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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-08Regular Meeting Euless City Council January 8, 1980 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor Harold Samuels. Other members present were Mayor Pro - tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilmen Charles Hunt, Robert Pippin, and Glenn Walker. 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. Rick Sizemore, Gary N. Johnson, Neal Blanton, Jr., Don Perkins, Terry Irwin, W. G. Flowers, Nelson Schiller, Joseph C. Hurst, John Hurst, and Mrs. Myrtle Hall. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold Samuels . APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated December 27, 1979, were approved as written. CONSIDER FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE GRANTING RATE INCREASE AS REQUESTED BY LONE STAR GAS COMPANY Mr. Hunt moved to approve first reading of an ordinance approving the rate increase for Lone Star Gas Company as recommended by Touche -Ross and Associates. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 8, 1980) RESOLUTION NO. 480 SUSPENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE CF THE PROPOSED RATE INCREASE AS REQUESTED BY TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY Mr. Gary Johnson presented each member of the Council with a packet of material which is a summary of the proposed rate increase requested by Texas Power and Light Company. Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 480 suspending the effective date of the proposed rate increase pending receipt of additional information. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 301 - REQUEST OF RICHARD SIZEMORE FCR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FCR USED CAR SALES ON TRACT 1E6, A. J. HUITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 684 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 301 for change of zoning from "C -2" Community Business District to "C -2" Community Business District with a Specific Use Permit for Used Car Sales on Tract 1E6, A. J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684 and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Richard Sizemore. Mr. Sizemore stated that he is requesting the zoning change for a used car lot on the corner of Vine Street and West Euless Blvd. He stated he will construct a thirty foot by forty foot metal building for a repair shop. He stated he will concur with the City requirements. He stated that Walter Elliott is doing the platting and engineering for the property. He stated that he was informed at the Planning and Zoning meeting that the Council would establish the requirements that he would have to meet. Mayor Samuels inquired if the City doesn't have ordinances to cover curb, gutter, and asphalting of the parking lot. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, uless City Council, January 8, 1980) Mr. Sustaire stated the City does have ordinances to cover these items but the property contiguous to th is property does not have curb and gutter along West Euless Blvd. and if Mr. Sizemore is required to curb and gutter the lot it could be an obstruction instead of an asset. Mr. Walker inquired the restrictions on paving the lot. Mr. Knight stated there is nothing specified in the ordinance regarding the depth of asphalt on the parking lot area. Mr. Shackelford stated Mr. Sizemore would need to meet specifications of the State Highway Department. Mr. Knight stated that at the time of platting Mr. Sizemore would have to comply with the City's ordinances. Mayor Samuels inquired i f there were any other proponents. There being none, he inquired i f there were any opponents. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve first reading of an ordinance rezoning Tract 1E6, A. J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684 from "C -2" Community Business District to "C-2" Community Business District with a Specific Use Permit for Used Car Sales. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, Walker, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Iv, FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 609 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON STATE HIGHWAY 10 Mr. Walker moved to suspend the requirement of two separate ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No. 609 on an emergency measure on first and final reading. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 8, 1980) V. RESOLUTION NO. 478 AUTHORIZING THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IN BEHALF OF THE CITY CF EULESS Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 478 authorizing the North Central Texas Council of Governments to purchase Law Enforcement Radio Communications Equipment in behalf of the City of Euless. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI. RESOLUTION NO. 479 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EULESS TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CONTINUED FUNDING FOR A JUVENILE OFFICER Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Resolution No. 479 authorizing the City of Euless to submit a grant application to the Texas Criminal Justice Division for continued funding for a Juvenile Officer. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VII. CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 347 REGARDING REAR YARD SET -BACKS Mr. Walker moved to call a public hearing on January 22, 1980, to amend Ordinance No. 347 regarding rear yard set - backs. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Hunt, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Sarnuels declared the motion carried. (page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 8, 1980) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS VIII. INITIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EULESS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND ADOPTION OF BY-LAWS Mr. McFarland stated the intitial incorporators of the authority have adopted the By -laws, subject to ratification of the action by the Council. He stated the incorporators also recommended that the intial Board of Directors be established at seven members and have proposed seven persons f o r consideration as i n i t i a l directors of the Euless Industrial Development Authority. He stated the directors would serve until the first annual meeting of the corporation, which would be the first Monday in December, 1980, or until their successors are appointed or qualified. Mr. Hunt inquired if it would be appropriate to delay the approval of the directors two weeks since he was unable to attend the organizational meeting and would like to be brought up -to -date on the meeting. Mayor Samuels stated he did not see any problem in waiting two weeks to approve the appointments. Mr. Hunt moved to table further consideration of appointments to the Board of Directors of the Euless Industrial Development Authority until the meeting on January 22, 1980. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Walker moved to ratify the By -Laws of the Euless Industrial Development Authority and establish the Board at seven members. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. HOSPITAL BOARD Mr. Walker moved to appoint Rev. Hiram Johnson, minister of First United Methodist Church in Euless, to fill the unexpired term of Rev. Penna on the Hospital Authority Board. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, Janury 8, 1980) Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IX. RESOLUTION NO. 481 I N SUPPORT OF THE TARRANT COUNTY BOND ELECTION Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Resolution No. 481 endorsing and supporting the passage of the Tarrant County bond issue. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. X. AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY TO REPLY REGARDING COUNTY TAX APPRAISER BOARD Mrs. McCormick moved to authorize the City Attorney to accept service on behalf of the City of Euless in the City of Arlington vs Madrin Huffman, et al, and to answer such suit on behalf of the City. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XI. LETTER OF RESIGNATION BY COUNCILMAN OZEBEK Mayor Samuels stated it is with a great deal of regret that he accept a letter from Councilman Ozebek, dated January 8, 1980, as follows: (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 8, 1980) "It is with deep regret that I dfficially notify you that 1 must resign my city council seat effective on this date. My current work schedule will not permit continuation u nti I expiration of rry term of office as I had planned to do. want to wish a I l of you and a I l of the fine employees of the C i t y of Euless the very best in the years to come. I w i l l very much miss being a part of it. Best of luck and many thanks for your friendship and support. Raymond Ozebek" XII. STATUS OF MIDWAY DRIVE Mr. Hunt inquired if there is any target date for completion of Midway Drive. Mr. Knight stated that the contract was for two hundred calendar days, with the work order dated November 6, 1979, so it should be completed by the end of May, 1980. He stated the City issued a change order for additional storm drainage improvements in December. He stated he has received a request for the period from November 6 through December 11 to be granted as a time extension and he responded to that letter to the effect that the City acknowledges his request but would not consider any time extension at this time. XIII. STATUS CF BEAR CREEK PARK Mayor Samuels stated he drove into Bear Creek Park and the entrance looks good. He stated the employees are doing a good job and everybody should take a tour of the park. XIV. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FCR AMBULANCE SERVICE Mr. Sustaire stated the present ambulance contract expires on March 1, 1980, and he needs authorization to advertise for bids for a new contract. Mr. Hunt moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for emergency ambulance service. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 8, 1980) XV. JOINT PURCHASING WITH CITIES CF HURST AND BEDFORD AND THE SCHIOOL DISTRICT Mr. Sustaire stated he is working with the cities of Hurst and Bedford and the School District to establish joint purchasing for the four entities. He stated he has found that the cities can save money by joint purchasing because supplies can be bought in greater quantities. He stated the City Managers are to get the consensus of their governing bodies on this joint purchasing. He stated the School District has the office space and they also have a purchasing department. Mayor Samuels stated th is council has always been in favor of saving money and they give their approval for the City Manager to continue to work on joint purchasing and joint use of heavy equipment. XVI. STATUS OF NORTH MAIN STREET SIDEWALKS Mr. Pippin inquired the status of the North Main Street sidewa ks. Mr. Knight stated that the County is preparing the specificat ons and this should be completed toward the end of January. Mr. Shackelford stated the City is in the process of inspecting the houses in the first phase of the Midway Park Housing Rehabilitation. He stated after the inspection is completed, the forms w i l l be sent t o Tarrant County who w i l l write the specifications for t h e r e p a i r s , advertise for b i d s , and w i l l take charge of a l l the work and payment of the repairs.' He stated the City won't handle any of the money. He stated on the second phase of the rehabilitation, they have received twenty -five applications and will begin inspections after they have completed the inspections in phase one. X V I I. COMMENDATION F O R MEN I N THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Mr. Pippin stated he would I i ke to commend Mr. Maples and Mr. Lambert of the Public Works Department for the good job they did during a sewer stop -up on his street. He stated the men responded quickly and were very courteous.. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 8, 1980) XV . JOINT PURCHASING WITH CITIES CF HURST AND BEDFORD AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT Mr. Sustaire stated he is working with the cities of Hurst and Bedford and the School District to establish joint purchasing for the four entities. He stated he has found that the cities can save money by joint purchasing because supplies can be bought in greater quantiies. He stated the City Managers are to get the consensus of their governing bodies on this joint purchasing. He stated the School District has the office space and they also have a purchasing department. Mayor Samuels stated this council has always been in favor of saving money and they give their approval for the City Manager to continue to work on joint purchasing and joint use of heavy equ ipment XVI. STATUS CF NORTH MAIN STREET SIDEWALKS Mr. Pippin inquired the status of the North Main Street sidewalks. Mr. Knight stated that the County is preparing the specifications and this should be completed toward the end of January. Mr. Shackelford stated the City is in the process of inspecting the houses in the first phase of the Midw -y Park Housing Rehabilitation. He stated after the inspection is completed, the forms w i l l be sent to Tarrant County who w i l l write the specifications for t h e r e a p i r s , advertsie for b i d s , and w i l l take charge of a l l the work and payment of the repairs. He stated the Ctiy won't handle any of the money. He stated on the second phase of the rehabilitation, they have received twenty -five applications and will begin inspections after they have completed the inspections in phase one. XVI I. COMMENDATION F C R MEN I N THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Mr. Pippin stated he would I i ke to commend Mr. Maples and Mr. Lambert of the Public Works Department for the good job they did during a sewer stop -up on his street. He stated the men responded quickly and were very courteous. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 8, 1980) XVIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further busines, the meeting adjourned a t 9:15 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary