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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-11'Regular Meeting Euless City Council January 11, 1977 .CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick; Councilmen Glenn Walker, Raymond Ozebek, Robert Pippin, and Charles Hunt. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Engineer Bill Flowers, City Attorney James Cribbs, and Assistant City Manager John Lynch, IV. V ISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. Don Calhoun, Stan Jordan, H. M. Smith, James McKinney, Roland L. Anderson, Charles Hawkins, Bob Daniel, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., Dan Freundlich, W. G. Ragley, Benny Hill and Jim Hickerson; Mesdms. Myrtle Hall and Jana Heatt. INVOCAT ION The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated December 14, 1976 and the called meeting of December 21, 1976, were approved as written. CONSIDERATION OF NORTH TEXAS COMM ISSION Mrs. McCormick moved to table the decision to join the North Texas Commission and instruct the City Manager to see if the City could join for less than a three (3) year period and if this would fit in the budget. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mayor Samuels stated that this was not included in this years' budget, because we did not know we would be asked to join the Commission, Mr. Ozebek inquired the fiscal year of the North Texas Commission budget. Mr. Ragley stated he did not know for sure, but thinks it is probably on a calendar year. He stated the fee if based on a pro -rata share on population and the City's share would be approximately $3,000 per year. He further stated the contractural agreement is for services vs. N° 106 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 11, 1977) membership in a chamber of commerce. He stated he again hopes t h a t Euless w i l l see fit to join the North Texas Commission. The vote on Mrs. McCormick's motion is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Pippin and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. CONSIDER BIDS FOR FIVE (5) 1977 FOUR -DOOR SEDANS Members of the Council had received copies of the bids, that were opened and tabulated on January 6, 1977, i n the Office of the City Secretary. The bids are as follows: BIDDER BID PER UNIT Payton - Wright Ford $4,698.3 1 Dub Shaw Ford $4,824.95 Kircher Pontiac $4,737.55 TOTAL BID $23,491.55 $23,687.75 DELIVERY DATE 45 -60 days 6 weeks 10 weeks Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City staff and the Chief of Police and accept the low bid of Payton - Wright Ford in the amount of $23,491.55. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Walker, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Copy of bids and specifications on file in Council Exhibits in Office of City Secretary.) CONSIDER BIDS ON ANIMAL SHELTER AND SERVICE CENTER Assistant City Manager John Lynch introduced members of DSA, Inc., Messrs. Roland Anderson, Jim McKinney and Charles Hawkins. Mr. Lynch stated that DSA, Inc. received bids on December 10, 1976 on the Animal Shelter and Service Center and they OMNI N° 107 (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 11, 1977) had seventy (70) bidders on the various items in the project. Mr. Lynch stated the total cost of the project wi l l be $248,301 and they considered several options to the base bid and the staff recommends the Council give considerable consideration to items 1 and 6, fo r omission of s p I it face block at rear of building and use regular block and omit the service island canopy, which will reduce the cost by $4,300. Mayor Samuels stated that if the Council tcok alternates 1 and 6, the City would come within $780.00 of the estimate and the budget for the project. Mr. Hunt inquired if Mr. Lynch was in ccncurrance with not omitting any of the other items listed in the alternates. Mr. Lynch stated he recommends only omitting the split face block and the canopy. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recommendation of the City staff and accept the bid tabulations and authorize DSA, Inc. to award the contracts and accept alternates 1 and 6 as shown in the alternate bid sheet as submitted by DSA, Inc., for a total bid of $244,001. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mr. Ozebek inquired since this is a new type building procedure for the City, who is the City awarding bids to. Mr. Cribbs stated that the City is the contractor and is awarding the contracts to the sub — contractors, based on the recommendation of the City staff. The vote on Mr. Hunt's motion is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Pippin, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Copy of bids and alternates on f i l e in Council Exhibits in Office of City Secretary. ) .O.ONS IDER PLANS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BUILD!NG AN3 AUTHORIZE CITY MANGER TO ADVERT -ISE FOR BIDS Mr. Lynch presented plans of the proposed Public Safety Building and stated that the estimated cost has remained at $491,000. N° 108 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 11, 1977) Mayor Samuels stated the building has been set back to allow additional parking space in front at some future date. He further stated this will align the building with the library building. Mr. Pippin stated he noted the extensive area of f l o o r space is covered by v i n y l asbestos t i l e and he was wondering if it would not be more cost effective in the long run to go with vinyl tile. Mr. Lynch stated that vinyl tile is not as durable and long wearing as vinyl asbestos tile. Mr. Lynch stated the plans are complete and DSA, Inc. will be ready to advertise for bids within a week and it is the staff's recommendation for the Council to approve the plans and allow DSA, Inc. to advertise for bids as soon as possible, to save additional money. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recommendation of the City staff and approve the plans, as submitted, and authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for the Public Safety Building. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Hunt, Pippin and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. v. RESOLUTION NO. 395, CALLING A r I Pal ELECT ION Mayor Samuels read Resolution No. 395, calling the Municipal Election to be held April 2, 1977, to elect a Mayor and two (2) Councilpersons, Place Two and Place Four, and he recommends appointing Howard Wilkinson as Election Judge and Mrs. Norma Morelock as Assistant Election Judge. Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 395, calling the Municipal Election for April 2, 1977, to elect a Mayor and two (2) Councilpersons, Place 2 and Place 4, and appoint Howard Wilkinson as Election Judge and Mrs. Norma Morelock, Assistant Election Judge. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. N° 109 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, 'Euless City. Council January 11, 1977) VI. .1IMINARY PLAT APPROVAL - REQUEST OF HAYDN CUTLER FOR PRELIMINARY PLATTING OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ECTOR GARDENS ADDITION Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, who stated he i s representing Mr. Haydn Cutler. Mr. E I I i ott stated M Cutler is requesting the approval of the preliminary and final platting of Lot 1, Block 1, Ector Gardens Addition. Mr. Elliott stated this is a small strip center with 6900 square feet. Mr. E l l i o tt stated tie has presented the plans to the City staff and they have 50% of the building leased at this time. Mr. E I I i ott stated the property i s located on the southwest corner of Ector Drive and the south access road of Spur 350. Mr. E l l i o tt stated they have met all the City requirements and have presented this before the Planning end Zoning Commission and they have recommended approval. M Walker moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Ector Gardens Addition. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. vi I. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - REOUEST OF HAYDN CUTLER FOR FINAL PLATTING OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ECTGR GARDENS AEDITION Mr. Czebek moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Ector Carders Addition. 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. N° 110 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 11, 1977) VIII. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO PARK AND RECREATION BOARD AND HEB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INTERGOVERNMENTAL BOARD Mayor Samuels stated the Council has received two (2) applications to the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Board, but has not received any for the HEB Chamber of Commerce Intergovernmental Board. Mr. Samuels stated the Council has not had an opportunity to discuss the appointments and he would recommend the Council table these appointments pending securing applicants fo r the chamber of commerce board and fu rther discussion of the applicants. Mr. Pippin moved that the Council table the appointments to the Park and Recreation Board and the HEB Chamber of Commerce Intergovernmental Board until the regular consideration of appointments t o a l l boards and commissions. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IX. RESO UT ION SO. 396, SUSPEND NG THE RATE REQUEST FOR TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY Mayor Samuels stated that it is the policy, on all utility rate requests, to have a public hearing and this request from Texas Power and Light Company came in during December and the Council has not had an opportunity to study the information presented to them. Mr. Cribbs read Resolution No. 396. Mr. Hunt moved to approve Resolution No. 396, suspending the rate request of Texas Power and Light Company in order for the Council to properly evaluate the proposed rate change. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Pippin, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council , January 11, 1977) X. CITY AIIDRNEY'S REPORT City Attorney James Cribbs stated that the condemnation hearing for right -of -way on North Main Street has been set for 9:30 a.m., February 8, 1977. XI. RESOLUTION NO. 397 AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION J.I_T.J=1.E TARRANT COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME INTELLIGENCE UNIT Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 397, authorizing participation in the Tarrant County Organized Crime intelligence Unit. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Ozebek, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XII. PLANS TO FILE FCR COUNCIL PLACE 1V10 Mr. Hunt stated that ne intends to f i le for rejection to Council Place 2. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P. M. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary N° 112