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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-1010t ...... Regular Meeting Euless City Council August 10, 1971 CALL TO ORDER Council was called to or( City Hall with Mayor Pro are listed, as follows: Warren and Mayor Pro tem Councilman Dan Shul 1 . ) The regular meeting of the Euless City ter at 8:05 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless tem Frank Douglass presiding. Members present Councilmen Harold Copper, Dwayne Wilcox, Don R. Douglass. (Absent were Mayor A. C. Krause and Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, Public Works Director John Bayuk and Consulting Engineer B i l l Ratliff. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed, as follows: Messrs. R. D. Carrel I , S. R. Pickett, Hugh M. Waite, George E. Scott, Jr., George W. Barrowcliff, Chris Baab, Mike Baab and Larry Scoma; Mesdms. W. R. Zieschang, Betty Potthoff, representing Mid - Cities Daily News, and Barbara Barrowcliff; Miss Geri Wilcox. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Council- man Don R. Warren. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting 'dated July 27, 1971, were approved as written. SECOND AND FINAL READING: ORDINANCE 404 (ZONING CASE 211) REZONING 6.4 ACRES IN THE T.A. CASH SURVEY VVITH CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT, FROM 11R -511 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, REOUESTED BY HARRY B. HUNSICKER (LOCATED 400 FEET SOUTH CF SPUR 350 AND 868 FEET EAST OF WEST CITY LIMITS) Councilman Wilcox moved to approve Ordi- nance No. 404 on Second and Final Reading, rezoning property as requested in Zoning Case No. 211 with conditions subsequent, as follows: t02 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1971) A. A final site development plan shall be submitted to the City Council within 18 months following final passage of the ordinance effecting the requested changes. B. Construction in substantial compliance with the final site development plan as approved shall be commenced within 24 mobths following final passage of the ordinance effecting the requested changes. C. Construction in substantial compliance with the final site development plan as approved shall have been substantially completed within 36 months following final passage of the ordinance effecting the requested changes. Councilman Copher seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Warren and Mayor Pro. tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. 405 (ZONING CASE 213) REZONING 2.11 ACRES OF TRACT 2 BAUER ADDITION, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, REQUESTED BY EVERETT L. BAUER (LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF DEBRA DRIVE APPROXI- MATELY 324 FEET NORTH OF S.H. 183 Councilman Copher made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 405 on Second and Final Reading, rezoning property_i -rt Zoning Case 213 as requested by Mr. Everett L. Bauer. Counc i 1 man W i 1 cox seconded the moti on, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Warren and Mayor .Pro tem_Dougl.ass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. 11.03, (Pape Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1971) CONSIDER ZONING CASE NO. 212, REQUEST CF CLAUDE R. MCCLENNAHAN FCR REZONING 63.13 ACRES IN THE J.E. FIELD SURVEY FROM "R -l" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DIS- TRICT TO THE FOLLOWING: 9.47 ACRES - "R-3" ON DENSITY MULTI -FAKI LY DV\ELL ING DISTRICT, 8.63 ACRES - 1111-3" LOW DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, 1.2 ACRES - "C -2 11COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT, 16.64 ACRES - "C -1 " NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, 18.93 ACRES- "R_ -5" HIGH DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING. DISTRICT, AND 8.26 ACRES - "R -4" MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (LOCATED AT THE SOUTH= WEST CORNER OF GLADE ROAD AND NORTH MAIN) Mayor Pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. Selser Pickett, who was present as a representative for Mr. Claude R. McClennahan in his request for rezoning (Zoning Case 212) on which a Public Hearing was held July 27, 1971. Mayor Pro tem Douglass inquired concern- ing ownership of the entire 63.13 acres. Mr. Pickett advised that Texas - Incorporated owns 34 acres, Mr. McClennahan owns 15 acres and two other small tracts are owned by individuals. Replying to a question from Mayor Pro tem Douglass, Mr. Pickett advised that townhouses proposed for a portion of the development are well along in the planning stage and they are hopeful of having the townhouses and other parts of the development within the next twenty -four (24) months; however, the widening of North Main and completion of the bridge across Bear Creek has some bearing on the project. Mr. Pickett stated that the developers are prepared to extend a sewer line from their property to Bear Creek which w i l l tie on to the existing sewer 1 ne. n reply to Mayor Pro tern Douglass' i n q u i r i e s , M r . Pickett advised t h a t maintenance of t h e greenbelt w i l l be the developers' responsibility u nti I such time as the townhouses are sold, then a home owners' organization wi 1 be formed and they w i I I be required to maintain it_ He advised that the developers plan to dedicate right -of -way for widening of Glade Road and North Main Street. r- Replying to a question, Mr. Rickett stated that he does not know why Mr. McClennahan did not petition for a Planned Development -- that he would suggest that Mr. Hallum meet with the City's Engineers and discuss the possibility of a Planned Development. 104 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council,, August .10, 1971) Mayor Pro tem Douglass commented that he i s of the opinion the request i s premature. Councilman Wilcox moved t_ o . table Zoning Case No. 212 until Mr. Hallum and the Engineers can discuss the possibility of a Planned Development and present it to the Council for consideration. Councilman Warren seconded. the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Copher and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried IV. FIRST AND FINAL READING: ORDINANCE NO. 406, REGULATING ".MOBILE SERVICE STATIONS" AND ADOPTING THE 1970 EDITION OF THE "FIRE PREVENTION CODE" Members of the Council had been presented a copy of a proposed ordinance regulating "mobile service stations" and adopting the 1970 Edition of the. "Fi re Prevention Code" recommended by the American Insurance Association and the North Central Texas Council of Govern- ments. City Manager Griggs recommended that the City Council consider adoption of this ordinance. Councilman Warren made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and adopt Ordinance No. 406 as presented, thereby suspending the rule requiring that ordinances be read on two separate occasions. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, . Wi 1 cox, Copher and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. V. RECOGNITION OF BOY SCOUTS Mr. Hugh Waite introduced Mr. Chris Baab and Mr. Mike Baab, Members of Boy Scouts of America, and announced that these young men are attending the council meeting as part of their Scouting x.05:, . , . (Pape Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, .August 10, 1971) Program, working toward achievement of a merit badge. Mayor Pro tem Douglass welcomed the young men and commended them for their efforts. VI., CONSIDERATION CF LIBRARY BOARD'S REQUEST FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOCL PROGRAM IN SUMMER OF 1972 Mayor Pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. Hugh Waite, a representative for the Euless Library Board, who stated that the Library Board requests the City Council approve a program for the summer of 1972 for the use of Oakwood Elementary and Wilshire Elementary Schools. He stated that the Libraries would be open to the public four (4) hours a day, five days a week, with one paid staff member at $1.70 an hour and would also include volunteer helpers. Mr. Waite commented that this w,ilk establish a more accessible reading facility for younger children in the South and West sections of the City. He advised that the City Council must approve the program before it can be presented to the School Board; however, the City of Hurst has had this same program for the past two (2) years and there has been no charge by the school for air conditioning or other maintenance -- that there has been no rental fee, u t i I i ty charge o r insurance charge; however, the City w i l l be responsible for any lost or damaged books. Councilman Warren made a motion to approve the request as submitted by the Library Board subject to the executing of a contract with the School District. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion. The City Attorney stated that the con- tract which now exists with the School District for use of recreational facilities is not adequate for the program suggested by the Library- Board. Therefore, Councilman Warren withdrew his motion with the consent of Councilman Wilcox. Mayor Pro tem Douglass stated that he is of the opinion a specific amount should be designated for this program for budgetary purposes. Councilman Warren made a motion to approve the request of the Library Board for a program not to exceed Twelve Hundred Dollars ($1200.00) and to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a contract for consideration of the City Council and the School Board. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote i s as f o I lows: 106 (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1971) Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, , Copher and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the ,motion ,carried., M FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FCR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DISABILITY BENEFITS FUND OF THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM Members of the Council had been furnished a proposed ordinance providing for participation in the supplemental dis- ability benefits fund of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. City Manager Griggs advised that he recommends the City Council Is approval of this ordinance.. Councilman Wilcox moved to approve iFi rst Reading of the ordinance as recommended by the City Manager. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Copher and Mayor ,Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. VIII. FIRST AND FINAL READING: ORDINANCE 407, ESTABLISHING CONSTRUCTION SPEED ZONES ON S. H. 183 City Manager Griggs presented an ordinance requested by the Texas Highway Department to establish speeds of 40 or 50 miles per hour within the section of State Highway 183 which is under con- struction. The City Manager recommended adoption of the ordinance by the City Council. Councilman Wilcox moved to approve Ordinance No. 407 on First and Final Reading, as recommended by the City Manager, thereby suspending the rule requiring two separate readings. Councilman Copher seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Warren and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. 107 (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1971) IX. APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR MAINTENANCE ON HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS Members of the Council had previous] -y been furnished a copy of the proposed agreement for maintenance of highway traffic signals. City Manager Griggs recommended that the City Council consider approval of the proposed agreement. City Attorney Cribbs recommended that the Council consider deleting from the termination clause of the proposed agreement, the following: "and further, that should either party fa i I to properly fu l f i l l its obl igatians as herein .outl ined, ". He further recommended that the terminology be changed to the following: "either party may terminate this agreement upon thirty days written noti.ce." Councilman Copher made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager to approve the agreement, also concurring with- the'recommendation of' the City Attorney to change the clause that the agreement may be terminated on thirty days notice by either party. Councilman Warren seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Warren, Wilcox and Mayor Pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. X. REQUEST FOR REGULATION OF DETECTOR PADS AT TRAFFIC SIGNALS (S.H. 183 AND F.M.' 157) Mayor Pro tem Douglass made a motion that the Texas Highway Department be requested to repair the detector pads at the traffic signals at State Highway 183 and Farm to Market Road 157. Councilman Copher seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: l 1.08 (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1971) Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Douglass, Councilmen Copher, Warren and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. XI. STATUS REPORTS: MR. BILL RATLIFF, CONSULT NG ENGINEER Standpipe on Central Drive Consulting Engineer B i l l Ratliff ad= vised that he has been on vacation for two weeks; however, he will contact the company scheduled to paint and repair the standpipe on Central Drive and determine a definite date for the beginning of this project. Pipel ine Road Project M r . B i l l Ratliff reported that the Pipeline Road Project is nearing completion. Contract For Purchase of Raw Water Mr. Ratliff advised that he recently witnes'sed the signing of the contract between the Trinity River Authority and Tarrant County Water Control and Improvement District No. One, which now definitely provides a source of water for the Cities of Euless and Bedford when financing is available for the cities. Mr. Ratliff stated that ratifying elections by the Cities of Euless and Bedford will be required, and it is not possible to have this project completed by 1973, but hopefully, it will be_ ,completed by 1974• wo AUTHORIZATION FOR LETTER OF COMMENDATION TO THE EULESS LITTLE LEAGUE RED SOX TEAM Members of the Council were -in agree- ment that the Mayor should write a letter of commendation to t'he "Euless L i tt I e League Freshman Team (Red Sox) , in recognition of their aCKFevement of el,igibil ity to participate in the State Finals. RECOGNITION OF MISS GER I WILCOX, DAUGHTER OF COUNCILMAN WILCOX XIII. Members of the Council recognized and 0 9 (Page Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1971) welcomed Miss Geri Wilcox, daughter of Councilman Wilcox, who is attending her first council meeting. XIV. CITIZEN'S REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT NORTH MAIN AND EAST FULLER Mr.Larry Scoma stated that trucks parked in front of the television repair shop located on the Southeast corner of North Main and East Fuller block the view of the street and are creating a hazardous situation -- that he has observed two "near accidents'' at this location, and he considers it a blind corner, especially with the trucks obstructing the view on Main Street. The City Manager was instructed to check into this matter and take necessary steps to alleviate the situation. XV. CITIZENS'S REPORT OF HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ON TOWN CREEK DRIVE Mr. Don Carrell advised that he lives at 205 Town Creek and has lived in Euless for four (4) years -- that Town Creek Drive is a winding street which connects with State Highway 1$3 -- that he is concerned about the traffic now and is of the opinion traffic w i l l be generated when the highway construction is completed. He advised that there are no traffic signs of any kind on the street and, at one point there is a large wooden fence which blocks the view for a certain distance -- that there are many children living on this street, who ride their bicycles in the street because there is no other place to ride them. Mr. Carrell stated that this i +s a very hazardous street -- that vehicles travel it at excessive speeds. The City Manager was requested to check into this matter and advise Mr. Carrell of any action taken. nn" onnfi=nrr XVI. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: mayor 41a64u z�,e'm� City Secretary 1'1.0'