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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL October 25, 1983 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:10 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 1983, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Councilmembers present. were Mayor Pro -Tear: Willie Mae McCormick, Councilman Glenn Walker, Coun- cilman Ron St ernfe l s, and Councilman Bob Eden. Councilman Robert Pippin was absent. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager James Knight, City Engineer Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager INVOCATION Bob McFarland, City Attorney Kay Rainey, City Secretary Visitors Warren N. Brewer Gerald W. Null Sid McCain Claudia P i ppenger Steve Morath James Fluitt Sneed Kaker Joel B. Goldsteen Louis Porter Victor Blood Frank Douglass and other interested parties The invocation was given by Councilman Bob Eden. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minute, of the regular meeting on October 11, 1983, were approved as written. 1983 -226 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 - Page Two ITEM 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Mayor Samuels presented a 15 -year service pin to Euless City Employee, Barbara Thompson, Cataloger, at Euless Public Library. Mrs, Thompson has been employed with the City since October 7, 1968. Library Director, Betty Yarbrough was also present for this ceremony. The City Council thanked Mrs, Thompson for her many years of service, and expressed the hope that she would be with the City for many years to comae, ITEM 2: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 764 Mr. Eden moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 764, relating to Zoning Case No. 418, for a change of zoning from CUD Conforming Housing (R -2 Density) Dwelling District to "PD" Planned Development for 0- Lot Line Homes and Single-family Attached Homes, on certain property out of the Tall Timbers Addition. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983 -227 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 - Page Three ITEM 3: FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ZONING CASE NO. 414 Mayor Samuels announced that this item would be further consideration of Zoning Case No. 414, a request of Keith Wallace, for a change of zoning from "R -1" Single - family Dwelling District to "C -2" Community Business District and "R_5" Multi - family Dwelling District with CIJD limited to 20 units per acre on Tracts 4, 48, and 4C, Levi Franklin Survey, A-513, located east and adjacent to FM 157, and north of proposed Cheek - Sparger Road. Mr. Keith Wallace reviewed the aspects of Zoning Case No. 414, as presented at the September 27, 1983, City Council meeting. He stated that the two previous major concerns regarding the zoning case were the density and an adequate buffer zone between the "R -1" zoning to the east and this subject property. He stated that they did still propose the 20 units to the acre; however, were prepared to plant a row of Japanese 1igustrum along the eastern boundary of the property. The Japanese 1 igustrurr would eventually grow the height of approximately 20 feet, and would provide a year-round evergreen barrier between the "R -1" and "R -5" Dwelling Districts. Mr. Wallace stated that the trees along that property line would be left intact, and that they were of a very dense post oak variety. These trees would lose their leaves in the winter, but the Japanese ligustrum would still prohibit a view between the two districts. There would still be the 25 -foot building line :maintained, with no parking within that area. Mr. Eden expressed concern that there really were no significant changes since the last consideration of the zoning case. He asked if they would consider 166 units to the acre. Mr. Wallace stated that they could not build 16 units to the acre and still maintain a level of profit for the project. He stated they had agreed to limit the apartments along the eastern boundary to a maximum two -story height, rather than a two and a half - story height. Mr. Wallace gave a slide presentation of similar projects in the metroplex. Mr. Sternfels moved to deny the zoning change request based on the fact that it was not the best and highest use of the property. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Eden Nays: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick Mayor Samuels announced that the motion had failed for want of a majority vote. 1983 -228 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 - Page Four ITEM 3: FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ZONING CASE NO. 414 (Cont.) Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case No. 414 as presented tonight. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: Messrs. Eden and Sternfels Mayor Samuels announced that the motion had failed for want of a majority of votes. City Attorney, Bob McFarland, stated that the matter would remain a pending item before the City Council and would reappear on future agendas, unless a motion was made to table the issue. He stated that if a motion was made to table the zoning case, it would require three affirmative votes to pass. Keith Wallace stated that he would be willing to reduce the number of dwelling units to 260, and provide a site plan outlining the zoning case as presented tonight. City Engineer, James Knight, advised that 260 units would equal 18.4 units to the acre. Keith Wallace stated they would be willing to build the 260 units with the commercial area contiguous to and blended in with the commercial area to the immediate north. Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Zoning Case No. 414 as presented tonight, with a maximum of 260 units, a contiguous commercial property to the commercial property to the north, with a 25 --foot setback with no parking on that setback, with the required screening fence, and with the additional screening of the evergreen Japanese ligustrum plants planted along the eastern edge of the property. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion, Ayes: Mr. Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden and Walker. Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983 -229 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 - Page Five ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 419 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public. hearing for Zoning Case No. 419, a request of J. B. Goldsteen for a change of zoning from "C -2" Community Business District to "R -4" Multi - family Dwelling District on a portion of Tract 2C, A. M. Downing Survey, A -415, located north and adjacent. to SH 10 and west of the Del Pr-ado Apartments. Mr. J. B. Goldsteen presented his request for rezoning of this property adjacent to SH 10 from a "C -2" Community Business District to an "R -4" Multi - family District. He stated that he felt development along SH 10 would not benefit by keeping the property as a "C--2" Zoning District, and that multi -- family residential dwelling in this area would be an attribute. He stated they planned to keep the creek in as natural state as possible, and to maximize on its resource. He stated they planned to have extensive landscaping and make the dwelling units very attractively' displayed. There would be spas and putting greens. All buildings would be of masonry construction, The units would be two -story with an occasional three- story. Roofs would be concrete tile. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any other proponents for the zoning case. One unidentified gentleman in the audience stated he was for the zoning change. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any opponents to the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any further questions or discussion of the Council. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mr, 'Walker moved to approve Zoning Case No. 419 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mrs, McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Wacker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mrs. McCormick moved to approve consideration of an ordinance regarding a rate increase requested by Lone Star Gas Company, with the City of Euless having no higher a rate than other cities in the district, nor having the rate implemented sooner than other cities in the district. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Mr. Eden Nays: Mr. Walker Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983 -230 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 - Page Six ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mayor Samuels stated that this item was consideration of the final platting of Park Hill Addition located east and adjacent. to Westpark Way and south of Marlene Drive. Mayor Samuels asked developer, Mike Sandlin, if he was in agreement with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Board regarding play- ground equipment. Mr. Sandlin stated that he was not desirous of contributing $5,000 for playground equipment. Discussion was had relating to perpetual maintenance agreements on an area of property that would not be owned by any particular lot in the area. After some discussion, Mr. Sandlin agreed that he would make that particular land area a part of some of the lots, and, therefore would eliminate the problem: of maintenance of the grounds. He stated that he would work with James Knight in following the outlines of the City Council. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve final platting of Park Hill Addition in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Engineer James Knight's letter of October 14, 1983, with the exception of item No. 1 of the letter, which would be eliminated by virtue of incorporating the public open space land into the regular platted lots of the addition. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING Mr. Eden moved to approve the reel atti ng of Somerset Place Addition, Lot 27, Block C, into Lots 27C -R, 27D -R, 27E -R, Block C, located south and adjacent to East Midway Drive, and east and adjacent to North Main Street, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1983 -231 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 _.Page Seven ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 83 -554 Mr. Eden moved to table indefinitely consideration of Resolution No. 83- 554, regarding the merger of Tarrant Cable Communications, Inc., into Storer Cable TV of Texas, Inc. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Mayor Samuels stated that he wanted to publicly go, on record on behalf of the Hurst - Euless- Bedford School District and the City of Euless in saying that Storer Cable TV had promised over a year ago to take action for the installation of an institutional loop at Trinity High School, and has of this date failed to do so. As a result, the School District stands to lose several thousand dollars in grant funding, The City Council also expressed displeasure with the manner in which Storer.. Cable TV handled the progress of installation,, maintenance, and service within the City of Euless, and the difficulty in dealing with the management of Storer, especially since it changes so frequently. Mayor Samuels advised that there would be discussions concerning allowing another entity to have a cable TV franchise within the City of Euless. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARDS (A) Mr. Walker moved to accept the recommendation of the Staff report and accept the bid of $85,803 from Municipal Software Company, for a computer system for the Euless Police Department. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Walker, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (B) Mrs. McCormick moved to accept the Staff's recommendations and accept the bids as outlined in the memo to City Manager, W. M. Sustaire, from Lynn Shackelford, dated October 20, 1983, with the exception of Item No. 17, which is to be rebid at a later date. z., 983 -232 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 - Page Eight Bidder. Meador Chrysler - Plymouth Mid -City Chrysler - Plymouth Meador Chrysler- Plymouth Fred Oakley Motors Graff Chevrolet. Graff Chevrolet Payton - Wright Ford Payton - Wright Ford Payton- Wright Ford Payton- Wright Ford Graff Chevrolet UEC Equipment Co. Delco Cleaning Sys- tems Goldthwaite's of Texas, Inc. American Lift Truck & Tractor Trinity Equipment Comp any Mack Trucks, Inc. 1H. -Way Machinery Co. Environmental Sales Service, Inc. Description 1 -Four Door Sedan for Administration 5 -Four Door Sedans for Police Pursuit 2 -Four Door Sedans General Purpose Van Pickup -Light Duty Animal Control Dump Truck Flat. Bed Pickup 3/4 Ton Light Duty Pickup 5/8 Ton Light Duty (1) Pickup -Flat Bed Sign Pickup 5/8 Ton Light Duty (3) Dump Truck 6 cubic yard Tree & Bush Chipper High Pressure Clean- ing Machine 72 -inch Riding Lawn Mower. Flail Mower (2) Tandem Axle Equip - ment Trailer Fire Apparatus Hydraulic Excava- ting Machine Sewer Cleaning Unit. & Truck Unit $ 9,031.00 Total $ 9,031.00 $10,085.20 ea. $50,426.00 $ 8,794.00 ea. $17,588.00 $11,550.00 $ 7,770.00 $15,191.00 $ 7,948.00 $ 7,662.00 $ 8,994.00 $ 8,262.00 ea. 517,793.00 $11,555.00 $ 1,969.00 $ 8,149.00 $ 2,530.00 $ 5,520.00 $135,682.00 $ 65,000.00 511,550.00 $ 7,770.00 515,191,00 $ 7,948.00 7,662.00 5 8,994.00 524, 786.00 $17,793.00 $11,555.00 $ 1,969.00 $ 8,149.00 5,060.00 x,,520.00 $135,682.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 38,360.26 5 38,360.26 1983 -233 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 - Page Nine ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARDS Cont.) ( Mr, Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Walker, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF CASTING CITY OF EULESS VOTES FOR A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TAR ANT COUNTY TAX APPRAISAL DISTTT % _ Mr. Eden moved to cast the 45 votes allowed for the City of Euless, for the appointment of Gaylon Mayfield as a representative to the Tarrant County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors. Mr, Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, ITEM 11: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated he had nothing to report. ITEM 12: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated that he had nothing to report. COMMENTS (A) Mr. Warren Brewer, with the Trinity River Authority, was present and stated that they had recently developed a system whereby they would keep the cities they serve better informed of the samplings of water they take on a more formally documented basis. He stated that on samples that were taken and evaluations made, written reports world be submitted to the cities. He pointed out that in the past they had conducted the sampling and made the information available, but had not always done so in writing. 1983 -234 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 m Page Ten Mayor Samuels asked Mr, Brewer if he would contact a lady in Euless who had some brown ice cubes in her freezer that she was saving for evaluation. Mayor Samuels gave Mr. Brewer the lady's name and telephone number. Mr. Brewer stated that he would get in touch with her, obtain the samples, test the cubes, and submit a report back to the Council. Mr. Brewer reiterated that they were here to serve the City and, if the Council or City Staff had any doubts or questions about anything at all that they could help them with, to please let them know. Mr. Brewer introduced Mr. Gerald Null, Program Manager, and Mr. Sid McCain, Mr. Null's assistant, who work it the facility in the Euless area. (3) Frank Douglass, 502 Martin Lane, Euless, Texas, stated that he wished to address the City Council regarding the Street Naming Committee. The Committee met to ensure that duplicate street names were not designated in Euless, and work out other problems regarding the naming of streets. Mr. Douglass stated there were two streets in the City right now that were in need of some sort of a street name adjustment: One behind the old post office, and the other being the proposed extension of Cheek-Sparser Road. He outlined the problems that existed at this time, potential problems that could arise if corrections were not made, and asked if the Street Naming Committee should proceed with a study and recommendation to alleviate any problems. Mayor Samuels and the City Council stated that the Street Naming Committee should proceed, investigate the matter, and suggest street naves for these two locations. Mr. Walker stated that he thought the Street Naming Committee was doing a fine job. Mr. Eden agreed. Mayor Samuels asked Mr. Douglass to pursue this matter and report to the Council at a future date. Mr. Douglass agreed to do so. (C) City Manager, W. M. Sustaire, advised the City Council that he had been requested to prepare a letter to be sent to County Commissioner, Lyn Gregory, stating that the City of Euless does not intend to abandon a section of Cheek - Sparger Road. Mr. Sustaire stated that this section of Cheek- Spaarger Road was not actually in Euless, but was located in Colleyville, The Council advised Mr, Sustaire to proceed with the letter. 1983-235 Euless City Council Regular Meeting October 25, 1983 - Page Eleven ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, ATTEST: Kay Rai ey.,r City Secr...ary ayor