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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-09-14119r Regular Meeting Euless 'City Council September 14, 3971 CALL TO ORDER Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, Consulting Engineer William R. Ratliff and City Secretary Vada Ferris. VISITORS Visitors present are listed as follows: Messrs. and Mesdms. B. J. Webb, J. B. Price and Sam Higbie; Messrs. Denny Holman, Selser Pickett, Bobby R. Fuller, Bob Hammonds, R. L. Mulkey. 0. B. Workman, R. D. Coble, Norman Harper and Raymond Goodson. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mayor Pro tem Frank Douglass. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated August 24, 1971, were approved as written. FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE REZONING 63.13 ACRES IN J. E. FIELD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 51+0, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (ZONING CASE 212, REQUEST CF MR, CLAUDE MCCLENNAHAI� (PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER CF NORTH MAIN AND GLADE ROAD) An ordinance rezoning 63.13 acres in the J. E. Field Survey, Abstract 540 from "11-1" to "C -111, "C -2" and "PD" was presented for consideration. The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 P. M. in the Counail Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor Pro tem Frank Douglass presiding. Members present are listed as follows: Councilmen Harold Copher, Dan Shull, Dwayne Wilcox and Frank Douglass. (Absent were Mayor A. C. Krause and Councilman Don R. Warren.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, Consulting Engineer William R. Ratliff and City Secretary Vada Ferris. VISITORS Visitors present are listed as follows: Messrs. and Mesdms. B. J. Webb, J. B. Price and Sam Higbie; Messrs. Denny Holman, Selser Pickett, Bobby R. Fuller, Bob Hammonds, R. L. Mulkey. 0. B. Workman, R. D. Coble, Norman Harper and Raymond Goodson. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Mayor Pro tem Frank Douglass. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated August 24, 1971, were approved as written. FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE REZONING 63.13 ACRES IN J. E. FIELD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 51+0, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (ZONING CASE 212, REQUEST CF MR, CLAUDE MCCLENNAHAI� (PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER CF NORTH MAIN AND GLADE ROAD) An ordinance rezoning 63.13 acres in the J. E. Field Survey, Abstract 540 from "11-1" to "C -111, "C -2" and "PD" was presented for consideration. 1201, (Pape Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless C i t y Council, September 14,1971) City Manager Griggs advised Members of the Council that the Developer should furnish a complete "Development Plan" in accordance with the zoning ordinance in addition to the '.'Greenbel t Agreement." City Attorney Cribbs stated that he had been contacted by the Developer concerning the greenbelt document. Mayor Pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. Selser Pickett, representing the Developer, Mr. Claude R. McClennahan, who stated that the plans are final and should be submitted to the, City administrative offices within the next few days, also that Mr. McCl.ennahan's office is working with Mr. Cribbs on the greenbelt agreement. Councilman Wilcox moved that the first reading of the ordinance be approved with instructions to the Developer to furnish the following: 1. Site and Development Plans 2. Parking ratio in compliance with the City Ordinance 3. Property restrictions 4. . Greenbelt Agreement and that a l l items submitted or required by the developer be approved by the City Manager, City Engineer and City Attorney. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as fol ows: Ayes : Counci ] men Wilcox, Copher and Mayor Pro tem Douglass.. Nays: None Abstained: Counc Iman Shull Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. PIIRI I(: HFARINC,• 7QNINr; rASF 91d REQUEST OF MR, H. H. FULLER FOR REZONING APPROXIMATELY 1.42 ACRES OUT OF TRACT 3, A. J. HUITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 709, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH MAIN APPRQXIMATFI Y 300 FFFT SOUTH OF S. H. 183) Mayor Pro tem Douglass opened the Pub] c Hearing on Zoning Case 214 and recognized Mr, Bobby Fuller. Mr. Fuller stated that he represents h s father, Mr. H. H. Fuller, who desires to rezone approximately 1.42 acres located East of South Main Street, approximately 300 feet South of S. H. 83 (property adjacent to the present E Z Way Market.) 121! (Pape Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 14, 1971) Mr. Fuller advised that plans are for a small shopping center and adequate parking facilities to accomodate E Z Way, as well as other small shops planned for this area. Mayor Pro tem Douglass inquired if there were other proponents or opponents. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed and advised Mr. Fuller that the City Council w i I I give consideration to this rezoning request at the next regular council meeting, which is the normal procedure. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT: LAKEWOOD ADDITION, FIRST INSTALLMENT (PROPERTY LOCATED ON EAST SIDE OF F. M. 157, NORTH OF-GREEN HILLS PARK AND ASH LANE EXTENDED) DEVELOPERS: !KEN GOOD AND ASSOCIATES, EULESS 157 JOINT VENTURE, CENTENNIAL HOMES, INC. AND HURST- EULESS`- BEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Mayor Pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. Norman Harper, with Raymond Goodson Engineers, who stated he is present to answer any questions concerning the final plat of Lakewood Addition, First Installment. Members of the Council reviewed the Lakewood Addition Plat, and Mr. Harper stated that a I I requirements of the Engineers and Planning and Zoning Commission had been met. t was pointed out that sidewalks are required in al 1, subdivisions, but Mr. Rat] iff stated he recommends -the sidewalks not be required on off -site premises (approximately 500 feet in this addition is considered off - site.) The City Manager congratulated Mr. Harper on the fine job performed.by him and his firm and congratulated the City Engineers for their work on this project on behalf of the City of Euless. Mr. Griggs stated he would recommend approval of the final plat, advising that all requirements are to be met by the Developer. Councilman Shull made, a motion to concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Manager and approve the Final Plat of Lakewood Addition, First installment. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes:, Mayor Pro tem Douglass, Councilmen Shull, Wilcox and Copher Nays: None. Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. 122 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council.,. September 14, 1971) IV. CONSIDER REQUEST FFM J. B. PRICE, D /B /A MID - CITIES CHECKER CAB COMPANY, FOR A CERTIFICATE CF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE TO OPERATE A TAXI BUSINESS Mayor Pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. Jim Price, who informed the Council he is present requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a taxi business known as the Mid - Cities Checker Cab Company. He introduced Mr. Bob Webb, Manager. Mr. Webb advised the Council that presently the Mid - Cities Checker Cab 'Company operates in.th.e .Citie.s o.r Bedford, North Richland Hills, Hurst, and has a tentative permit t.o. . operate in the City of Richland Hills. He stated the company owns five (5) 1971 LTDs -- that cabs wi I I be stationed in the area in comp) lance with the ordinance, if their request is approved. Mr. Webb present-PA a petition with approximately three hundred (300) names requesting the City Council to consider the application of Mid - Cities Checker Cab Company for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity. Mr. Webb stated that the owner of Mid - Cities Checker Cab Company was of the opinion that a tentative permit had been granted approximately five (5) weeks ago, and, therefore, extensive advertising had been done in the area, which resulted in numberous calls for their services. However, that they were informed that they were violating the City of Euless Ordinance as they did not have a tentative permit. He stated that all calls received after being advised of this, which were approximately twenty -five (25) calls a day, were given to the franchised firm, City Cab Company. Mr. Webb advised that he is of the opinion there is a need for another cab company in the City of Euless and he would appreciate the Council's consideration of their request. approve the request submitted by of Public Convenience to operate Checker Cab Company. and the vote is as follows: Councilman Shull made a motion to Mr. J. B. Price and grant a Certificate a taxi business known as Mid - Cities Councilman Copher seconded the motion Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Douglass, Councilmen Shull, Copher and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Pro tem. Douglass declared the motion carried. it Mayor Pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. Roger Coble, who stated that he is co -owner of the City Cab Company, the taxi cab company presently franchised in the City of Euless. Mr. Coble stated that he was not aware that the City of Euless was displeased with the services performed by his firm and, if he had been contacted and advised 123- (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 14, 1971) of any complaints, he would have made every effort to correct any deficiencies in their services. Mr. Coble advised that his firm has fifteen (15) cabs, which do not operate. exclusively in Euless, and he is of the opinion h i s fl ran should be able t o take care of a l l business in the City -- that he, does not think Euless is large enough for two cab companies. Councilman Shull stated that he thinks competition is good for bysiness and if an individual calls one cab company and t h e cabs are busy, perhaps he w i l l have a better chance with the other company. A discussion revealed that recently Councilman Copher called City Cab Company for service and was over- charged for the service. He also was