customer. @age Two, Regulax Meeting, Euless City Council, November 11, 1975) Mr. Walker inquired the effective date for the increase. Mr. Irwin stated the rate would become effective 30 days after final passage. Mr. Ozebek inquired what would represent the average increase. Mr. Irwin stated the average increase would be $1.15 per month and is based on the amount of gas used and not on the size of the house, and the rate increase would be effective on commerical, industrial, and residential. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were other proponents; there being none, he asked if there were any opponents; there being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Ozebek moved that the rate increase as requested by Lone Star Gas be approved on first reading of the ordinance. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, and Wright Nays: None Abstained: Mrs. McCormick Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mrs. McCormick stated she abstained due to the fact that she is a stockholder in Lone Star Gas Company. BIDS FOR PURCHASE CF EIGHT (8) 1976 CITY VEHICLES Mayor Samuels stated that bids were re- ceived in an open meeting on Thursday, November 6, 1975 at 2 o'clock p.rn. and were opened by Mr. Grady D. McAdoo and tabulated by the City Secretary, for the purchase of eight (8) vehicles. Mayor Samuels read the bids as follows: BIDDER Dallas /Ft. Worth Chrysler — Plymouth 1976 PM41 Gran Fury 4 /door sedan 400 CID 2 bbl BID PER UNIT DELIVERY $4,520.40 60 -90 days (Page Thxee regular 1eeting� Euless City Council, November 11, 1975) Hudiburg Chevy City 1976 Chevrolet Impala "S" 4 /door sedan with opti -cap and super - cooler $4,935.81 6 weeks Payton - Wright Ford 1976 Ford Custom 500 4 /door sedan $4,516.00 4 -6 weeks City Manager Sustaire stated he recommends the low bid of Payton - Wright Ford in the amount of $4,516.00. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and accept the low bid of Payton - Wright Ford in the amount of $4,516.00. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Abstained: Mr. Wright Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. I11 BIDS FOR DIVING TOWER AND BOARD FOR MIDWAY PARK SWIMMING POOL Mayor Samuels stated the Council received one bid for the diving tower and board at Midway Park Pool from Tom Haggard in the amount of $2,930.00. Mrs. McCormick inquired if this expenditure was in the budget. City Manager Sustaire stated affirmatively. Mr. Ozebek inquired if notices of bids were mailed to prospective bidders. The City Secretary stated that bids and specifications had been mailed to four (4) bidders and the "Notice to Bidders" had been advertised on two (2) separate occasions in the Mid - Cities Daily News. Mr. Walker moved to accept the bid of Tom Haggard in the amount of $2,930.00. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Wright, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. '(1'a_eQu�•R lar _Meet in. Euless_ City' Cpuncil; Noyember 1.1, 1975) City Manager Sustaire stated that Mr. Haggard was the one who installed the filtration system at Midway Park Pool and also built Midway Park Pool. IV REQUEST FOR METAL BUILDING FOR CAR WASH REOUEST OF MR. RAY ELLIS (PROPERTY LOCATED ON HARWOOD ROAD BE - TWEEN GULF' STATION AND ANIMAL HOSPITAL) Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Jack Barnes who stated he is General Manager of KWIK Kar Wash. Mr. Barnes stated he is requesting a permit for a metal building for three (3) reasons: 1. He does not like to put up a brick building because of the financing. 2. A block building usually requires more maintenance than a metal building. 3. Construction is faster with a metal building. Mr. Barnes stated they could install brick or rock on the front and ends of the building that would make the building more decorative. Mr. Walker inquired if the owner plans to put brick or rock on the outside of the building. Mr. Barnes stated that Mr. Ellis does not plan to put it on at this time, but will if the Council desires him to. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve the request for a metal building for a car wash on Harwood Road with rock or brick on the exterior of the building. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, and Walker Nays: None CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mayor Samuels stated that at the October (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council ,_November .111 1975) 21st meeting, the Council voted to delay the appointment to fillthe vacancy in the Planning and Zoning Commission in order for the citizens to have an opportunity to submit their names for this appointment. Mayor Samuels inquired if anyone had submitted their names for this vacancy. The City Secretary stated she had not received any applications. ;37 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the appoint- ment of Mrs. Helen Lightbody to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS Mr. Ozebek moved to accept the resignation of M i s s Carla Jordan as a member of Council of Social Concerns and appoint M i s s Phyllis White as a voting member and Miss Patricia Underwood as an alternate member . Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, 'Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Wright Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS -. F'OR_. ON.E:_ ' ( 1 7 : 7 19 6 1‘2101)VL Filar SEWER CLEANING MACHINE City Manager Sustaire stated he is requesting authorizat,i,on,to advertise for bids for the purchase of a High Velocity Sewer Cleaning Machine to replace one that the City is now using. Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for -bids for the purchase of a High Velocity Sewer Cleaning Machine. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Wright, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (wage Six, Re ,gulax ,eeting, Euless, City Council, November 11, 1976) VII REQUEST TO ADVERTISE RR BIDS FOR ONE (1) HYDRAULIC OR AIR COMPRESSOR FOR OPERATING A JACK HAMMER City Manager Sustaire stated he is requesting authorization to advertise for bids for a Hydraulic or Air Compressor for a Jack Hammer. Mr. Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for a Hydraulic or Air Compressor for a Jack Hammer. 