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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-111982 -083 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL MAY 11, 1982 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:(i5 P.M., Tuesday, May 1.1, 1.982, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Counci.lmembers present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, and Councilmen Robert Pippin, Bob Eden, Glenn Walker, and Ron Sternfels. Staff Members Present W. prl, Sustaire, City Manager :lames Cribbs, City Attorney :lames Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Dick Leggett Ray McCord John Sieren Kathleen Breedlove INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker, APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings on April 13, 1982, and April 27, 1982, were approved as written. 1982 -084 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 11, 1952 - Page Two .TEiM I: PUBLIC HEARING FOR TEXAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT FACTOR Mayor. Samuels explained the Public Hearing process and opened the Public Hearing for the Texas Power and Light Company fuel cost adjustment factor. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any proponents for the hearing. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents for the hearing. There being none, he asked if there were any questions or discussion of the Council. There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Eden moved to table action on the hearing. Mr. Walker seconded the motion, Mr. Pippin asked City Attorney James Cribbs what recourse cities have iri relation to such increases on the part of utility companies. Mr. Cribb:: explained that cities can deny the rate changes and put the companies in the position of appeal to the Public Utility Commission; however, this process would be very costly to the cities unless they operated in the aggregate. Aves: Messrs, Eden, Walker, Pippin, and Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM II: CO NSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 82-526 Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 82-526, suspending for an additional thirty days the fuel cost adjustment factor requested by Texas Power and Light Company. Mr. Walker seconded the moiion. Aves: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, and Sternfels, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1982-085 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 11, 1982 - Page Three ITEM Hi: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 82-527 Mr. Eden moved to approve Resolution No 82 -527, r;ranti.ng approval to the Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation for the use of proceeds of its Series 1982 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds for acquiring home mortgages related to homes within the City of Euless. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. McCormick, and Messrs. Walker. Sterofals, and Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samueis declared the motion carried. ITEM 1V AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY KATHLEEN BREi`: D:f.OVE Mayor Samuels recognized Ms. Kathleen Breedlove, 603 Midway Drive, Euless, to speak regarding the spraying of mosquitos. Ms. Breedlove addressed the City Council and stated she wanted to speak about the mosquito problen-1 before it reaches epidemic proportions as it did last year. She described problems she had encountered .last summer at home and at Midway Park ball fields and the annoyance of mosquitos. Ms. Breedlove requested the City to begin spraying early to alleviate the problem. City Manager W,tvi. Sustaire explained that several years ago the City sprayed swith a mixture of 90% water and 1096 diesel feel, which was successful in Killing mosquitos; however, recent rulings of the Environmental Protection Agency forced cities to now use a mixture of 9596 water and 396 diesel fuel, which does not kill the mosquitos. He further explained the limitations of the fogging machine and the procedures uti.litt.ed by the City, such as spraying at night, not spraying on a windy or rainy day, and spraying anytime a complaint is received. Mr. Sustaire advised Ms. Breedlove to call the City's Environmental Health Officer, Eldred Pruitt, whenever she wished to complain about the 3nosquito.s in her neighborhood. When such complaints are received, the .logger is dispatched if weather permits. 1982-086 Euless City Council Regular Meeting May II, 1982 - Page Four ITEM V: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO, 363 Mayor Samuels explained the Public Hearing process and opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Case No. .363. Speaking for Mr. Wyatt Slaughter, the zoning petitioner, was Mr. John Sieren, Attorney at Law, He explained that Mr. Slaughter could not appear here tonight due to business in another part of the County. Mr. Sieren stated that Mr. Slaughter wished to expand his business from a twenty-four lane to a forty-four lane bowling alley, with a restaurant and commercial amusements. He explained that they wished to construct a new building on the vacant lot behind the shopping center, with the back of the building fronting on Wilshire Drive. This enlargement should enable trte bowling alley to hold the national women's bowling tournaments and other large tournaments, which would be an asset to the City of Euless. Mr, Sieren