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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-02-22Regular Meeting Euless City Council February 22, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Members present were Councilmen Frank Douglass, Harold Copher, Don Warren, Dwayne Wilcox, and Dan Shull. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Engineer B i l l Ratliff, and Public Works Director John Bayuk. Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. Herbert D. Glover, Davis Hawkins, Don Raper, Walter A. E I I iott, Clayton G. Harris, Glen A. Turbevi.11e, Ivan Gregory, and A. R. Clark: Mesdms. Carolyn Griffin, Victor A. Doyle, and Wanda Waite; and Miss Debbie Dunham. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by City Attorney James Cribbs. i APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated February 8, 1972, were approved as written. FINAL PLAT OF 350 COMPLEX - PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE CF SPUR 350, WEST CF NORTH MAIN STREET - DEVELOPER S. A. E. PROPERTIES - WALTER ELLIOTT, ENGINEER Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, who requested approval of the final plat of 350 Complex, property located on the south side of Spur 350, west of North Main Street. Mr. Elliott stated that the developers propose t o subdivide the Mobil O i l Company tract and construct an office building. Members of the Council expressed concern of the existing dead -end water line. Councilman Wilcox moved to approve the Final Plat subject to an acceptable solution of the water line. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: 190 (Pape Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 22, 1972) Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Warren, Douglass, and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. FINAL PLAT CF MORRISON SUBDIVISION - PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF MARTHA STREET ON THE SOUTH .SIDE OF S. H. 183 - DEVELOPER, MORRISON SUPPLY COMPANY - GORDON SWIFT, ENGINEER Mayor Krause recogn i zed Mr. Glen Turbeville, representative of Morrison Supply Company, who requested .app.roval of the final plat of the Morrison Subdivision. Mr. Turbeville stated that the developer proposes to construct a building to house a plumbing supply business for both retail and wholesale business. The City Attorney recommended the owner's Certificate of the plat be changed to read easements,. streets, and alleys. Councilman Warren moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat, subject to the amending plat dedication as recommended by the City Attorney. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Warren, Shull, Douglass, Wilcox, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. APPROVE PERMIT APPLICATION FROM MORRISON SUPPLY COMPANY FOR A METAL BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON ABOVE PROPERTY Mr.Turbevi l le stated that the developer of the Morrison Subdivision requests a permit to construct a metal building on the property approved on the final plat. Councilman Shull moved to approve the request for a building permit provided the front of the building would be constructed of brick or suitable masonry. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Shull, Warren, Douglass, Copher, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IN (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 22, 1972) IV. REPLAT OF PORTION OF OAKCREST ESTATES - REVISION IN BLOCKS 9 AND 10 - PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN DICKEY DRIVE AND DUNAWAY DRIVE. ALONG KOEN LANE - WALTER ELLIOTT. ENGINEER Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Douglass, and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Council Room at this time. Councilman Copher returned to the V. FINAL PLAT OF TEXACO TRACT A CF EULESS GARDENS NO. 2 PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF SPUR 350 ON THE EAST SIDE OF ECTOR DRIVE - DEVELOPER. TEXACO. INC. WALTER ELLIOTT. ENGINEER Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer representing Texaco, Inc., who presented a plat of the Texaco Service Station site located at the southeast corner of Spur 350 and Ector Drive. City Manager Griggs, i n reply to a question, recommended concurrence with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Douglass moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat. Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter E I I i ott representing Mr. Harold Copher, who requested fi n a I replat approval of a portion of Oakcrest Estates. (Councilman Copher I e ft the Council Room after stating he has a personal interest in this request.) Mr. Elliott reviewed a plat revision of a portion of Elocks 9 and 10, Oakcrest Estates. Mayor Krause stated that the City should not assume responsibility of the drainage ditch; that he recommends the plat have the stipulation that property owners w i I I be responsible for and maintain the drainage ditch. Councilman Wilcox moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat revision subject to a plat covenant that property owners wi 11 maintain the drainage ditch. Councilman Warren seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Warren, Douglass, and Shull Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Council Room at this time. Councilman Copher returned to the V. FINAL PLAT OF TEXACO TRACT A CF EULESS GARDENS NO. 2 PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF SPUR 350 ON THE EAST SIDE OF ECTOR DRIVE - DEVELOPER. TEXACO. INC. WALTER ELLIOTT. ENGINEER Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, Engineer representing Texaco, Inc., who presented a plat of the Texaco Service Station site located at the southeast corner of Spur 350 and Ector Drive. City Manager Griggs, i n reply to a question, recommended concurrence with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Douglass moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat. 192 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 22, 1972) Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Shull, Warren, Wilcox, and Copher f Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VI. SIX MONTH TEMPORARY PERMIT FCR THE SALE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OF DAN SHULL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ON VACANT PROPERTY AT 801 VEST EULESS BOULEVARD (S.H. 183) Members of the Council were presented a letter from Shull Construction Company requesting a six month temporary permit for the sale of the Company's construction equipment on a vacant lot at 801 West Euless Blvd. Councilman Douglass moved to approve a six month temporary permit, as requested. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Douglass, Wilcox, Copher, and Warren Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Shull Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. V[ I. SWIMMING POOL CONTRACT AWARDED TO SEASIDE POOLS OF TEXAS, INC. Mr. Ratliff stated that, as requested by the City Council, his firm has negotiated for pool construction and $79,000 is the negotiated price offered by Seaside Pools of Texas, Inc. for the pool construction at the site in the Wilshire area at the northern end of Sierra Drive. City Attorney Cribbs stated that the Council can declare an emergency and accept the proposal of Seaside Pools. City Manager Griggs stated that he recommends the Council advertise for bids on the bathhouse and authorize the City Engineer to negotiate for the parking at the same site. Councilman Wilcox moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Engineer and declare an emergency to accept the proposal of Seaside Pools, Inc. for the price as stipulated in the contract documents with ninety (90) calendar days for construction. the vote is as follows: Councilman Copher seconded the motion and (Pape Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 22,1972) Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Douglass, and Warren Nays: Councilman Shull Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Councilman Shull stated he i s concerned that a pool costing $79,000 would not be constructed to meet the needs of the City, and, therefore, he voted against the motion. Mr. Ratl iff stated that his firm is proceeding with plans for '-the South Eu ess poo site, based on the grant recently approved in the amount of $80 300.00. VIII. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ADJUSTING BOUNDARY AT S. H. 183 BETWEEN RAIDER DRIVE AND SOTOGRANDE BOULEVARD Councilman Copher moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and City Attorney approving f i r s t reading of an ordinance for a boundary line adjustment with the City of Hurst at S. H. 183 between Raider Drive and Sotogrande Boulevard. Councilman Shull seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: I Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Shull , Douglass, Warren, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. I X. COUNCILMAN SHULL WITHDRAWS AS COUNCIL CANDIDATE Counci Iman Dan Shul 1 read a I e tt e r addressed to the Euless City Secretary, dated February 22, 1972, requesting his name to be withdrawn from the April 8, 1972 ballot, Place 3. Mayor Krause expressed appreciation to Councilman Shull for his years of service on the Council. X. SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE RECOGNIZED Mayor Krause recognized and welcomed Mr. A. R. Clark, Bedford City Councilman. Councilman Douglass stated that Mr. Clark is a candidate for the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Independent School Board in the election to be held April 1, 1972. 1.94.. (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, February 22, 1972) XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M. APPROVED: t Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary