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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-26Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council ,November 26, 1968 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:.05 P. M. i n the Euless City Hal l Council Chambers by Mayor W. G. Fuller, with the following C.ounci lmen i n attendance: Messrs. B i I I Byers, Dan Shull, Frank Douglass and Harold Samuels. (Absent: Councilman Don Warren.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Criblas and City Secretary Vada Ferris. KIWATOA`ir.Tt] The invocation was presented by Councilman Frank Douglass. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Troy M. Fuller, Carl J. Smith, Hugh M. Waite, L. H. Struber, Jerry Baker, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., Edward Cain, Ivan Gregory, Allen Howard, Jack E. Apwisch, Harold Copher, Leon J. I_evitt, R. G. Parks, Gene White, D.V.M., R. J. Thomes, D.V.M. and Charles H. Page 1 1 1 ; Mrs. Anne Martin. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the following Council meetings were approved, as written: (1) Regular Meeting, August 27, 968 (2) Regular Meeting, October 8, 968 (3) Regular Meeting, October 22, 1968 (4) Called Meeting, November 8, 968 ZONING CASE NO. 181 MR. TROY FULLER - REQUESTING REZONING PROPERTIES ON NORTH MAIN FOR VETERINARY CLINIC PUBLIC HEARING C)0l Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Troy Fuller, who presented a plat of the property north of Harwood Road on the east side of North Main Street, requesting that this property be rezoned from "A" Residential 202 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) to "C" Commercial. He stated that his client desires to build a modern veterinary clinic on this location and presented colored slides of a structure in Irving similar to the one planned for Euless. Members of the Council had previously been informed on this request during the public hearing on the Zoning Ordinance (September 24, 1968) and were, therefore, familiar wfth b6e plans. Mayor Fuller inquired if there were opponents or proponents in t h i s zon i.ng .case. There being none, Mayor F u l l e r declared the Public Hearing closed and advised Mr. Fuller. that consideration would be given to this case at the next regular meeting. Mr. Troy Fuller stated that his client has a December 1st closing date on this property and would be most appreciative of the Councils' consideration at this time. Mayor Fuller stated that he had 'no objection to this request. Councilman Douglass made the motion to suspend delay in this zoning case and act at this time on the request. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Shull and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. FIRST READING - ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY I N ZONING CASE NO, 181 Councilman Byers made the motion to approve f i r s t reading of the ordinance rezoning from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, Tract 12A and the west 321 feet of Tract 12 of Ray Shelton Sub - Division (located on the east side of North Main Street, 1,125 feet north of Harwood Road), with the foldbowing conditions subsequent: 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 w i t h i n 24 months fo 1 1 owning f i n a l passage of the ordinance effecting the requested changes. 203 i (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) 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. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilman Byers, Samuels, and Shull Nays: Gouncilman Douglass Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. SECOND AND FINAL READING: ORDINANCE NO. 343 - REZONING TERRY DAVIS PROPERTY - NORTH CF HIGHWAY NO. 183 AND SOUTH CF EASTCLIFF In answer to a question by Councilman I Samuels, 6 *ty Manager Griggs stated t h a t a l l requirements mentioned at the time of first reading of the ordinance have been complied with and that Second Reading of the Ordinance is in order. Councilman Byers made the motion to approve Second Reading of Ordinance No. 343, rezoning Terry Davis property - 7.202 acres north of Highway No. 183 and south of Eastcliff from "A" Residential to "A -3" Apartments (Zoning Case No. 176), with the following conditions subsequent: 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 finial passage of the ordinance effecting . the requested changes. 204. (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull , Byers, Douglass and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. CONS I DER CLOS I NG STREETS WITHIN BOUNDARIES OF DALLAS - FORT VV0FiH REGIONAL AIRPORT Mayor Fuller announced that this item would be considered at a later date, pending additional information. IV. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT NO. 77 - MR. JACK APWISCH Mayor Fuller stated that Mr. Jack Apwisch has applied for a commercial permit in order to add approximately twenty -four hundred (2400) feet to an existing structure located at 1000 Pamela Drive. Members of the Council were advised by City Manager Griggs that all requirements have been met and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. Councilman Shull made the motion that Commercial Permit No. 77 be approved as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Samuels, Douglass and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. N COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT NO. 7 - SLEEP -AIRE MATTRESS Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Allen Howard, who requests approval of Commercial Building Permit No. 78 for construc- tion of a building for Sleep -Aire Mattress Company to be located in the 2200 block of West Euless Boulevard (between Highway No. 183 and Pipeline Road, east of Westpark Way). �O5 (Pape Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) Members of the Council were informed that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Commercial Permit with certain stipalations, as follows: 1 . The raw material storage does. not exceed 1000 cubi c feet 2. The finished product storage does not exceed 4800 cubic feet 3. Sides of the building are of masonry construction and the front of the building is of brick or stone construction 4. Plans are .revised to indicate the ingress and egress to the property 5. Payment to the City the amount of $1,980.25 for pro -rata share of existing water and sewer lines, water'meter and sewer tap fee 6. Seventeen (17) feet of right -of -way is dedicated for Pipeline Road 7. A solid screening fence is erected adjacent to Pipeline Road. Considerable discussion followed and Mayor Fuller stated he takes exception to the rear of the building (on Pipeline) being metal; that Pipeline is a main thoroughfare and the building will be exposed to a I I passing by. Councilman Shull stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission requested a fence to shield the rear of the building, however, he i s of the opinion that the rear of the building should be masonry. Mr. Howard stated that he i s i n agree- ment to dedicate seventeen (17) feet of right -of -way on Pipeline Road,,.-if other property owners i n the area have done so. Councilman Shull made the motion to approve Commercial Permit No. 78, with the stipulation that all Planning and Zoning recommendations be met, with the exception of the following (delete) No.- 3 and No. 7) and insert as follows: (1) rear of building will be masonry, the same as entire building (2) eliminate solid screen fence on rear of property Councilman Byers stated that Mr. Howard should be advised t h a t a street assessment w i l l be imposed at the time Pipeline Road is improved. and the vote is as follows: Councilman Douglass seconded the motion 2061 (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) Ayes: Councilman Shull, Douglass, Byers and Samuels Nays - None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VI. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - WESTWOOD VILLAGE'NO. 4 Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Leon Levitt, bngineer for the developers of Westwood Village No. 4, who presented a final plat for approval. Members of the council reviewed the plat and were informed by City Manager Griggs that the engineers have approved the drainage plans and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this final plat. Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve final plat, Westwood Village No. 4, Councilman Shull seconded the motion [ and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Shull, Samuels and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. VII, FINAL PLAT - SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION N0. 2 Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Hugh Waite, who presented Somerset Place No. 2 Final Plat. Members of the Council reviewed the plat and were informed by the City Manager that the drainage plans have been approved by the Engineers, and that all requirements of the Planning and Zoning Commission have been met. Councilman Douglass stated that the Westwood Vi Uage Plat submitted by Mr. Levitt indicated that Newport Circle is Newport Way from Town Creek North. Mr. Levitt and Mr. Waite agreed to consult on this name and adjust the plat before signing by Mayor and City Secretary. L 207 (Page Seven. Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve final plat," Somerset Place Addition No. 2. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull, Byers and Samuels: Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. T COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT N0. 79 - CHAMPLIN OIL COMPANY Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, repeesenting Champlin Oil Company. Mr. Elliott informed the council he would answer any questions proposed by the council. This request is for a Service station to be located at the Southeast corner of Highway No. 183 and Raider Drive. City Manager Griggs informed the council that a I I requirements of the Planning and Zoning commission have been met and this request is in order for approval. Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Manager for approval of Commercial Permit No. 79. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Samuels, Byers and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. IX. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - FA I RMOUNT ADDITION Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Jerry Baker, who requests final plat approval for the Fairmount Addition (southeast corner of Raider Drive and Pipeline Road.) Members of the council reviewed the plat and were advised t h a t a l l requirements by Planning and Zoning Commission have been met. 208 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) Councilman Byers made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Fairmount Addi ion Final Plat. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote is as fol ows Ayes: Counc Imen Byers, Samuels, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. 0 COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT N0. 80 - FA I RMOUNT ADDITION APARTMENT COMPLEX Mr. Baker informed the council that plans are for seventy -two (72) units to be constructed on this site, and, in answer to a question by Councilman Douglass, the evaluation is estimated to be $1,100,000.00. City Manager Griggs informed the council that all Planning and Zoning requirements have been met and recommends approval. Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Commercial Permit No. 80. Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Byers, Douglass:and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. 1968 AD VALOREM TAV �AATTCOC XI. 1968 TAX ROLL CERTIFICATE Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Richard Parks, Tax Assessor - Collector, who presented the 1968 Tax Roll Certificate in the amount of $48,914,070.00. tax roll was also presented. A comparison of the 1967 and 1968 City 2-09 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve the City Tax Roll Certificate as presented by the Tax Assessor - Collector. . Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Byers, Samuels and Shull Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. TAX ROLL ADJUSTMENTS Mr. Parks discussed tax ro I I adjustments which resulted in a ne,,17 deduction in the amount of $850.17. Councilman Samuels made the motion that the Tax Assessor - Collector be authorized to correct the City Tax Rolls as per t h e d e t a i l e d l i s t . ( L i s t on f i l e as Council Exhibit.) r,. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion `and the vote is as follows:, Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Shull and Byers Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XI I. TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY RATE SCHEDULE RIDERS FOR 6HAUL: HE= Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Charles Page, who briefly discussed a previously submitted report, which, if approved, will result in a savings to Texas Power and Light customers. Mr. Page explained these rates w i I I become effective with the December billing. Councilman Samuels made the motion to approve the -Texas Power and Light rate schedule riders as presented. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Douglass, Shull and Byers Nays: None i Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. 210 (Page .Ten; Regular Meeting of the Euless City Counci 1,. November 26, 1968) XIII. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FORMS FCR PARTIAL_ REIMBURSEMENT CF UTILITY ADJUSTMENT COSTS FCR SPUR 350 City Manager Griggs informed members of the counci 1 that forms have been received from the Texas Highway Department for submitting the City's request for partial reimbursement of utility costs for Spur 350.. He stated that the reimbursement is estimated to be approximatre4y $4,213.35, and he recommends the council authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary forms. Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager, authorizing the Mayor to sign Texas Highway Department forms, requesting p a r t i a l reimbursement f o r Spur 350 u t i l i t y adj ustment . 'Councilman Byers seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Byers, Douglass and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XIV. PROPOSED CHARTER AMGAInMCKITC Members of the council had,been presented copies of the Charter Amendment Committee's minutes, which 1 i st recommendations for amending the Euless City Charter. After a brief discussion, members of the counci 1 agreed that time should be al lowed for study of the proposed' amendments and this item should be scheduled on the agenda of the next regular council meet- ing. Councilman Shull recommended, and the council concurred, that the Charter Amendment Committee members be thanked for their efforts and advised that consideration wi I I be given to their recommendation at the next regular meeting. Councilman Douglass stated that he did not wish to see this matter delayed for an indefinite period - that a date for the election should be decided soon. 211. (Page Eleven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) XV. AUTHORIZE TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN SOUTH PORTION OF CITY City Consulting Engineer Bill Ratliff presented a map indicating streets and channels scheduled for improvements in the south portion of the City, and the streets are as follows: Portions of Hollywood, Whitener, Sunset, Cannon, Vine, Broadway and Henslee. Channels for improvement are located near Mills Drive from Faun south. (Map indicating improvements on file as council exhibit in office of City Secretary.) Councilman Byers stated he is of the opinion that drainage work should preceed the street improvements. Mayor Fuller inquired if these improve- ments are those voted for in the Capital Improvements Program and was advised affirmatively by City Manager Griggs. Councilman Shull made' the motion that the City's Consulting Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids for the proposed improvements. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Byers and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried. XVI. DISCUSSION OF CONDITION SUBSEQUENT POLICY In answer to a question by Councilman Douglass, City Manager Griggs advised that rezoning application forms do not indicate condition subsequent terms, but, it is a policy established by the council. Councilman Douglass stated that he is of the opinion that applicants i should be informed of this policy when applying for rezoning. 21.2 (Page Twelve, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) KVII :1 Eel :0 PITA hliIlTlI Members of the council agreed that a meeting with the School Board President should be scheduled, if possible, for Monday, December 2nd at 7:30 P. M. and that Mr. W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Park and Recreation Board Chairman, should attend to discuss the Trinity High School Swimming Pool. City Attorney Cribbs stated that, perhaps, it would be advantageous for the council to meet with Mr. Hyde prior to the meeting with School Officials. City Manager Griggs stated if the council so desired, a dinner meeting w i I I be arranged,. at 7 :00 P. M. with Mr. Hyde and, a meeting at 8 :00 P. M. with School Board Officials. Members of the council concurred with the City Manager and the City Secretary was instructed to arrange plans for meeting. ElVA01� COUNC I L OF GOVERNMENTS MEET I NG City Manager Griggs informed the counci 1 that the Council of Governments w 11 host a meet ng on December 11th to introduce legislators to local city officials, and it is necessary that Mrs. Ferris, City Secretary, be advised by December 6th of those planning to attend. stated their plans to attend. MR. GREGORY: PUBLISHING AGENDA AND POLICE OFFICERS DIRECTING FOOTBALL TRAFFIC Mayor Fuller, Councilmen Douglass and Byers XIX. AGENDA DISCUSSION Mayor Fuller recognized Mr. Ivan Gregory, who stated that, in his opinion, the City Council should make every effort to inform citizens of council meetings. He stated that the agenda should be sent to local newspapers in ample time for publishing, prior to the meeting. 213 (Page Thirteen, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, November 26, 1968) Mayor Fuller stated that the agenda is mailed to local newspapers each Friday prior to Tuesday's council meeting and newspaper personnel write a brief summary of agenda items. POLICE OFFICERS' DIRECTING FOOTBALL TRAFFIC Mr. Gregory stated that he is of the opinion that Police Officers are directing traffic at football games and the tax money is paying for these services. Mr. Gregory was advised that off -duty and reserve officers direct football traffic and are paid from proceeds derived from the football game - and not tax monies. The City Attorney informed Mr. Gregory that these off -duty officers earn extra money by directing traffic at athletic events. Mr. Gregory stated that if the City provides Police Officers at these events, the City should bear the expense, not the School District. Mr. Gregory was again informed that the payment to these men is from gate proceeds an'd not tax funds, either school or city. XX . Ar) Inl IPKIh=KIT Councilman Douglass made the motion to adjourn. Councilman Byers seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, D.Oyglass, Byers and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Fuller declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor City Secretary 214