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Home My WebLink About1975-07-08Regular Meeting Euless City Council July 8, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :05 P,M, in the Council Chamber of Euless City Hall by Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. Members present were Ms "ssrs. Ray Ozebek, Chrles Hunt, Glenn Walker, and Wayne Wright. (Absent: Mayor Harold Samuels) Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Engineer Bill Flowers, and Recording Secretary Bonnie O'Brien, VISITORS Visitors present were as follows: Messrs. Don Perkins, Roy Blood, Lucian Holmes, Douglas A. Wagner, Jack Cavaness, Bill Toppe, David C. Hughes, Jr., John Whitmire, Lynn Shackleford, Dick Wells, Don Harrison; Mesdms. Lucian Holmes, Donna M. Miller, Carolyn Griffin, and Barbara Burke. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Wayne Wright. APPROVAL OF NIINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated June 24, 1975 were approved as written. I CONSIDER RATE INCREASE AS REQUESTED BY TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY Mayor Pro Tem McCormick recognized Mr. Charles Page, of Texas Power & Light Company, who stated that he was requesting the rate increase for TP & L as proposed at the last Council meeting. Mrs. McCormick stated that the public hearing for the proposed rate increase by TP & L was held at the regular Council meeting, June 24, 1975. Councilman Charles Hunt proposed that the Council table the request for a rate increase; that TP & L submit a revised request reflecting a "tightening of the belts" at TP & L, thus creating less burden on its customers, the citizens of Euless. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 8, 1975) Mr. Hunt made the motion to table the request of TP & L for a rate increase. Councilman Glenn Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Wright, Ozebek and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem McCormick delcared the II CONSIDER ZONING CASE NO. 246 REQUEST OF 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 Pro Tem McCormick stated that a public hearing was held at the last regular Council meeting, June 24, 1975. She stated that Mr. Wagner had presented a revised request to the Council that was different than that recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman WAlker made a motion to disapprove Zoning Case No. 246 as requested. Councilman Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Ozebek, Wright, Hunt and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick dedlared the motion carried. III CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT TRACT 3R WESTPARK CENTRAL ADDITION. (TRACT LOCATED DIRECTLY SOUTH OF PASSPORT INN ON WESTPARK WAY) Mayor Pro Tem McCormick recognized Mr. David Hughes who stated he was making his presentation in behalf of Mr. Harry Hunsicker. Mr. Hughes stated that he has specific plans for 3R2 and 3R3 available upon request; that he had presented this particular plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their regular meeting of July 1, 1975. s(yase Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, July 8, 1975) He stated that regarding suggested changes by the City Engineer, that both are now in agreement and that changes have been made. Mr. Ozebek inquired about the specific use. Mr. Hughes replied that 3R2 was a proposed medical complex; that 3R3 buildings will be constructed for distribution of sick room supplies. Mr. Walker inquired i f there would be any doctors offices in 3R3. Mr. Hughes replied in the negative. Mr. Wright moved to approve preliminary plat of Tract 3R Westpark Central Addition. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Wright, Ozebek, Hunt, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. IV CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT PLAT APPROVAL TRACT 3R2 WESTPARK CENTRAL ADDITION. A PART OF 3R LOCATED DIRECTLY SOUTH OF PASSPORT INN. Mrs. McCormick recognized Mr. David Hughes who stated he was making this presentation in behalf of Mr. Harry Hunsicker. Mr. Hughes stated he was asking favorable consideration of final development plat of Tract 3R2 Westpark Central Addition (Property located directly South of Passport Inn) on which he proposes to con- struct a medical office complex. He stated that they had reviewed comments of the City Engineer and did concur in recommended changes. Mr. Walker inquired about the size of the buildings. Mr. Hughes stated that they are approximately 4,000 sq. feet each. Mr. Hunt inquired about the 20 foot drainage channel; also, if Mr. Hunsicker might be considering leaving some of this area for open green space. (Page pour, Regular Meeting, Eule.s.s City Council, July 8, 1975) Mr. Hughes stated that under the present plan they did not; but, as the other portion develops, he plans to bring in a storm sewer. Mr. Hunt stated that he proposed to put the creek under ground and asked if it wouldn't be wise to leave some of this area open to make it look good. Mr. Hughes replied that under the present development plan it would be difficult to utilize that particular area as a green belt. Mr. Ozebek referred to the City Engineer's letters and their request concerning this development plan. He asked if Mr. Hunsicker was in agreement with the changes in these letters. Mr. Hughes stated that they were in agreement. Mr. Ozebek moved to approve development plat of Tract 3R2 Westpark Addition subject to City Engineers letter of require- ments as stated in the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Wright, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None motion carried. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the V NORTH MAIN STREET OVERLAY Mr. Bill Flowers stated that the contractor is expected to begin work next Monday, July 14, 1975. Project is 0 %complete. Mr. Ozebek inquired how long ago the con- tract was let on North Main Overlay. Mr. Flowers replied that it was about two weeks ago. Mr. Ozebek inquired if it was the responsi- bility of the City Engineer to see that things move along on schedule; if so, he felt that Mr. Flowers should get rough with the contractor if necessary. 71 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Eulaas City Council, July 8, 1975) Mr. Hunt asked if we had written a liquidated damage clause into the contract. written into the contract. Mr. Flowers stated that this was LITTLE BEAR CREEK BRIDGE ON NORTH MAIN STREET Mr. Flowers stated that the 20 concrete beams f r both spans f the bridge are now in place and that approximately 50% of the work is complete. S.H. 121 UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS AT HARWOOD ROAD Mr. Flowers stated the contractor began laying pipe Wednesday, June 25th, and has laid about 425 L.F. of 12" water pipe. The project is about 20% complete. KOEN LANE STORM DRAINAGE Mr. Flowers stated that the contract was awarded to Cowart Construction Company on June 10, 1975; that the contract and bonds are still in the process of being executed by the Contractor and his Surety; that it was just a matter of getting them signed; that he did not anticipate any problems. VI CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated they were in the process of completing the revision of the grass mowing ordinances, and that the City had not been sued in the past two weeks. VII SIDEWALKS Mr. Ozebek commented on the sidewalks on South Main; that he felt that it was very good work and that he had heard some very favorable comments about the sidewalk. City Manager Sustaire stated that the side- walks on South Main were complete; that the contractor was going to stop by the Fire Station and pour some concrete and would then proceed with sidewalks in the Lakewood area, Wilshire area, and Oakwood Terrace. VIII COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem McCormick noted that the Euless Police Department had had a very active week and she thought they should be commended on the fine job they were doing. _(Pa$e_$tx_,. Regurar- 1eeting,. Euless. City Council 8, 1975) Mrs. McCormick stated that there would be a public hearing on the budget at the next regular Council meeting, July 22, 1975. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: V24-4-4r Elie iff IX The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. APPROVED : Mayor