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Regular Meeting
of the
Euless City Council
Apri 1, 26, 1966
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller called the
Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 7:45 P. M. in the Council
Chambers of the Euless City Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Council-
men Frank Douglass, Harold Samuels and B i I I Byers. (Councilman Don Warren was
absent from the meeting.) (Mayor W. G. Fuller away on vacation.)
Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell,
City Attorney James Cribbs add City. Secretary Vada Ferris.
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The Invocation was given by Councilman
B i I I Byers.
VISITORS
Visitors i n attendance were Mrs. Betty
Potthoff; Messrs. B. W. Thomas, Marvin Carroll, J. M. Cody, Bill Brazil, James P.
Shane, Andy Winters, Paul Huffhines, Leonard J. Weber, Jack M. Bullard, B i I I
Pasteur, Gene Schrickel, Robert W. Caldwell, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., Louis H.
Martin, W. J. "Doc" Hyde and Howard Griggs.
APPROVAL CF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Called Meeting, dated
April 5, 1966, the Regular Meeting of April 12, 1966 and the Executive Meeting of
April 12, 1966 were approved as written. Executive Meeting, dated April 5, 1966:
City Attorney Cribbs questioned Item I, Paragraph Six., After a brief discussion,
it was determined that the paragraph was in error. (Corrections to the Official
Minutes in Office of City Secretary.)
ROBERT CALDWELL AND ASSOCIATES, PROPOSALS
UP- DATING MASTER PLAN,
Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller called on Mr.
Robert Caldwell, to give a brief resume for the benefit of Councilman Samuels, who
was unable to attend the Executive Session held earlier this evening, at which time
Mr. Caldwell discussed the proposals for up- dating the City's Master Plan.
Mr. Caldwell reviewed the proposals which
were submitted to the City of Euless in February, 1966 and stated that his firm is
grateful for the opportunity to work with the City of Euless ggain. (He prepared
Comprehensive Plan, 1960). He further commented that his firm will work very
closely with the Consulting Engineers, Consulting Architects, and Mr. Gene Schrickel,
Park Planner, in this program of up- dating the Master Plan..
The proposal, as presented by Mr. Cald-
well, outlines three approaches for consideration.
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(Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 26, 1966.)
Plan One: W i l l provide the City of Euless with Consulting City
Planning services upon a basis for re- imbursement,
with the maximum stipulated cost for up- dating the
Master Plan over 'a stipulated period of time, with
such interim services and planning phase production
and submission as requested from time to time. The
maximum estimated cost of Plan One (1) is $18,400.00,
with an estimated twenty -six (26) months for comple-
tion.
Plan Two: Provides consulting city planning services on a stip-
ulated lutnp -sum basis, "the project' to be financed
entirely by the City, payments to be made periodically
as each phase report is completed. The cost of Plan
'Two (2) is $19,200.00, with an'estimated twenty -two
(22) months for completion.
Plan Three: Provides consulting city planning services for develop-
ing a complete Comprehensive Master Plan in accordance
with the criteria approved by the Texas State D'epartment
of Health and the Housing and Home Finance Agency; the
project to be financed through a two - thirds (2/3) Fed-
eral Grant, the City contributing one -third (1/3) plus
the cost of State Supervision and Administration. . The
cost of the Consultant's services would be $22,800.00,
with a twenty -four (24) month completion time.
After di scuss ion, Counc14mi an 'douglass
made the motion that Robert Caldwell and Associates be authorized to execute Plan
One; make a p p l i c a t i o n for Federal Grant 701 Program and, upon the-Statels accept-
ance o f the 701 Program, the C i t y of Euless w i l l have the option of accepting or
rejecting the 701 Program and /or' continuing with Plan One.
Councilman Samuels seconded the motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels' and Byers
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Fuller declared the motion carried. (City Attorney Cribbs to prepare
Contractual Agreement to exist between Robert Caldwell• and Associates. and City of
Euless.) (Copy of Caldwell proposals on file in Office of City- Secretary:)
CODY AND CODY REZONING REQUEST
4.865 ACRES ON HIGHWAY 157
Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller recognized Mr.
B i I I Brazill, who stated that he was not present at the Public Hearing on April 12,
1966, at which time his rezoning request was discussed, due to confusion of dates.
He stated that his firm is desirous of constructing a masonry buildingI of approxi-
mately ten thousand (10,000) square feet,' which' will be for continuing, services
furnished by his firm "(heating and air conditioning). In answer to a'question ask-
ed by Councilman Douglass, he stated that his firm does not have plans for manu-
facturing a product at this time. Mr. Brazil] presented a drawing of his building
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(Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 26, 1966)
plans, which were reviewed by the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Fuller informed Mr. Brazill
that the Council had delayed a decision in this rezoning request; pending a review
of the zoning by the land planning firm, Robert Caldwell and Associates, and that
this matter would be discussed at a future Council Meeting, as soon as this inform-
ation is available. (Copy of building sketch, on file in Office of City Secretary).
SECOND READING, ORDINANCE N0. 279
REZONING LUCAS PROPERTY
City Manager Cowell presented Second Read-
ing of Ordinance No. 279, rezoning five and one -half (53) acres North of Wilshire
Vi page from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, this property belonging to James A.
and R. Lindley Lucas.
Councilman Samuels made the motion to ap-
prove Second Reading of Ordinance No. 279, Councilman Douglass seconded the
motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass and Byers
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Fuller declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 279 duly ap-
proved. (Official Copy of Ordinance No. 279 on file in Office of City Secretary.)
IV.
DIVERSION CF DRAINAGE, SPUR 350,
NEAR LUCAS ESTATES. SUBD IVIS ION
A letter from Mr. R. W. Crook, District
Engineer with Texas Highway Department was introduced. The letter states that the
revision in the drainage on Spur 350, West of Highway 1S7 (near Lucas Estates Sub-
division), could be accompl i•shed at a cost of approximately $15,000.00 to the City
of Euless.
After discussion, it was agreed that a
copy of this letter should be made available to Mr. James Lucas.
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COMMERCIAL PERMIT NO. 34
JACK APWISCH
City Manager Cowell read Planning and Zon-
ing Commission Minutes dated April 19, 1966, Item IV (B), in which the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of Commercial Permit No. 34. Planning and
Zoning Minutes reflect that Mr. Apwisch is requesting this permit to construct a
masonry building at the corner of Pamela Drive and Pipeline Road.
After discussion, Councilman Byers made
the motion that the Council concur with the recommendation of Planning and Zoning
(Page. Four, Minutes of. Regular .Meeting, Euless City Council, April 26, 1966)
Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 34. Councilman Douglass seconded the
motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers and Samuels
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Fuller declared the motion carried.
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COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 35, BUD HALE
(DRUG STORE - NORTH MAIN STREET)
City Manager Cowell read Planning and Zon-
ing Minutes dated April 19; 1966; Item IV (C), in which the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of Commercial Permit No. 35. Planning and Zoning
Minutes reflect that this Commercial Permit is for construction of a drug store, to
be located on North Main Street.
After discussion, Councilman Douglass made
the motion that the Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zon-
ing Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 35. Councilman Samuels seconded
the motion, and the vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass and Byers
N$ys: None
Mayor Pro Tem Fuller declared the motion carried.
VII.
FINAL PLAT, TIMBERLINE ESTATES
City Manager Cowell read Minutes of Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission-dated April 19, 1966, Item IV- (D), in which the Planning
and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Final Plat of Timberline Estates,
subject to requirements and specifications in a letter dated April 19, 1966, dd-
dressed to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Subject: 6403 -S.6, TimberHne
Estates First Increment, Final Plat. This letter contains fourteen (14) recorrnnend-
ations and specifications.
Mr. B i I I Rat I i f f reviewed a letter da =ed
February 2, 1966, in which he stated that the cost of the City's portion of the
participation in the drainage channel will be approximately $6,000.00. Mr. Ratliff
pointed out that the Developer's participation w i I I amount t-o $29,925.00,
Mr. Andy Winters, Developer of Timberline
Estates, was present and 'informed the Council that he does not object to placing
this money in escrow with the city; however, he is concerned about the' time neces-
sary for completing the channel.
After considerable discussion pertaining
to the thirty (30) foot Easement adjacent to the five (5) foot permanent U t i I i ty
Easement along the back side of Lots one through six, Block One and Lots one
through four, Block Four (Item IV, Engineers' letter of April 19, 1966), it was
agreed that a twenty (20) foot Temporary Easement, for a period of six months,
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(Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 26, 1966.)
rrmuld be adequate.
Mr. Winters and his engineer, Mr. Walter
Elliott, Jr., presented a plat of the proposed subdivision, which is made a part of
the Official Records in the Office of the City Secretary.
M r . Winters presented, t o the City Secre-
tary, a photostat o f a receipt i n d i c a t i n g t h a t a l l taxes have been paid on these
properties.
Councilman Samuels made the motion that
the Council concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission
and that the final plat be approved, subject to the recommendations and specifica-
tions in the engineers' letter; authorize expenditure of $6,000.00 from Bond Funds
(City's participation), under the City - Developer Agreement; amend the Engineers'
recommendation to specify that a twenty (20) foot six (6) months Easement be ap-
proved, rather than a thirty (30) foot Easement.
Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and
the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass and Byers
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem. Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of the plat, tax
statement and letters are Official Council Exhibits in Office of City Secretary.)
(City Attorney to prepare Escrow Agreement,.)
VIII.
PRELIMINARY PLAT, MORRISDALE ESTATES
INCREMENT N0. IV
City Manager Cowell read Planning and Zon-
ing Minutes dated April 19, 1966, Item IV (E), in which the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of Morrisdale Estates,
Increment No. IV.
Mr. Huffhines introduced a plat showing
the area to be developed. Members of the Council questioned the fact that,there is
not an opening onto Pipeline Road from this portion of the subdivision.
Mr. Huffhines stated that he was definite-
ly against an opening onto Pipeline Road in this section of Morrisdale. However,
that the access streets leading to Driftwood ( Morrisdale entrance) are adequate.
Councilman Douglass stated that he is con-
cerned about Police and Fire Protection in an area where'there is only -one entrance
to a subdivision.
Mr. Paul
Huffhines,
one of" the developers
of Morrisdale Estates, stated that
he is willing
to participate
in the drainage
costs in the area; however, he is
concerned about
the City's
plans to construct
this drainage channel. He stated
that five years
ago, he had
complied with all
City plans, and that the City did
not follow through with the
discussed proposal
at that time.
Mr. Huffhines introduced a plat showing
the area to be developed. Members of the Council questioned the fact that,there is
not an opening onto Pipeline Road from this portion of the subdivision.
Mr. Huffhines stated that he was definite-
ly against an opening onto Pipeline Road in this section of Morrisdale. However,
that the access streets leading to Driftwood ( Morrisdale entrance) are adequate.
Councilman Douglass stated that he is con-
cerned about Police and Fire Protection in an area where'there is only -one entrance
to a subdivision.
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(Page 'Six, Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, Euless City Council, Apri.1 26, 1966)
Mr. Huffhines stated that he w i I I agree
to participate in the cost of one -half (2) of a four (4) foot line, at the time the
City is ready to begin construction.
It was agreed that the escrow money could
be discussed at the time the final plat is presented for approval.
In answer to a question from Mr. Elliott,
Mr. Ratliff stated that the channel wi I I be lined for a twenty -five year flood.
After discussion, Councilman Byers made
the motion that the Council concur with the recommendation of Planning and Zoning
Commission and approve the Preliminary Plat, Morrisdale Estates, Increment No. IV,
as presented. Councilman Samuels seconded' the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels and Douglass
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Fuller declared the motion carried.
It was agreed that the Consulting Engineers
should be authorized to determine the City's cost of the construction of this
drainage channel.
