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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-26r-- Regular Meeting Euless City Council January 26, 1971 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall, with Me °yor A. C. Krause presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs. Frank Douglass, Dan Shull, Dwayne Wilcox, and Harold Copher. (Absent was Councilman Don Warren.) Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Secretary Vada Ferris. VISITORS Also present were City Manager C. J. Consulting Engineer Wi l laim R. Ratliff Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Arthur D. Denys; Jerre]] Sartor; Ken Whiteley; Gary M. Giles; M. B. Allen; W. B. Matney and E. W. Berry, Jr., representing Humble Oil & Refining Company; Walter A. Elliott, Jr.; Troy M. Fuller; Cullen H. McNair; C. M. Hunt; Larry Scoma; Bob Temple; and Hugh M. Waite. Mesdms. A. D. Denys; M. B. Allen; Betty Potthoff, representing the Mid - Cities Daily News; Ruth Hess, representing the Urbanite; Misses Mary Lee Denys and Beverly Trinkle. IN \ /r1rATIr1N The invocation was presented by Mr. Charles Hunt, at the request of Councilman Harold Copl•yer. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated January 12, 1971, were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE N0. 207 REQUEST CF MESSRS. W. B. AND JAMES L. CROSLIN FCR REZONING PART CF TRACT C, MUNICIPAL SERVICE COMPANY CF TEXAS SUBDIVISION FFZCM "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FCR A METAL STRUC- TURE FCR COVERED PARKING AND FCR OUTSIDE STORAGE TO BE USED FCR SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE CENTER. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER CF RIMES AND FULLER DRIVE) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. W. B. Croslin, who reviewed the plat in Zoning Case No. 207. Mr. Croslin stated the plans include the fence proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2o5 2 �(� (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 26, 1971) Mayor Krause inquired if there were proponents in this case and recognized Mr. Troy Fuller, who stated he favors the rezoning, as requested. Mayor Krause inquired if there were opponents. There being none, Mayor Krause closed the Public Hearing and advised Mr. Croslin this case w i I I be considered at the next regular Council Meeting. RECOGNITION CF MR. BOB TEMPLE, PRESIDENT CF 'THE STUMP JUMPERS CLUB" Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Bob Temple, President of "The Stump Jumpers" - the motorcycle club which raised $1,000.00 in a recent exhibition and donated to the "Youth Etc. ". Mayor Krause expressed appreciation to Mr. Temple and his organization on behalf of the City Council. 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 recognized Mr. Kenneth Whiteley, Attorney, representing Mr. Gary Giles, Builder. Mr. Whiteley stated that his client is appealing to the Council to waive the sidewalk requirement for certain lots i n the Soto Grande Subdivision - the requirements imposed i n May, 1969, when the final plat was approved. Mr. Whiteley stated that the minutes of May 1969 are not clear, and could be interpreted that sidewalks were not intended for Woodvine Drive. Mr, Whiteley presented three colored photographs of the area, stating that sidewalk construction would be very costly and would affect the beauty of the area. Councilman Shull inquired of Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer of the Soto Grande Development, his interpretation of the sidewalk requirement when the plat was approved. Mr. Elliott stated that he recalls that sidewalks were to be constructed on Pipeline Road and El Camino Real, but does not think Woodvine was to have sidewalks. Councilman Wilcox stated that he does not wish to impose a burden on the Developer. However, Woodvine Drive is the only street to get children in and out of the Morrisdale Subdivision, except Pipeline Road. (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 26, 1971) r-� Councilman Wilcox made a motion as follows: (1) Eliminate Sidewalks on the west side of Woodvine, (2) Require sidewalk construction on the east side of Woodvine, continuing from the Town House Project. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox and Copher Nays: Councilmen Douglass and Shull Mayor Krause voted ''Nay'' to break the tie vote, and declared the motion did not carry, with three (3) negative votes. Councilman Douglass made a motion to eliminate sidewalks on both sides of Woodvine. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Copher made a motion to eliminate sidewalks on the east side of Woodvine, properly grade parkway behind the curb on both sides and require the Developer to construct sidewalks on the west side of Woodvine. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox and Shull Nays: Councilman Douglass Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. I V. CITY ATTORNEY INSTRUCTED TO PREPARE S IDEWAI K ORDINANCE Councilman Copher made a motion for the City Attorney to prepare a sidewalk ordinance for all subdivisions. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Copher, Shull, Wilcox and Oouglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. GJ� (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 26, 1971) V. FINAL PLAT: TRACT 4 CF PUENTE DEL OESTE PLAT RE-SUBDIVIDING TRACT 4 INTO TRACTS 4A AND 413, REQUESTED BY DUDLEY PROPERTIES. Mayor Krause recognized Miss Beverly Trinkle, representing Dudley Properties, who briefly reviewed the final plat, Tract 4A of Puente Del Oeste, requesting re- subdividing Tract 4 into 4A and 46. Councilman Copher made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the request, as submitted. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Shull, Douglass and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. UN CONSIDER BIDS FOR BUILDING IN MIDWAY PARK AND EULESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION REQUEST CONCERNING LEASE PAYMENT FOR USE CF BUILDING Members of the Council reviewed bids for a building in Midway Park, as follows: Euless Construction Company $ 8,250 Sabine Valley Lumber $ 10,983 B. R. Nowe11 $ 9,850 Gann Construction Company $ 9,827 (Bids received until 2;00 P. M., January 15, 1971, at Euless City Hall, were tabulated in the Office of the City Secretary.) Councilman Copher read a letter from the Euless Athletic Association, as follows: (Page Five. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 26. 1971) January 22, 1971 i EULESS ATHLET C ASSOCIATION EULESS, TEXAS Honorab a Mayor and City Council Euless, Texas Re. Restroom and Storage Facilities Midway Park Gentlemen: When t h i s project was f i r s t proposed by the Park and Recreations Board of the City to the City Council the Euless Athletic Asso- ciation agreed to contribute the sum of $2,000.00 to aid in the construction and for the use of storage facilities for the Little League baseball equipment. The Athletic Assoication sti I I strongly urges that the project be undertaken as the facilities are badly needed. However, due to length of time required to resubmit plans for construction, to the strong possibility that new team sponsors are very hard to find this year and the necessity of having to purchase new uniforms and equipment the Association requests that the Council consider the following mode of payment. The Association w i l l immediately pay the sum of $500.00 upon approval of bids by the Council. Another $500.00 payment w i I I be made in late spring as the organization for the new season i s underway. A t h i rd payment of $500.00 w i l l be made i n mid- summer during league season and the fourth $500.00 payment w i I I be made on or before mid - September at the conclusion of the season. This payment plan would certainly help the Association to get organized for the coming season with a minimum of financial difficulty. S incerely, /s/ Bob Johnson, President City Manager Griggs stated that an agreement between the City and the Euless Athletic Association has not been approved. The City Attorney stated that the agreement designates $2000.00 cash, but, the agreement can be adjusted with requests stated in the letter, if the Council so desires. EULESS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BID APPROVED Councilman Shull made a motion to accept the low bid submitted by Euless Construction Company in the amount of $8250.00, with sixty (60) calendar days. 240 (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 26, 1971) Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Copher and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Bids on f i l e as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary.) ACCEPT OFFER OF PAYMENT SUBMITTED BY EULESS ATHLETIC ASSOICATION Councilman Copher made a motion to accept the offer of payment as submitted by the Euless Athletic Association. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Shull, Douglass and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. The City Attorney was instructed to adjust the lease agreement accordingly. Councilman Copher stated that the Euless Athletic Association needs sponsors. Councilman Shull requested the news media mention this in an effort to get sponsors. VI I. 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 112, 19711 11:30 A. M., CITY HALL) Members of the Council reviewed bids tabulated Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer for water and sewer extensions to serve Euless Square. Bids -are as follows: H. M. Huffman Construction Company Cowart Construction Company Feazell Construction Company Allison & Henry Construction Company Mackey B. Allen, Inc. C. L. Buchanan Company Associated Ditching & Utility Cont., Inc Crowley Construction Company K N K Industries, Inc. Ben S i r & Company Cullum Construction Company Graham Construction Company United Contracting Company $ 54,873.11 57,089.04 59,144.15 60,967.71 61,176.25 62,937 .5 7 69,116.37 69,680.89 69,727.10 70,350.48 71,325.54 71,003.34 75,065 .22 241 (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 26, 1971) Mr. Elliott announced that the low bid was submitted by H. M. Huffman Construction Company in the amount of $54,873.11 and Humble 0 I Company would like to proceed with the sewer extensions immediately. City Manager Griggs stated that the City of Euless will not participate in this project, but he recommends that Mr. Elliott's clients be allowed to proceed with the extensions, at their own peril. Councilman Shull made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Copher, Wilcox and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VANOM CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT r-- POLICIES FCR IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE NEW DEVELOPMENTS Members of the Council had been presented a copy of the proposed policies for improvements to serve new developments. Mr. Ratliff stated that, perhaps, the Council might wish to delay action on the proposed policy and allow the developers in the area to study and submit their comments. Councilman Copher stated he thinks this is a good idea. Councilman Shull stated he is of the opinion the Developers should have an opportunity to review the proposed policy before adoption by the Council. Councilman Copher made a motion to delay action on the proposed policy until area developers have reviewed and commented. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes : Councilmen Copher, Shull, Wilcox and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mayor Krause requested Mr. Hugh eta i to contact area developers to arrange a meeting to study the proposed policy. 242 (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 26, 1971) and the Mayor instructed the City Secretary to furnish copies of the proposed policy to Mr. Waite. It was agreed this meeting should be soon. AIRPORT ENGINEER'S REQUEST TO BARRICADE TRIGG - EULESS ROAD AT AIRPORT BOUNDARY C i t y Engineer B i l l Ratliff stated the Airport Engineers have requested permission to barricade Trigg - Euless Road at the airport boundary. City Manager Griggs stated he recommends the road be barricaded, but not to adandon the public rights -of -way at this time. Councilman Shull made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Wilcox, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. PIPELINE ROAD PROJECT Mr. Ratliff stated the contractor has assured him the work w i I I begin Wednesday, January 27 on Pipeline Road and utility poles will be moved,when necessary. NEW WELL AT PUMP STATION NO. 6 Mr. Rat] iff advised that casing is completed and testing w i I I be i n a few days. Also, February 19th is the bid date for the North Main Street Feeder Main and Booster Pump Station No. 6, and furnishing and erecting 350,000 gallon welded steel ground storage tank. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT FIRST READING - ORDINANCE PROHIBITING OBSCENE LITERATURE City Attorney Cribbs presented a proposed Ordinance prohibiting the display and sale of obscene literature in the City of Euless. 243 (Page Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 26, 1971) Councilman Wilcox made a motion approving first reading of the Ordinance, as read by Mr. Cribbs. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Douglass and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. The City Secretary was instructed by the Mayor to send a copy of the Ordinance to each Council member in order for review prior to the next regular Council meeting. PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES CF BEDFORD-EULESS WAT E R PROJECT Mayor Krause announced this item is tabled until the next meeting, since the Bedford City Council did not meet tonight, and both Councils were to present this proposed agree- ment simultaneously. X. REGION 8, TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEETING Mayor Krause requested members of the Council to contact Mrs. Ferris, City Secretary, of their plans for the Region 8, Texas Municipal League Meeting to be held February 8 in the City of Benbrook. X1. INCUMBENTS ANNOUNCE PLANS FCR CITY ELECTION Mayor Krause announced he had, earlier this evening, filed an application for re- election to the Office of Mayor. Councilman Copher stated he filed an application today for re- election to Council, Place Two. Councilman Wilcox stated he had picked up an a p p l i c a t i o n form t o f i l e for re- election to Council, Place Four. XI I. RESOLUTION NO. 270: ESTABLISHING ^— BOUNDARY LINE I N SOTO GRANDE City Attorney Cribbs recommended approval of a resolution establishing the boundary line in Soto Grande stating this will be a joint resolution with the City of Hurst. 244 Councilman Douglass made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Attorney and approve Resolution No. 270. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull, Copher and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XIII. LEASE HOUSE ON SHEPPARD DRIVE TO YOUTH, ETC- LEASE TC _ Councilman Shull made a motion to lease the house recently purchased by the City (134 Sheppard Drive) to Youth, ETC, rent free, and utilities to be paid by the City of Euless. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Wilcox, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. am ATTENDANCE REPORT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mayor Krause instructed the City Secretary to send the Planning and Zoning Commission attendance report for the past year to each member of the Council. XV. COMPLAINT _ DUMPING CF WASTE MATERIALS FROM TROJAN TRAIL Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Hugh Waite, developer of the Somerset Addition, who stated that the waste materials from constructing Trojan Trail had been dumped in his addition and on adjacent property. He requests the City investigate and proceed with plans for removal of this debris. M r. Rat 1 i f stated he would check w it h the contractor, Austin Road Company. 245 (Page Eleven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 26, 1971) XVI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:55 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: l �� City Secretary 246 247 r- 248 FAMZ 5U