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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-13 Regular Meeting Euless City Council April 13, 1976 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 by Mayor Harold Samuels. Members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Glenn Walker, Charles Hunt, Ray Ozebek, and Robert Pippin. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Engineer Bill Flowers, and City Attorney Bob McFarland. VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. Jim De Fillippis, Richard Rutter, Ken Taylor, Lynn Shackelford, Dick Wells, Hal C. Ferguson, and Bill Boomer; and Mesdms. Judy Pippin, Raymond Ozebek, Karen De Filippis and Miss Mary Sullivan. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Glenn Walker. I ORDINANCE NO. 506 REZONING TRACT 1C AND 1C1, JAMES MATSON SURVEY FROM "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR GARDEN SHOP AND PLANT SALES. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 506 rezoning Tract 1C and 1C1, James Matson Survey from "C-2" Community Business District to "SP" Specific Use Permit for a garden shop and plant sales. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. fir (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) II ORDINANCE NO. 507 REZONING TRACT 4D1 AND 4D2, A. J. HUITT SURVEY, FROM "C-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT Mr. Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 507 rezoning Tract 4D1 and 4D2, A. J. Huitt Survey from "C-1" Neighborhood Business District to "C-2" Community Business District. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. III OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Samuels administered the Oath of Office to Messrs. Robert Pippin, Glenn Walker, and Ray Ozebek and they were officially seated as Councilmen. (Copy of Oath of Office is on file in the Office of City Secretary) . IV PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK Mayor Samuels stated that last week, April 4th through 10th, was National Library Week and presented a procla- mation to Mrs. Armstrong, Librarian, proclaiming April 4th through 10th as National Library Week in Euless. V RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BY MR. ROBERT PIPPIN Mr. Robert Pippin presented his resigna- tion as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) VI PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 253 REQUEST OF THE CITY OF EULESS FOR "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR ANIMAL SHELTER ON A PORTION OF BLOCK D, INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 508 • Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. 253 for change of zoning for Specific Use for the Animal Control and Service Center for the City of Euless and recognized Mr. Lynn Shackelford. Mr. Shackelford stated that he is Director of Planning and Development for the City and is representing the City in this zoning case. Mr. Shackelford stated the property is zoned "I-2" and the City is bound by the Zoning Ordinance requiring a Specific Use Permit for the Animal Control and Service Center. Mr. Shackelford stated the tract is developed with water and sewer lines and streets installed and it has been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Com- mission. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any proponents; there being none, he inquired if there were any opponents; IL. there being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve Zoning Case No. 253 for a Specific Use Permit on first and final reading of Ordinance No. 508. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Hunt, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Samuels stated the City Manager needs Council authorization to expend funds to purchase the property for the Animal Control Center. Mr. Sustaire stated the total price is $65,000 and the City has $3,000 on deposit, leaving the balance due of $62,000. Mr. Hunt moved to authorize the expendi- ture of $65,000 for the purchase of the property for the Animal Control Center. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Hunt, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Ozebek. Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VII FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - TRACT 20R-1 SOTOGRANDE ADDITION, LA SOLANA APARTMENTS. (REPLAT OF TRACT 20R, TRACT 21R, AND A PORTION OF TRACT 19R) . Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. David Hughes of Elliott and Hughes Engineering Firm. Mr. Hughes stated that he is representing RSF Development and Robert Folsom Investment for a replat of Tract 20R-1, Sotogrande Addition. Mr. Hughes stated this property had been platted previously for townhouses, but the market is not favorable for townhouses at this time and the owners decided to construct apartments. Mr. Hughes stated there are 16.08 acres in this tract and they will build 228 units or 13.7 units per acre. Mr. Hughes stated that in the original platting the streets were dedicated and the water and sewer lines were constructed. Mr. Hughes stated that the easements for parking would be used for fire lanes. w■I Mr. Ozebek inquired the number of apart- ments to be constructed. Mr. Hughes stated 228 living units and the project will be constructed in two (2) phases and the plat they are requesting approval on tonight is Phase One. Mayor Samuels inquired if when Tract 19R is developed, will this be the last section to be developed in Sotogrande Addition. Mr. Hughes replied affirmatively. Mayor Samuels inquired when construction would begin. Mr. Mullins stated as soon as possible. Mr. Hunt inquired approximately how much time would be required for construction. Mr. Mullins replied approximately nine (9) months. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) Mr. Hunt inquired if they would begin Phase Two on completion of Phase One. Mr. Mullins stated if the rent market warrants additional apartments, they will proceed with Phase Two. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat of Tract 20R-1, Sotogrande Addition. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Ozebek, Walker and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII PLAT APPROVAL - LOT 7R, BLOCK 3, EULESS INDUSTRIAL PARK (REPLAT OF LOTS 6, 7, & 8, BLOCK 3, OF EULESS INDUSTRIAL PARK) Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Bill Boomer who stated he is with Gorden Swift Engineers and is requesting approval of replat of Lots 6, 7 & 8, Euless Industrial Park. Mr. Boomer stated that Del Norte Technology owns this property and they want to replat it into one (1) lot. Mayor Samuels inquired the number of acres in this tract. Mr. Boomer stated there are 5. 1 acres in this tract and it will be used for future expansion. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat of Lot 7, Block 3, Euless Industrial Park. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1:. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) IX PLAT APPROVAL - LOTS 12A AND 13R, BLOCK 2, AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK (REPLAT OF LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 2, AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK) . Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Bill Boomer who stated that he is requesting approval of the replat of Lots 12 & 13, Block 2, Airport Business Park. Mr. Boomer stated the property is owned by Del Norte Technology and they are requesting the property be replatted into one (1) tract. Mr. Boomer stated the property contains three (3) acres and his request is the same as in Item Eight. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recom- mendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the plat on Lot 12A and 13R, Block 2, Airport Business Park. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Ozebek, Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. X CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 387 FOR ABANDONMENT OF ANY INTEREST OF THE CITY IN PRIVATE EASEMENT SHOWN ON PLAT OF WESTPARK ADDITION Mr. McFarland stated that at the time that the Westpark Addition was approved theeasement, as shown on the plat, was to be used for egress and ingress and was a private easement and the easement was shown on the plat and could be considered as a public easement and Mr. Hunsicker is requesting the City to abandon this easement on the plat. Mr. Hughes stated this easement is to the south of Passport Inn opening to Euless Westpark Way. Mrs. McCromick moved to approve Resolu- tion No. 387, abandonment of any interest of the City in private easement shown on plat of Westpark Addition. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes :. Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Pippin, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XI CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Flowers stated that at the instruc- tions of the Council, his firm has prepared plans and estimates for a mis- cellaneous sewer line extension in Cresthaven Addition and a miscellaneous water line extension in the northern portion of Euless. Mr. Flowers stated the plans and specifications are complete and he has reviewed them with the City Staff, that the estimated cost of the project is $304, 175.00. Mr. Flowers stated he is recommending that the Council authorize him to advertise for bids to be opened May 4th at 11:00 a.m. and have the bids for the May 11th Council meeting. Mr. Ozebek inquired if the bids will be taken in sections or is the bid for the complete project. Mr. Flowers stated that it would be a one base bid set up with a number of additions and alternates. Mr. Hunt inquired if Mr. Flowers has drawings of the project that the Council can review. Mr. Flowers answered affirmatively. Mr. Ozebek moved to authorize the City Engineer to advertise for bids for the miscellaneous water and sewer lines for May 4th. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mressrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Pippin, Walker and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XII AMENDMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS Mr. Ken Taylor stated the Civil Service Commission had a meeting on April 7th and recommended approval of the amend- ments to the rules and regulations in reference to paragraph 6.09 of Chapter 6, temporary transfers and temporary assignments. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) Mr. Hunt inquired if there were any employees in a temporary transfer position at this time. Mr. Sustaire stated there are three (3) employees in this position at this time and he is recommending approval of these amendments. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and City Manager and approve these amendments to paragraph 6.09, Chapter 6, of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Hunt, Pippin, and Ozebek. Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Ken Taylor stated that the Civil Service Commission also recommended the amendment of Civil Service Rules and Regulaticszs in reference to paragraph 6.04, Chapter 6, provisional appointments, that the current rules and regulations does not provide for competitive examination at the end of six (6) months. Mr. Pippin inquired whose discretion it would be to waive this examination. Mr. McFarland stated it would be the decision of the Civil Service and Personnel Officer to waive this examination. Mr. Ozebek moved to concur with the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and amend paragraph 6.04, Chapter 6 of the Civil Services Rules and Regulations. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XIII CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM Mayor Samuels stated that the City Staff recommends the employment of a construction management company to handle construction on the Animal Control facilities and the Public Safety Building. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) Mr. Sustaire stated that he recommends the City go with the complete package including the constructing of the Animal Control and Service Center, Police Station and Fire Station as the City can save money with the complete package. Mr. Walker inquired the percentage difference in the fee for the complete package and individual sites. Mr. Sustaire stated that he did not have the complete figures, but it-x,ould be a considerable savings. Mayor Samuels stated that not only would it be a savings on the fee but also a savings on construction materials. Mr. Walker inquired the time span between the construction of the first building and the construction of the last building. Mr. Sustaire stated that he does not have a time table at this time but under the fast tract method they could have construction on all four (4) sites going at the same time and they could possibly have the four (4) buildings complete in 18 months. Mr. Hunt stated that it is his under- standing that this would be the first project of a civil nature for DSA. 1:1; Mr. Sustaire stated this would be the first in Texas, but this company has built similar programs in Florida. Mr. Hunt stated that the presentation that DSA made was very good and would be beneficiary to our community, but he did not realize that we were close enough: to a decision tonight and he would like to ask some questions of some other people in this type of business, and wait another couple of weeks on making a decision. Mr. Hunt moved to defer taking any action on a construction firm and consider this at the next meeting. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Mr. Ozebek inquired if it would be possible to get some time frames on this before we enter into a contract. Mr. Sustaire stated he needs some direction form the Council before entering into a contract, and the company would have to appear before the Council and give them a time frame. He further stated he is interested in this type of building method and not necessarily the company. Mr. Walker inquired if the City Manager needs a motion on this as far as the concept is concerned. Lip (Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) Mr. Sustaire stated that what he needs is some direction on this; should he pursue this or use the architectural design program that we have used in the past? Mr. Walker stated that in his opinion we should go ahead with the concept, check it out and get some concrete proposals. Mayor Samuels stated that the Council does not need a motion, that they just need to reschedule the decision for the next regularly scheduled meeting on April 27th. Mr. Hunt withdrew his motion. Mr. Pippin inquired if the City has a fire station site at this time. Mr. Sustaire stated that they do not have a site, but a survey team recommended the City build the central fire station at the overhead tank site on North Main Street or in Midway Park and if this is not possible it should be located in the North section of Euless, for faster response time in that area. Mayor Samuels stated that if the City lets the contract on the animal control and service center, and the police station building and near completion of these buildings, the City acquires a fire station site, maybe the City can extend the contract to include the fire station building. XIV WATER BILL NO. 92-500 Mrs, McCormick stated she went to a workshop on a hearing on water bill no. 92-500 which will effect all water customers within the next few years. She further stated that COG will make a 2.3 million dollar study and they will request City input and they will have a workshop later to discuss this study with the cities. Mrs. McCormick reviewed the bill for the Council. XV APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mr. Ozebek inquired when the Council will be considering appointments to the City's boards and commissions. Mayor Samuels stated this item will be on the agenda for the April 27th meeting. (Pale Eleyen, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, April 13, 1976) XVI SUB-STANDARD HOUSES Mr. McFarland stated that in reference to the sub-standard property on Irion Drive, the property was properly posted as being sub-standard and appropriately tagged as being sub-standard and the time has elapsed and he has been notified by Mr. Schumann that the house has not been brought up to standards. Mr. McFarland stated that citations can now be issued to the owner through the courts. XVII PROPERTY ASSESSMENT Mayor Samuels stated he has had a number of telephone calls since the tax assessments have been mailed out, from the tax office, concerning the increase in property taxes. Mayor Samuels inquired how often Euless gets reappraised on the property. Mr. Sustaire stated every three (3) years. Mr. Ferguson inquired the basis for reassessment. Mr. Ozebek stated that a person can call Mr. Richard Parks, of the tax office for information, and he was informed the assessor looks at the sales within the area and the assessment is based on fair market value. Mr. Walker stated the assessment is based on $13.52 per sq. foot on estimated cost of construction. XVIII ADJOURNMENT The regular meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary