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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-02-12 (worksession)Work Session Euless City Council February 12, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The work session of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7:40 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Glenn Walker, and Ray Ozebek. (Absent: Messrs. Wayne Wright, and Charles Hunt. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, and City Secretary Della Houy. VISITORS Visitors present were as follows: Messrs. Ken Taylor, Lynn Shackelford, and Huey Ball, Architect. I EULESS SIGNS ON AIRPORT FREEWAY Mayor Samuels stated the only way the City can get Euless on exit signs on the freeway is to rename Main Street to Euless Main Street and Westpark Way to Euless Westpark Way, as they cannot get any funds out of Texas Highway Department for other types of signs. t Mr. Walker inquired if it would do any good if he were to contact Mr. Gib Lewis and see if he can do anything for Euless. Mr. Sustaire stated that we have been advised that funds are not available for the signs at this time. Mr. Ozebek moved to rename Main Street to Euless Main Street and Westpark Way to Euless Westpark Way. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. •Page Two, Wp'k Session, Euless City Council, February 12, 1976) II DESIGNING FIRM FOR CON- STRUCTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Mr. Sustaire stated that he has been approached by a designing firm to build the Animal Control, Service Center and Police Building. Mr. Sustaire stated this company built First Baptist Church in Euless and they advised him they could build twenty (20 %) more building for the same amount of money than a general contractor. Mr. Ozebek inquired i f this company would come out and discuss the plans with the Council. Mr. Sustaire stated that they will come out to talk with the Council and they have fifteen (15) projects going on in several different states, that this is all they do. Mr. Sustaire stated this company advertises for bids and the Council can accept or reject the bids. Mayor Samuels instructed the City Manager to invite this company to meet with the Council at the Pre - Council meeting on March 9th. III SITE LOCATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Mr. Huey Ball presented drawings of the proposed location of the Public Safety Building. Mr. Ball stated he is recommending the building be located on the North side of the Community Build- ing, that this would allow a through street for traffic into the City Complex. Mr. Walker inquired i f the building would be one (1) or two (1) stories. Mr. Sustaire stated that because of lack of funds it would be only one (1) story. Mr. Ball stated they are proposing a drive - through with a fake outside wall with security doors, so when officers bring in a prisoner, they will have more security. Mr. Ozebek inquired if Mr. Ball had thought about building it on the south side of the City Complex. Mr. Ball stated he had not even considered that he is fond of the image the City Complex projects with the open vista. Mr. Walker stated that several trees have been planted in the area south of the complex and this is a very nice green area. (Page Three, Work Session, Euless City Council, February 12, 1976) Mr. Sustaire stated he likes the plans, as it sets in well with the present complex and in years to come the City may need more space for expansion and extra service. been designated as a park area. Mr. Ozebek inquired if that area had Mr. Sustaire stated no. Mr. Walker moved to approve the site location for the Public Safety Building as presented by Mr. Ball. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion. Mrs. McCormick inquired if there is any- thing in the past records of where the Public Safety Building was to be built. Mr. Sustaire stated that as far as he knows there was not a permanent site for the Public Safety Building, that when the bond issue was voted on, the Police Building was originally drawn to be separate from the City Offices, but City Manager Cowell made one (1) building fo the City Offices and the Police Department. The vote on Mr. Walker's motion is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mrs. McCormick inquired if a drive —in windowcouldbe installed for people to use in paying th6ir water bills. Mr. Sustaire stated that when this building is remodeled, they will include a drive —in window. Tv EXTENSION OF WATER LINES TO NORTH EULESS. PLACING SEWER LINE IN CRESTHAVEN ADDITION Mr. Sustaire presented maps for the extension of the water lines to north Euless and installation of utility lines under HMI 157, and placing the sewer lines to Cresthaven Addition. He also presented a breakdown of the cost as follows: (gage Your, Work. Sessi.pn, Euless City Council, February 12, 1976) GLADE ROAD WATER North Main to 157 5400' of 12" A.C.W.L. at $10.00 per ft. 9 Fire Hydrants with valves and fittings at $600.00 each 9 Gate valves at $525.00 each Sub Total Plus Contingencies Plu s Engineering Total North Main to Fuller Wiser $54,000.00 5,400.00 4,725 .00 64,125.00 2,500.00 6,400 .00 $72,025.00 2700' of 12" A.C.W.L. at $10.00 per ft. $27,000.00 4 Fire Hydrants and valves at $600.00 per ft. 2,400.00 4 Gate valves at $525.00 each 2,100 .00 Sub Total 31,500.00 Plus Contingencies 1,500.00 Plus Engineering 3,100.00 Total $36,100.00 FIELD DOSS ROAD WATER 2650 L.F. of 12" A.C.W.L. at $10.00 per ft. 4 Fire Hydrants with valves and fittings at $600.00 each 3 - 12" Gate valves at $525.00 each Sub Total Plus Contingencies Plus Engineering Total FULLER WISER ROAD WATER Glade Road 2700' South 2700' of 12" A.C.W.L. at $10.00 per ft. 4 Fire Hydrants and valves at $600.00 each 4 Gate valves at $525.00 each Sub Total Plus Contingencies Plus Engineering Total $26,500.00 2,400.00 1,575.00 29,475 .00 1,300.00 2,300.00 $33,075.00 $27,000.00 2,400.00 2,100 .00 