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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-11-08Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council November 8, 1966 CALL TO ORDER ��� /1 / ■r, 9l f i'■ A� Mayor William G. Fuller called the meeting t o order a t 7:40 P.M., w i t h the f o l l o w i n g members present: Councilmen B i l l Byers, Bobby Fuller, Frank Douglass, Don Warreh and Harold Samuels. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Councilman Bobby Fuller. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. U. D. Miller, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Dake, Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Sandlin and Mr. and Mrs. George B. Goss; Mesdms. Frank M. Buchanan, Donald J. Breeding, E. D. Holder, W. W. McCormick, Jack P. Smith, Martha Hand, Jack W. 13vowne, Don L. Armstrong, H. C. Harris, Betty Potthoff and Dorothy Edge; Messrs. H. C. Williams, James K. Rice, W. J. "Doc" Hyde, R. G. Coulsh, G. G. Starr, D. A. Martin, Frank L. Schnell, Norman G. Wells, Jack E. Apwisch, 0. C. Greathouse, Wayne B . O'Daniel and B i l l Ratliff, Consulting Engineer. APPROVAL OF, MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated October 11, 1966, were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING, REZONING REQUEST,. MR,' 0, W. MILLER, TRAILER COURT ON HIGHWAY 183 Mayor Fuller opened a Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 156, a request for rezoning of a portion of a ten (10) acre tract owned by Mr,. 0. W. Miller, from "A" Residential to "C'' Commercial, which would en- able Nfr. Miller to enlarge his trailer court on Highway 183, if approved, Mr. Miller presented- pictures of the trailer court and a plat of the area for Council's consideration. Mr. Miller discussed the pictures and the plat with Members of the Council and stated that he had been operating his trailer court about eleven (11) years, and during that time, had very little trouble. The present trailer court will house about thirty (30) trailers. At the present, he has twenty (20) trailers on. h:is, lots, and he stated that he w i I I not permit colored people to park in the trailer area, Mr. Miller stated that he is desirous of rezoning an additional por- tion of the tract, in order to enlarge the trailer park to accommodate about thirty (30) trailers; that the spaces will be ninety (90) feet in length and thirty (30) feet. wide. He stated that he plans to construct a first -class trailer park and will construct a ten -foot redwood fence behind the trailer park to shield the residences i n the area. City Manager Cowell read the Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated October 4, 1966, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the rezoning request, 204 (Pape Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, Novembe.r_8,_ 12AA ) Mayor Fuller inquired if there were op- ponents or proponents in this case, and Mr. David Martin read a letter addressed to the Mayor and Members of the Council, signed by several residents in the area who object to the rezoning. Mrs. Miller, a trailer court resident, stated that she could understand residents not wanting a. business in the area near their homes, but that the trailer park is their home, and that her children and others in the trailer park play with the children and go to school with the children who live in the residential area. Therefore, she does not understand these people not being in favor of the trailer park. Mr. Frank Snell stated that he i s a re- tired police officer, has lived in the area a few years, and that the brush and row of weeds from Highway 183 to Greenbriar is a fire hazard and should be cleaned up. Mayor Fuller informed Mr. Snell that you cannot move onto private property and clean it up unless a complaint has been filed with the City. Mrs. Holder stated that she does not object to her children playing with -the children in the trailer park, but that she -is fear- ful of the property being rezoned Commercial and in a few years, an undesirable commercial business might be constructed. , Mr. Vi 11 -iams stated that Mr. Miller's trailer court was there. several years prior -to the residential section's. being con- structed, and the people purchasing the residences were- aware- that the trai leer park was there at the time they purchased their homes. Mr. Williams stated that -he thinks it would be advantageous for Mr. Miller to enlarge his trailer court and clean the area behind the court of the debris that is presently there. , Mr. Black, who resides on East C I i f f , asked Mr. Williams his place of residence. Mr. Williams stated that he lives in Fort Worth, but owns property in this area. Mr. Martin stated that a fence would not shield the trailer park from the residences. Councilman Douglass stated that the City Council is presently making an effort to adopt an ordinance which would have a provision governing trailer parks. City Attorney Cribbs stated that the land planner, Mr. Robert Caldwell, is reviewing several ordinances for zon -ing of t ra i I e r parks, which wi I I give the City better control of trailer parks. Mrs. Holder stated that it s her under- standing the City has a letter from the Land Planner stating that he objects to the zoning. City Attorney Cribbs clarified this by stating that Mr. Caldwell , the City's Land Planner, has been employed to update the City's Master P an and assist in its zoning problems. After considerable discussion, Councilman Qouglass made the motion that this zoning case be tabled until the Land Planner, Mr. Caldwell, has had an opportunity to consider the zoning of trailer parks. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Byers, Fuller and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, 205 (Pepe- Three; 'Minutes of Regular Meeting,- Euless City Counci 1 , November 8, 1966.) PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED ANNEXATION 11. OF PROPERTIES Mayor Fuller declared the Public Hearing open and City Attorney Cribbs stated that there are properties East of Highway 157, West of Fuller -Wiser Road, Glade Road on the North, Harwood Road on the South, which the City proposes to annex. Mr. Cribbs stated that this is the first step of several on the part of the Euless City Council to annex these properties into the City of Euless. Mr. Cribbs stated that this Public Hearing is for citizens to make known their desires for being a part of the City of Euless. Mr. Paul Mitchell stated that he owned fifteen (15) acres near the Deacon Turkey Farm. City Attorney Cribbs stated that this property'does not come under this proposed annexation. Mr. James Rice, who lives on Oak Lane, stated that he desires an explanation of the letter which was sent out from the City, to property owners, which states that property owners may voluntarily peti- tion into the City, if they so desire. (Doctor Warren left the meeting at 8;25 P.M.) Mr. Rice stated that he does not appreciate the letter implying what wi I I happen if the property owner in this area does not come into the City. The City Attorney inquired of Mr. Rice if he contacted the City Manager or anyone in the City offices. Mr. Rice stated that a neighbor, Mrs. Loutrel, had contacted someone at the City Hall -- he did not know whom. A copy of the letter was furnished the City Attorney and Mr. Rice, and Mr. Cribbs stated that he had written the letter and certainly did not intend any discrimination. Mr. Cribbs commented after several questions that until this case is finally settled by the Courts, the area in question is still a part of the City of Euless. Mr. Rice stated that he hoped to be able to explain this to the property owners in his a'rea. The City Attorney stated that' it was not the intent of the City Council to raise taxes, and he would be most appreciative if Mr. Rice would inform the people in his area this was not the Council's intent -- that the tax rate is set by Ordinance which has already been done, and that the tax rate' is the same as it was the previous year. Mr. Rice stated that he would like to know what these property owners can expect, if they are taken into the City that he has been a citizen of the City of Euless for some time, and he does not have some of the City's services afforded others. City Attorney Cribbs stated that more than likely, Mr. Rice is referring to the water and sewer facilities. Mr. Cribbs stated that the City of Euless purchased the Water and Sewer System just a year ago., and is s t i I I going through a period of adjustment. (Doctor Warren returned at 8;30 P.M.) City Attorney Cribbs stated that the area has fi re protection, police protection, zoning, building codes and other tangible assets of which the area citizens may not be cognizant. Mr. Cribbs explained that a new zoning ordinance is being proposed by Mr. Caldwell, City Land Planner, to assist in establishing orderly growth of the City of Euless. Mr. Cribbs stated that in 1956, the City Council of the City of Euless, drew into the City the roads which encompass the area in question. Mr. Rice stated again, that he would like to know what the area w i I I get, if they are a part of the City of Euless. Mr. Cribbs asked Mr. Rice if he uses the library. Mr. Rice answered affirmatively. Mr. (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 8, 1966.) Rice asked about the improvement of the roads in the area. Mr. Ratliff stated that most of the roads, streets in the bond program, have been improved at his recommendation and that the majority of the improvements are for thoroughfares. However, he recalls a meeting with the people in the horsebhoe area, -where Mr. Rice lives, in which they were not in favor of the Bond Program or the street improve- ments. City Manager Cowell stated that there has been some street repairs in this area. However, he will admit that the streets are generally in bad shape. City Attorney Cribbs commented on Mr. Ratl iff's comments about the thoroughfares in the area and stated that Harwood, North Main and South Main are evidence of the street thoroughfare improvements -- that more people use streets of this type; therefore, it was considered that'these streets should be first in the Bond Program. City Attorney Cribbs explained the tax aseessment for curb and gutter and streets, which is $2.75 per foot, commenting that this is cheaper than any other city in Tarrant County. Mr. Cribbs commented that an extensive recreation program