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Regular Meeting
Euless City Council
May 11, 1971
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council
was called to order at 8 :00 P. M. by Mayor A. C. Krause, in the Council
Chambers of Euless City Hall. Councilmen present are listed as follows:
Messrs. Frank Douglass, Dan Shul1, Dwayne Wi Icox, Harold Copher and Don
R. Warren.
Also present were City Attorney James
Cribbs, City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, Public Works
Director John Bayuk, Consulting Engineers Wi I I iam R. Rat] iff and Dick Perkins.
V ISITORS
Visitors present are listed as follows:
Messrs. James Fuller, Bart S. Bradford, Dick Reynolds, Bi 11 Seay, George
Midgley, Wayne Widner, Darrel Benson, and E. Bruce Eblart; Mesdms. Betty
Potthoff, representing the Mid - Cities Daily News, and Joy Langston.
INVOCATION
The invocation was presented by Councilman
Dwayne W i 1 cox.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting dated
A p ri 1 27, 1971 , were approved as wr i tten.
CONS -1 DER P R E L I M I NARY PLAT:
157 LIMITED, MACATEE CAPITAL
CORPORATION AND MR. 0. B. ENGLISH,
OWNERS. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTH-
WEST CORNER OF SPUR 350 AND F.M. 157,
BEHIND HUMBLE SERVICE STATION SITE).
CARTER AND BURGESS, INC., ENGINEERS
AND PLANNERS
Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Bart
Bradford, representing Carter and Burgess, Engineers, who presented a
Preliminary Plat for 157 Limited Addition.
Mr. Bradford advised that the subject
addition consists of approximately thirty -seven (37) acres -- that the owners
of the property request approval of the street layout and approaches to
F.M. 157, in order to obtain a permit from the Texas Highway Department for
median cuts indicated on the Preliminary Plat.
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(Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 11, 1971)
Mr. Bradford intooduced Mr. Dick Reynolds,
Vice President of Macatee Capital Corporation.
Mr. Copher made a motion to concur with
the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the
Preliminary Plat of 157 Limited.
Councilman Shull seconded the motion,
and the vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Shull, Wilcox and Douglass
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
CONSIDER PLAT- APPROVAL AND LOT REVISION:
SOTOGRANDE, REPLATTING OF LOTS 17R THROUGH
20 BLOCK 1, LOTS 17R THROUGH 31R AND LOTS
32 THROUGH 76, BLOCK 2, AND APPROVAL OF
FINAL 'SITE PLAN UNDER ZONING AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 390 (LOTS FRONTING EL CAMINO
REAL, ZONED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN SOTOGRANDE
SUBDIVISION)
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Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Bi11 Seay,
who stated that he is representing Sotogrande in their request for approval
of the revision of lots indicated on the Plat.
Mr. 'Seay presented a dwawing of patio
houses which are proposed for the area, advising that they contain from
1,460 square feet to 1900 square feet and sell for $24,500.00 to $34,500.00.
Mr. Seay commented that the developers are very anxious to start this
project, and they can start immediately, as they have buyers waiting.
Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion,
and the vote i s as follows:.
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Shull and Copher
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
Councilman Douglass made a
motlon to
concur with
the recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission and
approve the
replat of Lots 17R
through 20, Block 1, Lots 17R
through 31R
and Lots 32
through 76, Block
2, Sotogrande Addition, and the
final 'Site
development
plan as presented
with a 15 ft. front yard depth
to apply
under the amended
zoning.
.... ....
Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion,
and the vote i s as follows:.
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Shull and Copher
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
(Pape Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 11, 1971)
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT
AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FCR METAL
BUILDING SUBMITTED BY MR. JAMES H. FULLER
Mayor Krause recognized Mr. James H.
Fuller, applicant for a building permit and certificate of occupancy for a
metal structure to be located aoyacent to Gibson's Discount Center on
Industrial Boulevard, to be used during the summer as a Snow Cone Stand.
Mr. Fuller stated that the proposed
structure is finished with white baked on enamel, with beige trim, and has
a ,metal window. He explained that operation of the business is requested
primarily for his son to have something to do during the summer, however,
he and his wife will help with the operation. Mr. Fuller advised that he
is aware that he must have approval from the County Health Officer --
that this will be a summertime operation only, and his plans are to move
the building out in the country during the winter.
Councilman Shull made a motion to
approve the buildigg permit and certificate of occupancy for a metal
building, as requested by Mr. Fuller for the summer months of 1971.
Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Wilcox, Douglass and Copher
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
IV,
CONSIDER LETTER FRCM MR. W. R. HARDY,
DIRECTOR, FORT WORTH WATER DEPARTMENT,
AGREEING TO EULESS CITY ENGINEER'S
APPRAISED VALUE FOR SALE OF WATER LINES
LOCATED IN F.M. 157, SOUTH OF PIPELINE
ROAD IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
Members of the Council reviewed a letter
dated May 4, 1971, from Mr. W. R. Hardy, Director of the Fort Worth Water
Department, concerning the proposed purchase of water mains and service taps
located in Pipeline Road, Highway 157 and Calloway- Cemetery Road by the City
of Fort Worth.
City Manager Griggs commented that, in
a telephone conversation of that date (April 11, 1971), Mr. Hardy stated that
the City Council of Fort Worth has approved the Engineer's estimate of
$21,358.00. City Manager Griggs recommended that the EWtpss City Council
agree to sell these water 1 ines, located in Pipel ine Road, F.M. 157 and
Calloway- Cemetery Road in the City of Fort Worth, based on the City
Engineer's appraised value of $21,35$•00•
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(Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 11, 1971)
Councilman Shull made a motion to concur
with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the sale of water 1 ines
located i n P i pel ine Road, F.M. 157 and Cal loway- Cemetery Road i n the C1 ty of
Fort Worth at the Engineer's appraised value of $21,358.00.
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.
(Copy of l e t t e r from M r . Hardy on f i l e as Official Council Exhibit in
Office of the City Secretary.)
(Councilman Warren arrived at this time.)
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BID TABULATIONS: HURRICANE CREEK
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Dick Perkins, of Knowl ton -Rat1 i ff-
Engi lsh —Coll ins, presented the tabulation of Bids for Hurricane Creek
Channel Imp;!novements, which were received at Euless City Hall on May 7, 1971.
Mr. Perkins advised that bids were taken on the construct,ton of the channel
liner beyond the limits of the South boundary of the Oakwood Terrace North
Addition, but specifications provide for the deletion of this portion of
the Contract if so desired. He stated that the City Engineers recommend
awarding the contract, with the - deletion of that portion of improvements
beyond the South boundary of Oakwood Terrace North, to the low bidder,
Onyx Construction Company, in the amount of $85,998.00.
City Manager Griggs stated. that. he.
recommends this contract be approved within the scope of the Bond - Program.
Councilman Wilcox made a motion to concur
with the City Manager's recommendation to approve awarding the contract
for Hurricane Creek Channel Improvements to Onyx Construction Company, and
to limit the cost within the -Bond Program.
Councilman Warren seconded the motion,
and the vote i s as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Douglass, Shull and Copher
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
(Copy of Bid Tabulations on f i I e as Council Exhibit i n the Office of the
City Secretary.)
(Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 11, 1971)
MR
RESOLUTION NO 275: DIRECT I NG MAYOR
TO MEET WITH TARRANT COUNTY WATER
CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
CONCERNING AVAILABILITY CF RAW WATER FOR
CITIES CF BEDFORD AND EULESS
At the Mayor's request, Councilman Douglass
read Resolution No. 275, directing the Mayor of the City of Euless to
appear at the next regular scheduled meeting of Tarrant County Water
Control and Improvement District No. 1, to determine whether or not raw
water will be available to the Cities of Bedford and Euless, and to advise
the Water Control and Improvement District of the City of Euless' firm
intent with Bedford to obtain a raw water source other than from the City
of Fort Worth.
Councilman Douglass moved to approve
Resolution No. 275.
Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Shull, Copher and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
VII.
