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Home My WebLink About1972-01-11177 Regular Meeting Euless City Council January 11, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:15 P. M. i n the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Members present were Councilmen Frank Douglass, Harold Copher, Don Warren, and Dwayne Wilcox. (Absent - Councilmen Dan Shull, i n the hospital.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Engineer B i I I Ratliff, and Public Works Director John Bayuk. VISITORS Visitors i n attendance are as follows: Messrs. Hugh Waite, Kenneth E . Frost, J r . , H . R . E l l i o t t , Bob Baker, Charles B. Heath, Charles H. Page, 1 1 1 , Dennis C. Sexton, Don Raper, Tom Christman, and S. A. Bell; Mesdms. Virginia Elliott, Fern Romine, Carolyn Griffin, Barbara Liedtke, Ginger 0 r r , Peggy Ray, Robert Getz, Jr., Zella Stierwalt, Dennis C. Sexton, Wanda Waite, Don Raper, and Adina Bell. I M/OCATI ON The invocation was presented by Councilman Harold Copher. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated December 14, 1971, and the minutes of the Postponed Regular Meeting dated December 30, 1971 were approved as written. CONSIDER REZONING - 6.23_ ACRES IN SOLOMON HUITT SURVEY ABSTRACT 705 FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -3" LON DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO SOMERSET PLACE ADDITION, SECOND INSTALLMENT) REQUESTED BY MR. HUGH WAITE, REPRESENTING MAIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ZONING CASE NO. 217. (PUBLIC HEARING HELD DECEMBER 14, 1971) Mayor Krause announced that the Public Hearing in this case was held December 14, 1971 and inquired if Members of the Council wished to discuss this case further. Councilman Wilcox expressed concern of the traffic flow in the area, and inquired if there would be objections of the zoning being contingent on traffic opening to the east of the property; that the plat, in order to be approved, would have ingress and egress so the traffic would flow to the east. (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 11, 1972) The City Attorney stated he would be concerned about the zoning being tied to the plat; in case Mr. Waite should sell the property, the new owner should be aware of the restrict ions . Mr. Waite stated he has no plans to sell the property - that he plans to retire, in Euless, and this development is for his retirement. Mayor Krause inquired about a Planned Development District and Mr. Waite stated that, in 18 months, plans made now might not be feasible; that he has requested zoning in compliance with the City's Master Plan. Councilman Wilcox inquired of opponents present if they object to ingress and egress to the east. A spokesman stated the property owners do not want Sixpence to be a thoroughfare to the "R -5" district; that they do not want Sixpence to connect to International Way. The City Attorney informed the Council t h a t four affirmative votes w i l l be necessary in this case because a petition objecting to this rezoning was submitted by the required number of property owners. Councilman Wilcox moved to approve the rezoning contingent upon a plat to be approved by the Council with controlled ingress and egress devised so traffic would flow north and east and exclude Sixpence. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Nays: Councilman Copher Councilman Copher was the first Councilman Polled and voted nay; therefore, it was unnecessary to poll the remainder of the Council as four affirmative votes are required. Councilman Wilcox moved to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission and not rezone to R -3 but allow the Developer to submit plans for consider under a Planned Development zoning district for low- density apartments. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilman Wilcox, Copher, Douglass, and Warren Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 1;7 i1 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 11, 197 2) CONSIDER REZONING LOT 24114, BLOCK 13, J. S. ANDERSON SUBDIVISION OF BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION, FROM 11R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO 11C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF SIGNET STREET, 341.5 FEET WEST OF F. M. 157) REQUESTED BY MR. ROBERT BAKER, ZONING CASE NO. 220. (PUBLIC HEARING HELD DECEMBER 14, 1971) Councilman Copher made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and deny the request. Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Douglass, Warren, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried, MRS. JODY SEXTON REGARDING FORCED SCHOOL BUSSING Mayor Krause recognized Mrs. Jody Sexton who requested the City Couneil pass an Ordinance insuring the right - of every child to attend the school located nearest his residence. Councilman Wilcox stated that the City does not have authority over students, bussing, or the school a child attends; that he suggests citizens back School Board candidates in the next election who are opposed to forced bussing. Mayor Krause advised Mrs. Sexton he would discuss this matter with the City Attorney and call Mrs. Sexton. IV. PRESENTATION BY MR. CHARLES PAGE, REPRESENTATIVE CF TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY. REGARDING RATE ADJUSTMENTS Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Charles Page, representative of Texas Power and Light Company, who appeared before the Council requesting rate adjustments. Mr. Page presented charts to explain the need for a rate adjustment increase of 6% and stated that the last basic rate increase was in 1951, and general rate increases in 1963, and 1965. He stated these adjustments are needed to provide adequate service for Texas Power and Light customers, prevent black -outs and to meet ecological needs required by law. He stated these rates would become effective with March 1st billing, if approved. Mr. Page expressed appreciation for the Council's consideration. i (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Counci 1 ,, January 11, 1972) V. FIRST READING - ORDINANCE APPROVING CERTAIN RATE SCHEDULES FILED BY TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY Councilman Warren moved to approve First reading of Ordinance approving certain rate schedules filed by Texas Power and Light Company. Councilman Douglass, seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Douglass, Wilcox, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VI. ORDINANCE NO. 417: FIRST AND FINAL READING APPROVING CONTRACT WITH TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY FOR SURFACE WATER SUPPLY City Attorney Cribbs reviewed a contract' between the Trinity River Authority and the City of Euless for surface water supply. f City Manager Griggs stated he recommends the Council approve Ordinance No. 417 approving the Contract for surface water supply between the City of Euless and Trinity River Authority. Councilman Warren moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve Ordinance No. 417. on first and final reading, suspending the rule requiring two separate Ordinance readings. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Wilcox, Douglass, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VII, ORDINANCE NO. 418: FIRST AND FINAL READING - ESTABLISHING A COMMON AND AGREED BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS AND THE CITY OF FORT VVORTH, TEXAS, ALONG AND NORTH CF STATE HIGHWAY 183 RIGHT -OF -WAY r City Manager Griggs recommended this Ordinance be passed on fi n a I reading. (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeti'nq, Euless City Council, January 11, 1972) Councilman Douglass moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and suspend the rule requiring two separate readings of an Ordinance, thereby approving Ordinance No. 418 on first and final reading. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Warren, Copher, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VIII. CODICATION CF CITY ORDINANCES City Manager Griggs recommended the Council consider entering into an agreement with Municipal Code Corporation to codify the City Ordinances at an approximate cost of $4800.00 which would be expended from three budgets. Councilman Wilcox moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager. I � Councilman Douglass seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Douglass, Warren, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX. RESOLUTION NO. 299 - ORDERING ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 8, 1972, FOR PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE (3) CITY COUNCILMEN FOR PLACES ONE. THREE AND FIVE A resolution ordering an election to be held April 8, 1972, for the purpose of electing three Councilmen for Places One, Three and Five was presented. Councilman Copher moved to approve Resolution No. 299, as presented. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Warren, and Douglass Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 182 (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 11, 1972) X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10 :40 P. M. APPROVED: Mayo ATTEST: C ity Secretary