has been offered as a service. He commented on the joint-use of the f re station by the City of Fort Worth and the City of Euless, which is a unique situation. He further commented on the contract between the School Board and the City, for recreational facilities, Mr. Rice. stated that he was concerned about sewer service. The City Attorney explained that there is nothing to keep a citizen from tieing into a sewer line. Mr. Ratliff stated that in about ninety (90) days, there w i l l be sewer service near the area. Mr. Cribbs stated that if the property owners will participate, the City will make all efforts in offering water and sewer facilities to this area. Councilman Samuels commented that he wou'ld like for the City Attorney to explain that the City did not spend tax dollars to buy the water and sewer system. Mr. Cribbs explained that the system was purchased with Revenue Bonds and, therefore, is not a burden to the tax payers; the City would like to have the citizens on the sewer line because it means more revenue. Mr. Rice in- quired about fire plugs and street lights. The City Attorney stated that you cannot have a fire plug until you have a water line. However, Mr. Cowell stated that there is a fire plug about one thousand (1,000) feet from this general area. Mr. Cribbs stated that it is generally the City's practice to put street lights at street cor- ners. The City Manager stated that if it is being dissentious, a request can be submitted to Texas Power and Light, for installing a street light. City Manager Cowell commented that another service is animal control -- that about a year ago, a rabid dog was in the general area where Mr. Rice lives, and extensive search was put forth by several City employees, for the animal; resulting in several City em- ployees having rabies shots. M r . Cribbs commented t h a t a l l of these are services which are offered t o a l l citizens of Euless, regardless of the area they live in, and that he is sure he speaks for the Council in requesting that Mr. Rice inform his neighbors of the Council's intent and consideration in this matter. Mr. Rice thanked the City Attorney for his explanation and stated that he would endeavor to transmit the Council's thoughts to his 17eighbors. Mr. Priest Baze stated that he would like to know why the property West of Highway 1S7 is not being annexed into the City, and the City Attorney explained that this property is sti I I in the City of Euless and there is no need for an annexation ordinance. Mr. ' Cribbs inquired of Mr. Baze if he wants to be in the City of Euless, and Mr. Baze inquired what would happen if he said he did not want to be a resident of the City of Euless. Mr. Cribbs stated that this is a Public Hearing and that all present have a right to give their comments, either WbNA (Page' Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 8, 1966.) one way or the other. Mr. Baze commented that he does not want to pay city taxes; that he does not get anything for living in the City of Euless, that he has lived in that area since 1952 -- he has had nothing from the City, and he does not want to pay city taxes. Mr. Mitchell, who lives in the same general area as Mr. Baze, stated that his biggest gripe in this matter, is that he was -not consulted when his property was taken into the City; that he did not know when he was taken into the City -- that the City Manager, in a meeting with property owners several years'ago, only confused the matter. The City Attorney stated that some- times there is lack of communication between the City and the property owners, and that this is certainly not the intent of the City Council -- that it is not easy to serve on the City Council and that a l l citizens cannot be pleased; that the Council must try to do what is best for all citizens. Mr. Baze commented that the first evalua- tion of his propetty was ridiculous and that when a fuss was raised, the amount dropped drastically. He stated this, in his opinion, does not make sense, and if he does come into the City, how does he know that his taxes will not be increased considerably next year. Mr. Mitchell stated that he wi I I fight as long as he lives to stay out of the City of Euless -- that he has great respect for Members of the Council and knows no finer man than Bill Byers, whom he considers a friend. Mr. Baze commented that he (Mr. Baze) is hard - headed, but that he had rather be in hell than reside in the City of Euless; that he'would fight from now on to stay out of the City; that his taxes have gone up, not much, but he resents this; he resents the City taking his property into the City wibhout consulting him, and he is opposed to living in the City of Euless. Mrs. McCormick stated that she desires to see somettii'ng done about the sewer system -- that the lift stations are a nuisance and she thinks that since she is a resident of the City, something should be done about the lift stations; that the odor is atrocious. She specifically Commented about the I i ft station North of the Trailwood Addition -- that she has made com -' plalnts'td the City Manager and the County Health Officials, and even State Health Officials. She stated there is a leak at this lift station, which