HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-10-08Regular Meeting
Euless City Council
October 8, 1968
CALL TO ORDER
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The regular meeting of the Euless City Council
was called to order at 8:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, by
Mayor Wi 11 iam G. Fuller. Councilmen present are listed as follows: Messrs. Harold
Samuels, Dan Shull and Frank Douglass. Councilman Don Warren arrived later in the
evening. (Absent: Councilman B i l l Byers.)
Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs,
CitY.Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris.
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The Invocation was presented by Councilman
Harold Samuels.
VISITORS
Visitors present are listed as follows:
Messrs. Gordon Swift, Wendell R. Davis, Hubert Hawkins, Louis M. Howard, Barton Wright,
Walter A. Elliott, Jr., Ivan Gregory, D. A. Martin, B. C. Blaschke, Hugh M. Waite;
Mesdms..,Louise Edwards, Anne Martin, Hazel Blaschke, Hilda Waite; Mr. and Mrs. G.
Faulkner, and M r . B i l l Ratliff.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting dated September
24, 1968, were approved as written.
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE REZONING
MOBILE HOME DEVELOPMENT (ZONING
CASE NO, 17
Mayor Fuller announced that the Council had
given consideration to the zonidng request submitted by Mr. B i I I Pasteur for rezoning
Lots 3, 4, 5, 28, 2.9 and 30 and the West sixty -five (65) feet of Lots 6 and 27,
Block 2, J. E. Whitener Estates, from '.'A" Re,sident -ia,l -to "C" Commercial, for a
mobile home development.
Councilman Shull made the motion to approve
first reading of Ordinance rezoning this tract, with the stipulation that all require-
ments in the zoning ordinance are met and the fifty (50) foot set -back be reduced to
twenty -five feet. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels and Shull
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
*`CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT POLICY APPLIED TO THIS ZONING CASE. SEE ITEM V.
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(Page Two. Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE REZONING
PROPERTY IN ZONING CASE NO. 179,
MR. ROBERT POWER
Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Kenneth Good, who
stated that he is representing Mr. Robert Power in Zoning Case No. 179, a request
to rezone one hundred, twenty -three (123)• acres from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial
(property located North of Highway 18.3 and South of Harwood Road). Mr.. Good
stated that a meeting with the adjacent property owners, Messrs. Hugh Waite and Bert
Heyl, had resulted in an adjustment to the satisfaction of all interested parties in
all areaa of concern mentioned in the public hearing on September 10, 1968. Mr. Good
reviewed a plat of the area which is designated as Exhibit "A" and made a part of the
Council Exhibits of this meeting.
Mr. Hugh Waite stated that
with the revisions proposed by Mr. Good and plans to request the -
adjacent to the tract i n Zoning Case No. 179 -- that his request
compatible to the zoning in the area.
City Manager Griggs stated
City Attorney would like to stress that it will -be necessary for
Heyl to petition for rezoning in the- usual procedure, establ i shed
the new Booing map and ordinance will not automatically zone this
his firm is satisfied
rezoning of property
for rezoning will be
that he and the
Mr, Waite and Mr.
by the City -- that k
property.
Mrs. Anne Martin was recognized by Mayor Fuller,
and Mrs. Martin again reminded the Council of Zoning Case No. 176 and is of -the
opinion that the Council i s setting a precedent in stubbing out the street.
Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve
f$vst reading of Ordinance rezoning property in Zoning Case No. 179, as indicated on
Exhibit "A ". Councilman Shull seconded, the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull and Samuels
Nays None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
-CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT POLICY APPLIED TO THIS ZONING CASE. SEE ITEM V.'
Councilman Samuels expressed appreciation for
the cooperation of the property owners in coordinating the zoning;
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE REZONING
SOTOGRANDE PROPERTY - ZONING CASE
NO, 180
Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve
first reading of Ordinance rezoning 5.36 acres, from "A" Residential to "A -2" Duplex,
and 21.63 acres, from '!A" Residential to "A -3" Multiple Family Dwelling, for the
Sotogrande Development, with the following conditions subsequent:
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(Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
A. A final site development plan shall be submitted to the City Council
within 18 months following final passage of the ordinance effecting
the requested changes.
B. Construction in substantial compliance with the final site development
plan as approved shall be commenced within 24 months following final
passage of the ordinance effecting. the requested changes.
C. Construction in substantial compliance with the final site development
plan as approved shall have been substantially completed within 36
months following final passage of the ordinance effecting the
requested changes. I ,
Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels and Shull
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
IV.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL,
TERRY DAVIS SUBDIVISION
Mayor Fuller recognized Mr, Gordon Swift,
representing Mr. Terry Davis, in requesting the Final Plat Approval of this subdivision
which is located North of Highway 183., South of Oakwood Terrace North at East C I i f f
Drive.
M r . S w i f t stated t h a t a l l requirements have
been met and requests the Council's consideration in the approval of this final pl6t.
Councilman Shull stated that the Planning and
Zoning minutes indicate certain opinions from the City's Consulting Engineers, and he
is des.i.rous to determine if these suggestions have been complied with -- specifically,
item 111-4, the request for a drainage map.
Mr. Swift stated that he had submitted five (5)
copies of the map to Mr. Bullard, as he had been instructed.
In answer to a question from Councilman Shull,
M r . B i l l Ratliff advised that he had not seen the drainage plans.
Mr. Swift apologized for Mr. Ratl iff's not
having had the opportunity to study the plans, stating that he was advised to submit
the .plans to Mr. Bullard.
Mayor Fuller reminded the Council that the plat
could be approved subject to the approval of the drainage plans, i n order to avoid
further delay in this case.
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(Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 196 8)
Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Gary Faulkner, a
resident of the area, who inquired if East C I i f f w i I I be cut through and what type of-
fence w i I I screen the apartment area from the residential area.
Mr. Faulkner was advised that East C I i f f w i I I
be cut through; however, that portion of East C I i f f within the apartment development
w i I I not be a dedicated street. He was also advised that, at this time, the type
of fence has not definitely been plannedg however, it must be a six (6) foot fence.
Mrs. Martin was recognized by Mayor Fuller
and stated that since Mr. Simon and the property owners in the area were agreeable
to stub -out East C I i f f Drive, she i s at a loss to understand why the City Council
w i l l approve the extension of East C l i f f.
City Attorney Cribbs explained that the City
Council has used discretionary power -- that, in this Zening Case, it is apparent that
East C l i f f should be extended through the apartment development, granting the residents
accessibility to the school and shopping center. Mr. Cribbs commented that the street
involved iii Zoning Case No. 179 could be stubbed -out because there are several other
streets in that area. City Attorney Cribbs stated that, in his opinion, these two
zoning cases do not parallel.
Councilman Douglass commented that the Council's
reasoning f o r extending East C l i f f is to allow an outlet to the school in the
Wilshire Subdivision and that in Zoning Case No. 179, there are several streets
which serve as. arteries for this subdivison.
Mrs.
Martin stated
that she is
of the opinion
that an Austin Field Stone fence would be
comparable to
the homes in
the area -- that
the homes are very elegant and she feels
that the fence
should also
be elegant.
Mr. Faulkner stated that he does not want a
cheap fence that would fall down in about six months.
Discussion followed concerning construction
vehicles in the area, and Mrs. Faulkner stated that East ' C I i ff is not w'ilde enough to
park cars on both sides of the street and al low a truck to travel down East C I i f f into
the construction area where the apartments w i I I be bull lt. She commented further that
in order to keep them out, the property owners could block the street with their cars.
Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve
the plat, with the following stipalations:
1. Compliance with Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations that
a drainage map be approved by the City's Consulting Engineers
2. The Developer extending the sewer l i n e along the highway to the East
side of his project
3. That a six foot solid masonry fence be constructed on the north
property 1 ine.
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Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
Councilman Samuels seconded Mr. Douglass' motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels and Douglass
Nays: Councilman Shull
Mayor Fuller declared the motion failed.
'Councilman Shull stated that his reason for
voting negatively is because of his opinion that the fence materials should not
be specified at this time -- that he agrees a six foot'fence is necessary, but the
developer should be given the opportunity to submit his plans for approval.
Mayor Fuller inquired if the Council wishes to
give further consideration to this prat approval in order to avoid further delay
for the developer, since it is apparent that the developer has complied with
the .recommendations of the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman' Shull "made the motion that the plat be
approved, with the following stipalations:
1. That a six foot barrier fence be constructed of suitable materials,
plans for said fence to be submitted at the time final plans are
submitted to the Council;
2. Compliance with Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations that
a'drainage map be approved by the City's Consulting Engineers;
3. That the developer comply with the Engineer's recommendation pertaining
to the extending of the sewer line along the highway to the East side of
his project; and
4. The developer pay to the City a pro -rata share in the amount of
$2,797.20 for water lines. '
Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass and Samuels
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
In anmwer
Councilman
Shull
stated that
he is in agreement
with all
points except the
construction of the
fence
-- that he
agrees that a sixf6w
solid barrier
should be constructed,
but does
not
feel the City
Council should
instruct
the Developer to
construct the fence
of a
certain type
material -- that it
has been
pointed out that
the construction of
the
fence can be
controlled by
building
permits.
Councilman Samuels seconded Mr. Douglass' motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels and Douglass
Nays: Councilman Shull
Mayor Fuller declared the motion failed.
'Councilman Shull stated that his reason for
voting negatively is because of his opinion that the fence materials should not
be specified at this time -- that he agrees a six foot'fence is necessary, but the
developer should be given the opportunity to submit his plans for approval.
Mayor Fuller inquired if the Council wishes to
give further consideration to this prat approval in order to avoid further delay
for the developer, since it is apparent that the developer has complied with
the .recommendations of the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman' Shull "made the motion that the plat be
approved, with the following stipalations:
1. That a six foot barrier fence be constructed of suitable materials,
plans for said fence to be submitted at the time final plans are
submitted to the Council;
2. Compliance with Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations that
a'drainage map be approved by the City's Consulting Engineers;
3. That the developer comply with the Engineer's recommendation pertaining
to the extending of the sewer line along the highway to the East side of
his project; and
4. The developer pay to the City a pro -rata share in the amount of
$2,797.20 for water lines. '
Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass and Samuels
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
In anmwer
to a question, Mr. Swift stated that, at
this time, a fence has not been designed for
this development.
Mr. Swift stated
that the fencing
should be compatible with
the landscape and the
building and that
he would not say
that a masonry fence would
be the most suitable
until the plans are
more detailed --
that the final plans wi I I
be submitted for the
City Council's
approval .
Councilman Samuels seconded Mr. Douglass' motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels and Douglass
Nays: Councilman Shull
Mayor Fuller declared the motion failed.
'Councilman Shull stated that his reason for
voting negatively is because of his opinion that the fence materials should not
be specified at this time -- that he agrees a six foot'fence is necessary, but the
developer should be given the opportunity to submit his plans for approval.
Mayor Fuller inquired if the Council wishes to
give further consideration to this prat approval in order to avoid further delay
for the developer, since it is apparent that the developer has complied with
the .recommendations of the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman' Shull "made the motion that the plat be
approved, with the following stipalations:
1. That a six foot barrier fence be constructed of suitable materials,
plans for said fence to be submitted at the time final plans are
submitted to the Council;
2. Compliance with Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations that
a'drainage map be approved by the City's Consulting Engineers;
3. That the developer comply with the Engineer's recommendation pertaining
to the extending of the sewer line along the highway to the East side of
his project; and
4. The developer pay to the City a pro -rata share in the amount of
$2,797.20 for water lines. '
Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass and Samuels
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
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(Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 196 8)
V.
CON D I T I 0 NS SUBSEQUENT,
ZONING CASES 178 AND 179
Councilman Douglass stated that the Conditions
Subsequent had not been applied to Zoning Case No. 178, the Mobile Home Development,
and Zoning Case No. 179, Mr. Robert Power's request for the rezoning of 123 acres
north of 'Highway 183 and south of Harwood Road.
(Councilman Warren arrived at this time.)
Councilman Douglass made the motion that the
Conditions Subsequent Policy be applied to Zoning Cases No. 178 and 179. Councilman
Samuels seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels and Warren
Nays: Councilman S h u l l
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
VI.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL,
LOUIS HOWARD SUBDIVISION
Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Walter Elliott,
who advised that he i s representing Mr._ Louis Howard, who requests Final Plat
Approval for property located on Highway 183, west of and adjacent to Morgan Host
Restaurant. Mr. E I I i ott stated that Mr. Howard has made several attempts to secure
approval of the plat, in order to erect a building for a mattress assembly plant and
sales office and that Mr. Howard has complied with all City requirements. Mr.
