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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 14, 1984 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.rn., Tuesday, August 14, 1984, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Councilrenbers present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, Councilman Robert Pippin, Councilman Glenn Walker, Councilman Bob Eden, and Councilman Ron Stern - fels. Staff Members Present W. M. Sustaire, City Manager Bob McFarland, City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Visitors Liz Newlin, Mid - Cities Daily News Louis Porter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Larry Ingram Thomas Sanders, Trinity River Authority Rick Baker, Softball World INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn Walker. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting on July 24, 1984, were approved as written. 1984 -171 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 14, 1984 - Page Two OLD BUSINESS ITEM 1: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 800 Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 800, relating to Zoning Case No. 84 -11 for a change of zoning from C -2 to PD on certain property out of the J. P, Halford Survey, A -711. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samules declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 801 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 801, relating to Zoning Case No. 84 -15, for a change of zoning from C-2 to C -2 with a Specific Use Permit: for Special Height and Area of Sign, on certain property out of the Fuller Addition. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 802 Mr. Walker moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 802, authorizing and allowing updated service credits for service performed by qualifying members of the Texas Municipal Retirement System who are employed by the City of Euless, Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Pippin, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -172 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 14, 1984 - Page Three ITEM 4: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -12 Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 84-12, a request of Westhaven Interests, fora change of coning on Tracts 18 and 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. Bland Harper, with Huey Ball Associates, representing Westhaven Interests, presented the zoning change request. He provided a sketch of the proposed layout of the hotel and office building and two streets, He added that he would be happy to answer any questions of the Council. Mr. Sternfels asked the intended use of the property. Mr. Harper responded that it was intended as a professional office complex, with some medical offices. Mr. Pippin asked the number of stories of the office building. Mr. Harper stated that it would have to be limited to one or two stories due to the parking space requirements. Mayor Samuels asked if there were any additional proponents for the zoning change, There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning request. There being none, he asked if there were any further questions of the Council. There being none, he declared the public hearing closed. Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Zoning Case No. 84-12 in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs, Sternfels, Walker, Eden, Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO, 84 -572 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 84 -572, authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Water Project) Revenue Bonds, Series 1984 -A. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker_ Eden, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -17.3 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 14, 1984 - Page Four. ITEM 6: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY RICE: BAKER Mr. Rick Baker addressed the City Council regarding a special permit for Softball World. He explained that three major tournaments were scheduled in the near future, and that due to the number of tears to play, he was apprehensive as to whether or not the games could be completed within the present perimeters of opening tines of the facility. He asked that the present curfew of 2 :00 a.m. be lifted on Friday and Saturday nights of these tournaments, Mr. Pippin asked how late he wished for the park to be open. Mr. Baker said that possibly all night would be required to complete the games. Mr. Pippin stated that this might be objectionable to the residences adjacent to the park. Discussion was had concerning some sort of compromise to the situation, Mr. Walker suggested that the matter be tabled until August 28th so that Mr. Baker would be able to determine the number of teams participating and an estimate of the extra time needed. Mrs. McCormick stated that she had received complaints from two residences in the neighborhood of the park. Mr. Eden remarked that he felt the original curfew should be honored and that the residences should not be imposed upon. The City Council was also concerned with setting a. precedent, especially since Mr. Baker had stated that he needed to know what to expect for next year's tournaments. City Attorney McFarland stated that the City Council could not guarantee what would happen next year; that their decision this year would not automatically determine the action for next year. He suggested that Mr. Baker come back on August 28th with the number of teams involved, the estimated time needed, and a letter from the residents stating they are not opposed to the late hours. Mayor Samuels announced that the matter would be tabled until August 28th to enable Mr. Baker to bring in this information. ITEM 7: AUDIENCE REQUESTED BY STEVE ROBERTS Mayor Samuels announced that this item had been withdrawn at Mr. Roberts' request. 