HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-14REGULAR MEETING
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 14, 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 Ron Sternfels, Charles Hunt, Glenn
Walker, and Robert Pippin.
Also present were City Manager W. M.
Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and
City Engineer James Knight.
V ISITORS
Visitors in attendance were Messrs.
Don Perkins, James Thrasher, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., Bobby W. Baker, Jay
Heilman, Martin Case, Jr., Tom Williams, Ken Chenault, Ken Nickels, Don
Calhoun, Jon Jordan, Troy Fuller, and Neal Adams.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Councilman
Robert Pippin.
APPROVAL CF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting
dated September 23, 1980, were approved as written.
ORDINANCE NO. 644 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 496
INCREASING REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO
THE ARREST AND CONVICTION CF PERSONS
DESTROYING CITY PROPERTY
Mr. Pippin moved to suspend the re-
quirement of two ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No. 644 on an
emergency basis on first and final reading, amending Ordinance No. 496,
increasing the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction
of persons destroying city property from $50.00 to $100.00.
Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion.
Mrs. McCormick stated the City needs to
have some publicity on the reward because citizens are not aware hat the
City offers a reward.
Mayor Samuels stated the Park and
Recreation Department may want to consider including something in their
next recreation program about the reward, since most of the vanda ism
has been done to the park facilities and to the street signs. He stated
(page Two, Regular Meeting, Eu] es_s City Counc L; October 14._ 1980)
t h a t maybe people who are interested in the park program w i l l be more
alert to vandalism and will assist the City by reporting these crimes.
Mr. Sternfels stated he would like to
see the City post some signs, similar to the crime watch signs, to advise
citizens of the $100.00 reward.
There being no further discussion, the
vote on Mr. Pippin's motion is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Walker, Hunt, and
Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 645 INCREASING THE AD VALOREM
TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS OVER SIXTY -FIVE
Mrs. McCormick moved to suspend the
requirement of two seperate ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No.
645 on an emergency basis on first and final reading, increasing the ad
valorem tax exemption for persons over sixty -five years of age from
$7,000 to $10,770.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion and
the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and
Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
carried.
CONSIDER PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT -
LOT 3, BLOCK 1, VINE ADDITION
Mr. Walter Elliott stated he is re=
presenting Kerry McCombs, who is requesting the Council's approval of the
preliminary and final plat of Lot 3, Block 1, Vine Addition.
M r . E l l i o t t stated M r . McCombs w i l l
construct an office building at this location and will begin construction
immediately. He stated they have met a l l the City's requirements, as
outlined by the City staff, and the staff has copies of the estimates on
improvements to the perimeter streets, and money for these improvements
w i l l be escrowed on Wednesday.
(Pase Three. Resular Meeting, Euless City Council. October 14. 1980)
Mr.. Hunt inquired why the building is not
centered on the lot.
Mr. Elliott stated the building is not
centered on the lot in order for Mr. McCombs to have adequate parking and to
have entry at the rear of -the building..
Mr. Pippin moved to concur with the re=
commendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary
and final plat of Lot 3, Block 1, Vine Addition.
Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, Walker,
and Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
carried.
IV.
CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT - LOTS 1,
2, AND 3, BLOCK 1, WESTPARK MEDICAL
PLAZA ADDITION
Mr. Walter Elliott stated he i s repre-
senting the owners of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Westpark Medical Plaza
Addition. He located the property as being east of Westpark Way and south of
Silver Creek Drive. He stated the developers have met all conditions, as
required by the City Staff.
M r . E l l i o t t stated t h i s development w i l l
be a complex for medical and dental offices.
Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the prelim-
inary plat of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Westpark Medical Plaza Addition.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the
vtoe i s as follows:
Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs Hunt, Walker, Pippin,
and Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
carried.
(Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council ,October
V..
CONSIDER FINAL PLAT - LOTS 1, 2
AND 3, BLOCK 1, WESTPARK MEDICAL
PLAZA ADDITION
Mr. Walter Elliott stated he is repre-
senting the owners, who are requesting approval of the final plat of Lots
1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Westpark Medical Plaza Addition.
Mr. McFarland inquired why the sidewalk
easement on the final plat stops short of the development on Silver Creek Drive.
Mr. E 11 i ott stated the sidewalk will be
constructed on public right -of -way at that location.
Mr. Walker moved to concur with the re-
commendation of the Planning and Zoning Commision, and approve the final plat
of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Westpark Medical Plaza Addition.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, Sternfels, and
Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
carried.
VI.
CONSIDER FINAL PLAT - QUAIL RUN
ESTATES, SECTION 1
Mr. Ken Nickels, Carter and Burgess
Engineers, stated he is representing Homecraft Development Company, deve-
lopers of Quail Run Estates. He stated they have reviewed the City staff's
l e t t e r and have met, o r w i l l meet, all four items of the letter.
Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the fi n a I
plat of Quail Run Estates, Section 1.
Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the
vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, Sternfels, Walker,
and Pippin
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
carried.
(Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 14, 1980)
VII.
CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT -
McCORMICK FARM ADDITION
Mr. James Knight stated the City has
requested some additional information from the engineers of this plat and
the developer has not had adequate time to furnish this information.
Mr. Pippin moved to table action on
the preliminary plat of McCormick Farm Addition until the next regular meeting.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Mr. Sternfels inquired if the Park and
Recreation Board should not be made aware of park s i t e s t h a t w i l l be donated
to the City so they can give their input and suggestions.
Mr. Knight stated Mr. Flynn has advised
the Planning and Zoning Commission t h a t a l l f u t u r e park s i t e s w i l l be pre-
sented to the Park and Recreation Board prior to acceptance by the City.
Mr. Sustaire stated he advised the Park
and Recreation Board at their meeting on Monday night that all future sites
will be presented to them for their input prior to any decisions being made.
There being no further discussion, the
vote on Mr. Pippin's motion is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, Sternfels, and
Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
carried.
CONSIDER BIDS
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
VIII,
VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Members of the Council had previously
received copies of the bid tabulation for three four -door sedans and five
police vehicles. The bids are as follows:
Five Police Vehicles
Bidder
Preston Chrysler - Plymouth
Payton - Wright Ford Sales, Inc.
Texas Motors, Inc.
Southtown Ford, Inc.
Bid Price
$7,917.30
$7,979 .00
$8,034.00
$8,064.96
Total Bid
$39,586.50
$39,895.00
$40,170.00
$40,320.00
(Pase Six, Regular Meeting. Euless City Council, October 14. 1980)
Bi dder
Fred Oakley Motors, Inc.
Jack Williams Chevrolet
Dodge of Arlington
Steakley Chevrolet, Inc.
Hudi burg Chevrolet , Inc.
Bid Price
$8,070.00
$8,138.80
$8,504.60
$8,504.60
$8,824.00
Three Four -Door Sedans
Payton - Wright Ford Sales, Inc.
Jack W i l l iams Chevrolet
Texas Motors, Inc.
Dodge of Arlington
Preston Chrysler
Vandergriff Chevrolet
Fred Oakley Motors, Inc.
Hudiburg Chevrolet
Southtown Ford, Inc.
$7,049.00
$7,117.90
$7 ,140.00
$7,400.00
$7,425.41
$7,538.14
$7,464.54
$7,677 .00
$7,855.60
Total Bid
$40 ,353.00
$40,690.00
$40,$75.00
$42,523.00
$44,120.00
$23,147.00
$21,353.70
$22,420.00
$22,200.00
$22,276.23
$22,614.42
$22,393.62
$23,031.00
$23 ,566.80
Members of the Council had also received a recommendation from Police Chief
John Wilson, recommending awarding the bid for the five police vehicles to
the low bid that meets specifications, Fred Oakley Motors, Inc., in the
amount of $8,070.60, total bid of $40,353.00, and for the three four -door
sedans to the low bidder, Payton - Wright Ford Sales, Inc., in the amount of
$7,049.00, total bid $21,147.00.
Mr. Sternfels moved to concur with the
recommendation of the Police Chief and purchase the five police vehicles
from Fred Oakley Motors, Inc., in the amount of $8,070.60, total bids of
$40,353.00, and the three four -door sedans from Payton - Wright Ford Sales, Inc.,
in the amount of $7,049.00, total bid $21,147.00.
Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Hunt, Walker, Pippin, and
Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
carried.
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
FRONT -END LOADER R R PARK DEPARTMENT
Members of the Council had previously
received copies of the bid tabulation for a front -end loader to be used in
the Park Department. The bids are as follows:
BIDDER
Trinity Equipment Company
CASH BID TIME PAYMENT B I D
$32,500.00 36 months @ $1033.50 =
1977 model $37.206.00
(Pape Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 14, 1980)
BIDDER
Trinity Equipment Company
1979 model
Darr Equipment
1977 model
CASH BID
$39,500.00
$42,500.00
TIME PAYMENT B I D
36 months @ $1255.77 =
$45,207.72
36 months @ $1321.86 =
$47,587.00
Mr. Knight stated that Jack Bullard,
Bob Phillips, and himself inspected the equipment, and it is their recommendation
to purchase the 1979 model front -end loader from Trinity Equipment Company
for $39.500.00 cash or the time payment bid of thirty -six months at $1,255.77,
for a total of $45,207.72.
Mr. Sustaire stated he recommends pur-
chasing the equipment on the lease /purchase arrangement.
Mr. McFarland inquired of Mr. Thrasher,
of Trinity Equipment Company, if it is permitted under the lease /purchase
agreement that the City can exercise its option at any time and if this
could be included in the lease agreement.
