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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-12F-" 227 Regular Meeting Euless City Council January 12, 1971 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Frank Douglass, Dan Shull, Dwayne Wi 1cox,and Don Warren. Mayor Krause announced that Councilman Harold Copher i s i n Tennessee due to the serious illness of his mother. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, Consulting Engineer William R. Rat] iff and City Secretary Vada Ferris. VISITORS Visitors i n attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. W. B. Matney and E. W. Berry, representing Humble 0 i I & Refining Company; Jim Hannah, representing Texas Power & Light Company; Hugh Waite; R. V. Trammell, representing Metro Engineering and Surveying Inc.; Lawrence Scoma; Mike Allen; Norman Harper; ^ John Jones; Troy Fuller; Jim Frank Lemons, representing G & C Properties; James A. Waddle; Mesdms. Betty Potthoff, representing the Mid - Cities Daily News; and Ruth Hess, representing the Urbanite. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Councilman Frank Douglass. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated December 22, 1970, were approved as written. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT - LAKEWOOD ADDITION 70 ACRES LOCATED VyEST CF OAKLAND ESTATES AND NORTH CF GREEN HILLS PARK NO. 6) - MR. MIKE ALLEN. REPRESENTING KEN GOOD AND ASSOCIATES Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Mike Allen, who presented and reviewed the preliminary plat of the Lakewood Addition. Mr. Allen stated he had consulted with Mr. B i I I Ratliff, City Engineer and intends to follow the City's policy for improvements. 22 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 12, 1971) Mr. Ratl iff's letter dated January 11, 1971, was presented, stating these recommendations are presented after several meetings with Mr. Allen. (Copy of letter on f i I e as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary.) KAr. Allen commented on the funds escrowed w i t h the C i t y by Janann, I n c . , f o r Green H i l l s Park No. 6, stating that he requests the City apply these funds to street and drainage improvements i n the area. He commented that h is f i r m w i I I bear the excess of the cost after the City applies the funds for the street and drainage improve- ments. Councilman Warren inquired about the abandoned right -of -way. City Attorney Cribbs stated that Mr. Allen w i I I be furnished forms for the adjacent property owners to sign in order for the road to be closed; that this must be done by Ordinance. Mr. Cribbs stated that Mr. Allen should understand that if this street is not closed, at some later date, property owners on both sides of the street can be assessed f o r improvements. I t was pointed out the C i t y w i l l not have to pay for these street improvements. Mr. Allen stated the School District has agreed to pay for one -half of the street. Councilman Wilcox made a motion to approve the preliminary plat, subject to owner furnishing documents for abandonment of the Cummings Road right -of -way and require compliance w i t h City p o l i c y f o r a l l improvements. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and t h e vote is as f o I ows : Ayes: Counc Imen Wilcox, Shull, Warren and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mr. Ratliff stated he recommends paving escrow funds be used as far as possible and the Developer bear the rest of the expense. Mr. Allen stated that the School District is interested in discussing the proposed School and park site with the City. Mr. Griggs stated this matter w i I I be considered by the Park and Recreation Committee at their regular meeting Monday night January 18. r- 2'9 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 12, 1971) CONSIDER APPEAL CF MR. KENNETH C. WHITELEY, ATTORNEY, REPRESENTING MR, GARY GILES, BUILDER, REQUESTING THAT THE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS BE WAIVED AS IT APPLIED TO CERTAIN LOTS IN THE SOTO GRANDE SUBDIVISION, (SINGLE FAMILY LOTS IN THE VEST SIDE CF THE ADDITION) Mayor Krause announced this item is tabled until the next regular Council meeting, January 26, 1971, at the request of Mr. Kenneth Whiteley. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - LANCE ADDITION, LANCE, INC., WILLIS E. ROYAL, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON PIPELINE ROAD SOUTH, AND 496 FEET EAST CF RAIDER DRIVE.) (PLAT BY METRO ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING COMPANY) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Wi 1 1 i s Royal, who reviewed the plat previously presented to members of the Counci 1. City Manager Griggs stated that the area is properly zoned and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the request. Councilman Warren made a motion to concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the request as submitted. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Wilcox, Shull and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion-carried. im CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - B & B ADDITION G & C PROPERTIES, INC. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 183 - 1500 FEET EAST CF HIGHWAY 157.) (PLAT BY CARL SMITH ENGINEERING) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Jim Lemons, representing G & C Properties, who reviewed the plat previously presented to the Council. I t was noted that Park Drive i s not a dedicated street. X30 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 12, 1971) Councilman Warren made a motion to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat, a5 submitted. Counc Iman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Doug ass, Wilcox and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IN CONSIDER BIDS RECEIVED BY MR. WALTER ELLIOTT, ENGINEER, FOR WATER AND SEWER EXTENSIONS TO SERVE EULESS SQUARE. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT S.H. 183 AND RAIDER DRIVE) (BID TIME: MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1971, 11:30 A.M., CITY HALL.) Mayor Krause announced this item is tabled until the next regular meeting at the request of Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer of this project. VI. CONSIDER BIDS ON HIGH VELOCITY SEWER CLEANING MACHIKE Members of the Council had been presented tabulation of the bids received and opened at City Hall on January 8, 1971. City Manager Griggs presented a resume of the machines included in the bid and recommended the Council consider accepting the bid submitted by F. E. Myers & Brother, in the amount of $8,419.75, terms are 2°j, net thirty (30) days. Councilman Shull made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Warren and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of Bid Tabulation on file as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary) 231 (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 12, 1971) VI I . CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT STATUS OF PROPERTY PURCHASE AT CIVIC CENTER SITE City Attorney Cribbs informed the Council that negotiations to purchase the property at 116 Sheppard Drive are finalizing, which w i I I be an addition to the present Civic Center Complex. He stated that City Manager Griggs had stated the City will pay cash for the property in the amount of $13,113.00, Mr. Cribbs stated that plans to final the purchase are scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 1971. Councilman Shull made a motion to approve plans for purchase of 116 Sheppard Drive as presented by City Attorney Cribbs. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull Warren, Wilcox and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VIII, RESOLUTION NO. 268: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE 206, REQUEST OF MR. FRANK E. CRUMLEY FCR REZONING ALONG PROPOSED WESTPARK WAY. (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF PIPELINE ROAD) Councilman Douglass made a motion approving Resolution No. 268, calling a Public Hearing: Zoning Case 206, request of Mr. Frank E. Crubley for rezoning along proposed Westpark Way. (Property located North of Pipeline Road) Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Warren and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX. RESOLUTION NO. 269: CALLING REGULAR CITY ELECTION FCR THE PURPOSE CF ELECTING A MAYOR, COUNCILMAN PLACE 2 AND COUNCILMAN PLACE Councilman Douglass made a motion approving Resolution No. 269, cal 1 ing a Regular City Election for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Councilman Place 2 and Councilman Place 4. �) 6 . (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 12, 1971) Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Shull and Wi Icox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. X. OBSCENE LITERATURE Mayor Krause instructed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance prohibiting Obscene and "Smut" Literature to be displayed or sold in the City of Euless. M SIDEWALKS Councilman Warren requested a study of movement patterns near the Euless schools. He stated he thinks this information would help determine if sidewalks are necessary, and if it would be feasible to include sidewalks in future bond programs. XII. COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S MEETING Mayor Krause announced the Counci 1 of Government's meeting for Wednesday, January 20, 1971, with Senator John Tower as speaker. He requested those planning to attend to advise the City Secretary by Friday, January 15, 1971. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT King TROJAN TRAIL Mr. Ratliff reported that Austin Road Company, contractor, has begun construction of Trojan Trail (formerly Municipal Way). XIV. APPRECIATION CF MAYOR KRAUSE Mr. John Jones expressed appreciation for the accomplishments of Mayor Krause during his two year term as Mayor. .4 (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 12, 1g71) XV . MR. JAMES WADDLE CONCERNING POLICY OF STRAY DOGS Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Waddle, who stated his dog had been shot by a City employee and he requests explanation of the City's policy concerning stray dogs and shooting dogs. Mayor Krause stated City Ordinance prohibits dogs running at large and fire arms are not to be used in a r e s i d e n t i a l area. He stated t h a t a t r a n q u i l i z e r gun w i l l be used in animal control. Mayor Krause expressed apology to Mr. Waddle for the shooting of his dog, advising that such an incident w i l l not occur again, as the Animal Control personnel w i l l not carry fire arms in the future. Mr. Waddle stated that a veterinary b i l l had been incurred by him for treatment of his dog. City Attorney Cribbs explained the Charter procedure f o r f i l i n g a claim, and that City employees cannot obligate the City or accept a claim - a claim must be filed with the City Secretary, as set forth in the City Charter. Mr. Jones stated that he had been cited for permitting his dog to run at large, and he did not think an injustice occurred; that it was his fault - he had been in violation of the law. XVI. UNSIGHTLY APPROACHES I N COMMERCIAL AREAS Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Hugh Waite who commented he is of the opinion that commercial areas should be required to have curb and gutter as required in residential areas. He mentioned Harwood Road, F. M. 157, and Ector near Highway 183. Mr. Waite was advised that these areas are scheduled for improvement in the near future. G �7 p� (Page Eight. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 12, 1871) U01679F.-MM F00 ATTEST : City Secretary XVI I. The meeting adjourned at 9 :05 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor