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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-01-27Regular Meeting Euless City Council January 27, 1976 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 H a l l by Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick. Members present were Messrs. Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, and Wayne Wright. (Absent: Mayor Harold Samuels, and Mr. Ray Ozebek) . Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and City Engineer B i 1 1 Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present were as follows: Messrs. Ken Taylor, B i l l Wray, W. W. Himes, Richard L. Fielder, Stan Himes, Lynn Shackelford, B. J. Reaves, Robert McMillan, George Guyner, Hal C. Ferguson, Fred Grippe, George Schuman, Walter Elliott, and David Hughes, Jr.; Mesdms. Barbara Burke, and Barbara Guyner. INVOCATION The invocation was given by. Mr. Wayne Wright. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated January 13, 1976 were approved as written. I RESOLUTION NO. 379 APPROVING T.R . A EFFORT TO IMPROVE TRINITY RIVER BASIN Mr. McFarland presented Resolution No. 379, approving T.R.A.'s effort to improve the Trinity River Basin and stated that T.R.A. is holding a Public Hearing on February 10, 1976, at the Western Hills Inn. Mr. McFarland read the Resolution as follows: "WHEREAS, the Trinity River Authority of Texas is holding a Public Hearing in Euless, Texas, on February 10, 1976, to obtain views on the Master Plan for the Trinity River; and WHEREAS, the City of Euless is vitally concerned with the improvement of the Trinity River; and (Page Two} Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 27, 1976) WHEREAS, the City of Euless, Texas, now participates with the Trinity River Authority in the Central Regional Waste Water System and the Trinity River Authority's Tarrant County Water Project and has found its relation- ship with the Authority to be one of mutual advantage and benefit to the Authority and the residents of the City of Euless, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council of the City of Euless that continued improvement and dvelopment of the Trinity River Basin in accordance with and pursuant to the Master Plan for development of the Trinity River Authority would be to the continued best interest of the City of Euless, Texas and its citizenry. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Euless, Texas does, by this Resolution, formally acknowledge and record its support of the efforts of the Trinity River Authority of Texas to enhance, improve and develop the water resources of the Trinity River Basin as to the establishment of flood control, water quality, water conservation, soil conservation, the development of recreational facilities, waste water treatment and water supplies as pro- vided under and pursuant to the comprehensive development Master Plan of the Trinity River Authority for the Trinity River Basin and does by this Resolution formally record its support thereof and does encourage and recommend to other entitites and individuals their support for such purposes and with respect to such services of the Trinity River Authority in implementing and bringing to realization such Authority's Master Plan for development of the Trinity River Basin." Mr. Wright moved to approve Resolution No. 379 approving T.R.A's effort to improve the Trinity River Basin. Mr. Hunt se.cnded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Hunt, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. II RESOLUTION NO. 380 CALLING FOR ELECTIONS THE FIRST SATURDAY IN APRIL Mr. McFarland presented Resolution No. 380 authorizing an election to be held on April 3, 1976, for the purpose of electing three (3) Council Persons for Place 1, Place 3, and Place 5 for a two (2) year term. The election to be held at the City Hall and the Council is to appoint an election judge and assistant election judge. Mr. Sustaire stated that he recommends Alton Ray as Election Judge and Howard Wilkinson as Assistant Election Judge. '71 (Page Three Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 27, 1976) Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 380 calling an election for April 3, 1976 with Alton Ray as Election Judge and Howard Wilkinson as Assistant Election Judge. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Wright, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. III RESOLUTION NO. 381 APPROVING H -E -B HOSPITAL AUTHORITY RESOLUTION ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Mr. McFarland stated he has not reviewed the request for a resolution by the H -E -B Hospital Authority but in his opinion they are requesting a minute order approving the evaluation study for emergency ambulance service and authorizing the City Manager or the Council to appoint an additional person to the Board Committee. Mr. Hunt moved to approve Resolution No. 381 acknowledging the intent of the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Hospital Authority and agree to cooperate to the degree possible, and as he understood the resolu- tion, H -E -B Hospital Authority is requesting an additional member be appointed and he contacted Mr. Ernest on his recommendation for the position, and he recommended Mr. Bob Olsen and he would like to appoint Mr. Olsen to serve on the Committee with Mr. Ernest. Mr. Walker inquired if Mr. Olsen had been contacted about serving on the Committee. Mr. Ernest stated that he talked with Mr. Olsen after Mr. Hunt had talked with him and he agreed to serve. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. Mr. Hunt inquired of the City Manager it-the present ambulance service will be adequate for the next sixty (60) days. Mr. Sustaire stated that to date he has not had any complaints and cannot forsee any in the future. (Page TOUT, 1i,egular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 27, 1976) Iv CONSIDERATION OF T.R.A. WATER SUPPLY Mayor Pro Tem McCormick stated that at the Pre — Council meeting she asked Mr. Dan Vance, of T.R.A., a lot of questions concerning the study and the effect it would have on the City of Euless, as far as the $6,000 they were talking about entering into with the water study; it appears Euless is going to have to have a study of some type within the year, as far as their work is concerned, between Euless and Bedford; as people questioned her why the study, since Euless has not had the plant very long and yet we have to have another study and Mr. Vance stated it was called for in the contract. Mrs. McCormick stated she asked what the study would cost and Mr. Vance would not commit himself, but said approxi- mately $8,000, but said the City Engineer might make a better estimate. Mrs. McCormick stated that in this regard the Council must decide whether to enter into this agreement with these other cities at a cost of $6,000, and maybe get reimbursed by the Community Development Funding or not enter into the agreement and have a study of our own for $8,000 and our share would be sixty —two percent (62 %) or more which leaves us paying almost as much whether we enter into an agreement or not. Mr. Hunt stated that Euless will be in a position to lend some assistance to some other local community if we are willing to provide the basis or the ground work for them, and he will make a motion to authorize our designated share of this study so that it would possibly encourage the other communities on a firmer basis, on their decision regarding their future water supply. Mr. Wright stated he would second the motion if Mr. Hunt will accept an amendment that the City's share not exceed the designated amount that was stressed at the last meeting, in the amount of $6,000. Mr. Hunt stated he agreed to the amendment. Mr. Walker stated that T.R.A. began their study on the present treatment plant in 1971 and the City can be looking at having to update this study every four (4) or five (5) years. Mr. Sustaire stated he recommends the study, that by the amount of water used out of the treatment plan, the City still has to use the wells during the summer months, which means the City will have to expand the present treatment plant within the next few years. The vote on Mr. Hunt's motion is as follows Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Wright, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern McCormick declared the motion carried. 1.73 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 27, 1976) V FINAL PLAT APPROVAL PHASE 1. BEAR CREEK ESTATES, PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF LITTLE BEAR CREEK AND WEST OF NORTH MAIN STREET Mayor Pro Tem McCormick recognized Mr. David Hughes, who stated he is with the Engineering firm of Elliott and Hughes and is appearing on behalf of Mr. B. J. Reaves, developer of Reaves Royal Homes, and is asking approval of the final plat of Phase 1, Bear Creek Estates. Mr. Hughes stated that Phase 1 is the northerly portion of the preliminary plat of the planned development and they have reviewed the comments of the Engineer's letter, and they have no objections to their comments and will resubmit the plans with the recommended changes for his approval. Mr. Hughes stated they have also submitted a development schedule. Mr. Hunt inquired if anything is to be built in Phase 1 except residential. Mr. Hughes stated that all of Phase 1 is residential. Mr. Elliott stated the development of the other tracts could be done at anytime as all the water and sewer lines will be installed but the intent is to have the property developed in sequence. Mr. Hunt inquired of the City Engineer if the items in the Engineer's letter, that needed approval, had been taken care of. Mr. Flowers answered affirmatively. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Phase 1, Bear Creek Estates. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Wright, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. 174 t (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless. City Council, January 27, 1976) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT VI ORDINANCE NO. 498 APPROVTqG CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS Mr. McFarland stated that at the last meeting, the Council passed, on first reading, the Ordinance approving the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission; that the Commission and City Staff met and worked on the amended rules and regulations. Mr. McFarland stated that the members of the Commission and City Staff went through the changes and the new rules and regulations are being recommended for approval by the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Sustaire stated he recommends ap- proval of the rules and regulations as now written. Mrs. McCormick stated she has a question concerning page 35, paragraph b, on the additional sick leave days after they reach twenty (20) years of employment. Mr. Sustaire stated the employees gain five (5) additional days per year and the paragraph should state on the employees 26th anniversary instead of 21st anniversary. Mr. Hunt stated that the Council should commend Mr. B ill Wray and the commission on the amount of time they have put in on the revision of the rules and regulations. Mr. Hunt inquired concerning page 8 7 Military Leave "leave of absence granted to employees involuntary entering the Air Force ", covering only a person being drafted into the military. Mr. McFarland explained the posture of the City and the commission. Mr. Wright moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 498, approving Civil Service rules and regulations. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is of follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Hunt, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the Civil Service rules and regulations and commended the commission on the tremendous job they have done. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 27, 1976) Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Wright, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. VII RESIGNATION OF W. J. "DOC" HYDE Mrs. McCormick read a letter of resigna- tion from W. J. "Doc" Hyde, a member of the Civil Service Commission and moved to accept his resignation. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Walker, Hunt, and Wright Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. VIII CANCELLATION OF FEBRUARY 10. 1976 MEETING 175 Mayor Pro Tem McCormick stated that there would not be a City Council meeting on February 10, 1976, that T.R.A. is having a Public Hearing on the Trinity River Basin at Western H i l l s Inn, at 7:00 p.m., and if anyone would like to make a statement at the meeting, they are to submit their name to T.R.A. before the meeting. Mrs. McCormick stated there would be a work session at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 1976 in the Council Chambers. IX DISCUSSION Mr. George Schuman, 1018 Irion, stated he is appearing before the Council concerning the house at 1017 Irion, that is owned by J. Piner Powell, that is in a very run down condition. He stated the house has no window panes and there is not a door on the garage, and he has come before the Council previously and has been advised the matter was in the hands of the City Attorney. Mr. McFarland stated the City has an Ordinance to allow them to take action on such property, but no action had been taken because he was advised that Mr. Powell's houses have been brought up to standards, but he will check on the matter and advise Mr. Schuman. Gage Eght - Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 27, 1976) Mr. Shackelford stated that 1017 Irion is on the City's condemned list which means they will not allow him to rent these houses and Mr. Powell has been in jail in Euless, Arlington, and Fort Worth because of the condition of his rent houses. Mr. Schuman stated about two years ago the storm drain in Midway Park was full of water after a hard rain and a little girl was caught in the water and he tried to catch her and he did catch her just before she went under North Main Street, and he was wondering if there was something the City could do to prevent children from being in this situation. Mr. Sustaire stated that any type of screening would form a lake behind North Main Street and this would cause flooding of the houses. Mr. Walker inquired if the City could put some type of bar across the ditch. Mr. Hunt stated some of the kids playing inthe park get on innertubes and float down the ditch. Mr. Hunt inquired if Mr. Shackelford could come up with some recommendation on this situation. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. APPROVED : 7d...t.te,19.,„umL Mayor ATTEST City Secretary