RESOLUTION NO. 276, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF BEDFORD TO CONDEMN PROPERTY
FCR A FIFTEEN (15) FOOT UTILITY EASE-
MENT ACROSS A 51.5 ACRE TRACT IN THE
T. A. CASH SURVEY (HENRY G. RICHARDSON
PROPERTY)
Counci man Douglass made a motion to
approve Resolution No. 276.
Counci man Wilcox seconded the motion,
and the vote i s as follows: .
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Shull, Copher and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
City
Attorney James Cribbs presented
Resolution No.
276,
authorizing
the City
of Bedford to condemn property
for a fifteen
(15) foot
utility
easement
whlich will follow, generally,
along the West
side
of Little Hurricane
Creek running from North to South
the entire length
of
a 51.5 acre
tract situated
in the T. A. Cash Survey
(Tax Tract 1A)
which
i s owned by
Henry G.
Richardson et ux Alice Phares
Richardson.
Counci man Douglass made a motion to
approve Resolution No. 276.
Counci man Wilcox seconded the motion,
and the vote i s as follows: .
Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Shull, Copher and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
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(Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council.,. May 11, 1971)
STATUS REPORT: CONDEMNATION OF
PROPERTY NEEDED FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY
AND EASEMENT ON NORTH MAIN STREET
NEAR LITTLE BEAR CREEK (FOR WATER
LINE TO NEW WELL)
City Attorney Cribbs reported that the
Condemnation Hearing on property owned by James Q. Lollar, which is located
on the west side of North Main Street at L itt le Bear Creek, i s scheduled
f o r May 17, 1971.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS,
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Mayor Krause announced appointments to
Boards, Committees and Commissions, as follows:
Planninq and Zoning Commission
(Appointed for two year terms, until May, 1973, or until replaced)
Mr. Harry J. Arth
Mr. Herman Wallace
Mr. Jack Cline
Mr. Turner Gauntt - term expires in 1972 (filled unexpired term of
Mr. Glenn Walker)
Library Board
(Appointed for two year terms, until May, 1973, . or . until replaced)
Mrs. Wallace R. Zieschang
Mr. George E. Scott, Jr.
Mr. Hugh Waite
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(Appointed ,for two year terms, until May, 1.973, or until replaced)
Mr. Wayne Widner
Mr. Tim Hobbs
Mr. James Banks, Alternate
Members of the City Council, Alternates (to be notified if quorum
cannot be obtained)
Parks and Recreation Committee
(Appointed for two year terms, until May, 1973, or until replaced)
Mr. Charles Hunt
Mr. Cullen H. McNair
Mrs. James D. Griffin - term expires May, 1972 (filled unexpired term
of Mrs. David Martin)
Mrs. Jov Lansston, Alternate (Appointed for one year)
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(Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 11, 1971)
Hospital Authority
(Appointed for two year terms, until May, 1973, or until replaced)
Mr. Troy Fuller
Doctor Frank C. Flory
Mr. Blease Tibbets
Alternate Municipal Court Judge
Mr. Bruce Ebert
Members of the Council concurred with
the appointments as announced by Mayor Krause.
Board of Equalization
Members of the Council reviewed a letter
dated April 27, 1971, from Tax Assessor - Collector Richard G. Parks, in
which he requests approval of three persons to be recommended to the
school district trustees for appointment as the 1971 Board of Equalization.
Names of persons submitted are, as follows:
1. Walter A. (Dub) Elliott, Jr., Consulting Engineer
1302 West Euless Blvd., Euless
2. Aaron Cockcroft, Builder
1600 Lincolnshire, Bedford
3. George Hall , Member of P & Z Commission
724 Thousand Oaks Court, Hurst
Mr. Parks also suggested that each of the three cities consider paying
a token stipend of $250.00 each to the Board of Equalization.
Councilman Wilcox made -a motion -to'
concur with Mr. Parks recommendations for appointees and to pay $250.00
for Board of Equalization services, if other area cities approve the same
recommendations.
Councilman Douglass seconded the motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Douglass, Shull, Copher and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
�- X.
ENGINEER'S REPORT: DEMPSTER STATIONARY PACKER
Mr. R at I i ff staged that he contacted
the Dempster Company recently, and a representative of the Dempster Company
w i l l contact the City of Euless and schedule a survey to determine the City's
needs.
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(Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 11, 1971)
XI.
INQUIRY CONCERNING REPORT OF RAW
SEWAGE IN BEAR CREEK
Councilman Douglass inquired concerning
the City's investigation of recent reports that raw sewage is running in
Bear Creek.
City Manager Griggs reported that the
area had been checked, and the report was unfounded.
X11.
REPORT ON YOUTH CENTER,
COUNCILMAN HAROLD GOPHER
Councilman Copher reported that work
has been started on the remodeling of the house located at 134 North
Sheppard Drive, which is to be used for a Youth o r Teen Center of Youth
ETC. He stated that there seems to be much enthusiasm on the part of the
young pepple.
XIII.
ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY CF COUNCIL CF
GOVERNMENTS ON MAY 19. 1971
City Manager Griggs requested a l l
Members of the Council to contact the City Secretary, advising whether or
not they plan to attend the General Assembly of Council of Governments
on May 19, 1971.
XIV,
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT OF ASSESSMENT
ON PROPERTY OWNED BY ST. VINCENT'S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH (PIPELINE ROAD PROJECT)
Mayor Krause recognized Mr. George
Midgley, who stated that he recalled the City Council agreed in a previous
meeting that property owned by St. Vincent's Episcopal Church on Pipeline
Road, should not be assessed as commercial property, however, this was not
included in the motion, and the property was assessed as commercial
property. Mr. Midgley advised that, in his opinion, the property should
be assessed as residential property.
In a discussion, it was determined that
the Hurst - Euless- Bedford School District i s a non - profit organization; how-
- ever, school property i s being assessed at the commercial rate.
Counci Iman Shul 1 stated that Fi 6st
Baptist Church and the schools in the area were not assessed as residential
property, and in his opinion the Council should not make an exception
in this case -- that it would be setting a precedent.
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(Pape Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 11, 1971)
Councilman Shull made a motion to
amend the Pipeline Road Assessment Roll to assess the Priest's house only
at residential rates, rather than commercial rates, providing the City
Manager and City Engineer approve the amount of property which is determined
to be residential.
Councilman Copher seconded the motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shu_l 1 , Copher, Douglass, Wilcox and Warren
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
XV.
REQUEST FC1R ADDENDUM TO PIPELINE ROAD
CONTRACT TO INCLUDE APPROACHES TO
ST. VINCENT'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (COST
TO BE DEFRAYED BY THE CHURCH)
Mr. George Midgley stated that St.
V-i.ncent's Episcopal Church desires to concrete the approaches to their
property on P i p e l i n e Road, and he has tacked w i t h M r . B i l l Ratliff concerning
the possibility of adding this work to the contract for Pipeline Road
I rrp rovemen t s .
Replying to a question from Mayor Kranse,
Mr. Ratliff roughly estimated the cost at between $200.00 and $400.00.
Mr. Midgley stated that he is of the
opinion the City of Euless is obligated to pay for the restoration of
e x i s t i n g improvements, and the Church w i l l pay the difference for
additional work they request.
Councilman Shull made a motion that
the City Engineers contact Mr. Midgley, advising of the cost for concreting
the approaches, a t which time M r . Midgley w i l l place the money for the
project in escrow w i t h the C i t y , and t h e contract w i l l be amended.
Councilman Douglass seconded the motion,
and the vote is as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Copher, Warren and Wilcox
Nays: None
Mayor Krause declared the motion carried.
Mr. Midgley inquired if the cost for
improvement of Pipeline Road has varied from the original estimate.
Mr. Bill Ratliff advised that an addendum
in the amount of $3,000.00 was necessary because of some underground water
near Nbrrisdale.
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(Page Ten, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 11, 1971)
IA�7i�iRE7 \I`�el \�Y
ATTEST:
City Secretary
XVI.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
APPROVED:
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Mayor