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Home My WebLink About1984-09-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EI.LESS CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1984 CALL TO ORDER 1.984-220 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8 :00 P.M., Tuesday, September 25, 1984, in the Council Chambers of the Euless Municipal Building, by Mayor Harold D. Samuels. Councilmernbers present were Mayor Pro Tem Willie Mae McCormick, and Councilmen Bob Eden, Robert Pippin, and Ron Stern#.eis. Councilman Glenn Walker was absent. Staff Members Present W. M. Su tare, City Manager Bob McFarland, City Attorney James Knight, City Engineer Kay Rainey, City Secretary Tom Hart, Assistant City Manager Jean Bearrn, Secretary Visitors Liz Newlin, Mid - Cities Daily News Louis Porter, Fort Worth Star Telegram Jean Crow, Citizens' Journal, Grapevine Jennie Payton Ruth Millican Iva and Robert Nail Warren Fuller Earl Heitman Billie Heitman Scott Heitman Mike Sandlin Pat Walker Mike Sherrill and other interested parties INV'OCATIOI The invocation was given by Councilman Bob Pippin. 1984-221 Euless City Counc.ii. Regular Meeting - September 25, 1984 -. Page Two SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Samuels announced that this portion of the Council meeting would be a special presentation for recognition of Homer Horace Fuller, the second mayor of the City of Euless, who passed away in June of this year. He introduced State Representative Charles Evans, who read House Resolution No. 62, approved by unanimous vote of the Texas l-iouse of Representatives on June 28, 1984. Mr. Evans stated that Homer Fuller had been a good friend to him and had always been willing to provide information and help to anyone who needed assistance. Mr. Evans presented the Resolution to Mayor Samuels, who in turn presented it to the Fuller family. Mayor Samuels informed those in attendance that the City Council also wished to honor Homer Fuller, and had prepared a proclamation declaring September 25, 1984, as Horner Horace Fuller Day in Euless. Mayor Samuels presented the proclamation to the Fuller family. Mayor Samuels acknowledged the presence of several members of the Fuller family, including, Homer Fuller's daughter, Iva Nail, and her husband Robert Nail; his brother, Warren Fuller; his sisters, Jennie Payton, Ruth Millican, Callie Whitener, and Essie Weatherly; his son 'Bitty Fuller; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Warren Fuller expressed appreciation to Representative Evans and the Texas State Legislature, and to the City of Euless, for the honor shown to his brother. A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF RONALD J. HICKS Mayor Samuels stated that the City Council would observe a rrmrnent of silence, followed by a prayer, in n- temory of Ronald J. Hicks. Ronny Hicks was the Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Euless, and died of a heart attack on September 14, 1984. He was a tremerndous attribute to the City, the community, and his family, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. (City Secretary's Notation: At this time there was a moment of silence, followed by a prayer by Mayor Samuels.) 1984 -222 Euless City Council Regular Meeting -- September 25, 1984 - Page Three ITEM 1: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Pippin moved to table second and final reading of an ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of Benbow Drive in the Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, until further information is received from the applicant and city staff regarding the subject. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, ,Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 2: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Pippin moved to table consideration of second and final reading of an ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of Crowe Drive in the Bell Ranch Terrace Addition until further information can be received from the applicant and staff. Mr. Sternfels seconded the n- motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin. Sternfels, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 3: CONSIDERATION OF .SECOND AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE Mr. Pippin moved to table consideration of second and final reading of an ordinance relating to Zoning Case No. 84-16, for a change of zoning from R -1 to Planned Development, on certain property out of the Bell Ranch Terrace Addition, until further information can be obtained from the developer and city staff regarding various aspects of the case. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -223 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 25, 1984 Page Four ITEM 4: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.810 Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 810, relating to Zoning Case No. 84 -17, for a change of zoning from C -I to C -2, on certain property out of the E. Taylor Survey, A- 1550. Mrs. McCormick seconded the motion. ryes: Mr. Pippin, Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Eden Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the notion carried. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 811 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 811, relating to Zoning Case No. 84 -18, for a change of zoning from .R -1 to C-2, on certain property out of the J. H. Havens Survey, A -685. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. ,McCormick, Messrs. Sternfels, Eden, Pippin Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 812 Mr. Pippin moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 812, approving the City of Euless Budget for Fiscal Year 1984 --85. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1.984 -224 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 25, 1984 - Page Five ITEM 7: CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 813 Mr. Eden moved to approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 813, setting the ad valorem tax rate at $0.44 per $100 evaluation for property within the City of Euless; a homestead exemption of thirty (30%) percent of the assessed value of residential property; and a senior citizen tax exemption of twenty -one thousand, five hundred forty ($21,540.00) dollars. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: :Messrs. Eden, Sternfels, Pippin, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 8: PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CASE NO. 84 -24 (City Secretary's Notation; Mr. Eden stepped down from the Council during consideration of this item due to a possible conflict of interest, and after the required conflict of interest affidavit was submitted.) Mayor Samuels explained the public hearing process and opened the public hearing for Zoning Case No. 84 -14, a request of Hagar Construction, Inc., for a change of zoning from R -1 to R -1 -A, on Tract 1B5 and 1134A, B. Harrington Survey, 6.862 acres of land, located west and adjacent to Baze Road, and north, east, and south of Carlisle Pines Addition. Mr. Mike Sherrill, Hagar Construction, Inc., asked that this item be delayed for two weeks, until the City Council met on October- 9, 1984. The request was necessary due to engineering plans, which forced revision of the platting, and were not found early enough to solve the problem before this public hearing. Mayor Samuels stated that he appreciated Mr. Sherrill's honesty. It was confirmed with the City Attorney that the public hearing could be continued until October 9th. Mr. Sternfels asked if Hagar Construction had addressed the issue of the letter received which related to the fence requirement being revoked relative to the property of Earl L. and Billie M. Heitman. Mr. Sherrill stated that he had not seen the letter. "lames Knight stated that the fence requirement was part of the zoning ordinance approving the zoning for Carlisle Pines Addition. Bob McFarland advised that if this is so, then the ordinance approving Zoning Case No. 84 -24 should reference the ordinance approving the Carlisle Pines zoning case. Mayor Sarn els asked if there were any further questions of the Council. There being none, he asked if there were any additional proponents for the zoning case. There being none, he asked if there were any opponents to the zoning case. There being none, he daclared the public hearing remain open and be continued at the next regular meeting of the Euless City Council, which would be on October 9, 1984. 1984-225 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 2.5, 1984 - Rage Six ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO 84-574A Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 84-574A, reaffirming the City's commitment ;as a member of the Fort Worth Consortium for Employment and Training Program or the period beginning October 1, 1984, through 3une 30, 1986. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, .Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM .10: CONSIDER.ATION OF PLATTING NO. P-84-66 Mr. Eden moved to approve Platting No. P-84-66, the replotting of lots 100 and 101 into Lot 1.00R, Knob Hill Mobile Home Park, located at the northeast corner of Karen Drive and S. Kevin Drive. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None iViayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P-84-43 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Platting No. P-84-43, replotting of. Block D into Lots 4, 5, 6, Block D, International/Regional Complex, located at the southwest corner of Regal Parkway and Royal Parkway. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. *Correction in minutes. Please see next page. 1984 -225 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 25, 1984 -- Page Six ITEM 9: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84-574A Mr. Sternfels moved to approve Resolution No. 84 -574A reaffirming the City's commitment as a member of the Fort Worth Consortium for Employment and Training Program or the period beginning October 1, 1984, through June 30, 1986. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Sternfels, Pippin, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried, * ITEM 10: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P-- 84 --57 Mr. Eden moved to approve Patting No. P-4.14.5'1; the replotting of lots 100 and 101 into Lot 1001., Knob Hill Mobile Home Park, located at the northeast corner of Karen Drive and S. Kevin Drive. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Sternfels, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 11: CONSIDERATION OF PLATTING NO. P -84 -43 Mrs. McCormick moved to approve Platting No. P- 84 -43, replotting of Block D into Lots 4, 5, 6, Block D. International /Regional Complex, located at the southwest corner of Regal Parkway and Royal Parkway. Mr. Pippin seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Pippin, Eden, Sternfels Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. *Due to duplication of platting numbers, Platting No. P -84 -57 was assigned No. 84 -66. 1984 -226 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 25, 1984 - Page Seven ITEM 12: CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. McFarland stated that the progress of the Highway 360 North and South extensions looked very favorable. Mr. McFarland further stated that he would be reviewing the fee updates from the September 11th City Council meeting, and would be forwarding some suggestions in regard to those actions. ITEM 13: CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Knight stated that Ector Drive and the signal light at .FM 157 and Midway were not totally complete, but would be complete before too much longer. ITEM 14: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 84 -5748 Mr. Pippin moved to approve Resolution No. 84 -5748 authorizing the City of Euless Police Department to participate with grant funding for a Drug Abuse Unit. Mr. Sternfels seconded the motion. Ayes: Messrs. Pippin, Sternfels, Eden, Mrs. McCormick Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. ITEM 15: CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY REPAIR TO A CITY WELL Mrs. McCormick moved to approve an emergency repair amounting to approximately $65,000.00, to the Trinity Well 15T, overhead tower located at North Main Street. Mr. Eden seconded the motion. Ayes: Mrs. McCormick, Messrs. Eden, Pippin, Sternfe.is Nays: None Mayor Samuels declared the motion carried. 1984 -227 Euless City Council Regular Meeting - September 25, 1984 - Page. Eight COMMENTS Mrs. McCormick said she had received complaints on Ector Drive being torn up, but, of course, they couldn't he helped. Mr. Pippin inquired as to whether or not the Fire Marshall enforces the .need ordinance. Mr. Sustaire confirmed that he was the one assigned to handle that Mr. Pippin asked if something could be done for what seems to be a chronic offender, just east of the clinic: on Industrial Boulevard. He asked that something be done about it immediately. Mr. Sustaire stated that the legal process would be started tomorrow. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. APPROVED: Harold D. Samuels, Mayor ATTEST: I f. Kay Raine /, City Secretory