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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-08Regular Meeting Euless City Council June 8, 1976 CALL TO ORDER I1° 9 The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :10 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Me McCormick; Messrs. Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, Ray Ozebek and Robert Pippin. Also present were City Engineer B i l l Flowers, City Attorney Bob McFarland and City Secretary Della Houy. VISITORS Visitors present are as follows; Messrs. Robert Johnson, K. E. Frost, Jr.? Don L. Armstrong, Stan Himes, W. W. Rimes, R. L. Sansom, Kenneth Storbert, Jr., W. David Bayless, Jr., Bob Daniel, Gene Schrickel, and Huey H. Ball: Mesdms. Geneva M. Armstrong, R. L. Sanson, Terry Stancil, and A. B. Van Alstine. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Ray Ozebek. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated May 25, 1976, were approved as written. I PUBLIC HEARING - A HvEMHvTT TO ORDINANCE NO. 501, ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Bob Daniels of Texas Power and Light Company, who stated that an agreement has been reached with Mr. Dunn in reference to the utility easement and there is now proper clearance for the swimming pool. II AUTHORIZATION TO DRAW SPECIFICATIONS AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TOR WRECKER SERVICE Mr. Pippin moved to authorize the City N? 10 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 8, 1976) Manager to draw specifications and to advertise for bids for wrecker service. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, Ozebek and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. III STREET IMPROVEMENTS -- NORTH MAIN STREET, HODGES PROPERTY AND MARLENE DRIVE Mrs. McCormick moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with acquiring the right -of -way along North Main Street and the Hodge Property, not to exceed the maximum recommended by the appraiser without coming back to the Council. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Pippin, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IV BUILDING IMAM Mrs. McCormick moved that the City Manager be authorized to proceed to obtain a proposal from D.S.A. on the building program, and report back to the Council. Mr. Huntsecondedthe motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, Pippin, Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V CONSIDER 1976 PARK AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Gene Schrickel, of Schrickel, Rollins and Associates. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 8, 1976) Mr. Schrickel reviewed what they are attempting to do in drawing the Master plan Maps and the objectives they have in mind on the Master Plan. Mr. Schrickel stated they plan to use the Master Plan as a guide when applying for funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreational Sources and the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Mr. Schrickel stated some of the questions they address to themselves is the location of parks, the area or size of the parks, and what type of recreational facilities should be developed in the parks. Mr. Schrickel stated that they divided the City into planning cells and w i l l use physical barriers, such as creeks, waterways and roadways. Mr. Schrickel presented plats his company has drawn reflecting the proposed plan. Mr. Schrickel stated this Master Plan has been approved by the Park and Recreation Board, and has been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Schrickel stated that they have started making application, for Federal grants, to the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Mr. Pippin inquired if the plan that is submitted for the grant can be flexible and how much the City can deviate from the Master Plan. Mr, Schrickel stated that it can be flexible, because they know you are relating to a total program. largest community park proposed. larger than West Euless Park. to update the Master Plan. Mr. Pippin inquired the size of the Mr. Schrickel stated there w i l l be none Mr. Flowers inquired how often they plan Mr. Schrickel stated he thinks it should be updated at least every five (5) years. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the Park and Recreation Board and the Planning and Zoning Can - mission and adopt the Park Master Plan as submitted. Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Ozebek, WAlker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI CONSIDER REQUEST OF MRS. R. L. SANSOM TO PUT A MOBILE HOME ON GLADE ROAD Mayor Samuels stated that this request has been withdrawn. N'° 12 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 8, 1976) VII APPOINTMENT OF AUDITING FIRM FOR 1975 -76 AUDIT Mr. Ozebek stated that in the interest of conserving funds, we should maintain our relationship with Arthur Young and Associates and moved that the Council retain this firm for our 1975 -76 audit. 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. VITI RESOLUTION NO. 388 CALLING A PUBLTC HEARING - ON ZONING CASE NO. 254, REQUEST OF SPAN OIL COMPANY FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FRONT "C -1 " NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C -2 " COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON A PORTION 01. LOTS 5 & 6, BLOCK 1, EULESS GARDENS NO. 1 Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Resolution No. 388, calling a Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 254, request of Span O i l Company for change of zoning from "C-1" Neighborhood Business District to "C -2 " Community Business District for June 22, 2976. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IX LAKEWOOD PARK TENNIS COURTS Mayor Samuels stated that the Park and Recreation Board has requested the Council to advertise for bids for tennis courts at Lakewood Park. Mr. Pippin stated he would like for the City Attorney to check into the matter of locating the tennis courts on the level portion of the school ground before action is taken. lit° 13 '(Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 8, 1976) Mr. McFarland stated that if the park land was acquired from public funds, it cannot be sold without a vote of the citizens and the question that came to mind is whether the land can be exchanged or leased without being a probation of the statutes. Mr. Hunt stated that the Park and Recrea- tion Board specified in their recommendation that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for the tennis courts to a maximum of $30,000, and he is inclined to approve their recommendation, but he can see some benefits from not having to grade in order to make improvements to the property. Mrs. McCormick moved that contact be made with the school officials to see if the tennis courts can be located on the level area at Lakewood Elementary School and authorize the City Manager to draw specificiations and advertise for bids for the tennis courts and report back to the Council at the next regular meeting. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Ozebek, Walker, Hunt, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. X CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated he presented his reg.atx in reference to litigation, at the pre - council meeting. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT XI Miscellaneous Water and Sewer Improvements Mr. Flowers stated that a work order has been issued to Ben Sira and Company for the Miscellaneous water and sewer lines and the company has moved their equipment on site and have started the sewer improvements in Cresthaven Addition. Resolution No. 389 Mr. Flowers stated he is requesting approval of a resolution designating the City Manager as being responsible for acting on behalf of the City of Euless in dealing with the Texas Department of Community Affairs for the purpose of participating in the "701" Planning and Management Program 11 T° 14 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 8, 1976) Mr. Flowers stated that for some time the Department of Public Works has wanted to update the City's sewer col- lection system maps, which would cost approximately $3,000 to update the water and sewer master plan. Mr, 'Flowers stated the City would pay $1,000 and $2,000 would be from the state grant. Mr. Flowers stated they would furnish the City with twenty -five (25) reports and two hundred (200) master plan maps. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Re- solution No. 389, deslgnating the City Manager as being responsible for acting on behalf of the City of Euless in dealing with the11xas Department of Community Affairs for the purpose of participating in the "701" Planning and Management Program. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XII STREET NAMING COMMITTEE Mrs. McCormick stated the Council needs to consider appointing a Street Naming Committee, since there are new developments being constructed in Euless. Mayor Samuels stated this item will be on the June 22 agenda. XIII BOOM -TOWN CELEBRATION Mrs. McCormick stated they need volunteers for July 3, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., for participation in the game "Almost Anything Goes ". Mrs. McCormick stated they need ten (10) participants from each City, and will be in age groups of 13 - 15, 16 - 18, 19 - 30, 30 - 50, and 50 and up. Mrs. McCormick stated that anyone who would like to participate may register with her. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST : /s/ Della Houy City Secretary XVI The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor