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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-23Regular Meeting Euless City Council October 23, 1979 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 Mayor Pro -tern W i l l i e Mae McCormick, Councilmen Charles Hunt, Glenn Walker, and Robert Pippin. (Absent was Councilman Raymond Ozebek.) Also present were City Manager M. M. Sustaire, City Secretary Della Houy, City Attorney Bob McFarland, City Engineer James Knight, and Administrative Assistant Lynn Shackelford. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were Messrs. Don Perkins, Ed Markey, B i l l Flowers, Troy Fuller, Bob Christopherson, W. M. Workings, Robert Mannen, Charles Williams, Kent Flynn, and Stephen Crim, Mesdms. Bertha Nixon, Margaret Carter, and Pat Williams. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Harold Samuels. APPROVAL CF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting dated October 9, 1979, were approved as written. SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 598 REZONING LOT 3, BLOCK 2, BELL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FROM "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FCR AUTOMOBILE RECONDITIONING AND SALES Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 598 rezoning Lot 3, Block 2, Bell Industrial District from "C -2" Community Business District to "C -2" Community Business District with "SP" Specific Use Permit for automobile reconditioning and sales. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1 (Rafe. Two. e play ; ee.t e.ss:.City: Council, October 23, 1979) CONSIDER SECOND AND FINAL READING CF ORDINANCE NO. 599 REGARDING OVERDUE BOOKS FROM THE EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and fi n a I reading of Ordinance No. 599 regarding overdue books from the Euless Public Library. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY BERTHA NIXON REGARDING A BUILDING FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS Ms. Bertha Nixon stated she is requesting assistance from the three cities for securing a building to be used by the Senior Citizens. She stated she has appeared before the City Councils of Hurst and Bedford and they have given their support and are making investigations into ob- taining a grant for this purpose. She stated they have the land which was donated and have some plans that were drawn several years ago. She stated they are having money- making projects to raise funds for this building, as they want to be self - sustaining. Mayor Samuels inquired the anticipated cost of the building. Ms. Nixon stated they anticipate that it w i l l cost approximately $330,000. Ms. Nixon stated that Hurst is going to apply for a grant for the building since Hurst can qualify for a grant because they have a sufficient number of senior citizens. Ms. Nixon stated she would like to see the three cities join together and make this a joint effort because she feels that this is something that is needed in this area. Mayor Samuels stated that at the last work session the Council discussed the senior citizens' needs. He stated the City invested in a second community building which is an adult center and is used twice a week for the Euless Senior Citizens and they can also use the building any other time they would like. (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 23, 1979) He stated there is a walking /jogging trail for those who like to walk and the City uses a bus that was purchased for the senior citizens to take them shopping, out to the mall for lunch, and numerous other things. He stated he feels that a commun- ity center here benefits our citizens more than a center in another town. Mr. Sustaire stated there are planned activities at the center two days a week and they can come and go any other time that the building is open. He stated the City plans to increase the activities as the need dictates. Mayor Samuels stated the City would be supportive of a grant but we would rather spend City funds in our city for our c i t i z e n s . He stated the C i t y is p l a n n i n g on adding a place on the water b i l l s for donations and use this money to supply prizes for games, refreshments and other items that may be needed. Mr. Hunt stated that the proposed pro- jects are very worth while projects, but very remote from the City of Euless. He stated we like to provide for our senior citizens first, but he is not opposed to any type of grant and wi11 support it. Mrs. McCormick stated t h a t a l l the Council will support a grant but the City just does not have the money at this time for a three city senior citizens center. Mayor Samuels stated he hopes that the HARP w i l l help us with their suggestions in order to improve our program. IV. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASE NU. 294 FCR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM "R -1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C -2" COMMUNITY BU I SNESS DISTRICT ON LOT 24B, BLOCK 13, BELL RANCH TERRACE ADDITION NO. 1 Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing and stated the Council would hear from the proponents first and then any opponents. Mayor Samuels recognized Mr. Ed Markey. Mr. Markey stated he is representing 157 Joint Venture and Troy Fuller, agent for the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Umphress. He stated 157 Joint Venture is composed of Meier and Keller Law Offices, Papco, and Guardian T i t l e Company. He stated they are requesting this zoning change on Lot 24B, Block 1, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition to "C -2" Community Business District so they may build an office building. He presented the Council with some drawings of the proposed building. M r . Markey stated the development w i l l be c a l l e d Signet H i l l Office Park. He stated the b u i l d i n g w i l l contain 21,000 square feet of leasable space. (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 23, 1979) He stated at the present time they have committments from Tarrant Cable Communications, Inc., Guardian Title Company, Meier and Keller Law Offices, Papco, and Mr. Murray w ill open an office in this building. Mr. Walker inquired when they anticipate starting construction on the building. Mr. Markey stated they will begin construc- tion as soon as possible after the contracts have been closed. Mayor Samuels inquired i f there were any other proponents. There being none, he inquired if there were any opponents. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Pippin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve first reading of an ordinance rezoning Lot 248, Block 13, Bell Ranch Terrace Addition No. 1 from "R -1" Single Family Dwelling District to "C -2" Community Business District. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Hunt, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. v. FINAL PLAT CF MIDWAY SQUARE ADDITION PHASE ONE Mr. Stephen Crim, Vice President of Lomas and Neddleton developer of Midway Square, stated he appeared previously on the preliminary plat on 109 acres and final plat approval on sixty -eight acres as Phase One. He stated that during the development of the engineering and planning they have been working with the State Highway Department and the City's Consulting Engineering firm on the off -ramp revision. He stated the State Highway Department requires that the dedication of the right -of -way for the ramp revision must be done by plat and they have prepared a final plat of 1.2 acres for right -of -way dedication purposes. He stated engineering plans have been prepared and have been sent to the State Highway Department for their approval. He stated once the plans have been approved by the highway department, the contractors w i l l give them an estimate of the cost and they w i l l escrow the funds so the plat can be recorded, and then they w ill break ground for the off -ramp revision. He stated as soon as this is done they w i l l return to the Council for final plat approval on Phase Two so they can begin construction on the development. Mrs. McCormick moved to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve the final plat of Midway Square Addition, Phase One. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Walker Nays: None (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 23, 1979) Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Samuels stated he feels that this development may be the best thing that has happened to Euless in opening the area to the north and requested a business card from Mr. Crim as he has had a number of people calling concerning property. Mr. Crim stated they are in the process of preparing a brochure of Midway Square for distribution to persons that may be interested. VI. PUBLIC HEARING ON NEEDS I N THE COMMUNITY FCR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Mayor Samuels opened the public hearing on the needs of the community for Community Development Block Grant Funds and recog- nized Mr. Kent Flynn, Director of Planning and Development for the City. Mr. Flynn reviewed the history of the Housing and Coummunity Development Block Grant Program of Tarrant County. He stated this i s the sixth year of the program and Tarrant County Planning Department expects to receive approximately $2,997,000 i n 1980 and $2,997,000 i n 1981. Mr. Flynn stated the primary purpose of the Community Development Program is to upgrade low and moderate income neighborhoods. He listed the categories and projects of each category which have been approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Federal funding. 1. Public Works Projects Water system construction and improvements Streets, curbs and gutter construction and improvements Drainage improvements Sanitary sewer collection systems construction 2. Public Facilities Senior Citizens' Centers and Community Centers construction and repair Sidewalk wheelchair ramps 3. Recreation Parks construction, development and improvements Recreation facilities construction 4. Public Services Fire Hall Construction and pumper truck purchases 5. Housing Housing rehabilitation Housing rental assistance payments (Page Six, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 23, 1979) Mr. Flynn stated that since 1978 the City has received approval for and begun implementing the following projects - Midway Park Housing Rehabilitation Project and the Midway Drive Street and Drainage Improvements i n that target area. Mr. Flynn reviewed the activities that are eligible to be included: in the City's projects. They are acquire and dispose of real property; acquire, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, install or improve public, commercial and industrial facilities; clear, demolish, remove, or move buildings and structures; provide public services; remove architectural barriers; rehabilitate private property and public residential structures and modernize public housing; enforce building and housing codes; and historic preservation activiities. Mr. Flynn reviewed the process to be followed in drawing up and approval of the Sixth -Year Applications. M r . Flynn stated a l l citizens, groups, and organizations are invited to participate and be present at the next public hearing which is to be held on November 13, 1979. He stated the public hearing being held tonight is to establish the problem of the City and requests any comments, questions, statements or complaints regarding these needs. He stated at the public hearing held on November 1 3 , 1979, the proposed projects w i l l be discussed. Mr. Flynn inquired if there were any in the audience that had any comments, questions, Statments or complaints regarding the Community Development Grant Project. Mr. Workings, 304 Lee Drive, stated he received a letter several months ago regarding a $5,000 grant or loan that does not have to be repaid to upgrade his house. He stated that if the City of Euless would require the residents in this area to tow off their inoperable cars and clean up their yards we wouldn't need as much money to clean up these neighborhoods. Mayor Samuels stated we have ordinances that pertain to inoperable automobiles and are usually enforced when a complaint is filed and investigated. He stated that the City is restricted in some areas be- cause of the legality. He stated this area of Euless was chosen for rehabilitation because it is the area where there are more older homes. Mr. Don Perkins, 3808 Woodvine Drive, stated he wanted to compliment the City because they arrested five youth for vandalism in the Morrisdale area. He stated that for three years there has been a problem on Woodvine Drive because the way the street is constructed it becomes very dangerous when it becomes wet and it may cause an accident if it is not repaired. Mr. Sustaire stated this problem is a matter of priorities since the City has a limited number of personnel in the street department. He stated they w i l l repair this problem as soon as possible. Mayor Samuels inquired if there were any other citizens who would like to make any comments. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. (Page Seven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 23, 1979) VII. CONSIDER BIDS FCR LEASE - PURCHASE OF A STREET SWEEPER Members of the Council had received copies of the bids received for the lease- purchase of a vacuum street sweeper. The bids are as follows: BIDDER Motor Truck Equipment Co. Environmental Sales & Service BID TOTAL BID $2450.74 per month for $58,818.76 24 months plus $1.00 the 25th month $2674.00 per month for $64,177.00 24 months plus $1.00 the 25th month Lump sum bid $57,750.00 The Council also received a memo from Mr. Jack Bullard, Director of Public Works, recommending accepting the bid of Environmental Sales and Service for the Elgin Whirlwind Vacuum street sweeper as it complies with bid specifications and performed best at demonstrations furnished by the equipment company. Mr. Walker moved to concur with the recommendation of the Directar of Public Works and approve the bid of Environmental Sales and Service for the lease- purchase of the Elgin Whirlwind vacuum street sweeper. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Hunt and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. VIII. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, PARK AND RECREATION BOARD, AND COUNCIL FORSOCIAL CONCERNS Mrs. McCormick moved to table these appoint- ments until we have a full Council. After discussion Mrs. McCormick withdrew her motion. l6) (Page Eight, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 23, 1979) IVY. Walker moved to make appointments to the Park and Recreation Board and the Council for Social Concerns but to table the appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission until the next meeting with a full Council. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Pippin moved to appoint Bobby Baker to f i l l the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Board and Bart Stark to the Council for Soc is 1 Concerns. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Hunt, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. IX. ORDINANCE NO. 600 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON STATE HIGHWAY 183 Mr. Hunt moved to suspend the requirement of two ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No. 600 on an emergency basis on first and final reading. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Pippin, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. X. ORDINANCE NO. 601 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON STATE HIGHWAY 183 Mr. Pippin moved to suspend the requirement of two separate ordinance readings and approve Ordinance No. 601 on an emergency basis on first and final reading. Mr. Hunt seconded the motion and the vote i s as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Hunt, Walker, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Sarnuels declared the motion carried. 'r: (Page Nine, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 23, 1979) XI. APPROVE \AVER CONTRACT WITH TRINITY RIVER AUTHOR ITY Mrs. McCormick moved to approve a minute order recommending approval of the Trinity River Authority contract agreement with the Tarrant County Water District. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Pippin, and Hunt Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. X CASTING AN OFFICIAL BALLOT FCIR DESIGNEE FCR APPOINTMENT TO THE TARRANT COUNTY APPRAISAL BOARD Mr. Hunt moved that the City Council cast their one vote for Richard Parks to the Tarrant County Appraisal Board. Mr. Walker seconded the motion and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Messrs. Hunt, Walker, Pippin and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. XIII. NORTH MAIN STREET SIDEWALKS Mr. McFarland reported that he has received a l l the easements for right -of -way for the sidewalks on North Main Street, except for two. He stated they have prepared the necessary petitions and applications of court action for condemnation. He stated he has been advised by the owner of the two remaining easements t h a t he w i l l execute the necessary easement and i f they receive these two easements he w i l l withdraw the application for condemnation. Mrs. McCormick stated she thinks i t is marvelous that these people have donated these easements and feels that the people should be commended and maybe the Mayor can say something in his next newsletter commending these people for their cooperation. (Page Ten, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 23, 1979) CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT XIV. SOUTH MAIN STREET OVERLAY Mr. Knight reported that he talked with the Consulting Engineers and the contractor should be i n next week to complete the over- lay, t h a t the contractor s t i l l has adequate time to complete the project. MIDWAY DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Knight reported that Tarrant County is in the process of getting the contracts for the improvements signed and they hope to have these completed by next week. XV. AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY WAYNE WORKINGS REGARDING THE ANIMAL ORDINANCE Mr. Wayne Workings stated he has been a resident of Euless for three years and is concerned with portions of the City's animal ordinance. He stated his concern is the portion of the ordinance allowing wild animals in Euless i f they are kept in a suitable cage and he would request that the Council outlaw wild animals in Euless. He stated his son was mauled by a wolf two years ago in Irving. He stated he is requesting the Council to amend the ordinance to outlaw wild animals or the mixture of wild animals and to get a law that will pro- tect the children. He stated this City has the finest animal control ordinance in the area except for the wild animal portion. Mr. McFarland stated he believes the Council does have the authority to outlaw wild animals, but he will have to research the rratter. Mr. Workings stated he is also requesting a clarification of that portion of the ordinance concerning dogs being on a leash because when their club has obedience drills, the dog is off the leash and must obey commands from the owner. He stated he is president of the Dog Obedience Club and believes in trained dogs. Mr. McFarland stated he will get Mr. Workings telephone number and get him a complete copy of the animal ordinance and coordinate with him regarding the flexibility of the leash law regarding a dog show and report back to the Council the alternatives. Mr. Workings stated he is very impressed with this Council and would like to commend the Council on the actions taken tonight. (Page Eleven, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, October 23, 1979) xvI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m. APPROVED: /s/ Harold D. Samuels ATTEST: /s/ Del I a Houy City Secretary