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Regular Meeting
of the
Euless City Council
November 10, 1964
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor W. G. Fuller called the regular
meeting of the Euless City Council to order. at 8 :00 P, M..with the follow-
ing councilmen in attendance: Messrs. Don Warren, B i I I y Owens, Frank
Douglass, B i 1 1 y Byers, and Bobby Fuller.
Also present were City Manager Lee
Cowell , City Attorney James,Cribbs., and City Secretary Vada Ferris.
I WOCAT I ON
The invocation was presented by Council-
man Frank Douglass.
APPROVAL CF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular council meeting,
October 27, 1964, were approved as written.
VISITORS
Visitors in
attendance were
Messrs.
Marvin 0. Michael, Lee Strickland,
Terry Taylor,
J. R. Duckett,
Paul
Gates, Betty Potthoff (Reporter
for Daily News - Texan), L. C. Crowley,
W. M. Sustaire, Cecil Alumbaugh,
Charley Greene,
C. D. Nichols,
Jack
E . Apwisch, R. E. E n g l i s h , B i l l
R a t l i f f , John W.
B a r f i e l d , B i l l
Pasteur,
Paul McAfee, and Mrs. James L. Ferris.
OPENING OF'BIDS
TWO POLICE' CRUISERS
that the following firms had been
cruisers:
Bob Cooke, Inc. Ford De
Ted Arendale Ford Sales
Ken Grantham Ford, Inc.
Stolz Motors, Inc.
City Manager Cowell advised the council
invited to bid on two 1965 police
aler Vandergriff Enterprises
Hudiburg Chevrolet, Inc.
Mid - Cities Chrysler - Plymouth
Mid -Town Chrysler Plymouth .
Mayor W. G. Fuller opened the bids and City Manager Cowell read the bids
which are tabulated thusly:
1. Hooker Vandergriff, Arlington - $4,726.68 - trade in allowance
$2,000.00
Total Bid - $2,726.68
2. Bob Cooke Ford, Arl ington - $1,588.00, plus '$157.20 per unit for
automat i c t ransm i ss ion
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(Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1964)
3. Stolz Motors, Grand Prairie - $4,412.08 - trade in allowance
$1,700.00
Total Bid - $2,712.08
4. Mid -Town Plymouth -, Fort Worth - $4,116.20 - trade in allowance
$2,435.00, plus'$156.00 per unit for automatic transmission
Total Bid - $1,681.20
After discussion o f the b i d s , the Chief o f P o l i c e and City Engineer B i l l
Rat] iff reviewed the bids and specifications and Chief of Police Sustaire
recommended that the low bid of $1,588.00, submitted by Bob Cooke Ford
Sales be considered by the City Council. After discussion, Councilman
Douglass made the motion that the low bid submitted by Bob Cook Ford Sales -
$1,588.00 plus $157.20 per unit for automatic transmission be approved
by the City Council as recommended by the Chief of Police. Councilman
Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Warren.
Abstained: Councilman Owens.
(Bids on f i le in Office of City Secretary)
TWO TON TRUCK
City Manager Cowell informed the- -
council members that specifications for a two ton truck to be used in the
street department has been submitted to the following firms:
Hooker Vandergriff Chevrolet Co. Texas Motors, Inc.
K I i f f GMC Truck Co. Stolz Motors, Inc.
Hudiburg Chevrolet Co., Inc, White Motor Co.
Ted Arendale Ryan Motor Co.
International Motor Trucks Bob Cooke Ford Sales
Nowell Motors, Inc.
Mayor W. G. Fuller opened the bids and City Manager Cowell read the bids
which are as follows:
1. Bob Cooke Ford Sales - $3,370.00
2. Stolz Motors - $3.365.99
3. K I i f f GMC Truck Co. - $3,354.04
4. Texas Motors, Inc. - $3,344.70
After review of the bids by City Engineer B i I I Ratliff, and discussion
by the council., City Engineer Ratliff recommended that the bid submitted
by Texas Motors, Inc., in the amount of $3,344.70 be considered. Council-
man Owens made the motion that the low bid submitted by Texas Motor's, Inc.
in the amount of #3,344.70 be approved by the City Council as recommended
by the City Engineer. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried
unanimously, (Bids on file in office of City Secretary.)
