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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-12Regular Meeting Euless City Counc 1 October 12, 197 CALL TO ORDER The regu ar meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Members present were Council- men Frank Douglass, Dan Shull , Harold Copher, Dwayne Wilcox and Don Warren. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Secretary Vada Ferris. V IS ITORS Also present were City Manager C. J. Consulting Engineer William R. Ratliff, 133' I NIXIOr4T i MI The invocation was presented by Council- man Harold Copher. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the previous meeting, dated September 28, 1971, were approved as written. FINAL READING CF ORDINANCE NO. 410 - REZONING 0.95 ACRES OF TRACT 3, A. J. HUITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 709, FRCM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS (ZONING CASE 214) REQUEST OF MR. H. H. FULLER, (PROP- ERTY LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH MAIN. APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET SOUTH CF S. H. 183) Councilman Copher made a mat i on to approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 410, rezoning approximately 0.95 acres out of Tract 3, A. J. H u itt Survey, Abstract 709, from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2" Community Business District. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Shull and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Councilman Warren was absent from the room at this time.) Visitors present are listed as follows: Mesdms. Joy Langston, Lois J. Bue, Bea Mooney, Judy James, Barbara F. Meiser, F. A. Wirth, Shirley Raper, and Beverly Jones; Messrs. Jack Cline Cullen H. McNair, James McNair, K. C. Lindquist, Marvin F. Mooney, Victor L. Bue, Mike Bowman, Leroy James, Nelson Jones, John R. Meiser, F. A. Wirth, Otis Miller, Edward R. Van Sant, Joel D. Nolen, Don Raper, Glen R. Smith, Charles M. Hunt, Les Thomas, S. R. Pickett, V. Aubrey Hallum, and Richard G. Parks. I NIXIOr4T i MI The invocation was presented by Council- man Harold Copher. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the previous meeting, dated September 28, 1971, were approved as written. FINAL READING CF ORDINANCE NO. 410 - REZONING 0.95 ACRES OF TRACT 3, A. J. HUITT SURVEY, ABSTRACT 709, FRCM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS (ZONING CASE 214) REQUEST OF MR. H. H. FULLER, (PROP- ERTY LOCATED EAST OF SOUTH MAIN. APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET SOUTH CF S. H. 183) Councilman Copher made a mat i on to approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 410, rezoning approximately 0.95 acres out of Tract 3, A. J. H u itt Survey, Abstract 709, from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2" Community Business District. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Shull and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Councilman Warren was absent from the room at this time.) 134 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 12, 1971) FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 411 - REZONING 63.13 ACRES FAMILY TO "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS. "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS AND "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (ZONING CASE 212) REQUEST OF CLAUDE R. MCCLENNANHAN (PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GLADE ROAD AND NORTH MAIN STREET Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Selser Pickett, representing Claude R. McClennahan. In reply to a quest on from Councilman Wilcox, M r . Pickett stated that the streets w i l l be bu It to conform with City specifications. Mayor Krause recogn zed Mr. Hal 1 um, also representing Mr. McC 1 ennahan . Councilman Wilcox expressed concern about the number of, parking spaces per unit, stating that the Plat indicates that, if two cars were parked one behind the other, the one in the rear would be extending out to the street. Mr. Hal 1 un stated that the .garage i s large enough for two cars and that twenty (20) feet i s the normal size of a garage. City Manager Griggs stated that the City's ordinance requires that parking w i I I not extend beyond the building line. Messrs. Hallum and Pickett agreed to make any adjustment necessary to comply with the City Ordinance in relation to the number of parking spaces per unit. Councilman Douglass inquired concerning the number of play areas for the development, expressing concern that there might be a limited number. Mr. Pickett pointed out the -play areas on the Plat, stating that, in the opinion of Developers, the number,of play areas is more than adequate for this size development. (Councilman Warren arrived at this time.) The City Attorney briefed the Council on the Homeowners' Agreement for maintenance of the green belt proposed in this devel opment. Members of the Council expressed concern that the Homeowners may not comply with the Greenbelt Agreement in the future. However, Mr. Hallum explained that he has experienced good results in other developments -- that the property owners are most desirous to maintain a greenbelt area when they are paying for an expensive home. 135 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 12, 1971) Councilman Wilcox moved to approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 411, with the following requirements: 1. Streets will be built to City's specificatibns 2. Off- street parking will be constructed to conform to the City Ordinance (will not extend in front of the building line) 3. Construction of interior sidewalks to meet City requirements. Councilman Douglass .seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Douglass, Copher, and Warren Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Shull Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF NEIGHBORHOOD POOL IN WILSHIRE AREA Mayor Krause stated that the Hurst- Euless- Bedford Independent! School District had given consideration to the City's proposal for construction of a neighborhood pool on the Wilshire Elementary School campus and had tabled the matter; however, it is the opinion of the Council that the School District is opposed to this request. The Mayor stated that in order to locate a pool in the Wilshire area there are three considerations: 1. Dedicate a portion of West Park 2, Acquire a new site 3. Forget the matter entirely Counci man Copher asked Mr. Charl e3 Hunt, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Carrm ttee, if the committee has a site in the Wilshire area recommended for a sw mming pool. Mr. Hunt stated that the Parks and Rec- reation Committee want the swimming pool located in the proposed West Park. Councilman Copher commented on the expense of constructing the pool at the West Park Site, stated that water and sewer l i n e s w i l l have t o be extended, and a street w i l l have to be constructed -- that the estimated cost of these items, plus condemnation of land for the street is approximately $30,000.00. Mr. Hunt stated that these expenses are of no concern to him or the Parks and Recreation Committee -- that this i s a job for the City Council. Mr. Hunt commented that the City Council has turned down a l l the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Committee and that the Committee is in favor of building the pool on the West Park Site. 13'6 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 12, 1971) Councilman Shull stated that he i s speaking in defense of the City Council -- that the Council has considered all - recom- mendations submitted by, the Parks and Recreation Committee and has acted on those which were feasible, and that the various sites suggested by the Parks and Recreation Committee have been checked, and it was determined that the property was not for sale or unobtainable for various reasons. He stated that the Council desires that the South and West portions of Euless have a swimming pool, but the cost of u t i l i t i e s and streets must be considered and, therefore, the Council cannot make a hasty decision on building swimming pools. Mr. Glen Smith commented that the kids desiring to go to the swimming pool could walk on the d i rt road which i s now Westpark V\b and that he is of the opinion it i s the Council's problem to get land for street and utilities to this site. Councilman Wilcox stated that there i s not money i n the present budget to extend u t i I it i e s or purchase land f o r a street, and a tax increase would be necessary if the Council provides the necessities for this pool. Councilman Wilcox made a motion to dedicate six (6) acres in the Southeast corner of the West Park Site _for a Park adjacent to Westpark Way, condemn the necessary land for a street and easements, and to build a pool at this site when funds are available. Councilman Warren, seconded the motion, and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Warren and Wilcox Nays: Councilmen Shull and Douglass Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mrs. Nelson Jones inquired about sel ling a portion of the West Park Site, in order to extend utilities to.a part of the park that might be retained as a park and pool site. Mr. Charles Hunt asked about the $30,000.00 estimate, . stated that he does not understand where these figures came from. Councilman Copher stated that he hopes the c i t i z e n s understand that i t , possibly, w i l l be years before a pool can be b u i l t on the West Park Site. Councilman Shull made a motion to sell West Park for $20,000 an acre, buy land for a.park.site and pool in'tthe Wilshire area, and place the balance in the Park Bond Fund. Mr. B i I I Ratl iff explained that a rough estimate is: $4,000 for the water line, $3,200 for the sewer line, $8,500 for the street construction, and that approximately 3/4 acre of land would be necessary for the street -- that his figures are based on the condemnation of a tract acquired by the City several months ago. He stated that $30,000 is an estimate but, in his opinion, to extend these utilities and build this street, $30,000 is a conservative figure. Councilman Copher stated that he hopes the c i t i z e n s understand that i t , possibly, w i l l be years before a pool can be b u i l t on the West Park Site. Councilman Shull made a motion to sell West Park for $20,000 an acre, buy land for a.park.site and pool in'tthe Wilshire area, and place the balance in the Park Bond Fund. X37 (Page Five,. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 12, 1971) . City Attorney Cribbs explained that i Councilman Shull's motion is out of order, due to the previous motion by Councilman Wilcox, which carried. The City Attorney stated that, if the Council will rescind their previous motion, then another motion can be made to sell the property; however, there i s a possibility of .a law suit if the City attempts to sell the land, and that, in all probability, an election would have to be held if they wanted to sell the park site. Mrs. Donna Mickan inquired as to why the City did not wait until the School District made a decision concerning the pool site. Mayor Krause replied that it is very obvious that the School District will not approve a pool being built on the school site. Mr. John Meiser stated that he thinks West Park Site is very beautiful and that he would I i ke to see it left as a rustic park for nature lovers -- that some people do not care for swimming, and he is of the opinion the park should be l e f t in its present state. Councilman Shull moved to rescind the motion by Councilman Wilcox to-dedicate six acres of the proposed West Park. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shul 1 and Douglass Nays: Councilmen Copher, 'Warren and Wilcox Mayor Krause declared the motion failed to carry Mr. James was recognized and stated that the proposed West Park is listed as a City facility, and he cannot understand why it has never -been dedicated as a park, since it is designated as one by signs and declared a park by citizens of Euless. Mr. Jones stated that he and several others are opposed to Mr. Wilcox's motion. Councilman Wilcox stated that he made this motion in order to expedite construction of a swimming pool for use by June 1, 1972, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Committee. Mrs. Nelson Jones inquired about the fourteen (14) acres in the site which will not be dedicated as a park site. Councilman Wilcox stated that the City Council can do anything they want to with it- - Mr. Meiser said that the park site was purchased with bond funds and, for all intent, was to be a public park, and he does-not think the City Council can dispose of it without the citizens op in ion. Mr. James was recognized and stated that the proposed West Park is listed as a City facility, and he cannot understand why it has never -been dedicated as a park, since it is designated as one by signs and declared a park by citizens of Euless. 138: (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October .12, 1971) IV. PRESENTATION OF TAX ROLL CERTIFICATE AND CORRECTIONS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1971, MR. RICHARD G. PARKS, CTA. TAX ASSESSOR -COLLECTOR Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Richard Parks, Tax Assessor - Collector. Mr. Parks presented h is statement certifying the Tax Roll for the City of Euless for the year 1971 with a total assessed value of $81,786,470.00. Councilman Copher made a motion to approve the Tax Roll Certificate as submitted by Mr. Parks. . . Councilman W i 1 cox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Douglass, Shull and Warren Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. ' - . '' Mr. Parks presented corrections to the Tax Roll resulting in a net deduction of $1,623.12. Councilman Douglass moved to approve Tax Roll Corrections as submitted,,by the Tax Assessor - Collector. Counci 1 man ,Shu 11 seconded t h e most i o n and the vote is as f o I lows:. Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull, Copher, Warren and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Councilman Shull inquired as to why the Board of Equalization was reduced from five (5) to three (3) members. Mr. Parks stated that the School District Attorney recommended three (3) members instead of five (5). Mr. Parks commented that he has not found it difficult working with only three (3) on the Board of Equalization. Councilman Shull inquired about compensation to Members of the Board of Equal ization which was proposed several months ago by the Tax Assessor -Col lector. Mr. Parks commented -that he had been un- successful in his efforts -- that the School Board did not concur with his recommendation; therefore, the matter had been dropped. I - 139` (Pape Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 12, 1971) CCNISIDERATION CF PETITION REQUESTING CALLING OF AN ELECTION ON PROPOS'IT I ON TO FORMALLY. DED I CATE TWENTY (20) ACRE TRACT KNOWN'AS WEST PARK Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Glen Smith, who presented a petition requesting the City Council to call an election on the proposition to formally dedicate the twenty (20) acre tract known as West Park. Mayor Krause stated that if this proposition is presented to the citizens in an election, the ballot will be to dedicate or sell the twenty (20) acre tract. Councilman Copher made a motion that the remaining fourteen (14) acres of proposed West Park be formally dedicated as a Park. Councilman Warren seconded the motion an'd the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher and Warren Nays: Councilmen Douglass, Shull and Wilcox Mayor Krause declared that the' motion failed to carry. Mr. Charles Hunt stated that he did not understand why the City Council wants to sell any part of the proposed West Park. Mr. Nelson Jones inquired and was informed that this will be an official election, not a poll by the Mayor's Newsletter. '• ' Chairman Wilcox stated that he is of the opinion the citizens should decide whether or not to dedicate the park and that this should be done by election. The Mayor instructed the City Secretary to check the petition and present a report at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Councilman Shull stated that he would 1 ike to see this election held in conjunction with another, in order to save the expense of an" election. VI. r- CONSIDERATION CF BIDS FCR 1972 SEDAN AUTOMOBILES RECEIVED JOINTLY WITH BEDFORD, HURST, HALTOM CITY, GRAPEVINE AND NORTH R I CHLAND HILLS Members of the Council had been presented a copy of the Bid Tabulation for 1972 automobiles, and the City Manager recommended acceptance of the low bid submitted by Southside Dodge, Inc., at the unit price of $3,476.00. 140 (Page Eight, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 12, 1971) Councilman Shull made a motion to concur with the City Manager's recommendation. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Copher, Warren and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VII. ENGINEER'S REPORT Bids Received a Replacement Of Water Mains Mr. B i I I Rat] iff presented' a copy of the Bid Tabulation (Bids received on October 8, 1971) , and recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Associated Ditching and Utility Companu, Inc., in the amount -of $54,811.40. In answer to a question by Councilman Wilcox, Mr. Ratliff stated that there is a possibility that this contract would be extended. The City Manager recommended that the Council accept the low bid submitted by Associated Ditching and Utility Company, I n c . ' ; however, t h a t since there is a p o s s i b i l i t y the contract w i l l be extended the Council might des'ire to consider awarding the bids to the second low bidder, since the difference between the two bidders is only $164.83 and Cowart Construction Company unit price bid for pipe laid is lower than Associated Ditching Company, Inc. Councilman Douglass made a motion to award the contract to Cowart Construction Company in :the amount of $54,976.25. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Shull, Warren and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Status Report a Plans For North Main And The Bridge Crossing Bear Creek Mr. Rat] iff stated that the plans for widening of North Main and construction of a new bridge crossing L i tt I e Bear Creek are progressing and that the preliminary report indicates the bridge may be constructed for $115,000,00 instead of the original estimate of $160,000.00. 41 ri (Page -Nine, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 12, 1971) V1II. FIRST READING CF ORDINANCE REGULATING OPERATION OF WRECKERS AND TOW TRUCKS WITHIN CORPORATE LIMITS CF CITY The City Attorney briefed Members of the Council on the proposed wrecker ordinance which had previously been presented for their consideration. Councilman Douglass made a motion to approve First Reading of the ordinance as submitted by the City Attorney. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull, Copher, Warren and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Councilman Wilcox made a motion that Mr. Ronald Godbey be appointed to serve as Alternate Municipal Court Judge, stating that Mr. Godbey is an attorney and a resident of the City of Euless. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wi l cox, ' Shul 1 , Copher, Warren and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. X. RESOLUTION NO. 286: SETTING DATE FCR PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NO. 216, REQUEST CF MR. BILL SKIPPINGFOR REZONING 4.78 ACRES IN J. P. HALFORD SURVEY (TRACT 1, CRIPPLE CREEK ADDITION) FRCM "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF NORTH ECTOR AND NORTH OF SPUR 350 councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 286, setting October 26, 1971, as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 216. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s 3s follows: i Ayes : Counci 1 men Dougl ass , Copher, Shul 1 , Warren and Wi 1 cox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Page Ten, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 12, 1971) XI. : 7�Yi7 ����C �7►■ �N1 ��: 3IiEy■■ �I►C e': 7 _�����:a1�1:3�[�lay_1:71►Ce=�7� ZONING CASE 218, REQUEST OF MR. CHARLES BELEW FCR REZONING 65.4045 ACRES I N A. BRADFORD SURVEY, A -152, FROM SINGLE FAMILY TO "I -1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF S.H. 183, APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST CF MINTERS CHAPEL ROAD) Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 287, setting November 9, 1971, as the date for Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 218. Councilman Copher seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Copher, Shull, Warren and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XI I. CONSIDER RESOLUTION CALLING PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 217, REQUEST OF MAIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR REZONING 6.23 ACRES IN S. HUITT SURVEY, A -705, FRCM "R -1" S I NGLE FAM I LY TO 1 '11-3" MULT I PILE FAM I LY (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST CF AND ADJACENT TO SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION, SECOND INSTALLMENT) Mayor Krause announced that a letter was submitted by the Developer, Mr. Hugh Waite, requesting that this item be tabled at this time, stated that he would notify the City when he is pre- pared to proceed with his rezoning request. Several citizens were present who asked to be notified when this Public Hearing is re- scheduled. They were instructed to leave names and addresses with the City Secretary. ruri01NkgI NA 19kgIr ATTEST: City Secretary XIII. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor