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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-08-13Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council August 13, 1968 CALL TO ORDER t31 The Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:15 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor W. G. Fuller. The following Councilmen were present: Messrs. Bill Byers, Frank Douglass, Dan Shull and Don Warren. (Absent: Councilman Harold Samuels.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. KI \ /nr OT I n AI The Invocation was presented by Councilman B i I I Byers. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Ivan Gregory, Edwin G. Hiebert, D. A. Martin, Merri 11 C. Morong and B i I I Ratliff; Mesdms. Anne S. Martin, Jonnie Stinson and Press Reporters Betty Potthoff and Martha Hand. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated June 25, 1968 and the Regular Meeting dated July 23, 1968, were approved as written. Councilman Douglass questioned Item I of the City Council Minutes dated June 11, 1968, Zoning Case No. 176 (Mr. Terry Davis' zoning request), specifically the vote on the motion made by Councilman Shull which approved the rezoning. (The minutes of the June 11, 1968, meeting are to be pre- sented for approval at the next regular council meeting, on August 27, 1968.) SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE No. 338, REZONING 45.03 ACRES FROM "A" RESIDENTIAL , J TO "C" COMMERCIAL, LONE STAR COMPANY t I Second Reading of Ordinance No. 338 was presented, for the rezoning of 45.03 acres north of Greater Southwest Airport from -`A"' Residential to "C" Commercial, as requested by the Lone Star Company. (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, August 13, 196 8) I Councilman Byers made the motion to approve f Second Reading of Ordinance No. 338, subject to the receipt of the avigation ease- ments from the Lone Star Company to the City of Euless for the entire acreage, consisting of 56.59 acres. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Warren, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried ORDINANCE NO. 337, AUTHORIZING SALE OF $300,000. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS City Attorney James Cribbs presented Ordinance No. 337, which authorizes the issuance of $300,000, City of Euless Qeneral Obligation Bonds, Series 1968. Councilman Shull made the motion that the rule whereby an ordinance must be presented on second reading be dispensed with, and Ordinance No. 337, authorizing the issuance,of $300,000. General Obliggation Bonds be passed on first and final reading. Councilman Douglass seconded fhe motion and bhe vote is as follows., Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Warren and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. COMMERCIAL PERMIT AND C ERT IF] CAT E ,.O F OCCUPANCY NO. 70_, OFFICES AND DCNUT SHOP, 203 WEST EULESS BOULEVARD Mayor Fuller recognized Mrs. Jonnie Stinson, who is desirous of a Commercial Permit and Certificate of Occupancy for general office space and a donut shop located at 203 West Euless Boulevard. Mrs. Stinson stated that after leasing the building and renting space to a tenant for use as a donut shop, she was advised that a Commercial Permit is necessary for this operation. She stated that she appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 6, 1968, and t h e Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval o f t h e C e r t i f i - c a t e of Occupancy, providing a l l City requirements are met and Mrs. Stinson made application for the Certificate of Occupancy and Commercial Permit. 1 31 (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, August 13. 1968) { The Council was informed that Mrs. Stinson had completed the application for a Certificate of Occupancy and Commercial Permit. Mayor Fuller inquired if Mrs. Stinson had taken a l l precautions for fire protection in connection with the donut shop. Mrs. Stinson stated that she could not answer this question completely, and, after considerable discussion, it was agreed that the City Manager should ascertain t h a t a l l City requirements are met in the operation of these businesses at 203 West Euless Boulevard. Councilman Douglass made the motion to con- cur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Permit and Certificate of Occupancy No. 70. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull, Byers and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. IV. LOT REVISION, MORR_IS_DALE NO, 2, SECTION 2 A representative was not present i n this case; therefore, City Manager Griggs explained to the Council that this revision involves Lot 8 of Morrisdale No. 2, Section 2, and is actually shifting the common lot I i n e of Lots 7 and 8, Block 17 ten (10) feet to the South. Councilman Douglass made the motion to con- cur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zonigg Commission and approve the lot revision as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Shull and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, V. COMMERCIAL PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY NO. 69, SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY A representative from Southwestern Bell Tele- phone Company was not present; therefore, City Manager Griggs explained that this request is for an addition to the existing structure at 108 Ross, which is the Butler -3 Exchange Building. 134 (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, August 13, 196$) Councilman Byers made the motion to concur wi to the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Perm m it No. 69, Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote la as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Warren, Shull and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VI. RATIFICATION CF THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMITTEE Members of the Council had previously been furnished copies of the Constitution and By -laws of the North Texas Regional Airport Committee. It was pointed out that the objective of this organization is to provide a means for all public entities interested in and affected by the Dallas -Fort Wotth Regional Airport to communicate with the Airport Board and the Owner municipalities, and provide a means of contact with the Airport Board for the member public entities. Councilman Douglass made the motion to ratify the Constitution and By -laws of the North Texas Regional Airport Committee as presented. Councilman Byers seconded the motion,, and the vote is as follows: Ayes • Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Shull and Warren Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VI I. RESOLUTION NO, 212, SETTING PUB.L 1 C HEARING DATE ON ZONING CASE NO, 179, MR, ROBERT H. POWER (ACREAGE ADJACENT TO WESTWOOD VILLAGE AND SOMERSET PLACE) The City Manager advised the Council that this Resolution is to declare a date for Public Hearing on rezoning one hundred, twenty - three (123) acres South of Harwood Road, North of State Highway 183, adjacent to Westwood Village and Somerset Place Additions, from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, as requested by Mr. Robert H. Power. i3 (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, August 13, 1968) Councilman Byers made the motion to approve Resolution No. 212, setting September 10, 1968, as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 179. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Warren, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. Councilman Douglass expressed 'concern of the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation dated August 6, 1968, in which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, with several stipulations. Specifically, Councilman Douglass' concern is that a specific area was not designated as a buffer zone. Members of the Council agreed that City Manager Griggs should clarify the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation pertaining to the buffer zone. f�ll� RESOLUTION NO. 213, AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF 510.000.00 WATER AND SEINER REVENUE BOND RESERVE FUNDS .City Manager Griggs explained that the Revenue Bond Ordinance designates the placing of a specific amount in the Water and Sewer Revenue Bond Reserve Fund, and that he recommends that the Council authorize the Investment of $10,000.00 from this fund in United States Treasury Notes, with the interest rate of 5 5/80/,, maturing on August 15, 1974. Councilman Shull made the motion to approve Resolution No. 213 for the investment of $10,000.00 of Revenue Bond Reserve Funds. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Warren and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. IX. DISCUSSION CF DEVELOPMENT PAYMENTS Councilman Shull stated that, in his opinion, the City should take bids on water and sewer installations and award contracts, designating funds to be escrowed by the developer with the City for these installations. 1.36 (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, August 13, 1968) City Manager Griggs stated that he is definite I y in favor of the developer placing the money in escrow with the, Ci ty and that, at I the present time, this is optional in the City Ordinance. Considerable discussion followed, and Mayor Fuller stated that he would recommend that the City Manager submit a report to the Council, with his recommendation, on this procedure. Councilman Shull stated that he is of the opinion it is in the best interest of the City for all developers to confer with the City administration regarding plans and designs of future developments and that a l l contracts should be awarded by the City. Councilman Shull made the motion that the City Manager submit a report and his recommendation at the next regular meeting on the awarding of contracts for future developments. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Douglass and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. This concluded the items on the Agenda, and Mayor Fuller .inquired' if there were those present in the audience with additional comments. X. MRS. MARTIN, IMPROVEMENTS TO HURRICANE CREEK Mayor Fuller recognized Mrs. Martin who in- quired if the improvements to Hurricane Creek are included in the $300,000. Bond Sale. Mr. Bill Ratliff stated that the $300,000. w i I I be used primarily to complete the street improvements in the southern portion of the City and that, hopefully, there w i I I be an amount that can be expended for beginning the improvements to Hurricane Creek. t was pointed out that at the time the bonds were vc-ted on i n 1964 the costs of materials was much lower than they are presently and that $300,000. w i I I not go as fa r toward the improvements as was planned i n 1964. Mrs. Martin stated that Hurricane Creek i s i n a deplorable .condition and that one of her neighbors killed two copperhead snakes this past weekend. She asked the Council's consideration concerning the improvements for Hurricane Creek. 137- (Page Seven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, August 139 1968) XI . MR. E. G. HIEBERT, PIPELINE ROAD DISCUSSION Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. E. G. Hiebert, who inquired about improvements on Pipeline Road. Mayor Fuller explained that efforts have been, and are being made, to encourage the City of Bedford to participate in the cost of improvements to Pipeline Road. XI I. ANNOUNCEMENT CF MAYOR FULLER'S APPOINTMENT TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE City Manager Griggs informed the Council that the City of Euless and Mayor Fuller have been honored by the appointment of Mayor Fuller to serve on the Legislative Committee of the Texas Municipal League. All Members of the Council agreed that the Mayor's participation on this committee will be advantageous to the City of Euless, I as well as the other entities who are members of the Texas Municipal League. XI 11. DISCUSSION ON SETTING ELECTION DATE FCR SALE CF BEDFORD PORTION CF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM Councilman Douglass stated that a tentative election date was previously set for ballotting on the sale of the Bedford portion of the Water and Sewer System. City Manager Griggs advised that a specific date w i I I be set at the next regular council meeting on August 27, 1968. XIV. DISCUSS UON CF ZONING ORDINANCE PUBLIC. HEARING 46 Councilman Douglass inquired about establish- ing a date for a Public Hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance. City Attorney James Cribbs stated that there are several technical items to be clarified in the proposed zoning ordinance and that he wi I I make every effort to meet with 'the City Manager and finalize a report on the proposed zoning ordinance for presentation at the next regular council meeting. 138 (Page Eight. Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, August 13, 1968) IV. DISCUSSION OF 1968 -69 CITY BUDGET . Councilman Douglass inquired as to when "the City Council may expect a preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year 1968 -69. City Manager Griggs stated that, hopefully, he can call a work session on the budget with Members of the Council before the next regular council meeting. XVI. DISCUSSION CF CHARTER AMENDMENTS Councilman Douglass stated that several meetings ago, the City Manager and City Attorney were requested to present recom- mendations on Charter amendments to Members of the Council. Mayor Fuller stated that, in his opinion, the Charter should not be amended merely to change the date of the City election to coincide with the date of the election on the School District. a I i st of items pertaining to the proposed zoning ordinance he should submit another l i s t that haveebeen mentioned as p election date. items is voting by places Councilman Shull stated that he had submitted the proposed zoning ordinance as requested, and that has not been acted upon; therefore, he does not see why Councilman Shull stated that there are several items ossible Charter amendments other..Ahan changing the Councilman Douglass stated that one of the Councilman Shull stated that another is increasing the Planning and Zoning Membership from five (5) to seven (7). Councilman Douglass commented that he dislikes for the Council to state that they are going to do something and then do nothing. City Attorney Cribbs stated that he w i l l , at t h i s time, assure the council that the f o l l o w i n g items w i l l be presented at the next regular council meeting on August 27, 1968: Mayor Fuller commented that he has repeated- ly asked Members of the Council to submit a I i st of items of projects for the City and as of this time, he has only two )fists -- that both of the lists contain suggestions to amend the Charter. Mayor Fuller stated that the City must have a program, and the best way to formulate a program is dot.Aembets of the Eomactht to pubmtt a Uso of projects. a I i st of items pertaining to the proposed zoning ordinance he should submit another l i s t that haveebeen mentioned as p election date. items is voting by places Councilman Shull stated that he had submitted the proposed zoning ordinance as requested, and that has not been acted upon; therefore, he does not see why Councilman Shull stated that there are several items ossible Charter amendments other..Ahan changing the Councilman Douglass stated that one of the Councilman Shull stated that another is increasing the Planning and Zoning Membership from five (5) to seven (7). Councilman Douglass commented that he dislikes for the Council to state that they are going to do something and then do nothing. City Attorney Cribbs stated that he w i l l , at t h i s time, assure the council that the f o l l o w i n g items w i l l be presented at the next regular council meeting on August 27, 1968: 139r Page Nine, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, August 13, 196 8) 1. A resolution for setting the date for sale of the Bedford j portion of the water and sewer system; 2. The proposed Charter amendments; 3. The proposed zoning ordinance. (Councilman Warren left the meeting at this time, approximately 9;00 P.M.) XVII. DISCUSSION OF BRA08URY DRIVEWAY, 715 VINE STREET Councilman Douglass stated that several months ago, the City Engineer had been requested to investigate the alleged discrepancy in the driveway at 715 Vine Street. Councilman Douglass was informed that the Engineer, Mr. Ratliff, had furnished copies of hiss report to the City Secretary's office and a copy was mailed to each Member of the Council. Councilman Douglass advised that he had not received such a report, and the City Secretary advised Councilman Douglass Ibhat a copy of this report would be dispatched to him immediately. I XVIII. DISCUSSION OF MOWING OF COUNTY ROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY Councilman Shull stated that although this is not a City problem, he feels it should be called to the attention of the Council; that he has received several calls of high weeds in the right -of -way along Minters Chapel Road, Glade Road and Harwood Road. It was agreed by Members of the Council that City Manager Griggs should contact Mr. Dick Lewis, County Commissioner, re- questing assistance in this matter. XIX. MR. GREGORY'S COMMENTS ON VOTING DATE CHANGE Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Ivan Gregory, who stated that he is a strong proponent on changing the City election date. Mr. Gregory stated that hd is of the opinion that, by the City Election and School District Election being held on the same day, the results will be more meaningful to the City and School District. 140 (Page Ten, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Counci , August 13. 1968) City Attorney Cribbs stated. that the City of Euless has had very favorable City Council elections, and it is obvious that the School District has not -- that matters which do not pertain to the City might be injected into the election and that many times people may act negatively unintention- ally. Me. Gregory stated that, i n his opinion, the Citizens of Euless should be given the opportunity to vote as to whether or not they desire to change the election date. XX. nn" ionnnC:nrr Councilman Byers made the motion to adjourn. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. ATTEST: C ity Secretary APPROVED: Mayo r