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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-2431 Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council February 24, 1970 CALL TO ORDER Mayor A. C. Krause called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order in the City Hall Council Chambers at 8;00 P, M. with the following present: Councilmen Frank Douglass, Don Warren, Harold Copher, and Dan Shull. (Absent - Councilman Dwayne Wilcox.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, Consulting Engineers, Messrs. B i I I Rat] iff and Kenneth English, and City Secretary Vada Ferris. I'M l.T.7.rdMAIN The invocation was presented by Councilman Frank Douglass. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Ivan Gregory, 0. B. Workman, Rodger D. Coble, Archie M. McElveen, Carl Lyson, J. W. Hokett, Paul D. Harrington, David Crow, Hugh Waite, 0. D Long and Eugene Lee; Mesdms. Don R. Warren, Anne Martin, Donna Coble, ArJ641a Workman, J. W. Hokett and Miss Helen Claire Warren. I. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 197 - REQUEST FOR REZONING 41.896 ACRES IN J. DOSS SURVEY, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DV\ELL I NG DISTRICT TO I'M' PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - MR. TOM PURVIS_ (PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST-CORNER OF F. M. ROAD 157 AND EXTENSION CF CHEEK - SPARGER ROAD) Mayor Krause opened the Public Head.] ng and recognized IVk- 0. D. Long, representing the f i r m of Purvis and York. Mr. Long stated that Purvis and York request the Council's consideration for rezoning 41.896 acres in the J. Doss Survey, from "11-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development District - property located at the northwest corner of F. M. Road 157 and extension of Cheek - Sparger Road. (Mayor Krause left the Council Chambers, at this time.) 32 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, February 24, 1970) Members of the Council reviewed a plat of the subject area and inquired the height of the buildings. Mr. Long stated the developers are asking for a maximum of fourteen stories. City Manager Griggs stated that the exact number of stories is not designeted on this plat; therefore, this could be approved by the Council at a later date. Mayor Pro Tern Douglass, in the absence of Mayor Krause, inquired if there were opponents or proponents, There being none, Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the Public Hearing closed, and informed Mr. Long of the Council's policy to consider zoning cases at a future Council meeting. ONE MILLION GALLON ELEVATED STORAGE TANK (NORTH MAIN STREET SITE) Consider Bids M r . B i l l Ratliff presented bid tabulation report on bids opened Friday, February 20, 1970, for furnishing and erecting a one million gallon elevated storage tank., as follows: Universal Tank Company $215,658.00 350 Indianapolis, Indiana cal. days Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Co. $213,400.00 280 Dal 1 as, Texas ca I. days Chicago Bridge & Iron Company $213,265 .00 300 Tulsa, Oklahoma cal . days Award of Contract Mr. Ratliff presented a letter of recommendation for awarding the contract for construction of the one million gallon overhead storage tank to the low bidder, Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, in the amount of $213,265.00, with work to be completed in 300 consecutive calendar days. Mr. English introduced Mr. Eugene Lee, representing Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, who stated that the tank should be completed by mid January, 1971.• In answer to a question by Councilman Copher, Mr. English stated there is a $100.00 daily penalty for each day in excess of 300. 33 (Pape Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, February 24, 1970) i Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with the Engineer's recommendation and award the contract to Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, in the amount of $213,265.00. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried. (Mayor Krause returned to Council Room - 8:20 P. M.) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB FRANCHISE SUBMITTED BY MESSRS. WORKMAN AND COBLE. CITY CAB COMPANY ' Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Coble, representing City Cab Company of Arlington, who previously submitted a letter I requesting the Council's consideration of. a taxicab franchise in the City of Euless. There was considerable discussion concerning the parking of a cab in the City of Euless, fees for transporting a passenger with groceries, crates, etc. Mr. Coble advised that it would be approximately two (2) years before a two percent (2%) franchise fee would be reasonable, and therefore, requests the Council's consideration to pay on a different basis. He stated the suggested rates are 45� for first 1/5 mile, and 10� forheach additional 1/5 mile. Mr. Coble advised the Council that his firm plans to submit a request to the City of Arlington for a change in rates charged cab customers and a change in franchise fees (this request to be presented to Arlington City Council within the next week). Councilman Douglass made the motion to delay action on the application submitted to the City of Euless by Messrs. Workman and Coble, until the Arlington City Council takes action on the request. 34 (Pape Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, February 24, 1970) Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Shull and Warren Nays? None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IV, .APPOINTMENT - ALTERNATE - MEMBER, ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT . Mayor Krause inquired of members of the Council for appointees to be considered as alternate members on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilman Copher .submitted the name of Mr. Norman A. Flanagan. Mayor Krause inquired if there were other names to be, submitted for consideration. There were none, therefore, Mayor Krause announced the appointment of Mr. Flanagan as an alternate member to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilman Shull stated he would try to have a name to submit at the next regular meeting. (Council had previously agreed to consider two appointments) RESOLUTION NO.' 256 - CALLING PUBLIC HEARING; ZONING CASE N0, 198; REQUEST OF DR. HAROLD HALL FOR REZONING 26.946 ACRE TRACT SITUATED IN B. F. CROWLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 320, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -3" MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT. PROPERTY LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF NORTH MAIN STREET AT OAK LANE) V. Councilman Douglass made the motion to set March 24, 1970, for a Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 198, a request r submitted by Dr. Harold Hall, to consider rezoning of 26.946 acre tract situated in the B. F. Crowley Survey, Abstract 320, from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -3" Multiple Family Dwelling District. 35 (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, February 24, 1970) Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Shull and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VI. RESOLUTION NO. 257, CALLING PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 200 - REQUEST OF MR. A. T. SELLERS FCR REZONING A 1.6 ACRE TRACT SITUATED IN THE J. H. HAVENS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 685, FROM 11R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "SPECIFIC USE ", ALLOWING THE IMPROVEMENTS OF EXISTING STRUCTURES FOR USE AS OFFICES. STORAGE, CONSTRUCTION, FABRICATION ONn (li ITCIr1F IIICPI aY ('1= P(IRTaRI P RI III rl_ 1 NGS PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHAEST CORN R OF GLADE ROAD AND HIGHWAY 157 Councilman Douglass made the motion to call a Public Hearing on March 24, 1970, to consider Zoning Case No. 200, a request by Mr. A. T. Sellers, to consider rezoning a 1.6 acre tract situated in the J. Havens Survey, Abstract 685 from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "Specific Use ", allowing the improvements of existing structures for use as offices, storage, construction, fabrication and outside display of portable buildings. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Shull and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Traffic Operations Program to Increase Capacity and Safety City Manager Griggs informed the Council there is not much information available, but he has been informed that certain improvements needed in the City may be applicable. 36 (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, February 24, 1970) Councilman Shull made the motion instii-ucting the City Manager and Consulting Engineer to survey the City to determine the areas of greatest need and the requirements for obtaining assistance for these needs i n the "Topics Program ". 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. Federal Aid -- Parks and Recreation City Manager Griggs stated there is a federal program for assistance of swimming pools and major park improvements, however, presently, there are no funds available; there w i I I be very limited funds after July, 1970. He informed the Council that the "Open Spaces Program" provides funds for the purchase of park sites, but not for park improvements. Councilman Copher inquired i f there are restrictions and the City Manager stated the requirements are that the area w i l l remain a park forever, not segregated. Councilman Shull made the motion to authorize the City Manager to proceed with plans to acquire funds avai table i n this program. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher, and Douglass Nays: Counci Iman Warren Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Confirmed Meetinq on February 25, 1970, Representatives of Hurst, Euless and Bedford Councils and School Board City Manager Griggs stated February 25, 1970, i s confirmed as the date for a meeting of representatives of the Hurst, Euless and Bedford Councils and the School Board to discuss mutual problems and that Councilmen Copher and Wilcox w i I I represent the City of Euless. 37 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, February 24, 1970) IIAli� CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Proposed Changes Regulating : tansportation, Handling and Storage of Gasoline and Other Volatiles City Attorney Cribbs presented an Ordinance regulating transportation, handling and storage of gasoline and other volatiles. The Council agreed to review the Ordinance and consider at the next regular Council meeting. Adjustment of Boundary Between Euless and Bedford City Attorney Cribbs reviewed an Ordinance for boundary adjustment - property located west of Highway No. 157 and north of Spur 350. Ordinance No. 369 - First Reading - Deannexing, and Discontinuing Certain Territory from City of Euless (adjacent to City of Bedford) Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 369, with changes in paragraph three (III), to include entire 6.04 acres. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Shull and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (City Attorney Cribbs agreed to change paragraph III, accordingly.) IX. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Standpipe Repair Mr. Ratliff presented a letter detailing improvements and costs of improvements on the standpipe at 701 Central Drive and members of the Council agreed to study the material presented and consider this item at the next regular meeting. 38 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, February 24, 1970) X. CITIZEN'S COMPLAINT RESULTING FROM TRASH BURNING NORTH OF ARLINGTON, WEST CF HIGHWAY NO. 157 Councilman Copher stated he had received calls from citizens concerning the air pollution created by the burning at the dump, just north of the West Fork of the Trinity River and west of F.M. 157. Members of the Council agreed the City Manager should write the City of Arlington, informing of the problem, and requesting co- operation. City Attorney Cribbs stated he would contact Mayor Vandergriff and advise him of the situation and request his assistance. 13! nl ■7 rain 1r704 1,Tdd04 rr Mayor Krause inquired if there were citizens present who wished to be heard by the Council. There being none, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M. ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: Mayo r