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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-01-26i95 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council January 26, 1965 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 following councilmen present: Councilman Byers, Fuller, Douglass and Owens. Absent - Councilman Warren. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. I M /CX:AT In NJ City Manager Lee Cowell 1 presented the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the regular council meeting, January 12, 1965, were approved as written. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. Dan M. McCalman, James B. Shulze, AI Swain, LeeRoy Smith, W. S. Huston, Glenn Whittington, B. D. Blassingame, Winston Gregg, W. J. Hyde, Raymond Himes, B. F. Eden, G. H. Surrette, M. W. Simmons, Margaret Johnson, Aurel J. Knarr, W. S, Gay, James H. Lovett, E. E. Pendergrass, Mrs. E. E. Pender- grass, Mrs. Terry L. Naumann, Mrs, Betty Potthoff (reporter for Daily News Texan), Mrs. Allen King, Mrs. H A. Horton, Allen King, Luther Anders, J. 0. Johnson, Mrs. E d i t h Johnson, Tex Jones, Warren F u l l e r , B i l l Ratliff, Kenneth English, W. M, Walden, A. J. Morelock, W. W. Cromer, Paul Linden Melson, Andrew Himes, Robert L. Everitt, W. C. Price, Carl E. Hall, Robert V. Lunsford, Ross Cannon, Alter Horton, Mrs. Ernest Millican, Jr., Mrs. W. L. Ford, Mrs. Harold E. Richards, H. D. Morgan, B i I I Pasteur, Jack Bullard, James Horace Fuller, Mrs. Horace Fuller. I. PUBL I C HEAR I NG : ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE STREET AND DRAINAGE CONTRACT NO. TWO Mayor Fuller announced that the City Council would conduct the public hearing pertaining to the assessment and Street and Drainage Contract No. 2. City Attorney James Cribbs explained that this Public Hearing was to acquaint the citizens of Euless of the spec- ifics of the assessment program. He stated that each effected property owner could elect to pay on the assessment for five years, if one so desires, and that arrangements had been made with the Tax Office to handle the collection of assessments. Mr. Cribbs further stated that a number of cities charge the maximum (8% interest) rate, however, the City of Euless w i I I charge only 6 per cent on assessment pay out. City Manager Cowell stated that arrangements could be made to pay the assessment to the collector on a monthly basis. Mr. Cribbs commented that he would call the names of streets mentioned in the Assessment Resolution and requested comments from citizens present. He called the names in the following order: 196 (Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, continued) Byers Street between Duckett and Fuller Mr. J. F. Smith, representing the Church of Christ, stated that the footage mentioned in his assessment notice was in error - that 160 feet is to be condemned by the State Highway Department. This item was referred to the City Engineer for evaluation and correction. Cannon Drive from Hollywood to the North 220 feet There were no comments concerning this street, however, City Manager Cowell stated t h a t he had been contacted by Mr. Green who l i v e s on t h i s street, and that he was able to answer Mr. Green's questions satisfactorily. Himes Drive from Fuller Street to Lee Street Mr. Andrew Himes stated the assessed property belonged to hi.s father and that it is not a dedicated street. He was advised that a Right -of -way representative would contact him concerning this street. North Main from Spur 350 to ,Harwood Road Mrs. W. L. Ford wanted to know if the street w i I I be moved over - stat- ing t h a t moving the street w i I I , possibly, affect her fence. M r . B i l l rat - liff, City Engineer, informed Mrs. Ford that there is a possibility that the street right -of -way wi I I have to be widened, but he ,is hopeful that the fence w i l l not have to be moved. Mrs. C. E. Johnson who lives on Falls. Drive inquired about the parkway, stating that she does not think parkway is her responsibility. City Manager Cowell explained to Mrs. Johnson her responsibility as a property owner ad- jacent to assessed street. Mr'. Webb Cromer inquired about the cuts in the street and asked if a re- taining wall would be necessary. City Manager Cowell stated these would be the responsibility of the City, however, he is hopeful that severe grade changes will not have to be made. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Johnson were present and Mr. Johnson inquired how wide North Main would be after the construction. Mr. Ratliff informed him t h a t North Main w i l l be 45 feet back to back of curb and wi I I widen at Mid- way Drive to allow extra lane for left turn. Mr. Johnson also wanted to know if people will be able to get into their property during the time of recon- struction. Mr. Ratliff advised that the construction contract required that two lanes must be left open at all times during the construction. Mr. Bob Eden inquired as to how much right -of -way w i I I be required on North Main. Mr. Ratliff stated they would need 72 feet, but may have to do with less. He stated that utility companies are responsible for moving met- ers, etc. Mr. Johnson asked when construction would start. Mr. Ratliff stated that he is hopeful of the work starting within three weeks, after proper legal steps are completed and the entire project w i I I take about one year to complete. Mr. David McCalman inquired if plans have been made to open additional streets into Midway Park. City Manager Cowell stated that Midway Drive w i I I (Page Three - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, continued) be a thoroughfare; plans have been made to extend Ector Street and to widen and extend Aransas. Mr. Eden inquired about the type of street and grade of street, and how this would help the owners and increase the property value. Mr. Ratliff stated that North Main will be a 45 foot thoroughfare with six inch stabilizing sub grade, 8 inches crushed stone base, and 22 inch hot mix asphal t_ Mr. Webb Cromer stated he had heard that the county would fix North and South Main Street and that the City had turned down the county's proposal. City Manager Cowell stated that he was unaware of any such proposal from the county. M r . Andrew Himes commented t h a t a l l that had been stated previously seems to be legal and considered that the City Council was generous in estab- lishing the interest rate, however, he commented that he was of the opinion that the City should pay more than $8.73 per foot. This was explained to Mr. Himes satisfaction. W. L. Ford stated she considered North Main dangerous for children walking to school. Councilman Byers commented that he believed the complet- ion of Himes Drive would keep quite a number of children off North Main. South Main Street Mrs. Dorothy Richards inquired if the complete construction cost will be $2.75. M r , Rat] i f f stated t h a t property owners w i l l not be assessed for re- construct ion. Mrs. Ernest Millican, Jr., stated that, at a meeting before the Bond Election, Mr, Ratliff had been asked if there would be an assessment to pro- perty owners on thoroughfares. She commented that improvements to South Main would not add to the value of her property; she stated she does not think residential property owners should be assessed as much as business property owners. She further commented that cars and trucks now speed on South Main and thinks this would worsen after street improvements. Council- man Owens requested that the City Manager request the police department to check on t h i s matter of speeding on South Main. Mrs. M i I I i c a n stated she did not mind paying for a portion of the curb and gutter, but did not feel she should have to pay for any part of the street. Mr, Allen King inquired about lay down curbs. Mr. Ratliff stated that traffic control was involved and that this matter would be co- ordinated with the police department. Mr. James Ray Fuller inquired about the drainage off South Main. Mr. Ratliff stated that individual property owners would be contacted about this. Mr. Ross Cahnon stated there is an error on the footage relating to his property. This was referred to the City Engineer for adjustment and correct- ion. Mr. Cannon stated he was pleased to cooperated with the City in this project. Mr. James Ray Fuller inquired as to the type materials for use on South Main. Mr. Ratliff stated it will be a 45 foot thoroughfare with 6 inch stab - i I ized sub grade, 8 inch crushed stone base and 21 2 inch hot mix asphalt and will widen at Pipeline Road to allow for the left turn. Mr. Warren Fuller commented that he is very muchly in favor of this pro - ject'and thinks it will enhance the value of properties involved. Mr. Fuller • (Page Four - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, continued) stated that some people paid for curb and gutter when they purchased their home. Mr. W. H. Fuller wanted to know how much these people had to pay. He was advised that they paid for all of the work. Mr. Ross' Cannon stated he paid $1,200.00 for a street near his home. Mrs. Dorothy Richards, stated that some cities assess for the front side and discount the side street. Mr. B i I I Gay, who lives on the corner of South Main and Linda Lane,' stated that Linda Lane is curbed and guttered with the exception of his lot. He inquired if this might be done at the time the other work is being done on South Main. He was advised to contact the City Manager concerning this. M r . Gay asked if plans had been made concerning the drainage channel in h i s yard. He was advised that when this is done, the city will pay the cost. Mr. Luther Anders inquired as to where the curb would be placed. Mr. Ratliff stated that, in most cases, it will be approximately 22 feet inside the present right of way line (6 inches off power pole line.) Councilman Byers stated he had been contacted by Mrs. Weaver Birch who lives on the corner of South Main and Huitt Lane. He stated she thinks there is an error in the footage of her property. Mr. Ratliff was directed to check and make necessary corrections. Mrs. Horace Fuller commented that property zoned commercial would be' more valuable after improvements on South Main. Mr. Carlisle inquired if arrangements had been made for sidewalks on South Main near the South Euless Elementary School. Mr. Ratliff stated that sidewalks will be placed on the west side of South Main (south of Whitener and north to Alexander.) Reverend E. E. Pendergrass, representing the Assembly of God Church on South Main, stated that, in his opinion, this program is the finest thing the city has done since he has been a Euless resident. He stated he would like to see the sidewalks extend further on South Main Street. (Aerial map shows sidewalks south to Sunset Drive and north to Alexander Street.) Mr. Tex Jones (owns property on South Main Street near Pipeline Road) inquired when the assessment wi I I begin. City Attorney Cribbs stated that the assessment will be due thirty (30) days after the city accepts the work as being complete. Mr. Jones inquired if he would be required to give more land in order for South Main Street to be widened. Mr. Ratliff stated that more than l i k e l y he would. Mr. Jones commented he would be happy to donate t h i s land to the city and that his firm is very much in favor of these improvements and will be prepared to pay their share. Mrs. T. L. Naumann commented that she considered a thoroughfare danger- ous for school children. Mr. Winston Gregg stated that he does not own property affected by this project, however, he stated that all citizens pay for projects such as this one, and he expressed favor of the project. Raider Drive Mr. H. A. Knarr stated he was amazed that the assessment is only $2.75. He inquired about driveways onto vacant lots, stating he had property on Raider 199 (Page Five - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, continued) Drive. Mr.Ratl iff stated that if the engineers are aware that a driveway is planned they w i I I leave an opening for one. Mr. Knarr was advised to get in touch with the engineers. Wright- Richardson Road No comments concerning this street. M r . B i l l Ratliff informed the council that a Field Office w i 11 be opened in Euless to conduct and over -see the work set f o r t h in Street Contract No. 2. M r . Kenneth E n g l i s h w i l l manage the Field Office and interested citizens should contact Mr. English if they have questions during the construction period. - City Attorney Cribbs inquired if there were further questions or comments concerning the assessment program. Mr. B i I I Pastuer, local 1 icensed estate dealer, was questioned by City Attorney Cribbs about the proposed street improvements, the assessments and land values. Mr. Pasteur stated that he was familiar with the streets to be improved and the land adjacent to the improvements. He stated he was familiar with land values i n Euless and that the properties abutting improvements would be enhanced in value considerably more than the cost of $2.75 per front foot. There being no further questions or com- ments, Mayor Fuller declared the Public Hearing closed and thanked all citi - zens for their attendance and interest in the assessment program. Mayor Fuller thanked City Attorney Cribbs for his efforts in the preparation of the assessment program and for assisting in the Pub] is Hearing. ORDINANCE N0. 239: LEVYING ASSESSMENT City Attorney Cribbs read Ordinance No. 239 which is an ordinance closing the Public Hearing and levying assessment for a portion of the cost of improving a portion of Byers Drive between Duck- ett and Fuller; Cannon Drive between Hollywood and a point 220 feet north of Hollywood Drive on Cannon Drive; Himes Drive between a point 240 feet north of Fuller Street to a point 130 feet south of Lee Drive; North Main Street from State Highway 183 to Dallas- Harwood Road; South Main Street from State Highway 183 to Pipeline Road; Raider Drive from State Highway No. 183 to Pipeline Road; Simmons Drive to State Highway 183 to a point 470 feet south of State Highway 183 on Simmons Drive; Wright Richardson Road from State High- way 183 to Pipeline Road; Fixing a charge and lien against abutting property and its owner; providing for the time and manner such assessments became due and payable, the rate of interest, and the conditions of default; directing the issuance of certificates of special assessment; declaring an effective date and declaring an emergency. Councilman Byers made the motion that the regulation requiring ordinances to be read and passed on two separate dates be suspended and this ordinance be passed and approved as an emergency ordin- ance. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mayor Fuller declared Ordinance No. 239 duly approved. (Copy of Ordinance No. 239 filed in Office of City Secretary.) (Councilman Owens stated that the minutes should reflect that this Ordinance was passed as an emergency Mal (Page Six- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, continued) ordinance in order to execute Street and Drainage Contract No. 2 at the earl- iest time to allow commencement of badly needed improvements.) FIRST READING: ORDINANCE REZONING PIRTLE PROPERTY ON RAIDER DRIVE City Manager Cowell read an ordinance rezoning from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial property located on Raider Drive (north of Highway 183 and adjoining Bell High School.) Councilman Douglass made the motion that the first reading of this ordinance be approved. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Second Reading, February 9, 1965.) I V. SECOND READ ING: ORDINANCE NO. 240 GARBAGE FRANCHISE, MR. CURTIS MCCAFF I TY City Manager Cowell read Ordinance No. 240 granting Mr. Curtis McCaffity permission and authority to purchase the garbage disposal franchise dated July 6, 1961 , held by Mr. W i I I Jones. Councilman Byers made the motion that the second reading of Ordinance No. 240 be approved. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows. Ayes: Councilman Byers, Fuller and Owens. Abstained: Councilman Douglass, Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 240 approved. (Ordinance No. 240 in f i le in Office of City Secretary.) V. COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 12 MR. TEX JONES City Manager Cowell read Item 11C, New Business, minutes of Planning and Zoning Meeting, January 19, 1965, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved Commercial Permit No. 12, which is for a restaurant to be located on Raider Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved this permit after Mr. Tex Jones agreed to a five (5) foot easement on Raider Drive in lieu of the 42 feet originally re- quested. Members of the City Council viewed the plans for the restaurant. Councilman Douglass made the motion that the council concur with the Plan- ning and Zoning Commission and grant Commercial Permit No. 12 to Mr. Tex. Jones. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VI . COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 13 MR. J. R, CARTWRIGHT City Manager Cowell read Item IID, NeN Business, Minutes of Planning and Zoning Meeting, January 19, 1965, i n which the Commission approved a request for a commercial permit for four - plexes on tract of land beginning 456 ft. east of South Main and fronting South Pipeline (Page Seven - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, cont.) Road. The plans were inspected by members of the council. Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and grant Commercial Permit to Mr. Cartwright, Councilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilman Douglass, Byers, and Fuller. (Councilman Owens was absent from the council chambers when the vote was taken.) Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VI I. MR. W. J, "DOC" HYDE RECREATION COMMITTEE Mr, Hyde stated that several members of the Euless Athletic Association were visting this meeting and he introduced Messrs. David M. McCalman, James B. Shulze, Al Swain (President), LeeRoy Smith, W. S, Huston, Glenn Whittington, B. D. Blassingame and Winston Gregg. Mr. Hyde stated that these young men are volunteer workers in the recreation program and will be participating in the recreation program in Euless this summer. Mayor Fuller welcomed this group to the meeting. VIII. MR, GENE SCHRICKEL ._. PARK SITE CONSULTANT Mr. Schrickel was welcomed to the meet- ing. He stated that he had been engaged by the Architects, Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis, to aid in locating suitable park sites and planning park lay -outs for the City of Euless. Mr. Schrickel showed a series of maps and expans- ion plans and stated that he had been engaged by the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Independent School District to aid in their future planning. After discuss- ion, Mayor Fuller requested that Mr. Schrickel present a memorandum to the City Council stating his first choice 'for a park site, also, second and third choice, Mr. Schrickel stated that, at this time, he would recommend as his number one choice, a site located on South Main Street near the South Euless Elementary School. Mr. Warren Fuller stated that he contacted the persons owning this property a'nd has secured a committment at $2,000.00 per acre for the six acre site. Councilman Owens made the motion that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate through the real estate committee and park board for necessary land for park site number one, if proper access can be obtained to the property, and, to co- ordinate with the School District con- cerning this park site. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which car- ried unanimously. Mayor Fuller thanked Mr. Schrickel for his report to the counci 1. IX. REPORT FRCM REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE CONCERNING SITE Mr. B i I I Pastuer, representing the Real Estate Committee, stated he had secured sixty day options for six lots and five houses on the east side of Sheppard Drive. The following prices were quoted by Mr. Pasteur for the houses - Mr. Cecil English, $11,000.00; Mr. Terry Naumann, $14,350.00; Mr. Edgar L. Hogg, $20,050.00; Mr. Phil i p M. Dove, $10,650.00. Mr. Pasteur stated that the City can assume the notes, if they desire and will have to pay only $31,798.83 instead of $56,070.00. After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that the City exercise 202 (Page Eight- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, cont.) the sixty (60) day options as presented by Mr. Pasteur. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. Pasteur stated that the persons owning these properties were not anxious to sell; however, had beer very generous and courteous and he was desirous of a decision being made as quickly as possible concerning these options in order for these people to relocate their homes. Mayor Fuller thanked Mr. Pasteur for his efforts in securing these options. X. RESOLUTION NO. 86 (ZONING CASE NO. 137) Resolution No. 86 establishing February 23, 1965, as the Public Hearing date before the Euless City Council on pro- perty in Bell Ranch Terrace, was approved by a motion made by Councilman Ful- ler and seconded by Councilman Owens. The motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 85 (ZONING CASE NO 23, 1965, as the Public Hearing d perty in the T. A. Cash Survey as ed by a motion made by councilman The motion carried unanimously. XI. 133) Resolution No. 85, establishing February ate before the Euless City Council on pro - requested by Mr. John Barfield, was approv- F u I I e r and seconded by Councilman Owens. XI I. City Manager Cowell presented a state- ment from Reaves, Gregory and Knowlton, Consulting Engineers for Streets and Drainage in the amount of $24,128.78. Councilman Fuller made the motion that this statement be approved and payment of same executed. Councilman Doug- lass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XIII, REPORT FRCM MAYOR FULLER Mayor Fuller advised the members of the council that he had received a request from Mr. Alston, Manager of the Hurst - Euless Chamberof Commerce, for consideration to support a theatre in the City of Hurst and requested a letter verifying the council's support. After discussion, a l l members present agreed that a theatre would be an asset to the surrounding areas, and authorized Mayor Fuller to confirm their support. Mayor Fuller informed the council that he had attended a military review in Grand Prairie at the request of Rear Admiral George P. Koch to present the Resolution of Commendation to Lieuten- ant Thigpen, which was approved by the council at their meeting, January 12, 1965, Mayor Fuller stated that the Admiral requested that he (Mayor Fuller) thank the citizens of Euless for this recognition. Mayor Fuller stated he had received correspondence from Mayor Lynn Brown of Irving, stating that a program is developing for the establishment of a Metropolitan Transportation Board and Mayor Brown was inquiring as to whether the City of Euless is interested in participating. After discussion, the council members agreed that' Mayor Ful- ler should inform Mayor Brown that the City of Euless is in favor of this program and is anxious to be considered in its endeavours. 203 (Page Nine - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, cont.) XIV. STREET AND DRAINAGE CONTRACT NO, 2 Mr, B i I I Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, informed the council that bids had been opened on January 8, 1965, for Street and Drainage Contract No. Two and the following firms had submitted bids: S. R, 0, Asphalt, Inc., Arlington, Texas Texas B i t u l i t h i c Company, Fort Worth, Texas Uvalde Construction Company, Dallas, Texas W. E. B r i t t a i n Company, Inc„ Fort Worth, Texas Mr. Ratliff informed the council, that, after careful consideration of the bids, the engineers recommend that the contract be awarded to S. R. 0. Asph- alt. Inc., - bid fin the ampunt pf $361,686.00, and the work to begin fifteen days from this date, January 26, 1965. Councilman Douglass made the motion that the council accept the recommendation of the engineers and award the contract to S, R. 0. Asphalt, Inc„ for $361,686.00. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XV. RESOLUTION NOS, 87 ZONING CASE NO, 138 Resolution No. 87, establishing Febru- ary 23, 1965, as the Public Hearing date before the Euless City Council on property on North Main Street in the Ray Shelton Subdivision, was approved in a motion by Councilman Owens and seconded by Councilman Fuller. The motion carried unanimously. (City Manager Cowell was requested to inform the Board of Adjustment of the council's decision.) XVI , CITY MANAGERS REPORT City Manager Cowell informed the council that Mr. Hall, Justice of Peace, is in need of storage space for his records and books, Councilman Fuller made the motion that Mr, Hall be permitted to store his records and books in the police building and use the corporation court room, when necessary, Vi thout charge, Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously, City Manager Cowell presented a copy of a letter recently received in the city offices from the Municipal Finance for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 1964, has been awarded a Certificate of Conformance, Mr. Cowell informed the council that Euless is the 61st city in the State of Texas to be presented'this Certificate, and, he expressed app- reciation to the City Secretary and her co- workers, and to the auditors, Arthur Young and Company, for assisting in preparing this report. Council- man Owens made the motion that this letter be made a part of the official minutes and expressed appreciation to the City Manager and City Secretary for their efforts in obtaining this Certificate. Councilman Douglass second- ed the motion which carried unanimously. (Letter regarding Certificate of Con- formance a part of official minutes in Office of City Secretary.) 204 (Page Ten - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, cont.) XVII, MR HERSCHEL MORGAN: RE - MIDWAY PARK HOMEOVU\EFZS ASSOCIATION Mr. Morgan informed the council that he had been informed that the council had been advised that the Midway Park Homeowners Association had been delinquent in taxes and he stated that he had tax receipts verifying the payment of the taxes. Mr. Morgan was advised that, perhaps, an error had been made and requested that the tax receipts be sub- mitted to the city offices in order to determine the exact status of the Midway Park Homeowners Association. Mayor F u l l e r requested t h a t a l l records be turned in to the city offices from the Association, and, City Manager Cowell was instructed to secure the records and files from Mrs. Selvia, the secretary of the Homeowners Association as soon as possible, Mr. Morgan stated that Mr. Crowe has a lease with the Homeowners Association on the skating rink in Midway Park. Mr, Morgan was advised that the city would check the lease to determine its validity, XVIII. r,i anF Rnnn Mayor Fuller informed the council that he had been advised by Mr. Sellers that several commercial buildings on Glade Road are in an area zoned Residential. City Manager Cowell was request- ed to investigate this matter. XIX. BEDFORD MEETING: PIPELINE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Fuller informed the council that he and City Manager Cowell had attended a meeting in Bedford which had been called for the purpose of discussing the improvements of Pipeline Road and Bedford's p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n the cost. Mayor F u l l e r stated t h a t , a f t e r consid- erable discussion, a l l persons in attendance at the meeting who did not own property on Pipeline Road were requested to leave the meeting. He stated that he and the City Manager waited in an outer room for quite some time and finally left while the meeting was still in session. He stated he did not know what decision had been made at the meeting. The council agreed that M r . B i l l Ratliff, engineer, should- proceed with plans for rerouting the traffic on Pipeline Road. XX. STREET CONTRACT NO. CNE M r . B i l l Ratliff informed the council that the engineers had agreed that several streets in the Oakwood Terrace Addition could have slurry seal rather than be re- conditioned with a consid- erable savings to the City, however, it would necessitiate extending and increasing Street Contract No. One. After considerable discussion, Mayor Fuller requested a recommendation from the engineers concerning this proposed extension of Street Contract No. One. (Page Eleven- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 1965, cont.) XX1. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENDED MAN OF THE YEAR - ARLINGTON JAYCEES City Manager Lee Cowell complimented City Attorney James Cribbs on the recent announcement that Mr, Cribbs was chosen the outstanding young man of the year by the Arlington Jaycees. Memb- ers of the council, Mayor Fuller and City Secretary affirmed Mr, Cowell`s appreciation for the honor bestowed on Mr, Cribbs. XX 1 1. The meeting adjourned at 12;00 midnight. APPROVED- ... G. Sul e Mayor ATTEST - /s/ Wad City Secretary