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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-1085- Regular Meeting Euless City Council April 10, 1973 CALL 10 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 Harold Copher, B i l l Dunn, Dwayne Wilcox, and Harold Samuels. (Councilman Darrel Benson was absent.) Also present were C i'¢y Manager C. J. Griggs, City Secretary Veda Ferris, City Attorneys James Cribbs and Bob McFarland, and City Engineer B i l l Ratliff. VISITORS Visitors in attendance are listed as follows: Messrs. F. L. Taylor, Joe Cash, Wi 11 ie L. Pruit, D. D. David, W • A. Elliott, Donald L. Jackson, ' Robert B. Olson, Bill Dorsey, Haven Edwards, Ed Brister, B. W. Lankston, W. M. Sustaire, and L. C. Smith; Mesdms. Ruby Pruit, Helen Bratcher, Judy David, Linda German, Debbie Parish, and Miss Mary Ann Ingram. INVOCATION The invocation was presented by Councilman B i l l Dunn. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting dated March 27, 1973 were approved as written. ANNOUNCEMENT CF VMTHDRAWAL CF ZON ING REQUEST CF RICHARD AND MCNIETTA OWEN FCR CHANGE OF ZONING FRJV1 "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING TO "R -2" TWO FAMILY ZONING WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST SIDE CF FIELD -DOSS ROAD, 428' SOUTH OF GLADE ROAD.) (ZON ING CASE NO . 229) Mayor Krause announced that the applicant has requested the withdrawal of their request of rezoning and therefore this case is closed. 86 (Page Two, Regular Meeting of Euless City Council, April 10, 1973) FIRST READING: ORDINANCE MR CHANGE CF ZONING DISTRICT FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISINICT 10 "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON 11.53 ACRES; FROM "R -1" SINGLE FPJ1L1:Y DWELLING DISTRICT TO "R -5" MULTI - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ON 30.6 ACRES; FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "L-1" LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ON 50.98 ACRES: AND FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON 16.02 ACRES. TOTAL REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ZONING IS 109.184 ACRES. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SERVICE ROAD CF SPUR 350, 650' EAST OF CARTER— DRIVE EXTENDING NORTH TO HARWOOD ROAD. FARINA - PATTERSON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. L. C. SMITH, GENERAL MANAGER.) (ZONING CASE NO. 228.) The Public Hearing of this zoning case was held March 27, 1973 and was taken under advisement by the City Counci 1. Mayor Krause recognized Mr. L. C. Smith, who stated he would answer questions from the Council on this zoning case. Counc ilman Samuels moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance rezoning the property as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, Wilcox, Dunn and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried . ORDINANCE NO. 441, SECOND AND FINAL READING AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 296, PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND SPECIAL OFFICERS I N THE CITY OF EULESS Councilman Copher moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 441 87 (Page Three, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, April 10, 1973) Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion aid the vote is as follows:, Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Dunn, and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. SAFEWAY STORES, INCORPORATED - PLAT APPROVAL TRACT 3, EULESS GARDENS NO. 2. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON TF-E NORTHEAST CORNER OF ECTOR DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 183) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. F. L. Taylor, a representative of Safeway Stores, Inc. who stated he would answer questions from the Council. councilman Samuels inquired the purpose of platting this property .and Mr. Taylor stated that Kentucky Fried Chicken plans to construct a building on this site following final negotiations with Safeway Stores, Inc. Councilman Wilcox moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat subject to the City Engineer's letter outlined in Planning and Zoning Minutes dated April 3, 1973. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Wilcox, Dunn, Sarnuels, and Copher Nays: None' Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of Engineer's letter on file as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary.1 IV. 350 CCMFLa PLAT APPROVAL, LOT 3, TRACT D - J. P. HALFORD ADDITION. (PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF MCDONALBS ON SPUR 350*.) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter Elliott, representing the applicant, and Mr. E I I i ott advised the Council that a Long John 88 (Page Four, Regular Meeting Euless City Council. April 10, 1973) Silver restaurant is planned on this property. He stated that a new plat has been drawn indicating a twenty foot easement instead of a fifteen foot easement as originally platted and that the owner is in agreement with all the requirements in the City Engineer's letter. Councilman Dunn moved to concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat as presented subject to the requirements in the City Engineer's letter and the replat of the twenty foot easement. Councilman Copher seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn, Copher, Samuels, and Wilcox Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy o f Engineer's l e t t e r on f i l e as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary.) V. WESTPARK CENTRAL PLAT APPROVAL REQUEST OF HARRY HUNS ICKER. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE WEST CITY LIMITS ON SPUR 350) Mayor Krause recognized Mr. Walter Elliott who commented that the Developer is in agreement with the City Engineer's letter dated April 3, 1973. However, he is still attempting negotiations with the property owners concerning item two of the City Engineer's letter. He stated that he is of the opinion that item three can be worked out to everyone's satisfaction. Members of the Counci 1 had reviewed the City Engineer's letter and Planning and Zoning Comrinission minutes dated April 3, 1973, item two. Councilman Copher moved to concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat as submitted, subject to the City Engineer's requirements. Counci Iman Dunn seconded the mot ion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Dunn, Wilcox, and Samuels Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. (Copy of City Engineer's letter on file as Council Exhibit in Office of City Secretary.) (Page Five, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, April 10, 1973) VI. CRIPPLE CREEK ADDITION PLAT APPROVAL - REQUEST OF W. R. SKIPPING TRACT 3A (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY OFFICE) Councilman Dunn moved to concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the request as presented. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn, Wilcox, Samuels, and Copher Nays: None CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VII. TRINITY -RIVER AUTHORITY CONTRACTS - USE AND EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY'S WASTEWATER SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROV ID ING SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICES. AND USE OF THE EULESS OUTFALL SEWER SYSTEM. 89.: City Attorney James Cribbs stated that the City Manager, City Engineer, and City Attorney met and made some changes in the Trinity River Authority contract. Mr. Cribbs stated that -these are contracts that the City of Euless will have to live with for approximately forty or fifty years. Counci Iman Samuels moved to approve the contracts as drafted by the City Attorney and allow the final negotiations to be left to the City Manager and City Attorney. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Samuels, WI cox, Copher, and Dunn Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. VI I. ORDINANCE NO. 442 - SECOND AND FINAL READING APPROVING RESOLUTION BY T R I N ITY RIVER AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,750,000.00 TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS FOR CONTINUATION OF CEDAR CREEK LAKE WATER PROJECT Councilman Dunn moved to suspend the 90 (Page Six, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, April 10, 1973) requirement of two separate ordinance readings and approve first and final reading of Ordinance No. 442. Counci Iman Wi lcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn, Wilcox, Samuels, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Mr. Ratliff stated that he has been informed that the Council of Governments is planning a new major water plan and he thinks that it is very important to the cities of Euless and Bedford that the Council of Governments be advised of this system planned by Euless and Bedford before the Counci 1 of Governments finalizes their plans. . Mayor Krause stated that he will notify the Council of Governments of the cities project. IX. RESOLUTION 320 - CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING CASE NO. 230 REQUEST OF LUTHER J. BERNSTEIN FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C -111 NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT 10 "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A ROLLER SKATING RINK. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH MAIN STREET ADJACENT '10 THE SOUTH SIDE OF SPRING VALLEY APARTMENT COMPLEX.) Councilman Dunn moved to approve Resolution No. 320 setting May 8, 1973 as the Public Hearing date in this case. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dunn, Wilcox, Samuels, and Copher Nays: None Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. X. ANNOUNCEMENT CF CALLED MEETING 10 CANVASS BALLOTS Mayor Krause announced that the City Council will meet in called session on Saturday, April 14, at 7:00 P. M. to canvass the ballots of the municipal and charter amendment election to be held on that date. 91. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting Euless City Council , April 10, 1973) XI. ORDINANCE 443 - FIRST AND FINAL READING - CITY CIVIL SERVICE Mayor Krause recognized Mr.. Bob McFarland who stated that the City Attorney's staff has prepared an Ordinance for City Civil Service as requested by the City Council. Members of the Council reviewed this ordinance and were in agreement with all items except Article III, commenting that in order to coordinate appointments of the City Board and Commissions that the word calendar be deleted. Mayor Krause stated that he supports this Ordinance. Councilman Dunn stated that he thinks the City should be governed by its own Civil Service Ordinance and that the passage of this ordinance should mean a great deal to the city employees and the citizens of Euless. Councilman Wilcox moved to suspend the requirement of two separate ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No. 443 on first and final reading. Councilman Samuels seconded the motion and the vote i s as fol lows Ayes: Counci Imen Wilcox, Samuels, Copher, and Dunn Nays: None .Mayor Krause declared the motion carried. Councilman Wilcox stated that the City Council should interview individuals for the Civil Service Commission which wi l l be composed of three Euless citizens. He stated that they should be screened very carefully and selected with the utmost care. Mayor Krause requested that each of the Council members submit two names of individuals to be considered for this Cornmission. Mayor Krause expressed appreciation to Mr. W. J. Hyde for his interest and work on the City Civil Service program and thanked Mr. Bob McFarland for his assistance. XI. STATUS REPORT - NAMING OF NEW SUBDIVISION'S ADJACENT TO THE AIRPORT Councilman Copher stated that at a previous Council meeting the City Manager was instructed to contact property owners 9.2 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting Euless City Council, April 10, 19Z3) to determine their opinion in naming new subdivisions adjacent to the new airport. City Manager Griggs stated that the largest property owner has been contacted and is interested in naming the property.. He stated that the City staff is still attempting to make contact with other property owners. Councilman Copher stated that he would like to see this matter pursued as quickly as possible and a sign placed on the highway identifying the property. XII. STATUS REPORT - SIDEWALK BIDS Councilman Wilcox inquired the status of the sidewalk bids and City Manager Griggs stated that the bids w i 11 be received on May 3rd and be presented to the City Council on May 8th. XIII. LAND PLANNERS LETTER CONCERNING NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES AT MOTEL Mayor Krause stated he has received a letter from Caldwell and Associates concerning the number of parking spaces for motels. The Mayor advised he is referring this matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: City Secretary xIV. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M. APPROVED: af) Mayor