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Regular Meeting
of the
Euless City Council
J u l y 28, 1970
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor A. C. Krause called the regular
meeting of the Euless City Council to order at 8 :05 P.M., i n the City
Hall Council Chambers, with the following i n attendance: Councilmen
Harold Copher, Dan Shull, Dwayne Wilcox, Frank Douglass and Don Warren.
Also present were City Manager C. J.
Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, Consulting Engineer W. R. Ratliff and
City Secretary Vada Ferris.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mr. W. R.
Ratliff, at the request of Councilman Copher.
VISITORS
Visitors i n attendance are listed as
follows: Messrs. Robert H. Power, R. G. Montgomery, R. M. Mahoney, A. M.
McElveen, W. J. Weiland, Edwin Hiebert and Gene Welch; Mesdms. Helen
j Mahoney, Ruth Hess and Marilyn Hiebert.
REGOGNITION CF CITY OF IRVING
MAYOR, MR, ROBERT POWER
Mayor Krause recognized and welcomed
Mr. Robert Power, Mayor of the City of Irving.
APPROVAL CF MINUTES
Minutes of City Council Meetings were
approved as written:
1. Regular Meeting, June 23, 1970
2. Regular Meeting, July 14, 1970
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FCR EXTENSION
OF TIME APPLIED TO CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT
IN ORDINANCE 341: (ZONING CASE 179, "L -1"
LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND "R -3"
MULTI PLE FAMI LY DVVELLI NG D I STIR I CT LOCATED
EAST OF CARTER DRIVE, EXTENDING FROM S.H. 183
TO HARWOOD ROAD)_ MR. ROBERT POWER
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(Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 28, 1970) ,
Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Robert Power,
who presented a drawing of the subject area and stated that he requests the
Council to consider granting a six (6) month extension to the conditions
subsequent imposed in Ordinance No. 341.
Members of the Council reviewed the
drawing submitted by Mr, Power.
Mr. Ratliff reported that the new future
land use plan shows Lots 1, 2 and 3 to be multiple - family as a buffer for
single family. residences located to the west. However, if these three (3)
lots remain industrial, this buffer can be provided on the W. J. Eden
property to the west, instead of on the Power tract.
Councilman Wilcox made the motion to
approve the extension of six months to the conditions subsequent in
Ordinance No. 341. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote
is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Douglass, Shull and Copher
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
Mr. Power expressed appreciation for
the Council's approval of his request.
(Copy of drawing on fi I e as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary)
SECOND AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 381: REZONING 4.4 ACRES
FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND
5.79 ACRES TO "R -3 " MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING
,DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED IN T. A. CASH AND
T. JASPER SURVEYS - ZONING CASE NO. 204)
Councilman Shull made the motion to
approve Ordinance No. 381 on second and fi n a I reading (conditions subsequent
incorporated in ordinance as approved on first reading of the ordinance
July 14, 1970). Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote is as
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Wilcox, Copher, Warren and Douglass
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
(Pape Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 28, 1970)
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT CONCERNING
CLAIM FILED BY MR, ROBERT MONTGOMERY
(SEWAGE BACK -UP)
This case was discussed on July 14, 1970,
Item 1, at which time Mr. Montgomery advised the Council damages to his
home and contents amount to $12,564.51.
f o I lows :
Mr. Cribbs advised the Council, as
1. the insurance company cannot be forced to pay a claim;
2. he cannot recommend the City of Euless pay the claim;
3. he recommends that Mr. Montgomery refer this case to an
attorney .
IV.
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
129
Weiland Sewer Investigation, 1808 Sagebrush
Mr. Ratliff presented a letter, report-
ing on the investigation'of the sewer situation at the Weiland's home.
His report advises that his firm suspects a faulty service connection at
the next downstream customer and suggests that the connection be uncovered
and checked for a partial obstruction of the sewer. If this fails to
locate the problem, the sewer between the connections may have to be
uncovered to locate a faulty joint or broken pipe.
Mayor Krause instructed the City Manager
to proceed with this project as recommended by the Consulting Engineer.
(Copy of Engineer's letter on file as Council Exhibit in Office of City
Secretary)
Montgomery Sewer I nvesti gat i_on, 1902 Mary Drive
Mr. Ratliff presented a letter, reporting
on the investigation of the sewer situation at the Montgomery home;
Mr. Ratliff stated that his firm had
received the plans and recommended that the City crew rod the line. If
this is unsuccessful, he suggests the construction of a manhole on the
east side of Eastcliff immediately adjacent to the storm sewer inlet.
Councilman Copher stated that he requests
the Council be informed of the Engineer's findings.
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(Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 28, 1970)
Mayor Krause instructed the City Manager
to proceed with plans concurring with the recommendations of the Enjigeer.
(Copy of Engineer's report on file as Council Exhibit.in Office.of City
Secretary).
Status of Layne Texas Well D r i l l i n g Contract
North Main Street Well Site
, The pump at this site became operational
earlier today, and it is evident that the seven hundred fifty (750) gallons
per minute, guaranteed, w i l l be met.
Menasco Well Site
The t e s t pump w i l l be placed on this well
within the next week.
Change Order to E. H. Shaw, Contract for Bridge
and Drainage on Pipeline Road
City Manager Griggs stated that the
Bedford City Council plans to approve the Change Order at their meeting
tonight, and he recommends approval of the Change Order, contingent upon
the receipt of $18,000.00 from the City of Bedford.
Mr. Ratliff stated that the City of
Bedford recently decided the bridge should be oversized, thus the necessity
for the Change Order.
approve Change Order No. 1 i n the
by the Engineer and City Manager,
Bedford and receipt of $18,000.00
of the bridge. Councilman Warren
f o I lows:
Councilman Wi Icox made the motion to
amount of $16,616.70, as recommended
subject to approval by the City of
from the City of Bedford, for the redesign
seconded the motion, and the vote is as
Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Copher, Douglass and Shull
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
(Copy of Change Order No. 1 on f I e as Council Exhibit i n Office of City
Secretary)
Mr. Ratliff reported
that the bridge
redesign should
be completed on Friday
and presented Change
Order No. 1,
which adds two
(2) additional 9` x 9.f
re- enforced concrete
culverp barrels
across Pipe -line
Road at Pebble Creek, which w i l l increase the waterway
from two (2) 9!
x 9' openings to four
(4) 9' x 9' openings.
This is an
addendum, in the amount of $16,616.70,
to the E. H. Shaw contract.
City Manager Griggs stated that the
Bedford City Council plans to approve the Change Order at their meeting
tonight, and he recommends approval of the Change Order, contingent upon
the receipt of $18,000.00 from the City of Bedford.
Mr. Ratliff stated that the City of
Bedford recently decided the bridge should be oversized, thus the necessity
for the Change Order.
approve Change Order No. 1 i n the
by the Engineer and City Manager,
Bedford and receipt of $18,000.00
of the bridge. Councilman Warren
f o I lows:
Councilman Wi Icox made the motion to
amount of $16,616.70, as recommended
subject to approval by the City of
from the City of Bedford, for the redesign
seconded the motion, and the vote is as
Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Copher, Douglass and Shull
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
(Copy of Change Order No. 1 on f I e as Council Exhibit i n Office of City
Secretary)
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(Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 28, 1970)
Overhead Storage Tank on.North Main Street
Mr. Ratliff reported that the riser for
the overhead storage tank is twenty -four (24) feet out of the ground and
three sections have been moved onto the site.
V.
DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL WELL SITES
Councilman Copher stated that Mr. O'Conner
(Layne Texas Company) has stated that he can drill another well for
approximately the same fee, if a site is available.
Mayor Krause stated that the City Manager
should continue attempts to locate the next well site.
In response to a question by Mayor Krause,
M r . Ratliff stated that he w i l l present site plans to the City Manager in
a few days.
Councilman Shull stated that he is planning
on a new well by January 1, 1971.
Councilman Douglass inquired if plans are
being made for the areas in Euless without suff.i c i ent water. 1-b stated that
water pressure in the area where he lives is very low.
It was pointed out that these are pressure
problems, and the operation of the Menasco well will help in the South
Euless Area.
VI.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Existing Apartment Densities
City Manager Griggs presented a report on
existing apartment densities and off - street parking facilities at each of the
presently developed multi - family areas in the City.
After discussion
by the Council, City
Attorney
Cribbs vjas
instructed to prepare the legal
notices for a joint
public hearing
with
the Planning and Zoning Commission,
to consider amend-
ing the
zoning ordinance to establish multi - family
zoning districts on
proposed
density maximtuns
of twelve (12) units per
acre, sixteen (16) units
per acre
and twenty
(20) units per acre.
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(Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 28, 1970)
Meeting with Regional Airport Staff - Re: Corridor Route
f o r S.H. 360 North to S.H. 183
The City Manager also reported on a
recent meeting held at the Regional Airport Offices with Mr. Ernest Dean.
The conference was also attended by City Attorney Cribbs and City Engineer
B i l l Ratliff, regarding the establishment of a corridor route for the
proposed extension of S.H. 360 North of S.H. 183. Mr. Dean stated that he
would immediately have his staff make a study of the possibilities and prepare
a recommendation for the Airport Board. I t was also pointed out that the
State Highway Department would hold their public hearing on any route agreed
upon by the Cities of Euless and Grapevine with the Airport Board, provided
there was no degree of curvature greater than three degrees (30).
VII.
COMMISSION AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Krause announced the following
appointments :
Planning and Zoning Commission
Mr. Glenn Walker - to f i I I vacancy for unexpired term
of Mr. Jack Browne, who recently resigned, term to
expire i n •1972.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Mr. Tim Hobbs - (presently serving on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment as an alternate) - appointed as a regular member
of the Zoning Board of Adjustment to f i I I vacancy created
by Mr. Walker's appointment to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, term to expire in 1971.
M r . T o m Hochleutner - to f i l l vacancy for unexpired term
of Mr. Hobbs (alternate), term to expire in 1972.
Members of the Council were in agreement
with the appointments. announced by the Mayor.
VIII.
SEWER PROBLEMS
Mayor Krause stated that sewer problems
are too numerous, and he requested Councilman Shull, City Manager Griggs
and Engineer B i I I Ratliff make a study and present recommendations to the
City Council for solving these problems.
I IX,
ANNOUNCEMENT OF YOUTH MEETING
Councilman Copher announced that a meet-
ing for all Euless teenagers will be held in the Council Room Wednesday,
J u l y 29, 1970, a t 8.00 P. M. Councilman Copher advised t h a t t h i s w i l l be
an organizational meeting to outline plans for a teenage recreation center.
X.
REPORT. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Councilman Wilcox stated that he and
City Manager Griggs have scheduled a meeting with City Manager Blevins and
Councilman Cheek of the City of Bedford, to discuss disposal of solid waste
and a report w i l l be made to the Council in the near. future.
XI.
REPORT: FUTURE SWIMMING POOL
SITE AND CONSTRUCTION
133
Councilman Douglass stated that he had
a previous commitment and was unable to meet with the Park and Recreation
Committee at their regular meeting on July 20, 1970. However, he has written
for materials concerning pool construction.
XI I.
CITIZENS' REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
CONCERNING SEWER PROBLEM AND
VACANT LOT
Mayor Krause recognized Mrs. Helen
Mahoney, 509 Westcliff, who stated she has experienced sewer problems at
he r home.
Mr. Ratliff was instructed by the Mayor
to investigate the problems and report to the Council,
Mrs. Mahoney presented a photograph of a
vacant lot adjacent to her home, indicating tall weeds and debris.
City Manager Griggs advised Mrs. Mahoney
that Mr. Jordan, of the City staff, would contact her Wednesday morning,
July 29th, concerning the vacant lot.
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An Inl I R KiRAP Nrr
ATTEST:
City Secretary
XIII,
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P. M.
APPROVED:
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Mayor