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MINUTES OF .A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
ON
JANUARY 12, 1982 .
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was
called to order at. 8:05 P.M,, Tuesday, January 12, 1982, in
the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by
Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilmembers present
were Councilmen Glenn Walker, Robert Pippin, Ron Sternfels,
and Bob Eden. Mayor Harold Samuels was absent.
Staff Members Present
W, M, Sustaire, City Manager. Bob McFarland, City Attorney
James Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary
Lynn Shackelford, Sunerintendont of Streets Fi Utilities
Larry Finney, Code Enforcement Officer
Visitors
Brad Hardy- Don Perkins
Gary N. Johnson Gary Nichols
.Je rry LaFountain Raymond Salis
INVOCATION'
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Willie
Mae McCormick.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a Regular Meeting on December 8, 1981,
and the minutes of a Called Meeting on December 29, 1981, were
approved as written,
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ITEM 1: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO 694
Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading
of Ordinance No, 694 for a change of zoning from. "R-2" Two-
Family Dwelling District and "R-4" Multi-Family Dwelling District
with "CUD" for Conforming Housing to same with an amended site
plan, for certain property out of the Ray Shelton Subdivision,
located at the southeast corner of Ash Lane and Fuller-Wiser Road_
Mr. Eden seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, and
Walker, and Mrs, McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried.
ITEM III: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE 1981 NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
Mr, Larry Finney, Code Enforcement Officer for the
City of Euless explained that there were no major changes in
the electrical code, just adjustments and updating.
Mr. Eden moved to approve first reading of an ordinance
to adopt the 1981 National Electrical Cede for the City of Euless.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Aves: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels, and
Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mavor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried.
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ITEM. III: • CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 82-516 TO SET AN
ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF EULESS
MTS. McCormick explained that this resolution was to
set an election date for the City of Euless, for Saturday,
April 3, 1982, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., in the Community
Building at 201 North Ector Drive. The resolution also appoints
the election judges, and announces that elections will be held
for Councilpersons Place One Place Three, and Place Five,
Mr. Eden moved to approve Resolution No. 82-516.
Mr. Walker seconded the Motion.
Ayes: Messrs, Eden, Walker, Pippin, and
Sternfels, and Mrs.McCormick
Nays : None
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried.
ITEM TV: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO, 82-517 TO SUSPEND
ACTION 3' TEXAS POWER. 4 LIGHT COMPANY
Mr, Gary N. Johnson, Texas Power F4 Light Company
District Manager, explained the action requested by Texas Power
4 Light Company. Mr. Johnson stated that on December 4, 1981,
Judge Herman Jones, Travis County, Austin, ruled that Texas
Power 4 Light Company must amend their procedures for obtaining
regulatory approval of payments made to affiliates before they
can be passed on to their customers through the fuel clause.
In the past, this procedure was automatic on a monthly basis.
Now, due to the judge's ruling, each fuel cost adjustment mist
be handled. similar to a rate change. Texas Power & Light Company
is requesting that the City of Euless suspend action for ...70 days
in the hope that the court ruling will be changed by that time
Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No 82-517 to
suspend. for 120 days the action by Texas Power 4 Light Company
regarding procedures in this matter.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, and
Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried.
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ITEM. V CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO, 82-518 SUPPORTING
THE HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION'S WAR ON DRUGS COMMITTEE
Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 82-518,
supporting the Hurst-Euless-Bedford independent School District.
Parent Teacher Association's War on Drugs Committee.
MT. Sternfels seconded the motion_
Ayes Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels , Eden, and.
Walker, and. Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tom McCormick declared the motion carried.
