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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-273 Regular Meeting Euless City Council September 27, 1977 CALL TO ORDER N ° 243 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. Other members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Raymond Ozebek, Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, and Robert Pippin. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Engineer Greg Dickens, and Assistant City Manager John Lynch, IV. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. W. J. Goodfellow and David Hughes; Mesdms. Myrtle Hall, Jacquelin Wick, and W J. Goodfellow. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Robert Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated September 13, 1977, were approved as written. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 526 - ACCEPTING TAX ASSESSOR /COLLECTOR'S CERTIFICATE FOR 1977 CITY CF EULESS TAX ROLLS Members of the Council had been furnished copies of the tax assessor /collector's report stating the assessed value of property in the City of Euless, with the exception of those properties excluded is $171,894,350 for the year 1977; the official tax rate of $.94, official ratio of assessment is 65 %; and the total taxes receivable with exception of properties excluded i s $1,615,806.90. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve first and final reading of Ordinance No. 526, accepting the tax assessor /collector's certificate for 1977 City of Euless tax rolls. N9 244 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 27, 19_77) Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Pippin, Hunt, Ozebek, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT - LOTS 1 THROUGH 3, BLOCK 10, ALEXANDER AND CULLUM SUBDIVISION Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. David Hughes, who stated he is representing Mr. and Mrs. William J. Goodfellow and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Branham, owners of the property. Mr. Hughes stated this property is proposed to be platted and known as Lots 1 through 3, Block 10, Alexander/ Cullum Subdivision, total acreage is 1.12 acres. Mr. Hughes stated that Mr. Goodfellow purchased the property and plans to build on Lot 1 and Mr. Branham w i 1 1 build on Lot 2. He stated that Mr. Goodfellow also owns Lot 3, but there are no plans for Lot 3 at this time. He stated that Mr. Goodfellow stated that when Lot 3 i s developed i t w i l l be deed restricted to comply with the rest of the neighborhood. Mr. Walker inquired if there was a house on Lot 3 at this time. Mr. Hughes stated that there is a house on Lot 2. Mr. Pippin inquired if Mr. Goodfellow anticipates subdividing Lot 1 into several lots. Mr. Goodfellow stated the property is situated that it can only be used as one lot. Mr. Hunt inquired the type of house on Lot 2. Mr. Goodfellow stated the house is a frame house that is one of the original houses in that neighborhood. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary and final plat of Lots 1 through 3, Block 10, Alexander and Cullum Subdivision, subject to the City Attorney reviewing the dedicatory 1 anguage. N° 245 (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council , September 2_7_, 1977) Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mr. McFarland instructed Mr. Hughes to change the dedicatory language on the plat to the standard dedicatory language to indicate an intent to dedicate to the public forever the ease- ment, etc. The vote on Mr. Ozebek's motion i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Hunt, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. AUTHORIZE CITY STAFF TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAIN FOR MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Mr. Pippin moved to authorize the City staff to prepare plans and specifications for a storm drain for the municipal complex. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Ozebek, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion IV CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO CARRY BENEFIT BALANCE FROM 1976 -77 BUDGET FORWARD TO 1977 -78 BUDGET Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager to carry the benefit balance from 1976-77 forward to the 1977-78 budget. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. N° 246 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 27, 1977) CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT VI Resolution No. 412, For Relacation of ARCO 0 i I and Gas Company Lines Mr. McFarland stated that part of the plans of the North Main Street project, w i l l be the relocation and en- casement of the ARCO pipeline, now lying in the right -of -way of North Main Street. Mr. McFarland stated that ARCO has agreed to relocate this pipeline, at the estimated cost of $5,092.27, and the City previously agreed to re- imburse ARCO for this relocation and ARCO officials request a resolution to that effect. Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 412, agreeing t o reimburse ARCO O i l and Gas Company the cost and expense to extend existing casing on the east side of North Main Street and lower and adjust the existing line, at an estimated cost of $5,092,27. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None carried. Mayor Samuels declared the motion Court Date Set on Comdemnat onHHeai-i)tigs Mr. McFarland stated that the date has been set for October 25th, for all remaining condemnations on North Main Street right -of -way. VII INPUT ON 92 -500 WATER BILL Mrs. McCormick stated that at the last meeting the Mayor had a telegram from Mr. Dale Milford, inquiring if the City had any i n p u t on the amendment t o 92 -500 Water B i l l . She stated that she talked with TRA and Mr. Strawn, and they presented the resolution the City approved and the statements made at the hearings in Grand Prairie to Mr. Milford. VIII CAUTION LIGHT ON HWY. 183 AND VINE STREET Mr. Sustaire stated that for a number of years the City has had a problem at Hwy. 183 and Vine Street at the school N° 247 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 27, 1977) crossing and we have been requesting a caution light from the Texas Highway Department. He stated that the Traffic Safety Coordinator has accomplished t h i s task and warning 1 i g h t s w i l l be installed along Hwy. 183. Mr. Sustaire stated he is very appreciative of the fine job Mr. Jay Heilman is doing for the City. Mr. Hunt inquired the status of the traffic light at Spur 350 and Ector Drive. Mr. Sustaire stated he has not heard from them since he last reported to the Council, but in his opinion, it will probably be next spring before construction begins. Mr. Hunt inquired if the City has to accept the traffic light, if it turns out to be an undesirable situation. Mr. Sustaire stated that you could probably reject it, but he does not recommend it, because it is a $26,000 expenditure that one day the City w i l l have to pay for. M r . Sustaire stated that the City w i l l have an unexpected expenditure in order to comply with the Federal Traffic Safety Act, that we have to update all of our traffic lights, and this will have to be paid for by the City. He stated this will cost approximately $12,000 and must be completed within twelve (12) months. Mr. Ozebek inquired who controls the traffic lights. M r . Pippin i n q u i r e d i f the City w i l l have control on having a flashing light instead of a traffic light. Mr. Sustaire stated he didn't think so, as it is a matter of policy and they have not relinquished it except in a state of emergency. Mr. Walker inquired if the City couldn't negotiate to transfer the light from Spur 350 and Ector Drive to Midway Drive and FM157. Mr. Sustaire stated no, that this is special funding from the Federal Government and they set the location. Mr. Samuels stated that our staff has been able to make good contact with the staffs of other cities, and Jay Heilman wi I I be talking to other communities that do not have a Traffic Safety program about the benefits of traffic safety, and he will be paid by the state for this. N° 248 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 27, 1977) IX ADD RNV1BVT The meeting adjourned at $ :40 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST : /s/ Della Houy City Secretary 14? 249 N° 250