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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-25Regular Meeting Euless City Council November 25, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7 ;00 P. M. in the Council Chamber of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels, Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick; Messrs. Charles Hunt, Wayne Wright, and Ray Ozebek. (Absent: Mr. Glenn Walker.) 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. Jim Hickerson, Ken Taylor, and George Buyner; and Mesdms. Barbara Burke. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Ray Ozebenk. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on November 11, 1975 were approved as written. I AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS FOR OUTSIDE AMBULANCE SERVICE OR IN HOUSE AMBULANCE SERVICE FOR THE CITY City Manager Sustaire stated that he is requesting authorization to advertise for bids for ambulance service in Euless. Mr. Sustaire stated he would prefer in house service but the initial cost would be approximately $110,000.00 with a yearly cost of $60,000.00 and the replacement of equipment every four (4) years. Mr. Sustaire stated this would include an EMT and a Paramedic with two modular styled ambulances. Mr. Sustaire stated the City could use the present personnel in the Fire and Police Department but would run the risk of not having adequate Police and Fire protection. Mr. Sustaire stated he has been in contact with Turner Ambulance Service out of North Richland Hills, and they will provide ambulance service until the City can go for bids. Mr. Sustaire stated that Turner Ambulance Service has intalled radios on the Police frequencies so they can receive calls: Mr. Sustaire stated the City could sub- sidize for outside ambulance service for $40,000.00 per year with Mid - Cities Ambulance Service. (gage Two, Regular �jeeting, Euless City Council, November 25, 1975) Mr. Ozebek inquired if the City could advertise for bids to find out what the cost would be for subsidize service. Mr. Ozebek inquired if H -E -B Hospital would be receptive to an ambulance service for Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. Mr. Sustaire stated that Bedford has in house service and Hurst is using Mid - Cities Ambulance service and they are pleased with the service they have. Mrs. McCormick inquired about the Fire Chief's opinion on in house service. Mr. Sustaire stated that Mr. Livingston does not want to get into the ambulance business, but he is very capable in training the Police and Firemen in this type of service. Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to receive bids for ambulance service for the City of Euless. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Wright, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IT SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE APPROVING RATE INCREASE AS REQUESTED BY LONE STAR GAS (DIVPANY Mr. Ozebek moved that the second and final reading of Ordinance approving the rate increase as requested by Lone Star Gas Company be tabled until the December 9th meeting. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, and Wright Nays: None Abstained: Mrs. McCromick Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mrs. McCromick stated she abstained due to the fact that she owns stock in Lone Star Gas Company. 145 (page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 25, 1975) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT III ORDINANCE NO. 494 AMENDMENT TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE City Attorney McFarland presented Ordinance No. 494 and stated the cost of providing care at the animal shelter for animals that have been picked up has increased and this amendment provides that fees be established by the City Manager for the impounding, taking up, feeding, and care of any animal. Mrs. NcCoLLuick moved to approve Ordinance No. 494 amending the animal control ordinance on first and final reading. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCoomick, Messrs. Hunt, Wright, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, REVISION OF LIQUOR ORDINANCE Mr. McFarland stated the City Manager requested his legal opinion on this Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 495 UPDATE OF TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT ORDINANCE Mr. McFarland presented Ordinance No. 495 and stated this Ordinance updates service credit for employees that have been employed by cities in the municipal retirement system to receive their prior service credit and to increase annuities for persons receiving retirement benefits. Mr. Hunt moved to approve Ordinance No. 495 on first and final reading. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Wright, and Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. lar,lIeetin: Euless.Cit Council November 25 1975) ORDINANCE NO. 496 ESTABLISHING A STANDING REWARD FOR DESTRUCTION OF CITY PROPERTY Mr. McFarland presented Ordinance No. 496, establishing a standing reward for information leading to the arrest and con- viction of any person who damages or destroys City property. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Ordinance No. 496 establishing a standing reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who damages or destroys City property. Mrs. McCromick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCromick, Messrs. Hunt, and Wright Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IV ANIMAL SHELTER AND SERVICE CENTER BUILDING City Manager Sustaire stated that at the last meeting, he discussed a possible location for the animal shelter and service center building and he has been in contact with the owner of the property and has reached a settlement within the l i m i t s designated by the Council. Mr. Sustaire stated that with the Council's approval he will meet with the City Attorney to prepare the papers to purchase this property. Mr. Wright moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the purchase of the property for the animal control and service center building. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Wright, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V BOND MONEY RECEIVED Mr. Sustaire informed the Council that the money from the sale of 1.4 million dollars in General Obligation Bonds has been received and invested as of this date. (Rage Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 25, 1975) VI PARK MASTER PLAN Mr. Sustaire informed the Council that he has met with Mr. Gene Schrickel and Mr. Schrickel has submitted a proposal for preparation of a master plan for parks in the City of Euless. Mr. Sustaire stated that he plans to apply for a federal grant for these park projects. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: City Secretary VII The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P. M. APPROVAL: Mayor t ^ $ z