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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-1023 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council February 10, 1970 CALL TO ORDER Mayor A. C. Krause cal lad the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8 :00 P. M., in the City Hall Council Chambers with the following i n attendance: Councilmen Harold Copher, Frank Douglass, Don Warren and Dwayne Wilcox. (Absent - Councilman Dan Shull) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, Consulting Engineer B i I I Ratliff, and City Secretary Vada Ferris. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the City Attorney, James Cribbs. VISITORS Visitors i n attendance are listed as follows: Mrs. Anne S. Martin, Messrs. H. J. Arth, A. T. Sellers, C. M. Hunt, Ivan Gregory, Jack W. Browne, Richard Leggett and William C. Tench. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Secretary presented Council minutes as follows: Regular'Meeting, January 13, 1970 Called Meeting, January 17, 1970 Regular Meeting, January 27, 1970 The minutes of January 17, 1970, and January 27, 1970, were approved, as presented. The minutes, dated January 13, 1970, were approved with the following addition to the motion of Item II, Section 3'. "If the School District does not purchase the site within ninety (90) days" 24 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless,City Council Minutes, February 10, 1970) CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Plans and Specifications - One'Miliion Gallon Overhead T &Mk and Tower Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Ratliff, Consulting Engineer, who presented a drawing of the proposed tank and tank site on North Main Street. Mr. Ratliff informed the Council that bids will be opened on February 20, 1970, on the tank construction. In answer to a question by Councilman Wilcox, Mr. Ratliff stated he is of the opinion this drawing depicts the best design for the tank. Councilman Copher inquired, and Mr. Ratliff replied, thatbthe bid! Swi T4,- ibbIuden ftaint(nngcAWaihettering (to be selected by the Council.) In answer to a question by Councilman Douglass, Mr. Ratliff stated that the number of work'days will be inserted by the bidder; however, 300 days has been mentioned. Councilman Copher inquired and Mr. Ratliff replied that there will be a penalty clause in the contract. (Councilman Warren arrived at this time.) Councilman Wilcox made the motion to approve the plans and specifieations for the one million gallon overhead storage tank, as submitted by Mr. Ratliff, Consulting Engineer. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wi Icox, Douglass, Copher and Warren Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of'drawing and specifications is on f I e i n Office of City Secretary.) MARCH 15, 1970 SET AS DATE FOR F 1 L I NG CF NON -DEL I NQUENT 1969 TAX REFUNDS (PROPERTY AS PER SETTLEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 321) City Attorney Cribbs informed the Council that a delay in processing 1969 tax payments necessitates the Council establishing 25 (Page Three. Regular Meeting, Euless City Council Minutes, February 10, 1970) I a definite time for filing for 1969 non - delinquent tax refunds (property as per settlement Ordinance No. 321,) Members of the Counci 1 agreed that some consideration should be given to this matter, but stipulated tax receipts must be validated by the Tax Office not later than January 31, 1970. Councilman Douglass made the motion that March 15, 1970, be the deadline for fi I i n g of 1969 non - delinquent tax refunds, (property in northern Euless, as per settlement Ordinance No. 321). Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Wilcox, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 254: ' CALLING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RE- ZONING LOTS 1 AND 2. BLOCK 3. EULESS GARDENS NO. 1, FROM "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH MAIN AND TQAN CREEK DRIVE) (ZONING CASE NO. 1.99) Councilman Douglass made the motion to set March 10, 1970, as public hearing date for Zoning Case No. 199. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Wakren and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IV, CONS I DERAT ION FOR APPO I NTI NG ALTERNATES TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mayor Krause stated that a communication r from the City Manager stated that consideration should be given to appointing two 26 age Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council Minutes, February 10, 1970) alternate members to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (Board presently has five members and must have four present for quorum). It was pointed out that, in recent months, it has become necessary for the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment to meet frequently and, as there i s not a specific time for their meetings, it is at times difficult to obtain quorum. Mayor Krause stated he recommends this matter be tabled until the next regular meeting in order for members of the Council to have ample time to consider possible appointees. Members of the Council concurred with the Mayor's recommendation. M CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM HURST -EULESS -BEDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT Councilman Wilcox stated that he i s of the opinion, a portion of this letter pertains to other entities, and therefore, the Masonic Lodge, Baptist Church, School District, and any other involved parties should be consulted; also, that this initial letter from the School District is not enough information. Mayor Krause stated that he wants every- one to know how he feels -- that the School District should be treated as any other developer; should pay their costs of streets; that the City cannot build fences, football fields, etc., and that he hopes the members of the Council w i I I give much thought to this matter, City Manager Griggs stated that February 25 i s scheduled for a meeting of representatives from the three Area Cities and the School Board, and he recommends action on t h i s letter be postponed u n t i l after that date. Councilman Wilcox stated that he recommends that members of the Council of the three Area Cities and the School Board meet and work out something the School District and Cities can live with; something uniform for htil three Cities and the School District. City Manager C. <J. Griggs presented a letter, received earlier today, from the Hurst - Euless- Bedford School District, concerning several items, ie - School Districts' share for proposed Municipal Way, School Districts' portion of costs of street across north end of Euless Junior High School tract, park sites i n several areas. (These items have been matters of concern, by the City, for quite some time.) Councilman Wilcox stated that he i s of the opinion, a portion of this letter pertains to other entities, and therefore, the Masonic Lodge, Baptist Church, School District, and any other involved parties should be consulted; also, that this initial letter from the School District is not enough information. Mayor Krause stated that he wants every- one to know how he feels -- that the School District should be treated as any other developer; should pay their costs of streets; that the City cannot build fences, football fields, etc., and that he hopes the members of the Council w i I I give much thought to this matter, City Manager Griggs stated that February 25 i s scheduled for a meeting of representatives from the three Area Cities and the School Board, and he recommends action on t h i s letter be postponed u n t i l after that date. Councilman Wilcox stated that he recommends that members of the Council of the three Area Cities and the School Board meet and work out something the School District and Cities can live with; something uniform for htil three Cities and the School District. 27. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council Minutes, February 10, 1970) Members of the Council agreed to postpone action on the letter from the School District until after the February 25 Area meet i ng. (Copy of School District letter on file as Council Exhibit.) VI. TORT CLAIMS ACT Councilman Douglass inquired if information on the Tort Claims Act is available and City Manager Griggs stated he is still working on a report to be presented at a later date. VII. APPEAL CONCERNING REPAIRS TO BUILDING LOCATED ON HIGHWAY NO, 157 NEAR GLADE ROAD - MR, A. T. SELLERS Mayor Krause recognized Mr. A. T. Sellers, who stated the Planning and Zoning Commission had advised him to appear before the City Council with his request for permission to proceed with repairs to an existing building located at Highway 157 and Glade Road. Mr. Sel less informed the Counci 1 that repai r had been started on a burned -out structure -- that he plans to move his Fort Worth Office to this losation. Members of the Council were advised that tht property is zoned "Residential." Mayor Krause expeessed the Councils' concern i n being unable to assist Mr. Sellers. VIII. REQUEST OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE CONCERNING FEDERAL A I D FOR FUTURE PARK SITE Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Charles Hunt, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Committee, who informed the Council that, City Attorney Cribbs advised Mr. Sellers that the City Council cannot grant this request - that when a non - conforming use exists, as in this case, there is a choice on the part of the property Owner to either request rezoning of the property or appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (The Council was advised that Mr, Sellers' had petitid)ved the Zoning Board of Adj ustment .) Mayor Krause expeessed the Councils' concern i n being unable to assist Mr. Sellers. VIII. REQUEST OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE CONCERNING FEDERAL A I D FOR FUTURE PARK SITE Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Charles Hunt, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Committee, who informed the Council that, I/L � • (Pape Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City CoOnci 1 Minutes, February 10, 1970) recent meetings of this committee, have resulted in the following requests: 1. Assistance through the Mayor's Office i n contacting - property owners on North Main Street, adjacent to recently - discussed park site (Park & Recreation Minutes, February 2, 1970) 2. The City Manager's Office establish contact with Federal Agencies concerning Open Space Programs, specifically those listed on pages 413 and 448 - Federal Assistance Program Catalogue. Mayor Krause instructed the City Manager to determine the owners of the property i n question. Mr. Griggs stated that most of the propetty is owned by Hank Dickerson Agency i n Dallas, and a small portion by Mr. June Morrison of Euless. He stated that inquiries have been made and an Agent from Hank Dickerson Agency i s to contact him i n a few days. Mayor Krause asked the City Manager to contact Mr. Hunt so he can be present during discussions with the Agent. Mayor Krause asked the City Manager to check mnto the use of Federal Funds, as suggested by Mr. Hunt (Open Space Program. ) Councilman Warren stated that he is of the opinion that if the City wants and needs a park, they should be able to afford it without federal funds. He stated that if the City really needs something and the only way to obtain it is with federal funds, then he is in agreement, otherwise he is opposed to use of federal money. Councilman Wilcox made the motion to approve a resolution to determine qualifications for applying for federal funds, and other information necessary to proceed to acquire said funds for park sites and improvements. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and t h e vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, and Douglass Nays: Councilman Warren Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mayor Krause stated he would vote "No ", if he were allowed to vote. IX. APPLICATION FILED FCR PLACE 1, MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 1 1 , 1970 Councilman Frank Douglass presented the necessary papers, to the City Secretary, filing for Place 1 in the municipal election to be bbld April 11, 1970. (Page Seven, Regular Meetinq, Euless City CoUnci 1 Minutes, February 10, 197) X. RECOGNITION OF PLANNING AND .ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERS 29 Mayor Krause welcomed members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and announced that members of the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, would meet informally, fol loran ng the adjournment of the Council meeting. An " 1DKRA�Krr XI. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M. , 00TO I D ATTEST: Mayor Cit r 30