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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-10-28N11l Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council October 28, 1969 CALL TO ORDER Mayor A. C. Krause called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8:15 P. M., i n the City Hall Counci'I Chambers, with the fol lowing i n attendance: Councilmen Harold Copher, Dwayne Wilcox, Don Warren, Frank Douglass and Dan Shull. Also present were City Manager C. J: Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. I NVOCAT ION Councilman 'Frank Douglass offered a prayer. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. B i l l Ratliff, Tommy Thompson, Charles M. Hunt, Wayne A. Speir, Hardy Lewis, Thomas N. Jones, Ivan Gregory, Gene White D.V.M., Richard J. Thomes, D.V.M., and Richard G. Parks; Mesdms. Pauline Murray, Nancy Lindquist, Joyce Soles, Beverlo Jones and Mrs. H. R. Gilley. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The City Secretary presented Council Minutes for the regular meeting, October 14, 1969, which were approved as written. CONSIDERATION OF ZONING CASE NO_ 194, REQUEST FCR REZONING JOHN HUTCHESON PROPERTY - HIGHWAY 183 AND RAIDER DRIVE The Council were aware of the following facts in this case: (1) Mr. Hutcheson, the applicant, operated a Mobile Home Sales Business at this location on a Certificate of Occupancy (one year) granted by the Euless City Council on September 12, 1967; (2) Mr. Hutcheson, having been made aware of the expiration of the Certificate of Occupancy, submitted an application to rezone the property from "C -2" Community Business District to "I -1" Light Industrial, in order to continue the Mobile Home Sales Business at this location. 202 (Pape Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 28, 1969) t (3) The Planning and Zoning Commission, on August 5, 1969, recommended the Euless City Council deny the "I -1" Light Industrial District zoning and request a ruling as to what the zoning classification should be for this type business; (4) The Euless City Council held a Public Hearing on October 14, 1969, on the rezoning reques't, *and instructed the City Attorney to study the "C -2" class ificat.idn and present a legal opinion in this case. Mr. Cribbs informed the Council that, Mr. Robert Power, Attorney, representing Mr. Hutcheson, had contacted him early 'today, requesting the council to hold this case for consideration at the next council meeting, due to the fact he could not be present at this meeting. Mr. Cribbs stated, however, that he had prepared an opinion as requested by the council (a copy presented to the Mayor and Council Members). To summarize, Mr. Cribbs stated that, in his opinion, the zoning ordinance should be amended to specifically deal with mobile home retail facilities, and in order to dispense with the necessity of acti'ng on Zoning Case No. 194, he recommends Mr. Hutcheson be given a reasonable period of time to phase out his retail trailer sales operation and obtain a new tenant or use of the property. Councilman Douglass mdde the following motion: " (�) concur'wifh the Planning and Zoning Commission and deny the rezon ing ; (2) permit the owners to continue to operate the Mobile Home Retail Sales business on a temporary permit until April 1, 1970; and (3) instruct Planning and Zoning Commission to present to'the Euless City Council, a recommendation on a zoning classification for Mobile Home Retail Sales. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Shull, Copher and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of Mr. Cribbs letter, dated October 28, 1969, on f 16 as Counci 1 Exhibit in Office of City Secretary.) 203 (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City- Council„ October 28, 1969) ORDINANCE NO. 362: SECOND AND FINAL READING REZONING PORTION CF OAK FOREST ADDITION TRACT AT NORTH MAIN AND HARWOOD ROAD Councilman Copher made the motion to approve second and fi n a I reading of Ordinance No. 362, 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 seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Douglass, Warren and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. PETITION REQUESTING CONSIDERATION FCR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OLYMPIC SIZED MULTI - PURPOSE Mayor Krause announced that a petition with eighty -six (86) signatures was presented to the Euless City Council, with a request for the councils' consideration for the construction of an Olympic sized, multi - purpose pool. Mayor Krause stated this is a matter for consideration by the Park and Recreation Committee. Councilman Shull inquired if the City of Euless needs an Olympic sized pool and Mayor Krause stated this is a matter for the Park and Recreation Committee. Mayor Krause then recognized Mr. Charles Hunt, a member of the `Park and Recreation Committee, who stated that he thinks he can speak for the Committee -- and they want the following: (1) the nicest swimming pool the City of Euless can afford; and 204' (Page Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 28, 1969) (2) an olympic sized pool , -- by next summer. He stated the Committee is working on this project, but they need the cooperation of the Mayor, City Council and citizens -- and they plan to recruit many citizens. Mr. Hunt stated that plans will'be ready for presentation to the Euless City Council in three or four weeks. IV. CONSIDERATION OF F NAL PLAT APPROVAL - CRIPPLE CREEK ADD ITION Mayor Krause announced that this item w i I I be considered at the next council meeting, at the request of the applicant. The City Secretary was instructed to place this item on the next agenda, November 25, 1969. V. PLAT R E V I S I O N - LOT A, TRACT 12, RAY SHELTON SUBDIVISION (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1400 NORTH MAIN STREET - DOCTOR THOMES ANIMAL HOSPITAL) City Attorney Cribbs stated that he had studied the project plat and it is apparent that a mistake in platting the property resulted in the tract being fifteen (15) feet short in depth, and, therefore, a utility easement is under Doctor Thomes" building. The survey should have allowed fifteen (15) feet for necessary widening of North Main Street. City Attorney Cribbs stated that he recommends the council approve the replatting as requested, which would allow fifteen (15) feet to be added to the property - that the Developers own the adjacent property to be added to Lot A, Tract 12. Councilman Warren made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Attorney and approve the revision of Lot A, Block 12, Ray Shelton Subdivision, as requested. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as fol (bows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Copher, Wilcox, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting of. the Euless City Council, October 28, 1969) VI. REPORT OF NORTHEAST CITIES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEET I NG Councilman Douglass, one of the Cities representatives to the Northeast Cities Advisory Council, reported that, at a recent meeting of the Advisory Council, members were requested to present a I i s t of twenty -two (22) items termed possible area problems for each council to consider for priority. Councilman Douglass read the list, as f o I lows: 1. Common Mu 1 t i- Fami 1 y Zon i ng 2. Handling of Solid Waste Disposal on a county -wide basis 3. Mutual Fire Equipment 4. County -wide Use of Common Dispatching Facilities 5. County -wide Faci 1 iti•es for Emergency Telephone Calls 6. Development Along Adjacent Boundaries 7. Joint Purchasing 8. Mutual Library Facilities 9. Cooperation in Development of Area Hospitals (As Hurst- Euless- Bedford Community Hospital) 10. Employee Training (Some being done by Council of Governments) 11. Park Facilities 12. Common Jail Facilities (Possibly, a County Project) 13, Mobile Home Park Requirements (imminent Area Problem) 14. Commercial Building Standards 15. Long Range Water and Sewer Requirements 16. Standardization of Building Permit and Zoning Change Fees 17. Cooperation With Schools 18. -School Crossing Protection 19. Ambulance Services 20. Street Specifications 21 . Data Processing 22. Traffic Engineering Mayor Krause instructed the City Secretary to furnish this list to each member of the council and advised he would-call them on Friday, October 31, for three or four priority items from each one. Vil. 1969 CITY TAX ROLL CERTIFICATE 205 The copy of 1969-City Tax Roll Certificate, with a total assessed value of $67,556,170.00, had previously been submitted. (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 28, 1969) to the City Council, by the Tax Assessor - Collector, Mr. Richard Parks, with a copy of tax roll corrections indicating a net deduction of $656.93. City Manager Griggs recommended acceptance of the 1969 Tax Roll Certificate as prepared and submitted by the Tax Assessor -Col lector. Councilman Warren made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and accept the Tax Assessor - Collector's report, as submitted. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Shull , Douglass, Wilcox and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of Tax Roll Report on file as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary. ) (Mr. Parks, Tax Assessor - Collector arrived later, foI lowing the councils' consideration of the Tax Report, and announced he had attended other council meetings earlier this evening, which d &fayed his being ,present to discuss this item.) VIII. ORDINANCE PROVIDING FCR OPERATION OF POCL HALLS City Attorney Cribbs presented an ordinance providing for the operation of Pool Halls in the City, of Euless, as requested by City Manager Griggs. Mayor Krause inquired if there were comments or questions concerning the proposed ordinance. Councilman Wilcox stated that, Article 111, Section 5, Fees -- provides for the collection of $2.50 f o r each b i l l i a r d table operated in the pool hall. Councilman Wilcox stated that, in his opinion, this fee should be raised and suggested $10.00 per table . Mr. Gregory was recognized by Mayor Krause. Mr. Gregory inquired if .there is any provision requiring the Pool Hall proprietors to take a closer look on his clientele. He stated that he has questioned owners on this matter and been informed, this is a Police job. He stated he d i sagr.ees. 207 (Page Seven, Reqular Meetinq of the Euless City Council, October 28, 1969) Mr. Cribbs stated that to control loitering near the pool hall will take a certain amount of cooperation between the Proprietor Owner and the Police Department. approve first reading of ordinance, Article II, Section 5. the vote is as follows: Councilman Shull made the motion to and set the fee, per table, at $10.00 - Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and Ayes: Councilman Shull, Wilcox, Warren, Douglass and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Councilman Copher suggested that the proprietor be furnished a copy of the ordinance. (Second Reading of Ordinance, November 25, 1969.) IX. FIBERGLASS TANKS AND PIPING - SHELL SERVICE STATION - HIGHWAY 157 AND SPUR 350 Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Wayne Spei r, D i s t r i c t Engineer f o r S h e l l O i l Company, who requested the council's consideration for use of fiberglass tanks and piping at the Shell- Service Station, Highway 157 and Spur 350. Mr. Speir stated he was advised that the City of Euless permits metal and Shell 0 i I Company requests the council consider allowing use of fiberglass. City Manager Griggs reminded the council the City Ordinance will have to be'amended if the council looks favorably on this request. City Manager Griggs stated that he would be in favor of allowing the use of fiberglass tanks and lines provided they bear the Underwriter's Laboratory Seal of Approval and are bedded in sand with gas pump risers being of metal with break -away joints. ;Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 28, '1969) There was concern expressed about the size of tanks allowed in the City of Euless and City Manager Griggs was requested to submit a report tb the council. Councilman Wilcox made the motion to cohcur with the recommendation of the City Manager and amend the City Ordinance to allow fiberglass underground storage tanks with the Underwriter's Laboratory Seal of Approval, bedded in sand with gas pump risers being of metal with break -away joints. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilman Wi Icox, Shull , Warren, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. X. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Mayor Krause announced t h at t h i s item w i I I be considered at the next council meeting and requested each Councilman submit a recommendation for consideration; that it i s necessary to appoint a member to the Park and Recreation Committee at the next meeting. X1. PIPELINE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Griggs informed the cauncil that a meeting with Bedford Officials has been scheduled for Friday, October 31, to discuss the Pipeline Road improvements and each Councilman would be notified later of the exact time and place. XI I. DISCUSSION: AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE No. 347 Councilman Douglass stated the Planning and Zoning minutes, dated October 7, 1969, recommended the council consider amending Item 14, Section 7 -1002, page 36, Zoning Ordinance No. 347, City Manager Griggs advised that several possible changes in the Zoning Ordinance are being studied by the Planning and Zoning Commission and their recommendation will be presented to the City Council in the near future. (Pape Nine, Regdlar Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 28, 1 CHARTER AMENDMENTS Councilman Douglass inquired if the amendment to the Euless City Charter, approved by voters on February 18, 1969, had been inserted and made a part of copies of the Charters at the City Hall and i n the Library. City Manager Griggs stated that a copy of the amendments is available at City Hall. The City Secretary was i n s t r u c t e d to i n s e r t the amendments in a l l available copies of the charter. XIV. WORK SESSION 10 DISCUSS F'KUj�tU IIVIF'KUVtIVItN 15 IU WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM (PLAN SUBMITTED BY CONSULTING ENGINEERS) City Manager Griggs, in answer to a question by Councilman Douglass, stated that a work session for the purpose of evaluation of the five year plan for water and sewer needs, prepared by Consulting Engineers, Knowlton -Rat] iff -En91 i�h, can be scheduled within the next two or three weeks. Councilman Douglass inquired about the necessity of a bond election and Mayor Krause stated he was of the opinion that the City Council would not be "keeping the faith" with Euless citizens to call another bond election when the present bond program is not final. Xv. WILSHIRE SCHOOL TRAFFIC SIGNS AND MARKINGS Mayor Krause recognized Mr. 1\b1son Jones, who stated that he commends Mr. Sustaire, Director of Public Safety, on his assistance at the Wilshire Elementary School. Mr. Jones stated that several traffic problems existed and that a meeting of school officials and Chief Sustaire resulted in a better understanding by the school, of the Police Department and solved some problems which were hazardous to the school children. Mr. Jones stated there are still a few areas for consideration - painting crossing areas and loading zones - however, these are matters that can probably be solved by the Principal of the School and Police Department. 210" (Page Ten, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, October 28, 1969) Mayor Krause stated that these matters should be checked by the City Manager. City Manager Griggs-_.advised t h a t con- sideration has already been given t o these items and a l l work is presently in progress. XVI . FIRST AND FINAL READING: ORDINANCE NO. 363 CLOSING, ABANDONING AND VACATING AN EASEMENT IN LOT A CF A PORTION OF TRACT 12, RAY SHELTON SUBDIVISION Councilman Warren made the motion to concur with the recommendation of City Attorney Cribbs and suspend the rule requiring f rst and second reading of an ordinance, and approve Ordinance No. 363 on f i r s t and final reading abandoning an easement in Lot A of a portion of Tract 12, Ray Shelton Subdivision. (Dr. Thomes Animal Hospital . ) Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Copher, Wilcox, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT ATTE S T : City Secretary X.V 1 1. The meeting adjourned at 9:50.P.. M. APPROVED: Mayor