advised by thet cab driver during the trip that the driver had not slept in 33 hours. Members of the Council commented they had no complaints of the services of City Cab Company and Mr. Coble was advised that Euless would eventually need two cab companies. V CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FRCM HURST- EULESS -BEDFORD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FCR CONSTRUCTION OF TVIG METAL BUILDINGS TO HOUSE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CLASSES (ONE AT CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH AND ONE AT EULESS JUNIOR HIGH) Mr. Bobby. Hammonds, representing Hurst - Euless- Bedford Independent School District, was recognized by Mayor Pro tern DAugl.ass. Mr. Hammonds introduced Mr. R. L. Mulkey and stated that they are present to request the Council's consideration of two metal buildings to house C. V. A. classes -- one building to be located at Euless Junior High and one at Central Junior High. He advised that the buildings are to be of Armco baked on enamel and the color w i 11 be compatible with the color of the school at which the building is located. He stated that 'this program is basically for potential drop- outs; however, should the program fail to be a success the buildings would be used for other purposes. The location of the buildings at the sites was discussed, and City Manager Griggs, in answer to a question by the Council, stated that he is not opposed to the location of the building at Central Junior High, but in view of the Council's concern about the location of the building at Euless Junior High he is reluctant to 1 recommend the Council's approval of this particular building until the apparent set back discrepancy and the site plan is verified on -the ground. 124- (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 14, 1971) Councilman Copher moved to approve the request for two metal buildings -- one to be located at Central Junior High as indicated by the drawing presented by the School Distr:i'ct and one to be located at Euless Junior High on a site to be determined agreeable by negotiations between the City Manager and representatives from the School District. - Councilman Wilcox seconded the- motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Douglass, Councilmen Copher, Wilcox and Shull Nays: None Mayor,Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. VI. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR A FEDERAL GRANT FOR MAKING A SYSTEMS ANALYSIS STUDY AND REGIONAL PLAN FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FOR NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS REGION AND PLEDGING THE CITY'S PRO- PORTIONATE SHARE OF COST BASED ON THE 1970 POP- ULATION DISTRIBUTION Councilman Copher made a motion to .'table consideration of the resolution supporting the application of -North Central Texas Council of Governments for a federal grant for making a Systems Analysis Study and Regional Plan for Solid Waste Disposal for North Central Texas Region. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Douglass, Councilmen Copher, Shull and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. VII, , APPOINTMENT OF AUDITING FIRM FOR 1970 -71 AUDIT REPORT City Manager Griggs recommended Arthur Young and Company of Fort Worth, Texas be approved to prepare the Audit Report for the Fiscal Year 1970 -71. ' r-- Mayor Pro tem Douglass made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager. 12`5 (Page Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 14, 1971) Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mayor Pro tem Douglass, Councilmen Shull, Copher and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Pro tern Douglass declared the motion carried. VIII. APPOINTMENT OF MR. ROBERT JOH\I N TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR UNEXPIRED TERM CF MR. WILLIAM C. TENCH Mayor Pro tern Douglass announced that Mr. Robert Johnson had been appointed to f I I the unexpired term of Mr. William C. Tench, whose term expires in April, 1972. Members of the Council were in agreement with the appointment as announced by Mayor Pro tem Douglass. IX. RESTROOMS AT MIDWAY PARK Councilman Shull stated he has been contacted by the owner of the washateria at Midway Park Shopping Center, who inquired as to why the City „closed the rest -rooms at Midway Park at the end of the summer season. Hle stated that the man advised that children are continuously coming to the washateria to use the rest -room, and they are destroying the washing machines -- that on numerous occasions he has found the machines f i l l e d with rocks and the machines had been turned on and the interior of the machines were ruined. In response, Mr. Griggs stated that the rest -rooms are open only when there are planned activities at the park. X. YOUTH ETC. Councilman Copher announced that Mr. Wayne Widner has been elected Chairman of the adult advisory committee of Youth ETC. and that he (Councilman Copher) is serving on the Board of Directors. nn” onnnGnrr IRS The meeting was adjourned at 10 :05 P. M. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor C ity Secretary 1x26