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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967/01/23-Agenda-Pre-Council a r h MINUTES PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE January 23, 1967 Present Late Absent 1 . Barr 8. Shannon (Item i) 9 . Hoover (Present at ret,,ular 2. Jones meeting) 3. Kemble 4. Stovall 5. Eagle 6. ilatilm 7. Deen 1 t e m Follow-Up 1 , Neighborhood Meeting on Cranbury Road Closings DICK - ask Graham & Buck.man to attend. The Mayor reported that Mrs. Reiter, a Wedgwood resi- dent, has requested Council Members to meet with all inter- ested citizens at 8-00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 1967 at the Wedgwood Bowling Lanes to discuss the proposed closin -s of three intersecting streets onto Granbu ry Road, Council Members suggested that the Public Works Di- rvaor and Traffic Engineer be requested to attend this meeting. _ 2. Report on Annual Meeting - North Central Teas ROY - send minutes as soon as Council of Governments available. Mayor Barr reported on the officers elected at the an- nual meeting on January 19 of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. He said that work of the Council in the com- inl, year included law enforcement activitik.s. He requested the Cit Manager to distribute minutes of the meeting as �,,)on as they are available. 3. Charges for Special Customer Services and DICK - get redraft of ordinance New Water Service Taps (M&C G-1040) and draft IR for 1/30/67 meeti-is, Councilman Eagle said that the Council should go ahead and act on the special charges section of the proposed ordinance and to hold only the tap charges for study by the Growth! Fort Worth Committee. Councilman Hamm asked what percentage of delinquent accounts are collected. The Water Director replied that he didn't have the figures immediately available, but that he expected the new delinquent charge would reduce the number of delinquent accounts. At the regular meeting M&C G-1040 was held over one week in order to rewrite the ordinance to contain only the special service charges. �:. Paving Improvements NAN The City Manager reported that the Collard Street widening and paving contract (M&C C-875) prtvided the final link in a series of improvements in this area, but that con- siderable opposition was expected. TYiere were no further questions on this item, and M&C C-875 was approved at the regular meeting. There were no questions on the Ling Avenue Extension and Decatur Avenue widening and paving (M&C G-1042) at the Pre-Council Conference - see regular riecting notes for 1)ene- f1t hearing, - _ Supp le ental Wo k Force - Neighborhood Youth GENE - please list reconsidera- Co �M&C G-10 +3) tion on the agenda. The City Manager reported that the City through this program could get the services of 35 youths aged 16 to 21 , 1fL- said the only cost to the City will be in supervisory Liiw. Councilwoman Deen and Councilman Kemble both commented that this is a good program. No objections were stated at thi:; time. AL the regular meeting, M&C G-1043 was approved by a vote of 5 to 4 (Hamm, Hoover, Jones, Stovall voting NO) . Atter the meeting, Councilman Shannon asked that the item be listed on the agenda of 1/30/67 for reconsideration. � . Traffic Statistics Analysis (IR 1124) NAN _ 1here were no questions on this matter, 7. Report from Aviation lk)ard re Meacham Field DICK - get infoniation requested Office Building from architect and others and draft IR by 1/25/67. Mr. J. Lee Johnson III, Chairman of the Aviation Board, passed out to Council Members a three page projection of JLB - has requested Warren & rental income for the new Meacham Field Office Building. Beardslee to proceed on getting He said that leases for approximately 20,000 square feet of lease commitments as soon as pos- office space are in sight, with only approximately 7,000 sible. square feet of office space remaining; to be committed. He said that rates of $1, $3.75, $4.15, and $6.00 have been approved by the Aviation Board. Mr. Johnson gave a brief history of past improvements at Meacham Field, and the action leading up to the current propx:)sal for construction of a Meacham Field Office Building. Ile reported that the West Side Industrial area at Mea- cham has not developed as rapidly as originally hoped, and for that reason, the $125,000 transfer from a north-south taxiway serving the West Side Industrial Area was recommended last May by the Aviation Board for addition to the office building allotment. Mr. Johnson reviewed the considerations and discussions of the office building leading up to the October 1965 capital improvements bond issue. Mr. Johnson reported that extension of the NW-SE runway to provide a 7,000 font runway has been considered in the past by the Board. He said that an extension of the northwest run- way to 7,000 feet involves crossing a railroad at a cost of $300,000 to $400,000. Ile said the total cost would be $1,500,000 to extend the northwest runway from 5,750 feet to 7,000 feet. Mr. Johnson said tluit the wires at the end of the runway would be lowered by this summer. He then discussed the possi- bilities of a new motel building at the entrance road to the Meacham Field. Ile reported that there is a need for a restaurant- cafe at the airport, and space is included for it in the new of- fice i)uilding . Mr. Johnson reported that the Board original,° considered remodeling the present terminal building, but upon tiie archi- tect's recommendation, decided a new building was best. Mr. Johnson reported that in his opinion a 50 per cent immediate occupancy commitment would be enough to govern the amount of space to be built now. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones ached who is corntitted to tenancy on Hie first floor. The architect, Morris P:.Laker, named the prob- pective tenants from a floor plan. Councilman Hamm asked how Aw. many letters of committment to lease the space had been received. Mr. Johnson reported that none had been rt.- qucr,ted or received, and that all committments are verbal to date. Mr. Scott Daly, Aviation Board Membt,r, reported that Lhere had been two meetings with prospective tenants in the past where they had an oportunity to suggest the amount of space they would need and desire in the new office building. Mr. Jim Fuller, another Board Member, reported that new building owners don't normally get leases or letters until Lhe space is available for lease. Councilman Hamm complained Lhat the Council was re- cuiving new figures on this matter each week, which con- tlicLed with figures furnished previously. He said a good example is the FAA space and amount of rent to be paid. The City Manager reported thar the FAA will pay the going rate for space less a 15 per cent discount on space now received free, and the FAA will pay for all spaces used in the new office building. Councilman Hamm complained that he has consistently asked for reports on these matters and he hasn't received them. Councilman Shannon asked if the Aviation Department has an analyst which can go over these figures. The City Manager said the Aviation Department has access to one for this purpose. Councilman Kemble asked if there is a master plan for Mei.-ham Field development. Mr. Johnson replied that there i- one developed in 1958 by Leigh Fisher, which has been fol- lowed closely by the Aviation Board, with modifications to meeL changing conditions. Mr. Johnson reported that the new office building lo- caLion is better for Horton & Horton operations than the first one projected. Mr. Johnson ,aid the whole row of hangars south of the present terminal building should be re- placed eventually, and this is called for in the master plan. Councilman Eagle discussed the saiety at the field and asked if the construction of a nuw office building would make It Lafer. Mr. Johnson replied that the field is safe now, but the wires need to be removed from the ends of the runway, and Lhe office building needed to be further away from the runway for safety purposes. Councilman Hamm asked if the City has funds available Lo remove the present terminal building and north hangar. Mr. Johnson reported that the Aviation Board has reviewed the ot.her costs which are involved, and has funds available. Councilman Hamm asked if there are any items not in- cluded in the base bid. The architect replied that there are no others on the building itself. This concluded the discussion at the Pre-Council Con- ference because of lack of time. AL the regular meeting Mr. J. Lee Johnson III gave a similar presentation of the Avi •tion Board's feelings on the- building contract. Councilman Hamm suggested that the Council take at leasL another week to ::Ludy the matter since the figures presented this morning were new to Council Members. Mr. Johnson said that the Council was indicating it has no confidence in its Buard when it delays action which is recom- mended by the Board. i r � _ • Mayor Pro-Tem Jones said that the Council must still look at the expense of the project even though the Aviation Bo-ird recommends it. He said that a $615,000 bond iL-::•ue was proposed and voted on in October 1965, and that he object:, to :.witching bond funds approved by the voters. Mayor Pro-Tem Jones asked for a report on the extra expense involved in the foundation and roof being constructed to Dandle three more floors at a later date. Councilman Hoover asked wily there are so many differences in the figures in the two week period this matter has been under consideration. He asked what long range effect. the :J25,000 transfer would have. Councilman Kemble said he thought the Aviation Board had done a good job and that the building should be built immediately. Councilwoman Dean said she felt the Council should go ahead with Lite huitding immediately. Mr. Bill Horton of Horton and Horton, said that the Board dict not know how many of the present tenants will go into a new office building at rates higher than they are now paying. He said chat on space he is now leasing, the previous tenant paid $300 where he is paying $1,086.70 per month un No. 1 hangar, the previous tenant paid $1,013.00 where he now pays $2,276.55 per month on No. 2 hangar, and the previous ten.,nt paid S40 where he pay;: $200 per month on a small storage building. Mr. Horton said that he had received many telegrams from pilots, and others using the field, commenting that it was more important to lengthen the runways and lower the wires than to build the office building. Councilman Eagle commented that :,afe,,y on the field is not being sacrificed. Councilman Hamm said the Council should have letters from LenanLs who will be in the new building committing them to the proposed new rates, by next Monday morning. Councilman Shannon asked Mr. Horton, if Lite wires were down, would a 5,75U foot runway be safe. Mr. Horton replied that rite problem is with marginal weather, and that the runway will not be safe until it is 7,000 feet. long. Councilman Stovall asked if Horton and Horton is com- mitted to space in the new building. Mr. Otto Warren, Manager of Meacham Field, commented that about 950 square feet has been reserved for Horton and Horton and Qualitron in the new building, at their request. Mr. Morton then said that he does not intend to occupy space in the new building. Mr. Dave Bloxom said that the City needed leases first before going ahead with construction of the building, and that Lite construction cost is too high. Tony Page of Cross-Country News asked what the rents will be in the new building. Mr. Scott Daly, Aviation Board Member, commented that Lhe Council must have faith in Fort Worth 's aviation future and shuuld •proceed immediately with the building constriction. Mr. Wallace of Southwest Aeronautics at Meacham Field said that lie wants to expand in the new building but if he can't he will move. He said he would like to see an overall evaluation of Meacham Field's role in Fort Worth aviation, and lie que:.Lioned the tweed for a longer runway. Mr. Jim Fuller, Board Member, commented that the Board is tirm in going ahead with the project . ,ul that land space is a problem. He said the building need ; to go up instead of horizontally becau:;e of limited land available at Meacham Field. • Councilman Shannon said he sees three big needs at Meacham Field, including lowering the lines at the end of the runway, ex- tending the runways, and building the office building. He said :;ince the lines and runway projects are underway that it appeared the building construction is a current priority. He questioned what the operating loss is at the present building and asked for a report on this matter.. Councilman Hamm said he would like to have information on this matter by next meeting, Councilman Hoover said he wanted a cop; of the floor plans as shown today, but smaller size. A motion was made by Councilman Kemble, seconded by Council- man Eagle, to approve the contract for building construction as originally recommended. A motion to table this motion for one week was passed 7 to 2 (Kemble and Eagle voting NO).