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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-07-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JULY 27, 1982 CALL TO ORDER 1982-129 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at. 8:00 P.M,, Tuesday, July 27, 1982, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels, Councilmembers present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, and Councilmen Robert Pippin, Bob Eden, and Ron Sternfels, Councilman Glenn Walker was absent. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager James Knight, City Engineer John K. Scott, Fire Chief Visitors James Cr'ibbs, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary Ronny Hicks, Deputy Fire Chief Don Perkins Jimmy C. Payton B. L. Byers Claude C. Hall Sandra Eddy Walt Bartzat Joe Hennig Randy Stevens Mary Phillips Jerry Hodges Martin V. Case, jr. Mr. and Mrs, G. Stevenson Phillip Stork Thomas M. Hartley Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Ted A. Hardisty Mr. and Mrs. William McGee Mr. and Mrs. J. Langerlaan H. C. Teng Taylor-Hall Construction Company Don Taylor Rick Barnes Mike Patterson Ron Haynes Tom Vandergriff Liz Newland Dick Moorhead 1982-13 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - July 27, 1982 - Page Two INVOCATION The invocation was diver; by Councilman Robert Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meetings on June 22nd and 26th, 1982, were approved as written. ITEM I: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Pippin moved to approve first reading of an ordinance vacating and abandoning a public utility easement on a portion of Lot 1, Lot 2--AR and Lot 2- 3R, Block 1. Westpark Medical Plaza Addition. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM II: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Eden moved to approve first reading of an ordinance vacating and abandoning a public utility easement on a portion of Lot 24, Alexander & Cullum Subdivision. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1982-131 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - Duly 27, 1982 - Page Three ITEM III: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mayor Samuels announced that the City Council would now consider an ordinance to place into effect a rate increase request by Texas Power and Light Company, Mayor Samuels explained to those in attendance the three options the City had in this agenda item: (1) no action, which would enable Texas Power and Light Company to appeal to the Public Utility Commission and place a larger rate into effect; (2) deny the rate increase, which would put the case into an appeal situation; or (3) approve the rate set by the Public Utility. Commission. He also explained that the rate was a negotiated rate for the first time, and was compromised by the Texas Power and Light Company after the Texas Municipal League conducted a study and recommended a smaller, rate increase, Mrs. McCormick moved to approve first reading of an ordinance to set a rate for Texas Power and Light Company, in compliance with the settlement of the negotiations of Texas Power and Light Company and the Texas Municipal League, and with the stipulation that if a lower rate is placed into effect in another Dallas - Fort Worth Metropiex city, the lower rate must be applied to the City of Euless also. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM IV: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr-, Eden moved to approve first reading of an ordinance to allow military service credits for inclusion in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, Mr, Sternfels seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1982-132 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- July 27, 1982 - Page Four ITEM V: CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACTS Mr. Sternfels moved to approve the consortium agreement with two contracts for the Comprehensive Employment and Training Services under the Comprehensive Emplo.yrierit. and Training Act of 1978, Public Law No. 95 -524, Mr, Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Manor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM i11: CONSIDERATION OF P_A....TING Mr. Ron Haynes, Crow Development Company, 2001 Bryan Tower, Dallas, Texas, presented the request. for approval of final platting of Carlisle Pines Addition. He explained the location of the site and remarked that the final platting was missing one concrete drainage easement. The easement would be provided later this week and before filing of the plat and before beginning of construction. Mayor Samuels asked City Engineer James Knight if all easements were signed, and if all escrow amounts for street and drainage improvement funds were agreed upon. Mr. Knight stated the easements would be filed when they were ready to start development, and that the funds had been agreed upon. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the final platting of Carlisle Pines Addition, located west of Baze Drive, north of Thousand Oaks Estates, and south of Glade Road, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - July 27, 1982 - Page Five ITEM VII: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING 1982-133 (City. Secretary's Notation: Due to a possible conflict of interest with this agenda item, Councilman Bob Eden stepped down from the Council table at 8:33 P.M.) Mr. Rick Barnes, 1507 For Worth National Bank Building, Fort Worth, Texas, representing Cayman Development Company, presented the request for approval of preliminary platting of Cullum Place Addition. Mr. Barnes stated that they have complied with the ordinances of the City and further commented that the items mentioned in Mr. Knight's letter were no problem with which to comply, being a pertetual maintenance agreement and the furnishing of floor elevations a