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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-14Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council April 14, 1970 CALL TO ORDER Mayor A. C. Krause called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at $ :05 P. M.,. i n the City Hall Council Chambers with the following i n attendance: Councilmen. Harold Copher, Frank Douglass, Don Warren, Dwayne Wilcox and Dan Shull. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Secretary Vada Ferris. INUAT.I.TArr.IN Frank Douglass. VISITORS Also present were City Manager C. J. Consulting Engineer B i l l Ratliff and The invocation was given by Councilman Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Holland, Curt Dearing, Bob Steele and Larry J. Resh; Messrs. Archie M. McElveen, Glen R. Smith, Austin Hart, David Crow, Grady Riggs, Harold F. Hall, D.V.M., Dick Michener, Roy Michener, Jr., Jay t` 1. h:;T hedgr1f.AV.T;.cSel!16rk,aWdlter Elliott, Jr., A. Barton Wright, Jr., C. J. Schmitz, W. W. McCormick and Troy M. Fuller; Mesdms. A. Schmitz, Anne S. Martin and Betty Potthoff, representing Mid - Cities Daily News. APPROVAL OF. MINUTES The City Secretary presented Council minutes for regular meeting of March 24, 1970, which were approved, as QvI tten. 1, OATH ADMINISTERED TO LOUNCILMEN ELECTED APRIL 1 1 , 1970 City Attorney James Cribbs administered the Oath of Office to: Frank Douglass, Place One Dan Shull, Place Three Don R. Warren, Place Five 61 62 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, April 14, 1970) (Oaths signed by Messrs. Douglass, Shull and Warren, and filed in Office of City Secretary.) PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 201, - REQUEST FOR REZONING 1.65 ACRES IN J. H, HAVENS SURVEY, FROM "R -1" S NGLE FAMI LY DWELLI NG 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 VEST S I DE OF F.M. 157 ) - MR. CYRUS H. HOLLAND Mayor Krause opened the Pub] ic. Hearing and recognized Mr. Holland, who stated he requests the Counci 1's consideration in rezoning this property, as per his application. Mayor Krause inquired if other proponents were present. There were none; the Mayor then inquired of opponents. There were none. Mayor Krause declared, the Pub1 i c Hearing I c 1osed. � Councilman Wilcox inquired., and, Mr. Holland stated the building is leased for boat repairs. It was pointed out that "C -2" Community Business District permits boat repair and bait stand, inside a building, but does not allow outside storage. However, Mr. Holland is requesting a Special Use Permit for outside display. Mayor Krause stated that, in accordance with Council policy, this case will be considered at the next regular meeting. CONSIDER ORDINANCE REZONING 26.946 ACRE TRACT SITUATED IN B. F. CROWLEY SURVEY, ABSTRACT 320. FROM "R -l" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -3" MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF NORTH MAIN STREET AT OAK LANE) - REQUEST BY DR, HAROLD HALL. (PUBLIC HEARING HELD MARCH 24, 1970) - ZONING CASE NO. 198. 63 (Page- Three, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, April 14, 1970) Councilman Douglass made the motion to concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and deny the rezoning in this case. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Shull and Warren Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Copher Mayor Krause declared the motion carried, and the rezoning denied. IV. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE REZONING 1.6 ACRE TRACT SITUATED I N J. H. HAVENS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 685, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "SPECIFIC USE ", ALLOWING IMPROVEMENTS CF EXISTING STRUCTURES FCR USE AS OFFICES. STORAGE, CONSTRUCTION- FABRICATION AND OUTSIDE DISPLAY CF PORTABLE BUILDINGS, REQUESTED BY MR. A. T. SELLERS. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GLADE ROAD AND F.M. 157) (PUBLIC HEARING HELD MARCH 24, 1970). ZONING CASE NO. 200 Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve a Special Use Permit for the improvements of existing structures for use as offices, storage, construction, fabrication and outside display of portable buildings, with outside display being permitted to the extent of the property. (1.6 acre tract - Southwest corner of Glade Road and-F.M. 157) Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Copher, Douglass and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. SECOND AND FINAL READING: ORDINANCE NO. 372, REZONING LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 3, EULESS GARDENS NO, 1 V. Councilman Shull made the motion to approve •� (Pape Four, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, April 14, 1970) Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 372, rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Euless Gardens No. 1, from "C -1" Neighborhood Business District to "C -2" Community Business District, as requested by Mr, George Gordon. (Property located at Northeast corner of North Main Street and Town Creek Drive.) (Zoning Case No. 199) Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher, Douglass, Warren aril Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. vl. ORDINANCE N0, 373:_ SECOND AND FINAL READING, REGULATING PEST CONTROL OPERATORS Councilman Wilcox made the motion to approve Second and Final reading, Ordinance No. 373. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as fol$ows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Shull, Douglass and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carrie,d. vl I. PERMIT HELD BY AIRLINE GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMPANY_ DOING BUSINESS AS TRI -CITY CAB Members of the Council had reviewed infor- mation submitted by Mr. M. K. Brown, Sr., President of Airline Ground Transporta- tion Company. (Letter dated April 18, 1970.) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Grady Riggs, representing Tri -City Cab Company, who stated taxi service is available, when needed. (It was pointed out that a taxicab has been stationed at Highway 183 and Main for the past few days.) In answer to a quedtion by Mayor Krause, the City Secretary stated that reports have been submitted within the last two weeks, covering several years operation. Mr. Riggs stated these were not submitted, when due, because of a personnel change. 65 (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, April 14, 1970) Councilman Copher made the motion to cancel the portion of the Certificate of Convenience held by Airline Ground Transportation Company to operate taxicabs in the City of Euless, and allow the continued operation of limousine service, with pick -up service being limited to hotels and motels in the City of Euless. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Shull, Douglass and Warren Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 18111 ' CITY CAB COMPANY: CERTIFICATE CF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE TAXICABS Counc iln-em Copher made the motion to award a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Authorizing City Cali Company to operate taxicabs within the City Limits of the City of Euless, in accordancd with the Euless City Charter; subject to review in twelve (12) months. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Warren, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX. PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Mayor Krause recognized. Mr. Jay Theder and Mrs. Ann Martin, Members of the Park and Recreation Committee. Mr. Theder discussed Park and Recreation Committee Recommendations submitted previously to members of the Council. (Copy on file as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary.) Mr. Theder presented slides of a pool i n Denton. M (Page Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, April 14, 1970) Discussion followed, concerning the pro- posed park and pool s i t e on North Main, along L i t t l e Bear Creek. Concern was expressed of previous flooding, the 'old" bridge crossing Bear Creek, and entrances to the proposed park site. Mr. Ratliff stated that his firm is making a survey of the proposed site, and carefully surveying the flood plan. The City Manager and City Engineer were instructed by the Council to continue on the proposed park and pool project and report to the Council as soon as possible. The City Manager stated that a preliminary site lay -out could be presented to the Council i n the near future. Mayor Krause thanked Mr. Theder and Mrs. Martin for presenting the recommendations on behalf of the Park and Recreation Committee. X. SILENT PRAYER FCR ASTRONAUTS Mayor Krause announced that the Council session would, at this time, observe three (3) minutes of silent prayer, for the imperiled Astronauts James A. Lovell, John L. Swigert, and Fred W. Hoise. XI. CONSIDER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - STORAGE BUILDING AT MIDWAY PARK Members of the Council revieweddplans and specifications, prepared by Gene Woodard, Architect, for a storage building and restroom facilities to be located at Midway Park, estimated cost - $7$00.00. Councilman Wilcox made the motion to approve plans and specifications, as submitted. Councilman Warren seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning the commodes, and exposed plumbing. It was suggested that plans used by the Texas Highway Department for construction of Comfort Stations might be obtained in an effort to assist i n plans for commodes for the building at Midway Park. 67 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, April 14, 1970) Councilman Wilcox agreed to withdraw his motion, and Councilman Warren withdrew his second. t was agreed that the City Secretary should express the Council's appreciation, by letter, to Mr. Woodard, and the City Manager was instructed to obtain plans for the restroom facilities (i.e. - plumbing, commodes) to be submitted to the council. EO BIDS: REPAIR AND RELIGHTING, BALL FIELDS AT MIDWAY PARK Councilman Wilcox made the motion to approve bids for repair and relighting two baseball diamonds at Midway Park, as per Item No. 6 ($4,000.00), Park and Recreation Committee Recommendations. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Shull, Douglass and Warren Nays : None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XIII. CITIZEN COMPLAINTS Absence of Police Cars Mr. Larry Resh stated that he had never seen a police car in the Trailwood Addition, and he would like to see an improvement in police protection in that area. Councilman Copher stated that he lives on North Main, near the entrance to the Trailwood Addition, and he has seen police cars patrolling the area, seemingly on a regular schedule. West Euless Park Mr. Glen Smith stated that West Euless Park has become a.dump ground, and that the site needs to be cleaned up, and barriers and signs posted to prevent further dumping. ralm AN (Page Eight, Regular Meeting of the. Euless City CoGnciI, April- 14, 1970) Councilman Copher stated that April 25, i s the "kick -off" of the clean -up campaign and West Euless Park is scheduled in this program. Mr. Copher invited Mr. Smith to help, and Mr. Smith stated he would be at the park site to help i n the project. Xlv; CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Updat ing Con-prehens ive Plan Mr. Ratliff reported that the City Manager had instructed him to make recommendations for up- dating the Future Land Use Map, taking into consideration any zoning, highways or other changes since map was prepared. Fie stated recommendations w i I I be presented i n the near future. Trinitv Wells Mr. Ratliff reported that the drilling rig is being pulled from the North Main Street site and will be moved to the Menasco well site i n t few days; -that May 5 i s the date schedwled for a test pump at the North Main Street site. Xv. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Pipeline Road Assessment Procedure Discussion, as follows: (1) Councilman Douglass - would like for assessment of Euless and Bedford residents to be the same amount; (2) Bedford w i l l only be assessed for curbs, gutters and valleys; (3) if figures (estimates) are correct, the City of Euless w i l l have enough in the Bond Program to meet these needs, with the assistance of the County; (4) cost o f sidewalks on south wide o f P i p e l i n e Road w i l l be assessed; (5) Councilman Shull inquired about funds for surfacing Pipeline (It had previously been discussed that permanent surfacing would be installed in about two (2) years.) Z (Page Nine, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, April 14, 1970) It was agreed that the assessment roll, cost of surfacing Pipeline, and cost for property owners with front and back property, would be discussed; these items to be presented by the City Attorney and City Engineer. Resolution No. 260: Determining Necessity for and ordering Improvement of a Portion of Pipeline Road Councilman Wilcox made a motion to approve Resolution No. 260, as follows: (1) determine the necessity for and ordering improvements of a portion of Pipeline Road (2) approve Engineer's Plans, as submitted (3) set May 24, 1970, as date for Public Hearing (4) direct City Secretary to send notices of Public Hearing Councilman Douglass seconded the motion acid the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Douglass, Copher, Warren and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried Public Hearing should be at 7:00 P Members to attend. HUMBLE OIL COMPANY PRELIMINARY PLAT: (SERVICE STATION STTE, NORTHAEST CORNER OF S.N. 183 AND RAIDER DRIVE Mr. Cribbs suggested that, perhaps, the M. in order to permit Bedford Council XVI. Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter "Dub" E l l i o t t and M r . Barton Wright, representing Humble O i l Company, who request preliminary plat approval for a service station site, located at the Northwest corner of S.H. 1$3 and Raider Drive. Mr. Elliott advised this will be platted as Euless Square. Councilman Douglass made the motion to con- cur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the iff (Page Ten, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council„ April 14, 1970) Preliminary Plat, as presented. 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. XV11 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF METAL BUILDING FCR SELF SERVICE CAR WAEH Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Roy Michener, who submitted an application for approval of a self- service car wash to be housed i n a metal building, located at 704 West Euless Boulevard. Members of the Council reviewed pictures of similar structures and were advised the property is properly zoned. Councilman Shull made the motion to approve the application, as submitted, (metal building) with a six (6) foot fence to be constructed as a barrier for the resident homes in the area. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull,. Warren, Douglass, Wilcox and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XVIII. COMMENDATION TO EULESS P 0 L I C E DEPARTMENT Members of the Council concurred with a recommendation submitted by the Mayor to commend Director of Public Safety W. M. tl1Blackie" Sustaire and members of the Euless Police Department for their participation in the recent apprehending of persons involved in transporting narcotics. 71 (Pape Eleven, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, April 14, 1970) The City Secretary was instructed to prepare a letter -of commendation to be signed by the Mayor. xlx. MUNICIPAL COURT CASES The City Manager was instructed to submit a report to the Council on Municipal Court Cases. xx . RECOGNITION - PARENTS OF MAYOR KRAUSE Councilman Copher, on behalf of the Council, recognized and welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Krause, the Mayor's parents, visiting from NaN York. xx r . DISCUSSION: PUBLICATION OF COUNCIL AGENDA Mr. David Crow stated that the council agenda, as displayed at City Hall and made available at Council Meetings, details all items, including the location of property in each case. ' However, this information is not printed in the paper and field notes are not complete, giving specific location and /or address. Mr. Glen Smith stated that some cities post a billboard, indicating that certain property is scheduled for the City Council Agenda on a specific date. The City Attorney stated that this matter of locating the propek,ty had been discussed previously, and that a definite location could be included in the advertised fi e I d notes. 03M CITIZEN'S REQUEST CONCERNING UNCOVERED GRAVEL AND SAND TRUCKS Mrs. Martin inquired if an ordinance - or other directive - could stipulate that sand and gravel trucks must be covered. 72 (Page Twelve, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council_, April 14, 1970) Councilman Wilcox stated that this request l would be presented to the Northeast Cities Advisory Council for consideration. 7 XXIII. The meeting adjourned at 10;20 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: K/hyo r Ci y Secretary 1