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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-06-24Regular Meeting Euless City Council June 24, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Euless City H a l l by Mayor Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. W i l l i e Mx McCormick, Messrs. Ray Ozebek, Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, and Wayne Wright. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and City Egnineer Bill Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. Lynn Shackelford, Carl Tyson, Douglas Wagner, B i l l Toppe, Jack Cavaness, Matt A Poslick, Dick Wells, Harold Copher, Warren Samuels, Frank Douglass, John Whitmire, Jerry Hinshaw, Glenn R. Smith, J. J. Taliaferro, and Charles Page; Mesdms. Mary Lou Davis, Carolyn Griffin, Elain Wagner, Evelyn Poslick, Tommie Samuels, Barbara Clock, Becky Gunter, and Patricia Gilliland. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. B i 11 Flowers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated June 10, 1975 were approved as written. I PUBLIC HEARING — RATE INCREASE L.S REQUESTED BY TEXAS POWER & LIGHT WVPANY Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing and recognized Mr. Charles Page who stated he is manager of Texas Power and Light and is requesting a rate increase from 20 cents per million KWH to 70 cents per million KWH which will go into effect on the October, 1975 billing. Mr. Page presented slides showing the rise in cost of fuel, oil and gas and the construc- tion of lignite plants and nuclear plants has necessitated the request for the rate increase. Mr. Page stated that the rate increase will cost the average home owner approximately $4.96 more per month, depending on the square footage of the house. Mrs. McCormick inquired if the bill before the Legislature, concerning the land for the lignite plants would concern Texas Power & Light Company. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 24, 1975) Mr. Page stated that it would not affect them because they have a reclamation program on at this time at their lignite plants. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any proponents; there being none, he inquired if there were any opponents. Mr. Bill Toppee inquired if the small cities are "toting" the larger cities on rates and if Texas Power & Light was going to request a rate increase from Irving. Mr. Page stated that they requested a rate increase from the City of Irving in 1973 and will ask a rate increase from them again. Mr. Toppe stated the consumers are paying enough and would like the Council to appoint a committee and report back to the Council the profits and depreciation listed by Texas Power & Light. Mr. Toppe stated that the consumer is having to pay for the new plants and the consumer deserves cheaper rates. Mayor Samuels ask if there were other proponents or opponents, there being none, he declared the public hearing closed and advised Mr. Page the Council will give consideration to the rate increase at the next regularly scheduled meeting on July 8, 1975. 11 PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 246 - REQUEST OF MR, DOUGLAS WAGNER FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE FOR A COIN - OPERATED AMUSEMENT CENTER. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON A PORTION OF TRACT 4, WILSHIRE SHOPPING CENTER.) Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on Zoning Case No. 246 and recognized Mr. Douglas Wagner. Mr. Wagner stated that he submitted a re- vised proposal to meet the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Wagner stated that he would like to change item No. 7, the use of off duty policemen, from every night to only Friday and Saturday nights and item No. 8, for "no smoking ", be delenad as they are wanting to attract all age groups, and feel a restriction of this nature would be detrimental to their business. Mr. Hunt inquired when the business would be opened for operation if the request is granted. 61 (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless. City Council, June 24, 1975) Mr. Wagner stated that he would be open as soon as possible, but they would need to modify the building and it would probably be the middle of the month. Mrs. McCormick inquired about the "no loitering" problem i f only one person is on duty, who will monitor the outside. Mr. Wagner stated that one policemen would be on duty on weekends and when the machines are operated by the customers, he would be free to move about and see that there is no loitering. Mrs. McCormick stated that she understands that Mr. Wagner has a regular job. Mr. Wagner stated affirmatively, but with the hours the business would be open, he would be through with his regular job. Mrs. McCormick inquired how he would keep the outside clean of trash. Mr. Wagner stated that he does not plan to have trash scattered outside but i f it becomes necessary, he w i l l have a sweeper come by and clean it up, and i f the crowds are larger than anticipated, he will hire an off duty policemen' to be on duty during the week. Mr. Ozebek inquired if Mr. Wagner has been around the young people in this area and if he is familiar with vending machines. Mr. Wagner stated that his present job is with a vending machine company, and he feels his present age will enable him to get along with young people. Mr. Wagner stated that as long as you set up rules and regulations and enforce them the young people w i l l abide by them. Mayor Samuels ask i f there were any other proponents; there being none, he asked i f there were any opponents. Mr. Glen Smith stated that he is opposed to this type of amusement center. Mr. Smith stated that he observed the people in some of the other places of this type and our City does not need this type of business. He stated that the City does not need to provide young people a place to spend their money foolishly. Mayor Samuels inquired i f any of the places he visited had any type of officer present. Mr. Smith stated that there was a custodian in Sir and Son in Hurst and this type of amusement center attracts a certain element of people. Mr. Ferguson stated he concurs with Mr. Smith but should the Council consider approving the request, the Council should uphold the "no smoking" stipulation. 13� .Cage Fodr, Regular Meeting,. .E.uleaa_Cj.ty..CQinci1, June 24, 1975) Mr. Frank Douglass stated that the people may be using the parking lot for drinking parties and leaving their trash on the parking lots. Mr. Douglass inquired how Mr. Wagner plans to keep the parking lot clean and enforce the "no loitering" stipulation. Mr. Douglass inquired if the City can enforce the "no loitering" stipulation on private property. Mr. McFarland stated that on semi- private property the City has no authority to enforce a "no loitering" stipulation. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were other proponents or opponents; there being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Wright moved to delay the consideration of the request by Mr. Wagner until the next regularly scheduled meeting on July 8, 1975. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Hunt, Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. III RESOLUTION NO. 366 OPPOSING REDUCTION OF FEDERAL SHARE OF GRANT PARTICIPATION IN WASTEWATER SYSTEMS. City Manager Sustaire presented Resolution No. 366 opposing reduction of federal share of grant participation in waste- water systems. Mr. Sustaire stated that he supports Trinity River Authority's views, and he does not want any reduction of the federal monies to Trinity River Authority, that this could be a reduction of 50 per cent and then the cities would be required to pay Trinity River Authority what the federal government doesn't pay them. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve Resolution No. 366 opposing re- duction of federal share of grant participation in wastewater systems. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Wright, Walker, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 24, 1975) CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT IV OVERLAY OF NORTH MAIN STREET Mr. Flowers stated that the contractor has executed the contract and the work order has been issued; that the con- tractor will move in his equipment this week and begin work on July 1, 1975. Mr. Flowers stated that traffic will funnel into two (2) lanes in order to leave a portion of the street open. KOEN LANE STORM DRAIN Mr. Flowers stated that the documents have been sent to the contractor, but they have not been received by the Engineers. UTILITY ADJUSTMENT HIGHWAY 121 Mr. Flowers stated that the contractors have been issued a work order, and the contractor will move into the project and begin work this week with a 45 day completion date. NORTH MAIN STREET BRIDGE Mr. Flowers stated that bad weather in previous months has delayed work at the bridge site. He stated the contractor has had problems setting the center piers, due to the abundance of water in the creek beds. Mr. Flowers stated that the contractor is working towards a completion date of September 1, 1975. MULTI- PURPOSE ATHT,FTIC FIELD Mr. Flowers reviewed the project of the building of the multi - purpose atheltic field at West Euless Park from December 28, 1973 through today. Mr. Flowers stated that the project was underway for 3 months and the inspections were made by the City staff, and when the Engineers were ask to make the inspectons, approximately one -half (1/2) of the work had been completed. Mr. Flowers stated that at the completion of the contractors work, when it was ready for final inspection, there were several items that the contractor had to correct and he corrected all but one item. Mr. Flowers stated that the contractor went 156 days over the completion date, and the City was retaining the liquidated damages in the amount of $7,800 and retained $500 to complete the fencing of the back stop. Mr. Flowers stated that the drainage problem at West Euless Park was caused during the seeding operation and installation of the sprink- ler systems. Mayor Samuels inquired if the City could hire somebody to complete the fencing of the back stop and fill the holes and pay for this out of the money retained from the contractor. Mayor Samuels instructed the City Manager to correct the problem at West Euless Park using the $8,300 retained from the contractar. 64 (Page Six Regular .Me e.ti.ng, Euless City Council, June 24, 1975) V ORDINANCE NO. 489 AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE AND THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF EULESS Mr. McFarland stated that the City staff has requested an ordinance which provides an ordinance amending the building code and the zoning code of the City of Euless, to require that charges, taxes, and other monetary obligations due the City of Euless be paid current as a condition precendent to an application for a building permit, certificate of occupancy, appeal to the Board of Adjustments, or a zoning change. Mr. McFarland stated that he is preparing a packet for the City Secretary for assessing lien on property for administrative costs and mowing of property by the City of Euless. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve Ordinance No. 489 amending the building code and the zoning code of the City of Euless on first and final reading. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Hunt, Wright, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VI SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR PROPOSED 1975 -1976 BUDGET Mrs. McCormick moved to call a Public Hearing on July 22, 1975 on the proposed 1975 -1976 budget. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Wright, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VII SIDEWALKS City Manager Sustaire stated that the sidewalks on South Main Street and Huitt Drive have been started and should be completed by the time school begins. 65 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 24, 1975) VIII PLAQUES OF APPRECIATION Mrs. McCormick stated that plaques of appreciation should be given to the outgoing Mayor and Councilman and letters of appreciation written to outgoing board members. IX PROPOSED BALL FIELDS Mr. Taliaferro inquired what progress has been made on the two (2) practice fields mentioned in the Mayor's Newsletter. Mr. Taliaferro stated he is working with the Soccer Association, and they are in need of some ball fields for this fall. Mr. Sustaire stated the ball field on Midway Drive would cost approximately $1,000 to clear, but he is talking with some heavy equipment companies for estimates that may be lowered. Mr. Taliaferro stated that the Soccer Asso- ciation needs one large field that is level, 100 yards long, and 60 yards wide. Mr. Sustaire inquired if Mr. Taliaferro had looked into the location on Ash Lane, as the developers w i l l be starting the extention of Ash Lane and the City would only have to have approximately a 200 foot entrance into this location. Mayor Samuels inquired if the Soccer Association had thoughcabout using West Euless Park. Mr. Taliaferro stated that they were thinking of moving one of the younger groups to West Euless Park. Mr. Sustaire stated that they can have the ground at the Midway Drive site level by September but it would not be sodded. Mrs. Carolyn Griffin inquired what the parents should do if they do not have proper fields for the children to play on. Mr. Ozebek stated that you either provide fields or you curtail the sports. (-Page Eight, Regular Mee.tin , Euless City Council, June 24, 1975) ADJOURNMENT ATTEST : City Secretary X The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. APPROVAL : ?JetAdetiO Mayor