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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-261434 Regular Meeting Euless City Council October 26, 1971 CALL TO ORDER The regular 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., and Don Warren. (Absent was Counc i 1 man Dwayne W i 1 cox. ) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Engineer W. R. Ratliff, City Secretary Vada Ferris, and Public Works Director John Bayuk. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. Danny Washmon, B i I I Skipping, Joel A. Woodard, Otis Miller, W. G. Fuller, Hoyt Houston, James Murphy, Jimmy L . McCullough, Bobby D. Nichols, W i l l i a m R. Dunn, J. B. Hornisher, D. C. Anderson, R. P. Craine, E. A. Laukhuf, Dalton L. Chesney, Floyd R. Cavall iero, C. E. Bright, C. J. Jeppesen, J. H. Thornton, Edward R. Van Sant, A. G. Rampy, P. E. Roberts, Jr., Glen Smith, 1. S. Thomas, W. H. Jackson, Wayne Barnett, H. L. Stierwalt, Don Raper, Gene Rupright, Melvin Ruyle, Dan Gross, B i I ly Dean, Charles M. Hunt, J. W. Murr, Bob Getz, Jay Theder, and Rodger Burson; Mesdms. H. L. Stierwalt, W. W. Barnett, L. M. Green, D. R. Chesney, F. R. Cavall iero, J. H. Thornton, P. E. Roberts, Jr., 1. S. Thomas, Fern Romine, Connie Capbel l , Don Raper, Mary Jo Gross, Linda Dean, and Florence Murr. InIWrATdrar 11 The invocation was presented by City Attorney James Cribbs. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the previous meeting dated October 12, 1971, were approved as written. CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION OF REFERENDUM PETITION _ RECEIVED AT LAST REGULAR MEETING REGARDING DEDICATION CF C f1Y -OWNED 20 ACRES ON WESTERN, COMMON. BOUNDARY. _ _ ... WITH BEDFORD AS A PARK The City Secretary presented to the City Council the following certificate: 144 (Pape Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 26, 1971) October 21, 1971 I certify that the referendum petition received at the last regular council meeting, regarding dedication of City -owned twenty (20) acres referred to as West Park, bears a total of 197 signatures. 132 of the signatures were those of quali- fied voters, and the remaining 65 are not listed as regis- tered voters. /s/ Vada Ferris City Secretary, City of Euless Mayor Krause announced that Mr. Glen Smith, a representative for the Petitioners has been advised of the dis- crepancies on the petition. Councilman Shull moved to approve the Certificate as presented by the City Secretary. ,Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Douglass and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. MR. HOYT HOUSTON EXPRESSES APPRECIATION TO EULESS POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Hoyt Houston, recent kidnap victim. Mr. Houston stated he has personally thanked the members of the Euless Police Department, but he wants _the members of the City Council to know of his gratitude'and appreciation of the Euless Police Officers who were very efficient during the recent kidnapping of several members of his family. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 216: REQUEST OF MR. BILL SKIPPING FOR REZONING APPROXIMATELY 4.78 ACRES IN THE J.P. HALFORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 711 (TRACT 1, CRIPPLE CREEK ADDITION) FROM "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF NORTH ECTOR AND NORTH CF SPUR 350) (ADJOINS NEW TEXAS POWER & LIGHT BUILDING NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION) Mayor Krause opened the Public Hearing and recognized Mr. Rodger Burson, Architect for Mr. B i I I Skipping. 145 (Pape Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 26, 1971) Mr. Burson presented an area map to members of the Council and displayed an architect's drawing of the proposed building. He stated this is a seven story office building to be located south of the new Texas Power and Light Company building, now under construction. Members of the Council inquired of the height of the building and the-number of parking spaces. Mr. Burson stated the building has adequate parking space for its intended use and that the height complies with regulations. Mr. Skipping was recognized and stated he plans to keep and maintain the building; that he plans to have a continuing interest. Also, that market studies indicate the need of an office'building in this area. Mr. Skipping stated he plans to begin construction immediately when the plans are approved. In answer to a question, -Mr. Skipping stated t h a t the ground f l o o r o f the b u i l d i n g w i l l have various kinds of retail sales. Mr. Skipping was advised by the City Attorney to submit a I i st of the retail sales planned for this building. Mayor Krause inquired if there were other proponents or opponents. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed, and advised Mr. Skipping the Council policy is to consider the case at the next regularly scheduled council meeting following the Public Hearing. r IV. ORDINANCE NO. 412: REGULATING OPERATION CF WRECKERS AND TOW TRUCKS WITHIN CORPORATE LIMITS CF CITY OF EULESS Councilman Shull moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 412, regulating operation of wreckers and tow trucks w i t h i n the corporate l i m i t s of the City of Euless. Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the'vote is as follows; Ayes: 'Councilmen Shull, Douglass, Warren and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion-carried. 