ITEM VI: CONSIDERATION OF VACATING A. UTILITY EASEMENT IN
WOODLANDS ADDITION
Mr. James Knight, City Engineer, stated. he had talked
with Mr. Douglas Moss Vice President, Pulte Home Corporalion,
1236 Executive Drive West, Richardson, Texas, regarding this
request. Mr. Moss was unable to attend the meeting due to the
driving conditions tonight, and requested Mr. Knight explain
the item to the Council.
house that was built on Lot 13, Block 6, Woodlands
Addition, has a chimney that extends eleven inches onto the
existing utility easement. This chimney was built different
from the plans dictated. due to an existing tree that was in the
way. The builder wanted to save the tree, so the chimney design
was slightly altered,thus placing the chimney on the easement.
Mr. Moss has obtained signatures from the three utility companies,
stating they have no objection to vacating this utility easement
since it is not being used Exhibit. No, 3 to the Application .
reflects signatures of Lone Star Gas Company, Texas Power F4 Light
Company, and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
MT. Eden moved to approve the application to vacate
this utility easement.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Pippin, and
Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried_
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ITEM VII: CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRUCKS
James Knight, City Engineer, presented the bids
received. for the purchase of six compact pickup trucks and
one cab and chassis truck. The bids were orened. December 17,
1981,
BIDDER ij DELIVERY
1) Grubbs Dat-aun
60 -90 days
2) Hudiburg Chevrolet
30"120 days
) A.T. Lowry Toyota
0-1'0 days
4) Toyota of Pallas
90 days
AMOUNT PER VEHICLE
6 PU @ $6,452.00
1 CC 9 $6,0.10.00
6 PU 9 $6,277,08
1 CC $6,296.96
6 PU ( $6,625,00
1. CC It $6,261.00
6 4 -spd PU ? $6,098.00
6 5 -- spd PU 4 $6,368.00
1 CC i:2 $6,198.00
5) Fred. Oakley Plymouth 1 PU $6,080.53
90-120 days i. CC 4 $5,980.53
TOTALS
$38,7.12,90
6,010.00
$37,662.48
6 >,296.96
$39,750.00
6,201.00
S3 , 588.00
438,208.00
6,198.00
$36,483.1.8
5,980,52
Mr. Knight stated the bids :from. A. T. Lowry and
Toyota of Dallas do not comply with the specifications. The
two low bids were Fred Oakley Plymouth and Hudi urg Chevrolet.
It _i s Staff's recommendation that the Lid award. he made to
Hudi.hu.r >r Chevrolet for the S -.10 domestic Chevrolet trucks
and the cab and chassis truck.
<r Eden moved to accept C ta'3 s recommendation ar:
authorize the purchase of the seven trucks from Hudiburg Chevrolet.
Mr. >te'r.n.fel.s seconded the :notion,
Ayes:
Nays:
Messrs. Eden, Steyn #gels, Pippin, and
Walker, and Mrs. McCormick
None
Mayor Pro Terr McCo'i.'i1:ick declared the motion c=arried.
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ITEM VIII: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
Mr, Sternfels moved to authorize the City Manager
to advertise for bids for the following items:
1) radio communication. system for
police and fire services
2) 74' rotary' mower for Parks Department;
3) tree spade for Parks DepartMent; and
4) construction of Fire Station No 3,
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs, Sternfels, Walker, Pippin, and
Eden, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried.
ITEM IX: CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 157 AND
ACCEPTANCE OF A MINUTE ORDER B THE TEXAS STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Mr. Sustaire explained. that the Texas State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation is planning to improve FM
157, from SH 10, south to South Pipeline Road, at the Euless City
Limits. They have requested the right-of-way and the City. of Euless
to maintain the utility easements. The roadway will be widened to
five lanes, with earthern channels for drainage. The State
expenditures will be approximately $2.7 million, with the project
beginning in May 1.982 and taking about eighteen months to complete
Mr. Walker moved to approve Minute Order No 79143
dated. December 16, 1981, by the Texas State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation, and the City of Euless'
participation as required for these improvements,
Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion,
Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs, McCormick, and Messrs.
Pippin, Eden, and Sternfels
Nays: None
Mayor Pro 1 em McCormick declared the motion carried.
