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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL JULY 24, 1984 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 1984, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick. Councilmembers present were Councilman Robert Pippin, Councilman Glenn Talker, and Councilman Ron Sternfels. Mayor Harold D. Samuels and Councilman Bob Eden were absent. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager James Cribbs, City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary Tom Hart, Assistant. City Manager Visitors Liz Newlin, Mid - Cities Daily News Marcus 'Warble, Gulf Oil Company Jim Fitzgerald Jim McKanna Shirley Lowe Ed Seider Devin and Kathy Dodson INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Robert Pippin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on June 26, 1984, were approved as written. 1984 -159 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 24, 1984 - Page Two ITEM 1: PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Mayor Pro Tern Willie Mae McCormick presented a fifteen -year service pin to City Employee Edwin Seider, Maintenance Man No. 3, Sewer Department, employed since July 14, 1969. John Irwin and Red Northcutt were also present. The City Council thanked Mr. Seider for his years of service and good work for the City. OLD BUSINESS ITEM 2: SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 798 "r. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 798, regarding Zoning Case No. 84 -10, for a change of zoning from "R -1" Single - family Dwelling District and "C -2" Community Business District, to "PD" Planned Development, for certain property out of the S. Huitt Survey, A- 705. Mr, Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs.McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Walker moved to table consideration of this ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 505, relating to requirements and prohibitions for fences and walls, until revisions can be made by Staff. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84-11 Mayor Pro Tem McCormick explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 84 -11, a request of James Fitzgerald for a change of zoning on Tract 281 and a portion of Tract 20, J. P. Halford Survey, A -711, 3.5 acres of land, from "C -2" Community Business District to "PD" Planned Development for Mini - warehouses, located west and adjacent to North Main Street, south and east of Midway Park Addition, and north of Fuller Street. 1984 -160 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 24, 1984 - Page Three ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -11 (Cont.) Mr. Jim Fitzgerald, 590 Singleton Road, Midlothian, Texas, presented the rezoning request. He outlined the proposed usage of the property, along with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He distributed a letter to the City Council and explained that the families living adjacent to the development area had agreed to the fence recon- struction. He further informed the City Council that all considerations from the Planning and Zoning Commission had been complied with. Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case No. 84 -11, in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -15 Mayor Pro Tem McCormick opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 84- 15, a request of Gulf Oil Products Company, for a change of zoning on Lot 7R, Fuller Addition, 0.81409 acres of land, from "C -2" Community Business District to "C -2" Community Business District with "SP" Special Permit (55) Special Height and/or Area Sign, located north of Airport Freeway, west of North Main Street, at the southwest corner of Fuller Street. Mr. Marcus Warmbl e, Gulf Oil Products Company, 1221 Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas, explained the request. He informed the City Council that Gulf Oil would like to install an additional sign at the location, which would exceed the present height and area size regulations of the City. Mr. Sternfels asked what square footage the sign would be. City Engineer James Knight stated it would be approximately 200 square feet. Mr. Walker moved to approve Zoning Case No. 84 -15 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mr. Sternfels stated that he felt this zoning case pointed out the need to have the City's present sign ordinance reviewed and updated. (Mr. Sternfels did not vote.) Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. 1984 -161 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 24, 1984 - Page Four NEW BUSINESS ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P -84 -41 Mr. Pippin moved to approve final platting of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Harwood Crossing Shopping Center, located at the southeast corner of North Main Street and Harwood Road, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCornrick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern: McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mrs. McCormick .moved to call a public hearing at 8:00 P.M., on August 14, 1984, on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in 1983. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Wacker Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. After discussion and consultation with City Attorney James Cribbs, the following motion was made. Mrs. McCormick moved to call a public hearing at 8:00 P.M., on August 14, 1984, with an alternate date and time of 8:00 P.M., August 28, 1984, on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in 1983. The alternate date is provided in the event the Tarrant Appraisal District does not supply the City of Euless with the tax figures in adequate time for the necessary legal publication. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker. Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern McCormick declared the motion carried. 1984 -162 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 24, 1984 - Page Five ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to call a public hearing on August 14, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84 -12, an amended request of Westhaven Interests for a change of zoning on Tracts 1B & 2, T. A. Cash Survey, A -280, and Tract 5E, T. Jasper Survey, A -816, 5.06 acres of land, from R -3 to C -2, located south of Airport Freeway, north of Parkwood Addition, and east of Westpark Way. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to call a public hearing on August 28, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84 -14, a request of Kinder -Care Learning Centers, Inc., for a change of zoning on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Oakwood Acres Estates, 0.758 acres of land, from R -1 to Planned Development District for a day -care facility located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Ash Lane. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, 'Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels roved to call a public hearing on August 28, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84 -16, a request of Brooks Builders, Inc., for a change of zoning on Block 2, Lots 4 -7; Block 7, Lots 1-5, 8--11, 14 -17; Block 8, Lots 1, 2, 5 -12, 13 -24; Block 9, Lots 3 -11; Block 10, Lots 6 & 7; Block 11, Lots 1 -6, 9 -14; Block 12, Lots 2 -7, 12 -14; Block 13, Lots 14 -19; Block 14, Lots 1 -17; Block 15, Lots 1 -9; Block 16, Lots 1 & 2; that part of Crowe Drive between and adjacent to Lot 2, Block 6 and Lots 1, Block 15; that part of Benbow Drive between and adjacent to Lot 9, Block 15 and Lot 1, Block 14, Bell Ranch Terrace, 24.68 acres of land, from R -1 to Planned Development for multi-family (condo- miniums) and commercial located west of FM 157, north of West Euless Blvd., east of Wilshire Drive, and south of Airport Freeway. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. 1.984 -163 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 24, 1984 - Page Six ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to call a public hearing on September 1.1, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84 -17, a request of Harold L. Copher and Weldon George for a change of zoning on Tracts 1C and 1C1, E. Taylor Survey, A- 1550, 7.192 acres of land, from R -1, C-1, CUD/R-2 (Single - family Attached) to C -2, located east and adjacent to North Main Street and south and adjacent to Glade Road. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Stenfels moved to call a public hearing for September 11, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84 -18, a request of Wash ington /Wallace, Inc., Engineers and Planners for a change of zoning on Tract 1 of the 3. H. Havins Survey, A -685, 21.055 acres of land, from R -1 to C -2 and Planned Development for cabinet manufacture and hospital furniture and equipnent renovation, located on the southeast corner of Glade Road and Cheek Sparger Road, nest of FM 157. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. * ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO, 84 -573 Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No, 84 -573, determining a necessity for and ordering the improvement of a portion of North Main Street. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. * Correction in minutes. Please see next page. 1984-163 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 24, 1984 - Page Six ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Sternfels moved to call a public hearing on September 11, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84 -17, a request of Harold L. Copher and Weldon George for a change of zoning on Tracts 1C and 1C1, E. Taylor Survey, A -1550, 7.192 acres of land, from R-1, C -1, CUD/R-2 (Single -- family Attached) to C -2, located east and adjacent to North Main Street and south and adjacent to Glade Road. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Stenfels moved to call a public hearing for September 11, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84 -18, a request of Washington /Wallace, Inc., Engineers and Planners for a change of zoning on Tract 1 of the J. H. Havins Survey, A -685, 21.055 acres of land, from R -1 to C -2 and Planned Development for cabinet manufacture and hospital furniture and equipment renovation, located on the southeast corner of Glade Road and Cheek Sparger Road, west of FM 157. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, 'Walker, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. * ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO, 84 --568' Mr. Walker moved to approve Resolution No. 84-- 568,'' determining a necessity for and ordering the improvement of a portion of North Main Street. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Wacker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. * Due to duplication of resolution numbers, Resolution No. 04 -568 was assigned No. g4 -573 1.984 -164 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 24, 1984 - Page Seven ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84 -569 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 84 -569, transferring the City of Euless workmen's compensation insurance coverage to the Texas Municipal League at the time of the present policy expiration date of December 31, 1984. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Walker, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 799 Mr. Pippin moved to declare an emergency and approve on first reading Ordi- nance No. 799, electing Texas Municipal League Municipal Liability Plan with coverage effective as of June 24, 1984, under Contract No. C0697. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 16: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84 -570 Mr. Wacker moved to approve Resolution No. 84-570, granting approval to Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation for the use of its Series 1984 -A Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds for acquiring home mortgages related to homes within the City. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. 1984 -165 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 24, 1984 - Page Eight ITEM 17: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Pippin moved to approve first reading of an ordinance for Texas Municipal Retirement System updated service credit and annuity increases. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. ITE M 18: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS Mr. Walker moved to table consideration of appointments to various City Boards and Commissions until the full Council is present. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern McCormick declared the motion carried. ITEM 19: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Cribbs stated he had nothing to report. ITEM 20: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight requested a minute order for clarification of a portion of the new water and sewer ordinance which relates to the sewer connection charge. Mr. Walker moved to clarify that the sewer connection charge would be a charge 'per unit" and would become effective September 1, 1984, to allow for notice letters to be sent to interested parties. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem McCormick declared the motion carried. 1984 -166 Euless City Council Regular Meeting July 24, 1984 - Page Nine ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8 :40 P.M, APPROVED: C7 i i e Mae M :Corm ck, Mayor Pro em ATTEST: :ay Rainey, City Secr:ary