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Home My WebLink About1970-05-26• Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council May 26, 1970 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Frank Douglass called the regular meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8:10 P. M., i n the City Hall Council Chambers, with the following i n attendance: Councilmen Harold Copher, Dan Shull and Dwayne Wilcox. (Mayor A. C, Krause and Councilman Don Warren were absent.) Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Secretary Vada Ferris. I mimrATi OKI James Cribbs. VIS11ORS Also present were City Manager C. J. Consulting Engineer B i l l Ratliff and The invocation was given by City Attorney Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: M r . and Mrs. B i l l Cotton and Daughter; Messrs. Alfred 0. Adkisson, W . R. Laurence, B i l l Pasteur, John W. Chism, Jim Lougee and Walter Elliott, Jr, APPROWUL OF MINUTES The City Secretary presented Council Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 12, 1970, and Reconvened Meeting, May 14, 1970, which were approved as written. F NAL PLAT - FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EULESS Mayor Pro Tern Douglass recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, representing the First National Bank of Euless, whose Board of Directors request approval of a final plat of property located at the Northeast intersection of S. H. 183 and F. M. 157, Mr. Elliott introduced Mr. John Chism, President of the First National Bank of Euless. Members of the Council revi ejOed the plat and were advised by Mr. Elliott that a new bank building is pooposed for Lot One, Tract A, and an office building for Lot Two. E'1 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, May 26, 1970) Councilman Wilcox made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of the First National Bank of Euless, as presented. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Shull and Copher, and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Douglaxs declared the motion carried. LOT REVISION - OAK FOREST ADDITION - LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 ON-CEDAR RIDGE TERRACE (LOTS FRONT CEDAR RIDGE TERRACE BETWEEN FAIR OAK8 BOULEVARD AND ROUND TREE DRIVE) Mayor Pro Tem Douglass recognized Mr. Jim Lougee, representing Mr. Raleigh Blakeley of the Raldon Corporation, who stated this lot revision is requested i n order to build larger homes than originally proposed. Fie advised that all structures on these lots w i I I face Cedar Ridge Terrace, Councilman Shull made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the lot revision as requested, Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher and Wilcox, and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 263: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING. ZONING CASE NO. 204, REQUEST OF MR, GENE WELCH FOR REZONING 4.4 ACRES FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ANE' 6.18 ACRES TO "R -3" MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED ON SPUR 350, 1500 FEET EAST OF CITY LIMIT) 91 (Page Three, Regular Meeting. of the Euless City Counci 1, May 26, 1970) Councilman Shull made the motion to approve Resolution No, 263, Calling a Public Hearing on June 23, 1970 for consideration of Zoning Case No, 204. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher, and Wilcox, and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Douglass declared the motion carried, ORDINANCE NO. 376: FIRST AND FINAL READING, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR FULL TRAFFIC ACTUATED SIGNAL - INTERSECTION CF SPUR 350 FRONTAGE ROAD AND F.M. 157) Councilman Copher made a motion to suspend the rule requiring two (2) separate readings of an ordinance, and approve Ordinance No. 376 on f i r s t and f n a I reading, Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Shull and Wilcox, and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried, V. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST TEMPORARY SIGNALS AT F.M. 157 AND SPUR 350 Members of the Council expressed concern, realizing the time involved for installation of a full traffic actuated signal. councilman Wilcox made the motion, instructing the City Manager to write the Texas Highway Department request- ing assistance in furnishing temporary signals at this intersection, Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: 92 (Pape Four, Regular Meeting of the-,Euless City Council, Ma y_ 26, 1970) Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Shull and Copher, and Mayor Pro Tern Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Douglass declared the motion carried. VI, CONSULTING ENGINEER'S REPORT Status of Well Construction North Main Site Mr. Ratliff advised that the pump for this well is enroute; however, it was delayed through no fault of the Contractor, Menasco Site Mr. Ratliff reported that construction at this well site is progressing ahead of schedule, Report on Proposed Up -dated Comprehensive Plan Mr. Ratliff advised that the proposed up -dated comprehensive plan wi I I be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commi -sion on June 2, 1970, stating that, perhaps, members of the council might wish to review the plan at this time. VII, BOARD AND COMMISSION APPO I NTMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Douglass announced t h i s item is postponed until the next regular meeting, June 9, 1970. Vlll, INQUIRY - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE Councilman Copher inquired about the delay in considering amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. City Manager Griggs advised that the delay is due to co- ordinating with surrounding cities, However, the Northeast Cities Advisory Council is considering zoning items compatible to a I I area cities. (Page Five, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Counci 1, May 26, 1970) IX, ANNOUNCEMENT CF PUBLIC FORUM - PIPELINE ROAD PPnPPPTI FS City Manager Griggs stated that June 4, 1970, at 8:00 P. M., has tentatively been scheduled for a Public Forum to discuss the Pipeline Road Assessment Program (improvements from Hurst City limits to Raider Drive). He stated this meeting will be held in the Central J u n i o r High Board Room, However, the Bedford Council w i l l decide on this matter tonight and therefore, this information i not definite at this time. 0 CITIZEN REQUEST Mrs. Cotton - 1115 Crane - Sewer Back -up Mrs. Martha Cotton was recognized by Mayor Pro Tern Douglass. 93 She stated that the Sewer has backed up in her home fifteen (15) times in sixteen (16) months; that she has been unsuccessful in securing help from the City, She stated that the City sewer crew unstops the line, but does not eliminate the problem, She stated that Mayor Krause had promised her an investigation would be made and the problem corrected, however, nothing has been done. Therefore, she is appealing to the council, She stated she had not filed a claim with the City. Mayor Pro Tern Douglass recommended that the City Manager, Consulting Engineer and City Attorney investigate Mrs. Cotton's complaint and report to the council. Members of the council concurred with his recommendation. Mr. Adkisson - 702 Canyon, Ridge - Request for, stop Sign at Marlene and Canyon Ridge Mayor Pro Tern Douglass recognized Mr. Affred Adkisson, of 702 Canyon Ridge Drive, r Mr. Adkisson presented a petition of twenty -six (26) names, persons residing on Canyon Ridge Drive and Marlene Drive. The petition requests the installation of a four -way stop sign at the intersection of Marlene Drive and Canyon Ridge Drive. Mr. Adkisson expressed concern of the safety of persons l i v i n g i n the area. r'' (Pape Six, Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council, NW 26 1970 Mayor Pro Tem Douglass stated that, perhaps, dip signs on Marlene might help the situation, The City Manager was instructed by the council to check this intersection to determine the traffic installations needed and to advise the council members the results of his investigation. Councilman Shill requested the City Manager contact Mr. Adkisson, either by telephone or letter, of action to be taken on this request, on 1r)I 1 V AIAAF KIT Xl, The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor^ I C i tTte4ea r v L�6