Mr. Thrasher stated it could be.
Mr. McFarland stated he would recommend
that the City, at the time the lease /purchase agreement is executed, give
formal notice that the City will be exercising its purchase option at the
expiration of the term of the agreement.
Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the
Staff's recommendation and purchase the 1979 front -end loader from Trinity
Equipment Company for the lease purchase price of $45,207.72, and to notify
the company that the City will exercise its purchase option at the expira-
tion of the thirty -six months.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the
vote is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, and
Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
carried.
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND
GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Members of the Council had previously
received the bids received for automobile insurance and general liability
insurance.
(Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 14, 1980)
Mr. Sustaire stated he would recommend accepting
the bid submitted by Annarion /Liss and Associates for the automobile insur-
ance, and the bid submitted by Driskell- Johnson - Benson and Moore for the
general l i a b i l i t y insurance and to give further consideration to evaluate
the City's insurance programs.
Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommend=
ation of the City Manager and accept the bid from Annarino /Liss and Associates
for the automobile insurance and accept the bid from Driskell- Johnson - Benson
and Moore for the general liability insurance.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as
fol lows:
Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and
Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
IX.
RENEWAL OF WRECKER CONTRACT
Mr. Pippin moved to authorize the City Manager to
extend the wrecker contract with Euless Wrecker Service for two years, with
an additional two year option.
Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as
follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Hunt, Walker, Sternfels, and
Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
X.
RESOLUTION NO. 496 RECOMMENDING
REPLACEMENT ON TARRANT COUNTY
APPRAISAL BOARD
Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Resolution No. 496,
nominating Herbert Leach to f i l l the unexpired term of D. Wayne Tidwell on the
Tarrant County Appraisal Board.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as
fol lows:
Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt,
and Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried.
(Paqe Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 14,1980)
Mayor Samuels inquired if the Counci 1
wants to continue in the appeal on the City of Arlington vs Madrin Huffman,
et al suit.
Mr. McFarland stated the City has not in-
curred any cost on this suit except for a pro -rata share of the court costs at
district court level. He stated the costs on appeal wi I I probably only be the
pro -rata share of the court costs of the participating cities. He stated the
City can withdraw from the appeal.
Mr. McFarland stated the prior instructions
of the Council were to follow the case, and not participate in it. He stated
i f the Council decides to f o l l o w the same procedure in the appeal, he w i l l ad-
vise the County that Euless wi I I join the appeal, so long as the City's cost
and exposure, with respect to same, would not exceed the City's pro -rata share
of the court costs.
Mayor Samuels stated i t is the consensus of
the Council not to withdraw from the appeal, but to only participate in the
pro -rata share of the court costs.
XI.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK
AND RECREATION BOARD
Mr. Sternfels moved to appoint Kerry McCombs
to f i l l the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Board.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Mr. Hunt stated he would like to have a
letter sent to the applicant that is not appointed asking him to be available
for appointment if another vacancy occurs, as both men are capable men.
There being no further discussion, the
vote on Mr. Sternfels' motion is as follows:
Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Hunt, Pippin, and
Mrs .McCormick
Nays: None
carried.
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
XII.
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE CF
COMPLY I NG W I TH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S
PUBLIC UTILITY POLICIES ACT
Mrs. McCormick moved to c a l l a p u b l i c
hearing for November 25, 1980, for the purpose of complying with the Federal
Government's Public Utility Policies Act to determine application of certain
(Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 14, 1980)
ratemaking standards.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the
vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and
Sternfels
Nays: None
carried.
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mayor Samuels declared the motion
XIII.
RECONSTRUCTION CF ALEXANDER LANE
Mr. Knight reported that the surface of
Alexander Lane has been removed in preparation of repaving the street.
NORTH MAIN STREET SIDEWALKS
Mr. Knight reported that the contractor
w i l l begin contacting property owners on Wednesday so they can begin moving
fences along North Main Street.
Mr. Knight stated that City: workers have
been moving some fire hydrants in preparation for the wheel -chair ramps that
w i l l be installed with the sidewalks.
Mrs. McCormick stated she has had some
c a l l s from c i t i z e n s t h a t are a f r a i d t h a t they w i l l lose some trees when the
sidewalks are installed.
Mr. Knight stated the sidewalks were
designed to go around the trees in order to save as many as possible. He
stated there may be some trimming of the trees as the project progresses.
XIV.
REPORT ON WATER COSTS
Mrs. McCormick stated at the last council
meeting, the council discussed the cost of filtering water through a carbon
filter. She stated in 1978 when the counties were going to testify on an
amendment before the Congress, they said that the water cost to the consumer
would double. She stated t h i s year a "watered down b i l l " has been approved
t h a t w i l l increase the cost between nineteen percent (19 %) and twenty -seven
percent (27 %) by using a minimum amount of carbon.
