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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-13Regular Meeting Euless City Council November 13, 1979 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Eu -less City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m. in the council chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Other members present were Mayor Pro Tem W i l l i e Mae McCormick, Councilmen Charles Hunt, Raymond Ozebek, and Glenn Walker. (Absent was Councilman Robert Pippin.) Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Engineer James Knight, and Administrative Assistant Lynn Shackelford. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Greg Dickens and Kent Flynn; Mesdms. Linda Ghanem and Linda Stigler. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated October 23, 1979, were approved as written. ORDINANCE NO. 602 REZONING LOT 248, BLOCK 13, BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION NO. 1 FROM "R -P' SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 602 rezoning Lot 24B, Block 13, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition No. 1 from ''R -P' Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2" Community Business District. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None carr ied. Mayor Samuels declared the motion .22 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 13, 1979) PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED PROJECTS FCR SIXTH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on the proposed projects for Sixth Year Community Development Block Grant Funds and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Kent Flynn, Director of Planning and Development. Mr. Flynn stated the City is currently in the Fifth Year Community Development Block Grant Program which includes a community development program and housing assistance program. He stated Tarrant County has received approximately thirteen million dollars for these two programs. He stated Tarrant County has received three million dollars for the Block Grant Program and approximately one million dollars for the Housing Assistance Program, and they expect to receive approxi- mately three million dol lars for the total program for 1980 and 1981. Mr. Flynn stated the primary purpose of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to upgrade low and moderate income neighborhoods. He stated the Department of Housing and Urban Development has authorized public works projects, public facility projects, recreation projects, public service projects and housing projects. Mr. Flynn stated the City of Euless has been funded with 1978 and 1979 Community Development Block Grant Funds for housing rehabilitation in the Midway Park area and storm drainage improvements and paving improvements for Midway Drive. Mr. Flynn reviewed the eligible City projects as being the acquisition of property; construction and reha- bilitation of public facilities; clearing or removing buildings; providing public services; rehabilitation of housing; enforcing the building codes; removing architectural barriers; and historic preservation act ivities. Mr. Flynn stated the steps to be followed in applying for the Sixth Year Funding for 1980 are assessment of needs; development of project proposals; projects to be ranked by the subcommittees; approval by the Mayor's Council of Tarrant County; approval of the work program for the application by the Tarrant County Commissioner's Court; the application to go to the North Central Texas Council of Governments for A95 review; and the application to be submitted to the area wide HUD office for ultimate approval. Mr. Flynn stated that at the public hearing held on October 23, 1979, the needs for the City and its neighborhoods were established and as there were no additional need (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 13, 1979) .r.. statements presented at that meeting, the City Staff has prepared a recommendation for the project, which is a continuation of the past projects, which is the housing rehabilitation program in the Midway Park area. He stated the City received $50,000 in 1978 and $50,000 in 1979 toward housing rehabilitation and $75,000 in 1978 and $75,000 in 1979 for public works improvements in this area. He stated the proposed request for 1979 included $75,000 for sidewalk improvements on North Main Street and a paralleling sanitary sewer which exists on the north side of Midway Park, but these two projects were not done because the money that was allocated was used for the paving and storm drainage improvements to Midway Drive. He stated the recommendation for the Sixth Year Community Development Block Grant Funds is $50,000 for housing rehabilitation and $75,000 for the sanitary sewer on the north boundary of Midway Park and the sidewalks on North Main Street. Mr. Flynn presented each Council member with a plat indicating the proposed improvements and the target area. Mayor Samuels inquired the reason for the markings on Denton Drive. Mr. Flynn stated this portion of Denton Drive is an additional project for the overlay of Denton Drive between Collins Drive and Bell Drive. He stated the breakdown on the projects are $12,000 for the overlay, $42,000 for the sidewalks, and $21,000 for the paralleling sanitary sewer line. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any questions or comments. There being none, he inquired if there were any opponents to the recommendation. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NO. 469 APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE 1979 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FCR THE CITY OF EULESS Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 469 approving and endorsing the 1979 Community Development Project for the City of Euless. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. [Page Pour., Regular Meeting, Euless City Counci 1, November 13, 1979) CONSIDER PRELIMINAR PLAT - LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, J. W. LEWELLYN ADDITION Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Lots 1, 2, and 3, J. W. Lewellyn Addition. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Iv. CONSIDER FINAL PLAT - LOT 1, J. W. LEWELLYN ADDITION. PHASE ONE Mr. Walker moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Lot 1, J. W. Lewellyn Addition, Phase One. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. v. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT - LOT A -1 R, BLOCK 1, OAKWOOD TERRACE ADD IT ION Mr. Greg Dickens, with the engineering firm of Wier, Britton and Associates, stated he is representing the developer of the property, Mr. R. E. McMillian, Jr. He stated they propose to construct a one hundred unit apartment complex on the property. Mr. Walker inquired the zoning on this property. Mr. Dickens stated the property is zoned "R -5 ", Multi- Family Dwelling District. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 13, 1979) Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary and final plat of Lot A -1R, Block 1, Oakwood Terrace Addition. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI. ORDINANCE NO. 603 ACCEPTING THE TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE 1979 CITY OF EULESS TAX ROLLS Mr. Hunt moved to suspend the requirement of two separate ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No. 603 on first and final reading accepting the Tax Assessor - Collector's Certificate for the 1979 City of Euless tax rolls with the total assessed value of $179,102,500 for the year 1979; official tax rate of $.94; the official ratio of assessment of 65 %; and the total Taxes Receivable of $1,683,563.60. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Ozebek, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS RECAP OF TAX ROLL CHANGES Mr. Walker moved to authorize the Tax Assessor - Collector to correct his tax rolls in accordance with the detailed I i st as submitted by Mr. Parks. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (copy of corrections on file in Office of City Secretary.) (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 13, 1979) CONSIDER BIDS ON REPAINTING OVERHEAD WATER TANK ON NORTH MAIN STREET Members of the Council had previously received copies of the bids for the repainting of the overhead water tower on North Main Street. The bids are as follows: BIDDER BID Water Tank Service Company Kote It Painting Service R. E. Dow and Son $23,000.00 $39,500.00 $49,000.00 Members of the Council had also received a recommendation from the Director of Public Works, Jack Bullard, recommend- ing the low bid of Water Tank Service Company in the amount of $23,000.00. Mr. Walker moved to concur with the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Jack Bullard, and award the contract to the low bidder, Water Tank Service Company, in the amount of $23,000.00. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Bids opened and tabulated by City Secretary on Tuesday, November 6, 1979, at 2:00 p.m.) IX. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT 10 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mr. Ozebek moved to nominate Robert McMillon to f i 1 1 the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Hunt moved to nominate Ralph Gibson to f i 1 1 the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Samuels polled the Council, with Robert McMillon receiving three votes and Ralph Gibson receiving one vote. Mayor Sarnuels declared Robert McMillon appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Rage Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council , November 13, 1979) X. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FCR THREE COMPACT PICKUPS, A SELF - PROPELLED ASPHALT PAVER, AND A STEEL DRUM ASPHALT ROLLER Mr. Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for two compact pickups, a self - propelled asphalt paver, and a steel drum asphalt roller to be used in the Public Works Department and one compact pickup to be used in the Park Department. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XI. RESOLUTION NO. 470 CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF TIME ON THE REQUEST CF LONE STAR GAS COMPANY FOR A RATE INCREASE Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Resolution No. 470 extending the time on the Lone Star Gas Company rate increase thirty days beyond November. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XI I. RESOLUTION NO. 471 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CREATION CF A NONPROFIT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ACT ON BEHALF CF THE CITY OF EULESS Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Resolution No. 471 authorizing and approving the application of Mayor Harold Samuels, Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, and Councilman Charles Hunt for approval of a Nonprofit Industrial Development Corporation. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 13, 1979) Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XIII. RESOLUTION NO. 472 CASTING THE CITY'S ONE V O T E I N THE RUN -OFF FCR TARRANT COUNTY TAX APPRAISAL BOARD Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 472 casting the City's one vote for D. Wayne Tidwell as a director on the Tarrant County Tax Appraisal Board. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, and Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XV. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE E.E.O.C. COMPLAINTS Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to settle the pending E.E.O.C. complaints. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mr. Hunt stated'that because of the delicate nature of the subject, he feels compelled to vote negative on this issue and he has made his reasons known to the City Attorney. The vote on Mrs. McCormick's motion is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker and Ozebek Nays: Mr. Hunt Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 13, 1979) CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT XVI. SOUTH MAIN STREET OVERLAY Mr. Knight reported that the South Main Street Overlay is complete except for some minor problems and some cleanup. MIDWAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Knight reported that the contractor has completed the required paper work and returned it to the Tarrant County Planning Department and construction should be starting soon. He stated the staff is proceeding with the change order for additional storm drainage improvements, as previously discussed, for presentation to the Council for their approval. XVI I. COMMENTS Mr. Shackelford reported progress is being made on the improvements to Bear Creek Park. He stated they w i l l be pouring the concrete for the pavillion on Thursday and the lighting contractor will be pouring the foundation for the light poles the end of this week. Mr. Hunt stated that a vehicle dropped a piece of sheetrock on North Main Street and it stayed there until the elements deteriorated it and he is wondering if it wouldn't be beneficial for the City to have some of their employees make inspections around the City and keep this type of trash off the City streets. Mr. Sustaire stated that employees who drive City vehicles are instructed to stop and pick up this type of trash as they drive around the City and this may have been something that was overlooked. Mr. Hunt stated that sometimes there are dead animals on the streets and inquired who should be called on this. Mr. Sustaire stated the animal shelter should be c a l l e d and the animal wardens w i l l pick up the dead animals. Mrs. Linda Stigler stated that she lives in the Oakwood Terrace Addition and the garbage men always drop trash in the street when they pick up the garbage and she has called the office but it doesn't do any good. She said if the garbage men would pick up the trash they drop, the City would be cleaner. 30 [Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 13, 1979) Mayor Samuels stated the garbage men are not city employees and explained the City's policy on billing and collecting. He stated he w i l l contact Mr. McCaff i ty about this complaint. XVIII. CITY'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER Mr. Sustaire invited the Council members and their families to the City's annual Christmas dinner to be held in the Community Building on Thursday, December 20, 1979, between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. XIX. LIGHTS AROUND THE JOGGING TRAIL IN CARR PARK Mr. Sustaire stated the City has had a number of requests for 1 ights around the jogging trail in Carr Park and he has received an estimate of $6,000 to install the lights underground if the City will furnish the fixtures. He stated the City has some fixtures around the City Hall complex that are not being used and there is some surplus Revenue Sharing Funds for the installation. Mayor Samuels suggested that the lights he spotted before anymore leaves fall off the trees so the lights will not be hidden by the leaves during the spring and summer. Mr. Walker moved to authorize the City Manager to have one -half of the lights installed in Carr Park, not to exceed $3,000, and if funds are available later on, to proceed with the second phase of the installation. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None ADJOURNMENT meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m. ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XX. There being no further business, the APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels