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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-271 Regular Meeting Euless City Council April 27, 1976 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie NJ McCormick, Messrs. Robert Pippin, Ray Ozebek, Charles Hunt, and Glenn Walker. Also present were City Secretary Della Houy, City Engineer B i 11 Flowers, and City Attorney Bob McFarland. (City Manager Sustaire was absent due to being in the hospital). VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. Hal C. Ferguson, Billy G. Jayroe, Don L. Armstrong, Sr., Jim Hickerson, Lynn Shackelford, Ken Taylor, Tom Smith, Elden Traster, and Forrest Hammonds; Mesdms. Barbara Burke, Tracy Todd, Geneva M. Armstrong, and Misses Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Roberts. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Charles Hunt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated March 23, 1976 and April 13, 1976 and the called meeting dated April 3, 1976 were approved as written. I RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY Mayor Samuels stated that it is with a great deal of pleasure that he introduce the students that participated in the Youth in Government Day sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. He stated we had approximately twenty (20) students to participate in this day and recognized the students present as follows: Nancy Wortham, Mayor: Jennifer Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem; Tan Smith, Councilman; and Julia Roberts, Councilman. r r n (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1976) II APPOINTMENTS TO CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Samuels stated that there are 55 citizens appointed, without pay, to serve on the City's various boards and commissions and one —half of these boards are appointed each year. Mayor Samuels stated that the Council m- embers have reviewed the list of boards and commissions to consider and submitted the following to serve on these boards and commissions. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Isam Munir Robert A. Johnson Carl Tyson Troy Fuller Neal Adams LIBRARY BOARD Mrs. Dotty Ragley Mrs. Inez Morrison Mrs. Evelyn Perkins 1976 -1977 1971 -1978 1972 -1978 1974 -1978 1976 -1978 1974 -1978 1976 -1978 1976 -1978 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Carroll Davis George Winter Arthur Denys 1972 -1978 1974 -1978 1976 -1978 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Elden Traster David Williams Jay Theder 1975 -1978 1974 -1978 1969 -1978 FORT WORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Charles Hunt COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS Jim Ivy Miss Donna Miller Rev. John Miller Mrs. Barbara Zieschang B i 1 1 Besgrove Mrs. Shirley Dano Mrs. Fran Powers Mr. Robert Olsen Mrs. Zella Stierwalt 1 Trinity Student 1976 -1978 1974 -1978 1976 -1978 1973 -1978 1976 -1978 1976 -1978 1975 -1978 1975 -1978 1976 -1978 (page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1976) HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Mrs. Mavis Cohill Elden Traster 1973 -1979 1974 -1978 TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY CENTRAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mrs. Willie IV1a McCormick REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Charles Hunt JOIN AIRPORT ZONING BOARD W. G. " Bill" Fuller Harold Samuels Bob Pippin CIVIL SERVICE COMNIISSION B i l l Wagner 1976 -1979 Mr. Walker moved to accept the appoint- ments to the City's boards and commissions. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, Pippin, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. III AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY MR. FORREST HAMMONDS OF METRO PLEX CAB COMPANY Mayor Sameuls recognized Mr. Forrest Hammonds who stated he is having problems with insurance on his taxi cabs, as his insurance has increased $1,200 per car and he has a letter from his agent that insurance, in the amount of $25,000; $50,000; and $10,000, w i l l cost $3,829.56 for his two (2) vehicles. Mr. Hammonds stated that last year (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1976) he carried insurance in the amount of $100,000; $300,000; and $10,000 at the cost of $2,443.00. He stated he is requesting the Council reduce his insurance to the minimum State requirement of $10,000; $20,000; and $5,000. Mr. McFarland inquired if his agent has explained wiry his coverage has increased over last years coverage. Mr. Hammonds replied negatively. Mr. McFarland inquired if Mr. Hammonds' drivers have been rated. Mr. Hammonds stated that he has an A -1 rating and has not received any tickets or had any accidents. Mr. Hammonds stated that when his insurance expired on March 31st, he insured his vehicles for $10,000; $20,000 and $5,000 and is asking the Council to allow him to carry these amounts in order to get into an insurance pool and get a lower rate. Mr. McFarland stated he recommends that the Council table this matter at this time for further study. Mrs. McCromick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Attorney and table "this matter until the May 1lth regular Council meeting. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Pippin, Hunt, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IV CONSIDERATION OF CON- TRACTOR- MANAGEMENT FIRM Mrs. McCarmidk moved to adopt the con- cept of a contractor - management firm. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Hunt, and Pippin Nays: None (Faze 'iye, Regular Meeting, Eules,s City Council, April 27, 1976) V CONSIDER MASTER PLAN PARK SITES Mayor Samuels recognized Rev. Elden Traster, who stated he is representing the Parks and Recreation Board. Rev. Traster stated the Board has has a master plan drawn and are re- questing the Council's approval of four (4) acres per 1,000 population for a basic plan; that they are not asking for approval of specific sites. Rev. Traster stated they need the Council's approval in order to apply for a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife for matching funds. He further stated the application must be in by July lst and any appli- cations received after July lst will not be considered in 1976. Mayor Samuels inquired if the Board has any idea on the amount of funds to be requested. Rev. Traster stated the Park and Recre- ation Bond Fund still has approximately $216,000 and they will be looking at what program they can receive the most funds from the easiest way. Mayor Samuels inquired what the Board thinks is the minimum number of maps, drawings, etc. that must be ap- proved tonight for the Grant Application to be made. Rev. Traster stated the approval of four (4) acres per 1,000 population.' Mr. Ozebek inquired what the four (4) acres per 1,000 population have to do with a grant. Rev. Traster stated this has to do with the basic master plan. Mr. Hunt inquired if the Park Board feels like four (4) acres is adequate. Rev. Traster stated that the four (4) acres is adequate along with the school property but four (4) acres is the minimum. Mr. Hunt stated he is particularly eager to see the Board get approval so they can continue with their improvements. Mayor Samuels stated that according to the City Charter, to approve the map, the matter would have to go to the Planning and Zoning Commission, that the more maps and information you submit, the better chance for approval. Mr. Hunt moved that the Council record, as a position of the City, that the City master plan contain a minimum recommendation of four (4) acres of the municipal park sites for each 1,000 inhabitants of the municipality. ..a age Six, .Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1976) Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Ozebek, Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI HARDSHIP REQUEST BY BURK COLLINS INVESTMENT Mayor Saint :was stated that he has received a letter from Burk Collins Investment on a zoning matter. He inquired Mr. Pippin's opinion on this letter. Mr. Pippin stated that in his opinion the Council cannot take action unless Mr. Collins takes the matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission or Board of Adjustment first. Mr. Shackelford stated that Mr. Collins has "C —l" zoning in a portion of his shopping center and the type of business he is wanting to lease to requires "C -2" zoning and he has been so informed. Mayor Samuels stated he would advise Mr. Collins he would have to go through the regular channels for rezoning. VII CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated that the City Manager has informed him that we have one (1) company within the City providing wrecker service. He stated that Mr. Sustaire is requesting instructions from the Council to authorize him to enter into negotiations with this single service entity now for providing storage service for the City and especially the Police Department. Mr. Ozebek moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with this single wrecker service. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. r r', ;r? (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 27, 1976) VIII HOSPITAL BOARD COMIVIITTEE Mrs. McCistmick stated the committee, appointed through the Hospital Board on emergency ambulance service, has completed their study and will ask the Council's and City Manager's of each city to a meeting and this will be a very important meeting that everyone: :shouuld. attend. IK SIDEWALK SALE FOR BI— CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Mrs . McCormick inquired i f any member of the Council has any information on the proposed sidewalk sale for the Bi— Centennial Committee. Mr. Hunt stated that Mrs. Perkins is one of the promoters for the sale and the sale will be Saturday, May 22nd. Mr. Hunt stated the object of the sale is to raise funds for the sun dial. Mrs. McCormick stated that the Friends of the Library donated $100.00 toward the sun dial at their meeting today. X DISCUSSION Mr. Hunt reported that several people went on a field trip to Grand Prairie; that they have applied for and received federal funds and have constructed an impressive tennis center that is maintained by the revenue received from the use of the courts. Miss Jennifer Roberts inquired how a person requests an audience before the Council. Mayor Samuels stated that if an item requires any length of time, a letter should be submitted to the City Secretary's Office and put on the agenda. Mayor Samuels stated that at the end of each meeting he asks for comments from the audience and a citizen can speak at that time. Mrs. Julia Roberts asked if the Council only meets twice a month. Mayor Samuels stated yes, but the Council has a pre — council meeting, that is open to the public, and if necessary will have a work session as the City Charter sets the number of meetings the Council can have per month. (Fa e Ei Tit Re:ula;; -Mee tin Euleas Cit .Council A.ri1 27, 1976) A gentlemen from the audience inquired if the park master plan is approved, would the expense be shared with the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Mayor Samuels stated the City has ap- proximately $216,000 from Park Bond sales and a portion of this will be used for matching funds from Texas Parks and Wildlife. XI ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. APPROVED : Va.gaiegitolwxalL. Mayor ATTEST: