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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-11-12Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council November 12, 1963 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor W. G. Fuller with the following councilmen present: Messrs. Bill Byers, Billy Owens, H. M. Huffman, Roy Braswell and Bob Fuller. Condron, Jr„ City Secretary City Engineer Jim Davies. INVOCATION presented the invocation. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES Also present were City Manager W. F. Vada Ferris, City Attorney James Cribbs, and Mr. James Cribbs, City Attorney, Minutes of the regular meeting of October 22, 1963, and the special called meetings of October 28, 1963, and October 31, 1963, were approved by general consent of the council members. The reading of the minutes was not requested. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Messrs, R. L. Reinhardt, J. A. Wheeler, James Wimbish, John Speight, Herman Smith, H. R. Kuehn, Sam Lancaster, Warren Fuller, and the following councilmen from Haltom City: George K. Winn, _Jack Garner, and Don Magness. I. SAFETY SIGNS - COUNCKMAN W I NN FROM HALTOM CITY 17 Mayor F u 11 e r welcomed M r. Winn , Mr. Garner , and Mr, Magness, members of .-the- City Council 'of-,-Haltom City, and, informed the council members that Mx.- Winn -.was-prresent for the purpose of advi,sing the,couicif of safety signs- that can-be obtained for this area.. , that members of the City Council of Haltom City are speaking to organizations, councils and clubs in eastern Tarrant_ County in attempt to work out an arrangement with those who are interested in securing the signs. He presented a pamphlet with a description of the signs, quoted sizes and the price of the signs, and informed the council that a decision is needed during the month of November as to whether or not the City of Euless wishes to have the signs located in this city. Mayor Fuller requested that Mr. Winn submit a letter to the City Council of Euless supplying all the details of this project,,. sizes, prices, etc. Mr. Winn stated he would comply with this request and thanked the City Council for permitting him to inform them of this project, Mayor Fuller and members of the council expressed appreciate. -on to Messrs. Winn , Gar-ner., and Magness for their presentation. ,Z1 , PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING OF PART OF BLOCK 3, WILSHIRE VILLAGE ADDITION SECTION NO. 5 Mr. Herman Smith was present requesting a change in zoning for twelve lots in Wilshire Village - Single Family to Duplex (District A-2, Duplex: Two- Family Dwelling Units) ( Zoning Case No. 109). 18 After discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that a re -plat be made as indicated on Plat No. 4207 (Copy attached with official minutes of this meeting), Councilman Huffman seconded the motion which carried unanimously, After further discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that the change in zoning be made as requested - from Residential "All t o Residential "A -2" Duplex: Two Family Dwelling Unit .... the re- zoning having been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Speight, representing the Hickcs- Speight Mortgage Company, advised the members of the council that the approximate value of the dwellings planned for this tract of land is in the $27,500.00 to $30,000.00 range. After further discussion, and viewing of the plans submitted, Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Attorney Cribbs was instructed to prepare an Ordinance to this effect. III. ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT (JARVIS, PUTTY AND JARVIS) City Manager Condron advised the council that City Attorney Cribbs had prepared a contract for the architect as requested by members of the council at a previous meeting, Mr. Cribbs commented on the contract (all members of the council being in receipt of a copy of the contract). City Attorney Cribbs advised the council that some changes had been made in the contract that the Architect had presented... members of the council expressed appreciation for Mr. Cribbs preparation of the contract and agreed that City Manager Condron should contact the Architect, discuss the contract, and submit any changes, plans, etc. to the City Council at the next regular meeting. IV. REQUEST FOR COMMQIEtCIAL BUILDING ( HIGHWAY 183 AND RIDGECREST) Mr. Reinhardt, representing the Pearlco Corporation, presented plans for an office building with a request for a building permit, After viewing the plans and being advised that the approximate value of the building would be $60,000.00, Councilman Byers made the motion that the plans be approved and the building permit be granted. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously, City Manager Condron requested that a final drawing of the plans be submitted to his office when available. V. Wfl[TENER ESTATE - 2.46 ACRES FDR RE- ZONING Mr, Wimbish, representing the M. P. Crum Company, informed the council that it had been established that 2.46 acres of a tract of land owned by the M. P. Crum Company, was not zoned "B" in the original re- zoning plans. After considerable discussion, it was agreed by members of the council and Mr. Wimbish that the M. P. Crum Company apply for re- zoning of this property, a Public Hearing be called, and all procedures be followed pertaining to re- zoning. The council members further agreed that M. P. Crum Company should not be required to pay the established fee, thisteing a second application due to procedure requirement failure. VI . THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION City Manager Condron read a Thanksgiving Proclamation for the City of Euless, which is as follows: THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF EULESS WHEREAS, on the fourth Thursday in the month of November of each year we traditionally observe the Thanksgiving Holiday founded by our Pilgrim forefathers, and WHEREAS, it is the custom and practice for all of us -to pause on Thanksgiving Day to offer thanks to God for our freedom and our material blessings, and )SEAS, the citizens of Euless, Texas, share with all men a bountiful harvest of peace and prosperity, NOW, THEREFORE, EE IT PROCLAIMED by She Euless C i t y Council that Thursday, November 28, 1963, be officially recognized as Thanksgiving Day and that the citizens of Euless be urged to observe the traditional holiday of Thanksgiving in an attitude of sincere respect and gratitude to our Creator. W. G. Fuller, Mayor ATTEST: r J � �_6, �, � City Secretary Councilman Fuller' made the motion, which was seconded by Councilman Owens that the Thanksgiving Proclamation be adopted as presented. The motion carried unanimously. VII CONSIDERATION OF ENGINEERS Rady and Associates, Engineers Reaves , Gregory and Knowlton , Engineers Mayor Fuller requested that members of the council consider the engineering firms whose representatives had been interviewed at a previous meeting, After considerable discussion, Councilman Owens stated that he considered that any time a special agent or firm is to be considered for employment by the City of Euless, that such transaction should be conducted at a regular meeting of the council. 20 After further discussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that Attorney Cribbs prepare a contract for the engineering firm of Reaves, Gregory and Knowlton. Councilman, Fuller seconded the motion which carried. unanimously. Mayor Fuller commented that, considering the many considerations that must be faced by members of the City Council, and, many decisions to be made, it may be necessary to have one council meeting each week. No decision was made - concerning this suggestion. VIII REQUEST KKR CONSTRUCTION SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 2 0 7 ) City Manager Condron advised members of the council that a letter had been submitted to the city offices from Mr. R.W. Crook., District, Engineer , Texas Highway Department, requesting a construction ,speed zone ordinance.. . the specific. location is as follows: From: Station 670 +40 '(West City Limits of Euless on St.at,e Highway 193) , Easterly... To: Station 847 +82 (3.360 m i l e s East of West City Limits of Euless on State Highway 1.83), Control 94 -02. After discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that the request for regulating the speed on Highway 183 be granted, and an Ordinance No. 207 be adopted to this effect. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. IX.. MAYOR'S REPORT ON MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEETING IN HOUSTON Mayor Fuller informed members of the council that he and Mr, Condron had attended the Texas Municipal League meeting in Houston recently and were very impressed with the sessions they attended. He commehted that he had heard several outstanding speakers and enjoyed the meeting very much. X. LIBRARY NU T NG - INITIAL MEl✓171NG OF FRIENDS OF LIBRARY Mayor Fuller informed members of the City Council that a meeting will be held in the council chambers on November 14, 1963, at 7:30 P.M., for all persons interested in organizing the Friends of the Library for Euless. Several comments of appreciation were made concerning Dr. Braswell's generosity for permitting the use of his land is the present library site. . I , 00 POLL TAX City Manager Condron informed the council members that, at the request of Councilman Braswell, poll tax receipts will be sold in the City Secretary's Office this year. adj ourn. The motion was seconded by unanimously. The meeting adjourned ATTEST: City Secretary XI I . Councilman Fuller made the motion to Councilman Owens and carried at 10 :00 P.M. APPROVE Mayor