13 AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FCR FUNDS TO BE DISBURSED UNDER THE EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT r Councilman Copher moved to approve the Agreement with Tarrant County for funds to be disbursed under the Emergency Employment Act. 14"6' (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October.26, 1971) Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Douglass and Shull Nays: Councilman Warren Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. . Councilman Shull stated he i s opposed to this agreement, but does not want the County to have the funds, therefore, he voted for the Agreement. M RESOLUTION NO. 288: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 215, REQUEST OF CLAUDE MCCLENNAHAN FOR REZONING FFZCM 1111-1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, WITH "C -1" USES ON TRACT 4 -A, BLOCK 3, WILSHIRE VILLAGE SECTION 7 AND A PORTION CF TRACT 4. T. JASPER SURVEY, ABSTRACT 861 (PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SPUR 350 AND WILSHIRE DRIVE) Councilman Douglass moved to approve Resolution No. 288, setting November 23, 1971 as the Public Hearing date for Zoning Case No. 215. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Shull and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 289: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 219 REQUEST OF MR. OTIS W. MILLER FOR REZONING 7.68 ACRES IN THE A.M. DOWNING SURVEY, FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "R -4" MULTIPLE FAMILY (PROPERTY LOCATED 300 FEET NORTH OF S. H. 183, SOUTH OF OAKWOOD TERRACE NORTH, SECOND FILING, WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO TERRY DAVIS SUBDIVISION) Councilman Shull moved to approve Resolution No. 289, setting November 23, 1971 as the Public Hearing date for Zoning Case No. 219. Councilman Warren .seconded .the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. I47 (Page-Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 26, 1971) VIII, CONSIDER BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT PROPOSAL FROM CITY OF FORT WORTH Mayor Krause requested that Councilman Douglass explain the proposal. Councilman Douglass stated that the City of Fort Worth has submitted a proposal to de -annex Huntington Place and the remainder of Oak Crest Estates (approximately 73 acres) if the City of Euless wi I I de -annex approximately 227 acres north of S. H. 183. Councilman Douglass stated that he proposes that the City of Euless make a counter -offer to the City of Fort Worth to de -annex property east of Huntington Place in order to protect the residen- tial area now in Huntington Place and extend the line to Pipeline Road. Councilman Shull stated he .wants,t,he City of Euless to submit a proposal to Fort Worth to de -annex the Tarrant Addition and include' the railroad. Mayor Krause recognized Mr. J. W. Murr, a resident of the Huntington Addition, who expressed appreciation for the Council's interest and advised that the residents of Huntington Place want to be residents of Euless and if the matter is delayed until January 1, 1972, they again will be taxed by the City of Fort Worth. Councilman Douglass stated he is proposing that the boundary line be east of the Huntington Addition in order to have a buffer zone - -that as the property is presently zoned, the City of Fort Worth could build almost anything across the street from the homes on Huntington. Councilman Douglass moved to authorize the City Manager to make a counter -offer to the City of Fort Worth to de- annex Huntington Place with sufficient lands to the east to form a buffer and the Tarrant Addition, including the railroad easement. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Shull and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. KV RESOLUTION NO. 290: FOR PROCESSING BOYD BRANCH PARALLELING SANITARY SEWER Counti 1 man Shull moved to approve Resolution No. 290, for processing Boyd Branch Paralleling Sanitary Sewer as recommended by the City Engineer. 14' (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 26, 1971) Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull , Douglass,' Warren and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. X. HALLOWEEN ON OCTOBER 30, 1971 Mayor Krause announced that Halloween will be observed on Saturday, October 30, 1971, in the City of Euless. X1. REQUEST FOR EXTENDING HURRICANE CREEK CONTRACT Mr. B i I I R at I i ff informed the Council that the Contractor, Onyx Construction Company, presently improving Hurricane. Creek, has requested an extension of his contract, stating that the bad weather has caused a delay, of the project. Councilman Shull moved that the City Engineer be authorized to write Onyx Construction Company advising that request is noted by the City and the Council w i l l make a decision when i the project is completed. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Copher and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. MW MORRISDALE RESIDENTS - CONCERNING FLOOD WATERS (SULPHUR BRANCH) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. C. E. Bright, 1503 Pebble Creek Drive, who stated that the work in Sulphur Branch is inadequate, as the water was several feet deep in his home and several others on Tuesday, October 19, 1971. He requests the Council initiate a study to determine the problem and proceed to correct the problem. Councilman Warren and Shull stated that they were in the area the night of the "flash flood" and that Bluebonnet r Drive and State Highway No. 183 acted as dams for the water. I t was pointed out that Bluebonnet Drive i s in the City of Hurst, Mayor Krause stated he would contact the Mayor of Hurst and request consideration of this problem. t 4-,9 (Pape Seven, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 26, 1971) Councilman Douglass stated that perhaps the City of Hurst might consider making Bluebonnet Drive a low water crossing. Mr. D. C. Anderson stated that a problem exists along the entire length of Sulphur Branch; that the water from Bedford could not get through the bridge on Pipeline Road. Mr. Rat) iff stated that all reports indicate that the recent flash flood was a 100 year frequency rain, and that the bridge on Pipeline Road was designed for a 25 year frequency rain, that the rain fell so rapidly that the storm drains and creeks would not carry the water. Mr. Ratliff was instructed by Mayor Krause to make a study of the area and report to the City Manager. ATTEST: City Secretary XI I1, The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor 150