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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-02-0901 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council February 9, 1965 CALL TO ORDER Mayor W. G. Fuller called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8:05 P. M. with the following councilmen present: Messrs. B i l l Byers, Frank Douglass, and Bobby Fuller. (Absent: Councilman Don Warren and B i l l y Owens.) Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. mivnrronnni Councilman Douglass presented the invoc- at ion. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular council meeting January 26, 1965, were approved as written. VISITORS Jack E. Barker Construction, Fort Worth - Base Bid - $75,531.00 B IN Construction Company, Dallas Visitors i n attendance were: Messrs. Ben B. Zurgot, Tex Jones, John Greb, B i I I Ratliff, Duane Jarvis, Donald Jar- vis, James Dodds, Curtis McCaffity, K. E. English, Jack D. Dillard, George Scott, Jr., S. J. Klir, Jr., Gene Schrickel, Kent E. Besley, Ted Rickenbacher, --- Jack Bullard, J. R. Duckett, Mrs. J. R. Duckett, Mrs. Betty Potthoff, Mrs. Shannon Geddie and Maurice Greb. Gregory and Associates, Hurst REPORT BY ARCHITECTS, JARVIS, PUTTY AND JARVIS BIDS: FIRE STATION NO. 2 Mr. Duane Jarvis informed the council that bids for fire station No. 2 had been opened at the Euless City Hall at 4 :00 P. M., February 5, 1965, and at that time, the bids were presented to the architects for evaluation. Mr. Jarvis stated that the following firms had submitted bids: Jack E. Barker Construction, Fort Worth - Base Bid - $75,531.00 B IN Construction Company, Dallas Base Bid - 72,340.00 Cecil Carr Construction Co., Dal las Base Bid - 81,000.00 Gatewood Construction Co., Euless Base Bid - 73,976.00 Gilmore & Walker, Inc., Hurst Base Bid - 72,000.00 Gregory and Associates, Hurst Base.Bid - 84,893.00 KAS Construction Company, Richardson Base Bid - 70,922.00 Herman Smith & Company, Euless Base Bid - 75,277.00 Allen W. Taylor Construction Co., Dallas Base Bid - 72,272.00 Edwin D. Tipps, Dallas Base Bid - 74,850.00 City Manager Cowell advised the council that Mayor Fuller had opened the bids in the presence of the City Manager and City Secretary, Architects and several of the representatives of the firms bidding. After discussion, Mr. Jarvis, stated that the architects' recommendation is that the contract for Fire Station No. 2 be awarded to the KAS Construction Company, with the low base 20S (Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 1965, continued) bid of $70,985.00. Mr. Donald Jarvis stated that this price is approximately $1.00 less per square foot than had been anticipated; however, that this would not affect the quality of the work of materials used. Councilman Byers made the motion that the architect's recommendation be approved and the contract awarded to the KAS Construction Company, Richardson, Texas, at the base bid of $70,985.00. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Councilman Byers requested that, in the future, a copy of the bid tabulations be sent to each councilman as soon as possible after the bid opening.) (Mr. Jarvis stated that the bids would be returned to the City Secretary.) AGREEMENT - MR, GENE SCHRICKEL Mr. Donald Jarvis informed the council that Mr. Gene Schrickel and Associates have been engaged as Park Consultants and that it would be feasible to negotiate a contract or agreement with Mr. Schrickel for his services. City Attorney Cribbs was instructed to prepare an agreement for discussion at the next council meeting, February 23, 1965. Mr. Schrickel introduced Mr. Kent Besley, a member of his firm, and announced that Mr. Besley would be working in Euless. PROGRESS REPORT - MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS Me, Donald Jarvis stated that he and his associates are preparing preliminary sketches of the Civic Center for present- ation to the council on February 23, 1965. He stated that after the council views the sketches, he can proceed.with more detailed plans of the four (4) buildings, incorporating the ideas and changes as suggested by the council and city administrators. Mr. Jarvis. stated that he will, also, have a recom- mendation concerning the options which the City has entered into in the Shep- pard Add it ion and Tucker Property. City Manager Cowell informed the council that he considered that a meeting of the architects and engineers should be scheduled very soon concerning the streets in the area being considered for the Civic Center. Mr. Cowell stated he had talked with the School Superinten- dent, Mr. Odell and Rev. G. H. Surrette, of the First Baptist Church, and the School District and Church have made plans to participate in the street dev- elopment in this area. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 241: REZONING PIRTLE PROPERTY ON RAIDER DRIVE City Manager Cowell presented the second reading of Ordinance No. 241, rezoning from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, property located on Raider Drive (north of Highway 183 and adjoin- ing Be111 High School.) Councilman Fuller made the motion that the second reading of Ordinance No. 241 be approved. Councilman Byers seconded the mot- ion which carried unanimously. Mayor Fuller declared Ordinance No. 241 app- roved and in effect. (Copy of Ordinance No, 241 on file in-Office of City Secretary .) 111. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO, 132 MR. WARREN FULLER PROPERTY ON NORTH MAIN Mayor Fuller stated that a -Pub] is Hear- ing was i n order for a request for rezoning Tracts A, B, and C of the J. P. (Page Three - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 1965) ^- Halford Survey from "B" Local Business to "C" Commercial. City Manager Cowell read Item IA, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes, January 5, 1965, in which the Commission approved the rezoning request as submitted by Mr. Fuller. City Manager Cowell also read a letter in which Mr. Fuller stated that he plans to construct a drug store and c l i n i c on the two lots located at 121 and 219 North Main Street. There were no opponents or proponents concerning this request. Councilman Douglass made the motion that the council concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the re- zoning request. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimous= ly. (First reading of ordinance, February 23, 1965.) IV. PUBLIC HEARING-ZONING CASE NO. 135 MR. J. R. DUCKETT Mayor Fuller stated that a Public Hear- ing was i n order for rezoning a tract being the north portion of the J. R. Duckett tract from "B" Local Business to "C" Commercial. City Manager Cowell read Item IB, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes, January 5, 1965, in which the Commission approved the rezoning request as submitted by Mr. Duckett, Mr. and Mrs. Duckett were present at the council meeting, and Mr. Duckett ad= vised that a lease for a service station was being considered for this pro- perty. There were no opponents to the request. Councilman Byers made the motion that the council concur with the Planning and Zoning recommendation and approve the rezoning request. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (First reading of Ordinance, February 23, 1965.) V. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 136 REZONING REQUEST BY MR. STANLEY KL I R Mayor Fuller stated that a Pub] i c Hear- ing was in order for rezoning a 9.95 acre tract out of the L. Franklin Sur- vey from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial (this property being located due north of Bear Creek, east on Highway 157.) City Manager Cowell read Item IC, Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated January 5, 1965, in which the Commission approved the request. City Manager read a letter stating that Mr. KIir desires to have a trailer park located on this property. Councilman Douglass stated that the Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Euless does not indicate a commercial area on Highway 157 in this area. Mr. KIir stated he would comply with the codes of the City of Euless and would submit plans for his trailer park to the Planning and Zoning Commission after the property is rezoned. Mayor Fuller inquired if there were others present who desired to comment during this Public Hearing. There being no further discussion, Mayor Fuller declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Byers made the motion that Zoning Case No. 136 be tabled u nti I more information could be secured from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously, VI. PRELIMINARY PLAT: MARYDELL ADDITION City Manager Cowell presented a plat of the Marydell Addition for the viewing of the council and read from the Febru- ary 2, 1965, minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission in which the Corry mission recommended that the plat be approved. City Manager Cowell read a letter from the engineers which recommends several points of consideration `10 (Page Four - Minutes of Regular Counci 1 Meeting, February 9, 1965) concerning the plat. Mr. Tex Jones, owner of the property, was present and informed the council that he is of the opinion that Whitener is a dedicated street. City Manager Cowell requested that the engineers investagate to det- ermine the status of Whitener Street and correct the city maps. Mr. Jones stated that he had previously dedicated five (5) feet of his property to the City for street right -of -way and did not consider that he should be requested to dedicate eight (8) additional feet. After discussion, it was agreed that, possibly an error had been made and that since only an eight (8) foot right - of -way is necessary, Mr. Jones would be requested to dedicate three (3) feet instead of eight (8) feet. Mr. Jones stated that he would not mind paying $2.75 for street improvements and was informed that he could place money 'in escrow or post bond for the street improvements. City Manager Cowell informed Mr. Jones that the final plat would need to be corrected to read that the area is zoned "Local Business." After discussion, Councilman Fuller made the motion that, the preliminary plat be approved as presented with an agreement that Mr. Jones w i I I place funds in escrow for street improvements (Whitener Drive); and that he w i I I comply with the drainage recommendation as set forth by the engineers. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VI I. AMENDMENT. ORDINANCE NO. 33 PRIVATE CLUB ZONING This 'item was tabled at the request of Mayor Fuller, who stated that he considered that this amendment should be discussed in the presence of all members of the council. VIII. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT RE-ROUTING PIPELINE ROAD City Engineer B i I I Ratliff displayed a map showing a proposed re- routing of Pipeline Road i n the City of Euless. He presented a cost sheet of this proposed project to each member of the council. Discussion followed i n which councilman Douglass informed the council that the February Mid - Cities Advisory Council had discussed the Pipeline Road Impro- vements and that the Bedford representative stated that the property owners on Pipeline Road, in Bedford, were definitely not in favor of an assessment program for Pipeline Road - that they might consider the $2.75 which Euless plans to assess property owners, in Euless, on Pipeline Road. Mrs. Lightbody, a visitor to the meeting, commented that she did not understand why Bedford should not be required to participate in this program. Also, she inquired as to county improvements and maintenance. She was advised that Pipeline Road is not a county road, therefore, the county could not aid in the construction. Mayor Fuller informed Mr. Ratliff that he did not feel the proposed re- routing, as presented would widen Pipeline and he considered that the purpose of the construction project would not be achieved if Pipeline Road is not widened, since, it is a major artery in this area. Mr. Ratliff stated that the engineers need to have the council's approval to continue with plans for the improvements (Page Five - Minutes of Regular Counci 1 Meeting, February 9, 1965) to Pipeline Road i n order to meet the schedule established i n the Bond Pro- gram. After discussion, it was agreed that this matter would be discussed at a later date. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO, 147 Mr. Ratliff presented copies of a pro- posed amendment to Ordinance No. 147; the amendment pertains to developers drainage policies. It was suggested that the council members read the pro- posed amendment and present their comments regarding same to City Manager Lee Cowel 1. STREET CONTRACT NO. ONE Mr, Rat] iff informed the council that after conferring with City Attorney Cribbs, the engineers had decided they would not suggest the extension of Street Contract No. One. IX. PICTORIAL EDITION: EULESS HERALD 211 Mr, Ted Rickenbacher, editor of the Euless Herald, presented a rough lay -out of a pictorial edition of his paper and informed the c o u n c i l t h a t the e d i t i o n , i f approved by the c o u n c i l , w i l l be a resume of the city government's program during the past year. This edition is scheduled for distribution to every home in Euless on February 25, 1965. He stated this would be strictly a municipal edition, no advertising, and portions i n color. One p u b l i c a t i o n p r i c e i s $907.00; however, i f p u b l i s h - e d two times a year, the p r i c e w i l l be $708.00 each publication. He stated 4,000 or 5,000 copies would be available, and extra copies would be placed in city hall and places of business. After discussion, Councilman Fuller made the motion that the council approve the expenditure of one publication at $907.00, however, if the council approved of the edition, reserves the right to plan for a second edition at the suggested price of $708.00, Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. X. COMMUNICATION: APPRECIATION FRCM NAVAL AIR STATION City Manager Cowell read a letter from Captain W. A. Racette, Commanding Officer, United States Air Station, Dallas, expressing appreciation to Mayor and Mrs. Fuller for their presence at the Annual Inspection at which Lt. Thigpen was presented a Commendation Resolution from the City of Euless. Letter as follows: February 3, 1965 Honorable W. G. F u l l e r Mayor of Euless Euless, Texas Dear Mayor: want to thank you and Mrs. Fuller for lending your prestige to our Annual Inspection on January 23rd. Z (Page Six - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 1965) The resolution by the Euless City Council which was presented to Lieutenant Thigpen by Admiral Koch was truly the high -light of our platform ceremony. Please convey rry personal thanks to its members for thi-s. fine demonstration of the excellent community relations we have shared with your citizens. Sincerely yours, /s/ W. A. Racette Captain, U. S. Navy (Original letter copy of Official Minutes, Office of City Secretary.) M VOTING MACHINES: EULESS CITY COUNCIL ELECTION City Manager Cowell 1 requested a report from the City Secretary concerning the use of voting machines in the city council election to be held April 6, 1965. Mrs. Ferris reported that Mr. Dick Lewis, County Commission, Precinct Six, had informed her that voting machines are available for use at a fee of less than $25.00 per day.,. that, the machines wi I I be delivered to the voting site and picked up the following day; that forms (guides) for the printing of the official ballot will be a v a i l a b l e . After discussion, in which a l l councilmen agreed that use of the voting machines seemed practical and feasible, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the city council approve the use of voting machines in the council election. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (It was agreed that two machines would be adequate, and, announced that an article in the afternoon paper, stated that the machines could be rented for $14.50 per day.) XI I, USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS City Manager Cowell stated that he would have data available February 23, 1965, concerning the use of federal funds in municipalities in order for the council to study and discuss this possibility. X1 11. EXPENDITURE: STREET ESTIMATE NO. 2 CI 1 IDDV Cr-:AI City Manager Cowell presented a statement in the amount of $6,905.50, for street estimate no. 2, for the slurry seal work by Dalworth Slurry Seal - this estimate had been approved by the engineers. Councilman Fuller made the motion that this statement be approved as present- ed by the City Manager and proper payment executed. Councilman Douglass sec- onded the motion which carried unanimously. -- (Page Seven - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 1965) XIV. MID - CITIES ADV1SORY COUNCIL REPORT COUNCILMAN DOUGLASS RE-NAMING: DALLAS- HARWOOD FUD Councilman Douglass, the council's re- presentative to the Mid - Cities Advisory Council, reported that the Advisory Council had recommended the renaming of Dallas- Harwood Road in the Euless - Bedford area... the new name to be Harwood Road. After discussion, Council- man Fuller made the motion that a resolution approving the name - Harwood Road - be prepared for presentation to the Advisory Council. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion which carried unanimously. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Councilman Douglass advised the council that the Advisory Council had recommended that City Council's of this area be notified, in advance, of public hearings for rezoning within 250 feet of properties adjacent to other cities. Also, that developers must submit one extra copy of preliminary plat and final plat when proposed development is adjacent to a neighboring city. APPROPR I AT I ON Councilman Douglass informed the council '^ that the Advisory Council had recommended that each member city appropriate ten dollars ($10.00)to defray the expenditures of the Advisory Council - these expenditures are postage, stencils, paper, etc... for the minutes of the advisory council. Councilman Fuller made the motion that the City of Euless contribute ten do] tars ($10.00) as recommended by the Advisory Council. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XV. TRINITY RIVER DEVELOPMENT AUST I N MEET I NG City Manager Cowell informed the Council that he and Mayor Fuller had attended a meeting in Fort Worth concerning the Trinity River development and that on Tuesday, February 16, 1965, a delega- tion from this area will journey to Austin to appear in behalf of the Trinity River Development project. Mayor Fuller stated that Euless is urged to have several representatives attend this meeting and that a plane has been chart- ered for this one -day trip. I_1�1i�1�1:��1►�d���� M! The meeting adjourned at 11:05 P. M. AOROVED: G: F"g er �� p Mayor ATTEST: ��� /s/ Vada Ferris City Secretary