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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-05-1321 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council May 13, 1965 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Eulesss City Council was called to order at 8 :25 P. M. by Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Fuller, with the following councilmen present: Councilmen B i I I Byers, Frank Doug- lass, and Don Warren. (Absent: Mayor W. G. Fuller and Councilman Harold Samuels were out of the city.) Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell , City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by City Attorney James Cribbs. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular council meet- ing April 27, 1965, were approved as written with the following correction: Item I I I - COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT - DR. RICHARD THOMES correction to be- Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Fuller, Warren and Byers. Abstained: Council- man Samuel s. Visitors i n attendance were: Messrs. Richard S. Lawson, Marvin D. Spiller, Tommy R. Sparks, E. G. Addington, Frank C. Flory, M. D., H. D. Morgan, W. J. Hyde, B i I I Pasteur, E. H. Massey, B i I I Estes, Jack Crosby, Gene Lacy, Charles Bishop, Howard Griggs, Walt Thrasher, Jack Bullard, H. J. Smith, John W. Barfield, Johnnie Tackett (Fort Worth Press Reporter) , Joe Thornton, (Star Telegram Reporter) , and Mrs. Betty Potthoff (News -Texan Reporter). FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO, 251 RECREATION AND PARK ORDINANCE City Manager Cowell 1 stated that he was desirous of the councils opinion of the proposed Recreation and Park Ordi- nance which had been provided for each councilman a few days following the last regular meeting - this ordinance having been submitted to the council members in order for them to have time to study before this meeting. After discussion, and questions by the council members, and answers and clarifi- cation by the City Attorney, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the First Reading of the proposed Recreation and Park Ordinance be approved as submitted. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Second reading of Ordinance No. 251 - May 25, 1965). FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO, 252 SIGN AND BILLBOARD ORDINANCE City Manager Cowell stated that he was desirous of the councils opinion of the proposed Sign and Billboard Ordi- 22 (Page Two - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 13, 1965) nance which had been provided for each councilman a few days following the last regular meeting - this ordinance having been submitted to the council members in order for them to have time to study before this meeting. A f t e r discussion, and questions by the council members, and answers and clarifi- cation by the City Attorney, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the First Reading of the proposed Sign and Billboard Ordinance be approved as submitted. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Second reading of Ordinance No. 252 - May 25, 1965). WILSHIRE VILLAGE DRAINAGE EAST CLIFF DRIVE City Manager Cowell read a letter dated December 21, 1963, addressed to M r . B i l l Condron, former City Manager of the City of Euless, from Mr. Jim Davies, the city's engineer in 1963. This let- ter explained the drainage situation in Wilshire Village (specifically East C l i f f Drive). Mr. Cowell explained that Mr. Davies letter stated that a study had been made of the area based on the preliminary plans of Wil- shire Village revised October 1, 1961, on the street plans and profiles that had been presented to the City of Euless by the developer. Mr. Cowell further explained that, at the councils request several months ago, the Counsulting Engineers, Gregory, Knowlton and Rat] iff had surveyed the drainage situation in this area and had submitted a recommendation to correct the situation at an estimated cost of $4,822.51. He further commented that Mr. Herman Smith, the developer, has stated that he can not put any money in the corrective situation - he considers that he has designed the area to comply with the City of Euless standards. However, he w I I donate any easement necessary for additional street drains. After considerable discussion, City Manager Cowell stated that reports relating to this problem are vague and since this problem dates back several years ago during a different administration and council, he considers it might be wise for the city to assume the responsibility of correction. Several Wilshire Village citizens were pre- sent. The following comments were made: Mr. Marvin D. Spiller, 605 East C I i ff Drive, stated that during the heavy rains in the early part of this week, he had waded into water waist deep in his back yard to knock out a portion of his stockade fence in order to permit the water to drain from his back yard and prevent it from entering his home. Mr. Tommy Sparks, 604 East C I i f f Drive, made comments about high water in that area. Mr. Richard S. Lawson, 603 East C l i f f Drive, stated that the creek or drainage ditch in the back of his home has fi I led up with sand and s i It and that the water rises very rapidly in that area - the drainage d i t c h