minimum of one foot above the 100 year return frequency story run-off. The minimum floor elevations will be specified on the final plat. Mr. Knight informed the City Council that approval of this plat would constitute agreement to leave the creek on this property in its natural state. Mayor Samuels asked if the developer still planned to donate a section to the City for a future park site. Mr. Barnes stated this was still planned action. Mr. Sternfels directed a question to the City Engineer and asked about the lengthy discussion of hydrology pertaining to the property. Mr. Knight explained that the City may leave creeks and channels in their natural state if the developer is in compliance with the subdivision ordinance, which Cayman Develop- ment Company is, Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the preliminary platting of Cullum Place Addition, located east of South Main Street, north of South Euless Elementary School, and south of Huitt Drive, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr, Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Pippin, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (City Secretary's Notation: Mr, Eden returned to the Council table at 8:43 P.M. 1982-134 Euless City Council Regular Meeting o July 27, 1982 - Page Six ITEM VIII: PUBLIC HEARING FOR .ZONING CASE NO 369 Mayor Samuels announced that the petitioner for Zoning Case No 369 had withdrawn this zoning request. They were conducting drainage studies and when completed, would come hack before the for a "CUD" or "PUB" ;; €rg request, ITEM IX: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING AUDITORS FOR THE CITY OF EULESS Mr. Sustaire stated that he recommended the City utilize the services of Arthur Young and Company as the auditors for the 11981 -82 Fiscal Year, Mr. Pippin moved to appoint the firm of Arthur Young and Company as the auditors for the City of Euless in Fiscal Year 198: -82. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM X: CONSIDERATION OF A BOARD RESIGNATION Mayor Samuels announced that Mrs. Mari lyn Adamson had submitted a letter of resignation from the Literary Board. She was appointed in May 1981 and was to serve until the 1983 appointments. Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the resignation of Mrs, Adamson from the Library Board, Mr, Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Eden, Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1982-135 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - Jul; 27, 1982 - Page Seven ITEM XI: CONSIDERATION OF A BOARD APPOINTMENT Mrs, McCormick moved to appoint Mrs. Ginger Smith as a member of the Library Board, with her terra to run until the 1983 board appointments, in order to fill the unexpired terra of Mrs, Marilyn Adamson; and to appoint Ms. Lori Jean Copher as are alternate to the Library Board, to fi11 the vacancy left from Mrs. Smith's appointment change; with Ms. Copher..`s term expiring at the time of the 1984 appointments. Mr. Sternfels seconded the notion. ryes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM XII: CONSIDERATION OF TRINITY ARTS FOUNDATION FUNDING REQUEST Ms. Sandy Eddy, Executive Director of the Trinity Arts Foundation, presented a request for funding of that organization by the City of Euless hotel /motel tax fund. The request was for 510,000.00 from the City of Euless for, the period of time beginning with the present date until September 30, 1983. They were also requesting sums from the Cities of Hurst, Bedford, North Richland ;bills, and Haltom City, but have not to date received any definite replies. Ms. Eddy explained some of t he programs sponsored by the Trinity Arts Foundation and requested the Council's consideration of funding. She introduced Mr. Clyde Hal C.P.A., with the Fort Worth Children's Hospital, who would respond to any financial questions. Mr, Sternfels asked what kind of funding the foundation had received thus far. Ms. Eddy replied that they had rec eived $5,000.00 from the National Endowment of the Arts, and their primary source of revenue was the annual art auction which is underwritten. by area banks. City Attorney James Cr i bbs asked if the Foundation was seeking a one-time contribution by the City of Euless. Ms. Eddy responded that they plan to continue seeking annual support from the cities. Mr, Dick Moorhead, 905 Collin Drive, Euless, asked Ms. Eddy the number of people from Euless who utilized the services of the Trinity Arts Foundation. Ms. Eddy stated that was difficult to estimate since many of their functions were public and that information was not requested of the participants. Mr. Moorhead stated that he was concerned with the cost per Euless citizen as compared with the number of Euless citizens which would benefit from this organization. Mayor Samuels advised Ms. Eddy that the City Council would ask the City Manager to study the request and make a recommendation, and that she would receive an answer within a month. 1982-136 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - july 27 1982 - Page Eight ITEM XIII: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY WALTER G. BARTZAT, JR. Mr. Walter G. Bartzat, Jr., 404 Morrison Drive, Euless, addressed the City Council on his complaint of the small signs alongside the roadways in Euless. The signs are made of wood, cardboard, and sometimes metal, are temporary in nature, and are placed in such a way as to be a hazard to walkers and joggers along city streets. Mayor Samuels asked Mr. Bartzat if his objection to the signs was of an aesthetic nature. Mr. Bartzat stated yes, but also because they were in a public right-of-way, on private property, and were illegal. He stated he felt the developers should maintain the signs in a better fashion, perhaps just putting them out on the weekends such as is done with the Pulte Homes. Mrs. McCormick remarked that often the signs are placed in a. careless manner, such as to block the view of reflectors. Mr. Bartzat stated that more and more signs were appearing, especially along Glade Road and Farm Road 157; they are a traffic hazard and are placed on the shoulders of the road near the pavement. Mrs. McCormick stated that she would not like to see all the signs removed because people need direction, but she agreed that more care could be taken with the placement of such signs. Mayor Samuels suggested that perhaps they could be moved to three feet inside the curb or shoulder of a road in order to allow pedestrian traffic. Mayor Samuels told Mr. Bartzat that the City would see what could be done about improving the situation. City Attorney James Cribbs told Mr. Bartzat that this was a point well taken. ITEM XIV: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING PUBLIC HEARINGS Mr. Eden moved to call a Public Hearing on August 10, 1982, at 10:00 A.M. for an administrative hearing for proposed use of revenue sharing funds; on August 24, 1982, at 8:00 P.M. for revenue sharing funds; on August 24, 1982, at 8:00 P.M. for the annual budget for the City of Euless for Fiscal Year 1982-83; and on August 24, 1982, at 8:00 P.M., for a proposed water rate increase. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1982-137 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - July 27, 19 82 _ Rage Nine ITEM XV: CONSIDERATION OF BIDS A) HIMES DRIVE STORM SEWER & STREET RECONSTRUCTION The following aids were received for the construction of storm sewer improvements and reconstruction of Himes Drive in Midway Park Addition, at a bid opening at. 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 1982, held at the Tarrant County Planning Department: L,Grimes & Co ,Inc. Mid-Cities Construction E.H.Shaw & Sons Austin Road Co. APAC- Texas,Inc. Circle -C Construction $110,555,60 $113 ,392.00 $134,234.00 $137,651.31 $149,294.35 $150,250.00 120 Days 120 Days 125 Days 100 Days 130 Days 100 Days City Engineer James Knight informed the City Council that funding for this project was available from Cor; nunity Development Building Block Grant Funds through Tarrant County Planning Department. Mr. Eden moved to recommend to the Tarrant County Commissioner's Court that the contract for construction of storm drainage and street reconstruction improvements to Himes Drive in Midway Park Addition he awarded to the low bidder, L. Grimes & Company, Inc., in the amount of $110,555.50, Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Euless City Council Regular Meeting 27, 1982 - Page Ten 1982-138 B) CENTRAL FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION The following bids were received for the construction of a central fire station, at a bid opening at 2 :00 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 1982: 1) Taylor Hall Gonst.Co.,Inc. 2) Coronado Builders,inc. 3) ScoBil Contractors, Inc. 4) Russell Construction Co. 5) InFor€ €i Construction Co. 6) Springfield Group $274,900 -- S3,800 - $1,200 - 186days 296,500 - 6,855 - 2,063 - 270da.ys 299,449 - 2,100 - 2,050 - 270 318,250 -- 1,500 -- 1,300 - 95days 328,000 - 5,800 - 2,000 - 2O0days 339,561 City Engineer James Knight advised that it was Staff's recommendation that the bid award be made to Coronado Construction Company, with a bid of $296,500.00. The low bidder, Taylor-Hall Construction Company, had bid an asphalt driveway and it was felt this would not be sufficient to hold the weigh: of the heavy, firefighting equipment; that a concrete driveway' was necessary. Mr. Andy Anderson requested a ruling from the City Attorney as to whether or not his bid would be accepted. Mr. Cribbs informed Mr, Anderson that his bid would not be considered due to the bid being late, the other contractors objecting to the late bid, and the past practice of the Euless City Council. Mr. Eden moved to award the bid to Coronado Construction Company for the construction of a new central fire station, and to authorize Staff to negotiate with any cost- saving alterations. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM ;XV € : CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated that he had nothing to report ITEM VII: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight asked the City Council if the new fire station building should be rotated ninety degrees. Mr. Eden recommended that decision be left to the Fire Chief and City Staff. 1982-139 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - July 27, 1982 - Page Eleven COMMENTS Mrs. McCormick complimented city crews for the good job they did on North Main Street, just north of Bear Creek. The drainage In that area had been very had and it was now corrected. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Martin V. Case, Jr., 1306 Shady Creek Drive, Euless, stated that he was making his annual pilgrimage to the Euless City Council to request a remedy for the flooding near his home. He asked that the City consider installing a concrete lining and clear out the creek, and he asked what the status was on the removal of Bluebonnet Bridge. Mayor Samuels informed Mr. Case what actions the City had taken in the past months toward the removal of Bluebonnet Bridge. Mr. Cribbs also updated Mr. Case, asked for his telephone number, and informed him that he personally would give him a call and keep him informed on the matter. RECOGNITION OF TOM VANDERGRIFF Mayor Samuels recognized Tom 3. Vandergriff, who was present at the meeting. Mr. Vandergriff was mayor of Arlington for twenty-six years and is now a Democratic candidate for the 26th District, which includes all of Euiess. Mr. Vandergriff stated that he had enjoyed the meeting tonigW:. and had learned a great deal. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 P.M. ATTEST: „--- Kay R4Anf, Ciy s,g-re-rariv, /- APPROVED: Harold B. Samuels, Mayor