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. VIII CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney McFarland stated that he presented a report at the Pre - Council meeting on pending litigations against the City. IX CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT - MULTI-PURPOSE ATHLETIC FIELD City Engineer Flowers reviewed the Multi - Purpose Athletic Field project for members of the Council. Mr. Flowers stated that they have authorized payment of the contract with the exception of $8,300.00 which is retainage for liquidation damages of over -run of contract by 150 days and $500 for problems that the contractor would not correct. Mr. Flowers stated that the City Staff has corrected the problem left by the con- tractor. Mr. McFarland stated that he and the City Engineer have tried to contact the staff at Big State Construction and have been unsuccessful and in his opinion the City should retain the balance due until Big State has submitted an explanation of why the contract ran over by 150 days. (Page Seven: Repla feet np Euless City Councils November 11, 1975) X OPENING OF LITTLE BEAR CREEK BRIDGE Mayor Samuels informed the audience that the bridge on Little Bear Creek was officially opened at 5:00 p.m. XI BI- CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Mrs. McCormick stated that she attended a meeting of the Bi- Centennial Committee of Hurst - Euless- Bedford and they are planning a celebration on July 4, 1976, to be held at Bedford Boy's Ranch, and they are asking each City to underwrite the celebration in the amount of $2,000. Mayor Samuels stated that since this is the Bi- Centennial year, he feels this is a good project. Mrs. McCormick stated this $2,000 should be used strictly for this celebration and be a one (1) time only affair. Mrs. Brenda Eberhart stated that last year they had a three (3) city celebration and there was almost no participation from Euless. Mrs. McCormick moved that Euless participate, one (1) time only, in the 4th of July celebration, in the amount of $2,000, to be used in this project only and not for any other city but Euless. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Mr. Wright, Mr. Walker, and Mr. Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mrs. Eberhaat stated the Chamber of Commerce is going to forego its Fiesta and participate in the 4th of July celebration. XII CITIZEN'S HANDBOOK Mrs. McCormick stated that the Council of Social Concerns is working on a citizen's handbook informing the citizens of the departments in the City, their jobs, and any pertinent information that will be helpful to them. Mrs. McCormick stated that United WW has said they will print the booklet if the City will furnish the paper. Mr. Ozebek inquired how the booklet would be distributed. 0 1 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 11, 1975) Mrs. McCormick stated that some would be available in the Library and some at the Water Department. Mayor Samuels stated he could publicize this booklet through his Newsletter. Mr. Walker stated he was at the meeting, and he feels the Council should instruct them to proceed with the project and let the Council review the handbook before it is published. The Council was in agreement to Mr. Walker's suggestion. XIII PROCEDURE RR RIGHT -OF - WAY AND LAND ACQUISITION Mrs. McCormick stated the City should set up a procedure for right -of -way and land acquisition. Mrs. McCormick moved that the minutes of the Council reflect adoption of right -of -way and other land acquisition policies along the following guidelines: 1. Acquisitions requiring directly or indirectly, the expenditure of monies i n excess of $2,000 should be made only after first informing the City Council of the nature and extent of same. 2. Acquisition requiring directly or indirectly, the expenditure of monies in excess of $500 to $2,000 shall be made only with the expressed approval of the City Manager. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Walker and Wright Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XIV ANIMAL CONTROL Mr. Ozebek stated that he will have some suggestions, at a later date, from the Texas Municipal League Conference, on Animal Control that the Council may want to consider. A1 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 11, 1975) XV RESOLUTION NO. 375 FOR APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 375 for the appointments to Euless City Boards and Commissions. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Wright, and Ozebek Nays: None Abstained: Mrs. McCormick Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mrs. McCormick stated that she has been out of the City and has just received a copy of the Resolution and has not had time to study it. Mr. Ozebek stated that the public should be advised of the needs of the City for placements for the boards and commissions and -it can be an item to be included in the Mayor's Newsletter. XvI PARK MASTER PLAN Mayor Samuels stated that in the past the City has had consulting firms to update the City's master plan, and as the City has sold bonds and part of the money is to be used for parks, he feels the City needs a master plan for parks. City Manager Sustaire stated he is recom- mending the firm of Schrickel, Rollins & Associates for the park improvements and master plan. Mr. Walker moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Manager and approve the consulting firm of Schrickel, Rollins & Associates for the park master plan. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Gage Ten \;Re.gulax November 11, 1975) XVII DISCUSSION Mrs. Brenda Eberhart stated she has received thank you notes from three (3) classes at Trinity High School thanking the Bi— Centennial Committee for sponsoring the first Homecoming parade for Euless, and Mr. Murray has stated it will be an annual affair. Mrs. Eberhart inquired where the City stands on the traffic light on Pipeline Road and Driftwood; that there was a serious accident there last Friday. Mayor Samuels stated that in order to stop traffic at Driftwood, a traffic light would need to be installed at Wade Drive and Pipeline Road and this would be a project between Bedford and Euless. City Manager Sustaire stated that the cost would be in excess of $50,000 and Euless does not have funds at this time for this expenditure. City Manager Sustaire stated the City is in the process of obtaining a grant for a traffic safety engineer study of the City of Euless and hopefully we can get the two (2) cities together in this grant study for traffic lights. Mrs. Peggy McReynolds stated that one year ago bids were received on City vehicles and the bid was given to Payton — Wright Ford and she is of the opinion that there had to be a conflict of interest. Mr. Wright stated that the City Attorney researched this prior to last years bid tabulation and in his opinion there was not a conflict of interest. Mayor Samuels stated that at the meeting a year ago when bids were received, the City had a written opinion from the City Attorney and it was discussed among the Council members. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST : XVIII The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. APPROVED : Mayor City Secretary