also stated that they would he happy to comply with the parking lot lighting requirements and suggestions made by the City. Niayor Samuels asked if there had been a tiinetable established. Mr. Sieren answered that if construction can begin in late 1982, they should be open in time to host the 1984 national women's bowling tournament. This increase in activity would bring many more visitors and revenue to Euless and would be an asset to the Wilshire Shopping Center and the City. Mr, Sustaire asked if the men's national tournament could be held there, Mr, Sieren answered that this may not be possible because the men use a computerized scoring system and the facility might be -too small for them. Discussion was held regarding the angle of the parking spaces and the height of the screening fence, but no changes were indicated. Mr. Sternfels requested the petitioner consider installing "no loitering"' signs in the parking lot. Mr. Sieren stated this would be no problem and they would be happy to comply, Mr, Eden commented that when the present bowling alley was vacated, it would leave an empty "C-2 with Specific Use Permit for Mixed Beverages and Commercial Amusements" for the next occupant. He asked City Attorney James Cribbs if the City- could rescind this zoning. Mr. Cribbs advised this can be done. The Mayor requested the City Secretary to advise the City Council when the building is vacated so this action can be initiated, Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were opponents to the zoning case. There being none., he asked if there were any questions or discussion of the Council, There being none, he declared the Public Hearing closed. 1.9824)87 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 11, 1982 - Page Five Mr. Pippin moved to approve the change of zoning for Zoning Case No. 363, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, plus the lighting recommendations which are to be added to the site plan, and plus the installation of "No Loitering" signs on the parking lot, Mr. 'Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, and Sternfels, and Mrs, McCormick Nays. None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM k CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS City Manger W. M. Sustaire explained that the automated electronic fuel control system and the fuel storage tanks were budgeted items approved for this fiscal year from Revenue Sharing funds, Mr. 'Walker moved to authorize the City Manger to advertise for bids for (A) an automated electronic motor .fuel control system and (B) fuel storage tanks. Mr. Pippin seconded the : notion. A;-es: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, and Sternfels, and Mrs McCormick Nays. None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM t CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cruths stated that he had nothing to report. 1952 -088 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May Il, 1982 _. Page Six ITEM VIII: CITY I::NGTNEER'S REPORT A) DICKEY DRIVE REPORT Mr. Knight stated that the reconstruction of Dickey Drive was complete and essentially in compliance with the plans and specifications, B) WATER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS REPORT Mr. Knight reported the preconstruction meeting with the contractors was held this week. The contractor will begin work on Cheek-Sparger Road, south on glade to the west city limits. ITEM IX: CONSIDERATION OF FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION Mr. Eden moved to authorize the City Manager to proceed with research and make a recommendation with a plan of procedure for the construction of a new fire station, and report same at the next City Council meeting. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfel, and Pippin, and Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the ration carried. Mr. Sustaire asked if he could meet and confer with the Building Committee. Mayor Samuels stated yes, this would be fine. 1982-089 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - May 11, 1982 -- Page: Seven COMMENTS A) D1JMPSTER SITUATION Mr. Sternfels asked if something could be done about the dumpster at the Spanish Galleon Restaurant. It is setting right at the front entrance to the restaurant and is an eyesore and possibly a health hazard. Mr. Knight informed the Council that Bill Barnes from the shopping center had contacted hint uhis date and they were voluntarily working out the problem. The dumpster was planned to be located differently, but power lines interfered with the location, so the dutripster was moved. They are trying to solve the problem at this time B) AIRPORT NOISE SITUATION Mr. Pippin requested the City Council consider adopting a resolution to ask the Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Airport Board to include City of Euless representatives in the hearings and meetings held with regard to the new runway and the changes in existing runways relative to flight patterns and safety standards. Mr. Pippin stated he felt the City should do all they can to represent the citizens in South Euless with the airport noise problem. The City Council agreed this was an excellent idea, and so directed the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for adoption at the May 25th City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9;25 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: i./ Harold 1"). Samuels, Mayor