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ITEM X: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AND AN AG REEMENT FOR
SIGNALIZATION IMPROVEMENTS TO SH 1 0 -- ORDINANCE NO. 69S
Sustaire explained that the Texas State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation is upgrading the signal
lights along State Highway 10 in Euless. They will be changing
the light fixture heads from six-inch to t'weive...in.ch size on
four existing signals on SH 10. Also, they will be adding an
additional signal system. at Ecto.r Drive and Simmons Drive,
where they intersect SH 10. This will be an improvement for
• the safety of traffic all along ;>H 10< The State is asking
for the City to agree to allow these improvements; to maintain
the signal lights; and to be responsible for police enforcement
of these lights.
Mr. Eden moved to approve first and final reading of
an ordinance, and to enter into the agreement with the Texas
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation for the
s nnalization improvements to SH 10, Mr. Eden also moved to
consider the ordinance on an emergency basis for the immediate
preservation of the pudic peace, health, safety, and general
welfare of the citizenry.
P?.-r. Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Walker, and
Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro T i McCormick declared the motion carried.
ITEM XI: CONSIDERATION OF A BOARD APPOINTMENT TO THE
LIBRARY BOARD •
Mrs. McCormick stated that Librarian Betty Yarbrough
had requested this item be tabled.. The Library Board wishes
to submit additional applications, and would like for these
to be considered at the same time at a later date.
meeting
Mat Eden moved to table this item until a future
Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion.
eyes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Pippin, and
Walker, and Mts . McCormick
Nays : None
Mayor Pro Teri: McCormick declared the motion carried.
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ITEM XII: PUBLIC HEARING ON A WATER RATE INCREASE FOR THE
CITY OF EULESS
• Mrs. McCormick opened the Public Hearing for a
water rate increase for the City of Euless,, and asked if
there were any proponents for consideration.
Mr. James Knight, City Engineer, submitted a water
rate analysis. He stated the last water rate increase had in
the City of Euless was in October 1977, During 1981, the
Trinity River Authority- informed the City that the cost of
raw water will increase in 1982, but no definite figures
have been forwarded from TRA regarding the amount of the
increase. Mr. Knight stated that the recommended figures
for the rate increase are $6.00 for the first. 2,000 gallons
and then $1.05 for each additional 1,000 gallons. This two
tier structure would replace the existing four-tier rate
structure which reads as follows: $6,00 minimum rate for
the first 2,000 gallons ; $1.00 per thousand gallons for the
next 11,000 gallons; $0.85 per thousand gallons for the
next 17,000 gallons; $0.75 per thousand gallons for
any usage over 30,000 gallons. These revenues derived from
water utility. billings pay for the cost of raw water, as well
as operating the water office, maintenance of water lines, and
outstanding bond indebtedness.
Mrs, 'McCormick asked the City. Manager if he had a
recommendation to offer.
MT. Sustaire recommended that if raw water costs
exceed. 26 per thousand gallons, that the actual pass through
to the customer be what the actual increase is, and that this
provision be written into the ordinance, He stated that this
would amount to about a 40; per month increase to the average
customer, This is figured on the average customer using about
8,000 gallons of water year-round,
Mrs, McCormick asked if there were any further questions
or discussion of the proponents, There being none, she asked. if
there wore any other proponents. There being none , she asked. if
there were any opponents.
Mr, Raymond Salis, 1400 Driftwood Drive, Euless, spoke
as an opponent to the request for a water rate increase. He stated
he has lived in .Euless for seventeen years, and does not understand
why the water rates in Euless are so large. He compared Euless
charges for water and sewer to Grand Prairie charges for same.
He stated that Euless charges $15,00 for 11000 gallons of water,
and $15.80 for sewer fees, Grand Prairie charges $13.19 for
11,000 gallons of water, and $8,97 for sewer charges, He felt a
family of four would use 11,000 gallons of water in the cooler
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months, but would use 30,000 to 35,000 gallons o f water in the
summer months. Mr. Sans state: that Euless has one of the
highest rates in the mid-cities area. He also expressed
concern. that more citizens wish d to protest the water rate
increase, but the bad weather prevented. them from appearing
tonight. He suggested that the City. look into saving money
from the st.a.ndpoint of streamlining the management of the
water office and possibly conducting an audit of the office
to detee_.t. wasted costs. Mr. Sa"lis felt like Euless should
be charging rates in line with wh.at. the neighboring cities
are charging.
