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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-10Regular Meeting Euless City Council August 10, 1976 CALL TO ORDER 14° 41 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 1Air McCormick, Messrs. Charles Hunt, Robert Pippin, Glenn Walker and Ray Ozebek. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Engineer Bill Flowers. VISITORS Visitors present are as follows: Messrs. Dan Frazier, Robert Johnson, Jack Bullard, David C. Hughes, Jr., Richard Blackbird, C. A. Lundin, Hal C. Ferguson, D. R. Hawthorne, Charles E. Apple, Sr., James C. McKinney, Frank Douglass, and Walter A. Elliott; Mesdms. Pat Singletary, Billie McNeel, Jo Hawthorne, and Annelle B. Apple. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mr. Bill Flowers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of.the regular meeting dated July 27, 1976, were approved with the correction to paragraph 7, page two, as follows: "Mr. Pippin inquired the degree of insulation proposed in the air conditioned portion of the building." I CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL OF LOT 3, TRACTS A AND B, FIRST NATIONAL ADDITION, REQUEST OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EULESS. TEXAS: TROY M. FULLER, TRUSTEE Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. David Hughes, who stated he is representing the First National Bank of Euless in their request for final platting of Lot 3, Tracts A and B. Mr. Hughes stated that he is requesting final platting of the subdivision plat, on 2.18 acres, that is located on the northeast corner of Hwy. 183 and FM157. Mr. Hughes stated that the First National Bank is desirous of the platting for improvements to their property, specifically for the extension of Del Paso Drive north across Hwy. 183. Mr. Hughes introduced Mr. W. G. Ragley, president of First National Bank of Euless. N° 42 (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1976) Mr. Ragley stated that the median cut at Hwy. 183, for the extension of Del Paso Drive, will enable them to be able to stack up more cars than they do now; that they will have ten (10) drive -in windows, a commercial window, a mini -bank, with the potential of twenty -four (24) hour teller service, and one way traffic from FM157 that will exit onto Hwy. 183. Mayor Samuels stated that the plat indicates an 80 foot right -of -way at the entrance from Hwy. 183 tapering down to 50 feet and he inquired how much of the right -of -way will be paved. Mr. Hughes stated there would be a 61 foot paved street at Hwy. 183 that would taper to a 31 foot street and wouldbe channelized with traffic buttons. dedicated street. Mr. Ozebek inquired if this would be a Mr. Hughes replied affirmatively. Mr. Ozebek inquired of the City Engineer if this street conformed to City requirements. Mr. Flowers stated affirmatively. Mr. Pippin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Lot 3, Tracts A and B, First National Addition. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Abstined: Mrs. McCormick Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. II CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL FOR FINAL PLAT OF PARK ADDITON, REQUEST CF MCCO AND THORNTON AND GRAVES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. David Hughes, who stated he is representing McCo and Thornton and Graves Development in the final platting of Park Addition. Mr. Hughes stated this is an eighteen (18) plus acre tract, located 300 feet east of FM157, abuts Midway Drive, and is north of Trinity High School. He further stated that the property is being developed for single family residents with a minimum of 7800 square feet lot area, and deed restricitons, submitted by the developer, to restrict the living area of the houses to a minimum of 1400 square feet. Mr. Hughes stated that the deed restriction will be filed with the plat and the developer concurs N° 43 (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1976) with the recommendaiton of the City Engineer,. Mr. Hughes introduced Mr. Richard Blackbird. Mr. Pippin inquired of Mr. Jack Bullard, Public Works Director, i f the City staff recommends approval of this plat. Mr. Bullard stated that the City staff recommends approval. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Park Addition. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick; Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. III CONSIDER PLAT APPROVAL OF LOTS 9 AND 10 BLOCK 2. AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK INTO LOTS 9 -R AND 10 -R, BLOCK 2, AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK REQUEST OF METRO EQUITIES Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Bob Wyatt, who stated that he is the owner of Airport Business Park. Mr. Wyatt stated they are requesting the replatting of Lots 9 and 10, Block, 2, into Lots 9R and 10R, Block 2 , which w i l l move the south property line 10 feet to the north. Mr. Hunt stated that it appears this will make Lot 10 smaller and Lot 9 larger. Mr. Wyatt stated that he has received a contract on Lot 10 and they requested that Lot 10 be smaller. Mr. Walker inquired i f the name changes, as recommended by the Street Naming Committee, are included in this plat approval. Mr. Sustaire stated that he has received a letter from the Street Naming Committee, and they recommend the names of South Airport Circle and South Ariport Drive. Mr. Pippin stated that any plats of record need to have the proper names that the Council approves. N9 44 (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1976) Mr. Hunt moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the replat of Lots 9 —R and 10 —R, Block 2, Airport Business Park and renaming of the streets to South Airport Circle and South Airport Drive, as recommended by the Street Naming Committee. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Hunt, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, and Ozebek nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IV CONSIDER STREET NAME CHANGES I N BEAR CREEK ADDITION AS RECOMMENDED BY STREET NAMING COMMITTEE Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the recommendation of the Street Naming Committee and approve the change of Eield Doss Road to Baze Drive and Baze Drive to Priest Lane. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Ozebek, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. V PUBLIC HEARING: BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976 -77 City Manager Sustaire presented the budget for the fiscal year 1976 -77, as follows: EXPENDITURES (ESTIMA I'ED) DEPART NT BUDGET PER CAPITA PERCENT Administration $ 272,108 $ 9.91 6.0% Library 146,675 5.34 3.2% Public Safety 690,639 25.16 15.2% Fire 558,048 20.33 12.3% Traffic Safety 56,202 2.05 1.3% Parks and Recreation 544,317 19.83 12.0% Public Works 2,267,989 82.62 50.0% (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1976) Beginning Balance Ad Valorem Tax Other Taxes Fines & Forfeitures Other Revenue Transfer from water and sewer surplus Water and Sewer REVENUE (ESTIMATED) $ 371,747 1,489,520 519,625 177,000 242,142 157,894 1,578,050 8.2% 32.8% 11.5% 3.9% 5.3% 3.5% 34.8% N° 45 Mr. Sustaire stated that this budget does not increase or add any service, but does keep the present service. He further stated this includes $72,000 for emergency ambulance service through the H —E —B Hospital Authority. Mr. Ferguson stated that the property in Euless was revalued this year and he was wondering where the City came up with their final total on ad valorem taxes. Mayor Samuels stated that the City received the total valuation from the tax office, but the City lost approximately 31 million dollars in valuation because of lowering of land value. He further stated that the City's largest tax payer last year was the owner of raw land. Mr. Ferguson inquired i f these property owners have been paying their taxes. Mayor Samuels stated that the City never collects 100 %of the taxes, but with the new ordinances the Council has passed, on stiffer penalty and interest, the delinquent taxes are being paid. He also stated that an ordinance passed by the Council, provides that all taxes must be paid before a plat will be considered or a building permit issued. Mr. Douglass inquired the amount of increase of this year's budget over last year's budget. Mayor Samuels stated approximately $800,000, with the increase due to inflation and some salary increases. Mr. Douglass inquired i f some of the tax increase was due to the sale of water and sewer revenue bonds or street bonds. Mr. Sustaire stated that the City did have an increase in General Ob] igstion bond requirements because the City sold 1.4 million dollars in bonds, that add an additional cost of $112,000 per year, but the water and sewer revenue bonds are paid for by the sale of water. He stated 'that the tax increase is required because of employee benefits, gasoline costs, office supplies, etc. that a tax increase means $13,000 for the City. Mayor Samuels stated that only 10 %of the revenue is coming from the tax increase. 46 (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1976) J Mr. Douglass stated that the libarary budget has increased 47% and he is wondering what the library is proposing to do to have such an increase. Mr. Sustaire stated that the library budget has always been low and their expenditures this year are going to meet the proposed amount for 1976 -77. Mayor Samuels stated that the library is open additional hours, at the citizens request, and there will be additional cost in operating the genealogy section. Mr. Douglass inquired if the sales tax revenue was up or down. Mr. Sustaire stated they are down this year and i f the legislature approves omitting the 1 %sales tax from the utility bills, the City will lose approximately $50,000. Mr. Ferguson inquired why the sales tax revenue was down. Mr. Sustaire stated that the City does not have any retail outlets, and the people do not support local business. Mrs. Pat Singletary inquired how much the Wilshire area will receive from the Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Traffic Safety budget, and if there are any plans to extend Marlene Drive. Mr. Sustaire stated that the City cannot grade Marlene Drive because this is private property and they have been advised by the owner to stay off the property. Mr. Walker stated that the extending of Marlene Drive should be done by the developer, as the City does not have funds and they would be setting a precedent. Mayor Samuels stated that the Council had three (3) plat approvals and if the City extends Marlene Drive, they would leave themselves op€n to have to install streets in other developments. Mrs. Singletary thanked Mr. Sustaire for installing the bridge at Kynette Street, but stated Pipeline Raod is very dangerous, as there are not any shoulders on the road and there is a deep ditch on both sides of the road. She further stated that it would be nice to have a bike trail or walk area along the side of the road so the childern could walk or ride their bicycles to Central Jr. High School. Mr. Sustaire stated that the right -of- way line is in the City Limits, but the City does not have the equipment to correct the situation. Mrs. Singletary inquired i f sidewalks could be installed along Pipeline Road. N° 4 7 (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1976) Mr. Sustaire stated not unless the drainage problem is solved. Mr. Cribbs stated that Euless had difficulty with the City of Bedford in assessing the property owners in Bedford along Pipeline Road and it took six (6) years to get this assess- ment and the cost had doubled. that when the paving did get completed, the City was only able to pave a portion of Pipeline Road. Mrs. Singletary inquired if a traffic survey was made at Pipeline Road and Raider Drive, and if this survey indicated a need for a traffic signal at this location. Mr. Sustaire stated this would have to be a joint effort between Bedford and Euless, and Euless would probably have to bear the biggest cost. Mrs. Singletary inquired i f Westpark Way was going to be completed from Pipeline Road to the hospital. Mr. Sustaire stated that this will be done when the property is developed. Mayor Samuels suggested that the next time a dveloper comes before the Council for a zoning request for development in that area, that citizens who want to see these improvements, attend the Council meeting and speak on behalf of the development. Mr. Walter Elliott stated that he believes land speculation in Euless is over and we will see people using the property and putting it into productivity. Mayor Samuels declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Ozebek moved to accept the budget as presented by the City Manager and approve it on first reading of ordinance. 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. VI CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated that he presented hi s report in the public pre — council meeting. N° 4 8 (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1976) CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT VII Miscellaneous Water and Sewer Improvements Mr. Flowers stated the 8 inch water line along Hwy. 183, in front of the old Mid - Cities Drive -In Theatre, is complete and tested and disinfected and all that is lacking is the bacterial analysis. He further stated the contractor has moved to Glade Road and has started construciton of the 12 inch line east along Glade Road. Chlorination Facilities Mr. Flowers stated that the contractor has not made any visual action, but has ordered the equipment. VIII CITY MANAGERS REPORT City Manager Sustaire stated that the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission reflect that they approved Quail Creek Addition subject to a letter from FHA. He stated this letter was not received, and the plat consideration was not on the Council agenda and will not be on the agenda until the developer comes back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sustaire stated the Council voted to adopt the sound zone map and the sound zone map indicated that there will not be any new residential in sound zone B. Mr. Sustaire stated he would recommend that Euless have a scientific study made of our area to have a true reading of the sound zone. IX APPOINTMENT TO COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERNS Mrs. McCormick moved to appoint M i s s Diane Kelly, 910 Vine Street, as a member of the Council of Social Concerns from Trinity High School. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 10, 1976) X ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Della Houy City Secretary 49 Na "5 0