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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-0995 CALL TO ORDER Council was called City Hall by Mayor McCormick, Messrs. Mr. Wayne Wright.) Regular Meeting Euless City Council September 9, 1975 The regular meeting of the Euless City to order at 8 :00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Euless Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, and Ray Ozebek, (Absent: Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and City Engineer Bill Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. Francis Sees, Scott Samuels, Mark Hendley, W. G. Ragley, Lynn Shackelford, Lenard Sowell, Gary Smith, Harold Copher, Matt Poslick, Ron Addison, Don Perkins, and W. R. Zieschang; Mesdms. Ricky Kinsman, Debbie Millican, Carolyn Griffin, Evelyn Poslick, Betty Sees, Mary Ann Walker, Harriet Mitchel, W. R. Zieschang, and Barbara Burke. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated August 26, 1975 were approved as written. Mayor Samuels stated he would like to correct the Planning and Zoning Minutes of August 19, 1975 as follows: Item I, Page Two "Mr, Shackelford stated, according to the plat, it is fifty feet which is not adequate for "C -1" zoning, I PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO FORMER MAYOR A. C. KRAUSE Mayor Samuels stated that former Mayor A. C. Krause is unable to attend the meeting tonight to accept the plaque, so the Council will delay presentation until another date. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1975) II PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 247 REOUEST OF MR, DON WOOLDRIDGE AND ASSOCIATES FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "0 -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT AND "R -2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF LOTS 9, 10, 11, 22, 23, & 24, BLOCK 2. J. E. WHITENER ESTATES (PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH PIPE- LINE ROAD) Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 247 for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -2" Two Family Dwelling District and a "0 -1" Neighborhood Business District, and inquired if there was a representative present to speak for the petitioner; as there was not a representative present, Mayor Samuels stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of rezoning and two (2) property owners joining the property in the zoning case spoke as proponents at the Planning and Zoning meeting on August 19, 1975. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any opponents, there being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Hunt moved the Council table the re- quest for change of zoning as requested by Mr. Don Wooldridge and Associates until a representative can be present to present the request. Mr, Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Samuels Mayor Samuels declared the motion failed. Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the recom- mendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the rezoning of Lots 9, 10, 11, 22, 23, & 24, Block 2, J. E. Whitener Estates, as requested. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Samuels Nays: Messrs. Hunt, and Ozebek Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1975) III EXTENSION OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUESTED BY MCCLAIN ENTERPRISES FOR THE NORTH MAIN WRECKER SERVICE Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Ron Addison who stated he is representing McClain Enterprises and is requesting extension of Certificate of Occupancy for North Main Wrecker Service. Mr. Addison stated that certain stipulations were attached to the request and more concern seemed to be on the screening fence. Mayor Samuels read the stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Minutes dated August 19, 1975 as follows: 1. 6 foot screening fence 2. no dismantling of cars or sale of parts 3. cars can remain on property for a maximum of 120 days Mr. Addison stated the fence has been repaired and improvements have been made to the parking lot which has been paved. Mr. Addison stated some questions arose concerning some growth, which was due to the cars being stored there for 120 days, but this matter has been improved, and the Company has not received any complaints from area businessmen or citizens. Mr. Addison stated the wrecker company does provide a very important service to Euless. Mr. Walker stated that he went by the Company Monday and the fence has one (1) section on the North end, that partially faces the street, that has not been repaired; that one (1) car inside the lot has been dismantled and the two (2) rows of barbed wire at the tope of the fence has not been repaired. Mr. Addison stated he was under the impression that the repairs had been completed, and they could have been done today. Mrs. McCoiuiick stated the City Ordinance does not require barbed wire around the top, of the fence. Mr. Sustaire stated that McClain Enterprises has complied with the city's requirements of the Ordinance for screening fence except for 20 slats, and he was told that they are on order, and the dismanteled car was pulled into the lot in that condition. Mr. Walker inquired if the owner would agree to two (2) strands of barbed wire around the top of the fence. Mr. Addison answered affirmatively. Mrs. McCormick stated two (2) years ago she thought it would be an eye sore to the City, but she has never seen wrecked cars sitting out front of the fence. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1975) Mr. Hunt stated there are two (2) pages in the Planning and Zoning Minutes pertaining to the fence and the City Ordinance allows a screening fence made out of wire mesh with some type of wooden screen. Mr. Hunt stated there was a lot of concern that the fence would not be kept up to standards. Mr. Addison stated this was discussed in the Planning and Zoning Meeting and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, but the Council has the privilege to issue or reject any Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Addison stated the requirements need to be complied with, and any violation would be grounds for revoking the Certificate of Occupancy. Mr. Hunt stated the owners should be responsible to see that the fence is maintained without the City having to see that the fence is maintained without the City haviirg to see if they are following requirements. Mr. Addison stated his client would comply with all City requirements. Mr. Hunt stated that one of the Planning and Zoning memebers inquired about extending the Certificate of Occupancy for one (1) year to see if the Company would keep the fence in good repair. Mr. Addison stated he does not know where the two (2) year minimum came from, but it is within the City Council to extend for one (1) year and if so to supervise criteria that has been set down in the stipulations; that the Certificate of Occupancy could be set for one (1) month or even (1) week. Mr. Addison stated if the Council wants to put the extension on a yearly basis, it is up to them, but his client knows they stand in jeopardy of losing their Certificate of Occupancy if they fail to comply with the stipulations. Mr. Addison stated he believes two (2) years is reasonable length of time. Mrs. McCormick stated she moves to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and that the two (2) strands of barbed wire be repaired, and it is up to the City to see that the stipulations are adhered to. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 99 (page',Five, R,egular ,Meeting, Fules.,s City Council, September 9, 1975) IV APPOINT CERTIFIED PUBLIC AC- COUNTANT FOR 1974 -75 AUDIT City Manager Sustaire stated that he is recommending Arthur Young and Company as auditors for 1974 -75 audit. Mr. Ozebek inquired the number of years this company has been doing the auditing for the City. The City Secretary stated that they had been doing the auditing since at least 1967. Mr. Ozebek inquired if it would be within the realm to look at particular audit trails in the audit. Mr. Sustaire stated the firm would go into any area the Council desires and any auditing firm would follow the same routine. Mr. McFarland stated the Council should retain an auditing firm that is affiliated with the National Accounting House to preserve their bond rating. Mayor Samuels stated he believes the Council should stay with the same firm since we are in the process of a new bond issue. Mr. Walker moved to concur with the City Manager's recommendation and retain the firm of Arthur Young and Company as .auditors. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mayor Samuels der.{lared the motion carried. V NORTH MAIN OVERLAY Mr. Flowers stated the North Main Street Overlay is essentially complete as of today. He stated the Contractor needs to replace the traffic buttons, adjust water valves, and do the final clean up; that they should be completed by Friday. LITTLE BEAR CREEK BRIDGE Mr. Flowers stated the Contractor is near completion on placing of concrete for the bridge. He further stated the slope ' (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, Septembe.r_9, 1975) protection of concrete rip -rap is yet to be placed at both ends of both abutments. He stated some work has been done on the permanent re- location of sanitary sewer main across Little Bear Creek and the lime stabilized embankments have been set adjacent to both abutments. He stated that the project is approximately 70% complete and the Contractor is going to be pressed for time if it is completed by the deadline, October 11, 1975; that it appears it will be closer to November 1st as the completion date. Mr. McFarland inquired if the Contractor is aware of the completion date and has considered requesting an extension of time. Mr. Flowers stated the Engineers normally notify the Contractor of time limit so they can request an extension. KOEN LANE Mr. Flowers stated that all construction is completed with the exception of pavement replacement. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT VI BOYD BRANCH PARALLELING SEWER Mr. McFarland stated that Boyd Branch Paralleling Sewer has been completed and final disbursements made to all that filed liens for material and labor. QUIT CLAIM DEED FOR MR. H. K. HUIE Mr. McFarland stated that Mr. H. K. Huie is requesting the Council to execute a Quit Claim Deed on a utility easement on the West side of his property. Mr. McFarland stated that Fort Worth has executed a Quit Claim Deed for the portion in their City limits , and this deed will not effect the City's utility easement. Mr. Ozebek moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Mr. H. K. Huie, Jr. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Ozebek, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Iage Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1975) VII TARR.ANT COUNTY LIBRARY STUDY COMMITTEE' S' RECOMMENDATION TO COMMISSIONER'S COURT FOR 5% INCREASE IN COUNTY FUNDING Mayor Samuels stated that the Library Board has requested the Council write a letter to the County Commissioners, Judge Moncrief, and County Auditor Jack Benson requesting an increase of 5% for county library funding. Mr. Ozebek moved to endorse the recommen- dation of the Library Board and submit a letter to the County Commissioners. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII SIDEWALKS 101 City Manager Sustaire requested the Council and citizens to go by and see the cr©ssing across the drainage ditch on Kynette Street in the Wilshire Addition. Mr. Sustaire stated the same type of crossing. is planned at the creek on East Huitt Lane. Mr. Sustaire stated it would take approximately three (3) weeks before thecrossing on East Huitt will be completed. Mr. Sustaire stated the sidewalks program is approximately two - thirds complete. Mr. Hunt stated that he was driving along Pipeline Road and saw children walking in the street from school to the Morrisdale Addition, and they did not have sidewalks in that area. He was wondering if funds were available at this time for sidewalks in that area. Mr. Sustaire stated that funds are not avail- able in this bond issue, and he believes sidewalks will have to be put in that area eventually, but that phase will have to be delayed until the City sells additional bonds. Mayor Samuels inquired if all elementary schools will have sidewalks when the ones to Midway Park Elementary are complete. IK AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE CAMERA EQUIPMENT Mr. Sustaire stated he needs authorization from the Council to pay for the purchase of camera equipment for the Crime Scene Search vehicle in the amount of $5,200.00 and the City will be reimbursed (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1975) by a State Grant. Mr. Sustaire stated the vehicle will be completed in about four (4) or five (5) weeks, that this is a $23,000.00 project funded by the Criminal Justice Department for Euless and four (4) other communities. Mr. Hunt moved to authorize the City Manager to disburse $5,200.00 for camera equipment. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Ozebek, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. X PROPOSED WORK SESSION Mr. Hunt stated the Council needs to con- sider a work session with Mr. Morong, the City's bond consultant, in preparation for selling of additional bonds. Mayor Samuels stated the City Manager is to arrange a date with Mr. Morong for this work session. Mayor Samuels stated that Mr. Morong and the City Manager are attempting to get a better bond rating with very little cost involved but some time involved. Mr. Sustaire stated the Council should try to get a A+ rating and Mr. Morong is trying for a double AA rating, which will . save on interest on any new bonds. Mr. Ozebek inquired if trying for a particular bond rating would require the City's audit to be completed before that time. Mayor Samuels stated that the bond rating companies will look at previous audits and the auditing firm the Council appointed will be able to present these previous audit reports. Mayor Samuels stated the Council will meet with Mr. Morong on Tuesday, September 23, 1975 at 5 o'clock p.m. XI DISCUSSION Mr. Ozebek inquired if the City Manager has any possibility of an alternate site for the Animal Control Building. Mr. Sustaire stated he has talked with several people, but the location that is in the price range of what the City can afford is a 3.8 acre tract West of Mills Drive. Mr. Sustaire stated (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, September 9, 1975) he has talked with several people, but the location that is in the price range of what the City can afford is a 3.8 acre tract West of M i l l s Drive. Mr. Sustaire stated it would cost approximately $38,000.00 to have the land cleared and ready for construction, and the City would need to line a drainage channel. Mr. Sustaire stated that the property is not suitable for development for homes and it would require a zoning change- and the City would have to get additional right -of -way into the property. Mr. Sustaire stated this piece of acreage is pproximately 200 feet from the Simmons Drive Community property. Mrs. McCormick stated the Family Service Travelers Aid has opened and their hours are Monday & Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mrs. McCormick read a list of supplied needed at the center which are as follows: curtains, corner tables, book shelves, coffee urn, table lamps, and vacuum cleaner. Mrs. McCormick stated that she has talked with some students at Trinity High School's Government class about being Mayor, City Manager, or other City Officials for a day, and she was wondering what the Council's idea on this would be and she would report back to school. The Council all agreed it would be a good idea. Mayor Samuels inquired of the City Manager if he had received any word from the Texas Highway Department on the erection of Euless exit signs. Mr. Sustaire stated that he has received word that it would be at least three (3) years before these could be installed. Mrs. Mary Ann Walker stated she would like to express her feelings and the feelings of citizens at the last Council meeting; that they were appalled and offended by Mr. Page's attitude toward them and she thinks his attitude was uncalled for. Mrs. Walker stated she is appearing because she thinks the Council should know about this matter. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST : ill-rCity Secretary XII The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. APPROVED : Mayor A