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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-22Regular Meeting Euless City Council June 22, 1976 CALL TO ORDER N° 15 The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall by Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. W i l l i e Mae McCormick,. Members present were Messrs. Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, Ray Ozebek and Robert Pippin. (Absent: Mayor Harold Samuels) . Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Engineer B i l l Flowers, and Recording Secretary Bonnie O'Brien. VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. Robert Johnson, Jack Bullard, Deron Johnson, Royce Powers, H a l C. Ferguson, Tim Samsill, Ben H. Waddell, B i l l F. Bogle, James H. Harp, Dan McLeland; Mesdms. Bob McFarland and Fran Powers. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Robert Pippin. APPROVAL OF NIINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated June 8, 1976, were approved as written. I PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NO. 254 REOUEST OF SPAN OIL GIVPANY FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FRONT "C -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF LOTS 5 & 6. BLOCK 1. EULESS GARDENS NO. 1. (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF NORTH MAIN STREET AND TOWN CREEK DRIVE AT THE U- TOTE -M STORE Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Willie Mx McCormick recognized Mr. Walter Elliott. Mr. Elliott stated he is with the firm of Elliott and Hughes and is representing Span 0 i 1 Company and U- Tote -M in their request for a change of zoning on a portion of Lots 5 & 6, Block 1, Euless Gardens No. 1, from "C -1" to "C -2 ". He introduced Messrs. James Harp, Bill Bogle, and Dan McLeland, representatives of Span 0 i 1 Company. N° 16 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 22, 1976) Mr. Elliott stated that Span 0 i 1 Company is a Texas Corporation, primarily a distributor for Champlin 0 i 1 Company, whose main office is in 'Fort Worth. He stated that there are presently two Champlin Stations located in Euless, at the corner of Highway 183 and Raider Drive and Highway 183 and Norman Street. Mr. Elliott stated that they intend to erect a self-service station at the intersection of Town Creek and North Main Street, Further, he said that the station w i l l be served by two (2) 8,000 gallon storage tanks. The station will be operated by U-Tote-M, a grocery and beverage store. Mr. Ozebek asked i f there was anything built on the Sinclair easement that went across the property. Mr. Elliott replied in the negative and stated that the building is immediately to the North, and abut twenty (20) feet off the rear property line. He stated that there is a service tie at the rear of the building. Mr. Walker asked where exactly on the property do they plan to locate the tanks. Mr. Elliott stated they did not have an exact location but that when they go in for the building permit the location will be exact to meet City requirements. Mr. Elliott passed around a sketch showing a rough location diagonally across the corner. Mayor Pro Tem McCormick asked if there were any other proponents or opponents; there being none she declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Pro Tem McCormick stated that a vote may be taken on a public hearing the night of the hearing, or a vote taken at the next Council meeting. She suggested that they vote on this hearing at the next meeting. Mr. Pippin stated that he was in agree- ment with Mrs. McCormick because he felt they needed to know what effect this would have on off- street parking. Mr. Elliott stated that if there were any questions the Council would like to ask, or additional information needed, they would be happy to provide this information in advance of the next meeting. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 22, 1976) TI CONSIDER APPOINTMENT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT N° 17 Mayor Pro Tem McCormick made a motion to appoint Mr. Bob Eden to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. She stated that he had been contacted. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows; Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Ozebek, Hunt, Pippin, and Walker Nays: None 'Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried, III CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO STREET NAMING COMMITTEE Mr. Ozebek made a motion to have Frank Douglass, Neal Adams, and Harold Samuels, with Mary Lou Davis as an alternate, to serve on the Street Naming Committee. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Pippin, Hunt, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. IV CONSIDER RESOLUTION DESIG- NATING CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR A GRANT FIUVI THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DE- PARTMENT Mayor Pro Tem McCormick recognized City Manager W. M. Sustaire who presented a map of the master plan for Bear Creek Park. He stated this was a part of the master plan and that he hoped to obtain a grant for this particular park. He stated the park contained 41 acres and would be the largest in Euless. Mr. Hunt asked if we anticipated any acquisition of this park land. N° 18 (Page Four, Regular Meeting;, Euless City Council, June 22, 1976) Mr. Sustaire replied that at this point we do not anticipate acquisition; that we hope to place this park land up as part of the grant match, that once we take title to this property it is no longer good to use as a grant match. Resolution No. 390 Mr. McFarland read Resolution No. 390 to the Council. He stated that the resolution should be acted upon tonight as it would be a part of the grant application. Mr. Pippin made a motion that the Council approve Resolution No. 390, designating the City Manager as the official authorized to serve as the City's fiscal officer to receive Federal funds for purposes of this program. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. V CONSIDER DATE 'FOR WORK SESSION Mrs. McCormick stated that a date for the work session had not been decided upon as Mr. Hunt would be unable to attend on July 9, 10, and 11. She stated the work session would be some time in July; that the Council would wait and talk with the Mayor to see what time he would be available. VI CITY MANAGERS REPORT Mr. Sustaire stated that contact had been made with the administrative officials of HEB School District and that he had obtained a favorable comment from them relative to the location of tennis courts on the Lakewood shcool site and was anticipating the approval from the school board at their meeting tonight. Mr. Sustaire stated that should these plans not be approved the City would continue with the plans and build on City property. He stated that the general estimate of cost is somewhere in the neighborhood of $30,000; that the tennis courts will be of championship level, which is the second best grade of tennis courts. N° 19 (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 22, 1976) Mr. Sustaire stated that we are pro- gressing with out wrecker specifications and that with one or two changes we will be ready to go for bids next week for wrecker service for the City. Mr. Sustaire stated that he would like some official action from the Council as to what direction to proceed with the Hospital District regarding ambulance service. Mr. Hunt made the motion that we approve and encourage the HEB Hospital District to continue with their ambulance service and pledge our support toward having ambulance service available to us by the target date of October 1, 1976, with the willingness of the City of Euless to participate in this joint project subject to final cost approval. Mr. Ozebek seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Ozebek, Walker, Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the VII Ordinance No. 509 Mr. McFarland stated that the meeting before last the Council did approve on first reading the ordinance adopting City Staff's recommendation on the City's off- street parking requirement. Mr. McFarland stated that this ordinance still needs passage by a second reading. Mr. Pippin moved that the Council approve on second and final reading of Ordinance No. 509 amending Ordinance No. 347 (amendments request by Code and Ordinance Committee) to revise and restate the requirements for off- street parking with the City of Euless. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. N° 20 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 22, 1976) Mr. McFarland stated that there is presently a lawsuit pending between a resident (Mr. A. C. Stone) in the corporate l i m i t s of Grapevine and the City of Grapevine. The purpose of that lawsuit is to declare invalid or to have the courts declare invalid, certain annexation ordinances of the City of Grapevine toward the end of removing from the corporate limits of Grapevine certain properties adjacent to our border, the borders of Fort Worth, possibly Irving, Colleyville and Bedford. Mr. McFarland stated it has been the Council's pleasure to this point not to enter that lawsuit voluntarily, it being considered more a matter between a Grapevine resident and his City. Mr. McFarland stated he had received from Mr. Stone's attorney an indication that the City of Euless may be brought into this suit involun- tarily in an interpleader action. Mr, McFarland stated he would follow this closely and advise the Council whether or not this does occur and if so at that time the City can determine its posture. VIII SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE Mrs. McCormick stated that the Social Concerns Committee designates two people from the school system; that three names had been given to her and they were all from junior high school. She stated she would like to suggest that one be appointed a regular member and the other two as alternates. Mr. Hunt inquired if any people would be appointed from Harwood Junior High. Mrs. McCormick stated that she would like to have one person from Junior High and one from Senior Highs; that if we couldn't get one from Senior High we would get another member from Junior High. Mrs. McCormick made the motion that Royce Powers be appointed to the Social Concerns Committee and that Beverly Tidwell and Deron Johnson be designated as alternates. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Hunt, Walker, and Ozebek Nays: None motion carried. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the IX Sewer Line Installation Mr. Flowers reported that installation of sewer lines for the Cresthaven Addition was complete along Pipeline Road; that the sewer line on Cresthaven was 70 %complete. He stated that the main line was virtually complete with the exception of stub outs for (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 22, 1976) sewer connections. As soon as these were complete they will start on Heather Drive. Resolution No, 391 Mr. Flowers stated there was a need for a resolution for certain design criteria for the water system master plan; a resolution adopting criteria relative to water supply studies. He stated that this resolution was needed to submit along with the "701" planning grant. Mr. Walker made a motion to approve Resolution No, 391, criteria for the water system master plan. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. X GENERAL COMMENTS Mrs. McCormick stated that there were some announcements she would like to make; that 'Irs• Houy was absent because her husband had gone to St. Paul Hospital this afternoon; and that she would like to welcome Mrs. McFarland to the meeting. Mr. Hunt stated that the Bicentennial Committee has decided to intensify their efforts to make available bicentennial medallions to all the citizens of the City. He stated that booths had been set up in various grocery stores and that a booth would be set up Thursday night at Midway Park during the baseball games. In addition, there will also be a booth at Boom Town. Mr. Sustaire asked i f the Police and Fire Association has been contacted about selling medallions at their concession stand they are operating at the semi —pro baseball games. Mr. Hunt stated that he would look into the matter. 21 Mrs. McCormick stated that she did want to announce about Boom Town, July 2, 3, and 4th and wanted to encourage everyone to attend. N° 22 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 22, 1976) XI INTERIM AMBULANCE SERVICE Mr. Ozebek stated he wanted to speak relative to the interim ambulance service. Mr. Ozebek made a motion that the Council instruct the City Manager to negotiate with and obtain the best possible deal, on a month to month basis, with James Abernathy and Company or some other ambulance company and report Tuck to the Council for final action. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Ozebek, Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: One Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. XTI CARR PARK DEDICATION Mr. Pippin stated that the Carr Park dedication was scheduled for Sunday, July 11, 1976, at 2 P.M. Also in conjunction with Carr Park, Mr. Pippin stated that he would like to see the City encourage the use of the parking facility in the back of the building at Carr Park for those using the picnic facilities. He stated that we are experiencing fairly heavy use of parking on Simmons and this could cause traffic problems if it backs up to Highway 183. Mr. Pippin stated he felt it was necessary to take whatever administrative action necessary to take care of this problem. XIII CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 MISCELLANEOUS WATER AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEIVIENIS Mr. Flowers explained in detail to the Council about Change Order No. 1 on Miscellaneous Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements, in the amount of $87,291.00. Mr. Flowers advised the Council to accept this contract extension. N° 23 (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, June 22, 1976) City 'Manager Sustaire recommended to the Council that they accept this Change Order. Mr. Ozebek asked what the legal implica- tions would be on an extension that large to an existing contract. Mr. McFarland stated that he thought this Change Order would not be a problem. Mr. Walker moved to accept Change Order No. 1, extending the existing contract on Miscellaneous Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements, to extend 8" line from Main Street East on Harwood to Fuller -Wiser Road and North on Fuller -Wiser Road to connect to the existing 6" line which is in the present contract. Mr. 'Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried XIV ADJOIIRNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:03 P.M. APPROVED; /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary N° 24