Mr. Huffhines stated that, 'in order to
construct the drainage channel adequately, approximately one hundred,' fifty (150)
feet will have to be secured from a property owner; however, this property is in
the City of Hurst. He stated that the property owner is most reluctant to release
this land and that the property could, possibly, be secured only by condemnation.
The City Attorney advised _the. Council' that
permission must be secured from the City of Hurst before condemnation proceedings
could be put into effect, in this matter.
IX.
RESOLUTION NO. 135
"SHOP EULESS FIRSf-
Mayor Pro Tem Fuller read Resolution No.
135, which encourages the citizens of Euless to "Shop Eulkss' Fi rst". This Resolu-
tion was prepared by City Attorney Cribbs, after a request was received in the
Office of the City Secretary from the Euless Jaycees.
Councilman Douglass made the motion to ap-
prove Resolution No. 135. Council man Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Doug ass, Samuels and Byers
Nays: None
Mr. Howard Griggs, President of
the Euless
Jaycees
stated that,
in the four (4) years since the organization of the
Euless
Jaycees,
the merchants
of the City of Euless have been most cooperative
and helpful
in their
assistance
to the Jaycees, and the Euless Jaycees are desirous
of recogniz-
ing the
merchants in
this manner. Mr. Griggs displayed a bumper sticker
depicting
"SHOP EULESS FIRST ".
Councilman Douglass made the motion to ap-
prove Resolution No. 135. Council man Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Doug ass, Samuels and Byers
Nays: None
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(Page'Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 26, 1966)
Mayor Pro Tem Fuller declared the motion carried. (Official Copy of Resolution No.
r 135 on fi I e in Office of City Secretary.)
Mr. Griggs thanked the Members of the
Council for their encouragement in this endeavor.
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MR. LOU MARTIN, REQUESTING
WATER BILL ADJUSTMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Fuller recognized Mr. Lou
Martin, owner of several apartments in the City of Euless, who has requested this
appearance before the Council to object to the present b i l l i n g of the water and
sewer services to his apartment houses. Mr. Martin inquired if the Council is of
the opinion that a user of 300,000 gallons of water should have a better rate than
one who-uses 10,000 gallons. Mr. Martin stated that he wants his apartment build-
ings on the same rate as his home. Mr. Martin considers his apartments should be
classified as "Commercial User ", and, thereby, come under a commercial rate. He
also, requests consideration of the meters.
The City Manager explained that he and Mr.
Knight have discussed this matter-and have informed Mr. Martin that he can dis-
connect four water meters of the seven, and supply his apartments with three meters.
After considerable discussion, the City
Manager was instructed to check into this matter further and advise the Council of
his findings.
X1.
BOYS' 'RANCH SEWER RATES
City Manager Cowell explained that a
representative from the Bedford Boys' Ranch has requested consideration of the
sewer rates, due to the fact that seven hundred (700) connections are at the Boys'
Ranch, but that they are operating at only about 10 %of capacity, on an average
year -round basis. (Boys' Ranch open in summer) -
After discussion, it was agreed that the
City Manager should bring this item to the City Council at a later date, if action
is necessary in this-matter.
X11.
AUTHORIZE BIDS FOR DUMP TRUCK
City Manager Cowell informed the Council
that the City needs a new dump truck very badly " that the 1952 truck which was
converted has become too expensive to maintain as a dump truck, and that he is re-
questing the Council's consideration to accept bids for a dump truck.
Councilman Byers made the motion that the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for a new dump truck. Councilman
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(Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 26, 1966.)
Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Byers, Samuels and Dauglass
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Fuller declared the motion carried.
X111.
AUTHORIZE STRIPPING VOTING MACHINES
City Secretary Vada Ferris informed the
Council that it is necessary to authorize the County to strip the voting machines
used in the April 5 Municipal Election. (This procedure must be at least thirty
(30) days after the election.)
Councilman Byers made the motion that the
City Secretary be authorized to notify the C (bunty-to strip the voting machines.
Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Samuels
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Fuller declared the motion carried.
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XIV.
RESOLUTION NO. 134, CALLING PUBLIC HEARING I
REZONING IN MORRISDALE ESTATES
City Secretary Vada Ferris presented Re=
solution No. 134, establishing May 24, 1966, as the Public Hearing date for rezoning
request in zoning case number 149 -- property adjacent to Morrisdale. Estates.
Councilman Samuels made the motion to
approve Resolution No. 134 as presented.' Councilman Byers seconded the motion and
the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels and Dougiass
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tern Fuller declared the motion carried and Resolution No. 134 passed and
approved. (Copy of Resolution No. 134 on fi I e in Office of City Secretary „)
UTJ
DISCUSSION: RELOCATION CF UTILITIES
(SPUR 350 AT ECTOR DRIVE)
City Manager Cowell informed the Council
that an adjustment of the out -fall sewer line, to accomodate Highway Spur 350,
needs consideration at this time and introduced a letter dated April 25, 1966, from
the Consulting Engineers, Subject: 6314 -E.13, with attachments from the Texas
Highway Department, dated April 22, 1966.
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(Page Nine, Minutes of Regu.l,ar Meeting, Euless Cit,y.Counci.l, April 26, 1966.).
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Several documents from the Hiahwav Depart-
ment require execution by, ,be City, and after discussion, Councilman Douglass, made
. - the motion that' the C'rty''Managf r be authorized-to execute these documents on behalf
} of the City of Eul,ess�. Councilman' Samuels `seconded' the mot'ion,�'and,'the vote is--As
fo11ows:.
Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels and Doug:ass'
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Fuller declared the motion "carried. ' (Copy of-'executed: documents on '
f i l e in Office of City Secretary.)
XVI.
DISCUSSION: HARWOOD ROAD RIGHT -0F -WAY
City Manager Cowell stated, in answer to
an inquiry by Councilman Byers, that additional right -of -way is required on Harwood
Road and the City is attempting to° sedure these needed Easements.
XVII.
SOUTH EULESS PARK 1 MP.R.OVEMENT.S
Mr. Gene Schrickel , Park Planner, pre-
sented a plat of the South Euless Park Site and discussed the improvements for this
park. He stated that $10,000.00 of the Park Bond Fund .monies have -been allocated
in this year's budget for improvements to the South Euless Park and presented the
following break -down: (dated Apri 1 25, 1966)
Roadway: $5,500.00 t o t a l ; $4,000.00 for curb and gutter and
asphalt concrete pavement from existing parking lot
to include the second parking area. $1,500.00 for
grading and gravel for the remainder of the roadbed.
Picnic Tables and Trash Containers; $500.00 to include approxi-
mately twenty tables and ten trash containers installed.
G rad i ng and Unforseen Items: $500.00
Playpad Area: $3,500.00 to include $1,500.00 for play equipment
and $2,000.00 for asphalt surfacing.
Irrigation of School Ground: $1,500.00 to include partial coverage
of the area adjacent to the buildings on the west side
and the physical education area.
Physical Education Area: $1,500.00 to include used utility pole
sections 2411, 18 ", and 12" set in circles as shown with
the existing athletic equipment to be moved into the area
and the entire area surfaced with rooftabs.
Grading of School Ground: $500.00 to include the grading of the
playfields and playground so that safe play and proper
drainage can be obtained.
$10,000 w i I I be applied from Park Bond Fund money.
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(Page Ten; Minutes of Regular, Meeting; Euless Cif Council, -April -26, 1966)
After discussion, .Councilman Samuels made
the motion to concur with _,the 'recommendations of the .P,ar_.k,Planner, Mr.- Sch'rickel,
and approve the improvements and. necessary expenditures - f6r South Euless Perk, as.
presented. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and 'the vote is as follows:,
Ayes: Councilmen Byers,,- Douglass and Samuels
Nays: None
Mayor P-ro Tem Fuller declared —the motion carried.
XV111.
ADJOURIWENT =
The meeting'adjdurned'at'10:10 -P;M.
APPROVED
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Mayor Pro Te'
City.Secretary.
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