31,500.00 1,500.00 3,100.00 $36,100.00 181 (Page ' .ye. Work Seas on_,. Euless City Council, February 12, 1976) NORTH MAIN STREET WATER 2650 L.F. of 24" SCRC W.L. at $18.50 each 4 Fire Hydrants with valves and fittings at $600.00 each 2 - 24" Gate valves at $3,200.00 each Sub Total Plus Contingencies Plus Engineering Total WATER ON 157 & 183 by Western Hills Inn 1850 L.D. of 12" A.C.W.L. at $10.00 each 2 Fire Hydrants at $600.00 each 2 Gate valves at $525.00 each Sub Total Plus Contingencies Plus Engineering Total SOUTH SIDE 183 Texas Continental Express to International Industrial Park 1100' of 8" A.C.W.L. at $9.00 per ft. 2 Fire Hydrants at $450.00 each 2 Gate valves at $375.00 each Sub Total Plus Contingencies Plus Engineering Total SEWER CRESTHAVEN ADDITION 2000' 6" sewer line at $8.00 per ft. Trenching and back filling per ft. 2 Cleanouts at $150.00 each 4 Manholes at $350.00 each 1000' 8" sewer line at $9.00 per ft. 2 Manholes at $350.00 each Sub Total Plus Contingencies Plus Engineering Total $49,025.00 2,400.00 6,400 .00 57,825 .00 2,800 .00 5,800.00 $66,425.00 $18,500.00 1,200.00 1,050.00 20,750.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 $24,250.00 $ 9,900.00 900.00 750.00 11,550.00 600.00 1,500.00 $13,650.00 $16,000.00 7,000.00 300.00 1,400.00 9,000 .00 700.00 $34,400.00 1.500.00 4,400.00 $40,300.00 Mr. Sustaire stated that the utility adjustment at State Highway 121 and Glade Road would be approximately $21,650.00 and the utility adjustment north of Little Bear Creek would be $19,850.00 1°' (,Page Six, Work Session, Euless, City Council,,, 'eb.ruary 12, 1976) Mr. Ozebek moved to authorize the City Manager to obtain Engineer's estimate on items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 with alternates on projects 5 and 6. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is -as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V GAS COST ADJUSTMENT LISTED ON GAS BILLS Mr. Sustaire stated he has received several calls from citizens on the high cost of gas service and Mr. Irwin, District Manager of Lone Star Gas Company, has advised him that they can list the gas cost adjustment on the customers monthly gas bill. Mr. Sustaire stated that Mr. Irwin needs a letter from the Council to have the gas cost adjustment listed on each bill. Mayor Samuels stated that this gas cost adjustment is the pass through approved by the Railroad Commission, and he recommends a copy of the letter to Lone Star Gas Company be sent to the newspaper. Mr. Sustaire stated that it should be noted in the Mayor's Newsletter that the rates are available for the citizens to see in the City Secretary's Office. Mrs. McCormick moved that the gas cost adjustment be listed on the gas bills and a letter be sent to Mr. Irwin instructing him and a copy of the letter be sent to the newspaper for pub- lication. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SMALL CITIES Mayor Samuels stated the City should use the money that would be required to join this organization for services at home and wait a few years to join as this is not a budgeted item. 183 (Page Seven, Work Session, Euless City Council, February 12, 1976) Vii AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER A CONTRACT ON RETIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEES NOT ON TMRS Mr. Sustaire stated he is requesting authorization for a contract on a retirement program for employees who were fifty (50) years of age at the time of their employment. He stated there are twelve (12) employees, ages fifty -five (55) to fity -nine (59), and the employees will put in five percent (5%) of their salaries and the City will match it with a like amount in a savings plan at the First National Bank where the money can be withdrawn at the time of retirement, as in TMRS. Mrs. McCormick stated this is one (1) of the items discussed in the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to proc.ed with the contract for the retirement savings program for employees not on TMRS. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Samuels stated the Council would adjourn into executive session to discuss land acquisition and adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M. The Mayor reconvened the work session at 11 :25 P,M, IX PROPERTY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SERVICE CENTER Mr. Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to make an offer of forty (40) cents a squsre foot, total $52,000.00, to the owner of the property on Westpark Way and Pipeline Road as a site for the animal control and service center. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None (Rage Eight, Work Session, Euless City Council, February 12, 1976) Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. X EXTENSION ON MARLENE DRIVE Mr. Walker stated that due to the urgent need of fire protection, access to Westpark and added safety in reaching Central Jr. High School from Wilshire Addition, he moves to authorize the City Manager to have the property for the extension on Marlene Drive appraised and proceed with the assessment from Channel Creek to Westpark Way. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCromick, and Mr. Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XI COMMITTEE TO STUDY SUBDIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS Mayor Samuels appointed the following to serve on a committee to study and revise the subdivision rules and regulations and utility easements: Messrs. Bob Pippin, Dick Wells, Bill Pasteur, Walter Elliott, Lynn Shackelford, and Councilman Ray Ozebek. A utility representative will be an ex— officio member to discuss the problems in their utility field and they are as follows: Mr. Jim Barney, Southwestern Bell Telephone; Mr. Terry Irwin, Lone Star Gas; and Mr. Charles Page, Texas Power and Light. ADJOURNMENT meeting adjourned at 12 :55 A.M. AI'IE;ST: City Secretary XII There being no further business the APPROVED Mayor