is a he6lth hazard. City Manager Cowell -commented that t h i s station needs a pump; that the present one being used is faulty and that all lift - stations are troublesome. The City Manager was instructed to. look into this matter and make necessary adjustments. Mrs. Hobie, who resides in the area covered in Ordinance No. 292, commented that she did not see how she can be a resi- dent of the City of Euless -- that her - family lives in Pleasant Glade, and they do not want to be a part of the City of Euless. She commented that her mother owns two hundred, forty -five (245) acres and she owns twenty (20) -- that neigher de- sires to be in the City of Euless -- that they cannot be in the City of Euless -- they live in Pleasant Glade -- that the Supreme Court reversed the decision and she i s definitely not i n the City of Euless. Mrs. Jessie Smith, who resides on Oak Street inquired if she is in the City, and the City Attorney answered affirmatively. Considerable discussion followed; however, presently the Mayor inquired if there were other comments, and there being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:15 P. M. 208 (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 8, 1966.) J. 0. JOHNSON REZONING ,CASE NY 154 City Manager Cowell informed the Council that the rezoning requested by Mr. J. 0. Johnson had been tabled several weeks ago, pending a decision from 14r. Robert Caldwell, Land Planner, concerning this rezoning. PIr. Johnson's property is located 'on North W n Street, and his request is to re- zone from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, in order to enlarge his business which is the construction of sheet metal work. , 4 After discussion, Councilman Samuels -made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Land Planner, Robert Caldwell and Associates, and th,e Planning and Zoning Commission, and deny the rezoning. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. IV. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S REPORT, MR.� GENE SCHRICKEL - ,IMPROVEMENTS -SOUTH EULESS AND WILSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PROPOSED PARKS Mr. Gene Schrickel, the City's Landscape Architect, stated that the park and Recreation Committee had .reviewed the plans for the improvements to Wilshire Elementary School proposed park and South 'Euless - Elementary School proposed park and recommend the Council's consideration of these plans, Mayor Fuller stated that he had studied the plans and,,that, in his opinion, both the Wilshire Elementary and South Euless Elementary tennis courts dhould be lighted. it had previously been planned for only the South Euless Park to be lighted. Mayor Fuller commented that-many pro- jects are being started, but are being left unfinished =- Midway Park is not finish- ed, it is dusty and needs paving -- South Euless - gravel is washing from the area when it rains -- that he does not see why one project cannot be finished before another , one is started. 14r. Schrickel stated that efforts are be= ing made to have the paving of Midway Park in this current year's Park Budget, and that the South Euless Park was made available as quickly as possible, for the people in the area to enjoy, although funds were not available at the time to com- plete all of the plans of the Park. Mayor Fuller stated that the Midway Park drainage channel has definitely been an eye sore. 1,/Ir. Schrickel stated that the schedule calls for this drainage channel to be completed within the next week. Mr. Schrickel stated that an estimate of $8,$04,00 is proposed for the improvements to Wilshire Elementary and $9,300.00 to South Euless Elementary, based on the suggest- ed budgets. A member of the Council inquired if alter- nate bids could be taken on the lights for both of the projects. Mr. Schrickel commented that this could be done if the Council so desires. After further discussion, Councilman Samuels made the motion that the Landscape Architect be authorized to advertise 209 (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, .November 8, 1966,) for bids for both South Euless and Wilshire Parks, as presented with- the, stipula- tion that alternate bids be taken on the lights for both projects. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote, is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samue'ls and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Park Planner's estimates on f i l e i n Office of City Secretary.) ADDITIONAL 'IMPROVEMENTS: MIDWAY PARK for. Schrickel� submitted and reviewed a change order, in the amount of $760.00, an addition to Shull Construction Company's contract, for additional work at the Midway Park Drainage Channel.. Councilman Samuels made the motion to con- cur with the recommendation of the Park Planner and authorize the addition of $760.00 to the City's contract with Shull Construction Company, for Midway Park Drainage Channel I'mprovements. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and-the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels, Fuller, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Change Order on file- in Office of City: Secretary..) . PROPOSED SWIMMING. POOL, TRINITY HIGH Mr. Schrickel presented plans of the•pro- posed physical education building at'the new Euless High School.and the location of the proposed pool in relation to the building. He stated there is glass on the East and partly on the South -- it is an indoor pool, with an outdoor environment == a sun deck,• observat i on deck, wad i ng poo l f o r t of s and a mezzanine deck, f o r con- cession stand. 1 „ ,,..,. ,. Mayor Fuller, inquired if this is to be an olympic size ppol. Mr. Schrickel stated that competition can be held in this pool, and that the athletic director of the school district has investigated this matter very carefully, and, in his opinion, this pool wi I I meet competitive standards. Several made ,comments concerning the heat i n the summer beeause of a I I the glass and the sun shining through onto the pool. Inquiries were made of the type filter system in the pool and the tentative cost. Mr. Schrickel stated that as of this date, a I I details were not available, but that he did want the'Counci 1 to be apprised of the progress so far, in planning the proposed joint project between the City and the School District. 91 I 1:1.L1-.1111■911g[!' %wog'y Mrs. Jack Browne, Library Board Chairman, submitted a bUidding plan, for the proposed new library, for members of the Council to- consider. -This report -had been presented to the Council prior to this meeting, in order for theirr evaluation and consideration to be given. Mrs. Browne showed a plat of the floor plan for Council'$ consideration and, after discussion, Coun- .ci lma'n Warren made the motion to approve the building plan as 'presented. Council- man Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: 210 (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November, 8, 1966.) Ayes: - Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: Nbne I ' Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of building plan on file in the Office of City Secretary.) VI. APPROVAL, PART I I. LIBRARY APPLICATION FCR FEDERAL FUNDS Mrs. B'rowne' stated that she, on behalf of the Library Board, is requesting consideration for submitting Part 11 of the appli- cation for matching funds for the new library. Mayor Fu Ier inquired of Mrs. -; Browne i f the City is ready to submit Part 1 1. Mrs. Browne stated that the floor plans are needed. City Manager Cowell commented, in-answer to a question, that we do not as yet have these plans' - thaf actually t'hey are dlevation plans. Fie stated that he has not contacted the architects to secure these plans. ' Mrs. Bsowne stated that any major archi- tectural changes, after approval of Part 11, wi I I have to be approved by Mr. Jackson with the State Library Board in Austin, City Manager Cowell stated :that the arch- itects have some elevation plans which were presented earlier. Mrs. Browne stated that these plans should have been available and this plan submi -tted Several weeks ago. City Manager Cowell stated there has been some misunderstanding of what has to be submitted to the State Library. Fie 'stated that Mrs. B'rowne has contacted Mr. Jackson, in Austin, and Mr. Jackson wants the copy of the floor plans and eleva- tions, and we intend to furnish these items. Mayor Fuller inquired if the neces- sary items can be secured and the application mailed tomorrow, (November 9th). The City Manager stated that the plans could be gotten 'very shortly. Afijer further discussion; -Counci lmarr, Douglass made the motion to approve Part I I of the application for matching funds for the new library and that the application be mailed on Wednesday, November 9, 1966. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: None ' Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Mayor Fuller thanked Mrs. Browne for her efforts on the City's behalf for the library plans. City Manager Cowell stated that he would like for it ho be known that the'delay in submitting this report is not the architect's fault. MEN DISCUSSION: MOVING CF FIRE PLUG, MR, JACK APWISCH Mr. Jack Apwisch appeared before,the Coun- cil requesting consideration of the moving of ,a fire plug on Pamela -Drive near Tri - Tronics Laboratories. Mr. Apwisch commented that the fire plug is in the way, that it prohibits semi - trailers from getting in and out of the facilities at Tri - Tronics Laboratories, without danger of hitting the fire plug, that the fire plug is in the middle of a thirty -six (36) foot driveway. Mr. 'Greathouse, Vice Pres i debb of Tri - Tronics, stated that there is a problem there; that large semi - trucks come to their (Page'Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 8, 1966.) plant daily and that some Of the trucks refuse to come in to unload materials, be- cause'of the plug, and that he urgently requests the Council's consideration in removal of the fire plug. Mayor Fuller commented that the p llac i ng of the fire plug, in his opinion, is not the fault of the City; that it is a very un- fortunate situation, but that the responsibility should be placed on the developer. City Manager Cowell informed the Council that - the Water and Sewer System Policy and Procedures indicate that the developer w i l) bear the expense of relocating'facilities, and that the City does not have funds for moving this fire plug. Mr. Apwisch