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Home My WebLink About1972-04-25Regular Meeting Euless City Council April 25, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The regulat meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :05 P. M. i n the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor A. C. Krause presiding. Members present were Council- men Frank Douglass, Harold Copher, Darrel Benson, Harold Samuels, B i I I Dunn, and Dwayne Wilcox. 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 in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Walter A. Elliott, Jr., H. Glen French, Robert Kalina, Peter Osborne, Ronnie R. Banner, Roger Freeman, Chris Zieschang, Kim Zieschang, Carl Tyson, David Crow, Edward R. VanSant, David McCord, Norman P. Hatfield, Jr., L. C. Smith,.Ronnie Wren, James Henson, and Stanley Waller; Mesdms. Dale Douglass, Judy Dunn, W. R. Zieschang, and Gaynel Tyson; Miss Connie Mitchell; and Ms. Margaret Shannon, Debra Jan Zieschang, Barbara J. Courtney, Sylvia Jacoby, Carla Monk, Glendora Waldrup, and Dianne Noonkester, MIry-AT I C1 N The invocation was presented by Councilman Dwayne Wilcox. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the Called Meeting, April 8, and minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 11, 1972 were approved as written. ORDINANCE NO. 424: SECOND AND FINAL READING DEANNEXING PROPERTY PURSUANT TO BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT WITH CITY CF HURST Councilman Wilcox moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 424 subject to the City of Hurst' passage of Ordinance deannexing property pursuant to a boundary line agreement with the Gi.ty of, Hurst as per -City of Euless Ordinance No. 423. Councilman Co�her seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Douglass, Samuels, Benson, and Copher Nays: None i Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. 1 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 25, 1972) OATH ADMINISTERED TO COUNCILMAN BILL DUNN City Attorney James Cribbs administered the oath of o f f i c e t o newly elected Councilman B i l l Dunn, Place One. APPRECIATION EXPRESSED TO RETIRING COUNCILMAN FRANK DOUGLASS Mayor Krause expressed appreciation to Councilman Frank Douglass for his ten years of service to the City of Euless, stating that Mr. Douglass isane of the finest men and Councilmen he has ever known. Councilman Douglass commented he had enjoyed his terms on the Council and wished God's continued blessings:on the Council. IV. PRESENTATION OF TEXAS GIRLS' CHOIR-PROCLAMATION Mayor Krause presented a proclamation to three young ladies representing the Texas Girls' Choir, proclaiming April 29 through May 6, 1972 as "Texas Girls' Choir Week," V. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 221, REQUEST CF J -P DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FCR REZONING 3.09 ACRE,TRACT IN KITTY HOUSE SURVEY A -678, FROM "C -2" TO "L -1" LIMITED INDUSTRIAL. (LOCATED IN NORTHEAST CORNER CF INTERNATIONAL/ REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX PLAT ON S.H. 183) Mayor Krause opened the Public Hearing and recognized Mr. Lou Smith, General Manager for the J -P Development Company who presented a colored remotion of the International - Regional Industrial Complex. Replying to several questions, Mr. Smith stated that there will be a large green belt area, several manufacturing firms, 35,000 leasable feet, two buildings with rear delivery entrances, and restricted truck traffic controls. Mayor Krause inquired if there were opponents present in this case. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed, and advised M r . Smith the Council w i l l consider this case at the next regular meeting, May 9, 1972. 2.1 5 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 25, 1972) VI. i CONSIDERATION CF PLAT: TRACT ICI, E. ROGERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1299, LOCATED ON THE EAST S I D E OF F. M. 157 AT THE SOU HAEST CORNER OF PASO DEL OESTE APARTMENT PROJECT Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter E I I i ott, Engineer, who reviewed the prat in question, and advised the developer plans to construct a convenience store. The Council was advised by the Architect that a new masonry'- building w i I I be constructed on the site. I n reply to a question, the City Manager and City Engineer stated there is no objection to approval of this plat. However, a building permit cannot be issued until an easement for the sanitary sewer line has been obtained. Councilman Samuels moved to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat'.' Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Wilcox, Copher, Benson, and Dunn i :.Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VII. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR THE MID - CITIES SOLID WASTE -PLANT (RESOLUTION NO. 305) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. H. Glen French, President of the Four C Corporation (Citizens Corporation for Cleaner Cities) who stated his firm requests the Council to verbally agree to support the program and agree to support the grant application as outlined i n materials previously submitted to each Council member. A resolution was presented for consideration to support a Federal Grant Application for Design, Construction, and Operation of a Mid - Cities Solid Waste Processing -Plant Utilizing Recycle. Mr. French stated that several- area cities have agreed to support this proposal. Replying to questions; Mr. French stated that a definite site has not been selected at this time, but his firm is looking for a site suitably located for all cities involved -- that the Regional Airport does not plan to participate at this time but may, i n the f u t u r e , i f t h e i r plan for waste. disposal proves unsatisfactory -- that a l l garbage w i l l be collected, although some of it may not be recy- cleable. Mayor Krause recognized M r . Ronnie Banner, Sponsor of the Trinity High School Ecology Club, who'requested the Council consider and approve some type of recycling process. Mr. Banner stated that several members of the club are present and introduced Miss Connie Mitchell who addressed the council on behalf of the club. Miss )16 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 25, 1972) Mitchell stated the club requests the Council's assistance in promoting a -, program for recycling; that many local organizations have pledged their support. Mr. Banner presented printed material "Proposal for Recycling Project for Euless, Texas." Mayor Krause thanked Mr. Banner, Miss Mitchell and members of the Ecology Club for their interest and presentation. The City Attorney advised the Council that this resolution presented by Mr. French needs a few changes and if the Council approves the resolution, any further action binding the City of Euless should be by Ordinance. Councilman Copher moved to approve. Resolution No. 305 as amended by the. City Attorney. Councilman Benson seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Benson, Samuels, Dunn, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. I VIII. RESOLUTION NO. 303: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO 223 REQUEST OF MESSRS. BOMAR LOVVW4C- AND ASSOCIATES, RICHARD S. MAURER AND CLIFFORD B. MARSHALL FCR CHANGING ZONING DISTRICT FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS- ON PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH CF S. H. 183 AND EAST AND WEST CF DICKEY DRIVE Councilman Samuels moved to approve Resolution No. 303 setting May 23, 1972 as date for Public Hearing of Zoning Case No. 223. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Wilcox, Copher, Benson, and Dunn Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. IX, RESOLUTION NO. 304: CALLING PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CASE NO. 224 REQUEST OF VANTAGE PROPERTIES, INC. FGR REZONING TRACT A, BLOCK 1 AND TRACT A, BLOCK 2, WILSHIRE VILLAGE, FROM "R -5" MULTI-FAMILY DVVElL I NG DISTRICT TO "PV PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, FOR OFFICE BUILDING AND RETAIL SHOPS. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER CF SPUR 350 AND WILSHIRE DRIVE.) �17 Pa 'e Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 25, 1932) - Councilman Samuels moved to approve Resolution No. 304 setting May 23, 1972 as date for Public Hearing of Zoning Case No. 224. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes:. Councilmen Samuels, Wilcox, Copher, Benson, and Dunn Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. X. MANAGERIAL CONTRACTS Councilman Wilcox moved to authorize the Mayor to execute managerial contracts on behalf of the City for key City personnel. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Copher, Samuels, Benson, and Dunn f Nays: None ! Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XI. MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman Copher moved to appoint Councilman Dwayne Wilcox to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Samuels, Dunn, and Benson Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Wilcox Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. XII. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS FOR FUTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mayor Krause announced he is appointing Councilmen to organize committees to work on different proposals to be considered in a bond election planned for fall, 1972: I WIN (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 25,1972) Councilman Wilcox - Streets, Thoroughfares, and Bridges Councilman Copher - Parks and Recreation Councilman Samuels - Charter Amendments Councilman Dunn - Municipal Buildings, Goals for Euless Councilman Benson - Water, Sewer, Drainage Mayor Krause stated that each Councilman should form his own committee, enlist citizens to help. Also, he would like to have these programs fully organized in three months and a monthly progress report. X111. SPARKLE WEEK Councilman Copher stated that Sparkle Week has been proclaimed for the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Area, April 29 through May 6, 1972, a joint effort sponsored by the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Chamber of Commerce. He requested that the City participate by mowing rights -of - - way, and beautifying city properties. On I N IQ RIMP NT ATTEST_ City Secretary XIV. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M APPROVED: Mayor