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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-10-14191 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council October 14, 1969 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Frank Douglass called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8;10 P. M., in the City Hall Council Chambers, with the following i n attendance: Council- men Harold Copher, Dwayne Wilcox and Don Warren. (Absent: Mayor A. C. Krause and Councilman Dan Shull.) Also present were City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. (Absent, attending International City Manager's Association, City Manager C. J. Griggs.) I M /nrATi OKI Councilman Don Warren offered a prayer. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Robert Power, B i I I Ratliff, Kenneth E. English, Walter A. Elliott, Jr., B i l l Pasteur, Ivan Gregory, John Hutcheson, Orvi I l e Durham, D. A. Martin, R. A. Johnson, Richard N. Leggett and Mesdm. Betty J. Potthoff, representing Mid - Cities Daily News. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Secretary presented Council Minutes for the regular meeting, September 23, 1969, which were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED: ZONING CASE NO. 194 - REQUEST FOR REZONING JOHN HUTCHESON PROPERTY - HIGHWAY NO. 183 AND RAIDER DRIVE Mayor Pro Tem Douglass announced the continuation of the Public Hearing in Zoning Case No. 194 (from Council meeting September 23, 1969) and recognized Mr. Robert Power. 192 (Pape Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 14, 1969) Mr. Power stated he represents Mr. John Hutcheson, owner of a tract of land at Highway 183 and Raider Drive, who is requesting rezoning from "C -2" Neighborhood Business District to "I -1" Light Industrial District to accommodate a Mobile Home Sales Business. Mr. Power stated that through certain improvements in the City, problems arose and ingress and egress to the subject property has made it difficult to establish a business. However, Mr. Hutcheson has'been successful in acquiring a tenant desiring to sell Mobile Homes - and that apparently, this use is the only way the property can be utilized and make it productive to the City. Mr. Power commented that, after reviewing the City of Euless Zoning Ordinance, he is of the opinion that "C -2" is the proper classification for the type business in this case. However, if "I -1" is defined as the proper use, then he respectfully requests the councils' consideration in zoning the property to allow Mr. Hutcheson to utilize h'is property accordingly. Councilman Wilcox inquired if parts are stored on the property and Mr. Power stated that the site is for the sale of Mobile Homes; that the Mobile Homes are placed on display on the lot and, upon purchase, are towed away by purchaser. Mr. Power concluded his statements, advising that the property owner and operator are present and. in favor of the zoning'to permit the use of this property as presented' in this case, but will not comment. Mr. Power thanked the council for their consideration in this case. Mayor Pro Tern Douglass inquired if there were opponents present; then recognized Mr. Ivan Gregory, who inquired if a Special Use Permit could be granted in this case. City Attorney Cribbs was instructed to check the ''C -2" classification and present a legal opinion on this request . Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the P u b l i c Hearing closed, and announced thus case w i l l be given consideration at the next regular meeting, October 28, 1969, FIRST READING - ORDINANCE REZONING PORTION OF OAK FOREST ADDITION TRACT AT NORTH MAIN STREET AND HARWOOD ROAD' Mayor Pro Tern Douglass stated that the X93 (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the City Council, October 14, 1969) Public Hearing in Zoning Case No. 193 was held September 23, 1969, a request for rezoning the West fifteen (15) feet and North 20.2 feet of Lot 1, Block 2, Oak Forest Addition, from "C -1" Neighborhood Business District to "C -2" Community Business District. Councilman Wilcox made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve rezoning in Case No. 193, as requested. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Warren and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried. �i REQUEST CF PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE CONCERNING STORAGE AREA Al M I UVVAY HARK RUN LULL66 A I HLL I IU ASSOCIATION EQUIPMENT Mayor Pro Tern Douglass recognized Mr. Bob Johnson, President of Euless Athletic Association, who stated that the Association has contacted the Park and Recreation Committee concerning the possibility of obtaining a suitable storage area in'Midway'Paik for equipment, Mr. Johnson stated that the Association w i I I donate two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars toward the construction of a storage facility, with request of consideration of additional restroom facil it.ies. . (Comments on subject in Park and Recreation Commiftee letter submitted to council previously. ) Mr. Johnson is aware of legal aspects in their request of but are hopeful these problems can be solved, Association has approximately ten thousand ($ ment without an adequate place for storage -- insurance on equipment because of their place stated that the Association City acceptance of funds, as the Euless Athletic 10,000.00) dollars of equip - they are unable to get of storage. Mayor Pro Tern Douglass inquired if it would be legal for the City to construct a building and lease it to the association for storage of equipment. Mr. Johnson stated that the Euless Athletic Association does not want to have a lease binding the City; 194 (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 14, 1969) that, in the future, if it became necessary to utilize the space for' another purpose, the City would have the option to tear down or move the building without the consent of the Euless Athletic Association. The City Attorney stated that the City would not be responsible for the equipment; that the Association would carry insurance on its equipment. Councilman Wilcox made the mention that members of the Euless Athletic Association, Park and Recreation Committee, City Attorney and City Manager arrange a meeting to discuss and work out details for a lease agreement on the use of a building and storage of equipment by the Euless Athletic Association. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Warren and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Payor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried. IV. PLAT APPROVAL - HARWOOD PLAZA, SECOND INSTALLMENT Mayor Pro Tern Douglass recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, representing Mr. George Nokes, owner of Harwood Plaza Addition. -Mr. Elliott advised the property in question is located adjacent to Gibson's Store on Highway 157. He stated Mr. Nokes' plans to construct a food store on Tract 7. In answer to a question by the City Attorney, Mr. Elliott stated he cannot definitely state that a service station is planned for the area. It was pointed out that all requirements have been met and the drainage approved by the Consulting Engineers - that this is a request for a revision of Lot 4 and final plat approval. Councilman Copher made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Harwood Plaza Final Plat. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Warren, Wilcox and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, 08tober 14, 1969) V. RESOLUTION NO. 245: SETTING PUBLIC HEARING, DATE ON ZONING REQUEST - SHEPPARD DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH (ZONING CASE No. 195 ) Councilman Warren made the motion,to approve Resolution No. 245 setting November 25, 1969 as date for Public Hearing i,n Zoning Case No. 195 -,a rezoning request of Reverend R. T. Robertson, representing Sheppard Drive Baptist Church, for rezoning Lots 20R, 21R, 22 and 23, Block A, Sheppard Addition, from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C -1" Neighborhood Business District. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Wilcox, Copher and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Douglass declared the,motion carried. VI. ANNOUNCEMENT. SCHEDULE CF NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING I Mayor Pro Tern Douglass announced that the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference is to be held November 9, 10 and 11; therefore, November 25th is the first regularly scheduled meeting in November. VII. REPORT ON WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM AND RECOMMENDED FIVE YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Messrs. B i I I Rat] iff and Kenneth English, Consulting Engineers, presented a. report on the water and sewerage system and recommended five year improvement program (requested by the council several months ago). Mr. Ratliff informed the council that this report is in d r a f t form, and w i l l be f i n a l i z e d in a few days. Mr. Ratliff stated he had discussed this report with the City Manager a few days ago. All members of the council agreed that time i s most important i n this program, and that, a study session, with City Council, City Manager and City Engineer, should be held soon in order to expedite this project. 1 9 G ` (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 14, 1969) r (Copy of Engineers' 'Report on fi le as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary. ) I. VI11. REQUEST OF LONE STAR GAS COMPANY Mayor Pro Tern Douglass recognized Mr. W. W. Calhoun,' Local Manager of Lone Star Gas Company. Mr. Calhoun stated that Lone Star Gas Company requests a rate increase for residential and commercial users in the City of Euless. Members of the Council agreed that additional information is needed and requested Mr. Calhoun to furnish the fo I lowing: (1) number of users in City of Euless - residential and commercial (2) cubic feet for users in Euless and other data which would be outlined by the City Attorney. Mr. Calhoun advised the council that the information would be forwarded to the City Manager. Councilman Wilcox made the motion to accept the application by Lone Star Gas and set November -25, 1969, as the date for Public Hearing on proposed rate increase by Lone .Star Gas Company. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Copher and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried. (The meeting recessed for five minutes at 9:50 P. M.) RESOLUTION N0. 246: CONCERNING HUNTINGTON ADDITION ANNEXATION BY CITY CF FORT WORTH IX. Councilman Copher stated that recent 197 (Page Seven, Re.qu.lar Meet_inq of the Euless City Council, October 14, 1969) information indicates that the City of Fort Worth plans to initiate final action annexing the Huntington Place Addition and a portion of Oak Crest Estates (Euless eastern City limits, south of Highway 183 and east of Main Street) , Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Copher and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Douglass declared the motion carried. X. LETTER FROM EULESS PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE CONCERNING FUTURE PARK SITES Members of the Council had previously been presented a letter from the Euless Park and Recreation Committee concerning joint use of facilities' program between the Hurst- Euless- Bedford School District and the City of Euless (letter on file in Office of City Secretary as Council Exhibit). The letter, in part, as follows: 1.' In keeping with Reference (A) , the following recommendations are submitted: A. The City should pursue the acquisition of land adjacent to school sites as they are procured by the School District within the City Limits of the City of Euless, and the City Manager should be designated the authority to do so to the extent of final approval, which should follow normal pro- cedures. These sites should be from five (5) to seven (7) acres each, and jpint - planning of roads, parking, site preparation, irrigation, lighting, rest rooms, etc. should be accomplished when possible. Councilman Wilcox made the motion that the City Attorney be authorized bo. prepare a Resolution informing the City of Fort Worth to "cease and desist" on attempts to annex these areas, stating that the City of Euless furnishes park and recreation facilities, a library, police protection and water and sewerage facilities to the citizens living i n these areas . Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Copher and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Douglass declared the motion carried. X. LETTER FROM EULESS PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE CONCERNING FUTURE PARK SITES Members of the Council had previously been presented a letter from the Euless Park and Recreation Committee concerning joint use of facilities' program between the Hurst- Euless- Bedford School District and the City of Euless (letter on file in Office of City Secretary as Council Exhibit). The letter, in part, as follows: 1.' In keeping with Reference (A) , the following recommendations are submitted: A. The City should pursue the acquisition of land adjacent to school sites as they are procured by the School District within the City Limits of the City of Euless, and the City Manager should be designated the authority to do so to the extent of final approval, which should follow normal pro- cedures. These sites should be from five (5) to seven (7) acres each, and jpint - planning of roads, parking, site preparation, irrigation, lighting, rest rooms, etc. should be accomplished when possible. 198 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 14, 1969) B. Concerning the West Wilshire Park Site, it is recommended that, in the event of a school site being selected in this area, the City Manager should proceed in the same manner as cited in Paragraph 1 -A above. NOTE: The Parks and Recreation Committee w i I I be pleased to be of any assistance requested, concerning more specifics of the recommendations listed above. Councilman Wilcox stated that he is of the opinion the recommendation (A) is good, when and where applicable. Councilman Copher made the motion as f o I lows: (1) to accept the letter from the Park and Recreation Committee (exclusive of Item 2 - construction of building to store equ pment - acted on previously) (2) the City continue to cooperate with the Schoo District in selecting Park sites' and'purchase of same. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Warren and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried. Members of the council agreed the City Manager should stay in contact with the School District and report to the council on park site selections. TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SAN ANTONIO Councilman Copher inquired about the Texas Municipal League meeting to be held in San Antonio beginning November 9th. Members of the Council were in agreement that the City Secretary should be informed, as soon as possible, of the council's travel plans in order for reservations to be made, if necessary. IM (Page Nine, Reqular Meetinq of the Euless City Council, October 14, 1969) XI I. DISCUSSION: REGIONAL AIRPORT. NOISE ZONE 2 Councilman Copher informed the council that, at a recent Council of Governments' meeting, emphasis on noise factors had been of concern to him and he i s of the opinion that the City of Euless should take necessary precautions to prevent construction i n Zone 2 which might be harmed by the aircraft noise. Members of the council agreed that a map over -lay should be secured by the City Manager which would assist the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission in planning construction in Noise Zone 2 of the Regional Airport. Councilman Douglass stated that he is of the opinion the City should consider placing all utilities underground on future construction; the burden to be placed on the u t i l i t y companies. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10 :25 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor Pro Tern City Secretary 2 0 0::