commented that the City Owns the Water and Sewer Systerp, which Isda poo6ftable odic aad .thi3t you .eaB�op .operate ctd It ft.Red.5elicy' -- that you should have some means of helping people in business in the area. Mr. Apwisch commented that his firm and other firms in the area are putting tax dollars into the City of Euless -- money is being put into parks, recreation facilities, schools to satisfy homeowners who pay less taxes than he does on commercial property. Mr. Apwisch commented tbeit TtdrTtbntc-9 ia-6 op6cate - these business, but that the greatest problem is the fact that the fire plug can and in- evitably will be'hit by one of these large trucks, and during repairs of the water main, the business area w i I I be out of operation for several days, and that probably a large portion of the street will be torn up. Councilman Warren inquired who located the fire plug in the area in the first place. Mr. Apwisch stated that the location was approved by the City. Mayor Fuller commented that he is aware that this fire plug does need to be moved, but it is necessapy.to determine who w i l l pay-for moving the facility. Mr. Apwisch stated that he cannot pay for this project. City Manager Cowell read the portion from the Prbl icies and Procedures pertain'ing to the removal of, facilities, as requested b.y -t.he Mayor._. Mr. Apwisch commented that they are not requesting moving the fire plug to build a facility, but to move it to help the fac.i l ity already established there. (At-this time, City Attorney Cribbs returned to the Council Chambers.) In answer. to a question, City Manager Cowell stated it will cost approximately $200.00 to move the fire plug. - Mayor Fuller stated that he does' not mind the expenditure of $200.00, but we do have a policy that the City should follow. Councilman Douglass stated that he would I i ke t o have a cost estimate of how much i t would cast t o cap o f f the f i r e plug. After considerable discussion, Councilman 4 Samuels made the motion to remove the fire plug and cap the area. The motion was seconded by Councilman Douglass. Further discussion followed, and Mr.' Ap- wisch stated that he requests that 'the fire plug be left where it is, if it is not to be relocated. Councilman Douglass stated that he has looked at the fire plug and `212 (Page Ten, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November,$, 1966.) in his opinion, if a small portion of the curb was knocked out, there wound be plenty of room for any size truck to get into the Tri- Tronics driveway. f Mr.' Apwisch stated that they do not have enough parking places as it is, and that the street'is too narrow. Mr. Douglass stated that only two car park - ing'places would be taken by knocking out the curb. Councilman Samuels stated that he would withdraw h`is motion, with Councilman Douglass' approval. Councilman Douglass stated that he would approve the withdrawal of the motion by Councilman Samuels. Further discussion followed, and Council - man.'Byers stated that this is a problem, but perhaps the City, Mr. Apwisch and Mr. Greathouse might share in the cost and remedy this problem. Mr. Apwisch stated that he and Mr. Great- house will buy the pipe, if the City'will furnish the labor; Councilman Byers made the motion` that the City enter into a multiple' agreement with the City, furnishing the 'labor.to move the fire plug in'a most equitable manner and Mr. Apwisch and Mr. Greathouse'fprnishing the materials. Councilman Do'ugtass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: . None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Further discussion followed; however, I Councilman Warren stated that he would I i ke t o know what we can do about' the Pd] i- i cies and Procedures in a case like this. Mayor Fuller stated that the City Manager should be authorized to check into the Polities and Procedures to de'termine if an amendment needs to be made to a 1 i ow for matters such as this. VIII. EASEMENT DISCUSSION: COMMERCIAL AREA Mr. Apwisch stated that there' is another matter which he would 1 ike to bring- to the Counci 1's attention, and that being a five foot easement which is needed, to build a larger building for Superior Cable Corporation. Fie stated that Superior Cab -le Corporation needs to add' 1,350 feet to expand their present facility. The lots are on Pamela and on Stanley -, and the easement needs to be released; in'order for Mr. Apwisch to secure financing; that he will replace the sewer line with cast iron, as is the City's policy. Fie stated that Texas Power and Light Company has agreed to serve all electricity off Pamela Drive'. City Attorney Cribbs stated that the City cannot release the easement; that it may be relocated, but 'it cannot be released. Fie stated that since Mr. Apwisch owns the property, he can build over it, but Mr. Apwisch stated that the financing company w i I I not agree to finance the building expansion unless the easement i s released. Mayor Fuller stated that he suggests that the engineers should look into the matter and determine the relocating of the sewer line, that this should be done within the nekt few days and determine if the sewer' line can be relocated. Mr. Apwisch stated that he does not see that engineering cost is necessary at this time, but Mayor Fuller stated that he feels the engineers need to check on this relocation. It was agreed that the engineers would look into the matter. 21 (Page Eleven, 'Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless 'City Council, November 8, 1966.} VA SPUR 350 DRAINAGE Mr. Bill Ratliff discussed a letter from Mr. R. W. Crook, District Engineer of the State Highway Department, in which Mr. Crook states that the Highway Department proposes to handle the drainage near Simmons .Drive, as requested by the City. A map was introduced to indicate the plans for this drainage project. Mr, Ratliff stated that Mr. Crook has also called attention to a channel which flows East of Main Street, which the Highway Depart- , ment wishes to'reshape with an existing easement and line a portion of it with con -; crete. It was pointed -out that bhi s is the drainage channel which flows through the Homer Fuller property, just East of the E -Z Way Market, and it was located on the map by Mr. Ratliff. Considerable discussion fallowed. Members of the Council discussed that the channel should extend to the City Limit line, which is a. distance of approximately one mile farther than the State Highway De- partment. indicates in their plans of construction. However, it was pointed out that more than likely, this is an impossibility, as far as the Highway Department is cQncerned.,and that, perhaps, the Highway Department would agree on extending the channel flow to Huitt Lane, which would he(tp greatly at this time; After still further discussion and viewing of the. map, Councilman Byers made the motion that the Mayor, -City Manager and Con- sulting Engineer be authorized to discuss this project with the State Highway De- partment and make all efforts to extend this drainage channel flow to the City Limit line and discuss the Spur 350 drainage. Councilman Warren seconded the mo- tion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Highway Department letter and map on f i l e in the Office of the City Secretary, as Council Exhibits.) X. RECOMMENDATION CF ACCEPT1 NG HARWOQD ROAD.CQMPLETION Mr. Bill Ratliff stated that the Consult- ing Engi,neer:s have inspected the Harwood Road construction and recommend the Coun- ci.l.'s acceptance. of completion of Harwood Road. XI. RESOLUTION NO, 160: ACCEPTING HARWOOD ROAD COMPLETE AND. AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENTS City Secretary Vada Ferris presented Resolution No, 160 for the acceptance of the completion of the construction of Harwood Road and authorizing assessment procedures. Councilman Fuller made the motion to ap- prove Resolution No. 160 as presented. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Resolution No. 160 on f i I e i n Office of the City Secretary.), 21.4 XII, PROPOSED PIPELINE ROAD RROJECT Mr. Bi 11 Rat] iff stated- that .the Consulting Engineers, need to know if the Euless City Council is desirous of placing the Pipe - I'ine Road Improvement Project in the Capital Improvement Budget for the corning• year. It was discussed that the City of Bedford should be contacted by a letter, stat (ing that the. City of Euless is desirous of cohstructing Pipeline Road Improvements' in their next year's program and desire to determine if the City °f' Bedford wi I I par- ticipate. in the assessment of 'its property owners abutting Pipeline Road. I t was agreed that the City should request an answer from Bedford. RESOLUTION NO, 161 CALLING' PUBLIC HEARING JOE WELBQRN PROPERTY Res.olu.tion No. 161, setting a Joe Welborn to ,rezone property Local Business. The suggested XIII. City Secretary, Vada Ferris .presented Public Hearing date for a rezoning request -by Mr. on South Main Street from' "A" Residential to "B" date for the Public Hearing i s Decetnber'13, 1966. Councilman Fuller made the motion to ap- prove Resolution No. 161, as presented, setting December 13, 1966, as the Pub,l.ic Hearing date. Councilman Warren seco'nded the motion, and the vote i s 'as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Resolution No. 161 on' f i I e in Office of the City Secretary.) X I V. DISCUSSION: 'NORTHEAST CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORT - COUNCILMAN DOUGLASS After discussioq, Councilman Byers made the motion that Councilman Douglass be ,authorized to' repo'rt to the Advisory Council the City of Euless' cooperation in efforts to effect a policy change as recommended by the Advisory Council. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller', Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Councilman Douglass stated that the- North- east Cities Advisory Council has discussed the joint fire training facility project for this area and requested its representatives poll their respective Councils of their opinion on the feasibility of this project. He stated the Advisory Council has been advised that a facility of this type would not change the key insurance rate, and the Advisory Council Members desire to contact the Texas Municipal League in an effort to effect a change in this policy. After discussioq, Councilman Byers made the motion that Councilman Douglass be ,authorized to' repo'rt to the Advisory Council the City of Euless' cooperation in efforts to effect a policy change as recommended by the Advisory Council. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller', Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. 215 xv. APPOINTEE: COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM COMMITTEE Mayor Ful l e r reviewed a letter addressed to the Euless City Council, from Mr. Marcus Ginsburg, Chairman of the Community Actidn Program Commiteee, requesting an appointee to this Committee, which will assist i n planning and administering poverpy - related programs for Tarrant County. After -d i scuss i on, Councilman Samuels .agreed to serve in this capacity. XV I . RESOLUTION `N0; 162 APPROVING VVATEP2 AND SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVVEAAENT ESCROW DISBURSEMENT City Manager Lee Cowell presented Resolu- tion No. 162,. authorizing the disbursement of $1,523.40 from the Water and Sewer System Capita] Improvement Escrow Funds; this amount being payable to Gregory, Knowlton and Ratliff. Councilman Warren made the motion to ap- prove Resolut "ion No. 162, as presented, authorizing the disbursement of Capital Improvement Escrow Funds. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor 'Ful,ler declared the motion carried Office of the City Secretary.) CHANGE CF MEETING TIME CF COUNCIL (Resolution No. 162 on f i l e i n the FATAQ Discussion followed concerning the meeting time of the Council. Several had indicated that seven o'clock for an executive meeting and seven - thirty for a Council Meeting is rather early, and it Was suggest- ed that the -Regular Council Meeting should begin at $ :00 P.M. Councilman Byers stated that he favors a 7:00 P.M. pre - Council Meeting and the Regular Meeting at 7 :30 P.M.; however, if it creates a hardship for anyone, he w I I consider a change. After discussion, Councilman Douglass made the motion that the meeting time be changed to 8 :00 P.M. for the Regular City Coun- c i I Meeting. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Fuller and Warren Nays: Councilman Samuels Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XV11I. CORRECTED TAX ASSESSOR'S CERTIFICATE OF TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE FCR 1966 Tax Assessor - Collector stated a typographical of Total Assessed Value City Attorney Cribbs read a letter from Richard Parks dated November 2, 1966, in which Mr. Parks error had been made in the previously presented Certificate and the correct figure i s $41,603,320.00. There was no action necessary - the City Attorney advised this should be recorded in the Minutes of the Meeting. (Copy of 216' (Page Fourteen, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 8, 1966.) Tax Assessor's l e t t e r and Corrected C e r t i f i c a t e on f i l e in Office of City Secretary) XIX. LAND OFFER TO NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL CF GOVERNMENTS , 'Mayor Fuller inquired the Council's opinion of offering a portion of the Civic Center Site as headquarters for the North Central Texas Council of Governments. He stated he had mentioned-this to Mayor Tommy Vandergriff, President of the Council of Governments. XX . NEEDED SERVICE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS . Councilman Byers stated the service road near Tolbert Is Service Station is in bad need of improvements, and that Mr. Ross Cannon had been stopped by the Highway Department, in his attempts to repair the section of this frontage road in front of his property. Councilman Byers also commented that traf- fic signs are needed at Duckett and Byers Streets -- either Stop ,Signs-or Yield S i.gns . r City Manager Cowell, was, instructed to con- tact the Highway Department concerning the condition of the frontage road - and, also, determine the,proper signs for the Duckett -Byers intersection. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Q� City Secretary XX I . The meeting adjourned at 12:36 A.M. APPROVED: Mayor ' Councilman Byers stated that - if and when a building is constructed, he is of the opinion that it should blend with the other Civic Center Buildings on the site. Councilman Warren made the motion that Mayor Fuller be authorized to send a letter to the North Central Texas Council of Governments making the offer. Councilman Bobby Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, .Fuller, Warren, Douglass, and 'Samuels Nays: ' None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XX . NEEDED SERVICE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS . Councilman Byers stated the service road near Tolbert Is Service Station is in bad need of improvements, and that Mr. Ross Cannon had been stopped by the Highway Department, in his attempts to repair the section of this frontage road in front of his property. Councilman Byers also commented that traf- fic signs are needed at Duckett and Byers Streets -- either Stop ,Signs-or Yield S i.gns . r City Manager Cowell, was, instructed to con- tact the Highway Department concerning the condition of the frontage road - and, also, determine the,proper signs for the Duckett -Byers intersection. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Q� City Secretary XX I . The meeting adjourned at 12:36 A.M. APPROVED: Mayor '