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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-11-14Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council November 14, 1967 CALL TO ORDER 217 Mayor W. G. Fuller called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order in the City Hall Council Room at 8.05 P. M., with the following present: Councilmen Frank Douglass, Harold Samuels, Don Warren, Bill Byers and Bobby Fuller. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James - Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION nvocat ion. APPROVAL CF MINUTES lar meeting were approved as written. VISITORS Mr. John Byers Mrs. Jay Byers Mr. Randell Mickan Mrs. Donna Mickan M r. and Mrs. Harry Payne, Jr Mr. David L. Hall, M.D. Mrs. Myra H a l l Mr. Jim Colquitt Mrs. Joy Gillette Mr. A. W. Gillette Mr. B. E. Barr Mrs. Barbara Jo Barr Mr. Garland B. Shaw Mrs'. Charlotte Shaw M rs. Faye Roae 'M r. Perry Rose Mrs. Barbara Chambers. M rs. Pat Hutto Mr. Jim Hutto Mrs. Ronald L. Godbey Mrs. Beverly Cotis Mr. Marvin F. Wieland Mrs. Genevieve E. Wieland Mr. Garland Browning Mrs. Diane Page Mr. Charles H. Page Mr. James F. Widener Mr. E. E. Keplinger Councilman Harold Samuels presented the The minutes of the October 24, 1967. regu- Visitors in attendance were: 402 Canyon Ridge 402 Canyon Ridge 1911 Windlea 1911 Windlea 508 Canyon Ridge Drive 1915 Windlea 1915 Windlea 408 Canyon Ridge 1913 Northcl iff Drive 1913 Northcl i f f 1904 S ignet 1904 Signet 1908 Synette 1908 Kynette 1912 Kynette •1912 Kynette' 1914 Toplea 511 Canyon R dge 511 Canyon R dge 1910 Kynette D ri ve 1905 Kynette Drive 1821 Signet 1821 Signet 1903 Kynette 1.906 Kynette 1906 Kynette 1910 W. Irving Blvd, Irving, Texas 1907 S ignet C_ M (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1967) Mr. B. G. McLeod M r. H. D. Stephen Mr. Carl Kuykendall M r. David C. Moak Mrs. Betty Potthoff Mr. Troy M. Fuller Mr. Thomas N. Jones Mr. V. J. LaFerney Mrs. C. Brown Mr. J. H. Waddill, Jr. Mrs. Kay Eddy Mrs. J. P.. Spencer Mr. L. W. Jernigan Mr. Easy Jernigan Mr. J. Burke Mrs. B i I I Pasteur Mrs. Joe Burke Mr. Walter A. Elliott, Jr. Mrs. Dale Douglass Mr. Stephen Douglass Mr. C. W. Bell Dr. Richard Lande Mr. Richard N. Leggett Mr. Norman R. White Mr. Stanley L. Allport Mrs. S. L. Allport Mr. and Mrs. Bill E. Scroggins Mrs. L. A. Brown Mr. Frank S. Retzlaff Mr. A. P. Bates Mr. R. Patrick Spencer PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING PROPERTIES NORTH OF WILSHIRE VILLAGE ADJACENT TO BEDFORD -EULESS ROAD 1905 Signet 1903 Signet Hurst, Texas 515 Gaye Court 804 Canyon Ridge 80Z Canyon Ridge 113 -A Pipeline 113 -A Pipeline 403 W. Cliff 1901 Signet Fort Worth, Texas Bedford, Texas Euless, Texas Euless, Texas Euless, Texas 604 Clebud Drive 502 Martin Lane 502 Martin Lane 3.07 Vine Street 1900 Windlea Drive 1903 Windlea Drive 403 Sierra Drive 403 Sierra Drive 407 Canyon Ridge 1904 Kyaette Fort Worth, Texas (Texaco, Inc.) 610 Canyon Ridge Drive 1901 Signet Mayor Fuller opened the Public Hearing and recognized M r . B i l l Pasteur, who informed the Council that he is representing a group desirous of rezoning properties north of Wilshire Village and adjacent to Bedford - Euless Road, t o accommodate an osteopathic h o s p i t a l which w i l l house the finest and latest equipment available. Mr. Pasteur introduced Doctor and. Mrs. Joe Burke, Mr. Chuck Bell, Hospital Administrator, Mr. David Moak, Mr. Walter Elliott, Mr. Waddill and Mrs. Brown and stated that financial problems have neces- sitated relocating the hospital from the proposed site at Simmons and Highway 183. Considerable discussion followed and mem- bers of the council had the opportunity to review plats and sketches of the site and facility. Mr. Pasteur pointed out entrances and streets in the area. (Councilman Warren arrived at 8:20 P. M.) 219, (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1967) Y ! Mr. Waddi l l presented the following data: 100 bed hospital, with twenty -seven (27) private rooms two (2) major surgery rooms ,several labor rooms one (1) delivery room two (2) emergency rooms and all facilities of a general hospital, with an adequate parking area. Mr. Bell commented that 95% of the emergency patients are brought to hospitals in private cars; that most sirens heard in a community are those of 'pol ice and fire units; that "a six hundred, fifty (650) foot fence w i l l be constructed on each boundary of the property. Mr. Bell commented that he and his associates do not wish to invade the privacy of any one - that the hospital would be an asset to the community and pay a substantial amount of taxes to the community. In answer to a question, Mr. Bell stated that the construction date would be delayed pending permanent financing. Mr. Pasteur stated that the property had been contracted for, contingent on the zoning. Mr. Pasteur thanked the Council for 'permitting this presentation and requested the Council's consideration of this rezoning request . Mr. Easy Jernigan stated that the Jernigan family is in favor 'of the proposed zoning. Mayor .Fuller inquired if there were op- ponents in this zoning case, and Mr. Widener introduced himself, stating that he is an attorney, representing several property owners who oppose the rezoning. He presented a petition with one hundred, three (103) names of property owners living in the area who oppose the rezoning. Mr. Widener stated that he has gotten the opinion that there seems to be trading in this case -- zoning approved for street property -- that he does not deny a hospital is needed, but he understands that a medical hospital is being considered for Euless, and he does not think an osteo- pathic hospital would be profitable. Further, he commented that the City's comprehensive plan does not designate this property as commercial -- that he has driven around in the City of Euless and there are many areas more suitable for a hospital -- that it is cheaper to invade into a residential area for property for a commercial enterprise -- t h a t the property in the area w i l l be devalued -- that he, personally, would not want to reside near a hospital. Mayor Fuller inquired his reasons for not wanting to live near a hospital, and Mr. Widener stated, mainly, because of the noise and congestion. Mr. Widener stated that he had written the City's Land Planner, Mr. Caldwell, for his opinion in this matter and proceed- ed to comment that Mr. Caldwell's letter indicates that the proposed zoning presented earlier this year does not indicate commercial zoning for this particu- I a r area. 220. Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1967) Mr. Widener stated that he would like for the Council to consider the home owners in this case and deny the zoning. City Attorney James Cribbs, addressing Mr. Widener, stated that he wanted one fact made clear -- this Council did not trade for zoning. are as follows: Mrs. Ronald L. Godbey Mrs. Gordon James Mrs. Donna Mickan Mrs. Faye Rose Mr. Jim Hutto Mr. Garland Shaw Several persons who spoke in opposition Mrs. Charlotte Shaw Mrs. Jack Cain Mrs. Diane Page Mr. H. D. Stephen Mr. A. W. Gillette Mr. John Byers stated that he has three (3) children and has just completed his home on Canyon Ridge • -- that if the hospital is permitted on the proposed site, 'he will sell his home. Mr. Garland Browning stated that, two (2) years ago, he invested his life's savings in his home in Wilshire Village; it is a beautiful subdivision, and he definitely opposes any type business in the area. Mr. Jernigan stated he has no connection with the hospital or any of the associat'es in the hospital. Mrs. Kaye Eddy, 403 West Cliff, inquired if the Council can vote on this zoning case, even though people do not want the property rezoned. Tlie City Attorney stated that the City Administrative Staff w i I I have t o investigate the p e t i t i o n and w i I I vote at the next regular meeting. Mr. Widener inquired if Mr. Caldwell, Land Planner, w i I I be consulted in this matter and requested that Mr. Caldwell present his opinion prior to the Council's action in this matter. There being no further discussion, Mayor Fuller declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:55 P. M.' Councilman Byers stated that,; in his opinion, Mr. Caldwell should be consulted in this rezoning case prior to the Council's t a k i n g a c t i o n . A l l Members of the Council were in agreement, and the City Secretary was instructed to contact Mr. Caldwell and request his opinion. (The Council recessed for ten (10) minutes.) Mr. Charles Page 1906 Kynette, stated he has a sizeable investment in Euless and t h a t the zoning w i l l devalue his property; that Mr. Lucas does not object to the zoning because he hasn't an investment on his property, and if this proposed hospital site is zoned, Mr. Lucas can then get his property rezoned. He' commented that the night traffic would be bad. Mr. John Byers stated that he has three (3) children and has just completed his home on Canyon Ridge • -- that if the hospital is permitted on the proposed site, 'he will sell his home. Mr. Garland Browning stated that, two (2) years ago, he invested his life's savings in his home in Wilshire Village; it is a beautiful subdivision, and he definitely opposes any type business in the area. Mr. Jernigan stated he has no connection with the hospital or any of the associat'es in the hospital. Mrs. Kaye Eddy, 403 West Cliff, inquired if the Council can vote on this zoning case, even though people do not want the property rezoned. Tlie City Attorney stated that the City Administrative Staff w i I I have t o investigate the p e t i t i o n and w i I I vote at the next regular meeting. Mr. Widener inquired if Mr. Caldwell, Land Planner, w i I I be consulted in this matter and requested that Mr. Caldwell present his opinion prior to the Council's action in this matter. There being no further discussion, Mayor Fuller declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:55 P. M.' Councilman Byers stated that,; in his opinion, Mr. Caldwell should be consulted in this rezoning case prior to the Council's t a k i n g a c t i o n . A l l Members of the Council were in agreement, and the City Secretary was instructed to contact Mr. Caldwell and request his opinion. (The Council recessed for ten (10) minutes.) 2 2.4 (Page Five, Minutesof Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1967) RESOLUTION NO. 192: CONFIRMING PARTICIPATION IN NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY FIREMEN'S TRAINING FACILITY Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve Resolution' No. 192, which regulates the City's participation in the North- east Tarrant County Firemen's Training Center. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Fuller, Warren, Douglass and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF BIDS: V\AATER, AND SEWER LINE - STORM SEWER, ROYAL OAKS ESTATES Mr. Walter Elliott, representing Mr. B. J. Reaves, Developer, presented bid tabulations for the Council's consideration, and his recommendation is as follows: Water and Sewer Lines: Acceptance of the low bid submitted by H. M. Huffman Construction Company in the amount of $27,292.14 (alternate bid), subject to monies being escrowed with the City and proper documents presented to the City Secretary. Councilman Douglass made the motion to ap- prove and accept the low alternate bid, in the amount of $27,292.14, submitted by H. M. Huffman Construction Company. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Fuller, Byers, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Storm Sewer: Acceptance of the low bid submitted by Ben Sira and Company, in the amount of $17,639.7$, subject to the receipt of proper documents by the City Secretary. Councilman Byers made the motion to ap- prove and accept the low bid, in the amount of $17,639.7$, submitted by Ben Sira and Company. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Samuels, Douglass, Fuller and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of bid tabulations on f i le in Office of the City Secretary.) Mr. Elliott stated there is no City participation in the construction of the storm sewer. However, the Developer is 222.` (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1967) of the opinion there should be C i t y p a r t i c i p a t i o n in the water and sewer line con- struction, as these l i n e s w i l l serve future development in the area. A brief discussion followed, in which City Manager Griggs commented that the City would assist in collecting tie -ons to the line, which would be reimbursable to the Developer. It was generally agreed by Members of the Council that this matter cou'ld be handled by the City Manager. IV. CERTIFICATE CF OCCUPANCY: RETAIL TIRE STORE Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Carl Kuykendall, who requests a Certificate of Occupancy to operate a Retail Tire Store at 2900 West Euless Boulevard. Members of the Council were'informed that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request for a C e r t i f i c a t e of Occupancy, subject t o M r . Kuykendall's agreement t h a t there w i l l be no outside storage of tires. Mr. Kuykendall informed the Council that he w i l l comply w i t h a l l City requirements, as well as the requirement prohibiting j outside tire storage. Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and grant the Certificate of Occupancy. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Ful'ler, Byers, Samuels and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. V. REQUEST FOR ADD -ON PERMIT: TEXACO STATION- 407 W. EULESS BLVD. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Frank Retzlaff, who stated that he is requesting a permit to install a fourth bay at the Texaco Station located at 407 W. Euless Boulevard, which w i I I be used for automobile wheel alignment. Considerable discussion followed due to the fact that, possibly, a sewage drainage problem exists. A letter from Texaco, Inc. was introduced, in which Texaco stated they would install a check valve in the line. Further discussion followed, and Council Members expressed concern if a drain is permitted in the pit. 223 (Page Seven, Minuites of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1967) f Councilman Samuels made the motion to ap- prove the request and grant the Commercial Permit, subject to the deletion of a drain in the grease pit. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as f o I laws: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers, Warren, Douglass and Fuller Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. V1. 1967 CERTIFICATE CF TOTAL TAXABLE VALUATION Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Richard Parks, Tax Assessor - Collector, who presented the 1967 Certificate of Total Taxable Valuation for the City of Euless, i n the amount of $45,009,290.00, with $382,592.17 as total taxes receivable. Councilman Fuller made the motion to ac- cept the Tax Assessor's report as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Warren, Byers, Douglass and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried -and thanked Mr. Parks for his report. VII. DISCUSSION- BALES TAX Mayor Fuller informed the Council 'that he and City Manager Griggs had met recently w i t h the Mayor and City Manager o f Hurst - and discussed the proposed Sales Tax, agreeing t h a t the C i t y ' s portion w i l l be revenue in the General Fund to assist in providing additional police and fire protection and other services f o r our c i t i z e n s and there w i l l be no reduction of ad valorem tax. Also, they agreed to request the Chamber of Commerce to assist in promoting the Sales Tax. He advised that the Chamber of Commerce has agreed with their request - information pertaining to the Sales Tax will be furnished the Chamber of Commerce by the City Manager. Mayor Fuller stated that Mr. Conrad, Manager o f the Chamber of Commerce, w i l l send notices to various City organiza- tions advising them that speakers will be available to discuss the Sales Tax, upon request'. ENDORSEMENT CF SALES TAX BY LIONS CLUB Councilman Douglass informed the Council that the Lions Club, at a recent meeting, voted unanimously for the one percent (1 %) Sales Tax for the City of Euless. 224. (Page Eight, Minutes of Requ]ar Meeting, Euless City Council, November 14, 1967) VIII. LIBRARY DEDICATION DECEMBER 3, 19 7 City Manager Griggs informed the Council that December 3, 1967, has been scheduled as the date for the dedication of the new Library. Councilman Samuels stated that this would be a good opportunity for citizens to see how their money is spent. Mayor Fuller commented that„ possibly, mimeographed data on the Sales Tax could be available at the dedication of the Library. DISCUSSION: ROOF REPAIR AND ELEVATED TANK IX. ROOF - CITY HALL Councilman Byers inquired about the roof leak which has damaged the ceiling in the Council Room and was informed by Mayor Fuller that repairs are being made. ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK Mr. B i I I Rat] iff reported that .the elevated water storage tank cannot be completed and in service for the summer of 1968. He stated that he had reported to City Manager Griggs that a pending strike and a twenty percent (20%) materials premium result in a situation that is not feasible at this time. He further informed the Council of several locations being considered for the placement of the tank by the City Manager and Consulting Engineers, and advised t h a t the Council, through the City Manager, w i l l be informed on a l l developments. nl■1I rain] _)04 i,Ted04 rr ATTEST G� City Secretary 1I The meeting adjourned at 10;45 P. M. APPROVED Mayor