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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-01-28W Regular Meeting of the Euless City Council January 28, 1964 CALL TO (RDFIZ The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was ct.11ed to order at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor W. G. Fuller with the following members present: Councilmen Billy Byers, H. M. Huffman, Billy Owens and Bobby Fuller. Also present were City Manager Lee Cowell't` City Attorney James Cribbs and City Secretary Vada Ferris. IIMUSIY[11I WIN I The invocation was presented by Council- man Huffman s OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Fuller administered the Oath of Office to City Manager Lee Cowell. Signed oath, attested to by the City Secretary, filed with original copy of the minutes of this meeting. PRESENTATION OF MINUTES Minutes of the special council meetings (DecemberDt.hroug.h December 26, 1963).; Regular Meeting - December 13, 1963; Called Meeting, uecember 26, 1963; and the Regular meeting of January 14, 1964, were approved by general consent of the members. VISITORS Visitors in attendance were: Messrs. Joe M. Ferrell, Jr, , A L. Belz, David C. Moak, T. L. Carter , H.- W. Bell, H. R. Kuehn, Melvin C. Michand, L. E. Myers, E. N. Mumford, Jr. N. W. Till- inghast, *W.: N. Ful-br, James Wimbish, Warren Fuller, Frank Douglass and James D. Davies t Jr. I. MR. TILLINGHAST - LIBRARY ACTIVITY REPURT Mr . Tillinghast, Library Advisor, pre- sented a report fon. the establishment of the Euless Public Library and a progress report, Mr. Tillinghast had several c.hart�s showing the growth of the'Library from its beginning in 1962 with 282 members in a 240 square foot building to its present membership of 2,757•in, quarters of 2300. square feet. He unformed the council that over $700.00 had been contributedm the recent membership drive of the Friends of the Library. Mr. Tillinghast ex- pressed thanks to the council, the Mayor, the Library Staff and many others for their efforts in helping to advance the Library to its present stage. Mr. Tillinghast commented that the Library w i 11 need, in the future, quality furniture, glass display cases, air conditioner , file cabinets , dictionary stand, and a bulletin board. He recommended that additional hours be est- ablished for the Library to be open to the public. Mayor Fuller thanked Mr. Tillinghast for his report. no TRACT "B", BLOCK 21, OAKWOOD TERRACE NORM (ZONING CASE NO. ITI ) Mr. Frank Douglass, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, was present, at the request of the council, to explain the actions taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the Zoning Case No. 111. Mr. Douglass informed the council that the Planning and Zoning Commission had voted to have this- tract 'Of land remain Residential, therefore denying a request for the property to be zoned Commercial, because a representative of Tri- Cities Development Company was not present at the meeting to substantiate their request and designate the reasons for desiring the rezon- ing... and several people were present at this meeting to request that the pro- perty remain Residential. After discussion by the council members, questions and answers by the council and Mr. Douglass, Councilman Fuller stated that due to the fact that the property had previously been zoned Commercial, although there seemed to have been a misunderstanding some time ago, he, at this time, made the motion that the request for rezoning from Residential to Commercial be app- roved and the Ordinance effecting this change in zoning be approved and finalized with the emergency clause. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mayor Fuller - declared Ordinance No. 210 approved and in effect. (Original copy of Ordinance No. 210 on file in Office of City Secretary:.•) r. III. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NU. 211 - fR7VCT_1?A" A'1'ES 2nd F City-Attorney Cribbs read•Ordinance No. 211, effecting a change in zoning classification for Tract. "A ", Block 23, Oakcrest Estates 2nd... which is 2.46 acres of the J. E. Whitener Estate. Af- ter discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that this Ordinance be approved and adopted with the emergency clause. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mayor Miller declared Ordinance No. 211 approved and in effect thereby changing the zoning from Residential to "B" Local::-Business. (Original copy of Ordinance No. 211 on file in Office of city Secretary.) IV. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE EFFECTING ZONING CHANGE MR 1.896 ACRE TRACT ON NORTH MAIN STREET (ZONING CASE NO. 112) City Attorney Cribbs read a prepared Ordinance, effdcti'ng a change in zoning classification for 1.896 acre- -tract of land 6n North Main Street, Tract located in J. P. Halford Survey, Abstract No. 711.. . the zoning to be changed from residential to local business. After dis- cussion, Councilman Byers made the motion that the Ordinance be approved with the emergency clause thereby placing it into effect immediately. Councilman Huffman seconded the motion' and 'the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Byers, Huffman, ana Fuller. Nays = Councilman Owens. (It is necessary to have four (4) affirmative votes on a First Reading with an emergency clause in order for an Ordinance to become effective on First Reading. Therefore, Mayor Fuller declared this Ordinance approved on First Reading and Second Reading of the Ordinance w i l l be at the next regular meeting of the coun- cil, February lls 1964.) V. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE NO. 212 A PART OF TRACT "A ", BLOCK 16, OAKWOOD TERRACE NORTH City Attorney Cribbs read Ordinance No. 212, effecting a change in zoning classification for a part of tract "A", Block 16, Oakwood Terrace North (Zoning Case No. 113): the change in zoning from Residential to Commercial. After discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that the Ordinance be approved and adopted on First Reading with the- emergency clause, thereby placing the Ordinance in effect immediately. Councilman Byers seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mayor Fuller declared Ordinance No. 212 approved and in effect. (Original copy of Ordinance No. 212 on file in Office of City Secretary. ) V1L . ZONING CASE 116: REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMEPCIAL, TRACT OF LAND AT SOUTHEAST INTERSECTION OF HARWOOD ROAD AND HIGHWAY NO. 157 Mayor Fuller advised the City Council that zoning case no. 116 had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission (with stipulations, see minutes of Planning, and Zoning Commission meeting dated January 21, 1964, attached to original copy of council minutes)) and the council is requested to set a date for a Public Hearing. The suggested date is February 25, 1964. After discussion, Councilman Fuller made the motion that February 25, 1964, be established as the date for a Public Hearing before the council for Zoning Case No. 116. Councilman Huffman seconded the motion which carried unanimously. VII . PRELIMINARY PLAT - BLOCKS 9 and 10, OAKCREST ESTATES A preliminary plat which had previously been presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission by Mr-'Paul Koen was examined by members of the council and they were advised that Mr. Koen wished to have approval of this plat which is a plan to straighten Koen Lane and increase the lot size,on both blocks. After discussion, Council- man Byers made the motion to approve the plat. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. BAG PRELIMINARY PLAT -,BELL H I ADDITION TRACT "A", BLOCK 3, AND TRACT "B" BLOCK a A preliminary plat which had previously been submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission by Mr. David Moak (the plat resubdividing was to accommodate duplex housing),. was discussed. After viewing the plat and reading the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission pertaining to this property, Councilman Owens made the motion to approve the plat as presented.. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. IX. FINAL PLAT: LOTS 4 -R THROUGH 8 -R, BLOCK 19, OAKWOOD TERRACE NORTH A final plat was presented showing lots 4-R through 8-R, Block 19, Oakwood Terrace North, being a revision of lots 4 through 9, Block 19, Oakx#ood Terrace North, First Filing. The Planning and Zoning Commission had approved this plat pending receipt of tax statements indicating payment of taxes on this property. These statements were submitted to the City Council (having been received by the City Secretary prior to the council meeting), and, after discussion, Councilman Huffman made the motion that the plat be approved as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Owens and carried unanimously. (Copy of tax receipts on file in Office of City Secretary.) X. AUTHORIZE SIGNATURE OF CITY MAXAfjFR F(R ALL CITY BANK ACCOUNTS Signature cards for all bank accounts of the City Government were submitted by the City Manager, Mr. Cowell, with a request that he shall be authorized by the City Council to sign checks for each account. , Councilman Byers made the motion that the City Manager be authorized to sign checks for all accounts. The motion was seconded by Councilman Huffman and carried unanimously. (It is necessary for two signatures to appear on the checks, therefore, the cards were signed by Mayor W. G. Fuller, Mayor Pro -Tem Bobby R. Fuller, City Manager Lee Cowell, and City Secretary Vada Ferris.) XI NOIE PAYABLE AT HURSTNNATIONAL BANK ON FIRE "IRIJCK City Manager Cowell informed the council that, in the near future, the note on Fire Unit No. 53 is due,,. the note is with the Hurst National Bank. The City Manager informed the City Council that although the budget for the current fiscal year reflects that the note be paid in order to save the interest, he would recommenei tYtt themote not be paid at this time; merely, that the payment due be paid. After discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that the council approve the request and recommendation o±-,,the City Manager. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. REPAIRS ON FIRE UNIT NO. 54 The City Manager advised the City Council that he had been informed by a member of the Fire Dcpartment that repairs in the approximate amount of $250.00, including material and labor, were necessary for Fire Unit No. 54 (grassfire fighting truck.) The council agreed that this matter does not require council action, but, should be taken care of at the discretion of the City Manager. LIABILITY ON CITY VEHICLES XI II . The City Manager informed the Council Chi that he plans to investigate the insurance program of the City Government and present a resume to the council at a later date. ORDINANCE TO CORRECT DEFECTIVE ZONING ACTION The City Attorney was asked by Mayor Fuller to present Ordinances and information on areas where the Zoning procedures were not complete. The City Attorney advised the council that he had been informed that the Bell Hi Addition zoning was in question, and, according to records in the City Hall, this property is zoned Residential, although a request had been submitted in 1957 to rezone the property Commercial. This request was not followed through with, to the extent that there is not an Ordinance nor record in the council minutes changing this zoning. After )discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that any change in zoning from Residential in the Bell Hi Addition must be processed through the proper channels.. that is, a request in the City Offices for a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission, then proceed in order as required by the code established by the City of Euless. Councilman Fuller seconded the motion which carried unanimously. City Attorney Cribbs presented information pertaining to Tract A, Block 10, Oakvlood Terrace, Fourth Filing, being the Southeast corner of Pipeline Road and Simmons Drive extending East 224 feet and North-150 feet.. . now zoned "R" Residential.. In September, 1961, a request was submitted for the rezoning of this property from "R" Residential to "C" Commercial. Due to insufficient records in the City Hall, City Attorney Cribbs presented an Ordinance, at the request of the Mayor and City Manager, to establish the zoning of this tract of land. After discussion, Councilman Owens made the motion that Ordinance No. 213 be approved as an Emergency Ordinance, thereby placing it into- effect immediately. Councilman Huffman seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mayor Fuller declared Ordinance No. 213 approved and in effect. (Copy on file in Office of City Secretary.) City Attorney Cribbs presented information pertaining to Tract A, Block 1, Oakwood Terrace West, 5rst Filing, being the Northwest corner of Pipeline Road and Simmons Drive extending West 820, feet and North 322 feet.. . now zoned "R" Residential; however, a plat dated March 11, 1958, designates the area zoned "C" Commercial. At the request of the City Manager and Mayor, City Attorney Cribbs presented Ordinance No. 214, designating the tract of land as "C" Commercial. After discussion, Councilman Fuller made the motion that the Ordinance be approved as an Emergency Ordinance. This motion was seconded by Councilman Byers and carried unanimously. Mayor Fuller declared Ordinance No. 214 approved and in effect. (Copy of Ordinance No. 214 on file in Office of City Secretary.) XV. GENERAL DISCUSSION Mayor Fuller informed the council that Councilman Braswell had informed him that he would not be present at this council meeting because he was attending a Dental Convention. 50 Mayor Fuller stated that this is the first council meeting that Couricilman Braswell has missed in four years. All councilmen agreed that this is a fine record. City Manager Cowell read a letter from Mr. W. R. Petty, inviting members of the cour?,c,il and city.emp.loyees to attend the dedication service at the Church of Christ Building, corner of Duckett and Himes Streets, Sunday afternoon at 2:3b P. M„ February.2, 1964. Councilman Owens stated that he thought the Euless Jaycees should be thanked and appreciation expressed for their efforts of selling poll tax receipts during the recent Polio Clinic in Euless, All Councilmen were in agreement and it was suggested that the City Manager and Mayor execute this matter. Councilman Owens requested that the City Manager investigate to determine if a street light is needed at Sunset and Vine Streets. Councilman Byers stated that he had been approached by several people in the newly annexed areas who did not seem to be aware of the fact that they are now living in the City of Euless, He suggested that a letter be sent to all residents in these areas welcoming them as citizens of Euless. Also, Councilman Owens stated that some homes in the area do not seem to be meeting the require- ments of the building code of the City of Euless and suggested that the City Manager and Building Inspector investigate this matter. XVI , ADJOURNN/JEN f Councilman Fuller made the motion that the meeting adjourn. The motion. was seconded by Councilman Huffman and carried unanimously, The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M. ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED Mayor