Mr. Sustaire responded to Mr. Salis r remarks with
some explanation. and answers to his questions. He informed
Mr. Sails that the costs that keep going up are the raw water
cots, not the operating and maintenance costs. Mr. Sustaire
explained that Euless purchases water from the Trinity River..
Authority and has a forty-year contract tad.3.:.h them to do so.
He told Mr. Sas..i.s that the operating cost of the water system.
in Euless has not increased $10,000 in seven years; the same
p=eopl. e are still em i'_o gyred; the crew has been reduced; and.
corners have been cut wherever possible in order to accomplish
this
Pt Walker suggested to Mr. Sa.l:i_s that he might read.
two articles which appear in the Mid - Cities Daily News, one
being in today's paper, which explains why Fort Worth and Dallas
can purchase water at a Bess rate then Euless.
Mr. Sal i s asked if the sewer rate would. increase.
Mr. Sustaire stated it would not he affected by
this water rate increase request.
Mrs. McCormick stated that due to the bad weather
tonight, the Public Hearing would be continued. to the next
meeting on -January 26, 1982, to allow more citizens to appear
and present their comments to the City Council.
Mr. Pippin moved to continue the Public Hearing to
January 25, 1982, at 8 :00 P.M.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, and
Sternfels, and. Mr.'s. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried.
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XITI: CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLATTING OF TALL TIMBERS
ADDITION
Mr, Jerry LaFountain, One Fountain Center, Euless,
Texas, presented the preliminary platting of Tall Timbers
Addition. Ile stated. that the Planning and Zoning Commission
has approved the platting, and now requests City Council
approval of same. The streets in this addition are private
streets, and the City Attorney and Planning Department have
been working on the project,
Mr, Pippin asked if the City Council could require
the streets to he built to City standards in the event the
City would one day own the streets.
Mr Knight, City Engineer, explained that the streets
are being built to City standards.
Mr. LaFountain said there would. be no problem with
City inspectors examining the construction of the streets to
ensure this was done.
Mr. Sternfels asked if the final plat would determine
il this had been done, and Mr. Knight stated it would.
Mr, McFarland asked Mr, LaFountain why the streets
were not now being designated as City streets. Mr. LaFountain
answered that the addition included a security guard house at
the entrance to the addition. Otherwise, the streets were like
any other City street.
Mts. McCormick moved to approve the preliminary platting
of Tali Timbers Addition, in accordance with the recommendations
of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Eden seconded the motion.
Aves:
Nays:
-- • -
Mrs. McCormick, and Messrs. Eden,
Pippin, Sternfels, and Walker
None
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared. the motion carried.
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ITEM X I Y : CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLATTING OF
PURR'S CAFETERIA TA A JDITIO
Mr. Knight stated that Mr. Greg Boyd, with Furr's
Cafeteria, had called today and stated he would not be able
to get to tonight's meeting due to the )ad. weather. Mr. Boyd
requested the City Council's approval of the prel imi.nary and
final platting for ::urn's Cafeteria,
Mr. Knight said there are no problems with the
platting, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has approved
both the preliminary and final platting s.
Mr. Eden. moved to approve the preliminary platting of
Lots 1 and 2, flock A, Furr''s Cafeteria Addition, .located south
of Airport Freeway, west of_ South Sheppard Drive, and east of
FM 157, in accordance with the Plannin`, and Zoning Commission.
MT. Walker seconded the motion.
•
Nays:
Messrs: Edon, Walker, Sternfels
and Pippin, a n d Mrs. M c C o rrr i s k.
None
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried,
ITEM >:Y' : CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLATTING OF FURR' =; CAFETERIA
ADDITION
Mr. Eden moved to approve the final platting of
Lot I, Block A, Furr•'s Cafeteria Addition, located. south of
Airport Freeway, west of South Sheppard. Drive, and east of
FM 157, in. accordance with. the Planning and. Zoning Commission.
Mr. Walker seconded the motion.
.
Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker.' St.erif'elS
and Pippin, and Mrs, McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem McCor'mr.ck declared the motion carried.
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ITEM XVI : CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
ZONING CASE NO. 357
Mr. Walker moved to call a Public Hearing for Zoning
Case No. 357, an amended request of Andy Kidd. for a change of
zoning from "C-2" Community Business District and "R-5" Multi-
Family Dwelling District, to "PD" Planned Development (R-5
Density) on a portion of Tract 7, 7E1 FA 7E2, j, P. Halford
Survey , A-711, located south. of Gibson 's, east of FM 157, and
north of Clinic Drive, on February 9, 1982, at 8:00 P.M.
Mr, Sternfels seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Pippin,
and Eden , and Mrs. McCormick
Nays None
Mayor Pro Tem. McCormick declared the motion carried.
ITEM XVII:
CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION AS PLAINTIFFS IN
HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
VS, TARRANT COUNTY AND MADRTN HUFFMAN
City Attorney Bob McFarland. explained that this is a
lawsuit to determine a question of law relating to the award
ing of voting entitlements to various political subdivisions.
Madrin Huffman certified for voting entitlements the various
political subdivisions in Tarrant County and included special
districts, such as the water district, and awarded those votes
to the County If that stands, the voting entitlement of the
other political subdivisions such as the schools and the cities,
would obviously be diminisned If they are nut allowed voting
entitlement based on their taxable revenue, then the County's
vote total is reduced, and the cities stand in a higher status
with a greater percentage of the total vote. This lawsuit was
filed to obtain. a declaratory ruling of the Court. If the plain-
tiffs prevail, it would be to the advantage of the City of Euless,
and the School District has asked the cities to contribute
from $100 to $400 to the anticipated costs of the lawsuit.
Mr. McFarland stated that he joins with the recommendation of the
City Manager and Mavor Samuels, to enter into this lawsuit.
Mr. Walker moved that the City of Euless loin in as
plaintiffs in Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District
vs. Tarrant County and Madrin Huffman-
Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion.
Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Pippin,
and Eden, and Mrs. McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Teal McCormick declared the motion carried.
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ITEM XVIII: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. McFarland stated that procedures are underway
for the Bluebonnet Bridge project, in an effort to remedy
the flooding situation. He said he hopes to have more news
at the next meeting.
ITEM XIX: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Knight stated he would like to recognize Mr.
Larry Finney, City Building Official. He is a. member of the
North Texas Chapter of the international Conference of
Building Officials, and. was recently elected. their Secretary-
Treasurer.
PROGRESS OF DICKEY DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION
Mr. Knight advised that crews have begun to remove the
surface of Dickey Drive. Notices were posted in advance that this
would be done , and if there were any problems for anyone, to con-
tact City Hall,
ITEM XX: CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING CITY. MANAGER TO PROCEED
WITH INSURANCE PACKAGE. FOR CITY OF EULESS
Mr< Sternfels moved that the City Manager proceed
with the 'insurance package as presented to City Council, and
to authorize the City Manager to enter into the contract for
same.
Mr. Pippin seconded the motion.
Ayes: MOSTS. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden,
Walker, and Mrs, McCormick
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared. the motion carried.
COMMENTS
Mr. Sustaiye stated that studies are continuing with
the Little Bear Creek Channelization Project.
Mr,Sustaire recognized Col. Perkins , and advised that
a study is still underway to try to improve his dangerous corner,
and that progress is being made.
Mrs. McCormick recognized the Mid-Cities Daily News,
Gary Nichols, and welcomed him at the meeting on such a bad
night,
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ADJ OURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:30
APPROVED:
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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