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Home My WebLink About1984-04-24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL April 24, 1984 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 1984, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor HaroldD. Samuels. Councilnlembers present were Mayor Pro -Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilman Glenn Walker, Councilman Robert Pippin, Councilman Bob Eden, and Councilman Ron Sternfels. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager James Knight, City Engineer Torn Hart., Assistant City Manager INVOCATION Bob McFarland, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Liz Newlin, Mid- Cit }es Daily News David Turner Tim Thompson Debbie Shawn Cary Whitney Warren N. Brewer Cat "rile Marsh Wilfredo Gomez Daphne Burges Axel v. Monahan and other interested parties The invocation was given by Mayor Pro -Tell Willie Mae McCormick. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings on March 27, 1984, and April 10, 1984, and the called meeting on April 7, 1984, were approved as written. 1984 -O93 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 24, 1984 - Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM _. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF OR.DINA.NCE NO. 787 Mr. Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No, 787, vacating and abandoning a portion of Pebble Creek Drive, Morrisdale Addition. Mr, Pippin seconded the motion. Aves: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the emotion carried. ITEM 2: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 788 Mr. Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 788, vacating and abandoning a portion of Woodridge Circle, Morrisdale Addition. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion;, Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, NEW BUSINESS ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING BIDS AND MAKING BID AWARD Boyd London, First Southwest Company, Dallas, Texas, stated that the City of Euless had received seven bids for $2,500,000 Genera.? Obligation Bonds, Series 1984. At this time the seven bids would be opened and read aloud. The bids were received as follows: Account Manager Interfirst. -Dal 1 as First City Nat'l - Houston Dean Witter-Reynolds Underwood - Newhouse Co. Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Rousher- Pierce Republic Nat'l. Bank of Dallas Gross Less Premium Interest Cost 53,437,850.00 $ 60,00 3,481,725.00 None 3,440,050.00 None 3,478,037.50 0 3,504,61 5.00 0 3,477,250.00 478,50 3,454,012.50 0 Net interest Cost $3,437,790.00 3,481,725.00 3,440, 050.00 3,47 8, 037, 50 3,504,675.00 3,476,771..50 3,454,01.2.50 Effective Int, Rate 9.8858% 10.01215% 9.9€.1381% 10.001546% 10.7814% 9.997905% 9.932457% 1984-094 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- April 24, 1984 Page Three ITEM 3A: CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING BIDS AND MAKING BID AWARD Mr. London announced that after- consideration of the hid results, it would be recommended that the low bid of interfirst Bank of Dallas, be accepted. Mr, Pippin moved to accept the low bid of Interfirst Bank of Dallas for $3,437,$50, less $ 0 premium, with an effective interest rate of 9.O258 percent. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eder, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 38: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 789 Mr. Pippin moved to declare an emergency and to approve on first reading Ordinance No, 789, authorizing the issuance of "City of Euless General Obligation Bonds Series 1984." Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, Walker, Mr-s. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84-561 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 84 -561, approving and authorizing the execution of a "Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement' in relation to the "City of Euless General Obligation Bonds, Series 1984," and resolving other matters incident and related thereto, with the Texas American BankrFor "t. Worth N.A. being appointed as the paying agent registrar. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984-095 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 24 4 1984 - Page Four l'EM 5: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Eden moved to approve the combined preliminary and final platting of Hidden Valley Townhomes, located west and adjacent to North Main Street, north of Byers Avenue, and east of Himes Drive, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs, McCormick seconded the notion, Ayes: Mr, Eder:, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mrs. Mc'or€iick moved to approve the preliminary platting of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Fitzgerald Addition -- Phase 1, located west and adjacent to North Main Street, south of Midway Drive, and east of Himes Drive, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr, Sternfels seconded the motion, Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mrs. McCormick moved to call a public hearing on May 22, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84-07 , a request of Western Assets Management, Inc., for a�change of zoning from "R -1" Single-family Detached. Dwelling District to "C-2" Community Business District on Tract 3C, J. Matson Survey, A-1080, one acre of land, located on the northwest corner of West Pipeline Road and Westpark Way. Mr, Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Pippin, Eden, Walker, Sternfels lays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, 1984 --0x96 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 24, 1984 - Page Five ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING !; PUBLIC HEARING Mrs. McCormick moved to call a public hearing on May 22, 1984, for Zoning Case No 84 --08, a request of Brodsky /llpert:on Euless Joint Venture, for a change of zoning from a Planned Development (Open Space) to "C-2" Community. ty business District, on a portion} of Tract 2, Levi Franklin Survey, 4 -513, 9.665 acres of land, located west and adjacent to North Main Street, north of Trai wood Addition, and south and adjacent to Mid-- Cities Boulevard, Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Wacker, Sternfeis Nays. None Mayor Samuels declared the motion; carried, ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84-502 Mr. Sternfeis moved to approve Resolution No. 84 --562, supporting the Environ- mental Protection Agency and the Trinity River Authori ty pretreatment indus- trial waste program. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Aye Mr. Ster nfe ls, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker Nays : None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ied. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mayor Samuels announced that consideration of an ordinance amending the industrial waste disposal ordinance for the City of Euless would not be considered at this time, and would be brought ght before the Council at a later date. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. $4 --563 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Resolution No. 84-563, supporting increased state highway funding, passage of the Pothole Bill, and increased highway user charges. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs, McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker, SLernfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984-097 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- April 24, 1984 - age Six J (City Secretary's. Notation: At 8 :23 p.m., Mayor Samuels excused himself from the Council meeting to conduct an interview with a group from the University of Texas at Arlington. He turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro -Tem Willie Mae McCormick.) ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Pippin moved to approve the combined Preliminary and final platting of Lot 1, Block 1, Picadilly Circle, located south and adjacent to Harwood Road, east of North % ai r Street, and west of Midway Square Addition, in accordance with the recommendation of the Plann7ng and Zoning Commission, and with the stipulation that th e drainage easement and agreement thereto h secured before the time of filing the plat with Tarrant County Deed Records. Mr. Eden seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Pro-Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Eden moved to approve the final platting of Trailwood Addition - Third Fi : ing, located north and adjacent to Trai iwood Drive and east of Little Bear Creek Drive, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning J Commission. Mr> Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Pippin, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Pro -Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE ND. 790 Mr. Walker gloved to declare an emergency and approve on first and € final reading Ordinance No. 790, amending Ordinance No, 347, the Zoning Code of the City of Euless, to include within the permitted uses for "R- " Single-family Detached Dwelling District zoned property of public facilities, ities, according to the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Pippin, Eden Nays: None Mayor Pro- -Tear McCormick declared the motion carried, 1984-098 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - April 24, 1984 _ Page Seven ITEM 15 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84-564 Mr, Pippin moved to approve Resolution No, 84-564, authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Water Project) Revenue Bonds, Series 1984, and approving and a uthorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto. Mr. Walker seconded the motion, Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Pro• Tem McCormick declared the motions arried. ITEM 16: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney McFarland and stated that he had covered his items in the Pre-Council session and had nothing further to report. ITEM 17: -CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT The elevated water storage tank on North Main 'Street is ready for above- ground construction and awaiting delivery of materials. The conduit and base for the poles for the signal light. at Highway 157 and Midway have been installed, The signals themselves have been delivered, When the City of Bedford completes their road work at the intersection, installation can proceed. (C) The signal light. at North Main and Harwood is awaiting the delivery of materials. (0) Authorization was given to Knowiton- €lgiish --F losers for engineering studies on Little Bear Creek Bridge, and North Main Street improve - ments to ;;lade Road, Puns should be complete in July to begin receiving bids. (F) Authorization was given to Elliott & Hughes, Engineers, for drainage improvements at Royal Oaks and Trailwood Addition. ,fork is progressing on these projects, and authorization for final design of the western portion of lrailwood Addition, with bids in late July and bid opening in early August may be requested. Community Development. Block Grant Funds may become available to the City. The Planning Department is working with Tarrant County Planning Department, and possible areas of i riprove€rrent. will be storm drainage improvements for Collins Drive. We should have estimates in mid -June. Elliott & Hughes, Engineers, will be bringing in information to resurface Ector Drive and Midway Drive, with a possible bid opening in the latter part of May. Euless City Council Regular.. Meeting -- April 24, 1984 - Page Eight ITEM 17: CITY ENGINEER' REPORT (Cont.) 1964 -099 (G) The 16 inch water line on the south City limits is estimated to be completed in the latter part of June, with bids Being let. in July. COMMENTS Mrs. McCormick commented that she was very pleased that the City of Euless, City of Grapevine, and Tarrant County had worked together to resurface Glade Road. 4 City Manager W. M. Sustaire said that he would be leaving Thursday to start a one --week vacation, and would be out of ton Mrs. McCormick stated that she was very happy to have so many Trinity High School students in attendance at tonight's meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Counc i l , the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: