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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-12-09229 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council December 9, 1969 CALL TO ORDER Mayor A. C. Krause called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8:15 P. M., in the City Hall Council Chambers with the following in attendance: Councilmen Harold Copher, Don Warren, Frank Douglass and Dan Shull, (Absent - Councilman Dwayne Wilcox, d(he to death in family)) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Frank Douglass. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Troy M. Fuller, Ivan Gregory, Hugh Waite, Young (Lone Star Gas Company), Zolon Wilkins, Weldon Parkhill and Ben E Thomson; Mesdms. Betty Potthof6, representing Mid -City Daily News, Dorothy Edge, representing Fort Worth Press and Patti Dillingham, representing the Fort Worth Star Tele- gram. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The City Secretary presented Council Minutes for the regular meeting, November 25, 1969, which were approved as written. FIRST AND FINAL READING ORDINANCE NO. 366: REZONING SHEPPARD DRIVE BAPTIST Mayor Krause inquired if there were comments on the ordinance for rezoning the Sheppard Drive Baptist Church property to accommodate a nursery and kindergarten. ((The property is presently zoned "R -1" (Single Family Dwelling District), and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the property be rezoned to "R -3" (Multiple Family Dwell- ing District).) 230 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 9, 1969) Councilman Warren expressed concern of the "R -3" zoning, stating that he has no objection to the nursery and kindergarten, but, in the future, if the property should be sold, apartments could be crowded into this small area, which he thinks would not be desirable. The City Attorney advised that the council can rezone the property from "R -I" to "R -2" and issue a special use permit for a nursery and kindergarten. Councilman Warren made the following motion: (1) Lots 20 -R, 21 -R, 22 and 23, Block A, Sheppard Addition, be rezoned from "R - I" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -2" Two Family Dwell ing District, (2) Authorize a Special Use Permit for the specific use of a, Day Nursery. (3) That, the requirement of two separate readings of an Ordinance be suspended, and Ordinance No. 366 be approved on first and final reading.' Councilman Shull seconded the motion, 'and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Shull, Douglass and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Councilman Douglass reminded the council that the recommendations submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission per- taining to Day Nursery operations should be carefully considered at the time the council considers the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, No. 347. APPOINTMENT CF ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Councilman Shull made the motion that Mr. Richard T, Miles, Attorney, be appointed to serve as Alternate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Euless. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Copher and Warren Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 9, 1969) LONE STAR GAS COMPANY RATE INCREASE REQUEST Continuation of Public Hearing 231 Mayor Krause announced that the Public Hearing on the rate increase requested by Lone Star Gas has been continued from the Council meeting of November 25, 1969, and inquired if there are comments from e1.t4zehs= present or members of the council. Mr. Cribbs stated that, at the request of the council, he has informed Mr. Young, Lone Star Gas Company representative, that the City of Euless w i I I close the Public Hearing and approve the rate of $1.50 for the first 1,000 cubic feet or continue the Public Hearing at the next council meeting. Mr. Cribbs stated that the tate of $1550 is the rate approved by the City of Hurst. Mpyor Krause recognized Mr. Young, who stated that the management of the Gas Company is anxious that the hearing be closed, and hopeful that the increase to $1.64 w i I I be approved. closed. Mayor- Krause declared the Public Hearing First Reading - Ordinance Setting Rate Councilman Shull made the motion to approve the first reading of ordinance, with rates as follows: First 1,000 cu. ft. or fraction thereof $1.667 Gross; $1.50 Net Next 9,000 cu. ft. $1.056 per Mcf Gross; $.95 per Mcf Net Next 15,000 cu. ft. .978 per Mcf Gross; .88 per Mcf Net Next 25,000 cu. ft. (d) .956 per Mcf Gross; .86 per Mcf Net Next 50,000 cu. ft. @ .933 per Mcf Gross; .84 per Mcf Net A I I Over 100,000 cu. ft. P .911 per Mcf Gross; .82 per Mcf Net Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull and Warren Nays: Councilmen Douglass and Copher Mayor Krause voted "Aye" and broke the tie vote. Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 232" (EA_U Four. Regular Meet'in4 of the Euless City Council, December 9. 1969) Mr. Young thanked the council for their consideration and stated he would report the results to Lone Star Gas Company officials. IV. REPORT ON CRIPPLE CREEK FINAL PLAT Councilman Copher informed the ,council that he expects to have information from the School Board, at the next regular council meeting, December 23, 1969, on the proposed street through Cripple Creek Addition. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT V. Fort Worth Annexation City Manager Griggs reported that the Fort Worth Planning Department has submitted a proposal to trade approximately 62.7 acres of residential property (a portion of Oakcrest Estates and Huntington Place Additions) for approximately 54.55 acres of virtually undeveloped land located at the northeast corner of South Main Street and Pipeline Road. Councilman Shull stated that he is of the opinion that a previous "land trade'' should be settled before attempting another that the City of Fort Worth has not given any land to the City of Euless for the land they acquired for the airport. Councilman Warren stated that he would not be opposed to a suitable trade of land, but does object to this particular pro- posal presented by the City of Fort Worth. Councilman Copher stated that this matter deals with people - and he i s of the opinion, the City of Euless, should help the residents of these subdivisions, In answer to a question by Councilman Shull, City Manager Griggs stated that he had advised Mr, Farrington, of the Fort Worth Planning Department, that the City of Euless would take these people into the City; and that the Fort Worth policy of trading land does not apply in this case. He stated that Fort Worth was not agreeable to this. Councilman Douglass stated t h a t he is s t i l l of the opinion that the two Mayors (Euless and Fort Worth) should discuss this matter, and that by advising them the City of Euless is not interested in the proposal, may stop a l l possible negotiations. 233 (Page Five. Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 9, 1969) Mayor Krause stated that he has been unsuccess- ful in his attempts, during the past several weeks, to talk with Fort Worth Mayor Stovall, but Qi ll continue to try to arrange a meeting to discuss this matter, Councilman Warren made the motion that the City of Fort Worth be advised that the City of Euless is not interested in the proposal presented for the trade of land. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Shull and Copher Nays: Councilman Douglass Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Bid Opening - Bear Creek Sanitary Sewer, Phase 2 City Manager Griggs dnformed the Council t h a t the T r i n i t y River Authority w i l l open bids on Phase Two, Bear Creek Sanitary Sewer, at the Euless City Hall, on January 9, 1970, at 10:00 A.M. Authorization to Accept Tenders City Manager Griggs advised the council that, from the Bedford Water and Sewer sale, the City has cash money and he requests the councils' consideration for authorization to accept tenders as they become available. Members of the council did not express opposition, and in reply to a request by Mayor Krause, the City Manager advised that a motion is unnecessary. VI. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Condemnation Hearina - Water Tank Site City Attorney Cribbs informed the council that, the condemnation hearing on the water tank site (property located on North Main, owned by Mrs. Robert L. Cherry) w i l l be held December 23, 1969. Contract with City of Bedford - Pipeline Road Improvements Mr. Cribbs informed the council there are certain substitutions and changes to be made in the contract he is preparing for presentation t o the City of Bedford, p e r t a i n i n g t o P i p e l i n e Road improve- ments and assessment of Bedford property owners on P i p e l i n e Road. However, he w i I I finalize and submit to Mr. Blevins, Bedford City Manager, for his considera- tion. c (Pape Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 9, 1969) V11. CITY ENGINEERS' REPORT Sidewalk Construction - Pipeline Road M r . B i l l Ratliff, at the request of the council, reported that the estimated cost of constructing sidewalks on the south side of Pipeline Road from the Hurst City limits to Raider Drive, is $23,800.00. City Manager Griggs stated he recommends that sidewalks be included in the project and the property owners be assessed accordingly. Councilman Shull made the motion to include sidewalks i n the Pipeline Road construction project (south side of Pipeline, from Hurst City I i m i is to Raider Drive), i f funds are available, and, if legal, that property owners be assessed for the cost of the sidewalks. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (`net Inrlmv Mr. Ratliff presented a graft, indicating the cost index has risen 39% since 1964 which explains the increased cost of Pipeline Road improvements. V 11. DISCUSSION OF CHANGING COUNCIL MEETING DATE After discussion, membees of the council agreed that the council should hold its regularly scheduled meeting on December 23, 1969, and requested the City Manager to 1 imit the number of items on the agenda. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, December 9, 1969) IX. F09116111UNT1d:10111 The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M, APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayo r City Secretary 235 2`i6