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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-11Regular Meeting Euless City Council March 11, 1980 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. Other members present were Mayor Pro tem W i l l i e Mae McCormick, Councilmen Glenn Walker and Robert Pippin. (Absent was Councilman Charles Hunt.) 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. V ISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Don Perkins, Bruce Casburn, Jay Conklin, Ron Sternfels, and Sam Cotten. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Robert Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated February 26, 1980, were approved as written. FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES OF THE BUILDING CODE, THE ELECTRICAL CODE, THE PLUMBING CODE, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING SAME Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of an ordinance adopting the 1979 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, the 1978 Edition of the Electrical Code, and the 1979 Edition of the ICBO Plumbing Code as presented, with the permit fee schedule as discussed with the City Staff, and to amend Ordinance No. 347, the Zoning Ordinance, to allow the rear yard requirement of the "R 1" Dwelling District to have a depth of not less than fifteen (15) feet. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1980) CONSIDER SECOND AND FINAL READING CF ORDINANCE NO. 612 ESTABLISHING AN ASSESSMENT RATIO EQUAL TO THE APPRAISED VALUE CF ALL PROPERTY ASSESSED FOR AD VALOREM TAXES Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 612 establishing an assessment ratio equal to the appraised value o f a l l property assessed for ad valorem taxes. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 111. CONSIDER BIDS ON THREE VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Members of the Council had previously received copies of the bids received for the purchase of three vehicles for the Police Department. The bids are as follows: B IDDER Ryan Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Mid - Cities Chrysler - Plymouth Plymouth Gran Fury Vandergriff Chevrolet Impala BID PER UNIT $7,362 .91 7,479.89 7,539.01 Payton - Wright Ford Sales Ford LTD 7,516.65 LTD High Output (alternate bid) 7,648.65 Hudiburg Chevrolet Impala TOTAL BID $22,088.73 22,439 .94 22,617.03 22,549 .95 22,945 •95 7,585.00 22,755 .00 The Council also received a recommendation from the Police Chief who recommended purchasing the vehicles from Mid- Cities Chrysler - Plymouth since they were the l o w b i d t h a t met a l l the specifications. Mr. Walker moved to concur with the recommen- ation of the Police Chief and approve the bid of Mid - Cities Chrysler - Plymouth for the purchase of the Plymouth Gran Fury in the amount of $7,479.89 per unit, (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1980) total bid of $22,439.94• Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IV. CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANIMAL ORDINANCE Mr. McFarland presented the proposed amendment to the animal ordinance. He stated this ordinance amends the definition of wild animals to include animals that are cross -bred between dogs, wolves, coyotes, or foxes or any combinantion thereof. Mr. Walker inquired if Mr. McFarland has any recommendations on the other suggested changes. Mr. McFarland stated that most of the other suggested changes are covered in the present animal ordinance and some are administrative decisions. Mr. Walker moved to approve first reading of an ordinance amending the animal ordinance regarding the definition of wild animals. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V. CONSIDER FIRST READING CF AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PORTION CF AN UNNAMED FIFTY FOOT STREET I N THE J. E. FIELD SURVEY Mr. Knight stated the City has no objection to abandonment of this street but the property owner was in the process of closing on one or two pieces of property at the time the request was submitted. He stated he has not received verification that the closing has occurred. He stated the City Staff would recommend that the street be abandoned because the road is a county road that was platted some years ago and has never existed on the ground. (Page four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1980) Mr. Pippin moved to approve first reading of an ordinance abandoning a portion of an unnamed fifty foot street in the J. E. Field Survey. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Mr. McFarland inquired if the City has had confirmation of closing of the sale. Mr. Casburn stated that when Mr. Brown signed the papers, the title company found that Mr. Brown had not had his attorney draw up some legal papers since he is the guardian of the estate for his children. He stated they have signed all the papers but they have not been dated. Mr. McFarland suggested that the motion be stated to approve the vacation subject to the acquisition of the property by the applicant. Mr. Pippin moved to reword his motion to approve first reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of an unnamed fifty foot street in the J. E. Field Survey subject to the acquisition of Mr. Brown's property by the applicant. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, and Mr.Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. McFarland asked Mr. Casburn to advise and confirm to the City Secretary when the sale closes. He stated fie would recommend that the second reading be tentatively scheduled for the council agenda for March 25th, but if the property has not actually closed at that time, that council action be deferred until the title is secured. VI. CONSIDER CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT FCR THE FORT V\CRTH CONSORTIUM FCR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the agreement for the Fort Worth Consortium for Employment and Training Programs. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker and Pippin Nays: None (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1980) Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VII. CONSIDER FIRST READING CE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING CITY PARTICIPATION ON STORM DRAINAGE INSTALLATION Mr. Knight read Section 13c, Article 1, Storm Sewers, in the Subdivision Rules and Regulations and reviewed the section for the Council. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the City Engineer's recommendation and approve first reading of an ordinance amending Section 13c, Article 1, of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FCR EMERGENCY REPAIR ON THE HARWOOD WELL Mr. Walker moved to authorize the City Engineer to complete emergency repairs on the Harwood Well. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IX, NOTICE CE APPROVAL CE GRANT FIRCM TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE Mr. Shackelford reported that he has received a letter from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that the City's request for a grant for Phase 1 1 , Bear Creek Park Improvements, has been approved by them and it will now go to the Heritage Society for their approval. He stated that hopefully within two or three months the City will have additional grant funds. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1980) CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT X. MIDWAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Knight reported that the contractors are working on Midway Drive by removing the old pavement from North Main Street to Rimes Drive. KOEN LANE STORM DRAIN M r . Knight reported t h a t a l l the pipe has been installed and almost all of the inlet structures are in on the Koen Lane Storm Drainage Improvements. He stated the job is 95% plus complete. XI. COMMENDING NEIGHBORING CITIES COOPERATION ON RECENT FIRE Mrs. McCormick stated she thinks it is out- standing how well all the fire departments of the different areas cooperated during the recent fire in Euless. She stated she thinks it is marvelous that the cities have such good cooperation between them. Mayor Samuels stated he sent the Mayors and Fire Chiefs of each city that assisted Euless a letter of appreciation. He stated he also sent letters to the four men who were injured and a letter of appreciation to McDonalds for furnishing food for the men and to Del Prado Apartments for offering housing in case there had been any tenants without a place to live. XII. NEWSLETTER ITEM Mayor Samuels stated there has been some discussion regarding Initiative and Referendum being on the November ballot, so he is including something in the next newsletter and advising the citizens that Initiative, Referendum and Recall is included in the City of Euless Charter and he asked the citizens to contact the Councilpersons if they have any questions. XIII. STATUS CE NORTH MAIN STREET SIDEWALKS Mr. Pippin inquired the status of the North Main Street sidewalks. Mr. Knight stated the Department of Pubs is Works of Tarrant County have had a survey crew working on the project. He stated the City has been advised that funds for this project will not be available until (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 11, 1980) late summer, sometime after August. He stated they are proceeding with the field work and design work at this time. XIV. COMMENTS Mr. Jay Conklin requested that the Council do further review before approving the second reading of the ordinance amending the animal ordinance. He stated that some dog /wolf cross -bred dogs are show dogs and approved by the American Kennel Club. He stated he believes the ordinance should address itself to dogs that are trained to be attack dogs and not on their breed only. Mr. McFarland reviewed Section 3 of the Animal Ordinance and stated the definition referes to animals that are not usually domestic animals. XV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy C ity Secretary