Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-13Regular Meeting Euless City Council July 13, 1976 CALL TO ORDER N° 25 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 Mx McCormick, Messrs. Robert Pippin, Charles Hunt, Ray Ozebek, and Glenn Walker. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and City Engineer B i 11 'Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. Dan Frazier, Robert Johnson, Ken Taylor, Jack Bullard, Jim Hickerson, Charles Apple, Sr., John Lynch, Ron Blackwell, Ben H. Waddell, Gerald Maloney, Edward Vargas, Jr., W. G. Ragley, Bob Moon, Deron Johnson, and Royce Powers; Mesdms. Annelle Apple, Jann Lynch, Letty Lynn Baloney, 'Fran Powers, Bob Moon, and Miss Anniece Vandiver. INYOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold Samuels. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated June 22, 1976 were approved as written, I ZONING CASE NO, 154, REQUEST OF SPAN OIL CQNPANY FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FILM "C —l" NEIGHBOR- HOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF LOTS 5 & 6, BLOCK 1. EULESS GARDENS NO. 1 Mayor Samuels stated that the engineers and owners of the property in Zoning Case No. 254 have written a letter with- drawing their request for rezoning. N° 26 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 13, 1976) II MRS. LETTY MALONEY REGARDING TOWN MEETING '76 Mayor Samuels recognized Mrs. Letty Maloney who stated she is a representative of the H -E -B Town Meeting '76 Steering Committee. Mrs. Maloney stated that Town Meeting '76 is officially recognized by the American Revolution Bi- Centennial Administration and is part of the National Bi- Centennial Program in support of the " Call for Achievement ". She further stated it is a locally sponsored, one day comittment forum and is sponsored by local service clubs, civic organizations and local busfnesses in corporation with the Institute of Cultural Affairs. Mrs. Maloney stated Town Meeting '76 will be held on August 28, 1976 at L. D. Bell High School. Mrs. Maloney stated she is requesting the Council's authorization and participation in this meeting. She further stated that the meeting will begin at 9 ;00 a.m. with a joint session and then will divide into several work shops. Mrs. Maloney stated she is inviting the Council as honored guests and working participants in the Town Meeting '76. Mayor Samuels stated that in his second newsletter he talked about a Town Hall Meeting and the response was varied on the place and time of a meeting but indicated that they were very interested in this type of meeting. Mayor Samuels inquired if a follow -up meeting of the Tom Meeting '76 could be on a City basis. 'Mrs. Maloney stated that many cities were proposing a City Town Hall Meeting and there will be citizens at the follow -up meetings that did not participate in the first meeting. Mr. Ragley stated that he is speaking in support of the program and urges the City Council to support this meeting and stated the Chamber of Commerce will support it. Mayor Samuels stated that if we get good response from Euless citizens in this Town Meeting '76, maybe we will have the follow -up meeting in the neighborhood that had the most participants attending the Town Meeting '76 and may even have a Council meeting at that location, to let them be aware of what is happening in their City. Mayor Samuels stated that with the Council's approval he w i l l issue a proclamation claiming the week of August 28 as Town Meeting '76 Week. III CONTINGENCY FUND FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to provide a contingency fund for an ambulance service. 27 '(Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 13, 1976) Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Hunt, and Pippin Nays: None CITY ENGINEER' S REPORT Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 117 Bids for Chlorination Facilities Tor Six (6) City Well Sites Mr. Flowers stated that on July 6th bids were received for chlorination facilities for six (6) City well sites. Mr. Flowers stated there were seven (7) bidders as follows: BIDDER COST COMPLETION DATE Bi -Co Pavers $27,325.00 120 Calendar Days H & S Utilities 30,130.00 120 Calendar Days S. M. Farquhar & Co 33,116.00 120 Calendar Days Jay -Mar Corp. 34,950.00 120 Calendar Days Onyx Cont. Co. 35,350.00 120 Calendar Days A & H Contr. Inc. 35,379.73 120 Calendar Days Dake Const. Co. 49,697.00 120 Calendar Days Mr. Flowers stated that he recommends the low bid of Bi -Co Pavers in the amount of $27,325.00 with a completion time of 120 calendar days. Mr. 'Flowers stated that the City Staff concurs with the recommendation. Mr. Ozebek inquired why the City has to chlorinate their wells. Mr. Flowers stated that T.R.A. requires the City to do this to improve the taste of the water when the wells are used in conjunction with the surface water and it is a health hazard without chlorination and it will enable the City water system to be approved by the State Department of Health. N° 2 8 (Page Four, Regular Euleas City Council, July 13, 1976) 'Mr. Walker inquired why it is a health hazard. Mr. Flowers stated that when only well water is used it is not required to be chlorinated but when the well water mixes with surface water and one is chlorinated and one is not, the State requires that the well water be chlorinated. Mr. Pippin inquired what assurance the City has that the water w i l l be State approved. Mr. Bullard stated that an inspector from the State Health Department has assured him that if we do chlorinate the well water, he w i l l approve the system and the time may come that the City will have to filter the system; that the City does need to have the water supply approved. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the City Engineer and City Staff and award the contract on the chlorination facilities to Bi -Co Pavers in the amount of $27,235.00. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Hunt, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Miscellaneous Water and Sewer Extension Mr. Flowers stated that the sewer ex- tension in Cresthaven, Heather Drive, and Pipeline Road are in and all that is lacking is ten (10) connections and the paving replacement on Heather Drive. Mr. Flowers stated the water line extension is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 19th and w i l l begin along Highway 183. V PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE BI- CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Mayor Samuels stated that about a year ago our community began to think about the Bi- Centennial coming up July 4th. He further stated that during the past year a number of citizens have been involved in various committees and there has been more that has happened in a positive nature than those on the Council probably know about. He further stated the Council is familiar with the Sun Dial Fund, the sale of medallions, and have been involved in Boom Town and other things but the Bi- Centennial Committee is due a great deal of thanks for the work they have done and the many hours they spent that probably the City did not even know about. He further stated that he and Mrs. McCormick feel that there should be some formal recognition of the committee for their work. N° (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 13, 1976) Mrs. McCormick read the following as a commendation to the Bi- Centennial Committee. "In July, 1974, a Bi- Centennial Com- mittee was named for the City of Euless. In November of that year Euless was designated as a Bi- Centennial Community by the American Revolution Bi- centennial Administration. There have been several Bi- centennial proj ects accomplished since they; e.g., genealogy books for the Library, and saving the old bridge on North Main Street. The latest projects and one in which Hurst, Euless and Bedford participated was Boom Town on July 2, 3, and 4. Lots of work went into this project by all three cities, and I would like for this City to pass a proclamation commending the boards and committees and other citizens of Euless that worked so diligently and gave so freely of their time in this project. It would be impossible to name all the volunteers that helped, but I would like to name in particular former Mayor Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Don Perkins and George Winter for their outstanding work. I think the loyalty and dedication of the volunteers can be illustrated very effectively by the response Mrs. Perkins had from people "manning " the two City coke booths. T t is my understanding that everyone who promised to work at the booths showed up and on time. Euless is fortunate to have volunteers to do various jobs like the work involved in the park dedication Sunday, and when I go up North Main, and see all the ball fields I think how grateful we should be for people who are capable and willing to give of themselves for people are what make a City and a nation great. A nation is made great not by its fruitful acres, But by men who cultivate them. Not by its factories and industries, But by the men who work in them. Not by its airplanes, But by the men who pilot and build them. Not by its school buildings, But by the teachers who teach in them. Not by its houses, But by the people who live in them. Since the principal project for the City of Euless for the rest of this Bi- Centennial year will apparently be the Sun Dial, I suggest that the following people be appointed to a committee known as the Sun Dial Committee: Former Mayor B i ll Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Don Perkins Norma Morelock Carl Hankins Walter "Dub" Elliott Julia Wakeley (Procla.mation) Gayle Riley George Winter Charles Hunt Jan Wallace Jane McCray BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, in regular session, that former Mayor B i 11 Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Don Perkins, George Winter, the committees, boards, and commissions, and other citizens of Euless who so diligently worked and gave so freely of their time in the Boom Town project be commended for their outstanding work, and that grateful appreciation be extended for the dedicated efforts of these people. 29 N° 30 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 13, 1976) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Euless to be affixed, this 13th day of July, 1976. /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST : /s/ Della Houy City Secretary Mr. Ragley stated he would like to speak in support of the Proclamation5 that we have passed July 4th but have not passed the Bi— Centennial celebration, as it lasts all year long. Mr. Ragley stated the First National Bank of Euless has agreed to meet donations 50 -50 on cost of the Sun Dial project and time is passing us by, that we should not take it lightly, and is encouraging the City Council members to move forward to solicit contributions to the Sun Dial project and move forward and get it done as a matter of pride. Mrs. McCormick stated it looked very desperate for the bridge on North Main Street and it was saved and if Euless puts their minds to work, they can accomplish this project. Mayor Samuels recognized former Mayor B i 11 Fuller and stated as a representative of the Council, he wants to say thank you to Mayor Fuller and for him to carry our thanks to the other members of the committee. Mayor Fuller stated the birthday is not over until the last of December, so lets get this project completed. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT tVT Loss of Animal from City Animal Shelter Mr. McFarland stated he has talked with Mrs. Moon and she informed him that upon arriving home on June 28th she was advised by her neighbor that her five (5) year old female Samoyed dog had been picked up by the Animal Warden and had been taken to the animal shelter. Mr. McFarland further stated that the Moons attempted to pick up their dog from the animal shelter that evening, but were informed that the Animal Warden was off duty and they would have to wait until the next morning to pick up their dog; that when they went to pick up the dog the following morning, at 6:00 a.m.; the dog had been stolen. Mr. McFarland stated he explained to Mrs. Moon that as a member of the City Staff, he nor any member of the City Staff is authorized to expend funds to adjust a grievance for reimbursing for the animal, and a new puppy would cost approximately $250.00, and it would have to be the Council's decision whether to reimburse the Moons for the loss of their dog. N° (Page Seven„ Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 13, 1976) Mrs. Moon stated she talked with the City Manager and he informed her that a directive has been sent to the Animal Wardens from his office, stating that pedigree and registered animals are not to be kept in the animal shelter, and she would like to know the date of the directive. Mr. Sustaire stated he issued the directive after the loss of their dog. Mayor Samuels stated the Council knows the City has an animal control facility problem and the problem has been the location of a shelter. He further stated the City has arrested some people for stealing dogs and have been able to recover some of the animals. He further stated that tonight the City is planning to enter into a contract for the construction of an animal control shelter. Mrs. Moon stated the Animal Warden attempted to contact them by telephone the morning their dog was picked up and they were at work and if It is the policy to release dogs only during 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., when would the Animal Warden have time to contact them. Mr. Moon stated they made an attempt to pick up their dog that evening, but the Police Department advised them that there was no way to get in touch with the Animal Warden, so they left their telephone number for the Animal Warden to contact them. He further stated that there are several dogs running loose in the neighborhood but they do not seem to do anything about the mongrel dogs. Mayor Samuels stated the Animal Warden does not discriminate and two (2) men in a City the size of Euless cannot catch all the loose dogs. He further stated the City only has tax payers money to reimburse losses, as there is no insurance to cover these losses, so anything the Council does will come out of tax money. Mrs. 'Powers inquired if there was an in- vestigation made on this situation. Mayor Samuels stated as much as possible, as this happens at night and they are unable to keep patrolman at the pound. Mrs. Moon presented a letter from Pet Paradise in Dillards at the Plymouth Park Mall stating the price of a AKC Samoyed puppy is $249.00. Mr. Susta;ire stated that on the day the dog was picked up, one (1) Animal Warden had a day off and the Animal Wardens are limited to two (2) hours overtime each day and the City cannot afford additional Animal Wardens at this time. Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to determine the validity of the claim and if he finds if justifiable, to pay an amount not to exceed $250.00. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: 31 N? 32 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 13, 1976) Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Pippin, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Pippin inquired if it would be possible to change the time frame of the Animal Warden past the normal quitting time. Mr. Sustaire stated that five (5) days a week the City has a man on duty from 6 :00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and there are only two (2) days when there Is no one on duty at night. VTI EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH IA Mayor Samuels stated that at a previous meeting the Council authorized the City to enter into a contract with DISA for construction of an animal control and service center, public safety building, fire station, and renovating of the City Hall. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Sam Boyd, Mr. Boyd stated that he considers the project as four (4) separate projects and they will be built in different states. Mr. Boyd stated that their total fee of the projects would be $150,000.00, with 10 %due upon execution of their agreement, 15 %when architects complete 50 %of working drawings, 15 %upon the date the final working drawings, plans and specifications are delivered to DSA and the City, 20 %when City authorizes construction and 40 %balance payable in equal monthly payments, Mr. Boyd stated the fee will be pro -rated over the four (4) projects and each payment schedule will be approved by the City and DSA Mr. McFarland inquired how they antici- pated allocating the $150,000.00 fixed fee among the various projects. Mr. Boyd stated they had input before meeting with the Council and were advised what the City needs in the various projects and they came up with the figure in the neighborhood of 1 million dollars; that the fee will not change if the cost is more than anticipated or less than anticipated. He stated they were advised what the City's needs were, the amount of bond money available and the budget the City has and his company worked within that budget. Mr. Boyd stated if the City decided the budget will not allow completion of all projects, the fee will only be on the completed projects, Mr. Hunt moved to executethe contract with DSA, Inc. subject to final approval by the City Attorney. ° '33 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 13, 1976) Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Pippin, Ozebek, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Boyd stated he is looking forward to working with the City on this project. YIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9 :25 P.M. APPROVAL : /sJ Harold D. Sarnuels Mayor ATTEST : /s/ Della Houy City Secretary N° . 34