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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-25Regular Meeting Euless City Council October 25, 1977 CALL TO ORDER 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 Harold Samuels. Other members present were Mrs. Willie Mae McCormick, Messrs. Raymond Ozebek, Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, and Robert Pippin. Also present were City Manager W. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, and City Engineer B i l l Flowers. V ISITORS Visitors in attendance are as follows: Messrs. Don Perkins, David Hodges, Jim Hickerson, and Gerald Ball; Mesdms. Fran Powers and Zella Stierwalt_ INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold Samuels. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated October 11, 1977, were approved as written. CONSIDER RECOMMENDED CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS Mrs. McCormick moved to approve the recommended changes to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 25, 1977) Mr. Hunt inquired if there is a specific case that requires this clarification. Mr. Sustaire stated that these clari- fications are for a forthcoming promotion examination in the Police Depart- ment, to determine who is eligible to take the examinations. CONSIDER ORDINANCE REQUIRING RESIDENCES AND BUSINESS TO DISPLAY ADDRESS NUMBERS Mayor Samuels stated this ordinance is requested for persons who run emergency vehicles at night. Mr. Sustaire stated the prime complaint is against businesses that don't have visible address numbers. He further stated that possibly the City could assist with this service in the resi- dential area. Mr. Pippin moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for consideration by the Council requiring the display of address numbers. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Mr. McFarland inquired the specifics the Council will require in the ordinance on location of the address and the beginning date. Mr. Pippin moved to amend his motion that the address be on curb cut or mail box and visible from the street at nightt ime. Mr. Hunt inquired of the City Manager if he indicated that the City could undertake this service for the citizens. Mr. Sustaire stated the service could be provided, if it is the pleasure of the Council, but we are taking away free enterprise. He further stated that the City would have to charge a fee for this service, but wouldn't want to take this service away from organization or church groups that provide this service. The vote on Mr. Pippin's motion and amendment i s as follows: Ayes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Hunt, and Ozebek Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council,, October 25, 1977) .. 1II. CONSIDER ORDINANCE ON TIME AND LIMITATION ON THE PLACEMENT AND REMOVAL CF GARBAGE Mr. McFarland reviewed the ordinance on time and limitation on the placement and removal of garbage containers. Mr. McFarland stated that the City has received complaints that citizens leave their garbage containers out at the curb all time. Mr. Pippin stated that he has some problem with the enforceability of the ordinance in regard to the covers and sanitary containers. Mr. McFarland stated that this would be a determination of the Municipal Court Judge or a jury if the citizen was cited for violation of the ordinance. the use of garbage bags. Mayor Samuels inquired if this precludes Mr. McFarland replied no. Mr. Hunt moved to approve the ordinance on time and limitation on the placement and removal of garbage containers excluding paragraph two, section 7-3, on first reading of ordinance. 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. IV. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS Mrs. McCormick stated that she received a telephone c a l l from Mrs. Maggie Driggers, Counselor for the H -E -B School System, for youth appointments to the Council for Social Concerns. The names are as follows: Robin Leslie Girouard, 508 Huntington; Alternate, Lee Gilby, 202 East Fuller, Euless Junior High; Lisa Waschka, 4105 Hollow Oak; Alternate, Tracy Miranda, 3905 Shady Creek, Trinity High School. Mrs. McCormick stated she has not interviewed these young people. Mayor Samuels asked Mrs. McCormick to contact the Council for Social Concerns for their recommendations to the committee. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 25, 197.7) Mayor Samuels stated these appointments would be tabled until the November 8, 1977 meeting. V. RESOLUTION NO. 417 CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONING CASE NO. 264 - REQUEST OF CULBERTSON APARTMENTS FOR CHANGE CF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO "R -5" MULT IPLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT ON LOT 5, AND A PORTION OF LOT 4. RAY SHELTON SUBDIVISION Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 417, setting the public hearing date on Zoning Case No. 264 for change of zoning from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "R -5" Multiple - Family Dwelling District on Lot 5, and a portion of Lot 4, Ray Shelton Sub- division for November 22, 1977. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Mr. Hunt stated he would like to be present for the public hearing, but he will be out of town and would like the hearing to be on December 13th. Mrs. McCormick stated the developer said they would like to be ready to begin construction by the end of November and were interested in getting started. Mr. Hunt withdrew his request. The vote on Mr. Pippin's motion is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Ozebek, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Hunt Mayor Samuels declared the notion carried. VI. AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY REV. GERALD BALL, MINISTER CF AIRPORT FREEWAY CHURCH OF CHRIST Mayor Samuels re ognized Re 1. Gerald Ball. Rev. Ball stated that his church is across the street from Euless Junior High and for the past three years, from 8:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m. and each afternoon right after school, they have a large number of junior high children over at the church. He stated that for the past two years (Page Five. Regular Meeting. Euless City Council. October 25. 1977) they have had a number of boys and girls that use the overhangs and porches of the church to smoke pot and pass speed. He stated that almost each day there is a car that drives up and the kids swarm around the car and then the car will leave and the kids will go back to their cubby holes. He said he has talked with the police privately several times and they said they can't patrol there and check it out because they are on school crossings during that time. He said that one day last week a member of the church heard a young man talking to a girl and the boy said "I can get rry speed free, but I'm not going to give you yours free, do you have any money ?" and the girl said "yes, its in rry purse ", and he said "well, l e t rre have your purse." He said the member said that after a while he overheard the girl say "Well don't go so deep." Rev. Ball said that the member went around the church where they were and this young boy had the girl's purse, and the lady talked to them and invited them to leave. Rev. Ball said that he has tried everything else so thought he would come before the Council to see if there wasn't something that could be done to slow down the drug traffic and save our kids. Mayor Samuels stated that in the last week or so he has received a report from another church and a different school and because of calls from Rev. Ball and the other church and from citizens, the City will begin a program, and all the Council is concerned. Mayor Samuels stated that he spoke with the principal of Euless Junior High and he said that he would be glad to come over and get the students and get them off the church property, if he had the church's permission. Mr. Pippin inquired if Rev. Ball has gotten the license number of the car that comes there almost daily. Rev. Ball stated no, that the police advised him that the only way they could prosecute would be for them to get pictures of the ones involved. Mayor Samuels stated a license number to the police would help in building a case later, as they can get a name and last known address with the computer in the Police Department. Rev. Ball stated he would be glad to do what he can to get the license number of the car and talk with the principal of the school as he would like to do what he can to prevent the junior high school kids from getting in this situation. Mr. Ozebek stated he can't see how the kids are legally allowed to congregate at the church. Mr. Sustaire stated the problem has existed since the church was built and it is difficult and the police can only go so far. Mr. McFarland inquired if Rev. Ball would be willing to file trespassing violations on the kids. (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 25, 1977) Rev. Ball stated yes, if it would cut down on the drug traffic. Rev. Ball stated they don't mind the kids parking their cars on the parking lot or coming in out of the rain and are not con- cerned about them gathering there, but he is concerned about the drug traffic. Mr. McFarland inquired if the car comes there daily. Rev. Ball repl ied quite regular. Mayor Samuels inquired if the people are high school age or older. Rev. Ball stated they appear to be high school age or just out of high school. Rev. Ball stated that he realizes the Council has other things to talk about but he didn't know what else to do and they do know the kids are using the church property as a place to pass drugs. Mr. Pippin stated that the Council doesn't feel this is any less important than anything else they talk about and they appreciate him coming and bringing this to their attention. Mr. Sustaire inquired the number involved in the drug traffic at the church. Rev. Ball stated there are eight to ten in a group, and about three groups. Mr. Hunt stated he drove by the church on the way to the Council meeting and observed the porches and alcoves and he can understand the problem. Rev. Ball stated they have discussed bringing the doors of the church out to the edge of the building to eliminate the porches or installing a chain link fence between the two buildings. Mayor Samuels stated that he was going to predict that by January 15th, some measure will be taken to halt this within our community and if, in the meantime, he can obtain the license number of the car that comes there it will help the police department. Mayor Samuels thanked Rev. Ball for coming and informing the Council of the situation, and to feel free to come back anytime. Mr. McFarland stated the City Manager has indicated he will personally check into and see that the department does explore the specific allegation that Rev. Ball made as to the possible auto- mobile and the fact that the driver may be a traffic in drugs, and the press (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 25, 1977) may want to give some consideration in reporting that particular incident that he doesn't hamper the department's investigation into it. VII. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated that the City has completed acquisition of all right -of -way for the improvements to North Main Street. VIII. STATUS CF BEAR CREEK PARK Mr. Hunt inquired the status of acquiring the property for Bear Creek Park. Mr. Sustaire stated the City has acquired all the property except from B. J. Reaves, and he is in the process of closing the property at th is time, and the fin al configuration has been submitted to Schrickel and Roll ins and they are in the process of finalizing it and sub- mitting it to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for their approval. Mr. Hunt inquired if the City Manager would like to speculate when we might start considering letting bids for development of the park. Mr. Sustaire stated that would be based on when the Federal Funds are received, but he would estimate the first three months of 1978. IX. NAME CHANGE CF CHEEK - SPARGER ROAD Mr. Sustaire stated he has had a request to get the consensus of the Council on changing Cheek - Sparger Road to South Airfield Drive, as it is a continuation of South Airfield Drive from the airport. It was the consensus of the Council to change the name to South Airfield Drive. (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 25, 1977) X. AD ENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels Mayor ATTEST : /s/ Dell a Houy City Secretary