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Home My WebLink About1966-03-22i Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council March 22, 1966 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the-.Euless City Council was called to odder by Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Fuller, in the :absence of Mayor W. G. Fuller, at 7:35 P.M. in the Council Chambers at Euless City Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Messrs. B i I I Byers, Frank Douglass,and Harold SeimueIs. (Mayor Fuller attending Governor's .Library Conference in Austin) Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Secretary Vada Ferris and City Attorney James Cribbs. INVOCATION Harald Samuels . APPROVAL CF MINUTES March 8, 1966 were approved as written. VISITORS The Invocation was presented by Councilman The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, Visitors in attendance were: Mrs. Betty Potthoff; Mr,. and Mr.s. Jim. Jones; Messrs. Jack M':!'Bullard, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., David C. Moald, Dick Knowlton, R. Lindley Lucas, James -A. Lucas and B. R. Nowell. SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 277 M. W. SIMMONS PROPERTY City Manager Cowell presented Second Read- ing of Ordinance No. 277, rezoning from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, a 11.25 acre tract conveyed to M. W. Smmmons. Councilman Samuels made the motion to ap- prove the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 277. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, ,and ;the vote is as follows: Ayes: _ Councilmen Samuels, Byers and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Ordinance No. 277 on file in Office of City Secretary) SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 2Qj.1QP_ -, ANn_PRn(.F-n1jRF -R. \A64TFP AUR CFIAER SyszlIu City Manager Cowell presented Second Read- ing of Ordinance No. 275, establishing Policies and Procedures for the Water and I (Page Two. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting, March 22, 1966) Sewer System for the City of Euless. Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve Secodd Reading of Ordinance No. 275. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Ordinance No. 275 on file in Office of City Secretary.) III. FIRST READING, REZONING So W. MILLS PROPERTY City Manager Cowell presented First Read- ing of an Ordinance rezoning, from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, property out of the A. J. Huitt Survey, belonging to Mr. S. W. Mills. (Highway 183 and Simmons Drive.) Councilman Byers made the motion to ap- prove First Reading of this Ordinance. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Samuels ... Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried. (Second Reading"of'this Ordinance-on. April 12, 1966.) IV. PUBLIC HEARING, REZONING REQUEST BY MESSRS, JAMES AND LINDLEY LUCAS Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller opened the Public Hearing on the rezoning from, "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, James and Lindley Lucas Property, approximately five and one-half (52) acres, N'ort:Wof Wil- shire Village. City Manager Cowell read Planning and* ,Zon- ing Commission Minutes, dated February 15, 1966, Case No. 147. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request; however, the min- utes of Planning and Zoning Commission reflect concern by the Consulting Engineers of various drainage problems on the East portion of this property. ` City Manager Cowell read a letter dated February 11, 1966 addressed to the Planning and Zoning Commission, from the Con- sulting Engineers, Gregory, Knowlton &Ratliff, in which six (6) items are listed concerning the Lucas Estates Subdivision. .(Copy of this letter made a spat of the Official Minutes of Office of City Secretary.) Messrs. James and Lindley' Lucas were .re- sent, and Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller inquired if either of these gentlemen would comment on this rezoning request. L i ki (Page Three. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting. March 22, 1966.) Mr. James Lucas commented on the letter, stating that most of the items listed by the engineers have been complied with and that, in his opinion, the property is now suitable for residential needs, as it is located on Spur 350, which will eventually be a major artery of traffic. He fur- ther commented that he is deitious that purchasers of property in Lucas Estates are aware that,the adjoining property is zoned commercial. I Mayor Pro Tem Fuller inquired if there were opponents in this rezoning case, and there being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Douglass made the i.aot [on to con- cur with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation and approve the rezon- ing of this property, as, requested by Messrs. James and Lindley Lucas. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried. (First Reading of Rezoning Ordinance to be presented on April 12, 1966.) U. LUCAS ESTATES, PRELIMINARY PLAT City Manager Cowell read minutes of Plan- ning and Zoning.Commission meeting, dated February 15, 1966, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Plat, subject to the compliance with the engineer's recommendations, specifically 1) The furnishing of a Right -of -way and necessary drainage easements, between Lots 7 and 8 of Block 4, and participation in the cost.of such drainage. (2) The possible participation or solution to the drainage problem on 10e East side of Tract B: (3) Developer to be required to furnish a detail of the proposed street cross section, prior to the approval of the Preliminary Plat. It was further recommended that Mr. Fred Ball, a property owner adjacent to this property on the West, submit a letter to the City detailing his willingness or permission to have the overflow drain onto his property. 111r. James Lucas stated that Mr. Ball has agreed to furnish this letter; however, the City Manager stated that this letter has not been received in the City Offices, as of this date. City Manager Cowell read a letter addressed to the-City of Euless from Messrs. James and Lindley Lucas, in which they state that., -.in their opinion, the drainage problem on the East side of the subdivision should not be considered as part of their drainage, which was suggested by the en= gineers, since the channel is not on the, Lucas. property; and that little water from this subdivision will fall into this drainage channel. The letter further stated in (Page Four," Minutes of Regular Fleeting,. Euless Ci_ty.Couci.l, .March 22, _1.966): that engineers for Lucas Estates are of,-the opinion that this drainage problem can be solved by the Clty of Euless and the State H'ighway Department by directing the water that flows on the East side of the Subdivision in a more Easterly direction, along Spur 350 (Huffman Dri,e). 'The City Manager stated that a copy of Messrs. Lucas' letter had been forwarded to the Consulting Engineers, and he read a letter, dated March 3, 1966, addressed to the City, which is a reply to Messrs. Lucas let- ter. This letter states the engineers' opinions of Mr. Lucas' comments; however, the letter states that the engineers are still basically in agreement with their letter of February 11, 1966, which was submitted earlier in this meeting. Mr. Dick Knowlton, Consulting Engineer for the City, stated that he is not as informed on this matter as Mr. Bill Ratliff. Mr. Ratliff was unable to be here this evening, due to illness. However, he is of the opinion that, -if the Highway Department will agree to Mr. Lucas' suggestion, this will lessen the drainage problem greatly. (Councilman Don Warren arrived at 8 :20 P.M.) Mr, Knowlton commented that, if the High- way Department does concur-with diverting the water to the other side of the proper- ty, there, possibly, could be problems with property owners in this area. Mr. James Lucas commented that he consid- ers that the City's request to the Highway Department would be more effective than a personal request from him. .,., Mr'. Lucas stated further that he is desir- ous that the City approve the Plat, subject to the sixth item in the'letter being finalized; the first five items having be'en complied with. Councilman Samuels stated that, in his opinion, the City should secure the letter from ter, Fred Ball before approving the Plat. After considerable discussion, Councilman Samuels made the mot'ion to approve the Preliminary Plat, subject to receipt of the letter from Mr. Fred Ball, and resolving the items in the Engineers' letter, dated February 11, 1966. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels and Wareen Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried.' VI. EULESSI' PROPOSED SEWAGE SERVICE FOR' REGIONAL AIRPORT Mr. Dick Knowlton, City's Consulting Engi- neer, read a letter dated March -11, 1966, from Mr. Joe Rady, which states that his firm is desirous of an indication as to whether the City of Euless will be interested in providing and operating the facilities required to treat the sewage from the Regional Airport. (Members of the Council have been furnished a copy of this letter, prior to this meeting.) Mr. Knowlton stated that the Consulting 5 (pace Five, Minutes of Regular city Council Meeting, March 22, 1966) Engineers consider it important that the City's intentions be stated in this matter, either by Resolution or motion. Councilman Douglass made the motion that the City of Euless submit a letter to Rady and Associates, indicating their inter- est in providing sewage treatment facilities for the Regional Airport. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers, Douglass and Warren , Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Mr. Rady's letter on file in the Office of City Secretary.) I /Ir. Knowlton informed the Council Members that he will furnish copies of the bill concerning federal grants, if Members of the Council are' interested. Council Members commented they desire this action. VII. COMMERCIAL PERMIT 'NUMBER 33, MR. BOBBY NOWELL City Manager Cowell read Planning and Zon- ing Commission minutes dated March 15, 1366, in which the Planning and Zoning Com- mission made the motion to recommend the approval of Commercial Permit No. 33, which would permit Mr. Nowell to construct a masonry type structure, for use as a real estate office, a floor company and for motor scooter sales. Members of the Council viewed the building plans submitted by Mr. Nowell, and City Inspector Jack Bullard stated that the plans conform °to the Cityls specifications. It was pointed out, by the City Mana- ger, t'hat a possibility exists that additional right -of -way may be necessary on Pipeline Road that the Consulting Engineers are preparing designed plans for Pipeline Road- improvements, at this time. (Mr. Nowell agreed to furnish additional right -of -way, if deemed necessary.) After discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and approve Commercial Permit No. 33, and that the Building Permit be granted, up- on the securing of the right -of -way agreement from Mr. Nowell. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Byers, Samuels and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried. V® CIVIC CENTER PLAZA ESTIMATE REPORT City Manager Cowell stated that following the Called Meeting on March 17, in which the Council had discussed the Plaza design and requested the Architects confer with the Contractor for the construction of the R (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 22, 1966) S Plaza, Architect Duane Jarvis reported that the contractor has agreed to, furnish ten thousand (10,000) square feet of f l a t work (washed gravel on Plaza) for $6,000.0D,aat a later date, when the Council considers it necessary to proceed with this project. (No action. was required in this matter.) IX. RESOLUTION NO. 128, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING, DATE REZONING CODY & CODY PROPERTY City Secretary Vadd Ferris presented.Re- solution No.' 128, setting April 12, 1966, as the Public Hearing, date for the.rezon- ing, from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial , 4.$65 acres (Highway 157) as requested by Cody & Cody. Councilman Samuels made the motion to ap- prove Resolution No. 128 as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Byers and Warren Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Resolution No. 128 on file in Office of City Secretary,) X. RESOLUTION NO. 129, CONTRIBUTION' TO NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNC IL CF GOVERNMENTS Resolution No. 129 was presented for the Council's consideration and, if approved, t-he City of ;Euless ;agrees, to contribute $25.00 as a token contribution and demonstration of the City's willingness to par- ticipate and support the movement for a Regi -onal Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Cowell expressed a great de- sire for the Council's participation in this endeavor. a Councilman Samuels made the motion to ap- prove Resolution No. 129 as presented. Councilman Eyers seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen .Samuels, Byers, Warren and Douglass - Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Fuller declared the motion car -ried. (Copy of Resolution No. 129 on fi le in Office of City Secretary.) XI. Councilman Douglass reported that the March meeting of the Northeast Cities Advisory Council was very informative and 7 (Page 'Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 22, 1966) concerned the lakes in th6 area and the future water needs of the Member Cities of the Northeast area. He stated that the Members of the Advisory Council hale unani- mously agreed to i'nvite the Mayors and Councilmen of a I I Member Cities to attend a meeting at'Huest Civic Center at $ :00 P.M., April 14, in order for them to be better informed on this subject. Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Fuller thanked Council- man Douglass for his interest and attendance at the Advisory Council Meetings. The City Secretary was instructed to notify Members of the Council prior to the April 14 Meeting. - M" ASSESSMENT ROLL REVISIONS City Secretary Vada Ferris presented re- visions to the Assessment Roll, for Council consideration, as follows: (I) Roy F. Braswell - Lot 24, Blk. 1, Euless Gardens No. 1 (2) Tract 3B - A. J. Huitt Survey (belongs to H. H. Fuller) -C i�ty Manager Lee Cowell read a letter ad= dressed t o the C i t y Secretary, from M r . B i l l Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, pertain- ing to certain revisions of the Assessment Roll. After discussion, City Attorney James Cribbs ruled that a Resolution to amend the Assessment Resolution must be approved by the City Council to effect revisions of the Assessment Roll. It was agreed by Members of the Council that a Resolution should be prepared by the City Attorney and presented at the next regular Council: Meeting.- X111. APPROACHES - PIPELINE ROAD, BELL MANOR ADDITION. ' C i ty Manager Cowell read I tem I I I B, Planning and Zoning Minutes, March 15, 1966, in which the Planning. and Zoning Com- mission approved approaches on Pipeline Road (Bell Manor Addition)'. After consid- erable discussion, it was agreed to table this item until the next regular meeting, at which time the City Attorney w i I I present a legal opinion on this matter. XI.V. RESOLUTION NO. 130 AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE DEED - CITY OF FORT V%CRTH City Attorney Cribbs presented a Resolu- tion authorizing Mayor W. G. +Fullerto!•execute the'deed conveying to the City of Fort Worth 4.64 acres for street right -of -way in the City's West Sawage Treatment Facility (W.R. Loving Survey), which was proposed by the City of Fort Worth in December 1965. • (Page Eight, Minutes. of ,Regular Meeting, Euless City. Council, March 22,_11 966) Councilman Warren made the motion to ap- prove Resolution No. 130, as presented, with the understanding• that a I I instruments of conveyance shall reserve to the City of Euless necessary uttl ity easements across and under the 4.64 right -of -way conveyed. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Samuels, Byers and Douglass Nays: None , Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried. (Official copy of Resolu- tion No. 130 on f I e in Office of City Secretary.) XV. CITY MANAGER'S WEEI4Y REPORT M COUNCIL Councilman Byers stated he considered the newly instigated "Weekly Report of. Daily Activities ,of, the City Manager" is very informative, and complimented the City,Manager on his. creation of this report. . XVI . OFFICIAL UP- GRADING OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER AND CITY SECRETARY Councilman Byers reminded the Council of certain recommendations for up- grading the Administrative Office, which were dated February 8, 1966, and presented to the City Manager on February 22, 1966, and that April 1, 1966, was the suggested date for this up- gradi.ng. Due to th -e fact that next regular meeting will be after April first, Councilman Byers made the motion to officially up -grade the Office of City Manager to a salary of $9,500.00 annual- ly, and provide a city -owned vehicle, and Office of City Secretary to a salary of $5,700.00 annually -- effective April 1, 1966. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Warren, Samuels and Douglass Nays,; None Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Fuller? declared the motion carried. XV 11. ANNOUNCED BID OPENING *./1 1 •G: In answer to a question by Councilman Byers, City Secretary Vada Ferris stated that April 1, 1966, at 2:00 P.M., is the date and time for opening bids on the executive car„ . (Page Nine. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, March 22, 1966) ADJOURNMENT ATTEST= WZ Jr�!f '' i XVIII. The meeting adjourned at 9;30 P.M. APPROVED = Mayor c ro `er E to .,.1,