cannot carry a l l of the water adequately due to the fact that each time the water rises additional sand and debris builds up in the drainage ditch. Mr. Ernest Addington, 606 East C I if f Drive stated that in his o p i n i o n , a l l o f the water from W i l s h i r e Drive, Toplea Drive, East C l i f f Drive and Sagebrush Drive drains into a drainage pipe that is not adequate to carry the water flow in that area. Mr. Addington stated that, during the heavy rain r. earlier this week, water entered his home and considerable damage had been done, and his wife had attempted to protect valuable articles in their home (an organ and other furniture); she had fallen and as a result, is in the hospital. Mr. Addington stated that he enjoys living in Euless very much, however, this is the second time that his home has been flooded and that he is 23 (Page Three - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 13, 1965) most anxious that the drainage problem in this area be corrected immediately. He stated t h a t he had been apprised t h a t there is a c e r t a i n time l i m i t on filing suit for damages for restitution. He was referred to Article 11, Section 8, in the charter which explains a claim must be filed within 30 days i n the Office of City Secretary. Dr. Flory, 608 East C I i f f Drive, inquired as to when the drainage problems on East C I i f f Drive and other sections of Wilshire Village were scheduled in the Capital Improvement Program that was voted in July, 1964. City Manager Cowell referred to the formal Capital Improvement Program and advised that a contract had been awarded to S. R. 0. Asphalt Company, in Arlington, which would help to cor- rect these existing problems. However, according to the schedule that had been presented by the engineers, this was not scheduled in the very near future. City Manager Cowell stated that similar problems are in existence in many parts o f the City o f Euless and t h a t a l l of these cannot be coP rected in the fi rst year of the Bond Program. He stated that he realizes the seriousness of these drainage problems and i s most anxious that they are corrected as soon as possible. City Manager Cowell explained that the drain- age inlets on Sagebrush Drive and other streets had been cleaned several months ago. At that time baseball bats, t i n cans and various other items were found to be blocking the drains which would prevent proper drainage of water from the streets. He stated that, perhaps, the inlets were in need of cleaning at this time and would schedule this for Street Department crew as soon as possible. After considerable discussion Councilman Byers made the motion that the engineers' proposed correction in the amount of $4,822.14, be approved at the city's expense, if the engineers are certain that this correction will be adequate to carry drainage water during heavy rains as were experienced in the City of Euless in this week, May 10, 1965, and if the engineers p l a n is determined inadequate, t h a t a plan t h a t w i l l be ade- quate to eliminate this problem on East C I i ff Drive be presented at the next regular council meeting, and further that the drainage situation in the Wilshire area (Sagebrush Drive, Windlea Drive, Toplea Drive, East C1 iff Drive, etc.) be investigated by the engineers and report presented to the City Manager for evaluation; if this report will be ready before the next regular council meeting to be held May 25, 1965, that the City Manager schedule a called meeting for this report to be presented before the council members to be discussed in order to evaluate costs and improvements to this serious drainage problem. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unan- imously. I V. PROPERTY ADJACENT TO POLICE STATION AND FIRE STATION NO. I (MR. ROSS CANNON AND MRS. ANN LAWTHER) City Manager Cowell stated that he had been approached by Mrs. Ann Lawther, owner of property adjacent to the present Police Station and Fire Station No. I, concerning the use of her property for a driveway and parking lot for city vehicles. Mr. Cowell stated that he in- formed Mrs. Lawther that city vehicles had been using this area and inquired if she might be interested in selling it_ She stated that she would be agree- able to sell the property to the City, Mr. Cowell stated that Mr. Ross Cannon, owner of property adjoining the Police Station and Fire Station Number 1, had expressed a desire to sell a portion of his property to the city and at this time M r . Cowell asked M r . B i l l Pasteur, a member of the City's real estate committee, to explain the details of the proposed sales, 24 (Page Four - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 13, 1965) Mr. Pasteur informed the council that Mr. Cannon's property is as follows: being a tract of land out of the A. J. Huitt Survey, Abstract 684, and adjacent to the North side of lots 2 and 3 of the Ross Cannon Addition to the City of Euless, Texas. Said tract being approximately 30' by 100' joining lot 3 of said addition on the north side another tract being approximately 20' by 176.4 joining the West side of the Euless Fire Hall property and running 176.4 from the south right -of -way line of State Highway 183 to the north side of Lot 2 of the Cannon Addition as shown on the attached plat. (This property adjacent to present police and fire station.) Mr. Cannon's price is $2,725.00. Mr. Pasteur stated that Mrs. Lawther had not placed a price on her property but was desirous of the City making an offer. V. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT NO. 16 (MR. HOMER FULLER) City Manager Cowel 1 advised the council that Mr. Homer Fuller had requested a commercial building permit for a walk -in freezer at the E -Z Way Market. Mr. Cowell read Planning and Zoning Commission minutes dated May 4, 1965, Item ID, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Mr. Homer Fuller's request for a commercial building permit. After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the council concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commisssion and approve Commercial Building Permit Number 16. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VI. IMPROVEMENTS TO WILSHIRE D R I V E City Manager Cowell informed the council that he had been contacted by Mr. Newell Odell, Superintendent of the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Public Schools, concerning improvements to Wilshire Drive near the Wilshire Village Elementary School. Mr. Cowell stated that Mr. Odell had stated that he would submit a letter from the school board relating to the condition of Wilshire Drive, and stating that the school district is requesting improvements due to the fact that this street is so heavily traveled by parents and students. However, the letter had not been received in the city offices prior to this council meeting. Mr. Herman Smith, a visitor to the council meeting and developer in that area, stated that the street is under contract, at this time, for paving and should be completed by September 1, 1965. Mayor ProTem Bobby Fuller thanked Mr. Smith for this information and his appearance before the council. Mr. Pasteur stated that he had been con- tacted by Mr. Edgar Hogg owner of Lot 13, Block C, of the Sheppard Addition. Mr. Hogg plans to dispose of this property and will sell it to the City for $7,625.00. (This property is adjacent to the Civic Center Site.) After considerable discussion, it was agreed by the members of the council that this matter be tabled until the next regular council meeting May 25, 1965. V. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT NO. 16 (MR. HOMER FULLER) City Manager Cowel 1 advised the council that Mr. Homer Fuller had requested a commercial building permit for a walk -in freezer at the E -Z Way Market. Mr. Cowell read Planning and Zoning Commission minutes dated May 4, 1965, Item ID, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of Mr. Homer Fuller's request for a commercial building permit. After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the council concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commisssion and approve Commercial Building Permit Number 16. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VI. IMPROVEMENTS TO WILSHIRE D R I V E City Manager Cowell informed the council that he had been contacted by Mr. Newell Odell, Superintendent of the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Public Schools, concerning improvements to Wilshire Drive near the Wilshire Village Elementary School. Mr. Cowell stated that Mr. Odell had stated that he would submit a letter from the school board relating to the condition of Wilshire Drive, and stating that the school district is requesting improvements due to the fact that this street is so heavily traveled by parents and students. However, the letter had not been received in the city offices prior to this council meeting. Mr. Herman Smith, a visitor to the council meeting and developer in that area, stated that the street is under contract, at this time, for paving and should be completed by September 1, 1965. Mayor ProTem Bobby Fuller thanked Mr. Smith for this information and his appearance before the council. 25 (Page Five - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 13, 1965) VII. BOND FUND EXPENDITURES City Manager Cowell presented the fol- lowing statements for consideration: (1) Dalworth Slurry Seal, Inc. (Estimate No. 5 and Final - Street Contract No. 1) $ 1,884.07 (2) Jarvis, Putty and Jarvis (Prorated supervision fee - Fire Station No. 2) $ 215.53 (3) KAS Construction Co. - Euless Fire Station No. 2 $ 10,591.47 (4) S. R. 0. Asphalt, Inc. (Estimate No. 2, Contract No. 2) $ 16,452,74 (5) Gene Schrickel and Associates $ 716.40 City Manager Cowell stated that these statements were in order and recom- mended approval for same. Councilman Douglass made the motion that the council concur with the City Managers recommendation and approve the bond fund expenditures and pay same. Councilman Warren seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VIII. CONCESSIONS AT MIDWAY PARK City Manager Cowell stated that the Euless Jaycees and Sertoma Club had expressed a desire to lease the con- cessions at Midway Park and Mr. Cowell read Article V from the proposed Recreation Ordinance (Ordinance Number 251) which regulates concessions in park areas. It was discussed that perhaps advertisements should be placed in the city's official newspaper in order for other organizations to sub- mit a proposal for the operation of concession stands in the park area. However, after discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the City of Euless enter into a contractural agreement with the Euless Jaycees and the Sertoma Club for a period of one year for operation of concession stands in Midway Park with a percentage (to be determined) of the money to be paid to the City of Euless. (The contract to be prepared by City Attorney James Cribbs.) Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. (Several members of the Euless Jaycees were in attendance of the council meet - i ng. ) IX COMPREHENSIVE - LIABILITY INSURANCE City Manager Cowell stated that it is very important that the city have an insurance program in relation to the Park and Recreation facilities. Mr. Cowell stated that he would have a rec- ommended policy for comprehensive - liability insurance for the council's consideration at the next regular meeting May 25, 1965. 26 (Page Six - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 13, 1965) ALL - AMERICAN CITY PARADE City Manager Cowell informed the council that Mr. W. G. Fuller had been the recipient of a letter from Mayor Willard Barr, City of Fort Worth, inviting the City of Euless to have an entry in the All- American City Parade to be held in the City of Fort Worth on Monday May 17, 1965. Mr. Cowell stated that arrangements had been made w it h Ted Arendale Ford Agency for a convertible and that a sign w i I I be attached on each side of the convertible to have "Mayor William G. Fuller, City of Euless." Mr. Cowell stated that Mayor Fuller had requested that as many councilmen and city officials as possible plan to participate in this parade, and Mr. Cowell requested that members of the council who could ride in the parade notify Mrs. Vada Ferris, City Secretary, at the earliest possible date. I.0 JOHN BARFIELD PLAT City Manager Cowell stated that Mr. John Barfield had presented a revised plat of the Wilshire Village West with a request 'for plat approval and rezoning. City Manager Cowell stated that Mr. Barfield's Zoning Case No. 133 had a Public Hearing on February 23, 1965, for the rezoning of this tract of land (rezoning from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial) and that this matter had been tabled for future consider= at ion. Mr. Barfield stated that at the February 23rd meeting, when he appeared before the council requesting approval of a plat of this area, he had been asked by the c o u n c i l if he would be w i l l i n g to delay the approval of this plat at this time. He stated that at that time he was agreeable to the delay, however, business matters of the last few weeks have neces- sitated the resubmission of this revised plat and he is desirous of the councils immediate consideration of same. After considerable discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the rezoning request be approved as submitted previously from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial. Further discussion followed; Councilman Byers reminded the council members that a mouratorium had been declared on all rezoning cases and after further dis- cussion, Councilman Douglass withdrew his motion. Council members agreed to table this matter of plat approval until the next meeting May 25, 1965, and rezoning until the new zoning ordinance is approved. City Manager Cowell stated that he would attempt to have a Developers Street Participa- tion Policy prepared for the next regular council meeting. (It was dis- cussed that a joint meeting of the Council and Planning and Zoning Com- mission should be scheduled some time soon to discuss the new proposed zoning ordinance.) M0, RECREATION PROGRAM W. J. "DOC" HYDE Mr. Hyde stated .that several meetings ago he had requested the council's consideration of aid in the Pee Wee League Football program, and at that time City Manager Cowell and he (W. J. "Doc" Hyde) had been requested to meet with Hurst City Manager Don Edmonds to discuss the Pee Wee Program. He stated that he had attended a meeting with Mr. Cowell and Mr. Edmonds and that he was inquiring if any additional (Page Seven - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May 13, 1965) evaluation had been made in this program. City Manager Cowell stated that he had attended a four hour meeting and that, after considerable discussion, no decisions were made. Mr. Hyde inquired if there is any informa- tion on additional park sites. City Manager Cowell stated that negotia- tions were s t i I I under way, but pending, concerning the property near the South Euless Elementary School. He stated that the Midway Park Improve- ments have a deadline of June 1st and that concentrated efforts are being put forth at Midway Park to meet this deadline. He further commented that sites have been viewed and that consideration is being given to cer- tain sites and that soon after June 1st a more concentrated effort will be made to locate additional park sites for the council's consideration. fm MID - CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORT (MR, FRANK DOUGLASS) Mr. Frank Douglass reported that at the Mid - Cities Advisory Council held in Bedford on May 6, 1965, had a very in- formative meeting concerning water needs and supplies. XIV. AN VAIMIL- \111dd\Yi The meeting adjourned at 1 1 ; 15 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: a,,4U City Secretary M