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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-11-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 9. 1982 CALL TO ORDER 1962-197 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:08 RM., Tuesday, November 9, 1982, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by fvlayor :Harold D. Samuels. Councilmernbers present were „Mayor Pro Ten, Millie 'vitae ,,,IcC ;orrrr ck, and Councilmen Robert Pippin, Bob Eden, Glenn Walker, and Ron Sternfels. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Bob McFarland, City Attorney Barnes Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Edward C. Hertberg Joe Moreland Rick Barnes Ron Haynes W. R. Hyde Doug Moss Jane and John Lynch Neal W. Adarns I. E. and Bessie Ackerman Gene Purdy Brenda Ashford Paul @1nzick.er Jan Jordan Harold 1. Saifen Gary and Mary Clausen Scott Heitman Don Oxford Liz Newlin Clara Turna Randy Byers R. C. Bowers Rick Baker Marty Sal fen Kristie Lee and Patsy Watson INVOCATION I"he invocation was given by Councilman. Robert M. Pippin. APPROVAL OF %MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings on October 12th and 26th, 1982, were approved as written. 1982-198 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 9, 1982 - Page Two ITEM 1: PRESENTATION OF SERVICI:', PINS Mayor Samuels presented a ten-year service pin to Lieutenant Randy Byers, Euless Fire Department, employed since September 9, 1971. Mayor Samuels also presented a ten-year service pin to Driver Engineer Ron Hyde, Euless Fire Department, employed since :June 12. 1972. ITEM 2: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 720 Mr. Ecien moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 720, for a change of zoning from "R-1" Singie Family Dwelling District with Special Permit for "CUD" Variable. Housing (R-3 Density) to "SPUD" Special Planned Unit Development (Townhomes) for certain property out of the R. D. Price Survey, A-1206, relating to Zoning Case No. 372. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: Mr. Sterniels Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF A SUBSIDY INCREASE REQUEST Mr. Sternfels moved to table action on a subsidy increase reQuest from Mid- Cities Ambulance Service until additional information regarding City of Euless cost and revenue is presented to the Eules_, City Council, as previously requested. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfeis, Pippin, Eden, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. City Attorney Bob McFarland responded to newspaper accounts that Mid Cities Ambulance Service intended to file suit against the City of Euless for not granting the subsidy increase as requested in March 1982. He stated that the contract between the City of Euless and Mid-Cities Ambulance Service does not outline that requested subsidy increases will automatically be granted, and that either party has the right to terminate the contract after sixty days written notice. 1982 -199 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- November 9, 1982 .. Page Three ITEM q: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Eden moved to approve preliminary platting of McCormick Farm? Phase III, located west of FU [ler-Wiser Road, east of North Main Street, south of proposed Cheek Sparger Road, and north of Ash Lane, subject to the City Engineer's letter of October 27, 1982, and notation that streets and improvements are not subject to be taken into the City. until they meet City standards, and in accordance with the recommendations mendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nay's: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mrs. McCormick moved to approve final platting of Village Park Addition, located north of Landover Drive, south of Huitt Lane, east of South Main Street, and west of. Dunaway Drive, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and not including the $5,460.00 subsidy for the water line extension. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs, McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin Nays: None Abstentions: Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. N.V. Eden stated that his abstention was made r. because of y of are, monetary benefit to hire from the property, but from past association with the property, ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 82 -534 Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 82-534, calling .Public Hearings on annexation of certain property to adjust the boundary lines of :Euless and Fort Worth: one Public Hearing to be held by the City of Euless on Monday, November 22,1982, at 3:00 P.M., at the site of the annexation; the second Public Hearing to be held by the Euless City Council on Tuesday, November 23, 1982, at 8;00 P.M., in the Council Chambers. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: ':lessr.s. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1982-200 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 9, 1982 - Page Four ITEM 7: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 376 Mayor Sarnuf_qs explained the Public Hearing process and opened the Public: Hearing for Zoning Case No. 376, a request of R. Baker for a change of zoning from "C-2" Community Business District and "1-1" Light Industrial District to "C-2" Community Business District and "1-1" Light Industrial District with Special Permit for Commercial Amusement and Beer on portions of Tracts 3A2, 3A3. and 3A & 3A2B, A. M. Downing Survey, A-415, located south of SH 10, north of South Pipeline Road, east of Highland Drive, and west of FM 157, Mr. Rick Baker, 10651 Steppington 1/30.55, Dallas, presented the request for special permit for a project entitled "Softball World" and reviewed the plans for this enterprise. He related the dernand for a high quality recreation facility for family and tournament participation. He stated it would generate additional revenue for the City when teams from out of town carne to stay in Euless. The hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers would benefit. The three principal sources of revenue for the complex would be from advertising, concession, and fees from leagues and tournaments. There would be four diamonds back-to-back with a concession area in the center, which would also house an office and first-aid station. There would be parking for 250 vehicles, screening between the complex and nearby residences, and lighting which would face inward at the fields. He explained the background of the developers of this project, and their reasoning and search for a proper location. He requested the City Council extend playing hours thirty minutes longer than granted by the: Planning and Zoning Commission. Gary Clausen, 210 Sixpence, spoke in favor of the development, and presented a petition wiih 427 signatures in support of the complex. Kristie Lee Watson and Patsy Watson, 810 Hampshire, Grand Prairie, owners of the land, also spoke in favor of the project. Ed 1:lertbf..'.rg, 204 Oak Forest Trail, and L. E. Ackerman, 1011 Highland Drive, spoke in favor of the project. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents. Mr. R. C. Bowers, 1003 Highland Drive, Euless, stated that. he represented ten people who objected to the project and presented petitions signed by these ten persons. Mr. Gene Purdy, 907 Highland, was also present to oppose the project. Their main objective was the noise factor at 200 in the morning. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other opponents to the project. 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. Sternfels requested clarification on security measures which would be implemented at the facility. Mr. Baker outlined .their thoughts along this line. Mr. Pippin inquired about the dista.nce between the outfield fence and the screening fence. He asked if the developer would consider planting trees to help screen the lighting and noise Iron: the residences. Mr. Baker said they would he happy to cornply with such a stipulation. 1982 -201 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 9, 1982 - Page Five The City Attorney advised that Planning and Zoning Commission Stipulation No. 6 relating to the serving of alcoholic beverages was not necessary due to State laws enforced by the Texas Alcoholic t4everage Commission which prohibits the serving of alcoholic beverages after 12 :00 midnight weeknights and 2:00 A.M. weekends. Number .5 stipulation provides that the concession close thirty minutes after a game, so No 6 is a surplus. Mr. Sternfeis moved to approve the zoning case in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission, but deleting Stipulation No. 6, and adding a stipulation that evergreen trees suitable to the area and not to exceed thirty -toot centers unless otherwise specified by City Staff, he planted along the western boundary. exclusive of the northern twenty- five feet which abuts State Highway 10. it is the intention of the City Council that these trees will provide beauty for the .landscaping of Softball World, while providing a light and sound buffer for the residences west of the project. The City Council requested the developers to consult with Parks Director Bob Phillips in determining a type of tree which will meet these needs. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin. Eden, Walker Nays: None Abstentions: Mrs. McCor-rnick Mayor Samuels declared the motion carries::. Mrs. McCormick stated that she abstained from voting due to her daughter owning property? on Highland Drive. ITEM 8: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated he had nothing to report. ITEM 9: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight informed the City Council that there was a problem with the streets in Quail Run Estates; that they were showing signs of distress and failure; and that some ' typ'e of action would be required on the part of the City to bring these streets back to good standards. Mr. Eden asked Mr. Knight to report on the status of this at the next meeting. 1982 -202 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- November Vii, 1982 -- Page Six ITEM 10. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND .FUNDS The City Council considered granting the expenditure of funds for the reconstruction of Limestone Drive. The project would cost approximately 540,000, and funds were a.vai.labl.e from the Community Development Block Grant to pay for half of the expense. The City would have to pick up the remainder, Mr. Eden moved to approve the expenditure of $18,000 to $20,000 for reconstruction of Limestone Drive. Mr. Walker seconded the rnotion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays; None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF CONTRIBUTING FUNDS Mrs. McCormick moved to grant $1200.00 to the Northeast Sector of Tarrant Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Program. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Seerntels, Pippin Nays: None Abstentions: Mr. Eden Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mr. Eden stated that he had abstained from voting due to the fact he was not present during discussion of this item at the budget worksession. ITEM .2. COMMENTS A) James Knight stated that the Texas Department of Highways and Public "1'ransportion began signal light upgradings on State .Highway 10 yesterday. Mr. Sustaire stated that the new signal light to be installed on State Highway 10, at Simmons and Ector, would begin in thirty days. 1982-203 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - November 9. '982 - Page Seven 13) Mayor Samuels recognized Mid- Cities Daily ;yews Reporter .Liz Newlin for receiving the Euless Parks Department "Good Neighbor" award and plaque for her reporting of the slogan campaign for Euless' beautification program. 1-le complimented her on her excellent reporting skills. C.) !Mr, Sternfels remarked that there still were political signs throughout the city and requested some action be taken to have them removed. , �( that Mr. �> Eden SS a�sked about. the progress of the drainage study. Mr. Sustaire slated ...hat it was underway. E) Mr. Sustaire informed the Council of the illness of Leslie "Coot" Greer, who has been with the City tor fifteen years. He is in Room :3319, Arlington Memorial Hospital. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVED: Harold D. Sarnuels, Mayor