1984 -174 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 14, 1984 - Page Five ITEM 8: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P -84 -42 Mr. Eden moved to approve final platting and engineering plans of Lot 1, Block 1, Westpark Gardens Addition, located east and adjacent to Westpark Way, south of Westpark Medical Plaza Addition, and west of Live Oak Drive, in accordance with the recommend - ations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PLATTING NO. P -84 -44 Mayor Samuels announced that this item pertained to (A) the Site Development Plan, and (8) the final platting and engineering plans, for Lot 1, Block 1, Villages of Bear Creek, First Installment, located south and adjacent to Mid - Cities Boulevard, east and adjacent to Fuller - Wiser Road, and north and adjacent to Hill Trail Drive. The City Council had this date received a letter from George W. Seagraves, requesting that this matter be tabled until August 28, 1984, to enable their firm to submit certain adjustments to these plans. Mr. Pippin moved to table consideration of Platting No. P -84 -44 until the City Council meeting on August 28, 1984. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A DATE TO SET A TAX RATE Mr. Pippin moved to set the 1984 tax rate at the regular City Council meeting on August 28, 1984. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Eden, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 14, 1984 - Page Six ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING 1984-175 Mr. Walker moved to call a public hearing on September 11, 1984, for the City of Euless Budget for Fiscal Year 1984-85. Mr, Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Walker, Sternfels, Eden, Pippin, Mrs.McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 12: CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Eden moved to call a public hearing on September 25, 1984, for Zoning Case No. 84- 20, a request of John R. Taylor, Joe Dorough, Jr., and Allison L. Partin, for a change of zoning on Lot 1A1, Block 1, J.E. Whitener Estates, 2 acres of land, from C-1 to I- 1, located north of South Pipeline Road, west of Knob Hill Mobile Home Park, east of South Main Street, and south of Whitener Drive. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 13: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84-571 Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 84-571, regarding the City of Euless' participation in Tarrant County Community Development Block Grant Program for the Three-Year Program Period, Fiscal Years 1985, 1986, 1987. Mr. Walker seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Walker, Pippin, Eden, Mrs, McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984-176 Euless. City Council Regular Meeting-- August 14, 1984 - Page Seven ITEM 14: CCNSIDERTION OF APPOINTMENTS (A) Mr. Eden moved to table consideration of appointments to various City Boards and Commissions. Mr. ,Walker seconded the motion.. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Walker, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick None Nays Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. (B) M:r.Eden moved to accept the resignations of the following board members, and to send them the appropriate certificates of appreciation: 1) Sonja Adams, Library Board; 2) Brenda Ashford, Library Board; and 3) Billy Owens, Park and Recreation Board. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. Ayes: Mr. Eden, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Walker, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 15: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT A) Mr. McFarland stated that the Euless Nonprofit Industrial Development Authority had approved three new projects: Futura Stone of Texas, H.B. Leasing Company, and Atlas Match Corporation. B) Mr. McFarland also advised the Council that contract negotiations were in process with Bedford and the Hurst- Euless- Bedford Independent School District on Cable TV, Channel 28 access. ITEM 16: CITY ENGINEER REPORT Mr. Knight stated that he wished to present several status reports to the Council. A) Ector /Midway Reconstruction. The contractor had begun work on the lanes next to Trinity High School and the City Complex, and should be complete by the time school starts. 8) Harwood Traffic Signal. This signal light should be complete this week. 1984 -177 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - August 14, 1984 - Page Eight C) Signal at FM 157 and Midway. All that remains to be done on this is the street paving on the Bedford side and installation of the loop detectors. This should be complete by the time school starts. Mr. Sternfels asked that if the loop detectors are not functional by the time school starts, could the lights be set on a time sequence two or three days before school starts. Mr. Knight said this should be no problem to implement, but he would have to coordinate it with the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. D) Elevated Water Storage on North Main. The contractor is ahead of schedule and may be through with the project by the first of the year. E) North Main Street. Work is now being done on preliminary plans and obtaining additional right -of -way needed for the project. Mayor Samuels asked if Fuller - -Wiser Road would be complete and open before the construction of North Main Street was begun. Mr. Knight stated that this would probably be the case. The contractor was proceeding nicely with Fuller -Wiser Road, with the bridge being complete except for the guardrail. It could be specified that North Main Street would not be started until Fuller -Wiser Road is complete. COMMENTS A) City Manager Sustaire stated that the signal light on North Main Street at Ash Lane would be upgraded for 52,365.00. This action would be taken, and he was happy to brim; this good news to the Council. B) Mrs. McCormick stated that she appreciated the line being painted on North Main Street at the bridge. It has helped, and she wished to thank the City staff for doing the work. C) Mr. Pippin asked the status of the property recently acquired by the City-on Cullum Drive. Mr. Sustaire stated that plans were being drawn for the remodel. Hopefully, the cleanup and remodel would be complete in time for a move -in in sixty days. The church has requested that the City donate the Baptistry to them, and the City is going to do this. Mr. Pippin suggested that the steeple also be given to them, if they wished to have it. Mr. Sustaire stated that he would donate the steeple to them also. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9 :20 P.M. APPROVED: 4:6 d D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: Kay R a: x e Y City e(;ret_ar ,