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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-08-13Regular Meeting Euless City Council August 13, 1963 CALL TO ORDER -q&7 The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 7:55 p.m. by Mayor W. G. Fuller. Councilmen present were B. L. Byers, Roy Braswell, Bobby Fuller, and Billy Owens. Also present were City Manager W. F. Condron, Jr. , City Secretary Vada Ferris, City Attorney James Cribbs, and City Engineer Jim Davies. INVOCATION Billy Owens. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES July 23, 1963, were approved by The reading of the minutes was VISITORS The invocation was presented by Councilman The mintues of the City Council meeting of general consent by members of the Council. not requested. SPECIAL REPORT - CHANGE IN ELECTRICAL RATE (TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY) N k John Davis, District Manager, Texas Power and Light Company, was introduced and he proceeded to inform the members of the Council that Texas Power and Light was in a position to offer a 2.5% across the board reduction in rates for service in the City of Euless. He, through film media, explained how his firm could grant this reduction in rate. Mc Davis presented a check in the amount of $388.00 to the City of Euless ... the amount representing 2% of the total industrial, governmental, and municipal revenues within the corporate limits of the City of Euless, Texas, for the twelve (12) months ended March 31, 1963. (Statement filed in Office of City Secretary). Mayor Fuller thanked Mc Davis and his associates for their presentati on. I. REAPPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT - 183 MOTEL City Manager Condron informed the Mayor and members of the Council that he had received a reapplication for a commercial building permit for the 183 Motel from M, D. F. Pittman. After discussion Visitors present were Messrs. Heenan Smith. J. R. Dunaway, John E. Davis, Frank Douglass, H. F. Ball, W. J. "Doc" Hyde, Mark Gordon, H. 0. Kirby, Wayne Floyd, Howard Keuhn, Prestis I. Vaughn, R, L. Sansom, George Nibley, Herschel Morgan, L. W. Anders, James B. Darier, Jr., Joe Welborn, Elmer Bray, Ed Smith, Architects Don C. Darrow, Max G. Darron, and Richard Bryant, Mrs. Prestis I. Vaughn, Mrs. H. 0. Heffley, Mrs. R. L. Sansom, Mrs. Dove Gorman, Mrs. Doc Hyde, and Mrs. Frank Douglass. SPECIAL REPORT - CHANGE IN ELECTRICAL RATE (TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY) N k John Davis, District Manager, Texas Power and Light Company, was introduced and he proceeded to inform the members of the Council that Texas Power and Light was in a position to offer a 2.5% across the board reduction in rates for service in the City of Euless. He, through film media, explained how his firm could grant this reduction in rate. Mc Davis presented a check in the amount of $388.00 to the City of Euless ... the amount representing 2% of the total industrial, governmental, and municipal revenues within the corporate limits of the City of Euless, Texas, for the twelve (12) months ended March 31, 1963. (Statement filed in Office of City Secretary). Mayor Fuller thanked Mc Davis and his associates for their presentati on. I. REAPPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT - 183 MOTEL City Manager Condron informed the Mayor and members of the Council that he had received a reapplication for a commercial building permit for the 183 Motel from M, D. F. Pittman. After discussion 4 G O'c' (Page Two, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council , August 13, 1963) Councilman Byers mace the motion, which was seconded by Councilman Braswell, to approve the application and plans as submitted by Nk Pittman, and grant the building permit. The motion carried unanimously... with the condition that a date be set for moving the existing frame structure now located on the above - mentioned s i t e. 11. CONSIDERATION OF FRANCHISE WITH SOUTHWESTERN STATES TELEPHONE COMPANY City Manager Condron informed the Mayor and Members of the Council that he had received a petition from a group of citizens (living in an area recently annexed by the City of Euless), who are serviced by the Southwestern States Telephone Company, and, these citizens are most anxious to acquire the services of the Bell Telephone Company, which is the company supplying telephone service to the populas of Euless. Nk Vaughn, acting as spokesman for the group presenting the petition, informed the Council that the people in the afore - mentioned area were not satisfied with the service they are receiving from Southwestern States, and, since they live in Euless, they prefer to have the same service as other Euless citizens. Furthermore, they stated they do not wish to see Southwestern States Telephone Company granted a fifty (50) yyear contract, which is now under consideration by the City Council. Attorney CrUs was asked for his legal opinion in this matter, and, he informed the Council that he would recommend that the fifty (50) year contract which had been offered to the City of Euless by Southwestern States Telephone Company of Irving, not be accepted... he further explained that this is a situation between two privately owned companies - that Southwestern States Telephone C nTmy was supplying service to that area wren it was annexed by the City of Euless. After further discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that the contract to Southwestern States Telephone Company be denied, at this time, and an attempt be made to work out a solution for these people. Councilman Owe seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mayor Fuller suggested that City Manager Condron investigate this matter further and present a report to members of the Council at the next regular meeting. 111. NDAY PARK HOME OWNER'S ASSOCIATION REPORT Mayor Fuller requested that Nk Landers, representing the Midway Park Home Owners Association, give his report concerning the dispostion of Midway Park ... such report having been promised by Nk Landers at a council meeting of July 23, 1963.' Nk Landers stated that a meeting was called by the Association, and, after discussion, the members of the Association unanimously agreed xiat to-relinquish the park to the City of Euless. Mayor Fuller thanked Nk Landers for reporting to the Council. IV. CORRESPONDENCE - TRAFFIC COUNT At a previous meeting of the City Council, members of the Council had requested that City Manager Condron secure in- formation from the Texas Highway Department concerning the traffic count at the various intersections on Highway 183 in the City of Euless. City Manager Condron read correspondence to members of the Council from Nk R. W. Crook, (Page Three, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 196 3) District Engineer, Texas Highway Department, in which he states that the traffic count has not Lee.n made. at Me intersections along Highway 183 due to the unexpected work load brought on by the changes made in the speed limit laws made by the last legislature. Xt Crook further states that the studies will be made as soon as the present work load will permit, and, at that time, the information will be presented to the Council. 1il PRESENTATION BY DARROW AND THOMAS Mayor Fuller introduced Nt Max Darrow, of Darrow and Thomas, Design Associates, Euless. Xt Darrow presented a map of the City of Euless, and had designated on the map available locations for a MV city hall. R then presented drawings showing an outline of the grounds and building he would propose for the city hall and recreation facilities. After an explanation of his drawing, Xt Darrow informed members of the Council that the drawings would be available any time they would like to study them ... that he would welcome any suggestions they might have. After further discussion, Councilman Braswell stated he would like for the City Manager to secure information concerning each available location mentioned, such as number of acres, price of the land, drainage, accessibility, etc, ..and, present his findings to the council at the next regular meeting. Mayor Fuller thanked Nk Darrow for his presentation. VI. REZONING CASE NO. 107 - MR. PAUL HUFFHINES City Manager Condron informed members of the Council that City Attorney Cribbs had, for the first reading, Ordinance No. 200, rezoning the Paul Huffhines tract as commercial property. After discussion, Councilman Fuller made the motion, which was seconded by Councilman Byers, that Ordinance No. 200 be accepted as presented. The vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fuller, Byers, and Owens Noes: Councilman Braswell VII. REPORT ON CRESTHAVEN WATER SYSTEM A requested by Mayor and City Council members at a previous meeting, City Manager Condron reported that he had investigated the water shortage in the Cresthaven Addition and forty or fifty families in the Cresthaven Addition are being serviced by the Cresthaven Water System... and he had been advised that Municipal Service Company will supply water to people in this addition, however, lines will have to be placed in the area by Municipal Service Company. After discussion, Councilman Braswell requested that City Manager Condron secure data, in writing, concerning the provisions that Municipal Service Company will provide and present this information at the next council meeting. VIII. TRASH BURNING (DUMPS) City Manager Condron, as requested by Councilman Braswell at a previous meeting, stated that he had contacted officials in the City of Fort Worth concerning the trash burning in the public dungy near the City of 7o (Page Four, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 196 3) Euless which was creating a bad situation, and, he was informed there is an ordinance concerning the burning of trash, however, it is a very difficult ordinance to enforce. After discussion, Mayor Fuller suggested that Councilman Braswell r call police officials in Fort Worth when this disturbance occurs. After still { further discussion, City Manager Condron was informed to notify the patrolmen of the City of Euless to call the Fort Worth police when they saw trash burning at these dumps. iFo SECTION V, PLAT OF WEE VILLAGE Xt Heram Smith, developer, presented for final approval, Section V, Plat of Wilshire Village, as approved by the Planning and Zoning Board, August 6, 1963. After discussion, Councilman Braswell made the motion that the plat, as presented by N11i Smith, be approved. It was suggested that City Manager Condron secure information concerning the laying of sidewalks near, in and around schools and present the information to members of the Council. X. TAX ROLL The City Manager informed members of the Council that the 1963 tax roll was prepared and in his office.. and, was available for viewing by members of the Council at their convenience. Q 03UNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGED ELECTRICAL LICENSE - JOE WELBORN Nt Joe Welborn appeared before the Council requesting that he be granted a license to permit him to operate as an electrical contractor in the City of Euless, and, he desired to secure this license for $25.00 instead of the $100.00 fee as established in Ordinance No. 122. His reasoning is that he has had a license which expired and that he should be granted an allowance for the license. After considerable discussion among the council members and comments by the Attorney, Councilman Owuls made the motion that, due to the fact that Nt Welborn had a license previous to the time Ordinance No. 122 was adopted, that the license be granted to him for $25.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Byers, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Owens, and Fuller Councilman Braswell declined to vote, stating that he did not understand the procedure that had transpired. City Manager Condron suggested that the next regular meeting of the City Council be changed from August 27, 1963, to August 23, 1963. All members were in agreement, however, Councilman Braswell stated that he considered that all members of the council should be called the day before the meeting and reminded of the change. Councilman Owens stated he would be out of town, on business, on August 23. ELECTRICAL LICENSE - JOE WELBORN Nt Joe Welborn appeared before the Council requesting that he be granted a license to permit him to operate as an electrical contractor in the City of Euless, and, he desired to secure this license for $25.00 instead of the $100.00 fee as established in Ordinance No. 122. His reasoning is that he has had a license which expired and that he should be granted an allowance for the license. After considerable discussion among the council members and comments by the Attorney, Councilman Owuls made the motion that, due to the fact that Nt Welborn had a license previous to the time Ordinance No. 122 was adopted, that the license be granted to him for $25.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Byers, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Owens, and Fuller Councilman Braswell declined to vote, stating that he did not understand the procedure that had transpired. (Page Five, Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, August 13, 1963) XII. ORDINANCE NO. 201 - APPROVING RATE SCHEDULES FILED BY TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY Mayor Fuller requested Attorney Cribbs to read Ordinance No. 201. (Ori g i na 1 copy filed in minute book with minutes of this meeting.) Nk Cribbs commented on the ordinance which is an ordinance approving certain rate schedules filed by the Texas Power and Light Company and providing certain conditions under which the same rate schedules may be changed, modified, amended, or withdrawn and providing an effective date. Attorney Cribbs recommended that the members of the council adopt this ordinance, as presented, and that a date for a public hearing be set. Councilman Fuller made the motion that this ordinance be adopted as recommended by the City Attorney and the date for a public hearing be set. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XIII. ORDINANCE NO. 202 Mayor Fuller requested Attorney Cribbs to read Ordinance No. 202. (Original copy on file in Office of City Secretary.) This ordinance imposes an additional franchise tax on Texas Power and Liqht Company, payable to the City of Euless, in an amount equaling two per cent (2 %) of i t s gross revenues from sale of electricity from industrial, governmental, and municipal business in the City of Euless. After comments, Attorney Cribbs re- commended that this ordinance be adopted and a date established for a public hearing. Councilman Byers made the motion that this ordinance be adopted and a date for a public hearing be set. Councilman Owens seconded the motion which carried unanimously. XIV. Councilman Fuller made the motion that the meeting adjourn which was seconded by Councilman Owens. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Minutes Approved: /s/ W. G. Fuller Mayor Attest: /s/ Vada Ferris City Secretary