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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-12-12231 4 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council December 12, 1967 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Fuller called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8:05 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers with the following present: Councilmen Frank Douglass, B i I I Byers, Harold Samuels and Don Warren. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. Councilman Samuels presented the Invocation. VISITORS Vi itor in attendance were: Mrs. Betty Potthoff, Mrs. Martha Hand, Mr. B i I I Ratliff, Messrs. Robert Spies and Vernon Roberts (Fantastic Homes) and Mr. H. L. Mayhugh. GREENHILLS PARK NO. SIX FIAIAI PI OT City Manager Griggs presented a plat for Greenhills Park, Sixth Filing, and advised the Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the final plat with several stipula- tions, and briefed the Council on the Consulting Engineers' letter dated December 1 , 1967. Mr. Robert Spies, Developer,- stated h is f irm has changed al 1 plans to meet the requirements recommended in the Engineer's letter. City Manager Griggs stated that he noted from the Planning and Zoning Minutes that one -half (2) of the,cost of the street (Ash Lane) would be approximately $8.00 per foot instead of $2.75. City Manager Griggs stated that $8.00 per foot is the usual fee for a sub- division of this type. (31 feet back to back.) Mr. Spies stated that the City i s asking him to escrow funds for a street to exist on property he does not own. Mr. Spies stated the original plat was based on $2.75 per front foot - that the City policy seems to change with every move he makes - that he is definitely favorable to the enforcement of the street construction, although it w i I I be costly. 232. (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 12, 1967) 2 Mr. Spies again stated he is agreeable to all requirements in the Engineer's letter, and will deposit $2.75 per foot for one -half (2) the cost of the street. City Manager Griggs stated that, perhaps, there has been a lack of communication between the City and Mr. Spies; but reminded the Council that $2.75 is for streets in the Capital Improvements Program, which does-not include the street in question. There was considerable discussion of the plat-and the .street costs. Councilman Byers made the motion that the City Manager, City's Consulting Engineers, Developer and the Developers' Engineers discuss quantities and prices for the street construction and present a recommendation at the next regular Council meeting. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass, Samuels and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Fuller declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO, 313 - REGULATING SPEED ON HIGHWAY N0, 183 DURING CONSTRUCTION City Manager Griggs presented an Ordinance and a letter of request from the Texas Highway Department for a Construction Speed Zone on Highway No. 183. Councilman Samuels made the motion that the regulation whereby an Ordinance must be given two readings be suspended and Ordinance No. 313 be passed on first and fi n a I reading. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Byers, Douglass and F u l l e r Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Fuller declared the motion carried. (Copy of Ordinance and Letter of Request on fi I e in Office of City Secretary.) 21;3. (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 12, 1967) REQUESTING ENDORSEMENT CF HIGHWAY PROGRAM TO SERVE NEW REGIONAL City Manager Griggs presented a letter from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce which requests the Council endorse a ten point program for completion of the highway network capable of serving the Regional Airport - this program to be presented to the Texas Highway Commission in January, 1968. The City Manager informed the Council that Mayor W. G. Fuller, prior to his departure from the City, stated that';he recommends endorsement of this plan. City Manager Griggs stated he recommends the Council go on record as endorsing this program and requesting the Mayor to attend the meeting in Austin in January. Oiscussion followed - and members of the Council expressed concern of several of the locations mentioned in the letter. Councilman Samuels commented on the fact that Highway No. 157 i s not included i n t h is program. (Councilman Warren arrived at 8:40 P.M.) Councilman Samuels inquired about delaying a decision until January in order for City Manager Griggs to secure a map detailing the area and information on Highway No. 157. City Manager Griggs informed the Council that he and Mayor Fuller had studied a map pertaining to this matter and Mayor Fuller was anxious for the Council's approval of this plan. (Mayor Pro Tern Fuller left the meeting at this time 8:48 P.M. after designat- ing Councilman Byers to preside.) Councilman Douglass made the motion that the Council endorse the proposed program and request the Committee to make a new survey of Highway No. 157 to be included in this report. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Warren and Byers Nays: None Councilman Byers declared the motion carried. IV. RESOLUTION NO. 195 - AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF ESCROW FUNDS City Secretary Vada Ferris presented Resolution No. 195 - authorizing disbursement of $81,274.09 from Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Escrow Funds. 234 (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 12,967) Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve Resolution No. 195 as presented. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Warren, Douglass and Byers Nays: None Councilman Byers declared the motion carried. V. AUTHOR I ZATRON TO CLEAR VOTING MACHINES City Secretary Vada Ferris requested the Council's authorization to clear the voting machines used in the Sales Tax Election. to concur with the City Secretary's i ng machines . the vote is as follows: Councilman Douglass made 'the motion request and authorize clearing of the vot- Councilman Warren seconded the motion and Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Samuels and Byers —. Nays: None Councilman Byers declared the motion carried. VI. FI F \ /ATFn TANK SITFS Mr. B i I I Ratl iff informed the Council that several maps designating possible sites for the proposed elevated tank have'been left with the City Manager for the - Council's viewing and�cons "idera- t ion. (Councilman Samuels I e ft at 8:58 P.M.) r , City Manager Griggs stated that the City's request for approval of elevated storage tanks has been denied by the Federal Aviation Agency. However, he plans to present an appeal soon. VII, SKATING RINK - MIDWAY PARK Mr. H. L. Mayhugh was recognized, who stated he had several questions to ask the Council concerning the Midway Park Skating Rink. OAM (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 12, 1967) (Councilman Samuels returned - 9:02 P.M.) Councilman Byers informed Mr. Mayhugh that the Euless City Attorney, Mr. James Cribbs, is handling the Midway Park-Skating Rink case and, in Mr. Cribbs' absence, he does not think the Council can comment effectively. Councilman Byers stated that the case had been appealed - Mr. Mayhugh stated that this had just occurred in October, 1967. City Manager Griggs inquired if Mr. Mayhugh was authorized to speak for Mr. Crowe. Mr. Mayhugh stated he i s speaking as a citizen -- that the electricity at the skating rink should be connected -- that the Skating Rink is well supervised by Mr. Crowe and his wife -- that Mr. Crowe cannot be responsible for incidents outside the rink -- and that the City is negligent in not permitting a final inspection and tie -on to the electricity -- that there are some children who like to skate and do not like to play ball or participate in other recreational activities offered at the city parks and recreational building. Councilman Douglass commented that Mr. Mayhugh should talk with Mr. Cribbs. Mr. Mr. Mayhugh stated that he wants to know why the Skating Rink has not had a final electrical inspection -- that two and one -half (22) years ago, the Skating Rink was condemned as a fire trap -- it was rewired at a cost of $250.00 -- and should be ready for a final inspection. Also, seven (7) days after the court ruled Mr. Crowe (Skating Rink owner) held a valid lease, the City placed a fence fifty (50) -feet inside Mr. Crowe's leased property. Councilman Byers stated that the case had been appealed - Mr. Mayhugh stated that this had just occurred in October, 1967. City Manager Griggs inquired if Mr. Mayhugh was authorized to speak for Mr. Crowe. Mr. Mayhugh stated he i s speaking as a citizen -- that the electricity at the skating rink should be connected -- that the Skating Rink is well supervised by Mr. Crowe and his wife -- that Mr. Crowe cannot be responsible for incidents outside the rink -- and that the City is negligent in not permitting a final inspection and tie -on to the electricity -- that there are some children who like to skate and do not like to play ball or participate in other recreational activities offered at the city parks and recreational building. Councilman Douglass commented that Mr. Mayhugh should talk with Mr. Cribbs. Councilman Samuels inquired of Mr. Mayhugh exactly what he wants from the Council. Mr. Mayhugh stated he wants the wiring connected and to keep the skating rink in Midway Park. Councilman Byers informed Mr. Mayhugh that the City had not attempted to force Mr. Crowe to leave town -- that an offer had been made to Mr. Crowe for assisting him in relocating his facility. Mr. Mayhugh thanked the Council for permitting him to present his views. Mr. Mayhugh stated that the Council is trying to run Mr. Crowe out of the City -- that Mr. Hershel Morgan was a member of the Midway Park Association several years ago and recalls the City agreed t o honor a l l leases held by the Association -- that Mr. Crowe's lease is for ten (10) years with a ten (10) year option. Councilman Samuels inquired of Mr. Mayhugh exactly what he wants from the Council. Mr. Mayhugh stated he wants the wiring connected and to keep the skating rink in Midway Park. Councilman Byers informed Mr. Mayhugh that the City had not attempted to force Mr. Crowe to leave town -- that an offer had been made to Mr. Crowe for assisting him in relocating his facility. Mr. Mayhugh thanked the Council for permitting him to present his views. c (Pape Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 12, 1967) *VrII. Councilman Douglass made the motion to adjourn. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Samuels and Byers Nays: None Councilman Byers declared the motion carded and the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. ATTEST: C ity Secretary APPROVED: