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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-11-282.2 5 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council November 28, 1967 CALL TO ORDER Mayor W. G. Fuller called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. in the Euless City Hall Council Chambers, with the following in attendance: Councilmen Frank Douglass, Bobby Fuller and B i l l Byers. Absent: Councilman Don Warren and Harold Samuels. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. E.11 LVISINN11b A WATT The Invocation was presented by Councilman Douglass. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the called meeting of November 1, 1967, were approved as written. VISITORS Visitors present were: Mrs. Betty Potthoff, Messrs. Arnold Sweet, M i t c h e l l Barnett, James F . Widener, B i l l Ratliff, Jack W. Knight, and Troy M. Fuller. COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 54 - SHOPPING CENTER BUILDING - NORTH MAIN AND HARWOOD Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 54. Gouncilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Fuller and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Mr. Arnold Sweet submitted plans for a commercial building to be erected at North Main and Harwood and stated he had discussed water and sewer lines to serve this fac i l i ty,' wEth' c i ty personnel. Members of the council were advised by the City Manager that the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the plans and recommend approval of this commercial permit. Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 54. Gouncilman Fuller seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Fuller and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. BIDS -FIVE FOUR-0OOR SEDANS Members of the Council reviewed b i d tabulations on five (5) four -door sedans which had been submitted previously, and are as follows: NAME OF COMPANY EXECUTIVE TOTAL LESS NET PRICE CAR 4 UNITS TRADE -IN .4 UNITS Dub Shaw Ford $2,851-35 $10,809.32 $2,000.00 $8,809.32 Worthy Forest Park Plymouth 3,161.93 11,747.12 4,150.00 7,597.12 Payton - Wright Ford 2,894.79 ll,165.20 4,974.00 6,191,20 - Hudiburg Chevrolet 2,885.40 10,711.84 3,400.00 7,311.84 Arendale, A r I i ngton* 2,865.52 1 1 ,254.52 5,200.0CWr,' 6,054.52 Helm -Lary 2,978.00 11,493.00 4,750.00 6,743.00 Did not meet specifications Add $301.00 to meet specifications City Manager Griggs stated he recommends the Councils' consideration of the low bid submitted by Payton - Wright Ford Sales, Grapevine, Texas, in the amount of $9,359.29. Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the City Manager's recotmnendation and approve the low bid in the amount of $9,359.29 submitted by Payton - Wright Ford Sales. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilman Douglass, Fuller and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 193 - CALLING REZONING PUBLIC HEARING = ANDY WINTERS "' PROPERTY City Secretary Vada Ferris presented a Resolution calling a Public Hearing for consideration of rezoning from "A -2" to "A -3", properties east of Northwest Boulevard and adjacent to Timberline Estates. The suggested date for the hearing is January 9, 1968. Councilman Fuller made the motion to approve the Resolution as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. 227 (Page Three. Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 28, 1967) IV. ANNOUNCEMENT: CALLED MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 1967 City Manager Griggs announced that a Called Meeting w i l l be held, December 5, 1967, at 7:15 P. M. to canvass votes'cast in the Sales Tax Election to be held this date (December 5, 1967). V. CANCEL DECEMBER 26, 1967 MEETING Councilman Fuller made the motion to dispense with the regular Council meeting of December 26, 1967. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VI. WITHDRAWAL OF PARK CENTER HOSPITAL REZONING REQUEST City Manager Griggs read a.ietter dated November 24, 1967, signed by Mr. Bill Pasteur, advising of withdrawal of the rezoning request for the new Park Center Hospital, purposed to be located in the Terrell Jasper Survey, Abstract No. 861, South of Spur 350. Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. James Widener, Attorney for property owners opposing the rezoning request. Mr. Widener stated he has discussed this zoning case with Mr. Robert Caldwell, the Citys' Land Planner and is of the opinion that Mr. Caldwell's written comments to the City concerning this case, should be made a part of the minutes. Mr. Widener was advised that Mr. Caldwell's comments would be filed in the Zoning Case records. (Members of the Council had been furnished a copy of Mr. Caldwell's letter prior to this meeting. There was no discussion concerning the letter, which is a part of the Council Exhibits in Office of City Secretary.) 228 (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 28, 1967) VII. GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPLAINT: CRESTHAVEN ADDITION Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Jack W. K n i g h t , 1 1 0 1 Highland, who stated he and a l l his neighbors are very dissatisfied with the garbage disposal service. He commented they have been unsuccessful in their discussions with Mr. McCaffity in the lack of pick -ups, placement of containers and other matters, and requests the City's assistance in this matter, Mayor Fuller stated that the City Manager would check into this matter immediately. r VIII. A n w inn m nrn rr to adjourn. Councilman Fuller made the motion Councilman Douglass seconded'the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Fuller and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:32 P.M. ATTEST: C i 1_ r . &�tz�z APPROVED: Mayor