169
(Page Three - Minutes of Regular Counci 1 Meeting November 10, 1964)
PROPOSED AGREEMENT: JOINT USE OF
FIRE STATION NO. 2
City Attorney Cribbs read an agreement
for joint use of Fire Station No. 2-which stipulates the construction and
furnishing of the Fire Station by the City of Euless and the equipment
and man -power to be from the City of Fort Worth. Several items were
clarified in the agreement as had been requested by several of the council-
men previously. After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that
Mayor Fuller be authorized to execute the agreemeht 'as presented by the
City Attorney with the deficiencies on the map corrected, and no changes
made by the City of Fort Worth in the balance of the agreement. Councilman
Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
SLURRY SEAL BID
Each councilman had been presented
a bid tabulation sheet prior to this meeting showing the slurry seal bids
which were opened at the City Hall on October 29, 1964, at 2:00 P. M.
City Engineer read a letter'from Reaves, Gregory and Knowlton, Consulting
Engineers in which the engineers recommended the award of Contract No.
One to Dalworth Slurry Seal, Inc. of Arlington, Texas - total amount of
contract $13,033.45 - sixty working days. Councilman Byers made the motion
that the contract be awarded to Dalworth Slorry Seal, Inc., as recommended
by the Engineers. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
IV.
STREET SWEEPER
City Manager Cowell informed the
council members that he and City 'Engineer Ratliff had seen the street
sweepers since the last council meeting when the bids on street sweepers
were opened. City Engineer Bill Ratliff informed the council that all
the sweepers were good sweepers, however, other factors had been consid-
ered, mainly, the safety factor. He stated that, after careful consid-
eration, he would recommend the purchase of the Austin - Western Street
Sweeper - bid submitted by Highway Machinery Company - $11,884.00. After
discussion, Councilman Warren made the motion that the - coundi -I concur with
the engineer's recommendation for the purchase of the Austrn- Western
Street Sweeper at the bid price - $11,884.00. Councilman Douglass seconded
the motion which carried unanimously.
V.
COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 6:
JOLLY ROGER RESTAURANT
City Manager Cowell read` the Planning
and Eoning M- inutes, November 3, 1964, in which the Planning and Zoning
Commission approved the request for a commercial building permit on Lot
A, Block 3, Cresthaven Addition. Councilman Fuller made the motion that
the council concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission decision and
approve the Commercial building permit as requested by the Jolly Roger.
170
(Page Four - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1964)
Motel representative, Mr. C. D. Nichols. Councilman Owens seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
VI .
COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 7:
USED CAR LOT ON NORTH MAIN STREET
City Manager Cowell .read the Planning
and Zoning Minutes, November 3, 1964, pertaining to the request for a
Used Car Lot on the J. R. Duckett property on North Main Street, After
considerable discussion, and council from Attorney Cribbs, Councilman
Owens made t h e motion t h a t the request f o r Commercial Permit No. 7 be re-
ferred to C'i ty Manager Cowell. Councilman F u l l e r seconded the motion
wh ich ca rr ied unan imous 1y.
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REPORT:
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE:
MR. BILL
PASTEUR
Mr, B i I I Pasteur, reporting
for the
Real Estate
Committee, advised the council that he had secured
three
options
in the Sheppard Addition
adjoining the Tucker Property
which the
City' now
has under option. City
Manager Cowell stated he had a
letter
from the
Architect recommending
that the City Council exercise
these
options
as submitted by the Real
Estate Committee. Options are
as follows:
1. Freddie Sheppard - one lot - $1,250.00
2. Euless Developers - eight lots - $7,750.00
3. L. A. Bryant - two lots - $1,650.00
After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that the City Council
concur with the Architects' recommendation and approve the options as
submitted by the Real Estate Committee, Councilman Douglass seconded
the motion which carried unanimously.
LVIN
ZON I NG CASE 'NO, 132: REZONING REQUEST
SUBMITTED BY MRS, WARREN ,FULLER
City Manager Cowell read Planning and
Zoning Minutes, November 3, 1964; in which the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission approved the rezoning request 'submitted by Mr. Warren Fuller for
a change of zoning from Local Business to "C" Commercial on Tracts, A, B,
and C of the J. P. Halford Survey (property located on North Main Street.)
Councilman Douglass made the motion that the council approve Resolution
No. 74 calling a Public Hearing before the Euless City Council for'the
rezoning of Mr. Fuller's property on December 8, 1964. Councilman Byers
seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Resolution No, 74 on
file in Office of City Secretary.)
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(Page Five - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1964)
IX.
ZONING CASE N0, 133: REZONING REQUEST
City Manager Cowell
SUBMITTED BY MR'. JOHN BARF I ELD
a state-
City Manager
Cowell read Planning and
Zoning Minutes, November 3, 1964, in which the
Planning and Zoning Com-
mission approved the rezoning request submitted
by Mr. John Barfield for
a change of zoning from "A" Residential to "C"
Commercial for a tract of
land out of the T. A. Cash Survey, being approximately
twenty -two (22)
acres, beginning at a point in the New South R.
0. W. line of Huffman
Drive, Councilman Fuller made the motion that
the council approve Resolu-
tion No. 75 calling a Public Hearing-before the
Euless City Council for the
rezoning of this tract of land on December 8, 1964.
Councilman Warren
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
(Resolution No. 75 on f I e
in Office of City Secretary.)
X.
SECOND READING: ORDINANCE NO, 236
REZONING FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PROPERTY
City Manager Cowell read Ordinance'No.
236, designating a zoning change of property now owned by the First Baptist
Church, beginning at a point in the south right -of -way line of proposed
Highway 183 -A from "A" Residential t o "C' Commercial and property beginn-
ing in t h e south right -of -way l i n e of,propgsed Highway 183 -A from "B" Local
Business to "C" Commercial . Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which
carried unanimously. (Ordinance No, 236 on file.in Office of City Secre-
tary,)
APPROVAL CF BILLS:
XI .
JARV IS, PUTTY AND JARVI S ARCHITECTS
FIRST OF TEXAS CORPORATION
City Manager Cowell presented a state-
ment from the First of Texas Corporation in the amount, of $5,050.00 for
services rendered and expenses incurred in connection with the authoriza-
tion of,the $3,250,000.00, City of Euless General Obligation Bonds, and
the issuance and delivery of the first installment of $1,000,000.00, dated
September 1 , 1964. (Financial Advisory fee i n accordance with contract
dated June 23, 1964.) Councilman Byers made the mot -ion that - this expendi-
ture be approved and proper payment executed. Councilman Fuller seconded
the motion which carried unanimously.
City Manager Cowell
presented
a state-
ment from Architect, Jarvis, Putty
and Jarvis, in the
amount of
$880.00,
for architectural services through
completion and acceptance of
Design
Drawings, Fire Station No. 2. Councilman Fuller made
the motion
that this
expenditure be approved and proper
payment executed.
Counci l.man
Warren
seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
FIRST OF TEXAS CORPORATION
City Manager Cowell presented a state-
ment from the First of Texas Corporation in the amount, of $5,050.00 for
services rendered and expenses incurred in connection with the authoriza-
tion of,the $3,250,000.00, City of Euless General Obligation Bonds, and
the issuance and delivery of the first installment of $1,000,000.00, dated
September 1 , 1964. (Financial Advisory fee i n accordance with contract
dated June 23, 1964.) Councilman Byers made the mot -ion that - this expendi-
ture be approved and proper payment executed. Councilman Fuller seconded
the motion which carried unanimously.
172
(Page Six - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1964)
XI I,
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
MEETING WITH WATER COMMISSION
City Manager Cowell informed the council
members that he, City.Attorney Cribbs and the City Engineers had traveled
to Austin to meet with the Texas Water Commission concerning the dam the
City of Grand Prairie is desirous of constructing which w.i11 inundate a
portion of the City of. Euless. Mr. Cowell stated that the Water Commission
advised that the City of Euless should attempt negotiations with the City
of Grand Prairie and Mr. Cowell informed the council that he had met with
City Manager Cliff Johnson of the City of Grand Prairie concerning this
matter. After considerable discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion
that Mayor Fuller and Councilman B i I I Byers be authorized to initiate
negotiations with the City of Grand Prairie in this matter. Councilman
Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
XIII.
RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
City Manager Cowell informed the council
that the city employees had recently been briefed on the Texas Municipal
Retirement System by Mr. Robert Brown and that the vote for entering the
ret ieement program was favorable. Mr. Cowell stated that he is recommend-
ing that a special meeting of the council be called in order for the
council members to hear Mr. Brown's comments concerning-the retirement
program. After discussion, November 19, 1964, at 7:00 P. M. was agreeable
to the council members for the special meeting. Councilman Owens stated
that he considered that the employees should be invited to attend this meet-
ing if they desired to do so.
X1 V.
TIME FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
After discussion by members of the
council., it was agreed that the time for the meetings of the council
meeting would not be changed ... the c o u n c i l w i l l continue to meet at 8:00
P. M.
Xv.
CITY'S BOOKKEEPING SYSTEM
City Manager Cowell advised the council
that the city's bookkeeping had grown tremendously and that the Auditor,
Mr. Charles. Stipe with the Arthur Young Company, had recommended that the
city initiate machine bookkeeping. Mr. Cowell further stated that machine
bookkeeping would give the city a better and more accurate bookkeeping
system and .records than it has had i n the past. Mr. Cowell stated he had
purchased a Burroughs Bookkeeping Machine which is approximately six years
old, for $1,595.00. Mr. Cowell was asked who would operate the madhine
and he indicated that the City Secretary, Mrs. Ferris, would be the operator
of the machine.
173
(Page Seven - Minutes of Regular Counci 1 Meeting November 10, 1964)
After considerable discussion, it was
agreed by members of the council that. the purchase of this machine,
although not budgeted, i s a matter for the City Manager.
XVI ,
ADVISORY COUNCIL
City Manager Cowell l stated that he,
Mayor Fuller and Councilman Douglass had attended a meeting in Bedford
recently at the request of the Bedford Town Council to which several other
council members of surrounding towns had been invited and at- this meeting,
it had been decided that a meeting would be held on Tuesday, November 17,
1964, and that each town belonging to .the Advisory Council should send two
representatives. ....this meeting is to be an organizational meeting.
Mayor Fuller appointed Councilman Frank Douglass and Mr. Henry Uselton,
a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to represent the City of
Euless at this meeting. City Manager Cowell stated that the Euless City
Secretary w i l l take the minutes at the meeting. Councilman Owens made
the motion to approve Mayor Fuller's appointment of Mr. Douglass and Mr.
Usel ton. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
(Councilman Warren received an emergency call at 11:05 P. M, and left the
meet ing.)
XVII.
MR. JACK APWISCH: APPROVAL CF PLANS
FCR RESTAURANT, PAMELA DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 183
Mr. Jack Apwisch presented plans for a
restaurant to be located at Pamela Drive and Highway No. 183. Mr. Apwisch
stated that he was aware that the plans should be submitted to the Planning
and Zoning Commission prior to presenting them to the council, however,
he had secured the plans since the last meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and since time was most important, he was desirous of council
approval at this time. After considerable discussion, Councilman Byers
made the motion that the plans be approved as submitted subject to appro-
val of the Planning and Zoning Commission at their next regular meeting,
November 17, 1964. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which carried
unanimously. (Correction - Councilman Douglass abstained).vf
XV1I1.
34AG E RATE SCHEDULE: STREET AND
DRAINAGE PROGRAM
M r . B i l l Ratliff, Engineer, advised
the council that it is necessary to adopt a wage rate schedule for the
second phase of the Street and Drainage Program. Councilman Fuller made
the motion that the wage rate schedule which was submitted by Reaves,
Gregory and Knowlton, Consulting Engineers, on October 13, 1964, for the
First Section of the Street and Drainage Program be approved for the
Second Section of the Program. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion
which carried unanimously. (Copy of wage rate schedule on fi I e with
official minutes in Office of City Secretary.)
174
(Page Eight - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting November 10, 1964)
W.
CONTRACT N0. 2: STREET AND DRAINAGE
Councilman Owens made the motion that
Reaves, Gregory and Knowlton, Consulting Engineer, be authorized to ad
vertise for bids on Contract No. 2, which includes North and South Main
Streets, Raider Drive, Himes, Cannon, Byers, Simmons, Broadway Storm
Sewer, Two Channel Clearing Improvements, and Wright- Richardson Road.
Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
ATTES
City Secretary
The meeting adjourned at 11: 25 P. M.
Mayor