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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-01-0953 Regular Meeting Euless City Council January 9, 1973 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 Pro Tem Dwayne Wilcox presiding. Members present were Councilmen Harold Copher and B i l l Dunn, (Absent were Mayor A. C. Krause, Councilmen Darrel Benson, and Harold Samuels. Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Engineer B i l l Ratliff, and Public Works Director John Bayuk. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. Dan Peters, R. Sam Culbertson, J. R. Payne, David Peters, Richard J. Thomes, add C. E. Stewart; Mesdms. Debbie Parish, Nell Long- fellow, and J. R. Payne. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by City Engineer B i l l Ratliff. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated December 12, 1972 were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FCR CHANGE CF ZONING ON LOTS 13 AND 14, RAY SHELTON SUBD IV I S ION FRCIV1 "R -1" SINGLE FAMI LY DWELL' NG DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE Vhf SIDE OF FULLER WISER ROAD, 1266 FEET NORTH CF HARWOOD ROAD.) (ZONING CASE NO. 227 - MR. MEL HOBRATSCH) Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox recognized Mr. C. E. Stewart, representing a client, who requests rezoning of Lots 13 and 14, Ray Shelton Subdivision, from "R -1" Single Fami ly Dwell ing to "PD" Planned Develop- ment. He stated a 217 unit motor hotel, two eight -story office buildings and a service station are planned for this site, and construction is to begin in about two years, if the airport opens as scheduled. He stated that parking spaces are more than adequate for this plan and the Federal Aviation Agency has approved the type of structures - two twelve -story office buildings and one four -story motor hotel, (FAA form 7460 -1, dated November 15, 1972.) The Counci 1 reviewed the development plan and FAA form and were advised by Mr. Stewart the site has 19.79 acres. 54 (Page Two, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 9, 1973) Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox recognized pro- ponents as follows: Mr. J. R. Payne, representing Mrs. Nell Longfellow Mr. Sam Culbertson Dr. Richard Thomes There were no opponents and Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox declared the Public Hearing closed and advised Mr. Stewart the Council will consider this case at their next meeting. PLAT APPROVAL: REQUEST CF MR. DAN PETERS FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT OF LOT C, JOHN GROVES ADDITION. (PROPERTY - LOCATED ON SOUTH PIPELINE ROAD 160' EAST OF RAIDER DR.) Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox recognized Mr. Dan Peters who requests approval of a plat on Lot C, John Groves Addition, in order to build a warehouse, containing approximately 16,800 square feet. Councilman Dunn moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat, as presented. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn and Copher, and Mayor Pro Tern Wi Icox Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Wilcox declared the motion carried. III. WILSHIRE NEIGHBORHOOD POOL BATHHOUSE - FINAL ESTIMATE, GANN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Members .of the Council reviewed a letter from M r . B i l l Ratliff, in which he recommended waiver of the liquidated damages on the contract for Gann Construction Company, contractor for the Wilshire Neighborhood Pool Bathhouse. City Manager Griggs advised the Council he concurs with the recommendation of the City Engineer and recommends payment of the contract, in f u I I. Councilman Dunn moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and City Engineer and waive the liquidated damages of this contract. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn, and Copher, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox declared the motion carried. 55 (Page Three, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 9, 1973) IV. CONSIDER ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PRO -RATA CHARGE FOR THE COST OF SANITARY SEWER INSTALLATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox recommended this item be tabled, allowing time for further study and consideration of all Council members. Councilman Copher moved to concur with the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher and Dunn, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Wilcox declared the motion carried. V. RESOLUTION NO. 317: ORDERING ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 14, 1973, FOR PURPOSE CF ELECTING A MAYOR, AND COUNCILMEN, PLACE WO AND PLACE FOUR Councilman Dunn moved to approve Resolution No. 317 ordering an election to be held April 14, 1973, to elect a Mayor and Councilmen, Place Two and Place Four. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn and Copher, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Wilcox declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox stated that the Council will probably order a charter amendment election to be held on the same date, April 14, 1973. Members of the Council present agreed there are several possible charter amendments to be discussed. VI. JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SCHEDULED The C'rty Secretary was instructed to advise members of the Planning and Zoning Commission that a meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 1973 at 8 :00 P. M. of the Council and Planning and Zoning Commission members at Euless City Hall. 56 (Page Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, January 9, 1973) ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: C i t VI I, The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M. APPROVED: a Mayor