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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-251 Regular Meeting Euless City Council May 25, 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. Charles Hunt, and Glenn Walker. (Absent: Messrs. Robert Pippin, and Ray Ozebek) Also present were City Secretary Della Houy, City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Engineer Bill Flowers, and City Attorney, Bob McFarland, VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. W. G. "Bill" Fuller, Don Perkins, Bill Dunn, W. G. Ragley, Warren Fuller, George Winter, Jimmy Payton, Edwin Millican, B. R. Anderson, Forrest Hammond, Fred Wilkerson, David Hughes, Richard Blackbird, Dave Starr, Ken Taylor, Jim Hickerson, Lynn Shackelford, Robert Johnson, and Frank Douglass; Mesdms. Evelyn Perkins, W. G. Fuller, George Winters, and B. R. Anderson. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mrs. Willie Mae McCoomick. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated May 11, 1976 were approved as written. I PRESENTATION OF BI- CENTENNIAL MEDALLIONS TO EX- MAYORS OF EULESS Mayor Samuels stated that it is a great honor to recognize our previous mayors and introduced Mr. George Winter of the Bi- Centennial Committee. Mr. Winter stated that the Bi- Centennial Committee, on behalf of the City of Euless, is proud to present medallions to former Mayors of Euless. Mr. Winter presented medallion no. 2 to the first Mayor of Euless, Mr. Warren Fuller. N9 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 1976) Mr. W. G. Ragley, President of the H -E -B Chamber of Commerce, presented medallions to the following Ex- Mayors: Messrs. Jimmy Payton; Ernest Millican; B. R. Anderson accept- ing in behalf of his father, J. S. Anderson; W. G. "Bill "Fuller; and Mr. Ragley accepted a medallion for A. C. Krause who was absent because his son was graduating from Trinity High School. Mr. Joe Umphress was unable to attend and his medallion will be mailed to him. II DONATIONS BY FORMER MAYOR W. G. FULLER Mrs. McCormick stated that Mr. W. G. "Bill" Fuller has donated a ceramic, gold plated "Spirit of 76" and the President's Seal which are on display in the Fuller Room at the Library and everyone should go by and see this display. III CONSIDERATION OF INSURANCE RATES FOR METRO -PT,FX CAB COMPANY Mayor Samuels inquired of Mr. Hammonds if he had found an insurance company that would issue coverage for his taxi cab company. Mr. Hammonds introduced Mr. Fred Wilkerson, who is an insurance agent. Mr. Wilkerson stated that he has been discussing the premiums and rates of insurance with Mr. Hammonds and the only way Mr. Hammonds can get insurance in the amount of $25,000; $50,000; and $10,000 is to go through a non - regulated company on an additional cost basis and Mr. Hammonds is requesting the lower rates plus $2,500 medical payment insurance. Mayor Samuels inquried if the ordinance requires medical payment insurance. Mr. McFarland stated "no ". Mr. McFarland stated that he has talked with the State rate supervisor and the State has the authority to set the rates but it cannot make the companies insure taxi cabs. Mr. McFarland reviewed the insurance information he received from neighboring cities. Mayor Samuels inquired of Mr. Wilkerson if the only insurance Mr. Hammonds can get through the insurance pool is the State minimum. 14? (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 1976) Mr. Wilkerson replied "yes ". Mayor Samuels inquired what medical payments are available for Mr. Hammonds. Mr. Wilkerson replied $2,500 individually. Mrs. McCormick stated the Council has been attending T.M.L. meetings and in the discussion it was stated that the liability falls back on the Council, and she would move that the Council not lower the insurance as set in the Certificate of Convenience. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mr. Hunt stated that, in his opinion, the Council has put Mr. Hammonds off long enough and he would not be in favor of lowering the insurance but he does feel that, under the circumstances, the Council has put our only cab company in some jeopardy financially and runs the risk, possibily, of not having service available to the citizens and if the Council did want to lower the insurance to the State minimum, what would be required to make the change. Mr. McFarland stated the Council would have to amend the Certificate of Convenience in order for Mr. Hammonds to operate in the City. Mr. Hunt inquired if the Council is able to amend a Certificate of Convenience with a simple majority vote. Mr. McFarland stated "yes ". Mr. Walker inquired if the Council can grant Mr. Hammonds a six (6) month continuance and give him time to find another insurance company to get the higher insurance or find another cab company for Euless. Mr. McFarland stated "yes ", that the Council can amend the Certificate of Convenience for any length of time. Mr. Hammonds stated he has a contract with the Welfare Department to take the elderly to the doctor, clinic or drug store for medicine. Mrs. +McCormick stated she would withdraw her first motion and move to amend the Certificate of Convenience granting an extension for one (1) year at the State minimum including $2,500 medical payment; that the City desperately needs a taxi cab company and dt is a•service to the citizens. 3 N° (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 1976) Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IV PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL PARK ADDITION. A PORTION OF TRACIS 7A1A & 7C. J. P. HALFORD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 711 Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. David Hughes who stated he is representing Thorton and Graves, builders and developers, and is requesting approval of a preliminary plat on a 18.74 acre tract of land, which is located on the north side of Midway Drive. Mr. Hughes stated the property is zoned residential and there will be a total of 75 lots and each lot will contain approximately 7500 square feet to 78000' square feet. Mr. Hughes stated the preliminary plat was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 18th and he received their approval, subject to certain provisions relating to the square footage of the houses to be constructed and these deed restrictions will be presented at the final plat presentation and his client concurs with the recommendations of the City Engineer's letter. Mayor Samuels inquired if there w i l l be a minimum square footage in the deed restrictions and if Mr. Blackbird can say what this square footage will be. Mr. Blackbird stated the minimum square footage will be approximately 1500 square feet and also there will be a deed restriction on the minimum amount of masonry and the type of roof. Mr. Hunt inquired the estimated price range for these houses. Mr. Blackbird stated the price would be between $35,000 and $42,000. Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of Park Addition, subject to the City Engineer's letter. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 1976) Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V PUBLIC HEARING - ON RECOM- MENDED CHANGES 1 N ORDINANCE NO. 347 - CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Mayor Samuels opened the Public Hearing on the recouunended changes on Ordinance NO. 347 and recognized Mr. Lynn Shackelford. Mr. Shackelford stated he is Director of Planning and Development for the City and changes are the same as presented at the last Council meeting, but the Council requested a Public Hearing prior to their approval. Mayor Samuels reviewed the recommended changes for the audience. Mr. Shackelford stated the basic changes were for enclosing garages in existing homes and requiring two (2) parking spaces for all new constructions in R -1, R -2, R -3, R -4, and R -5. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other proponents; there being none, he inquired if there were any opponents; there being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the recommendations of the Code and Ordinance Committee and approve the rec- commended changes to Ordinance No. 347. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt, and Walker Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 5 N° (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 1976) VI REQUEST OF BLUE HAVEN POOLS FOR VARIANCE IN ELECTRICAL CODE Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Bill Dunn, 1903 Trailwood Drive and Mr. Dave Starr of Blue Haven Pools. Mr. Dunn stated he desires to construct a swimming pool on his property that would enhance the value of his property, as his yard is in four (4) levels and this requires a variance in the Electrical Code to build this pool, on this loeation, as the easement under the overhead wiring would come over three (3) feet of the pool. Mr. McFarland stated that the Electrical Code does not have provisions for variance but the Council would have to amend it _ Mr. Starr stated that if they moved the pool to eliminate the easement the pool would come into the drop off area. Mr. Starr stated that the ten (10) foot easement will restrict them from building a nice pool. Mr. Shackelford stated the Electrical Code states that swimming pools and the area extending ten (10) feet horizontally from the inside of the walls of the pool shall not be placed under any open overhead wiring and this is the way his office interprets and enforces the Ordinance. Mr. Starr stated that the neighboring cities have the same Electrical Code but he has been able to get a variance from these cities. Mr. Hunt stated it would help if the Council could see some evidence of this being adopted in the other cities and he would like to see how these cities do it and protect themselves at the same time. Mr. Walker inquired of Mr. Shackelford if this has come up on any other pool installations. Mr. Shackelford stated that in several pool applications, service drops have had to be put underground. Mr. Sustaire stated that -if the trunk line is insulated, the building permit can be issued and Mr. Shackelford and his staff will make an on site inspection to varify the insulated line and if it is not insulated, then a building permit cannot be issued but the Ordinance would have to be amended. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 1976) VII CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT N° Mr. McFarland stated that the Triangle Club suit will be going to trial on Monday and he has received a letter from Mr. Knape on behalf of Mr. Stone on a settlement agreerrenf. VIII MISCELLANEOUS WATER AND SEWER EXTENSIONS Mr. Hunt inquired, of the City Engineer, the status of the miscellaneous water and sewer line extension. Mr. Flowers stated it takes approximately two (2) weeks for the contractor to complete the required documents and as soon as these are received, they will issue work orders. IX SIDEWALK FAIR Mrs. McCormick stated that at the sidewalk fair the bands did an excellent job and in her opinion this brought the community closer together. Mr. Winters stated the Bi- Centennial Committee should be a permanent committee and plan an annual affair to raise money for improvement to the City. 7 Mr. Hunt stated 53 merchants donated prizes and Euless Jr. High Band has requested to appear at another fair next year. X INTRODUCTION OF MR. ROBERT JOHNSON. FROM MID - CITIES DAILY NEWS Mayor Samuels introduced Mr. Robert Johnson from the Mid - Cities Daily News and stated Mr. Johnson will be covering the City Council Meetings. XI PARK MASTER PLAN SURVEY Mayor Samuels stated that the park master plan surveys are being returned at a good rate, as the City has received 81 through today. N? 8 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 1976) XII STREET NAMING COMMITTEE Mr. Frank Douglass stated that in the past there was a street naming committee and he was wondering why one was not appointed this year. Mayor Samuels stated that the Council did not appoint one this year and it was his understanding that the committee was not appointed to serve for any length of time, but he will check into the matter. XIII RESIGNATION OF ROBERT OLSEN FROM COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS Mr. Walker stated that Mr. Bob Olsen has informed him that he will not be able to serve on the Council of Social Concerns because of his church work and other commitments and the Council may need to appoint someone -else to serve on this committee. Mayor Samuels stated that the ordinance requires two (2) young people to serve on this committee and since the Council only appointed one (1) young person in April, they should appoint another young person to serve in this position. Mrs. McCormick stated that Mike Jacoby was very active when he serv€d previously. Mayor Samuels requested Mrs. McCormick to contact:Mike Jacoby about serving on the committee. XIV ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. APPROVAL; /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary