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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-10Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council March 10, 1970 CALL TO ORDER Mayor A. C. Krause called the regular meeting of the Euless City CoutnciI to order at 8:10 P. M., in the City Hall Council Chambers with the following in attendance: Councilmen Harold Copher, Frank Douglass, Dan Shull and Dwayne Wilcox. (Absent - Councilman Don Warren) Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Secretary Vada Ferris. I nninrnr inns man Dwayne W i l c o x. VISITORS Also present were City Manager C. J. Consulting Engineer B i I I Ratliff and The in4ocation was given Oy Council- A � tl� Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Mrs. Betty Potthoff, representing the Mid - Cities Daily News, Messrs. Bob Johneon, C. J. Soles, D. A. Martin, H. 0. Samuels, Troy M. Fuller, Hardy Lewis, Wayne A. Spear, R. P. Smith, R. V. Trammell, Tom E. Purvis, Ed Sizemore, Ivan Gregory, Carl Tyson, R. J. Ozbeck, Frank Medanick, and Gayle J. Wieland. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Secretary presented Council Minutes for a regular meeting of February 10, 1970, which were approved as written. PUBLIC HEAUNG: ZONING CASE NO. 199 CONSIDER REQUEST FOR REZONING 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 NORTH- EAST CORNER OF NORTH MAIN AND TOAN CREEK DRIVE) REOUESTED BY MR. GEORGE GORDON Mr. Ed Sizemore was recognized as Agent for Mr. Gordon. Mr. Sizemore informed the Council that Mr. Gordon was of the opinion it was unnecessary for him to be present at this meeting. Mayor Krause opened the Public Hear- ing to consider Zoning Case No. 199, a request submitted by Mr. George Gordon to rezone Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Euless Gardens No. 1, from "C -1" Neighborhood Business D i s t r i c t to "C -2" Community Business D i s t r i c t (property located at Nottheast corner of North Main and Town Creek Drive). Mr. Ed Sizemore was recognized as Agent for Mr. Gordon. Mr. Sizemore informed the Council that Mr. Gordon was of the opinion it was unnecessary for him to be present at this meeting. all Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 10, 1 There were no opponents or pro- ponents present. Therefore, Mayor Krause declared the Public Hearing closed, and announced the Council would consider this request at the next regular Council meeting. RECOGNITION OF COUNCIL CANDIDATES FCR APRIL 1 1 , 1970 CITY ELECTION Mayor Krause recognizes daw Tdat8erfr )x, the April 11, 1970, City election, as follows: Messrs: Ed Sizemore and Ivan Gregory, and Incumbents, Councilmen Frank Douglass and Dan Shull. FIRST READING - ORDINANCE - REZONING 41.896 ACRES IN J. DOSS SURVEY, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FPM I LY DV\8_L I NG DISTRICT TO "PV PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AS REQUESTED BY MR, TOM PURVIS (PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF F.M. 157 AND NORTH OF THE EXTENSION OF CHEEK - SPARGER ROAD) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Tom Purvis, developer, who stated he requests the Councils' favorable ppinion in this request. (Public Hearing held February 24, 1970) Councilman Shull made the motion to approve f i r s t reading of the Ordinance rezoning 41.896 acres i n J. Doss Survey to "PV Planned Development District, stipulating the Developer w i l l meet a I I requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (heights of buildings, etc.). Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as f o I ows: Ayes: Counc Imen Shull, Copher, Douglass, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mr. Purvis informed the Council his intentions of complying with F.A.A. regulations. 41 (Page Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 10, 1970) IV. FIRST READING - ORD I NANCE REGULATING TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, AND STORAGE OF GASOLINE AND OTHER VOLATILES Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve fi rst reading of Ordinance regulating transportation, handling and storage of gasoline and other volatiles. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councidmen Douglass, Copher, Shull, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. V. PLAT PRESENTED BY HUMBLE OIL COMPANY (TRACT LOCATED AT SOUTH - WEST CORNER OF SPUR 350 AND F.M. 157 Mayor Krause recognized Mr. R. V. Trammell, representing Humble 0 i I Company, who reviewed the plat of the property i n this case. City Manager Griggs informed the Council he .recommends approval of the plat, subject to acquiring necessary easements. Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the plat as presented, subject to easements being granted by Humble 0 i I Company as deemed necessary by the City. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shul , Wilcox, Doug ass and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 42 (Pape Four, Regular Meeting of the 'Eul'ess City Council, March 10, 1970) Vi. I NSCO SPECIALTIES CO., INC. - METAL STORAGE BUILDING PERMIT Mayor Krause recognized Mr, Raymond Ozbeck, representing Insco, Inc., who stated he requests a permit to erect a 12' X 32' metal storage building, adjacent to a permanent structure at 1110 Stanley Drive. Mr. Ozbecl� stated that the metal building would be needed for approximately one year. Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve a one year permit for a metal storage building, dimensions not to exceed 12' X 321, in order to alleviate an over - crowded condition. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, and Shull Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Wilcox Mayor Krause declared the motion earried. 13" ORDINANCE NO. 371 AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH - TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY (BEAR CREEK SEWER PROJECT) (F1 RST AND F I NAL READ I NG) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Frank Medanick, who presented an Ordinance, authorizing a contract between the City of Euless and the Trinity River Authority. Mr. Medanick advised although the City of Euless passed an Ordinance in July, 1969, for a contract with the Trinity River Authority, this Ordinance is necessary in order to amend the original contract'toallow more flexibility as to where facilities will be constructed, and appropriate financing. Councilman Copher made the motion to waive the rule requiring the reading of an Ordinance on two separate occasions and approve Ordinance No. 371 on f i r s t and f n a I reading. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of Ordinance and Contract on file in office of City Secretary) m (Page Five. Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 10, 1970) ORDINANCE NO. 369 SECOND AND FINAL READING, ADJUSTING COMMON BOUNDARY WITH CITY OF BEDFORD ALONG SPUR 350, VEST CF F.M. 157 The City Attorney informed the Council that Section III of this Ordinance has been amended, as instructed at the Council meeting on February 24, 1970. Councilman Douglass made the motion to approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 369. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Shull and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX. CONSIDER ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE OF PEST CONTROL POISONS The City Secretary was instructed to schedule this item on the agenda of March 24, 1970, which will allow time for members of the Council to study the Ordinance, as presented by the City Attorney. X. CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING ANIMAL ORDINANCE NO. 94 The City Secretary was instructed to schedule this item on the agenda of March 24, 1970, which w i I I allow time for members of the Council to study the Ordinance, as presented by the City Attorney. X1. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Standpipe Maintenance Mr. Bill Ratliff briefly discussed a letter dated February 24, 1970, in which he advised the Councj1 $36,000.00 i s estimated to completely recondition and paint the standpipe, inside and outside, and that a "patching "job w i I I cost approximately $6,000.00. He stated that if the City plans to reinforce the distribution system in a manner so that the entire system may satisfactorily operate on the pressure (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City CoUinciI, March. 10,,, 1970) head of the new elevated tank, the $36,000.00 might not be justified. The Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Ratliff for his report, but no action was taken. P i pe l i n e Road I mprovements Mr. Rbtt iff reported that plans and specifications for Pipeline Road Improvements will be presented to the City of Bedford in a few days, and the Euless City Council w i I I have them for consideration at their next meeting with a request for authorization to advertise for bids. Status of Trinity Wells Drilling Contract Mr. Ratliff reported that the well on North Main is progressing ahead of schedule and should be ready for a test soon. XI I. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER AS ALTERNATE TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mayor Krause inquired of members of the Council for appointees to be considered as an additional alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (One alternate was appointed at the Council meeting on February 24, 1970, and the City Manager had previously recommended the appointment of two alternate members.) Members of the Council did not have names to submit. However, Mayor Krause submitted the name of Mr. Tim Hobbs, and stated he recommends Mr. Hobbs be appointed as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, if there are no objections from the Council. There were none. Mayor Krause announced the appointment of Mr. Tim Hobbs as an alternate member to serve on the Zoning Board of Adj ustment . XIII. RESOLUTION NO. 258 CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST OF MR. CYRUS H. HOLLAND FOR REZONING 1.65 ACRES IN J_ H._ HAVENS SURVEY, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, WITH A SPECIFIC 'USE PERMIT FOR SALE AND DISPLAY OF BOATS (PROPERTY LOCATED 325 FEET SOUTH OF GLADE ROAD. WEST SIDE OF F.M. - ZONING CASE NO. 201 Councilman Wilcox made a motion to 45 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 10, 1970) approve Resolution No. 258, calling a Public Hearing on April 14, 1970, on Zoning Case No. 201. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Douglass, Shull and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XIV. SCHEDULING CONSIDERATION CF REQUEST FCR TAXI -CAB FRANCHISE The City Secretary was instructed to advise the applicants, Messrs. Workman and Coble, owners of City Cab Company, t h a t the Council w i l l consider their application for a Taxicab Franchise at the next Council meeting, March 24, 1970. (Application submitted to Council, February 24,- 1970). XV. DISCUSSION -. PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY HURST- EULESS- BEDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT FCR CONSTRUCTION CF MUNICIPAL WAY Councilman Copher stated that he is of the opinion the Council should consider the proposal submitted by the Hurst - Euless- Bedford School Board for the construction of Municipal Way. (Proposal submitted in letter dated February 10, 1070.) Members of the Council agreed and the City Engineer, Mr. Ratliff, was instructed to prepare a cost study for consideration at the next Council meeting, (School District letter on file as Council Exhibit in office of City Secretary.) am LEASE AGREEMENT - STORAGE BUILDING AT MIDWAY PARK (EULESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Bob Johnson, President of the Euless Athletic Association, who stated he i s aware of and approves the lease agreement prepared by Mr. Cribbs and submitted to the Council for consideration. r I � Mr. Johnson informed the Council that the $2,000.00 offered to the City by Euless Athletic Association is actually for the space, not the building. (Previously discussed at Regular Council Meeting October 14, 1969, Item I I I) . W (Page Eight, Regudar Meeting of, the Euless City CoOnci I. March 10, 1970) The City Attorney reviewed the lease agreement and advised the Council that this agreement .should not be approved until a final set of plans and specifications for the building is attached. The City Manager informed the Council, as follows: 1. the building for storage, including restrooms, w i l l cost considerably more than $7,000.00, as estimated by the Park and Recreation Com- mittee; 2. the City Par ommends this and that the given by the and the cost Bond Funds; k and Recreation Committee rec- building as their next project, difference between $2,000.00 Euless Athletic Association of` the building, come from Park 3. there is $100 ;000.00 from the last Park Bond Sale (in answer to a question-about funds, from Councilman Shull). Councilman Wilcox made the motion to authorize the City Manager to secure building plans and specifications for consideration, based on recommendations of the Park and Recreation Committee, and the lease agreement w i l l be considered with the plans and specifieations. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Shull, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of lease agreement on fi I e as Council Exhibit in office of City Sec reta ry .) XVII. EXTENSION GRANTED - TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE Of? OCCUPANCY - EULESS MOBILE HOMES, HIGHWAY 183 AND RAIDER DRIVE Councilman Copher expressed concern about the expiration of the temporary certificate of occupancy'for the retail sale of Mobile Homes (Euless Mobile Homes, Highway 183 and Raider), He stated that Mr. Hutcheson, who owns the property, has contacted him, advising that the permit expires April 1, 1970, Mr. Copher stated he is of the opinion the permit should be extended because the zoning classifica- tion for Mobile Homes has not finalized. (Council minutes,' October 28, 1969, Item I). 47 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March 10, 1970) City Manager Griggs was instructed to write Mr. Hutcheson and advise that an extension of the temporary permit is granted for the retail sale of Mobile Homes at Highway 183 and Raider Drive. XVIII. DISCUSSION: CLEAN -UP, PAINT -UP, FIX -UP WEEK Councilman Copher inquired about a campaign for Clean -Up, Paint -Up, Fix -Up Week. Councilman Douglass stated the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Chamber of Commerce is interested in this project and Mack Hopkins i s in charge o f the Chamber. Also, that a l l three cities wi I I want to co- ordinate a date on this project. Councilman Copher was appointed by the Mayor to represent the City of Euless in this project. XIX. DISCUSSION: CITY DOG POUND Councilman Douglass inquired about the location of the dog pound. Mr. Griggs stated it has been located i n the same general area for several years. He stated an attempt had been made to relocate the pound at the Euless warehouse, which would be a better place, but the City of Bedford objected, as this property is in the City of Bedford. In answer to a question, City Manager Griggs stated that dogs are not housed at the warehouse at this time. XX. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY CF ARLINGTON - COOPERATION IN CONTROL CF AIR POLLUTION CREATED AT DUMP NEAR ARLINGTON Mr. Griggs briefly discussed a letter from Mr. Herman Veselka, Arlington City Manager, expressing cooperation on behalf of the City of Arlington in control of air pollution created by the dump located between the Cities of Euless and Arrington (West of F.M. 157 and North of West Fork of the Trinity River). (This is in reply to a letter from Mr. Griggs, as per Council instruction, February 24, 1970.) r r • (Page Ten, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, March .10, 1970) -- XX1. RESOLUTION NO. 259: APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO AREA COMMITTEE - SEEKING LCIG RANGE WATER SUPPLY Councilman Wilcox made the motion to approve Resolution No. 259, which resolves that the City of Euless w i I I join with area cities in seeking a long range water supply and appoints Councilmdn Douglass and Wilcox to serve on a j o i n t committee f o r t h i s purpose. Councilman Shull seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Shull, Douglass and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XXII. Ar w r knfi n Mayor Krause inquired if there were citizens present with a desire to be heard by the Council. There were none. adjourned at 9 :50 P.M. ATTEST: City Secretary Mayor Krause announced the meeting APPROVED: r'l (?,; '7'e I I �� � Mayo r