(Page Eleven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 14, 1980)
Mr. Sustaire stated the Texas Water
Quality Board has contacted the City and requested use of the Community
Building for Wednesday, December 3rd, for a public hearing on water treat-
ment and the purity of the water.
Mayor Samuels inquired if the City should
have a representative at this meeting.
Mr. Sustaire stated he would like for the
Mayor to be there when the meeting begins, but the Trinity River Authority
w i l l probably have a representative present to speak for the City.
Mayor Samuels stated he w i l l put some-
thing in his newsletter to encourage as many people as possible to attend
this meeting.
XV.
INOPERABLE VEHICLES
Mr. Sternfels stated he would like for the
City Manager and Police Chief Wilson to try to streamline the inoperative
automobile ordinance so it can be more effectively enforced.
Mr. McFarland stated he would review the
State
way to streamline the procedure.
XV I .
COMMENDATION FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Mrs. McCormick stated she would 1 ike the
letter of commendation for the men in the Public Works Department be made
a part of the minutes.
Mr. Pippin stated he would like to commend
the police department on the effective apprehension of the criminal prior to
criminal activity last Saturday afternoon.
Mayor Samuels stated he w i l l send•a letter
of commendation to the officer for his alertness.
XV1I.
DISCUSSION ON PEBBLE CREEK
Mr. Martin Case inquired the status of
cleaning Pebble Creek.
Mr. Sustaire stated this project is on
the work schedule. He stated the Trinity River Authority is in the process of
installing a pipe in the creek, which should help the situation.
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Page Twelve. Regular Meeting. Euless city Council. October 14, 1980)
Mr. Case inquired if the City is going to
complete the lining in the bottom of the creek. He stated several. years ago
the City said they were going to concrete the remainder of the creek.
M r . Sustaire stated the creek w i l l be
cleaned, but cannot give an exact date.
XVIII.
LETTER FROM PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
Mr. Don Calhoun, chairman of the Park
and Recreation Board, read a letter from the Board.
"To the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and
Members of the Euless City Council
The members of the Parks and Recreation Board would I i ke
to take this opportunity to thank you for your cooperation
in helping to obtain the things we need to be a more
efficient Parks and Recreation .Board.
Also, we .would like to say that we agree with City
Manager Blackie Sustaire's decision not to replace
the Parks and Recreation Director at t h i s time, and w i l l
give our full support in this decision.
V' are receiving good cooperation and information from
Julia Wakeley, Recreation Superintendent, and Bob Phillips,
Park Superintendent. V' are looking forward to working
with these two very talented people in the future. .
Very truly yours,
Don Calhoun
Chairman, Parks and Recreation Board"
M r . Calhoun stated the Board had t h e i r
first real opportunity to accomplish something at their meeting on Monday night.
XIV.
PROBLEMS ON MARLEINE DRIVE
Mr. Tom Williams stated he lives on the
corner of Live Oak Drive and Marlene Drive. He stated he has three problems with
the dirt road that goes from the bridge at the western end of Marlene Drive
to Westpark Way. He stated the problems are dust, safety, and trash. He
stated there have been two reported accidents on the bridge during the past
month, and the traffic has increased during the past several years.
(Page Thirteen, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 14, 1980)
He stated the road has caused additional
dust in the area and he is concerned about the health of his children. He
stated he doesn't know of anything to do to curtail the trash problem. He
stated since Parkwood Addition has been developed, Live Oak Drive has been
opened into Silver Creek Drive, and onto Westpark Way. He stated he is not
against the road being open, but would request that the road be closed until
such time as the road can be curbed and paved.
Mayor Samuels stated his biggest concern
is the response time of the fire department in an emergency. He stated most
of the houses in that area of town have wood shingle roofs, and the added
response time could cause problems for the fire department.
Mr. Hunt inquired when was the last time
the City contacted the owner about allowing the City to fix up the road.
Mr. Sustaire stated the City wouldn't
have any problem in getting the required right -of -way. He stated that ninety
percent (90%) of the cost of installing the street would be paid for by
the adjacent property owners, but the City would have to pay for ten percent
(10 %) of the improvements. He stated if the City installed the street,
other developers in the City would request their ten percent (10 %) of city
participation in their development. He further stated it would be against the
city ordinance to put in a county type street.
After further discussion, the Mayor in-
structed the City Attorney to call the owner of the property and see if he
w i l l give the City permission to use the road and maybe get Mr. Gregory, the
County Commissioner, to put in a road similar to what is on the lower portion
of Westpark Way.
AD ENT
meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m..
ATTEST:
/s/ Del l a Houy
XV.
There being no further discussion, the
APPROVED:
/s/ Harold D. Samuels
Mayor
City Secretary
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