E I I i ott stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had pointed out that the
City's policy requires a developer to extend water lines across the width of his
property, and that he is requesting that the water line be extended from Pamela
Drive to the west property line of Morgan Host Restaurant, with the expense to be
borne by the City.
City Manager Griggs stated that he would
recommend that the Council not approve Mr. Elliott's request.
Considerable discussion followed concerning
the fact that this policy was not in effect at the time the adjacent properties
were developed, which was prior to the purchase of the water and sewer system by
the City of Euless.
Councilman Samuels made the motion to concur
with the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation and approve the Final Plat
of Louis Toward Subdivision, with the pro rata share of $470.00 being .paid to the
City for the extending of sewer lines.
(Page Seven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 196 8)
Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Howard who stated
that he is requesting that the City bear this expense.because he is being required
to extend the line past 01 property -- that this would assist in further development
of the area.
After still further discussion, Mr. Elliott
stated that, with Mr. Howard's permission, he w i l l withdraw his request i n lieu of
the $470.00 for the pro rata share of the sewer .I ine extension.
Councilman Samuels withdrew his motion.
Mayor Fuller stated he does not feel that the
City should bargain in any way, and Mr. Elliott stated that he does not want to put
the Council in a position in .which it appears a bargain has been made; therefore, he
will withdraw his request.
Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve
the Final Plat of the Louis Howard Subdivision, providing all City requirements are
met; and the pro rata share of $470.00 for extending the sewer line is paid to the
City of-Euless. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Samuels and Douglass
Nays: None
(Councilman Warren was absent from the room at the time of the vote.)
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
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COMMERCIAL PERMIT N0. 72,
SLEEP -AIRE MATTRESS COMPANY
Mayor Fuller again recognized Mr. Louis Howard
who advised thet he had complied with all City requirements. He stated that he had
been advised by the Planning and Zoning Commission that the plans must indicate
masonry walls; however, when he had appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commission
on October 1, 1968, his request for a Commercial Building Permit had been denied,
basically because a portion of the building to be constructed is of metal. Mr.
Howard presented a drawing of the structure, stating that the front of the building
w i l l be-mostly glass and that the back of the building is proposed to be of metal.
He stated that the front of the b u i l d i n g w i l l be show rooms.
Councilman Shull inquired as to the number of
employees, and M r . Howard stated that there w i l l be approximately sixteen (16) --
ten (10) will work in the building he proposes to construct. Mr. Howard stated
that if the Council so instructs, he wi I I construct the entire building of brick]
however, he has complied wibh the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
Commission,
Mr. Hawkins, who plans to construct the
b u i l d i n g , stated he has discussed a l l matters with Mr. Bullard, the City's
Building Inspector, and has been advised that the City requirements have been met
in compliance with the Southern Building Code.
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(Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
Mayor Fuller inquired if the building would
have a sprinkler system. Mr. Howard stated that, at this time, he was uncertain.
It was pointed out that the building wi I I have a metal roof.
City Manager Griggs informed the Council that
the applicant has met all City requirements and that it is not necessary to have a
masonry construction on the back of this building -- that the set -back is'sufficient
to comply with-fire standards.
Councilman Shull stated that, in his opinion,
the City Council should not require a masonry wall on the back of this building.
Mr. Howard a4so stated that, at some future
date, he might desire to enlarge the building and to demol4sh a brick wall for
expansion would be very costly.
Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve
Commercial Building Permit No. 72, with the following stipulations:
1. The sides of the structure must be of masonry construction;
2. The area between the glass and doors must be of masonry construction;
3. The front of the building is to be of glass, and the rear of the
building of metal.
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Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Shull, Douglass and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
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COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT N0. 73,
1 101 PAMELA, REQUESTED BY MR,' JACK APW I SCH
Mayor Fuller recognized Mrs. Louise - Edwards,
who stated she is representing Mr. Jack Apwisch who is desirous of approval of a
commercial permit -for an addition to an existing structure at 1101 Pamela Drive --
that this addition wi I I add approximately 3,480 square feet to the structure which
now houses Electronics Control Corporation.
Councilman Shull stated that the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommends approval of Commercial Building Permit No, 73, providing
that plans are corrected to show the existing ten (10) foot easement. Councilman
S h u l l i n q u i r e d o f the C i t y Manager i f a l l City requirements have been met and if the ten
(10) foot easement has been incorporated into the plans.
C i t y Manager Griggs stated t h a t a l l of the
requirements have been met and that he recommends approval of Commercial Building
Permit No. 73.
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(Page Nine, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with
the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Manager Griggs and
approve Commercial Building Pe.rmit No. 73. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass and Warren
Nays: None
(Councilman Samuels was absent from the room at the time of the vote.)
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
IX.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT N0. 74.
OFFICE BUILDING I N INDUSTRIAL PARK,
REQUESTED BY MR, JACK APWISCH
Mayor Fuller recognized Mrs. Louise Edwards,
representing Mr. Jack Apwisch, who requests a commercial building permit to construct
a commercial office building on Lot 1, Block 1, Industrial Park. This structure wi I I
have approximately 28,000 square feet.
In answer to a question, Mrs. Edwards stated
that parking spaces will be revised to meet the City's specifications and that plans
for the restroom facilities are also being revised.
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In answer to a question,fVlom.Mayor Fuller, City
Manager Griggs stated that he recommends approval of Commercial Building ?ermit No. 74.
Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur
with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Manager Griggs
and approve Commercial Building Permit No. 74. Councilman Warren seconded the motion,
and the vote i s as f I lows:
Ayes: Councilmen Doug] -ass, � Warren, and Shul 1
Nays None
(Councilman Samuels was absent from the room at the time of the vote.)
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
X.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT N0. 75,
SPECULATIVE BUILDING IN INDUSTRIAL PARK,
REQUESTED BY MR, JACK APWISCH
Members of the Council were briefed by the
City Manager on this request for a permit to construct a speculative building on Lot
6, Block 3 of industrial Park. It was pointed out that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval of this building permit, providing the plet plan indicates
the position of the building on the lot and adequate parking spaces.
In answer to a question, City Manager Griggs
stated that he recommends approval of Commercial Building Permit No. 75.
18S,
(Page Ten, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
Councilman Shull made the motion to concur
with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Manager
Griggs and approve Commercial Building Permit No. 75. Councilman Douglass seconded
the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass and Warren
Nays: None
(Councilman Samuels was absent from the room at the time of the vote.)
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
X1 .
REQUEST FCR SPEED ZONE ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED ON HIGHWAY 183.
City Manager Griggs informed the Council
that the Texas Highway Department has recommended the adoption of an ordinance
reducing speed .limits on State Highway 183, as follows:
From Hurst almost to Morgan Host 50 MPH
From west of Morgan Host to east of Dickelr -',45 MPH
From east of Dickey to Irving 60 MPH
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*During school , crossing from Ridgecrest to
Norman will be 35 MPH
City Manager Griggs stated he recommends
the Council's approval of this request from Texas Highway Department.
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Shull and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
REQUEST FCR SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE ON HIGHWAY 157
City Manager Griggs advised the Council
that the Texas Highway Department has requested approval of an ordinance establish-
ing speed zones on Highway 1S7 and that he recommends that this ordinance be
returned to the Highway Department with a request for additional study and
further survey, since the engineering was prior to the construction and opening
Of Trinity High school -- that 60 MPH, in his opinion, is too fast in the area
near the new school and the First Baptist Church.
Councilman
Douglass
made the motion to
concur with
the recommendation
of the
City Manager
and approve
Ordinance No. 339,
reducing the
speeds on
Highway 183, as
indicated,
and that
the rule requiring
an ordinance
to be read
and passed on
two separate
readings
be suspended and the
ordinance be
passed on
f i r s t and fi n a I
reading. Councilman
Shull seconded the
motion, and
the vote is
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Shull and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
REQUEST FCR SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE ON HIGHWAY 157
City Manager Griggs advised the Council
that the Texas Highway Department has requested approval of an ordinance establish-
ing speed zones on Highway 1S7 and that he recommends that this ordinance be
returned to the Highway Department with a request for additional study and
further survey, since the engineering was prior to the construction and opening
Of Trinity High school -- that 60 MPH, in his opinion, is too fast in the area
near the new school and the First Baptist Church.
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(Page Eleven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
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Councilman Warren made the motion to concur with
the recommendation of the City Manager and request further survey for speed zones on
Highway 157• Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Shull, Samuels and Douglass
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
XI I.
AUTHORIZATION FOR CLEARING OF VOTING
MACHINES USED IN SEPTEMBER 14, 1968,
ELECTION
Councilman Warren made the motion to approve
authorization for clearing the voting machines used in the September 14th election for
balloting on the proposed sale of a portion of the water and sewer system to the City
of Bedford. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Shull and Warren
.Nays: None
Mayor Fuller 'declared the motion carried.
XIII.
COMMENTS ON QUOTATION SUBMITTED
BY CITY MANAGER
Councilman Shull complimented the City Manager
on the quotation which appeared on the Agenda and other members of the Council agreed
on the affluence of the City Manager. The quotation is as follows:
"In ancient days, men lived in peaceful, rural simplicity,
Then men attained knowledge, wrote books, complicated I i fe
with inventions, and moved from the fields into cities.
Hence, a l l the misery of men."
XIV.
REQUEST FCR STATUS REPORT FROM
HOSPITAL COMMITTEE
LAO -TZE, 600 BC
Councilman Douglass inquired if the City Offices
had late information from the Hospital Authority, and the City Manager answered
negatively.
Councilman Douglass made the motion that City
Manager Griggs be requested to contact the Hospital Authority and request a status
report', to be presented to the Euless City Council. Councilman Shull seconded the
motion and the vote i s as follows:
190
(Page Twelve. .Reaular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Samuels, Shull and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
Xv .
MORRIS DALE DRAINAGE DITCH
Councilman Shull stated that he had recently
checked to determine if the Council's directions for construction of the Morrisdale
drainage ditch had been complied with -- that he recalls, several months ago, Mr.
Paul Huffhines, the developer, had agreed to start construction "on this drainage
ditch no later than September 1, 1968. Councilman Shull stated that the ,drai.nage
ditch is in the same condition it was several months ago; however, homes are
continuing to be built on the east side of the drainage channel.. Mr. Shull
inquired of the City Manager if any information had been made available to the
City offices in this matter.
The City Manager answered negatively and
stated that he is of the opinion that this work is overdue.
Councilman Shull made the motion that the
City Manager be authorized to write a letter to the developer, Mr. Huffhines,
advising that construction of the dratnage ditch must begin within thirty (30)
days o r b u i l d i n g permits w i l l be withheld in this subdivision. Councilman
Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Samuels and Douglass
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
XVI:
NORTHEAST CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORT
D I S C U S S 10 N 0 N .t3 I NT -USAGE 'OF SNORKEL TRUCK
Councilman Shull stated that at the October
3rd meeting of the Northeast Cities Advisory Council, Members had discussed the
possible need for a snorkel truck for fighting multi -story fires. He stated that
the estimated cost would be $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 and those cities desiring
to participate would share in the cost of this equipment. He stated that a
possible location which would be convenient to area cities in Precinct Line Road
and Highway 121A. Councilman "hull informed the Council that' Members of the
Advisory Council had been requested to determine if their City is interested in
this project and, if so, the Advisory Council will secure cost figures and other
pertinent daia which will be compiled and presented to each Member City for
i t�5 Council's consideration.
Mayor Fuller statdd that, in his
opinion, the �jty Manager and Fire Chief should make a survey in the City of
Euless to determine if a snorkel fire truck is needed.
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(Paae Thirteen. Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1868)
Councilman Shull stated that Members of the
Advisory Council w i l l conduct such a survey on t h i s project, and t h i s survey w i l l
then be presented to the Councils of the Member Cities.
Members of the Council agreed that Councilman
Shull should advise the Northeast Cities Advisory Council that the City of Euless is
interested in this project.
DISCUSSION OF JOINT DISPATCHING FACILITIES
Councilman Douglass informed the Council that
the Northeast Cities Advisory Council had recently discussed the possibility of a
Central Dispatching Station t o serve a l l cities in the area who desire to participate --
that there would be one telephone number for fire and one for police, and the
calls would be dispatched to the area units. Councilman Douglass stated that the
Advisory Council will make a study to determine the feasibility of this project, and
each Member City is requested to determine if their particular City Council is
interested i n such a plan.
Mayor Fuller stated that, i n his opinion, the
City of Euless should make their own study.
A I I Members of the Council agreed that the
Northeast Cities Advisory Council should be advised that the City of Euless i s
,interested i n this project.
XV 1 I .
AGREEMENT FCR PURCHASE CF
RIGHT -OF -WAY ON WESTPARK WAY
City Attorney James Cribbs stated that
negotiations, i n the past, have resulted i n securing right -of -way easements on
Westpark Way, previously referred to as Northwest Boulevard and Wright- Richardson
Road, from Messrs. Clark, Bolton and Braswell and a final settlement in these condemna-
tion cases; however, this needs to be a matter of record duly recorded in the Euless
City Council Minutes.
Councilman Samuels made the motion that the
Euless City Council ratify and approve the compromise settlement agreement of the
following condemnation cases: Loyd Bolton and wife, Wanda Bolton, Case No. 64812,
R. J. Clark and wife, Rowena Clark, Case No. 64813, Roy F. Braswell and wife,
Mary G. Braswell, Case No. 64814.
That the City of Euless agree to pay said property Owners for the right -of-
way taken on Westpark Way (Northwest Boulevard and Wright- Richardson Road) and
Pipeline Road the sum of:
Loyd Bolton and wife, Wanda Bolton $ 937.50
R. J. Clark and wife, Rowena Clark $1990.00
Roy F. Braswell and wife, Mary G. Braswell $1275.00
That the
City of Euless agree to accept the said sums from the property owners
i n payment of the
anticipated street
improvement assessment
against said property owners
and their property
abutting Westpark
Way (Northwest Boulevard
and Wright- Richardson Road)
and Pipeline Road.
That the City of
Euless agrees to retain
said sums and make no
street improvement
assessment against
said property owners.
That the City w I I cause
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(Page Fourteen, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
its engineers to consult with said property owners regarding access to the respectiv
tracts and turn locations on Westpark Way (Northwest Boulevard and Wright - Richardson ;
Road) provided that the location of entrances and exits and turn area conform to
sound engineering practices and traffic safety. Councilman Warren seconded the
motion, and the vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Warren and Douglass
Nays: None
(Councilman Shull was absent from the room at the time of the vote.)
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
XVIII.
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS,
MR. EDWARD J. DENARI
Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Edward J. Denari,
a resident of Morrisdale, who stated that, some time ago, he had decided to embark on
a series of experiences for his own pleasure and /or enlightenment -- that attending a
City Council Meeting was included on the list, and his presence tonight denoted
accomplishment in that respect.
Mr. Denari admonished the Council in City
planning, requesting that the City of Euless remain-an interesting city, with "unusual
outstanding architecture, rather than the drab, ordinary place which it could become,
so easily. Mr. Denari stated that Euless should be a city that each citizen wi I I
be proud to claim as his home -town. -
Mayor Fuller commended Mr. Denari for'his
interest as a citizen, and for his commendable thoughts, stating that Mr. Denari is
the type of citizen he, personally, would like to see working actively on City
boards.
XIX.
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR
REPLACEMENT OF WATER LINES PRIOR TO
STREET CONSTRUCTION
City Manager Griggs stated that it has been
determined that certain water lines should be replaced prior to street construction
in the southern part of the city.
M r . B i l l Ratliff informed the Council that the
approximate cost of replacing the lines, including sewer stub -outs, is $21,000.00,
and listed the streets as follows
.Jones Street, from North Mills to Simmons
.Royce Street, a portion south of Jones to C1ebud
Oakwood Drive, a portion of Oakwood Drive north of Bayless and west of Vini
Vine Street, from Sunset to Pipeline Road
Cannon Drive, from Sunset to Hollywood
Sunset Drive, from Henslee to South Main
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(Page Fifteen, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 8, 1968)
funds are available for this project.
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Mayor Fuller inquired of the City Manager if
The City Manager replied affirmatively.
Councilman Shull made the motion to approve
the engineer's request for acceptance of bids on replacing certain water mains
(Job No. 2 -510). Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Samuels and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried.
Mr. Ivan Gregory inquired if Reaves Court and
Martha Street will be included in this project.
Mr. Ratliff replied negatively and Mr. Gregory
stated there are numerous water main breaks on these streets.
AM ini iommfiC!nrr
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P. M.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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